Guys,
It seems we are all overreacting at the moment over the feedback from the
press/media and politicians (and also audience) in general about the CWG theme.
Things can be either good, bad or average - and each one of us normally try to
judge a song based on these three broad categories.
I appreciate we are all ARR fans and would lay our lives for him if situation
arise - but for a moment, think neutrally, think objectively. Its only a
feedback, only a review about one of his several compositions. The reason media
or politicians are vocal about it is because its an event of that level. I know
at times, we all get too swayed , even emotionally in each of his works, and
try to straighten things even for the smallest remark made for him. But do you
not think, that for him, as true fans, we should be neutral, unbiased and
honest in our review. I guess, this will be more appreciated by him rather than
being too much overhelmed with everything he composes! The moot point is why
are we taking everything to a very personal level, where the reviews are about
the tracks and not about ARR, the person!
I have been a die hard fan of him since Roja and have always been very patient
and objective before jumping to conclusions. I heard this for many many times,
in my own sweet time and it didn't click me, no big deal! Its not a bad
song..just that I felt it didn;t fit the CWG ambience - CWG theme.
I only want to request all of you not to make a big deal about it. Reviews will
always be there - good or bad. If you liked it, well, good. If you didn't
nothing is lost. I would rather be upfrontly honest then have two layers in my
mind - just becos I have been a fan for many years?
Same argument for all the reviews - we all start micro-analysing the reviewer,
track down his history, his poor skills, and everything! I strongly believe
(and have put this statment earlier too - that music and for that matter any
form of art, is a subjective field. Someone will always like it and someone
will always find it less beautiful. Its not a cricket match to either win or
lose!
Not sure how many of you would agree with me, so chill, look forward to Jhootha
HI Sahi...and please give yourselves and other good time to listen before
ripping apart the reviews (or write the reviews).
Vande Mataram,
Ashok
