Feel damn proud of India and esp AR!
--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Neetika Raina <ar.ia...@...> wrote: > > > Chord Brother u made my day by sharing this mail.. > > The sweetest honey for ears is: > > "Rahman should be recognized as one of > the most beloved composers WORLDWIDE." > > > > Awesome!!! > > > > ~Love Music Love Life > > Neetika > > > To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com > From: purev...@... > Date: Wed, 4 Feb 2009 02:18:49 +0000 > Subject: [arr] Check out what non Indians have to say about Slumdog's music > > > > > > http://www.amazon.com/review/product/B001LX0JK6/ref=cm_cr_pr_link_1? _encoding=UTF8&showViewpoints=0 > > Arguably the best soundtrack of 2008, December 30, 2008 > By Traveler (New England) - See all my reviews > (TOP 500 REVIEWER) > I don't normally review CDs because it's so rare for an entire album > to be worth buying, especially a soundtrack. Far too often you get a > CD with songs that weren't even in the movie while skipping some of > the best songs that were actually used. > > The "Slumdog Millionaire" soundtrack, with its mix of mostly upbeat > instrumentals and vocals, is that rare exception. If you don't want to > move to this music then check your pulse. > > "O...Saya" and "Jai Ho," the former shown at the beginning of the > movie, the latter at the end while the credits ran along with the > Bollywood homage, are perfect party songs you'll want to listen to > again and again. The ominous sound of "Riots" will remind you of the > murder of the brothers' mother. "Dreams on Fire" and "Latika's Theme" > are both a little sad and romantic. "Millionaire" is just inspiring > and will remind you of the movie's climax. And you get not just one, > but two versions of "Paper Planes." > > I didn't think this was possible, but the "Slumdog" soundtrack > surpasses even "Bend It Like Beckham." If you liked that soundtrack, > you definitely want to check this one out. > _---------------------------------------------------------- _Riveting, > pulse pumping soundtrack!, January 17, 2009 > By Joel Katte "BASEBALL MEMOIR COMING SOON! from... (Home of the > Milwaukee Brewers) - See all my reviews > Okay, please have mercy on this review. I am no music expert; I > wouldn't even call myself a music fan. I don't own an ipod, and if I > had to shop for music right now, I would likely buy the first > "best-of-the-80's-one-hit-wonders" CDs that I find. So the fact that I > am attempting (again, go easy on me, it is a novice attempt) to write > a music review is a credit to this compelling soundtrack. > > This soundtrack is fresh, original, and soulful. This film is an > absolute knock-out, in part because the soundtrack complements the > action, characters, and emotion of the film so well. However, as great > of a film as it is (I do believe it will walk away with the Best > Picture Oscar) the soundtrack is even better than the film. > > SIDENOTE: The music video at the end of the film seemed completely out > of place, and I would have opted for it to not be there. However, I > watched ever second of it and was captivated. I believe this was the > director's way of paying homage to the music and spirit of the film. > ---------------------------------------------------------- > Wow! If this doesn't win the Oscar for Best Soundtrack..., January 31, > 2009 > By Bruce D. Namerow (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews > (REAL NAME) > After reading the other reviews, I realize that this music style may > not be new in other parts of the worlds, but here in the US it is > groundbreaking and refreshing -- a whole new beat that isn't common to > American ears. Even then, the way this album has a whole weaves > together such an interesting mix of rhythms makes it stand out from > most any album I've ever heard. It's rare to see an album get so many > positive five star reviews -- there is a reason for that. You need to > hear it for yourself to fully understand (and see the movie to > understand even more). > ---------------------------------------------------------- > Oh my!, January 24, 2009 > By Robert Hengst (Austin, Texas) - See all my reviews > (REAL NAME) > I have been a closet fan of Bollywood music for a long time. While I > knew little of Rahman and nothing of the movie, I bought the CD just > to see what the current state of Bollywood music is. Oh my! What I got > is so much more. There are elements I expected, but the layering of > sounds and rhythms is incredible. Just when you think you have the > tune or rhythm, Rahman layers on another instrument, beat, rhythm, > etc. I have since read that Rahman is considered one of the most > beloved composers in India. With this work I would say that > designation no longer applies: Rahman should be recognized as one of > the most beloved composers WORLDWIDE. Amazing score that leaves you > wanting for more from this brilliant artist. > ---------------------------------------------------------- > Completely different and fabulous, January 23, 2009 > By Karen Perry "Slumdog's #1 Fan" (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews > (REAL NAME) > When I went to go see the movie I instantly wanted to buy the > soundtrack. I bought it and the more I listen to it the more I fall in > love with the music. It is completely different than what I am > accustomed to. I want to go out and buy all of AR Rahman's work. My > only complaint is I can't exactly sing along to any of the songs > except Paper Planes since I do not know Hindi :) > ---------------------------------------------------------- > Fantastic Arangement!!, January 20, 2009 > By K. Carter - See all my reviews > (REAL NAME) > I will not repeat too much of what has been said. I can only echo that > this soundtrack is one of the BEST I have ever heard. I'm not a > regular reviewer, but I did want to add to the rating of this > soundtrack as it is definitely a 5-star piece of work. I am a fan of > AR Rahman, so I'm not surprised at how well put together this is. I > am, however, thoroughly pleased. I also love the song by MIA - Paper > Planes. One Great Song! This is totally worth buying. And after > watching the movie, the soundtrack just keeps it as a memory in your > head. This is awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! > ---------------------------------------------------------- > Loved the music from the start, January 14, 2009 > By Colton E. Carpenter (Fresno, CA USA) - See all my reviews > (REAL NAME) > I went to see Slumdog Millionaire today. From the very beginning when > the boys were being chased through the streets the music caught my > attention. The drumbeats were very moving and I wanted to get up and > start dancing! I turned to my partner and said "This is going to be a > good movie- I love the music already!" He chuckled. In every intense > scene the music gave me goosebumps. Whether it was an emotional moving > scene, an action packed scene or the final train platform dance the > music was fantastic. I'm not usually a critic at all but after this I > really wanted to praise this movie and the composer- Absolutely > Magical! Thank you Slumdog Millionaire and A.R. Rahman!!! > ---------------------------------------------------------- > CAMERON CROWE WOULD BE PROUD, January 14, 2009 > By Michael Dobbins "Patience Gloria" (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews > (REAL NAME) > I often think that music adds soooooo much to a movie, and Slumdog is > no exception. See the movie first and you will understand. These songs > fit perfectly with the story, enhance the movie, and are wonderful to > listen to on their own. Cameron Crowe would be proud. > ---------------------------------------------------------- > __________________________________________________________ > > > > > > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Searching for weekend getaways? Try Live.com > http://www.live.com/?scope=video&form=MICOAL >
