date:20081219

It's rather early for spoofs but it looks like production company Benderspink 
did this as a new year fun greeting. It's cool!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJw34FcIlcI&fmt=18

Re: [arr] Unconventional Sounds in ARR Songs`

2008-12-19 Thread pratap

The train sound in O... Saya too...

--- On Fri, 12/19/08, rakesh kumar  wrote:
From: rakesh kumar 
Subject: [arr] Unconventional Sounds in ARR Songs`
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Friday, December 19, 2008, 7:03 PM

Dear All,

I have been enjoying ARR music since "Roja" time. I would like to discuss some 
unconventional voices ARR used in his songs..which i thing is a new approach by 
our Maestro. These sounds are relevant and in accordance with the visuals.. but 
these are there in music also.

some of which i remember :
1. Bombay : A childs voices in the bombay theme.
2. Kadalan/Hum Se Hai Muqabla: Voice similar to the chicken in "Gopala Gopala"
2. Taal : Rain drops at the start in Taal se taal mila
3. Jodha Akbar: Sword clinging sound in Azeemo-shaan Shehanshah.

List if you guys remember any..

ARR Rules

Rakesh

[arr] Unconventional Sounds in ARR Songs`

2008-12-19 Thread rakesh kumar

Dear All,

I have been enjoying ARR music since "Roja" time. I would like to discuss some 
unconventional voices ARR used in his songs..which i thing is a new approach by 
our Maestro. These sounds are relevant and in accordance with the visuals.. but 
these are there in music also.

some of which i remember :
1. Bombay : A childs voices in the bombay theme.
2. Kadalan/Hum Se Hai Muqabla: Voice similar to the chicken in "Gopala Gopala"
2. Taal : Rain drops at the start in Taal se taal mila
3. Jodha Akbar: Sword clinging sound in Azeemo-shaan Shehanshah.

List if you guys remember any..

ARR Rules

Rakesh

[arr] Nothing is enough, says Rahman

2008-12-19 Thread $ Pavan Kumar $

Nothing is enough, says Rahman

20 Dec 2008, 0045 hrs IST, Bhama Devi Ravi, TNN

CHENNAI: The 'wow' factor has still not left him, says A R Rahman, after
hissoundtrack for Slumdog Millionaire' won the Golden Globe

nominations, and the number Jaiho' fetched him the Satellite Award. It has been
a few days since his return from Los Angeles, but Rahman is already looking at
raising the bar.

It has been a long journey for him, from 1992, when he debuted
as musicdirector in 'Roja', which Time magazine rated as among the Top Ten
movie sound tracks. The four time national award winner made a big impact in
the international arena in 2004 with Andrew Webber Lloyd's Bombay Dreams.'

"Though I had been in the field for a while by then, I was not doing pure
Indian classical or symphony. Yet, after Bombay Dreams' when Germans and other
nationals asked for my autograph, I said wow, it's happening,' to myself," says
Rahman. And yet, the man whose music makes your soul dance says he has more
depths to plumb.

"Nothing is enough, there is always something coming up in music," he says. He
is happy that he met British director Danny Boyle's expectations on Slumdog
Millionaire.' "I have done 17 cues, including the songs, Jaiho', Osayan', Ringa
ringa' and Gangster blues'. I was so pleased that Boyle gave me three weeks to
finish the entire score," he says with a light laugh.

It was a challenging task even without the timeframe. "I knew the way Boyle
used music in his films was exotic, an item by itself. When he met me in
Chennai a year ago I realised he wanted something completely different,"
recalls Rahman. He sent entirely unconnected pieces and then made them all come
together in a harmonious blend. "Boyle felt it all came together, and so here
we are," he says, referring to the awards and accolades.

Rahman has used a largely Indian orchestra. Blaaze and Gulzar have penned most
of the lyrics, while Wendy Parr wrote Dreams on fire'. The music director,
known for identifying obscure talent, zoned in on Azid, a sitar player from
Mumbai who played in Jodha Akbar'. "He interpreted everything that I wanted and
his performance in Slumdog..' is a showstopper for me," says Rahman.

Rahman says working in the theatrical production of the Lord of the Rings' was
an eye-opener for Rahman. "It took me to another level, the critical side of
people, of what they like and don't like about my music. It was a great
learning curve working with Mathew Wallace and others like Varttina and
Christoper Nightingale," says Rahman.

People have told me that the music of Slumdog Millionaire' is the best they
have heard in decades," says Rahman. "It's all a bit scary," says Rahman.
"Sometimes you put years into a work but all that energy is wasted when people
don't like it. But then I tell myself that God is playing an important role,
and balancing things out," he says with his trademark smile. Maybe that is why
he is looking at pushing the bar up, constantly.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Chennai/Nothing_is_enough_says_Rahman/articleshow/3864683.cms

[arr] Re: ARR confirms collabration with Kylie Minogue (Video)

2008-12-19 Thread Kumar

Thanks buddy. Na didnt know that this song was from Connections.. 
awesum'!

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, viswa bharathy  
wrote:
>
> Wat ??!! its quite surprising tat u dono ??
> the song is Jiya se Jiya..from his upcoming Album Connections,
> to be released in Nokia Music Edition Phones and Xpress Music Phones 
later this month.the Album has 9 tracks one is this..
> 
> if u wanna hear/see this full song visit http://www.arrahman.com
> U can even watch in SS Music..just in..
> 
> Pure Rahmaniac
> Viswa Bharathy
> --- On Fri, 12/19/08, Kumar  wrote:
> 
> > From: Kumar 
> > Subject: [arr] Re: ARR confirms collabration with Kylie Minogue 
(Video)
> > To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> > Date: Friday, December 19, 2008, 6:00 PM
> > Could some one tell me whats the song ARR sings??? And from
> > which 
> > movie?
> > 
> > Anyhow great combo ARR & Kylie!
> > 
> > 
> > --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com,
> > "satish_srini"  
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JK27jmQp1lE
> > >
>

Re: [arr] Re: Dilli 6 Teaser

2008-12-19 Thread Gomzy™

!!??

On Fri, Dec 19, 2008 at 12:59 AM, Skarthi keyen wrote:

>   I think its rahman
>
> --- On *Thu, 18/12/08, rivjot * wrote:
>
> From: rivjot 
> Subject: [arr] Re: Dilli 6 Teaser
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Thursday, 18 December, 2008, 8:08 AM
>
>  Hmm COULD be Mohit... one thing is sure, Mohit would definitely be
> singing in the movie :D
>
> Here is a better quality version -
> http://www.facebook .com/video/ video.php? 
> v=1028242799319
>
> --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com ,
> Ramkumar  wrote:
> >
> > Not RKR... it definitely is Mohit chauhan.. ( Silk route..)
> >
> >
> > Regards
> > Ram
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >  _ _ __
> > From: Chord 
> > To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com 
> > Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2008 7:12:25 AM
> > Subject: [arr] Re: Dilli 6 Teaser
> >
> >
> > It is Roop Kumar Rathod indeed!
> >
> > --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, "rivjot"  wrote:
> > >
> > > Damn!!! That was breathtaking! !! That didnt sound like Sonu Nigam to
> > > me though (as previous article was stating). I felt as it was Roop
> > > Kumar Rathod..
> > >
> > > Pigeon also seems to play somewhat imp role in the movie, simply cant
> > > wait for the music as well as the movie :D
> > >
> > > --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, "satish_srini" 
> > > wrote:
> > > >
> > > > http://www.ndtv. com/convergence/ ndtv/video/ video.aspx? id=47592
> > > >
> > >
> >
>
>
> --
> Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Invite them 
> now.
> 
>

Re: [arr] Re: Playlist recommendation for running / jogging

THanks a bunch all of you ... will let you guys know how it goes

On Thu, Dec 18, 2008 at 5:21 AM, ramakrisha laxmana subramanian siva gopala
acharya iyer .aiyooo amma idli wada dosa sambar chatni . <
sriramiye...@yahoo.co.in> wrote:

>   Just a few that cross my mind now -
>
> 1)'Khuda Hafiz' - Yuva
> 2)'Fanna' - Yuva
> 3)'Dil se re' - Dil se (Highly recommended)
> 4)'Man mohini morey' - Yuvvraaj
> 5)'Girlfriend' - Boyz :p
> 6)'Saathiya' - Saathiya
> 7)'Oh bawre' - Daud
> 8)'Chinamma' - Meenaxi
> 9)'Dol Dol' - Yuva
> 10)'Roobaroo' - Rang De Basanti
>
> Special Mention - BGM's of Swades -
>
> ..
> Damn I wanna go jogging now!
> ..
>
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com ,
> "just an another girl"
>  wrote:
> >
> > Hi All
> >
> > I am trying to put together a play list for my *running / jogging*
> schedule.
> >
> > *Requirements*
> >
> > Duration : 45 - 60 minutes
> > Songs : All songs of AR Rahman
> > Preference : An even spread from early 90's to SDM would be
> appreciated (
> > but not necessarily so )
> >
> > I am an average runner marking 10 Minute per Mile right now ,
> anything that
> > would suit the speed for that run would be very deeply appreciated.
> >
> > Thanks to all of you
> > Just an another girl.
> >
>
>  
>

Re: [arr] Re: ARR confirms collabration with Kylie Minogue (Video)

2008-12-19 Thread viswa bharathy

Wat ??!! its quite surprising tat u dono ??
the song is Jiya se Jiya..from his upcoming Album Connections,
to be released in Nokia Music Edition Phones and Xpress Music Phones later this 
month.the Album has 9 tracks one is this..

if u wanna hear/see this full song visit http://www.arrahman.com
U can even watch in SS Music..just in..

Pure Rahmaniac
Viswa Bharathy
--- On Fri, 12/19/08, Kumar  wrote:

> From: Kumar 
> Subject: [arr] Re: ARR confirms collabration with Kylie Minogue (Video)
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Friday, December 19, 2008, 6:00 PM
> Could some one tell me whats the song ARR sings??? And from
> which 
> movie?
> 
> Anyhow great combo ARR & Kylie!
> 
> 
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com,
> "satish_srini"  
> wrote:
> >
> > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JK27jmQp1lE
> >

Re: [arr] Re: Rank order your preferences for these aspects of Rahman's music

2008-12-19 Thread viswa bharathy

stylishness
Harmony/arrangements
Experimentation
rhythm
melody
Sound

Frend, u hav missed the core element of our BOSS's work..experimentation



--- On Fri, 12/19/08, jibandevta  wrote:

> From: jibandevta 
> Subject: [arr] Re: Rank order your preferences for these aspects of Rahman's 
> music
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Friday, December 19, 2008, 4:49 PM
> -
> Sound
> Harmony/arrangements
> melody
> rhythm
> stylishness
> 
> -jiban
> 
> 
> -- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Chord"
>  wrote:
> >
> > Which of the following do you consider to be most
> important when
> > judging a Rahman song?
> > 
> > 
> > Melody
> > Stylishness
> > Rhythm
> > Sound
> > Harmony/Arrangements
> > 
> > Here is my ranking:
> > 
> > 1) Melody
> > 2) Harmony/Arrangements
> > 3) Sound
> > 4) Rhythm
> > 5) Stylishness
> > 
> > Of course all of these influence one another, but
> I'd like to know
> > your preferences.  Of course all are important for a
> good song.  
> Thanks.
> >

[arr] Unnoticed Songs of ARR - TAJMAHAL

Dear All,

Among the so many films of ARR, the movie Tajmahal, which totally went
unnoticed and was a big flop has superb songs and BGMs. There are so many
songs in this movie, and every song is such a class song. No one would have
composed such style of songs for a folk movie.

Non Tamil listeners. Pls listen to songs of Tajmahal . A must listen .



-- 
regards,
Vithur

[arr] Food Distribution - West Mambalam

Dear All,

Lets meet up this week end in West Mambalam , near Ayodhya Mandapam at 11 30
Am coming Sunday for this week 's FD.

All are welcome.



-- 
regards,
Vithur

[arr] [RM] " I love Rahman so much" - Bharathiraaja

Director Bharathiraaja in Rahmania - Part 2

" I had lots of interest towards Painting, and even from my school days, I
used to paint a lot. Have won a lot of prizes from school days. My frame
taste started off from there. I did my schooling and my background is very
normal. Everything is God's Gift, that I was able to rise myself in society.


Q :- How did you develop interest towards Music ?

Ans :- Frankly speaking, I didnt know anything about Music. I can adore good
music and enjoy it. I can select whichever I like and want . Illayaraja used
to give a guitar to me and ask me to play it. I used to fiddle with it, and
try to get some sounds out of it. I used to like the sounds out of it, but
didnt want to get myself into it. But I can find out what tune Raja used to
compose. The same situation with Rahman also, but with Rahman, its very
difficult to find out what tune he is putting. Frankly speaking with
Illayaraja, we can find out something that he is doing, with the Harmonium.
With Rahman, we cannot understand anything, but when it comes out as an end
product, it comes out superbly. Its very tough to understand what he is
doing.

Kadu Potta Kaadu - I am very proud and it is RAHMAN alone who has got so
much of praises for Tamilnadu as a musician. I have spent lot of timings
with him, and hence I address him in singular. ( People who are hearing the
show, Pls dont take me otherwise). In that particular song, he wanted that
voice of mine, and I feel very proud for it. I used to say that if I sing,
it would be like a buffalo voice, as it is so sturdy and thick. Its my good
fortune to have sung in the music of Rahman. Bharathiraaja has sung in the
music of world renowned musician, which is  great blessing.

If I started singing before, Illayaraja used to run off. If Illayaraja was
very bored and wanted to pull my legs, he would ask me to sing, and
everybody used to run off from there.

I like Illayaraja, and so whatever he used to compose, I used to like.
Sometimes, I used to tell him, " Why this, why that/". He used to say, "
Hey. You dont know.". When he composes something, there is no alternative.
The same thing exists with Rahman also. They are little choosy about that.
So, I dont want to interfere with them, as I dont have that much of
knowledge.

Raja used to tell me that his music sits perfectly in my movie. I used to
sit for all editing sessions and edit it accordingly.

With Rahman also, the same thing, I used to tell him, " I dont want
anything. you give some sound. I will tell you the situation". Porale
Ponnuthayi is unbelievable. Usually, I dont leave any work with anyone with
faith. Rahman used to tell me to go and that he would send a perfect score
later. During Karuthamma shooting in progress, I am getting the cassette.
Upon hearing the song, i started crying. Both Illayaraja and rahman
perfectly know what I need.

Kizhakku Cheemayile - When I called upon Rahman and narrated the story, I
had the doubt if he understood it or not. He is a city based boy. He was
nodding his head continuosly. The story is a folk type one, and I also
started wondering if he was just nodding to pretend before me. That time, he
had just finished Roja. I had a big doubt, if he could do a folk type
musical. The first song rhythm that he gave me was that " Manootu
Mandayile". I observed that he has seen all my previous movies. ( Raihanna
tells that their mother used to take both of them for his movies ). I got
shocked hearing that song. I started wondering as to how a man can compose
such a beautiful folk tune, and I merged myself with the movie. His Re
Recording style is entirely different. He would compose everything and would
fit it in at places. He would see the reel, and would compose it in his own
, and he has perfect wisdom in it. REALLY GREAT.

( Actually, he wanted to go to Ajmer when doing this movie , during that
time )

His mother came at early hours, and requested me to hand over her son to
her. The next day is release, and it has to go for sound mixing. Mother was
telling me that they had planned to go to Ajmer Dargah. I asked Rahman, as
to why he didnt tell him that. He will never talk unncessarily. Always a
smile is the answer. He told me that it was long due for him to go. I asked,
if he found this to be the time to go. The music was to release the next
day, and he called upon his assistants and told them , that the sound was
here and to finish it up.

For Rahman, it is God, Devotion, Spirituality which is first always.
Everything else will rank second.

I got 7 times National awards. But I dont keep any award with me, as I dont
believe in it. I just have the Padmashree Award with me. I remember the
claps and the happenings of the awards, and it motivated us at that time.

At one phase of time, Rahman was a person who was reachable to me, and
within my immediate reach. But present day Rahman is a person, who is beyond
my hands and who is really BIG. There is no entertainment in his life
without music.

[arr] Re: Pritam: For me, JTYJN is the music of the year !

2008-12-19 Thread Jahanzeb Farooq

despite the fact that Pritam is a copycat he is a nice and humble 
person. i appreciate him, very few among the current composers can 
praise others' work. Shankar, Himesh and VS are also among those very 
few. on the other hand I never heard any good comments about ARR from 
Ismail Darbar, Jatin-Lalit, Aadesh and even Sukhwinder Singh who got 
all his glory due to ARR's Chaiyan Chaiyan and now Jai ho. 


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Sreekrishnan R  
wrote:
>
> Pritam: For me, JTYJN is the music of the year
> Joginder Tuteja, Bollywood Trade News Network
> 
> 
> 2008 is coming to an end and the debate has started heating up 
around
> the best soundtrack of the year so far. Will Pritam walk away with 
the
> honors due to five successful albums â" RACE, JANNAT, SINGH IS 
KINNG,
> KISMAT KONNECTION and GOLMAAL RETURNS? Or is it going to be A.R. 
Rahman
> who has proved his dominance with albums like JAANE TU YA JAANE NAA,
> JODHAA AKBAR and GHAJINI? Even Vishalâ"Shekhar have had a fruitful 
year
> with BACHNA AE HASEENO, TASHAN and DOSTANA.
> 
> "Yes, there have
> been many good albums this year but for me, the topmost music of 
2008
> has to be JAANE TU YA JAANE NAA. 'Kabhi Kabhi Aditi' is such 
brilliant
> composition, it itself can be weighed in gold", says Pritam in sheer
> awe of this composition by Rahman.
> 
> "That's because it is songs
> like these that inspire you to push your creatively. A number like 
this
> doesn't come every year, leave aside a month", continues Pritam.
> 
> But
> considering that he has given a string of hits yet again in 2008,
> doesn't he feel that time have come for his consistency to be
> acknowledged? After all, he has been pretty much ruling the scene 
for
> last two years, just like Himesh Reshammiya was doing for a couple 
of
> years before him?
> 
> "Well, I am not even dreaming of thinking in
> this direction this year at the least", Pritam speaks in the same 
tone
> as before, "How can you even bring any other song or album in
> comparison? Forget them all, for me JAANE TU YA JAANE NAA is the 
music
> of the year."
> 
> 
> http://www.glamsham.com/movies/scoops/08/dec/19-pritam-for-me-jtyjn-
is-the-music-of-the-year-120803.asp
> 
> 
> Krish.
> 
> 
> 
>   Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Go to 
http://messenger.yahoo.com/invite/
>

Re: [arr] Rank order your preferences for these aspects of Rahman's music

1. Stylishness
2. Sound
3. Rhythm
4. Harmony/Arrangements
5. melody

I just love the style in ARR 's music, and especially the BGMs. OMG. Soul
Stirring

On Fri, Dec 19, 2008 at 7:37 AM, Chord  wrote:

>   Which of the following do you consider to be most important when
> judging a Rahman song?
>
> Melody
> Stylishness
> Rhythm
> Sound
> Harmony/Arrangements
>
> Here is my ranking:
>
> 1) Melody
> 2) Harmony/Arrangements
> 3) Sound
> 4) Rhythm
> 5) Stylishness
>
> Of course all of these influence one another, but I'd like to know
> your preferences. Of course all are important for a good song. Thanks.
>
> 
>



-- 
regards,
Vithur

Re: [arr] connections DVD after 1 year

2008-12-19 Thread Ravi Nair

All songs composed by ARR in Connections? Please clarify. This could be a
marketing gimmick by Nokia.

On Sat, Dec 13, 2008 at 2:50 PM, Vithur  wrote:

>   May be the 1 year wait mentioned there was supposed to mean it will get
> released in 2009 , which is of course a new year and the next year for us.
>
> It can be January 2009, but its anyway the next year :P
>
> On Sat, Dec 13, 2008 at 12:39 PM, rayrai2k  wrote:
>
>>   Was watching DD News and there was AR being interviewed for
>> hisnominations in GG
>> and about connections launch. The reporter before concluding said that the
>> album is
>> currently available in Nokia music express series and will have to wait
>> for 1 year for the
>> album to be available in DVD format.
>> Wish that its not true and we get it sooner I don't like nokia phones but
>> if its inevitable I
>> must find somebody to gift and get the songs
>>
>>
>
>
> --
> regards,
> Vithur
>
>
>
>  
>

[arr] Re: ARR confirms collabration with Kylie Minogue (Video)

2008-12-19 Thread Kumar

Could some one tell me whats the song ARR sings??? And from which 
movie?

Anyhow great combo ARR & Kylie!


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "satish_srini"  
wrote:
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JK27jmQp1lE
>

[arr] Re: Noticed a couple of trends in recent Hindi albums.........

2008-12-19 Thread jibandevta


That;s beauty of Rahman's music..you can never never never predict
him..never..he'll surprise u with new trends and his innovations
absolutely.

-jiban

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Chord"  wrote:
>
> 1) Increased use of Harmonica type sound (Aye Hairathe, Nazrein
> Churana, Zindagi, promo music for Delhi 6)
> 
> 2) Lots more humming and ohing...(Meherbaan, Dost, Kaise Mujhe,
> Muskara (end), Guzarish, promo music from Delhi 6)
> 
> 
> Just some of my observations.
>

[arr] Re: Rank order your preferences for these aspects of Rahman's music

2008-12-19 Thread jibandevta

-
Sound
Harmony/arrangements
melody
rhythm
stylishness

-jiban


-- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Chord"  wrote:
>
> Which of the following do you consider to be most important when
> judging a Rahman song?
> 
> 
> Melody
> Stylishness
> Rhythm
> Sound
> Harmony/Arrangements
> 
> Here is my ranking:
> 
> 1) Melody
> 2) Harmony/Arrangements
> 3) Sound
> 4) Rhythm
> 5) Stylishness
> 
> Of course all of these influence one another, but I'd like to know
> your preferences.  Of course all are important for a good song.  
Thanks.
>

[arr] Re:Unwarranted Comment in a reputed newspaper

2008-12-19 Thread nazeef mohammed

Thanks Karthikeyan for bringing this right here to our notice. I think this
was THE HINDU, Chennai edition that printed this.
Firstly, when things are going perfectly fine with AR and his work for SdM,
It's more than just disheartening..to hear some unwanted comments.

Hello! Get your facts right Mr. Nikhil Raghavan! Really, your talking abt a
score that is making the nation proud-dare be sarcastic and condescending
about it. Secondly, I can bet on the audacity of this man, I strongly think
he has not checked/listened to the entire OST, nor has he bothered to read
the credits with even little care.
He has randomnly heard that AR has won a few international acclaims and is
on his way to bigger fame and must have also heard that MIA collaborated
with him for this project. That's it. So he writes this?
The only track that Blaaze featured in was Gangsta Blues and that never had
MIA but had Tanvi Shah. And clearly does the credits also mention the names.
And Gangsta Blues sounds like an MIA composition?? Right!!
Instead of appreciating the kind of league AR has entered into, competiting
with names like Alexandre Desplat, Elfman, Zimmer et all..he blvs that we
have stopped caring abt other nominees that our hero has got nominated. Why
NOT!??? The whole country is proud of him.

He better clarify his statements. And this was totally unasked for, his
article-that too, Mr. Nikhil Raghavan is the founder of Precious Features
Syndicate and has completed 57 yrs of age. Grown Up! Ahem...
Secondly, he check the credits and then open up. Tanvi Shah is not MIA. And
quite sure Tanvi Shah is a part of our Yahoo groups..

I strongly urge you guys to write to him demanding a clarification.. Join me
if you will..I can only see Jealousy here..AR is getting there and someone
wants to see him down..

Nikhil Raghavan
nik...@precioussyndicate.com

Re: [arr] Re: Thomas Newman (Wall-E) beats ARR in Chicago Film Critics Awards

It is surely great

Quick and dirty search ... you tube is filled with Wall-E stuff


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mC86heBo0d4&feature=related


click here for MORE!:
http://tinyurl.com/4tuwxt


Review:
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On Thu, Dec 18, 2008 at 8:15 AM, ramakrisha laxmana subramanian siva gopala
acharya iyer .aiyooo amma idli wada dosa sambar chatni . <
sriramiye...@yahoo.co.in> wrote:

>   Damn. That's bad - How many of us have heard Wall - E? Is it really
> good?
>
> I hope AR wins the GG and the Academy.
>
>  
>

Re: [arr] Unwarranted Comment in a reputed newspaper

2008-12-19 Thread vijay . mohan . iyer

Guys, relax. Its nt worth losing our temper over. The guys got hs 30seconds of 
fame.

-- original message --
Subject:Re: [arr] Unwarranted Comment in a reputed newspaper
From:   "Vithur" 
Date:   19/12/2008 1:55 pm

Vijay,

Its Nikhil Raghavan. Can we go in person and sort this out with The Hindu ?

On Fri, Dec 19, 2008 at 10:47 AM,  wrote:

>   Pl let me knw the writers name
>
> -- original message --
> Subject: [arr] Unwarranted Comment in a reputed newspaper
> From: "karthik keyan" >
> Date: 19/12/2008 5:57 am
>
> Guyz, I was totally surprised to see this unwarranted comment about AR in a
> reputed newspaper like The Hindu. The author is completely presumptuous in
> making such preposterous comments. The song Choli ke Peeche is re-tuned and
> there is no Blaaze singing in MIA composition. The author should have
> atleast made a wikipedia search before expressing his opinions about a
> dignified personality like our boss.
>
> karthikeyan.
>
> http://www.hindu.com/cp/2008/12/19/stories/2008121950240800.htm
> The news that the soundtrack of Slumdog Millionaire has been nominated for
> a Golden Globe has had an electrifying effect on everyone. Nobody in India
> seems to care about the nominees for the other awards; it seems enough that
> A.R. Rahman has been nominated. It is strange though that Rahman has
> composed a song, which is a rip-off of the infamous Choli ke Peeche song
> from Subhash Ghai's blockbuster Khalnayak. The song by M.I.A featuring
> Blaaze sounds like an M.I.A composition, complete with her trademark rap
> style. Seeing the credits on the album will sure be interesting!
>
>
>
>
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Re: [arr] Oscar Watch: Composer (Suresh)

2008-12-19 Thread ramakrisha laxmana subramanian siva gopala acharya iyer .aiyooo amma idli wada dosa sambar chatni .

Suresh,

Nice blog, BTW. To nitpick, I'm not fond of calling Indian film scores as 
background scores. Aren't they mixed up overtly and loud that they're actually 
more in the foreground than background? 


A movie score has to elevate the movie and its visuals to a new 
level. Period. That is the only parameter with which a movie score's 
greatness has to be regarded according to me.

It isn't clear to me as to what you mean by 'elevate to a new level'. The term 
'elevate' suggests that you're probably referring to underlining or heightening 
the emotion. Yes, that's one of the things a score does. Though by that 
definition nearly every score fulfills its purpose, doesn't it? So how will you 
compare one against the other in an awards race? By analogy, when deciding the 
award of the best actor, all the candidates are equals if they played their 
respective characters convincingly. But it's the actor who has played the most 
intense role, or the one whose character offered the most expression of skills, 
and how those skills were expressed that wins. 


What you talk about is 
musicality of the score, and what is important is the emotionality 
of the score. And if the general public's reactions and critics 
reactions to the SdM's score can be believed, then for sure 
A.R.Rahman has done that with great success. And that is enough for 
the Oscars I guess.

You call it musicality. I call it expression of skills. Keep in mind that we're 
talking score and not (songs) soundtrack. Perhaps people are clubbing the total 
experience of songs plus score in evaluating the score category. I don't know.
I will agree that evoking strong emotions does go a long way into having a 
favorable opinion of the score irrespective of how simple it might be as a form 
of music. Perhaps you're right. But from Riots, Mausam and Escape, Liquid 
Dance, Latika's theme and Millionaire, the only one that I found moving was 
Latika's theme. 



 Infact, I thought last year they should have 
given the Best Background Score to Carter Burwell's for his score 
in `No Country for Old Men' which actually didn't have much of score 
and that silence elevated the tension in the visuals to greater 
heights. 

I've seen No Country For Old Men and I don't think I heard anything that stood 
out. Well, if you're going to say that it's great because of it being a 
minimalist score, and using silence effectively then I will only pass the link 
to what Douglass Fake (record producer at Intrada soundtrack label) said after 
Gustavo Santaolalla won the Oscar for Babel- 
http://www.intrada.net/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=1070
It sums up my views exactly!


In a way, what Rahman does with SdM score to Hollywood's scoring 
style is what he did to Indian Film music with Roja - bending and 
breaking all rule and conventions of scoring and he gets duly 
recognized for that.

Sure, he has fused music of varied genres into something very pacy. Perhaps 
it's that scores for films (by the West) about India have usually been of the 
reverent kind with ethnic touches and, in contrast,  the novelty of such a 
blend of genres is what appeals to them. 

I guess I should leave it at that. I've apparently hijacked the group for a 
discussion on scores. Time for it to return to normal service.

Thanks all!

RR





From: sureshmechnit 
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, December 18, 2008 5:49:18 AM
Subject: Re: [arr] Oscar Watch: Composer (Vijay)

[arr] Re: Pritam: For me, JTYJN is the music of the year !

Salim Merchant of Salim - Sulaiman had also in an interview to 
Rediff (I think) recently said that JTYJN was according to him the 
ALBUM OF THE YEAR. It sure feels great to know other composers think 
JTYJN as deserving the top spot, but I would be very damn 
disappointed if JA doesn't win the ALBUM OF THE YEAR. For me an 
Album like JA comes once in decades.









--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Sreekrishnan R 
 wrote:
>
> Pritam: For me, JTYJN is the music of the year
> Joginder Tuteja, Bollywood Trade News Network
> 
> 
> 2008 is coming to an end and the debate has started heating up 
around
> the best soundtrack of the year so far. Will Pritam walk away with 
the
> honors due to five successful albums â" RACE, JANNAT, SINGH IS 
KINNG,
> KISMAT KONNECTION and GOLMAAL RETURNS? Or is it going to be A.R. 
Rahman
> who has proved his dominance with albums like JAANE TU YA JAANE 
NAA,
> JODHAA AKBAR and GHAJINI? Even Vishalâ"Shekhar have had a 
fruitful year
> with BACHNA AE HASEENO, TASHAN and DOSTANA.
> 
> "Yes, there have
> been many good albums this year but for me, the topmost music of 
2008
> has to be JAANE TU YA JAANE NAA. 'Kabhi Kabhi Aditi' is such 
brilliant
> composition, it itself can be weighed in gold", says Pritam in 
sheer
> awe of this composition by Rahman.
> 
> "That's because it is songs
> like these that inspire you to push your creatively. A number like 
this
> doesn't come every year, leave aside a month", continues Pritam.
> 
> But
> considering that he has given a string of hits yet again in 2008,
> doesn't he feel that time have come for his consistency to be
> acknowledged? After all, he has been pretty much ruling the scene 
for
> last two years, just like Himesh Reshammiya was doing for a couple 
of
> years before him?
> 
> "Well, I am not even dreaming of thinking in
> this direction this year at the least", Pritam speaks in the same 
tone
> as before, "How can you even bring any other song or album in
> comparison? Forget them all, for me JAANE TU YA JAANE NAA is the 
music
> of the year."
> 
> 
> http://www.glamsham.com/movies/scoops/08/dec/19-pritam-for-me-
jtyjn-is-the-music-of-the-year-120803.asp
> 
> 
> Krish.
> 
> 
> 
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[arr] Hindu: Responsible Media- Unwarranted News

2008-12-19 Thread nanda kishore

Dear Editor,
   
   
This is regarding the article titled “Who gets the Credit?” in the 
link http://www.hindu.com/cp/2008/12/19/stories/2008121950240800.htm, dated 
19-Dec-08. This is really disgusting to know that how a responsible writer can 
make false judgments and write the information in a public forum about India’s 
most treasured, prized and respected composer. This is not a request from my 
side, I am quite strong on this article, and I would say your executives to do 
the required research of the facts and then write in public forums. This 
clearly mirrors how irresponsible are your executives and of course the editor 
who ever has reviewed and approved for this information to be published and I 
am sorry to say this. This is not what expected from an educated media 
community. This is really disgusting. I am again strong here, I would say to 
your columnist Mr. Nikhil Raghavan to do a research on the topic, and correct 
the information and also apologize for updating wrong
 information regarding the ARRs score in Slumdog Millionaire. 
  I can’t understand one thing, when the press representatives across the globe 
(particularly in US) are appreciating and recognizing the score of an Indian, 
how come you people say such irresponsible statements. I hope “The Hindu” is 
not a blog or they have plans to deteriorate to a blogspot.
   
  Thanks and Regards,
  NANDAKISHORE.S
   

   
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RE: [arr] Jodha Akbar Collectors Edition DVD

2008-12-19 Thread AR Rahman the Boss ARR


Thank you very much Vithur for the info. 

Regards,
Anantha - ARR Dreamer,
"Only you A R Rahman"

My blogs dedicated to the genius:
ARR THE Boss
ARR Download Center - 




Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2008 21:13:14 +0530
From: vith...@gmail.com
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com; tlanan...@hotmail.com
Subject: Re: [arr] Jodha Akbar Collectors Edition DVD

Ya. There are 3 DVDs for this movie. The Movie comes with 2 DVDs, and there is 
another DVD which is called the Bonus One, which contains Deleted Scenes, the 
Interview of Mr. ashutosh and the crew ( without AR) 
 


 
On Wed, Dec 17, 2008 at 11:56 AM, AR Rahman the Boss ARR 
 wrote:






I saw the ad of Jodha Akbar Collector Edition DVD in one of the newspapers 
today. It said 3 DVDs, anyone has idea of what are they?

Regards,
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"Only you A R Rahman"

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ARR THE Boss
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[arr] rediff's best 2008 songs

2008-12-19 Thread yeshrao81

http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2008/dec/19slide1-best-songs-of-
2008.htm

No8, No4, No 2 and No1 from ArrNo 1 is Khwaja...!!!

Gr8...

Re: [arr] Rank order your preferences for these aspects of Rahman's music

2008-12-19 Thread karthik subramanian

1) Melody
2) Harmony/Arrangement s
3) Sound
4) Rhythm
5) Stylishness

Same as yours





From: Chord 
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, December 19, 2008 7:37:52 AM
Subject: [arr] Rank order your preferences for these aspects of Rahman's music


Which of the following do you consider to be most important when
judging a Rahman song?

Melody
Stylishness
Rhythm
Sound
Harmony/Arrangement s

Here is my ranking:

1) Melody
2) Harmony/Arrangement s
3) Sound
4) Rhythm
5) Stylishness

Of course all of these influence one another, but I'd like to know
your preferences. Of course all are important for a good song. Thanks.

[arr] Pritam: For me, JTYJN is the music of the year !

2008-12-19 Thread Sreekrishnan R

Pritam: For me, JTYJN is the music of the year
Joginder Tuteja, Bollywood Trade News Network

2008 is coming to an end and the debate has started heating up around
the best soundtrack of the year so far. Will Pritam walk away with the
honors due to five successful albums – RACE, JANNAT, SINGH IS KINNG,
KISMAT KONNECTION and GOLMAAL RETURNS? Or is it going to be A.R. Rahman
who has proved his dominance with albums like JAANE TU YA JAANE NAA,
JODHAA AKBAR and GHAJINI? Even Vishal–Shekhar have had a fruitful year
with BACHNA AE HASEENO, TASHAN and DOSTANA.

"Yes, there have
been many good albums this year but for me, the topmost music of 2008
has to be JAANE TU YA JAANE NAA. 'Kabhi Kabhi Aditi' is such brilliant
composition, it itself can be weighed in gold", says Pritam in sheer
awe of this composition by Rahman.

"That's because it is songs
like these that inspire you to push your creatively. A number like this
doesn't come every year, leave aside a month", continues Pritam.

But
considering that he has given a string of hits yet again in 2008,
doesn't he feel that time have come for his consistency to be
acknowledged? After all, he has been pretty much ruling the scene for
last two years, just like Himesh Reshammiya was doing for a couple of
years before him?

"Well, I am not even dreaming of thinking in
this direction this year at the least", Pritam speaks in the same tone
as before, "How can you even bring any other song or album in
comparison? Forget them all, for me JAANE TU YA JAANE NAA is the music
of the year."

http://www.glamsham.com/movies/scoops/08/dec/19-pritam-for-me-jtyjn-is-the-music-of-the-year-120803.asp

Krish.

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Re: [arr] Oscar Watch: Composer

Thanks for a lucid justification of why you like it and how you evaluate it.
Yes, it's different from the sound-heavy approach that a number of the action 
flicks tend to favor and there's certainly a degree of novelty with the fusion 
of electronica, hip-hop, pop and 'Bollywood'. 
I will agree with Gomzy though, that there are a number of films where the 
music isn't hampered much by sound effects. Action movies on the other hands 
are a different monster.
And of course, ARR's works have always been strong on melody (though I felt 
that the SdM score isn't always steeped in it-- It was pacy/edgy).





From: just an another girl 
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2008 4:57:43 PM
Subject: Re: [arr] Oscar Watch: Composer

 

Hi RR
 
Hollywood music in movies ( of late ) is predominantly sound effects rather 
than music. There is a huge difference between music and sound effects  as we 
all understand ...
 
The fact that ARR tried to bring music into SDM rather than sound effects and 
punctuated the whole movie with it along with very strong intervals of silence 
, makes me think SDM is ideal candidate for a nomination and a BIG win 
 
This is what i love abt SDM in terms of its BGM's , Sound track and Music
* Music rather than sound effects 
* New sound ( Hollywood is hearing a completely different style in SDM 
, so far apart from the regular winners ) ( ARR has done the traditional 
hollywoodish score in Queen E )
* And the intelligent use of melody throughout the movie.

Re: [arr] Unwarranted Comment in a reputed newspaper - By NIKHIL RAGHAVAN

2008-12-19 Thread sath.murthy


Vijay,

At the end of that stupid article it says " NIKHIL RAGHAVAN"

Sath.


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, vijay.mohan.i...@... wrote:
>
> Pl let me knw the writers name
>
> -- original message --
> Subject: [arr] Unwarranted Comment in a reputed newspaper
> From: "karthik keyan" karthi...@...
> Date: 19/12/2008 5:57 am
>
> Guyz, I was totally surprised to see this unwarranted comment about AR
in a reputed newspaper like The Hindu. The author is completely
presumptuous in making such preposterous comments. The song Choli ke
Peeche is re-tuned and there is no Blaaze singing in MIA composition.
The author should have atleast made a wikipedia search before expressing
his opinions about a dignified personality like our boss.
> Â
> karthikeyan.
> Â
> http://www.hindu.com/cp/2008/12/19/stories/2008121950240800.htm
> The news that the soundtrack of Slumdog Millionaire has been nominated
for a Golden Globe has had an electrifying effect on everyone. Nobody in
India seems to care about the nominees for the other awards; it seems
enough that A.R. Rahman has been nominated. It is strange though that
Rahman has composed a song, which is a rip-off of the infamous Choli ke
Peeche song from Subhash Ghai's blockbuster Khalnayak. The song by M.I.A
featuring Blaaze sounds like an M.I.A composition, complete with her
trademark rap style. Seeing the credits on the album will sure be
interesting!
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Re: [arr] Unwarranted Comment in a reputed newspaper

2008-12-19 Thread VijayNarain

Its a crying shame that a newspaper like The Hindu publishes a 
preposterous article like this one. There seems to be a preconceived 
anti-arr sentiment in the writer's mind that is evident from the 
article. If only he had bothered to goole for information instead of 
conjuring it up with half-baked word of mouth gibberish... The 
public that isn't aware of the happenings believes what appears on 
print. It is appaling that such misleading information actually 
makes it to the newspaper. Don't they have copy editors to verify 
stuff before publishing!? If this were the US, Hindu would be facing 
a defamation suit!! Hope it happens here too!


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Aravind AM  
wrote:
>
> This is an absolutely biased article, written without even caring 
to verify the facts! At a time when he is getting laurels from 
across the world, such an article is in bad taste and really hurts!!
Â  :( :(
> 
> Lets all bombard Hindu with mails, criticising that artice, asking 
them to publish an apology for this biased article.
> 
> I've already written to them, stating all the facts, giving links 
to ARR's interview where he mentioned that "it was completely 
reworked"...
> 
> Everyone, pls send your mails to thehi...@...
> 
> Aravind
> 
> 
> http://arrahmaniac.blogspot.com
> 
>  Download Rahmania show interviews at http://rahmania.4shared.com
> 
> --- On Fri, 19/12/08, karthik keyan  wrote:
> From: karthik keyan 
> Subject: [arr] Unwarranted Comment in a reputed newspaper
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Friday, 19 December, 2008, 5:20 AM
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Guyz, I was totally surprised to see this unwarranted 
comment about AR in a reputed newspaper like The Hindu. The author 
is completely presumptuous in making such preposterous comments. The 
song Choli ke Peeche is re-tuned and there is no Blaaze singing in 
MIA composition. The author should have atleast made a wikipedia 
search before expressing his opinions about a dignified personality 
like our boss.
> Â 
> karthikeyan.
> Â 
> http://www.hindu. com/cp/2008/ 12/19/stories/ 2008121950240800 .htm
> The news that the soundtrack of Slumdog Millionaire has been 
nominated for a Golden Globe has had an electrifying effect on 
everyone. Nobody in India seems to care about the nominees for the 
other awards; it seems enough that A.R. Rahman has been nominated. 
It is strange though that Rahman has composed a song, which is a rip-
off of the infamous Choli ke Peeche song from Subhash Ghai's 
blockbuster Khalnayak. The song by M.I.A featuring Blaaze sounds 
like an M.I.A composition, complete with her trademark rap style. 
Seeing the credits on the album will sure be interesting! 
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[arr] Re: Rank order your preferences for these aspects of Rahman's music

2008-12-19 Thread rivjot

1) Melody
2) Harmony/Arrangements
3) Rhythm
4) Sound
5) Stylishness


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Chord"  wrote:
>
> Which of the following do you consider to be most important when
> judging a Rahman song?
> 
> 
> Melody
> Stylishness
> Rhythm
> Sound
> Harmony/Arrangements
> 
> Here is my ranking:
> 
> 1) Melody
> 2) Harmony/Arrangements
> 3) Sound
> 4) Rhythm
> 5) Stylishness
> 
> Of course all of these influence one another, but I'd like to know
> your preferences.  Of course all are important for a good song.  Thanks.
>

[arr] Re: Rank order your preferences for these aspects of Rahman's music

2008-12-19 Thread yeshrao81

I like simple and catchy melody (non-complicated) with minimal and 
uncluttered instruments with great lyrical emphasis.  

So my ranking...a mix of hummable melody, unclutterred arrangements, 
catchy rythm...providing a great effect something on the lines 
of "Kehne Ko Jasne Bahara" or "Lukka Chuppi" or "Zindagi"


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Chord"  wrote:
>
> Which of the following do you consider to be most important when
> judging a Rahman song?
> 
> 
> Melody
> Stylishness
> Rhythm
> Sound
> Harmony/Arrangements
> 
> Here is my ranking:
> 
> 1) Melody
> 2) Harmony/Arrangements
> 3) Sound
> 4) Rhythm
> 5) Stylishness
> 
> Of course all of these influence one another, but I'd like to know
> your preferences.  Of course all are important for a good song.  
Thanks.
>

[arr] ARR confirms collabration with Kylie Minogue (Video)

2008-12-19 Thread satish_srini

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JK27jmQp1lE

Re: [arr] Oscar Watch: Composer (Jayaram)

Jayaram,

  My comments are inserted below-

From: jayaram81 
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2008 10:51:51 PM
Subject: Re: [arr] Oscar Watch: Composer

By the way you are looking for the most idealistic score. Of course 
my friend, the best is yet to be and scores of that nature are indeed 
rare in a lifetime.

Are you saying that it's very rare (in a lifetime) that one comes across scores 
of the kind that I was looking for? I already listed a bunch of such scores 
(from this year) earlier. Other examples? Almost anything written by John 
Williams, Jerry Goldsmith, Bernard Herrmann, John Barry, Georges Delerue... the 
list is endless.

Thematic Development & Cohesiveness - This has less to do with the 
composer and more to do with the screenplay. In my opinion, SdM did 
not offer much for a Thematic Development as you had mentioned. 

Toying around with ideas - Seriously, of the last 8 Oscars, probably 
Atonement's score had it. Catch me if you can was there, but it 
didn't make it to the top. On a different note, if you are saying 
that Rahman doesn't do that I have to say you are kidding and dude, 
you need to start watching some of his movies

I'll agree with the time constraint but I'm not sure about the screenplay not 
giving the freedom to think about such things. 
I should have been more clear about what I meant with 'toying with ideas'. I 
meant development of  theme structure changes (not just tempo and 
instrumentation). I don't know why you think that only Atonement and 'Catch Me 
If You Can' satisfy that? Pretty much all the recent Oscar nominations satisfy 
that with some exceptions like Michael Clayton, Babel & Brokeback Mountain.
And I don't recall seeing those kinds of things often in ARR scores (Bose was 
an exception). 

Other great works this year - I did listen to them as you said, and I 
agree that some of them are good, but that doesn't necessarily mean 
that SdM's soundtrack is inferior to it

I neither said nor implied that the SdM soundtrack is inferior to anything this 
year. I mentioned my method of evaluation of scores (not songs, not 
soundtracks) and said why I didn't think that SdM demonstrated those qualities 
enough. I hope that when you're judging the SdM score, you are not adding the 
influence of the songs (there's a separate award for that). From what I 
remember there wasn't much score in the movie outside of what has already been 
released on Itunes. So when I'm talking of the score I think of it as comprised 
by Riots, Mausam and Escape, Liquid Dance, Latika's theme and Millionaire. 

Judging a song's 
greatness also lies with the beholder (a twist there) and 
unfortunately, how it makes the Oscar cut is definitely going to be 
dependent upon the other major critic picks. 

Exactly! Everyone has their own measure of merit.

Unfortunately for you 
SdM has had its fair share of successes among the critics' circle. So 
if SdM makes it to the nomination list, I would love to see you eat 
your own words.

'Unfortunately' for me? You are missing the point. 
I'm delighted at SdM's success and popularity. I'm ecstatic at the praise and 
recognition that ARR has got for his work in the film. As an ARR fan, I'm 
always happy to see him win these awards and hope he gets many more.
I have a criterion by which I judge scores. I would be a hypocrite if I relaxed 
that criterion when evaluating the SdM score just because I'm an ARR fan.  It's 
as simple as that. Not letting ones bias get in the way of judgment. Whether he 
goes on to win or not does nothing to my judgment of the score.
As an aside... a lot of people have criticized Morricone's score to Mission to 
Mars. It doesn't have any awards. I don't care. In my book, it's a fantastic 
score.

SdM offers its own complexity. The movie screams "Indian", which 
obviously calls for score which does the same. The very nature of the 
movie which traverses back and forth, that too between unrelated 
scenes, does very little in helping the composer maintain the 
cohesiveness that you are looking for. If you had read the main 
article on which this thread was started, you would get where I am 
going with this.

... 3 Weeks is not a lot of time, given the fact that 
Rahman is not known to work like that. I would say "Give the credit 
where it is due".

I've addressed some of these points earlier. I'll only respond to your 
statement of evaluating SdM based on all the constraints and "giving credit 
where it's due". In an awards event, you're not really going to look at all the 
circumstances and constraints and judge relative to that, are you? Say, a film 
couldn't afford to record the music with an orchestra and so they used cheap 
synths. Now are you still going to say 'hey, they did a great job in spite of 
using synths so they deserve an Oscar'. They're judging the end result. If they 
really wanted to judge based on circumstances and constraints then nearl

Re: [arr] Unwarranted Comment in a reputed newspaper

2008-12-19 Thread yeshrao81

"Seeing the credits on the album will sure be interesting"... He/She 
should have done that first...before writing unwarranted stuff.

"Nobody in India seems to care about the nominees for the other 
awards; it seems enough that A.R. Rahman has been nominated"
I don't get the point here. I believe golden globe nomination for an 
Indian (only Indian) is a good reason for everyone to be happy...

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> Pl let me knw the writers name
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> -- original message --
> Subject:  [arr] Unwarranted Comment in a reputed newspaper
> From: "karthik keyan" 
> Date: 19/12/2008 5:57 am
> 
> Guyz, I was totally surprised to see this unwarranted comment about 
AR in a reputed newspaper like The Hindu. The author is completely 
presumptuous in making such preposterous comments. The song Choli ke 
Peeche is re-tuned and there is no Blaaze singing in MIA composition. 
The author should have atleast made a wikipedia search before 
expressing his opinions about a dignified personality like our boss.
> Â 
> karthikeyan.
> Â 
> http://www.hindu.com/cp/2008/12/19/stories/2008121950240800.htm
> The news that the soundtrack of Slumdog Millionaire has been 
nominated for a Golden Globe has had an electrifying effect on 
everyone. Nobody in India seems to care about the nominees for the 
other awards; it seems enough that A.R. Rahman has been nominated. It 
is strange though that Rahman has composed a song, which is a rip-off 
of the infamous Choli ke Peeche song from Subhash Ghai's blockbuster 
Khalnayak. The song by M.I.A featuring Blaaze sounds like an M.I.A 
composition, complete with her trademark rap style. Seeing the 
credits on the album will sure be interesting! 
> Â 
> Â 
> Â 
> 
> 
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[arr] Benny Dayal and Aamir on Oye it's Friday

2008-12-19 Thread karthik subramanian

http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/broadband/video/Television/WqLqei71/3/Aamir-Tanushree-Benny-In-Oye-It-s-Friday.html

Tonight at 10 on NDTV imagine

Re: [arr] Unwarranted Comment in a reputed newspaper

2008-12-19 Thread Pradeepan R

Is there any way to respond to that guy ?

On Thu, Dec 18, 2008 at 6:50 PM, karthik keyan wrote:

>   Guyz, I was totally surprised to see this unwarranted comment about AR
> in a reputed newspaper like The Hindu. The author is completely presumptuous
> in making such preposterous comments. The song Choli ke Peeche is re-tuned
> and there is no Blaaze singing in MIA composition. The author should have
> atleast made a wikipedia search before expressing his opinions about a
> dignified personality like our boss.
>
> karthikeyan.
>
> http://www.hindu.com/cp/2008/12/19/stories/2008121950240800.htm
> The news that the soundtrack of Slumdog Millionaire has been nominated for
> a Golden Globe has had an electrifying effect on everyone. Nobody in India
> seems to care about the nominees for the other awards; it seems enough that
> A.R. Rahman has been nominated. It is strange though that Rahman has
> composed a song, which is a rip-off of the infamous Choli ke Peeche song
> from Subhash Ghai's blockbuster Khalnayak. The song by M.I.A featuring
> Blaaze sounds like an M.I.A composition, complete with her trademark rap
> style. Seeing the credits on the album will sure be interesting!
>
>
>
>
> --
> Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Invite them 
> now.
>
>  
>



-- 
Cheers,
Pradeepan.

"All you need to do is, decide what to do with the time that is given to you
!"

Re: [arr] Noticed a couple of trends in recent Hindi albums.........

2008-12-19 Thread Pradeepan R

well,, the use of Vocals is something that Rahman is coming bk in a circle..he
used to have lots of backing vocals for 'instruments' & the interludes.
but now, he is using a lot of these vocals for backing up the main singer
...
he started doing this right from RDB, (Tu bin bataaye)

On Thu, Dec 18, 2008 at 2:40 PM, Chord  wrote:

>   1) Increased use of Harmonica type sound (Aye Hairathe, Nazrein
> Churana, Zindagi, promo music for Delhi 6)
>
> 2) Lots more humming and ohing...(Meherbaan, Dost, Kaise Mujhe,
> Muskara (end), Guzarish, promo music from Delhi 6)
>
> Just some of my observations.
>
>  
>

-- 
Cheers,
Pradeepan.

"All you need to do is, decide what to do with the time that is given to you
!"

[arr] [non ARR] Margazhi Raagam - Digital, uncompressed, six track surround sound will come alive with evocative visuals captured on RED 4k Digital Cinema

 ARR and his team should be releasing his singles / private albums and
concerts videos like this in theaters and make them available for download
in high definition at a cost.H Sridhar is involved in this project too 
Hope this request becomes a reality...

Carnatic Music moves beyond its boundaries ...

There are rare times when a classical art form moves past its well etched
boundaries to present itself in a new medium with added sparkle and sheen.
For Carnatic music this is that moment; the moment when timeless tradition
chooses to don the attire of the times. The Kutcherry or the Carnatic
Concert has now embraced the magic of cinema. For the first time ever,
classical music of South India will beckon music lovers across the world
from the silver screen - Margazhi Raagam.
Margazhi Raagam - enjoy Carnatic music like never before...

Digital, uncompressed, six track surround sound will come alive with
evocative visuals captured on RED 4k Digital Cinema Camera in Margazhi
Raagam. Not only will you hear every little nuance of the music, but the
silence between the notes as well. You will see every expression of the
artistes up close. The picture and sound will combine to bring before you
Carnatic music like never before. Now, you won't close your eyes to listen
to music - you will open your eyes to a new musical experience!

[arr] Re: [non ARR] Margazhi Raagam - Digital, uncompressed, six track surround sound will come alive with evocative visuals captured on RED 4k Digital Cinema