http://www.reuters.com/article/filmNews/idUSTRE5970QC20091008
Tech credits are solid, with the film representing the American debut of Indian
superstar film composer A.R. Rahman ("Slumdog Millionaire"). His is an
efficient though relatively unmemorable job, the only hint of his Indian roots
coming in the almost superfluous sequences involving Reno's "couples whisperer."
--- On Sun, 10/11/09, Tamiliniyan <mytamilmyta...@yahoo.com> wrote:
From: Tamiliniyan <mytamilmyta...@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [arr] Right to opinion.
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sunday, October 11, 2009, 1:15 PM
http://www.ahmedaba dmirror.com/ index.aspx?
page=article§id=56&contentid=200910112 0091011000754187 481e865d§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.
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--- 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
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