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Oscars 2009: Musical wishes for Rahman's big night

As A.R. Rahman soars to new heights internationally, the whole of 
India is waiting with bated breath, hoping he bags the Oscars that he 
has been nominated for. Rahman has been nominated for Best Musical 
Score to the internationally acclaimed Danny Boyle's Slumdog 
Millionaire as well as for Best Original Song for Jai Ho and O Saya. 



We spoke to his peers, some of whom have even worked with the 
maestro, and asked them to share with us their thoughts on Rahman.





Prasoon Joshi (Lyricist): I am very happy to see Rahman get the 
recognition he deserves. He is one of the few musicians who has his 
own style. The most amazing thing about Rahman is that he never stops 
thinking. He comes up with new ideas every time. He has worked very 
hard to get where he is today. I wish not just Rahman but the whole 
team of Slumdog Millionaire the best of luck for the Oscars - 
especially those kids.


 
Rekha Bharadwaj (Singer): I was waiting to work with Rahman for a 
very long time and I finally got the opportunity when I did the song 
Genda phool and Aarti for Delhi-6. And you can hear how melodious 
those songs are. Rahman is someone who has worked hard from his 
childhood. He has never stopped learning. He told me that every time 
he works with someone new or does a show, he learns something. I 
guess that is why he is so successful today. We should all be proud 
of him. After legends like Rafi and Kishore Kumar, we have Rahman. I 
wish Rahman and the entire cast of Slumdog Millionaire the best of 
luck and warm regards. I have watched the film and it's not just the 
music and the story but everything from the screenplay to the 
direction that is outstanding.


 
Bappi Lahiri (Composer): Rahman ke bare mein kya bolega, jitna bolo 
utna kum hai. I wish Rahman all the best. After winning at the Golden 
Globes, I want him to win the Oscars and make India proud. Rahman is 
Rahman. No one can compete with him.


 
Richa Sharma (Singer): He deserves this. Now, the world will come to 
know that there is one more Kohinoor diamond in India. They can't 
ignore that we are the best. I have worked with Rahman during Taal 
and I sang the song Ni Main Samajh Gayi. He taught me that 
punctuality and originality is very important. Just being nominated 
is a big thing. If he wins we will be even more proud of him.


 
Aditya Narayan (Singer): Rahman sir is so senior to me that I don't 
even think I worthy of commenting on his music or wishing him. I just 
wish him all the best. I first worked with him on Taal, which was one 
of his best efforts I guess. 



Kailash Kher (Singer): I wish the whole cast and crew of Slumdog the 
best of luck. I hope they win many Oscars, especially Rahman. I have 
worked with him recently on Delhi-6. As a person, he strives to be 
the best. He is very particular when it comes to his work. He knows 
that what the audience will like which is just amazing. I know he 
will win the Oscars.


 
Shreya Ghosal (Singer): I have worked with many music directors but 
Rahman is just so original. He has his own style. There are no words 
to describe him. I can only say that he rocks. I also think that 
Delhi-6's music is better than Slumdog's. With each project he gets 
better. My best regards are with Rahman for the Oscars.



Vishal (Composer): We all see Rahman as our inspiration because we 
have learnt a lot from him. I guess he is the first musician whose 
music is loved worldwide. And I'm not just talking about the Oscars. 
I have attend some of his shows in States and have seen the crowd 
that came to listen his music- people from all nationalities. And I 
wish Slumdog's entire team the best of luck for the Oscars.

Re: [arr] I Donât Know Himesh Reshammiya at All: A R Rahman


I am thinking about Raaga used in 'Tere Bina'[guru],
confussed between whether it is 'Yaman' or 'Yaman kalyan'!
Can anybody throw light on it..?
Also I desperately need 'Indian Notations ' of interlude
sung by Boss in this song..
plz help!

-jiabn


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Bivin Chandra  
wrote:
>
> 
> Atlast heard something about ADA's release...So is it releasing 
this year??
> 
> 
> --- On Tue, 2/17/09, Roshan  wrote:
> 
> > From: Roshan 
> > Subject: [arr] I Donât Know Himesh Reshammiya at All: A R Rahman
> > To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> > Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2009, 7:32 AM
> > February 17th, 2009
> > 
> > A R RahmanWe read about how Himesh Reshammiya has refused
> > to sing for
> > A R Rahman. But Rahman says he has never met Reshammiya.
> > 
> > Laughs the soft spoken maestro sarcastically, "Our
> > communication has
> > been only through the press. He told the press he wanted to
> > sing for
> > me. I told the press I had composed a song that would suit
> > his voice.
> > To this he replied again through the press that he
> > didn't want to sing
> > for me. We've not met. We haven't exchanged a call
> > or an sms."
> > 
> > Rahman finds it strange that after hounding him for so long
> > Reshammiya
> > changed his mind. "For the past two years I had been
> > reading about how
> > he wanted to sing for me. As a gesture returning his
> > compliment I
> > thought this song would be perfect. I didn't know he
> > would sing for me
> > only when I compose for a film starring him. I don't
> > know if I can do
> > that," say Rahman who turns 41 in January.
> > 
> > "2008 was my most productive year in Hindi cinema in
> > the last ten
> > years. I had 7 soundtracks in the North and South. And
> > I'm happy with
> > all of them. God has been kind. I haven't planned
> > anything big for
> > 2008. But my music school in Chennai is my biggest dream
> > come true.
> > The whole of 2008 the school gave me a high."
> > 
> > Rahman has just composed his first ever song for an
> > international
> > opera-on-film that's directed by Shekhar Kapoor.
> > "I thank Shekhar for
> > trusting me with something so unusual. The singer Kavita
> > Baliga is a
> > teacher at my music school. Though she's Indian she
> > comes from LA.
> > It's a great team that we have at music school. Right
> > now I've 110
> > students. They come from India, Singapore and Malaysia. I
> > want to
> > cultivate musicians who don't know just about classical
> > music but also
> > new-age sounds. Today's complete musician has to be
> > clued into world
> > music. And that's what we're trying to inculcate at
> > my school."
> > 
> > Eventually Rahman wants a music orchestra coming out of his
> > school.
> > "And I also want to produce new voices for
> > films."
> > 
> > Rahman regrets the fact that music and harmony have gone
> > out of our
> > music. "In the course of time listeners have lost
> > patience with
> > melody. All the tracks have to be super-racy. As a composer
> > I'd
> > definitely prefer melody. But if people want to come to
> > movies just to
> > have a good time then I'll give them racy songs. I
> > don't want to lose
> > out on the young audience. However filmmakers need to
> > understand the
> > value of melody. It's not as though people have not
> > liked the melodies
> > in Yuvraaj. I've to give it to Mr Ghai for taking film
> > music away from
> > the predictable. I'm very proud of Yuvraaj. There are
> > two kinds of
> > music, the one to draw audiences in like Jaane Tuâ¦Ya
> > Jaane Na or the
> > one that propels the plot forward like Yuvraaj."
> > 
> > Speaking of his very special rapport with Aamir Khan Rahman
> > says,
> > "Whatever goes to Aamir is a very high-profile and
> > filtered project.
> > So my music has to automatically match up."
> > 
> > The year has been plush with projects for Rahman.
> > "I've worked with
> > three generations of directors, and in as many continents.
> > I can tell
> > what they like and not like. Working with Abbas Tyrewala in
> > Jaane
> > Tuâ¦Ya Jaane Na was a rewarding experience. Yes, I'll
> > be doing Abbas'
> > next.I'm as proud of Pappu can't dance sala as Tu
> > muskura. Now after
> > Ghajini, I've Delhi 6 and Adaa coming up one after
> > another."
> > 
> > An unfulfilled dream? "All my private album projects
> > have been
> > neglected because of my movie commitments. All my
> > colleagues at my
> > private music-label are crying about this. I want to
> > complete these
> > non-film projects." -Subhash K Jha / Sampurn Media
>

Down to Earth by Peter Gabriel (Re: [arr] 'Slumdog' vs. 'Wall-E' for best song)

2009-02-17 Thread Jahanzeb Farooq

same here bro. nice to know you too. 
yes SDM is surely one of his recent bests!


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, serge belier  wrote:
>
> 
> I am happy to know that we share nearly the same feelings on our 
boss music.
> Nice to meet you jahanzebtippu.
>  
> SDM is the best of ARR SIR ever for action scene music.
>  
> Regards,
> http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowslive/products/events.aspx
>

[arr] Re: INOCA and ICS awards - ARR loses both Original Score & Song

2009-02-17 Thread Jahanzeb Farooq

don't worry, this is only a bunch of losers, desperate why SDM is 
winning every single award. these tiny worthless awards are not going 
to have any affect on oscars or anything.


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "ramakrisha laxmana subramanian 
siva gopala acharya iyer .aiyooo amma idli wada dosa sambar chatni ." 
 wrote:
>
> Slumdog not even in the top 10 movies of the year!??? :O
> 
> 
> 
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, live for arr Live 
>  wrote:
> >
> > http://www.awardsdaily.com/?p=7161#more-7161
> > 
> > INOCA and ICS Name WinnersAuthor: Sasha Stone 
> > 15 Feb 
> > TheInternational Cinephile Society (ICS)Â  and the Online Cinema 
> Awards have announced winners.Â  We went over who they were when 
they 
> annouced their nominees.Â  Some of them come from our forums.Â  
First 
> up, Milk sweeps the INOCAâs:
> > BEST PICTURE
> > Milk
> > Â 
> > BEST DIRECTOR
> > Gus Van Sant, Milk
> > Â 
> > BEST ACTOR
> > Sean Penn, Milk
> > Â 
> > BEST ACTRESS
> > Sally Hawkins, Happy-Go-Lucky
> > Â 
> > BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
> > Heath Ledger, The Dark Knight
> > 
> > BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
> > Kate Winslet, The Reader
> > Â 
> > BEST ENSEMBLE
> > Milk
> > BEST NON-ENGLISH LANGUAGE FILM
> > Waltz with Bashir (Israel)
> > Â 
> > BEST ANIMATED FEATURE
> > Wall-E
> > Â 
> > BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY
> > In Bruges, Martin McDonagh
> > Â 
> > BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY
> > Slumdog Millionaire, Simon Beaufoy
> > Â 
> > BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
> > The Dark Knight, Wally Pfister
> > Â 
> > BEST EDITING
> > The Dark Knight, Lee Smith
> > Â 
> > BEST ART DIRECTION
> > The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Donald Graham Burt and Victor 
> J. Zolfo
> > Â 
> > BEST COSTUME DESIGN
> > The Fall, Eiko Ishioka
> > Â 
> > BEST ORIGINAL SCORE
> > The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Alexandre Desplat
> > Â 
> > BEST ORIGINAL SONG
> > The Wrestler, âThe Wrestlerâ
> > Â 
> > BEST SOUND MIXING
> > The Dark Knight
> > Â 
> > BEST SOUND EDITING
> > Wall-E
> > Â 
> > BEST VISUAL EFFECTS
> > The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
> > Â 
> > BEST MAKEUP
> > The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
> > And the ICS winners:
> > TOP 10 FILMS OF THE YEAR
> > 01. Happy-Go-Lucky
> > 02. Milk
> > 03. A Christmas Tale
> > 04. The Dark Knight
> > 05. Hunger
> > 06. WALLâ¢E
> > 07. Flight of the Red Balloon
> > 08. The Wrestler
> > 09. In Bruges
> > 10. Rachel Getting Married
> > Â 
> > DIRECTOR (TIE):
> > Christopher Nolan - The Dark Knight
> > AND Gus van Sant - Milk
> > Â 
> > TOP 10 FILMS NOT IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE
> > 01. Waltz With Bashir
> > 02. A Christmas Tale
> > 03. Flight of the Red Balloon
> > 04. The Edge of Heaven
> > 05. The Class
> > 06. Gomorra
> > 07. The Secret of the Grain
> > 08. Still Life
> > 09. Love Songs
> > 10. Let The Right One In
> > Â 
> > ACTOR:
> > Mickey Rourke - The Wrestler
> > Â 
> > ACTRESS:
> > Sally Hawkins - Happy-Go-Lucky
> > Â 
> > SUPPORTING ACTOR:
> > Heath Ledger - The Dark Knight
> > Â 
> > SUPPORTING ACTRESS:
> > Hanna Schygulla - The Edge of Heaven
> > Â 
> > ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY:
> > In Bruges - Martin McDonagh
> > Â 
> > ADAPTED SCREENPLAY:
> > Wendy and Lucy - Jonathan Raymond & Kelly Reichardt
> > Â 
> > CINEMATOGRAPHY:
> > Paranoid Park - Christopher Doyle & Rain Kathy Li
> > Â 
> > EDITING:
> > Milk - Elliot Graham
> > Â 
> > PRODUCTION DESIGN:
> > Synecdoche, New York - Mark Friedberg
> > Â 
> > ORIGINAL SCORE:
> > Milk - Danny Elfman
> > Â 
> > ENSEMBLE:
> > A Christmas Tale
> > Â 
> > ANIMATED FILM:
> > Waltz with Bashir
> > Â 
> > DOCUMENTARY:
> > Waltz with Bashir
> >
>

[arr] Talking Shop: AR Rahman

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/oscars/7884108.stm

Talking Shop: AR Rahman

With more than a hundred movies to his credit and countless hit songs
in his native India, it is no surprise that composer AR Rahman has
been dubbed "the Mozart of Madras".
A R Rahman with Danny Boyle (right)
Rahman (left) took just three weeks to complete the Slumdog score

The Chennai-born 42-year-old is earning yet more plaudits as the man
behind the soundtrack for Danny Boyle's hit movie Slumdog Millionaire.

Having won a Bafta film award on Sunday for best original score, he is
now waiting to see if he will receive the same accolade when the
Academy Awards are held in Los Angeles on 22 February.

He also has two nominations in the best song category for his
exhilarating anthems Jai Ho and O Saya - the latter featuring
British-born hip-hop artist MIA.

How has it been to be part of Slumdog Millionaire's remarkable awards
success?

It's been a great two months.

Right after all the tragedies in Mumbai (Bombay), I lost my sound
engineer who was very close to me - it all happened in the same week.

Then the Golden Globe nominations were announced and all those good
things happened, to cheer me up I guess. It's a dream come true.

Protestors in Mumbai
Some slum dwellers in Mumbai have taken issue with the film's title
MIA didn't let her pregnancy stop her appearing at the Grammys on
Sunday. Will she perform at the Oscars?

That's the million dollar question. She wants to. In fact, she said
she'll do it with a hologram. She has all these ideas.

I don't know how it's going to be possible, though. Having a baby is
such an important thing in your life - more important than winning an
Oscar.

How surprised were you to have two of your songs nominated?

It was really surprising - I had very low expectations.

I thought Jai Ho would get probably one. It was great to get two. We
were surprised Bruce Springsteen's song from The Wrestler wasn't there
after it won the Golden Globe.

O Saya and Jai Ho appear at opposite ends of Danny Boyle's film. What
were your intentions with the two tracks?

Unlike conventional scores, which go underneath certain scenes, Danny
wanted every piece of music to be a highlight and to drive the film.

With O Saya, we wanted to kick-start the film - to tell the audience,
"this is the ride you're going to take, here we come".

Jai Ho, which means "be victorious", is almost like an encore. It's
amazing - when you go to America they get up and cheer.

Preeya Kalidas and Raza Jaffrey in Bombay Dreams
Rahman is best known in the UK for his West End musical Bombay Dreams
Not everyone has been so delighted with Slumdog's success. Haven't
there been objections in India to the title?

There are a couple of cases, saying it shows the country in a poor
light. But being an ambassador for fighting poverty for the UN, I
believe this film will make a greater statement than any politician or
lobbyist.

I hope this will be a positive step towards eradicating poverty. In
Mumbai, you have the richest man in the world and the poorest person
in the world co-existing side by side, which is a shame. You can't
accept that.

We understand you're not keen on "Bollywood" either...

I hate the word. I think it's derivative and it doesn't represent the
entire film community in India.

There's the eastern film industry, four industries in the south - they
all make extraordinary films. It's like saying the whole of the West
is Hollywood.

Kylie Minogue presented you with your Bafta. Isn't she set to appear
in a film you're working on?

Yes, we're doing a song together which she'll perform in the movie.
The film is called Blue and is being shot in Hawaii and a lot of other
places.

AR Rahman was speaking to BBC News Entertainment reporter Neil Smith.

[arr] “Never Blend In” - Another OSCAR poll - S DM leads in 5 categories

2009-02-17 Thread Sriram S

ARR leads in Original Score, but in Original Song, votes have been split (for 
both SDM songs) and "Down to Earth" leads "Jai Ho" by 4%.
 
Please note, that this is no way going to influence the FINAL OSCAR results..
 
http://www.awardsdaily.com/?p=7195#more-7195
http://www.awardsdaily.com/?p=7183


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Re: [arr] Re: INOCA and ICS awards - ARR loses both Original Score & Son

2009-02-17 Thread Gomzy™

requesting you guys to respect and stay humble :)

On Tue, Feb 17, 2009 at 8:55 AM, Jahanzeb Farooq wrote:

>   don't worry, this is only a bunch of losers, desperate why SDM is
> winning every single award. these tiny worthless awards are not going
> to have any affect on oscars or anything.
>
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com ,
> "ramakrisha laxmana subramanian
> siva gopala acharya iyer .aiyooo amma idli wada dosa sambar chatni ."
>  wrote:
> >
> > Slumdog not even in the top 10 movies of the year!??? :O
> >
> >
> >
> > --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com ,
> live for arr Live
> >  wrote:
> > >
> > > http://www.awardsdaily.com/?p=7161#more-7161
> > >
> > > INOCA and ICS Name WinnersAuthor: Sasha Stone
> > > 15 Feb
> > > TheInternational Cinephile Society (ICS)Â  and the Online Cinema
> > Awards have announced winners.Â  We went over who they were when
> they
> > annouced their nominees.Â  Some of them come from our forums.Â
> First
> > up, Milk sweeps the INOCAâ€™s:
> > > BEST PICTURE
> > > Milk
> > > Â
> > > BEST DIRECTOR
> > > Gus Van Sant, Milk
> > > Â
> > > BEST ACTOR
> > > Sean Penn, Milk
> > > Â
> > > BEST ACTRESS
> > > Sally Hawkins, Happy-Go-Lucky
> > > Â
> > > BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
> > > Heath Ledger, The Dark Knight
> > >
> > > BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
> > > Kate Winslet, The Reader
> > > Â
> > > BEST ENSEMBLE
> > > Milk
> > > BEST NON-ENGLISH LANGUAGE FILM
> > > Waltz with Bashir (Israel)
> > > Â
> > > BEST ANIMATED FEATURE
> > > Wall-E
> > > Â
> > > BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY
> > > In Bruges, Martin McDonagh
> > > Â
> > > BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY
> > > Slumdog Millionaire, Simon Beaufoy
> > > Â
> > > BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
> > > The Dark Knight, Wally Pfister
> > > Â
> > > BEST EDITING
> > > The Dark Knight, Lee Smith
> > > Â
> > > BEST ART DIRECTION
> > > The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Donald Graham Burt and Victor
> > J. Zolfo
> > > Â
> > > BEST COSTUME DESIGN
> > > The Fall, Eiko Ishioka
> > > Â
> > > BEST ORIGINAL SCORE
> > > The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Alexandre Desplat
> > > Â
> > > BEST ORIGINAL SONG
> > > The Wrestler, â€œThe Wrestlerâ€
> > > Â
> > > BEST SOUND MIXING
> > > The Dark Knight
> > > Â
> > > BEST SOUND EDITING
> > > Wall-E
> > > Â
> > > BEST VISUAL EFFECTS
> > > The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
> > > Â
> > > BEST MAKEUP
> > > The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
> > > And the ICS winners:
> > > TOP 10 FILMS OF THE YEAR
> > > 01. Happy-Go-Lucky
> > > 02. Milk
> > > 03. A Christmas Tale
> > > 04. The Dark Knight
> > > 05. Hunger
> > > 06. WALLâ€¢E
> > > 07. Flight of the Red Balloon
> > > 08. The Wrestler
> > > 09. In Bruges
> > > 10. Rachel Getting Married
> > > Â
> > > DIRECTOR (TIE):
> > > Christopher Nolan - The Dark Knight
> > > AND Gus van Sant - Milk
> > > Â
> > > TOP 10 FILMS NOT IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE
> > > 01. Waltz With Bashir
> > > 02. A Christmas Tale
> > > 03. Flight of the Red Balloon
> > > 04. The Edge of Heaven
> > > 05. The Class
> > > 06. Gomorra
> > > 07. The Secret of the Grain
> > > 08. Still Life
> > > 09. Love Songs
> > > 10. Let The Right One In
> > > Â
> > > ACTOR:
> > > Mickey Rourke - The Wrestler
> > > Â
> > > ACTRESS:
> > > Sally Hawkins - Happy-Go-Lucky
> > > Â
> > > SUPPORTING ACTOR:
> > > Heath Ledger - The Dark Knight
> > > Â
> > > SUPPORTING ACTRESS:
> > > Hanna Schygulla - The Edge of Heaven
> > > Â
> > > ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY:
> > > In Bruges - Martin McDonagh
> > > Â
> > > ADAPTED SCREENPLAY:
> > > Wendy and Lucy - Jonathan Raymond & Kelly Reichardt
> > > Â
> > > CINEMATOGRAPHY:
> > > Paranoid Park - Christopher Doyle & Rain Kathy Li
> > > Â
> > > EDITING:
> > > Milk - Elliot Graham
> > > Â
> > > PRODUCTION DESIGN:
> > > Synecdoche, New York - Mark Friedberg
> > > Â
> > > ORIGINAL SCORE:
> > > Milk - Danny Elfman
> > > Â
> > > ENSEMBLE:
> > > A Christmas Tale
> > > Â
> > > ANIMATED FILM:
> > > Waltz with Bashir
> > > Â
> > > DOCUMENTARY:
> > > Waltz with Bashir
> > >
> >
>
> 
>

Re: [arr] I Don’t Know Himesh Reshammiy a at All: A R Rahman

Is anybody else noticing a change coming in our man? in this one, and 
when he had defended slumdog?

he is more assertive now, speaks out his mind - that soft, shy, 
introvert guy seems to be a thing of past. Of course, not offending 
anyone, still the same politeness.

This is how i always wished him to be. Feels so nice to see him opening up.

--
Rawat

On 2/17/2009 1:02 PM India Time, _Roshan_ wrote:

> February 17th, 2009
> 
> A R RahmanWe read about how Himesh Reshammiya has refused to sing for
> A R Rahman. But Rahman says he has never met Reshammiya.
> 
> Laughs the soft spoken maestro sarcastically, "Our communication has
> been only through the press. He told the press he wanted to sing for
> me. I told the press I had composed a song that would suit his voice.
> To this he replied again through the press that he didn't want to sing
> for me. We've not met. We haven't exchanged a call or an sms."
> 
> Rahman finds it strange that after hounding him for so long Reshammiya
> changed his mind. "For the past two years I had been reading about how
> he wanted to sing for me. As a gesture returning his compliment I
> thought this song would be perfect. I didn't know he would sing for me
> only when I compose for a film starring him. I don't know if I can do
> that," say Rahman who turns 41 in January.
> 
> "2008 was my most productive year in Hindi cinema in the last ten
> years. I had 7 soundtracks in the North and South. And I'm happy with
> all of them. God has been kind. I haven't planned anything big for
> 2008. But my music school in Chennai is my biggest dream come true.
> The whole of 2008 the school gave me a high."
> 
> Rahman has just composed his first ever song for an international
> opera-on-film that's directed by Shekhar Kapoor. "I thank Shekhar for
> trusting me with something so unusual. The singer Kavita Baliga is a
> teacher at my music school. Though she's Indian she comes from LA.
> It's a great team that we have at music school. Right now I've 110
> students. They come from India, Singapore and Malaysia. I want to
> cultivate musicians who don't know just about classical music but also
> new-age sounds. Today's complete musician has to be clued into world
> music. And that's what we're trying to inculcate at my school."
> 
> Eventually Rahman wants a music orchestra coming out of his school.
> "And I also want to produce new voices for films."
> 
> Rahman regrets the fact that music and harmony have gone out of our
> music. "In the course of time listeners have lost patience with
> melody. All the tracks have to be super-racy. As a composer I'd
> definitely prefer melody. But if people want to come to movies just to
> have a good time then I'll give them racy songs. I don't want to lose
> out on the young audience. However filmmakers need to understand the
> value of melody. It's not as though people have not liked the melodies
> in Yuvraaj. I've to give it to Mr Ghai for taking film music away from
> the predictable. I'm very proud of Yuvraaj. There are two kinds of
> music, the one to draw audiences in like Jaane Tu…Ya Jaane Na or the
> one that propels the plot forward like Yuvraaj."
> 
> Speaking of his very special rapport with Aamir Khan Rahman says,
> "Whatever goes to Aamir is a very high-profile and filtered project.
> So my music has to automatically match up."
> 
> The year has been plush with projects for Rahman. "I've worked with
> three generations of directors, and in as many continents. I can tell
> what they like and not like. Working with Abbas Tyrewala in Jaane
> Tu…Ya Jaane Na was a rewarding experience. Yes, I'll be doing Abbas'
> next.I'm as proud of Pappu can't dance sala as Tu muskura. Now after
> Ghajini, I've Delhi 6 and Adaa coming up one after another."
> 
> An unfulfilled dream? "All my private album projects have been
> neglected because of my movie commitments. All my colleagues at my
> private music-label are crying about this. I want to complete these
> non-film projects." -Subhash K Jha / Sampurn Media





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Re: [arr] I Don’t Know Himesh Reshammiya at All: A R Rahman

2009-02-17 Thread Sriram S

 
AR and Himesh along with Adnan Sami were the final round Judges of the Channel 
V Super Singer competition (about 4 years ago) and it was shown on Channel V 
every week. Naresh Iyer was picked up from this event by ARR to sing 
"Mayilerage" for "Aa Aah". AR & Himesh conversed with each other very much 
during this event, long before Himesh started wearing the CAP and started 
singing "Aashiq Banayaaa"...
 
So I doubt the integrity of this article.

--- On Tue, 17/2/09, V S Rawat  wrote:

From: V S Rawat 
Subject: Re: [arr] I Don’t Know Himesh Reshammiya at All: A R Rahman
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tuesday, 17 February, 2009, 2:45 PM

Is anybody else noticing a change coming in our man? in this one, and 
when he had defended slumdog?

he is more assertive now, speaks out his mind - that soft, shy, 
introvert guy seems to be a thing of past. Of course, not offending 
anyone, still the same politeness.

This is how i always wished him to be. Feels so nice to see him opening up.

--
Rawat

On 2/17/2009 1:02 PM India Time, _Roshan_ wrote:

> February 17th, 2009
> 
> A R RahmanWe read about how Himesh Reshammiya has refused to sing for
> A R Rahman. But Rahman says he has never met Reshammiya.
> 
> Laughs the soft spoken maestro sarcastically, "Our communication has
> been only through the press. He told the press he wanted to sing for
> me. I told the press I had composed a song that would suit his voice.
> To this he replied again through the press that he didn't want to sing
> for me. We've not met. We haven't exchanged a call or an
sms."
> 
> Rahman finds it strange that after hounding him for so long Reshammiya
> changed his mind. "For the past two years I had been reading about
how
> he wanted to sing for me. As a gesture returning his compliment I
> thought this song would be perfect. I didn't know he would sing for me
> only when I compose for a film starring him. I don't know if I can do
> that," say Rahman who turns 41 in January.
> 
> "2008 was my most productive year in Hindi cinema in the last ten
> years. I had 7 soundtracks in the North and South. And I'm happy with
> all of them. God has been kind. I haven't planned anything big for
> 2008. But my music school in Chennai is my biggest dream come true.
> The whole of 2008 the school gave me a high."
> 
> Rahman has just composed his first ever song for an international
> opera-on-film that's directed by Shekhar Kapoor. "I thank Shekhar
for
> trusting me with something so unusual. The singer Kavita Baliga is a
> teacher at my music school. Though she's Indian she comes from LA.
> It's a great team that we have at music school. Right now I've 110
> students. They come from India, Singapore and Malaysia. I want to
> cultivate musicians who don't know just about classical music but also
> new-age sounds. Today's complete musician has to be clued into world
> music. And that's what we're trying to inculcate at my
school."
> 
> Eventually Rahman wants a music orchestra coming out of his school.
> "And I also want to produce new voices for films."
> 
> Rahman regrets the fact that music and harmony have gone out of our
> music. "In the course of time listeners have lost patience with
> melody. All the tracks have to be super-racy. As a composer I'd
> definitely prefer melody. But if people want to come to movies just to
> have a good time then I'll give them racy songs. I don't want to
lose
> out on the young audience. However filmmakers need to understand the
> value of melody. It's not as though people have not liked the melodies
> in Yuvraaj. I've to give it to Mr Ghai for taking film music away from
> the predictable. I'm very proud of Yuvraaj. There are two kinds of
> music, the one to draw audiences in like Jaane Tu…Ya Jaane Na or the
> one that propels the plot forward like Yuvraaj."
> 
> Speaking of his very special rapport with Aamir Khan Rahman says,
> "Whatever goes to Aamir is a very high-profile and filtered project.
> So my music has to automatically match up."
> 
> The year has been plush with projects for Rahman. "I've worked
with
> three generations of directors, and in as many continents. I can tell
> what they like and not like. Working with Abbas Tyrewala in Jaane
> Tu…Ya Jaane Na was a rewarding experience. Yes, I'll be doing
Abbas'
> next.I'm as proud of Pappu can't dance sala as Tu muskura. Now
after
> Ghajini, I've Delhi 6 and Adaa coming up one after another."
> 
> An unfulfilled dream? "All my private album projects have been
> neglected because of my movie commitments. All my colleagues at my
> private music-label are crying about this. I want to complete these
> non-film projects." -Subhash K Jha / Sampurn Media





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[arr] Tere bina query!

I am thinking about Raaga used in 'Tere Bina'[guru],
confussed between whether it is 'Yaman' or 'Yaman kalyan'!
Can anybody throw light on it..?
Also I desperately need 'Indian Notations ' of interlude
sung by Boss in this song..
plz provide link if it's already posted here..
plz help!

-jiabn

Re: [arr] Talking Shop: AR Rahman - Double chance

2009-02-17 Thread pratap












FEATURES, VIEWS, ANALYSIS












  

  



















Double chance















Music maestro AR Rahman eyes Oscar success

























http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/default.stm


--- On Tue, 2/17/09, Gopal Srinivasan  wrote:
From: Gopal Srinivasan 
Subject: [arr] Talking Shop: AR Rahman
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2009, 1:11 AM












http://news. bbc.co.uk/ 2/hi/entertainme nt/oscars/ 7884108.stm



Talking Shop: AR Rahman



With more than a hundred movies to his credit and countless hit songs

in his native India, it is no surprise that composer AR Rahman has

been dubbed "the Mozart of Madras".

A R Rahman with Danny Boyle (right)

Rahman (left) took just three weeks to complete the Slumdog score



The Chennai-born 42-year-old is earning yet more plaudits as the man

behind the soundtrack for Danny Boyle's hit movie Slumdog Millionaire.



Having won a Bafta film award on Sunday for best original score, he is

now waiting to see if he will receive the same accolade when the

Academy Awards are held in Los Angeles on 22 February.



He also has two nominations in the best song category for his

exhilarating anthems Jai Ho and O Saya - the latter featuring

British-born hip-hop artist MIA.



How has it been to be part of Slumdog Millionaire' s remarkable awards

success?



It's been a great two months.



Right after all the tragedies in Mumbai (Bombay), I lost my sound

engineer who was very close to me - it all happened in the same week.



Then the Golden Globe nominations were announced and all those good

things happened, to cheer me up I guess. It's a dream come true.



Protestors in Mumbai

Some slum dwellers in Mumbai have taken issue with the film's title

MIA didn't let her pregnancy stop her appearing at the Grammys on

Sunday. Will she perform at the Oscars?



That's the million dollar question. She wants to. In fact, she said

she'll do it with a hologram. She has all these ideas.



I don't know how it's going to be possible, though. Having a baby is

such an important thing in your life - more important than winning an

Oscar.



How surprised were you to have two of your songs nominated?



It was really surprising - I had very low expectations.



I thought Jai Ho would get probably one. It was great to get two. We

were surprised Bruce Springsteen' s song from The Wrestler wasn't there

after it won the Golden Globe.



O Saya and Jai Ho appear at opposite ends of Danny Boyle's film. What

were your intentions with the two tracks?



Unlike conventional scores, which go underneath certain scenes, Danny

wanted every piece of music to be a highlight and to drive the film.



With O Saya, we wanted to kick-start the film - to tell the audience,

"this is the ride you're going to take, here we come".



Jai Ho, which means "be victorious", is almost like an encore. It's

amazing - when you go to America they get up and cheer.



Preeya Kalidas and Raza Jaffrey in Bombay Dreams

Rahman is best known in the UK for his West End musical Bombay Dreams

Not everyone has been so delighted with Slumdog's success. Haven't

there been objections in India to the title?



There are a couple of cases, saying it shows the country in a poor

light. But being an ambassador for fighting poverty for the UN, I

believe this film will make a greater statement than any politician or

lobbyist.



I hope this will be a positive step towards eradicating poverty. In

Mumbai, you have the richest man in the world and the poorest person

in the world co-existing side by side, which is a shame. You can't

accept that.



We understand you're not keen on "Bollywood" either...



I hate the word. I think it's derivative and it doesn't represent the

entire film community in India.



There's the eastern film industry, four industries in the south - they

all make extraordinary films. It's like saying the whole of the West

is Hollywood.



Kylie Minogue presented you

[arr] HOPE CD

2009-02-17 Thread arunava bhowmick

The CD containing WE CAN MAKE IT BETTER. Its called HOPE. Any one knows about 
it.

ARRunava



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[arr] Jai Ho in Youtube, 1,100,322 views and 1710 comments!

2009-02-17 Thread pratap

Jai Ho in Youtube, 1,100,322 views and 1710 comments!!! Wait after the Oscars 
and i would not be surprised to see the number double!!! The power of A.R. 
Rahman

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

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[arr] online CDs

2009-02-17 Thread arunava bhowmick

Can anyone give a list of sites for online purchase of ARR CDs both Indian and 
Foreign sites.

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SDM music is western music (Re: [arr] Re: SDM=Roja)

2009-02-17 Thread raj_d_kumar

its very ironic that the song "Masakalli" matches exactly the phase of
time ARR going through now.. 

each and every words match it.. says 
" Ghar tera saloni, badal ki colony, 
dikla de thenga, usko jo udna na na jaane.." 

yes.. indeed.. the house of rahman is in the clouds.. and he is ahead
of all other music directors.. sarcastically it says to give thump
down ( i know rahman will never do that, he is divine, i cannot think
of any other word) to all other who cannot match up to him... 

ARR Rulez.. 

raj



--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Chord"  wrote:
>
> Out of everything you've said, I agree with you most on this point you
> mentioned:
> 
> "Of course, I concede that there are limits on how much freedom a film
> producer/ director or a composer can take. I am sure that with this
> recognition, our man would get further offers in which he would be
> allowed more freedom to give "Indian" music for Western audience."
> 
> For me, Bombay Dreams was ARR getting his foot in the door to the
> Western audience.  Elizabeth and LOTR made the door a bit wider.  SDM
> has flung the door completely wide open and ARR has stepped inside. 
> And I do feel that SDM has some pretty important Indian ethnic
> components to it.  But, before ARR can go completely inside and lie on
> the couch, he will still need to do a few more "Western" oriented
> music scores before he can go completely ethnic Indian.  Of course, he
> could go completely ethnic Indian now, but I would be a bit nervous
> about his acceptability at this early stage, despite accolades right
> now.  Let him go further inside, lie on the couch, get comfy, then do
> a completely ethnic Indian score.  
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, V S Rawat  wrote:
> >
> > The recognition SDM is bringing to our man in international arena is 
> > indeed  good for him and for our country and for other artists in our 
> > country.
> > 
> > Still, SDM music is not Indian music, me think.
> > 
> > Our man followed the style and trend and methods of West in SDM to
give 
> > a music that west is used to listen to, of course with differences. 
> > Indian instruments, Indian ragas, Indian insistence on finer
emotion in 
> > music, Indian outspoken-ness, Indian lack-of-subtlety in expressing, 
> > Indian prominence for melodrama, Indian poetry styles and many other 
> > typical and characteristic "Indian" things are not apparent in SDM
> music.
> > 
> > I would say that in the entire album, choli ke peeche - ringa ringa 
> > sounds much more Indian than Jai Ho sounding Indian.
> > 
> > So, SDM music would not open a window in West for "Indian" music.
> > 
> > SDM music is western music composed by an Indian.
> > 
> > I am still not able to understand why our man chose to make Jai Ho a 
> > love song that made it such a personal song for the lead pair. He
could 
> > have given a survivors' Jai Ho song in that exact situation which
is a 
> > much higher value and which would have appealed to every human being 
> > even at a much deeper and important level.
> > 
> > --
> > 
> > Of course, I concede that there are limits on how much freedom a film 
> > producer/ director or a composer can take. I am sure that with this 
> > recognition, our man would get further offers in which he would be 
> > allowed more freedom to give "Indian" music for Western audience.
> > 
> > --
> > Rawat
> > 
> > On 2/16/2009 9:31 PM India Time, _A.R.Rajib_ wrote:
> > 
> > > --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Yuva"  wrote:
> > >> What Roja did to Rahman in India ,
> > >>
> > >> SDM is doing the same to Rahman allover the world
> > >>
> > > 
> > > 
> > > I Must Say... U Discoverd The Exact Word To Express ARR's Work 
> > > 
> > > He Is trendsetter ... He Create Ways... Others Just Folowed .. No
> One Is
> > > creative Enough To Make Their Own Path Like ARR
> > > 
> > > "Once Upon A Time In Hollywood Industry A Guy From Chennai
> > > Came...And Changed The Way Music Is Ever Been Made Or Been Think Of
> > > ... The Way Music Is Been Made Now...That Is His Way Of making
> Music..."""
> > > 
> > > This Is Going To B A Story What US ppl Is Going To tell After
> 20-30 Years
> > > 
> > > Hail Rahman :X
> >
>

[arr] Re: I Dont Know Himesh Reshammiya at All: A R Rahman

2009-02-17 Thread Jahanzeb Farooq

> An unfulfilled dream? "All my private album projects have been
> neglected because of my movie commitments. All my colleagues at my
> private music-label are crying about this. I want to complete these
> non-film projects." -Subhash K Jha / Sampurn Media
>

yes yes yes please please. 


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Roshan"  wrote:
>
> February 17th, 2009
> 
> A R RahmanWe read about how Himesh Reshammiya has refused to sing 
for
> A R Rahman. But Rahman says he has never met Reshammiya.
> 
> Laughs the soft spoken maestro sarcastically, "Our communication has
> been only through the press. He told the press he wanted to sing for
> me. I told the press I had composed a song that would suit his 
voice.
> To this he replied again through the press that he didn't want to 
sing
> for me. We've not met. We haven't exchanged a call or an sms."
> 
> Rahman finds it strange that after hounding him for so long 
Reshammiya
> changed his mind. "For the past two years I had been reading about 
how
> he wanted to sing for me. As a gesture returning his compliment I
> thought this song would be perfect. I didn't know he would sing for 
me
> only when I compose for a film starring him. I don't know if I can 
do
> that," say Rahman who turns 41 in January.
> 
> "2008 was my most productive year in Hindi cinema in the last ten
> years. I had 7 soundtracks in the North and South. And I'm happy 
with
> all of them. God has been kind. I haven't planned anything big for
> 2008. But my music school in Chennai is my biggest dream come true.
> The whole of 2008 the school gave me a high."
> 
> Rahman has just composed his first ever song for an international
> opera-on-film that's directed by Shekhar Kapoor. "I thank Shekhar 
for
> trusting me with something so unusual. The singer Kavita Baliga is a
> teacher at my music school. Though she's Indian she comes from LA.
> It's a great team that we have at music school. Right now I've 110
> students. They come from India, Singapore and Malaysia. I want to
> cultivate musicians who don't know just about classical music but 
also
> new-age sounds. Today's complete musician has to be clued into world
> music. And that's what we're trying to inculcate at my school."
> 
> Eventually Rahman wants a music orchestra coming out of his school.
> "And I also want to produce new voices for films."
> 
> Rahman regrets the fact that music and harmony have gone out of our
> music. "In the course of time listeners have lost patience with
> melody. All the tracks have to be super-racy. As a composer I'd
> definitely prefer melody. But if people want to come to movies just 
to
> have a good time then I'll give them racy songs. I don't want to 
lose
> out on the young audience. However filmmakers need to understand the
> value of melody. It's not as though people have not liked the 
melodies
> in Yuvraaj. I've to give it to Mr Ghai for taking film music away 
from
> the predictable. I'm very proud of Yuvraaj. There are two kinds of
> music, the one to draw audiences in like Jaane TuYa Jaane Na or the
> one that propels the plot forward like Yuvraaj."
> 
> Speaking of his very special rapport with Aamir Khan Rahman says,
> "Whatever goes to Aamir is a very high-profile and filtered project.
> So my music has to automatically match up."
> 
> The year has been plush with projects for Rahman. "I've worked with
> three generations of directors, and in as many continents. I can 
tell
> what they like and not like. Working with Abbas Tyrewala in Jaane
> TuYa Jaane Na was a rewarding experience. Yes, I'll be doing Abbas'
> next.I'm as proud of Pappu can't dance sala as Tu muskura. Now after
> Ghajini, I've Delhi 6 and Adaa coming up one after another."
> 
> An unfulfilled dream? "All my private album projects have been
> neglected because of my movie commitments. All my colleagues at my
> private music-label are crying about this. I want to complete these
> non-film projects." -Subhash K Jha / Sampurn Media
>

SDM music is western music (Re: [arr] Re: SDM=Roja)


"to all other who cannot match up to him... "..Rather we should say
"those who are jealous of him.."
We know they do not match up to him..but it is not good on our part
to show them thump down..Rahman will never allow it..
there are many music composers who are nowhere upto him
but he is an inspiration to them..and they love him..so we shouldn't 
say thump down to them..as they are also ARR fans..
Meanwhile we came to know in recent past about 'so called greats'
comments who are jealous of ARR's fame..'Thengaa to them!!'

-jiban

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "raj_d_kumar"  
wrote:
>
> its very ironic that the song "Masakalli" matches exactly the phase 
of
> time ARR going through now.. 
> 
> each and every words match it.. says 
> " Ghar tera saloni, badal ki colony, 
> dikla de thenga, usko jo udna na na jaane.." 
> 
> yes.. indeed.. the house of rahman is in the clouds.. and he is 
ahead
> of all other music directors.. sarcastically it says to give thump
> down ( i know rahman will never do that, he is divine, i cannot 
think
> of any other word) to all other who cannot match up to him... 
> 
> ARR Rulez.. 
> 
> raj
> 
> 
> 
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Chord"  wrote:
> >
> > Out of everything you've said, I agree with you most on this 
point you
> > mentioned:
> > 
> > "Of course, I concede that there are limits on how much freedom a 
film
> > producer/ director or a composer can take. I am sure that with 
this
> > recognition, our man would get further offers in which he would be
> > allowed more freedom to give "Indian" music for Western audience."
> > 
> > For me, Bombay Dreams was ARR getting his foot in the door to the
> > Western audience.  Elizabeth and LOTR made the door a bit wider.  
SDM
> > has flung the door completely wide open and ARR has stepped 
inside. 
> > And I do feel that SDM has some pretty important Indian ethnic
> > components to it.  But, before ARR can go completely inside and 
lie on
> > the couch, he will still need to do a few more "Western" oriented
> > music scores before he can go completely ethnic Indian.  Of 
course, he
> > could go completely ethnic Indian now, but I would be a bit 
nervous
> > about his acceptability at this early stage, despite accolades 
right
> > now.  Let him go further inside, lie on the couch, get comfy, 
then do
> > a completely ethnic Indian score.  
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, V S Rawat  wrote:
> > >
> > > The recognition SDM is bringing to our man in international 
arena is 
> > > indeed  good for him and for our country and for other artists 
in our 
> > > country.
> > > 
> > > Still, SDM music is not Indian music, me think.
> > > 
> > > Our man followed the style and trend and methods of West in SDM 
to
> give 
> > > a music that west is used to listen to, of course with 
differences. 
> > > Indian instruments, Indian ragas, Indian insistence on finer
> emotion in 
> > > music, Indian outspoken-ness, Indian lack-of-subtlety in 
expressing, 
> > > Indian prominence for melodrama, Indian poetry styles and many 
other 
> > > typical and characteristic "Indian" things are not apparent in 
SDM
> > music.
> > > 
> > > I would say that in the entire album, choli ke peeche - ringa 
ringa 
> > > sounds much more Indian than Jai Ho sounding Indian.
> > > 
> > > So, SDM music would not open a window in West for "Indian" 
music.
> > > 
> > > SDM music is western music composed by an Indian.
> > > 
> > > I am still not able to understand why our man chose to make Jai 
Ho a 
> > > love song that made it such a personal song for the lead pair. 
He
> could 
> > > have given a survivors' Jai Ho song in that exact situation 
which
> is a 
> > > much higher value and which would have appealed to every human 
being 
> > > even at a much deeper and important level.
> > > 
> > > --
> > > 
> > > Of course, I concede that there are limits on how much freedom 
a film 
> > > producer/ director or a composer can take. I am sure that with 
this 
> > > recognition, our man would get further offers in which he would 
be 
> > > allowed more freedom to give "Indian" music for Western 
audience.
> > > 
> > > --
> > > Rawat
> > > 
> > > On 2/16/2009 9:31 PM India Time, _A.R.Rajib_ wrote:
> > > 
> > > > --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Yuva"  
wrote:
> > > >> What Roja did to Rahman in India ,
> > > >>
> > > >> SDM is doing the same to Rahman allover the world
> > > >>
> > > > 
> > > > 
> > > > I Must Say... U Discoverd The Exact Word To Express ARR's 
Work 
> > > > 
> > > > He Is trendsetter ... He Create Ways... Others Just 
Folowed .. No
> > One Is
> > > > creative Enough To Make Their Own Path Like ARR
> > > > 
> > > > "Once Upon A Time In Hollywood Industry A Guy From 
Chennai
> > > > Came...And Changed The Way Music Is Ever Been Made Or Been 
Think Of
> > > > ... The Way Music Is Been Made Now...That Is His Way Of making
> > Music..."""
> > > > 
> > > > This Is Going To B A Story What US ppl

Re: [arr] I Don’t Know Himesh Reshammiya at All: A R Rahman

2009-02-17 Thread Vinayakam Murugan

I too feel this is very unlike ARR.
Warm Regards
~~~
Vinayak

theregoesanotherday.blogspot.com


On Tue, Feb 17, 2009 at 3:15 PM, Sriram S  wrote:

>
> AR and Himesh along with Adnan Sami were the final round Judges of the
> Channel V Super Singer competition (about 4 years ago) and it was shown on
> Channel V every week. Naresh Iyer was picked up from this event by ARR to
> sing "Mayilerage" for "Aa Aah". AR & Himesh conversed with each other very
> much during this event, long before Himesh started wearing the CAP and
> started singing "Aashiq Banayaaa"...
>
> So I doubt the integrity of this article.
>
> --- On *Tue, 17/2/09, V S Rawat * wrote:
>
> From: V S Rawat 
> Subject: Re: [arr] I Don't Know Himesh Reshammiya at All: A R Rahman
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Tuesday, 17 February, 2009, 2:45 PM
>
>
> Is anybody else noticing a change coming in our man? in this one, and
> when he had defended slumdog?
>
> he is more assertive now, speaks out his mind - that soft, shy,
> introvert guy seems to be a thing of past. Of course, not offending
> anyone, still the same politeness.
>
> This is how i always wished him to be. Feels so nice to see him opening up.
>
> --
> Rawat
>
> On 2/17/2009 1:02 PM India Time, _Roshan_ wrote:
>
> > February 17th, 2009
> >
> > A R RahmanWe read about how Himesh Reshammiya has refused to sing for
> > A R Rahman. But Rahman says he has never met Reshammiya.
> >
> > Laughs the soft spoken maestro sarcastically, "Our communication has
> > been only through the press. He told the press he wanted to sing for
> > me. I told the press I had composed a song that would suit his voice.
> > To this he replied again through the press that he didn't want to sing
> > for me. We've not met. We haven't exchanged a call or an
> sms."
> >
> > Rahman finds it strange that after hounding him for so long Reshammiya
> > changed his mind. "For the past two years I had been reading about
> how
> > he wanted to sing for me. As a gesture returning his compliment I
> > thought this song would be perfect. I didn't know he would sing for me
> > only when I compose for a film starring him. I don't know if I can do
> > that," say Rahman who turns 41 in January.
> >
> > "2008 was my most productive year in Hindi cinema in the last ten
> > years. I had 7 soundtracks in the North and South. And I'm happy with
> > all of them. God has been kind. I haven't planned anything big for
> > 2008. But my music school in Chennai is my biggest dream come true.
> > The whole of 2008 the school gave me a high."
> >
> > Rahman has just composed his first ever song for an international
> > opera-on-film that's directed by Shekhar Kapoor. "I thank Shekhar
> for
> > trusting me with something so unusual. The singer Kavita Baliga is a
> > teacher at my music school. Though she's Indian she comes from LA.
> > It's a great team that we have at music school. Right now I've 110
> > students. They come from India, Singapore and Malaysia. I want to
> > cultivate musicians who don't know just about classical music but also
> > new-age sounds. Today's complete musician has to be clued into world
> > music. And that's what we're trying to inculcate at my
> school."
> >
> > Eventually Rahman wants a music orchestra coming out of his school.
> > "And I also want to produce new voices for films."
> >
> > Rahman regrets the fact that music and harmony have gone out of our
> > music. "In the course of time listeners have lost patience with
> > melody. All the tracks have to be super-racy. As a composer I'd
> > definitely prefer melody. But if people want to come to movies just to
> > have a good time then I'll give them racy songs. I don't want to
> lose
> > out on the young audience. However filmmakers need to understand the
> > value of melody. It's not as though people have not liked the melodies
> > in Yuvraaj. I've to give it to Mr Ghai for taking film music away from
> > the predictable. I'm very proud of Yuvraaj. There are two kinds of
> > music, the one to draw audiences in like Jaane Tu…Ya Jaane Na or the
> > one that propels the plot forward like Yuvraaj."
> >
> > Speaking of his very special rapport with Aamir Khan Rahman says,
> > "Whatever goes to Aamir is a very high-profile and filtered project.
> > So my music has to automatically match up."
> >
> > The year has been plush with projects for Rahman. "I've worked
> with
> > three generations of directors, and in as many continents. I can tell
> > what they like and not like. Working with Abbas Tyrewala in Jaane
> > Tu…Ya Jaane Na was a rewarding experience. Yes, I'll be doing
> Abbas'
> > next.I'm as proud of Pappu can't dance sala as Tu muskura. Now
> after
> > Ghajini, I've Delhi 6 and Adaa coming up one after another."
> >
> > An unfulfilled dream? "All my private album projects have been
> > neglected because of my movie commitments. All my colleagues at my
> > private music-label are crying about this. I want to complete these
> > non-film project

Re: [arr] Re: Watch Vijay TV daily

2009-02-17 Thread Vinayakam Murugan

Both of you are really doing a tremendous service to all fans. Thanks a ton.
Warm Regards
~~~
Vinayak

theregoesanotherday.blogspot.com


On Sun, Feb 15, 2009 at 9:08 PM, Vithur  wrote:

>   Hey Aravind
>
> Dont worry. I shall try to record RAHMANIA ... YOu do the recording of
> this.
>
> ( Mutual Agreement for RAHMANIACS ) lolz
>
>
>
> On Sun, Feb 15, 2009 at 8:49 PM, Aravind AM  wrote:
>
>>I'll do it!!
>>
>> but, i think i've to skip recording Rahmania next week, if I've to record
>> this! :(
>> Hope there is a repeat telecast..
>>
>>
>> Aravind
>>
>>
>> http://arrahmaniac.blogspot.com
>>
>> Download Rahmania show interviews at http://rahmania.4shared.com
>>
>>
>> --- On *Sun, 15/2/09, Vithur * wrote:
>>
>> From: Vithur 
>> Subject: Re: [arr] Re: Watch Vijay TV daily
>> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
>> Date: Sunday, 15 February, 2009, 8:08 PM
>>
>>  Over to ARAVIND AM... The Official Recorder... ( I do not know how to
>> record TV Programs .. SORRY )
>>
>> On Sun, Feb 15, 2009 at 7:39 PM, sath.murthy > yahoo.com
>> > wrote:
>>
>>>
>>>
>>> If possible please record and post them here..
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>>
>>> Sath.
>>>
>>>
>>> --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com ,
>>> Vithur  wrote:
>>> >
>>> > Star Vijay is telecasting Special program titled " Ella Pughazum
>>> Oruvanake"
>>> > starting this Monday to Thursday. This is a special program on AR to
>>> mark
>>> > the week on the Oscars celebration.
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > --
>>> > regards,
>>> > Vithur
>>> >
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> regards,
>> Vithur
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Invite them 
>> now.
>>
>
>
>
> --
> regards,
> Vithur
>
>
>
>  
>

[arr] Rehna Tu Beat

2009-02-17 Thread partha_sachin

Jai Ho ARR,

Hi All Fellow fans of ARR,

I am not sure if anyone had noticed in "Rehna Tu" there is this beat
on drums between 3:15 and 3:18, I tell you guys thats just madding. I
once read that our GOD uses an instrument even though its needed for
few seconds (if required) and this is on those lines. Donna why but
this beat had taken my breath away.

Check it out & U all take care,

Regards,

P'ARR'THA (Partha).

[arr] AR Rahman's MAYA MAYA[GURU]Re-Mixed In An SERBIAN ALBUM

2009-02-17 Thread sriramhero2003

JK Revolution is the latest album by Jelena Karleua, released on 
February 7, 2008 after 3 years hiatus, by City Records, fully arranged 
and produced by Atelje Trag from June-December 2007.The album sold 
over 150,000 copies in Serbia in its first week and has gained immense 
popularity.

JK Revolution features AR Rahman's Mayya Mayya Song from Bollywood 
Movie 'Guru' (2007)

http://rapidshare.com/files/196815601/Jelena_Karleusa_2008_-_Mala.mp3

Regards,
Janardhanan R.

Re: [arr] Tere bina query!

2009-02-17 Thread pratik vora

 Tere bina is from raga 'Pahadi',
 where as 'Aye Hairathe Ashiqui' is based on 'Yaman'.

From: jibandevta 
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, 17 February, 2009 3:33:17 PM
Subject: [arr] Tere bina query!

I am thinking about Raaga used in 'Tere Bina'[guru],
confussed between whether it is 'Yaman' or 'Yaman kalyan'!
Can anybody throw light on it..?
Also I desperately need 'Indian Notations ' of interlude
sung by Boss in this song..
plz provide link if it's already posted here..
plz help!

-jiabn

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Re: [arr] online CDs

2009-02-17 Thread Madhavan Rajan

www.shrimatis.com (Primarily US, but ships worldwide)

www.induna.com

On Tue, Feb 17, 2009 at 4:06 PM, arunava bhowmick
wrote:

> Can anyone give a list of sites for online purchase of ARR CDs both
> Indian and Foreign sites.
>
> ARRUNAVA
>
> --
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> here.
>
> 
>



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Re: [arr] My Simple Valentines Gift to all A.R.Rahman Fans...

2009-02-17 Thread suresh kumar

Hai
Iam Suresh good job u did
But one suggestion pls reduce the recording sound of all tracks.  All are
over noise, can't get the sound clearly
If u have source pls correct and send it because i love all the tracks.
don't mistaken me

regards
Sureshkumar G

On Sun, Feb 15, 2009 at 9:30 PM, Dinesh  wrote:

>   My Simple Valentines Gift to all A.R.Rahman Fans... - Jeans OST
>
> Hi Guys, first of all, i would like to wish all of you a very Happy
> Valentines Day. You must be wondering why did i ripped this OST, when
> it has been released before. Well, i was watching the movie yesterday,
> and i couldnt but be amazed by A.R.Rahman's BGM in that film, and sad
> thing it was not in the previous relased Jeans OST.
>
> I have ripped 80 Tracks in 256 VBR. Yes 80, im sorry for riping so
> many because i had no heart to exclude any bits, eventhough it was
> repeated 2 -3 times.
>
> Im blown by few tracks, and i would recommend u guys to listen to the
> Track 54, and a special surprise to all of you. A.R.Rahman has lent
> his voice in one of the BGM, in Track 74.
>
> A.R.Rahman has give many beautiful BGMs in this movie, which was
> hidden by dialogues, esp that Track 54. Its a mind blowing BGM. And
> Track 44, which has great BGM using the veenai. Do not miss it guys. A
> full 80 tracks, uploaded in 2 rar. files, 40 tracks in Each.
>
> And Oh yeah, want to share with u the movie version of Anbe Anbe and
> Poovukul songs. You must be aware that Poovukul song in the movie had
> " Ajooba" word sung in the lines " Poovukul Olintherukkum Panikutham
> Athisayam...". It was not there in the audio.
>
> And the Anbe Anbe had a powerful interludes, some extra instruments
> and clappings which was not in the audio version as well. Loved this
> version allot, the energy in those interludes simply WILL make u move
> along to it !
>
> Here are the links :
>
> Jeans OST Part 1 (86mb) : http://www.mediafire.com/?eydwlbn1xt5
>
> Jeans OST Part 2 (41mb) : http://www.mediafire.com/?yykzom2wynn
>
> Jeans OST Part 3 (65mb) : http://www.mediafire.com/?zunmdygloyu
>
> Happy Valentines You All. Enjoy ur Valentine (though its over)
> with this OST
>
>  
>

Re: [arr] Illayaraja Vs A.R.Rahman

2009-02-17 Thread prakash krishnan

you are exactly right there is no point in arguing on raja sir and arr 
sirthey are both living legends


they both compose music and do it from their souls!!!





From: Prakash Balaramkrishna 
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, 16 February, 2009 11:18:11 PM
Subject: [arr] Illayaraja Vs A.R.Rahman


http://ursmusically .blogspot. com/2009/ 02/illayaraja- vs-arrahman. html

I was reading this beautiful piece written by Vignesh on Illayaraja’s ‘Maarugo 
Maarugo’ song from Vetri Vizha and I headed to comment section and this is what 
I read as one of the comments, 


Dear Vicky,

Long time ago, I used to play the flute in light music troupes in chennai, 
though I have been fully focussed on practising carnatic music lately. 

I wanted to listen to the music of the movie "Slumdog Millionaire" today to see 
why it's being talked about so much. I searched and listened to it online. 

It left me with a bad aftertaste. I just felt like cleansing my ears, body and 
soul by listening to some Raaja music and landed in your blog. 

Thanks for the wonderful analysis, sound clips. You (and Raaja) made my day. 

with love,
srikanth.

I really haven’t taken such comments that have no constructive purpose 
seriously and till this date I have never read or been in a single constructive 
argument or debate when it comes to Raaja vs. Rahman. I don’t understand the 
mind of some people, who call them to be an Illayaraja fan and who talk more 
about A.R.Rahman and how bad his music is than about how great Illayaraja’s 
music is. I don’t understand what is their real problem with Rahman, is it the 
music itself, or its popularity. 

Irrespective of who is the composer, Music has one single purpose. Is it so 
difficult to understand the oneness of music? And who can better teach you the 
oneness of music than Illayaraja, who has covered every possible genre of music 
in his repertoire and yet makes us feel that it is all music, just Raaja’s 
music? I guess if you are a fan of Illayaraja, and if you have really 
understood his music and its purpose, it is so simple to accept and appreciate 
anybody else’s music. If not, then you fail Illayaraja, his music hasn’t 
educated you enough. (In this particular case I am so devastated that he who 
commented about the music doesn’t know what background score in a movie is 
meant for, and he calls himself Raaja fan) 

I get as exhilarated by that worldly interlude in ‘Dil Gira Daftan’ from 
Rahman’s Delhi-6 as I get in the thundering coda of ‘Om Shivo hum’ from Raaja’s 
‘Naan Kadavul’. The kind of music in the songs that I compare here has nothing 
in common in its sound and yet the purpose is the same. Illayaraja is a way and 
A.R.Rahman is another way to attain a musical Nirvana. Everybody has the right 
to choose his own way but the one who foul talk about the other ways is no 
different from those extremists who in the name of religion, do things which 
their religion itself doesn’t preach. 

I don’t believe in religion but I believe in a God and in the same way I 
believe in music and I take the best of both to pave my own way to reach its 
purpose. I am both a devotee of Illayaraja and a Rahmaniac and I find it 
perfectly normal and rational to be so. And some call it incomprehensible and 
eccentric? I don’t know how to answer them because they never really explained 
to me why they feel so. 

When A.R.Rahman wave was spreading all over India, everyone told that 
A.R.Rahman’s popularity is not because he is a genius or he has any talent but 
because he borrows heavily from western music but it is the westerners who now 
say that they have never heard a music score like that of ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ 
before. And so where did Rahman borrow all this long? Nobody seems to be 
talking about this. 

And what is this cry about Illayaraja deserving many International Awards and 
not A.R.Rahman? These are utterly ridiculous arguments. Oscar or Golden Globe 
is not given to greatest music composed by the greatest music composer of all 
time from a country. Why can’t we be practical and realistic about these 
awards? Raaja is contended in whatever he does in Indian films and if he gets a 
chance he will definitely do it right in an international movie too, I believe 
in it more than any other so called Raaja fan. And do you mean you want 
Illayaraja to win an Oscar for his background score in ‘Naan Kadavul’ to prove 
that he is the best background score composer in, the country? An Illayaraja 
doesn’t want that because he has no intention to go global or is in no 
contention with any Rahmans out there to prove his genius. Now if both 
Illayaraja and A.R.Rahman were nominated for their respective scores in ‘Naan 
Kadavul’ (though Raaja has slightly
 overdone it in Naan Kadavul) and ‘Slumdog Millionaire’, and if I say 
A.R.Rahman deserves it, then I can be crucified. But that is not the case here. 
I feel Illayaraja is one of the

Re: [arr] A.R.Rahman to compose for Silambarasan's flick

2009-02-17 Thread prakash krishnan

where is chennaiyil oru mazhakalam ?  

From: Vithur 
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, 16 February, 2009 11:02:53 AM
Subject: [arr] A.R.Rahman to compose for Silambarasan's flick

Finally, here's everything that you need to know about Silambarasan' s 
forthcoming venture, Vinnaithaandi Varuvaya. Readers must be aware that the 
film is to be directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon and Trisha is the leading lady. 
There was a great suspense as to who would wield the music baton after the 
infamous rift between Gautham and Harris Jeyaraj broke out. Well, this time it 
is A.R. Rahman! 
Now, the other details are: the man behind the camera will be Manoj 
Paramahamsa, editing by Anthony, art by Rajeevan, the costumes will be designed 
by Nalini Sriram and songs are penned by Thamarai. The producers are Madhan 
Ganesh, Elred Kumar and Jayaraman. Vinnaithaandi Varuvaya is a joint venture 
between Escape Artistes Motions Pictures and R.S. Infotainment.

http://www.behindwo ods.com/tamil- movie-news- 1/feb-09- 03/vinnaithandi- 
varuvaaya- 16-02-09. html

-- 
regards,
Vithur

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[arr] MIA offered bed to perform from at Oscars 2009

2009-02-17 Thread Bivin Chandra


Organisers are so desperate to have new mother MIA perform at the awards they 
have offered her the chance to sing while lying in bed – or make an appearance 
by hologram

Rosie Swash
guardian.co.uk, Tuesday 17 February 2009 12.04 GMT
Article history

Despite giving birth less than a week ago, MIA is wanted by the Oscars. 
Following her barnstorming performance at the Grammys last week, organisers are 
desperate for her to perform at this Sunday's ceremony. So desperate, in fact, 
that she could perform lying down if she wants to.

According to reports today the rapper is keen to fulfill her commitment to 
perform her Oscar-nominated song from Slumdog Millionaire, Jai Ho, at the 
awards ceremony. She is said to be trying to find a way to overcome the 
physical issues of performing so soon after giving birth, including, it's 
alleged, an appearance by hologram or, failing that, one delivered from a bed 
live on stage.

MIA, real name Maya Arulpragasam, went into labour just hours after performing 
at the Grammys with Jay-Z, Kanye West, Lil Wayne and T.I, where she marked the 
occasion by wearing an eye-popping transparent dress over her blooming belly. 
She blogged earlier this week that her baby boy was "the most amazing thing on 
the planet", and confirmed he was born on Wednesday 11 February after she went 
into the early stages of labour on the night of her performance (8 February).

Now Oscars producer Laurence Mark is said to have offered her a "large bed" to 
perform from at the 81st annual Academy Awards later this week, hoping that if 
being nine months pregnant won't stop her performing then neither will being a 
new mother.

"She's eager to perform ... we've said things like 'we're willing to have her 
enter on a large bed,'" Mark is reported to have told the WENN network. "We'll 
make it as easy for her as we can."

MIA is nominated for an award in the best original song category for her 
collaboration with AR Rahman on Jai Ho, which features on the soundtrack to the 
Danny Boyle film Slumdog Millionaire. According to a BBC interview with Rahman, 
the Indian composer said that the issue of an MIA performance at the Oscars is 
the "million-dollar question".

"She wants to. In fact, she said she'll do it with a hologram. She has all 
these ideas," said Rahman. He added: "I don't know how it's going to be 
possible, though. Having a baby is such an important thing in your life – more 
important than winning an Oscar."

Something tells us MIA will find a way to balance both.



http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2009/feb/17/mia-oscars-performance-2009

[arr] One of ARR's most serene, peaceful numbers.....

I think it's from Provoked, sung by Karen David, also on Karen David's 
album.  Song is "Save You".  Such beautiful aural textures in that 
song, so sweetly sung by Karen David with a graceful, lilting melody.  
The song just envelopes me with its aural, finely textured richness. 

The song "Alive" is also beautiful.

Re: [arr] Rehna Tu Beat

2009-02-17 Thread kishore parayath

SAME to me bro.. No one else other than ARR wud have used such a beat der...
And that's a genius's symbol.. And he has used it in a classy way, which
took my breath away too!!

[arr] Somebody Please record Vijay TV Living Legend ARRahman Programmes

2009-02-17 Thread SATHISH AVT

Dear Rahmanics,
 
Somebody Please record Vijay TV ARRahman's Living Legend Programmes from Feb 
16th to 19th.If anybody records the first episode of Vijay tv's Living Legend 
ARRahman Programme,please send it.
 
Regards,
 
Sathish - ARRahman (My Passion)

--- On Mon, 2/16/09, Bivin Chandra  wrote:

From: Bivin Chandra 
Subject: [arr] Vijay TV honours Rahman
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Monday, February 16, 2009, 1:52 PM








Vijay TV honours Rahman

Express FeaturesFirst Published : 16 Feb 2009 11:36:00 PM ISTLast Updated : 16 
Feb 2009 12:40:11 PM IST

Today, AR Rahman is being celebrated the world over. Born Dilip Kumar, the 
music great is being hailed not only nationally, but also internationally.
Having won the Golden Globe award and the prestigious BAFTA Award for Slumdog 
Millionaire, AR Rahman is now being featured in Vijay TV's Ella Pugazum Oruvan 
Oruvanukae, a programme to celebrate living legends and their achievements.

The show will be a biography of the 'Mozart of Madras'. starting from his 
childhood days, the show covers the life of the legend, all those who have been 
a part of his success till date, his school days; his struggle after the death 
of his father, and later his entry into films.

The show will feature a documented film, which will speak about his entry into 
the media field as a jingles composer for advertisements. His achievements 
include four National Awards, six State Government Awards, Golden Globe award 
and the latest BAFTA Award for his Slumdog Millionaire.
Singers from the film fraternity, who were introduced by the world renowned 
music composer, will also be speaking about him. Apart from them, director 
Shankar, Gautham Vasudeva Menon, Vishnuvaradan, music directors MS Viswanathan, 
Deva, GV Prakash, and playback singers Hariharan, SP Balasubramanian, Unni 
Menon, Chitra and many others will feature in this AR Rahman special and will 
speak about the great legend.

Fans of Rahman also got a rare chance to wish him. A signature campaign is set 
across Abirami mega mall, INOX and Satyam where the public could wish the 
legendary composer. This campaign lasted till February, 13.
The signature quilt, signed by the 'who's-who' of the film fraternity and fans 
will be handed over in person to Rahman by the crew of Vijay TV from February 
16 to February 19.

http://www.expressb uzz.com/edition/ story.aspx? Title=Vijay+ TV+honours+ 
Rahman&artid= QMCFDsEhAew= &SectionID= fxm0uEWnVpc= &MainSectionID= 
fxm0uEWnVpc= &SEO=rahman, +awards,+ vijay&SectionNam e=RtFD/|pZbbWSsbI0jf3F5Q= =

Re: [arr] A.R.Rahman to compose for Silambarasan's flick

2009-02-17 Thread Thulasi Ram

i guess the songs composed for COK, if any, wud be used for VTV... may be
COK is shelved.

On Tue, Feb 17, 2009 at 5:29 AM, prakash krishnan wrote:

>   where is chennaiyil oru mazhakalam ?
>
> --
> *From:* Vithur 
> *To:* arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> *Sent:* Monday, 16 February, 2009 11:02:53 AM
> *Subject:* [arr] A.R.Rahman to compose for Silambarasan's flick
>
>  Finally, here's everything that you need to know about Silambarasan' s
> forthcoming venture, Vinnaithaandi Varuvaya. Readers must be aware that the
> film is to be directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon and Trisha is the leading
> lady. There was a great suspense as to who would wield the music baton after
> the infamous rift between Gautham and Harris Jeyaraj broke out. Well, this
> time it is A.R. Rahman!
>
> Now, the other details are: the man behind the camera will be Manoj
> Paramahamsa, editing by Anthony, art by Rajeevan, the costumes will be
> designed by Nalini Sriram and songs are penned by Thamarai. The producers
> are Madhan Ganesh, Elred Kumar and Jayaraman. Vinnaithaandi Varuvaya is a
> joint venture between Escape Artistes Motions Pictures and R.S.
> Infotainment.
>
> http://www.behindwo ods.com/tamil- movie-news- 1/feb-09- 03/vinnaithandi-
> varuvaaya- 16-02-09. 
> html
>
> --
> regards,
> Vithur
>
>
>
>
> --
> Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Invite them 
> now.
>
>  
>

Re: [arr] I Dont Know Himesh Reshammiya at All: A R Rahman

"he is more assertive now, speaks out his mind - that soft, shy, 
introvert guy seems to be a thing of past. Of course, not offending 
anyone, still the same politeness.

This is how i always wished him to be. Feels so nice to see him 
opening up"


I agree too about this change and I'm also glad to see it.  I think 
AR's PR skills have improved over time.  But, a lot of this also 
comes with age.  He's in his 40s now, well established and very 
confident, not anymore this shy young man in his 20s just starting 
out.  He's a seasoned man now. But, yet, he is never blunt or rude or 
displays any negativity in his comments, never putting anyone down, 
never blowing his own horn.  That's beauty of this man despite 
soaring to such heights.  I think being assertive and able to state 
your opinions and thoughts clearly, however, is a good thing.   








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 wrote:
>
> I too feel this is very unlike ARR.
> Warm Regards
> ~~~
> Vinayak
> 
> theregoesanotherday.blogspot.com
> 
> 
> On Tue, Feb 17, 2009 at 3:15 PM, Sriram S  wrote:
> 
> >
> > AR and Himesh along with Adnan Sami were the final round Judges 
of the
> > Channel V Super Singer competition (about 4 years ago) and it was 
shown on
> > Channel V every week. Naresh Iyer was picked up from this event 
by ARR to
> > sing "Mayilerage" for "Aa Aah". AR & Himesh conversed with each 
other very
> > much during this event, long before Himesh started wearing the 
CAP and
> > started singing "Aashiq Banayaaa"...
> >
> > So I doubt the integrity of this article.
> >
> > --- On *Tue, 17/2/09, V S Rawat * wrote:
> >
> > From: V S Rawat 
> > Subject: Re: [arr] I Don't Know Himesh Reshammiya at All: A R 
Rahman
> > To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> > Date: Tuesday, 17 February, 2009, 2:45 PM
> >
> >
> > Is anybody else noticing a change coming in our man? in this one, 
and
> > when he had defended slumdog?
> >
> > he is more assertive now, speaks out his mind - that soft, shy,
> > introvert guy seems to be a thing of past. Of course, not 
offending
> > anyone, still the same politeness.
> >
> > This is how i always wished him to be. Feels so nice to see him 
opening up.
> >
> > --
> > Rawat
> >
> > On 2/17/2009 1:02 PM India Time, _Roshan_ wrote:
> >
> > > February 17th, 2009
> > >
> > > A R RahmanWe read about how Himesh Reshammiya has refused to 
sing for
> > > A R Rahman. But Rahman says he has never met Reshammiya.
> > >
> > > Laughs the soft spoken maestro sarcastically, "Our 
communication has
> > > been only through the press. He told the press he wanted to 
sing for
> > > me. I told the press I had composed a song that would suit his 
voice.
> > > To this he replied again through the press that he didn't want 
to sing
> > > for me. We've not met. We haven't exchanged a call or an
> > sms."
> > >
> > > Rahman finds it strange that after hounding him for so long 
Reshammiya
> > > changed his mind. "For the past two years I had been reading 
about
> > how
> > > he wanted to sing for me. As a gesture returning his compliment 
I
> > > thought this song would be perfect. I didn't know he would sing 
for me
> > > only when I compose for a film starring him. I don't know if I 
can do
> > > that," say Rahman who turns 41 in January.
> > >
> > > "2008 was my most productive year in Hindi cinema in the last 
ten
> > > years. I had 7 soundtracks in the North and South. And I'm 
happy with
> > > all of them. God has been kind. I haven't planned anything big 
for
> > > 2008. But my music school in Chennai is my biggest dream come 
true.
> > > The whole of 2008 the school gave me a high."
> > >
> > > Rahman has just composed his first ever song for an 
international
> > > opera-on-film that's directed by Shekhar Kapoor. "I thank 
Shekhar
> > for
> > > trusting me with something so unusual. The singer Kavita Baliga 
is a
> > > teacher at my music school. Though she's Indian she comes from 
LA.
> > > It's a great team that we have at music school. Right now I've 
110
> > > students. They come from India, Singapore and Malaysia. I want 
to
> > > cultivate musicians who don't know just about classical music 
but also
> > > new-age sounds. Today's complete musician has to be clued into 
world
> > > music. And that's what we're trying to inculcate at my
> > school."
> > >
> > > Eventually Rahman wants a music orchestra coming out of his 
school.
> > > "And I also want to produce new voices for films."
> > >
> > > Rahman regrets the fact that music and harmony have gone out of 
our
> > > music. "In the course of time listeners have lost patience with
> > > melody. All the tracks have to be super-racy. As a composer I'd
> > > definitely prefer melody. But if people want to come to movies 
just to
> > > have a good time then I'll give them racy songs. I don't want to
> > lose
> > > out on the young audience. However filmmakers need to 
understand the
> > > value of melody. It's not as though people have not liked the

[arr] Rahman - The Quintissential Artist

As a teenager, I used to visit a local fine arts museum through 
school trips and with family.  There was a Picasso painting there 
that I always used to gaze at but never really appreciated it until 
one day, several visits later, it finally "hit" me.  Then I fell in 
love.  As I was thinking about this memory, this experience, it 
dawned on me how this experience in some ways parallels another more 
contemporary experience.
  
There is a distinction between arts and fine arts.  Film music is 
commonly commercial and weighs mostly on entertainment factor.  For 
example, if you look at the music of SEL, they have a very 
entertaining, uplifting style of composition that's very celebratory 
in nature.  It's one of the reasons why I like them a lot.  Their 
music is instantly likeable, catchy, makes you feel positive.  Yet, 
their music also sounds fresh and not stale.  Some other good MDs out 
there also follow this example.  

With Rahman by comparison, the additional factor in his music is his 
dabbling into the finer arts in terms of his compositional style.  
There are splashess of Western classical, Indian classical, jazz, 
folk in his music laid out more in depth and elaborated than any 
other MD's works.  When I hear a great Rahman composition, I find 
more subtlety, more refined beauty in the sound, the arrangements, 
the melody hits you very differently than a piece that's instantly 
likeable and catchy.  Hence, why we often need repeated listens for 
the song to finally "hit" us due to the deeper layers and us as 
listeners being forced to acoomodate to the new musical directions 
rather than assimilate to an existing one.  Of course, many of 
Rahman's songs are also instantly accessable and catchy, but more 
often than not, there is this finer arts aspect to his music that 
makes his scores very special.  

Sometimes his songs evoke images of a Picaso painting, a Leonardo De 
Vinci sculpture..striking, yet subtle, booming yet modest, 
divinely beautiful yet subdued.  Rarely is his music ever flashy, 
gaudy, obvious.  It's the subtlety, the refined beauty of his songs 
overlapping into the finer arts category that really sets him a world 
apart.  But, keep in mind, not everyone has the sensitivity to 
appreciate this in his music.  Those music listeners who are 
interested in only the obvious, the flashy, will not appreciate 
Rahman's finer compositions, the finer layers, the deeper sounds, the 
small ornaments. And the amazing thing about Rahman is that you 
cannot label or categorize him as only one type of composer.  At the 
drop of a hat, he can create a racy, flashy piece of music that will 
send the charts on fire.  In the next instant, he can wear Mozart's 
or John Williams' hats and create a Monet-esque or DaVinci-esque 
refined sound sculpture worthy of display in a future musical museum.

Rahman is not just an entertainer, he is a true artist in the very 
finest sense of the term.

Re: [arr] online CDs

webmallindia.com
amazon.com
musicyogi.com



On Tue, Feb 17, 2009 at 4:06 PM, arunava bhowmick
wrote:

> Can anyone give a list of sites for online purchase of ARR CDs both
> Indian and Foreign sites.
>
> ARRUNAVA
>
> --
> Check out the all-new Messenger 9.0! Click 
> here.
>
> 
>



-- 
regards,
Vithur

Re: [arr] A.R.Rahman to compose for Silambarasan's flick

I very stongly believe that COM is Vinnaithandi Varuvaaya in new shape and
form

The producers seem to be the same.




On Tue, Feb 17, 2009 at 6:59 PM, prakash krishnan wrote:

>where is chennaiyil oru mazhakalam ?
>
>  --
> *From:* Vithur 
> *To:* arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> *Sent:* Monday, 16 February, 2009 11:02:53 AM
> *Subject:* [arr] A.R.Rahman to compose for Silambarasan's flick
>
>   Finally, here's everything that you need to know about Silambarasan' s
> forthcoming venture, Vinnaithaandi Varuvaya. Readers must be aware that the
> film is to be directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon and Trisha is the leading
> lady. There was a great suspense as to who would wield the music baton after
> the infamous rift between Gautham and Harris Jeyaraj broke out. Well, this
> time it is A.R. Rahman!
>
> Now, the other details are: the man behind the camera will be Manoj
> Paramahamsa, editing by Anthony, art by Rajeevan, the costumes will be
> designed by Nalini Sriram and songs are penned by Thamarai. The producers
> are Madhan Ganesh, Elred Kumar and Jayaraman. Vinnaithaandi Varuvaya is a
> joint venture between Escape Artistes Motions Pictures and R.S.
> Infotainment.
>
> http://www.behindwo ods.com/tamil- movie-news- 1/feb-09- 03/vinnaithandi-
> varuvaaya- 16-02-09. 
> html
>
> --
> regards,
> Vithur
>
>
>
>
> --
> Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Invite them 
> now.
>
> 
>



-- 
regards,
Vithur

[arr] Rahman and Yanni

I love how Rahman has used some operatic elements in some of his 
recent scores (second interlude of Zindagi, first interlude of 
Guzarish, background of Man Chandre...).  

The operatic piece in Guzarish in particular really reminded me of 
Yanni's style of music.  I am big fan of Yanni and love his albums.  I 
think Rahman too appreciates Yanni's music.

Re: [arr] Rahman - The Quintissential Artist

2009-02-17 Thread Anil Nair

Couldn't agree more Chord.
And noticing your posts over the past few days ..I can't but help comment
that ARR's music also seems to be extracting some amazing thoughts/feelings
(in the form of these writings) from you :-).

Not just you - I have seen a spurt in people putting down their feelings as
posts. Truly its ARR's artistry thats causing all this :-)

I enjoy reading every bit of it ...so keep it up ..

-A

On Tue, Feb 17, 2009 at 7:49 AM, Chord  wrote:

>   As a teenager, I used to visit a local fine arts museum through
> school trips and with family. There was a Picasso painting there
> that I always used to gaze at but never really appreciated it until
> one day, several visits later, it finally "hit" me. Then I fell in
> love. As I was thinking about this memory, this experience, it
> dawned on me how this experience in some ways parallels another more
> contemporary experience.
>
> There is a distinction between arts and fine arts. Film music is
> commonly commercial and weighs mostly on entertainment factor. For
> example, if you look at the music of SEL, they have a very
> entertaining, uplifting style of composition that's very celebratory
> in nature. It's one of the reasons why I like them a lot. Their
> music is instantly likeable, catchy, makes you feel positive. Yet,
> their music also sounds fresh and not stale. Some other good MDs out
> there also follow this example.
>
> With Rahman by comparison, the additional factor in his music is his
> dabbling into the finer arts in terms of his compositional style.
> There are splashess of Western classical, Indian classical, jazz,
> folk in his music laid out more in depth and elaborated than any
> other MD's works. When I hear a great Rahman composition, I find
> more subtlety, more refined beauty in the sound, the arrangements,
> the melody hits you very differently than a piece that's instantly
> likeable and catchy. Hence, why we often need repeated listens for
> the song to finally "hit" us due to the deeper layers and us as
> listeners being forced to acoomodate to the new musical directions
> rather than assimilate to an existing one. Of course, many of
> Rahman's songs are also instantly accessable and catchy, but more
> often than not, there is this finer arts aspect to his music that
> makes his scores very special.
>
> Sometimes his songs evoke images of a Picaso painting, a Leonardo De
> Vinci sculpture..striking, yet subtle, booming yet modest,
> divinely beautiful yet subdued. Rarely is his music ever flashy,
> gaudy, obvious. It's the subtlety, the refined beauty of his songs
> overlapping into the finer arts category that really sets him a world
> apart. But, keep in mind, not everyone has the sensitivity to
> appreciate this in his music. Those music listeners who are
> interested in only the obvious, the flashy, will not appreciate
> Rahman's finer compositions, the finer layers, the deeper sounds, the
> small ornaments. And the amazing thing about Rahman is that you
> cannot label or categorize him as only one type of composer. At the
> drop of a hat, he can create a racy, flashy piece of music that will
> send the charts on fire. In the next instant, he can wear Mozart's
> or John Williams' hats and create a Monet-esque or DaVinci-esque
> refined sound sculpture worthy of display in a future musical museum.
>
> Rahman is not just an entertainer, he is a true artist in the very
> finest sense of the term.
>
>  
>



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

[arr] Singers ushered in by ARR

Singers ushered in by ARR

The list is endless. There is a whole lot of thankful singers who are what
they are today because of A.R. Rahman. Right from his first film, Rahman has
wielded his magical tunes with equally mesmerising singing. Right from his
first film 'Roja' ARR has introduced new talents. To begin with the first
song in the film 'Chinna chinna asai ' had Minmini crooning to the tunes of
Rahman.

In the same film ARR introduced Sujatha who sang 'Pudhu vellai mazhai' and
then there was no looking back. Rahman was responsible to give a total
makeover to Indian film music. Not deviating from the technical aspect of
singing Rahman has come out with mind blowing performances from the word go.


Vasundara Das' electrifying voice caught the attention of the music wizard
when she was introduced to him by Pravin Mani a Canada-based music producer.
Then came Srinivas who could handle classical as well as melodious songs
with ease. Unni Menon, Unni Krishnan, Harini, Tippu, Malgudi Subha, Chinmayi
and Naresh Iyer to mention a few. All these singers' real talent was
unearthed by the maestro.

The best part is that ARR captures the distinct feature of each singer and
highlight's it so beautifully well. The only drawback if at all it could be
called so is that the singers will have to render songs at the middle of the
night. He is one musician who synchronizes music and technology to produce a
musical masterpiece every time.

Come back right here as we take you through the Oscar countdown with Rahman
and his works, the people he is associated with and many more interesting
facts. And finally murmur a silent prayer for the music maestro to come home
with the Oscars.
http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/45090.html

-- 
regards,
Vithur

[arr] Oscar or not, 'Slumdog Millionaire' is India, says Tharoor

Oscar or not, 'Slumdog Millionaire' is India, says Tharoor

  *Kuala Lumpur, Feb.17 : Former UN Under Secretary General and well known
writer  Shashi
Tharoor has given the thumbs up to Danny Boyle's
movie'Slumdog
Millionaire', saying that for the first time in Hollywood and world
cinema history, Indian citizens are in contention for two Oscars - one for
best song and for A.R. Rahman's musical score.*

   He believes that it is only right that Indians should celebrate the
achievement, as they haven't often had much to root for at the Oscars,
Hollywood's annual celebration of cinematic success.

Only two Indian movies have been nominated in the Best Foreign
LanguageFilm
category in the last 50 years, and neither won. So, he says, that it
isn't surprising that Indians are taking a vicarious pleasure in the
triumphs of "mainstream" pictures with an Indian connection -- the seven
Oscars won by Richard Attenborough's
Gandhiin 1983,
for instance, or the success of The Sixth Sense, written and
directed by a Philadelphian of Indian descent, Manoj Night Shyamalan.

This year, the country's attention has been riveted by the surprise hit that
Slumdog Millionaire has become, says Tharoor.

"Set in India, with Indian characters, Indian actors and Indian themes --
which has been nominated in 10 categories. Directed by England's Danny
Boyle, and based on the page-turning novel Q and A by Indian diplomat Vikas
Swarup, the film has captured the hearts of audiences and critics around the
world with its tale of a child from the slums, a tea-boy in a call-centre
who wins a TV  quiz
show modelled on Who Wants to be a Millionaire," says Tharoor.

He describes the movie as "exuberant, exciting, gaudy and gritty in a way
that can only be called Dickensian".

He says that "Slumdog Millionaire" brings contemporary Mumbai to life from
the seamy side up, "and it does so with brio, compassion and all-round
cinematic excellence."

While accepting the criticism of the film, Tharoor says the film's searingly
authentic depiction of India's poverty and slum life, "is not an exercise in
the pornography of poverty."

"Slum life is depicted with integrity and dignity, and with a joie de vivre
that transcends its setting. It is easy to see why this movie would appeal
to international filmgoers in a way that a bleaker film like City of Joy,
which was set in the slums of Calcutta, could not," he adds.

"We Indians have learned to take human beings as they are, which is to say,
as grossly imperfect. And the film's hero, played by teenage British-Indian
actor Dev Patel with a look that combines intensity and expressiveness, and
yet seems utterly genuine, is as sincere a protagonist as you could hope to
find," he says, adding "if Slumdog Millionaire follows its four Golden
Globes and Screen Actors' Guild awards, and seven Bafta awards (the British
Oscars) with an Academy Award or three, most Indians are bound to
celebrate."

He concludes by saying that "Slumdog Millionaire is the work of an artist at
the peak of his powers. India is Boyle's palette, and Mumbai -- that teeming
"maximum city", with 19 million strivers on the make, jostling, scheming,
struggling and killing for success -- is his brush."

--- ANI
  http://www.newkerala.com/topstory-fullnews-94758.html

-- 
regards,
Vithur

[arr] 'Delhi 6' is riding on a unique way

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star] / 0 Tuesday, 17 February 2009Poor   Best New Delhi,
February 17: It seems people behind the creation of 'Delhi 6' are putting
their whole in promoting this much-awaited movie. The cast and crew of the
movie are going places to promote their new venture.

In their pursuit of a unique promotional approach, Abhishek Bachchan and
Sonam Kapoor are making their presence felt even on the sets of 'Indian
Idol' playing the dual role of blessing the contestants and asking people to
hit the theaters for their upcoming movie.

Another exclusive promotional strategy adopted by the whole cast was to
undertake a caravan trip across all small towns in India. 'Delhi 6', whose
Middle East premiere will be held in Dubai on February 18, has infused lot
of excitement among the movie lovers owing to its great music and easy going
scenes reflected through the trailers.

The first screening of 'Delhi 6' in New York seemed to have done justice to
the story of the movie as Abhishek's journey in 'Delhi 6' begins from this
city.

Abhishek and Sonam were present for the premiere at the Big Apple on Sunday
evening with filmmaker Mira Nair and actor Abhay Deol also making it to the
premiere along with other celebrities. Music director A R Rahman's absence
could be felt as he could not make it to the premiere for his hectic ongoing
schedule.

In a recent television interview, Abhishek Bachchan came to his candid self
describing experience on the sets of 'Delhi 6'. Abhishek is a die-hard fan
of Rishi Kapoor and it is in 'Delhi 6' that he got the opportunity to work
with him. His take on pretty Sonam Kapoor is much obliging as he considered
her to be the tallest actress he had ever worked with.

He had a fun time working during the movie as he recollected an incident
where Sonam spit on him while shooting for the 'Masakkali' song, which was
planned by the director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra and the crew. Abhishek
sounded quite optimistic about 'Delhi 6' referring to the wonderful songs of
the movie. A R Rahman has always been his lucky charm which produced hits
like 'Yuva' and 'Guru'.

Come 20th February and 'Delhi 6' will hit 1200 theatres across India.

http://www.siasat.com/english/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=326628&Itemid=55&cattitle=Entertainment
-- 
regards,
Vithur

[arr] Govt. lauds Rahman, 'Slumdog' team

*Govt. lauds Rahman, 'Slumdog' team*

Mumbai (PTI): The government will not hesitate to consider 'stimulus'
package for the film industry that has been affected by the financial
downturn, Minister of State for External Affairs and Information and
Broadcasting, Anand Sharma said on Tuesday.

"There is a need for the government and the (film) industry to work
together. We are talking of stimulus and not bailout and the film industry
also requires the same attention like any other sector," Sharma said
inaugurating the three-day FICCI-Frames conference here.
In Pics: Awards chase 'Slumdog' 

Acknowledging the international success of 'Slumdog Millionaire', Sharma
said 'Taare Zameen Par' failed to get similar recognition as it was made in
Hindi. We are all proud of AR Rahman and other Indians associated with
'Slumdog Millionaire'.

But the song 'Ma' in 'Taare Zameen Par' was also very powerful. Why can't we
institute awards like the Oscars? Sharma asked. Information and Broadcasting
Secretary, Sushma Singh said that there was a need to evolve a system where
expressions of interest or inquiries coming to the ministry are put on
track.

She asked the film industry to suggest a system to evolve and channelise the
process that will benefit both - the industry and the government. Singh said
the film industry should help the government by suggesting effective steps
to take the co-production treaties signed so far forward.

Information and Broadcasting Secretary said that the government had
formulated a scheme to set a National Centre for Animation, Gaming and VFX
on public-private partnership. The upgradation of the FTII Pune into a
global film school will also be faciliated through the scheme, she said.

The ministry has also planned to set up a museum of moving images in the
Films Division complex in Mumbai to track the development of the film
industry, Singh said.
http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/009200902171661.htm

-- 
regards,
Vithur

[arr] [Semi-ARR] Photo tribute to H Sridhar


http://ramasethu2001.livejournal.com/4137.html

[arr] Blog review of D6 music


http://quatrainman.blogspot.com/2009/02/music-of-delhi-6-mere-yaar.html

[arr] Re: I Dont Know Himesh Reshammiya at All: A R Rahman -- DNJAK

2009-02-17 Thread arr_raghu

They composed the songs separately but didnt they
meet during Dil Ne Jise Apna Kaha at all?
How come the article did not even mention this movie?


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Chord"  wrote:
>
> "he is more assertive now, speaks out his mind - that soft, shy, 
> introvert guy seems to be a thing of past. Of course, not offending 
> anyone, still the same politeness.
> 
> This is how i always wished him to be. Feels so nice to see him 
> opening up"
> 
> 
> I agree too about this change and I'm also glad to see it.  I think 
> AR's PR skills have improved over time.  But, a lot of this also 
> comes with age.  He's in his 40s now, well established and very 
> confident, not anymore this shy young man in his 20s just starting 
> out.  He's a seasoned man now. But, yet, he is never blunt or rude or 
> displays any negativity in his comments, never putting anyone down, 
> never blowing his own horn.  That's beauty of this man despite 
> soaring to such heights.  I think being assertive and able to state 
> your opinions and thoughts clearly, however, is a good thing.   
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Vinayakam Murugan 
>  wrote:
> >
> > I too feel this is very unlike ARR.
> > Warm Regards
> > ~~~
> > Vinayak
> > 
> > theregoesanotherday.blogspot.com
> > 
> > 
> > On Tue, Feb 17, 2009 at 3:15 PM, Sriram S  wrote:
> > 
> > >
> > > AR and Himesh along with Adnan Sami were the final round Judges 
> of the
> > > Channel V Super Singer competition (about 4 years ago) and it was 
> shown on
> > > Channel V every week. Naresh Iyer was picked up from this event 
> by ARR to
> > > sing "Mayilerage" for "Aa Aah". AR & Himesh conversed with each 
> other very
> > > much during this event, long before Himesh started wearing the 
> CAP and
> > > started singing "Aashiq Banayaaa"...
> > >
> > > So I doubt the integrity of this article.
> > >
> > > --- On *Tue, 17/2/09, V S Rawat * wrote:
> > >
> > > From: V S Rawat 
> > > Subject: Re: [arr] I Don't Know Himesh Reshammiya at All: A R 
> Rahman
> > > To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> > > Date: Tuesday, 17 February, 2009, 2:45 PM
> > >
> > >
> > > Is anybody else noticing a change coming in our man? in this one, 
> and
> > > when he had defended slumdog?
> > >
> > > he is more assertive now, speaks out his mind - that soft, shy,
> > > introvert guy seems to be a thing of past. Of course, not 
> offending
> > > anyone, still the same politeness.
> > >
> > > This is how i always wished him to be. Feels so nice to see him 
> opening up.
> > >
> > > --
> > > Rawat
> > >
> > > On 2/17/2009 1:02 PM India Time, _Roshan_ wrote:
> > >
> > > > February 17th, 2009
> > > >
> > > > A R RahmanWe read about how Himesh Reshammiya has refused to 
> sing for
> > > > A R Rahman. But Rahman says he has never met Reshammiya.
> > > >
> > > > Laughs the soft spoken maestro sarcastically, "Our 
> communication has
> > > > been only through the press. He told the press he wanted to 
> sing for
> > > > me. I told the press I had composed a song that would suit his 
> voice.
> > > > To this he replied again through the press that he didn't want 
> to sing
> > > > for me. We've not met. We haven't exchanged a call or an
> > > sms."
> > > >
> > > > Rahman finds it strange that after hounding him for so long 
> Reshammiya
> > > > changed his mind. "For the past two years I had been reading 
> about
> > > how
> > > > he wanted to sing for me. As a gesture returning his compliment 
> I
> > > > thought this song would be perfect. I didn't know he would sing 
> for me
> > > > only when I compose for a film starring him. I don't know if I 
> can do
> > > > that," say Rahman who turns 41 in January.
> > > >
> > > > "2008 was my most productive year in Hindi cinema in the last 
> ten
> > > > years. I had 7 soundtracks in the North and South. And I'm 
> happy with
> > > > all of them. God has been kind. I haven't planned anything big 
> for
> > > > 2008. But my music school in Chennai is my biggest dream come 
> true.
> > > > The whole of 2008 the school gave me a high."
> > > >
> > > > Rahman has just composed his first ever song for an 
> international
> > > > opera-on-film that's directed by Shekhar Kapoor. "I thank 
> Shekhar
> > > for
> > > > trusting me with something so unusual. The singer Kavita Baliga 
> is a
> > > > teacher at my music school. Though she's Indian she comes from 
> LA.
> > > > It's a great team that we have at music school. Right now I've 
> 110
> > > > students. They come from India, Singapore and Malaysia. I want 
> to
> > > > cultivate musicians who don't know just about classical music 
> but also
> > > > new-age sounds. Today's complete musician has to be clued into 
> world
> > > > music. And that's what we're trying to inculcate at my
> > > school."
> > > >
> > > > Eventually Rahman wants a music orchestra coming out of his 
> school.
> > > > "And I also want to produce new voices for films."
> > > >
> > > > Rahman regrets the f

[arr] I was shocked when Rahman told me to sing Guzarish'

http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2009/feb/16video2-javed-ali-live-on-rediff.htm

-- 
regards,
Vithur

[arr] Rahman's USP is his aesthetics.

  'Being modern doesn't mean forgetting India'
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   Roja hooked A R Rahman to Hariharan. From `Chanda re chanda' to `Tuhi re'
and `Jana gana mana', the bonding has matured. Still, the Tamil
singer
 who
signed in with Urdu ghazals, scored with Bollywood songs and ruled MTV with
the English fusion album, `Colonial Cousins', returns to Rajasthani Maand
and Sufi songs. Ratnottama Sengupta spoke to the versatile singer about his
quest for the soul of India:

What about A R Rahman makes him the toast of global music?

He's always been good. I'm lucky to have been his favourite voice. He became
an international figure with Andrew Lloyd Webber's
BollywoodDreams,
and today he is being feted for Slumdog Millionaire. It is because
our kind of sound is new to western ears. Presented in a well-made film
that's also well projected, it has caught the fancy of BAFTA, Golden Globe
and others.

Rahman's USP is his aesthetics. He has an amazing soul in his compositions.
Seedha aadmi hai (he's a straightforward person), and his
musicreflects
that. His melody is beautiful, and he gives it a larger perspective
with his orchestration.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Interviews/Being_modern_doesnt_mean_forgetting_India/articleshow/4145160.cms
-- 
regards,
Vithur

[arr] Re: [Semi-ARR] Photo tribute to H Sridhar

These are very precious and special photos.  He is missed sorely.



--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Gopal Srinivasan  
wrote:
>
> 
> http://ramasethu2001.livejournal.com/4137.html
>

[arr] Songs and background score of DELHI-6 will be exceptionally marvellous.

Ganesha says DELHI-6 will set cash registers ringing
--
February 17, 2009 5:26:20 PM IST
Bollywood Trade News Network
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Friend]
After his much acclaimed RANG DE BASANTI, which captured the imagination of
India's uber-cool generation, director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra is ready with
his latest offering, DELHI-6. The music of the forthcoming movie, which
stars actors Sonam Kapoor and Abhishek Bachchan for the first time, has
already grabbed the attention of the cinema goers. AR Rahman's score for
DELHI-6 is fresh and melodious, especially the song 'Masakalli', which has
become a rage.

In this context, Ganesha gives a sneak astrological and numerological
preview of DELHI-6, forecasting its fate before it releases on February 20,
2009. Will it storm the Box Office or die out with a whimper?

*view DELHI 6
videos
*

*Fate at the Box Office*

- Ganesha feels DELHI-6 will have a very good start at the Box Office.
The actors will be appreciated for their performance.

- Sonam Kapoor's performance in the film will be liked by the audience.

- When it releases, DELHI-6 will set the cash registers ringing. As per
Ganesha's calculations, it is likely to do 70% of business on the opening
day itself.

- Some theatres in India may have advanced, house full bookings.

- The film will also do brisk business abroad.

- Songs and background score of DELHI-6 will be exceptionally marvellous.
Audience will love what AR Rahman has done with the music of this film.

- From the third week onwards, business may go down a bit.
- *Numerological total of the title DELHI-6

*
- DELHI-6 is releasing on 20th February 2009. If we add up the date of
the release, it comes to 2 (2+0=2). Number 2 is ruled by Positive Moon,
which is a very good indication for the film as Moon governs
mind, emotions,
creativity and mass. On a positive side, the sum total of the
film's release
date is 6 (20 + 2 + 2009=6).

- As per Chaldean Numerology System, the numerological total of
DELHI-6 is also 6. Number 6 is ruled by Venus, which stands for arts,
beauty, love and affection. Venus also rules music, background music of a
film and highlights the female characters of the film.

http://www.glamsham.com/movies/scoops/09/feb/17-ganesha-says-delhi-6-will-set-cash-registers-ringing-020912.asp?pg=2

--
regards,
Vithur

[arr] Re: I Dont Know Himesh Reshammiya at All: A R Rahman

2009-02-17 Thread orktane

For me the real test in as far as Rahman's outwardness is concerned, 
is does he position himself as a pop star out west? For that, he'll 
need to do a lot more than just compose extraordinary music. And I 
really rally want him to breakthrough the limitations of the film 
music. He needs a bigger stage and a bigger audience - I suppose Jay 
Leno's Tonight show is a start.


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, V S Rawat  wrote:
>
> Is anybody else noticing a change coming in our man? in this one, 
and 
> when he had defended slumdog?
> 
> he is more assertive now, speaks out his mind - that soft, shy, 
> introvert guy seems to be a thing of past. Of course, not offending 
> anyone, still the same politeness.
> 
> This is how i always wished him to be. Feels so nice to see him 
opening up.
> 
> --
> Rawat
> 
> On 2/17/2009 1:02 PM India Time, _Roshan_ wrote:
> 
> > February 17th, 2009
> > 
> > A R RahmanWe read about how Himesh Reshammiya has refused to sing 
for
> > A R Rahman. But Rahman says he has never met Reshammiya.
> > 
> > Laughs the soft spoken maestro sarcastically, "Our communication 
has
> > been only through the press. He told the press he wanted to sing 
for
> > me. I told the press I had composed a song that would suit his 
voice.
> > To this he replied again through the press that he didn't want to 
sing
> > for me. We've not met. We haven't exchanged a call or an sms."
> > 
> > Rahman finds it strange that after hounding him for so long 
Reshammiya
> > changed his mind. "For the past two years I had been reading about 
how
> > he wanted to sing for me. As a gesture returning his compliment I
> > thought this song would be perfect. I didn't know he would sing 
for me
> > only when I compose for a film starring him. I don't know if I can 
do
> > that," say Rahman who turns 41 in January.
> > 
> > "2008 was my most productive year in Hindi cinema in the last ten
> > years. I had 7 soundtracks in the North and South. And I'm happy 
with
> > all of them. God has been kind. I haven't planned anything big for
> > 2008. But my music school in Chennai is my biggest dream come 
true.
> > The whole of 2008 the school gave me a high."
> > 
> > Rahman has just composed his first ever song for an international
> > opera-on-film that's directed by Shekhar Kapoor. "I thank Shekhar 
for
> > trusting me with something so unusual. The singer Kavita Baliga is 
a
> > teacher at my music school. Though she's Indian she comes from LA.
> > It's a great team that we have at music school. Right now I've 110
> > students. They come from India, Singapore and Malaysia. I want to
> > cultivate musicians who don't know just about classical music but 
also
> > new-age sounds. Today's complete musician has to be clued into 
world
> > music. And that's what we're trying to inculcate at my school."
> > 
> > Eventually Rahman wants a music orchestra coming out of his 
school.
> > "And I also want to produce new voices for films."
> > 
> > Rahman regrets the fact that music and harmony have gone out of 
our
> > music. "In the course of time listeners have lost patience with
> > melody. All the tracks have to be super-racy. As a composer I'd
> > definitely prefer melody. But if people want to come to movies 
just to
> > have a good time then I'll give them racy songs. I don't want to 
lose
> > out on the young audience. However filmmakers need to understand 
the
> > value of melody. It's not as though people have not liked the 
melodies
> > in Yuvraaj. I've to give it to Mr Ghai for taking film music away 
from
> > the predictable. I'm very proud of Yuvraaj. There are two kinds of
> > music, the one to draw audiences in like Jaane TuYa Jaane Na or 
the
> > one that propels the plot forward like Yuvraaj."
> > 
> > Speaking of his very special rapport with Aamir Khan Rahman says,
> > "Whatever goes to Aamir is a very high-profile and filtered 
project.
> > So my music has to automatically match up."
> > 
> > The year has been plush with projects for Rahman. "I've worked 
with
> > three generations of directors, and in as many continents. I can 
tell
> > what they like and not like. Working with Abbas Tyrewala in Jaane
> > TuYa Jaane Na was a rewarding experience. Yes, I'll be doing 
Abbas'
> > next.I'm as proud of Pappu can't dance sala as Tu muskura. Now 
after
> > Ghajini, I've Delhi 6 and Adaa coming up one after another."
> > 
> > An unfulfilled dream? "All my private album projects have been
> > neglected because of my movie commitments. All my colleagues at my
> > private music-label are crying about this. I want to complete 
these
> > non-film projects." -Subhash K Jha / Sampurn Media
>

[arr] Re: Blog review of D6 music

Now, that's a good review.  Not because he gave a thumbs up to the 
music, but how he expressed his thoughts and insights.  




--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Gopal Srinivasan  
wrote:
>
> 
> http://quatrainman.blogspot.com/2009/02/music-of-delhi-6-mere-
yaar.html
>

Re: [arr] Rahman - The Quintissential Artist

Thanks Anil.  Much appreciated!  Look forward to your thoughts too.



--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Anil Nair  
wrote:
>
> Couldn't agree more Chord.
> And noticing your posts over the past few days ..I can't but help 
comment
> that ARR's music also seems to be extracting some amazing 
thoughts/feelings
> (in the form of these writings) from you :-).
> 
> Not just you - I have seen a spurt in people putting down their 
feelings as
> posts. Truly its ARR's artistry thats causing all this :-)
> 
> I enjoy reading every bit of it ...so keep it up ..
> 
> -A
> 
> On Tue, Feb 17, 2009 at 7:49 AM, Chord  wrote:
> 
> >   As a teenager, I used to visit a local fine arts museum through
> > school trips and with family. There was a Picasso painting there
> > that I always used to gaze at but never really appreciated it 
until
> > one day, several visits later, it finally "hit" me. Then I fell in
> > love. As I was thinking about this memory, this experience, it
> > dawned on me how this experience in some ways parallels another 
more
> > contemporary experience.
> >
> > There is a distinction between arts and fine arts. Film music is
> > commonly commercial and weighs mostly on entertainment factor. For
> > example, if you look at the music of SEL, they have a very
> > entertaining, uplifting style of composition that's very 
celebratory
> > in nature. It's one of the reasons why I like them a lot. Their
> > music is instantly likeable, catchy, makes you feel positive. Yet,
> > their music also sounds fresh and not stale. Some other good MDs 
out
> > there also follow this example.
> >
> > With Rahman by comparison, the additional factor in his music is 
his
> > dabbling into the finer arts in terms of his compositional style.
> > There are splashess of Western classical, Indian classical, jazz,
> > folk in his music laid out more in depth and elaborated than any
> > other MD's works. When I hear a great Rahman composition, I find
> > more subtlety, more refined beauty in the sound, the arrangements,
> > the melody hits you very differently than a piece that's instantly
> > likeable and catchy. Hence, why we often need repeated listens for
> > the song to finally "hit" us due to the deeper layers and us as
> > listeners being forced to acoomodate to the new musical directions
> > rather than assimilate to an existing one. Of course, many of
> > Rahman's songs are also instantly accessable and catchy, but more
> > often than not, there is this finer arts aspect to his music that
> > makes his scores very special.
> >
> > Sometimes his songs evoke images of a Picaso painting, a Leonardo 
De
> > Vinci sculpture..striking, yet subtle, booming yet modest,
> > divinely beautiful yet subdued. Rarely is his music ever flashy,
> > gaudy, obvious. It's the subtlety, the refined beauty of his songs
> > overlapping into the finer arts category that really sets him a 
world
> > apart. But, keep in mind, not everyone has the sensitivity to
> > appreciate this in his music. Those music listeners who are
> > interested in only the obvious, the flashy, will not appreciate
> > Rahman's finer compositions, the finer layers, the deeper sounds, 
the
> > small ornaments. And the amazing thing about Rahman is that you
> > cannot label or categorize him as only one type of composer. At 
the
> > drop of a hat, he can create a racy, flashy piece of music that 
will
> > send the charts on fire. In the next instant, he can wear Mozart's
> > or John Williams' hats and create a Monet-esque or DaVinci-esque
> > refined sound sculpture worthy of display in a future musical 
museum.
> >
> > Rahman is not just an entertainer, he is a true artist in the very
> > finest sense of the term.
> >
> >  
> >
> 
> 
> 
> -- 
> -A
> http://viewsnmuse.blogspot.com
>

Re: [arr] I Don’t Know Himesh Reshammiya at All: A R Rahman

2009-02-17 Thread Madhavan Rajan

Common guys...Please read the paragraph again...

"Our communication has
been only through the press. He told the press he wanted to sing for
me. I told the press I had composed a song that would suit his voice.
To this he replied again through the press that he didn't want to sing
for me. We've not met. We haven't exchanged a call or an sms."
There is a lot of difference if you read it as a whole paragraph instead
picking the last two sentences alone! It was a specific answer with respect
to the situation. AR clarifies that neither Himesh nor AR has met each other
or spoke to each other to record a song together. It's just both of
them communicated to each other through Press!

"We've not met. We haven't exchanged a call or an sms"  - Just taking this
one line out of context is an absolute blunder!

On Tue, Feb 17, 2009 at 1:02 PM, Roshan  wrote:

>   February 17th, 2009
>
> A R RahmanWe read about how Himesh Reshammiya has refused to sing for
> A R Rahman. But Rahman says he has never met Reshammiya.
>
> Laughs the soft spoken maestro sarcastically, "Our communication has
> been only through the press. He told the press he wanted to sing for
> me. I told the press I had composed a song that would suit his voice.
> To this he replied again through the press that he didn't want to sing
> for me. We've not met. We haven't exchanged a call or an sms."
>
> Rahman finds it strange that after hounding him for so long Reshammiya
> changed his mind. "For the past two years I had been reading about how
> he wanted to sing for me. As a gesture returning his compliment I
> thought this song would be perfect. I didn't know he would sing for me
> only when I compose for a film starring him. I don't know if I can do
> that," say Rahman who turns 41 in January.
>
> "2008 was my most productive year in Hindi cinema in the last ten
> years. I had 7 soundtracks in the North and South. And I'm happy with
> all of them. God has been kind. I haven't planned anything big for
> 2008. But my music school in Chennai is my biggest dream come true.
> The whole of 2008 the school gave me a high."
>
> Rahman has just composed his first ever song for an international
> opera-on-film that's directed by Shekhar Kapoor. "I thank Shekhar for
> trusting me with something so unusual. The singer Kavita Baliga is a
> teacher at my music school. Though she's Indian she comes from LA.
> It's a great team that we have at music school. Right now I've 110
> students. They come from India, Singapore and Malaysia. I want to
> cultivate musicians who don't know just about classical music but also
> new-age sounds. Today's complete musician has to be clued into world
> music. And that's what we're trying to inculcate at my school."
>
> Eventually Rahman wants a music orchestra coming out of his school.
> "And I also want to produce new voices for films."
>
> Rahman regrets the fact that music and harmony have gone out of our
> music. "In the course of time listeners have lost patience with
> melody. All the tracks have to be super-racy. As a composer I'd
> definitely prefer melody. But if people want to come to movies just to
> have a good time then I'll give them racy songs. I don't want to lose
> out on the young audience. However filmmakers need to understand the
> value of melody. It's not as though people have not liked the melodies
> in Yuvraaj. I've to give it to Mr Ghai for taking film music away from
> the predictable. I'm very proud of Yuvraaj. There are two kinds of
> music, the one to draw audiences in like Jaane Tu…Ya Jaane Na or the
> one that propels the plot forward like Yuvraaj."
>
> Speaking of his very special rapport with Aamir Khan Rahman says,
> "Whatever goes to Aamir is a very high-profile and filtered project.
> So my music has to automatically match up."
>
> The year has been plush with projects for Rahman. "I've worked with
> three generations of directors, and in as many continents. I can tell
> what they like and not like. Working with Abbas Tyrewala in Jaane
> Tu…Ya Jaane Na was a rewarding experience. Yes, I'll be doing Abbas'
> next.I'm as proud of Pappu can't dance sala as Tu muskura. Now after
> Ghajini, I've Delhi 6 and Adaa coming up one after another."
>
> An unfulfilled dream? "All my private album projects have been
> neglected because of my movie commitments. All my colleagues at my
> private music-label are crying about this. I want to complete these
> non-film projects." -Subhash K Jha / Sampurn Media
>
> 
>



-- 
Cheers,
Madhavan.R
Be a Music Fan; not a Music Pirate!

Re: [arr] Illayaraja Vs A.R.Rahman

2009-02-17 Thread Vinayakam Murugan

Very nicely written, Prakash. Each MD has his own space in the musicosphere
and they can coexist .

Warm Regards
~~~
Vinayak

theregoesanotherday.blogspot.com


On Mon, Feb 16, 2009 at 11:18 PM, Prakash Balaramkrishna <
prakysn...@yahoo.com> wrote:

>   http://ursmusically.blogspot.com/2009/02/illayaraja-vs-arrahman.html
>
> I was reading this beautiful 
> piece written
> by Vignesh on Illayaraja's 'Maarugo Maarugo' song from Vetri Vizha and I
> headed to comment section and this is what I read as one of the comments,
>
> Dear Vicky,
>
> Long time ago, I used to play the flute in light music troupes in chennai,
> though I have been fully focussed on practising carnatic music lately.
>
> I wanted to listen to the music of the movie "Slumdog Millionaire" today to
> see why it's being talked about so much. I searched and listened to it
> online.
>
> It left me with a bad aftertaste. I just felt like cleansing my ears, body
> and soul by listening to some Raaja music and landed in your blog.
>
> Thanks for the wonderful analysis, sound clips. You (and Raaja) made my
> day.
>
> with love,
> srikanth.
>
>
>
> I really haven't taken such comments that have no constructive purpose
> seriously and till this date I have never read or been in a single
> constructive argument or debate when it comes to Raaja vs. Rahman. I don't
> understand the mind of some people, who call them to be an Illayaraja fan
> and who talk more about A.R.Rahman and how bad his music is than about how
> great Illayaraja's music is. I don't understand what is their real problem
> with Rahman, is it the music itself, or its popularity.
>
> Irrespective of who is the composer, Music has one single purpose. Is it so
> difficult to understand the oneness of music? And who can better teach you
> the oneness of music than Illayaraja, who has covered every possible genre
> of music in his repertoire and yet makes us feel that it is all music, just
> Raaja's music? I guess if you are a fan of Illayaraja, and if you have
> really understood his music and its purpose, it is so simple to accept and
> appreciate anybody else's music. If not, then you fail Illayaraja, his music
> hasn't educated you enough. (In this particular case I am so devastated that
> he who commented about the music doesn't know what background score in a
> movie is meant for, and he calls himself Raaja fan)
>
> I get as exhilarated by that worldly interlude in 'Dil Gira Daftan' from
> Rahman's Delhi-6 as I get in the thundering coda of 'Om Shivo hum' from
> Raaja's 'Naan Kadavul'. The kind of music in the songs that I compare here
> has nothing in common in its sound and yet the purpose is the same.
> Illayaraja is a way and A.R.Rahman is another way to attain a musical
> Nirvana. Everybody has the right to choose his own way but the one who foul
> talk about the other ways is no different from those extremists who in the
> name of religion, do things which their religion itself doesn't preach.
>
> I don't believe in religion but I believe in a God and in the same way I
> believe in music and I take the best of both to pave my own way to reach its
> purpose. I am both a devotee of Illayaraja 
> 
> and a Rahmaniac 
> and
> I find it perfectly normal and rational to be so. And some call it
> incomprehensible and eccentric? I don't know how to answer them because they
> never really explained to me why they feel so.
>
> When A.R.Rahman wave was spreading all over India, everyone told that
> A.R.Rahman's popularity is not because he is a genius or he has any talent
> but because he borrows heavily from western music but it is the westerners
> who now say that they have never heard a music score like that of 'Slumdog
> Millionaire' before. And so where did Rahman borrow all this long? Nobody
> seems to be talking about this.
>
> And what is this cry about Illayaraja deserving many International Awards
> and not A.R.Rahman? These are utterly ridiculous arguments. Oscar or Golden
> Globe is not given to greatest music composed by the greatest music composer
> of all time from a country. Why can't we be practical and realistic about
> these awards? Raaja is contended in whatever he does in Indian films and if
> he gets a chance he will definitely do it right in an international movie
> too, I believe in it more than any other so called Raaja fan. And do you
> mean you want Illayaraja to win an Oscar for his background score in 'Naan
> Kadavul' to prove that he is the best background score composer in, the
> country? An Illayaraja doesn't want that because he has no intention to go
> global or is in no contention with any Rahmans out there to prove his
> genius. Now if both Illayaraja and A.R.Rahman were nominated for their
> respective scores in 'Naan Kadavul' (though

Re: [arr] Re: I Don’t Know Himesh Resha mmiya at All: A R Rahman -- DNJAK

On 2/17/2009 10:29 PM India Time, _arr_raghu_ wrote:

> They composed the songs separately but didnt they
> meet during Dil Ne Jise Apna Kaha at all?
> How come the article did not even mention this movie?

As Madhavan has beautifully explained in the mail above, read it like 
this: (bracketed text is my addition)

"We've not met (to discuss that song). We haven't exchanged a call or an 
sms (about that song.)" (otherwise we have met himesh many times and he 
is a good friend of mine. I can say that he has more versatile talent 
than me because he acts also but I don't :0) (smiles). )

so, bro. Hope it sounds more ARR-like now. ya zyada ho gaya. :-)

--
rawat

> 
> 
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Chord"  wrote:
>> "he is more assertive now, speaks out his mind - that soft, shy, 
>> introvert guy seems to be a thing of past. Of course, not offending 
>> anyone, still the same politeness.
>>
>> This is how i always wished him to be. Feels so nice to see him 
>> opening up"
>>
>>
>> I agree too about this change and I'm also glad to see it.  I think 
>> AR's PR skills have improved over time.  But, a lot of this also 
>> comes with age.  He's in his 40s now, well established and very 
>> confident, not anymore this shy young man in his 20s just starting 
>> out.  He's a seasoned man now. But, yet, he is never blunt or rude or 
>> displays any negativity in his comments, never putting anyone down, 
>> never blowing his own horn.  That's beauty of this man despite 
>> soaring to such heights.  I think being assertive and able to state 
>> your opinions and thoughts clearly, however, is a good thing.   
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Vinayakam Murugan 
>>  wrote:
>>> I too feel this is very unlike ARR.
>>> Warm Regards
>>> ~~~
>>> Vinayak
>>>
>>> theregoesanotherday.blogspot.com
>>>
>>>
>>> On Tue, Feb 17, 2009 at 3:15 PM, Sriram S  wrote:
>>>
 AR and Himesh along with Adnan Sami were the final round Judges 
>> of the
 Channel V Super Singer competition (about 4 years ago) and it was 
>> shown on
 Channel V every week. Naresh Iyer was picked up from this event 
>> by ARR to
 sing "Mayilerage" for "Aa Aah". AR & Himesh conversed with each 
>> other very
 much during this event, long before Himesh started wearing the 
>> CAP and
 started singing "Aashiq Banayaaa"...

 So I doubt the integrity of this article.

 --- On *Tue, 17/2/09, V S Rawat * wrote:

 From: V S Rawat 
 Subject: Re: [arr] I Don't Know Himesh Reshammiya at All: A R 
>> Rahman
 To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
 Date: Tuesday, 17 February, 2009, 2:45 PM


 Is anybody else noticing a change coming in our man? in this one, 
>> and
 when he had defended slumdog?

 he is more assertive now, speaks out his mind - that soft, shy,
 introvert guy seems to be a thing of past. Of course, not 
>> offending
 anyone, still the same politeness.

 This is how i always wished him to be. Feels so nice to see him 
>> opening up.
 --
 Rawat

 On 2/17/2009 1:02 PM India Time, _Roshan_ wrote:

> February 17th, 2009
>
> A R RahmanWe read about how Himesh Reshammiya has refused to 
>> sing for
> A R Rahman. But Rahman says he has never met Reshammiya.
>
> Laughs the soft spoken maestro sarcastically, "Our 
>> communication has
> been only through the press. He told the press he wanted to 
>> sing for
> me. I told the press I had composed a song that would suit his 
>> voice.
> To this he replied again through the press that he didn't want 
>> to sing
> for me. We've not met. We haven't exchanged a call or an
 sms."
> Rahman finds it strange that after hounding him for so long 
>> Reshammiya
> changed his mind. "For the past two years I had been reading 
>> about
 how
> he wanted to sing for me. As a gesture returning his compliment 
>> I
> thought this song would be perfect. I didn't know he would sing 
>> for me
> only when I compose for a film starring him. I don't know if I 
>> can do
> that," say Rahman who turns 41 in January.
>
> "2008 was my most productive year in Hindi cinema in the last 
>> ten
> years. I had 7 soundtracks in the North and South. And I'm 
>> happy with
> all of them. God has been kind. I haven't planned anything big 
>> for
> 2008. But my music school in Chennai is my biggest dream come 
>> true.
> The whole of 2008 the school gave me a high."
>
> Rahman has just composed his first ever song for an 
>> international
> opera-on-film that's directed by Shekhar Kapoor. "I thank 
>> Shekhar
 for
> trusting me with something so unusual. The singer Kavita Baliga 
>> is a
> teacher at my music school. Though she's Indian she comes from 
>> LA.
> It's a great team that we have at music school. Right now I've 
>> 110
> students. They come from India, Singapo

Re: [arr] One of ARR's most serene, peaceful numbers.....

On 2/17/2009 8:44 PM India Time, _Chord_ wrote:

> I think it's from Provoked, sung by Karen David, also on Karen David's 
> album.  Song is "Save You".  Such beautiful aural textures in that 
> song, so sweetly sung by Karen David with a graceful, lilting melody.  
> The song just envelopes me with its aural, finely textured richness. 
> 
> The song "Alive" is also beautiful. 

Provoked is a lovely movie to see. Those who have missed it should see 
it. An entirely different type of movie you would love. Sad that it 
didn't get much notice. At least the realization would be that Aish can act.

--
Rawat

Re: [arr] Songs and background score of DELHI-6 will be exceptionally marvellous.

On 2/17/2009 10:39 PM India Time, _Vithur_ wrote:

> Ganesha says DELHI-6 will set cash registers ringing

Somehow, my gut feeling about D6 is that its script might prove to be 
its weak point. It is a tiny, miniscule script. Even taglines and 
synopsis nowadays are longer than in what the entire script can be told 
without loosing anything. this bonsai script might not be able to keep 
viewers engrossed for the length of movie.

RDB was a complex script. RDB was a vision, a new insight into current 
state of affairs and comparing them with pre-independent India - 
everybody loved that.

And, then the other weak point could be the forced-make-believe. It is 
made in india so it is bound to highlight Indian culture, values, social 
system. They just can't criticize it for the fear of backlash. So, it 
might become a lecture, a Purab Aur Paschim II, in which everything that 
is Indian is right and everything that is western is wrong. But, 
intelligent viewers are going to hate this forced make believe. There 
are good and bad things in East and there are good and bad things in west.

So, my apprehension is that these two points might bog the film down - 
like Swades.

But director is a proven good hand. I would be happy to see him overcome 
these possible deficiencies and coming out with a great film.

--
Rawat

Re: [arr] Re: I Don’t Know Himesh Resha mmiya at All: A R Rahman

2009-02-17 Thread ramakrisha laxmana subramanian siva gopala acharya iyer .aiyooo amma idli wada dosa sambar chatni .

On 2/17/2009 10:44 PM India Time, _orktane_ wrote:

> For me the real test in as far as Rahman's outwardness is concerned, 
> is does he position himself as a pop star out west? For that, he'll 
> need to do a lot more than just compose extraordinary music. And I 
> really rally want him to breakthrough the limitations of the film 
> music. He needs a bigger stage and a bigger audience - I suppose Jay 
> Leno's Tonight show is a start.
> 

Good point.

I am sure ARR will appear on Oprah and all other major international 
shows soon - Oscar or no Oscar. He has already become an international 
cult figure having pushed the giant India on the world stage - Oscar 
pending.

--
Rawat

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Re: [arr] MIA offered bed to perform from at Oscars 2009

2009-02-17 Thread just an another girl

as much as i love MIA and her songs , he dress and dance during the grammy's
was just ludicrous ... of course she is popular for her shock value , but
being that pregnant and dressing up like that was just way too much .. (
http://www.sepiamutiny.com/sepia/archives/005625.html --- video link at ur
own risk )

hope she does not  embarrass herself and her fans during the oscar show ...

i know i know .. opinion varies , but couldn't help but reply !


On Tue, Feb 17, 2009 at 5:59 AM, Bivin Chandra wrote:

>
> Organisers are so desperate to have new mother MIA perform at the awards
> they have offered her the chance to sing while lying in bed – or make an
> appearance by hologram
>
> Rosie Swash
> guardian.co.uk, Tuesday 17 February 2009 12.04 GMT
> Article history
>
> Despite giving birth less than a week ago, MIA is wanted by the Oscars.
> Following her barnstorming performance at the Grammys last week, organisers
> are desperate for her to perform at this Sunday's ceremony. So desperate, in
> fact, that she could perform lying down if she wants to.
>
> According to reports today the rapper is keen to fulfill her commitment to
> perform her Oscar-nominated song from Slumdog Millionaire, Jai Ho, at the
> awards ceremony. She is said to be trying to find a way to overcome the
> physical issues of performing so soon after giving birth, including, it's
> alleged, an appearance by hologram or, failing that, one delivered from a
> bed live on stage.
>
> MIA, real name Maya Arulpragasam, went into labour just hours after
> performing at the Grammys with Jay-Z, Kanye West, Lil Wayne and T.I, where
> she marked the occasion by wearing an eye-popping transparent dress over her
> blooming belly. She blogged earlier this week that her baby boy was "the
> most amazing thing on the planet", and confirmed he was born on Wednesday 11
> February after she went into the early stages of labour on the night of her
> performance (8 February).
>
> Now Oscars producer Laurence Mark is said to have offered her a "large bed"
> to perform from at the 81st annual Academy Awards later this week, hoping
> that if being nine months pregnant won't stop her performing then neither
> will being a new mother.
>
> "She's eager to perform ... we've said things like 'we're willing to have
> her enter on a large bed,'" Mark is reported to have told the WENN network.
> "We'll make it as easy for her as we can."
>
> MIA is nominated for an award in the best original song category for her
> collaboration with AR Rahman on Jai Ho, which features on the soundtrack to
> the Danny Boyle film Slumdog Millionaire. According to a BBC interview with
> Rahman, the Indian composer said that the issue of an MIA performance at the
> Oscars is the "million-dollar question".
>
> "She wants to. In fact, she said she'll do it with a hologram. She has all
> these ideas," said Rahman. He added: "I don't know how it's going to be
> possible, though. Having a baby is such an important thing in your life –
> more important than winning an Oscar."
>
> Something tells us MIA will find a way to balance both.
>
> http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2009/feb/17/mia-oscars-performance-2009
>
>  
>

[arr] Re: MIA offered bed to perform from at Oscars 2009

LOL! so much for MIA, I feel 'O...Saya' has already won the best song!

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Bivin Chandra  
wrote:
>
> 
> Organisers are so desperate to have new mother MIA perform at the 
awards they have offered her the chance to sing while lying in bed 
â" or make an appearance by hologram
> 
> Rosie Swash
> guardian.co.uk, Tuesday 17 February 2009 12.04 GMT
> Article history
> 
> Despite giving birth less than a week ago, MIA is wanted by the 
Oscars. Following her barnstorming performance at the Grammys last 
week, organisers are desperate for her to perform at this Sunday's 
ceremony. So desperate, in fact, that she could perform lying down if 
she wants to.
> 
> According to reports today the rapper is keen to fulfill her 
commitment to perform her Oscar-nominated song from Slumdog 
Millionaire, Jai Ho, at the awards ceremony. She is said to be trying 
to find a way to overcome the physical issues of performing so soon 
after giving birth, including, it's alleged, an appearance by 
hologram or, failing that, one delivered from a bed live on stage.
> 
> MIA, real name Maya Arulpragasam, went into labour just hours after 
performing at the Grammys with Jay-Z, Kanye West, Lil Wayne and T.I, 
where she marked the occasion by wearing an eye-popping transparent 
dress over her blooming belly. She blogged earlier this week that her 
baby boy was "the most amazing thing on the planet", and confirmed he 
was born on Wednesday 11 February after she went into the early 
stages of labour on the night of her performance (8 February).
> 
> Now Oscars producer Laurence Mark is said to have offered her 
a "large bed" to perform from at the 81st annual Academy Awards later 
this week, hoping that if being nine months pregnant won't stop her 
performing then neither will being a new mother.
> 
> "She's eager to perform ... we've said things like 'we're willing 
to have her enter on a large bed,'" Mark is reported to have told the 
WENN network. "We'll make it as easy for her as we can."
> 
> MIA is nominated for an award in the best original song category 
for her collaboration with AR Rahman on Jai Ho, which features on the 
soundtrack to the Danny Boyle film Slumdog Millionaire. According to 
a BBC interview with Rahman, the Indian composer said that the issue 
of an MIA performance at the Oscars is the "million-dollar question".
> 
> "She wants to. In fact, she said she'll do it with a hologram. She 
has all these ideas," said Rahman. He added: "I don't know how it's 
going to be possible, though. Having a baby is such an important 
thing in your life â" more important than winning an Oscar."
> 
> Something tells us MIA will find a way to balance both.
> 
> 
> 
> http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2009/feb/17/mia-oscars-performance-
2009
>

[arr] Rakeysh Mehra on how AR cracked the BGM

2009-02-17 Thread ramakrisha laxmana subramanian siva gopala acharya iyer .aiyooo amma idli wada dosa sambar chatni .

Isn't A.R. Rahman making your job tough by not being there in the
crucial and a critical stage of the films release?  Rahman called me
half an hour after he received the award at the BAFTA's and said, "I am
feeling so guilty by not being there. Anything you feel irritated about
the background score, just change that". He just returned last night
from the U.S. He landed in Chennai, was talking to his engineers and was
so worried about the music of Delhi 6. In fact, the background score is
much better than the songs in Delhi 6. Background is the film. What we
tried for the background was that we didn't score for the shot. We just
sat and spent the whole month of December and not a single sound came
out. Everybody was getting worried. Then Rahman won the Golden Globe,
came back and he again sat and bits and bits happened. At one point, I
and Rahman were discussing to postpone the release date of Delhi 6. We
still couldn't crack the background. So we decided to crack theme on the
subject of the film. Not on some particular scene. Rahman went into a
different world all together after that. He played all the instruments
that were available to him and just went for it. He came up with ten
themes and at one point we were confused of what to use. He is a true
magician. When we put the theme with the scenes it would start and end
perfectly. Can you believe it?

[arr] [BGM] " TAJMAHAL"

Dear All,

Enjoy Voiceless Good Quality BGMs from the Tamil Movie " Tajmahal"

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?w2nummmlknd



-- 
regards,
Vithur

[arr] Articles/Images On AR's BAFTA Win!

2009-02-17 Thread mobile freak

Here are the articles/images on indian dailies about AR's BAFTA win :-)

BAFTA Awards 2009!


Slumdog in seventh heaven at BAFTA:

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_UH5DGyV9FAo/SZEgXxSiZ0I/Ibk/DMpBw3FetaQ/bafta%20%281%29.jpg

Group shot:

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_UH5DGyV9FAo/SZEgacXiMiI/Ibs/wx5vM9DE_7I/dsc5385big-3206.jpg

BAFTA for rahman,SDM wins 7!

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_UH5DGyV9FAo/SZEgd49gJcI/Ib0/a6LoR0I3aR4/bafta%20%282%29.jpg

Rahman on song in BAFTA conquest:

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_UH5DGyV9FAo/SZEgkT78VwI/Icc/rmn2rSivmqE/bafta%20%283%29.jpg

SDM:hit today,almost killed off yesterday!

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_UH5DGyV9FAo/SZEgoOuxPBI/Ick/VyVrUokyjYQ/bafta%20%284%29.jpg

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_UH5DGyV9FAo/SZEgp_r6pxI/Ics/UoVYPfEvAOU/bafta%20%285%29.jpg

BAFTAS:

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_UH5DGyV9FAo/SZEgvDrQTjI/Ic0/mqPD2Fbk9zo/bafta%20%286%29.jpg

SDM super 7:

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_UH5DGyV9FAo/SZEgy1xkfYI/Ic8/QIk01sm6jfM/bafta%20%287%29.jpg

SDM gets 7 BAFTA's:

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_UH5DGyV9FAo/SZEg1I7MRYI/IdE/qTTM_UoxqYg/bafta%20%288%29.jpg

Wah,Ustads,BAFTA and grammy!

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_UH5DGyV9FAo/SZEg3SFFfGI/IdM/rjNAw-7RyKA/bafta%20%289%29.jpg

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_UH5DGyV9FAo/SZEg8nMZ_tI/IdU/A1AszfM4PlA/bafta%20%2810%29.jpg

Slumdog sweeps...BAFTA awards:

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_UH5DGyV9FAo/SZEhCCILW5I/Idc/zq-D21Tn_vo/bafta%20%2811%29.jpg

Winners:

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_UH5DGyV9FAo/SZEhEPgPVzI/Idk/L5q7AZrmxms/bafta%20%2812%29.jpg

SDM sweeps 7:

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_UH5DGyV9FAo/SZEhGajMlOI/Ids/TlLWC2GZ3ao/bafta%20%2813%29.jpg

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_UH5DGyV9FAo/SZEhI4z48gI/Id0/MNJN5LJYfAg/bafta%20%2814%29.jpg

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_UH5DGyV9FAo/SZEhScGY2II/IeM/44F3tKKVGq8/bafta%20%2816%29.JPG

SDM hopes best for the oscars:

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_UH5DGyV9FAo/SZEhTpkn3oI/IeU/sckxLoJf-l8/bafta%20%2817%29.jpg

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_UH5DGyV9FAo/SZEhUyxNQVI/Ieg/uRy25TKx-kc/bafta%20%2818%29.jpg

Oscars Beckon:

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_UH5DGyV9FAo/SZEhXmfB8OI/Ieo/0wdUaugNBc4/bafta%20%2819%29.jpg

Slumdog wins best film,director and 5 more!

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_UH5DGyV9FAo/SZEhaaT_mzI/Iew/OafoRbWmDm4/bafta%20%2820%29.jpg

Rahman,pookutty brings home BAFTA honours:

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_UH5DGyV9FAo/SZEhh-vtOnI/Ie4/oh_pAEhZLkw/bafta%20%2821%29.jpg

Indian musicians on song:

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_UH5DGyV9FAo/SZEhorznW0I/IfA/k5OL43-C2dY/bafta%20%2822%29.jpg

Soundbyte:

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_UH5DGyV9FAo/SZEhrrvsLWI/IfI/UetbD5yEQ5o/bafta%20%2823%29.jpg

BAFTA extend's SDM's reign:

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_UH5DGyV9FAo/SZEhytY8ZhI/IfQ/irVsrFm1qjg/bafta%20%2824%29.jpg

Slumdog's BAFTA Haul:

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_UH5DGyV9FAo/SZEh4rVwYEI/IfY/mW1CrJ8o08s/bafta%20%2825%29.jpg

Noisy but nice:

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_UH5DGyV9FAo/SZEiEpqUWZI/Ifg/BrWPcRDfcfU/bafta%20%2826%29.jpg

Other images:

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_UH5DGyV9FAo/SZEgfC5L1wI/Ib8/i9yT3ANJPb8/09_02_2009_001_005.jpg
..
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_UH5DGyV9FAo/SZEgf_Wwv9I/IcE/3FcGFT4t8xU/rahman2feb9_full.jpg
..
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_UH5DGyV9FAo/SZEghQHYEiI/IcM/n10Wus5GGZg/bafta020909_01_full.jpg
..
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_UH5DGyV9FAo/SZEgiT68DSI/IcU/qvsDT4BsqQU/bafta020909_23_full.jpg
..
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_UH5DGyV9FAo/SZEhLi-ssYI/Id8/8iISnenamHI/vlcsnap-37971.jpg
..
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_UH5DGyV9FAo/SZEhM5dplTI/IeE/6BS8D7GT90o/134813312.JPG
..
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_UH5DGyV9FAo/SZEiG7TWlVI/Ifo/sMQfq_r-ycg/ARRahman-Danny_630.jpg
..
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_UH5DGyV9FAo/SZEiIOn28LI/Ifw/0Y7PqkWGFiw/Slumdog-bafta1_630.jpg


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[arr] Re: Rahman and Yanni

2009-02-17 Thread nivensamy

Yanni is one of my fav composer too. His Tribute DVD and acropolis to
name few are a must for rahman fans. Sorry for non-arr message.

Niven


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Chord"  wrote:
>
> I love how Rahman has used some operatic elements in some of his 
> recent scores (second interlude of Zindagi, first interlude of 
> Guzarish, background of Man Chandre...).  
> 
> The operatic piece in Guzarish in particular really reminded me of 
> Yanni's style of music.  I am big fan of Yanni and love his albums.  I 
> think Rahman too appreciates Yanni's music.
>

Re: [arr] MIA offered bed to perform from at Oscars 2009

2009-02-17 Thread neena kochhar

The video is no longer available :-(

--- On Tue, 17/2/09, just an another girl  wrote:

From: just an another girl 
Subject: Re: [arr] MIA offered bed to perform from at Oscars 2009
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tuesday, 17 February, 2009, 7:44 PM

as much as i love MIA and her songs , he dress and dance during the grammy's 
was just ludicrous ... of course she is popular for her shock value , but being 
that pregnant and dressing up like that was just way too much .. ( 
http://www.sepiamut iny.com/sepia/ archives/ 005625.html --- video link at ur 
own risk ) 

hope she does not  embarrass herself and her fans during the oscar show ... 

i know i know .. opinion varies , but couldn't help but reply !

On Tue, Feb 17, 2009 at 5:59 AM, Bivin Chandra  wrote:

Organisers are so desperate to have new mother MIA perform at the awards they 
have offered her the chance to sing while lying in bed – or make an appearance 
by hologram

Rosie Swash
guardian.co. uk, Tuesday 17 February 2009 12.04 GMT
Article history

Despite giving birth less than a week ago, MIA is wanted by the Oscars. 
Following her barnstorming performance at the Grammys last week, organisers are 
desperate for her to perform at this Sunday's ceremony. So desperate, in fact, 
that she could perform lying down if she wants to.

According to reports today the rapper is keen to fulfill her commitment to 
perform her Oscar-nominated song from Slumdog Millionaire, Jai Ho, at the 
awards ceremony. She is said to be trying to find a way to overcome the 
physical issues of performing so soon after giving birth, including, it's 
alleged, an appearance by hologram or, failing that, one delivered from a bed 
live on stage.

MIA, real name Maya Arulpragasam, went into labour just hours after performing 
at the Grammys with Jay-Z, Kanye West, Lil Wayne and T.I, where she marked the 
occasion by wearing an eye-popping transparent dress over her blooming belly. 
She blogged earlier this week that her baby boy was "the most amazing thing on 
the planet", and confirmed he was born on Wednesday 11 February after she went 
into the early stages of labour on the night of her performance (8 February).

Now Oscars producer Laurence Mark is said to have offered her a "large bed" to 
perform from at the 81st annual Academy Awards later this week, hoping that if 
being nine months pregnant won't stop her performing then neither will being a 
new mother.

"She's eager to perform ... we've said things like 'we're willing to have her 
enter on a large bed,'" Mark is reported to have told the WENN network. "We'll 
make it as easy for her as we can."

MIA is nominated for an award in the best original song category for her 
collaboration with AR Rahman on Jai Ho, which features on the soundtrack to the 
Danny Boyle film Slumdog Millionaire. According to a BBC interview with Rahman, 
the Indian composer said that the issue of an MIA performance at the Oscars is 
the "million-dollar question".

"She wants to. In fact, she said she'll do it with a hologram. She has all 
these ideas," said Rahman. He added: "I don't know how it's going to be 
possible, though. Having a baby is such an important thing in your life – more 
important than winning an Oscar."

Something tells us MIA will find a way to balance both.

http://www.guardian .co.uk/music/ 2009/feb/ 17/mia-oscars- performance- 2009

Re: [arr] online CDs

2009-02-17 Thread Asmin

www.audiorec.com.uk
its amazing,they shipped within a week at my malaysia address.
thanks.

From: arunava bhowmick 
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 6:36:03 PM
Subject: [arr] online CDs

Can anyone give a list of sites for online purchase of ARR CDs both Indian and 
Foreign sites.

ARRUNAVA

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Re: [arr] Illayaraja Vs A.R.Rahman

2009-02-17 Thread jaiganesh g

hi ,
it foolish to campare ARR sir and Raja sir . they 2 have a different
syle they doing good tooo . plz dont compare them.  we wont compare LORD
krishna with LORD shiva OR JESUS OR ALLAH. They Are god just worship them
did not compare and waste our time

On Tue, Feb 17, 2009 at 11:25 PM, Vinayakam Murugan wrote:

>   Very nicely written, Prakash. Each MD has his own space in the
> musicosphere and they can coexist .
>
> Warm Regards
> ~~~
> Vinayak
>
> theregoesanotherday.blogspot.com
>
>
> On Mon, Feb 16, 2009 at 11:18 PM, Prakash Balaramkrishna <
> prakysn...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>>http://ursmusically.blogspot.com/2009/02/illayaraja-vs-arrahman.html
>>
>> I was reading this beautiful 
>> piece written
>> by Vignesh on Illayaraja's 'Maarugo Maarugo' song from Vetri Vizha and I
>> headed to comment section and this is what I read as one of the comments,
>>
>> Dear Vicky,
>>
>> Long time ago, I used to play the flute in light music troupes in chennai,
>> though I have been fully focussed on practising carnatic music lately.
>>
>> I wanted to listen to the music of the movie "Slumdog Millionaire" today
>> to see why it's being talked about so much. I searched and listened to it
>> online.
>>
>> It left me with a bad aftertaste. I just felt like cleansing my ears, body
>> and soul by listening to some Raaja music and landed in your blog.
>>
>> Thanks for the wonderful analysis, sound clips. You (and Raaja) made my
>> day.
>>
>> with love,
>> srikanth.
>>
>>
>>
>> I really haven't taken such comments that have no constructive purpose
>> seriously and till this date I have never read or been in a single
>> constructive argument or debate when it comes to Raaja vs. Rahman. I don't
>> understand the mind of some people, who call them to be an Illayaraja fan
>> and who talk more about A.R.Rahman and how bad his music is than about how
>> great Illayaraja's music is. I don't understand what is their real problem
>> with Rahman, is it the music itself, or its popularity.
>>
>> Irrespective of who is the composer, Music has one single purpose. Is it
>> so difficult to understand the oneness of music? And who can better teach
>> you the oneness of music than Illayaraja, who has covered every possible
>> genre of music in his repertoire and yet makes us feel that it is all music,
>> just Raaja's music? I guess if you are a fan of Illayaraja, and if you have
>> really understood his music and its purpose, it is so simple to accept and
>> appreciate anybody else's music. If not, then you fail Illayaraja, his music
>> hasn't educated you enough. (In this particular case I am so devastated that
>> he who commented about the music doesn't know what background score in a
>> movie is meant for, and he calls himself Raaja fan)
>>
>> I get as exhilarated by that worldly interlude in 'Dil Gira Daftan' from
>> Rahman's Delhi-6 as I get in the thundering coda of 'Om Shivo hum' from
>> Raaja's 'Naan Kadavul'. The kind of music in the songs that I compare here
>> has nothing in common in its sound and yet the purpose is the same.
>> Illayaraja is a way and A.R.Rahman is another way to attain a musical
>> Nirvana. Everybody has the right to choose his own way but the one who foul
>> talk about the other ways is no different from those extremists who in the
>> name of religion, do things which their religion itself doesn't preach.
>>
>> I don't believe in religion but I believe in a God and in the same way I
>> believe in music and I take the best of both to pave my own way to reach its
>> purpose. I am both a devotee of Illayaraja 
>> 
>> and a Rahmaniac 
>> and
>> I find it perfectly normal and rational to be so. And some call it
>> incomprehensible and eccentric? I don't know how to answer them because they
>> never really explained to me why they feel so.
>>
>> When A.R.Rahman wave was spreading all over India, everyone told that
>> A.R.Rahman's popularity is not because he is a genius or he has any talent
>> but because he borrows heavily from western music but it is the westerners
>> who now say that they have never heard a music score like that of 'Slumdog
>> Millionaire' before. And so where did Rahman borrow all this long? Nobody
>> seems to be talking about this.
>>
>> And what is this cry about Illayaraja deserving many International Awards
>> and not A.R.Rahman? These are utterly ridiculous arguments. Oscar or Golden
>> Globe is not given to greatest music composed by the greatest music composer
>> of all time from a country. Why can't we be practical and realistic about
>> these awards? Raaja is contended in whatever he does in Indian films and if
>> he gets a chance he will definitely do it right in an international movie
>> too, I believe in it more than any other so called Raaja fan. An

[arr] So nice of Oscar!

2009-02-17 Thread Madhavan Rajan

Just watched the news in "Times Now" that the Academy has invited the
child artistes of SDM and their parents to the function. They are all
set to walk on the red carpet!

Young Latika and Young Salim was too naughty during their
interview.Just a glimpse below.

Interviewer: How many awards will SDM win?
Young Salim: Out of how many?!
Interviewer: 10
Young Salim: 10 out of 10!

-- 
Cheers,
Madhavan.R
Be a Music Fan; not a Music Pirate!

[arr] song that suited Himesh

2009-02-17 Thread Firoz

My guess is "Kaise Mujhe" from Ghajini

-
Firoz

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "sharat3"  wrote:
>
> i wonder which was the song that suited Himesh...any guesses or info 
> on this? 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Roshan"  wrote:
> >
> > February 17th, 2009
> > 
> > A R RahmanWe read about how Himesh Reshammiya has refused to sing 
> for
> > A R Rahman. But Rahman says he has never met Reshammiya.
> > 
> > Laughs the soft spoken maestro sarcastically, "Our communication 
has
> > been only through the press. He told the press he wanted to sing 
for
> > me. I told the press I had composed a song that would suit his 
> voice.
> > To this he replied again through the press that he didn't want to 
> sing
> > for me. We've not met. We haven't exchanged a call or an sms."
> > 
> > Rahman finds it strange that after hounding him for so long 
> Reshammiya
> > changed his mind. "For the past two years I had been reading about 
> how
> > he wanted to sing for me. As a gesture returning his compliment I
> > thought this song would be perfect. I didn't know he would sing 
for 
> me
> > only when I compose for a film starring him. I don't know if I can 
> do
> > that," say Rahman who turns 41 in January.
> > 
> > "2008 was my most productive year in Hindi cinema in the last ten
> > years. I had 7 soundtracks in the North and South. And I'm happy 
> with
> > all of them. God has been kind. I haven't planned anything big for
> > 2008. But my music school in Chennai is my biggest dream come 
true.
> > The whole of 2008 the school gave me a high."
> > 
> > Rahman has just composed his first ever song for an international
> > opera-on-film that's directed by Shekhar Kapoor. "I thank Shekhar 
> for
> > trusting me with something so unusual. The singer Kavita Baliga is 
a
> > teacher at my music school. Though she's Indian she comes from LA.
> > It's a great team that we have at music school. Right now I've 110
> > students. They come from India, Singapore and Malaysia. I want to
> > cultivate musicians who don't know just about classical music but 
> also
> > new-age sounds. Today's complete musician has to be clued into 
world
> > music. And that's what we're trying to inculcate at my school."
> > 
> > Eventually Rahman wants a music orchestra coming out of his 
school.
> > "And I also want to produce new voices for films."
> > 
> > Rahman regrets the fact that music and harmony have gone out of 
our
> > music. "In the course of time listeners have lost patience with
> > melody. All the tracks have to be super-racy. As a composer I'd
> > definitely prefer melody. But if people want to come to movies 
just 
> to
> > have a good time then I'll give them racy songs. I don't want to 
> lose
> > out on the young audience. However filmmakers need to understand 
the
> > value of melody. It's not as though people have not liked the 
> melodies
> > in Yuvraaj. I've to give it to Mr Ghai for taking film music away 
> from
> > the predictable. I'm very proud of Yuvraaj. There are two kinds of
> > music, the one to draw audiences in like Jaane TuYa Jaane Na or 
the
> > one that propels the plot forward like Yuvraaj."
> > 
> > Speaking of his very special rapport with Aamir Khan Rahman says,
> > "Whatever goes to Aamir is a very high-profile and filtered 
project.
> > So my music has to automatically match up."
> > 
> > The year has been plush with projects for Rahman. "I've worked 
with
> > three generations of directors, and in as many continents. I can 
> tell
> > what they like and not like. Working with Abbas Tyrewala in Jaane
> > TuYa Jaane Na was a rewarding experience. Yes, I'll be doing 
Abbas'
> > next.I'm as proud of Pappu can't dance sala as Tu muskura. Now 
after
> > Ghajini, I've Delhi 6 and Adaa coming up one after another."
> > 
> > An unfulfilled dream? "All my private album projects have been
> > neglected because of my movie commitments. All my colleagues at my
> > private music-label are crying about this. I want to complete 
these
> > non-film projects." -Subhash K Jha / Sampurn Media
> >
>

[arr] Slumdog Millionaire on Tata Sky


Slumdog Millionaire on Tata Sky  
Our Bureau  
New Delhi, Feb. 17  Tata Sky will be featuring the Oscar-nominated film Slumdog 
Millionaire on its pay-per-view service in the run up of the Oscar event. 
For Rs 25 subscribers to the DTH service will be able to watch the
movie any number of time during 24 hours of having opted for it. Hindi, English 
version  
Compared with the usual pricing of Rs 75-100, Tata Sky which could be the first 
to show it on DTH has priced it much cheaper. 
The movie’s Hindi and English version will be available from February 20 till 
February 22. 
The Oscars will be handed out on February 22 in the US.

[arr] Hans Zimmer on AR

2009-02-17 Thread jayaram81


http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2009/02/18/arts/NA-FEA-US-Oscar-Rahman.ph\
p


"I kept hearing his music and really liking it ... there was a fresh
sound and a fresh approach ... and a completely different way of looking
at film music," said Rahman's friend, the German-born film composer Hans
Zimmer. "Like any good artist, A.R. is not a traditionalist, he's a
revolutionary. He uses all the revolutionary things that come from all
over the world in his stuff ... hip-hop beats, electronics  and
there's an incredible inquisitiveness and playfulness in his music ... .

"Plus he writes a bloody good tune," said Zimmer, an Oscar-winner for
his score to "The Lion King." "He's got the most perfect love theme
("Latika's Theme") in 'Slumdog Millionaire' which I am incredibly
envious of in a loving way."

[arr] Indian composer identifies with "Slumdog" hero


Indian composer identifies with "Slumdog" hero 

The Associated Press  
Wednesday, February 18, 2009 
NEW YORK: Should A.R. Rahman win an Oscar or two on Sunday, the Indian film
composer has written just the right tune for the occasion: "Jai Ho,"
the celebratory ode sung during the Bollywood-style, song-and-dance
finale of "Slumdog Millionaire."
The film's rags-to-riches plot might seem improbable, but Rahman's
own unlikely life story enables him to identify with the film's hero 
a resourceful orphan from Mumbai's slums who becomes a celebrity when
he gets a shot at winning a fortune on India's version of "Who Wants to
Be a Millionaire?"
"I can relate to the film because I take life positively and feel
that even after great depression, something good will come out," the
43-year-old composer said in a telephone interview from Los Angeles.
"Almost everything is finished for this guy but there is still hope and
then he ... succeeds in the end."
When Rahman performs his two Oscar-nominated songs, "O ... Saya" and
"Jai Ho," at Sunday's Academy Awards ceremony he will be realizing his
own dream. A deeply spiritual man, Rahman believes that music and film
have the power to bring people together across boundaries of caste,
religion, nationality and race.
Rahman, who has already won a Golden Globe and British BAFTA award
for his "Slumdog" score, says he would like to share the Oscar prize
with his many fans in India and elsewhere. They have made him one of
the world's best-selling recording artists, globally on a par with
Madonna and the Rolling Stones.
With Oscar nominations for best song and original score, Rahman
could wind up getting in one night as many golden statuettes as Indians
have won in the Oscars' 80-year-history. Costume designer Bhanu Athaiya
won for "Gandhi" in 1982, and arthouse director Satyajit Ray received a
lifetime achievement award in 1992.
Rahman hopes an Oscar win will make Western audiences more aware of
contemporary Indian film music, much as the Beatles raised the profile
of Indian classical musicians like Ravi Shankar.
"We have a different philosophy of approaching film music and I
would say there's lots to give which I always wanted to happen," said
Rahman.
The composer overcame many hurdles in going from his native Chennai
(formerly Madras) in south India, where he began studying piano at age
4, to the Kodak Theater for Sunday's Academy Awards ceremony.
Rahman was 9 when his film composer father died, and he began to
support his family at 11 as a keyboard player in an ensemble led by the
prominent south Indian film composer Ilaiyaraaja.
As a teenager, he formed a rock band and also toured with such
prominent Indian musicians as tabla maestro Zakir Hussain and violinist
L. Shankar. Even though he left school early, his talent won him a
scholarship to London's Trinity College of Music, where he received a
degree in Western classical music.
Back in India, he was writing advertising jingles when film director
Mani Ratnam asked him to compose the score for the 1992 film "Roja."
Rahman realized that young people like himself were bored with
traditional film music and decided to experiment by introducing Western
styles like reggae rarely heard on Indian soundtracks.
"I think my philosophy of life is music is universal ... so I'm
never closed to things," said Rahman. "Like some people say, 'Oh, I
hate heavy metal,' or "I hate jazz.' Why do you need to hate it? Why
don't you appreciate it in a certain context."
Rahman thought of "Roja" as a one-shot project, but it ended up
changing Indian film music. He became the first debuting film composer
to win a National Film Award, India's equivalent of the Oscar, for best
music director. Time magazine critic Richard Corliss rated the "Roja"
score among the all-time best movie soundtracks.
"I kept hearing his music and really liking it ... there was a fresh
sound and a fresh approach ... and a completely different way of
looking at film music," said Rahman's friend, the German-born film
composer Hans Zimmer. "Like any good artist, A.R. is not a
traditionalist, he's a revolutionary. He uses all the revolutionary
things that come from all over the world in his stuff ... hip-hop
beats, electronics  and there's an incredible inquisitiveness and
playfulness in his music ... .
"Plus he writes a bloody good tune," said Zimmer, an Oscar-winner
for his score to "The Lion King." "He's got the most perfect love theme
("Latika's Theme") in 'Slumdog Millionaire' which I am incredibly
envious of in a loving way."
Rahman has composed music for more than 130 Indian films and gained
recognition in the West when he wrote the score for the 2002 musical
"Bombay Dreams." He also wrote music for the stage adaptation of "Lord
of the Rings" and the film "Elizabeth: The Golden Age."
But he remained relatively unknown in the United States until the
unexpected success of "Slumdog." Rahman said he accepted British
director Danny Boyle's offer to write the score for the low-b

Re: [arr] Hans Zimmer on AR

2009-02-17 Thread Thulasi Ram

great one...

On Tue, Feb 17, 2009 at 6:54 PM, jayaram81  wrote:

>
> http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2009/02/18/arts/NA-FEA-US-Oscar-Rahman.php
>
> "I kept hearing his music and really liking it ... there was a fresh sound
> and a fresh approach ... and a completely different way of looking at film
> music," said Rahman's friend, the German-born film composer Hans Zimmer.
> "Like any good artist, A.R. is not a traditionalist, he's a revolutionary.
> He uses all the revolutionary things that come from all over the world in
> his stuff ... hip-hop beats, electronics  and there's an incredible
> inquisitiveness and playfulness in his music ... .
>
> "Plus he writes a bloody good tune," said Zimmer, an Oscar-winner for his
> score to "The Lion King." "He's got the most perfect love theme ("Latika's
> Theme") in 'Slumdog Millionaire' which I am incredibly envious of in a
> loving way."
>
>
>
>  
>

Re: [arr] Re: Rahman and Yanni

2009-02-17 Thread || V i s h w e s h ||

Yep! I've both of them! His Las Vegas concert in 2004 was also spectacular!! 
Amazing composer!

" The search is more important than the destination "  - a r rahman -

--- On Wed, 18/2/09, nivensamy  wrote:
From: nivensamy 
Subject: [arr] Re: Rahman and Yanni
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, 18 February, 2009, 1:30 AM

Yanni is one of my fav composer too. His Tribute DVD and acropolis 
to

name few are a must for rahman fans. Sorry for non-arr message.

Niven

--- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, "Chord"  wrote:

>

> I love how Rahman has used some operatic elements in some of his 

> recent scores (second interlude of Zindagi, first interlude of 

> Guzarish, background of Man Chandre. ..).  

> 

> The operatic piece in Guzarish in particular really reminded me of 

> Yanni's style of music.  I am big fan of Yanni and love his albums.  I 

> think Rahman too appreciates Yanni's music. 

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Re: [arr] song that suited Himesh

2009-02-17 Thread Bivin Chandra


Is it Masakalli??


--- On Wed, 2/18/09, Firoz  wrote:

> From: Firoz 
> Subject: [arr] song that suited Himesh
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2009, 2:01 AM
> My guess is "Kaise Mujhe" from Ghajini
> 
> -
> Firoz
> 
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "sharat3"
>  wrote:
> >
> > i wonder which was the song that suited Himesh...any
> guesses or info 
> > on this? 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com,
> "Roshan"  wrote:
> > >
> > > February 17th, 2009
> > > 
> > > A R RahmanWe read about how Himesh Reshammiya has
> refused to sing 
> > for
> > > A R Rahman. But Rahman says he has never met
> Reshammiya.
> > > 
> > > Laughs the soft spoken maestro sarcastically,
> "Our communication 
> has
> > > been only through the press. He told the press he
> wanted to sing 
> for
> > > me. I told the press I had composed a song that
> would suit his 
> > voice.
> > > To this he replied again through the press that
> he didn't want to 
> > sing
> > > for me. We've not met. We haven't
> exchanged a call or an sms."
> > > 
> > > Rahman finds it strange that after hounding him
> for so long 
> > Reshammiya
> > > changed his mind. "For the past two years I
> had been reading about 
> > how
> > > he wanted to sing for me. As a gesture returning
> his compliment I
> > > thought this song would be perfect. I didn't
> know he would sing 
> for 
> > me
> > > only when I compose for a film starring him. I
> don't know if I can 
> > do
> > > that," say Rahman who turns 41 in January.
> > > 
> > > "2008 was my most productive year in Hindi
> cinema in the last ten
> > > years. I had 7 soundtracks in the North and
> South. And I'm happy 
> > with
> > > all of them. God has been kind. I haven't
> planned anything big for
> > > 2008. But my music school in Chennai is my
> biggest dream come 
> true.
> > > The whole of 2008 the school gave me a
> high."
> > > 
> > > Rahman has just composed his first ever song for
> an international
> > > opera-on-film that's directed by Shekhar
> Kapoor. "I thank Shekhar 
> > for
> > > trusting me with something so unusual. The singer
> Kavita Baliga is 
> a
> > > teacher at my music school. Though she's
> Indian she comes from LA.
> > > It's a great team that we have at music
> school. Right now I've 110
> > > students. They come from India, Singapore and
> Malaysia. I want to
> > > cultivate musicians who don't know just about
> classical music but 
> > also
> > > new-age sounds. Today's complete musician has
> to be clued into 
> world
> > > music. And that's what we're trying to
> inculcate at my school."
> > > 
> > > Eventually Rahman wants a music orchestra coming
> out of his 
> school.
> > > "And I also want to produce new voices for
> films."
> > > 
> > > Rahman regrets the fact that music and harmony
> have gone out of 
> our
> > > music. "In the course of time listeners have
> lost patience with
> > > melody. All the tracks have to be super-racy. As
> a composer I'd
> > > definitely prefer melody. But if people want to
> come to movies 
> just 
> > to
> > > have a good time then I'll give them racy
> songs. I don't want to 
> > lose
> > > out on the young audience. However filmmakers
> need to understand 
> the
> > > value of melody. It's not as though people
> have not liked the 
> > melodies
> > > in Yuvraaj. I've to give it to Mr Ghai for
> taking film music away 
> > from
> > > the predictable. I'm very proud of Yuvraaj.
> There are two kinds of
> > > music, the one to draw audiences in like Jaane
> Tu…Ya Jaane Na or 
> the
> > > one that propels the plot forward like
> Yuvraaj."
> > > 
> > > Speaking of his very special rapport with Aamir
> Khan Rahman says,
> > > "Whatever goes to Aamir is a very
> high-profile and filtered 
> project.
> > > So my music has to automatically match up."
> > > 
> > > The year has been plush with projects for Rahman.
> "I've worked 
> with
> > > three generations of directors, and in as many
> continents. I can 
> > tell
> > > what they like and not like. Working with Abbas
> Tyrewala in Jaane
> > > Tu…Ya Jaane Na was a rewarding experience. Yes,
> I'll be doing 
> Abbas'
> > > next.I'm as proud of Pappu can't dance
> sala as Tu muskura. Now 
> after
> > > Ghajini, I've Delhi 6 and Adaa coming up one
> after another."
> > > 
> > > An unfulfilled dream? "All my private album
> projects have been
> > > neglected because of my movie commitments. All my
> colleagues at my
> > > private music-label are crying about this. I want
> to complete 
> these
> > > non-film projects." -Subhash K Jha / Sampurn
> Media
> > >
> >

[arr] Re: [BGM] " TAJMAHAL"

2009-02-17 Thread sriramhero2003

thanks alot bro. this is another nothing but the best from you.

Regards and cheers,
Janardhanan R.
  --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Vithur  wrote:
>
> Dear All,
> 
> Enjoy Voiceless Good Quality BGMs from the Tamil Movie " Tajmahal"
> 
> http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?w2nummmlknd
> 
> 
> 
> -- 
> regards,
> Vithur
>

Re: [arr] Hans Zimmer on AR

2009-02-17 Thread Siraj K

awesomr comments by Zimmer.

On Tue, Feb 17, 2009 at 9:26 PM, Thulasi Ram  wrote:

>   great one...
>
>
> On Tue, Feb 17, 2009 at 6:54 PM, jayaram81  wrote:
>
>>
>> http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2009/02/18/arts/NA-FEA-US-Oscar-Rahman.php
>>
>> "I kept hearing his music and really liking it ... there was a fresh sound
>> and a fresh approach ... and a completely different way of looking at film
>> music," said Rahman's friend, the German-born film composer Hans Zimmer.
>> "Like any good artist, A.R. is not a traditionalist, he's a revolutionary.
>> He uses all the revolutionary things that come from all over the world in
>> his stuff ... hip-hop beats, electronics  and there's an incredible
>> inquisitiveness and playfulness in his music ... .
>>
>> "Plus he writes a bloody good tune," said Zimmer, an Oscar-winner for his
>> score to "The Lion King." "He's got the most perfect love theme ("Latika's
>> Theme") in 'Slumdog Millionaire' which I am incredibly envious of in a
>> loving way."
>>
>>
>>
>>
>  
>

[arr] Re: Hans Zimmer on AR

2009-02-17 Thread nivensamy

This is highly professional from such a great artist. Although rahman
being a direct competitor to him , he acknowledges his appreciation
for him. NOT like some indian artists...

Niven


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Thulasi Ram  wrote:
>
> great one...
> 
> On Tue, Feb 17, 2009 at 6:54 PM, jayaram81  wrote:
> 
> >
> >
http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2009/02/18/arts/NA-FEA-US-Oscar-Rahman.php
> >
> > "I kept hearing his music and really liking it ... there was a
fresh sound
> > and a fresh approach ... and a completely different way of looking
at film
> > music," said Rahman's friend, the German-born film composer Hans
Zimmer.
> > "Like any good artist, A.R. is not a traditionalist, he's a
revolutionary.
> > He uses all the revolutionary things that come from all over the
world in
> > his stuff ... hip-hop beats, electronics  and there's an
incredible
> > inquisitiveness and playfulness in his music ... .
> >
> > "Plus he writes a bloody good tune," said Zimmer, an Oscar-winner
for his
> > score to "The Lion King." "He's got the most perfect love theme
("Latika's
> > Theme") in 'Slumdog Millionaire' which I am incredibly envious of in a
> > loving way."
> >
> >
> >
> >  
> >
>

Re: [arr] song that suited Himesh

I suppose he was called for a song in Endhiran

On Wed, Feb 18, 2009 at 9:28 AM, Bivin Chandra wrote:

>
> Is it Masakalli??
>
> --- On Wed, 2/18/09, Firoz > wrote:
>
> > From: Firoz >
> > Subject: [arr] song that suited Himesh
> > To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com 
> > Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2009, 2:01 AM
>
> > My guess is "Kaise Mujhe" from Ghajini
> >
> > -
> > Firoz
> >
> > --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com ,
> "sharat3"
> >  wrote:
> > >
> > > i wonder which was the song that suited Himesh...any
> > guesses or info
> > > on this?
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com ,
> > "Roshan"  wrote:
> > > >
> > > > February 17th, 2009
> > > >
> > > > A R RahmanWe read about how Himesh Reshammiya has
> > refused to sing
> > > for
> > > > A R Rahman. But Rahman says he has never met
> > Reshammiya.
> > > >
> > > > Laughs the soft spoken maestro sarcastically,
> > "Our communication
> > has
> > > > been only through the press. He told the press he
> > wanted to sing
> > for
> > > > me. I told the press I had composed a song that
> > would suit his
> > > voice.
> > > > To this he replied again through the press that
> > he didn't want to
> > > sing
> > > > for me. We've not met. We haven't
> > exchanged a call or an sms."
> > > >
> > > > Rahman finds it strange that after hounding him
> > for so long
> > > Reshammiya
> > > > changed his mind. "For the past two years I
> > had been reading about
> > > how
> > > > he wanted to sing for me. As a gesture returning
> > his compliment I
> > > > thought this song would be perfect. I didn't
> > know he would sing
> > for
> > > me
> > > > only when I compose for a film starring him. I
> > don't know if I can
> > > do
> > > > that," say Rahman who turns 41 in January.
> > > >
> > > > "2008 was my most productive year in Hindi
> > cinema in the last ten
> > > > years. I had 7 soundtracks in the North and
> > South. And I'm happy
> > > with
> > > > all of them. God has been kind. I haven't
> > planned anything big for
> > > > 2008. But my music school in Chennai is my
> > biggest dream come
> > true.
> > > > The whole of 2008 the school gave me a
> > high."
> > > >
> > > > Rahman has just composed his first ever song for
> > an international
> > > > opera-on-film that's directed by Shekhar
> > Kapoor. "I thank Shekhar
> > > for
> > > > trusting me with something so unusual. The singer
> > Kavita Baliga is
> > a
> > > > teacher at my music school. Though she's
> > Indian she comes from LA.
> > > > It's a great team that we have at music
> > school. Right now I've 110
> > > > students. They come from India, Singapore and
> > Malaysia. I want to
> > > > cultivate musicians who don't know just about
> > classical music but
> > > also
> > > > new-age sounds. Today's complete musician has
> > to be clued into
> > world
> > > > music. And that's what we're trying to
> > inculcate at my school."
> > > >
> > > > Eventually Rahman wants a music orchestra coming
> > out of his
> > school.
> > > > "And I also want to produce new voices for
> > films."
> > > >
> > > > Rahman regrets the fact that music and harmony
> > have gone out of
> > our
> > > > music. "In the course of time listeners have
> > lost patience with
> > > > melody. All the tracks have to be super-racy. As
> > a composer I'd
> > > > definitely prefer melody. But if people want to
> > come to movies
> > just
> > > to
> > > > have a good time then I'll give them racy
> > songs. I don't want to
> > > lose
> > > > out on the young audience. However filmmakers
> > need to understand
> > the
> > > > value of melody. It's not as though people
> > have not liked the
> > > melodies
> > > > in Yuvraaj. I've to give it to Mr Ghai for
> > taking film music away
> > > from
> > > > the predictable. I'm very proud of Yuvraaj.
> > There are two kinds of
> > > > music, the one to draw audiences in like Jaane
> > Tu…Ya Jaane Na or
> > the
> > > > one that propels the plot forward like
> > Yuvraaj."
> > > >
> > > > Speaking of his very special rapport with Aamir
> > Khan Rahman says,
> > > > "Whatever goes to Aamir is a very
> > high-profile and filtered
> > project.
> > > > So my music has to automatically match up."
> > > >
> > > > The year has been plush with projects for Rahman.
> > "I've worked
> > with
> > > > three generations of directors, and in as many
> > continents. I can
> > > tell
> > > > what they like and not like. Working with Abbas
> > Tyrewala in Jaane
> > > > Tu…Ya Jaane Na was a rewarding experience. Yes,
> > I'll be doing
> > Abbas'
> > > > next.I'm as proud of Pappu can't dance
> > sala as Tu muskura. Now
> > after
> > > > Ghajini, I've Delhi 6 and Adaa coming up one
> > after another."
> > > >
> > > > An unfulfilled dream? "All my private album
> > projects have been
> > > > neglected because of my movie commitments. All my
> > colleagues at my
> > > > private music-label are crying about this. I want
> > to complete
> > these
> > > > non-film projects." -Subhash K Jha / Sam

Re: [arr] So nice of Oscar!

Nice ... This is a nice gesture.

On Wed, Feb 18, 2009 at 7:02 AM, Madhavan Rajan wrote:

>   Just watched the news in "Times Now" that the Academy has invited the
> child artistes of SDM and their parents to the function. They are all
> set to walk on the red carpet!
>
> Young Latika and Young Salim was too naughty during their
> interview.Just a glimpse below.
>
> Interviewer: How many awards will SDM win?
> Young Salim: Out of how many?!
> Interviewer: 10
> Young Salim: 10 out of 10!
>
> --
> Cheers,
> Madhavan.R
> Be a Music Fan; not a Music Pirate!
> 
>



-- 
regards,
Vithur

Re: [arr] Rakeysh Mehra on how AR cracked the BGM

>From where did you get this Info ???




On Wed, Feb 18, 2009 at 1:17 AM, ramakrisha laxmana subramanian siva gopala
acharya iyer .aiyooo amma idli wada dosa sambar chatni . <
sriramiye...@yahoo.co.in> wrote:

>   Isn't A.R. Rahman making your job tough by not being there in the
> crucial and a critical stage of the films release? Rahman called me
> half an hour after he received the award at the BAFTA's and said, "I am
> feeling so guilty by not being there. Anything you feel irritated about
> the background score, just change that". He just returned last night
> from the U.S. He landed in Chennai, was talking to his engineers and was
> so worried about the music of Delhi 6. In fact, the background score is
> much better than the songs in Delhi 6. Background is the film. What we
> tried for the background was that we didn't score for the shot. We just
> sat and spent the whole month of December and not a single sound came
> out. Everybody was getting worried. Then Rahman won the Golden Globe,
> came back and he again sat and bits and bits happened. At one point, I
> and Rahman were discussing to postpone the release date of Delhi 6. We
> still couldn't crack the background. So we decided to crack theme on the
> subject of the film. Not on some particular scene. Rahman went into a
> different world all together after that. He played all the instruments
> that were available to him and just went for it. He came up with ten
> themes and at one point we were confused of what to use. He is a true
> magician. When we put the theme with the scenes it would start and end
> perfectly. Can you believe it?
>
> 
>



-- 
regards,
Vithur

Re: [arr] song that suited Himesh

2009-02-17 Thread Gopal Anandan

Good and apt guess.. I'd tend to agree...

ciao / Gopal

--- On Wed, 18/2/09, Firoz  wrote:
From: Firoz 
Subject: [arr] song that suited Himesh
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, 18 February, 2009, 7:31 AM












My guess is "Kaise Mujhe" from Ghajini



-

Firoz



--- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, "sharat3"  wrote:

>

> i wonder which was the song that suited Himesh...any guesses or info 

> on this? 

> 

> 

> 

> 

> --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, "Roshan"  wrote:

> >

> > February 17th, 2009

> > 

> > A R RahmanWe read about how Himesh Reshammiya has refused to sing 

> for

> > A R Rahman. But Rahman says he has never met Reshammiya.

> > 

> > Laughs the soft spoken maestro sarcastically, "Our communication 

has

> > been only through the press. He told the press he wanted to sing 

for

> > me. I told the press I had composed a song that would suit his 

> voice.

> > To this he replied again through the press that he didn't want to 

> sing

> > for me. We've not met. We haven't exchanged a call or an sms."

> > 

> > Rahman finds it strange that after hounding him for so long 

> Reshammiya

> > changed his mind. "For the past two years I had been reading about 

> how

> > he wanted to sing for me. As a gesture returning his compliment I

> > thought this song would be perfect. I didn't know he would sing 

for 

> me

> > only when I compose for a film starring him. I don't know if I can 

> do

> > that," say Rahman who turns 41 in January.

> > 

> > "2008 was my most productive year in Hindi cinema in the last ten

> > years. I had 7 soundtracks in the North and South. And I'm happy 

> with

> > all of them. God has been kind. I haven't planned anything big for

> > 2008. But my music school in Chennai is my biggest dream come 

true.

> > The whole of 2008 the school gave me a high."

> > 

> > Rahman has just composed his first ever song for an international

> > opera-on-film that's directed by Shekhar Kapoor. "I thank Shekhar 

> for

> > trusting me with something so unusual. The singer Kavita Baliga is 

a

> > teacher at my music school. Though she's Indian she comes from LA.

> > It's a great team that we have at music school. Right now I've 110

> > students. They come from India, Singapore and Malaysia. I want to

> > cultivate musicians who don't know just about classical music but 

> also

> > new-age sounds. Today's complete musician has to be clued into 

world

> > music. And that's what we're trying to inculcate at my school."

> > 

> > Eventually Rahman wants a music orchestra coming out of his 

school.

> > "And I also want to produce new voices for films."

> > 

> > Rahman regrets the fact that music and harmony have gone out of 

our

> > music. "In the course of time listeners have lost patience with

> > melody. All the tracks have to be super-racy. As a composer I'd

> > definitely prefer melody. But if people want to come to movies 

just 

> to

> > have a good time then I'll give them racy songs. I don't want to 

> lose

> > out on the young audience. However filmmakers need to understand 

the

> > value of melody. It's not as though people have not liked the 

> melodies

> > in Yuvraaj. I've to give it to Mr Ghai for taking film music away 

> from

> > the predictable. I'm very proud of Yuvraaj. There are two kinds of

> > music, the one to draw audiences in like Jaane Tu…Ya Jaane Na or 

the

> > one that propels the plot forward like Yuvraaj."

> > 

> > Speaking of his very special rapport with Aamir Khan Rahman says,

> > "Whatever goes to Aamir is a very high-profile and filtered 

project.

> > So my music has to automatically match up."

> > 

> > The year has been plush with projects for Rahman. "I've worked 

with

> > three generations of directors, and in as many continents. I can 

> tell

> > what they like and not like. Working with Abbas Tyrewala in Jaane

> > Tu…Ya Jaane Na was a rewarding experience. Yes, I'll be doing 

Abbas'

> > next.I'm as proud of Pappu can't dance sala as Tu muskura. Now 

after

> > Ghajini, I've Delhi 6 and Adaa coming up one after another."

> > 

> > An unfulfilled dream? "All my private album projects have been

> > neglected because of my movie commitments. All my colleagues at my

> > private music-label are crying about this. I want to complete 

these

> > non-film projects." -Subhash K Jha / Sampurn Media

> >

>




 

  




 

















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Re: [arr] [BGM] " TAJMAHAL"

2009-02-17 Thread Arijit Debnath

Thanks a lot Vithur.

Arijit

2009/2/14 Vithur 

>Dear All,
>
> Enjoy Voiceless Good Quality BGMs from the Tamil Movie " Tajmahal"
>
> http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?w2nummmlknd
>
>
>
> --
> regards,
> Vithur
>
>
>
>  
>

[arr] ARR's interview on Morning Becomes Eclectic

2009-02-17 Thread Sriram S

 
http://www.kcrw.com/etc/the-oscars
 
Transcript 

  Excerpts from A.R. Rahman on Morning Becomes Eclectic.

Jason Bentley: Next up on Morning Becomes Eclectic we welcome the great Indian 
composer A.R. Rahman. He has scored over 130 films and sold more than 100 
million records worldwide. Welcome to KCRW.

A.R. Rahman: How are you?

JB: I'm good, how are you doing?

ARR: I'm good.

JB: Now, Slumdog Millionaire is your latest film in theatres here, although 
you're so prolific you probably have three, four films out since then. But it's 
the latest one that's available here in theatres. How did director Danny Boyle 
first approach you for this project? Did he send you a script?

ARR: Yeah, he sent a script and I was doing another movie at the time, so I was 
waiting for that to get over. By then he had cut the film already. He sent me a 
DVD of that; I watched it and I was very impressed. I called him and said, 
'when do we start?

So I asked him 'why do you want me and what do you like in my music?' to 
analyze what to give him because I've been doing different sorts of things. I 
wanted to be very clear about what I should do in this movie, so he said 'I 
like this, I like that.' Then I started sending him ideas and he would respond 
to it, and then, once we had enough ideas to match the film, and all the cues I 
started developing it even more. 

JB: This film's about sort of a young man's quest for love against all odds in 
his life. There are also a number of themes in the film: the extreme poverty 
that we see, the extreme population in Mumbai - and, just to give people some 
perspective, Mumbai is a city of 13 million people - 

ARR: -and contradictions.

JB: -and contradictions.

ARR: You're the world's richest person there and the world's poorest people.. 

JB: So, a great disparity of wealth. Just by comparison, Los Angeles - a city 
of 4 million people compared to Mumbai of 13 million. Also, we see religious 
violence, very modern India colliding with the old world and the tradition, and 
these are all themes in the film. When you think of a movie that - in this case 
is made by Westerners - did you feel that it was authentic?

ARR: I think Danny [Boyle, director] started loving the place, and it's not in 
a very condescending way that he has portrayed it. He has probably portrayed it 
probably true to what it is - which it was 'cause it's a past thing, and now 
things have changed drastically. There is so much development, there's so much 
change in Mumbai. So in that way it was right, and what I liked was he captured 
the spirit of Mumbai, which is undying. It was great.

JB: "…which is undying." Explain that.

ARR: You know, like when you go to New York, you feel that people are motivated 
and they are just charged and anything that happens, the next day they are back 
on to work, they don't care about it. They want the life. Bombay is such a 
place - a lot of things which happen, people keep going, and nobody gets 
dropped.

JB: It was all very surreal for me as I saw the film, and then the very next 
morning I awoke to see the headlines of the violence in Mumbai. Where were you 
when this happened?

ARR: I was recording, and I had a couple of my friends from Mumbai, directors 
whose songs I was recording, and it was very disturbing. We didn't have time to 
brood about it, we kept going and finishing the song. And then the next couple 
of days it striked how big it was. It's created an impact, which is going to 
change a lot of things…in a good way, though I hate to admit such a bad thing 
happened, but the results are going to be good. The people are together, and we 
are not seeing any adversity. They are together and saying that 'we will make a 
change.'

JB: What is the psyche of the city at this time now - your observation, the 
spirit that you mentioned? Have people…are they healing or recovered or still 
in shock?

ARR: For me, after that shock there was another shock. On a personal level, I 
lost my sound engineer, who was very close to me for 20 years. I tried to 
finish a project in three days, and I just - I want to get out of this place. 
And I came to LA, and things are better now and my mind has changed. 

In fact, the music head of Fox was saying that they - 'somebody sent me a cue 
of yours to the Mumbai Theme, and I love the strings on it.' And I said 'the 
guy who did the strings is no more.' It's irony. Anyway. 

JB: I'd like to play that Mumbai theme. This is the first piece that I heard of 
your work years ago. I think I came across it on a compilation from Talvin 
Singh, it was on that compilation - but this is associated with the film Bombay 
from 1995. Can you mention, talk about this piece of music before we go into 
it? 

ARR: Yeah, this piece of music, again there was a big thing which happened in 
Bombay - the demolition of the masjid and the riots after that and the bombings 
after that. I think it moved me so greatly that the movie was about two couples 
from d

[arr] The Tonight show with Jay Leno featuring ARR on zee cafe

2009-02-17 Thread satish gopalan


Just got tipped off that this weeks "The Tonight show with Jay Leno" would 
feature ARR.. It is to be telecasted on Feb 20th 10.00 PM on Zee cafe. It would 
be great if someone can record it.

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[arr] Important Awards In Music Category ... From 04-09

2009-02-17 Thread A.R.Rajib

I Saw This In Many Newspaper Article On Which Film Won  The Best Film
Awards On Oscars In Which Year.. And In That Year Which Film Won Best
Film Awards In Other Awards Ceremony... So I Made This Just For Music
Category... Hope U Guys Will Like It

This Listing Includes Oscar , Golden Globe And BAFTA From Year
2004 To 2009

Let's Have A Look 

http://i42.tinypic.com/25qr5o8.png

http://i44.tinypic.com/25po4g0.jpg


Let's Take A Look At ARR's Competitors ...How Many Awards &
Nomiantions They Got :)

http://i40.tinypic.com/24o5xsn.png 


Thanks :D

Re: [arr] Illayaraja Vs A.R.Rahman

2009-02-17 Thread Leslie D

We live in a generation where even parents are asked not to compare siblings
because they might be of the same age, have same genes but they can be as
different as chalk and cheese. So let us let this topic rest in peace.

On Wed, Feb 18, 2009 at 1:21 AM, jaiganesh g  wrote:

>   hi ,
> it foolish to campare ARR sir and Raja sir . they 2 have a
> different syle they doing good tooo . plz dont compare them.  we wont
> compare LORD krishna with LORD shiva OR JESUS OR ALLAH. They Are god just
> worship them did not compare and waste our time
>
> On Tue, Feb 17, 2009 at 11:25 PM, Vinayakam Murugan 
> wrote:
>
>>   Very nicely written, Prakash. Each MD has his own space in the
>> musicosphere and they can coexist .
>>
>>
>> Warm Regards
>> ~~~
>> Vinayak
>>
>> theregoesanotherday.blogspot.com
>>
>>
>> On Mon, Feb 16, 2009 at 11:18 PM, Prakash Balaramkrishna <
>> prakysn...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>>
>>>http://ursmusically.blogspot.com/2009/02/illayaraja-vs-arrahman.html
>>>
>>> I was reading this beautiful 
>>> piece written
>>> by Vignesh on Illayaraja's 'Maarugo Maarugo' song from Vetri Vizha and I
>>> headed to comment section and this is what I read as one of the comments,
>>>
>>> Dear Vicky,
>>>
>>> Long time ago, I used to play the flute in light music troupes in
>>> chennai, though I have been fully focussed on practising carnatic music
>>> lately.
>>>
>>> I wanted to listen to the music of the movie "Slumdog Millionaire" today
>>> to see why it's being talked about so much. I searched and listened to it
>>> online.
>>>
>>> It left me with a bad aftertaste. I just felt like cleansing my ears,
>>> body and soul by listening to some Raaja music and landed in your blog.
>>>
>>> Thanks for the wonderful analysis, sound clips. You (and Raaja) made my
>>> day.
>>>
>>> with love,
>>> srikanth.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> I really haven't taken such comments that have no constructive purpose
>>> seriously and till this date I have never read or been in a single
>>> constructive argument or debate when it comes to Raaja vs. Rahman. I don't
>>> understand the mind of some people, who call them to be an Illayaraja fan
>>> and who talk more about A.R.Rahman and how bad his music is than about how
>>> great Illayaraja's music is. I don't understand what is their real problem
>>> with Rahman, is it the music itself, or its popularity.
>>>
>>> Irrespective of who is the composer, Music has one single purpose. Is it
>>> so difficult to understand the oneness of music? And who can better teach
>>> you the oneness of music than Illayaraja, who has covered every possible
>>> genre of music in his repertoire and yet makes us feel that it is all music,
>>> just Raaja's music? I guess if you are a fan of Illayaraja, and if you have
>>> really understood his music and its purpose, it is so simple to accept and
>>> appreciate anybody else's music. If not, then you fail Illayaraja, his music
>>> hasn't educated you enough. (In this particular case I am so devastated that
>>> he who commented about the music doesn't know what background score in a
>>> movie is meant for, and he calls himself Raaja fan)
>>>
>>> I get as exhilarated by that worldly interlude in 'Dil Gira Daftan' from
>>> Rahman's Delhi-6 as I get in the thundering coda of 'Om Shivo hum' from
>>> Raaja's 'Naan Kadavul'. The kind of music in the songs that I compare here
>>> has nothing in common in its sound and yet the purpose is the same.
>>> Illayaraja is a way and A.R.Rahman is another way to attain a musical
>>> Nirvana. Everybody has the right to choose his own way but the one who foul
>>> talk about the other ways is no different from those extremists who in the
>>> name of religion, do things which their religion itself doesn't preach.
>>>
>>> I don't believe in religion but I believe in a God and in the same way I
>>> believe in music and I take the best of both to pave my own way to reach its
>>> purpose. I am both a devotee of Illayaraja 
>>> 
>>> and a Rahmaniac 
>>> and
>>> I find it perfectly normal and rational to be so. And some call it
>>> incomprehensible and eccentric? I don't know how to answer them because they
>>> never really explained to me why they feel so.
>>>
>>> When A.R.Rahman wave was spreading all over India, everyone told that
>>> A.R.Rahman's popularity is not because he is a genius or he has any talent
>>> but because he borrows heavily from western music but it is the westerners
>>> who now say that they have never heard a music score like that of 'Slumdog
>>> Millionaire' before. And so where did Rahman borrow all this long? Nobody
>>> seems to be talking about this.
>>>
>>> And what is this cry about Illayaraja deserving many International Awards
>>> and not A.R.Rahman? These are utterly ridiculous arguments. Oscar

[arr] James Berardinelli's Oscar Predictions

2009-02-17 Thread ravi_2174

http://www.reelviews.net/reelthoughts.php?identifier=558

Predicting Oscar winners is as much a skill as an art, and it has
little to do with who deserves to win. Anyone who predicts on the
basis of quality is doomed to score low. The first lesson to learn
when predicting Oscars (especially if you're involved in a pool -
purely for entertainment, of course) is that it's sometimes a
coincidence when the best man or woman takes home the prize.

When a member of the Academy votes, he or she will do one of three
things: (1) Choose the film/person (s)he thinks is the most deserving,
(2) Choose the film/person (s)he has a connection with, (3) Choose the
film/person whose victory will be the most advantageous to him/her.

Perhaps unsurprisingly, #2 and #3 trump #1 - not always, but more
often than many people in Hollywood would like to admit. Predicting
winners requires that the predictor take these factors into
consideration and weigh how they will impact the overall voting. It's
a lot like predicting who will win an election, except there are no
available polls.

Picture: Slumdog Millionaire. It's not a lock, but it rests in a
comfortable position. I have long thought this movie would win based
on its broad, feel-good appeal - I am on the record from before the
nominations were handed out saying it would win, and nothing has
changed in the past 45 days to alter that belief. The real question
is: How long are its coattails?

Director: Danny Boyle, Slumdog Millionaire. Often goes in lock-step
with Best Picture. No reason that should be different this year.

Lead Actor: Sean Penn, Milk. Penn is not all that well-liked in
Hollywood, but I get the sense that there's a groundswell to give Milk
something. If Penn loses to Mickey Rourke, expect a repeat of the
outrage that erupted a few years ago when an undeserving Brokeback
Mountain was passed over for an equally undeserving Crash.

Lead Actress: Kate Winslet, The Reader. Not a lock, but she has been
nominated enough times that the Academy will probably figure it's time
to give her an award. And if she wins oh, the irony! But will the
Academy be intimidated by Extras?

Supporting Actor: Heath Ledger, The Dark Knight. It's not a level
playing field, and none of the other nominees have shown any interest
in evening out the odds. (Better to be alive and have no Oscar than
dead and have one.) The great unanswered (and unanswerable) question
is whether a living Ledger would have been able to win this award.
Anyone who argues that his death isn't a factor is fooling
himself/herself. How many people have voted for him just to see the
tear-jerking spectacle of his daughter (and her mother) accepting the
award?

Supporting Actress: Viola Davis, Doubt. When an underdog wins, it's
often in one of the Supporting categories. Since Heath Ledger's
position is impregnable, that means the most likely category for an
upset is this one. The favorite is Penelope Cruz, and maybe she'll
win. But something tells me the front-runner could be in trouble here

The rest (except the shorts, which I never predict), without
commentary, follow. Three things that factored into these predictions:
Slumdog Millionaire will have coattails, Hollywood dislikes The Dark
Knight, and Hollywood really dislikes Revolutionary Road.

Animated Feature: WALL-E
Art Direction: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Cinematography: Slumdog Millionaire
Costume Design: The Duchess
Documentary: Man on Wire
Editing: Slumdog Millionaire
Foreign Language Film: Waltz with Bashir
Makeup: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Musical Score: Slumdog Millionaire
Music (Song): "Jai Ho," Slumdog Millionaire
Sound Editing: Slumdog Millionaire
Sound Mixing: Slumdog Millionaire
Visual Effects: The Dark Knight
Writing (Adapted): Slumdog Millionaire
Writing (Original): Milk

How will I do? Time will tell, but the numbers from recent years may
provide a clue:
2008: 13/21 (62%)
2007: 12/21 (57%)
2006: 13/21 (62%)
2005: 17/21 (81%)
2004: 18/21 (86%)

Make of those numbers what you will

Re: [arr] song that suited Himesh