[arr] Re: Chinna Chinna Aasai to Taxi: The Mozart's Journey

[nivensamy]

WELL SAID UMESH, YOU HAVE WROTE WHAT I HAVE IN MY HEART AND COULD NOT
FIND WORDS AND TIME TO WRITE. 

NIVEN (MAURITIUS)


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "yasheer_ar2" 
wrote:
>
> ChinnaChinna Aasai to Taxi:
> The Mozart's Journey
> "UlagamellamEngal
> Tamil Paatu!
> Nilavu saaindhada enna rate??
> Western engaluku vilayattu!!No
> Problem!!"
> 
> (The World resounds with our
> tamil songs!!
> What is the bet for the moon
> to dance to it??
> Western music is child's play
> for us!! No Problem)
> 
> These lines from "No Problem"
> in "Lovebirds" underline
> the significance of Allah Rakha
> Rahman in the world of Indian
> music.
> 
> Late 1980s Indian cine music
> witnessed a new beginning in
> the form of Chinna Chinna Aasai
> in Roja. Mani Ratnam was laughed
> at for giving up on the Midas
> of his earlier films-Ilayaraja
> (Think of Anjali, Thalapathy,
> Nayagan etc)- for this new gold
> merchant known for some ad jingles.
> Roja happened and Rahman became
> an overnight sensation. The
> new sounds of Rukkumani enthralled
> fans all over. Rahman won the
> national award that year.
> [A R Rahman]
>

> Then Rahman teamed with Shankar
> in Gentleman which was another
> revelation. Chikku Bukku Rayile
> was the youth anthem of early
> 1990s. Thiruda Thiruda with
> Mani Ratnam was full of international
> sounds. Music which was new
> to Indian films. Audio cassettes
> started selling in groves. Audio
> release functions which were
> hitherto mere rituals became
> an important part of the film's
> promotion. Music became the
> lifeline of the movies.
> 
> Pettai rap, Mukkala muqabla
> and Urvasi gave the right platform
> for Prabhu Deva to burst into
> Tamil cinema with breathtaking
> choreography. Pettai Rap became
> the catchword of 1994. Bombay
> sold a record 5 million cassettes.
> With Rangeela he burst into
> direct Hindi films. Minsara
> Kanavu fetched him another national
> award.
> 
> Then came Vande Matharam. The
> 50th year of independence saw
> this lovely musical tribute
> to India by Rahman. Full of
> passion and energy which has
> become the perennial favourite
> for all Independence Day occasions.
> August 15; Switch on your TV;
> Tune in to your favourite radio
> station; Go to the parade grounds
> where your whole city will be
> celebrating the day with fervor.
> There will be one voice and
> one voice only. The Voice of
> Rahman singing Maa Thuje Salaam.
> 
> The same year saw the best friendship
> song in Tamil cinema. Anyone
> who has passed out from college
> will sob after hearing this
> Musthafa Musthafa in Kadhal
> Desam. Many music directors
> are trying to get in their own
> replacement for musthafa. Alas!
> It is yet to happen!!
> 
> Dil Se released in 1998. Chaiyya
> chaiyya became a big chartbuster.
> The stunning visuals atop the
> Ooty train, sizzling Malaika
> Arora and fantastic choreography
> gelled together to give the
> only song in Bollywood which
> has a separate article in Wikipedia.
> Then Rahman went global and
> composed for the musical theatrical
> Bombay Dreams produced by Sir
> Andrew Lloyd Webber. It was
> enacted in Broadway.
> 
> TIME magazine called him the
> `Mozart Of Madras'.
> "His songs were recognizably
> Indian but paraded a world of
> musical influences, from raga
> to reggae, from Broadway to
> Ennio Morricone, with each tune
> heightening the film's drama"
> - TIME magazine noted. His Roja
> featured in the top 10 albums
> of all time. He started appearing
> in the list of 100 most selling
> international artists. He became
> the first Indian to appear on
> the cover of `Rolling
> Stones'.
> 
> Lagaan was called `a gripping
> musical' by the Academy
> Awards Committee. Yeh jo des
> hai struck a chord with NRIs
> all over the world. Chaiyya
> Chaiyya was used in the title
> credits of the Hollywood flick
> Inside Man. He composed music
> for The Lord Of The Rings theatre
> production. The theme music
> in Bombay was used in Lord Of
> War. Two tracks from Rang De
> Basanti and one from Water were
> short-listed for 2007 Academy
> Awards but just could not make
> it. He has done international
> concerts in Singapore, Australia,
> Dubai, USA, Malaysia, Canada
> and UK. He is the Indian ambassador
> for the global campaign against
> TB (an undertaking of WHO).
> He has won 23 filmfare awards,
> 6 state awards and 4 national
> awards. He has been conferred
> with the Padma Shri.
> 
> Rahman is the one-stop for music
> with diverse genres.
> 
> Folk- Kizhakku Cheemayile, Karuthamma,
> Madhuraiku Pogadhadi.
> Rap - Taxi Taxi, Dating.
> Adrenaline pumping intro songs
> - Oruvan oruvan, Ella pugazhum.
> Jazz - jillunu oru kadhal, hello
> mr.edhirkatchi,
> Qawwali- Khwaja mere Khwaja,
> ad jingles- airtel
> The list is endless...
> 
> This BBBIIIGGG article has bee

Re: [arr] Delhi 6 - Masakalli Video Promo

[karokelip]

download link

http://rapidshare.com/files/179575114/3M.Masakalli.by.anuj3007.avi

On 1/3/09, rivjot  wrote:
> youtube link - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sK0uDM9n8JE
>
>

[arr] Re: Delhi 6 - Maula Audio Teaser

[rivjot]

yeah its Shafqat Amanat Ali, then Abhishek says something at the end
of the teaser

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Chord"  wrote:
>
> Damn, that sounds so haunting!  Is that Shafqat Amanat Ali singing?
> 
> 
> 
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "rivjot"  wrote:
> >
> > Got this from browsing the net -
> > http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?md3djhyr2nj
> >
>

Re: [arr] Rahmanism - 7 swara

[ananth teja mahankali]

SOMEHOW I FELT THE ARTICLES ARE SENSIBLE AND WORTH READING. although he
might be a IR fan, he never criticised
rahman for his music. The good thing about his posts are that he touched
different realms like
no of movies analysis (maths) ..different ragas..



On Sat, Jan 3, 2009 at 2:45 PM, Prakash Balaramkrishna  wrote:

>That blogger is an HC IR fan and most of his posts are in-depth
> analysis of IR songs. You can find his limited posts on A.R. here.
>
> http://7swara.blogspot.com/search/label/A.R.Rahman
>
> I felt terribly disappointed reading this post of his on Rahman.
>
> http://7swara.blogspot.com/2008/07/rise-of-rahman-i.html
>
>
>
>  --
> *From:* Vithur 
> *To:* arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> *Sent:* Friday, January 2, 2009 11:00:50 PM
> *Subject:* Re: [arr] Rahmanism - 7 swara
>
>  Superb Post. Pls explain for more songs.
>
>
>
>
> On Fri, Jan 2, 2009 at 1:15 PM, Prakash Balaramkrishna  com > wrote:
>
>>http://7swara. blogspot. com/2008/ 12/rahmanism. 
>> html
>>
>> Rahmanism  In one of
>> my earlier posts, I have written my views on rise of 
>> Rahman.
>> One of the key factor that I mentioned about was "Rahmanism". For anyone to
>> standout from the crowd, they need to exhibit a unique style and Rahman did
>> it with a style. No doubt.
>>
>> My opinion is that he very carefully avoided the spheres that were
>> explored and dissected by others, especially Illayaraja when he began the
>> journey. To unseat a person from the crown of Tamil industry who enjoyed
>> only success throughout 2 decades would have been possible only with
>> something special.
>>
>> If SPB and Janaki were "overused" (I have no problems with that,
>> personally), Rahman brought new voices to the forefront. If violin and Tabla
>> dominated the era of Illayaraja, Rahman brought the techno music to the
>> forefront. If "poor sound/recording quality" was the norm, Rahman changed
>> it. He kept "Vairamuthu" by his side, when he was almost ignored for over
>> 5-6 years. If 30-40 movies were scored by Illayaraja at that time, Rahman
>> chose to limit to 5-6 movies a year. To an extent, even ther timings of work
>> were opposite. He stood out.
>>
>> One such instance, that I can think of is even usage of Raaga. If
>> "Keeravani", "Mayamalavagowla", "Kalyani", "Sivaranjani" and "Natabhairavi"
>> were predominantly used by Illayaraja, Rahman either chose the Raagas that
>> Raaja scored a very little or moved to the Hindustani paradigm.
>>
>> Even on the Raagas where both have scored, there is a paradigm shift in
>> the usage. Take for instance - "Sivaranjani". As I had written in my earlier
>> post, this Raaga has been used by many music directors to depict the
>> emotional bonding and that comes out very clearly in the scale - S R2 G2 P
>> D2 S. Various hits in the past set in Sivaranjani scale are: Adi Aaathadi,
>> Kuyil Paattu, Oru Jeevan thaan Un Paadal thaan, Oh Priya Priya, Tere Mere
>> Beech Mein and so on.
>>
>> All of the above as you can see, depicts the emotional bonding and that is
>> mainly derived by the traversal from P D2 to upper octave's S R2 G2. Try
>> humming a song in the list above and you would easily be able to connect to
>> any other song set in the same Raaga with the same feel. However, now look
>> at "Kannum Kannum Kollai Adithaal" set in the same Raaga featured in the
>> movie "Thiruda Thiruda". Can you believe this song is set in the same Raaga
>> that generates a completely different mood. Though orchestration is one of
>> the possible reasons for the same, this is mainly due to the handling of the
>> Raaga.
>>
>> I find it difficult to explain in words, however, the way he split the
>> scale into pieces and traversed makes the song feel completely different
>> from other "Sivaranjanis".
>>
>>
>
>
> --
> regards,
> Vithur
>
>
>
>
> 
>

[arr] Re: Delhi 6 - Maula Audio Teaser

[Chord]

Damn, that sounds so haunting!  Is that Shafqat Amanat Ali singing?



--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "rivjot"  wrote:
>
> Got this from browsing the net -
> http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?md3djhyr2nj
>

[arr] That Old Feeling: Isn't It Rahmantic?

[Vithur]

That Old Feeling: Isn't It Rahmantic?
This is an old article from time magazine dated jan 01,2005 on ARR..
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_UH5DGyV9FAo/SV-bQ7ntk3I/FzY/RhBlE4vTn_Y/That%20Old%20Feeling_%20Isn%27t%20It%20.._p02.jpg
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_UH5DGyV9FAo/SV-bU458pBI/Fzg/DykXxry3Izo/That%20Old%20Feeling_%20Isn%27t%20It%20.._p03.jpg
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_UH5DGyV9FAo/SV-bZ1_q6GI/Fzo/HOM8eOceUKk/That%20Old%20Feeling_%20Isn%27t%20It%20.._p04.jpg
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_UH5DGyV9FAo/SV-beAB1TKI/Fzw/qd-1TwL18HU/That%20Old%20Feeling_%20Isn%27t%20It%20.._p05.jpg
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_UH5DGyV9FAo/SV-bjIcSzTI/Fz4/EOhgrQEOsfo/That%20Old%20Feeling_%20Isn%27t%20It%20.._p06.jpg
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_UH5DGyV9FAo/SV-bpPz2CXI/F0E/9VsMXGhXSjE/That%20Old%20Feeling_%20Isn%27t%20It%20.._p07.jpg
Read it online over here:
http://www.time.com/time/printout/0,8816,1013198,00.html#

COURTESY :- SATHYA
-- 
regards,
Vithur

[arr] Raja Hasan has recorded a song for the music legend Mr. A. R. Rahman

[Vithur]

Rumor Mills got us some news that Raja Hasan has recorded a song for the
music legend Mr. A. R. Rahman. Now how far is this news true, only time will
say! If this news turns out to be true then we still do not have any idea or
information for which movie it has been recorded and what type of song is
that going to be. But one thing is for sure, if Raja really has recorded for
Mr. Rahman then he sure has fulfilled a singers dream to sing a composition
of a great legend.

And as usual, we do hope and pray for the best for Raja Hasan and hope this
2009 will turn out to be a great year professionally and also in recognizing
true and loyal friends and fans.
Best of Luck Raja on behalf of RajaHasan.Com

http://www.rajahasan.com/2009/01/03/raja-hasan-may-have-recorded-for-ar-rahman/

-- 
regards,
Vithur

[arr] Slumdog millionaire....

[Tamiliniyan]

Just got to watch one of a limited screenings here in CA. 
What a movie..and the music just blends with the script...Only our ARR knew to 
blend the indian and western tunes to suit global audiences !! Wish ARR gets 
Oscar for this movie..
The story is based on a novel and that slumboy may be a prodigy..It could be 
true..there may be a child prodigy like this lingua kid in Mumbai..
Check out :- 


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PrleqeCAPw 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-URtZfIgKAU

Given a chance, this guy could be a slumdog millionaire :-)




  

Re: [arr] Ahaah Tamilamma -

[Tamiliniyan]

Irfan..infact you can learn tamil alphabets by listening to ahaah tamilamma 
song.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kifoTP5D-aI

Listen for ka nga cha da...and a aa i ee :-)

I found the poem/song which was rendered as a musical here..Its a poem by 
Mahakavi Bharathiyar on women liberation. 

//“VITTukkuLLE peNNaip pUTTI vaippOmenRa vindhai manidhar thalai kavizhndhAr 
enRu… kummi aDi peNNE”— Subramanya Bharathi//

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subramanya_Bharathi




--- On Tue, 12/30/08, Msg irfan  wrote:

> From: Msg irfan 
> Subject: Re: [arr] Ahaah Tamilamma -
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Tuesday, December 30, 2008, 9:18 PM
> Thanks Vithur,
> 
> I think Padaiyappa, Boys, BABA, Sivaji are dubbed in
> Telugu. Others I guess they aren't dubbed.
> 
> I like Tajmahal male version from Tajmahal. I have tape of
> the same movie, but now I don't have player to play it 
> 
>  Cordially,
> +Msg Irfan
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> From: Vithur 
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Tuesday, 30 December, 2008 9:30:09 PM
> Subject: Re: [arr] Ahaah Tamilamma -
> 
> 
> 1. Pudiya Mannargal 
> 2. Sangamam
> 3. Padaiyappa
> 4. Boys 
> 5. Kizhakku Cheemayile
> 6. Tajmahal
> 7. Karuthamma
> 8. Anthimantharai
> 9. BABA 
> 10. Sivaji
> 11. Kadhal Virus 
> 12. Uzhavan 
> 13. Gangmaster ( Telugu ) 
>  
>  
> Some more Pls add 
> 
> 
> On Tue, Dec 30, 2008 at 11:32 AM, Msg irfan
>  wrote:
> 
> Can anyone tell me how many other ARR Tamil movies which
> are not dubbed into Telugu or Hindi. Indeed this song is
> superb, and i missed this one completely..
> 
> Now I have to learn Tamil to enjoy those Tamil songs.
> 
>  Cordially,
> +Msg Irfan 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>  From: Tamiliniyan 
> To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com
> Sent: Tuesday, 30 December, 2008 9:17:45 AM
> Subject: [arr] Ahaah Tamilamma -
> 
> 
>  
> What a song ! Can anyone reply to me with the kummiadi
> lyrics thats here in this song as musical?
>  
>  
>  
> http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=kifoTP5D-
> aI&feature=related 
> 
> 
>  Download prohibited? No problem. CHAT from any browser,
> without download.  
> 
> 
> -- 
> regards,
> Vithur
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>   Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Go to
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Re: [arr] Jeroham orphanage Visit - Benny Dayal & Raihannaji

[Vithur]

Hi Sathya Boopathy

Jeroham Orphanage is a home for the orphans and also for the destitute. It
is being run by a Christian by name Suhin. Currently, they are positioned in
a Corporation ground, which is the building used for feeding the poor
Corporation School children ( Its called Satthunavu Mayam in Tamil )

They dont have any access to funds, but fortunately, Actor Vijay ( ATM,
Udaya Hero) has been sponsoring them bags of rice every month.

The rescued children are the ones which have been left over in trains,
market places, in temples and almost majority of them are malnutritioned.

You must see all this to believe it .

Earlier, we were there, when our brother Rajith Ramnivas from Dubai had
visited Chennai, and wanted to sponsor a meal . That was a good occasion
too.

Tomorrow, we have Benny Dayal, Raihannaji who may join us for the program.

God Bless All.

On Sat, Jan 3, 2009 at 11:58 AM, sathya.boopathy
wrote:

>   Hi vithur,
>
> Eventhough i have not known already about Jeroham Orphange, am
> recognizing those people who have donated for that and also asking to
> donate we people who can do. vithurcould you please tell me the
> full nature,members and activities of Jeroham Orphange?
>
> Thanks & Regards
> H.Sathiyenthira Boopathy.
>
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com ,
> Vithur  wrote:
> >
>
> > Its very glad to know that one our Rahmaniac members by name Megha
> aka
> > Harini Ramachandran ( she has off late been singing hummings for AR)
> has
> > come forward to donate their Washing Machiene to the Orphanage. The
> > Authorities there have been very very glad and happy, and they have
> been
> > moved by our love .
> >
> > All Praises to God and to ARR who united all of us.
> >
> > Hail ARR
> >
> > P.S Megha aka Harini has given her voice for Yuvraaj end Credits and
> also
> > for the Bekha Humming BGMs in Ghajini.
> >
> > Thanks Megha
> >
> > On Thu, Jan 1, 2009 at 9:12 PM, Vithur  wrote:
> >
> > > More Updates
> > >
> > > A group of Rahmaniacs had been to the Orphanage today. The
> Tentative
> > > Program Schedule is as follows
> > >
> > > 1.. Asseembling in the Orphanage Venue at 11:45 AM on Sunday (
> January 4th
> > > ) .
> > > 2. A Cake Cutting Ceremony by the children wishing ARR and Ameen
> for his
> > > Bday. A small prayer for the well being of ARR and for the world
> in general
> > >
> > > 3. Games Show, Musical Show by the Children, Rahmaniacs
> > > 4. Food Distribution - Serving the Orphanage
> > >
> > > The Program should start by 12 PM and should go on for about 2 hrs
> or so.
> > >
> > > For people who are in the area of K.K.Nagar, Kodambakkam,
> Vadapalni, Ashok
> > > Nagar can join me in reaching the place.
> > >
> > > For any details, you can contact
> > >
> > > Rakesh - 9962049060
> > > Vithur - 9840273894
> > >
> > > All are welcome.
> > >
>  > > On Wed, Dec 31, 2008 at 12:54 PM, Vithur  wrote:
> > >
> > >> Some Updates
> > >>
> > >> 1. Address of Jeroham Orphanage in Keelkattalai
> > >>
> > >> Jeroham Children Home,
> > >> Paalvadi Sathuuunavu School,
> > >> Kalaivani Nagar
> > >> Keelkattalai,
> > >>
> > >> Chennai - 600 117
> > >>
> > >> Contact Person :- Mr. Suhin
> > >>
> > >> 2. One needs to come straight on the Medavakkam Madipakkam Main
> road deep
> > >> inside till one reaches keelkattalai Bus Terminus. There is a
> road adjacent
> > >> to this Bus Terminus, which is Old Pallavaram Road. keep coming
> straight on
> > >> that, anf turn right at the end and this will lead you to the
> Orphanage.
> > >>
> > >> Bus Routes to Keelkattalai :- M45, 18C, 51S, 45E, M14, 18B, V61
> > >>
> > >> 3. The Tentative program is sponsoring a special lunch for the
> children
> > >> and the staff, which includes Chicken Biryani, Fish Items ( which
> is usually
> > >> given only on very special occasions ) .
> > >>
> > >> 4. The Pastor there desired, if we could sponsor a Bamboo Swing
> for the
> > >> Children, so that they could play with it. We have thought over
> the same,
> > >> and shall be providing the same.
> > >>
> > >> More Updates to follow.
> > >>
> > >> All are welcome.
> > >>
> > >> Thanks
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> On Sun, Dec 28, 2008 at 9:41 PM, Vithur  wrote:
> > >>
> > >>> Dear All,
> > >>>
> > >>> Had a discussion with the Caretaker of the Orphanage. There are
> abou
> > >>> 40people there ( including the staff) . We shall be sponsoring
> them a
> > >>> Special Meal ( a Special of its kind ) next Sunday.
> > >>>
> > >>> Also, we would be spending time with them, and also gifting them
> with
> > >>> their immediate needs like some toys for the kids, a bamboo
> swing ( which
> > >>> can be used for the kids for their play)
> > >>>
> > >>> More updates to follow
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>>
>  > >>> On Sun, Dec 28, 2008 at 8:36 AM, Vithur  wrote:
> > >>>
> >  Dear All,
> > 
> >  Lets welcome Year 2009 with a good note , by rededicating
> ourselves to a
> >  good cause. Lets be a part of ARR 's Pray for me brother
> movement by being
> >  socially

[arr] Re: Is SDM audio CD available in Indian outlets now?

[vino_09]

Anybody got the confirmed news of the audio CD release of the SLUMDOG
MILLIONAIRE soundtrack?




--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Shailesh Shetty
 wrote:
>
> I don't think there is a need to dub the film in hindi.. as the
language used in the movie is 90% Hindi..
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Shailesh Shetty
> 
> 
> From: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:arrahmanf...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Vinayakam Murugan
> Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2008 7:34 PM
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [arr] Re: Is SDM audio CD available in Indian outlets now?
> 
> 
> I hope the English version also releases. It is disconcerting to
watch dubbed versions in most cases.
> 
> Warm Regards
> ~~~
> Vinayak
> 
>
theregoesanotherday.blogspot.com
> 
> On Wed, Dec 31, 2008 at 7:34 PM, Vinod Raju
mailto:vi...@...>> wrote:
> 
> The below one must be the Indian promo.
> Its same as the international promo released sometime back, but only
> difference is this one is in Hindi, and also has "Jai Ho" song
> playing.
> 
> http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/broadband/video/Movie-
> Promos/5B0XaH55/3/Promo-1-Slumdog-Millionaire.html
> 
> -Vinod
> 
> 
> --- In
arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com,
vijay.mohan.iyer@ wrote:
> >
> > Music nxt week...Promos start today
> >
> > -- original message --
> > Subject: [arr] Is SDM audio CD available in Indian outlets
> now?
> > From: "shalivahan Phoebus" 
> > Date: 31/12/2008 3:56 pm
> >
> > Are the OST Cds of SDM available guys here in India, if not then
> when it is releasing?
> >
> >
> > Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Go to
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> >
> 
> 
> 
> 
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[arr] Re: Dont know how??---- Only GOD can do..

[Chord]

Rahman is in deep touch with the natural universal energy that
surrounds us.  Yogis, Rishis, Saints of yore shared this.  Rahman is
not God, but he is almost like a musical Saint for many. There are
many artists out there on the same wavelength.  This is both natural
born and life learned/reinforced.  Some call this divinity.  This
energy is the source of all creation, hence Rahman's seemingly
unlimited creative energy in his music.



--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Wowjai Wowjai  wrote:
>
> Everytime the 1st one minute Or so of a new album of ARR is aired,
it sounds so different and fresh one cannot guesss how the song
would tread after that one minute... 
> just dont know how ARR does this without missing even one time
> 
> currently Masakili from Dilli 6 is again a classic example... about
a month back when just the instrumental version was relesed , i never
ever thought that this song would have the tune like how its aired
now... now, it has again increased the curiosity on how the next line
of this song would have been sung... just amazing.. and just cannot
believe myself everytime... 
> 
> ALLAH = JESUS = ISHWAR = ARR
>

[arr] masakalli

[vimaljk]

wowww!!...could be one of Rahman's greatest!

[arr] Rahman's Recording Sessions - Post all videos here

[rivjot]

Its real treat to watch Rahman sir recording in video. Unfortunately,
there has been very few videos out there. Please share all the videos
/ links you have.

Couple of vidoes that I am aware of -

Lukka Chuppi (RDB) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxRpmgqtcaM

Taal Chours - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUBhY6LNHbQ

O Re Chori (Lagaan) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dr2PCd9xtkY

Lagan - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuBdrX0sfzs

Bombay Dreams - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wl1aB3yMB5s

Re: [arr] Massakali any know the singer ?

[ramanujan melkote krishna]

Guess Mohit Chouhan sounds like he same song which was aired ( Trailor )

--- On Sat, 1/3/09, mabumahaboob  wrote:

From: mabumahaboob 
Subject: [arr] Massakali any know the singer ?
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Saturday, January 3, 2009, 1:27 PM






i saw in b4u music

 














  

[arr] dilli 6 - masakkali - youtube

[Anil Nair]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Va01L5M_sYc

-- 
-A
http://viewsnmuse.blogspot.com

[arr] Delhi 6 - Maula Audio Teaser

[rivjot]

Got this from browsing the net -
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?md3djhyr2nj

[arr] Delhi 6 - Masakalli Video Promo

[rivjot]

youtube link - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sK0uDM9n8JE

Re: [arr] Connections is awesome!

[pratap]

Wow, i'm so so so jealous of you right now!!!

--- On Sat, 1/3/09, Suresh Hari  wrote:
From: Suresh Hari 
Subject: [arr] Connections is awesome!
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Saturday, January 3, 2009, 7:22 AM











Hi All,



I had pre-booked a Nokia 5800. Yesterday Nokia Priority called me up

to inform that my piece was ready and I can collect it. I was soo

excited for 

1)My new 5800

2)Connections album!



I just couldn't sit any longer in office .. I started as soon as

possible and within 1 hour of the call, I was there at the priority

store .. all the formalities said and done, I dashed for home and then

opened the media player to find 0 songs!! Then I realized the memory

card wasn't plugged in. Then inserted the memory card and finally

found the Connections album! :)



I started with 'Jiya Se Jiya' .. no words, awesome music .. awesome

beats! then moved onto Sukhwinder Singh's 'Mann Chandre' which is my

best pick (at present), its a slow, sad kind of song beautifully

rendered by the lady singer n of course Sukhwinder Singh then listened

to the 3 meditation songs 'Silent Invocation' A,B & C which I would

recommend everyone to listen to, i felt soo relaxed listening to these

tracks then there's kural by blaaze wich is another soothing track, u

just feel soo calm after listening to these 4 track .. and then there

are other instrumentals like Himalaya, Mylapore Blues, Mosquito which

I am yet to hear completely (soo eager to listen to all the tracks :D) .. 



Sorry guys for my amateur review but i just jotted down watever i felt

after listening to the tracks for the first time



Regards,

Suresh




  




 

















  

[arr] A.R.Rahman's birthday, 1/6/2009, 12:00 am

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[arr] Dont know how??---- Only GOD can do..

[Wowjai Wowjai]

Everytime the 1st one minute Or so of a new album of ARR is aired, it sounds so 
different and fresh one cannot guesss how the song would tread after that 
one minute... 
just dont know how ARR does this without missing even one time

currently Masakili from Dilli 6 is again a classic example... about a month 
back when just the instrumental version was relesed , i never ever thought that 
this song would have the tune like how its aired now... now, it has again 
increased the curiosity on how the next line of this song would have been 
sung... just amazing.. and just cannot believe myself everytime... 

ALLAH = JESUS = ISHWAR = ARR 



  

[arr] Abbas Tyrewala's 1-800-Love to go on floors in May

[Vithur]

Abbas Tyrewala's 1-800-Love to go on floors in May MUMBAI: Abbas Tyrewala's
directorial debut Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na, which released last year, met
with much success at the box office. After this huge success, Tyrewala is
working on his second directorial film titled 1-800-Love which is scheduled
to go on floors in May, 2009 in Boston.
The first shooting schedule will be spread over three months. The script has
been written by Tyrewala's wife Pakhi, who will also be essaying the lead
role in 1-800-Love and is a romantic comedy. John Abraham has been paired
opposite Pakhi.* The music is by A R Rahman. *The movie is being produced by
Saregama India and is being made on a tentative budget of $10 million.
Speaking to Businessofcinema.com, producer Madhu Mantena says, "The script
is currently being fine-tuned. We are starting the shoot in May and would
ideally want to finish the shooting in one schedule."

Source:http://www.businessofcinema.com/news.php?newsid=11339

-- 
regards,
Vithur

[arr] Jaane tu Ya Jaane Na

[msaptar93]

His music in JTJYN is awsome although I think he could have used 
conventional singers

[arr] Akon has been collaborating with A.R.Rahman

[Vithur]

Akon is totally digging the current trend of *rappers becoming singers*

**

In order to push his own musical boundaries, the Senegalese singer has
recently been collaborating with Indian composer A.R. Rahman. "When you have
two people of two different cultures, it's like making Kool-Aid," he said.
"Think of it like the best of both worlds at the end of the day. You never
even think certain things can be done like that. It's always juggling back
and forth."
http://liveconcertonline.com/2009/01/akon-latest-news/
-- 
regards,
Vithur

[arr] The other star of the film is AR Rahman.

[Vithur]

Aamir's new release Ghajini got big success in box-office and it's become
biggest hit commercially but it is a lesser film of Aamir Khan. The film
lacks entrainment. Story and screenplay both are poor..
**

GHAJINI CONTINUES like a hurricane at the box office. It's smashing all
records. But when I saw the movie I felt its old wine in new bottle.

As we all knows Ghajini is remake of Ghajini Tamil version but the starting
1 hour 30 minutes of the movie, which is romance between Aamir and Asin is
taken from Basu Chatterjee's   *Pasand Apni Apni* (1983) in that same role
played by Mithun Chakarvathy and Rati Angnihothri.

Aamir Khan is suffering from acute short-term memory loss set off by being
brutally beaten and witnessing the violent murder of his girlfriend Asin.
Any events and information, beyond 15 minutes is washed away from his
memory, but he vividly and clearly recalls what happened till the moment he
witnesses Asin's murder. He's got to work around this handicap, but with
methodical and meticulous determination. Aamir etches a path of clues that
lead him on his path of revenge.

To overcome his memory loss, he carries around a sheaf of Polaroids and when
he is really sure of a piece of information, he has it tattooed on his body,
which stands in for the damaged part of his mind. His indelibly marked torso
is the repository of his grief, his rage and his reason to go on living.

Ghajini without Aamir would have been just another B grade revenge drama
that nobody would have been interested in during this festive week. Asin
joins the league as one of the best debut this year though this role would
have been an easy ride for her since it is so identical to the 'original'
film. Jiah Khan sticks out like a sore thumb. She is so ill at ease with her
role that it really makes me wonder what the makers were thinking when they
selected her for the role?

Director AR Murgadoss does nothing new to adapt this film to a Hindi
audience. He appears to have sleep walked through the film by just reacting
to the 'suggestions' of Aamir and Ravi K. Chandran. Why would a director
want to remake his own film by just changing two actors and the climax?
Wouldn't it have been better to dub the film and release it than to waste so
much energy in remaking it? The industry really works in strange ways. The
other star of the film is AR Rahman.
**
*more 
**>>*
It is because of his five songs that the film is a little easy on your mind
and ears but he fails as a background composer.

The film lacks entrainment. Story and screenplay both are poor.

Aamir Khan holds the film on his newly-built physique of 8-packs and he does
it with panache. His performance takes this film to a different level.

Some critics say it is one of the best of Aamir Khan films, but in my view
it is a lesser film of Aamir and we can't compare it from Aamir's previous
film like *Tare Zameen pe, Rang de Basanti, Lagaan, Ghulam Sarfarosh, Jo
Jeeta Wohi Sikandar,* etc

It's true that Ghajini is commercially a big success film but the Aamir Khan
label does wonders for it.

Final words: This film should be titled Aamir. It is because of this man
that this average film gets a three star rating from me. If there is any
best marketing award it should go to the marketing team (or is it Aamir) of
Ghajini.

http://www.merinews.com/catFull.jsp?articleID=154905&catID=6&category=Entertainment
-- 
regards,
Vithur

[arr] 5 Bollywood flicks that stunned Tamil Nadu

[Vithur]

5 Bollywood flicks that stunned Tamil
Nadu


With enormous multiplexes gearing up in cities of Tamil Nadu and eventually
launch of Hindi films' home videos have pulled audiences' interest…. Here
goes the exclusive list of Top 10 Bollywood movies that stunned everyone
here in Tamil Nadu…
*1. Ghajini �C* Maybe, due to the original version made by Murugadoss, the
film had whole lots of expectations. Of course, Aamir's stunning performance
overwhelmed the film with great success.


*4. Jodha Akbar:* There are more reasons why this film was expected by
everyone in town. Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai being ennobled as India's
sexiest pair for their sensational romance in 'Dhoom-2′ were pairing up
again. Apart from this, Ashutosh Gowariker was the other reason. He has made
the world renowned film 'Lagaan' and A.R. Rahman scoring music enthralled
everyone.
**

http://bharatcinemaonline.blogspot.com/2009/01/5-bollywood-flicks-that-stunned-tamil.html
-- 
regards,
Vithur

[arr] Ghajini BGM is Good, ARR's one of the best

[Aaditya(Addy) *COOL*]

BGM of Ghajini is like ARR's songs which will take time to grow. I watched the 
movie twice one with my friends and the other time with my parents..I initially 
didn't like the BGM when I watched it for the first time. When I watched the 
movie 2nd the BGM just blew my mind. BGMs were the survivors for the movie 
Ghajini in some parts else the movie would have been very boring to watch.
Some BGM's which were good were:
1.Behka Instrumental.
2.Behka Instrumental(sad).
3.Aye Bachuchu instrumental (soon after the song Aye Bachuchu).
4.Kaise Mujhe instrumental.
5.Flute usage in one scene before the girl narrates story to Jiah.
6.Run was bit different but was good.
7. Aamir's entry (when narration starts) not the first fighting scene.
Great usage of all songs in the movie, songs were lavishly spent. Except for 
Latto all songs were good in the movie. If this supposed to be done by one of 
ARR's assistants then I would say even that person had brilliant job. 
Overall the movie was good to watch and the BGMs were pleasing to ears.


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[arr] Connections is awesome!

[Suresh Hari]

Hi All,

I had pre-booked a Nokia 5800. Yesterday Nokia Priority called me up
to inform that my piece was ready and I can collect it. I was soo
excited for 
1)My new 5800
2)Connections album!

I just couldn't sit any longer in office .. I started as soon as
possible and within 1 hour of the call, I was there at the priority
store .. all the formalities said and done, I dashed for home and then
opened the media player to find 0 songs!! Then I realized the memory
card wasn't plugged in. Then inserted the memory card and finally
found the Connections album! :)

I started with 'Jiya Se Jiya' .. no words, awesome music .. awesome
beats! then moved onto Sukhwinder Singh's 'Mann Chandre' which is my
best pick (at present), its a slow, sad kind of song beautifully
rendered by the lady singer n of course Sukhwinder Singh then listened
to the 3 meditation songs 'Silent Invocation' A,B & C which I would
recommend everyone to listen to, i felt soo relaxed listening to these
tracks then there's kural by blaaze wich is another soothing track, u
just feel soo calm after listening to these 4 track .. and then there
are other instrumentals like Himalaya, Mylapore Blues, Mosquito which
I am yet to hear completely (soo eager to listen to all the tracks :D) .. 

Sorry guys for my amateur review but i just jotted down watever i felt
after listening to the tracks for the first time

Regards,
Suresh

[arr] Ghajini BGM (1st on Net) - Medium Quality

[pratap]

Some BGMs from Ghajini. The quality is not so good but you can hear it just as 
a sample to is about to come...

http://www.mediafire.com/?zl0o3m1yxea]http://www.mediafire.com/?zl0o3m1yxea



  

Re: [arr] masakkali audio( recorded on mobile)

[pratap]

HQ Masakkali bit from the promo:
http://www.mediafire.com/?mnf3zmwnnow

--- On Sat, 1/3/09, Bivin Chandra  wrote:
From: Bivin Chandra 
Subject: [arr] masakkali audio( recorded on mobile)
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Saturday, January 3, 2009, 4:31 AM











http://www.mediafir e.com/?uwkwtcddu 11



Recorded and posted by Rohit (orkut)




  




 

















  

[arr] Top 50 Coolest Desis of 2008

[$ Pavan Kumar $]

5. A.R. Rahman 
Location: Mumbai, India 
Who is He: Composer 
Why is He Cool: This guy is behind almost every musical epic isn't he? Rahman 
was the music director for the mega runaway hit "Slumdog Millionaire." His 
contribution made a heart warming soundtrack for the film. His work really 
brought out the emotions of the characters and well, as they say, the rest is 
history. He received a lot of press and added a Satellite Award to his Golden 
Globe nomination for Best Original Score for his music in British director 
Danny Boyle's uplifting underdog tale. 
What's Next: More movies! In 2009, we will experience Rockstar, London Dreams, 
Delhi 6 and more from AR Rahman. 
Cool Fun Fact: His albums have sold over 100 million copies!
 
Complete list..
 
http://www.desiclub.com/community/culture/culture_article.cfm?id=406
 


  

[arr] Re: Masakkali

[mabumahaboob]

i thing its like this massa - joy, happy, kalli - area between the 
street

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Prasanth"  wrote:
>
> Masakkali.. in Malayalam means...monthly play.
> 
> can anyone uplode it?
> 
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Arun"  wrote:
> >
> > --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Pradeepan R" 
> >  wrote:
> > >
> > > wow. name sounds exotic :)whats the meaning for Masakali ?
> > > 
> > 
> > Masak kali means cooking time in Indonesian :D
> > 
> > Is the song up online anywhere? I heard that its only showing on 
B4U 
> > Music.
> >
>

[arr] Another Gautham Menon - ARR combo?

[balajirajagopal]

http://www.cinesouth.com/masala/hotnews/new/02012009-4.shtml

Re: [arr] masakkali audio( recorded on mobile)

[Vithur]

See the speed in which AR 's music reaches people. Today morning, Gopal
posted a news which he tipped and by evening, we have some format of the
song with us.

Power of ARR is like that. There are devoted people who are ready to do
anything for ARR.

Just mind blowing

On Sat, Jan 3, 2009 at 6:01 PM, Bivin Chandra wrote:

>   http://www.mediafire.com/?uwkwtcddu11
>
> Recorded and posted by Rohit (orkut)
>
> 
>



-- 
regards,
Vithur

[arr] masakkali audio( recorded on mobile)

[Bivin Chandra]

http://www.mediafire.com/?uwkwtcddu11

Recorded and posted by Rohit (orkut)


  

Re: [arr] Roja(Marathi Version)

[kishore parayath]

yes Viswabharathy, Malayalam and Hindi versions of Roja have the same songs
as in tamil..

[arr] Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra talks about Delhi 6

[mabumahaboob]

http://www.filmicafe.com/celebrity_interview_detail.php?
interview_id=540

Re: [arr] Masakkali

[mabumahaboob]

.

i saw the song in b4u music 
any one have idea about singer

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Vithur  wrote:
>
> Which TV Channel are these songs aired ???
> 
> On Sat, Jan 3, 2009 at 11:08 AM, Vithur  wrote:
> 
> > Wow. Thanks Gopal for this news...
> >
> > Masakkali sounded like Machakanni from Tajmahal...
> >
> >   On Sat, Jan 3, 2009 at 9:08 AM, Chord  wrote:
> >
> >>   Thanks Gopal! I am totally psyched for this album 
Seriously, I
> >> just can't believe this incredible run by Rahman over the past
> >> year!! Any idea for the music release? I just have this 
really
> >> strong gut feeling that the music of Delhi 6 is going to top
> >> everything we've heard in 2008, except for SDM. I hate creating 
huge
> >> expectations for myself, but this is my instinctive feeling!
> >>
> >> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com ,
> >> Gopal Srinivasan 
> >> wrote:
> >> >
> >> > And ROM says that he is in Chennai recording two additional 
songs
> >> for Delhi 6
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > - Original Message 
> >> > > From: Gopal Srinivasan 
> >> > > To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com 
> >> > > Sent: Saturday, January 3, 2009 8:54:17 AM
> >> > > Subject: [arr] Masakkali
> >> > >
> >> > > Just got tipped that a song by that name from Delhi 6 is 
airing on
> >> TV and
> >> > > apparently sounds awesome
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> > > 
> >> > >
> >> > > Are you searching for a reason, to be kind?
> >> > >
> >> > > Explore, Experience, Enjoy A.R.Rahman - The Man, The Music, 
The Magic.
> >> > > Only at arrahmanfans.com - The definitive A.R.Rahman e-
community.
> >> > >
> >> > > Homepage: http://www.arrahmanfans.com
> >> > > Admin: admin@
> >> > > To Subscribe: arrahmanfans-
subscr...@yahoogroups.com
> >> > > To Unsubscribe: arrahmanfans-unsubscr...@! Groups Links
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> >
> >>
> >>  
> >>
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > regards,
> > Vithur
> >
> >
> >
> >
> 
> 
> -- 
> regards,
> Vithur
>

Re: [arr] Masakkali

[Arun]

Apparently, Masak kali means 'cooking time' in Indonesian :D

Is the promo up online yet? Heard its showing only on B4U Music.


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Vithur  wrote:
>
> Which TV Channel are these songs aired ???
> 
> On Sat, Jan 3, 2009 at 11:08 AM, Vithur  wrote:
> 
> > Wow. Thanks Gopal for this news...
> >
> > Masakkali sounded like Machakanni from Tajmahal...
> >
> >   On Sat, Jan 3, 2009 at 9:08 AM, Chord  wrote:
> >
> >>   Thanks Gopal! I am totally psyched for this album 
Seriously, I
> >> just can't believe this incredible run by Rahman over the past
> >> year!! Any idea for the music release? I just have this 
really
> >> strong gut feeling that the music of Delhi 6 is going to top
> >> everything we've heard in 2008, except for SDM. I hate creating 
huge
> >> expectations for myself, but this is my instinctive feeling!
> >>
> >> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com ,
> >> Gopal Srinivasan 
> >> wrote:
> >> >
> >> > And ROM says that he is in Chennai recording two additional 
songs
> >> for Delhi 6
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > - Original Message 
> >> > > From: Gopal Srinivasan 
> >> > > To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com 
> >> > > Sent: Saturday, January 3, 2009 8:54:17 AM
> >> > > Subject: [arr] Masakkali
> >> > >
> >> > > Just got tipped that a song by that name from Delhi 6 is 
airing on
> >> TV and
> >> > > apparently sounds awesome
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> > > 
> >> > >
> >> > > Are you searching for a reason, to be kind?
> >> > >
> >> > > Explore, Experience, Enjoy A.R.Rahman - The Man, The Music, 
The Magic.
> >> > > Only at arrahmanfans.com - The definitive A.R.Rahman e-
community.
> >> > >
> >> > > Homepage: http://www.arrahmanfans.com
> >> > > Admin: admin@
> >> > > To Subscribe: arrahmanfans-
subscr...@yahoogroups.com
> >> > > To Unsubscribe: arrahmanfans-unsubscr...@! Groups Links
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> >
> >>
> >>  
> >>
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > regards,
> > Vithur
> >
> >
> >
> >
> 
> 
> -- 
> regards,
> Vithur
>

RE: [arr] Radio City 91.1FM to celebrate 6'th Jan with The Wandering Souls !

[murali ramakrishnan]

as usual looking fwd for vithurs mail in text form if there eas interview on arr
 
Murali



To: arrahmanf...@yahoogroups.comfrom: vith...@gmail.comdate: Sat, 3 Jan 2009 
11:36:39 +0530Subject: Re: [arr] Radio City 91.1FM to celebrate 6'th Jan with 
The Wandering Souls !




Thats Great. We shall hear them in Chennai . 
 
Eager to know about ARR Foundation and the activities that we can participate 
in. 
 
Thanks Dineshji
On Sat, Jan 3, 2009 at 11:29 AM, Dinesh Vaidya  wrote:





Radio City 91.1FM in Mumbai and Pune has planned special programmes tocelebrate 
Rahman's birthday on 6'th Jan with ALL DAY RAHMAN special ontheir FM channel 
and they have invited the RAHMANIA group THEWANDERING SOULS to assist them in 
planning the same ! A series of interviews, unplugged versions of songs, 
concertrecordings of TWS from their past RAHMANIA shows, information 
aboutARRahman Foundation etc will be presented by RADIO CITY & TWS apartfrom 
airing Rahman's TOP 100 songs throughout the day.TWS will be doing part of the 
recording tomorrow in Radio City'sstudios. Anmol Bhave, the TWS chief informs 
that he dedicates thishonor of being invited by Radio City to our Guru, ARR, 
and he informsthat Radio City is hugely excited about their plans for 6'th 
Jan.I presume, the same programme or variants of it will be aired by RadioCity 
channel in other cities also.Do listen to Radio City 91.1FM on 6'th and enjoy 
!best regardsDinesh VaidyaPune-- regards,Vithur
 





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[arr] Re: Masakkali

[Prasanth]

Masakkali.. in Malayalam means...monthly play.

can anyone uplode it?

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Arun"  wrote:
>
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Pradeepan R" 
>  wrote:
> >
> > wow. name sounds exotic :)whats the meaning for Masakali ?
> > 
> 
> Masak kali means cooking time in Indonesian :D
> 
> Is the song up online anywhere? I heard that its only showing on B4U 
> Music.
>

Re: [arr] Rahmanism - 7 swara

[Prakash Balaramkrishna]

That blogger is an HC IR fan and most of his posts are in-depth analysis of IR 
songs. You can find his limited posts on A.R. here.

http://7swara.blogspot.com/search/label/A.R.Rahman

I felt terribly disappointed reading this post of his on Rahman. 

http://7swara.blogspot.com/2008/07/rise-of-rahman-i.html






From: Vithur 
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, January 2, 2009 11:00:50 PM
Subject: Re: [arr] Rahmanism - 7 swara

 
Superb Post. Pls explain for more songs. 
 


 
On Fri, Jan 2, 2009 at 1:15 PM, Prakash Balaramkrishna  
wrote:

 
http://7swara. blogspot. com/2008/ 12/rahmanism. html


Rahmanism In one of my earlier posts, I have written my views on rise of 
Rahman. One of the key factor that I mentioned about was "Rahmanism". For 
anyone to standout from the crowd, they need to exhibit a unique style and 
Rahman did it with a style. No doubt.

My opinion is that he very carefully avoided the spheres that were explored and 
dissected by others, especially Illayaraja when he began the journey. To unseat 
a person from the crown of Tamil industry who enjoyed only success throughout 2 
decades would have been possible only with something special. 

If SPB and Janaki were "overused" (I have no problems with that, personally), 
Rahman brought new voices to the forefront. If violin and Tabla dominated the 
era of Illayaraja, Rahman brought the techno music to the forefront. If "poor 
sound/recording quality" was the norm, Rahman changed it. He kept "Vairamuthu" 
by his side, when he was almost ignored for over 5-6 years. If 30-40 movies 
were scored by Illayaraja at that time, Rahman chose to limit to 5-6 movies a 
year. To an extent, even ther timings of work were opposite. He stood out.

One such instance, that I can think of is even usage of Raaga. If "Keeravani", 
"Mayamalavagowla", "Kalyani", "Sivaranjani" and "Natabhairavi" were 
predominantly used by Illayaraja, Rahman either chose the Raagas that Raaja 
scored a very little or moved to the Hindustani paradigm.

Even on the Raagas where both have scored, there is a paradigm shift in the 
usage. Take for instance - "Sivaranjani". As I had written in my earlier post, 
this Raaga has been used by many music directors to depict the emotional 
bonding and that comes out very clearly in the scale - S R2 G2 P D2 S. Various 
hits in the past set in Sivaranjani scale are: Adi Aaathadi, Kuyil Paattu, Oru 
Jeevan thaan Un Paadal thaan, Oh Priya Priya, Tere Mere Beech Mein and so on.

All of the above as you can see, depicts the emotional bonding and that is 
mainly derived by the traversal from P D2 to upper octave's S R2 G2. Try 
humming a song in the list above and you would easily be able to connect to any 
other song set in the same Raaga with the same feel. However, now look at 
"Kannum Kannum Kollai Adithaal" set in the same Raaga featured in the movie 
"Thiruda Thiruda". Can you believe this song is set in the same Raaga that 
generates a completely different mood. Though orchestration is one of the 
possible reasons for the same, this is mainly due to the handling of the Raaga.

I find it difficult to explain in words, however, the way he split the scale 
into pieces and traversed makes the song feel completely different from other 
"Sivaranjanis".

 


-- 
regards,
Vithur



 


  

[arr] Massakali any know the singer ?

[mabumahaboob]

i saw in b4u music

[arr] Re: GHAJINI BGM......too loud & chaotic, not ARR type....comment

[Khan Amjath]

Yes dude..I agree with you...guyz please don't compare ARR music with any other 
MD...we cannot tolerate...





  

RE: [arr] Re: Coimbatore fans activity on 28/12/08

[murali ramakrishnan]

we were really touched when the students remember our names.
 
esp. when we asked whether they know arr, they told the song "pray for me 
brother: which
shows his songs reach nuke and corner of the world.
 
long live arranna.
 
wishing him and ameen a wonderful b'day on 06 jan.
 
Murali 
Coimbatore



To: arrahmanf...@yahoogroups.comfrom: vith...@gmail.comdate: Thu, 1 Jan 2009 
21:36:11 +0530Subject: Re: [arr] Re: Coimbatore fans activity on 28/12/08




Wonderful . A great motivation to see such good happenings in Coimbatore... 
 
Hopefully, in Chennai also our visit is fruitful and has the desired impact, 
 
God Bless All. Thanks Bro. Congrats and my best wishes to all our Coimbatore 
Brothers. 
On Thu, Jan 1, 2009 at 1:16 PM, vky_tup  wrote:





Dear Rahmaniacs,It was really a wonderful occassion. Around 15 of us went to 
DonBoscoorphanage,Coimbatore on 28th December. Earlier the people fromorphanage 
requested us for uniform clothes during our last monthactivity. We reached 
there around 10.30 am. We had few games with thechildren there. All the 
children there mingled with us so freely andfriendly. They even remembered the 
names of each one of us eventhoughwe are going there after a month. We 
distributed sweets to thechildren and presented them the uniform clothes. There 
were fewchildren and they were mentally retarded. The Father of that 
homeexplained us all their stories and the various risks they were and 
areexposed to. Most of them were really sso touching and few werereally 
tragic. They thanked us for the offerings. It really melted us..Finally they 
all prayed for ARR and sang Birthday Song for him... Itwas such a memorable 
experience. I thank all our fellow Rahmaniacs who made the event a grand 
success... Here I have the link below of very few snaps taken this 
time...http://picasaweb.google.co.in/vky.tup/CoimbatoreFansOrphanageVisit?feat=directlinkWith
 Regards,Vignesh.--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, murali 
ramakrishnan wrote:>> > Dear friends,> > We the RBC Members 
done an activity in Don Bosco School situated near> Thudiyalur today(28/12) as 
a service on behalf of Anna's b'day andChristmas..This is our fourth activity 
there and today we DistributedSchool uniform material> to the students staying 
over there.Special thanks forbala,vignesh,srihari and other members who> wanted 
to do the activity in this month. special thanks to all ofthem for taking 
initaitive for todays activity.> > We have dedicated todays activity as a b'day 
celebration of ARRannain advance.> > > The students replied "pray for me 
brother" when we asked that theyknow aranna,quite surprising> they have known 
this song apart from atm,sivaji,sakkarakaati.> > also the father has thanked 
our group members esp.rahmanna's servicefor society.> > when we are about to 
leave the students sang b'day song for anna andthe video cliping and photos 
will be send sooon.> > I am proud to be a rahman fan esp. a member of 
RBC(Rahman Bloods ofCoimbatore) which has given me good friendsto my list.> > 
on Behalf of RBC i wish ARRanna a Very happy NEw yr 2009 andWonderful B'day.Our 
wishes to ameen and rahman> fans celebrating b'day on Jan 6th.> > Happy New 
Yr-09 to all the members.> > > Regards,> Murali Ramakrishnan.G> Coimbatore.> 
__> Drag n' drop—Get 
easy photo sharing with Windows Live™ Photos.> > 
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowslive/photos.aspx>-- regards,Vithur
 





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Re: [arr] Masakkali

[Arun]

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Pradeepan R" 
 wrote:
>
> wow. name sounds exotic :)whats the meaning for Masakali ?
> 

Masak kali means cooking time in Indonesian :D

Is the song up online anywhere? I heard that its only showing on B4U 
Music.

[arr] Re: Jeroham Orphanage - Washing Machine Donation

[sathya.boopathy]

Hi vithur,

Eventhough i have not known already about Jeroham Orphange, am 
recognizing those people who have donated for that and also asking to 
donate we people who can do. vithurcould you please tell me the 
full nature,members and activities of Jeroham Orphange?

Thanks & Regards
H.Sathiyenthira Boopathy.




--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Vithur  wrote:
>

> Its very glad to know that one our Rahmaniac members by name Megha 
aka
> Harini Ramachandran ( she has off late been singing hummings for AR) 
has
> come forward to donate their Washing Machiene to the Orphanage. The
> Authorities there have been very very glad and happy, and they have 
been
> moved by our love .
> 
> All Praises to God and to ARR who united all of us.
> 
> Hail ARR
> 
> P.S Megha aka Harini has given her voice for Yuvraaj end Credits and 
also
> for the Bekha Humming BGMs in Ghajini.
> 
> Thanks Megha
> 
> On Thu, Jan 1, 2009 at 9:12 PM, Vithur  wrote:
> 
> > More Updates
> >
> > A group of Rahmaniacs had been to the Orphanage today. The 
Tentative
> > Program Schedule is as follows
> >
> > 1.. Asseembling in the Orphanage Venue at 11:45 AM on Sunday ( 
January 4th
> > ) .
> > 2. A Cake Cutting Ceremony by the children wishing ARR and Ameen 
for his
> > Bday. A small prayer for the well being of ARR and for the world 
in general
> >
> > 3. Games Show, Musical Show by the Children, Rahmaniacs
> > 4. Food Distribution - Serving the Orphanage
> >
> > The Program should start by 12 PM and should go on for about 2 hrs 
or so.
> >
> > For people who are in the area of K.K.Nagar, Kodambakkam, 
Vadapalni, Ashok
> > Nagar can join me in reaching the place.
> >
> > For any details, you can contact
> >
> > Rakesh - 9962049060
> > Vithur - 9840273894
> >
> > All are welcome.
> >
> > On Wed, Dec 31, 2008 at 12:54 PM, Vithur  wrote:
> >
> >> Some Updates
> >>
> >> 1. Address of Jeroham Orphanage in Keelkattalai
> >>
> >> Jeroham Children Home,
> >> Paalvadi Sathuuunavu School,
> >> Kalaivani Nagar
> >> Keelkattalai,
> >>
> >> Chennai - 600 117
> >>
> >> Contact Person :- Mr. Suhin
> >>
> >> 2. One needs to come straight on the Medavakkam Madipakkam Main 
road deep
> >> inside till one reaches keelkattalai Bus Terminus. There is a 
road adjacent
> >> to this Bus Terminus, which is Old Pallavaram Road. keep coming 
straight on
> >> that, anf turn right at the end and this will lead you to the 
Orphanage.
> >>
> >> Bus Routes to Keelkattalai :- M45, 18C, 51S, 45E, M14, 18B, V61
> >>
> >> 3. The Tentative program is sponsoring a special lunch for the 
children
> >> and the staff, which includes Chicken Biryani, Fish Items ( which 
is usually
> >> given only on very special occasions ) .
> >>
> >> 4. The Pastor there desired, if we could sponsor a Bamboo Swing 
for the
> >> Children, so that they could play with it. We have thought over 
the same,
> >> and shall be providing the same.
> >>
> >> More Updates to follow.
> >>
> >> All are welcome.
> >>
> >> Thanks
> >>
> >>
> >> On Sun, Dec 28, 2008 at 9:41 PM, Vithur  wrote:
> >>
> >>> Dear All,
> >>>
> >>> Had a discussion with the Caretaker of the Orphanage. There are 
abou
> >>> 40people there ( including the staff) . We shall be sponsoring 
them a
> >>> Special Meal ( a Special of its kind ) next Sunday.
> >>>
> >>> Also, we would be spending time with them, and also gifting them 
with
> >>> their immediate needs like some toys for the kids, a bamboo 
swing ( which
> >>> can be used for the kids for their play)
> >>>
> >>> More updates to follow
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> On Sun, Dec 28, 2008 at 8:36 AM, Vithur  wrote:
> >>>
>  Dear All,
> 
>  Lets welcome Year 2009 with a good note , by rededicating 
ourselves to a
>  good cause. Lets be a part of ARR 's Pray for me brother 
movement by being
>  socially responsible for the poor.
> 
>  We have tentatively thought of an orphanage by name " Jeroham 
Orphanage"
>  in Keelkattalai in Chennai. We have been there earlier.
> 
>  A tentative plan of spending time with them, sponsoring lunch 
and
>  assisting them by whatever means possible is thought of. The 
day would be
>  January 4th, 2009 i.e. next sunday .
> 
>  I shall detail more after having some discussions with them. 
all are
>  welcome.
>  --
>  regards,
>  Vithur
> 
> 
> 
> 
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> --
> >>> regards,
> >>> Vithur
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>
> >>
> >> --
> >> regards,
> >> Vithur
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
> > --
> > regards,
> > Vithur
> >
> >
> >
> >
> 
> 
> -- 
> regards,
> Vithur
>

Re: [arr] Radio City 91.1FM to celebrate 6'th Jan with The Wandering Souls !

[Vithur]

Thats Great. We shall hear them in Chennai .

Eager to know about ARR Foundation and the activities that we can
participate in.

Thanks Dineshji

On Sat, Jan 3, 2009 at 11:29 AM, Dinesh Vaidya wrote:

>   Radio City 91.1FM in Mumbai and Pune has planned special programmes to
> celebrate Rahman's birthday on 6'th Jan with ALL DAY RAHMAN special on
> their FM channel and they have invited the RAHMANIA group THE
> WANDERING SOULS to assist them in planning the same !
>
> A series of interviews, unplugged versions of songs, concert
> recordings of TWS from their past RAHMANIA shows, information about
> ARRahman Foundation etc will be presented by RADIO CITY & TWS apart
> from airing Rahman's TOP 100 songs throughout the day.
>
> TWS will be doing part of the recording tomorrow in Radio City's
> studios. Anmol Bhave, the TWS chief informs that he dedicates this
> honor of being invited by Radio City to our Guru, ARR, and he informs
> that Radio City is hugely excited about their plans for 6'th Jan.
>
> I presume, the same programme or variants of it will be aired by Radio
> City channel in other cities also.
>
> Do listen to Radio City 91.1FM on 6'th and enjoy !
>
> best regards
> Dinesh Vaidya
> Pune
>
> 
>



-- 
regards,
Vithur

[arr] Chinna Chinna Aasai to Taxi: The Mozart's Journey

[yasheer_ar2]

ChinnaChinna Aasai to Taxi:
The Mozart's Journey
"UlagamellamEngal
Tamil Paatu!
Nilavu saaindhada enna rate??
Western engaluku vilayattu!!No
Problem!!"

(The World resounds with our
tamil songs!!
What is the bet for the moon
to dance to it??
Western music is child's play
for us!! No Problem)

These lines from "No Problem"
in "Lovebirds" underline
the significance of Allah Rakha
Rahman in the world of Indian
music.

Late 1980s Indian cine music
witnessed a new beginning in
the form of Chinna Chinna Aasai
in Roja. Mani Ratnam was laughed
at for giving up on the Midas
of his earlier films-Ilayaraja
(Think of Anjali, Thalapathy,
Nayagan etc)- for this new gold
merchant known for some ad jingles.
Roja happened and Rahman became
an overnight sensation. The
new sounds of Rukkumani enthralled
fans all over. Rahman won the
national award that year.
[A R Rahman]


Then Rahman teamed with Shankar
in Gentleman which was another
revelation. Chikku Bukku Rayile
was the youth anthem of early
1990s. Thiruda Thiruda with
Mani Ratnam was full of international
sounds. Music which was new
to Indian films. Audio cassettes
started selling in groves. Audio
release functions which were
hitherto mere rituals became
an important part of the film's
promotion. Music became the
lifeline of the movies.

Pettai rap, Mukkala muqabla
and Urvasi gave the right platform
for Prabhu Deva to burst into
Tamil cinema with breathtaking
choreography. Pettai Rap became
the catchword of 1994. Bombay
sold a record 5 million cassettes.
With Rangeela he burst into
direct Hindi films. Minsara
Kanavu fetched him another national
award.

Then came Vande Matharam. The
50th year of independence saw
this lovely musical tribute
to India by Rahman. Full of
passion and energy which has
become the perennial favourite
for all Independence Day occasions.
August 15; Switch on your TV;
Tune in to your favourite radio
station; Go to the parade grounds
where your whole city will be
celebrating the day with fervor.
There will be one voice and
one voice only. The Voice of
Rahman singing Maa Thuje Salaam.

The same year saw the best friendship
song in Tamil cinema. Anyone
who has passed out from college
will sob after hearing this
Musthafa Musthafa in Kadhal
Desam. Many music directors
are trying to get in their own
replacement for musthafa. Alas!
It is yet to happen!!

Dil Se released in 1998. Chaiyya
chaiyya became a big chartbuster.
The stunning visuals atop the
Ooty train, sizzling Malaika
Arora and fantastic choreography
gelled together to give the
only song in Bollywood which
has a separate article in Wikipedia.
Then Rahman went global and
composed for the musical theatrical
Bombay Dreams produced by Sir
Andrew Lloyd Webber. It was
enacted in Broadway.

TIME magazine called him the
`Mozart Of Madras'.
"His songs were recognizably
Indian but paraded a world of
musical influences, from raga
to reggae, from Broadway to
Ennio Morricone, with each tune
heightening the film's drama"
- TIME magazine noted. His Roja
featured in the top 10 albums
of all time. He started appearing
in the list of 100 most selling
international artists. He became
the first Indian to appear on
the cover of `Rolling
Stones'.

Lagaan was called `a gripping
musical' by the Academy
Awards Committee. Yeh jo des
hai struck a chord with NRIs
all over the world. Chaiyya
Chaiyya was used in the title
credits of the Hollywood flick
Inside Man. He composed music
for The Lord Of The Rings theatre
production. The theme music
in Bombay was used in Lord Of
War. Two tracks from Rang De
Basanti and one from Water were
short-listed for 2007 Academy
Awards but just could not make
it. He has done international
concerts in Singapore, Australia,
Dubai, USA, Malaysia, Canada
and UK. He is the Indian ambassador
for the global campaign against
TB (an undertaking of WHO).
He has won 23 filmfare awards,
6 state awards and 4 national
awards. He has been conferred
with the Padma Shri.

Rahman is the one-stop for music
with diverse genres.

Folk- Kizhakku Cheemayile, Karuthamma,
Madhuraiku Pogadhadi.
Rap - Taxi Taxi, Dating.
Adrenaline pumping intro songs
- Oruvan oruvan, Ella pugazhum.
Jazz - jillunu oru kadhal, hello
mr.edhirkatchi,
Qawwali- Khwaja mere Khwaja,
ad jingles- airtel
The list is endless...

This BBBIIIGGG article has been
written in response to many
who are writing Rahman off.
He may look off color to some.
But many chartbusters of 2008
are his. He has been nominated
for the Golden Globe Award for
Slumdog millionaire that has
been winning critics awards
all over USA in film festivals.

By
A Passionate Rahmaniac From
Birth
Umesh
Email:
umesh@gmail.comhttp://www.behindwoods.com/features/visitors-1/ar-rah\
man-02-01-09.html