I don't take reviews of compilations very seriously.
--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Roshan <c.pix...@...> wrote: > > The biggest question here is, how many musicians who sing about peace and > hugs actually care? Do musicians and music labels not know everyone cannot > be fooled and some people can actually tell when an artiste is cementing his > popularity among the public that doesn't know better? It's really not that > hard to recognise a poseur, y'know? > > this is utterly unnecessary. the writer has no idea about rahman's > involvement in charity. well, clearly he wouldn't. because ar doesn't go > around publicizing all these on TV and news. > > > On Tue, Jun 30, 2009 at 2:23 PM, Bivin Chandra <bivinchan...@...>wrote: > > > > > > > What can be said about AR > > Rahman<http://buzz18.in.com/celebrity-profile/ar-rahman/1331> that > > hasn't been said before? Here's something: His vocals don't cut it. > > Honestly, it's upsetting to have a legendary composer push himself as a > > vocalist when there are great singers around. A minor clarification - > > 'great' does not mean Sukhwinder > > Singh<http://buzz18.in.com/celebrity-profile/sukhwinder-singh/2462>. > > Also, it's obvious Rahman's trying very hard to put himself out there as a > > vocalist, since he has 'handpicked' songs he has sung on. > > > > Percussion is king on *Jiya Se Jiya*, a lovable tune dampened by AR > > Rahman<http://buzz18.in.com/celebrity-profile/ar-rahman/1331>'s > > voice right from the start. *Khalballi* is a wonderful example of how some > > music should released without vocals. Ever wished you could choke someone by > > just thinking about it? > > > > *Meherbaan* from *Ada*'s soundtrack is a classy song. The music is > > perfect, and after a long time Rahman's voice sounds bearable. Surprisingly, > > it sounds alright even when he goes higher on this one. *Dil Se *has > > kick*ss music, there's plenty going on and it all fits right in. For those > > who long for the Rahman of yore, you'll find some of him in here. *Ek > > Mohabbat 'Vote For Taj'* is like the other songs on the compilation... > > well composed. Almost every track is Rahman attempting to show his mellow > > side, which is terrible for this collection because there's very little here > > that actually 'connects'. By the time *Pray For Me Brother* comes on, > > you're ready to toss the CD case at someone just to start a fight out of > > sheer boredom. > > > > The fabulous *Bombay Theme* overshadows everything else on this > > compilation. Not only has Rahman done the music a huge favour by not > > singing, but the composition is also excellent. *Bombay Theme* is the only > > song on this collection that is full of soul. The rest is stuff that will be > > praised to death because it has Rahman's name on it. > > > > The instrumental version of *Pray For Me Brother* sounds better than the > > original, but may very well be played while you're having free lunch at a > > wedding. It's pretty pointless to have a *Club Mix* of *Jiya Se Jiya*, and > > it's even more stupid to make something like that, but then everyone wants > > to make money, yes? > > > > My only beef with Rahman is that his singing is dull. He's bloody good at > > composing music, and manages to sing with sincerity. But sincerity does not > > always ensure quality.*'A Journey Through Anthems'*, the CD says, but how > > many of these tracks can actually be called 'anthems'? Sorry to break it to > > you, but except for *Bombay Theme*, there is nothing else on this CD that > > comes close to being an anthem. > > > > What use is a compilation that doesn't feature some of the artiste's best > > work? Is it an attempt at showcasing his lesser known songs? Or is it an > > effective money-squeezing exercise, considering fanboys will buy it anyway? > > > > The biggest question here is, how many musicians who sing about peace and > > hugs actually care? Do musicians and music labels not know everyone cannot > > be fooled and some people can actually tell when an artiste is cementing his > > popularity among the public that doesn't know better? It's really not that > > hard to recognise a poseur, y'know? > > > > *VERDICT* > > > > Maybe the best of Rahman's work has been kept aside for future > > compilations. Neat way of ensuring the cash never stops flowing, but too > > obvious. And way too pretentious. I bet all your Michael > > Jackson<http://buzz18.in.com/celebrity-profile/michael-jackson/2832> CDs > > have been dusted, so just continue spinning 'em if you want to listen to > > songs about peace. > > > > *RATING*: 2.5/5 > > > > > > http://buzz18.in.com/reviews/music/music-review-connections/139782/0 > > > > > > > > > > -- > ----------------------------------- > http://ramblingsoul.com > http://2ic.in >
