date:20080114

Absolutely right.. You tune in to any Fm Radio channels, You can listen to
Maduraika Pogadhadee playing even simultaneously in all the stations . FM
Channels are having competition as to who would be playing it the maximum
number of times..

ARR rocks everywhere


On 1/14/08, Hakkeem [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

   It after long time an ARR album which's rocked(ing) thru air by FM
 channles. The five Fm channles in Coimbatore and a few from kerala plays
 songs of ATM at least 3 times from morning to evening for da past three
 months.Since I stay in East kerala,border areas of tamilnadu, Im lucky to
 tune in to all those channles. Surprisingly Madhraiku pogathdi is in much
 demand  when compared with my favorite Ellapugalum.awiting such album in
 future


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[arr] Rajnikanth's new Sultan - Zee News

  Rajnikanth's new avatar: Animated Sultan!*Zeenews Bureau*

Chennai, Jan 14: Rajnikanth fans are in for a treat. The Tamil superstar,
who has redefined the term 'Stardom' will soon, be seen as mythological,
larger than life character. But what, you may ask, is so great about Rajni
playing a larger than life character. Hasn't he always done that?

Well, that's where the novelty lies. For the first time in his glorious
career, Rajnikanth will be seen in an animation. And donning the director
hat would be none another than his daughter, the 23 year old Soundarya.

The animation film titled 'Sultan' is being developed at Chennai's Ocher
Studios. While the film is targeted at both adults and children, Soundarya
admits, making the film though is no child's play.

She is at the helm of the USD 10 million, full-length 3D animation film,
Sultan-The Warrior, being co-produced with Adlabs. The movie will be made in
12 languages including Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, English and even Japanese.

Animating a live-action hero is not easy at all because you have to get the
size precise and even facial features like the eyes and the nose precise,
she said.

She is leaving no stones unturned to ensure that the movie becomes a
benchmark for animation in the country. She even took the iconic actor to
Brussels for a body scan. 'I want him to be the first South East Asian actor
to ever be animated.

If that's not all, even the film's promise to be a cracker, since none other
than A R Rahman is composing the sound track.

The background score is very, very important for an animation. It's the
backbone of the film. The film's got four full-length songs, so Rahman sir
has taken a lot of effort and he's done a lot of homework on his own. We are
very excited about the music, says Soundarya.

In another first of sorts, the film will also have a separate English title
song. A search is on for an international singer.

The movie is expected to hit theatres by the end of this year.

With the makers clearly looking for a global platform for their film,
whether or not Sultan Rajni scores with the international audience, his fans
are already queuing up for the tickets.

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Re: [arr] ATM,: The Much celebrated ARR album by FM channles

2008-01-14 Thread Hakkeem

I agree with u vithur, realy Fm chanel in copmpetition in playing madhuraiku 
pogathadi, I dare to say Fm cahnnels might have overtaken Sivaji when comapring 
with ATM playing

Vithur [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:   
Absolutely right.. You tune in to any Fm Radio channels, You can listen to 
Maduraika Pogadhadee playing even simultaneously in all the stations . FM 
Channels are having competition as to who would be playing it the maximum 
number of times..  
  
 ARR rocks everywhere 

 
 On 1/14/08, Hakkeem [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:  It after long time an ARR 
album which's rocked(ing) thru air by FM channles. The five Fm channles in 
Coimbatore and a few from kerala plays songs of ATM at least 3 times from 
morning to evening for da past three months.Since  I stay in East kerala,border 
areas of tamilnadu, Im lucky to tune in to all those channles. Surprisingly 
Madhraiku pogathdi is in much  demand  when compared with my favorite 
Ellapugalum.awiting such album in future

 
Kind regards,
Hakkeem.A
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[arr] NON-ARR: [Anu Malik's interview - irony at its best]

This is a old interview and was posted already.

http://www.rediff.com/movies/2003/jun/02anu.htm

'Why can't we be original?'

*Rajiv Vijayakar | *June 02, 2003

 The year 2003 sees music composer *Anu Malik* complete 25 years in the
Hindi film industry.

[image: Anu Malik]The man who started with the B-grade *Hunterwali
77*(1978) went on to create great music in films like
*Ek Jaan Hai Hum, Sohni Mahiwal, Mard, Sir, Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Ayee,
Baazigar, Imtihaan, Main Khiladi Tu Anari, Vijaypath, Akele Hum Akele Tum,
Border, Virasat, Tamanna, Biwi No
1http://www.rediff.com/entertai/1999/may/29biw.htm,
Fiza http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2000/sep/07fiza.htm,
Akshttp://www.rediff.com/entertai/2002/oct/13aks.htm,
Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2001/may/25mujhe.htm,
Asoka http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2001/oct/24asoka.htm,
Filhaalhttp://www.rediff.com/entertai/2002/jan/31fil1.htm,
Khushi http://www.rediff.com/movies/2003/feb/07khushi.htm,* *Ishq
Vishkhttp://www.rediff.com/movies/2003/may/09ishq.htm,
*and many more.

That he has been accused of stealing tunes from the West has not affected
Malik's work list. This year sees him score the music for films like Sooraj
Barjatya's *Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon*, Apoorva Lakhia's *Mumbai Se Aaya Mere
Dost*, Madhur Bhandarkar's *Aan* and J P Dutta's *LoC*, among others. In
fact, the music of the first two films has already topped the charts.

The music director promises *Rajiv Vijayakar* that this is only the drizzle
before the sizzle. Excerpts from an interview:

*The Rajshris have only worked with (music director) Raamlaxman in all their
films. How did you manage to take his place?*

I have always wanted to work with the Rajshris. When his first film, *Maine
Pyar Kiya *[*in 1989, starring Salman Khan and Bhagyashree*] released, I was
floored by the film. I approached Rajbabu* -- *Sooraj's father -- for work,
even though I had made it by then. But I was told that Raamlaxman gave them
good music consistently.

After *Hum Saath Saath Hain *[*starring Salman Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Monish
Behl, Karisma Kapoor, Tabu, Sonali Bendre and Neelam*]¸ I requested Sooraj
to give me a hearing at least. He told me that he was busy with a script and
that I should call him after six months.

We met after six months. I sang a tune that seemed to make his eyes sparkle,
but he did not comment. After 10 days I lost hope as that was the time when
my sittings with Karan Johar for *Kabhi Khushi Kabhie
Ghamhttp://www.rediff.com/entertai/2001/dec/12k3g.htm
* and Sanjay Leela Bhansali for
*Devdashttp://www.rediff.com/entertai/2002/jul/08dev.htm
* failed.

Then one day Sooraj phoned me and said, 'Welcome to the Rajshri family!' My
first reaction was 'Ye!'
**

*How was he to work with?*

His narration of *Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon* floored me. Sooraj would kneel
for four or five hours in a yoga posture and get carried away. It was like
watching the entire film through his eyes. At the very first narration, I
interrupted him with a tune, *Aaj main hoon, aur tum ho, aur mohabbat
hai. *This
was filmed on Abhishek Bachchan. Rajbabu, who was also present, said that in
25 years, he had never seen a composer who created a tune right there in
front of him. A lot of tunes were created during the narration itself.

Sooraj never made me feel that he was doing me a favour by giving me the
film, nor did he ever mention his past laurels.

*How did you choose your playback singers?[image: Kareena Kapoor, Hrithik
Roshan in MPKDH]*

I was told in 2000 that the music, which would be released after three
years, must sound fresh. I opted for Ranjit Barot for sound design, as we
had worked fabulously on Khalid Mohamed's *Fiza*, Rakesh Mehra's *Aks*, and
Santosh Sivan's *Asoka*. The singers were my suggestions for the same
reason. I think Chitra is at par with Lataji* *[*Mangeshkar*] and Ashaji [*
Bhosle*]. When I called Chitramaa -- that's what I call her -- she became
emotional, as she had never sung for a complete Hindi film before.

I chose KK because he had been typecast in high-pitched songs, even by me. I
wanted to make him sing romantic numbers. As for Shaan, whenever I hear him
I feel that Abhishek Bachchan is singing. Sunidhi Chauhan came in for the
passion, as she understands me in such songs.

*Your **Mumbai Se Aaya Mera Dost** has a riveting score too.*

Yes. Can you believe that the film was planned as a songless one?

*Your first spelling change proved lucky for you. But the second change last
year brought you bad luck. Is that why you have reverted to Anu Malik?*

Look, a man who is down experiments. But I have realised that only your work
matters, not the spelling of your name.

*After **Aks, Asoka** and Meghna Gulzar's **Filhaal**, you went through a
dull phase...*

The general scene was bad. But I think my albums, Anil Kumar's *Kucch To Hai
*and S J Suryah's *Khushi*, made profits for the music companies concerned.
**

*During this phase, even Subhash Ghai moved away from you.*

Re: [arr] JA releasing tomorrow?

2008-01-14 Thread Aravind AM

Contacted  Planet M bangalore and the say that the cds will reach by today 
evening and will be available 4 sake from tomorrow morning. 
  
I#39;m still wondering if this is all true as each store is mentioning a 
different date. :( 
Aravind

k praveen wrote: 
  I believe its releasing on 17th..   Praveen 
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 2008 12:34:16 PM Subject: [arr] JA releasing tomorrow? 
  Hi all! 
    
  Just now, I spoke to Music World Spencer.. 
  They say that JA cd will be available by tomorrow afternoon or evening.. 
    
  Any info on this? -- Regards, V SRINIVASA 
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Re: [arr] NON-ARR: [Anu Malik's interview - irony at its best]

I was feeling so down all day. Thanks for the article Navas :)

On 1/14/08, Shah Navas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

   This is a old interview and was posted already.

 http://www.rediff.com/movies/2003/jun/02anu.htm

 'Why can't we be original?'

 *Rajiv Vijayakar | *June 02, 2003

 The year 2003 sees music composer *Anu Malik* complete 25 years in the
 Hindi film industry.

 [image: Anu Malik]The man who started with the B-grade *Hunterwali 77*(1978) 
 went on to create great music in films like
 *Ek Jaan Hai Hum, Sohni Mahiwal, Mard, Sir, Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Ayee,
 Baazigar, Imtihaan, Main Khiladi Tu Anari, Vijaypath, Akele Hum Akele Tum,
 Border, Virasat, Tamanna, Biwi No 
 1http://www.rediff.com/entertai/1999/may/29biw.htm,
 Fiza http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2000/sep/07fiza.htm, 
 Akshttp://www.rediff.com/entertai/2002/oct/13aks.htm,
 Mujhe Kucch Kehna Haihttp://www.rediff.com/entertai/2001/may/25mujhe.htm,
 Asoka http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2001/oct/24asoka.htm, 
 Filhaalhttp://www.rediff.com/entertai/2002/jan/31fil1.htm,
 Khushi http://www.rediff.com/movies/2003/feb/07khushi.htm,* *Ishq 
 Vishkhttp://www.rediff.com/movies/2003/may/09ishq.htm,
 *and many more.

 That he has been accused of stealing tunes from the West has not affected
 Malik's work list. This year sees him score the music for films like Sooraj
 Barjatya's *Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon*, Apoorva Lakhia's *Mumbai Se Aaya
 Mere Dost*, Madhur Bhandarkar's *Aan* and J P Dutta's *LoC*, among others.
 In fact, the music of the first two films has already topped the charts.

 The music director promises *Rajiv Vijayakar* that this is only the
 drizzle before the sizzle. Excerpts from an interview:

 *The Rajshris have only worked with (music director) Raamlaxman in all
 their films. How did you manage to take his place?*

 I have always wanted to work with the Rajshris. When his first film, *Maine
 Pyar Kiya *[*in 1989, starring Salman Khan and Bhagyashree*] released, I
 was floored by the film. I approached Rajbabu *-- *Sooraj's father -- for
 work, even though I had made it by then. But I was told that Raamlaxman gave
 them good music consistently.

 After *Hum Saath Saath Hain *[*starring Salman Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Monish
 Behl, Karisma Kapoor, Tabu, Sonali Bendre and Neelam*]¸ I requested Sooraj
 to give me a hearing at least. He told me that he was busy with a script and
 that I should call him after six months.

 We met after six months. I sang a tune that seemed to make his eyes
 sparkle, but he did not comment. After 10 days I lost hope as that was the
 time when my sittings with Karan Johar for *Kabhi Khushi Kabhie 
 Ghamhttp://www.rediff.com/entertai/2001/dec/12k3g.htm
 * and Sanjay Leela Bhansali for 
 *Devdashttp://www.rediff.com/entertai/2002/jul/08dev.htm
 * failed.

 Then one day Sooraj phoned me and said, 'Welcome to the Rajshri family!'
 My first reaction was 'Ye!'
 **

 *How was he to work with?*

 His narration of *Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon* floored me. Sooraj would kneel
 for four or five hours in a yoga posture and get carried away. It was like
 watching the entire film through his eyes. At the very first narration, I
 interrupted him with a tune, *Aaj main hoon, aur tum ho, aur mohabbat hai.
 *This was filmed on Abhishek Bachchan. Rajbabu, who was also present, said
 that in 25 years, he had never seen a composer who created a tune right
 there in front of him. A lot of tunes were created during the narration
 itself.

 Sooraj never made me feel that he was doing me a favour by giving me the
 film, nor did he ever mention his past laurels.

 *How did you choose your playback singers?[image: Kareena Kapoor, Hrithik
 Roshan in MPKDH] *

 I was told in 2000 that the music, which would be released after three
 years, must sound fresh. I opted for Ranjit Barot for sound design, as we
 had worked fabulously on Khalid Mohamed's *Fiza*, Rakesh Mehra's *Aks*,
 and Santosh Sivan's *Asoka*. The singers were my suggestions for the same
 reason. I think Chitra is at par with Lataji **[*Mangeshkar*] and Ashaji [
 *Bhosle*]. When I called Chitramaa -- that's what I call her -- she became
 emotional, as she had never sung for a complete Hindi film before.

 I chose KK because he had been typecast in high-pitched songs, even by me.
 I wanted to make him sing romantic numbers. As for Shaan, whenever I hear
 him I feel that Abhishek Bachchan is singing. Sunidhi Chauhan came in for
 the passion, as she understands me in such songs.

 *Your **Mumbai Se Aaya Mera Dost** has a riveting score too.*

 Yes. Can you believe that the film was planned as a songless one?

 *Your first spelling change proved lucky for you. But the second change
 last year brought you bad luck. Is that why you have reverted to Anu Malik?
 *

 Look, a man who is down experiments. But I have realised that only your
 work matters, not the spelling of your name.

 *After **Aks, Asoka** and Meghna Gulzar's **Filhaal**, you went through a
 dull phase...*

 The general

Re: [arr] How is it possible!

Innate brilliance amplified by constant riyaz and unflinching focus.

On 14/01/2008, Sunder [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
 Hi shafi, Vithur

 I totally agree upon your views but the question how come he is able to
 maintain the same dedication, sinceirity for the past two decades since he
 came to the industry with so many critics, so many problems another one
 of this caliber is Sachin tendulkar. For me their life is like meditation.
 They are very focused and their mind is as clear as water. Their life is
 like a water drop on lotus leaf, take life as it comes. I guess thats the
 secret of their success. What you guys think?

 Regards

 S.Sunder



 - Original Message 
 From: Mohemmed Shafi Qureshi [EMAIL PROTECTED]
 To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
 Sent: Monday, 14 January, 2008 11:59:37 AM
 Subject: Re: [arr] How is it possible!

 Hi VIthur  Sunder,

 The simple reason for his consistency is his dedication, sincerity towards
 his profession.

 He is a very good example for each of us to be dedicated  sincere towards
 the work we do.

 It is only then God would also help us to be the best  to be better than
 the best.

 Shafi
 92218 79936

 On 1/14/08, Vithur [EMAIL PROTECTED] com wrote:
 Hi Sunder,

 Very nice observation. I can only tell one thing. His Spiritual discipline
 and modesty combined with God's Infinite Blessings carries him to reach
 heights.


 ARR - An ideal Human being of all sorts

 On 1/14/08, Sunder [EMAIL PROTECTED] co..in  wrote:
 Hi guys,

 This question is haunting me for many years. How come our boss is able to
 give quality and mindblowing music each time taking into the factor of
 time,expectations, and competition. How is he able to set standard and each
 time breaking his own standard and set up a new trend, while others just
 vanish like a soap bubble

 Regards

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Re: [arr] Fwd: ARR Kumudam interview 2008

Wow.Three translationsGopal has a happy problem to manage :)

Thanks for the translations.

On 1/13/08, Gopal Srinivasan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

   Srini, Vithur and Aravind,

 Thanks to all of you for responding so promptly.

 Gopal.


 --- Srini [EMAIL PROTECTED] srinis_79%40yahoo.com wrote:

  Dear friends,
 
  Well, I dont think i can cope with translating a Tamil song, but I have
 tried to do a
  translation of this interview. Hope I have done justise. I would surely
 appreciate if our
  tamil friends can correct the below where need be. Man, I salute all
 those guys here who do
  translations.. its much tougher than I thought :) My admiration for ARR
 as a person has
  increased even more reading this interview (specially the last q). Proud
 to be a ARR fan.
 
  Here's the interview:
 
  When you meet ARR, the first thing you notice is his simplicity. Starts
 speaking to you like
  a classmate in college. Its been the same way this time as well
 
  He pointed to the wall and said the keyboard and mixer were the ones
 used for Roja, Kept it
  as a memorablia. ARR hasnt forgotten his past.
 
  Q: SJ Surya mentioned in one KTV interview that 'Simplicity means AR
 Rahman'. How are you
  able to be without Ego.
  ARR: We cannot plan these things. Once you become Spritualist, all egoes
 vanish. Why do
  hindus keep ashes in their forehead? its to remind that we are all going
 to be ashes someday.
  Money and fame last only till you live. Its enough if a man remembers
 the end, all evil
  thoughts like 'Jelousy and wanting to live at the cost of others' vanish
 and you
  automatically get Fear and humbleness'
 
  Q: You sound very Philosophical?
  ARR: Life has taught me a lot (Laughs). Once when I had been to
 Gulbarga, I bought a book
  titled 'Isi Ahmadiya Dheen' [forgive me if I got this wrong]. It is a
 compilation of what the
  world teaches us from the beginning. It was in simple short poems.
 Interesting as well. After
  I read it I felt 'Is that all life is about'. Any one who reads this
 book would mature [I
  need help on the correct word here please]
 
  Q: You are busy with Kollywood, Bollywood and Hollywood. Do you have
 time for your family?
  ARR: It is difficult. Manytimes, I may have to miss my family and kids
 for 2 - 3 months. In a
  situation where you have to compromise on one thing, i have to resort to
 Video conferencing
  to keep in touch with my family. My kids are not interested in costly
 things (for 10k, 15k).
  All they ask for is for their father to be with them always and to
 shower love and praise on
  them. Recently my second daughter asked me to come for her school
 function, but I had to be
  travelling abroad at that time. She told me. You wont come to my school
 function, but I have
  to listen to your music is it? I wont listen from now on. I felt like a
 hard hit on my
  temple. I postponed the function by 2 days and attended the school
 function. She was very
  happy.
 
  Q: There is talk that Sakaraikatti is delayed because you have not
 composed the songs.
  ARR: (laughs) They have made such a story is it? [said that in a nice
 tamil slang]. All
  recordings except for 1 song is complete. When the director Kala Prabhu
 came and told me that
  I will have to compose the music for this movie, I told them that I can
 do it immediately,
  there might be a delay. He said, I will wait even if it will take 10
 years. No one would
  delay for 10 years isnt it? (Laughs). I accepted because it was very
 interesting.
 
  Q: During the Felicitation ceremony for your guru Gopalakrishnan, it
 seems you left as soon
  as you came in.
  ARR: Firstly, he never knew that I was going to attend (the function). I
 went there to give
  him a surprise. TVG was elated/emotional when he saw me there. I had a
 violin session for a
  hindi song recording and hence had to leave and TVG knows that.
 
  Q: What is the issue between you and Shah rukh Khan? It seems that you
 refused to do (music
  for) OSO.
  ARR: We dont have any issues at a personal level. I was not able to do
 the music for the
  movie because of an issue in the contract. They said, If the music
 composed for the movie is
  used for any Hollywood movie, we would give you the title credit but
 will not pay you. In
  this case it will be a problem in the future, not just for me but for
 any music director. So
  I refused.
  As techonology grows, you dont know what (music) gets picked up from
 where. Suppose we give
  away all the rights, anything can happen in the future. You shouldnt
 feel left blindfolded
  then. There are so many MDs who have given their heard and sole to
 compose music and still
  live in rented houses. Their music is still telecast in radios and tvs,
 but the unfortunate
  thing is that they do not get anything back (monetarily). In overseas
 markets, a MD settles
  down in a big way once you give 1 hit song.
 
  Q: Ilayaraja has given so many hits. but his earnings are less when you

Re: [arr] JA releasing tomorrow?

2008-01-14 Thread k praveen

I believe its releasing on 17th..

Praveen

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To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, 12 January, 2008 12:34:16 PM
Subject: [arr] JA releasing tomorrow?

Hi all!

Just now, I spoke to Music World Spencer..
They say that JA cd will be available by tomorrow afternoon or evening..

Any info on this?

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Re: [arr] rahman + small time tamil directors!!

SOK is a masala movie

On 1/14/08, Tapey3 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

   Also he has done the music for Sakkarakatti. I believe the director
 is a first-timer.

 The problem is that there really are no strong directors in Tamil
 cinema of the current generation. No Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, no
 Ashutosh Gowariker. Nobody with any freshness. Everyone is making
 the same old action/comedy/romance masala movies or boring old
 romances. Nothing invigorating. So how, in this climate, is ARR
 supposed to be inspired to create something brilliant?

 Even the so-called rustic or realistic films in Tamil cinema these
 days are the same old stories with similar song situations as well.
 There have been far too many Tamil films where there is a montage song
 of various scenes of the boy and girl doing cutesy things like walking
 along the beach, talking, etc.

 --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com, 
 prashanth.palanisamy

 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
 
  hi vithur,
  h...its been a while since kadhir made a movie and mani also would
  take a long time to make a tamil movie .considering his time b/w
  movies and his next being hindi...when he works with big directors its
  fine..m talking about the small time budding directors...balaji
  sakthivel,vishnuvardhan et alwell i think ATM was his foray into
  this but with vijay ...he would have constraints in experimenting as
  well.anyway i think the point about him making the movie more
  viewable might be true..but that sounds like being commercial to
  meviewable or notit should gel into the movie
  thanks,
  prashanth
  --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com,
 Vithur vithurm@ wrote:
  
   Hi Prashanth
  
   I also read the same article.. What U are saying may be true. But
  according
   to me, I think ARR sees the script, and if he is convinced that he can
   transform the movie by making it more viewable through his Music, he
  takes a
   film.
  
   well, there are films done by ARR in Tamil, which do have a good
  screen play
   like Ayidha Ezhithu or for that matter any Maniratnam film. even dir
  Kadhir
   does a good job in his films, and ARR is favourite for Kadhir .
  
   Very rarely, ARR does masala movies in Tamil. ATM was also lil
  different for
   it was a sure different film even for Vijay. SOK may be a different
  case.
  
   ARR is big and grand and there is no need for his work to get
  related to a
   success of a film in Box Office. Irrespective of a film not doing
 well,
   there are films which run only for the sake of ARR's Music, BGMs etc
  
  
  
   On 1/13/08, prashanth.palanisamy prashanth.palanisamy@ wrote:
   
hi one and all,
well i was reading a article in hindu today morning...in the sunday
supplement there was an article about the changing times for both
kollywood(yuch) and bollywood(yuch yuch!!)and how cinema
with strong content and screenplay were doing well rather than inane
movies with big starsall the movies they spoke about were
 actually
goodlike paruthiveeran,mozhi,kallori,chennai 600028, etc
 etc...my
issue is that one common denominator missing was -ARRs name..i
think in hindi he has no problem..the movies ARR does are really
good..successful or not...but in tamil he does only masala
 movies(now
i.e)like say SIVAJI,SOK and ATM ..im not against the actors
 or the
movies i just think ARR should also work with the lesser but
talented directors what say
   
   
   
  
  
  
   --
   regards,
   Vithur
  
   A.R.RAHMAN - THE ABODE OF DIVINE MUSIC

Re: [arr] Re: Interesting trivia question

Vande Mataram , Revival?

On 1/14/08, Dinesh [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

   Kannaku Mai Azhagu retuned? :O... what was the original song???!!!

[arr] Interesting trivia question

2008-01-14 Thread Aravind AM

Which was the first song retuned by arr? 
Thottal poo malarum was the 3rd. 
2nd - a few will know it - kannuku mai.  
What was the first? This is quite a toughie.make guesses, i will post the ans 
tomo. 
 
(Amith chandran, pls don#39;t spoil it :P) 
 
Aravind


  

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Re: [arr] JA releasing tomorrow?

2008-01-14 Thread k praveen

Music yogi says the release date is 17th jan.

Praveen 

- Original Message 
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Subject: Re: [arr] JA releasing tomorrow?

Contacted Planet M bangalore and the say that the cds will reach by today 
evening and will be available 4 sake from tomorrow morning. 

I#39;m still wondering if this is all true as each store is mentioning a 
different date. :( 
Aravind

k praveen wrote: 
 I believe its releasing on 17th..   Praveen 
 - Original Message  From: Srinivasa Krishnan V srinivaasakrishnan v 
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 2008 12:34:16 PM Subject: [arr] JA releasing tomorrow? 
 Hi all! 

 Just now, I spoke to Music World Spencer.. 
 They say that JA cd will be available by tomorrow afternoon or evening.. 

 Any info on this? -- Regards, V SRINIVASA KRISHNAN

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Re: Fwd: [arr] ARR BIOGRAPHY

Ok..now that everybody wants something or other from ARR. I(we) too have
my(our) wishes :)

Sometime back we had a expressed a desire see the process of song
composition for a song.

Saw that in parts in the 'making of Bombay Dreams'. But watching ARR compose
a complete song (might be spread over days) would be a treat. Hopefully
someday ARR accepts our wish and a video is released.

And a BIOGRAPHY is not definitely a bad idea. Why you all think we are
dictating ARR? Don't we have the right for a wish?(as long as we within
acceptable limits?) and we are not asking a autobiography. A biography (one
was released already by a fan in Dubai I guess, which was too costly)  -
just a compilation of his life and works, others opinions, experience and
moments with him I am sure if that happens, everybody here(including the
ones from Roja days) would rush to get their copy. There is no better place
to start or collect data than this forum.

We all love him not just for his music. His work, life, interviews and
quotes will definitely inspire us and non-fans.

ARR doesn't want us to highlight him? I guess we are not really getting the
point. Acknowledgment is different from boasting. ARR set the standard by
acknowledging his musicians and technicians.

Gandhi was spiritual. But did he shun publicity? No. He infact wanted that
and wanted that for the right reasons.

Music is primarily ARR's passion and spiritual to him. But let us be
practical -  He does care about money and publicity to the extent that they
don't come back interfere in his music. ARR worries when his albums are not
promoted properly. So do we. ARR deserves tribute (if not a cult status).

We are doing it for ARR just because we love him. ARR never asked and will
never ask anything from us. And all this voting for Bharat Ratna, Madame
Tussauds, Songs is just a way of showing love and affection by fans.
Please don't compare this to the political followers who want doctorate
honored to their leaders...








On 1/14/08, jamshid TC [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

   Looks like another Dictation for me :-)



 -Jamshid

 --- On *Sun, 1/13/08, Mohamed Amin [EMAIL PROTECTED]* wrote:

 From: Mohamed Amin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
 Subject: Re: Fwd: [arr] ARR BIOGRAPHY
 To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
 Date: Sunday, January 13, 2008, 11:18 PM

   Hi Vithur,

 I can understand the excitement but it should not go overboard. We are
 trying to give some cult status to ARR. I dont think even ARR will
 appreciate it. Does ARR expects anything from us? We should all think good
 and do good. It should be our default way and we should not do just for
 ARR's sake. Better we do whatever it takes within our capacity for the
 society.

 tks with regards,
 Amin

 *vrvithur [EMAIL PROTECTED] com* wrote:

  Hi Amin,

 I understand what you are saying and appreciate the fact that ARR is
 not accountable to us, and we are nobody to dictate him by any
 means. But just listening to his music, and writing reviews may be
 of no help to ARR. For a Man, who has entertained us so much, what
 can we do in return is the question, and thats where I feel all fans
 are pitching in their views, opinions, and sometimes, it overbursts
 as excitement .

 ARR told us that we should be good human beings. So, as good human
 beings, lets discuss as to what could be done that would really have
 an enjoyable impact on ARR.

 either we fans should unite in our own geographies and do some good
 to society on a regular basis and may be collectively think of doing
 something for ARR irrespective of geographies.

 --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com,
 Mohamed Amin [EMAIL PROTECTED] .
 wrote:
 
  Hi guys,
 
  I feel that recently this group is becoming like a political
 party: The reason being:
 
  (1) someone wants Bharat Ratna for ARR. Already several
 political parties are clashing to get Bharat Ratna for Vajpayee,
 Jyoti Basu and Kanshiram. Do we need to step into their area? In
 what way Bharat Ratna can help in scoring music?
  (2) Someone wants to know where ARR was on Sivaji Function. Is
 ARR accountable to us?
  (3) Someone asking to write biography. We all know from where
 ARR started. Most of us being fan from his Roja days so whats the
 need of biography now?
  (4) Someone wants his statue at Madam Tussauds.
  (5) Someone says, he shouldnt score for this Director and should
 score only for this Director. Do we need to interfere in the
 personal space of ARR?
 
 
  I appeal to all the fans in this group that your love is
 understandable. So, we need to put down all these rhetoric and back
 to our basic which is just listening to his music. We must all stop
 dictating what we want from ARR. If this rhetoric goes forever,
 someone may ask ARR to start political party and jump into politics.
 Better we make a full stop about this and concentrate on his music
 alone. Dont you guys think that we are going overboard?
 
  tks with regards,
  Amin
 
  Anees rahmaniacanees@

[ARR] First look-SULTAN

http://www.rediff.com/movies/2008/jan/14look.htm

Re: [arr] Re: Interesting trivia question

I too thought..but wasn't 'kannukku mai azhagu' before 'vande mataram' ?

On 1/14/08, Gomzy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

   Vande Mataram , Revival?

 On 1/14/08, Dinesh [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
 
Kannaku Mai Azhagu retuned? :O... what was the original song???!!!

[arr] [SemiARR] Rediff video on JA

http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2008/jan/10video1.htm

[arr] Re: Interesting trivia question

2008-01-14 Thread moganpradeep

Is it from the album Andhi Maalai the song Andhi Maalai?

Re: [arr] NON-ARR: [Anu Malik's interview - irony at its best]

2008-01-14 Thread satish gopalan

Finally some element of fun!!..This interview of Anu malik is a stress 
buster..LOL!!

Rgds
Satish

- Original Message 
From: Gomzy [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, 14 January, 2008 4:50:14 PM
Subject: Re: [arr] NON-ARR: [Anu Malik's interview - irony at its best]

I was feeling so down all day. Thanks for the article Navas :)

On 1/14/08, Shah Navas shahnavas.arr@ gmail.com wrote:

This is a old interview and was posted already. 

http://www.rediff. com/movies/ 2003/jun/ 02anu.htm 

'Why can't we be original?'

Rajiv Vijayakar | June 02, 2003

The year 2003 sees music composer Anu Malik complete 25 years in the Hindi film 
industry. 

The man who started with the B-grade Hunterwali 77 (1978) went on to create 
great music in films like Ek Jaan Hai Hum, Sohni Mahiwal, Mard, Sir, Phir Teri 
Kahani Yaad Ayee, Baazigar, Imtihaan, Main Khiladi Tu Anari, Vijaypath, Akele 
Hum Akele Tum, Border, Virasat, Tamanna, 
Biwi No 1, 
Fiza, Aks, 
Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai, Asoka, 
Filhaal, Khushi, 
Ishq Vishk, and many more.

That he has been accused of stealing tunes from the West has not affected 
Malik's work list. This year sees him score the music for films like Sooraj 
Barjatya's 
Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon, Apoorva Lakhia's Mumbai Se Aaya Mere Dost, Madhur 
Bhandarkar's Aan and J P Dutta's LoC, among others. In fact, the music of the 
first two films has already topped the charts. 

The music director promises Rajiv Vijayakar that this is only the drizzle 
before the sizzle. Excerpts from an interview:

The Rajshris have only worked with (music director) Raamlaxman in all their 
films. How did you manage to take his place?

I have always wanted to work with the Rajshris. When his first film, Maine Pyar 
Kiya [in 1989, starring Salman Khan and Bhagyashree] released, I was floored by 
the film. I approached Rajbabu 
-- Sooraj's father -- for work, even though I had made it by then. But I was 
told that Raamlaxman gave them good music consistently.

After Hum Saath Saath Hain [starring Salman Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Monish Behl, 
Karisma Kapoor, Tabu, Sonali Bendre and Neelam]¸ I requested Sooraj to give me 
a hearing at least. He told me that he was busy with a script and that I should 
call him after six months.

We met after six months. I sang a tune that seemed to make his eyes sparkle, 
but he did not comment. After 10 days I lost hope as that was the time when my 
sittings with Karan Johar for 
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham and Sanjay Leela Bhansali for 
Devdas failed.

Then one day Sooraj phoned me and said, 'Welcome to the Rajshri family!' My 
first reaction was 'Ye!'

How was he to work with?

His narration of Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon floored me. Sooraj would kneel for 
four or five hours in a yoga posture and get carried away. It was like watching 
the entire film through his eyes. At the very first narration, I interrupted 
him with a tune, 
Aaj main hoon, aur tum ho, aur mohabbat hai. This was filmed on Abhishek 
Bachchan. Rajbabu, who was also present, said that in 25 years, he had never 
seen a composer who created a tune right there in front of him. A lot of tunes 
were created during the narration itself.

Sooraj never made me feel that he was doing me a favour by giving me the film, 
nor did he ever mention his past laurels.

How did you choose your playback singers? 

I was told in 2000 that the music, which would be released after three years, 
must sound fresh. I opted for Ranjit Barot for sound design, as we had worked 
fabulously on Khalid Mohamed's 
Fiza, Rakesh Mehra's Aks, and Santosh Sivan's Asoka. The singers were my 
suggestions for the same reason. I think Chitra is at par with Lataji 
[Mangeshkar] and Ashaji [
Bhosle]. When I called Chitramaa -- that's what I call her -- she became 
emotional, as she had never sung for a complete Hindi film before.

I chose KK because he had been typecast in high-pitched songs, even by me. I 
wanted to make him sing romantic numbers. As for Shaan, whenever I hear him I 
feel that Abhishek Bachchan is singing. Sunidhi Chauhan came in for the 
passion, as she understands me in such songs.

Your Mumbai Se Aaya Mera Dost has a riveting score too.

Yes. Can you believe that the film was planned as a songless one?

Your first spelling change proved lucky for you. But the second change last 
year brought you bad luck. Is that why you have reverted to Anu Malik?

Look, a man who is down experiments. But I have realised that only your work 
matters, not the spelling of your name.

After Aks, Asoka and Meghna Gulzar's Filhaal, you went through a dull phase... 

The general scene was bad. But I think my albums, Anil Kumar's Kucch To Hai and 
S J Suryah's Khushi, made profits for the music companies concerned. 

During this phase, even Subhash Ghai moved away from you.

It was Subhash Ghai's choice to come to me or move away. I learnt a lot from 
him. But if I am grateful to him for the

Re: [arr] Re: Interesting trivia question

2008-01-14 Thread Aravind AM

Ok.let me tell u, it was an ad jingle, and the song he retuned was a old tamil 
song. 
 I did not consider revival-vm coz i felt that the tune was basically the same, 
not much change made 2 the old tune.
 
Aravind

Gomzy wrote: 
 Vande Mataram , Revival? 
  On 1/14/08, Dinesh  dinesh.theboss@ hotmail.com  wrote: 
  Kannaku Mai Azhagu retuned? :O... what was the original song???!!! 
  



  

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[arr] ARR'S Discipline

Dear Members,

When ARR was 10 years old, he was used to wearing half pants and shirts. At
that time, there was a Pir who visited him and advised him not to dress
showing his legs. Right from that moment, ARR stopped wearing half pants,
and till date has taken proper care to ensure that he is dressed properly
all the time. ARR took the advise of the Pir in the right spirit, and even
at that tender age didn;t reply back asking why ??.

This was shared by Raihana - ARR's sister today.

ARR -  WHOLESOME LEADER IN ALL ASPECTS

-- 
regards,
Vithur

A.R.RAHMAN -  THE ABODE OF DIVINE MUSIC

Re: [arr] ARR'S Discipline

I worship ARR. However i fail to see how his insistence on following
superstition makes him a wholesome leader. No offence meant.

On 14/01/2008, Vithur [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
 Dear Members,

 When ARR was 10 years old, he was used to wearing half pants and shirts. At
 that time, there was a Pir who visited him and advised him not to dress
 showing his legs. Right from that moment, ARR stopped wearing half pants,
 and till date has taken proper care to ensure that he is dressed properly
 all the time. ARR took the advise of the Pir in the right spirit, and even
 at that tender age didn;t reply back asking why ??.

 This was shared by Raihana - ARR's sister today.

 ARR -  WHOLESOME LEADER IN ALL ASPECTS

 --
 regards,
 Vithur

 A.R.RAHMAN -  THE ABODE OF DIVINE MUSIC



-- 
Temet Nosce

Re: [arr] Re: Interesting trivia question

2008-01-14 Thread Srinath LN

Hi,

I would like to take a shot at answering this
question.

If u r saying the first song he retuned was even
before 'pudhiya mugam' kannukku mai azhagu song...then
i would reckon it should be from the movie
GENTLEMAN-yen veetu thotathil.

If i remember correctly this tune is actually used in
singing a particular bhajan song sung at hindu poojas.
It goes something like ganne leela jyoti namo namo,
gnaana roopa swaroopa  namo namo and so on(sorry .. i
m sure i got the lyrics wrong).

But rahman wonderfully i wud say polished the tune of
that song, added his own huge dose of originality and
violawe had i wud say one of the most romantic
classical duets, till date i can listen to that song
and not feel bored or anything.  

Another notable thing i wud say is that, this song
also started the trend within all rahman-shanker
combos, where even though the album wud be fraught
with fun-filled dhool tp songs-huge dance numbers,
there wil always be this one soft romantic classical
based song in it-which would be i wud say one of the
biggest hits of the album as it wud impress the
so-called masses and classes!!!

e.g:
GENTLEMAN - yen veetu thotathil(SPB is king!)

KAADHALAN - ennavalae(major carnatic singer
Unnikrishnan came into national limelight with this
song)

INDIAN - telephone manipol(the stanzas ooze with
carnatic classical icing, plus harini had her major
first masses hit)

JEANS - kannodu kaanbadhellam(introduced major
carnatic songer Nithyashree into mainstream tamil
movies)

MUDHALVAN - azhagaana ratchasiyae( even though this
song was given a folky feel, it was out and out a
wonderfully playful composition in the raagam
'rithigoula' and ghatam rocked thru the song)

BOYS - alle alle(refrained frm making it sound too
carnatic as well it wud have been out of place in the
movie...but yet again the lone melodious track in the
album)  

*ANNIYAN - iyengaaru veetu azhagi  kumaari( Shankar
tried it again with harris jayaraj...going for 2
songs, first being a very very basic composition in
raagam naattai and a much better job in the latter
song thanks to a zestful rendering by shankar
mahadevan...
PS: I have always wondered how rahman cud have rocked
in this movie so much..seriyaana theeni[proper fodder]
for rahman's versatility..i mean the iyengar angle so
the carnatic based songs, the wester loverboy angle
where he cud go all rock and hip-hop,then we have the
avenger vigilante, where he cud go all modern
operatic[without ripping of PASSION OF THE CHRIST
which is wat harris jayaraj eventually did]..but alas
one wil never kno wat rahman cud have done...jus like
we can never kno wat rahman had composed for droh
kaal..one of those things...  

LAST BUT NOT LEAST
SIVAJI - sahana and sahara( the first one has jus been
named song of the year by sun TV so enuf said abt
that, and in the latter he actually used a thirupaavai
merging it with a titantic melancholy flute
feel..kudos)

AHEM...er...i jus saw the whole mail frm top... i
guess i slightly veered of in a tangent(horrible
understatement)...But i have answered the question to
my best knowledge on the top and sorry for
belaboring...but jus that it was a worthy interesting
observation.

Thanks..

Srinath 


--- Aravind AM [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 Ok.let me tell u, it was an ad jingle, and the song
 he retuned was a old tamil song. 
  I did not consider revival-vm coz i felt that the
 tune was basically the same, not much change made 2
 the old tune.
  
 Aravind
 
 Gomzy wrote: 
  Vande Mataram , Revival? 
   On 1/14/08, Dinesh  dinesh.theboss@ hotmail.com
  wrote: 
   Kannaku Mai Azhagu retuned? :O... what was
 the original song???!!! 
   
 
 
 
  


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Re: [arr] ARR'S Discipline

2008-01-14 Thread Gopal Srinivasan

Can we stop going off on a tangent and stay focussed on meaningful content?


 

On 1/14/08, Prashanth Murali Nottath [EMAIL PROTECTED] com wrote:





I worship ARR. However i fail to see how his insistence on following
superstition makes him a wholesome leader. No offence meant. 



On 14/01/2008, Vithur [EMAIL PROTECTED] com wrote:

 Dear Members,

 When ARR was 10 years old, he was used to wearing half pants and shirts. At
 that time, there was a Pir who visited him and advised him not to dress
 showing his legs. Right from that moment, ARR stopped wearing half pants,

 and till date has taken proper care to ensure that he is dressed properly
 all the time. ARR took the advise of the Pir in the right spirit, and even
 at that tender age didn;t reply back asking why ??.


 This was shared by Raihana - ARR's sister today.

 ARR - WHOLESOME LEADER IN ALL ASPECTS

 --
 regards,
 Vithur

 A.R.RAHMAN - THE ABODE OF DIVINE MUSIC




-- 
Temet Nosce



 






-- 
regards,
Vithur


A.R.RAHMAN -  THE ABODE OF DIVINE MUSIC 


  







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Re: [arr] ARR'S Discipline

I do not think following that discipline is in anyway a superstition. I
think according to tenets of Islam , ARR was following that discipline.

I do not get to know where the superstition lies here ...


On 1/14/08, Prashanth Murali Nottath [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

   I worship ARR. However i fail to see how his insistence on following
 superstition makes him a wholesome leader. No offence meant.

 On 14/01/2008, Vithur [EMAIL PROTECTED] vithurm%40gmail.com wrote:
  Dear Members,
 
  When ARR was 10 years old, he was used to wearing half pants and shirts.
 At
  that time, there was a Pir who visited him and advised him not to dress
  showing his legs. Right from that moment, ARR stopped wearing half
 pants,
  and till date has taken proper care to ensure that he is dressed
 properly
  all the time. ARR took the advise of the Pir in the right spirit, and
 even
  at that tender age didn;t reply back asking why ??.
 
  This was shared by Raihana - ARR's sister today.
 
  ARR - WHOLESOME LEADER IN ALL ASPECTS
 
  --
  regards,
  Vithur
 
  A.R.RAHMAN - THE ABODE OF DIVINE MUSIC
 

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Vithur

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[arr] Madhushree only used by ARR?

I love Madhushree's singing.  She has such a texturous and sonorous
voice with incredible smoothness and finesse.  Very soothing. 
However, I don't hear other MDs using her as much, or if at all.  ARR
likes her voice a lot and seems to use her a lot more.  Just an
observation.

Re: [arr]KHWAJA MERE-MSV's SIMILAR TUNE OLD HITS

2008-01-14 Thread sai shastry

i dont see any similaritiesanyways MSV song is good.
thanks for posting


On 1/14/08, arr pavan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:


 Hey ! my Neighbours quote similar tune-based very very old hits.. but DONT
 PANIC as not ditto to khwaja as ARR is a designer to give the inspired tunes
 in different dimensions but the similarities of old hits with same pitch 
 different pitch songs shared by them are :-

 1. Same pitch (nearest one)
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoo8QvMNbZ0
 Song - Manaivi Amaivathellam / Movie - Manmatha leelai /
 Music - MSV / Starring - Kamalhassan

 2. Different pitch songs when sung in the pitch of khwaja can relate to
 similar tune. (No links)
 Song - Naalaam Naalaam / Movie - kaadhalikka Neramillai
 Song - Ninaivalae Silaiseithu / Movie - Andhamaan kaadhali
 Song - Madhanotsavam / Movie - Sadhurangam / Stars Rajnikanth

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Re: [arr] Madhushree only used by ARR?

chord...

she has sung for a lot of Music Directors here in Tamil. like Yuvan, Harris,
Vidyasagar etc


On 1/14/08, Chord [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

   I love Madhushree's singing. She has such a texturous and sonorous
 voice with incredible smoothness and finesse. Very soothing.
 However, I don't hear other MDs using her as much, or if at all. ARR
 likes her voice a lot and seems to use her a lot more. Just an
 observation.

 




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Re: Fwd: [arr] ARR BIOGRAPHY

I agree fully with Aminji. Also it's way too early to make a biography
of the genius. And regarding acknowledgement, the very fact there
exists people like us who eat, drink and sleep Arr is more gratifying
for the master than any book or stuff.

On 14/01/2008, Shah Navas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
 Ok..now that everybody wants something or other from ARR. I(we) too have
 my(our) wishes :)

 Sometime back we had a expressed a desire see the process of song
 composition for a song.

 Saw that in parts in the 'making of Bombay Dreams'. But watching ARR compose
 a complete song (might be spread over days) would be a treat. Hopefully
 someday ARR accepts our wish and a video is released.

 And a BIOGRAPHY is not definitely a bad idea. Why you all think we are
 dictating ARR? Don't we have the right for a wish?(as long as we within
 acceptable limits?) and we are not asking a autobiography. A biography (one
 was released already by a fan in Dubai I guess, which was too costly)  -
 just a compilation of his life and works, others opinions, experience and
 moments with him I am sure if that happens, everybody here(including the
 ones from Roja days) would rush to get their copy. There is no better place
 to start or collect data than this forum.

 We all love him not just for his music. His work, life, interviews and
 quotes will definitely inspire us and non-fans.

 ARR doesn't want us to highlight him? I guess we are not really getting the
 point. Acknowledgment is different from boasting. ARR set the standard by
 acknowledging his musicians and technicians.

 Gandhi was spiritual. But did he shun publicity? No. He infact wanted that
 and wanted that for the right reasons.

 Music is primarily ARR's passion and spiritual to him. But let us be
 practical -  He does care about money and publicity to the extent that they
 don't come back interfere in his music. ARR worries when his albums are not
 promoted properly. So do we. ARR deserves tribute (if not a cult status).

 We are doing it for ARR just because we love him. ARR never asked and will
 never ask anything from us. And all this voting for Bharat Ratna, Madame
 Tussauds, Songs is just a way of showing love and affection by fans.
 Please don't compare this to the political followers who want doctorate
 honored to their leaders...








 On 1/14/08, jamshid TC [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
 
Looks like another Dictation for me :-)
 
 
 
  -Jamshid
 
  --- On *Sun, 1/13/08, Mohamed Amin [EMAIL PROTECTED]* wrote:
 
  From: Mohamed Amin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
  Subject: Re: Fwd: [arr] ARR BIOGRAPHY
  To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
  Date: Sunday, January 13, 2008, 11:18 PM
 
Hi Vithur,
 
  I can understand the excitement but it should not go overboard. We are
  trying to give some cult status to ARR. I dont think even ARR will
  appreciate it. Does ARR expects anything from us? We should all think good
  and do good. It should be our default way and we should not do just for
  ARR's sake. Better we do whatever it takes within our capacity for the
  society.
 
  tks with regards,
  Amin
 
  *vrvithur [EMAIL PROTECTED] com* wrote:
 
   Hi Amin,
 
  I understand what you are saying and appreciate the fact that ARR is
  not accountable to us, and we are nobody to dictate him by any
  means. But just listening to his music, and writing reviews may be
  of no help to ARR. For a Man, who has entertained us so much, what
  can we do in return is the question, and thats where I feel all fans
  are pitching in their views, opinions, and sometimes, it overbursts
  as excitement .
 
  ARR told us that we should be good human beings. So, as good human
  beings, lets discuss as to what could be done that would really have
  an enjoyable impact on ARR.
 
  either we fans should unite in our own geographies and do some good
  to society on a regular basis and may be collectively think of doing
  something for ARR irrespective of geographies.
 
  --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com,
  Mohamed Amin [EMAIL PROTECTED] .
  wrote:
  
   Hi guys,
  
   I feel that recently this group is becoming like a political
  party: The reason being:
  
   (1) someone wants Bharat Ratna for ARR. Already several
  political parties are clashing to get Bharat Ratna for Vajpayee,
  Jyoti Basu and Kanshiram. Do we need to step into their area? In
  what way Bharat Ratna can help in scoring music?
   (2) Someone wants to know where ARR was on Sivaji Function. Is
  ARR accountable to us?
   (3) Someone asking to write biography. We all know from where
  ARR started. Most of us being fan from his Roja days so whats the
  need of biography now?
   (4) Someone wants his statue at Madam Tussauds.
   (5) Someone says, he shouldnt score for this Director and should
  score only for this Director. Do we need to interfere in the
  personal space of ARR?
  
  
   I appeal to all the fans in this group that your love is
  understandable. So, we need to put down all these

[arr] JA release

2008-01-14 Thread Ravishankar Vemuri

Hi,

I have asked Planet M in Bangalore. He said that it is releasing on 18th
across Bangalore.

Ravishankar

Re: [arr] Madhushree only used by ARR?

SEL use her a lot.

On 1/14/08, Vithur [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

chord...

 she has sung for a lot of Music Directors here in Tamil. like Yuvan,
 Harris, Vidyasagar etc


 On 1/14/08, Chord [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
 
I love Madhushree's singing. She has such a texturous and sonorous
  voice with incredible smoothness and finesse. Very soothing.
  However, I don't hear other MDs using her as much, or if at all. ARR
  likes her voice a lot and seems to use her a lot more. Just an
  observation.
 
 


 --
 regards,
 Vithur

 A.R.RAHMAN -  THE ABODE OF DIVINE MUSIC

Re: [arr] Madhushree only used by ARR?

It maybe my lack of exposure to those MDs


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Vithur [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 chord...
 
 she has sung for a lot of Music Directors here in Tamil. like Yuvan,
Harris,
 Vidyasagar etc
 
 
 On 1/14/08, Chord [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
 
I love Madhushree's singing. She has such a texturous and sonorous
  voice with incredible smoothness and finesse. Very soothing.
  However, I don't hear other MDs using her as much, or if at all. ARR
  likes her voice a lot and seems to use her a lot more. Just an
  observation.
 
  
 
 
 
 
 -- 
 regards,
 Vithur
 
 A.R.RAHMAN -  THE ABODE OF DIVINE MUSIC

Re: [arr]KHWAJA MERE-MSV's SIMILAR TUNE OLD HITS

2008-01-14 Thread fani kalyan

Oh STARTED before da release itself...!

sai shastry [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:i dont see any 
similaritiesanyways MSV song is good.
  thanks for posting

 
  On 1/14/08, arr pavan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
  Hey ! my Neighbours quote similar tune-based very very old hits.. but DONT 
PANIC as not ditto to khwaja as ARR is a designer to give the inspired tunes in 
different dimensions but the similarities of old hits with same pitch  
different pitch songs shared by them are :- 
   
  1. Same pitch (nearest one)
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoo8QvMNbZ0 
  Song - Manaivi Amaivathellam / Movie - Manmatha leelai / 
  Music - MSV / Starring - Kamalhassan
   
  2. Different pitch songs when sung in the pitch of khwaja can relate to 
similar tune. (No links)
  Song - Naalaam Naalaam / Movie - kaadhalikka Neramillai
  Song - Ninaivalae Silaiseithu / Movie - Andhamaan kaadhali
  Song - Madhanotsavam / Movie - Sadhurangam / Stars Rajnikanth
   
  Regards Pavan
   
   
   

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[arr] Jodha Akbar songs in Dubai

Dear.

3 of the jodha akbar songs azeemo shan Jashn e
bahara and khwaja is getting aired every day
several times. keep tuned


  

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Re: [arr] PLEASE BUY ORIGINAL CD OF JA

I am with you... FULLY AGREE. we are also planning to do a STOP PIRACY
Movement here in Chennai.

On 1/14/08, shalivahan Phoebus [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

   Hello there,

 Guys JA audio is about to release. I request u all to buy
 the original CD of JA. Lets not opt for piracy, at least for our boss's
 music. It is obviously true that if the sales of the CD increases it is an
 encouragement to a music director. As a true fan of A.R.RAHMAN it is your
 responsibility to buy the original CD. Lets spread our love, respect,
 admiration for A.R.RAHMAN by doing this.


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[arr] PLEASE BUY ORIGINAL CD OF JA

2008-01-14 Thread shalivahan Phoebus

Hello there,

Guys JA audio is about to release. I request u all to buy 
the original CD of JA. Lets not opt for piracy, at least for our boss's music. 
It is obviously true that if the sales of the CD increases it is an 
encouragement to a music director. As a true fan of A.R.RAHMAN it is your 
responsibility to buy the original CD. Lets spread our love, respect, 
admiration for A.R.RAHMAN by doing this.



   
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Re: [arr] ARR'S Discipline

Yes. I agree. Let's not deviate from the core human and genius that is
ARR. Bringing religion/superstition, which the master himself insists
is private, will dilute the quality of discussion that's happening
here.

Let's leave his private and intimate things to himself. And let's
bathe in his glorious genius, which transcends whatever human barriers
ever created.

[arr] Re: Happy Sankaranthi Pongal

2008-01-14 Thread Elango

Thanks Vithur, 

Wishing all the Rahamaniacs a very Happy Pongal :)

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Vithur [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 Dear Rahmaniacs,
 
 Wishing everybody and their families a very happy Pongal 2008. For 
people in
 the north, Wishing a very happy Sankaranthi .
 
 -- 
 regards,
 Vithur
 
 A.R.RAHMAN -  THE ABODE OF DIVINE MUSIC

Re: [arr] rahman + small time tamil directors!!

I think it's more owing to lack of time, than any other care. The
genius's hands are full with multilingual assignments. He himself
clarified that position in an interview some time back.

And let's not forget, he made lagaan for a new director, similarly
jillunu kadhal, A T M, etc. He is at present having sakarakatti also.

On 14/01/2008, Shah Navas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
 SOK is a masala movie

 On 1/14/08, Tapey3 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
 
Also he has done the music for Sakkarakatti. I believe the director
  is a first-timer.
 
  The problem is that there really are no strong directors in Tamil
  cinema of the current generation. No Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, no
  Ashutosh Gowariker. Nobody with any freshness. Everyone is making
  the same old action/comedy/romance masala movies or boring old
  romances. Nothing invigorating. So how, in this climate, is ARR
  supposed to be inspired to create something brilliant?
 
  Even the so-called rustic or realistic films in Tamil cinema these
  days are the same old stories with similar song situations as well.
  There have been far too many Tamil films where there is a montage song
  of various scenes of the boy and girl doing cutesy things like walking
  along the beach, talking, etc.
 
  --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com, 
  prashanth.palanisamy
 
  [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
  
   hi vithur,
   h...its been a while since kadhir made a movie and mani also would
   take a long time to make a tamil movie .considering his time b/w
   movies and his next being hindi...when he works with big directors its
   fine..m talking about the small time budding directors...balaji
   sakthivel,vishnuvardhan et alwell i think ATM was his foray into
   this but with vijay ...he would have constraints in experimenting as
   well.anyway i think the point about him making the movie more
   viewable might be true..but that sounds like being commercial to
   meviewable or notit should gel into the movie
   thanks,
   prashanth
   --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com,
  Vithur vithurm@ wrote:
   
Hi Prashanth
   
I also read the same article.. What U are saying may be true. But
   according
to me, I think ARR sees the script, and if he is convinced that he can
transform the movie by making it more viewable through his Music, he
   takes a
film.
   
well, there are films done by ARR in Tamil, which do have a good
   screen play
like Ayidha Ezhithu or for that matter any Maniratnam film. even dir
   Kadhir
does a good job in his films, and ARR is favourite for Kadhir .
   
Very rarely, ARR does masala movies in Tamil. ATM was also lil
   different for
it was a sure different film even for Vijay. SOK may be a different
   case.
   
ARR is big and grand and there is no need for his work to get
   related to a
success of a film in Box Office. Irrespective of a film not doing
  well,
there are films which run only for the sake of ARR's Music, BGMs etc
   
   
   
On 1/13/08, prashanth.palanisamy prashanth.palanisamy@ wrote:

 hi one and all,
 well i was reading a article in hindu today morning...in the sunday
 supplement there was an article about the changing times for both
 kollywood(yuch) and bollywood(yuch yuch!!)and how cinema
 with strong content and screenplay were doing well rather than inane
 movies with big starsall the movies they spoke about were
  actually
 goodlike paruthiveeran,mozhi,kallori,chennai 600028, etc
  etc...my
 issue is that one common denominator missing was -ARRs name..i
 think in hindi he has no problem..the movies ARR does are really
 good..successful or not...but in tamil he does only masala
  movies(now
 i.e)like say SIVAJI,SOK and ATM ..im not against the actors
  or the
 movies i just think ARR should also work with the lesser but
 talented directors what say



   
   
   
--
regards,
Vithur
   
A.R.RAHMAN - THE ABODE OF DIVINE MUSIC
   
  
 
 
 



-- 
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Re: [arr] PLEASE BUY ORIGINAL CD OF JA

100 per cent agreement. That's the best thing us fans can do to him.

On 14/01/2008, Vithur [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
 I am with you... FULLY AGREE. we are also planning to do a STOP PIRACY
 Movement here in Chennai.

 On 1/14/08, shalivahan Phoebus [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
 
Hello there,
 
  Guys JA audio is about to release. I request u all to buy
  the original CD of JA. Lets not opt for piracy, at least for our boss's
  music. It is obviously true that if the sales of the CD increases it is an
  encouragement to a music director. As a true fan of A.R.RAHMAN it is your
  responsibility to buy the original CD. Lets spread our love, respect,
  admiration for A.R.RAHMAN by doing this.
 
 
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-- 
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[arr] Sultan News

http://www.nowrunning.com/news/news.aspx?it=13447

Superstar Rajinikanth's younger daughter Soundarya launched the theatrical
trailer of what is claimed to be India's biggest 3D animated feature film,
titled Sultan the Warrior on Jan. 13 in Chennai. The Rs 40 crore-film,
directed by Soundarya and produced by Ocher and Adlabs, profiles her
legendary father.

The superstar himself acts in the film and lends his voice. Also launched
along with the trailer was a short film on the making of Sultan the
Warrior.

An 80-member team is working on the film which would be completed by the end
of this year. Vairamuthu has written all four songs for the film and A.R.
Rehman scores the music.

Talking to mediapersons, Soundarya, who did her Multimedia course at an
Australian university, made it clear that she has no intention of becoming
an actress and she would only direct films. She had earlier worked for
Chandramukhi and Sivaji: the boss. Some animated films had been produced
in India but not on the scale of Sultan the Warrior. Moreover, no such film
had been made on any other superstar in the country, she claimed.

She said that before agreeing to act in the film, her father had raised some
doubts and she in her capacity as the director, cleared them. She narrated
the story to him and explained how an animated film was made.

She is making the film as a fan of Rajini and so it would meet all the
expectations of Rajini fans. The superstar's inimitable style, mannerism,
punch dialogues, stunts, etc would all be there. There would also be a
villain and a comedian. Would Sultan have his heroine? Yes, of course. But
this character is created through animation, Soundarya said.

My father is happy and proud that I am a director. And I am proud of
directing him, she said.

Replying to mediapersons' questions, Soundarya said she would continue
directing films after completing Sultan. She wants to direct especially
films featuring her father.

Asked whether she would act and direct, she stressed that she would like to
be behind the camera. She denied any connection between Sultan and
Robot.

Latha Rajinikanth, chairman of Ocher, was present with Soundarya when she
talked to the mediapersons.

-- 
regards,
Vithur

A.R.RAHMAN -  THE ABODE OF DIVINE MUSIC

Re: [arr] Fwd: ARR Kumudam interview 2008

2008-01-14 Thread Sirish Musician

Hello Dude,
   Great Work..Thankx a lot of rthe Translation...

[arr] Re: PLEASE BUY ORIGINAL CD OF JA

2008-01-14 Thread adrcc2

Ppl, idea which is the fastest way to get hold of an original CD of JA
for someone like me who lives in France.  I can only count on online
shopping here but if it takes 3 weeks for the CD to arrive, I'm sure
i'd have downloaded it by then.

As much as i respect Rahman sahb, who can help me from turning bad?

[arr] Re: Jodha Akbar songs in Dubai

2008-01-14 Thread vino_09

I had goneto Al Mansoor Audio-Video shop in Bur Dubai to enquire 
about JA music release...they have no clue when it is 
releasingwhen I told that it is being played in the 
radiosthen he told it could release soon...anybody could enquire 
with any dealers here in Dubai...when it is releasingthe wait is 
really killing us all


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Sameer Abdul [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
wrote:

 Dear.
 
 3 of the jodha akbar songs azeemo shan Jashn e
 bahara and khwaja is getting aired every day
 several times. keep tuned
 
 
   
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Re: [arr] rahman + small time tamil directors!!

2008-01-14 Thread prashanth.palanisamy

@tapey
'The problem is that there really are no strong directors in Tamil
   cinema of the current generation'

thats not true.
well i love ashutosh movies and ROM's movie(have not watched
aks!!!) as well...so i have no bias in terms of languagethere
are a lot of directors say gautam menon (see kaakha kaakha ... no run
of mill there...)...vishnuvardhan(i like his style...).. ameer
(paruthiveeran.same ol story???)venkat prabhu(chennai 60028
was outright hilarious...)...the director of mozhi ...lot more ppl
like balaji sakthivel...
these ppl might have their own choice of music dirsm not asking
ARR to break their relationship...and work with themm just telling
 the movies he works for shd have content esp in tamil.i just hope
sakkarakatti has it and proves me wrong 

'So how, in this climate, is ARR
   supposed to be inspired to create something brilliant?'

this means he is not doing brilliant music i never had an issue
with the music.the music has always been gr8 in all the movies i
have citedits just the movies were...well its a perspective..




--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Prashanth Murali Nottath
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 I think it's more owing to lack of time, than any other care. The
 genius's hands are full with multilingual assignments. He himself
 clarified that position in an interview some time back.
 
 And let's not forget, he made lagaan for a new director, similarly
 jillunu kadhal, A T M, etc. He is at present having sakarakatti also.
 
 On 14/01/2008, Shah Navas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
  SOK is a masala movie
 
  On 1/14/08, Tapey3 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
  
 Also he has done the music for Sakkarakatti. I believe the
director
   is a first-timer.
  
   The problem is that there really are no strong directors in Tamil
   cinema of the current generation. No Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, no
   Ashutosh Gowariker. Nobody with any freshness. Everyone is making
   the same old action/comedy/romance masala movies or boring old
   romances. Nothing invigorating. So how, in this climate, is ARR
   supposed to be inspired to create something brilliant?
  
   Even the so-called rustic or realistic films in Tamil cinema
these
   days are the same old stories with similar song situations as well.
   There have been far too many Tamil films where there is a
montage song
   of various scenes of the boy and girl doing cutesy things like
walking
   along the beach, talking, etc.
  
   --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com, 
   prashanth.palanisamy
  
   prashanth.palanisamy@ wrote:
   
hi vithur,
h...its been a while since kadhir made a movie and mani
also would
take a long time to make a tamil movie .considering his time b/w
movies and his next being hindi...when he works with big
directors its
fine..m talking about the small time budding
directors...balaji
sakthivel,vishnuvardhan et alwell i think ATM was his
foray into
this but with vijay ...he would have constraints in
experimenting as
well.anyway i think the point about him making the movie more
viewable might be true..but that sounds like being commercial to
meviewable or notit should gel into the movie
thanks,
prashanth
--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com,
   Vithur vithurm@ wrote:

 Hi Prashanth

 I also read the same article.. What U are saying may be
true. But
according
 to me, I think ARR sees the script, and if he is convinced
that he can
 transform the movie by making it more viewable through his
Music, he
takes a
 film.

 well, there are films done by ARR in Tamil, which do have a good
screen play
 like Ayidha Ezhithu or for that matter any Maniratnam film.
even dir
Kadhir
 does a good job in his films, and ARR is favourite for Kadhir .

 Very rarely, ARR does masala movies in Tamil. ATM was also lil
different for
 it was a sure different film even for Vijay. SOK may be a
different
case.

 ARR is big and grand and there is no need for his work to get
related to a
 success of a film in Box Office. Irrespective of a film not
doing
   well,
 there are films which run only for the sake of ARR's Music,
BGMs etc



 On 1/13/08, prashanth.palanisamy prashanth.palanisamy@ wrote:
 
  hi one and all,
  well i was reading a article in hindu today morning...in
the sunday
  supplement there was an article about the changing times
for both
  kollywood(yuch) and bollywood(yuch yuch!!)and
how cinema
  with strong content and screenplay were doing well rather
than inane
  movies with big starsall the movies they spoke about were
   actually
  goodlike paruthiveeran,mozhi,kallori,chennai 600028, etc
   etc...my
  issue is that one common denominator missing was -ARRs
name..i

Re: [arr]KHWAJA MERE-MSV's SIMILAR TUNE OLD HITS

I don't think pitch is a criteria for similarity.

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, sai shastry [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:

 i dont see any similaritiesanyways MSV song is good.
 thanks for posting
 
 
 On 1/14/08, arr pavan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
 
 
  Hey ! my Neighbours quote similar tune-based very very old hits..
but DONT
  PANIC as not ditto to khwaja as ARR is a designer to give the
inspired tunes
  in different dimensions but the similarities of old hits with same
pitch 
  different pitch songs shared by them are :-
 
  1. Same pitch (nearest one)
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoo8QvMNbZ0
  Song - Manaivi Amaivathellam / Movie - Manmatha leelai /
  Music - MSV / Starring - Kamalhassan
 
  2. Different pitch songs when sung in the pitch of khwaja can
relate to
  similar tune. (No links)
  Song - Naalaam Naalaam / Movie - kaadhalikka Neramillai
  Song - Ninaivalae Silaiseithu / Movie - Andhamaan kaadhali
  Song - Madhanotsavam / Movie - Sadhurangam / Stars Rajnikanth
 
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Bollywood's loss is going to be the Western world's gain.

A R Rahman is deliberately turning down big assignments here because of
copyright and royalty issues regarding music sales. The reticent retainer of
the raga and rhythm is reluctant to discuss the issue.

It's too complicated. But, yes, the issues do stop me from accepting more
Bollywood offers. Those who want to work with me in Mumbai but won't agree
to my conditions, are going to other composers. At the moment, I've also cut
down film assignments because I want to focus on creating a Western-classic
music conservatory in India. With this I hope to bridge the gap between
Western classical and Indian ragas. Imagine a thumri being played by an
orchestra! Or a Carnatic raga being a part of a big Hollywood epic, said
Rahman.

The musical visionary says he needs to take his music to another level now.
I can't be doing just films, films, films all my life, said Rahman. But
whenever I work in Mumbai, I give my fullest concentration, as I did for
Ashutosh Gowariker's Jodhaa Akbar , which I'm proud of.

However, international assignments are getting more prominent in Rahman's
career. I enjoyed doing Shekhar Kapoor's Elizabeth — The Golden Age . Now
my music for the stage adaptation of The Lord Of The Rings is ready. The
album is being released in Feb.

Rahman sees this album as his big international leap. Every song has a
minimum of 200 musicians and technicians involved in it. Huge choirs and
orchestras were brought into play. We recorded the album in London and mixed
it in my studio at Chennai. The whole crew came down from all over the
world. All the songs are in English and in Elvish...the language of The
Lord Of The Rings. I had lots of help from fellow musicians like
Christopher Nightingale. It took me three years to do the album.

Looking back, Rahman is not the least content with his achievements. It's
never enough, he rued. Music is my only therapy. There're so many awful
things happening in the world. I wish I could heal the world. My peace
anthems like Vande Mataram and Pray For Me, Brother are a small candle light
in the storm. But you never know which candle will light a thousand other
candles

--
regards,
Vithur

A.R.RAHMAN - THE ABODE OF DIVINE MUSIC

Re: [arr] JA releasing tomorrow?

Are you sure?  I thought Gowariker himself said the 15th.  Unless
there is another delay...

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 I believe its releasing on 17th..
  
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 Subject: [arr] JA releasing tomorrow?
 
 Hi all!
  
 Just now, I spoke to Music World Spencer..
 They say that JA cd will be available by tomorrow afternoon or evening..
  
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[arr] Re: PLEASE BUY ORIGINAL CD OF JA

2008-01-14 Thread arr_raghu

We can say that downloading music is illegal or immoral or watever but..
Lets get real. Downloading is there at many levels which we cannot deny.
But what is more important is to actually buy the CD as soon as it is
available to you ..may be within 2-3 weeks.
One shud not change their minds on buying the original after they
get hold of good quality mp3s.

Regards

 

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, adrcc2 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 Ppl, idea which is the fastest way to get hold of an original CD of JA
 for someone like me who lives in France.  I can only count on online
 shopping here but if it takes 3 weeks for the CD to arrive, I'm sure
 i'd have downloaded it by then.
 
 As much as i respect Rahman sahb, who can help me from turning bad?

Re: [arr] Madhushree only used by ARR?

2008-01-14 Thread Sai

Her Tamil pronounciation needs lot of work. Its heavily accented. But 
she seems to be improving. She has a very sweet voice, and is free 
flowing.

Hope to listen of more from her

sai

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Gomzy [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
wrote:

 SEL use her a lot.
 
 On 1/14/08, Vithur [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
 
 chord...
 
  she has sung for a lot of Music Directors here in Tamil. like 
Yuvan,
  Harris, Vidyasagar etc
 
 
  On 1/14/08, Chord [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
  
 I love Madhushree's singing. She has such a texturous and 
sonorous
   voice with incredible smoothness and finesse. Very soothing.
   However, I don't hear other MDs using her as much, or if at 
all. ARR
   likes her voice a lot and seems to use her a lot more. Just an
   observation.
  
  
 
 
  --
  regards,
  Vithur
 
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Re: [arr] Re: PLEASE BUY ORIGINAL CD OF JA

2008-01-14 Thread Arijit Debnath

Hey adrcc2,

You can download thatno harm...but at the same time you can order that
also which will take 2-3 weeks.

To me CD quality is precious like gems never ever u will get that quality in
downloading

Arijit


On 14/01/2008, adrcc2 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

   Ppl, idea which is the fastest way to get hold of an original CD of JA
 for someone like me who lives in France. I can only count on online
 shopping here but if it takes 3 weeks for the CD to arrive, I'm sure
 i'd have downloaded it by then.

 As much as i respect Rahman sahb, who can help me from turning bad?

[arr] Azeemoshaaan ... Truely Azeemoshan

Dear fans

Listened to this song on radio about 5 times.

Its an amazing work...

The massive arrangement of drums(i guess) is the best
part of the song.

Boss must have tasted blood while composing for this
song.

This is a true treat for the fans.

Dubai fans tune in to HUM FM and wait for the JA
songs.

they play it every day several times.
--- Thulasi Ram [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 i have to wait for a full hearing of this qawalli.
 
 marhaba rocks to the core..exceptional beat..has
 many tunes in a single
 tune.. typical ARRs versatility showcased in this
 song..
 jashn e bahaara - is a soothing melting melody
 
 
 On Jan 8, 2008 2:29 PM, naztitude
 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
 
This cant be fair!! We cant wait anymore!!!
  Btw-this is the third song of JA, out as
 promotional video on Channel
  [V]
  Khwaja mere Khwaja-the apparent Qawalli..
 
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IG5qSzCg-U
 
   
 
 



  

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Re: [arr] Song with more than 2500 Dancers in Jodhaa Akbar

I gues it is for azeemoshan.

After listening it for aboout 5 times, anyone coould
easily visualize how huge the song is.


--- Aaditya(Addy) *COOL* [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:

 I hope you guys remember the song which was told to
 have more than 2500 dancers in it .I can't wait to
 hear that song . The song will surely be nerve
 cracking . Sadly there was not even a single scene
 shown on that song in the first theaterical promo .

   Can anyone tell me which song was edited in the
 film the qawwali song(as said earlier) or the song
 with 2500 dancers ?
 

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Re: [arr] ATM,: The Much celebrated ARR album by FM channles

its an album which reached the masses.. much needed one for ARR.. it is
worthy to mention that despite ARRs great effort, ah aah, SOK din reach
people as it was supposed to..

On Jan 14, 2008 2:33 AM, Hakkeem [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

   It after long time an ARR album which's rocked(ing) thru air by FM
 channles. The five Fm channles in Coimbatore and a few from kerala plays
 songs of ATM at least 3 times from morning to evening for da past three
 months.Since I stay in East kerala,border areas of tamilnadu, Im lucky to
 tune in to all those channles. Surprisingly Madhraiku pogathdi is in much
 demand  when compared with my favorite Ellapugalum.awiting such album in
 future


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

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[arr] SULTAN 2ndTRAILOR

2008-01-14 Thread mailsforanish

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9emq7mUI4wI

a 3D Rajnikanth in  as SULTAN, the warrior.
Directed by Soundarya Rajnikanth
Music by A R Rahman

[arr] Sultan Trailer with RAP and ROCK

2008-01-14 Thread mangal pravien


hi guys just watched Sultan The Warrior Trailer.
  i thought the music gonna be with historical sounds and instruments..
  but when i heard the BGM starting with Chorus,  Ochestra and then in the 
middle
  a Rap bit (sounds like Blaaze's voice), and then some rock music.
  really shocking and awesome. check it out..
   
  http://youtube.com/watch?v=Fwi45DRYsSs
   
  regards 
  pravien mangal

   
 



   
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Re: [arr] Re: Mission Ustaad Videos - Jan 11th Episode

2008-01-14 Thread Shama Mehta

Thank you soo much for the videos.Its really appreciated. 
   
  ~ Shama

$*$ PaVaN $*$ [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Durba,
   
  Thanks for your reply.Actually i dont record it,i just download from another 
source and upload it in our youtube collection so that Fans dont miss this 
wonderfull show.
  

durba bhattacharjee [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
  Thanks a zillion Pavan. I guess you know how much I look forward to 
this post. Please take the pain to record all the episodes and post 
them here. I really dont want to miss a single one. But I guess you 
missed two episodes right? 

Durba

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wrote:

 Mission Ustaad Jan 11th episode has been uploaded in Youtube.The 
theme of firday's episode was on Mother and there importance.You can 
see Naresh Iyer  Shweta Pandit performing lukka chuppi,and rahman 
speaking about his mother and how she inspired her.It was a nice 
epdisode,do watch it.Also check out how Rahman praises a young music 
composer,thats Rahman for You :)
 
 
 Here are the links :
 
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTj7OGWI1dY
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMYh2U_9Aok
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SRHrMY37MQ
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0N2v8oRJRc
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23U2lvVlR2k
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[arr] Re: Interesting trivia question

2008-01-14 Thread Dinesh

huh... i dun get it...very blur Kannaku Mai Azhagu was a retuned
of a old tamil song?? could u gimme the tittle of that original song?

even Ennavale was a retuned song wasnt it, i remember reading from an
interview of ARR back in 1999, something like that the tune is an
old carnatic composition, and ARR just alter some of the parts to suit
for a filmi song. this i know... but Kannaku Mai Azhagu??? !! and i
thought it was 1 of ARR's best composition!!

[arr] Re: Madhushree only used by ARR?

2008-01-14 Thread Dinesh

Chord buddy, finnaly,  i met some1 my type... haha... hey man, i too
love Madhushree's voice allooot man, in tamil itself she has
sung about 30 songsher 1st tamil song was  Kanavile...Kanavilee -
Aaha Ethanai Azhagu composed by Vidhyasagar in the year 2003. in
hindi another 25 songs and telugu around 6-7 songs... i have her FULL
complete Collection :)

she rocks!!

[arr] (arr) Sultan Theatrical Trailer

Hi all,

I've uploaded the theatrical trailer of Sultan in Rapidshare..
Here's the link: http://rapidshare.com/files/83883745/Sultan.avi.html

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[arr] (arr) Opinion Poll - What excites you the most about Sultan’s New Avatar?

Hi all,

There is an opinion poll in Sultan's website...
http://www.sultanthefilm.com/
Please vote for our Boss.

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What excites you the most about Sultan's New Avatar?  SUPERSTAR'S new look
A.R.Rahman  Creativity  Technology  The fact that this is a path breaking
national venture  Soundarya Rajinikanth's Debut
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The Current Results:No of Voters : 1532 47.3%  SUPERSTAR'S new look
11.4%  A.R.Rahman  21.1%  Creativity  Technology  12%  The fact that this
is a path breaking national venture  8.2%  Soundarya Rajinikanth's Debut
Tue Jan 2008 07:03:37.(IST)
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Re: [arr] Madhushree only used by ARR?

she sang for SEL for salaam E ishq

--- Vithur [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 chord...
 
 she has sung for a lot of Music Directors here in
 Tamil. like Yuvan, Harris,
 Vidyasagar etc
 
 
 On 1/14/08, Chord [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
 
I love Madhushree's singing. She has such a
 texturous and sonorous
  voice with incredible smoothness and finesse. Very
 soothing.
  However, I don't hear other MDs using her as much,
 or if at all. ARR
  likes her voice a lot and seems to use her a lot
 more. Just an
  observation.
 
  
 
 
 
 
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[arr] Sultan - New Trailor

2008-01-14 Thread vino_09


Hey...guys...have u all seen the new trailorof the movie
Sultan...man the BGM rocksthere a rap piece...by Blaaze in between
the BGM...man it rocksthe tunes gonna rock...hope they release an
audio...for the animated moviehere is the link...for the new
trailor...

http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/trailer/9380.html
http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/trailer/9380.html

Re: [arr] rahman + small time tamil directors!!

No, it is a romance.  I included romances in my little rant :)

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Shah Navas [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:

 SOK is a masala movie
 
 On 1/14/08, Tapey3 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
 
Also he has done the music for Sakkarakatti. I believe the director
  is a first-timer.
 
  The problem is that there really are no strong directors in Tamil
  cinema of the current generation. No Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, no
  Ashutosh Gowariker. Nobody with any freshness. Everyone is making
  the same old action/comedy/romance masala movies or boring old
  romances. Nothing invigorating. So how, in this climate, is ARR
  supposed to be inspired to create something brilliant?
 
  Even the so-called rustic or realistic films in Tamil cinema these
  days are the same old stories with similar song situations as well.
  There have been far too many Tamil films where there is a montage song
  of various scenes of the boy and girl doing cutesy things like walking
  along the beach, talking, etc.
 
  --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com, 
  prashanth.palanisamy
 
  prashanth.palanisamy@ wrote:
  
   hi vithur,
   h...its been a while since kadhir made a movie and mani also
would
   take a long time to make a tamil movie .considering his time b/w
   movies and his next being hindi...when he works with big
directors its
   fine..m talking about the small time budding directors...balaji
   sakthivel,vishnuvardhan et alwell i think ATM was his foray into
   this but with vijay ...he would have constraints in experimenting as
   well.anyway i think the point about him making the movie more
   viewable might be true..but that sounds like being commercial to
   meviewable or notit should gel into the movie
   thanks,
   prashanth
   --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com,
  Vithur vithurm@ wrote:
   
Hi Prashanth
   
I also read the same article.. What U are saying may be true. But
   according
to me, I think ARR sees the script, and if he is convinced
that he can
transform the movie by making it more viewable through his
Music, he
   takes a
film.
   
well, there are films done by ARR in Tamil, which do have a good
   screen play
like Ayidha Ezhithu or for that matter any Maniratnam film.
even dir
   Kadhir
does a good job in his films, and ARR is favourite for Kadhir .
   
Very rarely, ARR does masala movies in Tamil. ATM was also lil
   different for
it was a sure different film even for Vijay. SOK may be a
different
   case.
   
ARR is big and grand and there is no need for his work to get
   related to a
success of a film in Box Office. Irrespective of a film not doing
  well,
there are films which run only for the sake of ARR's Music,
BGMs etc
   
   
   
On 1/13/08, prashanth.palanisamy prashanth.palanisamy@ wrote:

 hi one and all,
 well i was reading a article in hindu today morning...in the
sunday
 supplement there was an article about the changing times for
both
 kollywood(yuch) and bollywood(yuch yuch!!)and
how cinema
 with strong content and screenplay were doing well rather
than inane
 movies with big starsall the movies they spoke about were
  actually
 goodlike paruthiveeran,mozhi,kallori,chennai 600028, etc
  etc...my
 issue is that one common denominator missing was -ARRs
name..i
 think in hindi he has no problem..the movies ARR does are really
 good..successful or not...but in tamil he does only masala
  movies(now
 i.e)like say SIVAJI,SOK and ATM ..im not against the actors
  or the
 movies i just think ARR should also work with the lesser but
 talented directors what say



   
   
   
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Vithur
   
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Re: [arr] Madhushree only used by ARR?

Madhushree sounds good in Hindi, but TERRIBLE in Tamil.

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Chord [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 It maybe my lack of exposure to those MDs
 
 
 --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Vithur vithurm@ wrote:
 
  chord...
  
  she has sung for a lot of Music Directors here in Tamil. like Yuvan,
 Harris,
  Vidyasagar etc
  
  
  On 1/14/08, Chord purevibz@ wrote:
  
 I love Madhushree's singing. She has such a texturous and sonorous
   voice with incredible smoothness and finesse. Very soothing.
   However, I don't hear other MDs using her as much, or if at all. ARR
   likes her voice a lot and seems to use her a lot more. Just an
   observation.
  
   
  
  
  
  
  -- 
  regards,
  Vithur
  
  A.R.RAHMAN -  THE ABODE OF DIVINE MUSIC

[arr] Re: PLEASE BUY ORIGINAL CD OF JA

There might be a UK-based retailer from which you can order the CD.

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, adrcc2 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 Ppl, idea which is the fastest way to get hold of an original CD of JA
 for someone like me who lives in France.  I can only count on online
 shopping here but if it takes 3 weeks for the CD to arrive, I'm sure
 i'd have downloaded it by then.
 
 As much as i respect Rahman sahb, who can help me from turning bad?

Re: Fwd: [arr] ARR BIOGRAPHY

Prashanth,

The Biography being discussed is not make ARR happy. It's to make fans
happy.

On Jan 14, 2008 9:11 PM, Prashanth Murali Nottath [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:

 I agree fully with Aminji. Also it's way too early to make a biography
 of the genius. And regarding acknowledgement, the very fact there
 exists people like us who eat, drink and sleep Arr is more gratifying
 for the master than any book or stuff.

 On 14/01/2008, Shah Navas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
  Ok..now that everybody wants something or other from ARR. I(we) too have
  my(our) wishes :)
 
  Sometime back we had a expressed a desire see the process of song
  composition for a song.
 
  Saw that in parts in the 'making of Bombay Dreams'. But watching ARR
 compose
  a complete song (might be spread over days) would be a treat. Hopefully
  someday ARR accepts our wish and a video is released.
 
  And a BIOGRAPHY is not definitely a bad idea. Why you all think we are
  dictating ARR? Don't we have the right for a wish?(as long as we within
  acceptable limits?) and we are not asking a autobiography. A biography
 (one
  was released already by a fan in Dubai I guess, which was too costly)  -
  just a compilation of his life and works, others opinions, experience
 and
  moments with him I am sure if that happens, everybody here(including
 the
  ones from Roja days) would rush to get their copy. There is no better
 place
  to start or collect data than this forum.
 
  We all love him not just for his music. His work, life, interviews and
  quotes will definitely inspire us and non-fans.
 
  ARR doesn't want us to highlight him? I guess we are not really getting
 the
  point. Acknowledgment is different from boasting. ARR set the standard
 by
  acknowledging his musicians and technicians.
 
  Gandhi was spiritual. But did he shun publicity? No. He infact wanted
 that
  and wanted that for the right reasons.
 
  Music is primarily ARR's passion and spiritual to him. But let us be
  practical -  He does care about money and publicity to the extent that
 they
  don't come back interfere in his music. ARR worries when his albums are
 not
  promoted properly. So do we. ARR deserves tribute (if not a cult
 status).
 
  We are doing it for ARR just because we love him. ARR never asked and
 will
  never ask anything from us. And all this voting for Bharat Ratna, Madame
  Tussauds, Songs is just a way of showing love and affection by fans.
  Please don't compare this to the political followers who want doctorate
  honored to their leaders...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  On 1/14/08, jamshid TC [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
  
 Looks like another Dictation for me :-)
  
  
  
   -Jamshid
  
   --- On *Sun, 1/13/08, Mohamed Amin [EMAIL PROTECTED]* wrote:
  
   From: Mohamed Amin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
   Subject: Re: Fwd: [arr] ARR BIOGRAPHY
   To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
   Date: Sunday, January 13, 2008, 11:18 PM
  
 Hi Vithur,
  
   I can understand the excitement but it should not go overboard. We are
   trying to give some cult status to ARR. I dont think even ARR will
   appreciate it. Does ARR expects anything from us? We should all think
 good
   and do good. It should be our default way and we should not do just
 for
   ARR's sake. Better we do whatever it takes within our capacity for the
   society.
  
   tks with regards,
   Amin
  
   *vrvithur [EMAIL PROTECTED] com* wrote:
  
Hi Amin,
  
   I understand what you are saying and appreciate the fact that ARR is
   not accountable to us, and we are nobody to dictate him by any
   means. But just listening to his music, and writing reviews may be
   of no help to ARR. For a Man, who has entertained us so much, what
   can we do in return is the question, and thats where I feel all fans
   are pitching in their views, opinions, and sometimes, it overbursts
   as excitement .
  
   ARR told us that we should be good human beings. So, as good human
   beings, lets discuss as to what could be done that would really have
   an enjoyable impact on ARR.
  
   either we fans should unite in our own geographies and do some good
   to society on a regular basis and may be collectively think of doing
   something for ARR irrespective of geographies.
  
   --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com
 arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com,
   Mohamed Amin [EMAIL PROTECTED] .
   wrote:
   
Hi guys,
   
I feel that recently this group is becoming like a political
   party: The reason being:
   
(1) someone wants Bharat Ratna for ARR. Already several
   political parties are clashing to get Bharat Ratna for Vajpayee,
   Jyoti Basu and Kanshiram. Do we need to step into their area? In
   what way Bharat Ratna can help in scoring music?
(2) Someone wants to know where ARR was on Sivaji Function. Is
   ARR accountable to us?
(3) Someone asking to write biography. We all know from where
   ARR started. Most of us being fan from his Roja days so whats the
   need of biography now?
(4) Someone wants his

RE: [arr] Re: PLEASE BUY ORIGINAL CD OF JA

2008-01-14 Thread serge belier


I am in France TOO and let me tell you that it does not take 3 weeks to arrive 
here, it takes only 72 hours (3 days) only when you order your CD at 
musicyogi.com. True ! I have already experimented the speed post of 
musicyogi.com, and I am really satisfied with. I am eagerly waiting for my JA 
CD in my letter box. I know it can come anytime from the 17th as musicyogi has 
slated it for release on the 17th. You can not imagine the happiness I have 
everytime I found a new ARR album in my letter box, that is a SURPRISE !!
Cool ! Isn't it?
 
http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/

Re: [arr] Re: PLEASE BUY ORIGINAL CD OF JA

May be U can satisfy your conscience in this way.. U download and hear till
it the CD is shipped to you




On 1/14/08, adrcc2 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

   Ppl, idea which is the fastest way to get hold of an original CD of JA
 for someone like me who lives in France. I can only count on online
 shopping here but if it takes 3 weeks for the CD to arrive, I'm sure
 i'd have downloaded it by then.

 As much as i respect Rahman sahb, who can help me from turning bad?

 




-- 
regards,
Vithur

A.R.RAHMAN -  THE ABODE OF DIVINE MUSIC

Re: [arr] KHWAJA MERE-MSV's SIMILAR TUNE OLD HITS

2008-01-14 Thread arr pavan

Dude ! fani :) hope you read dont panic. Just waited for views. Their view is 
just the tunes based on similar raaga when humming. It is neither related to 
beats nor style. I have not heard of the other 3 songs, so I could not comment 
on that with them. Only persons related to music, who know these songs  the 
ability to hum in kwaja pitch, may find a common raaga. Thats all upto. :) 
Kindly do not take it to heart.
   
  Regards Pavan
   
  

fani kalyan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
   
  Oh STARTED before da release itself...!

sai shastry [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: i dont see any 
similaritiesanyways MSV song is good.
  thanks for posting

 
  On 1/14/08, arr pavan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
  Hey ! my Neighbours quote similar tune-based very very old hits.. but DONT 
PANIC as not ditto to khwaja as ARR is a designer to give the inspired tunes in 
different dimensions but the similarities of old hits with same pitch  
different pitch songs shared by them are :- 
   
  1. Same pitch (nearest one)
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoo8QvMNbZ0 
  Song - Manaivi Amaivathellam / Movie - Manmatha leelai / 
  Music - MSV / Starring - Kamalhassan
   
  2. Different pitch songs when sung in the pitch of khwaja can relate to 
similar tune. (No links)
  Song - Naalaam Naalaam / Movie - kaadhalikka Neramillai
  Song - Ninaivalae Silaiseithu / Movie - Andhamaan kaadhali
  Song - Madhanotsavam / Movie - Sadhurangam / Stars Rajnikanth
   
  Regards Pavan
   
   
   

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[arr] Fwd: Re: Lil disappointment and mesmerize.

2008-01-14 Thread shehzadalam shehzadalam



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--- shehzadalam shehzadalam [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

  Hi ! friends.

I m totally disappointed with the picturization of the qawalli 'khwaja 
 mere khwaja'
 after watching the promo. The actor in the qawalli doesn't match as a qawaal 
 at all and also
 our boss's voice doesn't match his face. Insted of showing the dargah of 
 Khwaja Garib Nawaz
 of the Ajmer there are tents where this qawalli takes place. And the qawalli 
 is been sung in
 front of Akbar insted of Dargah. What a waste of extraordinary qawalli.

I m mesmerized with the songs 'jash-e-bahaar' as wel as 'inlamho ke 
 damanme' and feel
 that even the whole nation is gonna mesmerize by these songs.

This is my point of view. What is your opinion friends ?


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Re: [arr] Madhushree only used by ARR?

They may use her, but I don't remember any Madhushree solos or duets
with SEL, although I may be overlooking.  I guess my point is that ARR
 uses her the most by far.


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Gomzy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 SEL use her a lot.
 
 On 1/14/08, Vithur [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
 
 chord...
 
  she has sung for a lot of Music Directors here in Tamil. like Yuvan,
  Harris, Vidyasagar etc
 
 
  On 1/14/08, Chord [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
  
 I love Madhushree's singing. She has such a texturous and sonorous
   voice with incredible smoothness and finesse. Very soothing.
   However, I don't hear other MDs using her as much, or if at all. ARR
   likes her voice a lot and seems to use her a lot more. Just an
   observation.
  
  
 
 
  --
  regards,
  Vithur
 
  A.R.RAHMAN -  THE ABODE OF DIVINE MUSIC

[arr] Khwaja Mere Khwaja scenes ?

2008-01-14 Thread arr pavan

Hey ! What is the theme depicted here ? a song after some tragedies seeking 
solace from almighty ? or a war is inevitable that will face some deaths  
Seeking almighty's help ?
   
  Regards Pavan 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   


   
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[arr] Re: Karan Thapar Comment on ARR

2008-01-14 Thread arr_raghu

Kinda late reaction to this mail.. but
neverthelater..what did SPB say about Ballelakka song??
did anyone catch this?

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Nagaraj [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 
 Hi Friends,
 
 On Dec.31 on cnn ibn i happened to watch karan johar interviewing 
 karan thapar. Interesting comment was said by Karan thapar on Arr.
 
 KJ : who is the person whom you enjoyed interviewing the most?
 Karan thapar: AR Rahnman. He was very shy at that time. 
   His longest reply would be h. Shortest wud be hmm.
   average would be hmmm. If I ask him what 
  does 'h','hmm','hmmm' mean he wud reply 'hmmm'.  :)
 
 And also SPB in his interview on jan.1 said so many lovely things 
 about ARR and esp. balelaka song. Note that the interviewer at one 
 instance didnt talk abt ARR but SPB specifically said i want to say 
 abt ARR and praised him. Nice of SPB. 
 
 Btw, SPB also took a dig at LP. Incident narrated by SPB shows LP's  
 narrow minded nature. 
 
 Someone try uploading it on youtube..plzz...
 
 Regards,
 S.V.Nagaraj

Re: [arr] PLEASE BUY ORIGINAL CD OF JA

I agree to this..
Always go legal..

JA Rocks! ARR Rocks!!!

On Jan 14, 2008 9:11 PM, shalivahan Phoebus [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

   Hello there,

 Guys JA audio is about to release. I request u all to buy
 the original CD of JA. Lets not opt for piracy, at least for our boss's
 music. It is obviously true that if the sales of the CD increases it is an
 encouragement to a music director. As a true fan of A.R.RAHMAN it is your
 responsibility to buy the original CD. Lets spread our love, respect,
 admiration for A.R.RAHMAN by doing this.


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[arr] (arr) Superstar, now Sultan

* Superstar, now Sultan * Cinema Soundarya Rajnikant's Sultan The Warrior
promises some romance, some villainy, some comedy – and of course plenty of
action. SUDHISH KAMATH reports  PHOTO: S.R.Raghunathan

* Doing dad proud Soundarya * The pointed shoes of a warrior kicks up some
dust. The camera swoops down to the ruins where we spot the lone warrior as
his robe gently flutters in the wind. He brandishes his mighty shining
sword. The camera pans upwards to reveal his face. ItR 17;s Superstar,
looking about 20 years younger, he has an ear-ring and almost meditatively
blinks for half a second. A film by Soundarya Rajnikant, reads the title
card. A low angle shows him raise the sword as he kneels to flash it at the
camera. Cut to the title card which reads: Superstar Rajnikant in and as…We
see him posing right atop a minar, he dives in slow-motion and descends
majestically, like Neo in The Matrix… only that, here the setting is
medieval. And, BlaaZe begins his Sultan rap in English as swordsmen who
probably worked in Frank Miller's 300 try to attack Superstar from all
sides. Next comes the part where they all go flying in different directions,
crashing into bamboo. And a mid-shot shows Superstar swagger towards us in
slow-motion. Speaking different languages

Sultan The Warrior has begun his journey and he'll reach cinemas around
the world speaking in 12 different languages. There's a heroine, there's a
comedian, there's a villain… As an *appa* fan myself, whatever you expect
from his films, I've made sure you will find it in this film too. It's an
amazing feeling directing my father, first-time director and second
daughter, Soundarya Rajnikant told mediapersons at the launch of the Sultan
Trailer 2. The first teaser trailer was out when Sivaji released last
year.

As a father, he was very, very proud. As an actor, he was so understanding.
Initially, we talked about whatever doubts he had and after that, he was
very supportive.

 A. R. Rahman will compose five songs. We will also have one English title
song for which we are trying to rope in an international artiste. Thota
Tharrani has done the art direction. This trailer and the movie will be
executed in Chennai by the 80-member Ocher team in Chennai, she said,
speaking about her collaboration with Adlabs.

Soundarya seemed unfazed by the questions. In the first half of the press
meet, she made sure she covered the vitals: thanked parents, dedicated the
film to her father, boosted the team's morale by introducing them, credited
Adlabs for funding the 10 million-dollar project. Her team had spent the
last six to eight months doing pre-production. And she assured journalists
and fans present at INOX for the launch of the trailer that Sultan would be
technically one of the superior quality films we've seen in India. She
probably saw the questions coming. Will you act? Never in front of the
camera, always behind. Will she direct commercial films? Definitely, by
God's grace. Apparently, Sultan is not rooted in the Ramayana or the
Mahabharata. It's not a story you would've heard before. It is *appa*'s
story, I did the screenplay. It's a fresh script I've animated. It's my
dedication to my father's contribution to the film industry, a daughter's
gift to her father.

'Sultan' will have whatever you've seen my father do, until now, with new
elements added to it… Again, in animation, the sky is the limit. There are
no restrictions, if I want to take the camera and zoom it in 100 km, I can
do it in animation… Since there are no restrictions in possibilities, in
terms of *appa*'s mannerisms and gimmicks in 'Sultan', you can see it a 100
times. There are many 'punch dialogues' in the film, I have written a couple
already.

Offended by a question posed by a journalist earlier (If Soundarya was doing
it to promote her father or her father was doing it to promote her),
Chairman of Ocher, Latha Rajnikant sought to clarify: This is a film that
will make India and Tamil Nadu proud. It gives skilled people an
opportunity, a platform. We are not creating a platform for ourselves, it is
for others. It was too early to reveal more about the story, she said. More
details in December. Watch this space.
*http://www.hindu.com/mp/2008/01/15/stories/2008011550010100.htm*

-- 
Regards,
V SRINIVASA KRISHNAN

[arr] Re: Siliver Jubilee Celebration on Kalaignar TV.

2008-01-14 Thread Sam

Rajni did mention KV Anand, Bhanu and Peter Hain.. 


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, prabhu_ferrari 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 AVM Saravanan the producer did, Chief Minister did. I dont think 
Rajni
 said about cameraman, editor, art director etc. If he had spoken 
about
 others, and left out ARR then what you say might make sense. And ARR
 is the preferred MD for Rajni :)
 
 -Prabhu
 --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Elango ind679@ wrote:
 
  I was very disappointed that they didn't mark any special note on 
our 
  A.R.Rehman effort for shivaji, not even Rajani sir neither he 
thanked 
  him for his effort. I watched this on Kalaignar TV that was 
telecasting 
  this celebration yesterday.

Re: [arr] Rahman runs from Bollywood

2008-01-14 Thread Siraj K

who else have guts like this I'm really really PROUD of our BOSS as
keeps his words always.

But at the sametime other MDs should also start think of this issue. Only
one MD alone can't fight and win over the big issue

Other MDs must be so happy to accept the offers which ARR turns down. Its so
horrible; poor MDs. They should think on their own

I admire you a lot, my BOSS Keep going... The whole world will
listen to your music very soon...

Cheers,
Siraj

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Bollywood's loss is going to be the Western world's gain.

The musical visionary says he needs to take his music to another level
now. I can't be doing just films, films, films all my life, said Rahman.
But whenever I work in Mumbai, I give my fullest concentration, as I did
for Ashutosh Gowariker's Jodhaa Akbar , which I'm proud of.

Looking back, Rahman is not the least content with his achievements. It's
never enough, he rued. Music is my only therapy. There're so many awful
things happening in the world. I wish I could heal the world. My peace
anthems like Vande Mataram and Pray For Me, Brother are a small candle
light in the storm. But you never know which candle will light a thousand
other candles

--
regards,
Vithur

A.R.RAHMAN - THE ABODE OF DIVINE MUSIC

[arr] Madras Tunes (Oo La La La) dedicates a song to ARR

*I am forwarding the message I got in mail... here ya go..

*Hello People,

Madras Tunes has come out with its latest work, a song dedicated to ARR, the
man who inspired us with his countless mesmerizing tunes. We present this
humble tune from our house to AR RAHMAN as his Birthday gift.
Sir, we owe u one for the mind blowing compositions you have dedicated to
the world of music.

TO LISTEN TO THE SONG: http://madrastunes.blogspot.com/

to download: http://rapidshare.com/files/83763261/The_Rahman.mp3.html.

http://www.orkut.com/Community.aspx?cmm=40770018
*
Madras Tunes - The Rahman Song *

Creators:

Music composed by Karthikeyamurthy.J

Creative inputs: Raaja

Rhythm programming/creative percussion input: Srihari

Creative vocal inputs: Priyanka

Lyrics: Subashri (thamizh), Ashwin (english),

Main vocalists: Karthikeyamurthy.J , Priyadarrshini

Music supervision: T.K.Jayaraman

recorded @ m-studio and vasanth media

studio engineer: durga prasad

mixed @ m-studio by karthikeyamurthy.j

Our Sincere thanks to Sriram, Jayasri, Aarthi and Sudarshan  for their help
and support.

*Madras Tunes line up: *

Karthikeyamurthy.J – piano/vocalist

S.N.raaja – lead guitarist/backing vocal

Srihari. S – drummer

Priyanka Raman – lead vocalist

Priyadarrshini.N – lead/backing vocalist

Harini – keyboard

Subashri Priya – thamizh lyricist

Ashwin – english lyricist

Stephanie Rajan – keyboard

Christina Rajan - veena

Gerard Martin – bass guitarist

Srinivasan – percussion

Re: [arr] Sultan Trailer with RAP and ROCK

the percussion is mindblowing

On Jan 14, 2008 4:48 PM, mangal pravien [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:


 hi guys just watched Sultan The Warrior Trailer.
 i thought the music gonna be with historical sounds and instruments..
 but when i heard the BGM starting with Chorus,  Ochestra and then in the
 middle
 a Rap bit (sounds like Blaaze's voice), and then some rock music.
 really shocking and awesome. check it out..

 http://youtube.com/watch?v=Fwi45DRYsSs

 regards
 pravien mangal





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[arr] Soundarya Rajnikanths press meet videos on Sultan

http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/gallery/events/14219.html

[arr] Is JA really releasing today?

I'll believe it when I hear or see about it. Due to all the delays, 
this has been the most frustrating ARR release ever.  Will there be 
another delay now?

[arr] Re: Madhushree only used by ARR?

2008-01-14 Thread Dinesh

ohh yea...just incase ur interested, her latest tamil song is :

1. Eppo Nee - Kaalai [MD: G.V.Prakash] - i must tell u, AWESOME SONG,
no1 else but Madhushree could have rendered that song better.

in Telugu : MD : [R.P.Patnaik]

1.Kotta Kottaga Unnadee - Swagatham
2.Okarikokaru - Swagatham

these tracks just got releasejust 2 weeks back.

and yea, she did sang a Kannada song too though

1.Chandramukiye - Sajini [MD: A.R.Rahman]

Re: [arr] Rahman runs from Bollywood

2008-01-14 Thread Siraj K

who else have guts like this I'm really really PROUD of our BOSS as
keeps his words always.

But at the sametime other MDs should also start think of this issue. Only
one MD alone can't fight and win over the big issue

Other MDs must be so happy to accept the offers which ARR turns down. Its so
horrible; poor MDs. They should think on their own

I admire you a lot, my BOSS Keep going... The whole world will
listen to your music very soon...

Cheers,
Siraj

On Jan 14, 2008 9:11 PM, Amith Chandhran [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

   Rahman runs from Bollywood Copyright, royalty issues discourage great
 musician SUBHASH K JHA Times News Network

 Bollywood's loss is going to be the Western world's gain. A R Rahman is
 deliberately turning down big assignments here because of copyright and
 royalty issues regarding music sales. The reticent retainer of the raga and
 rhythm is reluctant to discuss the issue. It's too complicated. But, yes,
 the issues do stop me from accepting more Bollywood offers. Those who want
 to work with me in Mumbai but won't agree to my conditions, are going to
 other composers. At the moment, I've also cut down film assignments because
 I want to focus on creating a Western-classic music conservatory in India.
 With this I hope to bridge the gap between Western classical and Indian
 ragas. Imagine a thumri being played by an orchestra! Or a Carnatic raga
 being a part of a big Hollywood epic, said Rahman.

 The musical visionary says he needs to take his music to another level
 now. I can't be doing just films, films, films all my life, said Rahman.
 But whenever I work in Mumbai, I give my fullest concentration, as I did
 for Ashutosh Gowariker's Jodhaa Akbar, which I'm proud of. However, 
 international
 assignments are getting more prominent in Rahman's career. I enjoyed doing
 Shekhar Kapoor's
 Elizabeth — The Golden Age. Now my music for the stage adaptation of The
 Lord Of The Rings is ready. The album is being released in Feb.

 Rahman sees this album as his big international leap. Every song has
 a minimum of 200 musicians and technicians involved in it. Huge choirs and
 orchestras were brought into play. We recorded the album in London and
 mixed it in my studio at Chennai. The whole crew came down from all over the
 world. All the songs are in English and in Elvish…the language of The Lord
 Of The Rings. I had lots of help from fellow musicians like Christopher
 Nightingale. It took me three years to do the album.

 Looking back, Rahman is not the least content with his achievements.
 It's never enough, he rued. Music is my only therapy. There're so many
 awful things happening in the world. I wish I could heal the world. My peace
 anthems like Vande Mataram and Pray For Me Brother are a small candle light
 in the storm. But you never know which candle will light a thousand other
 candles.

[arr] Re: Karan Thapar Comment on ARR

2008-01-14 Thread arun15986

Who is LP?

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, arr_raghu [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
wrote:

 Kinda late reaction to this mail.. but
 neverthelater..what did SPB say about Ballelakka song??
 did anyone catch this?
 
 --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Nagaraj arr_nagaraj@ 
wrote:
 
  
  Hi Friends,
  
  On Dec.31 on cnn ibn i happened to watch karan johar 
interviewing 
  karan thapar. Interesting comment was said by Karan thapar on 
Arr.
  
  KJ : who is the person whom you enjoyed interviewing the most?
  Karan thapar: AR Rahnman. He was very shy at that time. 
His longest reply would be h. Shortest wud be 
hmm.
average would be hmmm. If I ask him what 
   does 'h','hmm','hmmm' mean he wud 
reply 'hmmm'.  :)
  
  And also SPB in his interview on jan.1 said so many lovely 
things 
  about ARR and esp. balelaka song. Note that the interviewer at 
one 
  instance didnt talk abt ARR but SPB specifically said i want to 
say 
  abt ARR and praised him. Nice of SPB. 
  
  Btw, SPB also took a dig at LP. Incident narrated by SPB shows 
LP's  
  narrow minded nature. 
  
  Someone try uploading it on youtube..plzz...
  
  Regards,
  S.V.Nagaraj

[arr] Trailer - Bombil and Beatrice - on Youtube

2008-01-14 Thread Arun KB Ganesh

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQt7Y-6k5mo

The horrific ambience the music creates is awesome !!

~Arun KB

[arr] [Semi-ARR?] Shekar Kapur to make Bollywood film

2008-01-14 Thread Gopal Srinivasan

More baloney from the man who has announced more films than he has made



 Shekhar plans to return to his roots



Shekhar Kapoor is back to where he actually belongs — Bollywood. The
internationally-acclaimed director now wants to come out of the Elizabeth mode. 
Shekhar is seriously thinking about making Bollywood films with desi actors. 
The last Hindi flick he made was Mr India and  we hear he is planning to make a 
film called Mantra. This one will be a complete masala film, based on magic and 
supernatural forces. 
Shekhar promises that it will be the next biggest thing after Mr India.  
“I
am planning to cast Ranbir Kapoor in the lead role. Let’s see if it
works out, I have seen the boy’s work and he has immense potential,”
says Shekhar. 
For the lady lead, he is considering Deepika or Sonam, but is yet to finalise 
anyone. 
“I might cast a completely new face, but I’m yet to decide on that,” he says.
Sources say Shekhar is persuading Javed Akhtar to write his film’s script.

Mail Today, January 15th, 2008

Re: [arr] Re: Madhushree only used by ARR?