Re: [arr] Lagaan DVD
izit out in singapore? where can we get it? Sarathy S [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: i read four A's spk abt it... wish 2 know, there any video footage of live recording of songs in studio like d one in youtube bits there any interviews of pple who rendered d songs ? - Yahoo! oneSearch: Finally, mobile search that gives answers, not web links. - Building a website is a piece of cake. Yahoo! Small Business gives you all the tools to get online.
Re: [arr] Re: Where to buy Pray for me Brother international version
wen can we get it in singapore? Joseph Chakola [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey Ajit.. I remember, Citi bank NRI was giving out fliers to fill out and claim your free pray for me brother cd. I saw it during the rahman concert in NY this sat (the 16th). I am sure the offer is still on.. __ Register your domain at Yahoo! Only $1.99/1st yr. http://www.dpbolvw.net/de81y3B-7APSSRTRQSPRQUTSUZR __ --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Ajit [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anyone have a website where I can purchase the international version of this song? I live in the US. Thanks. Ajit - You snooze, you lose. Get messages ASAP with AutoCheck in the all-new Yahoo! Mail Beta.
Re: [arr] Shauk Hai
It's a full length 4 n' a half minuiter. shai shai [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: hi , just want to know wat is the ful length of the shauk hai song released by sony...is it full clear song or still with the backgroung sound just like in the movie...help please gopal ,vishwesh or any body thanks Gopal Srinivasan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Greatest Hits of A.R.Rahman , a 50-song MP3 compilation. It has ARR's Bombay Dreams profile picture on the cover juxtaposed with a collage of inlay card images from his movies released on Sony BMG . The search is more important than the destination - a r rahman - - Get the Yahoo! toolbar and be alerted to new email wherever you're surfing.
RE: [arr] Shauk Hai
This was a previously unreleased track from movie Guru, which Sony Music have just released. saraswathi suvarna [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: what is this album consists of how many songs, and by how many singers/ is it any spiritual songs saras __ . The search is more important than the destination - a r rahman - - Building a website is a piece of cake. Yahoo! Small Business gives you all the tools to get online.
Re: [arr] Re: Rahman Rocks NewYork (Read this......)
Judging by what Rano and I could make of the audience reaction moving around different parts of the venue, no one was groaning about songs in a particular language. Sure, the Tamil crowd went berserk when Sivaji came on, but I don't think the so-called Hindi audience minded it or vice versa when many original Tamil numbers were performed in Hindi. It's unlikely Hari was surprised at performing in Telugu since the same song had already been performed at two or three earlier concerts on this tour. - Original Message From: superstarksa [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, June 18, 2007 9:25:57 PM Subject: [arr] Re: Rahman Rocks NewYork (Read this..) Niceee, but I have learnt that it is often better to take anything from Rediff with a pinch of salt. As usual Rediff manages to screw things due to the seemingly rampant incompetence of its staff and the way they let parochialism seep in, not just into the comments section (about which they don't really have any control), but the actual articles itself. First, they manage to get one of the names wrong in this slide (http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2007/jun/18sld4.htm), where they mis-label Vijay Yesudas as Naresh Iyer. The second grouse that I have, I don't really know who it is that deserves the blame. A number of people that Rediff asked for sound-bites apparently complained about the number of Tamil numbers. Now, normally if one third of a set was in a language apart from Hindi, I'd agree with that grouse. But it's not like we have 100 different languages to choose soundtracks from. Another reason I might have had a chance to agree with that grouse would be if I did not know about this group at all. From the comments I see here about the tour in general, no one seemed to complain along those lines. So having seeing most of the fan quotes on that article go along that path put me off. In fact, I'd have wanted to see more Telugu numbers (disclosure: my knowledge of Telugu is minimal) in there. The inclusion of the one number seemed to be an after-thought. It did NOT look stage managed, but I thought Hariharan was slightly surprised when ARR told him that the next song was in Telugu. anantha. --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, $*$ PaVaN $*$ [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Here is a Rediff article on Rahman's newyork show... http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2007/jun/18sld1.htm There is a sentance in one of the slides in which the organiser says : I have seldom seen such an outburst of spontaneous response, said the New York organiser of the event, Bharat Jotwani, a veteran of stars and musicians concerts whose previous shows have featured Shah Rukh Khan, Asha Bhosle and Adnan Sami, and Himesh Reshammiya. People were prepared to dance all night, and I can't imagine any one causing so much of an excitement as Rahman. I always beleive that rahman is the better and the best in the bollywood industry.But you see...he hasnt got the recognisiton he deserves.. Today's morning news,i read shilpa shetty getting humantarian award for her contribution to aids awareness..(We all know wat she did..sry.nothin to offend her..)..but no one is recognising rahman's work...Fight against TB,Poverty,Concert for Cancer patients,Concert for Tsunami hit peoplen so many...no body seem to be recognising it..But our Rahman..we know ..how gem of a person he is.. - Finding fabulous fares is fun. Let Yahoo! FareChase search your favorite travel sites to find flight and hotel bargains. 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Subscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links
Re: [arr] MUST READ this (Rubbish)Article about Rahman and Sivaji(Rubbish)
how can you accept negative reviews for such a well made movie and its a total rubbish what he has given about bgm that guy must be anti rajni or something like that for those who have not seen the movie check this out http://youtube.com/watch?v=y2T-H_y45KU the bgm starts at 1:19 when the name of the movie is shown first the title is shown in old style (since it is in the name of an old veteran actor) then it breaks and the new style of sivaji comes exactly on 1:19 there starts our boss's work . that bgm itself made us to stand on our feet even the music comes in the newly polished title of rajni is composed by arr RAMESH b.j KRISHNAN [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I objective is to know the other side of the comments. You must not only go with the side provides positive boosting articles. || V i s h w e s h || [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm confused a bit here... How some Rubbish article could be a MUST READ?? RAMESH b.j KRISHNAN [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all, Please read this article regarding Sivaji... (MUST READ) http://content.msn.co.in/Contribute/Entertainment/UCStory2749.htm ---Article Content Sivajz -by K S Manohar Monday, June 18, 2007 This story has been read 393 times. Sivaji, Three hours plus of mind numbing rubbish, nerve jangling music and a background score that would'nt look out of place in one of those unending SUN TV weepy serials... What more one can say about this most hyped about, forget-soon-as-you see tribute to the so called super star. Thought this would be another Chandramukhi, where if you manage to sit through the first 20 minutes, the story takes an interesting and gripping turn. Here there is no story to take a turn, in the first place and some song sequence looks like a straight lift from one of T Rajenders masala movie, with garish costumes, over the top sets and extras flapping their stryofoam wings. Out of a possible 5 stars for rating this boreathon gets a big zilch!!! -End Of Article-- REgards, @ RAMESH b.j KRISHNAN . _._,___ The search is more important than the destination - a r rahman - - Get the free Yahoo! toolbar and rest assured with the added security of spyware protection. - Did you know? You can CHAT without downloading messenger. Click here - Ready for the edge of your seat? Check out tonight's top picks on Yahoo! TV.
[arr] Sivaji Reviews on Tamil net
#2986;#3006;#2975;#2994;#3021;#2965;#2995;#3021; #2958;#2994;#3021;#2994;#3006;#2990;#3015; #2970;#3009;#2975;#2970;#3021;#2970;#3009;#2975; #2970;#3010;#2986;#3021;#2986;#2992;#3021; #2951;#2970;#3016;#2991;#3007;#2994;#3021; #2984;#2985;#3016;#2984;#3021;#2980;#3009; #2962;#2994;#3007;#2965;#3021;#2965;#3007;#2985;#3021;#2993;#2985;. #2997;#3006;#2972;#3007; #2997;#3006;#2972;#3007;, #2970;#3001;#3006;#2985;#3006; #2970;#3006;#2992;#2994;#3021;, #2962;#2992;#3009; #2965;#3010;#2975;#3016; #2970;#2985;#3021; #2994;#3016;#2975;#3021;, #2986;#2994;#3021;#2994;#3015;#2994;#2965;#3021;#2965;#3006; #2958;#2994;#3021;#2994;#3006;#2990;#3015; #2986;#2965;#3021;#2965;#3006;. The above Reviews from Webulagam.com says the song sequence in Sivaji are super hit. http://tamil.webdunia.com/entertainment/film/review/0706/16/1070616009_2.htm for Playon.Studio Arun Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com
[arr] Vande Mataram Translation Needed ...
I need Vande Mataram Translation lyrics in english...can anyone providepls. thanks for your help guyz
Re: [arr] MUST READ this (Rubbish)Article about Rahman and Sivaji(Rubbish)
s absolutely.. GREAT music.. outstanding composition. same music is used when rajni gets down from the vehicle during the first scene On 6/18/07, Naresh gramni [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: how can you accept negative reviews for such a well made movie and its a total rubbish what he has given about bgm that guy must be anti rajni or something like that for those who have not seen the movie check this out http://youtube.com/watch?v=y2T-H_y45KU the bgm starts at 1:19 when the name of the movie is shown first the title is shown in old style (since it is in the name of an old veteran actor) then it breaks and the new style of sivaji comes exactly on 1:19 there starts our boss's work . that bgm itself made us to stand on our feet even the music comes in the newly polished title of rajni is composed by arr *RAMESH b.j KRISHNAN [EMAIL PROTECTED]* wrote: I objective is to know the other side of the comments. You must not only go with the side provides positive boosting articles. *|| V i s h w e s h || [EMAIL PROTECTED]* wrote: I'm confused a bit here... How some Rubbish article could be a MUST READ?? *RAMESH b.j KRISHNAN [EMAIL PROTECTED]* wrote: Hi all, Please read this article regarding Sivaji... (MUST READ) http://content.msn.co.in/Contribute/Entertainment/UCStory2749.htm ---Article Content Sivajz -by K S Manoharhttp://content.msn.co.in/contribute/Authorprofile.aspx?Id=YzIzYTQxZjItZTQzOC00ZmI4LTk4OTMtZWJiNDYyNDUxNDk5Monday, June 18, 2007 *This story has been read 393 times.* Sivaji, Three hours plus of mind numbing rubbish, nerve jangling music and a background score that would'nt look out of place in one of those unending SUN TV weepy serials... What more one can say about this most hyped about, forget-soon-as-you see tribute to the so called super star. Thought this would be another Chandramukhi, where if you manage to sit through the first 20 minutes, the story takes an interesting and gripping turn. Here there is no story to take a turn, in the first place and some song sequence looks like a straight lift from one of T Rajenders masala movie, with garish costumes, over the top sets and extras flapping their stryofoam wings. Out of a possible 5 stars for rating this boreathon gets a big zilch!!! -End Of Article-- REgards, *@ **RAMESH b.j KRISHNAN* . _._,___ * *The *search* is more important than the destination - a r rahman - -- Get the free Yahoo! toolbarhttp://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=48226/*http://new.toolbar.yahoo.com/toolbar/features/norton/index.phpand rest assured with the added security of spyware protection. -- Did you know? You can CHAT without downloading messenger. Click herehttp://in.rd.yahoo.com/tagline_webmessenger/*http://in.messenger.yahoo.com/webmessengerpromo.php -- Ready for the edge of your seat? Check out tonight's top pickshttp://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=48220/*http://tv.yahoo.com/on Yahoo! TV.
[arr] Rahman's New York concert wows audience
Rahman's New York concert wows audience IANS Tuesday, June 19, 2007 17:00 IST For the latest After Hrs News on mobile sms ENT to 4567 Email Article Print Article Most Emailed Articles Most Viewed Articles Share this article RSS Feed Digg it Add to del.icio.us Google bookmarks Yahoo! bookmarks Add to Newsvine Add to Reddit To reprint this article, contact 3DSyndication NEW YORK: Music composer and singer AR Rahman's concert here enthralled an 11,000-strong crowd, the audience swaying and dancing to popular numbers like 'Chaiyya Chaiyya'. The concert, held over the weekend at the Nassau Coliseum, had Rahman and other known singers, Hariharan, Sukhwinder Singh, Blaaze, Chitra and Sadhana Sargam, in action besides drummer Sivamani and a troupe of dancers. The star of the show was Rahman, who has become a big draw globally. Rahman deftly mixed old and new songs composed by him, in both Hindi and Tamil. The crowd consisting of north and south Indians in equal numbers lapped it all, proving that his unique brand of music transcends language. Read latest news at DNA Other popular songs which had people in the packed stadium on their feet, included the title song from 'Rang De Basnati', the 'Maiya Maiya' belly dancing number from 'Guru', with sensual choreography, and 'Vaaji vaaji' from the new Rajnikant blockbuster 'Sivaji: The Boss'. There were songs from 'Roja', 'Lagaan' and 'Taal'. Blaaze, wearing bermudas, sang rap numbers including 'Masti Ki Pathshala' from 'Rang De Basanti'. He tried to get the audience to participate, even walking the aisles with video cameras trailing him. Sivamani was most ebullient during a solo with his multiple drums. Some song clips from movies and specially commissioned videos were shown to effect on a huge LCD screen. Rahman sang a couple of his own numbers like 'Dil Se', hitting the high notes with ease. He concluded the over three-and-a-half hour musical night with 'Vande Mataram'. The concert at the Long Island venue was part of Rahman's '3rd Dimensional Tour' of North America. It came after shows in San Francisco, Dallas, Houston, Chicago, Toronto and Vancouver and precedes shows in Washington and Atlanta. After 'Bombay Dreams', Rahman has composed for another musical 'The Lord of the Rings'. Rahman's concert tour has been organised by Bharat Jotwani under his Poojanka Entertainment banner. Jotwani has to his credit Shah Rukh Khan's Temptations tour. He is now close to inking a deal to bring Bollywood's first family, Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai, on a North American tour next year.
[arr] Blogger on DC concert
http://www.stochastica.net/2007/06/18/you-can-take-a-girl-out-of-madras/
[arr] Washington Post on DC concert
PERFORMING ARTS
Tuesday, June 19, 2007; Page C05
A.R. Rahman
Bollywood superstar composer A.R. Rahman and his 66 dancers, singers and
musicians began their Patriot Center
concert at 8 p.m. and were still receiving enthused screams three
high-energy hours later. After Rahman wrapped up the performance at
11:20 p.m. Sunday, the crowd remained, and stayed pumped, until the
confetti fell.
All ages and entire families from the Washington
area's Indian community danced and sang along to more than 30 Rahman
hits -- and they're all hits. The 41-year-old composer-singer-
instrumentalist is one of the most important and popular artists in
modern Indian music, mixing traditional sounds with hip-hop and
dub-inflected electronica. He's a prolific genius who has scored more
than 100 Bollywood films; in 2003 the BBC reported that he's sold more than 100
million albums, and there are estimates that he has moved twice that many
cassettes.
A.R. Rahman stoked the crowd in a high-energy set at Patriot Center.
(Associated Press)
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Based on the ethnic makeup of the nearly sold-out Patriot Center
audience, not many people outside those of Indian descent have a clue
about Rahman, but that may change. He's slowly making inroads into the
non-Indian populace, having collaborated with Andrew Lloyd Webber
on the musical Bombay Dreams, having scored The Lord of the Rings
stage production and having his smash song Chaiyya Chaiyya open the Spike Lee
film Inside Man.
While
the slamming Chaiyya Chaiyya received the evening's largest ovation
-- and some of the audience's fiercest rump shaking -- it was just the
17th song in the set.
-- Christopher Porter
[arr] Blogger on NY concert 2
http://whowrites.blogspot.com/2007/06/ar-rahman-in-new-york-simply-magical.html
[arr] Washington DC Concert News in WashingtonPost
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/06/18/AR2007061801672.html A.R. Rahman stoked the crowd in a high-energy set at Patriot Center.(Associated Press)
[arr] Airtel Video of A. R. Rahman is now available for download
Hi Guys, Happy Thoughts, Airtel Video is now available for download http://rapidshare.com/files/38120718/Airtel_Jingle_-_A._R._Rahman.mpg Is it not a good news. Spread it to as many as possible. I will soon upload World Space Ads by A R Rahman. And Do not forget Vote For Taj Mahal. Thank You Happy Thoughts
[arr] A.R. Rahman's laptop with 'Lord of the Rings' music missing
By Prasun Sonwalkar. London, England, 08:00 PM IST A laptop containing new compositions of popular Indian music composer A.R. Rahman is part of a bag that went missing when he arrived here Monday night for the theatrical version of 'Lord of the Rings' scheduled for Tuesday night. Rahman arrived at the Heathrow airport from Washington after a successful performance in the US, but was stunned to discover that one of two bags checked in were missing. The missing bag contains his laptop as well as designer clothes. He said as he frantically called British Airways to inquire about his missing baggage: 'I don't know what to feel, I don't know what to say. I am very confused. I am disturbed. I have lost my laptop containing the whole data of my work and music.' He added that the laptop contained his new compositions as well. He was supposed to wear the designer clothes for the 'Lord of the Rings' musical. A spokesman of British Airways told IANS that Rahman should contact the airline with his details. 'After he contacts us, we will do everything possible in our power to get the missing bag back.' The West End production of 'The Lord of the Rings' is scheduled to open Tuesday evening at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, in Covent Garden. Based on the hugely popular trilogy of novels by J.R.R. Tolkien, it features direction by Matthew Warchus, book and lyrics by Shaun McKenna and Matthew Warchus, and music by Rahman and Varttina with Christopher Nightingdale Parvez Alam, editor of India-EU Film Initiative, told IANS that 'Lord of the Rings' is the most expensive musical ever staged outside Las Vegas, and the first major stage adaptation of Tolkien's classic trilogy. Rahman's music in collaboration with Varttina, exhilarating choreography, remarkable staging and stunning design will combine to transform Drury Lane into Tolkien's Middle-earth in a mesmerising and spectacular theatrical event featuring an ensemble of over 70 actors, singers and musicians. Alam said that this was the second musical by Rahman after the success of Andrew Lloyd Webber's 'Bollywood Dreams'. Reports say that the adaptation was savaged by many critics when it opened in Toronto last year. Cut and substantially rewritten, it has cost 25 million pounds to bring it to London, making it the most expensive musical ever staged outside Las Vegas. According to reports, the new version was applauded by the audience at a preview in London. This follows the 70th anniversary of Tolkien starting to write the trilogy and the 50th anniversary of the publication of the complete trilogy, 'The Fellowship of the Ring', 'The Two Towers' and 'The Return of the King'. By Prasun Sonwalkar (Staff Writer, © IANS) http://www.indiaenews.com/europe/20070619/56808.htm
[arr] Re: A.R. Rahman's laptop with 'Lord of the Rings' music missing
This is a really bad piece of news! I hope there won't be any songs leaking from his forthcoming movies. --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, satish_srini [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: By Prasun Sonwalkar. London, England, 08:00 PM IST A laptop containing new compositions of popular Indian music composer A.R. Rahman is part of a bag that went missing when he arrived here Monday night for the theatrical version of 'Lord of the Rings' scheduled for Tuesday night. Rahman arrived at the Heathrow airport from Washington after a successful performance in the US, but was stunned to discover that one of two bags checked in were missing. The missing bag contains his laptop as well as designer clothes. He said as he frantically called British Airways to inquire about his missing baggage: 'I don't know what to feel, I don't know what to say. I am very confused. I am disturbed. I have lost my laptop containing the whole data of my work and music.' He added that the laptop contained his new compositions as well. He was supposed to wear the designer clothes for the 'Lord of the Rings' musical. A spokesman of British Airways told IANS that Rahman should contact the airline with his details. 'After he contacts us, we will do everything possible in our power to get the missing bag back.' The West End production of 'The Lord of the Rings' is scheduled to open Tuesday evening at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, in Covent Garden. Based on the hugely popular trilogy of novels by J.R.R. Tolkien, it features direction by Matthew Warchus, book and lyrics by Shaun McKenna and Matthew Warchus, and music by Rahman and Varttina with Christopher Nightingdale Parvez Alam, editor of India-EU Film Initiative, told IANS that 'Lord of the Rings' is the most expensive musical ever staged outside Las Vegas, and the first major stage adaptation of Tolkien's classic trilogy. Rahman's music in collaboration with Varttina, exhilarating choreography, remarkable staging and stunning design will combine to transform Drury Lane into Tolkien's Middle-earth in a mesmerising and spectacular theatrical event featuring an ensemble of over 70 actors, singers and musicians. Alam said that this was the second musical by Rahman after the success of Andrew Lloyd Webber's 'Bollywood Dreams'. Reports say that the adaptation was savaged by many critics when it opened in Toronto last year. Cut and substantially rewritten, it has cost 25 million pounds to bring it to London, making it the most expensive musical ever staged outside Las Vegas. According to reports, the new version was applauded by the audience at a preview in London. This follows the 70th anniversary of Tolkien starting to write the trilogy and the 50th anniversary of the publication of the complete trilogy, 'The Fellowship of the Ring', 'The Two Towers' and 'The Return of the King'. By Prasun Sonwalkar (Staff Writer, © IANS) http://www.indiaenews.com/europe/20070619/56808.htm
[arr] Re: A.R. Rahman's laptop with 'Lord of the Rings' music missing
I cant believe he checked in a laptop that contained his yet-to-be released work (!!) Anyways hope and pray that he gets it all back in shape. --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, satish_srini [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: By Prasun Sonwalkar. London, England, 08:00 PM IST A laptop containing new compositions of popular Indian music composer A.R. Rahman is part of a bag that went missing when he arrived here Monday night for the theatrical version of 'Lord of the Rings' scheduled for Tuesday night. Rahman arrived at the Heathrow airport from Washington after a successful performance in the US, but was stunned to discover that one of two bags checked in were missing. The missing bag contains his laptop as well as designer clothes. He said as he frantically called British Airways to inquire about his missing baggage: 'I don't know what to feel, I don't know what to say. I am very confused. I am disturbed. I have lost my laptop containing the whole data of my work and music.' He added that the laptop contained his new compositions as well. He was supposed to wear the designer clothes for the 'Lord of the Rings' musical. A spokesman of British Airways told IANS that Rahman should contact the airline with his details. 'After he contacts us, we will do everything possible in our power to get the missing bag back.' The West End production of 'The Lord of the Rings' is scheduled to open Tuesday evening at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, in Covent Garden. Based on the hugely popular trilogy of novels by J.R.R. Tolkien, it features direction by Matthew Warchus, book and lyrics by Shaun McKenna and Matthew Warchus, and music by Rahman and Varttina with Christopher Nightingdale Parvez Alam, editor of India-EU Film Initiative, told IANS that 'Lord of the Rings' is the most expensive musical ever staged outside Las Vegas, and the first major stage adaptation of Tolkien's classic trilogy. Rahman's music in collaboration with Varttina, exhilarating choreography, remarkable staging and stunning design will combine to transform Drury Lane into Tolkien's Middle-earth in a mesmerising and spectacular theatrical event featuring an ensemble of over 70 actors, singers and musicians. Alam said that this was the second musical by Rahman after the success of Andrew Lloyd Webber's 'Bollywood Dreams'. Reports say that the adaptation was savaged by many critics when it opened in Toronto last year. Cut and substantially rewritten, it has cost 25 million pounds to bring it to London, making it the most expensive musical ever staged outside Las Vegas. According to reports, the new version was applauded by the audience at a preview in London. This follows the 70th anniversary of Tolkien starting to write the trilogy and the 50th anniversary of the publication of the complete trilogy, 'The Fellowship of the Ring', 'The Two Towers' and 'The Return of the King'. By Prasun Sonwalkar (Staff Writer, © IANS) http://www.indiaenews.com/europe/20070619/56808.htm
[arr] 29 media reports on Sivaji: 1VERDICT: BLOCKBUSTER
Media coverages http://www.rajinifans.com/detailView.asp?title=304 * (6/19/2007)* *Why fans love Rajni about **Rajinifans.com* http://rajinifans.com/* - Mumbai Indian Express * http://cities.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=241620 *2) Sivaji takes Delhi by storm - CNN-IBN *http://www.ibnlive.com/news/sivaji-sweeps-delhi/43024-8.html *3) Sivaji breaks record in Malaysia - DNA INDIA* http://www.dnaindia.com/report.asp?NewsID=1 3856 *4) Mammooty watches Sivaji in Ernakulam - Sify.com http://sify.com/* http://sify.com/movies/malayalam/fullstory.php?id=14473361 * 5) Rajini moves from masses to classes (Must read) - Times of India* http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Rajni_moves_from_masses_to_classes/articleshow/2128639.cms *6) First day, first show: Sivaji rocks - Economic Times* http://www1.economictimes.indiatimes.com/News/News_By_Industry/Media__Entertainment__Art/Entertainment/First_day_first_show_Sivaji_rocks/articleshow/2127268.cms *7) Superstar the biggest attraction in Sivaji - Hindustan Times* http://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/StoryPage.aspx?id=77e433b1-3165-4a0d-8eed-518c652189c6MatchID1=4469TeamID1=2TeamID2=4MatchType1=1SeriesID1=11 PrimaryID=4469Headline=REVIEW%3a+EMSivaji%3a+the+Boss%2fEM * 8) Sivaji dampens Jhoom Barabar Jhoom across the country - times now tv* http://www.timesnow.tv/Sivaji_rules_at_the_box_office/articleshow/2128893.cms * 9) Sivaji show at 5 am - Indian Express, Trivandrum* http://www.newindpress.com/NewsItems.asp?ID=IER20070616034620Page=RTitle=KeralaTopic=0 *) First day first show reactions by Hindu and observation in theatre - the hindu *http://www.hindu.com/mp/2007/06/16/stories/2007061651940 0.htmhttp://www.hindu.com/mp/2007/06/16/stories/2007061651940%200.htm * 11) Sivaji sets record in Bahrain - Gulf News* http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/Story.asp?Article=185443Sn=BNEWIssueID=30089 *12) Sivaji takes Trivandrum by Storm - Indian Express, Trivandrum* http://www.newindpress.com/NewsItems.asp?ID=IEO20070616004233Page=OTitle=ThiruvananthapuramTopic=-497 *')Rajni fans mesmerised. Sivaji film print arrives - Indian Express, Trivandrum* http://www.newindpress.com/NewsItems.asp?ID=IER20070615023811Page=RTitle=KeralaTopic=0 *14) Hyderbadis ready to pay Rs.1500 for the ticket - Khaleeja Times* http://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticleNew.asp?xfile=data/subcontinent/2007/June/subcontinent_June588.xmlsection=subcontinentcol= *15) GV Films shares shoot up* http://www.business-standard.com/common/storypage.php?autono=287790leftnm=0subLeft=0chkFlg= * 16) Superstar becomes the boss of downloads too - Economic Times* http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/News/News_By_Industry/Infotech/Internet__Telecom/Now_Rajini_becomes_the_boss_of_downloads/articleshow/2128798.cms * 17)Sivaji proves Why Rajni is the boss - Deccan herald* http://www.deccanherald.com/Content/Jun162007/national200706167801.asp?section=frontpagenews *18) Rajni mania spills over US - CNN-IBN* http://www.ibnlive.com/news/rajini-mania-spills-over-to-us/43044-8.html * 19) It's tough to be a superstar like Rajni. In celluloid. And in life (It's a three page article and must read pls guys) - DNA INDIA* http://www.dnaindia.com/report.asp?NewsID=1 3791 *20) Business Standard on Sivaji box-office and Superstar - Business Standard* http://www.business-standard.com/iceworld/storypage.php?leftnm=lmnu9subLeft=autono=287889tab=r *21) Rajnikanth Rocks Tamil nadu this season - Statesman* http://www.thestatesman.net/page.news.php?clid=2theme=usrsess=1id=159782 *22) Rajinikanth is the boss, there's no doubt about it - gulf news* http://archive.gulfnews.com/articles/07/06/15/ '2390.html http://archive.gulfnews.com/articles/07/06/15/%20'2390.html *23) Sivaji Box office and theatres detail in Mumbai* http://www.businessofcinema.com/?file=storyid=3947 * 24) Only Rajini can - Times of India* http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Cities/City_Supplements/Pune_Times/Only_Rajni_can/articleshow/2129595.cms *25) Repeat audience sure for Sivaji - Economic Times* http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/News/News_By_Industry/Media__Entertainment__Art/Entertainment/The_boss_day_out/articleshow/2127076.cms * 26) Rajnikanth's new movie comes to town, it's festival time for his fans - Indian Express* http://cities.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=241273 *27) CM vs Sivaji - Boxoffice reports from Malaysia* http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/NST/Monday/National/20070618075938/Article/index_html *28) Rajni mania and report from all over INdia - Hindustan Times* http://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/StoryPage.aspx?id=2581ec8e-0b43-4670-98ef-965acadb2674ParentID=9a01b8e8-1adb-4eb8-8b2a-f259be17393dMatchID1=4469TeamID1=2TeamID2=4MatchType1=1SeriesID1=11 PrimaryID=4469Headline=Rajnikant+mania+rocks+India
[arr] Re: Rahman Rocks NewYork (Read this......)
I am not sure if I was hearing things but this is what happened :) Hariharan was all set to leave the stage after the unplugged session and (i think aye Hairathey). thats when ARR started playing something on the grand piano and hariharan turned behind and Arr said Oru telungu paatu (one telugu song). the next thing i heard ARR say was enakaaga (for me). :) i could have perceived the entire episode in a wrong way... but it seemed like a impromptu decision to have that song then. Regards Karthik --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Gopal Srinivasan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Judging by what Rano and I could make of the audience reaction moving around different parts of the venue, no one was groaning about songs in a particular language. Sure, the Tamil crowd went berserk when Sivaji came on, but I don't think the so-called Hindi audience minded it or vice versa when many original Tamil numbers were performed in Hindi. It's unlikely Hari was surprised at performing in Telugu since the same song had already been performed at two or three earlier concerts on this tour. - Original Message From: superstarksa [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, June 18, 2007 9:25:57 PM Subject: [arr] Re: Rahman Rocks NewYork (Read this..) Niceee, but I have learnt that it is often better to take anything from Rediff with a pinch of salt. As usual Rediff manages to screw things due to the seemingly rampant incompetence of its staff and the way they let parochialism seep in, not just into the comments section (about which they don't really have any control), but the actual articles itself. First, they manage to get one of the names wrong in this slide (http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2007/jun/18sld4.htm), where they mis-label Vijay Yesudas as Naresh Iyer. The second grouse that I have, I don't really know who it is that deserves the blame. A number of people that Rediff asked for sound-bites apparently complained about the number of Tamil numbers. Now, normally if one third of a set was in a language apart from Hindi, I'd agree with that grouse. But it's not like we have 100 different languages to choose soundtracks from. Another reason I might have had a chance to agree with that grouse would be if I did not know about this group at all. From the comments I see here about the tour in general, no one seemed to complain along those lines. So having seeing most of the fan quotes on that article go along that path put me off. In fact, I'd have wanted to see more Telugu numbers (disclosure: my knowledge of Telugu is minimal) in there. The inclusion of the one number seemed to be an after-thought. It did NOT look stage managed, but I thought Hariharan was slightly surprised when ARR told him that the next song was in Telugu. anantha. --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, $*$ PaVaN $*$ pawancumarr@ wrote: Here is a Rediff article on Rahman's newyork show... http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2007/jun/18sld1.htm There is a sentance in one of the slides in which the organiser says : I have seldom seen such an outburst of spontaneous response, said the New York organiser of the event, Bharat Jotwani, a veteran of stars and musicians concerts whose previous shows have featured Shah Rukh Khan, Asha Bhosle and Adnan Sami, and Himesh Reshammiya. People were prepared to dance all night, and I can't imagine any one causing so much of an excitement as Rahman. I always beleive that rahman is the better and the best in the bollywood industry.But you see...he hasnt got the recognisiton he deserves.. Today's morning news,i read shilpa shetty getting humantarian award for her contribution to aids awareness..(We all know wat she did..sry.nothin to offend her..)..but no one is recognising rahman's work...Fight against TB,Poverty,Concert for Cancer patients,Concert for Tsunami hit peoplen so many...no body seem to be recognising it..But our Rahman..we know ..how gem of a person he is.. - Finding fabulous fares is fun. Let Yahoo! FareChase search your favorite travel sites to find flight and hotel bargains. 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Subscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links
[arr] A.R. Rahman's laptop with 'Lord of the Rings' music missing
** *I have seen this a regular event with British Airways * *- Bergin* ** ** ** ** *A.R. Rahman's laptop with 'Lord of the Rings' music missing* Malaysia Sun Tuesday 19th June, 2007 (IANS) A laptop containing new compositions of popular Indian music composer A.R. Rahman is part of a bag that went missing when he arrived here Monday night for the theatrical version of 'Lord of the Rings' scheduled for Tuesday night. Rahman arrived at the Heathrow airport from Washington after a successful performance in the US, but was stunned to discover that one of two bags checked in were missing. The missing bag contains his laptop as well as designer clothes. He said as he frantically called British Airways to inquire about his missing baggage: 'I don't know what to feel, I don't know what to say. I am very confused. I am disturbed. I have lost my laptop containing the whole data of my work and music.' He added that the laptop contained his new compositions as well. He was supposed to wear the designer clothes for the 'Lord of the Rings' musical. A spokesman of British Airways told IANS that Rahman should contact the airline with his details. 'After he contacts us, we will do everything possible in our power to get the missing bag back.' The West End production of 'The Lord of the Rings' is scheduled to open Tuesday evening at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, in Covent Garden. Based on the hugely popular trilogy of novels by J.R.R. Tolkien, it features direction by Matthew Warchus, book and lyrics by Shaun McKenna and Matthew Warchus, and music by Rahman and Varttina with Christopher Nightingdale Parvez Alam, editor of India-EU Film Initiative, told IANS that 'Lord of the Rings' is the most expensive musical ever staged outside Las Vegas, and the first major stage adaptation of Tolkien's classic trilogy. Rahman's music in collaboration with Varttina, exhilarating choreography, remarkable staging and stunning design will combine to transform Drury Lane into Tolkien's Middle-earth in a mesmerising and spectacular theatrical event featuring an ensemble of over 70 actors, singers and musicians. Alam said that this was the second musical by Rahman after the success of Andrew Lloyd Webber's 'Bollywood Dreams'. Reports say that the adaptation was savaged by many critics when it opened in Toronto last year. Cut and substantially rewritten, it has cost 25 million pounds to bring it to London, making it the most expensive musical ever staged outside Las Vegas. According to reports, the new version was applauded by the audience at a preview in London. This follows the 70th anniversary of Tolkien starting to write the trilogy and the 50th anniversary of the publication of the complete trilogy, 'The Fellowship of the Ring', 'The Two Towers' and 'The Return of the King'.
[arr] Washington DC concert - A low budget, very average show!!
Disappointing Concert - Bored Rahman- He was on stage on and off. Sometimes didn't have anything to do. Looked detached from the proceedings. Sometimes he was seen watching the big screen behind the stage standing in front of his keyboard. Fewer musicians- Compared to his previous two USA concerts there were very few musicians. Watch the LA concert DVD from year 2000 for comparison. In that concert, every song was reproduced exactly same as the original. In this concert, he didn't have enough people to play all those minor instruments he uses in a song. Secondly, sometimes you could hear the music but see no one playing. I think it was mix of music being perforned live and tracks being played. Dancing completely out of place- unlike 2000 LA concert. Small stage- Very small stage. Many of the regular musicians replaced by Substitutes (Miami University??)- Also some performers were picked by Rahman a week ago in a talent search in US. One singer was particulary bad, the one who sang the Saathiya song. I know Rahman likes experiment etc., but to take thousands of audience for granted and put up a bad singer. That is arrogance. His star vocals group completely missing- No Domnique, Ganga, Febi, Rehana, Clinton, Devan to name a few. Overall, a low budget, very average show, with tickets no cheaper. I guess, I got to erase this concert from memory. Raghu
Re: [arr] A.R. Rahman's laptop with 'Lord of the Rings' music missing
OMG.. that's a disaster.. Lets pray god that ARRs laptop is back with him soon On 6/19/07, satish_srini [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: By Prasun Sonwalkar. London, England, 08:00 PM IST A laptop containing new compositions of popular Indian music composer A.R. Rahman is part of a bag that went missing when he arrived here Monday night for the theatrical version of 'Lord of the Rings' scheduled for Tuesday night. Rahman arrived at the Heathrow airport from Washington after a successful performance in the US, but was stunned to discover that one of two bags checked in were missing. The missing bag contains his laptop as well as designer clothes. He said as he frantically called British Airways to inquire about his missing baggage: 'I don't know what to feel, I don't know what to say. I am very confused. I am disturbed. I have lost my laptop containing the whole data of my work and music.' He added that the laptop contained his new compositions as well. He was supposed to wear the designer clothes for the 'Lord of the Rings' musical. A spokesman of British Airways told IANS that Rahman should contact the airline with his details. 'After he contacts us, we will do everything possible in our power to get the missing bag back.' The West End production of 'The Lord of the Rings' is scheduled to open Tuesday evening at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, in Covent Garden. Based on the hugely popular trilogy of novels by J.R.R. Tolkien, it features direction by Matthew Warchus, book and lyrics by Shaun McKenna and Matthew Warchus, and music by Rahman and Varttina with Christopher Nightingdale Parvez Alam, editor of India-EU Film Initiative, told IANS that 'Lord of the Rings' is the most expensive musical ever staged outside Las Vegas, and the first major stage adaptation of Tolkien's classic trilogy. Rahman's music in collaboration with Varttina, exhilarating choreography, remarkable staging and stunning design will combine to transform Drury Lane into Tolkien's Middle-earth in a mesmerising and spectacular theatrical event featuring an ensemble of over 70 actors, singers and musicians. Alam said that this was the second musical by Rahman after the success of Andrew Lloyd Webber's 'Bollywood Dreams'. Reports say that the adaptation was savaged by many critics when it opened in Toronto last year. Cut and substantially rewritten, it has cost 25 million pounds to bring it to London, making it the most expensive musical ever staged outside Las Vegas. According to reports, the new version was applauded by the audience at a preview in London. This follows the 70th anniversary of Tolkien starting to write the trilogy and the 50th anniversary of the publication of the complete trilogy, 'The Fellowship of the Ring', 'The Two Towers' and 'The Return of the King'. By Prasun Sonwalkar (Staff Writer, (c) IANS) http://www.indiaenews.com/europe/20070619/56808.htm
[arr] Newyork Videos 4m this user
:-) some of d songs r full in this link njoy felt like njoyed galaxy of stars come to earth. videos thAEdi pAththu mALala.. endless. aaiiiyyyOOO thnx thnx thnx to all of u who shared their xitement xperiences really njoyed it much happier satisfied... YOUTUBE-kku yellArum Oru O pOdunga to make us njoy this way... 2007 is year of rahman all of us fans to celebrate his winning awards 4 rdb his live performances.. http://www.youtube.com/user/rinugal - Need a vacation? Get great deals to amazing places on Yahoo! Travel.
Re: [arr] New song in Lagaan! What you didn't see in Lagaan
REally colll buddy... On 6/18/07, Thulasi Ram [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.ibnlive.com/videos/43156/what-you-didnt-see-in-lagaan.html to cool!
[arr] Atlanta concert Cancelled
Hi all ... I am very sorry to inform you guys that the Atlanta concert has been cancelled. The entire ARR team is leaving for India by tomoro. Kunal.
[arr] Re: Vande Mataram Translation Needed ...
Which Vande Mataram? The original one or Maa Tujhe Salaam? For Maa Tujhe Salaam lyrics and translation, check the following link http://arr-songs-translated.blogspot.com/2007/05/vande-mataram.html and for original Vande Mataram translation go to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vande_mataram --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, ruben mohan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I need Vande Mataram Translation lyrics in english...can anyone providepls. thanks for your help guyz
[arr] Re: Washington DC concert - A low budget, very average show!!
Are you kidding me??? I was at the same show and did you see the energy levels of the crowd and performers there?? Come on.. how can you compare every concert with LA and dubai shows? They were big grand shows and supposed to be like that and ARR specially wanted to make this stream of shows just to play his recent hits and to satisy many ppl waiting for him. One cannot expect to include all the big singers in all the concerts as each artists schedules are sooo different and soo tight.. Do you expect Sankar mahadevan, udit, spb, asha bhonsle to cancel all their appointments and go for a tour for a month? All at once? I donno what problem you see there.. but the show as I see is as best as I can imagine to be. Smaller stage? what will ARR do for that?? He atleast did a show at DC.. am happy for that.. forget abut size and shape of the place. What do yu mean by ARR is just standing there... what else yu expect him to do? He composed it.. he made music sheets and made everyone play.. hes a composer.. you cannot expect him to comeout and dance vigourously. I am surprised there are ppl who are dissappointed by the show.. that too after hearing Ghanan ghanan new version too Its okay.. take it easy! Raghu --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, vjchary [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Disappointing Concert - Bored Rahman- He was on stage on and off. Sometimes didn't have anything to do. Looked detached from the proceedings. Sometimes he was seen watching the big screen behind the stage standing in front of his keyboard. Fewer musicians- Compared to his previous two USA concerts there were very few musicians. Watch the LA concert DVD from year 2000 for comparison. In that concert, every song was reproduced exactly same as the original. In this concert, he didn't have enough people to play all those minor instruments he uses in a song. Secondly, sometimes you could hear the music but see no one playing. I think it was mix of music being perforned live and tracks being played. Dancing completely out of place- unlike 2000 LA concert. Small stage- Very small stage. Many of the regular musicians replaced by Substitutes (Miami University??)- Also some performers were picked by Rahman a week ago in a talent search in US. One singer was particulary bad, the one who sang the Saathiya song. I know Rahman likes experiment etc., but to take thousands of audience for granted and put up a bad singer. That is arrogance. His star vocals group completely missing- No Domnique, Ganga, Febi, Rehana, Clinton, Devan to name a few. Overall, a low budget, very average show, with tickets no cheaper. I guess, I got to erase this concert from memory. Raghu
Re: [arr] Washington DC concert - A low budget, very average show!!
*PERCEPTION DIFFERS We've got lot of very good updates appreciations from same Washington DC.* *- Siraj* On 6/19/07, vjchary [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Disappointing Concert - Bored Rahman- He was on stage on and off. Sometimes didn't have anything to do. Looked detached from the proceedings. Sometimes he was seen watching the big screen behind the stage standing in front of his keyboard. Fewer musicians- Compared to his previous two USA concerts there were very few musicians. Watch the LA concert DVD from year 2000 for comparison. In that concert, every song was reproduced exactly same as the original. In this concert, he didn't have enough people to play all those minor instruments he uses in a song. Secondly, sometimes you could hear the music but see no one playing. I think it was mix of music being perforned live and tracks being played. Dancing completely out of place- unlike 2000 LA concert. Small stage- Very small stage. Many of the regular musicians replaced by Substitutes (Miami University??)- Also some performers were picked by Rahman a week ago in a talent search in US. One singer was particulary bad, the one who sang the Saathiya song. I know Rahman likes experiment etc., but to take thousands of audience for granted and put up a bad singer. That is arrogance. His star vocals group completely missing- No Domnique, Ganga, Febi, Rehana, Clinton, Devan to name a few. Overall, a low budget, very average show, with tickets no cheaper. I guess, I got to erase this concert from memory. Raghu .
RE: [arr] Washington DC concert - A low budget, very average show!!
ic.did u know that his laptop went missing at the airport after the concert? To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Tue, 19 Jun 2007 20:43:08 +Subject: [arr] Washington DC concert - A low budget, very average show!! Disappointing Concert -Bored Rahman-He was on stage on and off. Sometimes didn't have anything to do. Looked detached from the proceedings. Sometimes he was seen watching the big screen behind the stage standing in front of his keyboard.Fewer musicians- Compared to his previous two USA concerts there were very few musicians. Watch the LA concert DVD from year 2000 for comparison. In that concert, every song was reproduced exactly same as the original. In this concert, he didn't have enough people to play all those minor instruments he uses in a song. Secondly, sometimes you could hear the music but see no one playing. I think it was mix of music being perforned live and tracks being played.Dancing completely out of place- unlike 2000 LA concert.Small stage- Very small stage.Many of the regular musicians replaced by Substitutes (Miami University??)-Also some performers were picked by Rahman a week ago in a talent search in US. One singer was particulary bad, the one who sang the Saathiya song. I know Rahman likes experiment etc., but to take thousands of audience for granted and put up a bad singer. That is arrogance.His star vocals group completely missing- No Domnique, Ganga, Febi, Rehana, Clinton, Devan to name a few.Overall, a low budget, very average show, with tickets no cheaper. I guess, I got to erase this concert from memory.Raghu _ Did you know you can now customize your mailbox with different colours to suit your mood with Windows Live Hotmail? http://get.live.com/mail/features
[arr] Fwd: Photosof A.R. Rahman in Dallas
Friends, Just frwding the Dallas concert photos which one of my friend has taken. Note: forwarded message attached. With Best Regards, Nithin Sujathan - Looking for a deal? Find great prices on flights and hotels with Yahoo! FareChase.---BeginMessage--- Absolute rockstar. The concert was a lot of fun. very shy...does not say too much but when he comes to sing ..he has a total new level of energy. http://picasaweb.google.com/sunilsam/ARRahmanInDallas picasaweblogo-en_US.gifemail.jpg---End Message---
Re: [arr] A.R. Rahman's laptop with 'Lord of the Rings' music missing
Last year his ipod went missingcant help but imagine the songs on that.lucky finder:) Vij _ Original message _ Subject:[arr] A.R. Rahman's laptop with 'Lord of the Rings' music missing Author: Bergin Roy [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 20th June 2007 12:56:52 AM ** *I have seen this a regular event with British Airways * *- Bergin* ** ** ** ** *A.R. Rahman's laptop with 'Lord of the Rings' music missing* Malaysia Sun Tuesday 19th June, 2007 (IANS) A laptop containing new compositions of popular Indian music composer A.R. Rahman is part of a bag that went missing when he arrived here Monday night for the theatrical version of 'Lord of the Rings' scheduled for Tuesday night. Rahman arrived at the Heathrow airport from Washington after a successful performance in the US, but was stunned to discover that one of two bags checked in were missing. The missing bag contains his laptop as well as designer clothes. He said as he frantically called British Airways to inquire about his missing baggage: 'I don't know what to feel, I don't know what to say. I am very confused. I am disturbed. I have lost my laptop containing the whole data of my work and music.' He added that the laptop contained his new compositions as well. He was supposed to wear the designer clothes for the 'Lord of the Rings' musical. A spokesman of British Airways told IANS that Rahman should contact the airline with his details. 'After he contacts us, we will do everything possible in our power to get the missing bag back.' The West End production of 'The Lord of the Rings' is scheduled to open Tuesday evening at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, in Covent Garden. Based on the hugely popular trilogy of novels by J.R.R. Tolkien, it features direction by Matthew Warchus, book and lyrics by Shaun McKenna and Matthew Warchus, and music by Rahman and Varttina with Christopher Nightingdale Parvez Alam, editor of India-EU Film Initiative, told IANS that 'Lord of the Rings' is the most expensive musical ever staged outside Las Vegas, and the first major stage adaptation of Tolkien's classic trilogy. Rahman's music in collaboration with Varttina, exhilarating choreography, remarkable staging and stunning design will combine to transform Drury Lane into Tolkien's Middle-earth in a mesmerising and spectacular theatrical event featuring an ensemble of over 70 actors, singers and musicians. Alam said that this was the second musical by Rahman after the success of Andrew Lloyd Webber's 'Bollywood Dreams'. Reports say that the adaptation was savaged by many critics when it opened in Toronto last year. Cut and substantially rewritten, it has cost 25 million pounds to bring it to London, making it the most expensive musical ever staged outside Las Vegas. According to reports, the new version was applauded by the audience at a preview in London. This follows the 70th anniversary of Tolkien starting to write the trilogy and the 50th anniversary of the publication of the complete trilogy, 'The Fellowship of the Ring', 'The Two Towers' and 'The Return of the King'.
[arr] Rings is stunning tuneless yawn
Rings is stunning tuneless yawn
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THE LORD OF THE RINGS
Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London
YOU’VE never seen spectacle like it. Trouble is, you can’t come out of the
theatre humming spectacle.
For fans of J R R Tolkien’s books and the hugely successful film
trilogy, there are wizard wizards, spooky Black Riders, magical elves,
spring-heeled orcs, stilt-walking, tree-like ents and a scary,
40ft-wide spider. But where are the songs?
Stilted ... an Ent towers over the stage
The
music is written by the Indian A R Rahman and Finnish folk group
Värttinä so one might have guessed it wouldn’t threaten Andrew Lloyd
Webber.
But the melodies are almost tune-free, consisting of little but lush and very
loud moody themes with crashing crescendos.
And the lyrics, written by Shaun McKenna and the show’s director
Matthew Warchus, aren’t up to much, although so swamped are they by the
17- strong pit band that it’s difficult to tell.
What’s more, despite the occasional services of an unseen narrator,
the complicated story requires further long-winded explanation.
“Mr Gandalf, sir, I don’t know what you’re talking about,” says
brave hobbit Frodo, whereupon the action stops while Gandalf fills him
in.
Mind you, it’s absolutely necessary — the rest of us at the final preview
didn’t know what Gandalf was talking about, either.
Overblown, over-orchestrated and now over here, the show that began
life in Toronto 15 months ago has lost half an hour or more on its
transatlantic trip.
It’s not enough. Three ponderous hours are broken only by one
interval and a short, scene-shifting break when those giant,
beetle-like orcs threateningly patrol the aisles — presumably to stop
the audience leaving.
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I reckon there are too many minuses for the show to be the massive
hit necessary for the £12.5million investment to be recouped, even if
every Tolkien junkie in the country flocks to Drury Lane.
But there are some pluses as the famous Fellowship of nine set out
to destroy the all-powerful ring and rid Middle-earth of the evil Dark
Lord, Sauron.
There’s a potentially award-winning performance from Michael
Therriault, star of the Canadian production, whose wheedling, whining,
slithery Gollum makes his entrance by crawling head first from ceiling
to stage.
He’s brilliant and so is Peter Howe as Sam, Frodo’s friend and the
real hero of the story in my book. Rob Howell’s costumes and sets are
terrific, too — the mystical forest stretches halfway across the
auditorium roof and walls.
And Peter Darling, the man responsible for the dynamic dancing in
the stage version of Billy Elliot, contributes some sprightly
choreography, even if the sameness of the battle scenes eventually
defeats him.
Caught napping ... Gollum, played by Michael Therriault attacks Sam and
Frodo
But even with a cast of thousands — just over 50 actually, but they
run about a lot — and all that money turning the stage into a
forbidding fairyland,
The Lord Of The Rings is a disappointment.
I was glad to get out of my seat and hobbit, sorry hop it, home at the end.
[arr] Four stars from The Times
It’s finally here – the year’s most anticipated theatrical opening, costing
£12.5 million and heralded by high hopes on one hand and prophecies of doom
on the other. When I saw Matthew Warchus’s production in Toronto last year,
I was dazzled and delighted by its ingenuity and visual invention. I was
also frustrated by its slower, muddier passages, unimpressed by some key
performances and deeply disappointed by its bungled climax.
Happily, almost everything that was wrong has been put right. Some will prefer
the slick grandiosity of Peter Jackson’s films; others will sneer at the
very idea of singing hobbits. It’s their loss. Warchus and his team have a
created a brave, stirring, epic piece of popular theatre that, without
slavishly adhering to J.R.R. Tolkien’s novels, embraces their spirit. The
show has charm, wit, and jaw-dropping theatrical brio; crucially, it also
has real emotional heft.
Warchus’s and Shaun McKenna’s book has been streamlined, but at more than
three hours the show is still long – yet it doesn’t outstay its welcome. Rob
Howell’s stunning tree-roots design stretches out into the auditorium, and
performers, too, spill from the stage, creating a fantastical environment
that draws you in and grips you from beginning to end. Hobbits chase
fireflies along the aisles; screeching, leather-clad orcs not only leap and
somersault, on springed shoes, across the stage’s multiple revolving levels,
but, startlingly, loom over unwary spectators. Frodo puts on the ring and
vanishes before your eyes. Huge black riders and a hideously hairy giant
spider, conjured through adroit puppetry and brilliantly lit by Paul Pyant,
become creatures of genuine terror.
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Will the rings win over the paying public?
But there’s more here than spectacle. The music, by the Indian composer A.R.
Rahman and the Finnish folk group Värttinä with Christopher Nightingale,
airy and earthy by turns, carries and intensifies the story’s swell of
feeling. Themes of friendship, of the destruction of innocence and a world
divided by race and belief emerge powerfully. The bond between James Loye’s
courageous Frodo and Peter Howe’s loyal Sam is warmly affecting. Malcolm
Storry’s compelling Gandalf blends otherworldly wisdom with patriarchal
concern, and Laura Michelle Kelly as Galadriel, a sweet-voiced golden vision
who descends in a skein of silk, is both ethereally lovely and magisterial.
When Rosalie Craig as Arwen bids farewell to Jérôme Pradon’s sexily
charismatic Aragorn, you glimpse the timeless agony of women down the ages
sending their men off to war.
Most memorable of all is Michael Therriault’s riveting Gollum, muttering,
growling, slithering, crawling and darting, part insect, part reptile.
Listening to Frodo and Sam comforting each other with an old fireside song,
he is torn between longing, hateful resentment and flickering affection;
Therriault’s evocation of a mind and body tormented and divided is
extraordinary.
Peter Darling’s choreography thrills, from a rousing tavern song to welters
of warring orcs to an aerial elfin ballet; and though Warchus keeps the
stage constantly bustling there is not a note sung, not a movement or an
effect that doesn’t serve the story.
The battle scenes still struggle to create a sufficient sense of scale; and
the inevitable telescoping of Tolkien’s dense material can be
disorientating. But snobbery and cynicism be damned: this show is a wonder.
Go with an open mind, an open heart, and wide-open eyes, and prepare for
enchantment.
