Re: [arr] Kathal Sangamam (Tamil) > Music by AR Rahman ????

[Gopal Srinivasan]

It's by Vidyasagar.

- Original Message 
From: Dinesh Vaidya <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Sent: Monday, October 29, 2007 11:18:29 AM
Subject: [arr] Kathal Sangamam (Tamil) > Music by AR Rahman 









  



Dear GOPAL



I found following entry under AR Rahman film list on 

musicindiaonline. com today.



Tamil Movie > Kathal Sangamam 

Lyrics : Vairamuthu

Music Director : Rahman AR

1.Chinna Mayil > Singer : Mano, Radhika Thilak

2.Kaveri Aathukulle > Singer : Chithra K S

3.Maname Maname > Singer : Chithra K S, Mano, Unni Menon

4.Minnal Theeve > Singer : Chithra K S, Mano

5.Paaduthe Oduthe > Singer : Unni Menon

6.Sarigamapathani > Singer : Chithra K S, Mano

7.Siva Siva Murthilay > Singer : Mano, Praveena

 

I have not come across and discussion on this group about this movie. 

What is the real story behind this odd entry, can you guide us ?



Best regards

Dinesh Vaidya

Pune






  

[arr] Kathal Sangamam (Tamil) > Music by AR Rahman ????

[Dinesh Vaidya]

Dear GOPAL

I found following entry under AR Rahman film list on 
musicindiaonline.com today.

Tamil Movie > Kathal Sangamam 
Lyrics : Vairamuthu
Music Director : Rahman AR
1.Chinna Mayil > Singer : Mano, Radhika Thilak
2.Kaveri Aathukulle > Singer : Chithra K S
3.Maname Maname > Singer : Chithra K S, Mano, Unni Menon
4.Minnal Theeve > Singer : Chithra K S, Mano
5.Paaduthe Oduthe > Singer : Unni Menon
6.Sarigamapathani > Singer : Chithra K S, Mano
7.Siva Siva Murthilay > Singer : Mano, Praveena
 
I have not come across and discussion on this group about this movie. 
What is the real story behind this odd entry, can you guide us ?

Best regards
Dinesh Vaidya
Pune

Re: [arr] ATM IN SRILANKA

[Jude Milstan]

yes it is, "valayapati" is becoming a major hit in SL, i's been played 
continuously on radio stations.

AR ROCKS!
 
" If you don't dream you will be stuck to your village all your life "


- Original Message 
From: Muhammadh Rikaz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: ARR FANS 
Sent: Monday, October 29, 2007 10:29:43 AM
Subject: [arr] ATM IN SRILANKA









  




Dear ARR Fans,
   
  Here in Srilanka the song "Valayapati" is becoming a hit according to my 
analys as here Currently only Shakthi FM is there (As the Licence given for ABC 
Radio Network is withdrawn where Soorian FM also a member,now no more Soorian 
FM) , I can say that most of the time ,in most of their programmes they are 
enjoying that song & listeners also requesting that song mostly.
   
  ARR ROCKS AGAIN IN SRILANKA ..LONG LIVE BOOS...GOD BLESS U.
   
   


Muhammadh Rikaz 

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[arr] ATM IN SRILANKA

[Muhammadh Rikaz]

Dear ARR Fans,
   
  Here in Srilanka the song "Valayapati" is becoming a hit according to my 
analys as here Currently only Shakthi FM is there (As the Licence given for ABC 
Radio Network is withdrawn where Soorian FM also a member,now no more Soorian 
FM) , I can say that most of the time ,in most of their programmes they are 
enjoying that song & listeners also requesting that song mostly.
   
  ARR ROCKS AGAIN IN SRILANKA ..LONG LIVE BOOS...GOD BLESS U.
   
   


Muhammadh Rikaz 


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Re: [arr] ARR + Kamal + RelianceAdlabs = Marmayogi

[Kalimuthu]

Just a belief and hope it's not true.

But Kamal usually goes for Raja's music for Rajkamal movies.

I don't know when it all really started. There's a less possibility for them
to have had any differences. Perhaps, due to his friendship with Ilayaraja
he tries to avoid ARR as much as possible.

I sometimes wonder why does not he go for Yuvan at least. Yuvan / Harris
would have been a better choice for Dhasavatharam.

On 10/28/07, Asmin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>
> Is this true or not..?
> Kamal dont like to have rahmans music for his movies wat!
>
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[arr] "if AR Rahman called me for a song, I'd fly over to Chennai immediately" - Asha Bhonsle

[Gopal Srinivasan]

http://hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/Print.aspx?Id=b9e6fb9b-96f7-47c7-bc85-7be860dc9b9c

[arr] ATM script demanded remix - ATM director Bharathan

[Thulasi Ram]

this is what director bharathan had to say about remix in ATM

http://i23.tinypic.com/scyg44.jpg

transcript:

ARR has given six songs for the movie.
for a plot in the movie, myself, vijay and rahman were discussing that we
need a song similar to 'ponmagal vandhal'. when we were speaking about that,
i said it would be apt if we do a remix of that song. Rahman without
thinking otherwise, happily accepted to do the remix, without changing the
lyrics but changed the background score of the song. for this song, we
filled the floors with golden coins. gold sticks will be hanging everywhere
in the song. also, we brought 20 australian female dancers and made them
dance for this song.

Re: [arr] ARR + Kamal + RelianceAdlabs = Marmayogi

[Asmin]

Is this true or not..?
Kamal dont like to have rahmans music for his movies wat!

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[arr] A.R.Rahman composing for a Pakistani movie !!

[edwardian10]

http://jang.com.pk/thenews/aug2007-weekly/you-28-08-2007/index.html#8 

A.R.Rahman in a Lollywood flick

Who doesn't know the famous composer A.R. Rahman? Yes, he is the one 
who rendered music for the best of Bollywood movies. Whether the film 
makes business or not, his songs are sure to create waves all over 
the world. Nah! We don't intend to bore you with stuff that you 
already know. Our actor/producer Humayun Saeed has hooked A.R. Rahman 
for his upcoming movie. The title of the film is still under 
consideration but the musical score is all set to fit in the movie. 
Great news for all the music lovers who want to see the Lollywood 
music flourish just as the pop music. Humayun Saeed has recently 
returned from Norway after selecting the locations of shooting and 
plans to finalise the cast soon. After the turnover of Khuda Ke Liye, 
Humayun Saeed is very optimistic about his movie and he ensures that 
his movie will compel a lot of people to take their families to the 
theatres. It's time to revive the culture of cinema in our country. 
Nice thoughts Humayun!

Take care.

Re: [arr] HT Brunch cover story on ARR-Minnale

[arr pavan]

Dude ! both Minnale & Fanaa are his songs. Why HT did not clarify properly ? 
The interview part is good. Thanks for this. I also agree to others views, it 
is very silly to force ARR to give artificial poses like actors & models. :( 
ARR must not oblige to such not-so-good expressions. He can very well say no to 
these things. If needed they can take some natural poses that suits the 
situation. I think close associates & friends of ARR must suggest this to him 
soon and prevent in future. He should refuse to such poses. Moreover for a most 
regarded MD these things may trigger comments by critics & masses later, asking 
him why he is allowing so ? Hope ARR can consider this strictly.
   
  Regards Pavan
   
  

mmparthi2003 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
   
  Minnale is not by ARR...they mention as minnale of one of his Hit 
movies..

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "arr_raghu" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Must be by mistake..in his hits page, song fanaa is 
> mentioned as from the movie fanaa.. whereas its from yuva.
> 
> 
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Ramesh R  wrote:
> >
> > This is an excellent read. Thanks for sending it, Gopal.
> > 
> > What irks me however are the poses that the photographer has had ARR
> do. The regular pics are fine. It's just the 'Titanic' pose, and the
> reclining-in-deep-thought pose in his studio that are annoying. I do
> recognize that it's simply awesome to capture an artist in his moment
> of peace or excitement or elation. But it's downright insulting to set
> up all this with a fake moment. Is there anyone who thinks those two
> pictures were ARR's own genuine actions/pose?
> > 
> > ARR being such a humble and down-to-earth person went out of the way
> to oblige them. The interview even mentions his discomfort in posing
> for the pictures. I'm glad ARR stood his ground in not granting them
> what they wanted in the picture with his wife. It's a shame that for
> all the great nuggets in the article it had to be marred by those
> artificial poses. Don't these fellows have anything like a
> journalistic integrity?
> > 
> > RR
> > 
> > - Original Message 
> > From: Gopal Srinivasan 
> > To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Saturday, October 27, 2007 10:32:26 PM
> > Subject: [arr] HT Brunch cover story on ARR
> > 
> > This is a must-read, features an
> interview with his wife too And catch him doing a 'I am the king
> of the world' pose on the terrace of his house
> > 
> > http://www.flickr. com/photos/ arrahmanfans/ sets/72157602749 667444/
> > 
> > 
> > 
> >   
>  
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > __
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[arr] Down music lane - Photo of Guru's Carnatic Guru ??

[arr pavan]

Dude ! Whether it is his daughter Gomathisri who sang the traditional 
thirupaavai - 'Maalae Manivanna' portion in the slower version of Sahana song 
(Sivaji) with co-singer Vijay Yesudas ? Check out here, his photo, about him & 
the web-link. Regards Pavan
   
  Friday Review
   
  Online edition of India's National Newspaper
Friday, Oct 26, 2007 
   
  Down music lane 
  
  
  P.K. AJITH KUMAR 
   
  
  
  
  Veteran composer V. Dakshinamoorthy’s hallmark is the classic touch 
he added to all his evergreen songs. 
  
  
  
  
  
  
 Photo: S. Ramesh Kurup 
 
Living legend: V. Dakshinamoorthy.  
  
  
  
  When P. Leela, who was supposed to sing a lullaby for the 1960 film, 
‘Seetha,’ failed to turn up, music director V. Dakshinamoorthy decided to 
introduce a new voice to Malayalam film music. Her name was P. Susheela, but 
she nearly gave up on that song. “I can’t sing this song, the pronunciation is 
difficult,” she told the composer. He didn’t pay heed to her. 
   
  The song was ‘Pattu padiyurakkam njan…,’ which remains a popular lullaby in 
Malayalam cinema, nearly five decades on. Making Susheela’s golden voice heard 
in Malayalam is one of the many contributions of Dakshinamoorthy.
   
  “I had heard Susheela sing some Tamil songs and was impressed by her voice 
and rendering; I wanted her to sing that song in ‘Seetha,’ but she had a 
problem with the Malayalam letter ‘na.’ She just couldn’t get it right. I told 
her that she should touch her teeth with the tip of her tongue. She got it 
right finally, and we recorded the song the following day,” says 
Dakshinamoorthy, who was in Kozhikode recently for a Carnatic vocal recital at 
the Navaratri festival.
   
  Full of anecdotes 
   
  
  
  
  He may be 88, but he can still regale you with many such anecdotes. “It is 
the first tune that comes to my mind as I go through the lyrics of a song that 
I retain in the final composition; first impression is the best impression 
after all. And usually, the producer and the director agree with my choice too. 
But when I composed ‘Kakkakuyile cholloo…,’ for the film ‘Bharthavu,’ the 
producer T.E. Vasudevan wasn’t happy with it and there was no consensus. So I 
composed another tune and it was decided that we should vote as they were five 
of us at that time. My original tune won by a huge margin,” he chuckles.
   
  This living legend in Malayalam film music says he never wanted to impose 
music on the lyrics. “What I did was just apply music lightly on the lines.”
  When he did that, we got immortal songs. He took a two-decade break after 
composing ‘Vathil pazhuthilooden…’ (‘Idanazhiyil Oru Kalocha’). Recently he 
recorded three songs for a film titled ‘Mizhikal Sakshi.’ 
   
  It was with Sreekumaran Thampi that Dakshinamoorthy worked with in the 
highest number of films. They formed one of the most fruitful combinations in 
Malayalam film music, like Vayalar-Devarajan and P. Bhaskaran-Baburaj.
  “Though I was just 26 when I began associating with Dakshinamoorthy, for 
‘Cochin Express,’ I felt comfortable working with him. Our first hit together 
was ‘Hrudaya sarassile…’ I would say Dakshinamoorthy was the first composer who 
brought pure Carnatic music to Malayalam cinema. He knew precisely how to use 
classical music in Malayalam light music,” says Thampi.
   
  If one looks at Dakshinamoorthy’s compositions, Kharaharapriya would seem a 
favourite raga. He explains why: “When I found that ‘Uthara swayamvaram…’ was 
loved by people, I thought I would as well tune one song in Kharaharapriya in 
all my films,” he says with a smile.
   
  The Chennai-based composer, who would be visiting Kerala more often as he is 
one of the judges of a classical music talent hunt on television, is surprised 
that only a few of his songs are heard in ganamelas. “Maybe because they can’t 
sing some of my compositions for K.J. Yesudas, like ‘Kattile pazhmulam…’ I have 
seen only Madhu Balakrishnan attempt that song,” says the man who made his 
debut in Malayalam cinema, with ‘Nalla Thanka,’ way back in 1950.
   
  Unforgettable - Some of Dakshinamoorthy’s unforgettable melodies: 
  
  ‘Ponveyil manikacha…’ (‘Nrithashala’)
  ‘Swapnangal…’ (‘Kavyamela’)
  ‘Hrudaya sarassile…’ (‘Padunna Puzha’)
  ‘Uthara swayamvaram…’ (‘Danger Buscuit’)
  ‘Kattile pazhmulam…’ (‘Vilakku Vangiya Veena’)
  ‘Shranthamambaram…’ (‘Abhayam’)
  ‘En mandahasam…’ (‘Udayam’)
   
  http://www.hindu.com/fr/2007/10/26/stories/2007102650320300.htm  
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

   
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[arr] Itsy Bitsy - ARR

[arr pavan]

 
  http://www.hindu.com/cp/2007/10/26/stories/2007102650110400.htm 
   
  
   
  Cinema Plus
Online edition of India's National Newspaper
  Friday, Oct 26, 2007 
   
  Itsy Bitsy 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Rahman’s dream comes true 
   
  
  
  
  
  
  A.R. Rahman is all set to perform live in the capital on November 17 and this 
is his long cherished dream-come-true. “I wanted to perform in Delhi but 
somehow things didn’t work out. But now with the help of Fever 104 FM, I’ve got 
t he chance to perform and jive with the Delhi audience,” said Rahman. 
   
  
  The concert will take place after 35 days of talent hunt. Ten singers will be 
short-listed for the semi final round. The lucky five, who will clear the semi 
final round, will be sent to Chennai to meet the maestro. He will choose one of 
them to perform on stage with him. 
   
  At present, Rahman is busy with international assignments. He has composed 
music for Shekhar Kapur’s Elizabeth - The Golden Age, which was released on 
October 12. 
   
  In the film, he worked alongside renowned composer Craig Armstrong.
   
  (tourintalkies.com)
   
   
   

   
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[arr] Love RDB by Actor Abbas

[arr pavan]

  http://www.hindu.com/cp/2007/10/26/stories/2007102650060300.htm 
   
  
   
  Friday, Oct 26, 2007 
   
  Cinema Plus
  Love/Hate 
   
  Why I like... Rang De Basanti 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
 
Abbas, Actor   
  
  
  
   
  It’s a revolutionary film, no pun intended. As a citizen, I think this film 
has woken up the people and makes me believe there’s a revolution in the 
offing. 
   
  We need more films in this genre, because cinema is a media where you can 
educate people through stories. There is a lot of negativity in people’s 
personal lives and that affects community on the whole. Films like Rang De 
Basanti motivate people to do something instead of just complaining. 
   
  
  The movie is like a chain letter. We have seen that if someone takes one step 
and the initiative to do good for the country, it triggers a chain reaction. 
The film turned out to be great motivation for the country’s youth.
  
  
   
   
  We have not seen a more meaningful, soul-stirring film like this in a really 
long time. It’s a good blend of history and modern day problems. It strengthens 
your belief that radical thoughts can change the world. It truly reflects the 
times and the role of youth in improving the country. 
   
  
  
  
  
  SUDHISH KAMATH 
   
   
   
   

   
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[arr] Re: Rahman Impressed by Unique Sound

[man_je_man]

Waw thank u so much to share this 

Regards,
jo

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "mmparthi2003" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 
wrote:
>
> Video Link 
> Very impressive and Rahman asks for the guys card...what a lucky guy
> that is!
>

Fw: [arr] My ATM review

[shajahan sjh]

Superb.

Regards
SHAJAHAN
- Forwarded Message 
From: Tapey3 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, October 27, 2007 7:03:46 AM
Subject: Re: [arr] My ATM review

I love the horns and guitars in Ellapugazhum. Fantastic work

--- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, Gomzy  wrote:
>
> Nice review, I am disappointing to the ending that you gave. I am
surpirsed
> how it got published
> in the first place.
> 
> Gomzy
> 
> 
> On 10/26/07, suprememc61087  wrote:
> >
> > What I love most about ATM is that the songs are purely Rahman..no
> > other music director in India could have possibly composed songs of
> > this caliberI really respect the fact that he experimented, even
> > though the music is for a completely commercial Vijay moviethat
> > takes major artistic fortitude... ..i am sick of all those negative
> > reviews out there...this album is an INSTANT CLASSICthose who
> > don't go liek it can go listen to Harris, Priotam, Yuvan,. SEL,
> > Himesh..etc. .those guys do come up with good stuff time to time..but
> > they never EVOLVE the way Rahman does...Rahman tries something new on
> > EVERY soundtrack of his..some morons say that his work isn't up to
> > Roja, Dil Se, Taal, etc. etc...guys.. .Rahman has moved BEYOND those
> > albums.,..you can't repeat what you were doing in the late '90s
> > nowwith THREE solid soundtracks this year (Guru, Sivaji, and ATM
> > (possibly the best out of the 3))we should celebrate the musical
> > master more than ever!1
> >
> > 1. Ponmugal Vandhal 8.5/10
> >
> > i'm not going to get into who should be credited for the
> > remix..etc.. ...the rap is awesome...the beat and tune go really
> > well...ASLAM IS ONE OF THE BEST SINGERS OUT THERE!!!
> >
> > 2. Maduraka Pondadadi 10/10
> >
> > great village songs...ARR surpasses his earlier pure village songs...i
> > like the variations in the later verses (esp. the "dhum, dhum
> > parts by the husky voiced female singer...in the same league as the
> > wonderful "kama karayil" from Varalaru (a criminally underrated album)
> >
> > 3. Valayapatti 10/10
> >
> > one of the most experiemental songs i've heard...folk and
> > carnatic!!!. ..mixed with many, many other genres in between...it
> > sounds bizzare at times but that's a very good thing..ARR is expanding
> > out musical horizons
> >
> > 4. Kelamal 10/10
> >
> > the vocals are fantastic... it's one of those epic romantic tracks and
> > has a club feel as wellreally powerful stuff
> >
> > 5. nee marilyn monroe 10/10
> >
> > has a funk groove that hasn't been heard in indian music...pretty much
> > a terrific r&b song
> >
> > 6. elapoguzhum 8.5/10
> >
> > i don't liek this one as much as eveyrone else..i still like it a lot
> > thoughhas a similar vibe to the titile track from Ah Aah...but it
> > evolves into something else as it goes on..i love the epic horns in
> > the middle..and the last minute or so are jaw-droppingly good and take
> > the song in unexpected directions
> >
> > Overall: 9.5/10
> >
> > nobody can f*** with ARR!
> >
> > 
> >
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Fw: [arr] Benny Dayal & Ujjayinee

[shajahan sjh]

Ya Benny from S5 music band

I hered a programme on Hit 96.7 FM(one of the popular malayalam FM Radio at 
Dubai) last thuresday. The programmer is also from S5 band he has mentioned the 
same and he has dedicated a song to Benny from ATM

Regards
SHAJAHAN
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Subject: [arr] Benny Dayal & Ujjayinee



Who is this benny dayal and Ujjayinee.
 
If i am not mistaken benny dayal is a member of S5 music band. A.R.Rahman has 
used voices of bhargavi and swetha from the same band in godfather. 
 
Ujjayinee roy ?? i have kadri manikanth dream journey vol 3 has her name for 
vocal credit. Is she a professional hindustani classical singer...
 
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[arr] ATM - Remix????

[shivva23]

Guys,

I'm a little disappointed to see Rahamn joining the bandwagon and
doing the remix of an old number - he shud not have buckled under the
pressures of the director/producer/hero i guess!!! 

Shiva

Re: [arr] Jodhaa-Akbar website is online

[Thulasi Ram]

Heat of the beat, what's the big deal? even bol sajni from DSKR resembled to
Ghanan Ghanan.. all u have is 52 drums out of which sounds have to arise..
when we start prick on nano level things it becomes unfair.. infact, if not
a significant difference between yodha theme and JA bit, there is definitely
a percussion-usage difference. yodha was synthesized but JA bit gives an
archaic feel. that's all.

On 10/28/07, Gopal Srinivasan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>   Shorn of the horns, the beats sounds uncannily similar to parts of the
> Yodha theme.
>
> - Original Message 
> From: Thulasi Ram <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Sunday, October 28, 2007 9:59:40 PM
> Subject: Re: [arr] Jodhaa-Akbar website is online
>
> wow.. intro music rocks and would perfectly fit mughal regime feel
>
> On 10/28/07, Vinod Raju <[EMAIL PROTECTED] > wrote:
> >
> >
> > http://www.jodhaaakbar.com
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Vinod
> >
> >
>
>  
>

Re: [arr] Dasavatharam - Himesh?

[kishore kumar]

It is by HR. 

Ananth & Padmaja <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:Who is scoring the music 
of Dasavatharam? Is it not ARR? Wasnt it supposed to be by Rahman? I read a 
music review in a Tamil Magazine that says the music is by Himesh and is 
awesome. 
   
  Regds
   
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Re: [arr] Re: My ATM review

[Thulasi Ram]

thanks dudes and dudettes for your response.. m overwhelmed

On 10/28/07, izham_jamal <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>   now tats d brilliance of Thulasi Ram...hehe...gud job
>
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com ,
> "Thulasi Ram" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> wrote:
> >
> > I had to dedicate two hours for penning this review. I appreciate
> those who
> > take time to go through this. Thanks.
> >
> > First things first: ARR is doing re-recording/BGM for ATM. It's
> confirmed
> > from reliable sources. Don't keep on spreading rumors. Rather, start
> > spreading this information.
> >
> > Understand the reality: You cannot have ATM songs in a movie like
> Boys and
> > the vice versa is also not possible. ARR has come up with
> some "working
> > numbers" to suit the image of a hero who has the potential to hit
> deep. So,
> > free your mind and enjoy the songs given by the musical genius.
> >
> > A bit of history- The lesson learnt: Till 2001, if an ARR song
> doesn't catch
> > me instantly, I used to keep rambling like many in this group (!). I
> > remember how bad I felt about mudhalvan songs initally. Later I
> realized how
> > those songs grew in me. Similar case happened with Alaipayuthey. I
> never
> > liked yaaro yaarodi, evano oruvan. But later, I realized how ARRs
> song
> > create a swinging shift thereby making someone to rethink what
> he/she has
> > thought about it initially. Okay there you go! That's ARR for you.
> I made
> > something firm in me. i.e. Not to take any quick decisions for ARR
> albums.
> > This strategy has worked great for me. For example, I never liked
> tu bin and
> > lukka chuppi from RDB initially but I believed that ARR's song will
> grow in
> > me. Later I felt that lukka chuppi is a gem of a song and tu bin
> bataye a
> > golden gift from ARR.
> >
> > Bottom line: Accept ARRs songs as it comes and it will definitely
> strike
> > gold in you simply because, music from ARR is not a result of ARRs
> work but
> > ARRs blood. A man who has dedicated his life to music and a man who
> has the
> > courage to experiment new sounds and genre of music. A simple
> example: When
> > did rap become famous in regional movies? Only after ARR bought rap
> stuff in
> > alai payuthe.
> >
> > Okay, lets dive into the subject of this mail.
> >
> > ATM Review:
> >
> > After Laggan, all songs in an ARR album have caught me instantly
> only in ATM
> > i.e. m hearing all songs without skipping from day 1.
> >
> > My pick of the album: Merlyn Monroe (just a shade sweeter than all
> the other
> > magnificent songs in the album)
> >
> > Album rating: 10/10.
> >
> > Bottomline: A versatile Rahman in show. ARR makes music sound easy
> but it is
> > not easy. ATM has a bunch of complex compositions. Kudos to all
> lyricists.
> >
> > *Ellapugazhum*
> >
> > Brilliance of ARR
> >
> > ARR's voice and rendition; Great and mesmerizing. ARR adds life to
> the song
> >
> > The use of electric guitar - that's ARR for you
> >
> > Magnificent use of chords that pump the adrenalin (sample 4:02 -
> 4:10)
> >
> > The way the song ends.. Scintillating!
> >
> > Reverberating chiming section throughout the song - ARRs mind in
> play
> >
> > Constant energy-sprinkling percussion which sounds great in 5.1
> >
> > *Merlyn Monroe*
> >
> > Brilliance of ARR
> >
> > Stylish Stylish Stylish
> >
> > The way the song begins is too sexy. LOVE IT!
> >
> > Notice that there are *NO* percussion in this song. Just the
> chiming sounds
> > with bass guitar does the trick for the song. That's ARR for you
> again
> >
> > Amazing additional programming. High-tech sounds embellish the song
> >
> > Casual rendition by male singer and female voice getting quite
> squeaky..
> > This balance has worked out great in the song
> >
> > Mesmerizing male and female alaaps. A
> >
> > complex song to execute.
> >
> > *Valayapatti*
> >
> > Brilliance of ARR
> >
> > Check out different layers in the song. All unique but very tough
> to compose
> >
> > Raaga and corresponding alaap. Just magnificient! Come on, could
> anyone
> > merge both folk and carnatic genre?? Only ARR can handle it so
> > professionally. Result: A magnificient song like this
> >
> > Use of nathaswaram.. ARR makes even that instrument sound so
> pleasant to
> > hear.
> >
> > The connection between both charanam and pallavi is too good. Folk +
> > carnatic + percussion alaap (dheem thanaku dheem)
> >
> > Use of bass guitar and making it play all along when the raaga
> alaap is
> > rendered. This is vintage ARR.
> >
> > Use of Naresh and madhumitha is commendable
> >
> > *Kelamal*
> >
> > Brilliance of ARR
> >
> > Only ARR can handle melodies like munbae vaa, kaatril(from GF) and
> a song
> > like this.. All are melodies but fall info different percussion
> genre. Just
> > awesome.
> >
> > Ketu rasitha padal ondrai bit is amazing and mesmerizing. An
> alternate
> > version of it in the middle of the song is just scintillating
> >
> > Singer selection has again worked out beautifully for ARR

Re: [arr] Jodhaa-Akbar website is online

[Gopal Srinivasan]

Shorn of the horns, the beats sounds uncannily similar to parts of the Yodha 
theme.

- Original Message 
From: Thulasi Ram <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, October 28, 2007 9:59:40 PM
Subject: Re: [arr] Jodhaa-Akbar website is online













wow.. intro music rocks and would perfectly fit mughal regime feel

On 10/28/07, Vinod Raju <[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:












  





http://www.jodhaaakbar.com



Thanks,

Vinod






  

Re: [arr] Kind request to ppl giving ATM reviews......thulasi plzzz confrim the bgm of ATM

[Thulasi Ram]

from very reliable sources, ARR is doing the BGM for the movie. cheers

On 10/27/07, arun_ sas30 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>   thulasi please confirm whether ARR is doing the bgm of ATM because a lot
> of rumours have spread out that subash murali is goin back the background
> scorethough i am not believin these rumors plss confirm it..
>
> *Thulasi Ram <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>* wrote:
>
>  had to wait for weekend to go through ur mail. amazing analysis. deep
> thoughts. perfect replies in sections. truth is that, our group has plenty
> of people who wait for a chance to jump at ARR.
>
> kudos to all who replied to this thread. threads like this augment the
> Rahmanism - feel of being a rahmaniac.
>
> Tagged: A true Rahmaniac.
>
> On 10/25/07, Aarthi aarthi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> > Azhagiya Tamil Magan, don't want to put it as a much hyped album
> > atleast not in our group I guess,bcos ppl know wat a vijay starring movie
> > wud give us..May b bcos I dint expect anything,this album seems to b sooo
> > good for me..But its really disheartening to c lots of negative reviews on
> > this movie..hmmm I want to put in my thots on d so called reviews given by
> > lots of ppl here..
> >
> > 1.Why compare???
> > Guys,v very well know ATM is a perfect commercial movie and
> > u know Vijay comes as some Super hero who has this extra ordinary power of
> > forseeing wat s gonna happen in future(don't know for how long directors r
> > gonna stick to d same old stories,huh)After having such a story line,how can
> > one expect to this album with roja,dilse kind a music huh plsss..ARR has
> > perfectly done justice to his job by offering great foot tapping music..If u
> > visit these vijay forums d music's reach is perfectly felt der..Der r still
> > lots of places wer ppl don't even know if der existed a movie Uyire,for
> > those ppl Rahman had to do some music and he has done with style..so plss
> > before u compare,do it with stuff like God Father,parashuram,New no
> > issues..For me ATM is d best commercial movie given by our Boss..
> >
> > 2.No Remixes pls!!Not this director pls!!
> > Utter nonsense!!ARR himself doesn't like remixes tat v know
> > but wen d story requires it he has to do it..Tats wat is required of a MD
> > wen u score a music for a movie..and god tat ponmagal song doesn't deserve
> > to b criticized so much guys,pls give it some time...now comes d axe on d
> > directors..d same set of ppl wer crying few yrs bak tat rahman is not doing
> > music in tamil and now wen he does it he s being criticized..if u think
> > maniratnam and shankar can alone bring d best out of our boss,v ll have to
> > wait an entire year for one rahman album..Guys many ppl like me hardly
> > understand hindi,for me an album by ARR in tamil is like a festival time..so
> > pls I need Rahman to compose more of tamil songs for tat albums like ATM r a
> > real answer guys..
> >
> > 3.Early Reviews!!
> > One thing I hate in this forum is ppl queing up to give in
> > der reviews as soon a album is released..Even b4 I cud grab a cd for myself
> > I saw lots of reviews both positive ones and negative ones..many wud just go
> > by wat u guys say and think its not even worth getting d cd..is this wat v r
> > here for???If u dint like it wait give it some time and den start posting in
> > ur views,pl this is my very very sincere request…
> >
> > 4.Too much of analysation!!
> > I don't know anything in music,don't know wat u guys r
> > talking most of d time..But d fact tat v r all his fans is wat v r here
> > for..my sincere advice to lots of music pundits here is don't analyse an
> > album like ATM with all ur extraordinary skills in music,it ll surely b a
> > letdown..just forget everything and enjoy and I am sure u ll love it
> > immediately..
> >
> > 5.D so called Reviews!!
> > "the Rahman touch is missing"
> > "todays is a sad day for rahman fans"
> > "this reminds me of tat song"
> > Guys pls give it a break..Its so disgusting wen someone in d name of a
> > fan questions Rahman's capabilities..If u dint like it put it in a way tat
> > doesn't hurt fans like me ok..say u feel it s like tat and not general
> > statements like d above ones..
> >
> > 6.My take on ATM!!
> > Finally,for me ATM is just a fabulous album..its bin quite
> > sometime tat I ve liked an entire album but ATM has made me feel it..Its
> > like yuvi 6 sixers for me..wow valayapathi,merlin menroa,ella pugazhum just
> > bowled me over..According to me this album is well above Godfather and can
> > equally place it near shivaji..
> >
> > We all know RahulDravid is a technically brilliant batsman,
> > occasionally he plays a dhoni kind of innings according to d NEED OF D
> > HOUR,does tat by any way question Dravid's technical brilliance??its very
> > similar with our boss too..V know his brilliance,occasionally movies like
> > this sho

Re: [arr] HT Brunch cover story on [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[Thulasi Ram]

Nithin.. thanks for that tip.. nice that atleast u were able to help me
after screaming about this couple of times in the group!

On 10/27/07, Nithin Sujathan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>   Thulasi,
>Continuation is on the page where Christopher's pic is there.
> Check it out..
>
> regards,
> NithinS
>
> *Thulasi Ram <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>* wrote:
>
>  hey great share but what happens next i.e. ARR speaks about removing the
> quawalli from JA.. i dont see the continuing pages.. can u plz upload it..
> thanks..
>
> On 10/27/07, Gopal Srinivasan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> >   This is a must-read, features an interview with his wife too And
> > catch him doing a 'I am the king of the world' pose on the terrace of his
> > house
> >
> > http://www.flickr.com/photos/arrahmanfans/sets/72157602749667444/
> >
> >
>
>
>
> With Best Regards,
> Nithin Sujathan
>
> [image: Image by FlamingText.com] 
>
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Re: [arr] i am sorry, RAHMAN

[SUMESH SR]

we want more nice reply from u sujith and be energetic any way
  take care always bye bye

sujith s kumar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
  Dear Rahman,

I am an hardcore fan of urs i always pride myself
in buying ur album first on the release date but
for the first time in my life i failed to do that... i
am currently in hyderabad.. it was not available
on 22nd october. i was tempted by all the reviews
coming to this group.. finally i was forced to
download ur latest songs from internet i am sorry
rahman blame the distributors i feel guilty
for doing itbut i wont abstain from getting a copy
of ATM now And u stil rock Thanks for this fun
and rocking album. HAIL RAHMAN !!

Sujith

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 Find a mall, hotel or ATM in any part of India. Click here.

[arr] provoked shillong

[chitra geetam]

hi
did arrahman composed the shillong and other songs of provoked?
did the audio cd ever released? 
 
Greetings
Chitra
"Music Moves"



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Re: [arr] Jodhaa-Akbar website is online

[Thulasi Ram]

wow.. intro music rocks and would perfectly fit mughal regime feel

On 10/28/07, Vinod Raju <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>
> http://www.jodhaaakbar.com
>
> Thanks,
> Vinod
>
>  
>

[arr] HAI TO ALL MALAYSIAN ARR FANS

[devathirumaran]

hai arr fans in malaysia.

did u all hear atm songs title valayapatti tamizh tamizhe (nee 
nadaswaram) listen to the music on time 2:13-2:23 there is our 
malaysian instrument call GONG sound.wow finaly rahman have use it.
listen it 

[arr] Re: HT Brunch cover story on ARR-Minnale

[mmparthi2003]

Minnale is not by ARR...they mention as minnale of one of his Hit movies..


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "arr_raghu" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Must be by mistake..in his hits page, song fanaa is 
> mentioned as from the movie fanaa.. whereas its from yuva.
> 
> 
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Ramesh R  wrote:
> >
> > This is an excellent read. Thanks for sending it, Gopal.
> > 
> > What irks me however are the poses that the photographer has had ARR
> do. The regular pics are fine. It's just the 'Titanic' pose, and the
> reclining-in-deep-thought pose in his studio that are annoying. I do
> recognize that it's simply awesome to capture an artist in his moment
> of peace or excitement or elation. But it's downright insulting to set
> up all this with a fake moment. Is there anyone who thinks those two
> pictures were ARR's own genuine actions/pose?
> > 
> > ARR being such a humble and down-to-earth person went out of the way
> to oblige them. The interview even mentions his discomfort in posing
> for the pictures. I'm glad ARR stood his ground in not granting them
> what they wanted in the picture with his wife. It's a shame that for
> all the great nuggets in the article it had to be marred by those
> artificial poses. Don't these fellows have anything like a
> journalistic integrity?
> > 
> > RR
> > 
> > - Original Message 
> > From: Gopal Srinivasan 
> > To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Saturday, October 27, 2007 10:32:26 PM
> > Subject: [arr] HT Brunch cover story on ARR
> > 
> >This is a must-read, features an
> interview with his wife too And catch him doing a 'I am the king
> of the world' pose on the terrace of his house
> >  
> >  http://www.flickr. com/photos/ arrahmanfans/ sets/72157602749 667444/
> >  
> >  
> >  
> >  
>
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > __
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> >
>

Re: [arr] Re: My ATM review

[haja nawaz]

very nice review buddy...ON initial hearing i dint like valayapetti and ella 
puhalum...
  but i saw many people rating ella puhalum as the chartbuster one ...i am not 
able to digest it as the opening song of vijay after the "aadungada" song ..
  (Taste differs)...Of course it sounds different and may be a different 
opening for vijay...
   
  but now i m very much into the valayapatti song ..it is  th toughest and most 
beautiful composition, i wud say
   
  but do anybody note that the "madhurai" song sound similar to "mathadu 
malligai" from arunachalam...only at the end of the charanam..
   
  also 'Kelaamal' song has some touches of "aagaya vennilave",an ilayaraja 
song...
   
   
  not much but when i hear these two songs every time it reminds those 2 songs 
...
   
  But ARR has done RICH AND DIFFICULT COMPOSITIONS VERY EASILY IN THIS ALBUM..
  I M PROUD TO BUY THIS "KETTAVARELLAM PADUM"  ALBUM ON THE FIRST DAY ITSELF...
   
   
   
  

Avinash: Sun Oct 28 12: 26: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED];;;, ": Avinash 
:" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
  
Hi Tulasi, Nice organized analyzation man! !

Thanx!! :)

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Thulasi Ram" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
>
> I had to dedicate two hours for penning this review. I appreciate
those who
> take time to go through this. Thanks.
>
> First things first: ARR is doing re-recording/BGM for ATM. It's
confirmed
> from reliable sources. Don't keep on spreading rumors. Rather, start
> spreading this information.
>
> Understand the reality: You cannot have ATM songs in a movie like Boys
and
> the vice versa is also not possible. ARR has come up with some
"working
> numbers" to suit the image of a hero who has the potential to hit
deep. So,
> free your mind and enjoy the songs given by the musical genius.
>
> A bit of history- The lesson learnt: Till 2001, if an ARR song doesn't
catch
> me instantly, I used to keep rambling like many in this group (!). I
> remember how bad I felt about mudhalvan songs initally. Later I
realized how
> those songs grew in me. Similar case happened with Alaipayuthey. I
never
> liked yaaro yaarodi, evano oruvan. But later, I realized how ARRs song
> create a swinging shift thereby making someone to rethink what he/she
has
> thought about it initially. Okay there you go! That's ARR for you. I
made
> something firm in me. i.e. Not to take any quick decisions for ARR
albums.
> This strategy has worked great for me. For example, I never liked tu
bin and
> lukka chuppi from RDB initially but I believed that ARR's song will
grow in
> me. Later I felt that lukka chuppi is a gem of a song and tu bin
bataye a
> golden gift from ARR.
>
> Bottom line: Accept ARRs songs as it comes and it will definitely
strike
> gold in you simply because, music from ARR is not a result of ARRs
work but
> ARRs blood. A man who has dedicated his life to music and a man who
has the
> courage to experiment new sounds and genre of music. A simple example:
When
> did rap become famous in regional movies? Only after ARR bought rap
stuff in
> alai payuthe.
>
> Okay, lets dive into the subject of this mail.
>
> ATM Review:
>
> After Laggan, all songs in an ARR album have caught me instantly only
in ATM
> i.e. m hearing all songs without skipping from day 1.
>
> My pick of the album: Merlyn Monroe (just a shade sweeter than all the
other
> magnificent songs in the album)
>
> Album rating: 10/10.
>
> Bottomline: A versatile Rahman in show. ARR makes music sound easy but
it is
> not easy. ATM has a bunch of complex compositions. Kudos to all
lyricists.
>
> *Ellapugazhum*
>
> Brilliance of ARR
>
> ARR's voice and rendition; Great and mesmerizing. ARR adds life to the
song
>
> The use of electric guitar - that's ARR for you
>
> Magnificent use of chords that pump the adrenalin (sample 4:02 - 4:10)
>
> The way the song ends.. Scintillating!
>
> Reverberating chiming section throughout the song - ARRs mind in play
>
> Constant energy-sprinkling percussion which sounds great in 5.1
>
> *Merlyn Monroe*
>
> Brilliance of ARR
>
> Stylish Stylish Stylish
>
> The way the song begins is too sexy. LOVE IT!
>
> Notice that there are *NO* percussion in this song. Just the chiming
sounds
> with bass guitar does the trick for the song. That's ARR for you again
>
> Amazing additional programming. High-tech sounds embellish the song
>
> Casual rendition by male singer and female voice getting quite
squeaky..
> This balance has worked out great in the song
>
> Mesmerizing male and female alaaps. A
>
> complex song to execute.
>
> *Valayapatti*
>
> Brilliance of ARR
>
> Check out different layers in the song. All unique but very tough to
compose
>
> Raaga and corresponding alaap. Just magnificient! Come on, could
anyone
> merge both folk and carnatic genre?? Only ARR can handle it so
> professionally. Result: A magnificient song like this
>
> Use of nathaswaram.. ARR makes even that instrument sound so pleasant
to
> hear.
>
> The connection between both 

[arr] Re: HT Brunch cover story on ARR-fanaa

[arr_raghu]

Must be by mistake..in his hits page, song fanaa is 
mentioned as from the movie fanaa.. whereas its from yuva.


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Ramesh R <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> This is an excellent read. Thanks for sending it, Gopal.
> 
> What irks me however are the poses that the photographer has had ARR
do. The regular pics are fine. It's just the 'Titanic' pose, and the
reclining-in-deep-thought pose in his studio that are annoying. I do
recognize that it's simply awesome to capture an artist in his moment
of peace or excitement or elation. But it's downright insulting to set
up all this with a fake moment. Is there anyone who thinks those two
pictures were ARR's own genuine actions/pose?
> 
> ARR being such a humble and down-to-earth person went out of the way
to oblige them. The interview even mentions his discomfort in posing
for the pictures. I'm glad ARR stood his ground in not granting them
what they wanted in the picture with his wife. It's a shame that for
all the great nuggets in the article it had to be marred by those
artificial poses. Don't these fellows have anything like a
journalistic integrity?
> 
> RR
> 
> - Original Message 
> From: Gopal Srinivasan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Saturday, October 27, 2007 10:32:26 PM
> Subject: [arr] HT Brunch cover story on ARR
> 
>This is a must-read, features an
interview with his wife too And catch him doing a 'I am the king
of the world' pose on the terrace of his house
>  
>  http://www.flickr. com/photos/ arrahmanfans/ sets/72157602749 667444/
>  
>  
>  
>  
   
> 
> 
> 
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Re: [arr] Two boons... My Take

[|| V i s h w e s h ||]

& then there will be three groups of fans & they will start fighting over which 
ARR is better... north, south or international?? ;-)
  

Vithur <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
  Thats nicely asked.. May God gives these boons soon>>>

  On 10/28/07, arr pavan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:   My take on 
two boons :
   
  1. I will ask God to give two more A.R.R.s. (Two Clones.., mmm no.., 
Perfectly three ARRs of same calibre. Equally we have three ARRs without any 
single difference in talents and appearances between them) 
   
  2. I will ask ARR to send one ARR to London to work for English/International 
projects. One ARR to stay in Tamil Nadu permanently to compose for more south 
indian film projects. Third ARR to stay in Bombay to work in Bollywood & other 
North Indian projects if offered. 
   
  P.S.: If one ARR does this much Social Service for Poverty, TB, Cancer, 
Mental Disability etc. with his music, Imagine how much charity work, Three 
ARRs can give to this world through their Rocking music ? These two boons 
ultimately fulfill all kinds of fans with quality of music plus quantity? WHat 
you say ? 
   
  REgards Pavan







  .

 
 


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Re: [arr] ARR music + Bose Headphones...

[kaissiom]

If I may add my 2 cents:

I have been collecting quality headphones/audio equipment, and from my
personal experience I can say that in my opinion Bose is overrated.  I
have couple of Bose headphones (+ Bose HomeTheater) and they are great
at reproducing bass, but they really compromise in reproducing mids &
highs.  So, if I really want to emphasize on bass, I listen to it on
Bose, but my $70 Aiwa HP-AK100, which I have for regular use, 
outperforms Bose in other areas.  

I also prefer Sennheiser over Bose.  Just the fact that Bose doesn't
even disclose their frequency ranges/specification is really
frustrating because you can't compare Bose with other headphones based
on specs.

But it really comes down to personal preference and your "ear for
detail".  My mom can't tell the difference between Bose and RCA.

If you are really in the market to buy Bose headphones, I recommend
you consider these as well:

1. Bang & Olufson A8 earphones:
http://www.bang-olufsen.com/page.asp?id=46

2. Sennheiser HD 595:
http://www.sennheiser.com/sennheiser/icm_eng.nsf/root/05343

3. Etymotic ER.4:
http://www.etymotic.com/ephp/er4.aspx

And if you want ultimate headphones...then these:

1. Shure E500:
http://www.shure.com/PersonalAudio/Products/Earphones/SEModels/us_pa_se530_content

2. Denon AH-D5000:
http://usa.denon.com/ProductDetails/3456.asp

I'm currently saving up for E500, it has three dedicated drivers to
cater to highs/mids/lows and they have fit them all in a plug, let's see. 

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "balaji ramalingam" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
>
> Yes..Many has different opinion...even i thought BOSE is just waste of
> money, but when i listen ARR music in Bose QC2 and when you compare the
> sound with other head phones...the quality is way ahead of other
headphones
> and ARR music simply rocks!
> but i should say even Sennheiser is beautifully crafted to produce
very good
> music...My friend has this one...ARR music sounds greatly on
> Sennheiser as Gomzy
> said.
> 
> My roommate is a very die hard fan of Ilayaraja... but when he started
> listening ARR music on Bose headphones he undoubtedly accepted
greatness of
> ARR music (i am not trying to create a debate on who is great!
please i dont
> want that). ARR BGM rocks on these headphones. i mean we are all
great fans
> of gifted musician ARR. To understand his great music we should
listen in
> Bose, Sennheiser as far as i know...
> 
> i am not earning that much to offer 300$ for Bose headphones. but i
did a
> lot of research and its worth spending that much amount just for
only one
> reason...and that is to listen ARR music.
> 
> - Balaji
> 
> 
> On 10/27/07, ramanujan melkote krishna <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> >   Gomzy.. I donno wether u have tried Bose i.e, Tripod
Technology.its
> > just awesome...140$
> > Bose + ARR   rockss
> >
> > *Gomzy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>* wrote:
> >
> >  Bose headphones suck! Its has noise cancellationso you lose
helluva
> > base.
> > Sennheiser  and bare dynamic rock !
> >
> >
> > On 10/27/07, Arijit Debnath <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > >
> > >I think its $279 (Bestbuy price).
> > >
> > > My uncle has that... really awesome experience... I have Bose
computer
> > > speakers (companion 2 series II) that is also too good, but
headphone's
> > > sound is way ahead...
> > >
> > >
> > > Arijit
> > >
> > >
> > > On 26/10/2007, RAMESH b.j KRISHNAN <[EMAIL PROTECTED] > wrote:
> > > >
> > > >   Can you please tell me how much it is?
> > > >
> > > > *balaji ramalingam <[EMAIL PROTECTED] >* wrote:
> > > >
> > > >  Hey all,
> > > >
> > > > Want to feel the true quality music of our boss?...listen the
songs in
> > > > Bose QC2 Headphones...His music speaks
> > > > We can hear lots of hidden sounds in his songs...
> > > > Worth buying such costly headphones only to listen ARR music.
> > > > What say you?
> > > >
> > > > - Balaji
> > > >
> > > >
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Re: [arr] AR Rahman whistle in song

[ruben mohan]

Here the link guys..check it out
http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=U9qmN1mNJnU

ramu srini <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:   
HI
  even i saw tat show in which SPB said itits the song- THODA THODA 
from the movie Indra... rahman gave me a shock of my 
life.it was simply gr8 im sure u'll all njoy

Bergin Roy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Guys,
   
  Not sure if this was discussed.
   
  I heard in the recent SPB concert in Vijay tv, there was a flute piece in the 
song in the concert, SPB had mentioned that originally it  was whistled by 
Rahman himself.
  Did anybody watch that? Can some one get me what song was it?
   
  I'll share if i find it.
   
  Cheers,
  Bergin
  



  

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Re: [arr] Two boons... My Take

[|| V i s h w e s h ||]

& then there will be three groups of fans & they will start fighting over which 
ARR is better... north, south or international?? 
  

Vithur <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
  Thats nicely asked.. May God gives these boons soon>>>

  On 10/28/07, arr pavan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:   My take on 
two boons :
   
  1. I will ask God to give two more A.R.R.s. (Two Clones.., mmm no.., 
Perfectly three ARRs of same calibre. Equally we have three ARRs without any 
single difference in talents and appearances between them) 
   
  2. I will ask ARR to send one ARR to London to work for English/International 
projects. One ARR to stay in Tamil Nadu permanently to compose for more south 
indian film projects. Third ARR to stay in Bombay to work in Bollywood & other 
North Indian projects if offered. 
   
  P.S.: If one ARR does this much Social Service for Poverty, TB, Cancer, 
Mental Disability etc. with his music, Imagine how much charity work, Three 
ARRs can give to this world through their Rocking music ? These two boons 
ultimately fulfill all kinds of fans with quality of music plus quantity? WHat 
you say ? 
   
  REgards Pavan







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[arr] ATM - My View/Reaction

[Sam Sujith]

1. Ellapugazhum: Requisite "big opening" to the song...nice to hear
the claps, vocals and the guitar chug to achieve the bigness of the
sound, instead of the trumpets and timpanis and such...also, the
opening sounds are very minimal and still owing to their sound design
convey the bigness properly...but then, the ensuing rhythm is a let
down..kind of wimpy...though the rhythm seems to carry the song, its a
letdown for me...I like the way the song is tuned...a straight forward
minor scale tune, with no elaborate ornaments and all...and eschewing
the tired pallavi-charanam format...But why the Michale Jackson like
imitation at one point? It may or  may not have been intentional, but
kind of robs something for me... I like the solo horn(s) in the
interlude...the arrangements become dense and light at the proper
moments conveying a nice punch (hey thoda after the first charanam for
example)...a very different end to the song with some high pitched
vocals...

2.Ponmagal: Couldnt quite warm up to this song...the rap turns me
off...liked the charanam though...nicely built up, and ARR even
"samples" the original singer from the old original song at couple of
points...that was a nice twist...

3.Kelaamal: Another disappointment for me...depending on my mood. Of
most of the times I heard this song, it sounded tired..the tune,
arrangements and all...Blame my perceptions, but the tune sounded
nomadic...couldnt quite get the direction of it...seemed to
wander...And the arrangement was a bigger let down...standard 4/4 kick
and bass, with some gated sounds and arps and some bells and
whistles...The violin pieces only added to the normalness of the
song...I guess I would have loved this song, if it were given some
Narumugaye like arrangements...On the other hand, if I am in a good
mood, I can just listen to it as it as and not be bothered by it...but
its not happening much with this song...

4.Nee Marilyn: Now this I adore...the playfullness in the song is very
evident without beating me over the head...nice buildup right from the
beginning...the DJ naan phrase is absolutely tasty...the singers had
the perfect delivery...the FMish synth lead, the portamento motif are
delicious...also love the way the song is structured...in short, I
like everything about the song (lyrics I dont understand)...and best
of all, I can bob my head to it..

5.Maduraikku: The tune sounded vaguely familiar...but I love the
timbre of the voices...made a huge difference...I love the way the
charanam is tuned...and the way the female singer finishes off the
second charanam is an absolute delight...made me wish that she had
sung the whole song in that octave...her timbre is raw and beautiful
there...I have never been disappointed in general by ARR's nadaswaram
solos and they dont disappoint here either...the drums sounded a bit
weak and cramped for me though...it cud be the speakers...but I
remember the rhythm sections in Sangamam being more punchy, breathy
and spacey, and Sangamam employed a huge range of percussion...

6.Valayapatti: Another delightful song for me...A natural progression
for Kummi Aadi...or rather a better version of Kummi Aadi...love the
introduction, the female voice introducing the more sombre part of the
song...the following arrangements make a better sense when viewed over
the course of the whole intro, rather than the individual parts...how
they say about sum being greater than the parts...and then some
instruments introduce us the valayapatti melody line and the male
singers just rush from there...the whole pallavi makes for an
interesting listen...with the male voices being rumbunctious and
rushed, while the female lines are subdued and relaxed...couldnt make
out much out of the first interlude, probably works better on the
screen...the charanam arrangements are very nice again for me...pa pa
ni sa lines are introduced as swaras by the male vocals in the first
charanam, while the female sings some lyrics to the same tune in the
second charanam...and the remaining lines are the same pattern over
diffeent set of notes for the male and female voices...like it when
the whole chorus joins in saying the raga name...observe the weak and
strong accents of the bars when saying kalyani, bhagyasri, neelambari
versus sindhubhairavi...a change from where the vocal emphasis is more
rhythm oriented to something lyric oriented...I am a zero in carnatic
, but I like the way swaras sound...neways, I think I am ramblng
on...but this song works for me...

overall, i cud appreciate ARR doing varied projects at the same time,
but from this album, I would come back and listen to nee marlin and
valayapatti frequently, and i wud listen to ellapuzhagum and
maduraikku now and then...what i mean is it cud have been a better
album, so in a sense, some sort of disappointment...Now ARR definelty
knows better than me on how the songs are and how they shud be
like,its just that for my tastes, it wasnt a complete match...not
that it matters what i feel 

Re: [arr] SPB Reveal ARRahman's Genius in Thoda Thoda Song - youtube video

[ruben mohan]

yea..its great to see a legend praise another legend...ARR hve receive award 
frm SPB during childhood...bt tdy he praise him as a genius...tats ARR..


$*$ PaVaN $*$ <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:   
Thanks a lot Ruben for sharing this..wonderfull...
   
  Hats off to SPB,great to hear those amazing words from him..

ruben mohan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
  previously i saw some members who told that SPB mention in vijay tv 
concert that ARR whistle in thoda thoda song.. I have manage to rip the section 
and upload it at youtube to share with this group. check out..SPB also praise 
ARR

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9qmN1mNJnU


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[arr] Re: My ATM review

[izham_jamal]

now tats d brilliance of Thulasi Ram...hehe...gud job






--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Thulasi Ram" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 
wrote:
>
> I had to dedicate two hours for penning this review. I appreciate 
those who
> take time to go through this. Thanks.
> 
> First things first: ARR is doing re-recording/BGM for ATM. It's 
confirmed
> from reliable sources. Don't keep on spreading rumors. Rather, start
> spreading this information.
> 
> Understand the reality: You cannot have ATM songs in a movie like 
Boys and
> the vice versa is also not possible. ARR has come up with 
some "working
> numbers" to suit the image of a hero who has the potential to hit 
deep. So,
> free your mind and enjoy the songs given by the musical genius.
> 
> A bit of history- The lesson learnt: Till 2001, if an ARR song 
doesn't catch
> me instantly, I used to keep rambling like many in this group (!). I
> remember how bad I felt about mudhalvan songs initally. Later I 
realized how
> those songs grew in me. Similar case happened with Alaipayuthey. I 
never
> liked yaaro yaarodi, evano oruvan. But later, I realized how ARRs 
song
> create a swinging shift thereby making someone to rethink what 
he/she has
> thought about it initially. Okay there you go! That's ARR for you. 
I made
> something firm in me. i.e. Not to take any quick decisions for ARR 
albums.
> This strategy has worked great for me. For example, I never liked 
tu bin and
> lukka chuppi from RDB initially but I believed that ARR's song will 
grow in
> me. Later I felt that lukka chuppi is a gem of a song and tu bin 
bataye a
> golden gift from ARR.
> 
> Bottom line: Accept ARRs songs as it comes and it will definitely 
strike
> gold in you simply because, music from ARR is not a result of ARRs 
work but
> ARRs blood. A man who has dedicated his life to music and a man who 
has the
> courage to experiment new sounds and genre of music. A simple 
example: When
> did rap become famous in regional movies? Only after ARR bought rap 
stuff in
> alai payuthe.
> 
> Okay, lets dive into the subject of this mail.
> 
> ATM Review:
> 
> After Laggan, all songs in an ARR album have caught me instantly 
only in ATM
> i.e. m hearing all songs without skipping from day 1.
> 
> My pick of the album: Merlyn Monroe (just a shade sweeter than all 
the other
> magnificent songs in the album)
> 
> Album rating: 10/10.
> 
> Bottomline: A versatile Rahman in show. ARR makes music sound easy 
but it is
> not easy. ATM has a bunch of complex compositions. Kudos to all 
lyricists.
> 
>   *Ellapugazhum*
> 
> Brilliance of ARR
> 
> ARR's voice and rendition; Great and mesmerizing. ARR adds life to 
the song
> 
> The use of electric guitar - that's ARR for you
> 
> Magnificent use of chords that pump the adrenalin (sample 4:02 - 
4:10)
> 
> The way the song ends.. Scintillating!
> 
> Reverberating chiming section throughout the song - ARRs mind in 
play
> 
> Constant energy-sprinkling percussion which sounds great in 5.1
> 
> *Merlyn Monroe*
> 
> Brilliance of ARR
> 
> Stylish Stylish Stylish
> 
> The way the song begins is too sexy. LOVE IT!
> 
> Notice that there are *NO* percussion in this song. Just the 
chiming sounds
> with bass guitar does the trick for the song. That's ARR for you 
again
> 
> Amazing additional programming. High-tech sounds embellish the song
> 
> Casual rendition by male singer and female voice getting quite 
squeaky..
> This balance has worked out great in the song
> 
> Mesmerizing male and female alaaps. A
> 
> complex song to execute.
> 
> *Valayapatti*
> 
> Brilliance of ARR
> 
> Check out different layers in the song. All unique but very tough 
to compose
> 
> Raaga and corresponding alaap. Just magnificient! Come on, could 
anyone
> merge both folk and carnatic genre?? Only ARR can handle it so
> professionally. Result: A magnificient song like this
> 
> Use of nathaswaram.. ARR makes even that instrument sound so 
pleasant to
> hear.
> 
> The connection between both charanam and pallavi is too good. Folk +
> carnatic + percussion alaap (dheem thanaku dheem)
> 
> Use of bass guitar and making it play all along when the raaga 
alaap is
> rendered. This is vintage ARR.
> 
> Use of Naresh and madhumitha is commendable
> 
> *Kelamal*
> 
> Brilliance of ARR
> 
> Only ARR can handle melodies like munbae vaa, kaatril(from GF) and 
a song
> like this.. All are melodies but fall info different percussion 
genre. Just
> awesome.
> 
> Ketu rasitha padal ondrai bit is amazing and  mesmerizing. An 
alternate
> version of it in the middle of the song is just scintillating
> 
> Singer selection has again worked out beautifully for ARR.
> 
> The song decorated by various versions of chiming sounds
> 
> Kokilam Kokilam bit is very much hummable.
> 
> A simple percussion handled so professionally to suit a melody like 
this
> 
> *Maduraiku*
> 
> Brilliance of ARR
> 
> Again, the instrument "melam" sounds professional when ARR uses it. 
This
> aspect as always been very unique for

Re: [arr] madurakku pondadadi

[Hakkeem]

hi

Madhruraiku pogathadi song reminds me Karuthama and
kizhakucheemaile. thnk u ARR n  Bahdran( director) for
such a wonder full song 
--- suprememc61087 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> madurakku pondadadi from ATM is one of the best
> village songs ever
> 
> 


Kind regards,
Hakkeem.A
(I Support AR Rahman foundation and unicef )

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Re: [arr] ARR music + Bose Headphones...

[balaji ramalingam]

Yes..Many has different opinion...even i thought BOSE is just waste of
money, but when i listen ARR music in Bose QC2 and when you compare the
sound with other head phones...the quality is way ahead of other headphones
and ARR music simply rocks!
but i should say even Sennheiser is beautifully crafted to produce very good
music...My friend has this one...ARR music sounds greatly on
Sennheiser as Gomzy
said.

My roommate is a very die hard fan of Ilayaraja... but when he started
listening ARR music on Bose headphones he undoubtedly accepted greatness of
ARR music (i am not trying to create a debate on who is great! please i dont
want that). ARR BGM rocks on these headphones. i mean we are all great fans
of gifted musician ARR. To understand his great music we should listen in
Bose, Sennheiser as far as i know...

i am not earning that much to offer 300$ for Bose headphones. but i did a
lot of research and its worth spending that much amount just for only one
reason...and that is to listen ARR music.

- Balaji


On 10/27/07, ramanujan melkote krishna <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>   Gomzy.. I donno wether u have tried Bose i.e, Tripod Technology.its
> just awesome...140$
> Bose + ARR   rockss
>
> *Gomzy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>* wrote:
>
>  Bose headphones suck! Its has noise cancellationso you lose helluva
> base.
> Sennheiser  and bare dynamic rock !
>
>
> On 10/27/07, Arijit Debnath <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> >I think its $279 (Bestbuy price).
> >
> > My uncle has that... really awesome experience... I have Bose computer
> > speakers (companion 2 series II) that is also too good, but headphone's
> > sound is way ahead...
> >
> >
> > Arijit
> >
> >
> > On 26/10/2007, RAMESH b.j KRISHNAN <[EMAIL PROTECTED] > wrote:
> > >
> > >   Can you please tell me how much it is?
> > >
> > > *balaji ramalingam <[EMAIL PROTECTED] >* wrote:
> > >
> > >  Hey all,
> > >
> > > Want to feel the true quality music of our boss?...listen the songs in
> > > Bose QC2 Headphones...His music speaks
> > > We can hear lots of hidden sounds in his songs...
> > > Worth buying such costly headphones only to listen ARR music.
> > > What say you?
> > >
> > > - Balaji
> > >
> > >
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Re: [arr] AR Rahman whistle in song

[ramu srini]

HI
  even i saw tat show in which SPB said itits the song- THODA THODA 
from the movie Indra... rahman gave me a shock of my 
life.it was simply gr8 im sure u'll all njoy

Bergin Roy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Guys,
   
  Not sure if this was discussed.
   
  I heard in the recent SPB concert in Vijay tv, there was a flute piece in the 
song in the concert, SPB had mentioned that originally it was whistled by 
Rahman himself.
  Did anybody watch that? Can some one get me what song was it?
   
  I'll share if i find it.
   
  Cheers,
  Bergin
  

 

   
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Re: [arr] rahman wallpaper 1440x900 and 1024x768

[ramu srini]

thanx a lot fot the wall paperit was gr8...

suresh kumar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:Rahman wallpaper
   
   
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Re: [arr] Two boons... My Take

[Vithur]

Thats nicely asked.. May God gives these boons soon>>>

On 10/28/07, arr pavan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>*My take on two boons :*
> **
> *1. I will ask God to give two more A.R.R.s. (Two Clones.., mmm no..,
> Perfectly three ARRs of same calibre. Equally we have three ARRs without any
> single difference in talents and appearances between them)*
> **
> *2. I will ask ARR to send one ARR to London to work for
> English/International projects. One ARR to stay in Tamil Nadu permanently
> to compose for more south indian film projects. Third ARR to stay in Bombay
> to work in Bollywood & other North Indian projects if offered.*
> **
> *P.S.: If one ARR does this much Social Service for Poverty, TB, Cancer,
> Mental Disability etc. with his music, Imagine how much charity work, Three
> ARRs can give to this world through their Rocking music ? These two boons
> ultimately fulfill all kinds of fans with quality of music
> plus quantity? WHat you say ?*
> **
> *REgards Pavan*
>
>
>
> *Vithur <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>* wrote:
>
>
>  Ok . If I was to imagine our Boss answering this, may be this would be
> his answer ( I am just attempting )
>
> 1. There should be no poverty in this world
>
> 2. If ARR comes to us and asks for a boon, may be I will just dedicate my
> life time , as additional bonus to his lifetime, so that he can live my
> lifetime ; It would be more purposeful for the world of music
>
>
> On 10/23/07, Sunder <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> > Obviously this would be the answer from every ARR fan, why dont you
> > guys think something creative like our boss :-)
> >
> >
> > Regards
> >
> > S.Sunder
> >
> > - Original Message 
> > From: Vithur <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Tuesday, 23 October, 2007 1:48:15 PM
> > Subject: Re: [arr] Two boons
> >
> >  Hi Guys,
> >
> > This would be my answer perhaps !!!
> >
> > 1. If God Appears, I will ask and pray to him to grant immortality to
> > our Guru Rahman
> >
> > 2. If ARR comes and gives me a boon, I would want to be associated with
> > him for my lifetime, in Music by any means possible.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On 10/23/07, Sunder <[EMAIL PROTECTED] co.in <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>>
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi Guys
> > >
> > > Consider two scenarios
> > >
> > > 1. If god appears and says you to ask for a boon(wish), what will you
> > > ask.
> > > 2. If our god(ARR) comes to you and ask for a boon what will you ask.
> > >
> > > Sure each one have different wish. Like to know how each fan think.
> > >
> > > Regards
> > >
> > > S.Sunder
> > >
> > > --
> > > Flying to Bangalore or Bhopal? Search for tickets here.
> > > 
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > regards,
> > Vithur
> >
> > A.R. RAHMAN - THE GOD OF MUSIC
> >
> >
> >
> > --
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> > begin.
> >
>
>
>
> --
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Re: [arr] My ATM review

[ramu srini]

well said, buddy! i go with ur words
  long live ARR n his music

$*$ PaVaN $*$ <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
  Wonderfull review Thulsi :)

Thulasi Ram <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:   I had to dedicate two hours for 
penning this review. I appreciate those who take time to go through this. 
Thanks.

First things first: ARR is doing re-recording/BGM for ATM. It's confirmed from 
reliable sources. Don't keep on spreading rumors. Rather, start spreading this 
information.

Understand the reality: You cannot have ATM songs in a movie like Boys and the 
vice versa is also not possible. ARR has come up with some "working numbers" to 
suit the image of a hero who has the potential to hit deep. So, free your mind 
and enjoy the songs given by the musical genius.

A bit of history- The lesson learnt: Till 2001, if an ARR song doesn't catch me 
instantly, I used to keep rambling like many in this group (!). I remember how 
bad I felt about mudhalvan songs initally. Later I realized how those songs 
grew in me. Similar case happened with Alaipayuthey. I never liked yaaro 
yaarodi, evano oruvan. But later, I realized how ARRs song create a swinging 
shift thereby making someone to rethink what he/she has thought about it 
initially. Okay there you go! That's ARR for you. I made something firm in me. 
i.e. Not to take any quick decisions for ARR albums. This strategy has worked 
great for me. For example, I never liked tu bin and lukka chuppi from RDB 
initially but I believed that ARR's song will grow in me. Later I felt that 
lukka chuppi is a gem of a song and tu bin bataye a golden gift from ARR. 

Bottom line: Accept ARRs songs as it comes and it will definitely strike gold 
in you simply because, music from ARR is not a result of ARRs work but ARRs 
blood. A man who has dedicated his life to music and a man who has the courage 
to experiment new sounds and genre of music. A simple example: When did rap 
become famous in regional movies? Only after ARR bought rap stuff in alai 
payuthe. 

Okay, lets dive into the subject of this mail.

ATM Review:

After Laggan, all songs in an ARR album have caught me instantly only in ATM 
i.e. m hearing all songs without skipping from day 1.

My pick of the album: Merlyn Monroe (just a shade sweeter than all the other 
magnificent songs in the album) 

Album rating: 10/10. 

Bottomline: A versatile Rahman in show. ARR makes music sound easy but it is 
not easy. ATM has a bunch of complex compositions. Kudos to all lyricists.

  Ellapugazhum
  Brilliance of ARR
ARR's voice and rendition; Great and mesmerizing. ARR adds life to the song
  The use of electric guitar - that's ARR for you
  Magnificent use of chords that pump the adrenalin (sample 4:02 - 4:10)
  The way the song ends.. Scintillating!
  Reverberating chiming section throughout the song - ARRs mind in play
  Constant energy-sprinkling percussion which sounds great in 5.1
  Merlyn Monroe
  Brilliance of ARR
Stylish Stylish Stylish
  The way the song begins is too sexy. LOVE IT!
  Notice that there are NO percussion in this song. Just the chiming sounds 
with bass guitar does the trick for the song. That's ARR for you again
  Amazing additional programming. High-tech sounds embellish the song
  Casual rendition by male singer and female voice getting quite squeaky.. 
This balance has worked out great in the song
  Mesmerizing male and female alaaps. A 

  complex song to execute.
  Valayapatti
  Brilliance of ARR
Check out different layers in the song. All unique but very tough to compose
  Raaga and corresponding alaap. Just magnificient! Come on, could anyone 
merge both folk and carnatic genre?? Only ARR can handle it so professionally. 
Result: A magnificient song like this
  Use of nathaswaram.. ARR makes even that instrument sound so pleasant to 
hear.
  The connection between both charanam and pallavi is too good. Folk + 
carnatic + percussion alaap (dheem thanaku dheem)
  Use of bass guitar and making it play all along when the raaga alaap is 
rendered. This is vintage ARR.
  Use of Naresh and madhumitha is commendable
  Kelamal
  Brilliance of ARR
Only ARR can handle melodies like munbae vaa, kaatril(from GF) and a song 
like this.. All are melodies but fall info different percussion genre. Just 
awesome.
  Ketu rasitha padal ondrai bit is amazing and  mesmerizing. An alternate 
version of it in the middle of the song is just scintillating
  Singer selection has again worked out beautifully for ARR.
  The song decorated by various versions of chiming sounds
  Kokilam Kokilam bit is very much hummable.
  A simple percussion handled so professionally to suit a melody like this
  Maduraiku
  Brilliance of ARR
Again, the instrument "melam" sounds professional when ARR uses it. This 
aspect as always been very unique for ARR. He does "something" to

[arr] Re: HT Brunch cover story on ARR

[balajirajagopal]

Real nice interview. Only mistake I could find is that Minnale was 
also credited to ARR instead of HJ :)

Cheers!
Balaji 
> Gopal Srinivasan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 
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interview with his wife too And catch him doing a 'I am the king 
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Re: [arr] Re: HT Brunch cover story on ARR

[Elements]

amazing and thank u so 
much
   
  yasser

Avinash: Sun Oct 28 00: 40: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED];;;, ": Avinash 
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  Hi Gopal! Thanks for the 'Rahman's beautiful interview' after long 
time..

:)

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> This is a must-read, features an interview with his wife too And 
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Re: [arr] ATM Full Song Lyrics

[Elements]

thanks for the lyrics, I believe if you or someone post the lyrics of every 
album by boss, so many of us guys who do not know much tamil they can after 
understand.
   
  thanks and comment guys.. please..
   
  Yasser

Siddharth Das <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
  Songs Lyrics : Ella Pugazhum 
Singers : A.R.Rahman, 
Lyrics: Vaali 

Munnal Munnal Munnal Munnal Vada 
Unnal Mudiyum Unnal Mudiyum Thozha 
Munnal Munnal Munnal Munnal Vada 
Unnal Mudiyum Unnal Mudiyum Thozha 

Ellaa Pugazhum Oruvan Oruvanukke 
Nee Nadhi Pola Odikkondiru 
Endha Vervaikkum Vettrigal Vervaikkumey 
Unmai Ullathil Thoor Vaikkumey 
Ellaa Pugazhum Oruvan Oruvanukke 
Nee Nadhi Pola Odikkondiru 
Endha Vervaikkum Vettrigal Vervaikkumey 
Unmai Ullathil Thoor Vaikkumey 

Oh Hey Thozha 
Munnal Vadaa 
Unnal Mudiyum 
Thalathalabathi Thalabathi Neethaan Neethaan 
Anbuth Thalaivaa Vettri Namakkey 
Azhagiya Thamizh Magan Neethaney?Neethaney 

Ellaa Pugazhum Oruvan Oruvanukke 
Nee Nadhi Pola Odikkondiru 
Endha Vervaikkum Vettrigal Vervaikkumey 
Unmai Ullathil Thoor Vaikkumey 

Munnal Munnal Munnal Munnal Vada 
Unnal Mudiyum Unnal Mudiyum Thozha 

Naalai Naalai Naalai Endru Indrai Izhakaathey 
Nee Indrai Izhakkaathey..Nee Indrai Izhakaathey 
Indrai Vithaithaal Naalai Mulaikkum 
Adhai Nee Marakkaathey 
Nee Adhai Nee Marakkaathey 
Nee Adhai Nee Marakkaathey 
Nettru Nadantha Kaayathai Enni 
Nyaayathai Vidalaamaa? 
Nyaayam Kaayam Avaney Arivaan 
Avanidam Adhai Nee Vittuch Chel 
Hey Thozaa Munnal Vada 
Unnal Mudiyum 
Thalathalabathi Thalabathi Neethaan Neethaan 
Anbuth Thalaivaa Vettri Namakkey 
Azhagiya Thamizh Magan Neethaney 

Ey 
Ellaa Pugazhum Oruvan Oruvanukke 
Nee Nadhi Pola Odikkondiru 
Endha Vervaikkum Vettrigal Vervaikkumey 
Unmai Ullathil Thoor Vaikkumey 
Munnal Munnal Munnal Munnal Vada 
Unnal Mudiyum Unnal Mudiyum Thozha 
Munnal Munnal Munnal Munnal Vada 
Unnal Mudiyum Unnal Mudiyum Thozha 

Manavan Manadhu Vaithaal Mudiyaathenbadhu Illai.. 
Kadal Pole, Malai Pole, Kaatrai Pole, Bhoomi Pole.. 
Nee Perumai Serada 
Pirandhom Irundhom Sendrom 
Endra Vazhvai Thookip Podadaa 
Maanavan Manadhu Vaithaal 

Ellaa Pugazhum Oruvan Oruvanukke 
Nee Nadhi Pola Odikkondiru 
Endha Vervaikkum Vettrigal Vervaikkumey 
Unmai Ullathil Thoor Vaikkumey 
Ellaa Pugazhum Oruvan Oruvanukke 
Nee Nadhi Pola Odikkondiru 
Endha Vervaikkum Vettrigal Vervaikkumey 
Unmai Ullathil Thoor Vaikkumey 
Oh oh oh oh Thozaa Munnal Vadaa 
Unnal Mudiyum Unnal Mudiyum 
Thozaa Munnal Vadaa 
Unnal Mudiyum 
Thalathalabathi Thalabathi Neethaan Neethaan 
Anbuth Thalaivaa Vettri Namakkey 
Azhagiya Thamizh Magan Neethaney 

Maanavan Manadhu Vaithaal 


Songs Lyrics : Kellamal Kaiyile 
Singers : Saindhavi,Sriram Parthasarathi, 
Lyrics : Thamarai 


Kellamal kaiyile vanthaye kathale 

Kaetu rasitha padal ondrai 
meendum indru nyabagam thoonda 
kaetu rasitha padal ondrai 
meendum indru nyabagam thoonda 

Ennai unnai ennithano 
ezhuthiyathu polave thondra 
ennai unnai ennithano 
ezhuthiyathu polave thondra 

Kaylamal kayile vanthaye kathale 
en peril koovidum un perum kokilam 

Kokilam?Kokilam?Kokilam 
nenjile kadhalin kaal thadam 

Kellamal kayile vanthaye kaathale. 
endraman nee enil un kayil naan anil 

Innimel innimel intha naanum naan illai 
poi va poi va endre enake vidaigal thanthen 
Melithai melithai naan irunthen 
miga elithai engum nadanthen 
indru unnai nenjil sumanthen naan 
nadanthen nadanthathum vizhunthen 

Koonthal ennum Anee aree muthamida aasaigal undu 
Netri mooku uthadu endru irangi vara padigalum undu 

Kellamal kaiyile vanthaye kadhale 
en perai koovidum un perum kokilam 

Paarthum Paramale 
pogum nerangall 
Paarthum Paramale 
pogum nerangall 
etho nadakinrathe 
puditha pamaranmudale 
paarkum Paramale 
pogum nerangale 

Kannai kannai simitum 
nodiyil un uruvam maraiyum maraiyum 
athanal imagal vendaam enben 
Parvai ondral unnai alli 
en kannin siraiyil unnai adaipen 
athil nee nirantharamai Nee Iruka 
imaigal vendum enben 
Merku thisai nokki nadanthal iravu 
konjam seekiram varumo 
Thoongum thevai a-thum indri 
kanavugalum kaigalil vizhuma 

Kellamal kaiyileh vanthayeh kathale 
endramal..nee enil 
un kayil naan anil 

Kokilam kokilam kokilam 
nenjile kathalin kaal thadam 
Kokilam kokilam kokilam 
nenjile kathalin kaal thadam 


Songs Lyrics : Ponmagal Vanthaal 
Singer: Aslam, Ember Rap, 
Lyrics: Alangudi Somu 


Muthukal Sirikum Nilathil Thittikkum Ninaipai Vithaikum 

Ponmagal Vanthaal.. Porul Kodi Thandhal.. 

Ponmagal Vanthaal Porul Kodi Thandhal 
Pomeadai Vasal Pongum Theanaaga.. 
KanMalar Konjam Kanivoadu Ennai Aalakinal Anbiley.. 

Ponmagal Vanthaal Porul Kodi Thandhal 
Pomeadai Vasal Pongum Theanaaga.. 

You Are My Diamond Girl My 
Diamond Diamond Diamond Girl 
I Love To See You Smiling Girl Yo! 
Smiling Smiling Smiling Girl 
You Are My Honey Girl My 
Honey Honey Honey Girl My 
Diamond Diamond Diamond Girl Yo! 
Smiling Smiling Smiling Girl.. 


Everytime I Look Into Your Eyes I Get Butterflies, 
I'm So Glad She With Me On The Other Side 
I Like To See He

Re: [arr] Two boons... My Take

[Sunder]

Wow, thats a nice creative thinking... i like that.
 
Regards 

S.Sunder



- Original Message 
From: arr pavan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, 28 October, 2007 10:41:08 AM
Subject: Re: [arr] Two boons... My Take

My take on two boons :
 
1. I will ask God to give two more A.R.R.s. (Two Clones.., mmm no.., Perfectly 
three ARRs of same calibre. Equally we have three ARRs without any single 
difference in talents and appearances between them)
 
2. I will ask ARR to send one ARR to London to work for English/Internation al 
projects. One ARR to stay in Tamil Nadu permanently to compose for more south 
indian film projects. Third ARR to stay in Bombay to work in Bollywood & other 
North Indian projects if offered.
 
P.S.: If one ARR does this much Social Service for Poverty, TB, Cancer, Mental 
Disability etc. with his music, Imagine how much charity work, Three ARRs can 
give to this world through their Rocking music ? These two boons ultimately 
fulfill all kinds of fans with quality of music plus quantity? WHat you say ?
 
REgards Pavan 
 


Vithur <[EMAIL PROTECTED] com> wrote:
 
Ok . If I was to imagine our Boss answering this, may be this would be his 
answer ( I am just attempting ) 
 
1. There should be no poverty in this world 
 
2. If ARR comes to us and asks for a boon, may be I will just dedicate my life 
time , as additional bonus to his lifetime, so that he can live my lifetime ; 
It would be more purposeful for the world of music 

 
On 10/23/07, Sunder <[EMAIL PROTECTED] co.in> wrote: 
Obviously this would be the answer from every ARR fan, why dont you guys think 
something creative like our boss :-)
 
 
Regards 

S.Sunder 



- Original Message 
From: Vithur <[EMAIL PROTECTED] com> 
To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com
Sent: Tuesday, 23 October, 2007 1:48:15 PM
Subject: Re: [arr] Two boons


Hi Guys, 
 
This would be my answer perhaps !!! 
 
1. If God Appears, I will ask and pray to him to grant immortality to our Guru 
Rahman 
 
2. If ARR comes and gives me a boon, I would want to be associated with him for 
my lifetime, in Music by any means possible.. 
 


 
On 10/23/07, Sunder <[EMAIL PROTECTED] co.in > wrote: 
Hi Guys
 
Consider two scenarios 
 
1. If god appears and says you to ask for a boon(wish), what will you ask. 
2. If our god(ARR) comes to you and ask for a boon what will you ask. 
 
Sure each one have different wish. Like to know how each fan think.
 
Regards 

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Re: [arr] HT Brunch cover story on ARR

[|| V i s h w e s h ||]

I loved Saira ji's interview more than ARR's... really touching... & the photo 
with that was really a beautiful one... beautifully captured the bond between 
them...
   
  & now me too waiting for the song dedicated to her... giving me goosebumps 
already, imagining how divine it will be...
   
  Thanks so much Gopal...
   
  -Vishwesh.
   
  Gopal Srinivasan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
   
  This is a must-read, features an interview with his wife too And 
catch him doing a 'I am the king of the world' pose on the terrace of his house

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Re: [arr] My ATM review

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Wonderfull review Thulsi :)

Thulasi Ram <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:  I had to dedicate two hours for 
penning this review. I appreciate those who take time to go through this. 
Thanks.

First things first: ARR is doing re-recording/BGM for ATM. It's confirmed from 
reliable sources. Don't keep on spreading rumors. Rather, start spreading this 
information.

Understand the reality: You cannot have ATM songs in a movie like Boys and the 
vice versa is also not possible. ARR has come up with some "working numbers" to 
suit the image of a hero who has the potential to hit deep. So, free your mind 
and enjoy the songs given by the musical genius.

A bit of history- The lesson learnt: Till 2001, if an ARR song doesn't catch me 
instantly, I used to keep rambling like many in this group (!). I remember how 
bad I felt about mudhalvan songs initally. Later I realized how those songs 
grew in me. Similar case happened with Alaipayuthey. I never liked yaaro 
yaarodi, evano oruvan. But later, I realized how ARRs song create a swinging 
shift thereby making someone to rethink what he/she has thought about it 
initially. Okay there you go! That's ARR for you. I made something firm in me. 
i.e. Not to take any quick decisions for ARR albums. This strategy has worked 
great for me. For example, I never liked tu bin and lukka chuppi from RDB 
initially but I believed that ARR's song will grow in me. Later I felt that 
lukka chuppi is a gem of a song and tu bin bataye a golden gift from ARR. 

Bottom line: Accept ARRs songs as it comes and it will definitely strike gold 
in you simply because, music from ARR is not a result of ARRs work but ARRs 
blood. A man who has dedicated his life to music and a man who has the courage 
to experiment new sounds and genre of music. A simple example: When did rap 
become famous in regional movies? Only after ARR bought rap stuff in alai 
payuthe. 

Okay, lets dive into the subject of this mail.

ATM Review:

After Laggan, all songs in an ARR album have caught me instantly only in ATM 
i.e. m hearing all songs without skipping from day 1.

My pick of the album: Merlyn Monroe (just a shade sweeter than all the other 
magnificent songs in the album) 

Album rating: 10/10. 

Bottomline: A versatile Rahman in show. ARR makes music sound easy but it is 
not easy. ATM has a bunch of complex compositions. Kudos to all lyricists.

  Ellapugazhum
  Brilliance of ARR
ARR's voice and rendition; Great and mesmerizing. ARR adds life to the song
  The use of electric guitar - that's ARR for you
  Magnificent use of chords that pump the adrenalin (sample 4:02 - 4:10)
  The way the song ends.. Scintillating!
  Reverberating chiming section throughout the song - ARRs mind in play
  Constant energy-sprinkling percussion which sounds great in 5.1
  Merlyn Monroe
  Brilliance of ARR
Stylish Stylish Stylish
  The way the song begins is too sexy. LOVE IT!
  Notice that there are NO percussion in this song. Just the chiming sounds 
with bass guitar does the trick for the song. That's ARR for you again
  Amazing additional programming. High-tech sounds embellish the song
  Casual rendition by male singer and female voice getting quite squeaky.. 
This balance has worked out great in the song
  Mesmerizing male and female alaaps. A 

  complex song to execute.
  Valayapatti
  Brilliance of ARR
Check out different layers in the song. All unique but very tough to compose
  Raaga and corresponding alaap. Just magnificient! Come on, could anyone 
merge both folk and carnatic genre?? Only ARR can handle it so professionally. 
Result: A magnificient song like this
  Use of nathaswaram.. ARR makes even that instrument sound so pleasant to 
hear.
  The connection between both charanam and pallavi is too good. Folk + 
carnatic + percussion alaap (dheem thanaku dheem)
  Use of bass guitar and making it play all along when the raaga alaap is 
rendered. This is vintage ARR.
  Use of Naresh and madhumitha is commendable
  Kelamal
  Brilliance of ARR
Only ARR can handle melodies like munbae vaa, kaatril(from GF) and a song 
like this.. All are melodies but fall info different percussion genre. Just 
awesome.
  Ketu rasitha padal ondrai bit is amazing and  mesmerizing. An alternate 
version of it in the middle of the song is just scintillating
  Singer selection has again worked out beautifully for ARR.
  The song decorated by various versions of chiming sounds
  Kokilam Kokilam bit is very much hummable.
  A simple percussion handled so professionally to suit a melody like this
  Maduraiku
  Brilliance of ARR
Again, the instrument "melam" sounds professional when ARR uses it. This 
aspect as always been very unique for ARR. He does "something" to make the 
instruments and singers voice to suit the mood of the song. That's the 
brilliance of ARR
  Song beginning is very catc

Re: [arr] SPB Reveal ARRahman's Genius in Thoda Thoda Song - youtube video

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Thanks a lot Ruben for sharing this..wonderfull...
   
  Hats off to SPB,great to hear those amazing words from him..

ruben mohan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
  previously i saw some members who told that SPB mention in vijay tv 
concert that ARR whistle in thoda thoda song.. I have manage to rip the section 
and upload it at youtube to share with this group. check out..SPB also praise 
ARR

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9qmN1mNJnU


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Re: [arr] 6 songs in Dilli 6 and Ashu chops two songs from JA

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ya..that was Aahistha Aashista...wonderfull compositon..and after the first day 
shows(which i saw),from the 2nd day Pal Pal hai song was removed...in an effort 
to trim the movie..

Tapey3 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:  Wasn't there one song that was 
deleted from the Swades film?

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "ramanujan_mk" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
>
> Hey Guys don worry..Yeh Tara Woh Tara and Yuhin Chala were composed 
> by Rahman for Lagaan(I had read abt this & Listen to the lyrics of 
> Lagaan and these two songs)
> Ashutosh later used these two tracks in Swades
> 
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Sandeep Mody" 
>  wrote:
> >
> > pls someone tell ashutosh to delete all the songs from movie if he 
> wants but
> > not to delete from the audio album...
> > 
> > On 10/26/07, Gopal Srinivasan  wrote:
> > >
> > > Rahman Rhapsody
> > >
> > > Rakeysh Mehra is working again with A.R.Rahman for Dilli 6. They 
> have been
> > > working on the music for the last one and a half years and it's 
> reported
> > > that six songs have already been recorded. But we hear, Ashutosh 
> Gowariker
> > > is going to edit out two beautiful songs from Jodhaa Akbar to 
> trim the
> > > length of the period extravaganza. The lovely A.R.Rahman songs 
> may even be
> > > omitted from the audio album. Sigh!
> > >
> > > Filmfare, November 2007
> > >
> > > 
> > >
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > -- 
> > Trusting in God never makes the mountain smaller, it just makes 
> the climbing
> > easier. I never ask Him for the lighter load, but only for the 
> stronger
> > back.
> > 
> > when goin is very tough , tough get goin...
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Re: [arr] Re: HT Brunch cover story on ARR

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Thanks a  lot for sharing this gops..
   
  Thulsi..the continuation is there..Even though rahman had removed that 
quwalli song,he further adds that Aishwarya rai has requested to have this song 
in her next movie..

Thulasi Ram <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
  hey where u able to find the continuation of Jodha Akbar quwalli 
matter, in those 8 pages??

  On 10/27/07, Chord <[EMAIL PROTECTED] > wrote:Possibly the best 
Rahman interview I have ever read. Thanks a whole 
lot for sharing this with us!!!

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wrote:
>
> This is a must-read, features an interview with his wife too And 
catch him doing a 'I am the king of the world' pose on the terrace of 
his house
> 
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[arr] Dasavatharam - Himesh?

[Ananth & Padmaja]

Who is scoring the music of Dasavatharam? Is it not ARR? Wasnt it supposed to 
be by Rahman? I read a music review in a Tamil Magazine that says the music is 
by Himesh and is awesome. 

Regds

Ananth

[arr] Re: HT Brunch cover story on ARR

[: Avinash :]

Hi Gopal! Thanks for the 'Rahman's beautiful interview' after long 
time..

:)


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Gopal Srinivasan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 
wrote:
>
> This is a must-read, features an interview with his wife too And 
catch him doing a 'I am the king of the world' pose on the terrace of 
his house
> 
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/arrahmanfans/sets/72157602749667444/
>

Re: [arr] Kelaamal wht raaga?

[arr pavan]

Dude ! ARR did a bold & nice move in Valaypatti Song with Ragas coming one by 
one in seconds and Ragas names themselves in lyrics identifying that portion of 
raga bit. Great to hear such songs on carnatic lines from ARRs kit. Credit goes 
to Guru Dakshinamurthy from whom ARR learnt carnatic lessons. Hope you know ARR 
once told about his guru.
   
  Regards Pavan
   
   
  
"~ [EMAIL PROTECTED] ~" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
   
  Hii
I m writing after a long gap...gud 2 c u all energised 4 ATM! Feels gr8...
Kelaamal is based on Abheri (Bhimpalasi) & Shahana. Lots of ARR songs r in 
Abheri-Kannodu kanbathellam,Kismat se tum,Sahara saral (not completely).
I liked both the folk songs...though its an album for the masses...
Really looking forward 2 Jodhaa-Akbar...m dyin 2 hear it!
Till then njoy ATM..
swaps

mmparthi2003 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:  Is this song based in any raaga? 
it is seriously killing me to find
out! is it kaanada? i love this song




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Re: [arr] [IMP]Lakeer - Saadiyan, Sung by Madhushree..... NOT MAHALAXMI IYER!!

[|| V i s h w e s h ||]

In my Foobar playlist, Sadiyaan is already credited to Madhushree. :-)

& I think every ARR fan who has good "listening ears" must have identified this 
already...

But it's good to know that it's now "official". :)


Dinesh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:   The song 
SAADIYAN - Lakeer [Music by A.R.Rahman], was actually sung by
 MADHUSHREE and not Mahalaxmi Iyer as the inlay shows. Madhushree
 herself confirmed this with me afteri saw in a website that this song
 was credited to her.itseems it was some technical error by the
 production thingy.
 
 im glad somehow the truth is out now... so do edit ur song
 appropriately !! :D
 
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[arr] Re: My ATM review

[: Avinash :]

Hi Tulasi, Nice organized analyzation man! !

Thanx!! :)

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Thulasi Ram" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
>
> I had to dedicate two hours for penning this review. I appreciate
those who
> take time to go through this. Thanks.
>
> First things first: ARR is doing re-recording/BGM for ATM. It's
confirmed
> from reliable sources. Don't keep on spreading rumors. Rather, start
> spreading this information.
>
> Understand the reality: You cannot have ATM songs in a movie like Boys
and
> the vice versa is also not possible. ARR has come up with some
"working
> numbers" to suit the image of a hero who has the potential to hit
deep. So,
> free your mind and enjoy the songs given by the musical genius.
>
> A bit of history- The lesson learnt: Till 2001, if an ARR song doesn't
catch
> me instantly, I used to keep rambling like many in this group (!). I
> remember how bad I felt about mudhalvan songs initally. Later I
realized how
> those songs grew in me. Similar case happened with Alaipayuthey. I
never
> liked yaaro yaarodi, evano oruvan. But later, I realized how ARRs song
> create a swinging shift thereby making someone to rethink what he/she
has
> thought about it initially. Okay there you go! That's ARR for you. I
made
> something firm in me. i.e. Not to take any quick decisions for ARR
albums.
> This strategy has worked great for me. For example, I never liked tu
bin and
> lukka chuppi from RDB initially but I believed that ARR's song will
grow in
> me. Later I felt that lukka chuppi is a gem of a song and tu bin
bataye a
> golden gift from ARR.
>
> Bottom line: Accept ARRs songs as it comes and it will definitely
strike
> gold in you simply because, music from ARR is not a result of ARRs
work but
> ARRs blood. A man who has dedicated his life to music and a man who
has the
> courage to experiment new sounds and genre of music. A simple example:
When
> did rap become famous in regional movies? Only after ARR bought rap
stuff in
> alai payuthe.
>
> Okay, lets dive into the subject of this mail.
>
> ATM Review:
>
> After Laggan, all songs in an ARR album have caught me instantly only
in ATM
> i.e. m hearing all songs without skipping from day 1.
>
> My pick of the album: Merlyn Monroe (just a shade sweeter than all the
other
> magnificent songs in the album)
>
> Album rating: 10/10.
>
> Bottomline: A versatile Rahman in show. ARR makes music sound easy but
it is
> not easy. ATM has a bunch of complex compositions. Kudos to all
lyricists.
>
> *Ellapugazhum*
>
> Brilliance of ARR
>
> ARR's voice and rendition; Great and mesmerizing. ARR adds life to the
song
>
> The use of electric guitar - that's ARR for you
>
> Magnificent use of chords that pump the adrenalin (sample 4:02 - 4:10)
>
> The way the song ends.. Scintillating!
>
> Reverberating chiming section throughout the song - ARRs mind in play
>
> Constant energy-sprinkling percussion which sounds great in 5.1
>
> *Merlyn Monroe*
>
> Brilliance of ARR
>
> Stylish Stylish Stylish
>
> The way the song begins is too sexy. LOVE IT!
>
> Notice that there are *NO* percussion in this song. Just the chiming
sounds
> with bass guitar does the trick for the song. That's ARR for you again
>
> Amazing additional programming. High-tech sounds embellish the song
>
> Casual rendition by male singer and female voice getting quite
squeaky..
> This balance has worked out great in the song
>
> Mesmerizing male and female alaaps. A
>
> complex song to execute.
>
> *Valayapatti*
>
> Brilliance of ARR
>
> Check out different layers in the song. All unique but very tough to
compose
>
> Raaga and corresponding alaap. Just magnificient! Come on, could
anyone
> merge both folk and carnatic genre?? Only ARR can handle it so
> professionally. Result: A magnificient song like this
>
> Use of nathaswaram.. ARR makes even that instrument sound so pleasant
to
> hear.
>
> The connection between both charanam and pallavi is too good. Folk +
> carnatic + percussion alaap (dheem thanaku dheem)
>
> Use of bass guitar and making it play all along when the raaga alaap
is
> rendered. This is vintage ARR.
>
> Use of Naresh and madhumitha is commendable
>
> *Kelamal*
>
> Brilliance of ARR
>
> Only ARR can handle melodies like munbae vaa, kaatril(from GF) and a
song
> like this.. All are melodies but fall info different percussion genre.
Just
> awesome.
>
> Ketu rasitha padal ondrai bit is amazing and mesmerizing. An alternate
> version of it in the middle of the song is just scintillating
>
> Singer selection has again worked out beautifully for ARR.
>
> The song decorated by various versions of chiming sounds
>
> Kokilam Kokilam bit is very much hummable.
>
> A simple percussion handled so professionally to suit a melody like
this
>
> *Maduraiku*
>
> Brilliance of ARR
>
> Again, the instrument "melam" sounds professional when ARR uses it.
This
> aspect as always been very unique for ARR. He does "something" to make
the
> instruments and singers voice to suit the mood of 

[arr] Re: ATM intro song translation

[: Avinash :]

Hey thanx, What a perfect inspiring lyrics for the film! Ever since 
I heard the song, I was so impatient to know the meaning of lyrics. 
This song & lyrics reminds me some of M.Jackson's inspiring songs.  
The way Rahman has sang this song will definitely deserve the 'TN 
state Award'!! Really he is a  true 'Azhagiya Tamil Magan' 
(Beautiful Tamil Son)!

Thanx
Avinash :)


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Thulasi Ram" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 
wrote:
>
> credits: orkut Vij fans
> 
> come on come on come on come on!!
> you can do it!!you can do it!!friend!!(2)
> 
> all fame only for one!!
> you keep on flow like a river!!
> sweat for ur sweating victory!!
> u will be in everyone's heart!!(2)
> 
> hey friend!!come on forward!!
> you can do it!!you are thala thalapathi thalapathi!!
> beloved leader!!
> victory only for us!!
> you are beautiful tamil son!!
> 
> all fame only for one!!
> you keep on flow like a river!!
> sweat for ur sweating victory!!
> u will be in everyone's heart!!
> 
> dont wait for tommorow wasting today!!
> dont waste today!!dont waste today!!
> 
> if u work hard today,tommorow will blossom automatically!!
> dont forget that !!dont forget that!!
> 
> can u leave justics by counting on yesterday's mistakes??
> he will take care of justice and wounds!!
> leave it to him!!
> 
> 
> hey friend!!come on!!you can do it!!
> you are thala thalapathy thalapathy!!
> beloaved leader!!
> victory only for us!!
> 
> 
> all fame only for one!!
> you keep on flow like a river!!
> sweat for ur sweating victory!!
> u will be in everyone's heart!!
> 
> come on come on come on come on!!
> you can do it!!you can do it!!friend!!
> 
> if a student keeps heart!!nothing is impossible!!
> like ocean!!like mountain!!
> like wind!!like earth!!
> bring the pride!!
> 
> we are born,lived,died!!
> throw this attitude!!
> 
> if a student keeps heart(faith)!!
>

Re: [arr] Two boons... My Take

[arr pavan]

My take on two boons :
   
  1. I will ask God to give two more A.R.R.s. (Two Clones.., mmm no.., 
Perfectly three ARRs of same calibre. Equally we have three ARRs without any 
single difference in talents and appearances between them)
   
  2. I will ask ARR to send one ARR to London to work for English/International 
projects. One ARR to stay in Tamil Nadu permanently to compose for more south 
indian film projects. Third ARR to stay in Bombay to work in Bollywood & other 
North Indian projects if offered.
   
  P.S.: If one ARR does this much Social Service for Poverty, TB, Cancer, 
Mental Disability etc. with his music, Imagine how much charity work, Three 
ARRs can give to this world through their Rocking music ? These two boons 
ultimately fulfill all kinds of fans with quality of music plus quantity? WHat 
you say ?
   
  REgards Pavan 
   
  

Vithur <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
   
Ok . If I was to imagine our Boss answering this, may be this would 
be his answer ( I am just attempting ) 
   
  1. There should be no poverty in this world 
   
  2. If ARR comes to us and asks for a boon, may be I will just dedicate my 
life time , as additional bonus to his lifetime, so that he can live my 
lifetime ; It would be more purposeful for the world of music 

 
  On 10/23/07, Sunder <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: 
  Obviously this would be the answer from every ARR fan, why dont you guys 
think something creative like our boss :-)
   
   
Regards 

S.Sunder   

  - Original Message 
From: Vithur <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, 23 October, 2007 1:48:15 PM
Subject: Re: [arr] Two boons

  Hi Guys, 
   
  This would be my answer perhaps !!! 
   
  1. If God Appears, I will ask and pray to him to grant immortality to our 
Guru Rahman 
   
  2. If ARR comes and gives me a boon, I would want to be associated with him 
for my lifetime, in Music by any means possible. 
   
  

 
  On 10/23/07, Sunder <[EMAIL PROTECTED] co.in > wrote: 
  Hi Guys
   
  Consider two scenarios 
   
  1. If god appears and says you to ask for a boon(wish), what will you ask. 
  2. If our god(ARR) comes to you and ask for a boon what will you ask. 
   
  Sure each one have different wish. Like to know how each fan think.
 
Regards 

S.Sunder


  
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Re: [arr] HT Brunch cover story on [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[Nithin Sujathan]

Thulasi,
   Continuation is on the page where Christopher's pic is there.
Check it out..

regards,
NithinS

Thulasi Ram <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:   hey great 
share but what happens next i.e. ARR speaks about removing the quawalli from 
JA.. i dont see the continuing pages.. can u plz upload it.. thanks..


On 10/27/07,  Gopal Srinivasan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:   
 This is a must-read, features an interview with his wife too 
And catch him doing a 'I am the king of the world' pose on the terrace of his 
house
 
 http://www.flickr.com/photos/arrahmanfans/sets/72157602749667444/
  
 
 
   
  



 
 
   


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Re: [arr] (alternate link)Re: HT Brunch cover story on ARR -> @ Sunder

[Nithin Sujathan]

Groupmates,
For those who were unable to access flickr, I have uploaded 
it in the below link...
http://maks10.multiply.com/photos/album/1/Photo_Album_2007-10-28

ALL CREDITS TO GOPAL.

regards
nithin


Sunder <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:   
hi
  
 Can any one of copy the content and paste it in the document and send it plz 
bec the site is blocked here.
 
Regards 

S.Sunder 

 - Original Message 
From: Thulasi Ram <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, 28 October, 2007 9:49:16 AM
Subject: Re: [arr] Re: HT Brunch cover story on ARR

  hey where u able to find the continuation of Jodha Akbar quwalli matter, in 
those 8 pages??

 
On 10/27/07, Chord <[EMAIL PROTECTED] com > wrote:  Possibly the best 
Rahman interview I have ever read. Thanks a whole 
lot for sharing this with us!!!

--- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups.. com, Gopal Srinivasan <[EMAIL PROTECTED] .> 
wrote:
>
> This is a must-read, features an interview with his wife too And 
catch him doing a 'I am the king of the world' pose on the terrace of 
his house
> 
> http://www.flickr. com/photos/ arrahmanfans/ sets/72157602749 667444/ 
>














 
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Re: [arr] Re: HT Brunch cover story on ARR

[Thulasi Ram]

those files should be in ur inbox by now. i sent it as a zip file.. those
who cant download, here is another link:

http://picasaweb.google.com/karokelip/ARRHT

On 10/27/07, Sunder <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>   hi
>
> Can any one of copy the content and paste it in the document and send it
> plz bec the site is blocked here.
>
> Regards
>
> S.Sunder
>
> - Original Message 
> From: Thulasi Ram <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Sunday, 28 October, 2007 9:49:16 AM
> Subject: Re: [arr] Re: HT Brunch cover story on ARR
>
>  hey where u able to find the continuation of Jodha Akbar quwalli matter,
> in those 8 pages??
>
> On 10/27/07, Chord <[EMAIL PROTECTED] com <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> wrote:
> >
> >   Possibly the best Rahman interview I have ever read. Thanks a whole
> > lot for sharing this with us!!!
> >
> > --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups.. com ,
> > Gopal Srinivasan <[EMAIL PROTECTED] .>
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > This is a must-read, features an interview with his wife too And
> > catch him doing a 'I am the king of the world' pose on the terrace of
> > his house
> > >
> > > http://www.flickr. com/photos/ arrahmanfans/ sets/72157602749 
> > > 667444/
> > >
> >
> >
>
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[arr] Re: Query about ATM and Sivaji(Hindi)

[lalisingh20]

Very well said, Wasim about the expectations. I agree with you.

I also hope they have good lyrics for hindi and think it's ujjaiynee only.

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "kaissiom" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Hi all,
> 
> I had a couple of questions, please chime in if anybody knows.
> 
> 1. Re: ATM - Couple of songs have been credited to Ujjaini.  Is this
> the same Ujjaini from Saregampa Challenge 2005?  Because, if it is
> then it's great to know that Rahman is tapping in the talent emerging
> from these competitions.  I would love to see Rahman give opportunity
> to Mauli, Sumedha or Amanat from SRGMP C2007.
> 
> 2. Re: Sivaji(Hindi) - Does anybody know who is doing the lyrics in
> Hindi?  I seriously hope they rope in Javed Akthar sahab or Prasoon
> Joshi for lyrics.  A lot of dubbed albums have suffered the fate of
> bad lyrics when translated.
> 
> p.s. I have been hooked on ATM.  The album keeps growing on me, all
> songs hold their own.  Whoever has done the Remix of Ponmagal, has
> done a great job.  But the tortoise of the album, which has slowly and
> steadily won the race of winning my heart is Kelamal Kaiyile.  I
> didn't like this song in the beginning, I thought it was average, but
> wow, it was just my brain trying to understand what is going on in
> that song.  It has some serious experimentation - with tamil song and
> subtle techo/trans beats.  Only Rahman can think, create and deliver
> something like that.  
> 
> People talk about expectations from Rahman albums, having too high
> expectations etc.. Honestly I do not have any expectations of Rahman.
>  I'm a devotee of Rahman, and take whatever he has to offer, as a
boon.  
> 
> "All that is good and successful comes from God, all that is bad and
> failure is because of myself" - Rahman himself (I can't remember the
> exact phrase but it was to the same effect.)
> 
> Always,
> Proud to be a Rahmaniac.
>

Re: [arr] My ATM review

[fani kalyan]

Hammaya :P atlast my frustration on this group has come to an end with this 
beautiful mail...great review thulasi...i really appreciate..i thorougly 
enjoyed and delighted reading your review.
Thanks
kalyan

Thulasi Ram <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:   I had to 
dedicate two hours for penning this review. I appreciate those who take time to 
go through this. Thanks.

 First things first: ARR is doing re-recording/BGM for ATM. It's confirmed from 
reliable sources. Don't keep on spreading rumors. Rather, start spreading this 
information.

 Understand the reality: You cannot have ATM songs in a movie like Boys and the 
vice versa is also not possible. ARR has come up with some "working numbers"  
to suit the image of a hero who has the potential to hit deep. So, free your 
mind and enjoy the songs given by the musical genius.

A bit of history- The lesson learnt:  Till 2001, if an ARR song doesn't catch 
me instantly, I used to keep rambling like many in this group (!). I remember 
how bad  I felt about mudhalvan songs initally. Later I realized how those 
songs grew in me. Similar case happened with Alaipayuthey. I never liked yaaro 
yaarodi, evano oruvan. But later, I realized how ARRs song create a swinging 
shift thereby making someone to rethink what he/she has thought about it 
initially. Okay there you go! That's ARR for you. I made something firm in me.  
i.e. Not to take any quick decisions for ARR albums. This strategy has worked 
great for me. For example, I never liked tu bin and lukka chuppi from RDB 
initially but I believed that ARR's song will grow in me. Later I felt that 
lukka chuppi is a gem of a song and tu bin bataye a golden gift from ARR. 

Bottom line: Accept ARRs songs as it comes and it will definitely strike gold 
in you simply because, music from ARR is not a result of ARRs work but ARRs 
blood. A man who has dedicated his life to music and a man who has the courage 
to experiment new sounds and genre of music. A simple example: When did rap 
become famous in regional movies? Only after ARR bought rap stuff in alai 
payuthe. 

Okay, lets dive into the subject of this mail.

ATM Review:

After Laggan, all songs in an ARR album have caught me instantly only in ATM  
i.e. m hearing all songs without skipping from day 1.

My pick of the album: Merlyn Monroe (just a shade sweeter than all the other 
magnificent songs in the album) 

Album rating: 10/10. 

Bottomline: A versatile Rahman in show. ARR makes music sound easy but it is 
not easy. ATM has a bunch of complex compositions. Kudos to all lyricists.

  Ellapugazhum
 Brilliance   of ARR
  ARR's   voice and rendition; Great and mesmerizing. ARR adds life to 
the song
  The use   of electric guitar - that's ARR for you
  Magnificent use of chords that pump the adrenalin (sample 4:02 - 
4:10)
  The way   the song ends.. Scintillating!
  Reverberating   chiming section throughout the song - ARRs mind 
in play
  Constant   energy-sprinkling percussion which sounds great in 5.1
 Merlyn Monroe
 Brilliance   of ARR
  Stylish   Stylish Stylish
  The way   the song begins is too sexy. LOVE IT!
  Notice   that there are NO percussion in this song. Just the 
chiming sounds   with bass guitar does the trick for the song. That's ARR for 
you again
  Amazing   additional programming. High-tech sounds embellish the 
song
  Casual   rendition by male singer and female voice getting quite 
squeaky.. This   balance has worked out great in the song
  Mesmerizing   male and female alaaps. A 

complex song to execute.
 Valayapatti
 Brilliance   of ARR
  Check out   different layers in the song. All unique but very tough 
to compose
  Raaga and   corresponding alaap. Just magnificient! Come on, 
could anyone merge both folk   and carnatic genre?? Only ARR can handle it so 
professionally. Result: A   magnificient song like this
  Use of   nathaswaram.. ARR makes even that instrument sound so 
pleasant to hear.
  The   connection between both charanam and pallavi is too good. 
Folk + carnatic +   percussion alaap (dheem thanaku dheem)
  Use of   bass guitar and making it play all along when the raaga 
alaap is rendered.   This is vintage ARR.
  Use of   Naresh and madhumitha is commendable
 Kelamal
 Brilliance   of ARR
  Only ARR   can handle melodies like munbae vaa, kaatril(from GF) and 
a song like this..   All are melodies but fall info different percussion genre. 
Just awesome.
  Ketu   rasitha padal ondrai bit is amazing and  mesmerizing. An 
alternate version of it in the   middle of the song is just scintillating
  Singer   selection has again worked out beautifully for ARR.
  The song 

Re: [arr] Re: My ATM review

[Thulasi Ram]

didnt expect i woud get responses so quick. thanks Vinod, Vithur

On 10/27/07, Vinod Raju <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>   Nice write-up Thulasi. Agree with you on each and every word there.
>
> Thanks,
> Vinod
>
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com ,
> "Thulasi Ram" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
> wrote:
> >
> > I had to dedicate two hours for penning this review. I appreciate
> those who
> > take time to go through this. Thanks.
> >
> > First things first: ARR is doing re-recording/BGM for ATM. It's
> confirmed
> > from reliable sources. Don't keep on spreading rumors. Rather,
> start
> > spreading this information.
> >
> > Understand the reality: You cannot have ATM songs in a movie like
> Boys and
> > the vice versa is also not possible. ARR has come up with
> some "working
> > numbers" to suit the image of a hero who has the potential to hit
> deep. So,
> > free your mind and enjoy the songs given by the musical genius.
> >
> > A bit of history- The lesson learnt: Till 2001, if an ARR song
> doesn't catch
> > me instantly, I used to keep rambling like many in this group (!).
> I
> > remember how bad I felt about mudhalvan songs initally. Later I
> realized how
> > those songs grew in me. Similar case happened with Alaipayuthey. I
> never
> > liked yaaro yaarodi, evano oruvan. But later, I realized how ARRs
> song
> > create a swinging shift thereby making someone to rethink what
> he/she has
> > thought about it initially. Okay there you go! That's ARR for you.
> I made
> > something firm in me. i.e. Not to take any quick decisions for ARR
> albums.
> > This strategy has worked great for me. For example, I never liked
> tu bin and
> > lukka chuppi from RDB initially but I believed that ARR's song
> will grow in
> > me. Later I felt that lukka chuppi is a gem of a song and tu bin
> bataye a
> > golden gift from ARR.
> >
> > Bottom line: Accept ARRs songs as it comes and it will definitely
> strike
> > gold in you simply because, music from ARR is not a result of ARRs
> work but
> > ARRs blood. A man who has dedicated his life to music and a man
> who has the
> > courage to experiment new sounds and genre of music. A simple
> example: When
> > did rap become famous in regional movies? Only after ARR bought
> rap stuff in
> > alai payuthe.
> >
> > Okay, lets dive into the subject of this mail.
> >
> > ATM Review:
> >
> > After Laggan, all songs in an ARR album have caught me instantly
> only in ATM
> > i.e. m hearing all songs without skipping from day 1.
> >
> > My pick of the album: Merlyn Monroe (just a shade sweeter than all
> the other
> > magnificent songs in the album)
> >
> > Album rating: 10/10.
> >
> > Bottomline: A versatile Rahman in show. ARR makes music sound easy
> but it is
> > not easy. ATM has a bunch of complex compositions. Kudos to all
> lyricists.
> >
> > *Ellapugazhum*
> >
> > Brilliance of ARR
> >
> > ARR's voice and rendition; Great and mesmerizing. ARR adds life to
> the song
> >
> > The use of electric guitar - that's ARR for you
> >
> > Magnificent use of chords that pump the adrenalin (sample 4:02 -
> 4:10)
> >
> > The way the song ends.. Scintillating!
> >
> > Reverberating chiming section throughout the song - ARRs mind in
> play
> >
> > Constant energy-sprinkling percussion which sounds great in 5.1
> >
> > *Merlyn Monroe*
> >
> > Brilliance of ARR
> >
> > Stylish Stylish Stylish
> >
> > The way the song begins is too sexy. LOVE IT!
> >
> > Notice that there are *NO* percussion in this song. Just the
> chiming sounds
> > with bass guitar does the trick for the song. That's ARR for you
> again
> >
> > Amazing additional programming. High-tech sounds embellish the song
> >
> > Casual rendition by male singer and female voice getting quite
> squeaky..
> > This balance has worked out great in the song
> >
> > Mesmerizing male and female alaaps. A
> >
> > complex song to execute.
> >
> > *Valayapatti*
> >
> > Brilliance of ARR
> >
> > Check out different layers in the song. All unique but very tough
> to compose
> >
> > Raaga and corresponding alaap. Just magnificient! Come on, could
> anyone
> > merge both folk and carnatic genre?? Only ARR can handle it so
> > professionally. Result: A magnificient song like this
> >
> > Use of nathaswaram.. ARR makes even that instrument sound so
> pleasant to
> > hear.
> >
> > The connection between both charanam and pallavi is too good. Folk
> +
> > carnatic + percussion alaap (dheem thanaku dheem)
> >
> > Use of bass guitar and making it play all along when the raaga
> alaap is
> > rendered. This is vintage ARR.
> >
> > Use of Naresh and madhumitha is commendable
> >
> > *Kelamal*
> >
> > Brilliance of ARR
> >
> > Only ARR can handle melodies like munbae vaa, kaatril(from GF) and
> a song
> > like this.. All are melodies but fall info different percussion
> genre. Just
> > awesome.
> >
> > Ketu rasitha padal ondrai bit is amazing and mesmerizing. An
> alternate
> > version of it in the middle of the song is just scintillating
> >
> > Singer sele

[arr] Re: My ATM review

[Aparna]

Excellent write-up!

Cheers,
Aparna
http://aparna-a.com

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Thulasi Ram" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> I had to dedicate two hours for penning this review. I appreciate
those who
> take time to go through this. Thanks.
> 
> First things first: ARR is doing re-recording/BGM for ATM. It's
confirmed
> from reliable sources. Don't keep on spreading rumors. Rather, start
> spreading this information.
> 
> Understand the reality: You cannot have ATM songs in a movie like
Boys and
> the vice versa is also not possible. ARR has come up with some "working
> numbers" to suit the image of a hero who has the potential to hit
deep. So,
> free your mind and enjoy the songs given by the musical genius.
> 
> A bit of history- The lesson learnt: Till 2001, if an ARR song
doesn't catch
> me instantly, I used to keep rambling like many in this group (!). I
> remember how bad I felt about mudhalvan songs initally. Later I
realized how
> those songs grew in me. Similar case happened with Alaipayuthey. I never
> liked yaaro yaarodi, evano oruvan. But later, I realized how ARRs song
> create a swinging shift thereby making someone to rethink what
he/she has
> thought about it initially. Okay there you go! That's ARR for you. I
made
> something firm in me. i.e. Not to take any quick decisions for ARR
albums.
> This strategy has worked great for me. For example, I never liked tu
bin and
> lukka chuppi from RDB initially but I believed that ARR's song will
grow in
> me. Later I felt that lukka chuppi is a gem of a song and tu bin
bataye a
> golden gift from ARR.
> 
> Bottom line: Accept ARRs songs as it comes and it will definitely strike
> gold in you simply because, music from ARR is not a result of ARRs
work but
> ARRs blood. A man who has dedicated his life to music and a man who
has the
> courage to experiment new sounds and genre of music. A simple
example: When
> did rap become famous in regional movies? Only after ARR bought rap
stuff in
> alai payuthe.
> 
> Okay, lets dive into the subject of this mail.
> 
> ATM Review:
> 
> After Laggan, all songs in an ARR album have caught me instantly
only in ATM
> i.e. m hearing all songs without skipping from day 1.
> 
> My pick of the album: Merlyn Monroe (just a shade sweeter than all
the other
> magnificent songs in the album)
> 
> Album rating: 10/10.
> 
> Bottomline: A versatile Rahman in show. ARR makes music sound easy
but it is
> not easy. ATM has a bunch of complex compositions. Kudos to all
lyricists.
> 
>   *Ellapugazhum*
> 
> Brilliance of ARR
> 
> ARR's voice and rendition; Great and mesmerizing. ARR adds life to
the song
> 
> The use of electric guitar - that's ARR for you
> 
> Magnificent use of chords that pump the adrenalin (sample 4:02 - 4:10)
> 
> The way the song ends.. Scintillating!
> 
> Reverberating chiming section throughout the song - ARRs mind in play
> 
> Constant energy-sprinkling percussion which sounds great in 5.1
> 
> *Merlyn Monroe*
> 
> Brilliance of ARR
> 
> Stylish Stylish Stylish
> 
> The way the song begins is too sexy. LOVE IT!
> 
> Notice that there are *NO* percussion in this song. Just the chiming
sounds
> with bass guitar does the trick for the song. That's ARR for you again
> 
> Amazing additional programming. High-tech sounds embellish the song
> 
> Casual rendition by male singer and female voice getting quite squeaky..
> This balance has worked out great in the song
> 
> Mesmerizing male and female alaaps. A
> 
> complex song to execute.
> 
> *Valayapatti*
> 
> Brilliance of ARR
> 
> Check out different layers in the song. All unique but very tough to
compose
> 
> Raaga and corresponding alaap. Just magnificient! Come on, could anyone
> merge both folk and carnatic genre?? Only ARR can handle it so
> professionally. Result: A magnificient song like this
> 
> Use of nathaswaram.. ARR makes even that instrument sound so pleasant to
> hear.
> 
> The connection between both charanam and pallavi is too good. Folk +
> carnatic + percussion alaap (dheem thanaku dheem)
> 
> Use of bass guitar and making it play all along when the raaga alaap is
> rendered. This is vintage ARR.
> 
> Use of Naresh and madhumitha is commendable
> 
> *Kelamal*
> 
> Brilliance of ARR
> 
> Only ARR can handle melodies like munbae vaa, kaatril(from GF) and a
song
> like this.. All are melodies but fall info different percussion
genre. Just
> awesome.
> 
> Ketu rasitha padal ondrai bit is amazing and  mesmerizing. An alternate
> version of it in the middle of the song is just scintillating
> 
> Singer selection has again worked out beautifully for ARR.
> 
> The song decorated by various versions of chiming sounds
> 
> Kokilam Kokilam bit is very much hummable.
> 
> A simple percussion handled so professionally to suit a melody like this
> 
> *Maduraiku*
> 
> Brilliance of ARR
> 
> Again, the instrument "melam" sounds professional when ARR uses it. This
> aspect as always been very unique for ARR. He does "something" to
make the
> ins

Re: [arr] Kind request to ppl giving ATM reviews......thulasi plzzz confrim the bgm of ATM

[arun_ sas30]

thulasi please confirm whether ARR is doing the bgm of ATM because a lot of 
rumours have spread out that subash murali is goin back the background 
scorethough i am not believin these rumors plss confirm it..

Thulasi Ram <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:  had to wait for weekend to go 
through ur mail. amazing analysis. deep thoughts. perfect replies in sections. 
truth is that, our group has plenty of people who wait for a chance to jump at 
ARR.

kudos to all who replied to this thread. threads like this augment the 
Rahmanism - feel of being a rahmaniac. 

Tagged: A true Rahmaniac.

  On 10/25/07, Aarthi aarthi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: 
  Azhagiya Tamil Magan, don't want to put it as a much hyped album atleast 
not in our group I guess,bcos ppl know wat a vijay starring movie wud give 
us..May b bcos I dint expect anything,this album seems to b sooo good for 
me..But its really disheartening to c lots of negative reviews on this 
movie..hmmm I want to put in my thots on d so called reviews given by lots of 
ppl here.. 
   
  1.Why compare???
  Guys,v very well know ATM is a perfect commercial movie and u 
know Vijay comes as some Super hero who has this extra ordinary power of 
forseeing wat s gonna happen in future(don't know for how long directors r 
gonna stick to d same old stories,huh)After having such a story line,how can 
one expect to this album with roja,dilse kind a music huh plsss..ARR has 
perfectly done justice to his job by offering great foot tapping music..If u 
visit these vijay forums d music's reach is perfectly felt der..Der r still 
lots of places wer ppl don't even know if der existed a movie Uyire,for those 
ppl Rahman had to do some music and he has done with style..so plss before u 
compare,do it with stuff like God Father,parashuram,New no issues..For me ATM 
is d best commercial movie given by our Boss.. 
   
  2.No Remixes pls!!Not this director pls!!
  Utter nonsense!!ARR himself doesn't like remixes tat v know but 
wen d story requires it he has to do it..Tats wat is required of a MD wen u 
score a music for a movie..and god tat ponmagal song doesn't deserve to b 
criticized so much guys,pls give it some time...now comes d axe on d 
directors..d same set of ppl wer crying few yrs bak tat rahman is not doing 
music in tamil and now wen he does it he s being criticized..if u think 
maniratnam and shankar can alone bring d best out of our boss,v ll have to wait 
an entire year for one rahman album..Guys many ppl like me hardly understand 
hindi,for me an album by ARR in tamil is like a festival time..so pls I need 
Rahman to compose more of tamil songs for tat albums like ATM r a real answer 
guys.. 
   
  3.Early Reviews!! 
  One thing I hate in this forum is ppl queing up to give in der 
reviews as soon a album is released..Even b4 I cud grab a cd for myself I saw 
lots of reviews both positive ones and negative ones..many wud just go by wat u 
guys say and think its not even worth getting d cd..is this wat v r here 
for???If u dint like it wait give it some time and den start posting in ur 
views,pl this is my very very sincere request… 
   
  4.Too much of analysation!!
  I don't know anything in music,don't know wat u guys r talking 
most of d time..But d fact tat v r all his fans is wat v r here for..my sincere 
advice to lots of music pundits here is don't analyse an album like ATM with 
all ur extraordinary skills in music,it ll surely b a letdown..just forget 
everything and enjoy and I am sure u ll love it immediately.. 
   
  5.D so called Reviews!!
  "the Rahman touch is missing"
  "todays is a sad day for rahman fans"
  "this reminds me of tat song"
  Guys pls give it a break..Its so disgusting wen someone in d name of a fan 
questions Rahman's capabilities..If u dint like it put it in a way tat doesn't 
hurt fans like me ok..say u feel it s like tat and not general statements like 
d above ones.. 
   
  6.My take on ATM!!
  Finally,for me ATM is just a fabulous album..its bin quite 
sometime tat I ve liked an entire album but ATM has made me feel it..Its like 
yuvi 6 sixers for me..wow valayapathi,merlin menroa,ella pugazhum just bowled 
me over..According to me this album is well above Godfather and can equally 
place it near shivaji.. 
   
  We all know RahulDravid is a technically brilliant batsman, 
occasionally he plays a dhoni kind of innings according to d NEED OF D 
HOUR,does tat by any way question Dravid's technical brilliance??its very 
similar with our boss too..V know his brilliance,occasionally movies like this 
shows our boss' versatility..so plsss don't make absurd remarks based on ur 
opinions in public forums like this..Enjoy ATM guys and lets keep waiting for 
Jodha akbar.. 
   
  Regards,
  aarthi



  
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