[arr] How many International Compositions ?

[viswa bharathy]

frens,

Earth
Fire
Water
Provoked 
Elizabeth 
Slumdog

apart from this wat are other ARR's international work ?



  

[arr] Sound engineer Sridhar passes away (The Hindu)

[Sriram S]

http://www.hindu.com/2008/12/02/stories/2008120257990200.htm
 
Sound engineer Sridhar dead 

Staff Reporter 









 
H. Sridhar 

CHENNAI: He could make any singer sound extraordinary. One of the best sound 
engineers in India, H. Sridhar passed away here on Monday, following a cardiac 
arrest. He was 48. 
Sridhar, Chief Sound Engineer, Media Artists, had worked with A.R. Rahman as 
the chief sound engineer in all his films. 
His ear for music and passion for audio engineering made him one of the best in 
his field. He entered the industry in 1988, when there was not any 
sophisticated technology. Self-taught 



His childhood friend and colleague Jayendra Panchapakesan of Real Image recalls 
the vibrant and fun-filled childhood they shared.
“He loved playing cricket in our colony at Mylapore.” When he was in Std. IX, 
he wanted to learn playing the guitar, and in two years, he taught himself to 
play the instrument with ease. “He is a completely self-taught audio-engineer, 
too,” Mr. Panchapakesan said. 
A winner of the President’s Gold Medal (The National Award for Best 
Audiography) for ‘Mahanadi’ (1994), ‘Dil Se’ (1999), ‘Lagaan’ (2001) and 
‘Kannathil Muththamittal’ (2003), he is considered the pioneer of the use of 
digital sound in Indian films in the DTS format. 
Mr. Sridhar also worked with artists of international acclaim, including George 
Harrison of The Beatles, John Neptune Kaizan, Pandit Ravi Shankar, Zakir 
Hussain, L. Shankar and John McLaughlin. Mr. Sridhar is survived by his wife 
and two sons


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[arr] He is said to have worked until 3 am with AR Rahman for the final mixing of Gazini..

[Sriram S]

http://www.expressbuzz.com/edition/story.aspx?Title=Sound+Engineer+Sridhar+dead&artid=7dj0kH9pbIA=&SectionID=sPqk7hE5Bqg=&MainSectionID=sPqk7hE5Bqg=&SEO=Sound,+Engineer,+SridharMahanadhi,+Lagaan,+Dil&SectionName=qREFy151z8Q5CNV7tjhyLw==
Sound Engineer Sridhar dead 





Express News Service 
First Published : 02 Dec 2008 02:13:00 AM IST

Last Updated : 02 Dec 2008 11:17:10 AM IST
 
 
CHENNAI: Four time National Award winner, Sound Engineer H Sridhar passed away 
on Tuesday morning. Famous for his 15-year old association with AR Rahman that 
dates from Roja to the just released Ghajini, Sridhar was among the best sound 
engineers in the trade. He is said to have worked until 3 am with AR Rahman for 
the final mixing of Gazini, and died of a cardiac arrest in his sleep. He will 
be cremated on Tuesday morning. 
Regarded widely as the genius behind AR Rahman’s successful live shows and 
musical scores, Sridhar Hariharan won himself the president’s Gold Medal 
(National Award for the Best Audiography) four times: 'Mahanadhi', 'Lagaan', 
'Dil Se' and 'Kannathil Muthamittaal' - the highest number of times by any 
sound engineer (along with SP Ramanathan). Sridhar was revered in musical 
circles as the pioneer of the use of digital sound in DTS format in the 
country, besides taking up even six-track recording for over 200 songs. The 
chief audio engineer at Media Arts, Sridhar had worked for over 200 films, with 
the country’s leading musicians, including Ilayaraja, GV Prakash and Shankar 
Mahadevan


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[arr] Ringa Ringa rahmans best in 2008

[aneesh ani]

Ya slum dog millionaire is really suprb,it has full energy.every sng n music r 
suprb


  

Re: [arr] Re: Tragic news

[Sudarsan Rengarajan]

Very very sad news. Rest in peace.

On 12/1/08, logesh kum-arr <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>   May his soul rest in peace .God bless his family.
>
>
> On Mon, Dec 1, 2008 at 2:15 PM, sam_menon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>>   Condolences..Our thoughts and prayers are with his family members. May
>> the Almighty give them the strength to cope with this huge loss.
>> S.
>>
>>
>> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com ,
>> Gopal Srinivasan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>> wrote:
>> >
>>
>> > I am deeply distressed to report the tragic and untimely demise of H.
>> Sridhar this morning. He suffered a cardiac arrest. This is a great
>> loss not just to ARR but to the world of music and sound engineering.
>> >
>> > Gopal.
>> >
>>
>>
>>
>
>
>
> --
> best regrards
> Logesh A
>
> 
>



-- 
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Sudarsan Rengarajan
Mobile: 98809 41422.

[arr] Times Obit: Wizard behind Rahman sound no morea

[Gopal Srinivasan]

Wizard behind Rahman sound no more




CHENNAI:
Four-time national award-winning sound engineer H Sridhar, whose technical
mastery defined the music of film composers, including A R 

Rahman and Harris
Jayaraj, died here on Monday. He was 48. 

According to his family,
Sridhar had returned home around 2 am after working with A R Rahman on the Hindi
film ‘Ghajini’. Sridhar went to sleep, but never woke up. He was
taken to a private hospital, where he was declared dead at 10. 15 am. 

"Rahman knew him for 25 years
and he was an excellent technician," said a source close to Rahman. "He is the
man whose final nod meant a lot to the music director," he added. 

A talented guitarist and
self-taught audiographer, Sridhar’s love of music made him a much
sought-after technician by film music composers. 

"I joined his team as a
keyboard player. He was a musician-friendly audiographer and a pleasure to work
with," music director Harris Jayaraj, who worked with him in
‘Satyam’, said. It was Sridhar who first brought Harris to
Rahman’s
notice. 

‘Mahanadhi’
(1994), ‘Dil Se’ (1999), ‘Lagaan’ (2001) and
‘Kannathil Muthamittal’ (2003) were the films which fetched him
National Awards. 

Speaking to
TOI, Mani Ratnam  said Sridhar was not only the sound engineer of his films, but
also a critic and an observer of details in every department. "I can’t
believe that I will not have him with me anymore at the mix," he
said. 

"Sridhar was a good
friend of not only the film fraternity, but of musicians of all genres. George
Harrison of The Beatles flew to India so that Sridhar could work on his album.
Sridhar  worked in over 200 films including ‘Sivaji’,
‘Guru’, ‘Dasavatharam’, ‘Provoked’,
‘Dil Chahta Hai’,  ‘Rangeela’ and ‘Bombay’.
"We are in a state of shock, and he was a rare blend of a musician who could
also be a technician, and be passionate about both," said Senthil Kumar of Real
Image. 

The funeral is
scheduled at 10 am on Tuesday. His wife Gowri and two sons, Vinay and Vishal,
survive Sridhar.  

[arr] Re: ARR Launches Sivamani’s Album - Mahaleela

[nivensamy]

Is this his 'DEBUT' album???

Niven (Mauritius)

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "rahmanfever" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
>
> A. R. Rahman Launches Sivamani's Album
> 
> Talented drummer Sivamani has been making waves thanks to his incredible
> talent behind the drums kit. He is now all set to make the waves even
> bigger with the release of an album.
> 
> The album has been presented by KKVM Record and showcases Sivamani's
> exquisite talent. Titled `Mahaleela' the CD goes with the tag
> `my experiences through life'.
> 
> Eminent personalities A. R. Rahman, S. P. Balasubramaniam, T. Rajendher
> and many more graced the occasion.
> 
> `Mahaleela' sure would be a delight to music lovers...
> 
> 
> http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/gallery/Events/16905.html
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Guruji.. You are still with us. You just can't leave us alone.
> Love you forever.
> 
> Krish.
>

Re: [arr] Tragic news

[Moin Ul Haque]

This is a real loss sound innovation. May GOD rest his soul in peace.
Regards
Moin.H

On Mon, Dec 1, 2008 at 7:59 AM, Chord <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>   I pray for his family and may his soul rest in peace. He contributed
> so much joy and listening pleasure to milliions. He seemed like a
> very nice person. I am sure ARR himself must be very disturbed. We
> all share this grief.
>
> My request to all: Please keep regular MD visits, esp. as we age into
> our 30s and 40s, as Indians worldwide are known to have a higher
> incidence of cardiac problems. My wish esp. to ARR himself to get
> checked out by MD regularly and follow recommendations.
>
> This is just shocking. H. Shridhar is a brand name when it comes to
> scintillating sound and he will be sorely missed.
>
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com , "~
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] ~" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> > This is truly shocking...cnt yet believe. I hd met him some yrs back
> when I was in Chennai. A very gentle & humble person...this is a gr8
> loss to the industry & def.a personal loss for ARR & his fans. Cnt
> imagine sound without Sridhar!!!
> > God rest his soul in peace & heartfelt condolences to his family.
> > swaps
> >
> > --- On Mon, 12/1/08, Amith Chandhran <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > From: Amith Chandhran <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > Subject: Re: [arr] Tragic news
> > To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com 
> > Date: Monday, December 1, 2008, 1:03 PM
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > I don't want to believe this shocking news. Oh God. This
> is a major setback to the music industry and the music lovers. My
> deepest condolences to his family and near dear ones. As a music lover
> this is a great personal loss to me too.
> >
> >
> > God bless him.
> >
> > -
> > On 12/1/08, Gopal Srinivasan <[EMAIL PROTECTED] com> wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > I am deeply distressed to report the tragic and untimely demise of
> H. Sridhar this morning. He suffered a cardiac arrest. This is a great
> loss not just to ARR but to the world of music and sound engineering.
> >
> > Gopal.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Thanks,
> >
> > -
> >
>
>  
>



-- 
(¨`•.•´¨) Always
`•.¸(¨`•.•´¨) Keep
`•.¸¸.•´ Smiling!

GOD BLESS YOU
With Love and Care Always
Moin.H

-- 
Life  is too short to wake up with regrets. So love the people who  treat
you right. Forget about the one's who don't. Believe  everything happens for
a reason. If you get a second chance,  grab it with both hands.  If it
changes your life, let  it.  Nobody said life would be easy, they just
promised  it would be worth it.

Re: [arr] Re: Tragic news

[logesh kum-arr]

May his soul rest in peace .God bless his family.


On Mon, Dec 1, 2008 at 2:15 PM, sam_menon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>   Condolences..Our thoughts and prayers are with his family members. May
> the Almighty give them the strength to cope with this huge loss.
> S.
>
>
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com ,
> Gopal Srinivasan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> wrote:
> >
> > I am deeply distressed to report the tragic and untimely demise of H.
> Sridhar this morning. He suffered a cardiac arrest. This is a great
> loss not just to ARR but to the world of music and sound engineering.
> >
> > Gopal.
> >
>
>  
>



-- 
best regrards
Logesh A

[arr] ARR Launches Sivamani’s Album - Mahaleela

[rahmanfever]

A. R. Rahman Launches Sivamani's Album

Talented drummer Sivamani has been making waves thanks to his incredible
talent behind the drums kit. He is now all set to make the waves even
bigger with the release of an album.

The album has been presented by KKVM Record and showcases Sivamani's
exquisite talent. Titled `Mahaleela' the CD goes with the tag
`my experiences through life'.

Eminent personalities A. R. Rahman, S. P. Balasubramaniam, T. Rajendher
and many more graced the occasion.

`Mahaleela' sure would be a delight to music lovers...


http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/gallery/Events/16905.html




Guruji.. You are still with us. You just can't leave us alone.
Love you forever.

Krish.

[arr] ARR launches Sivamani's album

[Gopal Srinivasan]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/arrahmanfans/3076299892/

[arr] Re: Tragic news

[Dinesh]

Im just speechless. :(... he was one of the best technician we
ever had...surely no 1 can take his place...  RIP Sridar...

OM NAMAH SHIVAYA 

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Gopal Srinivasan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
>
> I am deeply distressed to report the tragic and untimely demise of
H. Sridhar this morning. He suffered a cardiac arrest. This is a great
loss not just to ARR but to the world of music and sound engineering.
> 
> Gopal.
>

Re: [arr] Re: Is AR Rahman's music becoming more of a contemporary Hindi Film Music

[Abhimanyu Rana]

Hi Friend.you are right, but still I would like AR to deliver a mixture of 
what his heart says and what his mind approves. That way, we can have best of 
both worlds. :-)
 
Your's,
Abhimanyu.





From: Pravinder Sheoran <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, November 29, 2008 4:24:21 PM
Subject: [arr] Re: Is AR Rahman's music becoming more of a contemporary Hindi 
Film Music


Hey man,
Its good to see you write after a long time.
And you've come with a very sensitive issue, which if taken even 
slightly wrongly, may bring a storm in the group.
So, I'll write carefully, as follows:

There was a time when whatever A R Rahman composed, became 
contemporary music. He defined the contemporary music and others 
merely followed him. Especially in south, north was not any exception 
as well.

Times have changed now, so many young music composers have evolved 
and sometimes its hard to distinguish the styles especially because 
almost everyone has followed ARR in some manner. And everyone is 
copying world music equally well. 

Also, we are exposed to American pop/rap more than we ever were.
Copying their beats or making same kind of music has become a fashion.

Now, if you follow very carefully the time between 2000 and 2006, how 
successfull do you think ARR's music was as compared to old days.
The only reason is that ARR was still composing his kind of music but 
rest of country was more intrested in listening all the american crap 
which was wraped nicely in indian style by our very talented copycats.

If you take the example of Guru Dutt, we all know he was a legendary 
director, perhaps the best we ever had after Satayjeet Ray (Mani 
Ratnam in recent times). He followed his own path, his own unique 
style and made movies which were way ahead of their time.
Do you think he was considered legendary, when he was alive?
No.
Do you think he lived a happy and peacefull life?
No.
At the last days of his career, he had to beg small rolls (side 
rolls/supporting rolls) to survive. He was so afraid of making a flop 
movie that he had to make a movie shadow-directed by his assistant 
(Sahib biwi aur gulam). Why?
Because he followed his own style, his own path.
Did our great ancesstors recognize his legendary work while he was 
alive?
No.
He became a legend after his death.

Don't you think same could not happen to ARR?
Yes, I believe it could.
If ARR had not changed his style at right time, he would have ended 
in same way. And after 20 years our kids would be saying, ARR was a 
great music composer, a legendary MD.

Guys, I have seen my friends saying ARR is the greatest music 
composer in world when they listened 'Pappu can't dance', 'Shano 
Shano', or 'Pathsala'. which all had cotemporary kindish music.
These are the same guys who used to tell me how crap my music choice 
was when I used to listen to Zubeidaa, Bose or Nayak or Love you 
hamesha. which all had uniqe ARR style.

How many of your friends appriciate Jodhaa Akbar?

So its all surviving instincts. ARR has to do it.
And we should feel lucky because he is doing it. Because if he stays 
commercially successfull, he will surely compose an ADA, a JODHAA 
AKBAR every once in a while.

I am sorry if I am wrong or if I don't make any sense or if I've got 
it compeletly wrong way. But that's how I feel.

Pravinder.


--- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, Abhimanyu Rana 
 wrote:
>
> Hello Everyone,
> 
> My apologies, in case I am wrong, but I feel AR Rahman's music is 
now shifting to more of the contemporary Hindi film music. Now I do 
barely listen to the drums/thumps/ time-sliced beats/female harmonies 
and all. I am yet to explore fully the Yuvraaj and Ghajini music 
scores, though their promos and JTYJN seems to be composed with a 
more contemporary Hindi music audience. Ada is an exception as I 
believe it has been composed over the years, when the boss was still 
having a unique blend of music.
> 
> Shift to a more contemporary music wears my heart out as I always 
refered to AR Rahman as being a unique sound of music. What's your 
say on this?
>  
> Your's,
> Abhimanyu.
>

 


  

[arr] Re: Tragic news

[praveen_rahman]

..We've lossed some1 great..he has always been a very important member
of ARR's crew..i would like to thank him very much for all the
contributions he made for rahman..n the music industry..my deepest
condolences to his family..may his soul rest in peace..

[arr] we'll miss you sridhar

[vimaljk]

you were an integral feature of Rahman's work for the past 16
years...your legacy to the Indian music scene is tremendous...we all
owe you so much! 

Re: [arr] Tragic news

[Thulasi Ram]

i came to know this news yesterday morning through my brother. Sridhar's son
is my brother's classmate @ NIIT Trichy.

news like this is the best example of an uncertain world. you never know
whats going to happen. one cardiac arrest to a person eats the precious life
who has a great track record. unbelievable news. i remember seeing him being
energetic while judging the oo la la la competition last year.
may his soul rest in peace.

just makes me feel that life is almost a bubble... u never know when its
going to burst.

On Mon, Dec 1, 2008 at 11:38 AM, Gopal Srinivasan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote:

>   I am deeply distressed to report the tragic and untimely demise of H.
> Sridhar this morning. He suffered a cardiac arrest. This is a great loss not
> just to ARR but to the world of music and sound engineering.
>
> Gopal.
>
>  
>

[arr] Robot [Enthiran] song shooting leaked (partially)

[nickraman]

http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=QUBrwCa9G-c&feature=related

Wait after 0:19 sec. The lyrics go as I could hear before the "one two
three" was yelled, but they are: "En Uyir Kaalam." Obviously it's
Benny Dayal singing but after they cut the song, I was unable to trace
whether it was Sunidhi Chauhan or someone else yelling. 

Anyways, thought I share this. 

[arr] Robo-sneak preview...

[sharus100]

http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=QUBrwCa9G-c

The song is very catchy.It goes like a bit like kuluvalile song

Its goes like thoya thoye.style ena ..

[arr] Re: Tragic news

[Jahanzeb Farooq]

tragic news, my deep condolence for his family and loved ones. may his 
soul rest in peace.

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "sam_menon" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 
wrote:
>
> Condolences..Our thoughts and prayers are with his family members. 
May 
> the Almighty give them the strength to cope with this huge loss.
> S.
> 
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Gopal Srinivasan  
> wrote:
> >
> > I am deeply distressed to report the tragic and untimely demise of 
H. 
> Sridhar this morning. He suffered a cardiac arrest. This is a great 
> loss not just to ARR but to the world of music and sound 
engineering.
> > 
> > Gopal.
> >
>

[arr] Will miss you Sridhar Sir!

[sushma]

A loss something unparalleled... :(
 
Every time I hear Hariharan breathe Uyire, I will continue to think of the guy 
who has recorded it or the water flow - Flute in 2nd BG in Athangara marame 
or estatic 2nd Bg of Taal se Taal Oh there are so many! 
 
One guy who has been right through the journey of AR. Recorded every single 
piece that AR has done.
 
Has been an integral part of several movies of Maniratnam, Kamal Hassan etc... 
A colossal loss to the arts,entertainment industry.
 
Sir, Thanks for being an inspiration to people like me!
 
May your peaceful soul continue rest in peace. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 


  

[arr] loss of H.Sridhar

[shafaq Ishaan]

it is very sad, that we have lost a talented sound engineer and one of the best 
engineers of a.r.rahman,
may god rest his soul.
 
my condolance from suriname ( south-america )
 
from Shafie.R.Jahangier
_
De leukste online filmpjes vind je op MSN Video!
http://video.msn.com/video.aspx?mkt=nl-nl

Re: [arr] Tragic news

[Arijit Debnath]

Very socking news... still I can't beleive next Rahman albums will miss his
name in the inlay cardsit's a huge loss to mucis industry and
particularly to Rahman and all his fans.

May his soul rest in piece and my condolence to his family.

Arijit

2008/12/1 Gopal Srinivasan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

>   I am deeply distressed to report the tragic and untimely demise of H.
> Sridhar this morning. He suffered a cardiac arrest. This is a great loss not
> just to ARR but to the world of music and sound engineering.
>
> Gopal.
>
> 
>

Re: [arr] Tragic news

[meena venkat]

It is surely a shocking news ! 
May his soul rest in peace ..
God be with all ...



--- On Mon, 12/1/08, Adi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> From: Adi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: Re: [arr] Tragic news
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Monday, December 1, 2008, 5:00 PM
> May his soul rest in peace. May his family, friends, fans
> and admirers have
> the strength to overcome this loss.
> I, for one, believe that this is a big big loss for the
> sound engineering
> community as well as the music lovers community. All those
> crystal clear and
> minute sounds we used to hear in Rahman's music or many
> other's music was
> also because of this great man. Thanks Sridhar Anna. We
> miss you!
> 
> 2008/12/1 Gopal Srinivasan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> 
> >   I am deeply distressed to report the tragic and
> untimely demise of H.
> > Sridhar this morning. He suffered a cardiac arrest.
> This is a great loss not
> > just to ARR but to the world of music and sound
> engineering.
> >
> > Gopal.
> >
> >  
> >
> 
> 
> 
> -- 
> "You are what your deepest desire is;
> As you desire, so is your intention;
> As your intention, so is your will;
> As is your will so is your deed;
> As is your deed, so is your destiny"
>   -The Upanishads


  

Re: [arr] Re: Watch ARR sing and dance in T20

[kishore parayath]

MUSIC is GRAND

Re: [arr] Tragic news

[jemsheed]

shocking.. still i cant believe this...

--- On Mon, 1/12/08, Chord <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
From: Chord <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: [arr] Tragic news
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Monday, 1 December, 2008, 6:29 PM











I pray for his family and may his soul rest in peace.  He 
contributed

so much joy and listening pleasure to milliions.  He seemed like a

very nice person.  I am sure ARR himself must be very disturbed.  We

all share this grief.  



My request to all:  Please keep regular MD visits, esp. as we age into

our 30s and 40s, as Indians worldwide are known to have a higher

incidence of cardiac problems.  My wish esp. to ARR himself to get

checked out by MD regularly and follow recommendations.  



This is just shocking.  H. Shridhar is a brand name when it comes to

scintillating sound and he will be sorely missed.  



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

>

> This is truly shocking...cnt yet believe. I hd met him some yrs back

when I was in Chennai. A very gentle & humble person...this is a gr8

loss to the industry & def.a personal loss for ARR & his fans. Cnt

imagine sound without Sridhar!!!

> God rest his soul in peace & heartfelt condolences to his family.

> swaps

> 

> --- On Mon, 12/1/08, Amith Chandhran  wrote:

> From: Amith Chandhran 

> Subject: Re: [arr] Tragic news

> To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com

> Date: Monday, December 1, 2008, 1:03 PM

> 

> 

> 

> 

> 

> 

> 

> 

> 

> 

> 

> I don't want to believe this shocking news. Oh God. This

is a major setback to the music industry and the music lovers. My

deepest condolences to his family and near dear ones. As a music lover

this is a great personal loss to me too.

> 

>  

> God bless him.

> 

> -

> On 12/1/08, Gopal Srinivasan <[EMAIL PROTECTED] com> wrote:

> 

> 

> 

> 

> 

> I am deeply distressed to report the tragic and untimely demise of

H. Sridhar this morning. He suffered a cardiac arrest. This is a great

loss not just to ARR but to the world of music and sound engineering.

> 

> Gopal.

> 

> 

>  

> 

> 

> -- 

> Thanks,

> 

> -

>




  




 

















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Re: [arr] Re: Watch ARR sing and dance in T20

[kishore parayath]

Throughout MY LIFE I have felt similarities b/w Sachin and ARR And BOTH
are my LIFETIME HEROES...

Re: [arr] Tragic news

[raju abc]

Its definitely a sad day for all music lovers.We can never forget his 
contribution to the field of  music. I pray god that may his soul rest in peace.

--- On Mon, 1/12/08, Gopal Srinivasan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
From: Gopal Srinivasan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: [arr] Tragic news
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Monday, 1 December, 2008, 11:38 AM











I am deeply distressed to report the tragic and untimely demise of 
H. Sridhar this morning. He suffered a cardiac arrest. This is a great loss not 
just to ARR but to the world of music and sound engineering.



Gopal.




  




 

















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Re: [arr] Re: Watch ARR sing and dance in T20

[Reformed Sinner]

cool video from ARR. a different attempt.

but i really dont like some of the comments in that youtube link. 1 stupid
guy has commented he expected something like Vandemataram!!

On Sun, Nov 30, 2008 at 8:01 PM, Kalyan K <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>   OMG..No words to explain.  Very nice to see our Boss dancing like this
> to his own tunes.
>
>
> On 11/27/08, Anantha <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>>
>>   Thanks Vithur and all others for pointing us to the Champions League
>> T-20 ad based on our boss singing and dancing. I loved it to much
>> that I thought i have been living in it ever since I downloaded it.
>>
>> Now I somehow managed to convert your file and for anyone who wants it
>> have uploaded to
>>
>> http://arr-download-center.blogspot.com/
>>
>> The file "Champions League T-20-Only the best only the champions.mp3"
>> can be found inside Ad Jingles folder.
>> --
>> Regards
>>
>> Anantha Narayanan.T.L
>> ---
>> Check out our boss related blogs at
>> http://arrtheboss.blogspot.com
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Re: [arr] Tragic news

[Arun KB Ganesh]

Very shocking. Been adoring his brilliance from Roja days  ... I have no
words to express my sorrow. May his soul rest in peace.

On Mon, Dec 1, 2008 at 11:38 AM, Gopal Srinivasan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote:

>   I am deeply distressed to report the tragic and untimely demise of H.
> Sridhar this morning. He suffered a cardiac arrest. This is a great loss not
> just to ARR but to the world of music and sound engineering.
>
> Gopal.
>
>  
>

Re: [arr] Tragic news

[Ganesh]

This is really a bad news and a big loss for the musical fraternity.
Let us pray for his soul to rest in peace 

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, rakesh kumar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 
wrote:
>
> Its really a sad news. A loss to all music lovers..My condolences 
are with the family of Mr. Sridhar. May god give strength to the 
family to overcome the loss.
> 
> Rakesh
> 
> --- On Sun, 11/30/08, Gopal Srinivasan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> From: Gopal Srinivasan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: [arr] Tragic news
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Sunday, November 30, 2008, 10:08 PM
> 
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> 
> I am deeply distressed to report the tragic and 
untimely demise of H. Sridhar this morning. He suffered a cardiac 
arrest. This is a great loss not just to ARR but to the world of 
music and sound engineering.
> 
> 
> 
> Gopal.
>

Re: [arr] Re: Tragic news

[kishore parayath]

My DEEPEST and most sincere condolences to the LEGEND's family
A great loss for ASIA... A great loss for the world..

Re: [arr] tragic news: as a honour

[supreeth kashyap]

This is indeed a very sad news...i couldnt believe  when i first saw this 
tragic news.
May his soul rest in peace.

--- On Mon, 1/12/08, Mirza G. Munas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
From: Mirza G. Munas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: [arr] tragic news: as a honour
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Monday, 1 December, 2008, 7:22 PM

demise of H. Sridhar is a tragic news indeed to music lovers.. my prayers are
with his family and ARR's team.. at this juncture, why not we keep playing
some of his engineered songs as a honour?


  



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Re: [arr] Re: Tragic news

[Sunder]

big loss to indian music world, rahman & fans. this year ending with a note of 
many sad events.
 
 


--- On Mon, 12/1/08, Anantha Narayanan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

From: Anantha Narayanan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: [arr] Re: Tragic news
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Monday, December 1, 2008, 11:15 AM






OMG. This is really a tragic news.

May his soul rest in peace.
--- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, Sriram S  
wrote:
>
> 
> This is a very sad and distressing news.
>  
> I had the privilege of meeting him (along with other group members) 
in the 2005 Bangalore Concert. He was a pretty simply person holding 
a Plastic cover in his hand, talking jovially to us. You should have 
seen the way he was working adjusting the Sounds from the Console 
area. He was continously busy from 1 PM to night 1 AM adjusting every 
bit of the Mike, Speakers and all other Sound equipements. We were 
amazed by his talent and the hardwork put in for a concert. S 
Sivakumar and K J Singh were also along with him during the concert.
>  
> During the concert, we (with Nazeef, Vaidya, Navas) stood near to 
him in the console area for 4 hours and were amazed the way he was 
enjoying the work which was a pleasant sight to watch.
>  
> Sir, I bow to you and May your Soul rest in Peace.
>  
> I think H Sridhar also works for Media Artists (http://www.media-
artists.com/ ) , which works on more Tamil/Hindi films for Sound 
designing.
>  
> PS: I am attaching couple of snaps taken during the 2005 Bangalore 
concert involving Mr. H Sridhar.
>  
> Regards,
> Sriram
> 
> --- On Mon, 1/12/08, Gopal Srinivasan <[EMAIL PROTECTED] ..> wrote:
> 
> From: Gopal Srinivasan <[EMAIL PROTECTED] ..>
> Subject: [arr] Tragic news
> To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com
> Date: Monday, 1 December, 2008, 11:38 AM
> 
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> 
> 
> I am deeply distressed to report the tragic and untimely demise of 
H. Sridhar this morning. He suffered a cardiac arrest. This is a great 
loss not just to ARR but to the world of music and sound engineering.
> 
> Gopal.
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Re: [arr] Tragic news

[fani kalyan]

Truly saddening..we r still unable to believe the fact..everyday we see  and 
wish him at KM..On the ghajini release day he asked me for the cd
inlay card when the music was being played!!
we miss you Sir.
May your soul rest in peace




From: Gopal Srinivasan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, December 1, 2008 11:38:37 AM
Subject: [arr] Tragic news


I am deeply distressed to report the tragic and untimely demise of H. Sridhar 
this morning. He suffered a cardiac arrest. This is a great loss not just to 
ARR but to the world of music and sound engineering.

Gopal.

 


  

[arr] Re: Tragic news

[bern_1210]

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "S, Karthik" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 
wrote:
>
> A great loss to the neo sound and music industry of India. It is a 
personal loss for many ARR fans like me for whom seeing Sridhar's 
name in the cassettes and CDs would give them one more assurance 
that the sound inside is of International quality.
> 
> May GOD rest his soul in peace.
> 
> 
> From: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
On Behalf Of ~ [EMAIL PROTECTED] ~ [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: Monday, December 01, 2008 5:48 PM
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [arr] Tragic news
> 
> 
> This is truly shocking...cnt yet believe. I hd met him some yrs 
back when I was in Chennai. A very gentle & humble person...this is 
a gr8 loss to the industry & def.a personal loss for ARR & his fans. 
Cnt imagine sound without Sridhar!!!
> God rest his soul in peace & heartfelt condolences to his family.
> swaps
> 
> --- On Mon, 12/1/08, Amith Chandhran <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> From: Amith Chandhran <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: Re: [arr] Tragic news
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Monday, December 1, 2008, 1:03 PM
> 
> 
> I don't want to believe this shocking news. Oh God. This is a 
major setback to the music industry and the music lovers. My deepest 
condolences to his family and near dear ones. As a music lover this 
is a great personal loss to me too.
> 
> God bless him.
> 
> -
> On 12/1/08, Gopal Srinivasan <[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
com> wrote:
> 
> I am deeply distressed to report the tragic and untimely demise of 
H. Sridhar this morning. He suffered a cardiac arrest. This is a 
great loss not just to ARR but to the world of music and sound 
engineering.
> 
> Gopal.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> --
> Thanks,
> deeply mis the sound man ,without sridhar name in arr album,as a 
music lover sure mis him may god bless him
> -bernard
>

[arr] tragic news: as a honour

[Mirza G. Munas]

demise of H. Sridhar is a tragic news indeed to music lovers.. my prayers are 
with his family and ARR's team.. at this juncture, why not we keep playing some 
of his engineered songs as a honour?


  

Re: [arr] Tragic news

[Chord]

I pray for his family and may his soul rest in peace.  He contributed
so much joy and listening pleasure to milliions.  He seemed like a
very nice person.  I am sure ARR himself must be very disturbed.  We
all share this grief.  

My request to all:  Please keep regular MD visits, esp. as we age into
our 30s and 40s, as Indians worldwide are known to have a higher
incidence of cardiac problems.  My wish esp. to ARR himself to get
checked out by MD regularly and follow recommendations.  

This is just shocking.  H. Shridhar is a brand name when it comes to
scintillating sound and he will be sorely missed.  



--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "~ [EMAIL PROTECTED] ~" <[EMAIL 
PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> This is truly shocking...cnt yet believe. I hd met him some yrs back
when I was in Chennai. A very gentle & humble person...this is a gr8
loss to the industry & def.a personal loss for ARR & his fans. Cnt
imagine sound without Sridhar!!!
> God rest his soul in peace & heartfelt condolences to his family.
> swaps
> 
> --- On Mon, 12/1/08, Amith Chandhran <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> From: Amith Chandhran <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: Re: [arr] Tragic news
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Monday, December 1, 2008, 1:03 PM
> 
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> 
> I don't want to believe this shocking news. Oh God. This
is a major setback to the music industry and the music lovers. My
deepest condolences to his family and near dear ones. As a music lover
this is a great personal loss to me too.
> 
>  
> God bless him.
> 
> -
> On 12/1/08, Gopal Srinivasan <[EMAIL PROTECTED] com> wrote:
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> I am deeply distressed to report the tragic and untimely demise of
H. Sridhar this morning. He suffered a cardiac arrest. This is a great
loss not just to ARR but to the world of music and sound engineering.
> 
> Gopal.
> 
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> 
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> Thanks,
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RE: [arr] Tragic news

[S, Karthik]

A great loss to the neo sound and music industry of India. It is a personal 
loss for many ARR fans like me for whom seeing Sridhar's name in the cassettes 
and CDs would give them one more assurance that the sound inside is of 
International quality.

May GOD rest his soul in peace.


From: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of ~ [EMAIL 
PROTECTED] ~ [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, December 01, 2008 5:48 PM
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [arr] Tragic news


This is truly shocking...cnt yet believe. I hd met him some yrs back when I was 
in Chennai. A very gentle & humble person...this is a gr8 loss to the industry 
& def.a personal loss for ARR & his fans. Cnt imagine sound without Sridhar!!!
God rest his soul in peace & heartfelt condolences to his family.
swaps

--- On Mon, 12/1/08, Amith Chandhran <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
From: Amith Chandhran <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: [arr] Tragic news
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Monday, December 1, 2008, 1:03 PM


I don't want to believe this shocking news. Oh God. This is a major setback to 
the music industry and the music lovers. My deepest condolences to his family 
and near dear ones. As a music lover this is a great personal loss to me too.

God bless him.

-
On 12/1/08, Gopal Srinivasan <[EMAIL PROTECTED] com> 
wrote:

I am deeply distressed to report the tragic and untimely demise of H. Sridhar 
this morning. He suffered a cardiac arrest. This is a great loss not just to 
ARR but to the world of music and sound engineering.

Gopal.




--
Thanks,

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Re: [arr] Tragic news

[~ [EMAIL PROTECTED] ~]

This is truly shocking...cnt yet believe. I hd met him some yrs back when I was 
in Chennai. A very gentle & humble person...this is a gr8 loss to the industry 
& def.a personal loss for ARR & his fans. Cnt imagine sound without Sridhar!!!
God rest his soul in peace & heartfelt condolences to his family.
swaps

--- On Mon, 12/1/08, Amith Chandhran <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
From: Amith Chandhran <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: [arr] Tragic news
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Monday, December 1, 2008, 1:03 PM











I don't want to believe this shocking news. Oh God. This is a 
major setback to the music industry and the music lovers. My deepest 
condolences to his family and near dear ones. As a music lover this is a great 
personal loss to me too.

 
God bless him.

-
On 12/1/08, Gopal Srinivasan <[EMAIL PROTECTED] com> wrote:





I am deeply distressed to report the tragic and untimely demise of H. Sridhar 
this morning. He suffered a cardiac arrest. This is a great loss not just to 
ARR but to the world of music and sound engineering.

Gopal.


 


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[arr] A. R. Rahman's sound engineer dead..on INDIA GLITZ

[Sirish Musician]

A. R. Rahman's sound engineer dead

IndiaGlitz
 [Monday, December 01, 2008]








H.
Sridhar, a popular Sound Engineer who has been involved in over a
thousand songs passed away this morning at around 8 am due to a massive
heart attack. The Sound Engineer had been part of A. R. Rahman's team
right from the onset. He was 50.
Having been closely associated with director's Mani
Ratnam, K. Balachander, Bharathiraaja, Shankar, Kamal Haasan, P. C.
Sreeram, Priyadarshan and Ramgopal Varma, H. Sridhar was a towering
icon when it came to mixing music.
H. Sridhar was the recipient of the prestigious
President's Gold Medal (National Award for best Audiography) four times
for the films 'Mahanadhi', 'Dil Se', 'Lagaan' and 'Kannathil
Muthamilttal'.
Sridhar was so talented and was sought after by the
likes of George Harrision (a member of the famous Beatles), Pandit Ravi
Shankar, Zakir Hussain and John McLaughlin to mix music for their
albums.
This true talent will surely be missed by the music fraternity.
Indiaglitz condoles the passing away of H. Sridhar. May his soul rest in peace.


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[arr] ar rahman at MTV for Ghajini interview

[mb4zap®]

Anybody recorded / posted the interview or if anybody got any online link?

Please share if you have, I've heard through a frnd that ARR was in a very 
joyous mode and was joking well with Cyrus. Also he was singing Mustafa Mustafa 
the moment my frnd called me (i was at office, so couldn't check on TV.)

Thanks in advance.


  

Re: [arr] Tragic news

[Adi]

May his soul rest in peace. May his family, friends, fans and admirers have
the strength to overcome this loss.
I, for one, believe that this is a big big loss for the sound engineering
community as well as the music lovers community. All those crystal clear and
minute sounds we used to hear in Rahman's music or many other's music was
also because of this great man. Thanks Sridhar Anna. We miss you!

2008/12/1 Gopal Srinivasan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

>   I am deeply distressed to report the tragic and untimely demise of H.
> Sridhar this morning. He suffered a cardiac arrest. This is a great loss not
> just to ARR but to the world of music and sound engineering.
>
> Gopal.
>
>  
>



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[arr] Re: Tragic news

[yasheer_ar2]

CANNOT BELIEVE THIS..WHAT A LOST MAN

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, rakesh kumar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Its really a sad news. A loss to all music lovers..My condolences
are with the family of Mr. Sridhar. May god give strength to the
family to overcome the loss.
> 
> Rakesh
> 
> --- On Sun, 11/30/08, Gopal Srinivasan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> From: Gopal Srinivasan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: [arr] Tragic news
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Sunday, November 30, 2008, 10:08 PM
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> I am deeply distressed to report the tragic and untimely
demise of H. Sridhar this morning. He suffered a cardiac arrest. This
is a great loss not just to ARR but to the world of music and sound
engineering.
> 
> 
> 
> Gopal.
>

[arr] Re: Tragic news

[Anantha Narayanan]

OMG. This is really a tragic news.

May his soul rest in peace.
--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Sriram S <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 
wrote:
>
> 
> This is a very sad and distressing news.
>  
> I had the privilege of meeting him (along with other group members) 
in the 2005 Bangalore Concert. He was a pretty simply person holding 
a Plastic cover in his hand, talking jovially to us. You should have 
seen the way he was working adjusting the Sounds from the Console 
area. He was continously busy from 1 PM to night 1 AM adjusting every 
bit of the Mike, Speakers and all other Sound equipements. We were 
amazed by his talent and the hardwork put in for a concert. S 
Sivakumar and K J Singh were also along with him during the concert.
>  
> During the concert, we (with Nazeef, Vaidya, Navas) stood near to 
him in the console area for 4 hours and were amazed the way he was 
enjoying the work which was a pleasant sight to watch.
>  
> Sir, I bow to you and May your Soul rest in Peace.
>  
> I think H Sridhar also works for Media Artists (http://www.media-
artists.com/) , which works on more Tamil/Hindi films for Sound 
designing.
>  
> PS: I am attaching couple of snaps taken during the 2005 Bangalore 
concert involving Mr. H Sridhar.
>  
> Regards,
> Sriram
> 
> --- On Mon, 1/12/08, Gopal Srinivasan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> 
> From: Gopal Srinivasan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: [arr] Tragic news
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Monday, 1 December, 2008, 11:38 AM
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> I am deeply distressed to report the tragic and untimely demise of 
H. Sridhar this morning. He suffered a cardiac arrest. This is a great 
loss not just to ARR but to the world of music and sound engineering.
> 
> Gopal.
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Re: [arr] Tragic news - RIP

[neena kochhar]

This is really a very sad news and I am lost for words but I would like to pass 
on my hearfelt sympathy and condolence to the family, ARR and all the loved 
ones.  I pray for the peace of the departed soul and may the almighty give 
strength to the family, ARR and the loved ones including all ARR fans to be 
able to bear the loss.
 
RIP dear and respected Shridhar jee.
 
Neena
 

--- On Mon, 1/12/08, Gopal Srinivasan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

From: Gopal Srinivasan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: [arr] Tragic news
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Monday, 1 December, 2008, 6:08 AM






I am deeply distressed to report the tragic and untimely demise of H. Sridhar 
this morning. He suffered a cardiac arrest. This is a great loss not just to 
ARR but to the world of music and sound engineering.

Gopal.

 














  

Re: [arr] Tragic news..Huge Loss to Music Industry

[Sirish Musician]

This is really a Bad News. Never ever thought of. I met him on the backstage of 
Bangalore Concert..No words.. Really depressing moment...its a Huge Loss to the 
Music Industry..
May His soul rest in peace. My condolences to his family & to all his friends 
and fans..
We Miss you Sridhar Sir.
Regards,
Sirish Musician.
--- On Mon, 1/12/08, Mahima Sengupta <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
From: Mahima Sengupta <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: [arr] Tragic news
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Monday, 1 December, 2008, 3:29 PM











Sorry about the loss of such a fine sound engineer. May god give 
his family the strength to bear the loss,

--- On Mon, 12/1/08, Gopal Srinivasan <[EMAIL PROTECTED] com> wrote:
From: Gopal Srinivasan <[EMAIL PROTECTED] com>
Subject: [arr] Tragic news
To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com
Date: Monday, December 1, 2008, 6:08 AM








I am deeply distressed to report the tragic and untimely demise of 
H. Sridhar this morning. He suffered a cardiac arrest. This is a great loss not 
just to ARR but to the world of music and sound engineering.



Gopal.




  


 




  
  




 

















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Re: [arr] Tragic news

[Mahima Sengupta]

Sorry about the loss of such a fine sound engineer. May god give his family the 
strength to bear the loss,

--- On Mon, 12/1/08, Gopal Srinivasan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
From: Gopal Srinivasan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: [arr] Tragic news
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Monday, December 1, 2008, 6:08 AM











I am deeply distressed to report the tragic and untimely demise of 
H. Sridhar this morning. He suffered a cardiac arrest. This is a great loss not 
just to ARR but to the world of music and sound engineering.



Gopal.




  




 

















  

[arr] Blog review of SdM music 2

[Gopal Srinivasan]

Slumdog Millionaire - music review.
If you have no clue about Slumdog Millionaire is, you might want to read this 
first.
Firstly, the album of Slumdog Millionaire is not your conventional
album, it is a collection of the major pieces and songs that go on in
the background; some instrumentals and some vocal tracks put in an
almost chronological order of appearance in the movie. The sound is a
mixture of heavy percussions and Indian classical music.
Note : If I reference to scenes or parts in the movie, they are
enclosed within  and , especially for those who
haven’t seen the movie.  Do not be too curious else you might spoil the
movie for yourself.
As expected, it kicks off with O .. Saaya with heavy percussions. A.R. Rahman 
and M.I.A. take care of the singing. Don’t bother understanding what Rahman 
sings, more often than not you wouldn’t have a clue.
 Really catchy and it sets the pace in the movie, as
the kids run through the slums followed by an overweight hawaldar
.
The next track is Riots, which is just some rhythm loops and a
couple of other sounds thrown in. Quite passable and not really
deserving a separate soundtrack.
Now this is a great track. Called Mausam & Escape, it starts
with some Indian classical guitar playing accompanied by acoustic
rhythms, then suddenly shoots into some amazing sitar playing, heavy
percussions and catchy rhythm loops.
 This starts when Jamal is waiting at the platform for
Latika and continues into the chase as Jamal tries to stop the gang
from taking her forcibly. I am sure you remember this track. 
Paper Planes is the single by M.I.A. that was a recent hit in
Britain. This is taken as it is without any changes. It is a nice track
but makes for spectacular viewing in the movie as a train travels
through deserts, cities, green plains and mountains. India in 2
minutes. The trailer which features the above scene and track is here.
Paper Planes Remix is okayish and passable. It does not feature in the movie.
Ringa Ringa is a very interesting song. Rahman acknowledged in an interview 
that he used the ‘Choli ke peeche’ track of Laxmikant-Pyarelal in this
album. As you listen to this track, you would probably realize what the
word ‘inspiration’, so overused in the Indian music industry, really
means. He uses the same singers Ila Arun and Alka Yagnik, heavier
background rhythms and a completely different tune but which constantly
reminds you of the original track. 
 This track features as Jamal and Salim walk in Kamathipura (or some similar 
place) to find Latika. 
Liquid Dance, I cannot recollect where it appears in the movie, is a
tarana, with the syllables of a tarana, strings that are western
classical (remotely resembling the Spirit of Rangeela tune) and heavy
percussions again. Nicely done, but resembles a background track rather
than a standalone soundtrack.
Latika’s Theme is a masterpiece. The track is just humming, which
plays often in the movie and one of the most soothing tracks you would
have heard in a long long time.
The next is Aaj ki Raat, which is the same track as it is from the
Don OST. I thought there would be some changes, but a quick waveform
analysis showed none [:)]. So if you loved the original track but if
you didn’t like this, please consult a doctor.
The Millionaire track is another fast track which sounds brilliant
in the movie, simply brilliant. This leads to  one of the highest
points in the movie.
 This plays as the country readies itself for the Who
Wants To Be A Millionaire show, where everyone is hoping that the first
rags to riches story will come true on the show 
Gansta Blues is quite passable, which sounds like a track to utilize
the 20 hours/week from rapper Blaaze. I cannot recollect when it plays
in the movie.
Dreams On Fire is the vocal version of Latika’s theme, again sung
beautifully by the same singer Suzanne. Although I would prefer the
humming version anyday.
Now for the final soundtrack which is probably the best track in the
album, although I am sure to get opposing views. Sung by Sukhwinder
Singh, Tanvi Shah & Mahalaxmi Iyer with the best parts in the song
taken by Rahman, deservedly so. Lyrics by Gulzar, it is your
conventional Bollywood song, and one of the better compositions of
Rahman in recent times. This plays at the very end of the movie and the
visuals that accompany it are going to be pleasantly surprising for
everyone watching the movie. Oh and this track ensures that no one
leaves the theater till the last credit has rolled by. Then the lights
come on, and if there are enough females in the room, you might also
catch a few with tears in their eyes at the end.
P.S. : I propose a ban on the release of more than 1 album of A.R. Rahman 
within a span of 2 weeks.

http://iyerdeepak.wordpress.com/2008/11/30/slumdog-millionaire-music-review/

RE: [arr] Tragic news

[Anand Bharathan]

What a sad news. May god rest his soul in peace and give strength to his
family to bear this.

 

 

From: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On
Behalf Of Gopal Srinivasan
Sent: 01 December, 2008 10:09 AM
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [arr] Tragic news

 

I am deeply distressed to report the tragic and untimely demise of H.
Sridhar this morning. He suffered a cardiac arrest. This is a great loss not
just to ARR but to the world of music and sound engineering.

Gopal.

 

Re: [arr] Tragic news

[Krishna Kanth Kristam]

really shocking news!!

may his soul rest in peace..


On 12/1/08, Gopal Srinivasan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>   I am deeply distressed to report the tragic and untimely demise of H.
> Sridhar this morning. He suffered a cardiac arrest. This is a great loss not
> just to ARR but to the world of music and sound engineering.
>
> Gopal.
>
> 
>

Re: [arr] Tragic news

[fameeb mohd]

Dear all , 

Really tragic news. My deepest condolence to his family and our family of 
rahamaniacs. A great loss. This week will be unforgettable for every one of us. 
Two great tragedies in a span of a week. 

May the beloved souls rest in peace. 

Fameeb. 





From: Gopal Srinivasan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, 1 December, 2008 10:08:37 AM
Subject: [arr] Tragic news


I am deeply distressed to report the tragic and untimely demise of H. Sridhar 
this morning. He suffered a cardiac arrest. This is a great loss not just to 
ARR but to the world of music and sound engineering.

Gopal.

 


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Re: [arr] Tragic news

[mohammed sajin]

deep condolence:(((








From: Sriram S <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2008 10:50:02 PM
Subject: Re: [arr] Tragic news


This is a very sad and distressing news.
 
I had the privilege of meeting him (along with other group members) in the 2005 
Bangalore Concert. He was a pretty simply person holding a Plastic cover in his 
hand, talking jovially to us. You should have seen the way he was working 
adjusting the Sounds from the Console area. He was continously busy from 1 PM 
to night 1 AM adjusting every bit of the Mike, Speakers and all other Sound 
equipements. We were amazed by his talent and the hardwork put in for a 
concert. S Sivakumar and K J Singh were also along with him during the concert.
 
During the concert, we (with Nazeef, Vaidya, Navas) stood near to him in the 
console area for 4 hours and were amazed the way he was enjoying the work which 
was a pleasant sight to watch.
 
Sir, I bow to you and May your Soul rest in Peace.
 
I think H Sridhar also works for Media Artists (http://www.media- artists.com/) 
, which works on more Tamil/Hindi films for Sound designing.
 
PS: I am attaching couple of snaps taken during the 2005 Bangalore concert 
involving Mr. H Sridhar.
 
Regards,
Sriram

--- On Mon, 1/12/08, Gopal Srinivasan <[EMAIL PROTECTED] com> wrote:

From: Gopal Srinivasan <[EMAIL PROTECTED] com>
Subject: [arr] Tragic news
To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com
Date: Monday, 1 December, 2008, 11:38 AM


I am deeply distressed to report the tragic and untimely demise of H. Sridhar 
this morning. He suffered a cardiac arrest. This is a great loss not just to 
ARR but to the world of music and sound engineering.

Gopal..

 


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[arr] Re: Tragic news

[sam_menon]

Condolences..Our thoughts and prayers are with his family members. May 
the Almighty give them the strength to cope with this huge loss.
S.

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Gopal Srinivasan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 
wrote:
>
> I am deeply distressed to report the tragic and untimely demise of H. 
Sridhar this morning. He suffered a cardiac arrest. This is a great 
loss not just to ARR but to the world of music and sound engineering.
> 
> Gopal.
>

Re: [arr] Tragic news

[Bipin Shenoy]

Great loss to the music industry.
May his soul find peace. Hope his family and friends find the strength to live 
through these troubled times.



--- On Mon, 1/12/08, ali ahad <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
From: ali ahad <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: [arr] Tragic news
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Monday, 1 December, 2008, 1:37 PM











definately a sad day for every RAHMANIAC... my deep condolence to 
his family and all rahmaniacs

--- On Mon, 12/1/08, Sriram S  wrote:

From: Sriram S 
Subject: Re: [arr] Tragic news
To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com
Date: Monday, December 1, 2008, 11:50 AM









This is a very sad and distressing news.
 
I had the privilege of meeting him (along with other group members) in the 2005 
Bangalore Concert. He was a pretty simply person holding a Plastic cover in his 
hand, talking jovially to us. You should have seen the way he was working 
adjusting the Sounds from the Console area. He was continously busy from 1 PM 
to night 1 AM adjusting every bit of the Mike, Speakers and all other Sound 
equipements. We were amazed by his talent and the hardwork put in for a 
concert. S Sivakumar and K J Singh were also along with him during the concert.
 
During the concert, we (with Nazeef, Vaidya, Navas) stood near to him in the 
console area for 4 hours and were amazed the way he was enjoying the work 
which was a pleasant sight to watch.
 
Sir, I bow to you and May your Soul rest in Peace.
 
I think H Sridhar also works for Media Artists (http://www.media- 
artists.com/) , which works on more Tamil/Hindi films for Sound designing.
 
PS: I am attaching couple of snaps taken during the 2005 Bangalore concert 
involving Mr. H Sridhar.
 
Regards,
Sriram

--- On Mon, 1/12/08, Gopal Srinivasan <[EMAIL PROTECTED] com> wrote:

From: Gopal Srinivasan <[EMAIL PROTECTED] com>
Subject: [arr] Tragic news
To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com
Date: Monday, 1 December, 2008, 11:38 AM




I am deeply distressed to report the tragic and untimely demise of H. Sridhar 
this morning. He suffered a cardiac arrest. This is a great loss not just to 
ARR but to the world of music and sound engineering.

Gopal..




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[arr] Re: Tragic news

[jibandevta]

It is very shocking and sad news..It's a loss to us and ARR sir 
also..
My deep condolence to his family..

-Jiban


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, rakesh kumar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 
wrote:
>
> Its really a sad news. A loss to all music lovers..My condolences 
are with the family of Mr. Sridhar. May god give strength to the 
family to overcome the loss.
> 
> Rakesh
> 
> --- On Sun, 11/30/08, Gopal Srinivasan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> From: Gopal Srinivasan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: [arr] Tragic news
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Sunday, November 30, 2008, 10:08 PM
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> I am deeply distressed to report the tragic and 
untimely demise of H. Sridhar this morning. He suffered a cardiac 
arrest. This is a great loss not just to ARR but to the world of 
music and sound engineering.
> 
> 
> 
> Gopal.
>

Re: [arr] Tragic news

[ksid01]

This is shocking news.Despite having worked with legends like ARR, he had 
recently collaborated with the guitar legend John Mclaughlin for his latest 
album "Floating Point" which was recorded in ARRs studio in chennai. The full 
length DVD released with the audio featured interviews will all legends 
collaborating in the album and also h.sridhar . In fact it also shows him 
recording  music for the album along with John.

Great sound engineer and a greater human being.

May his soul rest in peace

Regards
Siddharth

--- On Mon, 1/12/08, ali ahad <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
From: ali ahad <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: [arr] Tragic news
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Monday, 1 December, 2008, 1:37 PM











definately a sad day for every RAHMANIAC... my deep condolence to 
his family and all rahmaniacs

--- On Mon, 12/1/08, Sriram S  wrote:

From: Sriram S 
Subject: Re: [arr] Tragic news
To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com
Date: Monday, December 1, 2008, 11:50 AM









This is a very sad and distressing news.
 
I had the privilege of meeting him (along with other group members) in the 2005 
Bangalore Concert. He was a pretty simply person holding a Plastic cover in his 
hand, talking jovially to us. You should have seen the way he was working 
adjusting the Sounds from the Console area. He was continously busy from 1 PM 
to night 1 AM adjusting every bit of the Mike, Speakers and all other Sound 
equipements. We were amazed by his talent and the hardwork put in for a 
concert. S Sivakumar and K J Singh were also along with him during the concert.
 
During the concert, we (with Nazeef, Vaidya, Navas) stood near to him in the 
console area for 4 hours and were amazed the way he was enjoying the work 
which was a pleasant sight to watch.
 
Sir, I bow to you and May your Soul rest in Peace.
 
I think H Sridhar also works for Media Artists (http://www.media- 
artists.com/) , which works on more Tamil/Hindi films for Sound designing.
 
PS: I am attaching couple of snaps taken during the 2005 Bangalore concert 
involving Mr. H Sridhar.
 
Regards,
Sriram

--- On Mon, 1/12/08, Gopal Srinivasan <[EMAIL PROTECTED] com> wrote:

From: Gopal Srinivasan <[EMAIL PROTECTED] com>
Subject: [arr] Tragic news
To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com
Date: Monday, 1 December, 2008, 11:38 AM




I am deeply distressed to report the tragic and untimely demise of H. Sridhar 
this morning. He suffered a cardiac arrest. This is a great loss not just to 
ARR but to the world of music and sound engineering.

Gopal..




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[arr] Re: Rahman cutting back on the number of songs per CD

[Anantha Narayanan]

Hi,

I do not think that our boss is willfuly cutting the songs because of 
the downloading menace. But this must be due to the director's wish 
which is the mandate.

I do not personally like more songs just for namesake. The songs must 
be of good quality. Even if there is only one song in CD of our boss, 
I am going to buy it and most of us here will follow.

For the downloading menace all musicians everywhere is hit with. 
--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Chord" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Noticed a trend of fewer songs per release lately, with a few
> exceptions.  This could be part of a general bollywood trend,
> director's wishes, etc., but I wonder if the rampant downloading
> without paying issue may have something to do with this?  I know 
that
> the downloading problem is something that ARR and most musicians 
frown
> on for obvious reasons.  
> 
> And this may not even be the decision of Rahman, the director, or 
any
> other MD, just the music companies.  Not sure about this.
>

Re: [arr] Tragic news

[ali ahad]

definately a sad day for every RAHMANIAC...my deep condolence to his family and 
all rahmaniacs

--- On Mon, 12/1/08, Sriram S <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

From: Sriram S <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: [arr] Tragic news
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Monday, December 1, 2008, 11:50 AM











This is a very sad and distressing news.
 
I had the privilege of meeting him (along with other group members) in the 2005 
Bangalore Concert. He was a pretty simply person holding a Plastic cover in his 
hand, talking jovially to us. You should have seen the way he was working 
adjusting the Sounds from the Console area. He was continously busy from 1 PM 
to night 1 AM adjusting every bit of the Mike, Speakers and all other Sound 
equipements. We were amazed by his talent and the hardwork put in for a 
concert. S Sivakumar and K J Singh were also along with him during the concert.
 
During the concert, we (with Nazeef, Vaidya, Navas) stood near to him in the 
console area for 4 hours and were amazed the way he was enjoying the work 
which was a pleasant sight to watch.
 
Sir, I bow to you and May your Soul rest in Peace.
 
I think H Sridhar also works for Media Artists (http://www.media- 
artists.com/) , which works on more Tamil/Hindi films for Sound designing.
 
PS: I am attaching couple of snaps taken during the 2005 Bangalore concert 
involving Mr. H Sridhar.
 
Regards,
Sriram

--- On Mon, 1/12/08, Gopal Srinivasan <[EMAIL PROTECTED] com> wrote:

From: Gopal Srinivasan <[EMAIL PROTECTED] com>
Subject: [arr] Tragic news
To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com
Date: Monday, 1 December, 2008, 11:38 AM




I am deeply distressed to report the tragic and untimely demise of H. Sridhar 
this morning. He suffered a cardiac arrest. This is a great loss not just to 
ARR but to the world of music and sound engineering.

Gopal..




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[Abdul Basith]

So Sad.. May his soul rest in peace..!

On Mon, Dec 1, 2008 at 11:20 AM, subbu satish <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote:

>  Shocking news. V miss him as much as Rahman & his crew. May his soul
> rest in peace & our heart felt condelences 2 his family & friends. Life is
> short & uncertain on tmorrow. Lets pray 2 God 2 grace evry human wid peace &
> love & make d world a better place to live
>
>
>
>
> --- On *Mon, 12/1/08, Gopal Srinivasan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>* wrote:
>
> From: Gopal Srinivasan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: [arr] Tragic news
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Monday, December 1, 2008, 6:08 AM
>
>  I am deeply distressed to report the tragic and untimely demise of H.
> Sridhar this morning. He suffered a cardiac arrest. This is a great loss not
> just to ARR but to the world of music and sound engineering.
>
> Gopal.
>
>
> 
>

Re: [arr] Tragic news

[rakesh kumar]

Its really a sad news. A loss to all music lovers..My condolences are with the 
family of Mr. Sridhar. May god give strength to the family to overcome the loss.

Rakesh

--- On Sun, 11/30/08, Gopal Srinivasan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
From: Gopal Srinivasan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: [arr] Tragic news
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sunday, November 30, 2008, 10:08 PM











I am deeply distressed to report the tragic and untimely demise of 
H. Sridhar this morning. He suffered a cardiac arrest. This is a great loss not 
just to ARR but to the world of music and sound engineering.



Gopal.




  




 

















  

[arr] A message to A.R.Rahman

[Aakarsh]

Hello,
 
We as Indians, witnessed a tragedy in the last 5 days - the Terrorist attacks 
in Bombay in which many innocent civilians lost their lives and so did many of 
the best cadre cops and commandos.
 
We, as A.R.Rahman fans, received one more tragic news - that of the untimely 
demise of H.Sridhar.
 
We might not have only expressed it, but H.Sridhar's craftwork has been so much 
entwined with Rahman's music and we all have been H.Sridhar's fans as well, all 
along. We only never expressed it exactly in that way. but i strongly believe 
that all ARR fans would have been and are fans of H.Sridhar (and Sivakumar too) 
because he was responsible for the sound of ARR songs. His demise means immense 
loss, not only to Rahman, but also to all of us.
 
At this juncture, I only request Rahman to, IF POSSIBLE, release a personal 
album (private album), dedicating it to all those who lost their lives in 
Bombay tragedy and H.Sridhar too. An album which is all about peace. I know my 
wish seems to be far fetched, but then, i think it would be a humble gesture, 
to pay tribute. The reason i am suggesting or proposing this is because i am 
sure that Rahman himself might have been terribly moved by these tragedies.
 
Probably he can do it with "Connections" album too, provided the theme and mood 
of the songs in this album are in-line with sentiments i or rather we all feel, 
in a time like this.
 
My message might or might not reach ARR. But i am still trying,by posting it 
here, only because we have a huge fans base and if many of the fans here share 
the same thoughts as i do, probably it might reach Rahman through some channel. 
I hope he reads this or atleast someone from this group can pass this to him.
 
Just hoping.


Regards
Kamal Aakarsh Vishnubhotla.
 
http://kamal-aakarsh.blogspot.com