Sriram, Your intentions may have been good. but I wouldn't classify saying "recent albums of AR Rahman lacking soul" as a constructive criticism. it merely says that you didn't like the recent albums while the entire nation has been loving these soul-less songs.
Criticism is welcomed by everyone. but you have to choose words carefully when doing that. these albums you said are lacking soul, happened to have some of the greatest songs. how can you say that Masakali, Dil Gira Daftan, Ishq Ada Hai, Meharbaan, Hawa Sun Hawa, songs of Jodha Akhabr and many, many more gems like these are soul-less ? you can say that you didn't like them, but then again, if you didn't like them, just simply skip it. You don't have to force yourself to listen to something and then complain about it. Here is a sample of constructive criticism if you would like I didn't like Ae Bachoo from Gajini, because I thought the song was trying hard to be a hard-rock kind of song but the tune didn't fit quiet well for that format. I also think that the guitar solo could have been a bit more long and melodious. But, I do love Behka. the tune was simple, even I could sing along with it.. and when the Saxophone kicked in, I was like.. WOW But imagine what would happen is I said Ghajini album is soul-less. I cannot do that. Because there is one gem of a song in it. I skip songs I didn't like, i listen to the song I love. Gopal, This group used to be a great forum previously but the fact that many new people are fearing to accept any criticism these days! Here again, don't classify people as old members and new members. it implies that the group used to be great once but the new members ruined it. Try to get along with us new members :) and you will see that we are no different than you old pals cheers On Fri, Oct 9, 2009 at 11:25 PM, sriramvr_in <sriramvr...@yahoo.com> wrote: > > > Each member has a right to his opinion. I have been silently listening to > the comments made about me reg. criticism of album Blue "lacking soul". I > Stand by the fact anytime, anyday. Unfortunately there isn't anything which > I can take as constructive from those criticisms! Wish them luck and > prosperity throughout their life. > > Gopal, This group used to be a great forum previously but the fact that > many new people are fearing to accept any criticism these days! ARR fans > have the right to criticise ARR. Right to constructive criticism will be > only a healthy leading indicator and which will be wholeheartedly welcomed > by the Master himself. But unfortunately there aren't too many members who > like constructive criticisms these years. > > Had one valid point from a member saying that probably lesser usage of > carnatic raagas might be the reason. Reasonings like those will be an > eye-opener and will help in identifying the reason. > > What justification to be given when it simply lacks "soul"? > > V R Sriram > > > -- ----------------------------------- http://ramblingsoul.com http://2ic.in
