http://www.ahmedabadmirror.com/index.aspx?page=article§id=56&contentid=2009101120091011000754187481e865d§xslt= A R Rahman’s first post-Slumdog project, Couples Retreat, is a complete waste of his talent; the music is deep in the background and does nothing to enhance the film
Why did Rahman take three months, composing sounds which hardly matter in the film? Why did the producers hire him from the pool of composers in Hollywood? Was Rahman supposed to add prestige to what was perceived as a weak project? And why did Rahman accept this film as his first post-Oscars project? Was it just for money? And is money that important for Rahman at this stage in his life and career? These are questions that all of his fans should be asking. ............................................ --- On Sat, 10/10/09, jemsheed <jemshee...@yahoo.com> wrote: From: jemsheed <jemshee...@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [arr] Right to opinion. To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Saturday, October 10, 2009, 5:35 PM i remember an interview by ARR, he said the same he feels that his music sounds repetitive. We had thread here about that. Its right at least if you take the albums together Yuvraj/JTYJ/ Ghajini . Thanks for Jodha Akbar and Delhi-6. I know its too much but i am waiting for a Hollywood output like 'Finding Neverland' from ARR. Its my wish. :) --- On Sat, 10/10/09, Farzad Khaleel <farsad...@gmail. com> wrote: From: Farzad Khaleel <farsad...@gmail. com> Subject: Re: [arr] Right to opinion. To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com Date: Saturday, 10 October, 2009, 5:58 PM >> Personally what i felt is nowadays ARR's song became too predictable hence feels repetitive.Personal ly i found the 'Sajana' song from CR in most of the parts sounds cliche. Missing the haunting interludes, more hip hop styled ,no orchestration at all, easy to sing Agreed with you Jemsheed. I still remember those old days when people never used to attempt ARR songs in stage shows as they know that it would be a complete mess and its not that easy to sing. But nowadays some songs can be easily hummed by anyone. But it doesn't mean that ARR has ran out of his standards. I strongly feel that earlier we had less means to hear music. A song can be heard only once from home a day. Because we will be busy with our works and we cannot carry our tape recorder everywhere. So it gained soul and lasted long. But when Ipods. Mobiles, Car stereos and various other means came in, we are listening ARR songs everywhere. When we travel in Cars, songs are played in car stereos, when we work Ipods are beside. So definitely when we are repetitively playing some songs in loop. It sounds repetitive and we will definitely skip the albums so fast, and wait for the next one to release. We cannot complain us or ARR regarding this matter. Because as a human being like us, he doesn't know how to satisfy different music listeners of different taste. On Sat, Oct 10, 2009 at 6:09 AM, jemsheed <jemshee...@yahoo. com> wrote: Just see the thread 'Listen to Raavan's song by Aishwarya Rai' somebody tagged a song as 'AR's'. Some of the guys started review it ,they liked it..comments says nice and simple work from ARR. Just tag anything 'ARR', sell it here.. and the point, "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." is a valid one..that need a discussion. Personally what i felt is nowadays ARR's song became too predictable hence feels repetitive.Personal ly i found the 'Sajana' song from CR in most of the parts sounds cliche. Missing the haunting interludes, more hip hop styled ,no orchestration at all, easy to sing(may be no use of ragas or simple use of ragas). But all the songs are listenable but not having that much life. Let us have an healthy discussion. --- On Fri, 9/10/09, sriramvr_in <sriramvr_in@ yahoo.com> wrote: From: sriramvr_in <sriramvr_in@ yahoo.com> Subject: [arr] Right to opinion. To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com Date: Friday, 9 October, 2009, 11:25 PM 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 Add whatever you love to the Yahoo! 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