Ignore. It's fashionable to write against or criticise talent. Ensures
that ur writing is noticed.
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On Jun 30, 2009, at 7:07 AM, "snlavanya" <lazykid...@gmail.com> wrote:
this writer SERIOUSLY needs to think straight!! very few ppl who
ABSOLUTELY HATE music can say they hate ARR's voice!!
get a life man!
--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Chord" <purev...@...> wrote:
>
> I don't take reviews of compilations very seriously.
>
>
>
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Roshan <c.pixels@> 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
<bivinchandra@>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
> >
>
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