[arr] (unknown)
hai.. im the great fan of u please do one program in india tamil nadu pls pls pls
[arr] Guru BGM request
Can anyone upload the BGM bit they used to use in the Guru official website, that also plays in the movie. It's a kind of jazzy number... Thanks ram.
Re: [arr] Re: CD ripper
hey sai!! u didnt get the point.. chitra needs to convert the format so that it is playable for her MP3 player!!! actually i too faced the same problem...my ipod wasnt supporting that format..so to make it playable in ipod i too had to convert my ORIGINAL CD songs into MP3 format!!!and the quality was lost.. i was very dissapointed we all here are real rahmaniacs!!we all hate piracy!!! plz dnt take in other sense.. love music love life!!! - Original Message - From: Sai [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:21:52 +0530 (IST) Subject: [arr] Re: CD ripper Are you making copies from your own CD's? Coz piracy is not allowed here And I cant give you other options to rip CD's coz it could be misused here for ripping original CD tracks. I wish some moderator deletes this message and helps this person in personal e-mail. sai --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, chitra geetam [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Sorry for non-arr mail. I am making mp3s from my CDs for my mp3 player but i am not satisfied by the quality of files made by windows media player even at 320kbps. did anybody feel the same way that wmp is inefficient? Is there a better ripper than wmp? please let me know.
Re: [arr] Re: Rumour about Jodha Akbar Musical
Just to add here, I remember when a fan told that ARR is GOD of music at the release function of RDB, ARR replied Music is God, I am the slave On Thu, Feb 28, 2008 at 9:45 PM, anand kumar [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear All.. i just express my conviction reg the blame on our GENIUS. regards vijay -- 5, 50, 500, 5000 - Store N number of mails in your inbox. Click here.http://in.rd.yahoo.com/tagline_mail_4/*http://help.yahoo.com/l/in/yahoo/mail/yahoomail/tools/tools-08.html/
[arr] Dream of Singing for A.R.Rahman comes true !!!! - Bela Shende
Hey Friends, Here is a exclusive interview of singer Bela Shende (man mohana song)in marathi newspaper Maharashtra Times. In her interview she shared info about her career and how she sung song manmohna and her comments on reality shows. She appriciated the trend of bhajans which ashu started with arr in his movies. Rest here... http://maharashtratimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/2775079.cms
[arr] Re: Dream of Singing for A.R.Rahman comes true !!!! - Bela Shende
Hi, Can someone please translate important parts of this interview please. Thanks, Pravinder. --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Harshal [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey Friends, Here is a exclusive interview of singer Bela Shende (man mohana song)in marathi newspaper Maharashtra Times. In her interview she shared info about her career and how she sung song manmohna and her comments on reality shows. She appriciated the trend of bhajans which ashu started with arr in his movies. Rest here... http://maharashtratimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/2775079.cms
Re: [arr] Dream of Singing for A.R.Rahman comes true !!!! - Bela Shende
Amith, kindly translate this for the group! On 2/29/08, Harshal [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey Friends, Here is a exclusive interview of singer Bela Shende (man mohana song)in marathi newspaper Maharashtra Times. In her interview she shared info about her career and how she sung song manmohna and her comments on reality shows. She appriciated the trend of bhajans which ashu started with arr in his movies. Rest here... http://maharashtratimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/2775079.cms
Re: [arr] (unknown)
To whom is this mail addressed. If its for ARR, then Pls note that ARR just finished a concert in Chennai on feb 9th. And how can we ourselves claim that we are great fans... Its for ARR to decide who is the greatest fan ! On 2/29/08, starguyz_vappu [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: hai.. im the great fan of u please do one program in india tamil nadu pls pls pls -- regards, Vithur AIMING TO BE A TRUE RAHMANIAC
[arr] Music : A.R. Rehman
Why I chose him ahead of so many legendary music directors like R.D Burman, Illayaraja, or singers like Kishore Kumar, Mohd. Rafi and others is primarily because according to me, he has been instrumental in taking the Indian Music to an international level. I have never heard before of any Indian music being directly incorporated into Hollywood movies, and in one case even the language was not changed. This guy has just been revelation to the Indian movie industry. He has found so many new talents and is still continuously on the hunt for more new singers which I guess Illayaraja missed out. I have started to like Rehman's albums now on par with Pink Floyd, and Metallica. I have always thought it is very difficult to come up with songs like Comfortably Numb or Nothing else Matters, but now I feel it is equally challenging to come up with brilliant tunes and to convert them into great hits album after album for over 15 years and that too primarily in two different languages. Although, they say that music has no language bounds but still I feel one must have a proper understanding of the kind of music a particular set of people would like and according to me this differs a whole lot in Hindi and Tamil and this guy leaves me spellbound in both Sivaji and Rang-de-Basanti. Hopefully he will come up with more great music and will venture out into different languages. I still feel numb when I listen to the Bombay tune whether it is in Bombay or it is in Lord of the War. http://prorevolutions.blogspot.com/2008/02/music-r-rehman.html -- regards, Vithur AIMING TO BE A TRUE RAHMANIAC
[arr] Rangeela Background scores
Dear Rahmaniacs, Enjoy Rangeela Background Scores from these links. Raihanaji told me that its wise to call BGMs as Background scores instead of calling them Background Music . Link 1 - http://www.mediafire.com/?rf1z5nf2hwa Link 2 - http://www.mediafire.com/?2xnuwysdgax Link 3 - http://www.mediafire.com/?dmjmwhlttb6 Link 4 - http://www.mediafire.com/?kzjxxstxtwt -- regards, Vithur AIMING TO BE A TRUE RAHMANIAC
[arr] Mani Ratnam, Vikram come together
February 29, 2008, 3:50:44 PM (www.galatta.com) Yes. This is the latest buzz in Kollywood. One of India's premier filmmakers, Mani Ratnam, joining hands with the talented Vikram is a dream come for movie buffs. Reliable sources indicate that the duo will come together for a project that will be unique and special. Vikram is currently shooting for Kanthasamy which is directed by Mani Ratnam's protégé Susi Ganesan. He is expected to do Mani's film after completing Kanthasamy. The fact that Vikram has postponed his film with Bhoopathy Pandian, which he was supposed to do after Kanthasamy, adds credibilty to the news. Mani Ratnam, who struck gold in Bollywood with Guru last year, was supposed to do Lajjo with Aamir Khan. However, the project has fallen off the tracks as Aamir is busy with his Ghajini. Hence, the maker is planning to make a Tamil film with Vikram in the lead. Meanwhile, there are also reports that Mani is planning to repeat the lead in his previous film, Abhishek and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, in a breezy romantic film on the lines of his Alaipayuthey. The reports say that the film will be in Hindi but will be dubbed into Tamil. Well, we expect the director himself to put an end to such conflicting reports. Anand
[arr] Jodha Akbar now in Tamil
http://entertainment.in.msn.com/southcinema/article.aspx?cp-documentid=1268175 'Jodhaa Akbar' now in Tamil [image: 'Jodhaa Akbar' now in Tamil] Ashutosh Gowariker's magnum opus 'Jodhaa Akbar', starring Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai, after having impressed the hindi-speaking audience, would now be released in Tamil. The music for the film is by maestro A.R. Rahman, who has come out with some grand numbers. The Tamil lyrics have been written by Na. Muthukumar. The audio, that has been released recently, is doing well, say sources. The film has turned out to be a super-hit, especially in the overseas market where it is doing terrific business aided by favourable reviews from the foreign press. The domestic revenue too has been above average considering that the film has not been released in Rajasthan and has been banned in Madhya Pradesh and certain other areas. The Hindi version, released two weeks back, has so far collected 65 lakhs from Chennai alone. This is indeed quite a feat, considering the film's running time of 3 hours and 30 minutes. However, UTV is planning to release a more tightly-edited version. The dubbed version would be released across Tamil Nadu on 6th of March. -- regards, Vithur AIMING TO BE A TRUE RAHMANIAC
Re: [arr] Guru BGM request
Could you let me know the official website of Guru. I have All Guru BGMs with me. I am unable to decipher which one you want ?? On 2/29/08, p_ramasamy2000 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Can anyone upload the BGM bit they used to use in the Guru official website, that also plays in the movie. It's a kind of jazzy number... Thanks ram. -- regards, Vithur AIMING TO BE A TRUE RAHMANIAC
Re: [arr] Re: The Score Magazine Launch - Exclusive A.R.Rahman
Dear Alan, This is a wonderful effort which has earned the fruits of ARR 's appreciation. What more to say. I would like to just add my views on the Magazine. 1. The Magazine 's Front Cover itself gives a very wonderful look, as Boss looks so special in that. The surrounding reflects his mood very well. 2. Blazee 's poem was superb, and it reflects his love for ARR. 3. I would have been more happy if the entire magazine had excerpts only abt ARR, and ARR related work, though the majority portion of the work is ARR related. . Art Director Thotta Tharani could have mentioned one or two words abt ARR, which would have made that article look splendid. 4. ARR 's Interview was a different kind, an some unknown facts were revealed ( very interesting and nice to read that ) 5. The Technical Details of ARR 's Studio, and exclusive photos inside the studio was a visual treat. Simply superb 6. Dir Kadhir 's write up on ARR was very touching to read, especially, the portion where he has mentioned I think his music is like slow poison. ONce you hear it, you get addicted and will eventually want to die for it. He will surprise the world soon. It would have been more better, if ARR related stuff would have been compiled at one shot in continuos pages, so that it entices the readers to read everything continuosly. Hats off to your team and wonderful work. Expecting a lot more of ARR related issues in future. Thanks On 2/29/08, Alan Hadle .H [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks buddies... I will be happy if u can read the magazine and gimme a feedback.The magazine is free and is exclusively available only for as in house for corporates ,youth centric places and libraries all across the colleges signs alan --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com, ravi_2174 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That's fantastic dude.Awaiting the magazine.. --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com, Alan Hadle .H arsaregama@ wrote: Thanks vithur ..We had the opportunity of giving rahmanji a copy before the launch.He was very happy with the way the magazine had come through and sent us a note wishing the launch a grand success.First of all I would like to thank Mr .Gopal srinivasan for allowing me to use the yahoo collage work to be put in the magazine. Apart from that we have packaged a whole bunch of content into the magazine. A casual interview with Mr.Rahman Blaaze's poem on MR.Rahman People who have been working with him for the past 20 years and their experiences Kathir's exclusive on rahmanji Never before seen pics of AM studios Kshiraj telangs caricature and the updated arrahmanfans yahoo spread Will be posting the complete magazine at www.highonscore.com Special thanks to Ashanti omkar(UK) and Akin Aworan(International photographer) for the interview and photographs signs alanhadley --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com, Vithur vithurm@ wrote: Rahmaniacs, Today there was an Official Launch of The Score Magazine in Chennai. Details abt the Magazine can be gathered from Alan Hildey, who is also a member of this yahoo groups. ARR was supposed to be present in the function, but was held up in a busy meeting with a Hindi Director. The function was presided by Mr. Pravinmani, ( Music Director, and Asst to ARR ) , Director Kadhir ( who had made a lot of movies with ARR ) . The March 2008 Issue of the Magazine is an exclusive A.R.Rahman issue, and has an exclusive interview of ARR in it . The E- version of the Magazine would be uploaded in the website of the magazine soon. I would try to scan the interview and request Gopal to upload it in flickr. For Fans who love Kadhir's association with ARR, there is a good news coming up. Dir Kadhir officially announced his next project with ARR, and the title of the film is *Maanavar Dhinam ( Student's day),* similar to his old movie Kaadhalar Dhinam. There are other interviews also, and on behalf of YG, I congratulate Alan Hidley and his team for coming up with an exclusive ARR issue, as its like a bonanza for we fans. -- regards, Vithur AIMING TO BE A TRUE RAHMANIAC -- regards, Vithur AIMING TO BE A TRUE RAHMANIAC
RE: [arr] General Question on Harmonic Structures of Raaga Scales
Thanks, Padmini. The book you had suggested is a step in the rght direction. I haven't had much luck finding anything useful online yet, but will continue to google. :) I follow the master and play the keyboards of course..hehe...not that well though! :P I wish!! And yes, Piya Ho is just something else.. isn't it? Thanks for your input. Take care, Dasun To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2008 18:15:58 -0800 Subject: Re: [arr] General Question on Harmonic Structures of Raaga Scales Hey Dasun, I am not sure how much this will help but there is a book by Pt Nikhil Ghosh known as an Introduction to Raga and Tala with a New System of Notation. This might have some information that you are looking for. To tell you honestly, I have not read the whole book completely, but seems like parts of the book might seem useful to you. And you can always do a Google search with some of the keywords like Raga scales, harmonics etc to see what comes up:-) Hope this helps. I will try and see what else I can find for you to research. Which instrument do you play? Piya ho is a lovely song. Best, Padmini On 2/28/08, Dasun Abeysekera [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Guys, I was just trying to find the chords for Piyo Ho (Water) today and it struck me that there may be some studies currently being done or which have already been completed on the harmonic structures of Raaga scales. We know harmony is not a concept with which Raagas were originally associated as they were purely designed to evoke specific feelings through the sequntial or horizontal organization of tones. Even Western music originated through similar means, but then later developed the vertical component of music that came to be know as harmony. So has there been any serious attempts by Indian musicians to discover any patterns that may lie at the heart of Raaga scales harmonically like we now have in Western music? I certainly will need to learn Raagas before I can venture out into anything so profound, but I'd be surprised nobody has already charted that course. Just curious. Let me know if anybody knows anything regarding this subject. Thanks in advance. Regards, Dasun Climb to the top of the charts! Play the word scramble challenge with star power. Play now! _ Connect and share in new ways with Windows Live. http://www.windowslive.com/share.html?ocid=TXT_TAGHM_Wave2_sharelife_012008
Re: [arr] Music : A.R. Rehman
Bosss. Gomzy I know it y. But Wanted to just copy paste.. I didnt want to meddle with somebody else write up. On 2/29/08, Gomzy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Vithur Subject line should read Rahman and not Rehman. ARR himself confirmed this ! just kidding :) On 2/29/08, Vithur [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Why I chose him ahead of so many legendary music directors like R.DBurman, Illayaraja, or singers like Kishore Kumar, Mohd. Rafi and others is primarily because according to me, he has been instrumental in taking the Indian Music to an international level. I have never heard before of any Indian music being directly incorporated into Hollywood movies, and in one case even the language was not changed. This guy has just been revelation to the Indian movie industry. He has found so many new talents and is still continuously on the hunt for more new singers which I guess Illayaraja missed out. I have started to like Rehman's albums now on par with Pink Floyd, and Metallica. I have always thought it is very difficult to come up with songs like Comfortably Numb or Nothing else Matters, but now I feel it is equally challenging to come up with brilliant tunes and to convert them into great hits album after album for over 15 years and that too primarily in two different languages. Although, they say that music has no language bounds but still I feel one must have a proper understanding of the kind of music a particular set of people would like and according to me this differs a whole lot in Hindi and Tamil and this guy leaves me spellbound in both Sivaji and Rang-de-Basanti. Hopefully he will come up with more great music and will venture out into different languages. I still feel numb when I listen to the Bombay tune whether it is in Bombay or it is in Lord of the War. http://prorevolutions.blogspot.com/2008/02/music-r-rehman.html -- regards, Vithur AIMING TO BE A TRUE RAHMANIAC -- regards, Vithur AIMING TO BE A TRUE RAHMANIAC
Re: [arr] Voiceless BGMs - Explained!
Dil ne Jise Apna Kaha and Lakeer Background scores are not by ARR. On 2/29/08, KrishnA [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all As kaissiom said, first we have to make a list of movies which need to be ripped (for the purpose of BGMs), so in this regard, I have made a list, but I am very skeptical about the legitimacy of that, so all guys are requested to update it for further purpose. Thanks Krishna. On 2/19/08, kaissiom [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Voiceless BGMs - Explained! I'm not much of any expert on this topic, as I happened to accidentally or unintentionally discover the process of ripping voiceless BGMs. There may be members on this group who have expertise in this area who may be able to shed some more light on this topic. Following article is my limited understanding of this subject, please correct me if I am wrong. First, some definitions: * For the sake of discussion *L* refers to *Left* and *R* refers to * Right* (speakers) *Mono*: Single channel (no difference in L or R speaker, both reproduce one sound) *L speaker = R speaker = One sound from both.* *[Note]: Rahman has been very disappointed that 'Kabhi Na Kabhi' was recorded in stereo, but released in Mono.* *Stereo:* Two or more channels (generally two channel, separate recording/reproduction of sound, L and R) *L speaker: recorded/reproduced separately + R speaker: recorded/reproduced separately = 3 different sounds possible: L sound + Shared L/R sound + R sound* *[Note]: Think of it as a Venn diagram: Both L and R speakers reproduce same sound most of the time, but will also have variations of their own. Quite evident in 'Daud' - Title track, the entire track has variations in Left and Right channel.* *Stereo Surround*: 5.1 or higher (5 channels plus 1 LFE; Dolby-Digital,dts) *L Front speaker: recorded/reproduced separately +R Front speaker: recorded/reproduced separately +C Center speaker: recorded/reproduced separately +L Rear speaker: recorded/reproduced separately +R Rear speaker: recorded/reproduced separately +LFE Low-Frequency Effects(sub-woofer) = Surround Sound experience.* *[Note]: Most, but not all, DVD-Videos have 5.1 surround sound. And also the rare, but dying, DVD-Audio format falls in this category.* There's no limitation on the number of channels, I find some English movies with 7.1 surround sound , you can also buy a 10.1 sound systems, if you can find source to utilize those channels. Almost all Media formats can reproduce mono and stereo, but not surround: Cassette tapes: Stereo and Mono CD: Stereo and Mono VCD: Stereo and Mono *DVD: Surround*, Stereo and Mono *How does this relate to voiceless BGMs?* Voiceless BGMs are only possible from surround sound, given that they were recorded and reproduce as surround. So, that leaves us with DVD-Audio, which I won't get into, and DVD-Video, by which we mean regular DVD movies. * How are BGMs recorded on DVDs?* I don't know exactly, but that's up to the composer and the sound engineer. But in order to qualify as surround sound, they have to record different sounds for different channels. For example they may record actors' voices for the CENTER channel and the background score for the two-REAR speakers and a combination of both voices and score on the two-FRONT speakers (this is hypothetical, simple and straightforward example): *L/R Front* speakers: Combination/layers of both voices and background score *CENTER* speaker: Only voices *L/R Rear** *speakers: *Only background score* You can imagine watching a movie and an extra sound effect from back, or someone yelling from behind you or a car whooshing by. And remember, they can try many different combinations with 5 different channels. *How to extract voiceless BGMs?* Simply put, you have to tap into the channels that only contain the 'Background Score'. In the simple example given above, it would be the 'L/R Rear Speaker/Channel'. *How do kaissiom and AJ extract voiceless BGMs?* Well, I can't speak for AJ, but I know he uses some software. And as far as I'm concerned, I can write a longer post than this one trying to explain how I accidentally did it. My method is not all software- it's combination of hardware and software. I was fixing my computer and my home-theater system set-up, such that I can play the music from my computer on my surround sound system. This required additional cables, adapters, etc.. but I accidentally cut one wire and attached it in the wrong place somewhere on the soundcard and amplifier. And when I played a movie on my computer, all I could hear was voices, no BGM. When I switched some wires.. I got BGM, no voices... hence, voiceless BGMs. I still have to switch these wires... every time I have to extract voiceless BGMs ;-) * How can one extract voiceless BGMs?* *-[Software]*- Easiest way
Re: [arr] Re: CD ripper
Thanks for your suggestions :). For the sake of confirmation.. 1.The mp3s I wanted to make are for personal use only. 2.If my intention is to pirate, I must be an expert in ripping CDs..this question does not even arise. Hail Rahman Greetings Chitra Music Moves Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs
Re: [arr] CD ripper
Try EAC. It's the best free CD Ripper out there... I use it quiet often... Check it out: http://www.exactaudiocopy.de -Vishwesh. Ravi Nair [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: use itunes and encode at 192 kbps On Fri, Feb 29, 2008 at 10:04 AM, chitra geetam [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Sorry for non-arr mail. I am making mp3s from my CDs for my mp3 player but i am not satisfied by the quality of files made by windows media player even at 320kbps. did anybody feel the same way that wmp is inefficient? Is there a better ripper than wmp? please let me know. thanks Recent Activity 64 New Members Visit Your Group Need traffic? Drive customers With search ads on Yahoo! Y! Messenger Want a quick chat? Chat over IM with group members. Popular Y! Groups Is your group one? Check it out and see. . The search is more important than the destination - a r rahman - - Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search.
Re: [arr] Guru BGM request
Dear Vithur, He means the one thats played when Guru puts the golf ball in hole in the golf course. Regards, S.V.Nagaraj --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Vithur [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Could you let me know the official website of Guru. I have All Guru BGMs with me. I am unable to decipher which one you want ?? On 2/29/08, p_ramasamy2000 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Can anyone upload the BGM bit they used to use in the Guru official website, that also plays in the movie. It's a kind of jazzy number... Thanks ram. -- regards, Vithur AIMING TO BE A TRUE RAHMANIAC
Re: [arr] Voiceless BGMs - Explained!
is it possible for us to convey to ARR about our interest in listening to VoiceLess BGM's ? He might do the recording in such a way so that its possible to Rip it voiceless. Of course, in Hollywood, OST gets released as separate CD's .. that might never happen in India.. On Fri, Feb 29, 2008 at 9:13 AM, Gomzy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dil ne Jise Apna Kaha and Lakeer Background scores are not by ARR. On 2/29/08, KrishnA [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all As kaissiom said, first we have to make a list of movies which need to be ripped (for the purpose of BGMs), so in this regard, I have made a list, but I am very skeptical about the legitimacy of that, so all guys are requested to update it for further purpose. Thanks Krishna. On 2/19/08, kaissiom [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Voiceless BGMs - Explained! I'm not much of any expert on this topic, as I happened to accidentally or unintentionally discover the process of ripping voiceless BGMs. There may be members on this group who have expertise in this area who may be able to shed some more light on this topic. Following article is my limited understanding of this subject, please correct me if I am wrong. First, some definitions: * For the sake of discussion *L* refers to *Left* and *R* refers to * Right* (speakers) *Mono*: Single channel (no difference in L or R speaker, both reproduce one sound) *L speaker = R speaker = One sound from both.* *[Note]: Rahman has been very disappointed that 'Kabhi Na Kabhi' was recorded in stereo, but released in Mono.* *Stereo:* Two or more channels (generally two channel, separate recording/reproduction of sound, L and R) *L speaker: recorded/reproduced separately + R speaker: recorded/reproduced separately = 3 different sounds possible: L sound + Shared L/R sound + R sound* *[Note]: Think of it as a Venn diagram: Both L and R speakers reproduce same sound most of the time, but will also have variations of their own. Quite evident in 'Daud' - Title track, the entire track has variations in Left and Right channel.* *Stereo Surround*: 5.1 or higher (5 channels plus 1 LFE; Dolby-Digital,dts) *L Front speaker: recorded/reproduced separately +R Front speaker: recorded/reproduced separately +C Center speaker: recorded/reproduced separately +L Rear speaker: recorded/reproduced separately +R Rear speaker: recorded/reproduced separately +LFE Low-Frequency Effects(sub-woofer) = Surround Sound experience.* *[Note]: Most, but not all, DVD-Videos have 5.1 surround sound. And also the rare, but dying, DVD-Audio format falls in this category.* There's no limitation on the number of channels, I find some English movies with 7.1 surround sound , you can also buy a 10.1 sound systems, if you can find source to utilize those channels. Almost all Media formats can reproduce mono and stereo, but not surround: Cassette tapes: Stereo and Mono CD: Stereo and Mono VCD: Stereo and Mono *DVD: Surround*, Stereo and Mono *How does this relate to voiceless BGMs?* Voiceless BGMs are only possible from surround sound, given that they were recorded and reproduce as surround. So, that leaves us with DVD-Audio, which I won't get into, and DVD-Video, by which we mean regular DVD movies. * How are BGMs recorded on DVDs?* I don't know exactly, but that's up to the composer and the sound engineer. But in order to qualify as surround sound, they have to record different sounds for different channels. For example they may record actors' voices for the CENTER channel and the background score for the two-REAR speakers and a combination of both voices and score on the two-FRONT speakers (this is hypothetical, simple and straightforward example): *L/R Front* speakers: Combination/layers of both voices and background score *CENTER* speaker: Only voices *L/R Rear** *speakers: *Only background score* You can imagine watching a movie and an extra sound effect from back, or someone yelling from behind you or a car whooshing by. And remember, they can try many different combinations with 5 different channels. *How to extract voiceless BGMs?* Simply put, you have to tap into the channels that only contain the 'Background Score'. In the simple example given above, it would be the 'L/R Rear Speaker/Channel'. *How do kaissiom and AJ extract voiceless BGMs?* Well, I can't speak for AJ, but I know he uses some software. And as far as I'm concerned, I can write a longer post than this one trying to explain how I accidentally did it. My method is not all software- it's combination of hardware and software. I was fixing my computer and my home-theater system set-up, such that I can play the music from my computer on my surround sound system. This required
Re: [arr] Voiceless BGMs - Explained!
I am damn sure ARR knows well that we as far as anyone loves his BGMs. But asking him or requesting him to do something convenient for us little too much... ( I feel ) Let us take this effort in extracting BGMs, . When we put efforts and enjoy... its more of a happinesss we will do it ... On 2/29/08, Pradeepan R [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: is it possible for us to convey to ARR about our interest in listening to VoiceLess BGM's ? He might do the recording in such a way so that its possible to Rip it voiceless. Of course, in Hollywood, OST gets released as separate CD's .. that might never happen in India.. On Fri, Feb 29, 2008 at 9:13 AM, Gomzy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dil ne Jise Apna Kaha and Lakeer Background scores are not by ARR. On 2/29/08, KrishnA [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all As kaissiom said, first we have to make a list of movies which need to be ripped (for the purpose of BGMs), so in this regard, I have made a list, but I am very skeptical about the legitimacy of that, so all guys are requested to update it for further purpose. Thanks Krishna. On 2/19/08, kaissiom [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Voiceless BGMs - Explained! I'm not much of any expert on this topic, as I happened to accidentally or unintentionally discover the process of ripping voiceless BGMs. There may be members on this group who have expertise in this area who may be able to shed some more light on this topic. Following article is my limited understanding of this subject, please correct me if I am wrong. First, some definitions: * For the sake of discussion *L* refers to *Left* and *R* refers to *Right* (speakers) *Mono*: Single channel (no difference in L or R speaker, both reproduce one sound) *L speaker = R speaker = One sound from both.* *[Note]: Rahman has been very disappointed that 'Kabhi Na Kabhi' was recorded in stereo, but released in Mono.* *Stereo:* Two or more channels (generally two channel, separate recording/reproduction of sound, L and R) *L speaker: recorded/reproduced separately + R speaker: recorded/reproduced separately = 3 different sounds possible: L sound + Shared L/R sound + R sound* *[Note]: Think of it as a Venn diagram: Both L and R speakers reproduce same sound most of the time, but will also have variations of their own. Quite evident in 'Daud' - Title track, the entire track has variations in Left and Right channel.* *Stereo Surround*: 5.1 or higher (5 channels plus 1 LFE; Dolby-Digital,dts) *L Front speaker: recorded/reproduced separately +R Front speaker: recorded/reproduced separately +C Center speaker: recorded/reproduced separately +L Rear speaker: recorded/reproduced separately +R Rear speaker: recorded/reproduced separately +LFE Low-Frequency Effects(sub-woofer) = Surround Sound experience.* *[Note]: Most, but not all, DVD-Videos have 5.1 surround sound. And also the rare, but dying, DVD-Audio format falls in this category.* There's no limitation on the number of channels, I find some English movies with 7.1 surround sound , you can also buy a 10.1 sound systems, if you can find source to utilize those channels. Almost all Media formats can reproduce mono and stereo, but not surround: Cassette tapes: Stereo and Mono CD: Stereo and Mono VCD: Stereo and Mono *DVD: Surround*, Stereo and Mono *How does this relate to voiceless BGMs?* Voiceless BGMs are only possible from surround sound, given that they were recorded and reproduce as surround. So, that leaves us with DVD-Audio, which I won't get into, and DVD-Video, by which we mean regular DVD movies. * How are BGMs recorded on DVDs?* I don't know exactly, but that's up to the composer and the sound engineer. But in order to qualify as surround sound, they have to record different sounds for different channels. For example they may record actors' voices for the CENTER channel and the background score for the two-REAR speakers and a combination of both voices and score on the two-FRONT speakers (this is hypothetical, simple and straightforward example): *L/R Front* speakers: Combination/layers of both voices and background score *CENTER* speaker: Only voices *L/R Rear** *speakers: *Only background score* You can imagine watching a movie and an extra sound effect from back, or someone yelling from behind you or a car whooshing by. And remember, they can try many different combinations with 5 different channels. *How to extract voiceless BGMs?* Simply put, you have to tap into the channels that only contain the 'Background Score'. In the simple example given above, it would be the 'L/R Rear Speaker/Channel'. *How
[arr] ARR with Piano
ARR, at this point of his career, should pick 10 of his most melodious compositions, play solo on a grand piano, record and release for international market. Solo must be completely unplugged, without vocal or any other instrument. If possible release the sheet music for the 10 pieces as a bonus with the CD. The whole project must be such that it should propel ARR to the league of evergreen composers like Mozart, Beethoven and Bach. Regards Raghu --- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], Pradeepan R [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: is it possible for us to convey to ARR about our interest in listening to VoiceLess BGM's ? He might do the recording in such a way so that its possible to Rip it voiceless. Of course, in Hollywood, OST gets released as separate CD's .. that might never happen in India.. On Fri, Feb 29, 2008 at 9:13 AM, Gomzy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dil ne Jise Apna Kaha and Lakeer Background scores are not by ARR. On 2/29/08, KrishnA [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all As kaissiom said, first we have to make a list of movies which need to be ripped (for the purpose of BGMs), so in this regard, I have made a list, but I am very skeptical about the legitimacy of that, so all guys are requested to update it for further purpose. Thanks Krishna. On 2/19/08, kaissiom [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Voiceless BGMs - Explained! I'm not much of any expert on this topic, as I happened to accidentally or unintentionally discover the process of ripping voiceless BGMs. There may be members on this group who have expertise in this area who may be able to shed some more light on this topic. Following article is my limited understanding of this subject, please correct me if I am wrong. First, some definitions: * For the sake of discussion *L* refers to *Left* and *R* refers to * Right* (speakers) *Mono*: Single channel (no difference in L or R speaker, both reproduce one sound) *L speaker = R speaker = One sound from both.* *[Note]: Rahman has been very disappointed that 'Kabhi Na Kabhi' was recorded in stereo, but released in Mono.* *Stereo:* Two or more channels (generally two channel, separate recording/reproduction of sound, L and R) *L speaker: recorded/reproduced separately + R speaker: recorded/reproduced separately = 3 different sounds possible: L sound + Shared L/R sound + R sound* *[Note]: Think of it as a Venn diagram: Both L and R speakers reproduce same sound most of the time, but will also have variations of their own. Quite evident in 'Daud' - Title track, the entire track has variations in Left and Right channel.* *Stereo Surround*: 5.1 or higher (5 channels plus 1 LFE; Dolby-Digital,dts) *L Front speaker: recorded/reproduced separately +R Front speaker: recorded/reproduced separately +C Center speaker: recorded/reproduced separately +L Rear speaker: recorded/reproduced separately +R Rear speaker: recorded/reproduced separately +LFE Low-Frequency Effects(sub-woofer) = Surround Sound experience.* *[Note]: Most, but not all, DVD-Videos have 5.1 surround sound. And also the rare, but dying, DVD-Audio format falls in this category.* There's no limitation on the number of channels, I find some English movies with 7.1 surround sound , you can also buy a 10.1 sound systems, if you can find source to utilize those channels. Almost all Media formats can reproduce mono and stereo, but not surround: Cassette tapes: Stereo and Mono CD: Stereo and Mono VCD: Stereo and Mono *DVD: Surround*, Stereo and Mono *How does this relate to voiceless BGMs?* Voiceless BGMs are only possible from surround sound, given that they were recorded and reproduce as surround. So, that leaves us with DVD-Audio, which I won't get into, and DVD-Video, by which we mean regular DVD movies. * How are BGMs recorded on DVDs?* I don't know exactly, but that's up to the composer and the sound engineer. But in order to qualify as surround sound, they have to record different sounds for different channels. For example they may record actors' voices for the CENTER channel and the background score for the two-REAR speakers and a combination of both voices and score on the two-FRONT speakers (this is hypothetical, simple and straightforward example): *L/R Front* speakers: Combination/layers of both voices and background score *CENTER* speaker: Only voices *L/R Rear** *speakers: *Only background score* You can imagine watching a movie and an extra sound effect from back, or someone yelling from behind you or a car whooshing by. And remember, they can try many different combinations with 5 different channels. *How to extract voiceless BGMs?* Simply put, you have to tap into the channels that only
[arr] Re: Voiceless BGMs - Explained!
Hi Kaissiom Thanks for your efforts on Voice less BGM explanation. Does this mean that we can make Koreoke tracks out of 5.1 releases of boys and sillinu oru kadal? Regards Raghu --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Vithur [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am damn sure ARR knows well that we as far as anyone loves his BGMs. But asking him or requesting him to do something convenient for us little too much... ( I feel ) Let us take this effort in extracting BGMs, . When we put efforts and enjoy... its more of a happinesss we will do it ... On 2/29/08, Pradeepan R [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: is it possible for us to convey to ARR about our interest in listening to VoiceLess BGM's ? He might do the recording in such a way so that its possible to Rip it voiceless. Of course, in Hollywood, OST gets released as separate CD's .. that might never happen in India.. On Fri, Feb 29, 2008 at 9:13 AM, Gomzy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dil ne Jise Apna Kaha and Lakeer Background scores are not by ARR. On 2/29/08, KrishnA [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all As kaissiom said, first we have to make a list of movies which need to be ripped (for the purpose of BGMs), so in this regard, I have made a list, but I am very skeptical about the legitimacy of that, so all guys are requested to update it for further purpose. Thanks Krishna. On 2/19/08, kaissiom [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Voiceless BGMs - Explained! I'm not much of any expert on this topic, as I happened to accidentally or unintentionally discover the process of ripping voiceless BGMs. There may be members on this group who have expertise in this area who may be able to shed some more light on this topic. Following article is my limited understanding of this subject, please correct me if I am wrong. First, some definitions: * For the sake of discussion *L* refers to *Left* and *R* refers to *Right* (speakers) *Mono*: Single channel (no difference in L or R speaker, both reproduce one sound) *L speaker = R speaker = One sound from both.* *[Note]: Rahman has been very disappointed that 'Kabhi Na Kabhi' was recorded in stereo, but released in Mono.* *Stereo:* Two or more channels (generally two channel, separate recording/reproduction of sound, L and R) *L speaker: recorded/reproduced separately + R speaker: recorded/reproduced separately = 3 different sounds possible: L sound + Shared L/R sound + R sound* *[Note]: Think of it as a Venn diagram: Both L and R speakers reproduce same sound most of the time, but will also have variations of their own. Quite evident in 'Daud' - Title track, the entire track has variations in Left and Right channel.* *Stereo Surround*: 5.1 or higher (5 channels plus 1 LFE; Dolby-Digital,dts) *L Front speaker: recorded/reproduced separately +R Front speaker: recorded/reproduced separately +C Center speaker: recorded/reproduced separately +L Rear speaker: recorded/reproduced separately +R Rear speaker: recorded/reproduced separately +LFE Low-Frequency Effects(sub-woofer) = Surround Sound experience.* *[Note]: Most, but not all, DVD-Videos have 5.1 surround sound. And also the rare, but dying, DVD-Audio format falls in this category.* There's no limitation on the number of channels, I find some English movies with 7.1 surround sound , you can also buy a 10.1 sound systems, if you can find source to utilize those channels. Almost all Media formats can reproduce mono and stereo, but not surround: Cassette tapes: Stereo and Mono CD: Stereo and Mono VCD: Stereo and Mono *DVD: Surround*, Stereo and Mono *How does this relate to voiceless BGMs?* Voiceless BGMs are only possible from surround sound, given that they were recorded and reproduce as surround. So, that leaves us with DVD-Audio, which I won't get into, and DVD-Video, by which we mean regular DVD movies. * How are BGMs recorded on DVDs?* I don't know exactly, but that's up to the composer and the sound engineer. But in order to qualify as surround sound, they have to record different sounds for different channels. For example they may record actors' voices for the CENTER channel and the background score for the two-REAR speakers and a combination of both voices and score on the two-FRONT speakers (this is hypothetical, simple and straightforward example): *L/R Front* speakers: Combination/layers of both voices and background score *CENTER* speaker: Only voices *L/R Rear** *speakers: *Only background score* You can imagine watching a movie and an extra sound effect from back, or someone yelling from behind you or a car whooshing by. And
Re: [arr] Haromonium's not so harmonious
All these are funny... just to look for some mistakes in Rahman's music... where was is so called critic after the music release of Asoka in hindi?? If the critic is telling Naushad ji took care of instruments played in Mughl-e-Azam'...why the critic is neglecting Vocal part... it is very clear that vocals of any singers was not like the way they sung at that time for a movie at Akbar's era. We can see the vocal of earlier movies (KL Saygal) was so different from movies of 70s. So in Akbar's era the vocals would be way different. Then why Pyar kia to darna kya is being sung with 70's style of singing Its not to blame Naushad ji... it is the critics who unnessessarily pointing fingers to Rahman!! Arijit On 28/02/2008, Vithur [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: *http://www.ndtvmusic.com/story.asp?id=ENTEN20080042600* ** *Harmonium's not so harmonious* Yogesh Pawar Thursday, February 28, 2008: (Mumbai) : History is but legend, which everyone agrees upon. But it still may not be everyone's cup of tea to hear harmoniums and synthesizers play in Jodhaa Akbar's Mughal era. There have been murmurs about why a multicrore project like *Jodhaa Akbar*didn't think it necessary to use the *tanpura* or the *sarangi*, which were the instruments in vogue then. The harmonium, essentially a French instrument was brought to India by Maula Baksh in the late 19th century when the Mughal empire had already ended. Raju Bharathan, film historian said, I found the music by AR Rehman very disappointing. It was not timed with the theme. I found the treatment too a bit odd. Particularly the use of harmonium is not in sync with the era. Infact, the harmonioum has always been a point of debate. While harmonium players feel they never get their due as musicians. Many senior artists actually refuse to do their *riyaz* with the harmonium because they say it is unsuitable to completely adapt to Indian music. Neela Bhagwat, classical vocalist, said, The drawback is that the harmomium can't give you the the curve, like if I sing the *Darbari Kanada *, I will have to sing with a *meend*, which a harmonium will not support. Infact this is the reason why in the musical period film like * Mughal-E-Azam* the harmomium was kept out. Raju Bharathan, film historian, There was a lot of attention paid to use of instruments. Naushad *sahab* wouldn't begin composing till he had the full script. Then he would look at the period and begin to think of the instruments to use. That was his style. *Should Iron Maiden tour other Indian cities also?* Subject Username Password International bands set to rock Indiahttp://www.ndtvmusic.com/story.asp?slug=International+bands+set+to+rock+Indiaid=ENTEN20080042599 Harmonium's not so harmonioushttp://www.ndtvmusic.com/story.asp?slug=Harmonium%27s+not+so+harmoniousid=ENTEN20080042600 Bhansali directs opera in Parishttp://www.ndtvmusic.com/story.asp?slug=Bhansali+directs+opera+in+Parisid=ENTEN20080042167 MJ's Neverland Ranch may be auctionedhttp://www.ndtvmusic.com/story.asp?slug=MJ%27s+Neverland+Ranch+may+be+auctionedid=ENTEN20080042501 MTV looking for house for Hiltonhttp://www.ndtvmusic.com/story.asp?slug=MTV+looking+for+house+for+Hiltonid=ENTEN20080042487 Scratches on Winehouse raise concernshttp://www.ndtvmusic.com/story.asp?slug=Scratches+on+Winehouse+raise+concernsid=ENTEN20080042391 -- regards, Vithur AIMING TO BE A TRUE RAHMANIAC
[arr] Re: Music : A.R. Rehman
Hi All, In addition to what this guy has written in his blog, i would like to add the fact that ARR has produced music in several genres. He may not have composed music of Hard Rock type but then the music composers written in the article may not have composed music in several genres as ARR has done. Plus, almost each and every song in ARR's albums has been a quality song, whereas those composers always made 2 or 3 main songs and other songs just ok. Pravinder. --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Gomzy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Vithur Subject line should read Rahman and not Rehman. ARR himself confirmed this ! just kidding :) On 2/29/08, Vithur [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Why I chose him ahead of so many legendary music directors like R.DBurman, Illayaraja, or singers like Kishore Kumar, Mohd. Rafi and others is primarily because according to me, he has been instrumental in taking the Indian Music to an international level. I have never heard before of any Indian music being directly incorporated into Hollywood movies, and in one case even the language was not changed. This guy has just been revelation to the Indian movie industry. He has found so many new talents and is still continuously on the hunt for more new singers which I guess Illayaraja missed out. I have started to like Rehman's albums now on par with Pink Floyd, and Metallica. I have always thought it is very difficult to come up with songs like Comfortably Numb or Nothing else Matters, but now I feel it is equally challenging to come up with brilliant tunes and to convert them into great hits album after album for over 15 years and that too primarily in two different languages. Although, they say that music has no language bounds but still I feel one must have a proper understanding of the kind of music a particular set of people would like and according to me this differs a whole lot in Hindi and Tamil and this guy leaves me spellbound in both Sivaji and Rang-de-Basanti. Hopefully he will come up with more great music and will venture out into different languages. I still feel numb when I listen to the Bombay tune whether it is in Bombay or it is in Lord of the War. http://prorevolutions.blogspot.com/2008/02/music-r-rehman.html -- regards, Vithur AIMING TO BE A TRUE RAHMANIAC
Re: [arr] When I heard ARR for the first time !!!
It's a wonderful thread started by Bergin (???)I read it when he posted it first but couldnt reply. It's good that the topic has come up again. Just like Bergin (???), I heard arr for the first time in the curtain raiser program for national award that year. It was the starting piece of Yeh Haseen Vadiyaan. Madhu looking amazed at the snow covered peaks and valleys. At that time except for the music piece, nothing registered in my mind as Roja was a Tamil movie and then Tamil was similar a language as Hebrew now. After some time I saw the interview of ARR in Surabhi and again nothing registered in my mind. I was in school then and I hardly could understand English conversation. Some months later when me and my family happened to watch the dubbed version of Roja quite accidentally, and when the Yeh haseena Vadiyan started, I was on the verge of my chair, as the tune was very familiar, something very lovable. Only it was then when I started to hunt my brain hard and started to recollect all the 'unregistered' events and came to knwo the man - a r rahman. durba Pradeepan R [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It was not ROJA for me ! actuall my case of getting into Rahman is slightly different from most others. because the first time I started to listen to film music was when Kadhalan was released and Take it Easy was playing everywhere !!! I didnt even know at that time about Roja or Thiruda Thiruda or Bombay ! wonder I was like that.. but its basically because my parents used to play lot of non-film music.. so I never was into listening filmi music. but it was my Quarterly holidays. and Vividh Bharathi was playing Kadhalan Ad. Gentleman Films pugal K.T.Kunjumohan vazhangum Kadhalan A.R.Rahman innisayil Kadhalan.. I got hooked onto Take it Easy Kadhalan as a whole. I saw an interview of him fell in love with the man himself ;) . I then started going backwards in time. I learnt this same guy had composed Roja, Bombay, Thiruda Thiruda, Duet many others.. and I was able to pick the small changes in ARR (evolution) from Roja to Thiruda Thiruda.. Kadhalan changed me forever ... from being a guy who never listened to music much To someone keeping his ears almost into the speaker finding out the small sounds effects ARR uses in each song. Long live ARR His Music. On Tue, Feb 26, 2008 at 9:07 PM, Aravind AM [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Oh.. this is a good thread! :) should be interesting to read everyone's experiences! my first exp - I had narrated when i went on the Fan show on Aaha FM's Rahmania.. here we go again... I was in my 4th standard when Roja released.. I didnt know much about movies/ film music at that time, though I used to listen to a lot of musicThe only MD i knew then, was Illayaraja... one of my seniors from school came and gave me a cassette and asked me to practice one of the songs on my keyboard, so that I could accompany the singers. Need I even mention that the cassette was Roja cassette? the song was Thamizha Thamizha... I listened to it and was totally floored!!! It was nothing like anything I had heard b4. I listened to all the songs, and I was spell bound, and listened to them so many times that day!! And later, when we performed Thamizha thamizha on stage, we got a very good response as well! :) Aravind Indmov Buff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is such a lovely thread! Thanks for starting it, Bergin! Although it's a bit old I can't help sharing my unforgettable experience with you guys. My parents and I were on holiday in India for the very first time ( I was 9 years old). We were in most parts of India and finished off in Chennai as part of a pilgrimage. So our last 3 nights in India were in Chennai and I remember my mother enjoying all the shopping whilst my dad and I were too engrossed, absorbing the radiance in the atmosphere of the city. So different to where I come from but still felt very much like home and I remember not wanting to leave. On the last night we decided to go watch a movie (my first Indian movie on big screen) and Roja had just released. I can't remember why we picked it. Actually everything from this point is a blur except for until Chinna Chinna Aasai started playing on screen. I remember vividly the feeling that came over me when Chinna Chinna Aasai started. I think 'happy' would be too simpler word to use but I felt an extremely pleasant feeling taking over me. Something beyond words and same for the other songs and of course the movie itself! My mum loved the songs too. I walked out of Roja , with admiration for two people*. Two people that I now have the greatest admiration in Indian Cinema: Rahman and Maniratnam. I remember being really adamant in wanting to buy the Roja cassette before we left to the airport. I was literally crying at the hotel reception so my poor parents were forced to take this
[arr] Jodhaa Akbar Second Week Collections - A Hit
http://www.boxofficeindia.com/npages.php?page=shownewsarticleid=122nCat=newsPHPSESSID=10841648a78ea9033226cd5d03570e5e Jodhaa Akbar Second Week Collections Saturday 26th February 2008 00.30 IST Boxofficeindia.Com Trade Network Jodhaa Akbar has come up trumps at the box office. The film had problems in certain states as exhibitors refused to release the film in fear of damage to their properties. If that was not enough you had many in the media and trade spreading rumours about the collections of the films. The film was labeled a flop or average when collections told a different story. Even after a very good second week there will probably be detractors but the public has accepted the film and it is now sustaining well in most areas. The film has nett gross business of 14.30 crore in week two. The full details are as follows. Jodhaa Akbar-Week Two Mumbai-6,58,45,099 Delhi/UP-2,80,79,561 East Punjab-91,09,660 West Bengal-83,68,957 Bihar-29,01,252 CP Berar-39,83,532 CI-Removed from cinemas after week one Rajasthan-Not Released Nizam-1,06,75,896 Mysore-85,37,616 Tamil Nadu-33,11,373 Kerala-7,20,288 Orissa-7,78,843 Assam-6,50,250 Total-14,29,62,388 Pravinder.
[arr] Re: ARR with Piano
Fantastic Idea! --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, arr_raghu [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ARR, at this point of his career, should pick 10 of his most melodious compositions, play solo on a grand piano, record and release for international market. Solo must be completely unplugged, without vocal or any other instrument. If possible release the sheet music for the 10 pieces as a bonus with the CD. The whole project must be such that it should propel ARR to the league of evergreen composers like Mozart, Beethoven and Bach. Regards Raghu --- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], Pradeepan R pradeepanisonline@ wrote: is it possible for us to convey to ARR about our interest in listening to VoiceLess BGM's ? He might do the recording in such a way so that its possible to Rip it voiceless. Of course, in Hollywood, OST gets released as separate CD's .. that might never happen in India.. On Fri, Feb 29, 2008 at 9:13 AM, Gomzy gomtesh.upadhye@ wrote: Dil ne Jise Apna Kaha and Lakeer Background scores are not by ARR. On 2/29/08, KrishnA crishna3@ wrote: Hi all As kaissiom said, first we have to make a list of movies which need to be ripped (for the purpose of BGMs), so in this regard, I have made a list, but I am very skeptical about the legitimacy of that, so all guys are requested to update it for further purpose. Thanks Krishna. On 2/19/08, kaissiom kaissiom@ wrote: Voiceless BGMs - Explained! I'm not much of any expert on this topic, as I happened to accidentally or unintentionally discover the process of ripping voiceless BGMs. There may be members on this group who have expertise in this area who may be able to shed some more light on this topic. Following article is my limited understanding of this subject, please correct me if I am wrong. First, some definitions: * For the sake of discussion *L* refers to *Left* and *R* refers to * Right* (speakers) *Mono*: Single channel (no difference in L or R speaker, both reproduce one sound) *L speaker = R speaker = One sound from both.* *[Note]: Rahman has been very disappointed that 'Kabhi Na Kabhi' was recorded in stereo, but released in Mono.* *Stereo:* Two or more channels (generally two channel, separate recording/reproduction of sound, L and R) *L speaker: recorded/reproduced separately + R speaker: recorded/reproduced separately = 3 different sounds possible: L sound + Shared L/R sound + R sound* *[Note]: Think of it as a Venn diagram: Both L and R speakers reproduce same sound most of the time, but will also have variations of their own. Quite evident in 'Daud' - Title track, the entire track has variations in Left and Right channel.* *Stereo Surround*: 5.1 or higher (5 channels plus 1 LFE; Dolby-Digital,dts) *L Front speaker: recorded/reproduced separately +R Front speaker: recorded/reproduced separately +C Center speaker: recorded/reproduced separately +L Rear speaker: recorded/reproduced separately +R Rear speaker: recorded/reproduced separately +LFE Low-Frequency Effects(sub-woofer) = Surround Sound experience.* *[Note]: Most, but not all, DVD-Videos have 5.1 surround sound. And also the rare, but dying, DVD-Audio format falls in this category.* There's no limitation on the number of channels, I find some English movies with 7.1 surround sound , you can also buy a 10.1 sound systems, if you can find source to utilize those channels. Almost all Media formats can reproduce mono and stereo, but not surround: Cassette tapes: Stereo and Mono CD: Stereo and Mono VCD: Stereo and Mono *DVD: Surround*, Stereo and Mono *How does this relate to voiceless BGMs?* Voiceless BGMs are only possible from surround sound, given that they were recorded and reproduce as surround. So, that leaves us with DVD-Audio, which I won't get into, and DVD-Video, by which we mean regular DVD movies. * How are BGMs recorded on DVDs?* I don't know exactly, but that's up to the composer and the sound engineer. But in order to qualify as surround sound, they have to record different sounds for different channels. For example they may record actors' voices for the CENTER channel and the background score for the two-REAR speakers and a combination of both voices and score on the two-FRONT speakers (this is hypothetical, simple and straightforward example): *L/R Front* speakers: Combination/layers of both voices and background score *CENTER* speaker: Only voices *L/R Rear** *speakers: *Only background score* You can imagine watching a movie and an extra sound effect from back, or someone yelling from behind you
