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Rahman's lucky outfit for Oscars

In celebrity circles, it is a crime to repeat the same outfit at two high
profile events. But clearly, music maestro A.R. Rahman thinks otherwise. He
plans to wear the black bandhgala he wore to the BAFTA awards ceremony
earlier this month, to the Oscars too.

Fashion designer Rohit Bal, who designed Rahman's black outfit, says,
"Rahman is a man of simple tastes. Even while planning for the grand Oscar
night, the last thing on his mind was what to wear at the ceremony. So, he
has chosen to repeat his black bandhgala that was designed for the BAFTA."
But during such ceremonies, when what a guest wears at the function gains as
much of news space as what award he goes on to win, is it a conscious
decision by the music genius to be seen in the same outfit twice? "The black
bandhgala is actually like that little black dress. It's a classic - you
can't go wrong there.

In fact, Rahman seems to have taken a greater liking for the outfit post his
lucky spell at BAFTA," says Bal.

But what was the brief that Rahman gave to the designer the first time
around? "Rahman is very simple yet very stern about his choices. While
briefing on his BAFTA outfit, he made it very clear that it has to be a
black, formal, Indian outfit. He was a little wary of the black tie evening
ensemble and didn't want to wear a tuxedo. He insisted on having an ethnic
touch to his outfit. So we decided on a black bandhgala which is practically
like an Indian national dress and is formal enough to be worn on an evening
like this." Since Rahman wanted to stick to the same style for the Oscars
too, Bal says, nothing could have been better than the elegant Indian
outfit.

Bal claims the only inspiration that he drew from while designing a red
carpet outfit for a genius like Rahman was his profound simplicity.

"I used a black light- weight wool fabric for the bandhgala and added a
black velvet border to it. There is a black on black tonal embroidery on the
collars with just a hint of Swarovski. The lines are clean cut with a sharp
silhouette," the designer adds.

It took Bal 10 days to complete the maestro's outfit. Rahman gave most of
his brief and measurements over the mail. Once the outfit was ready it was
sent to him for trial.

When the Indian stars these days are trying out Armanis and Ralph Laurens on
the red carpet, it was surprising that Rahman decided to go for an Indian
designer.

"It's an honour that he chose me. The fact remains that Rahman has been
wearing a lot of my stuff, which he used to buy from a store called
Evoluzione in Chennai. In fact, I got a call from the store owner informing
me that Rahman would like to wear my design for the event. I am only too
glad that he now also plans to wear the outfit to the biggest celebrity
night ever," says the proud designer.

*Courtesy: Mail Today *

http://indiatoday.digitaltoday.in/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=29024§ionid=4&issueid=92&Itemid=1
--
regards,
Vithur

[arr] "So I’m learning the virtues of speed finally" - A RR

Mumbai, Feb 14 (IANS) He has been in the international music circuit for
quite a while, but it is only with his Golden Globe award for his score in
"Slumdog Millionaire" that Indian music maestro A.R. Rahman was catapulted
into the big league in the West. He has since been hounded for solo photo
ops - for the first time in his life.



"In that one week, I received three awards in the US. The first was the
Critics' Awards. When I got that the American media wasn't interested in me.
They didn't want my solo photographs. 'Can you please stand next to Danny
Boyle?' they'd say. I think it was a glamour thing. By the time I came to
the third award, the Golden Globe, they said, 'Can we have your solo pics,
please?'," Rahman told IANS in an interview.

The composer is India's hope at the Oscars with three nominations - he has
been nominated for Best Original Score and two for the Best Original Song
for a motion picture with his songs "Jai Ho" and "O Saaya" in "Slumdog
Millionaire".

Excerpts from an interview:

Q: It's heartening to see you representing India at the British Academy of
Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) and Golden Globes.

A: Thanks. I had no idea I'd win. See, each member of the jury had his or
her opinion. It was a very international jury. I think they've been very
kind to the music of "Slumdog Millionaire". I just heard that after Golden
Globes the music has gone to No.1 in the US charts. That's great news.

Q: How has the Golden Globe changed your life?

A: Everyone from Andrew Lloyd Webber to Danny Elfman, Craig Armstrong, who
worked with me on "Elizabeth: The Golden Age", got in touch. Now I feel a
lot more freedom beyond film music, as a musician. I can do my own thing
now, things that I wanted to do. Hip-hop artist Akon wants me to write
something. He wanted me to do a music video with him. But I want to compose
or write, not be in his video.

Q: You looked very shy collecting your awards.

A: In that one week, I received three awards in the US. The first was the
Critics' Awards. When I got that, the American media wasn't interested in
me. They didn't want my solo photographs. 'Can you please stand next to
Danny Boyle?' they'd say. I think it was a glamour thing. By the time I came
to the third award, the Golden Globe, they said, 'Can we have your solo
pictures, please?'

Q: Did you see a discernible change in the way people looked at your music?

A: Yes. I remember when my "Roja" happened, there was a genuine smile on
people's faces. I sensed a dejà vu with "Slumdog Millionaire". Steven
Spielberg, Martin Scorcese, Sting - they all said they loved the film and
music. And they meant it. It was a great change for them. Change is always
welcome.

Q: Would you say "Slumdog Millionaire" is the most successful Indian music
score outside India?

A: It's not an Indian score, because it's not an Indian film. But it
certainly doesn't sell Indian poverty to the West. I know a lot of people
are saying that. But I don't agree. If I thought that for even a second, I
wouldn't have done it. There are so many films that I've refused to do
because I objected to them on ethical, moral or other grounds. I'm so
finicky about these things.

As I see it, "Slumdog Millionaire" clearly says India is developing fast and
is no longer a third-world country. And why should we hide our darker side?
The world is no more about the haves and have-nots. It's a global community.
We need to know about one another. In fact, the A.R. Rahman Foundation is
working towards eradicating poverty. And we need global cooperation for
that.

Q: Has "Slumdog Millionaire" contributed to your Foundation?

A: I think the very fact that it's made my way into the West and Hollywood
easier is contribution enough. The film has generated a lot of interest in
my music and Hindi music.

Q: Why was there so much secrecy while you were working on the score for
"Slumdog Millionaire"?

A: I was working with Danny Boyle for the first time. I wasn't sure I wanted
to work with him. I wasn't sure of the sound. When two new people work with
each other the output can go either way. Fortunately, it worked. The main
composition and mixing was done in 20 days. I had no choice but to work
fast. See, when you're doing something new it's much easier to speed the
process. It's when you are asked to bring in a variation in the same format
that you need more time.

Q: The West may be enamoured of your Bollywood packaging in "Slumdog
Millionaire". But we've heard a lot better from even as recently as in 2008.

A: See, that's a matter of opinion. A music score has to suit the theme and
content. I've tried to match the mood of the film. The music is designed for
"Slumdog Millionaire". I'm very proud of my music in "Slumdog Millionaire".
I was given just about 20 days to do the score. Likewise, I got just about
20 days to do the background music of "Ghajini". I virtually had to work at
the speed of sound. That, in spite of the fact that we lost the sound
engineer and 26/1

[arr] “I wish these enterprising personalities all the b est" - Sophia Loren

*Better late than never*
Joy would have been unconfined had Gulzar and AR Rahman been nominated for
the Oscars for a film directed by an Indian, feels Sophia Loren. The screen
goddess provides Ranjan Das Gupta a list of Indian films that should have
won the coveted award long ago

'Hi! Did you not interview me last year on Mrinal Sen? How is Mrinal? Convey
him my regards," Sophia Loren exclaims. The screen goddess is very happy to
receive the news of two Indians ~ Gulzar and AR Rahman being nominated for
the Oscars this year. She carries on, "They must be very talented though I
have never heard of them. How good are their earlier works?"
Sophia Loren feels some of the best films ever made are from India. She
carries on, "Hollywood came to appreciate Indian cinema by viewing the works
of Satyajit Ray. His films, especially Apu Trilogy, Devi, Mahanagar and
Charulata, are at par with the most memorable films of the 1950s and 1960s.
Even Mrinal Sen's Bhuvan Shome and Calcutta 71 are of international
standard. Within the constraints and limited budgets, the way Ray and Sen
directed films remains a wonder to many."
On being explained at length about the works of Gulzar and AR Rahman, she
smiles, "I wish these enterprising personalities all the best. If their
works have been nominated, they definitely must possess quality. But, there
is many a slip between the cup and the lip. At the last moment there can be
dissatisfactory results. They should be mentally prepared for both the
optimistic as well as pessimistic results."
Why does the Oscar-winning actress, who set the screen on fire with her mind
blowing performances in Two Women, Voyage and Sunflower, feel unsure about
the Oscars? She carries on, "Honestly, I have not yet watched Slumdog
Millionaire. Only after viewing it will I be able to comment about the
creative abilities of Mr Gulzar and Mr Rahman. Decisions at the final level
of the Oscars are not always impartial. Otherwise how is it that Peter O'
Tool and Richard Burton never got any Oscar for their umpteen startling
performances? Could the Oscars not go to Peter for Lawrence Of Arabia and to
Richard for Night Of The Iguana?"

Gregory Peck had resigned as chairperson of the Oscar committee in 1967,
strongly protesting certain practices at the Oscars. Even Marlon Brando sent
a Red Indian to collect the Oscar on his behalf for Godfather. Supporting
them Sophia adds, "They were actors with backbone and never compromised on
ethics. I am very sorry to say that many of today's actors lack such
ethics."
She is of the opinion that some films of Satyajit Ray and, of course, Mrinal
Sen's Bhuvan Shome were competent enough to receive the Oscars. Justifying
her view, she says, "The subtlety of Apu Trilogy, the poignancy of Charulata
and the gruesome reality of Bhuvan Shome of course deserved the Oscars. Two
Hindi films I remember seeing are Mother India and Guide. These also, if
trimmed and with less songs, would have had better chances for the coveted
Oscars."

Sophia Loren remembers, "Sir Richard Attenborough's Gandhi was very well
made but it did not show the other hero, Subhash Bose, at all. Perhaps it
was because Bose advocated militant revolution against the ruling British.
It won the Oscar even with this major flaw. But Longest Day, perhaps the
best war film made after All Quiet On The Western Front, did not receive a
single Oscar. What nonsense!"
She encourages the duo of Gulzar and AR Rahman and at the same time
questions whether they can ever come up with the quality of work Maurice
Jarr, Mino Rotsa and Sonny Burke did in Hollywood. She ends by saying, "The
British director Danny Boyle will be the true bridge for the duo to win the
Oscars, if they do. I would have been happier and considered it fully honest
had their works, under Indian directors, got the same appreciation. Mr
Boyle, I am sure, must be conducting his field work very intelligently, like
the British generally do."

http://www.thestatesman.net/page.news.php?clid=19&theme=&usrsess=1&id=243945
-- 
regards,
Vithur

Re: [arr] Triple Filmfare nomination

2009-02-13 Thread Bivin Chandra


Hey Gops..Wat abt BGM n Singer Catergory?? I think we can expect one more 
Triple Nomination
Best Music
Best BGM
Best Singer(Khwaja mere khwaja)


--- On Sat, 2/14/09, Thulasi Ram  wrote:

> From: Thulasi Ram 
> Subject: Re: [arr] Triple Filmfare nomination
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Saturday, February 14, 2009, 4:28 AM
> Congrats ARR... ARR deserves it and he rules...
> 
> On Fri, Feb 13, 2009 at 7:07 PM, Gopal Srinivasan
> wrote:
> 
> >
> > Best Music
> >
> > A.R.Rahman Ghajini
> > A.R.Rahman Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na
> > A.R.Rahman Jodhaa Akbar
> > Pritam Chakraborty Race
> > Shankar Ehsaan Loy Rock On
> > Vishal Shekar Dostana
> >
> > I can hear the sniggers Filmfare, what's that?
> >  
> >

Re: [arr] ::: Masakkali instrumental::: (by Aakash Shah)

2009-02-13 Thread Rafid Nuhuman

That's brilliant. Nicely done.



On Sat, Feb 14, 2009 at 7:52 AM, Aakash  wrote:

>Hello friends,
>
> I have made a instrumental version for the *Masakkali* song *(Delhi 6)* in
> my own style with a change of interlude music. It was a quite a task for me
> but ended as a good result. Please download it from any of the below links
> and do send me your comments.
>
> *4shared link:*
>
> http://www.4shared.com/file/87584352/3958c15b/Masakkali_instrumental.html
>
> *Mediafire link:*
>
> http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=9f6fbcf9c292a8b7d2db6fb9a8902bda
>
> Thanks.[image: :)]
>
>
>
> Regards,
>
> Aakash Shah
>
>
>
> 
>

Re: [arr] Triple Filmfare nomination

2009-02-13 Thread Bergin Roy

I'm little disappointed that Yuvraaj couldnt get a place there.
As AR often says, the film has to do good, for the music to recognition.

Good music sometimes go unnoticed like this :(

But anyways happy to get 3 nominations.

- Bergin

On Fri, Feb 13, 2009 at 11:28 PM, Thulasi Ram  wrote:

>   Congrats ARR... ARR deserves it and he rules...
>
> On Fri, Feb 13, 2009 at 7:07 PM, Gopal Srinivasan wrote:
>
>>
>> Best Music
>>
>> A.R.Rahman Ghajini
>> A.R.Rahman Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na
>> A.R.Rahman Jodhaa Akbar
>> Pritam Chakraborty Race
>> Shankar Ehsaan Loy Rock On
>> Vishal Shekar Dostana
>>
>> I can hear the sniggers Filmfare, what's that?
>>
>
>  
>

-- 
www.berginroy.com

Re: [arr] Bekha Tune in KADHAL VIRUS BGM ( OMG!!!)

Oh. You feel like that. You may be true.

ANyhow, Its by ARR. What more is required. !!!

Thanks for listening.

On Sat, Feb 14, 2009 at 8:25 AM, Arijit Debnath  wrote:

>Vithur It's not Behka... it's th same music of "Van-nila" song of
> Kathal Virus...listen from 3:30 tp 3:58...u'll get the answer
>
> Arijit
>
> 2009/2/13 Vithur 
>
>Dear Sharp Eared Brothers, Sisters
>>
>> Hear it carefully, slowly and with full concentration.
>>
>> If you are not finding it, leave it.
>>
>> But I am able to hear Bekha tune in this BGM from KADHAL Virus.
>>
>> Have attached it with the voices, but hear the accordian played in the
>> background. Its certainly a base for Bekha tune...
>>
>> (I am going mad abt the way AR does this..beauty again, again, again) ..
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> regards,
>> Vithur
>>
>>
>>
>>
>  
>



-- 
regards,
Vithur

Re: [arr] ::: Masakkali instrumental::: (by Aakash Shah)

2009-02-13 Thread Prakash Balaramkrishna

Really Good. Appreciate tour efforts.

From: Aakash 
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2009 9:22:24 AM
Subject: [arr] ::: Masakkali instrumental::: (by Aakash Shah)

Hello friends,
I have made a instrumental version for the Masakkali song (Delhi 6) in my own 
style with a change of interlude music. It was a quite a task for me but ended 
as a good result. Please download it from any of the below links and do send me 
your comments. 
4shared link:
http://www.4shared. com/file/ 87584352/ 3958c15b/ Masakkali_ instrumental. html
Mediafire link:
http://www.mediafir e.com/?sharekey= 9f6fbcf9c292a8b7 d2db6fb9a8902bda
Thanks.

Regards,
Aakash Shah

Re: [arr] Triple Filmfare nomination

2009-02-13 Thread Thulasi Ram

Congrats ARR... ARR deserves it and he rules...

On Fri, Feb 13, 2009 at 7:07 PM, Gopal Srinivasan wrote:

>
> Best Music
>
> A.R.Rahman Ghajini
> A.R.Rahman Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na
> A.R.Rahman Jodhaa Akbar
> Pritam Chakraborty Race
> Shankar Ehsaan Loy Rock On
> Vishal Shekar Dostana
>
> I can hear the sniggers Filmfare, what's that?
>  
>

Re: [arr] [Semi-ARR] Home Recording - My daughter singing 'Kabhi Kabhi Aditi'

Is that arabic that she is singing? ;) ARR loves arabic. somebody please
send the track to him .

2009/2/14 Arun KB Ganesh 

>
> http://www.esnips.com/doc/9bc81a82-a1e2-4832-8d67-57416c3f15d2/Sarasvati--Arun_Kabhi-Kabhi-Aditi
>
>  
>

[arr] (unknown)

2009-02-13 Thread ars_khan24

  I'm say he is the best composer in the world. i think all or A R
fans agree with me.

Re: [arr] Baazi Laga & Jai Ho Starting - A stitching experiment

Good job.

On Sat, Feb 14, 2009 at 12:16 AM, Arun KB Ganesh  wrote:

>   Stitched together starting bit of Baazi Laga & Jai Ho... Pls leave your
> thoughts after hearing.
>
>
> http://www.esnips.com/doc/9b34b047-5ff0-464f-8603-97deeb6e159b/Baazi-Laga--JaiHo-Mixdown
>
>
>
>  
>

[arr] Re: Triple Filmfare nomination

2009-02-13 Thread Chord

I'm happy for ARR.  He deserves it.  What a milestone year for him in
2008.  Sometimes I feel that Filmfare is biased in some directions,
but I truly believe that ARR deserves many awards for his work in
2008.  If Yuvvraaj the movie had done well commercially, that
soundtrack too would have been nominated, and still should have.  In
fact, instead of Ghajini, Yuvvraaj should take its place.  However, 
Ghajini, Jaane Tu, and JA were the movies that performed well BO wise
with ARR's music.

This time next year, we will see another ARR trio. Delhi 6, Blue,
and Ravana battling it out for best music.  This I am extremely
confident.  

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Gopal Srinivasan 
wrote:
>
> 
> Best Music
> 
> A.R.Rahman Ghajini
> A.R.Rahman Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na
> A.R.Rahman Jodhaa Akbar
> Pritam Chakraborty Race
> Shankar Ehsaan Loy Rock On
> Vishal Shekar Dostana
> 
> 
> I can hear the sniggers Filmfare, what's that?
>

[arr] ::: Masakkali instrumental::: (by Aakash Shah)

2009-02-13 Thread Aakash


Hello friends,

I have made a instrumental version for the Masakkali song (Delhi 6) in
my own style with a change of interlude music. It was a quite a task for
me but ended as a good result. Please download it from any of the below
links and do send me your comments.

4shared link:

http://www.4shared.com/file/87584352/3958c15b/Masakkali_instrumental.htm\
l


Mediafire link:

http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=9f6fbcf9c292a8b7d2db6fb9a8902bda


Thanks. [:)]



Regards,

Aakash Shah

Re: [arr] Triple Filmfare nomination

:)

On Sat, Feb 14, 2009 at 8:37 AM, Gopal Srinivasan wrote:

>
> Best Music
>
> A.R.Rahman Ghajini
> A.R.Rahman Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na
> A.R.Rahman Jodhaa Akbar
> Pritam Chakraborty Race
> Shankar Ehsaan Loy Rock On
> Vishal Shekar Dostana
>
> I can hear the sniggers Filmfare, what's that?
>  
>

[arr] Re: Triple Filmfare nomination

2009-02-13 Thread arr_raghu

They must include YuvvRaaj to make it 4.


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Gopal Srinivasan 
wrote:
>
> 
> Best Music
> 
> A.R.Rahman Ghajini
> A.R.Rahman Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na
> A.R.Rahman Jodhaa Akbar
> Pritam Chakraborty Race
> Shankar Ehsaan Loy Rock On
> Vishal Shekar Dostana
> 
> 
> I can hear the sniggers Filmfare, what's that?
>

[arr] Triple Filmfare nomination

2009-02-13 Thread Gopal Srinivasan


Best Music

A.R.Rahman Ghajini
A.R.Rahman Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na
A.R.Rahman Jodhaa Akbar
Pritam Chakraborty Race
Shankar Ehsaan Loy Rock On
Vishal Shekar Dostana


I can hear the sniggers Filmfare, what's that?

Re: [arr] Bekha Tune in KADHAL VIRUS BGM ( OMG!!!)

2009-02-13 Thread Arijit Debnath

Vithur It's not Behka... it's th same music of "Van-nila" song of Kathal
Virus...listen from 3:30 tp 3:58...u'll get the answer

Arijit

2009/2/13 Vithur 

>   Dear Sharp Eared Brothers, Sisters
>
> Hear it carefully, slowly and with full concentration.
>
> If you are not finding it, leave it.
>
> But I am able to hear Bekha tune in this BGM from KADHAL Virus.
>
> Have attached it with the voices, but hear the accordian played in the
> background. Its certainly a base for Bekha tune...
>
> (I am going mad abt the way AR does this..beauty again, again, again) ..
>
>
>
> --
> regards,
> Vithur
>
>
>
> 
>

Re: [arr] Dilli 6 BGM mixing almost completed

Good, Good Thanks.

On Fri, Feb 13, 2009 at 10:03 PM, subhadip_jis wrote:

>   Hi guys, I just had a talk with KJ Singh sir, he said Dilli6 BGM
> mixing are going on at full pace & it's almost over, he is helping ARR
> & his other engineers. He also did mastering n mixing for the songs.
>
> 
>



-- 
regards,
Vithur

Re: [arr] Re: Sakkarakatti Movie this Saturday

No problem Bro I was little worried that I may be  losing my observation
power. Now, I am strengthened myself. Thanks



On Fri, Feb 13, 2009 at 11:39 PM, Rafid Nuhuman  wrote:

>Yes, Bro Vithur
>
> It's apparently on Sun TV. I'm sorry I got it wrong.
>
> On Wed, Feb 11, 2009 at 10:29 PM, Rafid Nuhuman wrote:
>
>>  Brother Vithur,
>>
>> It's not on Sun TV. The movie will be telecast on Kalaignar TV.
>>
>>
>>
>> On Wed, Feb 11, 2009 at 8:47 PM, Vithur  wrote:
>>
>>>   For the First time in the History of SUN TV, they announced that
>>>
>>> " IN the History of Indian Cinema, a brand new movie,* in the music of
>>> A.R.Rahman..*. ".
>>>
>>> Never does SUn tv announce the name of Music Directors , while
>>> advertising the telecast timing of the movie..
>>>
>>>
>>> On Wed, Feb 11, 2009 at 9:45 AM, Vithur  wrote:
>>>
 Just close your eyes, and lie down relaxing  and hear the songs, the
 BGMs . You will certainly love it.

 For that matter, I have seen it thrice. Twice in theatres and once while
 I ripped the BGMs. LOL

   On Tue, Feb 10, 2009 at 11:47 PM, ramakrisha laxmana subramanian siva
 gopala acharya iyer .aiyooo amma idli wada dosa sambar chatni . <
 sriramiye...@yahoo.co.in> wrote:

>   OMG, watching the movie again!
>
>
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com ,
> Vithur  wrote:
> >
> > Dear All,
> >
> > For the benefit of those, who missed the movie " Sakkarakatti " in
> the big
> > screens , catch it on Sun TV, this coming Saturday evening at 5 PM.
> >
> > Dont miss it. IT has wonderful songs and mind blowing BGMs.
> >
> > Enjoy :P LOL
> >
> > --
> > regards,
> > Vithur
> >
>
>


 --
 regards,
 Vithur




>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> regards,
>>> Vithur
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>  
>



-- 
regards,
Vithur

[arr] Is D6 one of Rahman's best ever?

2009-02-13 Thread Chord

The answer to this is quite subjective.  How can any art be called
"the best" or "one of the best" in an objective sense? However,
consensus helps to enlighten.  Take a look:

http://www.planetbollywood.com/Poll/view.php?pollID=307&;

When this album first came out, I was skeptical at first with people
raving about it to no end even though I liked it.  But now, this
beautiful album has become an important milestone in ARR's career and
has cemented itself as a great highlight of his career IMO.  It's a
complete album in every respect and after listening, I never get the
sense that something is missing, even though there's no pure
instrumental.  The album scores high both horizontally (variety,
scope, length, diversity) and vertically (depth, sound, serious
immersion, musical prowess, great lyrical value, exceptional singing,
great interludes).

I hope ARR himself realizes what a gem he's created here and how much
it's appreciated.

[arr] Breaking: M.I.A. gives birth to new baby, will she perform at the Oscars?

2009-02-13 Thread A.R.Rajib

HitFix has learned from two independent sources that Hip-Hop artist
M.I.A., who impressed many across the world by performing while
pregnant on Sunday's Grammy Awards ceremony on her due date, has given
birth. HitFix has reached out to Interscope Records for a comment,
but has not recieved word at publication date. So, it is unclear
whether M.I.A. has delievered boy or a girl, but more importantly:
Will she make her scheduled Oscar appearance?

Best known for her hit "Paper Planes," the UK rapper, and singer, who
was born Maya Arulpragasam, is an Oscar nominee this year for her
collaboration with A.R. Rahman on the "Slumdog Millionaire" Best
Original Song nominee "O Saya."

M.I.A. had planned to perform at the ceremony in a mixmash medley that
will also feature "Slumdog's" other nominee, "Jai Ho" and "Down to
Earth" from "WALL-E." "Earth" songwriter Peter Gabriel made news
earlier this week by bowing out of the production when he protested
the short time his composition was getting in the show. A collective
response of: "Who is Peter Gabriel?" was heard from coast to coast
from under 30-year-old moviegoers at the announcement.

If M.I.A. decides not to perform -- and don't put it past her to try
-- who will replace her in the show? Crazy ass Lil' Kim? Missy
Elliott, Queen Latifah (also slated to appear during another show
segment) or Eve? Could MC Lyte be making a comeback? Or, perhaps the
Academy will trek Ms. Dynamite or Lady Sovereign over from the U.K.?
Or, maybe underexposed M.I.A. buddy Kayne West will take a shot at it?

One thing is for sure, don't count on double threat and Lonely Island
collaborator Natalie Portman. She's busy.

http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/2008-12-11-awards-campaign-2009/posts/2009-2-13-breaking-m-i-a-gives-birth-to-new-baby-will-she-perform-at-the-oscars

[arr] Few Tweets of some new fans

2009-02-13 Thread Prakash Balaramkrishna



jason_ferguson: Khwaja Mere Khwaja just came up on shuffle and I'm reminded how 
much better it is than what A.R. Rahman did for Slumdog.

azulmarino: A nice for traveling time: Porale Ponnu by A.R. Rahman

JasonPeck: @redapples great song from a great movie -- Jai Ho by A.R. 
Rahmanfrom Slumdog Millionaire

catalyst555: #lastfm #love Mumbai Theme Tune by A..R. Rahman

MaxRushmore: Slumdog Millionaire, A.R. Rahman & M.I.A., Best Soundtrack Ever, 
Man - Mr. Littlejeans

Classical_Music: A Profile of A R Rahman: Slumdog Millionaire is gathering 
great momentum. After winning the Golden Globe for Bes..

SallyCat1: W hooo! A R Rahman won the music bafta! I'm well chuffed

GregoryLent: @shefaly you like slumdog? or rooting for the collage and sampling 
master, a r rahman?

GeezerGonkess: Kylie presents the Music score award to...A.R. Rahman! love that 
soundtrack.

TrulsHenriksen: Damn, Slumdog is a great movie and A.R. Rahman is genius.

cecilledesma: A.R. Rahman, Slumdog Millionaire 
Maestrohttp://www.time.com/time/arts/article/0,8599,1876545,00.html

gordonkelly: Taking wise advice of @ellamorton and loving A R Rahman's Slumdog 
Millionaire OST. Going to re-inspire a Nitin Sawnhey phrase methinks

ObiNguyen: Been listening to the Slumdog Millionaire soundtrack all day. Love 
all the tracks by A.R. Rahman, especially Jai Ho and Dreams on Fire.

And I came across these tweets of people discovering AR's music through a 
search..

[P.S. (Off-Topic) :  I find twitter very useful to update myself on topics of 
my interest (technical & non-technical) as it gives a different perspective. 
Highly Recommended.]

[arr] [Semi-ARR] Home Recording - My daughter singing 'Kabhi Kabhi Aditi'

2009-02-13 Thread Arun KB Ganesh

http://www.esnips.com/doc/9bc81a82-a1e2-4832-8d67-57416c3f15d2/Sarasvati--Arun_Kabhi-Kabhi-Aditi

[arr] The Hindu - Rahman returns to Chennai

2009-02-13 Thread userind

Source -
http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/thscrip/print.pl?file=2009021356880200.htm&date=2009/02/13/&prd=th&;

CHENNAI: Music director A. R. Rahman on Thursday returned to Chennai
after receiving BAFTA award in London for his score in the film
Slumdog Millionaire.

>From London, Mr. Rahman came by a Lufthansa airlines flight to Mumbai,
took a Jet airways flight to Chennai that reached around 9 a.m.

When asked about the award, Mr. Rahman said the Golden Globe was from
the United States and the BAFTA was from the United Kingdom.

Querried on the possibility of receiving the Oscar Award, Mr. Rahman
said: "I do not have any expectations, but if it comes it will be nice."

Re: [arr] interview-the kamla show[a popular ol radio show]

2009-02-13 Thread Shah Navas

*A R Rahman: Aahh. I think everybody has that little Oh my God. Oh my
God. He is there, he is there.

*Nice to know that even Rahman has that :)


On Fri, Feb 13, 2009 at 1:57 PM, sidgo7  wrote:

>   spoke to my wife after getting Golden Globe: Rahman
> Kamla Bhatt
> Monday, February 09, 2009, (Silicon Valley)
> This is Kamla Bhatt; today my guest is A R Rahman who is being
> nominated for three Oscars for his work in Slumdog Millionaire. He is
> the first Indian music composer to be nominated for three Oscars. In
> 2005, Time Magazine listed the musical sound track from his first film
> Roja as one of the top 10 movie sound tracks of all time. A R as he
> prefers to be called is also one of the top selling recording artist
> in the world.
>
> Welcome to the show A R.
>
> A R Rahman: Hi, nice to be here.
>
> Kamla: So, when you won the Golden Globe, who was the first person you
> called?
>
> A R Rahman: I text from my agent Sam Schwartz's Blackberry to one of
> my friends to tell my wife. Because we were sitting there and phones
> were not allowed and I think they saw it on TV.
>
> Kamla: After you got out, whom did you call then?
>
> A R Rahman: I spoke to...Oh I forgot too many awards. I spoke to her
> after I came out.
>
> Kamla: What was your reaction when you got nominated for the Oscars?
> Where were you?
>
> A R Rahman: I was with my family. Actually I was in Chennai and we saw
> these three nominations for director, best film and stuff. My agent
> Sam Schwartz called from Los Angeles (LA), he said did you see those
> three nominations? I said yes directors, no, he said music nominations
> three and then I was like really surprised and that it was great news.
>
> Kamla: Why should you be surprised after you got the Golden Globe?
>
> A R Rahman: Surprised because we entered two songs and on both the
> songs we got nominated. It is a big deal. Also the score...it is
> actually ... it is not a very conventional kind of score and even the
> songs become score in most of the places, and blurring the line
> between score and songs. I did not analyze all those. Initially I did
> not even think I should submit it because and then they said no,
> everything becomes a score together in a platter. So, you never see,
> you never analyze and you never calculate things sometimes creatively,
> but it happens.
>
> Kamla: And was Danny Boyle surprised?
>
> A R Rahman: He was thrilled actually, yeah. I could not go for the
> premier to Mumbai because I was all prepared and suddenly had to
> finish of Dilli 6 pre-commitment. So, I could not attend the premier
> and I was stuck in Chennai and doing the stuff.
>
> Kamla: Now is it true the Dilli 6 has been postponed because of all
> the Oscar buzz and you being in LA?
>
> A R Rahman: I have finished almost 60% when I came and I am going back
> tomorrow to finish the other portion. So, I think we have done, the
> background score is almost over.
>
> Kamla: A quick question about Jai Ho. Where did you come up with the
> idea of getting different sounds, you have Spanish, you have Hindi,
> and you have English? How did you compose that Jai Ho?
>
> A R Rahman: Well. I think it was almost like a celebration. I do not
> know, it was just that we wanted to do a crazy song and because this
> song was already choreographed for another kind of song. So, I wanted
> to write an original song and sometimes you get this instinct and you
> just go with it.
>
> Kamla: Tell us about Slumdog Millionaire, how surprised are you by the
> success and why do you think it succeeded?
>
> A R Rahman: I think first of all the optimism and the hope of the
> film, which we all need; all of us are in trouble. When I saw the
> movie I loved that aspect. When I came out of the film, I felt
> positive not like depressed or felt why I went to this film and not
> that kind of stuff, which is great. And it is not a normal film where
> you just see a usual thing it enriches your intellect and makes you
> think and it takes you for a roller coaster ride. I loved the
> screenplay and there are so many things, which I liked. It is good to
> see that two points, which are proven in the film, is that there are
> no stars in the film at all and it shows that any film made well can
> have its own fame. So, it shows that feeling like empathy, love and
> everything is universal you know the way you can relate to it and that
> is what I felt.
>
> Kamla: You mentioned to Danny Boyle that the movie reminded you
> ofSawshank Redemption.
>
> A R Rahman: Yes.
>
> Kamla: I asked Danny Boyle that question he says I do not know you
> need to ask Rahman that he said.
>
> A R Rahman: Why I told that is ...It is probably -- there is a
> parallel that, there is so much of suffering there and how life is
> mean to this family, these two brothers and how in that again when he
> comes out he feels so good. So, that is the same kind of feeling I
> felt in this. I said this is it man that you have done in a very
> different way, but

[arr] Baazi Laga & Jai Ho Starting - A stitching experiment

2009-02-13 Thread Arun KB Ganesh

Stitched together starting bit of Baazi Laga & Jai Ho... Pls leave your
thoughts after hearing.

http://www.esnips.com/doc/9b34b047-5ff0-464f-8603-97deeb6e159b/Baazi-Laga--JaiHo-Mixdown

Re: [arr] Re: "I think I started a trend. A.R. has d one a beautiful job.” - Mehra

2009-02-13 Thread Shah Navas

I seriously hope the trend catches on. . OST's success should be decoupled
from the success of the movie as much as possible.

On Fri, Feb 13, 2009 at 2:26 PM, Jahanzeb Farooq wrote:

>   > But Mehra says the film's nine songs will be used in the background,
> not picturized as in typical Hindi films.
>
> very good in fact. that hero heroine singing and dancing etc does not
> look realistic at all, at least it does not suite to Delhi 6 type of
> film.
>
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com ,
> Vithur  wrote:
> >
> > Delhi 6' Reveals 'The Devil Within': Rakeysh Mehra By LISA
> TSERING
> > indiawest.com February 12, 2009 03:03:00 PM
> >
> > It's 2:30 in the morning Mumbai time, but Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra is
> > energized by the prospect of talking about his latest project,
> "Delhi 6."
> >
> > The writer-director of the acclaimed box office hit "Rang De
> Basanti" aims
> > to put his unique stamp on a theme that has been explored many times
> > onscreen before — when a young Indian American man returns "home" to
> India
> > for the first time, what will he find there?
> >
> > "Delhi 6 is a microcosm of India," Mehra told India-West by phone
> in a
> > recent interview. "It's one of the oldest cities in India, almost
> 1,000
> > years old, and still holds those values and traditions. At the same
> time,
> > it's in the middle of 'Global India.' It's a crazy dichotomy."
> >
> > He was in an editing suite, putting the finishing touches on what is
> one of
> > the season's most eagerly awaited films, to be released Feb. 20.
> >
> > With music by A.R. Rahman and a cast that includes Abhishek
> Bachchan, Sonam
> > Kapoor, Om Puri, Rishi Kapoor and Waheeda Rehman, "Delhi 6" is a
> story about
> > Roshan (Bachchan), a man brought up in the United States who has to
> go to
> > Delhi at the request of his aging grandmother (Rehman).
> >
> > "Roshan is a second-generation Indian with an American passport, who
> has
> > never been to India," explained Mehra. "When he gets there, his soul
> is
> > happy — he feels a kind of attraction that you feel when you go home
> to your
> > village."
> >
> > Once he gets there, he meets Bittu (Kapoor), a girl who wants to
> leave India
> > for the West. "She wants to get out," said Mehra. "Then, electricity
> happens
> > between them."
> >
> > "Delhi 6" is more of a character study than a "plot-oriented film,"
> said
> > Mehra. "I see it as a fabric; I try to weave different patterns."
> Mehra also
> > juxtaposes a staging of the Ram Leela with Roshan's story to add a
> simpler
> > good-versus-evil motif.
> >
> > Abhishek Bachchan was the first actor Mehra considered for the role,
> which
> > was just fine with the actor himself. "He knew I'd understand the
> role,"
> > Bachchan told India-West Feb. 6 from New York, where he was visiting
> his
> > wife, Aishwarya Rai, on her promotional tour for "The Pink Panther
> 2."
> >
> > "I spent a large part of my childhood abroad," he added. Bachchan
> had
> > earlier spent three years at Boston University, where he studied
> liberal
> > arts and drama, and found it easy to adopt an American accent. "We
> discussed
> > the accent I would use in the film," he said. "We put a hint of an
> American
> > accent in, not too much stress on it."
> >
> > Bachchan praised Mehra's writing and directorial style — just enough
> > pressure to craft a good performance, but not so much that the
> actors are
> > stifled. "His script is so precise, so detailed. But he lets you
> loose on
> > the set," he said.
> >
> > Mehra said he first narrated the idea for the film to Bachchan seven
> years
> > ago. "I really liked his interpretation of it," said Mehra. "He read
> between
> > the lines. It was I who was scared to touch it. I kept that script
> under my
> > pillow all those years."
> >
> > A.R. Rahman introduces new talent Ash King on the soundtrack, which
> is an
> > effective blend of classic qawaali styles and electronica-fueled
> dance
> > music. But Mehra says the film's nine songs will be used in the
> background,
> > not picturized as in typical Hindi films.
> >
> > "With 'Rang De Basanti,' people accepted that the characters weren't
> > singing," said Mehra. "I think I started a trend. A.R. has done a
> beautiful
> > job."
> >
> > To add another layer of realism, Mehra insisted the film be shot in
> sync
> > sound. "There's no other way," he said firmly.
> >
> > Knowing that shooting the entire film on location in Purani Dilli
> itself
> > would be a massive headache, Mehra decided instead to build a huge
> set 100
> > kms from Jaipur, and only shot a few selected scenes in Old Delhi.
> >
> > Since the character of Roshan is of mixed heritage — his mother is
> Muslim
> > and his father Hindu — the film touches on the issue of communal
> conflict.
> > "There's a caste system and a religious divide," said Mehra. "The
> film
> > starts getting deeper into troubled waters … it's a movie about the
> devil
> > within. We disguise this devil with layers,

Re: [arr] Oscars Cut Songs to 65 Seconds, Peter Gabriel Cancels

yupp Infact it should also include Vijay Prakash. Its him who has actually
sung the words "jai ho!" :)

On Fri, Feb 13, 2009 at 5:44 PM, Arvind Ar  wrote:

>   "Jai Ho" also is creditable to Mahalaxmi Iyer and Tanvi Shah..!!!
> Mahalaxmi sings just a line for a strange reason here..!!!
>
> --- On *Fri, 2/13/09, Gomzy™ * wrote:
>
> From: Gomzy™ 
> Subject: Re: [arr] Oscars Cut Songs to 65 Seconds, Peter Gabriel Cancels
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Friday, February 13, 2009, 6:16 AM
>
>  Veryy true. If thats the case even sukhwinder should be credited for jai
> ho! Pisses me off too.
>
> On Fri, Feb 13, 2009 at 10:52 AM, kishore parayath  gmail.com > wrote:
>
>>   Why is Osayaa always credited to MIA or MIA and ARR together... I admit
>> that MIA has sung d song wid ARR But the song is COMPLETELY composed and
>> arranged by ARR!!
>>
>
>
>  
>

Re: [arr] ARR tracks/samples remix/reuse

2009-02-13 Thread Shah Navas

I appreciate. Thanks

On Thu, Feb 12, 2009 at 11:32 AM, tg vinodh  wrote:

>
> Hello All... I have included the respective youtube link.. :)
>
>
> Ottagatha/La Caution (pilotes automatiques)/French/2005
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7yjBxoeNTE
>
> Shakalaka Baby/Kelly Poo/?/Mandarin/2007
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDjASqyt5XM
>
> Kannalane/Ciara (Turntables)/English/2009
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nv9tLBxcRts
>
> Taal Se Taal/Wyclef jean (rebel music)/English/2008
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxPZyiJKK1E
>
> Mustafa/Iroda Dilroz (Ko'ngillar bog'landi)/Uzbekh/2008
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tTNfvEHmks&feature=related
>
> Kadhal Sadugudu/Iroda Dilroz(Sevgi Sadosi)/Uzbekh/2008
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYePbiwz-Gc
>
> Mayya Mayya/Jelena Karleusa (JK Revolution)/Serbian/2008
>
> Jai Ho Remix/Pussycat Dolls/?/English/2009
>
> Swasame, Yaaro Yaarodi, Rang de/Accidental Husband/2008
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWO2Yd-s0AE
>
> Bombay Theme/Lord of War/English/2005
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WDvqPOn6g4
>
> Chaiyya Chaiyya/Inside Man/English/2006
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wy81dVuS6oU
>
> Regards,
> Vinodh TG
>
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com ,
> "satish_srini" 
> wrote:
> >
> > I have updated the list based on my memory. Feel free to correct it in
> > case the information is incorrect.
> >
> >
> > Movies:
> > Swasame, Yaaro Yaarodi, Rang de/Accidental Husband/2008
> > Bombay Theme/Lord of War/English/2005
> > Chaiyya Chaiyya/Inside Man/English/2006
> >
> >
> > Shakalaka Baby/Kelly Poo/?/Mandarin/2007
> > Jai Ho Remix/Pussycat Dolls/?/English/2009
> > Kannalane/Ciara (Turntables)/English/2009
> > Taal Se Taal/Wyclef jean (rebel music)/English/2008
> > Mustafa/Iroda Dilroz (Ko'ngillar bog'landi)/Uzbekh/2008
> > Kadhal Sadugudu/Iroda Dilroz(Sevgi Sadosi)/Uzbekh/2008
> > Mayya Mayya/Jelena Karleusa (JK Revolution)/Serbian/2008
> > Ottagatha/La Caution (pilotes automatiques)/French/2005
> >
>
>  
>

Re: [arr] Re: Sakkarakatti Movie this Saturday

2009-02-13 Thread Rafid Nuhuman

Yes, Bro Vithur

It's apparently on Sun TV. I'm sorry I got it wrong.

On Wed, Feb 11, 2009 at 10:29 PM, Rafid Nuhuman  wrote:

>  Brother Vithur,
>
> It's not on Sun TV. The movie will be telecast on Kalaignar TV.
>
>
>
> On Wed, Feb 11, 2009 at 8:47 PM, Vithur  wrote:
>
>>   For the First time in the History of SUN TV, they announced that
>>
>> " IN the History of Indian Cinema, a brand new movie,* in the music of
>> A.R.Rahman..*. ".
>>
>> Never does SUn tv announce the name of Music Directors , while advertising
>> the telecast timing of the movie..
>>
>>
>> On Wed, Feb 11, 2009 at 9:45 AM, Vithur  wrote:
>>
>>> Just close your eyes, and lie down relaxing  and hear the songs, the BGMs
>>> . You will certainly love it.
>>>
>>> For that matter, I have seen it thrice. Twice in theatres and once while
>>> I ripped the BGMs. LOL
>>>
>>>   On Tue, Feb 10, 2009 at 11:47 PM, ramakrisha laxmana subramanian siva
>>> gopala acharya iyer .aiyooo amma idli wada dosa sambar chatni . <
>>> sriramiye...@yahoo.co.in> wrote:
>>>
   OMG, watching the movie again!


 --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com ,
 Vithur  wrote:
 >
 > Dear All,
 >
 > For the benefit of those, who missed the movie " Sakkarakatti " in
 the big
 > screens , catch it on Sun TV, this coming Saturday evening at 5 PM.
 >
 > Dont miss it. IT has wonderful songs and mind blowing BGMs.
 >
 > Enjoy :P LOL
 >
 > --
 > regards,
 > Vithur
 >


>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> regards,
>>> Vithur
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> regards,
>> Vithur
>>
>>
>>
>>  
>>
>
>

[arr] Rah Rah Rahman ...D6 music review

2009-02-13 Thread Anil Nair

http://www.livemint.com/2009/02/13215126/Rah-rah-Rahman.html?h=B

   - *Lounge*
   -

Rah rah Rahman!
Delhi gets its due in a brilliant album
Lalitha Suhasini


If *Rang De Basanti *had the iridescent *Roobaroo*, then the soundtrack of *
Delhi-6*has *Masak Kali*, which sounds roguish and romantic at once. A.R.
Rahman picks up the accordion on this track; that’s immediately a blast of
retro. Black and white dreams collide with Technicolour as Rahman matches
bar for word. Lyricist Prasoon Joshi has outdone himself this time.[image:
Music to the soul: A still from Delhi-6.]Music to the soul: A still from
Delhi-6.
Joshi recrafts the language of Bollywood in an effortless manner with lines
such as “*Ghar tera Saloni, badal ki colony...” *Singer Mohit Chauhan sheds
his*pahadi *melancholy for a cheekier avatar for the song that’s perfect for
the rakish romeo that Abhishek Bachchan plays in the film.
*Arziyan *by Javed Ali (of*Ghajini*’s *Guzarish* fame) and Kailash Kher
isn’t your typical scorching *qawwali*, but a softer form of surrender in a
ballad of sorts, evoking images of evening prayers in a mosque where the sun
plays shadow games with lattice windows before it disappears into the fog
again.
*Dilli-6 *is the trippiest number in the album, the kind you’d hear in a
limo on Fifth Avenue, with a hissing bass line, and Viviane’s nasal voice
singing “*Yeh shehar nahi mehfil hai*”, which pretty much nails the soul of
the city. French lyrics by Viviane and Claire up the chic quotient.
The thing about Rahman soundtracks is that most of them have musical
ambition, want to surge forward, break new ground and no longer remain
confined within the space of an Indian sound. It’s the same with *Rehna Tu*.
While I wish the vocals with Rahman on the lead weren’t so underplayed, the
sound is as evolved as a Brian Eno production.
Rahman, who has been dying to get his hands on the Continuum Fingerboard
since he bought it two years ago, brings it out for *Rehna Tu.* The short,
recurring guitar section that triggers memories of the zither sparkle in
Coldplay’s *Viva La Vida*, clap beats, sweeping cascades and fountains make
for a bleeding-edge composition.
But my pick has got to be the lush ballad *Dil Gira Dafatan*. London-based
Ash King provides a soulful calm alongside a feverish symphony of strings
and flutes. Once again, Rahman boldly picks out of the box so you don’t hear
a seasoned singer who will miss the beauty of the track and place his stamp
on it.
Rekha Bharadwaj, who did the spitfire *Beedi Jalaile* in *Omkara**,* makes
an appearance on the funked-up folk track *Genda Phool*. The extremely
talented and underrated music composer Rajat Dholakia brings his expertise
to two tracks including this one as a music supervisor.
*Bhor Bhaye*, a traditional Indian classical composition, shows off Shreya
Ghoshal’s gasp-inducing modulations as she comes unhinged in the *thumri*.
Both Joshi and Rahman are massive fans of Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan
(featured on this track), who owns the raga Gurjari Todi and all its
sublime, psychedelic, highs.
Rahman connects all the dots between *filmi *pop, world music, Indian
classical and folk in *Delhi-6*. Rahman-Joshi and Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, a
formidable team at the box office, should know now that half the game is
won.

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

[arr] K Balachandar said, "Rahman is destined to get many awards. He is a bundle of talent."

*Road to Oscars - 9 days to go*

It's just nine days to go for the Academy Awards. AR Rahman seems to be
inching closer and closer to grasp the coveted trophy in his cusp hands.

He returned to Chennai after receiving the BAFTA award in London for his
musical score in the film 'Slumdog Millionaire'.

When asked about the award, Rahman said, "The Golden Globe was from the
United States and the BAFTA was from the United Kingdom. Both are equally
prestigious awards and I am honored to be a recipient."

Queried on the possibility of receiving the Oscar Award, Rahman said, "I do
not have any expectations, but if it comes it will be a moment to cherish."

Looking back at events and honors that came his way, Rahman looks certain to
win the award.

Interestingly, Rahman, who started his career introduced by director Mani
Ratnam, also owes it to veteran director K Balachander. Rahman's maiden
venture 'Roja' was produced by Balachander. Similarly, Rahman was chosen to
do music for the Rajini starrer 'Muthu', which again was produced by
Kavithalaya.

*Listen to 'Muthu' songs on raaga.com
Now….*

He followed it up with more successful ventures with 'Duet' and 'Parthalae
Paravasam', both directed by K Balachander. The songs especially in 'Duet'
went on to become a chartbuster and broke records. The slick use of
saxophone by Rahman brought repute to the instrument. Especially, the song
Anjali...Anjali...still lingers in our heart and mind.

*Listen to 'Duet' songs on raaga.com
Now….*

Veteran director K Balanchandar said, "Rahman is destined to get many
awards. He is a bundle of talent. I still remember the fire in his eyes,
when I saw him first during the composition for 'Roja'. He is phenomenal and
is sure to go places."
http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/article/45006.html

-- 
regards,
Vithur

[arr] Bangalore Fans...!!

2009-02-13 Thread abhi_cool4all

Folks,

Any plans for get together of b'lore fans?...

How many of us are there in b'lore?..I am really looking forward to a
gathering as it is high time for us to meet, cherish and wish our boss
for the Oscars..!!

so, all b'lore rahmaniacs pls respond !!

Jai Ho,
Abhi
+91 9900 382 182.

Re: [arr] A.R. Rahman in Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya is yet to be confirmed.

2009-02-13 Thread ajay baskar

Ananda vikadan has more or less confirmed that ARR is the MD

--- On Fri, 13/2/09, pratap  wrote:
From: pratap 
Subject: [arr] A.R. Rahman in Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya is yet to be confirmed.
To: "ARR FAN CLUB" 
Date: Friday, 13 February, 2009, 11:03 AM

Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya – The Silambarasan 
mystery unveiled

February 13, 2009

We 
  had earlier reported about Silambarasan’ 
s 
  new flick Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya, the 
stills 
  of which you might have seen in 
newspapers 
  and the web. You might also have noticed 
  the absence of any cast and crew details 
  in the first look. Remember, we had told 
  you that Silambarasan had indeed bagged 
  an exciting project, which will see the 
  best in Kollywood come together. This 
will 
  definitely be Silambarasan’ s most 
  high profile movie yet.
Let’s break the suspense, Vinnaithaandi 
  Varuvaaya will be directed by none other 
  than Gautham Menon. The surprises do not 
  stop here, the heroine will be Trisha 
(with 
  Silambarasan after nearly five years. The 
  last time was in Alai) and in all 
probability 
  the music will be by A.R. Rahman, 
something 
  that is yet to be confirmed. If that 
happens, 
  it will be the first of Silambarasan’ s 
  career and also a first for Gautham who 
  has worked only with Harris Jeyaraj thus 
  far.
Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya is a huge surprise 
  on all fronts. No one even had a scent of 
  what was happening. The banner, which is 
  producing the movie ‘Escape Artists 
  Motion Picutres’, has been floated 
  by Gautham himself, no one had the 
slightest 
  inkling on that too. After Vaaranum 
Aayiram, 
  the media has been running from pillar to 
  post trying to know what Gautham is up to 
  next. There was news of a movie with 
Ajith 
  under the AVM banner, some said that he 
  might take up Chennaiyil Oru Mazhaikkalam 
  and there had even been news that he was 
  looking to start a Telugu project with 
Mahesh 
  Babu in the lead. All this while, Gautham 
  held his cards close to his chest. We 
also 
  need to give credit to Silambarasan who 
  has managed to stay away from media eyes. 
  We were speculating Kettavan’s revival, 
  but Silambarasan is not too keen on being 
  the bad man any time soon. And, wasn’t 
  Trisha supposed to start work on a big 
budget 
  Telugu project after completing Sarvam? 
  We must admit that Gautham and Co., 
pulled 
  off a stunner.
According to initial reports and stills, 
  Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya will be a sweet 
  and simple love story, a throwback to 
Gautham’s 
  initial days in films with Minnale. There 
  has been no official launch of the movie 
  but on the very day the promos were 
flashed, 
  the first shot was taken at AVM studios, 
  one that shows Silambarasan walking in 
through 
  a gate. No other d

[arr] Dilli 6 BGM mixing almost completed

2009-02-13 Thread subhadip_jis

Hi guys, I just had a talk with KJ Singh sir, he said Dilli6 BGM 
mixing are going on at full pace & it's almost over, he is helping ARR 
& his other engineers. He also did mastering n mixing for the songs.

[arr] Playback singers wishes A.R.Rahman

2009-02-13 Thread Bivin Chandra





Playback singers wishes A.R.Rahman



By Moviebuzz  | Friday, 13 February , 2009, 18:42


 










The icon of Indian music, A.R.Rahman is not just the talk of nation, but is the 
talk of globe!Sify.com caught up with a few playback singers who had the 
privilege of working with AR Rahman. Excerpts
Chinmayi
It is always a pleasure to work under him. Every recording has been a learning 
experience. He has experimented with my voice to various levels. Undoubtedly, 
he is my second guru. I am absolutely sure of him winning the Oscars.. He 
deserves it. All my prayers and wishes. Can’t wait to congratulate him.
Devan
No words to speak about him. According to me, he is a landmark musician in 
Indian history. Has taken Indian music to Global Level. Slum Dog 
Millionairemusic was phenomenal .The love theme was brilliant in it. Rahman, 
should have won Oscar way back forLagaan, and I'm sure he'll win it this time.
Vijay Yesudas
I consider myself so lucky for having worked with him. Now he's in a bigger 
place. Recently I read in a magazine about him being one of the jury members 
for a show concerning the physically challenged. I read in that about him 
mentioning, how the physically challenged enjoy life much more than we do 
pointing out the pressure and stress which we undergo day to day. At a position 
where he is, he needn't actually do all this. He's become a role model and an 
inspiration for millions of people including me. He's taken Indian to an 
international level and as a musician he gets the whole credit for what he is. 
I conveyed my wishes to him through an SMS and e-mail hearing the news and hope 
it reached him. My family and I, pray for him to get bigger and bigger with his 
simplicity ,modesty maintained despite being a maestro..
Premji Amaran
He's amazing. Very Very talented and simply great. I've met him twice during 
functions till now. He was our guest for Saroja's audio release. In SDM, i 
could see his style and what the film needed was given by him to perfection. Am 
his die hard fan and I am 100% sure he'll win the Oscars.
Harish Rahavendra
Since 1993, his growth has had no recession. He went up right at the start and 
has gone up every level with no looking back. I am honestly, astonished by his 
achievement. His success is a very big boost to all his fans that any Indian 
can reach to any level. I wish him more and more success. Of the 3 nominations, 
i am definitely sure he'll at least bag two.
Rahul Nambiar
I've worked with him for background scores. He's amazingly hardworking. He 
takes complete ownership of every little work despite having his hands full all 
the time. I’ve seen him at 3am and 4am in the morning working. He'll walk into 
the studio, and within ten to fifteen minutes of composing come up with an 
excellent piece. I feel as felt by him too, that its got to do with a spiritual 
aspect he has. Whatever he does, has some intangible part attached. I've felt 
that though his songs are simple, there is something in him which makes it 
successful and top class. Am not sure if SDM is his best album so far as I feel 
he's done better works before. Neverthless, SDM will surely get him the Oscar. 
 
 
 
http://sify.com/movies/fullstory.php?id=14856140

Re: [arr] Food Distribution - February 15, 2009

2009-02-13 Thread Rakesh Rajan

Ya Bro.. Lets make it special.. We'l try to serve as many needy people as 
possible.. 
And fans from Chennai, Pls try to join in.. Lets make it a memorable one before 
the Oscar week.. :)





From: Vithur 
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, 13 February, 2009 11:40:24 AM
Subject: [arr] Food Distribution - February 15, 2009


Lets meet up, pray and serve poor people, whose blessings would not only be for 
us, but for AR also. He needs their prayers and blessings.

venue :- AM Studios 
Timing :- 11 30 AM 

This Food Distribution is a group effort. And everyone derives joy, 
satisfaction out of this event.. 

God Bless ALL. 

-- 
regards,
Vithur







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Re: [arr] Sarangi, Mosquito and ARR

2009-02-13 Thread Moin Ul Haque

Yes, sarangi has been used wonderfully.I think it is played by Ustaad Sultan
Khan (Correct me if wrong), who has mesmerized the Sarangi melody in
previous projects of A R Rahman.

Its a joy hearing to such innovative tracks.

Regards
Moin.H


On Fri, Feb 13, 2009 at 7:41 AM, jibandevta  wrote:

>   Sarangi, the instrument is on the demise..it is one of the most complex
> one and few people play it..also it's been restricted to
> 'Mujras','Mehfils' etc..even now.
> It is less seen even in Classical concerts..
> The way 'violin' is played in Carnatic music,sarangi is not played
> that much in 'North Indian music'..
> While sitar and sarod are heavily played there.
> In such scenario, ARR has revived it with track 'mosquito'
> in connections..
> 'Had anyone thought of Sarangi voice sounding like 'Mosquito'?
> Only ARR can do this commendable job!!
> This album has been a plesant surprise for me!!
> so many thanks to ARR for bringing Sarangi track.
>
> -jiban
>
>  
>



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

GOD BLESS YOU
With Love and Care Always
Moin.H

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

Re: [arr] Does Rahman get enough credit for his melodies?

2009-02-13 Thread Moin Ul Haque

Very truely said  Chord, Vithur and Arvind.I still cannot get away from the
song "Kismat Se tum Humko Mile ho" from Pukar. It is such a soothing melody,
which always reminds me of Naushad sahab's compositions in Baiju Bawra.
Though it may not be correct, but as per my understanding, that composition
stands in hand to hand as far as melody and glory is concerned to me.

Regards
Moin.H

On Fri, Feb 13, 2009 at 8:29 AM, Arvind Ar  wrote:

>   I undoubtedly second your opinion. Melodies created by ARR are beyond
> the wildest imaginations for any musicians of this generation.
>
>And more sadly, when ARR comes with an out and out melody album like
> Ada, Water... etc.. , it doesnt get any recognition it deserves! Rahman
> is and should be the undisputed king of melodies as well..!!!
>
>
>
> --- On *Fri, 2/13/09, Chord * wrote:
>
> From: Chord 
> Subject: [arr] Does Rahman get enough credit for his melodies?
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Friday, February 13, 2009, 2:53 AM
>
>  Rahman is credited and praised for a lot of things.sound,
> arrangements, rhythm, originality, variety, mood, craftsmanship,
> bending boundaries and being international, etc. etc. However, very
> rarely do I hear comments about the strength of his raw tunes, the
> pure melody behind the songs. When people praise Rahman, IMO, it's
> rare to hear, "Rahman's music is just so melodious!".
>
> In fact, it is Rahman's most melodious songs that I am most attracted
> to. If asked to choose between pure sound and pure melody, pure
> melody would win for me, although what makes Rahman so special is his
> impeccable sound too!
>
> How does one define good melody? A tune that sticks to you, haunts
> your mind, is hummable and remembered for a long, long time. Recent
> songs like Jaage, Tere Bina, Piya Ho, Ay Hairathe, Tu Bin, Jashne
> Bahaar, Marudani, Sahara, Mumbai Vaa, Khwaja, Kahin To, Meherbaan,
> Zindagi, Muskura, Kaise Mujhe, Maula, Dafatan, etc. etc. and on and
> on..
>
> I honestly cannot find any contemporary Indian musician who can
> surpass the strength of Rahman's melodies listed above. There are
> lots of reasons to like the songs above, but for me, it's the pure
> melody, the raw tune that clinches it.
>
>
>  
>



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

GOD BLESS YOU
With Love and Care Always
Moin.H

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

Re: [arr] Orchestration used in Zikr(Bose)

2009-02-13 Thread Moin Ul Haque

I think its the sound of dafli (duff) which is usually used for such kind of
hyms.
Regards
Moin.H

On Thu, Feb 12, 2009 at 11:19 PM, Vithur  wrote:

>   Hi Vikram
>
> The Original ACD doesnt have any info abt the Instruments used for the
> song. It just says that the singers are A.R.Rahman, Rafi, Rakeeb, Shankar
> Ali
>
>
>
>
> On Fri, Feb 13, 2009 at 5:48 AM, Vikram  wrote:
>
>>   Hi All
>>
>> I have a question about A.R.Rahman's Zikr(movie:Bose).I sing in a
>> men's chorus here in Portland OR. We are going to perform Zikr in our
>> next concert which features world music.I am curious to find out about
>> the instruments which have been used for the recording. Would you
>> happen to have more information about this?Does someone own the album
>> by chance? The CD sleeve might contain this info.We are trying to find
>> an instrument to create the twangy sound you hear at the beginning of
>> the song. A regular guitar cannot do it.
>>
>> If you can help (or point me in the right direction),I'd really
>> appreciate it.
>>
>> Thanks so much
>>
>> -Vikram
>>
>>
>
>
> --
> regards,
> Vithur
>
>
>
>  
>



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

GOD BLESS YOU
With Love and Care Always
Moin.H

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

Re: [arr] Does Rahman get enough credit for his melodies?

2009-02-13 Thread Arvind Ar

I undoubtedly second your opinion. Melodies created by ARR are beyond the 
wildest imaginations for any musicians of this generation.
 
   And more sadly, when ARR comes with an out and out melody album like Ada, 
Water... etc.. , it doesnt get any recognition it deserves...! Rahman is and 
should be the undisputed king of melodies as well..!!!
 
 

--- On Fri, 2/13/09, Chord  wrote:

From: Chord 
Subject: [arr] Does Rahman get enough credit for his melodies?
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Friday, February 13, 2009, 2:53 AM






Rahman is credited and praised for a lot of things.sound,
arrangements, rhythm, originality, variety, mood, craftsmanship,
bending boundaries and being international, etc. etc. However, very
rarely do I hear comments about the strength of his raw tunes, the
pure melody behind the songs. When people praise Rahman, IMO, it's
rare to hear, "Rahman's music is just so melodious!". 

In fact, it is Rahman's most melodious songs that I am most attracted
to. If asked to choose between pure sound and pure melody, pure
melody would win for me, although what makes Rahman so special is his
impeccable sound too! 

How does one define good melody? A tune that sticks to you, haunts
your mind, is hummable and remembered for a long, long time. Recent
songs like Jaage, Tere Bina, Piya Ho, Ay Hairathe, Tu Bin, Jashne
Bahaar, Marudani, Sahara, Mumbai Vaa, Khwaja, Kahin To, Meherbaan,
Zindagi, Muskura, Kaise Mujhe, Maula, Dafatan, etc. etc. and on and
on.. 

I honestly cannot find any contemporary Indian musician who can
surpass the strength of Rahman's melodies listed above. There are
lots of reasons to like the songs above, but for me, it's the pure
melody, the raw tune that clinches it.

[arr] Sarangi, Mosquito and ARR

2009-02-13 Thread jibandevta

Sarangi, the instrument is on the demise..it is one of the most complex 
one and few people play it..also it's been restricted to
'Mujras','Mehfils' etc..even now.
It is less seen even in Classical concerts..
The way 'violin' is played in Carnatic music,sarangi is not played
that much in 'North Indian music'..
While sitar and sarod are heavily played there.
In such scenario, ARR has revived it with track 'mosquito'
in connections..
'Had anyone thought of Sarangi voice sounding like 'Mosquito'?
Only ARR can do this commendable job!!
This album has been a plesant surprise for me!!
so many thanks to ARR for bringing Sarangi track.

-jiban

Re: [arr] [semi-ARR] Peter Gabriel pulls out from Oscar nominated song performan

i am also confused for the same. many sites said ARR and Sukhwinder 
would be "opening" the ceremony with Jai ho. that means they would be 
performing Jai ho twice? first a complete performance and then a 
medley one? does not sound realistic though. if Academy is so 
sensitive about time (giving 65 seconds per song) how come they allow 
performing a song twice. i am confused. someone with more clear 
picture??


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, V S Rawat  wrote:
>
> Does it mean that what we are hearing about our man and Sukhwinder 
> performing one of the song live at the ceremony, they were also to 
> perform such truncated 60 seconds?
> 
> And, I am confused on how to comment on this. The artists' views are 
> indeed valid, but we should also think about the practical problems 
that 
> organizers must be facing. Oscar is basically awards giving 
ceremony, 
> and there are some entertainment clubbed in it as a sideshow to add 
> spices to it. There is only limited time available for such 
> entertainment thus even though they themselves want full songs/ 
movies 
> to be played, they can't allow this.
> 
> Hope some practical, mutually agreeable solution evolves for this.
> 
> --
> Rawat
> On 2/13/2009 7:51 AM India Time, _Vinod Raju_ wrote:
> 
> > Peter Gabriel withdraws from Oscars
> > Musician will not perform nominated song
> > By PHIL GALLO 
> > 
> > Posted: Thurs., Feb. 12, 2009, 5:19pm PT
> > 
> > 
> > Peter Gabriel has withdrawn from performing at the Academy Awards, 
> > hoping the Soweto Gospel Choir will be booked to perform his 
> > nominated song "Down to Earth" from "Wall-E."
> > Gabriel was told he would perform for only 60-65 seconds in a 
medley 
> > of the nominated songs. When he said yes to performing the song he 
> > co-wrote with Thomas Newman, he was under the impression they 
would 
> > be able to perform the song in its entirety. He does not believe 
the 
> > song will work in such a truncated form.
> > 
> > "It's a bit unfortunate," he said in a video on his website. "The 
> > songwriters are a very small part of the filmmaking process but we 
> > still work bloody hard and deserve (a bigger part in the 
ceremony)."
> > 
> > Calling himself "an old fart" who can afford to "make a little 
> > protest," Gabriel's hope is that the Oscarcast producers will 
> > reconsider the move next year and reinstate full performances of 
> > songs.
> > 
> > The Feb. 22 show is a maiden voyage for producers Laurence Mark 
and 
> > Bill Condon. Gabriel still intends to attend the ceremony.
> > 
> > The Academy had no comment.
> > 
> > http://www.variety.com/awardcentral_article/VR1118000100.html?
> > nav=news&categoryid=1982&cs=1
>

Re: [arr] Oscars Cut Songs to 65 Seconds, Peter Gabriel Cancels

this page says it all

http://www.oscar.com/nominees/?pn=detail&nominee=O%20Saya%20-
%20Slumdog%20Millionaire%20-%20Music%20Song%20Nominee

MIA is nominated only for lyrics. music is done entirely by ARR. i was 
so glad to see this when i saw it first time, as the CD covers (saying 
"music and lyrics by ARR and MIA") had confused me if MIA has also co-
composed it. 


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, V S Rawat  wrote:
>
> On 2/13/2009 10:52 AM India Time, _kishore parayath_ wrote:
> 
> > Why is Osayaa always credited to MIA or MIA and ARR together... I 
admit 
> > that MIA has sung d song wid ARR But the song is COMPLETELY 
composed 
> > and arranged by ARR!!
> > 
> 
> I am also curious about the same.
> 
> Could someone elaborate what is ARR's contribution and what is MIA's 
> contribution to this song.
> 
> What does O Saya mean? I have heard that he is brother of Osaka and 
> Muraiya. :-D  he he he.
> 
> --
> Rawat
>

[arr] Re: "I think I started a trend. A.R. has done a beautiful job. - Mehra

2009-02-13 Thread ramakrisha laxmana subramanian siva gopala acharya iyer .aiyooo amma idli wada dosa sambar chatni .

> But Mehra says the film's nine songs will be used in the background,
not picturized as in typical Hindi films.

very good in fact. that hero heroine singing and dancing etc does not 
look realistic at all, at least it does not suite to Delhi 6 type of 
film.


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Vithur  wrote:
>
>   Delhi 6' Reveals 'The Devil Within': Rakeysh Mehra   By LISA 
TSERING
> indiawest.com February 12, 2009 03:03:00 PM
> 
> It's 2:30 in the morning Mumbai time, but Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra is
> energized by the prospect of talking about his latest project, 
"Delhi 6."
> 
> The writer-director of the acclaimed box office hit "Rang De 
Basanti" aims
> to put his unique stamp on a theme that has been explored many times
> onscreen before  when a young Indian American man returns "home" to 
India
> for the first time, what will he find there?
> 
>  "Delhi 6 is a microcosm of India," Mehra told India-West by phone 
in a
> recent interview. "It's one of the oldest cities in India, almost 
1,000
> years old, and still holds those values and traditions. At the same 
time,
> it's in the middle of 'Global India.' It's a crazy dichotomy."
> 
> He was in an editing suite, putting the finishing touches on what is 
one of
> the season's most eagerly awaited films, to be released Feb. 20.
> 
> With music by A.R. Rahman and a cast that includes Abhishek 
Bachchan, Sonam
> Kapoor, Om Puri, Rishi Kapoor and Waheeda Rehman, "Delhi 6" is a 
story about
> Roshan (Bachchan), a man brought up in the United States who has to 
go to
> Delhi at the request of his aging grandmother (Rehman).
> 
> "Roshan is a second-generation Indian with an American passport, who 
has
> never been to India," explained Mehra. "When he gets there, his soul 
is
> happy  he feels a kind of attraction that you feel when you go home 
to your
> village."
> 
> Once he gets there, he meets Bittu (Kapoor), a girl who wants to 
leave India
> for the West. "She wants to get out," said Mehra. "Then, electricity 
happens
> between them."
> 
> "Delhi 6" is more of a character study than a "plot-oriented film," 
said
> Mehra. "I see it as a fabric; I try to weave different patterns." 
Mehra also
> juxtaposes a staging of the Ram Leela with Roshan's story to add a 
simpler
> good-versus-evil motif.
> 
> Abhishek Bachchan was the first actor Mehra considered for the role, 
which
> was just fine with the actor himself. "He knew I'd understand the 
role,"
> Bachchan told India-West Feb. 6 from New York, where he was visiting 
his
> wife, Aishwarya Rai, on her promotional tour for "The Pink Panther 
2."
> 
> "I spent a large part of my childhood abroad," he added. Bachchan 
had
> earlier spent three years at Boston University, where he studied 
liberal
> arts and drama, and found it easy to adopt an American accent. "We 
discussed
> the accent I would use in the film," he said. "We put a hint of an 
American
> accent in, not too much stress on it."
> 
> Bachchan praised Mehra's writing and directorial style  just enough
> pressure to craft a good performance, but not so much that the 
actors are
> stifled. "His script is so precise, so detailed. But he lets you 
loose on
> the set," he said.
> 
> Mehra said he first narrated the idea for the film to Bachchan seven 
years
> ago. "I really liked his interpretation of it," said Mehra. "He read 
between
> the lines. It was I who was scared to touch it. I kept that script 
under my
> pillow all those years."
> 
> A.R. Rahman introduces new talent Ash King on the soundtrack, which 
is an
> effective blend of classic qawaali styles and electronica-fueled 
dance
> music. But Mehra says the film's nine songs will be used in the 
background,
> not picturized as in typical Hindi films.
> 
> "With 'Rang De Basanti,' people accepted that the characters weren't
> singing," said Mehra. "I think I started a trend. A.R. has done a 
beautiful
> job."
> 
> To add another layer of realism, Mehra insisted the film be shot in 
sync
> sound. "There's no other way," he said firmly.
> 
> Knowing that shooting the entire film on location in Purani Dilli 
itself
> would be a massive headache, Mehra decided instead to build a huge 
set 100
> kms from Jaipur, and only shot a few selected scenes in Old Delhi.
> 
> Since the character of Roshan is of mixed heritage  his mother is 
Muslim
> and his father Hindu  the film touches on the issue of communal 
conflict.
> "There's a caste system and a religious divide," said Mehra. "The 
film
> starts getting deeper into troubled waters  it's a movie about the 
devil
> within. We disguise this devil with layers, but we are never able to
> confront it.
> 
> "'Delhi 6' is a black comedy, a social drama, but a family film, 
too," Mehra
> told India-West. "I grew up there. All my childhood memories are 
there. This
> film is semi-autobiographical  with the pigeons, the kites, the 
smells of
> the food. It's as real as it gets."
> http://www.indiawest.com/readmore.aspx?id=901&sid=3
> 
> --

[arr] Re: From JA to D6 - Rank Em!

2009-02-13 Thread jibandevta

It depends upon person to person and their choices..
Like you have said "I feel SDM is not even = to RDB, or Laagan";
Was RDB or Lagaan mediocore?..the phrase 'not even equal to'
sounds imperfect..though I respect your opinions/views

Tracks like latika theme,Dreams on fire,jai ho ,mausam and escape,
o saya have ARR stamps on it and he creates music according to 
scripts..so you can not judge music universally..
Liking 'type of music' depends upon individual..!!

-jiban


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Mathan Raj  
wrote:
>
> I don't know why most of peopleÂ ranked downÂ "Ada" in thier 
rattings... Guys... do you really think those songs are not 100 % 
equale to JA or Yuvaraaj? I don't know why most of the people going 
behind the hit numbers... please consider about the good melody songs 
too I don't know Hindi so... I am not sure how good the lyrics in 
Ada songs... but the tunes and music is really good as like as ARR's 
90s. 
> Â 
> Anyways this is one of the good topics... here is my rattings...
> Â 
> 1. Delhi 6
> 2. Jodha Akbar
> 3.Â Ada (For the wonderful melodies only)
> 4. Yuvraaj
> 5. Slumdog Millionaire (IÂ feel SDM is not even = to RDB, or Laggan)
> 6. Ghajini
> 7. Janne Tu 
> 8. Sakkarakkatti
> Â 
> After completing this ratting I am thinking that do we really can 
rank his songs in numbers?
> I guess we can but not for all the songs... 
> Â 
> Regards,
> Mathan Raj A 
> 
> 
> Mathan Raj A
> 
> --- On Fri, 13/2/09, Jahanzeb Farooq  wrote:
> 
> From: Jahanzeb Farooq 
> Subject: [arr] Re: From JA to D6 - Rank Em!
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Friday, 13 February, 2009, 2:32 PM
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> mine
> 
> 1. Delhi 6
> 2. Jodha Akbar
> 3. Slumdog
> 4. Jaane Tu
> 5. Sakkarakatti
> 6. Yuvraj
> 7. Ghajini
> 8. Ada
> 
> --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, Mugilan Jeyaraman 
 
> wrote:
> >
> > 1. Delhi 6
> > 2. Jaane Tu
> > 3. Slumdog
> > 4. Ada
> > 5. Yuvraj
> > 6. Ghajini
> > 7. Jodha Akbar (Sorry abt this Chord :))
> > 8. Sakkarakatti
> > 
> > Regards,
> > Mugilan.
> > 
> > On Thu, Feb 12, 2009 at 6:50 PM, Chord  wrote:
> > 
> > > As of today
> > >
> > > 1) Delhi 6
> > > 2) Jodha Akbar
> > > 3) Yuvvraaj
> > > 4) Slumdog
> > > 5) Jaane Tu
> > > 6) Ada
> > > 7) Ghajini
> > > 8) Sakkrakati
> > >
> > > 
> > >
> >
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>   Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Go to 
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2009-02-13 Thread Bivin Chandra

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahf2y1fv8Mc

Re: [arr] Oscars Cut Songs to 65 Seconds, Peter Gabriel Cancels

2009-02-13 Thread Arvind Ar

"Jai Ho" also is creditable to Mahalaxmi Iyer and Tanvi Shah..!!! Mahalaxmi 
sings just a line for a strange reason here..!!! 

--- On Fri, 2/13/09, Gomzy™  wrote:

From: Gomzy™ 
Subject: Re: [arr] Oscars Cut Songs to 65 Seconds, Peter Gabriel Cancels
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Friday, February 13, 2009, 6:16 AM

Veryy true. If thats the case even sukhwinder should be credited for jai ho! 
Pisses me off too.

On Fri, Feb 13, 2009 at 10:52 AM, kishore parayath  wrote:

Why is Osayaa always credited to MIA or MIA and ARR together... I admit that 
MIA has sung d song wid ARR But the song is COMPLETELY composed and 
arranged by ARR!!

Re: [arr] Re: Rahman's Oscar nominations trigger big interest in his music

2009-02-13 Thread Arvind Ar

A Small Correction:
 
"He has since been Bollywood's most sought-after composer"
 
 
  Its not only Bollywoodbut also Kollywood, Tollywood, Sandalwood, 
Mollywoodall

--- On Fri, 2/13/09, ramakrisha laxmana subramanian siva gopala acharya iyer 
.aiyooo amma idli wada dosa sambar chatni .  wrote:

From: ramakrisha laxmana subramanian siva gopala acharya iyer .aiyooo amma idli 
wada dosa sambar chatni . 
Subject: [arr] Re: Rahman's Oscar nominations trigger big interest in his music
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Friday, February 13, 2009, 10:57 AM






Wow! I hope now the music companies advertise about all Rahman 
albums that would release in the future in EU and US.

--- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, Gopal Srinivasan 
 wrote:
>
> 
> Rahman's Oscar nominations trigger big interest in his music
> 9 hours ago
> TORONTO — A.R. Rahman has mesmerized Bollywood fans for almost two 
decades, but a whole new
> audience is now discovering the Oscar-nominated composer, says the 
CEO of a company that has
> just released an album featuring his music.
> Rahman has three Academy Award nominations for his work 
on "Slumdog Millionaire. "
> "I think what that movie did was put his music in front of an 
audience that never listened to
> him before, appreciated before, and now is finding it of interest 
to them," said Vinodh Bhat,
> CEO of New York-based Saavn, which recently released "Masters of 
Bollywood: A. R. Rahman."
> "What essentially we did is look back in our library of hundreds 
of thousands of audio tracks
> we have, plus of new releases, and take what we thought the best 
of A. R. Rahman was and
> present that to ... music listeners, music fans around the world 
that instantaneously became
> fans of his after watching the movie," Bhat said.
> The album is available for downloading through a variety of online 
vendors. Its highlights
> include tracks from last year's Bollywood superhit movie "Jodha 
Akbar" and the forthcoming film
> "Delhi-6".
> "The buzz in the Bollywood community is that this ('Delhi-6') is 
one of the best A. R. Rahman
> soundtracks ever, which we thought was interesting given the fact 
that he's won all these
> awards for 'Slumdog Millionaire' so far," Bhat said.
> Rahman, 43, became a household name in India in 1992 when he won 
the National Film Award for
> his debut movie "Roja." He has since been Bollywood's most sought-
after composer, working on
> some 150 films.
> According to one estimate, Rahman has sold more than 100 million 
CDs and 200 million cassettes.
> The composer/songwriter /singer has collaborated with western 
entertainers before, but his big
> break came when he won the Golden Globe for the "Slumdog" score 
last month.
> "My win is a win for Indian music. And I want to bring India more 
and more recognition in the
> field of music," he told People magazine.
> Rahman seems well aware that India's movie-crazy citizens want him 
to come up big on Feb. 22 -
> Oscar night.
> "I feel like one of our sportspersons at the Olympics who is being 
told to bring home a gold
> medal," he was quoted as saying by the Times of India.
> "I hope I don't let people in India, who are expecting me to win 
the Oscar, down."
> On the Internet:
> http://www.arrahman .com
> 
> 
http://www.google. com/hostednews/ canadianpress/ article/ALeqM5iQ 2zjCZD
RQy5bxNItW6uPP68ZLY A
>

[arr] interview-the kamla show[a popular ol radio show]

2009-02-13 Thread sidgo7

spoke to my wife after getting Golden Globe: Rahman
Kamla Bhatt
Monday, February 09, 2009, (Silicon Valley)
This is Kamla Bhatt; today my guest is A R Rahman who is being 
nominated for three Oscars for his work in Slumdog Millionaire. He is 
the first Indian music composer to be nominated for three Oscars. In 
2005, Time Magazine listed the musical sound track from his first film 
Roja as one of the top 10 movie sound tracks of all time. A R as he 
prefers to be called is also one of the top selling recording artist 
in the world. 

Welcome to the show A R. 

A R Rahman: Hi, nice to be here. 

Kamla: So, when you won the Golden Globe, who was the first person you 
called? 

A R Rahman: I text from my agent Sam Schwartz's Blackberry to one of 
my friends to tell my wife. Because we were sitting there and phones 
were not allowed and I think they saw it on TV. 

Kamla: After you got out, whom did you call then? 

A R Rahman: I spoke to...Oh I forgot too many awards. I spoke to her 
after I came out. 

Kamla: What was your reaction when you got nominated for the Oscars? 
Where were you? 

A R Rahman: I was with my family. Actually I was in Chennai and we saw 
these three nominations for director, best film and stuff. My agent 
Sam Schwartz called from Los Angeles (LA), he said did you see those 
three nominations? I said yes directors, no, he said music nominations 
three and then I was like really surprised and that it was great news. 

Kamla: Why should you be surprised after you got the Golden Globe? 

A R Rahman: Surprised because we entered two songs and on both the 
songs we got nominated. It is a big deal. Also the score...it is 
actually ... it is not a very conventional kind of score and even the 
songs become score in most of the places, and blurring the line 
between score and songs. I did not analyze all those. Initially I did 
not even think I should submit it because and then they said no, 
everything becomes a score together in a platter. So, you never see, 
you never analyze and you never calculate things sometimes creatively, 
but it happens. 

Kamla: And was Danny Boyle surprised? 

A R Rahman: He was thrilled actually, yeah. I could not go for the 
premier to Mumbai because I was all prepared and suddenly had to 
finish of Dilli 6 pre-commitment. So, I could not attend the premier 
and I was stuck in Chennai and doing the stuff.

Kamla: Now is it true the Dilli 6 has been postponed because of all 
the Oscar buzz and you being in LA? 

A R Rahman: I have finished almost 60% when I came and I am going back 
tomorrow to finish the other portion. So, I think we have done, the 
background score is almost over.

Kamla: A quick question about Jai Ho. Where did you come up with the 
idea of getting different sounds, you have Spanish, you have Hindi, 
and you have English? How did you compose that Jai Ho? 

A R Rahman: Well. I think it was almost like a celebration. I do not 
know, it was just that we wanted to do a crazy song and because this 
song was already choreographed for another kind of song. So, I wanted 
to write an original song and sometimes you get this instinct and you 
just go with it. 

Kamla: Tell us about Slumdog Millionaire, how surprised are you by the 
success and why do you think it succeeded? 

A R Rahman: I think first of all the optimism and the hope of the 
film, which we all need; all of us are in trouble. When I saw the 
movie I loved that aspect. When I came out of the film, I felt 
positive not like depressed or felt why I went to this film and not 
that kind of stuff, which is great. And it is not a normal film where 
you just see a usual thing it enriches your intellect and makes you 
think and it takes you for a roller coaster ride. I loved the 
screenplay and there are so many things, which I liked. It is good to 
see that two points, which are proven in the film, is that there are 
no stars in the film at all and it shows that any film made well can 
have its own fame. So, it shows that feeling like empathy, love and 
everything is universal you know the way you can relate to it and that 
is what I felt. 

Kamla: You mentioned to Danny Boyle that the movie reminded you 
ofSawshank Redemption. 

A R Rahman: Yes. 

Kamla: I asked Danny Boyle that question he says I do not know you 
need to ask Rahman that he said. 

A R Rahman: Why I told that is ...It is probably -- there is a 
parallel that, there is so much of suffering there and how life is 
mean to this family, these two brothers and how in that again when he 
comes out he feels so good. So, that is the same kind of feeling I 
felt in this. I said this is it man that you have done in a very 
different way, but that is how I feel. So he could not get it, why you 
are saying that film. 

Kamla: Do you think in some ways it is -- you were also able to 
empathize with the movie and the characters because of your early 
experience, the struggles that you went through as a child and a 
teenager? 

A R Rahman: I think

Re: [arr] Re: From JA to D6 - Rank Em!

2009-02-13 Thread Mathan Raj

I don't know why most of people ranked down "Ada" in thier rattings... Guys... 
do you really think those songs are not 100 % equale to JA or Yuvaraaj? I don't 
know why most of the people going behind the hit numbers... please consider 
about the good melody songs too I don't know Hindi so... I am not sure how 
good the lyrics in Ada songs... but the tunes and music is really good as like 
as ARR's 90s. 

Anyways this is one of the good topics... here is my rattings...

1. Delhi 6
2. Jodha Akbar
3. Ada (For the wonderful melodies only)
4. Yuvraaj
5. Slumdog Millionaire (I feel SDM is not even = to RDB, or Laggan)
6. Ghajini
7. Janne Tu 
8. Sakkarakkatti

After completing this ratting I am thinking that do we really can rank his 
songs in numbers?
I guess we can but not for all the songs... 

Regards,
Mathan Raj A 

Mathan Raj A

--- On Fri, 13/2/09, Jahanzeb Farooq  wrote:

From: Jahanzeb Farooq 
Subject: [arr] Re: From JA to D6 - Rank Em!
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Friday, 13 February, 2009, 2:32 PM

mine

1. Delhi 6
2. Jodha Akbar
3. Slumdog
4. Jaane Tu
5. Sakkarakatti
6. Yuvraj
7. Ghajini
8. Ada

--- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, Mugilan Jeyaraman  
wrote:
>
> 1. Delhi 6
> 2. Jaane Tu
> 3. Slumdog
> 4. Ada
> 5. Yuvraj
> 6. Ghajini
> 7. Jodha Akbar (Sorry abt this Chord :))
> 8. Sakkarakatti
> 
> Regards,
> Mugilan.
> 
> On Thu, Feb 12, 2009 at 6:50 PM, Chord  wrote:
> 
> > As of today
> >
> > 1) Delhi 6
> > 2) Jodha Akbar
> > 3) Yuvvraaj
> > 4) Slumdog
> > 5) Jaane Tu
> > 6) Ada
> > 7) Ghajini
> > 8) Sakkrakati
> >
> > 
> >
>

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[arr] Re: Semi-ARR - Wendy Parr interview (lyrics writer for Dreams on Fire)

I read it somewhere that Wendy Parr is also a instructor (voice) at 
KM conservatory. Can anyone confirm this?!


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Anil Nair  
wrote:
>
> He is a special man, an incredible talent with a solid spiritual 
core. We
> talk about the divine, the world and then we laugh and are silly
> 
> So You Work a 9 to 5: Interview with Wendy Parr, Songwriter 
for "Slumdog
> Millionaire," and Vocal Teacher 
> Feb 12, 2009
> Interview ,
> inspirational
> 
> It's a small world after all. Seriously. When I first started out 
with
> auditioning in NYC, I would trudge from job to audition to class, 
and though
> it was rough at times, I could wake up in the morning and feel 
like I was
> alive. I mean, going for what you want is difficult, but when 
you're doing
> it, you know deep down that you're making the right decision 
because you're
> following your gut instincts.
> 
> Anyway, I used to take vocal lessons (hence the obsession with 
karaoke)
> with Wendy Parr,  a 
songwriter,
> vocalist and vocal teacher. She was definitely the kind of teacher 
who gave
> constructive criticism in a not-so-harsh way so you could work on 
your
> talents and weaknesses at the same time.  We also wrote several 
tracks/songs
> together, but once I decided to make the move to LA, I thought 
we'd never
> cross paths again.  Then, randomly, I bumped into her during the 
weekend of
> the Golden Globes because she WROTE A SONG for "*SLUMDOG 
MILLIONAIRE."* You
> know, that film that won Golden Globes, SAG Awards, and is also a 
heavy
> favorite to win an Academy Award. So ya know, I had to get an 
interview for
> the blog.
> 
> 
> *Wendy, what an honor to have you as an interview for 
girlatastartup.  I've
> never interviewed anyone whose song is in a film that has been 
Golden-Globe
> and Academy Award nominated. So kick-ass.  So, tell us a bit about 
your
> background. Where are you from?*
> 
> I'm born in Northern California, raised in LA, moved to NY for NYU 
TISCH
> drama, and it seems the further East I go the happier I am. I'm 
living in
> Bombay & NYC now. And spend a good deal of my experience 
traveling  I am a
> happy nomad.
> 
> *How did you get started as a songwriter? Were your parents 
supportive of
> your creative goals or did they want you to do something more 
stable?*
> 
> I have always been a writer - a desire to share, tell stories. 
I've been
> entertaining since I was a kid when I would write & direct after-
dinner
> performances for my family. I started working professionally as an 
actor and
> singer when I was 8. Many years of writing taught me a lot and 
honed my
> skills. Still honing. My folks I am grateful to say encouraged and 
supported
> my passions and talents by providing me training and education - 
voice with
> Seth Riggs,dance classes, NYU TISCH DRAMA
> 
> *You're a lucky gal.  I started taking vocal lessons with you in 
NYC via
> referral and remember being in a tough period of my life; 
auditioning and
> struggling. Going to your classes and working on my voice really 
meant
> something. What is it like when you teach students like myself?*
> 
> I love teaching again, it's an opportunity to share and empower 
others.
> Students like yourself full of passion, drive, desire who 
practice & put it
> to good use  that makes teaching a fulfilling experience.
> 
> *Aw thanks.  So, How did you get involved with writing the lyrics 
for
> "Dreams on Fire," for the soundtrack of Slumdog Millionaire?  
Amazing film.*
> 
> I met AR Rahman a couple years ago, introduced myself and told him 
I want to
> work with him, finish my album with him. Kind, generous and unique 
man that
> he is he was open to meeting me. We met up in India and after 
listening to
> my tracks asked if I wanted to write on a project he was doing. 
YES! is the
> answer to that question. I spent three weeks in Madras working 
with him and
> one song turned into four songs for two films.
> 
> A few months ago I was in Bombay and AR was working on a couple 
projects. He
> pulled up the track for Dreams on Fire and said he wanted lyrics 
I took the
> pad and went to it. I did not know the film and in fact didn't see 
it until
> long after we recorded. I asked questions about the story line, 
characters
> to lead me to themes I would put into the song. I wrote and we 
finished the
> recording the same night  in 3 hours.
> 
> *Wow. Only 3 hours? I'm impressed.  Tell us, what is your 
songwriting
> process? Are you more structured or stream of consciousness?*
> 
> Both. In this case I have a melody to write to  given melody and 
meter. And
> for a film there are characters and themes to consider. Then I 
weave in
> personal experiences or points of view which expand the concepts. 
I allow
>

[arr] Re: Oscars Cut Songs to 65 Seconds, Peter Gabriel Cancels

2009-02-13 Thread orktane

That's how the "system" works, with the singers getting most of the 
credit.. The composer and lyricist takes the back seat - which why you 
see most albums are done by a lone singer or a group, with some 
collaborations / feats by other artists. And for Rahman, to get 
popular, especially in the pop scene, he will need to compose as well 
as sing his own songs, mostly without collaborations.. this is perhaps 
a bit of shame, as it would cut down the range of songs he can do on 
his own, as compared to what he has done in "bollywood".. Obviously 
this is not a hard and fast rule, but how many composers for let's say Madonna 
do you know off? All this warrants another question does 
Rahman want to conquer the billboard charts or is he happy doing 
movies scores?

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Jahanzeb Farooq" 
 wrote:
>
> really i am also sick to see it credited to this MIA everywhere. she 
> only did some rap vocals, thats it. period. if admit that she is 
more 
> popular in west than ARR but it MUST not mean they credit it to her 
> all the time. she has only very little to do with the song. damn 
> ignorant people.
> 
> 
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, kishore parayath 
>  wrote:
> >
> > Why is Osayaa always credited to MIA or MIA and ARR together... I 
> admit that
> > MIA has sung d song wid ARR But the song is COMPLETELY 
composed 
> and
> > arranged by ARR!!
> >
>

[arr] Re: Rahman's Oscar nominations trigger big interest in his music

2009-02-13 Thread ramakrisha laxmana subramanian siva gopala acharya iyer .aiyooo amma idli wada dosa sambar chatni .

Wow! I hope now the music companies advertise about all Rahman 
albums that would release in the future in EU and US.


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Gopal Srinivasan 
 wrote:
>
> 
> Rahman's Oscar nominations trigger big interest in his music
> 9 hours ago
> TORONTO  A.R. Rahman has mesmerized Bollywood fans for almost two 
decades, but a whole new
> audience is now discovering the Oscar-nominated composer, says the 
CEO of a company that has
> just released an album featuring his music.
> Rahman has three Academy Award nominations for his work 
on "Slumdog Millionaire."
> "I think what that movie did was put his music in front of an 
audience that never listened to
> him before, appreciated before, and now is finding it of interest 
to them," said Vinodh Bhat,
> CEO of New York-based Saavn, which recently released "Masters of 
Bollywood: A. R. Rahman."
> "What essentially we did is look back in our library of hundreds 
of thousands of audio tracks
> we have, plus of new releases, and take what we thought the best 
of A. R. Rahman was and
> present that to ... music listeners, music fans around the world 
that instantaneously became
> fans of his after watching the movie," Bhat said.
> The album is available for downloading through a variety of online 
vendors. Its highlights
> include tracks from last year's Bollywood superhit movie "Jodha 
Akbar" and the forthcoming film
> "Delhi-6".
> "The buzz in the Bollywood community is that this ('Delhi-6') is 
one of the best A. R. Rahman
> soundtracks ever, which we thought was interesting given the fact 
that he's won all these
> awards for 'Slumdog Millionaire' so far," Bhat said.
> Rahman, 43, became a household name in India in 1992 when he won 
the National Film Award for
> his debut movie "Roja." He has since been Bollywood's most sought-
after composer, working on
> some 150 films.
> According to one estimate, Rahman has sold more than 100 million 
CDs and 200 million cassettes.
> The composer/songwriter/singer has collaborated with western 
entertainers before, but his big
> break came when he won the Golden Globe for the "Slumdog" score 
last month.
> "My win is a win for Indian music. And I want to bring India more 
and more recognition in the
> field of music," he told People magazine.
> Rahman seems well aware that India's movie-crazy citizens want him 
to come up big on Feb. 22 -
> Oscar night.
> "I feel like one of our sportspersons at the Olympics who is being 
told to bring home a gold
> medal," he was quoted as saying by the Times of India.
> "I hope I don't let people in India, who are expecting me to win 
the Oscar, down."
> On the Internet:
> http://www.arrahman.com
> 
> 
http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5iQ2zjCZD
RQy5bxNItW6uPP68ZLYA
>

[arr] New Song frm D6 Kala Bandar it rocks

2009-02-13 Thread ml_vjy

http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=1052820053735&oid=93022730135

Re: [arr] Re: From JA to D6 - Rank Em!

2009-02-13 Thread kishore parayath

Ranks 1 to 5 = HIGHCLASS (1&2 TOP WORLD CLASS...All OSCAR DESERVING)
Ranks 6&7 = Mediocre
Rank 8 = NOT AT ALL SOUNDING LIKE RAHMAN


*1. SLUMDOG MILLIONARE*
*2. ADA*
*3. JODHA AKBAR*
*4.YUVVRAAJ*
*5. DILLI6*
**
**
*6. Sakkarakatti*
*7. Jaane Tu*

*8. Ghajini *

Re: [arr] Oscars Cut Songs to 65 Seconds, Peter Gabriel Cancels

Hmmm makes sense. She has co written the song.

On Fri, Feb 13, 2009 at 9:17 AM, Jahanzeb Farooq wrote:

>   really i am also sick to see it credited to this MIA everywhere. she
> only did some rap vocals, thats it. period. if admit that she is more
> popular in west than ARR but it MUST not mean they credit it to her
> all the time. she has only very little to do with the song. damn
> ignorant people.
>
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com ,
> kishore parayath
>  wrote:
> >
> > Why is Osayaa always credited to MIA or MIA and ARR together... I
> admit that
> > MIA has sung d song wid ARR But the song is COMPLETELY composed
> and
> > arranged by ARR!!
> >
>
>  
>

Re: [arr] Re: Sakkarakatti Movie this Saturday

2009-02-13 Thread ®theep

I feel not only in Sun TV ever in a Channel this is the First time I saw that a 
movie Advertised using MD

~ ®theep ~

--- On Thu, 2/12/09, Vithur  wrote:
From: Vithur 
Subject: Re: [arr] Re: Sakkarakatti Movie this Saturday
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, February 12, 2009, 12:10 PM

So, they have been doing this advertising for all movies which 
flopped Lolz

On Thu, Feb 12, 2009 at 11:10 AM, $ Pavan Kumar $  
wrote:

They had done it before..for Kadhal virus...

--- On Wed, 2/11/09, Vithur  wrote:

From: Vithur 
Subject: Re: [arr] Re: Sakkarakatti Movie this Saturday
To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com

Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2009, 8:47 AM

For the First time in the History of SUN TV, they announced that 

" IN the History of Indian Cinema, a brand new movie, in the music of 
A.R.Rahman... ". 

Never does SUn tv announce the name of Music Directors , while advertising the 
telecast timing of the movie.. 

On Wed, Feb 11, 2009 at 9:45 AM, Vithur  wrote:

Just close your eyes, and lie down relaxing  and hear the songs, the BGMs . You 
will certainly love it. 

For that matter, I have seen it thrice. Twice in theatres and once while I 
ripped the BGMs. LOL

On Tue, Feb 10, 2009 at 11:47 PM, ramakrisha laxmana subramanian siva gopala 
acharya iyer .aiyooo amma idli wada dosa sambar chatni .  wrote:

OMG, watching the movie again! 

--- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, Vithur  wrote:
>
> Dear All,
> 
> For the benefit of those, who missed the movie " Sakkarakatti " in 

the big
> screens , catch it on Sun TV, this coming Saturday evening at 5 PM.
> 
> Dont miss it. IT has wonderful songs and mind blowing BGMs.
> 
> Enjoy :P LOL
> 
> -- 
> regards,

> Vithur
>

-- 
regards,
Vithur

-- 

regards,
Vithur

-- 
regards,
Vithur

Re: [arr] Oscars Cut Songs to 65 Seconds, Peter Gabriel Cancels

really i am also sick to see it credited to this MIA everywhere. she 
only did some rap vocals, thats it. period. if admit that she is more 
popular in west than ARR but it MUST not mean they credit it to her 
all the time. she has only very little to do with the song. damn 
ignorant people.

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, kishore parayath 
 wrote:
>
> Why is Osayaa always credited to MIA or MIA and ARR together... I 
admit that
> MIA has sung d song wid ARR But the song is COMPLETELY composed 
and
> arranged by ARR!!
>

[arr] Re: From JA to D6 - Rank Em!

mine

1. Delhi 6
2. Jodha Akbar
3. Slumdog
4. Jaane Tu
5. Sakkarakatti
6. Yuvraj
7. Ghajini
8. Ada


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Mugilan Jeyaraman  
wrote:
>
> 1. Delhi 6
> 2. Jaane Tu
> 3. Slumdog
> 4. Ada
> 5. Yuvraj
> 6. Ghajini
> 7. Jodha Akbar (Sorry abt this Chord :))
> 8. Sakkarakatti
> 
> Regards,
> Mugilan.
> 
> On Thu, Feb 12, 2009 at 6:50 PM, Chord  wrote:
> 
> >   As of today
> >
> > 1) Delhi 6
> > 2) Jodha Akbar
> > 3) Yuvvraaj
> > 4) Slumdog
> > 5) Jaane Tu
> > 6) Ada
> > 7) Ghajini
> > 8) Sakkrakati
> >
> > 
> >
>

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