RE: [arr] The Indian dream!
Hi George, You wrote exactly what I have been thinking forever. 100% agree with you. Please read the mail I have sent to the group last friday. Take care, Serge. To: r.v.geo...@gmail.com; arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com From: r.v.geo...@gmail.com Date: Sun, 5 Sep 2010 22:10:46 +1000 Subject: [arr] The Indian dream! Hey Guys, This whole CWG theme songs fiasco has been really getting my blood boil. This is my 2cents worth. Here is a group of politicians who are known to be corrupt to the bone. I am generalizing here. I am an Indian living in Australia. I am proud of being Indian. BUT, I cannot stand the corruption that goes on in India. One of the main reasons for me to leave India was the corruption there. Not saying that there is no corruption anywhere else but there is so much of it in India and we all know it but no one does anything about it. It is great to see a hero in a movie killing all sorts of weeds in our government but in reality there is no one stopping the weeds entering the government The CWG anthem in absolutely brilliant. I loved it and can't get enough of it. The only reason for finding faults with A.R.Rahman is to divert the focus from the politicians corruption scandals. For the people who have a problem with the money paid to Rahman I am sorry he deserves every paise. There is no other musician who could have come up with a better compositions. That is the plain truth. This is really making my blood boil to a point where I feel like calling a press conference and putting thing forward to the bloody media and asking them the questions about where are their compositions and which one of them have had even 2 days of music lessons for them to make such claims and bring it out as headlines. If there was someone from this group who could help me voice our support and bring the corrupt politicians to the limelight I will be happy to support and will come back to my motherland India. India is a great country and would be even better if we had been governed by clean politicians. There are a few great, highly educated politicians who would make great leaders but they are all sidelined so that the greedy, uneducated scum could rule a great country only to drag it to their standards. I guess our politicians enjoyed the Shakira song only because of all the skin shown. Guess they were looking only at the video (I personally think they wouldn't have understood the lyrics.. hahaha) Sorry couldn't help putting that in! I really liked Wakka Wakka for the brilliant composition, the beats, rhythm and also the dance in the video was great! As I read in one of the topics Wakka wakka was made for the biggest sporting event in the world. It had to be publicized they it was. Another thing I wanted to point out was that, a 99% of these self proclaimed music critics said that the words of the CWG theme wasn't what they had expected, now what does the lyrics have to do with A.R.Rahman. If the words are not in sync with the event you criticize the lyricist and not the composer. I hope these self proclaimed music critics do know what the difference is between the lyrics and the music of a song. I am sorry for a lengthy email but I had to put all my feelings into words! Will India ever become a corrupt free country? Will there be a day when all the politicians will say that they don't accept bribes and actually be saying the truth? I hope we as a group can bring about this change and make A.R.Rahman sir be proud of fans like all of us. We are a group of 16231 members even if we just try and get a few people to change and create a domino effect we could change our great country and make it better than any other place in the world and be known for something great other than a land of call centers. Hope we can do this and make A.R.Rahman's and our dreams of a great India come true. God Bless you our A.R.Rahman sir and all of us his fans. TAKE CARE! Regards, Rohit George --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Kalimuthu kalimu...@... wrote: Rahman’s songs are known to grow on you, so it’s too early to dismiss it off. Our politicians, I think, are trying to divert our attention to the CWG theme song from the real problem existing there â€the stadium and corruption.†*Ashok Pandit, Filmmaker * http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_no-rah-rahs-for-ar-rahman-this-time_1432888 -- Sent from 127.0.0.1
RE: [arr] ARR did not force anybody to approve the Theme, Did he ????
Hello Kishore, I am originally from India (Pondicherry - south India), I did all my studies there and left in 1992 to continue my higher studies in France and UK. I am now working in Paris, I miss India a lot... even if I come there for holidays. Best Regards, Serge. To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com From: kishore.paray...@gmail.com Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 06:11:00 -0700 Subject: Re: [arr] ARR did not force anybody to approve the Theme, Did he Juz curious... Which part of India u belong to sir? Or is it that u have no relation with India ...u r a french national? On Thu, Sep 2, 2010 at 5:34 AM, s03g373 s03g373 s03g...@hotmail.com wrote: There is one thing that I don't understand, the officials and the politicians have initially approved the song, isn't it??? How come that once the release they criticize it ??? ARR didn't force anybody to approve this theme, did he ??? If I have well understood, an official commuty were in charge of approving the song??? Now if the song is not well received, why is it only ARR fault ??? To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com From: catchg...@gmail.com Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 10:50:25 + Subject: Re: [arr] CWG track..heres my take How do we know that the 5.5 cr figure is even true? It was reported once in the same 'I concoct things as I go' Indian media and everyone is treating it like the gospel truth? Sent via BlackBerry From: Roshan c.pix...@gmail.com Sender: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 09:44:59 +0530 To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com ReplyTo: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [arr] CWG track..heres my take for me, this whole CWG song thing shows the true colors of Indian politics and media. they don't mind making a big issue out of a trivial thing like the theme music.. but they can't even organize the event properly. it's as if they all were of waiting for an opportunity to bash rahman while both the opposition and the government has shown that they are nothing but idiots. I want to say a lot of things about all these things we read in the media.. but that will probably have 10 times more profanities than the Scarface movie. lol so, i am just accepting the fact that India only works this way. our government, media and politicians like to blame each other like they always do in the parliament. we are third world and with these kind of people in media and politics, we will stay that way forever. while I loved the CWG song.. i too think that the 5.5 cr was a bit too much to spend for a song and performance. they should probably have focused more on how to manage the event and bad press. i didn't mean that AR didn't deserve it. but, it's a lot of money for a country like India and common men will think that it was a rip off. we fans here don't think of it as a big issue as we love him. but it is still an issue. Plus, for an event like these people will except more glamor and obviously that is also the reason why people were put off by the song. that is the reason why everyone is now comparing it to Waka Waka. I have a lot more to say about this whole stinking politics. but this is not the forum for that. so, this here is my last post about CWG song. and hoping that this won't affect AR's reputation and respect that he truly deserves. On Thu, Sep 2, 2010 at 7:21 AM, Gayathri Chandrakasan gayathri_c...@yahoo.com wrote: if we approach things with pre-conceived notion, nothing can change the mindset. I truly agree with this. I don't think people were expecting a Waka Waka or a Maa Tujhe Saalam or even a Maro Maro from ARR. If yes, then all these ideas would have been expressed to him during composition process itself and not now, when the track has been released. The problem is that everything has become very political and competitive now. It's no longer about hosting CWG, it's about hosting a better CWG than Beijing's Olympics! Why Beijing's Olympics? Because it was a huge hit! If China can do it, then we can do better! When ARR was requested to compose the CWG theme, there wasn't any talks about comparison with any other themes whatsoever. But now that Waka Waka is a huge hit, all of a sudden, we want ARR to compose something better than Waka Waka. If Shakira can do it, why not ARR? Yes, Shakira could do it, because she didn't have the pressure of being constantly compared to every Tom, Dick and Harry. No ministers approved of her song and then turn around saying that they were disappointed with the same. People just enjoyed the song for what it is and it became a huge hit! In my humble opinion, we have just forgotten where our priorities lie. Hosting a CWG is not only a huge responsibility but it's also a great privilege. There is no need to compare ourselves with our counterparts and go around bragging that we'll do better than them. Instead, if we just concentrate on hosting a good games in the manner
RE: [arr] My blogpost on the CWG theme song
Hello Diya, it was nice to read your article, but there is one thing on which I don't agree. According to you, people who like this theme are ARR fans who like whatever music he composes, am I right? (even if I am wrong please continue your reading) I am a huge fan of ARR following his music since the beginning (Roja), whether it is now or in the 90s, I never liked every songs ARR had composed. This does not mean that the songs were not good, maybe somebody else liked it very much, it was only the fact that it was not my taste. So please don't underestimate ARR fans concluding that they likes everything he composes blindly just because they are mad fans. For example, I did not like Rukumani song from Roja, I did not like most of Kizhakku Chimayilae movie songs, Pettai Rap from Kadhalan was not my favorite as well, I did not like Mastam song from Yuvraaj, and many others... I never said that these songs were good. When somebody ask me who composed it? it is so bad!, It was uneasy for me to answer, that's all. Having said this, for me ARR remains the best musician in India in his domain (I like all kind of music except Rap style, you can not compare ARR with Zakir Hussain, L.Subramaniam, etc... ARR can not play like them and they can not compose like ARR) but in the cinefield area he is the Number 1. If this theme was used in a movie, maybe people would have said that it is good, but people say that the theme is not good in front of what it should have been according to their own expectation, their own conception of a theme that should represent India. Maybe they wanted something as usual with lots of noise as the Shakira one...Easy to do ! But, according to me, ARR vision for India were surely different, India being the country with lots of history, culture, respect and passion. A country where even today people respect the elders (respect the parents, the teachers, the Gods), a country which has many beliefs and values which is not the case in other countries. Did people expect a theme song with a indian woman dancing like shakira ? Remember, all songs or theme that ARR has composed for the Nation has always been deep and slow with lots of emotions (Taj Mahal promotional theme one love, Yeh Jo Desh song from Swades, except Vande Mataram). For example, none other instrument in the world can give you the touching feeling as the one of the Sitar sound. This sound can give you tears, it is really full of sentiments, even foreigners can connect with it. Sitar sound is the one which represent India to its best, did people expect a Ravi Shankar style music as a CWG Anthem, no I don't thing so. What about Yeh Jo Desh Hai Tera song from Swades which was a big hit, it is even slower comparing to the actual theme to represent the Games. Yes it is a very though challenge to compose one music that represent India, it is very easy to compose a song like the Shakira's one, but India has so many diversity that it is completely impossible. Taking into account all this, ARR Theme is the more appropriate one has it starts slowly which reflects the emotional part of Indians (every Indian is sensible, very sensible, indian culture is based on sensibilities and ARR is very sensible and emotional when it regards India) and then continue higher and higher progressively to end with Banghra sound fulfilling in this way the required energy representing the Games. I love the Theme, because it has a correct balance between every Indian actual values that are emotions, expectations, development (which recall history from sadness to joy), respect, belief, proudness and the wishes of success and establishment which is India's main force today. It is a very intelligent theme, each sound gives me so many feel. Sorry for my long comment, I could not stop when I write about India and ARR. Take care. Serge BELIER To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com From: gayathri_c...@yahoo.com Date: Fri, 3 Sep 2010 01:02:55 -0700 Subject: Re: [arr] My blogpost on the CWG theme song It was a wonderful article Diya. Though I did not agree with some of your points, I must say that I thoroughly enjoyed reading the same. Left a comment on your blog too. Hope to hear a lot more from you in the near future. Regards. --- On Thu, 9/2/10, diya ganguly_d...@yahoo.co.in wrote: From: diya ganguly_d...@yahoo.co.in Subject: [arr] My blogpost on the CWG theme song To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Thursday, September 2, 2010, 6:25 PM Hi all, Here's a post I wrote about compiling all that I have to say about this entire CWG issue. It includes some of the things I have already written in the mails, so if you have read them, feel free to ignore this post, it might be a repetition :) And it's strictly a personal opinion, so I know some of you will disagree. That is totally fine. If you read and have anything to say, do leave a comment there. Thanks!
[arr] Fans from France say WE ARE WITH YOU...RAHMAN !!!
Message to A.R.Rahman Sir: YES ! A.R.RAHMAN SIR, you know very well that WE ARE ALL WITH YOU, WE ARE YOUR TRULY FANS. With or without big hits, with or without awards, we are with you and have been following you since ROJA. I personnaly felt in Love with you and your personality for many reasons; for your music, for the person you are and for your ideology especially for your views for India and its people. Nobody in the cinema industry is more Indian than you and when people criticize you, you should not feel bad or react badly (I know it is not your way of behaviour, afterall we are all humans). All these critics are comparable to EVIL temptation to break all the Good you have achieve, by ignoring these critics and concentrating only on your music and taking into account that so many people love you will make you surpass this chaotic situation and then you will be compared to a Saint (which you are actually to my mind). Not only India, the world has always loved to bring down the stars, to put them on the floor and walk on them. Each individual in this world sometimes wants destruction of something which is successful. People does not like that the Numero 1 is always Numero 1. They will find unreliable reasons to bash the Numero 1. This is Jalousy and it is universal. A.R.Rahman Sir, I know that you are actually not that affected by all this, you have seen worst things happening in your life, and these critics are just ridiculous (comparing you to Himesh or any other, what crazy people !! Actually Himesh should thank you for this). Fans from all over the world support you !!! Message to ARR Fans: I am from Paris (France), I suggest that all the fans in the world do something to support ARR. Fans in India can group and protests peacefully and calmly on the street to support ARR Sir, or they can vote for ARR for the CWG theme, I have many ideas. I think the best way is to open an internet site to support ARR and the theme which will allow vote by fans from all over the world. If the officials don't like ARR theme, do they have another one to compare it to ? Let the people select the theme, that will be more reasonable. Why everybody is silent, common guys do something, you can not count on politicians and media, they are generally the same worldwide acting only by personal interest, India is THE biggest democracy in the world, people should do something from Serge BELIER To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com From: moinboss4...@yahoo.com Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 21:54:11 -0700 Subject: Re: [arr] Re: WE ARE WITH YOU...RAHMAN I loved the track! It is far better than the competition..! No doubt, WE ARE WITH YOU ARR! -Moin Ali --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, rajesh_36eee rajesh_36...@... wrote: As A R Rahman asked media to project 'positive image' of Common Wealth Games.Then media turned against him and they are now portaying his negative image now.They just want some big newsif they don't find any then they will for anything/anyone any try to make news out of it.remember the mumbai blasts..how they indirectly helpled in guiding them.they just need some news and coming to politicians, they had planned it that they would make use of it by disliking the song song just to divert the attention of people from the ACTUAL WORK.ACTUAL EVENT..that REALLY MATTERS .and we as a fans are responsible for all these..the media is watching our group/forum..which is the core source to everything they are getting.we as a fans need to stop all this. A R Rahman needs our support more than ever this time..we need to support him.we need to hate media.If you are truly A R Rahman's ..support him by just replying to this messageYES WE ARE WITH YOU...RAHMAN. Hope you Are understanding what I am saying..and please stop sending negative messages Moderators we need your help please filter the negative messages. Just listen to the track 'The Power of Politics'a BGM from Iruvar/Iddaru..its awsome...this BGM perfectly fits the present situation.
[arr] ARR did not force anybody to approve the Theme, Did he ????
There is one thing that I don't understand, the officials and the politicians have initially approved the song, isn't it??? How come that once the release they criticize it ??? ARR didn't force anybody to approve this theme, did he ??? If I have well understood, an official commuty were in charge of approving the song??? Now if the song is not well received, why is it only ARR fault ??? To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com From: catchg...@gmail.com Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 10:50:25 + Subject: Re: [arr] CWG track..heres my take How do we know that the 5.5 cr figure is even true? It was reported once in the same 'I concoct things as I go' Indian media and everyone is treating it like the gospel truth? Sent via BlackBerry From: Roshan c.pix...@gmail.com Sender: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 09:44:59 +0530 To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com ReplyTo: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [arr] CWG track..heres my take for me, this whole CWG song thing shows the true colors of Indian politics and media. they don't mind making a big issue out of a trivial thing like the theme music.. but they can't even organize the event properly. it's as if they all were of waiting for an opportunity to bash rahman while both the opposition and the government has shown that they are nothing but idiots. I want to say a lot of things about all these things we read in the media.. but that will probably have 10 times more profanities than the Scarface movie. lol so, i am just accepting the fact that India only works this way. our government, media and politicians like to blame each other like they always do in the parliament. we are third world and with these kind of people in media and politics, we will stay that way forever. while I loved the CWG song.. i too think that the 5.5 cr was a bit too much to spend for a song and performance. they should probably have focused more on how to manage the event and bad press. i didn't mean that AR didn't deserve it. but, it's a lot of money for a country like India and common men will think that it was a rip off. we fans here don't think of it as a big issue as we love him. but it is still an issue. Plus, for an event like these people will except more glamor and obviously that is also the reason why people were put off by the song. that is the reason why everyone is now comparing it to Waka Waka. I have a lot more to say about this whole stinking politics. but this is not the forum for that. so, this here is my last post about CWG song. and hoping that this won't affect AR's reputation and respect that he truly deserves. On Thu, Sep 2, 2010 at 7:21 AM, Gayathri Chandrakasan gayathri_c...@yahoo.com wrote: if we approach things with pre-conceived notion, nothing can change the mindset. I truly agree with this. I don't think people were expecting a Waka Waka or a Maa Tujhe Saalam or even a Maro Maro from ARR. If yes, then all these ideas would have been expressed to him during composition process itself and not now, when the track has been released. The problem is that everything has become very political and competitive now. It's no longer about hosting CWG, it's about hosting a better CWG than Beijing's Olympics! Why Beijing's Olympics? Because it was a huge hit! If China can do it, then we can do better! When ARR was requested to compose the CWG theme, there wasn't any talks about comparison with any other themes whatsoever. But now that Waka Waka is a huge hit, all of a sudden, we want ARR to compose something better than Waka Waka. If Shakira can do it, why not ARR? Yes, Shakira could do it, because she didn't have the pressure of being constantly compared to every Tom, Dick and Harry. No ministers approved of her song and then turn around saying that they were disappointed with the same. People just enjoyed the song for what it is and it became a huge hit! In my humble opinion, we have just forgotten where our priorities lie. Hosting a CWG is not only a huge responsibility but it's also a great privilege. There is no need to compare ourselves with our counterparts and go around bragging that we'll do better than them. Instead, if we just concentrate on hosting a good games in the manner we know best, I'm pretty sure people will start to appreciate them as well. --- On Wed, 9/1/10, wiredbeats wiredbe...@yahoo.co.in wrote: From: wiredbeats wiredbe...@yahoo.co.in Subject: [arr] CWG track..heres my take To: rahman fans arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Wednesday, September 1, 2010, 12:42 AM Few years back, i was in a gathering where people were sayin AR Rahman is spoiling the present music scene with 'computer music' and all his songs sound same with 'western beats' and no proper pronunciation. I ignored it and later played this track called Poo Kodiyin Punnagai from Iruvar. They all said look at those days music..what melody
RE: [arr] Fans from France say WE ARE WITH YOU...RAHMAN !!!
Kishore, I did not understand. Are you living in France ? Don't you share my support to ARR ??? To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com From: kishore.paray...@gmail.com Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 06:06:32 -0700 Subject: Re: [arr] Fans from France say WE ARE WITH YOU...RAHMAN !!! Iam NOT serge Belier On Thu, Sep 2, 2010 at 5:25 AM, s03g373 s03g373 s03g...@hotmail.com wrote: Message to A.R.Rahman Sir: YES ! A.R.RAHMAN SIR, you know very well that WE ARE ALL WITH YOU, WE ARE YOUR TRULY FANS. With or without big hits, with or without awards, we are with you and have been following you since ROJA. I personnaly felt in Love with you and your personality for many reasons; for your music, for the person you are and for your ideology especially for your views for India and its people. Nobody in the cinema industry is more Indian than you and when people criticize you, you should not feel bad or react badly (I know it is not your way of behaviour, afterall we are all humans). All these critics are comparable to EVIL temptation to break all the Good you have achieve, by ignoring these critics and concentrating only on your music and taking into account that so many people love you will make you surpass this chaotic situation and then you will be compared to a Saint (which you are actually to my mind). Not only India, the world has always loved to bring down the stars, to put them on the floor and walk on them. Each individual in this world sometimes wants destruction of something which is successful. People does not like that the Numero 1 is always Numero 1. They will find unreliable reasons to bash the Numero 1. This is Jalousy and it is universal. A.R.Rahman Sir, I know that you are actually not that affected by all this, you have seen worst things happening in your life, and these critics are just ridiculous (comparing you to Himesh or any other, what crazy people !! Actually Himesh should thank you for this). Fans from all over the world support you !!! Message to ARR Fans: I am from Paris (France), I suggest that all the fans in the world do something to support ARR. Fans in India can group and protests peacefully and calmly on the street to support ARR Sir, or they can vote for ARR for the CWG theme, I have many ideas. I think the best way is to open an internet site to support ARR and the theme which will allow vote by fans from all over the world. If the officials don't like ARR theme, do they have another one to compare it to ? Let the people select the theme, that will be more reasonable. Why everybody is silent, common guys do something, you can not count on politicians and media, they are generally the same worldwide acting only by personal interest, India is THE biggest democracy in the world, people should do something from Serge BELIER To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com From: moinboss4...@yahoo.com Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 21:54:11 -0700 Subject: Re: [arr] Re: WE ARE WITH YOU...RAHMAN I loved the track! It is far better than the competition..! No doubt, WE ARE WITH YOU ARR! -Moin Ali --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, rajesh_36eee rajesh_36...@... wrote: As A R Rahman asked media to project 'positive image' of Common Wealth Games.Then media turned against him and they are now portaying his negative image now.They just want some big newsif they don't find any then they will for anything/anyone any try to make news out of it.remember the mumbai blasts..how they indirectly helpled in guiding them.they just need some news and coming to politicians, they had planned it that they would make use of it by disliking the song song just to divert the attention of people from the ACTUAL WORK.ACTUAL EVENT..that REALLY MATTERS .and we as a fans are responsible for all these..the media is watching our group/forum..which is the core source to everything they are getting.we as a fans need to stop all this. A R Rahman needs our support more than ever this time..we need to support him.we need to hate media.If you are truly A R Rahman's ..support him by just replying to this messageYES WE ARE WITH YOU...RAHMAN. Hope you Are understanding what I am saying..and please stop sending negative messages Moderators we need your help please filter the negative messages. Just listen to the track 'The Power of Politics'a BGM from Iruvar/Iddaru..its awsome...this BGM perfectly fits the present situation.
RE: [arr] Sign-up if you want to work on a group database ( contents from useful e-mails)
I want to be inthe group also, please add my name. Here is my proposition : Gopal - Captain of the ship (did I just volunteer yourself ?) 1)Roshan 2)Vinayakam Murugan 3) Farzad Khaleel 4) Indmovbuff 5) Rahul 6) swaps 7) Swamy (aka Kitcha) 8) Hashir9) Maddy 10)Srinath. 11)Jesheem 12)Serge Belier To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com From: mjesh...@hotmail.com Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:11:10 +0530 Subject: RE: [arr] Sign-up if you want to work on a group database ( contents from useful e-mails) Hey I am in to!! Gopal - Captain of the ship (did I just volunteer yourself ?) 1)Roshan 2)Vinayakam Murugan 3) Farzad Khaleel 4) Indmovbuff 5) Rahul 6) swaps 7) Swamy (aka Kitcha) 8) Hashir9) Maddy 10)Srinath. 11)Jesheem On Sat, Aug 21, 2010 at 10:47 PM, Jason Bourne rahmani...@gmail.com wrote: me too.. anything in the techie side, glad to help. was also thinking of some face book app with the same functonality. Gopal - Captain of the ship (did I just volunteer yourself ?) 1)Roshan 2)Vinayakam Murugan 3) Farzad Khaleel 4) Indmovbuff 5) Rahul 6) swaps 7) Swamy (aka Kitcha) 8) Hashir 9) Maddy 10)Srinath. On Sat, Aug 21, 2010 at 7:05 PM, Madhavan Rajan rsamadhu2...@gmail.com wrote: I'm in!!! Updated the list below. Gopal - Captain of the ship (did I just volunteer yourself ?) 1)Roshan 2)Vinayakam Murugan 3) Farzad Khaleel 4) Indmovbuff 5) Rahul 6) swaps 7) Swamy (aka Kitcha) 8) Hashir 9) Maddy On Thu, Aug 19, 2010 at 8:25 PM, Indmov Buff indmovb...@yahoo.com wrote: Please reply and add your name to the list if you are serious about helping out. Gopal - Captain of the ship (did I just volunteer yourself ?) 1)Roshan 2)Vinayakam Murugan 3) Farzad Khaleel 4) Indmovbuff -- Cheers, Madhavan.R Be a Music Fan; not a Music Pirate! -- Wit beyond measure is mans greatest treasure -- --- http://roshanravi.com http://ramblingsoul.com http://cssheaven.org
RE: [arr] Europe concert news?
I have bought 2 Jai Ho circle tickets and 7 Premium, but I am confident that the Paris concert will happen To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com From: prabhu...@gmail.com Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 11:45:15 +0200 Subject: [arr] Europe concert news? Hi all, Does anyone have any news on the Europe concerts? Despite reassurance from i...@arrahman.com that the concerts are being rescheduled and not cancelled, am still somewhat worried, considering it was a 60€ ticket.. not nothing.. Prabhu
RE: [arr] Jai Ho World Tour
Hi, I also bought tickets for Paris concert and I don't want to get refund, I want to wait to for the new date hoping that the ticket will be still valid for the new date or venue. Please give us the new date, I have been asking this since the 17th adnalso posted many mails on raaga france site, on A.R.Rahman Facebook pages, on global rapport site. I even have called A.R.Rahman studio in Chennai to have an answer. I didn't get reply to any of my mails or people just told me that they don't know yet. IT's really killing me, everyday I check A.R.R official web pages for any updates and I am sick to see again and again To be announced in front of Paris concert. Help please, Gopal, Vijay please do something, pass the message to ARR that his fans in PAris are eagerly waiting for him. Here in Paris we are really very far from our indian events, it's very rare that something happen, unless the US or UK where all the indians are like home with all the indian products (DVD, CD, etc.. available as soon as they release). We expected a lot when the concert of ARR has been initially announced (Jai Ho Circle, Premium and other VIP tickets were all sold out here in Paris). Please!! Serge BELIER To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com From: fayrouztaw...@yahoo.com Date: Tue, 27 Jul 2010 05:03:40 + Subject: [arr] Jai Ho World Tour The Paris concert has been cancelled as well as the concerts in Zurich and Mannheim. Unfortunately, ticket sale offices had no information about the rescheduling of these concerts. I don't want a refund as many offices offer. I'd rather keep my ticket until a date is fixed. Does anyone have an idea when is the Paris concert gonna take place? Are you searching for a reason, to be kind? b Explore, Experience, Enjoy A.R.Rahman - The Man, The Music, The Magic. Only at arrahmanfans.com - The definitive A.R.Rahman e-community. Homepage: http://www.arrahmanfans.com Admin: ad...@arrahmanfans.com To Subscribe: arrahmanfans-subscr...@yahoogroups.com To Unsubscribe: arrahmanfans-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links
RE: [arr] Lost Touch due to Tours and Live Programms
Thèse new members do not realize on who They are talking about. It sad to read such comments on ARR Sir, more than this Puli and Raavan songs are mindblowing. I have been on this group since 1999 and can not tolerate thé newcomers comments anymore. I am also very sad as thé concert in Paris has been cancelled, very very disapointed as I have bought jaiho circle ticket to be able to meet ARR Sir, all my Dreams sank when I got the bad news on tuesday about the cancelling of the 17th July concert in Paris. Last year summer I try to meet ARR in his house in Chennai when I went to India for holidays after 10 years of abscence but unluckily he was in the US, Again this year I couldn't meet him. Very sad, please ARR come to Paris ... I want to see you and talk to you once before I die. Please. With Hope from Serge. To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com From: indmovb...@yahoo.com Date: Thu, 15 Jul 2010 13:44:40 + Subject: Re: [arr] Lost Touch due to Tours and Live Programms Where are these people coming from? Are they newly registered members, Gopal? From: Naveen B arrma...@yahoo.com To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thu, 15 July, 2010 5:42:17 Subject: [arr] Lost Touch due to Tours and Live Programms Hi all, I m a great fan of ARR. Since arr got oscar, he has lost his touch and creativity due to no rest and live programms. Listen to all his songs after OSCAR, no touch of ARR. May be all done by his KM students. We need ARR of those roja and boys days. Its a kind request to ARR bhai, please avoid Tours and Live shows. when a Mani ratnam and Shanker audio going to release we had an expectation, because ARR had overcomed that expectation, but now no expectation. See in the case of Ravan, what an expectation, Songs average no picturisation for songs in a Mani Film ;( Also Puli (Worst songs) all repetative Power star - New+aah+blue Ammathale - enna enna song from Udhaya Doche - Spiderman song from New Namakame - Oh palanhare+Ek tu hi barosa Please Sir give dates to new directors in Tamil, Please do less Hindi Films. I know all ARR fans will agree with my request Thanks and regards True ARR Fan Naveen Pillai Dubai UAE _ Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft’s powerful SPAM protection. https://signup.live.com/signup.aspx?id=60969
[arr] Raavan or Raavanan in Paris ?
Hello, I want to know if Raavan or Raavanan is out in theatre in Paris (France), if it is so can you please tell me which theatre? Thank you, Serge BELIER To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com From: catchg...@gmail.com Date: Fri, 18 Jun 2010 03:49:54 + Subject: [arr] Rediff reviews Raavan Raavan is Mani, Abhi, Ash's best work Tags : Raavan , Mani Ratnam , Ragini , Beera , Vikram June 18, 2010 Mani Ratnam's Raavan is an overwhelming film. At times a tad bit overproduced, the film is an onslaught of brilliant use of technology on the viewer's senses -- stunning cinematography, the fluidity of the camera, quick edits, loud soaring music, with the actors thrown into wild nature. Ratnam working with his regular cinematographer Santosh Sivan and also V Manikandan, and editor A Sreekar Prasad, gives us a hellish vision -- an innocent woman Ragini (Aishwarya Rai Bachchan [ Images ]), kidnapped by a Veerappan-like outlaw, Beera (Abhishek Bachchan [ Images ]). Much of the film is the cat and mouse game -- Beera and his gang, in harmony with the forests, rain, rivers, cliffs, mountains and a lot of mud, always a few steps ahead of the police force led by an officer Dev Sharma (Vikram), who also happens to be Ragini's husband. Ratnam is one of the most remarkable filmmakers in India [ Images ], taking unique story ideas -- although some with muddled political messages, working within the framework of popular cinema, and yet creating memorable films in Tamil, Hindi and other languages. From the days when he used to shoot his films in one language (Roja [ Images ], Bombay and Dil Se) and then dub them for other markets, he has now moved to working simultaneously on two parallel productions. This time he shot Raavan in Hindi and Raavanan in Tamil -- shooting each scene back-to-back, with at least one actor interchanging roles. Vikram plays Dev in Raavan and then Veeraiya (Beera) in Raavanan, while Ash appears as Ragini in both films. He also has a third version -- Villain dubbed in Telugu. That is a lot of ambition for a soft-spoken 54-year-old man, who first attended business school before becoming a filmmaker. There is ambition written all over Raavan and at most times it succeeds. But it all happens at such speed that it takes a while to absorb the pace of Raavan. The film needs to be digested, absorbed and mulled over. The visual images are often so powerful and strong, each shot packed with so much activity -- rain, mud, trees, cliffs, and, of course, the actors, that many filmgoers will miss out on all that they see on the screen. I tried to get ahead of Ratnam and started counting the number of edit cuts during the grand dance performance to the song Thok di Killi, but soon I felt I was on a roller coaster ride, and had to stop to breathe. Raavan is Ratnam's interpretation of the Ramayana [ Images ] (yes, the rumours and speculations are true), with Bachchan, Ash and Vikram playing the roles of Ravana, Sita and Rama, respectively. And in one of the most brilliant strokes of casting, a delightful Govinda [ Images ] plays Sanjeevani -- a modern day Hanuman [ Images ], playfully hopping from one spot to another as he joins Dev's mission to search for his wife. The film is replete with references to the Ramayana -- from the 14 days it takes Dev to rescue his wife, to a disturbing take on the Soorpanaka story, which becomes the justification to the kidnapping of Ragini. But Ratnam takes Raavan beyond the Ramayana. I am not giving away the ending, but I wonder what the purists and Hindu fundamentalists will think about the departures of the film from the religious text. Ratnam gives us all shades of the three main characters. Beera is not always as evil as Ravana is often portrayed; Ragini's Sita has a strong inner core, and while she starts with hating Beera, she is sometimes in awe of his sudden spouts of gentleness; and Dev turns out to be the not so perfect Rama. I wish the script and the film in general, had not spent so much time in its technological grandeur, because the real crucial conversation around the Ramayana starts to happen near the end of the film. By this time Beera, Ragini and Dev have stopped being the traditional Ravana, Sita and Rama. That transition makes Raavan a significant milestone for modern India to move beyond the Ramayana as just a religious text. And so Raavan is perhaps Ratnam's most definite political film. Bachchan's best work to date has been with Ratnam in Yuva [ Images ] and Guru. But here the actor goes beyond anything he could have imagined he was capable of doing. Through the film he stands tall, observing his landscape, his face twitching with myriads of thoughts and his menacing smile unnerving all those who come in contact with him. Bachchan has never worked this hard in a film and it shows in his
[arr] Request to ARR Sir: Mausam Escape very important piece for Jai Ho Concert in Paris
Please ARR Sir, don't forget to perform Mausam Escape from SDM in Paris, this music is worth the Jai Ho Circle ticket price by itself. Guys, I don't know if you have watched to Jai Ho Sydney concert, let me tell you, that in my opinion the highlight of the show was when they played the music of Slumdog Millionaire Mausam Escape. It was brilliant, it is the kind of music that appeal to western audiences with full of improvisation. It brought such an energetic feel and boost the show to its extend. I am happy that indian people appreciate ARR Sir and that they come massively and numerously to see his concert, but in a certain way it is normal, because we know that ARR is the Best. What I want is that americans, europeans and all other foreigners living in France, Germany, US, ... come to see ARR concert and get surprised by his talent. Personnally, since I knew the concert date in Paris, I am promoting it at my level to all my surroundings (work collegues, french friends, neighboors, etc...), I have also made some promotion at my daugther school in which this year topics is about India, this was the occasion for me to play some ARR songs, to play some video clips of Jana Gana Mana (these were excellent video as it shows all indian instruments and for people who wants to know about indian music, it was the correct introduction and allow them to discover Mohan veena, veena, ghatam, sarod, santoor, table, mridangam, shenhai, bansuri flute, etc...). I was so proud this saturday to present indian music to french people and more especially JANA GAN MANA!!! For your information hereafter is the list of music and videos that I have played during this event. Music section, I played Jana Gana Mana (Flute version) Jana Gana Mana (sitar version) Jana Gana Mana (Collective version called Artists instrumental) Bombay Theme, Yeh jo desh Hai (Shenhai version), Pal pal from Swades (instrumental version), Azem O from Jodha Akbar, Mausan Escape (which had a great success), Etc... also figure in my list music from L.Subramaniam, Zakir Hussain, Naveen, Mozart meets India (various artist album) In the video section, I played: Jana Gana Mana (Flute version) Jana Gana Mana (sitar version) Jana Gana Mana (Collective version called Artists instrumental Azem O from Jodha Akbar, Ennuyire from Dil Se, Barso Re from Guru, and many more Unfortunately, the event last only 3 hours and was very short to present all the richness and beauty of India. Besides the music, with my wife, we also presented others subjects such as indian art (we brought some elephants, some jewels and other handycrafts that we bought in India last year in summer holidays), indian cuisine (children made Thali on this occasion with the help of the receipes we provided), indian sweets ans fruits (we brought some indian mangoes, goyaves (sorry I don't know the name in english, in tamil it is goyaka). I presented also to french children tamil alphabets (I brought the tamil LKG book and it was very useful as at the end I succeeded to hear french children saying Killi peasum, maadu paal kodukkum, etc... all this with perfect accent). Sorry for deriving from my initial topic, this event is still in my mind and I wanted to thank ARR Sir for feeding Indianism in NRI like me. Again I am proud of having used JANA GANA MANA in a french school to introduce indian music to french children, thanks ARR Sir!!! Finally, The beauty of Mausan Escape (of SDM), this mix between classical indian music and western one is for me the best performance I have ever seen in a concert. I hope and sincerely wish that this piece will be played in Paris on the 17th of July. I will be sitting in Jai Ho Circle in Paris concert and I hope I will be able to shake hand to ARR Sir and to tell him all my love and respect to the great indian he is in all aspects (my longtime dream). JAi Ho, Serge BELIER (from Paris) To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com From: yahv...@yahoo.com Date: Mon, 14 Jun 2010 14:12:44 + Subject: [arr] Re: Jai Ho Song List - Review Adding Rang De Basanti to the list below... --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, yahvacs yahv...@... wrote: Hi, Couple of us were at all 3 concerts. It was amazing. Positives: Amazing singing, across the board Good production (no awkward gaps between songs) Chaiyya Chaiyya was great Lukka Chuppi with Lataji Benny was great, as always Negatives: None Not so positives: Too short - only about 2 hours 40 minutes Not enough of Hariharan Some microphone issues at the AC concert No songs from Raavan No songs from VTV (other than a bit of piano and one line of Hosanna) Some strange song choices (we did not mind it but most of the crowd were wondering what song was being played) - Only You (Vande Mataram) - Azaadi (Bose) - Holi Aayi (Mangal Pandey) - Taxi Taxi - this was a lot of fun - Bharat humko - of all
RE: [arr] Re: meenaxi rocks
Yes, I agree with u. Meenaxi is one of ARR Sir best so far, unfortunately the movie did not make it well. My favorite is the song Dua Dua (sorry for the spelling mistakes), I love the interlude piece of music a lot and which ARR Sir create more songs like this one. Take care, Serge. To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com From: pravindersheo...@yahoo.co.in Date: Wed, 2 Jun 2010 06:29:02 + Subject: [arr] Re: meenaxi rocks To me its the best album of post 90s ARR era. --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Taimur Nadeem taimur.nad...@... wrote: With my tour to the land of sand dunes and desert going superb there is an album of A R RAHMAN which is making my days here just too beautiful.its Meenaxi.each n every song of the movie is just out of the world. one of the very best works of a r rahman . i must say MF HUSSAIN genuinely exploRed the briLLiance of A R RAHMAN IN the soundtracks of the movie.and the feel it is giving me in this scorching heat of the desert land ah i love it .yeh rishta kya , chinnama, rang hai , do kadam , noor my goodness they are treat to the ears. guys had anyone from you felt this same feelings as i am feeling in the desert land listening to meenaxi songs do write about it . i am enjoying every bit of it ... regards,, taimur bahawalnagar, Pakistan. Are you searching for a reason, to be kind? b Explore, Experience, Enjoy A.R.Rahman - The Man, The Music, The Magic. Only at arrahmanfans.com - The definitive A.R.Rahman e-community. Homepage: http://www.arrahmanfans.com Admin: ad...@arrahmanfans.com To Subscribe: arrahmanfans-subscr...@yahoogroups.com To Unsubscribe: arrahmanfans-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links _ Hotmail: Powerful Free email with security by Microsoft. https://signup.live.com/signup.aspx?id=60969
[arr] PARIS concert : Some Tickets of World tour been sold out !!
Jai Ho concert tickets are sold out in Paris in the following categories. Jai Ho Circle (500 Euros) Carré Or (300 Euros) Premium (250 Euros) Hurry up, go and grab your tickets before it is too late. Serge BELIER To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com From: a.r.ra...@gmail.com Date: Sun, 23 May 2010 02:56:23 +0600 Subject: [arr] Some Tickets of World tour been sold out !! Jai Ho 2010 SOLD OUT: $50 and $105 in New York; $45 and $75 in Atlantic City and Faifax both. Get your tickets before they're gone! http://www.facebook.com/JaiHo2010Show -- - Regards ~ ~ A.R.Rajib ~ ~ _ Hotmail: Powerful Free email with security by Microsoft. https://signup.live.com/signup.aspx?id=60969
[arr] Tickets for ARR concert in Paris are on sales now !!!
Hello, Please check http://www.ticketnet.fr/shop/en/manif.asp?idmanif=200385idtier=139955 Tickets are on sales since today, for your information there is only 11 Jai Ho Circle tickets remaining (cost 500 Euros per tickets). Allez y dépêcher vous, il n'y aura bientôt plus rien, car ça se vend à une vitesse vertigineuse. A bientôt, Serge BELIER To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com From: riv...@yahoo.com Date: Tue, 13 Apr 2010 15:10:48 + Subject: [arr] Re: Raavan Music on 24 April That is music 'launch' event. I am sure CDs will be available at later date.. T-Series cant let this one go easily But heyy!! just 10 more days, and in between there, we will get goodies like promos, tracklist etc!! --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, sureshmechnit sureshmech...@... wrote: Ab just tweeted.. @juniorbachchan mani just informed me that we'll launch the music for Raavan on the 24th of April. the countdown begins... Smile Sureshkumar. http://www.backgroundscore.com Are you searching for a reason, to be kind? b Explore, Experience, Enjoy A.R.Rahman - The Man, The Music, The Magic. Only at arrahmanfans.com - The definitive A.R.Rahman e-community. Homepage: http://www.arrahmanfans.com Admin: ad...@arrahmanfans.com To Subscribe: arrahmanfans-subscr...@yahoogroups.com To Unsubscribe: arrahmanfans-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links _ Hotmail: Powerful Free email with security by Microsoft. https://signup.live.com/signup.aspx?id=60969
[arr] FW: Tickets for ARR concert in Paris are on sales now !!!
From: s03g...@hotmail.com To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Subject: Tickets for ARR concert in Paris are on sales now !!! Date: Wed, 14 Apr 2010 08:51:44 + Hello, Please check http://www.ticketnet.fr/shop/en/manif.asp?idmanif=200385idtier=139955 Tickets are on sales since today, for your information there is only 11 Jai Ho Circle tickets remaining (cost 500 Euros per tickets). Allez y dépêcher vous, il n'y aura bientôt plus rien, car ça se vend à une vitesse vertigineuse. A bientôt, Serge BELIER To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com From: riv...@yahoo.com Date: Tue, 13 Apr 2010 15:10:48 + Subject: [arr] Re: Raavan Music on 24 April That is music 'launch' event. I am sure CDs will be available at later date.. T-Series cant let this one go easily But heyy!! just 10 more days, and in between there, we will get goodies like promos, tracklist etc!! --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, sureshmechnit sureshmech...@... wrote: Ab just tweeted.. @juniorbachchan mani just informed me that we'll launch the music for Raavan on the 24th of April. the countdown begins... Smile Sureshkumar. http://www.backgroundscore.com Are you searching for a reason, to be kind? b Explore, Experience, Enjoy A.R.Rahman - The Man, The Music, The Magic. Only at arrahmanfans.com - The definitive A.R.Rahman e-community. Homepage: http://www.arrahmanfans.com Admin: ad...@arrahmanfans.com To Subscribe: arrahmanfans-subscr...@yahoogroups.com To Unsubscribe: arrahmanfans-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links Hotmail: Powerful Free email with security by Microsoft. Get it now. _ Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft’s powerful SPAM protection. https://signup.live.com/signup.aspx?id=60969
RE: [arr] AR Rahman Jai Ho concert a Paris
Hello, The google translation has some limitations. Please find hereafter the translation of the questions I have asked in French. Merci beaucoup pour l'info, serait-il possible de rencontrer ARR avant ou apres le Concert ? Y-aurait-il egalement des billets Jai Ho circle a Paris ? comme c'est le cas dans la plupart des concerts de ARR aux US ? Est-ce-que les appareils photos et Camescopes seront autorises dans la salle ? Je serai egalement volontaire pour chanter si c'est possible. Je vous remercie de me tenir au courant des infos. Jai Ho, Translation: Thanks a lot for the information, will it be possible to meet ARR before or after the concert? Is it foreseen to have Jai Ho Circle tickets in Paris? as it is the case for most of ARR concert in the US? Are cameras and camcorders be authorised in the concert venue? I will also be delighted to sing if possible. Thanks for keeping me informed. Mr Mouss answer's says that: Effectivement il y aura des places jai ho circle a Paris, les appareils photos et les camescope sont interdits. Translation: There will be Jai Ho circle tickets in Paris, cameras and camcorders are NOT ALLOWED. Take care, Serge BELIER To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com From: moinboss4...@yahoo.com Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2010 04:08:13 -0700 Subject: Re: [arr] AR Rahman Jai Ho concert a Paris You can use google translator! I have... and here is the translation: Mouss said: Indeed there will be places jai ho circle in Paris, cameras and camcorders are allowed. And the previous email reads: Thank you very much for the info, would it be possible to meet ARR before or after the concert? Y-could it also notes Ho Jai circle in Paris? as is the case in most of the ARR concert in the U.S.? Is it-as cameras and camcorders will be permitted in the room? I'll also volunteer to sing it if possible. Thank you for keeping me abreast of news. Jai Ho :) From: Gomzy™ gomtesh.upad...@gmail.com To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thu, March 25, 2010 4:35:54 PM Subject: Re: [arr] AR Rahman Jai Ho concert a Paris bonjour merci translate please 2010/3/25 Mouss jaihopa...@yahoo. fr Bonjour, Effectivement il y aura des places jai ho circle a Paris, les appareils photos et les camescope sont interdits. M.Mouss Le 24 mars 2010 à 10:45, s03g373 s03g373 s03g...@hotmail. com a écrit : Merci beaucoup pour l'info, serait-il possible de rencontrer ARR avant ou apres le Concert ? Y-aurait-il egalement des billets Jai Ho circle a Paris ? comme c'est le cas dans la plupart des concerts de ARR aux US ? Est-ce-que les appareils photos et Camescopes seront autorises dans la salle ? Je serai egalement volontaire pour chanter si c'est possible. Je vous remercie de me tenir au courant des infos. Jai Ho, Cordialement, Serge BELIER. To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com From: prabhu...@gmail. com Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 13:34:28 +0100 Subject: Re: [arr] AR Rahman Jai Ho concert a Paris Thanks a lot, merci bien!!! Do keep us posted on developments from your end, tenez-nous informés! 2010/3/23 jaihoparis jaihopa...@yahoo. fr Bonjour Fans de France, 17 JUILLET 2010 PARC DES EXPOSITION - PORTE DE VERSAILLES Les billets seront en vente a partir de mi-avril, (FNAC-CARREFOUR- BOUTIQUE GARE DU NORD. je vous donnerai les prix des places prochainement. Soyez prêt pour la grande fête. Mouss Hotmail: Powerful Free email with security by Microsoft. Get it now. _ Hotmail: Free, trusted and rich email service. https://signup.live.com/signup.aspx?id=60969
RE: [arr] AR Rahman Jai Ho concert a Paris
Merci beaucoup pour l'info, serait-il possible de rencontrer ARR avant ou apres le Concert ? Y-aurait-il egalement des billets Jai Ho circle a Paris ? comme c'est le cas dans la plupart des concerts de ARR aux US ? Est-ce-que les appareils photos et Camescopes seront autorises dans la salle ? Je serai egalement volontaire pour chanter si c'est possible. Je vous remercie de me tenir au courant des infos. Jai Ho, Cordialement, Serge BELIER. To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com From: prabhu...@gmail.com Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 13:34:28 +0100 Subject: Re: [arr] AR Rahman Jai Ho concert a Paris Thanks a lot, merci bien!!! Do keep us posted on developments from your end, tenez-nous informés! 2010/3/23 jaihoparis jaihopa...@yahoo.fr Bonjour Fans de France, 17 JUILLET 2010 PARC DES EXPOSITION - PORTE DE VERSAILLES Les billets seront en vente a partir de mi-avril, (FNAC-CARREFOUR-BOUTIQUE GARE DU NORD. je vous donnerai les prix des places prochainement. Soyez prêt pour la grande fête. Mouss _ Hotmail: Powerful Free email with security by Microsoft. https://signup.live.com/signup.aspx?id=60969
[arr] Paris concert - how to get tickets ?
Hello, On the official site of PALAIS OMNISPORT DE BERCY, PARIS, nothing is mentioned about ARR concert on the 10th of July. I want to buy the tickets as earlier as possible to be sure to get good seats (the first row), but no information about this concert is available so no possibility to buy the tickets. Can somebody please confirm is the concert really taking place ? I hope it is not a fake news, I will be so disapointed. Morover, I had the news about this concert on the 4th of March, the day after my birthday (3rd of March), living in Paris, for me it was like a birthday present from ARR Sir, hope it is still one. Like me many people in France are waiting for this concert with lot of expectations. Serge BELIER. To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com From: vju_shah2...@yahoo.co.in Date: Sun, 7 Mar 2010 20:34:46 + Subject: [arr] O2 Arena Concert Hi guys I just checked the website of O2 arena where the Jai Ho world concert is going to take place. On ARR sir's official website it says on the 25th of July. But on the O2 arena website they have not mentioned anything about the upcoming Jai Ho concert. Important note:REST ALL THE CONCERTS WHICH ARE GOING TO TAKE PLACE HAVE STARTED THEIR BOOKING AND THE DATES ALSO HAVE BEEN FINALISED TILL DECEMBER 2010. So please can any1 confirm whether the concert is taking place or not. And when will the booking of the tickets will start. From London Vijesh Shah Are you searching for a reason, to be kind? b Explore, Experience, Enjoy A.R.Rahman - The Man, The Music, The Magic. Only at arrahmanfans.com - The definitive A.R.Rahman e-community. Homepage: http://www.arrahmanfans.com Admin: ad...@arrahmanfans.com To Subscribe: arrahmanfans-subscr...@yahoogroups.com To Unsubscribe: arrahmanfans-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links _ Hotmail: Powerful Free email with security by Microsoft. https://signup.live.com/signup.aspx?id=60969
[arr] URGENT REQUEST on A.R Rahman Australian concert broadcast
Will this concert be broadcasted throughout STAR TV (STAR 1, STAR PLUS, STAR GOLD) ? Please let me know, I am in France and I can manage to get STAR TV through internet TV connections (FREEBOX). Thank you in advance for your reply. Serge To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com From: vith...@gmail.com Date: Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:20:00 +0530 Subject: Re: [arr] A.R Rahman concert broadcast throughout Australia +44 more countries this Sat Thanks for the info. On Fri, Jan 15, 2010 at 3:40 AM, abc2live abc2l...@yahoo.com wrote: Hi there, The AR Rahman concert from Sydney is on ABC2 this Saturday 16th Jan at 8:30pm. It is hosted by Australian Cricket legend Matthew Hayden and ABC presenter, Miriam Corowa. For more info go here: http://abc.net.au/tv/guide/abc2/201001/programs/D2010-01-16T203000.htm It will also be screened on Australia Network for those in India, Asia and The Pacific. Details here http://australianetwork.com/guide/ep_00053673.htm Please distribute to your friends and other Rahman fans. Thanks Scott Producer, ABC TV -- regards, Vithur _ Keep your friends updated—even when you’re not signed in. http://www.microsoft.com/middleeast/windows/windowslive/see-it-in-action/social-network-basics.aspx?ocid=PID23461::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-xm:SI_SB_5:092010
RE: [arr] Wonder where are the usual posts after an album release :-)
Because He is not back, he was already present and always present even without new releases. That's ARR! Serge. To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com From: thangu...@yahoo.co.in Date: Thu, 14 Jan 2010 16:00:18 +0530 Subject: [arr] Wonder where are the usual posts after an album release :-) Some fun... I was wondering why posts like these did not come up this time after a release..LOL!! a) Finally AR Rahman is back b) God is back!! c) He is back! Cannot recall any more similar statements :-) Thxs Satish The INTERNET now has a personality. YOURS! See your Yahoo! Homepage. _ Windows Live: Make it easier for your friends to see what you’re up to on Facebook. http://www.microsoft.com/middleeast/windows/windowslive/see-it-in-action/social-network-basics.aspx?ocid=PID23461::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-xm:SI_SB_2:092009
RE: [arr] Relationship with a new ARR album is like an arranged marriage!
Nice idea, but I don't like this comparison for the only reason that in arranged marriage and with our indian culture you don't have any other option than to force to love the person you married, to adjust things and to change yourself for suitability. Please be sure that I don't criticized our culture or arranged marriages, but I prefer love marriage. With love marriage you know who and what to expect, the exciting thing in arranged marriage can be the surprise fact, but it can also be a bad surprise and then it is too late. Being indian and a responsible human being, we can only continue to accept and force to love the person... Having said that, I don't like the comparison because when I listen to our boss new album, I never forced myself to like it. ARR songs are so excellent that even people who decided to criticize his songs end-up liking it. Jai ho! from Serge To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com From: rsamadhu2...@gmail.com Date: Thu, 14 Jan 2010 13:00:03 +0530 Subject: Re: [arr] Relationship with a new ARR album is like an arranged marriage! Chord, Your write-ups are like an ARR album...We were waiting to read your write-ups like waiting to hear VTV...Now both have come...We enjoy both equally!...A creative comparison below, well put! Thanks!! On Wed, Jan 13, 2010 at 10:42 PM, ichord purev...@yahoo.com wrote: I'm trying to come up with an analogy to our collective relationship with a new ARR album and I think I found one. With an arranged marriage, as many of you have probably experienced, you meet your partner, talk, you try to get to know each other, but it's awkward at firstyou may have some doubts, fears, and in some cases, you may not like the person at all. But, over time, once familiarity takes over, and if you give that person a chance, MOST OF THE TIME, your love for that person will grow, and grow, based on a deeper understanding and appreciation of the personunderstanding the finer qualities It's a love not based on infatuation or artificial traits, but grows gradually under patience and time. Now, I will make a few word substitutions and try to recreate the same paragraph. With a new ARR album, as many of you have probably experienced, you buy it/download it, listen to it, and try to get to know it better, but it's awkward at first.you may have some doubts, fears, and in some cases you may not like the album at all. But over time, once familiarity takes over, and if you give that album a chance, MOST OF THE TIME, your love for that album will grow and grow, based on a deeper understanding and appreciation of the albumunderstanding the finer qualities. It's a love not based on first impression only or surface gloss, but grows gradually under patience and time. -- Cheers, Madhavan.R Be a Music Fan; not a Music Pirate! _ Windows Live: Keep your friends up to date with what you do online. http://www.microsoft.com/middleeast/windows/windowslive/see-it-in-action/social-network-basics.aspx?ocid=PID23461::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-xm:SI_SB_1:092010
[arr] My favorite VTV Songs
My favorite VTV songs in the order of my preference are the following : Anbil Avan, Mannippaya, Hosanna, Kannukkul, VTV, Omane Penne, Aromale. I have mostly listen to Anbil Avan, Mannippaya, Hosanna and Kannukkul continuously since sunday morning. For me the best one is Anbil Avan. I agree when somebody said that Aromale is kind of irritating after repeated shouting of Aromale, it is pure experimentation song by our boss the music is good but personnaly I did not like the voice of the singer. Serge. To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com From: vith...@gmail.com Date: Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:05:21 +0530 Subject: [arr] My current VTV Status Current VTV Status : 1. Anbil Avan - 125 times; 2. Mannipaya - 34 3. Kannukkul - 29 times 4. Aaromale - 5 5. Hosanna - 5 6. Omane Penne - 5 7. VTV - 5The order is like this because, I listen to it on the drive, and I prefer to hear Fast track songs when I drive... -- regards, Vithur _ Keep your friends updated—even when you’re not signed in. http://www.microsoft.com/middleeast/windows/windowslive/see-it-in-action/social-network-basics.aspx?ocid=PID23461::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-xm:SI_SB_5:092010
RE: [arr] I like ARR Sir, not only for his music.
Partha, Thank you very much for your wish. Regards, Serge To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com From: partha_sac...@yahoo.co.in Date: Wed, 16 Sep 2009 08:33:27 -0700 Subject: Re: [arr] I like ARR Sir, not only for his music. Hi Serge I am very sure, you would make it meet and talk to ARRji very soon. I am so sure about this b'cos I have a same feeling for ARRji like you have, even I travelled to several places to meet and talk to ARRji. I had been to calicut from Hyderabad only and only to meet ARRji and ofcourse to enjoy the concert, but I returned without talking to him. I think god heard my prayers and finally I met ARRji in chennai for audio release of 'Oh la la la' album and I interacted for may a minute or so and got his autograph. Those movements are very fresh in my mind and still remember the anxiety and feeling I had when I touched him and asked him for his autograph. I sometimes feel ONE SHOULD LIVE HIS LIFE LIKE ARRji being loved by so many people and follow his foot steps. ARRji Ide na saastanga paadabhi vandam Thanks Regards P'ARR'THA. --- On Wed, 16/9/09, s03g373 s03g373 s03g...@hotmail..com wrote: From: s03g373 s03g373 s03g...@hotmail.com Subject: [arr] I like ARR Sir, not only for his music. To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Wednesday, 16 September, 2009, 7:32 PM After 9 years of absence, I went back to India this summer, I was very excited to rediscover my mother land and also to be able to visit ARR Sir if lucky. I had a very nice holiday as I visit Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur during 10 days and then I went to Pondicherry where I lived till my 18 years old age. During all these holidays I was haunted by one thing, I was wishing to meet ARR Sir everywhere, in the Airport, the Restaurant, the Hotels My holidays in Pondicherry went very well but I was eagerly waiting for the day I planned to go to Chennai. In fact, I went to Chennai just to try to meet ARR Sir. So I went there with my wife and children on the 25th of August morning. I was very very happy to find ARR Sir house after asking to some people on the street. When I stopped in front of his house (which was beautifull), I was very stressed, very excited and scared too. But I was unlucky, because the watchman told me that ARR Sir was out of town, the watchman gave me his manager phone number I called him to know if ARR SIr will be back soon, but he said that he was out of town for a long time. I was very sad, I took some picture of ARR Sir house and studio (which is just behind his house) and went back to Pondy very disappointed. I wish I will meet him one day (I have seen him in London Live concert in 2005, but did not have the chance to talk to him), I need to talk to him, because I have to tell him how important is his music and his thoughts for me (thoughts that I have interpretated according to everything he does like help for the poor, love for the people, down to earth, care for his country, ). I try to take him as an example for every steps I make in my life. I have had very difficult trouble in my life, I can tell you that only his music help me to survive. I honestly think about him when I have serious problems and I got a kind of relief when I listen to him, it gives me strenght. I love you ARR sir, if you come to France I would love to meet you. (hope you will read my mail) By the way, my favorite tracks in Blue (in the order I like them) Fiqraana, Aj Dil, Bhola Tujhe, Blue them, Chiggy Wiggy, Rehnuma, and the last one. I like all the tracks, each one of them have different style. Maybe the last song is not up to the style and standards of the other songs, but is still good if you hear it independantly. Maybe this track should have been used for a different movie. Talking about sound quality of the Cd, I agree that the sound clearness is not very evident, I have managed to have it clear by reducing the bass level of my system, lowering the volume a little bit.In this way, you will be able to hear all the different instruments contribution and you will hear the nice melodies hidden behind each sound for each songs. This album will definetely grow on you, everytime I listen to it I notice a new sound. This is quite a complex sound that ARR sir has put on the songs, again he has revolutionized the songs format which seems strange today but tomorrow it will be normal (just take the example of Rukkumani song in Roja). For people who did not like the songs, I think they listen to it with very high volume and thus did not notice the multiple nuances of sound that each songs has. It is also possible that the songs being very complex, it takes time and several listening to understand its architecture. According to me, we like a song because we are familiar to the tune. Inconsciently, when a song in 2009 ressembles indirecly (because inspired) to another you have listened in the 80s (your childhood
RE: [arr] Re: I like ARR Sir, not only for his music.
Thank you Ichord, Regards, Serge To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com From: purev...@yahoo.com Date: Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:31:21 + Subject: [arr] Re: I like ARR Sir, not only for his music. Nice post! I liked what you said and you wrote very well! --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, s03g373 s03g373 s03g...@... wrote: After 9 years of absence, I went back to India this summer, I was very excited to rediscover my mother land and also to be able to visit ARR Sir if lucky. I had a very nice holiday as I visit Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur during 10 days and then I went to Pondicherry where I lived till my 18 years old age. During all these holidays I was haunted by one thing, I was wishing to meet ARR Sir everywhere, in the Airport, the Restaurant, the Hotels My holidays in Pondicherry went very well but I was eagerly waiting for the day I planned to go to Chennai. In fact, I went to Chennai just to try to meet ARR Sir. So I went there with my wife and children on the 25th of August morning. I was very very happy to find ARR Sir house after asking to some people on the street. When I stopped in front of his house (which was beautifull), I was very stressed, very excited and scared too. But I was unlucky, because the watchman told me that ARR Sir was out of town, the watchman gave me his manager phone number I called him to know if ARR SIr will be back soon, but he said that he was out of town for a long time. I was very sad, I took some picture of ARR Sir house and studio (which is just behind his house) and went back to Pondy very disappointed. I wish I will meet him one day (I have seen him in London Live concert in 2005, but did not have the chance to talk to him), I need to talk to him, because I have to tell him how important is his music and his thoughts for me (thoughts that I have interpretated according to everything he does like help for the poor, love for the people, down to earth, care for his country, ). I try to take him as an example for every steps I make in my life. I have had very difficult trouble in my life, I can tell you that only his music help me to survive. I honestly think about him when I have serious problems and I got a kind of relief when I listen to him, it gives me strenght. I love you ARR sir, if you come to France I would love to meet you. (hope you will read my mail) By the way, my favorite tracks in Blue (in the order I like them) Fiqraana, Aj Dil, Bhola Tujhe, Blue them, Chiggy Wiggy, Rehnuma, and the last one. I like all the tracks, each one of them have different style. Maybe the last song is not up to the style and standards of the other songs, but is still good if you hear it independantly. Maybe this track should have been used for a different movie. Talking about sound quality of the Cd, I agree that the sound clearness is not very evident, I have managed to have it clear by reducing the bass level of my system, lowering the volume a little bit. In this way, you will be able to hear all the different instruments contribution and you will hear the nice melodies hidden behind each sound for each songs. This album will definetely grow on you, everytime I listen to it I notice a new sound. This is quite a complex sound that ARR sir has put on the songs, again he has revolutionized the songs format which seems strange today but tomorrow it will be normal (just take the example of Rukkumani song in Roja). For people who did not like the songs, I think they listen to it with very high volume and thus did not notice the multiple nuances of sound that each songs has. It is also possible that the songs being very complex, it takes time and several listening to understand its architecture. According to me, we like a song because we are familiar to the tune. Inconsciently, when a song in 2009 ressembles indirecly (because inspired) to another you have listened in the 80s (your childhood for example) you will like it instantaneously. It is typically the case for most songs we liked in indian cinema (before ARR Sir period) for ages even if generally speaking, the style, the tune remained the same with only very few variation. ARR Sir creates new sounds, new style which break the very conventional songs we are used to, and I think that is why everytime a new ARR Sir album comes out we say it will grow on you. Yes, we need more time to analyse deeply what is inside, the sounds, the style, the melody, the architecture that are all different and new to our ears. I hope I did not offend anybody, this is my personal opinion on the subject. I don't pretend knowing everything, I talk about my personal experience as when I first listened to Dil Se, Taal
[arr] I like ARR Sir, not only for his music.
After 9 years of absence, I went back to India this summer, I was very excited to rediscover my mother land and also to be able to visit ARR Sir if lucky. I had a very nice holiday as I visit Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur during 10 days and then I went to Pondicherry where I lived till my 18 years old age. During all these holidays I was haunted by one thing, I was wishing to meet ARR Sir everywhere, in the Airport, the Restaurant, the Hotels My holidays in Pondicherry went very well but I was eagerly waiting for the day I planned to go to Chennai. In fact, I went to Chennai just to try to meet ARR Sir. So I went there with my wife and children on the 25th of August morning. I was very very happy to find ARR Sir house after asking to some people on the street. When I stopped in front of his house (which was beautifull), I was very stressed, very excited and scared too. But I was unlucky, because the watchman told me that ARR Sir was out of town, the watchman gave me his manager phone number I called him to know if ARR SIr will be back soon, but he said that he was out of town for a long time. I was very sad, I took some picture of ARR Sir house and studio (which is just behind his house) and went back to Pondy very disappointed. I wish I will meet him one day (I have seen him in London Live concert in 2005, but did not have the chance to talk to him), I need to talk to him, because I have to tell him how important is his music and his thoughts for me (thoughts that I have interpretated according to everything he does like help for the poor, love for the people, down to earth, care for his country, ). I try to take him as an example for every steps I make in my life. I have had very difficult trouble in my life, I can tell you that only his music help me to survive. I honestly think about him when I have serious problems and I got a kind of relief when I listen to him, it gives me strenght. I love you ARR sir, if you come to France I would love to meet you. (hope you will read my mail) By the way, my favorite tracks in Blue (in the order I like them) Fiqraana, Aj Dil, Bhola Tujhe, Blue them, Chiggy Wiggy, Rehnuma, and the last one. I like all the tracks, each one of them have different style. Maybe the last song is not up to the style and standards of the other songs, but is still good if you hear it independantly. Maybe this track should have been used for a different movie. Talking about sound quality of the Cd, I agree that the sound clearness is not very evident, I have managed to have it clear by reducing the bass level of my system, lowering the volume a little bit. In this way, you will be able to hear all the different instruments contribution and you will hear the nice melodies hidden behind each sound for each songs. This album will definetely grow on you, everytime I listen to it I notice a new sound. This is quite a complex sound that ARR sir has put on the songs, again he has revolutionized the songs format which seems strange today but tomorrow it will be normal (just take the example of Rukkumani song in Roja). For people who did not like the songs, I think they listen to it with very high volume and thus did not notice the multiple nuances of sound that each songs has. It is also possible that the songs being very complex, it takes time and several listening to understand its architecture. According to me, we like a song because we are familiar to the tune. Inconsciently, when a song in 2009 ressembles indirecly (because inspired) to another you have listened in the 80s (your childhood for example) you will like it instantaneously. It is typically the case for most songs we liked in indian cinema (before ARR Sir period) for ages even if generally speaking, the style, the tune remained the same with only very few variation. ARR Sir creates new sounds, new style which break the very conventional songs we are used to, and I think that is why everytime a new ARR Sir album comes out we say it will grow on you. Yes, we need more time to analyse deeply what is inside, the sounds, the style, the melody, the architecture that are all different and new to our ears. I hope I did not offend anybody, this is my personal opinion on the subject. I don't pretend knowing everything, I talk about my personal experience as when I first listened to Dil Se, Taal for example, after the very first listening, I did not find the songs exceptionnal, It took me some time to realize that these were ARR Sir best (Taal in mind). Serge BELIER +33 (0) 679067844 from Paris - FRANCE _ Drag n’ drop—Get easy photo sharing with Windows Live™ Photos. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowslive/products/photos.aspx
RE: [arr] Bhangra Songs by ARR
TEHZEEB was the movie in which Daler Mehdi sang Nach le To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com From: vsra...@gmail.com Date: Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:09:19 +0530 Subject: Re: [arr] Bhangra Songs by ARR On 9/14/2009 2:52 PM India Time, _�_ wrote: Pagadi Sambhal- TLOBS On Mon, Sep 14, 2009 at 5:39 AM, rivjot riv...@yahoo.com mailto:riv...@yahoo.com wrote: Seems like my mind has gone blank for a moment, I cant think any other song other than 1. Rang De Basanti Title Track 2. Chiggy Wiggy I wonder whether Nach le by daler mehdi was in bhangra genre. forgot the name of the film at the moment. -- Rawat Are you searching for a reason, to be kind? b Explore, Experience, Enjoy A.R.Rahman - The Man, The Music, The Magic. Only at arrahmanfans.com - The definitive A.R.Rahman e-community. Homepage: http://www.arrahmanfans.com Admin: ad...@arrahmanfans.com To Subscribe: arrahmanfans-subscr...@yahoogroups.com To Unsubscribe: arrahmanfans-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links _ Drag n’ drop—Get easy photo sharing with Windows Live™ Photos. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowslive/products/photos.aspx
