date:20090305

Grand Celebrations of felicitating A.R. RahmanIndiaGlitz [Thursday, March
05, 2009]http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/45408.html

Well, if Cliff Richards was alive now, he would've gone irresistible picking
guitar and rendering his best spell of ‘Congratulations and Jubilations.
Yeah! It’s an unending downpour of appreciations our Madras Mozart is
surmounted with. Recently, A.R. Rahman was honored by his beloved mentors
and versatile musicians for accomplishing his feat of global recognition.

Now, Tamil film industry’s filmmakers, producers and every technician have
planned out for a gala celebration of honoring Rahman. It has been stated
that the grand occasion held at Nehru Stadium on March 28 will have not just
Tamil film personalities, but whole lot of Bollywood and other more
celebrities are expected.

Former President APJ Abdul Kalam would be gracing over the occasion as the
chief guest… As it’s time on for the Lok Sabha Elections, film unit members
are sure about not inviting any politicians as the dais may accidentally
turn into a podium of indirect propaganda.

[arr] Jai Go song has gone to Congress as a copy Right-----Very bad

2009-03-05 Thread Ganesh jeyapandian

hi all
 
 It is ridiculous that Congress party got the copyright for the JAI Go song. 
Why ARRji allow this.Now , we went to a small circle.by giving 
the copy rights to one single party for election. Either we can give for all 
political party, otherwise, no to anyoneIt will create problem in 
Indian people as well as ARR Lovers as politically..Please inform this 
to ARR.( Gopal do this)

Re: [arr] A.R. Rahman T-Shirt Design

The 1st design is not mine. I can't take credit for that. It is actually my 
friends design. Only the second one is mine..

--- On Wed, 3/4/09, Naveen Naushad navee...@gmail.com wrote:
From: Naveen Naushad navee...@gmail.com
Subject: Re: [arr] A.R. Rahman T-Shirt Design
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2009, 10:01 PM

Good designs, Pratap. Guys, send in more and more designs.

By the way, for fans in India, there is a site called xtees which prints photos 
of your choice to t-shirts. You can send them the photos as attachments, select 
the t-shirt color and size (S, M, L, XL, XXL), pay with credit card and get it 
delivered at your door step. Here is the url.

http://www.xtees. com/mot/index. htm

I haven't ordered from them before but a friend of mine who ordered couple of 
plain t-shirts last week, was happy to get it in just 3 days (they ship from 
Tamil Nadu). So may be we should give them a try. But first we need good high 
resolution photos.

Regards,
Naveen

On Thu, Mar 5, 2009 at 3:40 AM, pratap pratap_elensar@ yahoo.com wrote:

A.R. Rahman T-Shirt Design

Guys, please show some support.
These are just design suggestions. For  Malaysians, if we can have about
30 orders we can get it between RM 30 2 RM 40 or cheaper. Depends on
the no. of orders...

or

[arr] photo of ARR with kids

Anybody having snap of AR sir with his children?
I remember, I found one photo of him with his son.
But I'm unable to trace it now..

-jiban
Jai ho!!

[arr] AR- the gr8

2009-03-05 Thread apurva nahata

Dear All;
I was just reading HT cafe  mumbai edition march 5 2009.. An interview of 
Pankaj Udhas is published on page 9 :thats music: Udhas ji has mentioned the 
following lines 
A.R.Rahman can hold two oscars ,but slumdogs share are hardly encouraging.
And Ht has highlighted those two lines... Reading it i got such a pinch in my 
stomach that i didnt want to read the interview.. Normally I always like 
reading interviews of leading musicians..
One thing I fail to understand why do people start criticising if someone has 
achieved something which they could not inspite of being in the same 
profession.. Few days ago same was the case with Jagjit singh..
With due respect to both ( Jagjit singh and Pankaj Udhas),I felt really sad 
that veterans like them commenting such things..Rahman is god and nobody could 
malign his image..
I would like to point out by doing such things people like the ones I have 
mentioned (jagjit singh and Pankaj Udhas) are doing no good for there image.. 
Also Rahman doesnot need to prove anything by sell of albums.. With huge amount 
of downloading going on its impractical to think that sales will increase..But 
then as an a r fan .. its my responsibility  not 2 react to such silly issues.. 
cos this may lead to showing disrespect for my god..Sachin tendulkar always 
silences his critics by scoring a timely ton now and again..Never will he speak 
anything to the media And same is the case with A R.. 
Long live AR and long live his music...

[arr] Re: ARR's felicitaion by Chennai musicians - No vids/pics avaialble

2009-03-05 Thread Vinod Raju


http://www.behindwoods.com/hindi-tamil-galleries/a-r-rahman-04/a-r-rahman-01.html



--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, live for arr Live livefor...@... wrote:

 CMU (chennai musicians union) felectitated ARR last Sunday. Ony 5 pics are 
 available in all websites which ever i seen. Only 1 video avaialble of ARR 
 being felecitated by Ilayaraja in the internet...
 
 when will other pics be avl? will it be telecasted in sun tv? i am waiting to 
 see other musicians talk about ARR.
 it will be great to watch..

Re: [arr] ARR's felicitaion by Chennai musicians - No vids/pics avaialble

2009-03-05 Thread Neevan

There are a couple pics on behindwoods 
:http://www.behindwoods.com/hindi-tamil-galleries/a-r-rahman-04/a-r-rahman-01.html

From: live for arr Live livefor...@yahoo.com
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, 5 March 2009 1:03:08
Subject: [arr] ARR's felicitaion by Chennai musicians - No vids/pics avaialble

CMU (chennai musicians union) felectitated ARR last Sunday. Ony 5 pics are 
available in all websites which ever i seen. Only 1 video avaialble of ARR 
being felecitated by Ilayaraja in the internet...

when will other pics be avl? will it be telecasted in sun tv? i am waiting to 
see other musicians talk about ARR.
it will be great to watch..

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Re: [arr] Ilayaraja hails Rahman as “phenomenal”

2009-03-05 Thread ramakrisha laxmana subramanian siva gopala acharya iyer .aiyooo amma idli wada dosa sambar chatni .

oh come on, because someone was great in the past doesn't give them the
authority to speak rubbish. u guys are so inclined towards other MDs or
other artists getting bashings. rather i wud appreciate if u cud feel that
those artists are directly/indirectly criticizing ARR and get the
meaninglessness of that fact. doesnt this ever hurt u guys
this is a forum for ARR fans and there are very many people in the forum who
have ARR innate in themself. the level and its degree varies from fan to fan
and believe there are some hardcore fans. though we appreciate some
constructive criticisms, ones that doesnt make sense will never be
tolerated. ARR told not to compare his music with other MDs in the field and
he never told to say put if anyone speaks rubbish.

hope u guys got this.


On Wed, Mar 4, 2009 at 6:53 AM, Mohamed Amin mymda...@yahoo.com wrote:

   Thanks Dinesh for your reply. I was also one of the active members but
 now a days I just read and go same as you. I request the members to observe
 decorum to the group. Please dont just blindly criticise musicians.

 Recently there was a bashing on Pyarelal was going on in this group just
 because he spoke his opinion. I cant take it also. Lakshmikant-Pyarelal pair
 have given us so many hit numbers in hindi. Also they composed for few tamil
 numbers. As a matter of tribute to them, even our ARR has composed 'Ring
 Ring Ringa' inspired from 'Choli Ke Peeche Kya Hai'.

 Again and again I request our group members to observe decorum of the
 group. Opinions are welcome but not bashing otherwise this group can be
 equated into a group without directions except bashing on people who speak
 otherwise.

 I also expect that people in this group will start bashing me for
 expressing my opinion. Anyway I have got people like you to speak your mind
 too in favour of what I express. I hope this makes sense and this group will
 continue to focus on ARR and his music.

 Thanks with regards,
 Mohamed Amin

 --- On *Wed, 3/4/09, Dinesh dinesh.theb...@hotmail.com* wrote:

 From: Dinesh dinesh.theb...@hotmail.com
 Subject: Re: [arr] Ilayaraja hails Rahman as “phenomenal”
 To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
 Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2009, 4:40 AM

  hey Mohamed Amin, i couldnt agree more with u about the members now days
 are rather rude towards some members when they speak something that the
 former doesnt like. its never the same like in the earlier 2000s. wonder
 where are those set of members went to. back in those days we can hardly see
 any members using sarcasm or using share words like nowdays. even becoz of
 this kind of attitudes in nowdays members in our group has made me limit my
 participation in this group.i used to be an active user here with the id
 jeansdi. nowdays all i do is come here, read the news and leave.

 i do hope members of learn to respect and love our very own frends here. we
 r all brothers and sisters that r loving the same A.R.Rahman and his music.
 do not look down or ridicule any1 of them. thank u.

 --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com,
 Mohamed Amin mymda...@.. . wrote:
 
  Guys,
 
  please remember what ARR has advised his fans about not to condemn or
 write ill of other musicians.
 
  No one can deny the genius of IR also. IR's story is also like the story
 of Slumdog Millioinaire. Who in this group knows that during IR's first
 recording the power went off. So what a rippling effect it could have been
 to that man's confidence. Inspite of it, he rose and conquered the Tamil
 film music. Do please remember that every person has their own talent. Its
 wrong from our part to deroragete anyone.
 
  The primary purpose of this group is to discuss ARR's music but not to
 abuse anyone else. We must give credit to good music where its due even its
 not from ARR.
 
  As a person who in this group from the year 2000, I find lately that this
 group is into bashing people whoever slightly speaks in different tune. Hope
 all the members adhere to the recent advice by ARR.
 
  tks with regards,
  Mohamed Amin
 
 
 
 
  --- On Tue, 3/3/09, jayram.M.N jayram...@. .. wrote:
 
  From: jayram.M.N jayram...@. ..
  Subject: Re: [arr] Ilayaraja hails Rahman as “phenomenal”
  To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com
  Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2009, 4:38 PM
 
 
 
 
 
 
  There is nothing wrong in saying that every Tamilian is proud for ARR
 winning an OSCAR.
 
  As a Tamilian I am proud of my language and proud of ARR for contributing
 so much for Tamil music and world music.
 
  As an Indian I am proud of my country for accepting all languages and all
 culture and all religion.
 
  These are not contradictory.
 
  Every one should be proud of his achievement.
 
  Jai Ho, Jay
 
  --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, V S Rawat vsrawat@  wrote:
  
   On 3/3/2009 8:56 PM India Time, _Vithur_ wrote:
  
He added that Rahman has made every Tamilian proud by winning two
 Oscars
in one year.
  
   Just

Re: [arr] Ilayaraja hails Rahman as “phenomenal”

2009-03-05 Thread Vinayakam Murugan

That their opinion is rubbish is your opinion. Likewise they are entitled to
their opinion, which while we don't need to agree with, we don't need to get
personal also.
Warm Regards
~~~
Vinayak

theregoesanotherday.blogspot.com


On Thu, Mar 5, 2009 at 9:33 AM, Thulasi Ram karoke...@gmail.com wrote:

   oh come on, because someone was great in the past doesn't give them the
 authority to speak rubbish. u guys are so inclined towards other MDs or
 other artists getting bashings. rather i wud appreciate if u cud feel that
 those artists are directly/indirectly criticizing ARR and get the
 meaninglessness of that fact. doesnt this ever hurt u guys
 this is a forum for ARR fans and there are very many people in the forum
 who have ARR innate in themself. the level and its degree varies from fan to
 fan and believe there are some hardcore fans. though we appreciate some
 constructive criticisms, ones that doesnt make sense will never be
 tolerated. ARR told not to compare his music with other MDs in the field and
 he never told to say put if anyone speaks rubbish.

 hope u guys got this.


 On Wed, Mar 4, 2009 at 6:53 AM, Mohamed Amin mymda...@yahoo.com wrote:

   Thanks Dinesh for your reply. I was also one of the active members but
 now a days I just read and go same as you. I request the members to observe
 decorum to the group. Please dont just blindly criticise musicians.

 Recently there was a bashing on Pyarelal was going on in this group just
 because he spoke his opinion. I cant take it also. Lakshmikant-Pyarelal pair
 have given us so many hit numbers in hindi. Also they composed for few tamil
 numbers. As a matter of tribute to them, even our ARR has composed 'Ring
 Ring Ringa' inspired from 'Choli Ke Peeche Kya Hai'.

 Again and again I request our group members to observe decorum of the
 group. Opinions are welcome but not bashing otherwise this group can be
 equated into a group without directions except bashing on people who speak
 otherwise.

 I also expect that people in this group will start bashing me for
 expressing my opinion. Anyway I have got people like you to speak your mind
 too in favour of what I express. I hope this makes sense and this group will
 continue to focus on ARR and his music.

 Thanks with regards,
 Mohamed Amin

 --- On *Wed, 3/4/09, Dinesh dinesh.theb...@hotmail.com* wrote:

 From: Dinesh dinesh.theb...@hotmail.com
 Subject: Re: [arr] Ilayaraja hails Rahman as “phenomenal”
 To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
 Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2009, 4:40 AM

  hey Mohamed Amin, i couldnt agree more with u about the members now days
 are rather rude towards some members when they speak something that the
 former doesnt like. its never the same like in the earlier 2000s. wonder
 where are those set of members went to. back in those days we can hardly see
 any members using sarcasm or using share words like nowdays. even becoz of
 this kind of attitudes in nowdays members in our group has made me limit my
 participation in this group.i used to be an active user here with the id
 jeansdi. nowdays all i do is come here, read the news and leave.

 i do hope members of learn to respect and love our very own frends here.
 we r all brothers and sisters that r loving the same A.R.Rahman and his
 music. do not look down or ridicule any1 of them. thank u.

 --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com,
 Mohamed Amin mymda...@.. . wrote:
 
  Guys,
 
  please remember what ARR has advised his fans about not to condemn or
 write ill of other musicians.
 
  No one can deny the genius of IR also. IR's story is also like the story
 of Slumdog Millioinaire. Who in this group knows that during IR's first
 recording the power went off. So what a rippling effect it could have been
 to that man's confidence. Inspite of it, he rose and conquered the Tamil
 film music. Do please remember that every person has their own talent. Its
 wrong from our part to deroragete anyone.
 
  The primary purpose of this group is to discuss ARR's music but not to
 abuse anyone else. We must give credit to good music where its due even its
 not from ARR.
 
  As a person who in this group from the year 2000, I find lately that
 this group is into bashing people whoever slightly speaks in different tune.
 Hope all the members adhere to the recent advice by ARR.
 
  tks with regards,
  Mohamed Amin
 
 
 
 
  --- On Tue, 3/3/09, jayram.M.N jayram...@. .. wrote:
 
  From: jayram.M.N jayram...@. ..
  Subject: Re: [arr] Ilayaraja hails Rahman as “phenomenal”
  To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com
  Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2009, 4:38 PM
 
 
 
 
 
 
  There is nothing wrong in saying that every Tamilian is proud for ARR
 winning an OSCAR.
 
  As a Tamilian I am proud of my language and proud of ARR for
 contributing so much for Tamil music and world music.
 
  As an Indian I am proud of my country for accepting all languages and
 all culture and all religion.

Re: [arr] Gulzar unhappy with Congress using Jai Ho

Stupid politicians. They'd stoop to any levels to garner votes. 


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, karthik subramanian karthik_su...@... 
wrote:

 The BJP is now ssaying that Jai Ho belongs to the nation and it is wrong to 
 let the congress alone use it :)
 I worry that the song is being dragged into muddy politics! 
 
 
 
 
 
 From: vijayaraj - vijayaraj_...@...
 To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
 Sent: Wednesday, March 4, 2009 10:54:49 PM
 Subject: Re: [arr] Gulzar unhappy with Congress using Jai Ho
 
 
 Gulzar saab has the right to feel unhappy.The essence of the song will be 
 lost for sure...
 
 Vj
 vijayarajd.blogspot .com
 
 
 
 
 
 
 From: Vikram Kumar rah...@vikramkumar. org
 To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com
 Sent: Wednesday, 4 March, 2009 2:35:12 PM
 Subject: Re: [arr] Gulzar unhappy with Congress using Jai Ho
 
 
 Correct me if i am wrong but i believed the rights of the song were
 with k m musiq
 
 On 3/4/09, sandeep venkatachari mailsandeepv@ yahoo.com wrote:
  its a very initeresting debate!! 
 
  well a little birdie in me says that theres no harm in using this song for
  political campaigns!!! ! !!!
 
  when people can use VANDE MATARAM- for dharnas( strikes, bandh etc etc)
 
  jai ho celebrates human spirit and i strongly support this.
 
  My point rahmaniacs!! ! 11
 
  The biggest problem in the world could have been solved when it was
  small
  sandeep.v
 
  --- On Wed, 3/4/09, Srini Santhanam saint.sirin@ gmail.com wrote:
  From: Srini Santhanam saint.sirin@ gmail.com
  Subject: Re: [arr] Gulzar unhappy with Congress using Jai Ho
  To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com
  Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2009, 5:59 PM
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Me too.. I think thats why even rahman refused to compose a
  theme music for congress as it would give him a political tinge.. Too bad
  T-Series did this to us.
  I would love to follow AR's words in choosing love over hate, but how can i
  say 'I Love Jai Ho being used by congress in its political campaign and that
  now this new anthem of us has a political angle' :(
 
  On Mar 4, 2009, at 7:54 PM, Bivin Chandra wrote:
 
  Sunil Prabhu/Beverly White/Ravi TiwariWednesday, March 04, 2009 9:44
  AM (Mumbai)The Congress will use music composer A R Rahman's Oscar winning
  song Jai Ho in its poll campaign for the coming Lok Sabha elections.
 
  The UPA has not only usurped the theme of the Oscar-winning  Slumdog
  Millionnaire  to shore up its electoral prospects, it has also bought the
  rights to A R Rahman's Oscar-Winning song Jai Ho from T-Series.
 
  But not everyone's humming a happy tune not least of all the lyrical genius
  who penned the catchy Jai Ho lyrics.
 
  Don't make it political, it is such a nice lyrical song by Rahman, don't
  make it political, said Gulzar, Lyricist, Oscar Winner for Jai Ho.
 
  Sukhwinder Singh who has sung the song is of a slightly different opinion,
  he says, As long as this song is used to bring happiness, I don't have any
  objection to it. My work was to sing the song. The music company is totally
  free to sell the rights whosoever they want. As far as moral question is
  concerned, whether it should be used for political gain or not, I am of the
  view that if the song reaches out to more and more people and brings a smile
  on the faces, it's good and it serves my purpose too. This is the whole
  spirit with which I have sung it.
  http://music. ndtv.com/ Music_Story. aspx?id=ENTEN200
  90085573type= musicindia
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
  
  
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
  
  
 
 
 
 
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[arr] Re: Jai Go song has gone to Congress as a copy Right-----Very bad

2009-03-05 Thread ramakrisha laxmana subramanian siva gopala acharya iyer .aiyooo amma idli wada dosa sambar chatni .

I didn't know they bought the rights of the song. Last year for the GUJ 
elections they had used 'Chak de India'. Do they buy the rights for the song? 
how could someone sell the song, now that it has won the Oscar for BEST SONG. I 
am completely disappointed.



--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Ganesh jeyapandian pitchi...@... wrote:

 hi all
  
  It is ridiculous that Congress party got the copyright for the JAI Go song. 
 Why ARRji allow this.Now , we went to a small circle.by 
 giving the copy rights to one single party for election. Either we can give 
 for all political party, otherwise, no to anyoneIt will create 
 problem in Indian people as well as ARR Lovers as politically..Please 
 inform this to ARR.( Gopal do this)

[arr] More pics from CMU felicitation function for ARR

2009-03-05 Thread Sriram S

 
http://www.kollywoodtoday.com/gallery/events/arr_cine_musicians_union1/


  Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Go to 
http://messenger.yahoo.com/invite/

[arr] Stop Comparing me with my Guru’- A.R. Rahman

Comparisons are merely present only in India, especially in Bollywood and
Kollywood where you don’t get to see even a single media channel ending it’s
day without pulling one’s legs by raising one’s name above them…. Now it has
turned to be a hot topic in South India, especially the Tamil Film Industry
where many have been debating the issue of who’s greater between ‘Ilayaraja’
and his protégé ‘A.R. Rahman’. None are least or greater than anyone. If you
ask us, it would be the apt reply. Perhaps, we’re sure there isn’t any big
reason other than this.

A.R. Rahman was bit distressed addressing the throngs gathered for his
felicitation on Sunday Evening where his mentor Ilayaraja and M.S.
Viswanathan were present. Speaking on the occasion, he said, ‘I was bit
disappointed watching media channels especially certain websites that were
continually passing abusive comments by comparing Ilayaraja sir with him.
He’s the great master of all times and I’m nothing when compared to him…
Elder Musicians like him laid the foundation and I’ve represented them for
these awards’.

As the standing applause that was witnessed for around 10mins when Ilayaraja
spoke was the highlighting factor and Rahman on this said, ‘This is
something more prestigious and that’s the result of Ilayaraja and Oscars is
no where compared to this’.

Well, Ilayaraja and Rahman had graduated from the same school of Trinity
Music College of London and there were some more similarities between them
as their masters of Classical music were ‘Dhanraj’ Master.

When Ilayaraja happens to be special with his orchestration structure A.R.
Rahman mastered the best of all sound engineering. So, it’s precisely
evident that both of them have been trendsetters of various periods…
http://www.kollywoodtoday.com/news/stop-comparing-me-with-my-guru-ar-rahman/

-- 
regards,
Vithur

Re: [arr] The Pussycat Dolls' 'Jai Ho' Music Video Peeked Through Behind-the-Scenes Footage

Giving
a sneak peek into the music video, the footage reveals Thomas Kloss as
the man behind the lens and A.R. Rahman making a cameo. 

--- On Tue, 3/3/09, Bivin Chandra bivinchan...@yahoo.com wrote:
From: Bivin Chandra bivinchan...@yahoo.com
Subject: [arr] The Pussycat Dolls' 'Jai Ho' Music Video Peeked Through 
Behind-the-Scenes Footage
To: AR Fans group arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2009, 9:39 PM

he Pussycat Doll's music video for the English version of Hindi 
song 'Jai Ho' will allude 'Slumdog Millionaire' dance sequence and contain 
scenes 'from every point of people around the world.'
© Janet Mayer/PR PhotosI Hope you enjoy it, enjoy the day with us, Nicole 
Scherzinger says as behind-the-scenes footage from the set of The Pussycat 
Dolls' Jai Ho music video starts off. The singer then says that the video, 
shot at a Vienna trainyard, will capture scenes from every point of people 
around the world and represent from every place. 

Giving a sneak peek into the music video, the footage reveals Thomas Kloss as 
the man behind the lens and A.R. Rahman making a cameo. Highlighting a crowded 
market scene, it shows all the members of The Pussycat Dolls sporting 
Bollywood-themed costumes and performing a dance sequence, which is similar to 
the one seen in movie Slumdog Millionaire. 

Jai Ho is originally a Hindi song performed by Indian singers Sukhwinder Singh 
and A. R. Rahman for the soundtrack of the Dev Patel-starring film. The track 
is then re-recorded by The Pussycat Dolls with English lyrics and Nicole 
Scherzinger' s vocals leading the lines. 

It's an honor to be able to collaborate with A.R. Rahman and be a part of the 
'Slumdog Millionaire' project in any way, Nicole says in a statement. The 
movie, the story and the music [were] a gift and very spiritually uplifting for 
me. ... I can only hope and
 pray 'Slumdog Millionaire, ' and my version of 'Jai Ho' ('You Are My Destiny') 
touches and connects people all around the world. 

http://www.aceshowb iz.com/news/ view/00022498. html

[arr] RGV quote on A.R.R

2009-03-05 Thread Prasad Varma

http://rgvarma.spaces.live.com/blog/fakehandlerpage.aspx?sa=352097956


Following his recent blog entry on A.R.R.

 Since both you and Rahman came together to Bollywood through Rangeela do you 
think you have been as successful as him?
Ans: No, because he has never done any bad work unlike me. His music might not 
have worked some times due to various reasons but he has never done bad music 
whereas in my case I have done many bad films some of which worked due to 
various reasons

Re: [arr] Re: Jai Go song has gone to Congress as a copy Right-----Very bad

2009-03-05 Thread Ranjith K

Earlier they had used Sonia Sonia.

Its pbly only the right to use/broadcast in public. The ownership still
remains with t-series. ARR should be getting royalty i guess. But can he
prevent such sale?

regards,
ranjith


On Thu, Mar 5, 2009 at 2:34 AM, ramakrisha laxmana subramanian siva gopala
acharya iyer .aiyooo amma idli wada dosa sambar chatni . 
sriramiye...@yahoo.co.in wrote:

   I didn't know they bought the rights of the song. Last year for the GUJ
 elections they had used 'Chak de India'. Do they buy the rights for the
 song? how could someone sell the song, now that it has won the Oscar for
 BEST SONG. I am completely disappointed.


 --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com,
 Ganesh jeyapandian pitchi...@... wrote:
 
  hi all
 
   It is ridiculous that Congress party got the copyright for the JAI Go
 song. Why ARRji allow this.Now , we went to a small
 circle.by giving the copy rights to one single party for election.
 Either we can give for all political party, otherwise, no to
 anyoneIt will create problem in Indian people as well as ARR Lovers
 as politically..Please inform this to ARR.( Gopal do this)

Re: [arr] Ilayaraja hails Rahman as “phenomenal”

2009-03-05 Thread Gomzy™

Exactly. Most of them think that by remaining silent, we are supporting
them. We are actually ignoring these poor souls who do not have the
previledge to listen and enjoy ARRs tracks. Who cares a damn of what they
think. Is getting personal or abusing them going to help? Just yawn when
something like this comes and get back to your music player :)

On Thu, Mar 5, 2009 at 10:18 AM, Vinayakam Murugan mvinaya...@gmail.comwrote:

   That their opinion is rubbish is your opinion. Likewise they are
 entitled to their opinion, which while we don't need to agree with, we don't
 need to get personal also.
 Warm Regards
 ~~~
 Vinayak

 theregoesanotherday.blogspot.com


 On Thu, Mar 5, 2009 at 9:33 AM, Thulasi Ram karoke...@gmail.com wrote:

oh come on, because someone was great in the past doesn't give them
 the authority to speak rubbish. u guys are so inclined towards other MDs or
 other artists getting bashings. rather i wud appreciate if u cud feel that
 those artists are directly/indirectly criticizing ARR and get the
 meaninglessness of that fact. doesnt this ever hurt u guys
 this is a forum for ARR fans and there are very many people in the forum
 who have ARR innate in themself. the level and its degree varies from fan to
 fan and believe there are some hardcore fans. though we appreciate some
 constructive criticisms, ones that doesnt make sense will never be
 tolerated. ARR told not to compare his music with other MDs in the field and
 he never told to say put if anyone speaks rubbish.

 hope u guys got this.


 On Wed, Mar 4, 2009 at 6:53 AM, Mohamed Amin mymda...@yahoo.com wrote:

  Thanks Dinesh for your reply. I was also one of the active members
 but now a days I just read and go same as you. I request the members to
 observe decorum to the group. Please dont just blindly criticise musicians.

 Recently there was a bashing on Pyarelal was going on in this group just
 because he spoke his opinion. I cant take it also. Lakshmikant-Pyarelal pair
 have given us so many hit numbers in hindi. Also they composed for few tamil
 numbers. As a matter of tribute to them, even our ARR has composed 'Ring
 Ring Ringa' inspired from 'Choli Ke Peeche Kya Hai'.

 Again and again I request our group members to observe decorum of the
 group. Opinions are welcome but not bashing otherwise this group can be
 equated into a group without directions except bashing on people who speak
 otherwise.

 I also expect that people in this group will start bashing me for
 expressing my opinion. Anyway I have got people like you to speak your mind
 too in favour of what I express. I hope this makes sense and this group will
 continue to focus on ARR and his music.

 Thanks with regards,
 Mohamed Amin

 --- On *Wed, 3/4/09, Dinesh dinesh.theb...@hotmail.com* wrote:

 From: Dinesh dinesh.theb...@hotmail.com
 Subject: Re: [arr] Ilayaraja hails Rahman as “phenomenal”
 To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
 Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2009, 4:40 AM

  hey Mohamed Amin, i couldnt agree more with u about the members now
 days are rather rude towards some members when they speak something that the
 former doesnt like. its never the same like in the earlier 2000s. wonder
 where are those set of members went to. back in those days we can hardly see
 any members using sarcasm or using share words like nowdays. even becoz of
 this kind of attitudes in nowdays members in our group has made me limit my
 participation in this group.i used to be an active user here with the id
 jeansdi. nowdays all i do is come here, read the news and leave.

 i do hope members of learn to respect and love our very own frends here.
 we r all brothers and sisters that r loving the same A.R.Rahman and his
 music. do not look down or ridicule any1 of them. thank u.

 --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com,
 Mohamed Amin mymda...@.. . wrote:
 
  Guys,
 
  please remember what ARR has advised his fans about not to condemn or
 write ill of other musicians.
 
  No one can deny the genius of IR also. IR's story is also like the
 story of Slumdog Millioinaire. Who in this group knows that during IR's
 first recording the power went off. So what a rippling effect it could have
 been to that man's confidence. Inspite of it, he rose and conquered the
 Tamil film music. Do please remember that every person has their own talent.
 Its wrong from our part to deroragete anyone.
 
  The primary purpose of this group is to discuss ARR's music but not to
 abuse anyone else. We must give credit to good music where its due even its
 not from ARR.
 
  As a person who in this group from the year 2000, I find lately that
 this group is into bashing people whoever slightly speaks in different tune.
 Hope all the members adhere to the recent advice by ARR.
 
  tks with regards,
  Mohamed Amin
 
 
 
 
  --- On Tue, 3/3/09, jayram.M.N jayram...@. .. wrote:
 
  From: jayram.M.N jayram...@. ..
  Subject: Re: [arr] Ilayaraja hails Rahman as

[arr] Re: Ilayaraja hails Rahman as phenomenal

I agree with you Gomzy..

jai ho


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Gomzy gomtesh.upad...@... wrote:

 Exactly. Most of them think that by remaining silent, we are supporting
 them. We are actually ignoring these poor souls who do not have the
 previledge to listen and enjoy ARRs tracks. Who cares a damn of what they
 think. Is getting personal or abusing them going to help? Just yawn when
 something like this comes and get back to your music player :)
 
 On Thu, Mar 5, 2009 at 10:18 AM, Vinayakam Murugan mvinaya...@...wrote:
 
That their opinion is rubbish is your opinion. Likewise they are
  entitled to their opinion, which while we don't need to agree with, we don't
  need to get personal also.
  Warm Regards
  ~~~
  Vinayak
 
  theregoesanotherday.blogspot.com
 
 
  On Thu, Mar 5, 2009 at 9:33 AM, Thulasi Ram karoke...@... wrote:
 
 oh come on, because someone was great in the past doesn't give them
  the authority to speak rubbish. u guys are so inclined towards other MDs or
  other artists getting bashings. rather i wud appreciate if u cud feel that
  those artists are directly/indirectly criticizing ARR and get the
  meaninglessness of that fact. doesnt this ever hurt u guys
  this is a forum for ARR fans and there are very many people in the forum
  who have ARR innate in themself. the level and its degree varies from fan 
  to
  fan and believe there are some hardcore fans. though we appreciate some
  constructive criticisms, ones that doesnt make sense will never be
  tolerated. ARR told not to compare his music with other MDs in the field 
  and
  he never told to say put if anyone speaks rubbish.
 
  hope u guys got this.
 
 
  On Wed, Mar 4, 2009 at 6:53 AM, Mohamed Amin mymda...@... wrote:
 
   Thanks Dinesh for your reply. I was also one of the active members
  but now a days I just read and go same as you. I request the members to
  observe decorum to the group. Please dont just blindly criticise 
  musicians.
 
  Recently there was a bashing on Pyarelal was going on in this group just
  because he spoke his opinion. I cant take it also. Lakshmikant-Pyarelal 
  pair
  have given us so many hit numbers in hindi. Also they composed for few 
  tamil
  numbers. As a matter of tribute to them, even our ARR has composed 'Ring
  Ring Ringa' inspired from 'Choli Ke Peeche Kya Hai'.
 
  Again and again I request our group members to observe decorum of the
  group. Opinions are welcome but not bashing otherwise this group can be
  equated into a group without directions except bashing on people who speak
  otherwise.
 
  I also expect that people in this group will start bashing me for
  expressing my opinion. Anyway I have got people like you to speak your 
  mind
  too in favour of what I express. I hope this makes sense and this group 
  will
  continue to focus on ARR and his music.
 
  Thanks with regards,
  Mohamed Amin
 
  --- On *Wed, 3/4/09, Dinesh dinesh.theb...@...* wrote:
 
  From: Dinesh dinesh.theb...@...
  Subject: Re: [arr] Ilayaraja hails Rahman as phenomenal
  To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
  Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2009, 4:40 AM
 
   hey Mohamed Amin, i couldnt agree more with u about the members now
  days are rather rude towards some members when they speak something that 
  the
  former doesnt like. its never the same like in the earlier 2000s. wonder
  where are those set of members went to. back in those days we can hardly 
  see
  any members using sarcasm or using share words like nowdays. even becoz of
  this kind of attitudes in nowdays members in our group has made me limit 
  my
  participation in this group.i used to be an active user here with the id
  jeansdi. nowdays all i do is come here, read the news and leave.
 
  i do hope members of learn to respect and love our very own frends here.
  we r all brothers and sisters that r loving the same A.R.Rahman and his
  music. do not look down or ridicule any1 of them. thank u.
 
  --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com,
  Mohamed Amin mymdamin@ . wrote:
  
   Guys,
  
   please remember what ARR has advised his fans about not to condemn or
  write ill of other musicians.
  
   No one can deny the genius of IR also. IR's story is also like the
  story of Slumdog Millioinaire. Who in this group knows that during IR's
  first recording the power went off. So what a rippling effect it could 
  have
  been to that man's confidence. Inspite of it, he rose and conquered the
  Tamil film music. Do please remember that every person has their own 
  talent.
  Its wrong from our part to deroragete anyone.
  
   The primary purpose of this group is to discuss ARR's music but not to
  abuse anyone else. We must give credit to good music where its due even 
  its
  not from ARR.
  
   As a person who in this group from the year 2000, I find lately that
  this group is into bashing people whoever slightly speaks in different 
  tune.
  Hope all the members adhere to the

Re: [arr] Re: Uncredited Vocal Parts

2009-03-05 Thread Arvind Ar

Hashir,
 
  Unni Menon has definetly hummed in Kannukku... but only at the beginning of 
the song. But in the interlude along with a flute, there's one voiceI feel 
its of Naveen or some harmony singer for ARR..!!

--- On Thu, 3/5/09, Mohamed Hashir arrhas...@gmail.com wrote:


From: Mohamed Hashir arrhas...@gmail.com
Subject: Re: [arr] Re: Uncredited Vocal Parts
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, March 5, 2009, 8:53 AM






i think the Kannukku Mai Azhagu humming is by unnimenon


On 3/4/09, Arvind Ar arr_arv...@yahoo. com wrote: 










Kehna Hi Kya/ Kannalane has ARR's voice in those haunting Hindustani 
sargams..!!! 
 
But the Preyasi i bit in Nahin Saamne is by Sukhwinder 
and not by ARR. ARR might have sung that bit only on stage showsIt should 
be by Sukhwinder acc to me..!!
 
But there is mysterical voice hidden in Kannukku Mai Azhagu/ Nazaron ke Milne 
Se... song which comes in the interlude..! ! Its just an Aalap and done sooo 
beautifully. ..Donno who's done that..!!!


--- On Wed, 3/4/09, nishantsgarg nishantsgarg@ yahoo.com wrote:
 

From: nishantsgarg nishantsgarg@ yahoo.com
Subject: [arr] Re: Uncredited Vocal Parts
To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com
Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2009, 1:35 PM 





1. Kehna Hi Kya - Male Vocal Part

2. Yaaron Sunlo Zara - Male Vocal Part that comes between 3 : 47 mins - 3 : 55 
mins.

According to me again these vocals are by A.R. Rahman. Please correct me if I 
am wrong. 

Nahin Samne humming vocal part is surely by A.R. Rahman. Sukhwinder Singh comes 
at the dn part of the song. Even at a live concert it was Rahman giving vocals 
for that part and not Hariharan or Sukhwinder Singh.

--- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, jibandevta jibandevta@ ... wrote:

 Hi All,
 
 I think 'Delhi 6','Lagaan' and 'Swades' are good examples where every details 
 are mentioned..others should follow it.
 
 Regards
 -jiban
 Jai ho
 
 -
 
 
 
 --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, rayrai2k ravisdev@ wrote:
 
  I remember seeing the female voice being credited in the Dil Se song in the 
  first set of cassette  CD which I bought. 
  How about the Olele part of Muqqala Muqabla (Kadhalan) I don't remember any 
  name besides Mano I doubt it was AR's voice, however there were harmony and 
  backing vocals being credited to Sahul Hameed in the list again not for any 
  particular song.
  
  
  
  --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, Arvind Ar arr_arvind@  wrote:
  
   A nice find actually...there are many many songs that are left singers 
   including ARR uncredited in the CDs/Casettes. ..someï¿½ more to add
   ï¿½
   ï¿½
   1) Mangta Hai Kyaa... -- Rangeela -- Unni Krishnan does a brilliant 
   Aalap towards the end of the song.. But Sadly not credited..!! !
   ï¿½
   2) Ay Hairathe Aashiqui --- Guru -- ARR. I see Hariharan and Alka 
   Yagnik names. But where is ARR??? who did the magical Dum Dara Dum 
   Dara???
   ï¿½
   ï¿½
   3) Tu Hi Tu --- Kabhie Na Kabhi -- ARR Again!! Chitra and MG Sreekumar. 
   But ARR did the Oleoleole..  part sooo magically... No credits again..!!
   ï¿½
   4) Dil Se Re.. -- Dil Se -- Anupama Deshpande!!! She forms an integral 
   part in this song and has every right to share the credits with ARR..but 
   sadly its not done!
   ï¿½
   and still more to come..
   
   --- On Wed, 3/4/09, Anish Gupte musimax2000@  wrote:
   
   From: Anish Gupte musimax2000@ 
   Subject: Re: [arr] Uncredited Vocal Parts
   To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com
   Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2009, 1:57 AM
   
   
   
   
   
   
   dude...i havent heard songs 2 to 5..but i know for a fact ur right abt 
   the first one (choti si asha) ..and wrong abt nahin samne...the b/g 
   vocals ther are sung by sukhwinder singhill listen to the other songs 
   and let u know.
   
   
   On Tue, Mar 3, 2009 at 4:30 PM, nishantsgarg nishantsgarg@ yahoo.com 
   wrote:
   
   
   
   
   
   
   I have went through various tracks which have some uncredited vocal
   parts in between. I an nentioning about all those songs here :-
   
   1. Chhoti Si Asha : Male Vocals
   
   2. Dil Hai Sanam Dil : Please visit the following link to hear the
   uncredited vocal part from this song -
   http://www.4shared. com/file/ 90566708/ bfc73c26/ Dil_Hai_Sanam_ Dil.html
   
   3. Chor Chor Theme Music : Please visit the following to hear the
   vocal part -
   4http://www.4shared. com/file/ 90566232/ 72f44410/ Chor_Chor_ Theme.html
   
   ..4. Chandralekha : Please visit the following to hear the vocal part -
   http://www.4shared. com/file/ 90567026/ d7ba0243/ Chandralekha. html
   
   5. Sun Le O Janam : Please visit the following link to hear the vocal
   part - http://www.4shared. . com/file/ 90567445/ 1fe05ca3/ Sun_Le_O_ 
   Janam.html
   
   6. Nahin Samne : Please visit the following link to hear the vocal
   part -
   http://www.4shared. com/file/ 76428008/ 12d10ffd/ Nahin_Samne_ _Humming_ 
   .html
   
   According to me all

Re: [arr] Gulzar unhappy with Congress using Jai Ho

Exactly..I am also fearing this..Jai ho belongs to whole country.
How can they 'Stamp' it??People singing this song may be termed
as congress supporters!!

foolish polticians!!..Hope we vote better people this time!

-jiban
Jai ho



--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, ramakrisha laxmana subramanian siva 
gopala acharya iyer .aiyooo amma idli wada dosa sambar chatni . 
sriramiye...@... wrote:

 Stupid politicians. They'd stoop to any levels to garner votes. 
 
 
 --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, karthik subramanian karthik_subbu@ 
 wrote:
 
  The BJP is now ssaying that Jai Ho belongs to the nation and it is wrong to 
  let the congress alone use it :)
  I worry that the song is being dragged into muddy politics! 
  
  
  
  
  
  From: vijayaraj - vijayaraj_knd@
  To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
  Sent: Wednesday, March 4, 2009 10:54:49 PM
  Subject: Re: [arr] Gulzar unhappy with Congress using Jai Ho
  
  
  Gulzar saab has the right to feel unhappy.The essence of the song will be 
  lost for sure...
  
  Vj
  vijayarajd.blogspot .com
  
  
  
  
  
  
  From: Vikram Kumar rah...@vikramkumar. org
  To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com
  Sent: Wednesday, 4 March, 2009 2:35:12 PM
  Subject: Re: [arr] Gulzar unhappy with Congress using Jai Ho
  
  
  Correct me if i am wrong but i believed the rights of the song were
  with k m musiq
  
  On 3/4/09, sandeep venkatachari mailsandeepv@ yahoo.com wrote:
   its a very initeresting debate!! 
  
   well a little birdie in me says that theres no harm in using this song for
   political campaigns!!! ! !!!
  
   when people can use VANDE MATARAM- for dharnas( strikes, bandh etc 
   etc)
  
   jai ho celebrates human spirit and i strongly support this.
  
   My point rahmaniacs!! ! 11
  
   The biggest problem in the world could have been solved when it was
   small
   sandeep.v
  
   --- On Wed, 3/4/09, Srini Santhanam saint.sirin@ gmail.com wrote:
   From: Srini Santhanam saint.sirin@ gmail.com
   Subject: Re: [arr] Gulzar unhappy with Congress using Jai Ho
   To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com
   Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2009, 5:59 PM
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
   Me too.. I think thats why even rahman refused to compose a
   theme music for congress as it would give him a political tinge.. Too bad
   T-Series did this to us.
   I would love to follow AR's words in choosing love over hate, but how can 
   i
   say 'I Love Jai Ho being used by congress in its political campaign and 
   that
   now this new anthem of us has a political angle' :(
  
   On Mar 4, 2009, at 7:54 PM, Bivin Chandra wrote:
  
   Sunil Prabhu/Beverly White/Ravi TiwariWednesday, March 04, 2009 9:44
   AM (Mumbai)The Congress will use music composer A R Rahman's Oscar winning
   song Jai Ho in its poll campaign for the coming Lok Sabha elections.
  
   The UPA has not only usurped the theme of the Oscar-winning  Slumdog
   Millionnaire  to shore up its electoral prospects, it has also bought the
   rights to A R Rahman's Oscar-Winning song Jai Ho from T-Series.
  
   But not everyone's humming a happy tune not least of all the lyrical 
   genius
   who penned the catchy Jai Ho lyrics.
  
   Don't make it political, it is such a nice lyrical song by Rahman, don't
   make it political, said Gulzar, Lyricist, Oscar Winner for Jai Ho.
  
   Sukhwinder Singh who has sung the song is of a slightly different opinion,
   he says, As long as this song is used to bring happiness, I don't have 
   any
   objection to it. My work was to sing the song. The music company is 
   totally
   free to sell the rights whosoever they want. As far as moral question is
   concerned, whether it should be used for political gain or not, I am of 
   the
   view that if the song reaches out to more and more people and brings a 
   smile
   on the faces, it's good and it serves my purpose too. This is the whole
   spirit with which I have sung it.
   http://music. ndtv.com/ Music_Story. aspx?id=ENTEN200
   90085573type= musicindia
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
   
   
   
   
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
   
  
  
   
   
  
  
  
  
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[arr] Re: photo of ARR with kids

Thanks for sharing the facts..I didn't know this!!
I was just surfing my collection of ARR snpas and this query came up.
anyway , Sorry for this.

-jiban
jai ho


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, jibandevta jibande...@... wrote:

 Anybody having snap of AR sir with his children?
 I remember, I found one photo of him with his son.
 But I'm unable to trace it now..
 
 -jiban
 Jai ho!!

Re: [arr] My heart cant forget it. Rahman and me - KALAIPULI DHANU

2009-03-05 Thread anthony jewelson

v natarajan produced udaya and Rhythm



regards

anthony 

--- On Thu, 5/3/09, Kalimuthu kalimu...@gmail.com wrote:

From: Kalimuthu kalimu...@gmail.com
Subject: Re: [arr]  My heart cant forget it. Rahman and me - KALAIPULI DHANU
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, 5 March, 2009, 12:24 AM












No idea about Natarajan  ARR's friendship. But Natarajan was the 
producer for 'Love Birds' movie too

 
On Wed, Mar 4, 2009 at 4:32 AM, crish...@gmail. com wrote:






On the lines of MR, Shankar, Ashuthosh, ROM, etc., the producers who blessed by 
excellent music are Kalaipuli Dhanu and another one is V. Natarajan for their 
movies like Kizakku simayle, Kandukondain, Sakkarakatti and Sangamam, Udaya to 
name a few. Can anyone throw light on V. Natarajan-ARR combo (about their 
relationship) . 


On Mar 4, 2009 5:21pm, Vithur vith...@gmail. com wrote:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 “My Heart cant forget it” – Kalaipuli Dhanu 
 
 
 
 “Rahman and Me”
 
 
 
 My doctors told me that my wife is alive today and she is being gifted with 
 some bonus days in her life. That was the time when Rahman’s mother came to 
 my home. She had come to know through Rahman that my wife was suffering from 
 Liver Cancer. She came and didn’t stop by just consoling me .She did prayers 
 in line with Islamic Traditions. She told to change the colour of the lights 
 to Red colour. She told to change even the Screens in our house. After she 
 finished the prayers, she told my wife to drink the Holy water. My wife was 
 on her death bed, and it was because of the prayers of Rahman’s mother, that 
 my wife got an extended bonus life of another 1 ¾ years. 

 
 
 
 
 The friendship between Dhanu A.R.Rahman is something very true. Its without 
 falsehood. If Dhanu says something, people in the Cine Industry say, its like 
 a prophecy. It happens thus!. There can be many examples to quote the same. 

 
 
 
 
 It was he who gave the title to Rajnikanth as “ Super Star”. 
 
 
 
 Dhanu had predicted and prophesised the Awards of A.R.Rahman. In January, it 
 was the Golden Globe Awards and in February, it has been the Oscar awards. On 
 November 27, on the 100th day of Sakkarakatti, Dhanu had given the 
 advertisement that Rahman has won these awards. In the Advertisement it was 
 stated as 

 
 
 
 
 “ For tomorrow’s Oscar awards, and for today’s Golden Globe Award winning 
 A.R.Rahman, we are greeting him, and let his musical journey continue”. 
 
 
 
 

 Dhanu was very sure that Rahman would be winning all these awards in the very 
 future. 
 
 
 
 On the day before the Oscars Ceremony, Dhanu had told to one of the intimate 
 friends of Rahman that he would win two awards for sure. After winning the 
 awards, Rahman had called upon Dhanu and reiterated his prophecy of he 
 winning the Awards. Both their friendship is like Adhiyaman – Avvaiyar 
 friendship ( Both are big time friends of age old times. Both are Tamil 
 Scholars ) 

 
 
 
 
 Walt Disney has had talks with Rahman for tying up for a movie. They had 
 requested Rahman to let them know of any producer in Chennai, who could be 
 laid faith on, and Rahman immediately showed hands of that of Dhanu. Walt 
 Disney believe in Rahman and Rahman believes in Kalaipuli Dhanu. 

 
 
 
 
 ( Latest Issue of “ Devi” Magazine – Tamil weekly ) 
 -- 
 regards,
 Vithur
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 





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Re: [arr] ARR's felicitaion by Chennai musicians - No vids/pics avaialble

2009-03-05 Thread fani kalyan

I have the full videos of Ilayaraja's, harris',  ARR's ..shall post if there 
are no cpoyright issues!

From: live for arr Live livefor...@yahoo.com
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, March 5, 2009 10:33:08 AM
Subject: [arr] ARR's felicitaion by Chennai musicians - No vids/pics avaialble

CMU (chennai musicians union) felectitated ARR last Sunday. Ony 5 pics are 
available in all websites which ever i seen. Only 1 video avaialble of ARR 
being felecitated by Ilayaraja in the internet...

when will other pics be avl? will it be telecasted in sun tv? i am waiting to 
see other musicians talk about ARR.
it will be great to watch..

Re: [arr] Management Lessons from the life of A R Rahman

2009-03-05 Thread Aneesh K S

Dear Sanju,             Nice and new topic . Good thinking also. Are u from 
kerala  ?
RegardsANEESH K S
--- On Wed, 3/4/09, Sanju U arr_sa...@yahoo.com wrote:
From: Sanju U arr_sa...@yahoo.com
Subject: [arr] Management Lessons from the life of A R Rahman
To: AR Rehman Fan Club arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2009, 7:15 PM











 


Hi All,
 

  I compiled this 
Management Lessons from life of A R Rahman(attached)
 
Please review and suggets changes 
 
  My humble Tribute to A R Rahman
 
Regards,
Sanjay Upadhyay

[arr] Re: More pics from CMU felicitation function for ARR..:)

2009-03-05 Thread arr_raghu

Look at the audience..
Just like how regular people go crazy for their favorite celebrity,
all these movie stars and big personalities are going for ARR.
ARR is a celebrity to celebrities..:)



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Re: [arr] A.R. Rahman T-Shirt Design

2009-03-05 Thread Farzad khaleel

Pratap,

You musnt have deleted the web address name from the T shirt before posting
it here !

On Wed, Mar 4, 2009 at 2:10 PM, pratap pratap_elen...@yahoo.com wrote:

   A.R. Rahman T-Shirt Design

 *Guys, please show some support. These are just design suggestions. For
 Malaysians, if we can have about 30 orders we can get it between RM 30 2 RM
 40 or cheaper. Depends on the no. of orders...
 *





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-- 
Farzad Khaleel
Webmaster
www.rahmaniac.com

[arr] Re: Uncredited Vocal Parts

2009-03-05 Thread Dinesh

Kannake Mai Azhagu female version second interlude has a male voice humming 
along, i think thats by Srinivas.


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Arvind Ar arr_arv...@... wrote:

 Hashir,
  
   Unni Menon has definetly hummed in Kannukku... but only at the beginning 
 of the song. But in the interlude along with a flute, there's one voiceI 
 feel its of Naveen or some harmony singer for ARR..!!
 
 --- On Thu, 3/5/09, Mohamed Hashir arrhas...@... wrote:
 
 
 From: Mohamed Hashir arrhas...@...
 Subject: Re: [arr] Re: Uncredited Vocal Parts
 To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
 Date: Thursday, March 5, 2009, 8:53 AM
 
 
 
 
 
 
 i think the Kannukku Mai Azhagu humming is by unnimenon
 
 
 On 3/4/09, Arvind Ar arr_arv...@yahoo. com wrote: 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Kehna Hi Kya/ Kannalane has ARR's voice in those haunting Hindustani 
 sargams..!!! 
  
 But the Preyasi i bit in Nahin Saamne is by Sukhwinder 
 and not by ARR. ARR might have sung that bit only on stage showsIt should 
 be by Sukhwinder acc to me..!!
  
 But there is mysterical voice hidden in Kannukku Mai Azhagu/ Nazaron ke 
 Milne Se... song which comes in the interlude..! ! Its just an Aalap and 
 done sooo beautifully. ..Donno who's done that..!!!
 
 
 --- On Wed, 3/4/09, nishantsgarg nishantsgarg@ yahoo.com wrote:
  
 
 From: nishantsgarg nishantsgarg@ yahoo.com
 Subject: [arr] Re: Uncredited Vocal Parts
 To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com
 Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2009, 1:35 PM 
 
 
 
 
 
 1. Kehna Hi Kya - Male Vocal Part
 
 2. Yaaron Sunlo Zara - Male Vocal Part that comes between 3 : 47 mins - 3 : 
 55 mins.
 
 According to me again these vocals are by A.R. Rahman. Please correct me if I 
 am wrong. 
 
 Nahin Samne humming vocal part is surely by A.R. Rahman. Sukhwinder Singh 
 comes at the dn part of the song. Even at a live concert it was Rahman giving 
 vocals for that part and not Hariharan or Sukhwinder Singh.
 
 --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, jibandevta jibandevta@ ... wrote:
 
  Hi All,
  
  I think 'Delhi 6','Lagaan' and 'Swades' are good examples where every 
  details are mentioned..others should follow it.
  
  Regards
  -jiban
  Jai ho
  
  -
  
  
  
  --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, rayrai2k ravisdev@ wrote:
  
   I remember seeing the female voice being credited in the Dil Se song in 
   the first set of cassette  CD which I bought. 
   How about the Olele part of Muqqala Muqabla (Kadhalan) I don't remember 
   any name besides Mano I doubt it was AR's voice, however there were 
   harmony and backing vocals being credited to Sahul Hameed in the list 
   again not for any particular song.
   
   
   
   --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, Arvind Ar arr_arvind@  wrote:
   
A nice find actually...there are many many songs that are left singers 
including ARR uncredited in the CDs/Casettes. ..someï¿½ more to add
ï¿½
ï¿½
1) Mangta Hai Kyaa... -- Rangeela -- Unni Krishnan does a brilliant 
Aalap towards the end of the song.. But Sadly not credited..!! !
ï¿½
2) Ay Hairathe Aashiqui --- Guru -- ARR. I see Hariharan and Alka 
Yagnik names. But where is ARR??? who did the magical Dum Dara Dum 
Dara???
ï¿½
ï¿½
3) Tu Hi Tu --- Kabhie Na Kabhi -- ARR Again!! Chitra and MG 
Sreekumar. But ARR did the Oleoleole..  part sooo magically... No 
credits again..!!
ï¿½
4) Dil Se Re.. -- Dil Se -- Anupama Deshpande!!! She forms an 
integral part in this song and has every right to share the credits 
with ARR..but sadly its not done!
ï¿½
and still more to come..

--- On Wed, 3/4/09, Anish Gupte musimax2000@  wrote:

From: Anish Gupte musimax2000@ 
Subject: Re: [arr] Uncredited Vocal Parts
To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com
Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2009, 1:57 AM






dude...i havent heard songs 2 to 5..but i know for a fact ur right abt 
the first one (choti si asha) ..and wrong abt nahin samne...the b/g 
vocals ther are sung by sukhwinder singhill listen to the other 
songs and let u know.


On Tue, Mar 3, 2009 at 4:30 PM, nishantsgarg nishantsgarg@ yahoo.com 
wrote:






I have went through various tracks which have some uncredited vocal
parts in between. I an nentioning about all those songs here :-

1. Chhoti Si Asha : Male Vocals

2. Dil Hai Sanam Dil : Please visit the following link to hear the
uncredited vocal part from this song -
http://www.4shared. com/file/ 90566708/ bfc73c26/ Dil_Hai_Sanam_ 
Dil.html

3. Chor Chor Theme Music : Please visit the following to hear the
vocal part -
4http://www.4shared. com/file/ 90566232/ 72f44410/ Chor_Chor_ Theme.html

..4. Chandralekha : Please visit the following to hear the vocal part -
http://www.4shared. com/file/ 90567026/ d7ba0243/ Chandralekha. html

5. Sun Le O

[arr] SD

2009-03-05 Thread Anish Gupte

Guys...just wanted to say..in the song 'Dreams on Fire' from Slumdog, note
the last minute or sowhen the vocal part gets over..rahman soulfully
infuses the sitar( u can hear it if u listen carefully)...just b4 the
climax..excellent!...same in 'Latika's Theme'..

[arr] Re: photo of ARR with kids

2009-03-05 Thread sajad_ib

Even i was searching for it it will be gret if someone post. do any1 
hav??... i will share as soon as i get it.

sajad
-JAI HO-




--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, jibandevta jibande...@... wrote:

 Thanks for sharing the facts..I didn't know this!!
 I was just surfing my collection of ARR snpas and this query came up.
 anyway , Sorry for this.
 
 -jiban
 jai ho
 
 
 --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, jibandevta jibandevta@ wrote:
 
  Anybody having snap of AR sir with his children?
  I remember, I found one photo of him with his son.
  But I'm unable to trace it now..
  
  -jiban
  Jai ho!!

[arr] Jai Ho is America's new fitness anthem

2009-03-05 Thread $ Pavan Kumar $

http://www.rediff.com/movies/2009/mar/05jai-ho-americas-new-fitness-anthem.htm
Jai Ho is America's new fitness anthem
 
Ayoti Mittra in New York 
  
 
March 05, 2009 15:11 IST
Apparently, there's nothing Slumdog Millionaire [Images] cannot do. It can 
outperform heavyweight films at the box office, win eight Oscars [Images] out 
of nine nominations -- and even help Americans lose weight!
Dancing to the tunes of Slumdog Millionaire has become a craze at many fitness 
and dance schools -- as for example Kumud Mathur's Dance 2 Health in Potomac, 
Maryland, where students meet every Tuesday to dance to Jai Ho and O Saya. 
Now that the song has an Oscar to its name, says student Jennifer Fry, more 
people are going to join in.
Fry's interest in Bollywood was first sparked by the Aishwarya [Images] 
Rai-starrer Bride and Prejudice [Images]. Dancing to Slumdog tunes makes for a 
fun and positive experience, she says, and is definitely a mood-lifter. 
It's a great way to exercise too. I also loved the movie. It was very 
provocative, but had a positive ending. 
At Dance 2 Health, Mathur spends the first half of her class choreographing and 
teaching her students bhangra steps that are later applied to the songs of 
Slumdog. 
The songs have good meaning and are vibrant. I also require students to be 
happy and smile, says Mathur. Her class consists of people from different 
ethnicities like Afghanis, Asians and African Americans. 
Veer Sain, another of her students, says he has been working out for 20 years 
but nothing is as fun as dancing to Bollywood music, especially the Slumdog 
soundtrack. The songs are nice. You learn how to dance, and lose weight at the 
same time. 
The movie itself, Sain says, portrays the true picture of India. 
It is about time we faced the reality about the country, says Sain, who along 
with his wife had joined Mathur's class this January.
The craze is not confined to just Dance 2 Health. As Bollywood becomes more 
popular in the US, more people are turning to Bollywood dancing as a form of 
exercise. 
Renu Kansal started Bollywood West, a dance school in Denver, three years ago 
after moving out of New York City.  Initially, she was sceptical about the 
project, as the population of Indians in Denver is less compared to the New 
York-New Jersey-Connecticut Tristate region or the San Francisco Bay Area. But 
Kansal was pleasantly surprised when she had to double the number of classes, 
as hundreds of students expressed interest in lessons. 
Even more surprising was the ethnicity of the students that enrolled for 
bhangra and Bollywood lessons -- I would say 60 per cent, maybe even 65 per 
cent of the students are non-desis. Bollywood has become popular now, it is 
getting more exposure. The age group ranges from 16-65.
Each season, Kansal prepares different songs for her students to work out to, 
and in the season beginning in a few weeks, the Slumdog score is slated to 
dominate the course material. Like Mathur, Kansal too expects enrolments to go 
up now that the movie has won eight Oscars.

[arr] Pankaj Udhas on ARR in December

2009-03-05 Thread divyaishu

Dear Apurva,

Unless I read that interview of Pankaj myself, I wouldn't be able to comment. 

In December, I myself interviewed Pankaj Udhas and he was in full praise of 
ARR. He said that ARR is one music director/composer he admires a lot and would 
want to work with him!

I do not take time out to figure how I could post a copy of that inteview I 
did, but it has been on my mind for long now that I must be quoting his words 
for this group here. But your note just pushed me that inch to write it for ya 
guys now :) 

Divya

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, apurva nahata nahataapu...@... wrote:

 Dear All;
 I was just reading HT cafe  mumbai edition march 5 2009.. An interview of 
 Pankaj Udhas is published on page 9 :thats music: Udhas ji has mentioned the 
 following lines 
 A.R.Rahman can hold two oscars ,but slumdogs share are hardly encouraging.
 And Ht has highlighted those two lines... Reading it i got such a pinch in my 
 stomach that i didnt want to read the interview.. Normally I always like 
 reading interviews of leading musicians..
 One thing I fail to understand why do people start criticising if someone has 
 achieved something which they could not inspite of being in the same 
 profession.. Few days ago same was the case with Jagjit singh..
 With due respect to both ( Jagjit singh and Pankaj Udhas),I felt really sad 
 that veterans like them commenting such things..Rahman is god and nobody 
 could malign his image..
 I would like to point out by doing such things people like the ones I have 
 mentioned (jagjit singh and Pankaj Udhas) are doing no good for there image.. 
 Also Rahman doesnot need to prove anything by sell of albums.. With huge 
 amount of downloading going on its impractical to think that sales will 
 increase..But then as an a r fan .. its my responsibility  not 2 react to 
 such silly issues.. cos this may lead to showing disrespect for my 
 god..Sachin tendulkar always silences his critics by scoring a timely ton now 
 and again..Never will he speak anything to the media And same is the case 
 with A R.. 
 Long live AR and long live his music...

[arr] Growing demand for Rahman’s tunes

2009-03-05 Thread Bivin Chandra

The tunes of AR Rahman has been relished by music lovers from ‘Roja’, ‘Mumbai’, 
‘Gentleman’, ‘Donga Donga’, ‘Rangeela’, ‘Indian’, ‘Prema Desam’, ‘Jeans’, 
‘Taal’, ‘Sakhiya’, ‘Lagaan’, ‘Amrutha’, ‘Naani’, ‘Jodhaa Akbar’, ‘Yuvraaj’ to 
‘Ghajini’ and the endless list goes on.
Rahman’s double Oscar glory is surging in the country and the demand for his 
albums in the market is now raging high with patrons thronging towards the 
stores.
Within this past two weeks, the sales have gone up by more than thirty percent. 
Store dealers have ordered extra copies of the albums ‘Bombay Dreams’, 
‘Signature Collections’, ‘Vandematharam’, ‘Live in Dubai’ and ‘Between Heaven 
and Earth’. 
The signature tune of Airtel is on air all over India depicting Rahman’s 
stature and sale records are in a never-seen-before consign in the twin cities 
of Hyderabad and Secunderabad. Along with movie albums, patriotic and 
international albums are emptying the stocks, as said by retailers.

http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/45420.html

Re: [arr] photo of ARR with kids

2009-03-05 Thread fani kalyan

I heard he doesn't like his children being photographed!

From: jibandevta jibande...@yahoo.co.in
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, March 5, 2009 2:54:31 PM
Subject: [arr] photo of ARR with kids

Anybody having snap of AR sir with his children?
I remember, I found one photo of him with his son.
But I'm unable to trace it now..

-jiban
Jai ho!!

Re: [arr] Gulzar unhappy with Congress using Jai Ho

2009-03-05 Thread Srini Santhanam


Thanks mate.. that sounds better :)

On Mar 4, 2009, at 9:59 PM, Gomzy™ wrote:


Just say you dont love . You still using the word love :P


On Wed, Mar 4, 2009 at 12:29 PM, Srini Santhanam saint.si...@gmail.com 
wrote:
Me too.. I think thats why even rahman refused to compose a theme  
music for congress as it would give him a political tinge.. Too bad  
T-Series did this to us.



I would love to follow AR's words in choosing love over hate, but  
how can i say 'ILove Jai Ho being used by congress in its political  
campaign and that now this new anthem of us has a political angle' :(


On Mar 4, 2009, at 7:54 PM, Bivin Chandra wrote:



Sunil Prabhu/Beverly White/Ravi Tiwari
Wednesday, March 04, 2009 9:44 AM (Mumbai)
The Congress will use music composer A R Rahman's Oscar winning  
song Jai Ho in its poll campaign for the coming Lok Sabha elections.


The UPA has not only usurped the theme of the Oscar-winning Slumdog  
Millionnaire to shore up its electoral prospects, it has also  
bought the rights to A R Rahman's Oscar-Winning song Jai Ho from T- 
Series.


But not everyone's humming a happy tune not least of all the  
lyrical genius who penned the catchy Jai Ho lyrics.


Don't make it political, it is such a nice lyrical song by Rahman,  
don't make it political, said Gulzar, Lyricist, Oscar Winner for  
Jai Ho.


Sukhwinder Singh who has sung the song is of a slightly different  
opinion, he says, As long as this song is used to bring happiness,  
I don't have any objection to it. My work was to sing the song. The  
music company is totally free to sell the rights whosoever they  
want. As far as moral question is concerned, whether it should be  
used for political gain or not, I am of the view that if the song  
reaches out to more and more people and brings a smile on the  
faces, it's good and it serves my purpose too. This is the whole  
spirit with which I have sung it.




http://music.ndtv.com/Music_Story.aspx?id=ENTEN20090085573type=musicindia

[arr] Pics of ARR's Felicitation

http://www.behindwoods.com/hindi-tamil-galleries/a-r-rahman-04/a-r-rahman-01.html

Sath.

Re: [arr] RGV quote on A.R.R

2009-03-05 Thread sandeep venkatachari

hahahahaha,

for these comments i will go and watch movies of his!


The biggest problem in the world could have been solved when it was 
small  
 sandeep.v 

--- On Thu, 3/5/09, Prasad Varma svspva...@yahoo.com wrote:
From: Prasad Varma svspva...@yahoo.com
Subject: [arr] RGV quote on A.R.R
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, March 5, 2009, 4:47 PM












http://rgvarma. spaces.live. com/blog/ fakehandlerpage. 
aspx?sa=35209795 6
 
 
Following his recent blog entry on A.R.R.
 
 Since both you and Rahman came together to Bollywood through Rangeela do you 
think you have been as successful as him?
Ans: No, because he has never done any bad work unlike me. His music might not 
have worked some times due to various reasons but he has never done bad music 
whereas in my case I have done many bad films some of which worked due to 
various reasons

[arr] Re: AR Rahman Fans Vithur, Rakesh and others speak about AR Rahman - video

2009-03-05 Thread sath.murthy


Vithur should be the one from 2:39 to 2:59 on the video.. Am i right?

Sath.


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, ilovearrmusic ilovearrmu...@...
wrote:

 Video romba kalakkala irukku:) and kalakitenkaa...:)

 Nice to see all people actions on that video so interesting...:)

 anbudan
 pyarilal




 --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, winkannaa winkannaa@ wrote:
 
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQylEIDR-Gs

[arr] Felicitations Galore for ARR

Well, if Cliff Richards was alive now, he would've gone irresistible picking up 
his guitar and rendering his best spell of ‘Congratulations and Jubilations’. 
Yup! It’s an unending downpour of appreciations our Madras Mozart is surmounted 
with.
Recently, A.R. Rahman was honored by his beloved mentors and versatile 
musicians for accomplishing his feat of global recognition. Now, the Tamil film 
industry’s filmmakers, producers inclusive of each and every technician have 
planned out for a gala celebration of honoring Rahman.
It has been stated that the grand occasion will be witnessed at Nehru Stadium 
on March 28. The function will not only see just Tamil film personalities, but 
a whole lot of known faces from Bollywood and beyond.
The former President APJ Abdul Kalam will be gracing the occasion as the chief 
guest. As the time is for the Lok Sabha Elections is closing in, the film unit 
members are sure on not inviting any politicians as the dais may accidentally 
turn into a podium of indirect propaganda.
A very appropriate decision indeed!
 
http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/45408.html

[arr] ARR - Danny Boyle in next Bond film?

A scintillating buzz across the globe is about a source revealing that Danny 
Boyle has been asked to direct James Bond’s 23rd Film. It’s a high-season for 
British Filmmaker Danny Boyle who stunned the world with his impeccable story 
of the ‘Slumdog Millionaire’. In fact, the filmmaker was a bit distressed as 
there were no takers for this film as they felt it wouldn’t do good business at 
the box office. Nevertheless, the mantra of ‘Rags to Riches’ has become a hit 
yet again with Danny’s able direction, as the film fetched the international 
awards the crew never even dreamt about.
Post-Oscar triumph, the director has been flooded with offers left right and 
centre from top production houses one of which is with Barbara Broccoli, 
producer of James Bond’s 23rd Film. Talks suggest that it was co-producer 
Callum McDougal who suggested Danny as both of them have shared a good rapport 
for a very long time. As a matter of fact, Callum who produced Danny’s ‘Beach’ 
was fascinated by his working style.
Says one of the sources, ‘Danny’s intense involvement with the motifs he drops 
on his script papers is unbeatable by any of the contemporary filmmakers. For 
sure, he would offer a new-dimensioned James Bond and it’s something about 
turning spotlights of entire globe if Danny is there in Bonds’ family’.
And not only does the story end there, if Boyle signs up for this flick, 
undoubtedly don’t we all know who the music director for the film would be? 
Uh-huh! None other than the ‘Mozart of Chennai’ our very own A.R. Rahman, as 
both have already planned to work on another international project that’s 
expected to be based on the organized crime in Mumbai.
Hold your breath until the official announcements are made. And just imagine 
Rahman re-tuning James Bond’s signature music that’s a universal theme.
Just can’t wait to hear more right. So are we! 
 
http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/45407.html

Re: [arr] Management Lessons from the life of A R Rahman

2009-03-05 Thread !--Sri Balaji--!

Superb!!!   Great job Sanju!!!
regards,sribalaji

--- On Wed, 4/3/09, Sanju U arr_sa...@yahoo.com wrote:

From: Sanju U arr_sa...@yahoo.com
Subject: [arr] Management Lessons from the life of A R Rahman
To: AR Rehman Fan Club arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, 4 March, 2009, 7:15 PM











 








Hi All,
 

  I compiled this 
Management Lessons from life of A R Rahman(attached)
 
Please review and suggets changes 
 
  My humble Tribute to A R Rahman
 
Regards,
Sanjay Upadhyay


  
 

  




 
















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Re: [arr] Re: photo of ARR with kids

2009-03-05 Thread Leslie D

Please refrain from posting the photos of his kids here or for that matter
anywhere. They too will be mobbed everywhere they go. Let them live their
lives as anonymous as ARR wants them to.

On Thu, Mar 5, 2009 at 11:44 AM, jibandevta jibande...@yahoo.co.in wrote:

   Thanks for sharing the facts..I didn't know this!!
 I was just surfing my collection of ARR snpas and this query came up.
 anyway , Sorry for this.

 -jiban
 jai ho

 --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com,
 jibandevta jibande...@... wrote:
 
  Anybody having snap of AR sir with his children?
  I remember, I found one photo of him with his son.
  But I'm unable to trace it now..
 
  -jiban
  Jai ho!!

[arr] PICTURES: Musician's Association Felicitate Rahman

2009-03-05 Thread myura...@ymail.com

click on the Link to view the pictures
http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/gallery/events/17632.html



Musician's Association Felicitate Rahman
[Monday, March 02, 2009]
The musicians' union of Tamil cinema congregated a grand function to felicitate 
AR Rahman for winning the Oscar awards. The function was held at the music 
academy auditorium on 1st March, Sunday.

Musicians, singers and technicians gather in entirety to congratulate Rahman on 
his glorious moment. Veteran composers MSV praised him for achieving the dream 
of every Indian and Illayaraja said that he and Rahman are still pupils of MSV.

The attendees list included AVM Saravanan, Harris Jayaraj, Yuvan Shankar Raja, 
Karthik Raja, SA Rajkumar, Deva, Srikanth Deva, Vijay Anthony, D Imman, TM 
Soundararajan, L R Eswari, Karthi, Chinmayi, Thippu, Chitra, Swarnalatha,Mano, 
drummer Shivamani and others.

[arr] Re: Uncredited Vocal Parts

2009-03-05 Thread nishantsgarg

Hi Arvind, 

Nahin Samne - Priyasi part is by Hariharan. I am talking about the humming part 
that comes after that Priyasi part. Thats surely not Hariharan or Sukhwinder 
Singh. Go to the following link to hear that specific part I am talking about -

http://www.4shared.com/file/76428008/12d10ffd/Nahin_Samne__Humming_.html

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Arvind Ar arr_arv...@... wrote:

 Hashir,
  
   Unni Menon has definetly hummed in Kannukku... but only at the beginning 
 of the song. But in the interlude along with a flute, there's one voiceI 
 feel its of Naveen or some harmony singer for ARR..!!
 
 --- On Thu, 3/5/09, Mohamed Hashir arrhas...@... wrote:
 
 
 From: Mohamed Hashir arrhas...@...
 Subject: Re: [arr] Re: Uncredited Vocal Parts
 To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
 Date: Thursday, March 5, 2009, 8:53 AM
 
 
 
 
 
 
 i think the Kannukku Mai Azhagu humming is by unnimenon
 
 
 On 3/4/09, Arvind Ar arr_arv...@yahoo. com wrote: 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Kehna Hi Kya/ Kannalane has ARR's voice in those haunting Hindustani 
 sargams..!!! 
  
 But the Preyasi i bit in Nahin Saamne is by Sukhwinder 
 and not by ARR. ARR might have sung that bit only on stage showsIt should 
 be by Sukhwinder acc to me..!!
  
 But there is mysterical voice hidden in Kannukku Mai Azhagu/ Nazaron ke 
 Milne Se... song which comes in the interlude..! ! Its just an Aalap and 
 done sooo beautifully. ..Donno who's done that..!!!
 
 
 --- On Wed, 3/4/09, nishantsgarg nishantsgarg@ yahoo.com wrote:
  
 
 From: nishantsgarg nishantsgarg@ yahoo.com
 Subject: [arr] Re: Uncredited Vocal Parts
 To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com
 Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2009, 1:35 PM 
 
 
 
 
 
 1. Kehna Hi Kya - Male Vocal Part
 
 2. Yaaron Sunlo Zara - Male Vocal Part that comes between 3 : 47 mins - 3 : 
 55 mins.
 
 According to me again these vocals are by A.R. Rahman. Please correct me if I 
 am wrong. 
 
 Nahin Samne humming vocal part is surely by A.R. Rahman. Sukhwinder Singh 
 comes at the dn part of the song. Even at a live concert it was Rahman giving 
 vocals for that part and not Hariharan or Sukhwinder Singh.
 
 --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, jibandevta jibandevta@ ... wrote:
 
  Hi All,
  
  I think 'Delhi 6','Lagaan' and 'Swades' are good examples where every 
  details are mentioned..others should follow it.
  
  Regards
  -jiban
  Jai ho
  
  -
  
  
  
  --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, rayrai2k ravisdev@ wrote:
  
   I remember seeing the female voice being credited in the Dil Se song in 
   the first set of cassette  CD which I bought. 
   How about the Olele part of Muqqala Muqabla (Kadhalan) I don't remember 
   any name besides Mano I doubt it was AR's voice, however there were 
   harmony and backing vocals being credited to Sahul Hameed in the list 
   again not for any particular song.
   
   
   
   --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, Arvind Ar arr_arvind@  wrote:
   
A nice find actually...there are many many songs that are left singers 
including ARR uncredited in the CDs/Casettes. ..someï¿½ more to add
ï¿½
ï¿½
1) Mangta Hai Kyaa... -- Rangeela -- Unni Krishnan does a brilliant 
Aalap towards the end of the song.. But Sadly not credited..!! !
ï¿½
2) Ay Hairathe Aashiqui --- Guru -- ARR. I see Hariharan and Alka 
Yagnik names. But where is ARR??? who did the magical Dum Dara Dum 
Dara???
ï¿½
ï¿½
3) Tu Hi Tu --- Kabhie Na Kabhi -- ARR Again!! Chitra and MG 
Sreekumar. But ARR did the Oleoleole..  part sooo magically... No 
credits again..!!
ï¿½
4) Dil Se Re.. -- Dil Se -- Anupama Deshpande!!! She forms an 
integral part in this song and has every right to share the credits 
with ARR..but sadly its not done!
ï¿½
and still more to come..

--- On Wed, 3/4/09, Anish Gupte musimax2000@  wrote:

From: Anish Gupte musimax2000@ 
Subject: Re: [arr] Uncredited Vocal Parts
To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com
Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2009, 1:57 AM






dude...i havent heard songs 2 to 5..but i know for a fact ur right abt 
the first one (choti si asha) ..and wrong abt nahin samne...the b/g 
vocals ther are sung by sukhwinder singhill listen to the other 
songs and let u know.


On Tue, Mar 3, 2009 at 4:30 PM, nishantsgarg nishantsgarg@ yahoo.com 
wrote:






I have went through various tracks which have some uncredited vocal
parts in between. I an nentioning about all those songs here :-

1. Chhoti Si Asha : Male Vocals

2. Dil Hai Sanam Dil : Please visit the following link to hear the
uncredited vocal part from this song -
http://www.4shared. com/file/ 90566708/ bfc73c26/ Dil_Hai_Sanam_ 
Dil.html

3. Chor Chor Theme Music : Please visit the following to hear the
vocal part -
4http://www.4shared. com/file/

Re: [arr] Re: photo of ARR with kids

ARR Personally doesnt like anyone taking snaps of his children. Lets
concentrate only on AR and his music. Lets not get personal.

On Thu, Mar 5, 2009 at 8:25 PM, Leslie D dorai...@gmail.com wrote:

   Please refrain from posting the photos of his kids here or for that
 matter anywhere. They too will be mobbed everywhere they go. Let them live
 their lives as anonymous as ARR wants them to.

 On Thu, Mar 5, 2009 at 11:44 AM, jibandevta jibande...@yahoo.co.inwrote:

   Thanks for sharing the facts..I didn't know this!!
 I was just surfing my collection of ARR snpas and this query came up.
 anyway , Sorry for this.

 -jiban
 jai ho

 --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com,
 jibandevta jibande...@... wrote:
 
  Anybody having snap of AR sir with his children?
  I remember, I found one photo of him with his son.
  But I'm unable to trace it now..
 
  -jiban
  Jai ho!!
 


  




-- 
regards,
Vithur

Re: [arr] Pankaj Udhas on ARR in December

2009-03-05 Thread sandeep venkatachari

there was one in times now in which Udhas praised rahman and said hes a 
versatile music composer!

The biggest problem in the world could have been solved when it was 
small  
 sandeep.v 

--- On Thu, 3/5/09, divyaishu divyai...@yahoo.co.uk wrote:
From: divyaishu divyai...@yahoo.co.uk
Subject: [arr] Pankaj Udhas on ARR in December
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, March 5, 2009, 7:42 PM

Dear Apurva,

Unless I read that interview of Pankaj myself, I wouldn't be able to comment. 

In December, I myself interviewed Pankaj Udhas and he was in full praise of 
ARR. He said that ARR is one music director/composer he admires a lot and would 
want to work with him!

I do not take time out to figure how I could post a copy of that inteview I 
did, but it has been on my mind for long now that I must be quoting his words 
for this group here. But your note just pushed me that inch to write it for ya 
guys now :) 

Divya

--- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, apurva nahata nahataapurva@ ... wrote:

 Dear All;

 I was just reading HT cafe  mumbai edition march 5 2009.. An interview of 
 Pankaj Udhas is published on page 9 :thats music: Udhas ji has mentioned the 
 following lines 

 A.R.Rahman can hold two oscars ,but slumdogs share are hardly encouraging.

 And Ht has highlighted those two lines... Reading it i got such a pinch in my 
 stomach that i didnt want to read the interview.. Normally I always like 
 reading interviews of leading musicians..

 One thing I fail to understand why do people start criticising if someone has 
 achieved something which they could not inspite of being in the same 
 profession.. Few days ago same was the case with Jagjit singh..

 With due respect to both ( Jagjit singh and Pankaj Udhas),I felt really sad 
 that veterans like them commenting such things..Rahman is god and nobody 
 could malign his image..

 I would like to point out by doing such things people like the ones I have 
 mentioned (jagjit singh and Pankaj Udhas) are doing no good for there image.. 
 Also Rahman doesnot need to prove anything by sell of albums.. With huge 
 amount of downloading going on its impractical to think that sales will 
 increase..But then as an a r fan .. its my responsibility  not 2 react to 
 such silly issues.. cos this may lead to showing disrespect for my 
 god..Sachin tendulkar always silences his critics by scoring a timely ton now 
 and again..Never will he speak anything to the media And same is the case 
 with A R.. 

 Long live AR and long live his music...

Re: [arr] RGV quote on A.R.R

2009-03-05 Thread Gomzy™

He couldnt be more right! ;)

On Thu, Mar 5, 2009 at 11:17 AM, Prasad Varma svspva...@yahoo.com wrote:

http://rgvarma.spaces.live.com/blog/fakehandlerpage.aspx?sa=352097956


 Following his recent blog entry on A.R.R.

 * Since both you and Rahman came together to Bollywood through Rangeela
 do you think you have been as successful as him?
 *Ans: No, because he has never done any bad work unlike me. His music
 might not have worked some times due to various reasons but he has never
 done bad music whereas in my case I have done many bad films some of which
 worked due to various reasons

Re: [arr] RGV quote on A.R.R

A Person becomes loveable if he admits his mistake. I believe and wish all
future RGV Movies would be good hits

On Thu, Mar 5, 2009 at 4:47 PM, Prasad Varma svspva...@yahoo.com wrote:

http://rgvarma.spaces.live.com/blog/fakehandlerpage.aspx?sa=352097956


 Following his recent blog entry on A.R.R.

 * Since both you and Rahman came together to Bollywood through Rangeela
 do you think you have been as successful as him?
 *Ans: No, because he has never done any bad work unlike me. His music
 might not have worked some times due to various reasons but he has never
 done bad music whereas in my case I have done many bad films some of which
 worked due to various reasons


  




-- 
regards,
Vithur

Re: [arr] Danny Boyle to direct James Bond movie??

2009-03-05 Thread ajay baskar

Dol Dol from Ayutha Ezhuthu sounds similar to the bond theme.

--- On Tue, 3/3/09, Vithur vith...@gmail.com wrote:

From: Vithur vith...@gmail.com
Subject: Re: [arr] Danny Boyle to direct James Bond movie??
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tuesday, 3 March, 2009, 9:15 PM

Can Mausam  Escape be taken as something similar to the Bond Theme ( atleast 
in some vicinity ) 

What abt BGMs of Chase in Thiruda Thiruda ? 

On Tue, Mar 3, 2009 at 9:11 PM, Ramesh R triscod...@yahoo. com wrote:

Erm! Every related article is quoting the gossip rag/tabloid The Sun. Don't 
believe it.
Besides Boyle already has an existing collaboration with composer John Murphy.

That said, it's really weird to come across this article when just yesterday 
the people at FilmScoreMonthly were debating how ARR would fit for the next 
Bond film.
BTW has ARR done anything that sounds like a Bond score? Just curious.

From: balajirajagopal balajirajagopal@ yahoo.com
To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com
Sent: Tuesday, March 3, 2009 9:05:22 AM
Subject: [arr] Danny Boyle to direct James Bond movie??

This is very interesting. ...just imagine ARR as the MD of a Bond 
movie!!! I know we shouldnt let our thoughts run wild but surely there 
is scope for it if Danny directs the movie???

http://sify. com/movies/ hollywood/ fullstory. php?id=14864899?vsv=HP4

Cheers!
Balaji

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Re: [arr] A.R. Rahman T-Shirt Design

What web add bro? I don't understand...

--- On Thu, 3/5/09, Farzad khaleel farsad...@gmail.com wrote:
From: Farzad khaleel farsad...@gmail.com
Subject: Re: [arr] A.R. Rahman T-Shirt Design
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, March 5, 2009, 5:21 AM

Pratap,

You musnt have deleted the web address name from the T shirt before posting it 
here !

On Wed, Mar 4, 2009 at 2:10 PM, pratap pratap_elensar@ yahoo.com wrote:

A.R. Rahman T-Shirt Design

Guys, please show some support.
These are just design suggestions. For  Malaysians, if we can have about
30 orders we can get it between RM 30 2 RM 40 or cheaper. Depends on
the no. of orders...

or

-- 
Farzad Khaleel
Webmaster
www.rahmaniac. com

[arr] First look at Blue

2009-03-05 Thread orktane

No music preview, though seems interesting, let's see what Rahman can do for 
under-water and over-water music.. 

Check it out at 
http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/slideshow/2009/03/05/347/index.html

Re: [arr] Management Lessons from the life of A R Rahman

2009-03-05 Thread sandeep venkatachari

excellent stuff,

i have started fwding it to all, hope you get it back thro' some other 
chain.

If posbl, add these two words... SILENCE AND VISION.. these are pretty 
synonymous to rahman...

The biggest problem in the world could have been solved when it was 
small  
 sandeep.v 

--- On Thu, 3/5/09, Sanju U arr_sa...@yahoo.com wrote:
From: Sanju U arr_sa...@yahoo.com
Subject: Re: [arr] Management Lessons from the life of A R Rahman
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, March 5, 2009, 7:32 PM













Hi,
 
The file is PPTX - PowerPoint 2007 file.
I'm re-attaching the file as PPT - PowerPoint 2007 file.
 
N'joi 
 
Rgds,
Sanjay





From: Kalimuthu kalimu...@gmail. com
To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com
Sent: Thursday, March 5, 2009 2:49:54 AM
Subject: Re: [arr] Management Lessons from the life of A R Rahman



It's a PPT


On Wed, Mar 4, 2009 at 9:44 AM, Pradeepan R pradeepanisonline@ gmail.com 
wrote:






what type of file is this ? 



On Wed, Mar 4, 2009 at 8:45 AM, Sanju U arr_sa...@yahoo. com wrote:









Hi All,
 

  I compiled this 
Management Lessons from life of A R Rahman(attached)
 
Please review and suggets changes 
 
  My humble Tribute to A R Rahman
 
Regards,
Sanjay Upadhyay






-- 
Cheers,
Pradeepan.

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





-- 
Sent from my very old 386 machine.

[arr] I am proud of Rahman, who wrote lyrics for 90% of his songs - Vairamuthu

Tamil film industry hails Rahman’s double-delight at Oscars

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The Tamil film industry on February 23 hailed A R Rahman’s double-delight
Oscar win as a “rare achievement” for the country and said that the music
composer’s feat will give a new lease of life to the industry.

A host of artistes, including Kamal Hassan and Suriya, congratulated Rahman
for winning two Oscar awards, the first Indian to achieve the historic feat
and said that the ‘Mozart of Madras’ has made the entire nation proud.
43-year-old Rahman bagged Oscars for Original Score in the Slumdog
Millionaire, named the best at the 81st Academy Awards, and also won the
Best Song award for the foot-tapping number Jai ho in the film.

Kamal Hassan, who has worked with Rahman in many ventures said that he was
proud of the maestro as an Indian and was looking forward to meet him. “I am
looking forward to meet Rahman, with whom I have to discuss the new film we
are currently working on,” the veteran actor said.

Recalling his more than 10-year-long relationship with Rahman, Kamal Hassan
said that the music composer was a hard worker who never looks at the clock
while working. “The only difference between me and Rahman is that I work in
the day and he works even during night. He has sacrificed his sleep often to
complete his work,” he told television channels.

After the remarkable success of Roja, there was no looking back for Rahman,
who his close friends in the industry call a humble personality. “From the
very early days when we both worked for advertisements to this day, one
thing has not changed with Rahman. That is his humility,” noted
cinematographer Rajiv Menon said.

What made Rahman’s music click with the listeners was the refreshing use of
percussions, sound and melody, most of which were inspired from Indian folk
music.

Rahman, who is fondly called as Isai Puyal in Tamil, has rendered music for
over 150 films in Tamil and he always respected his mother- tongue, which
came to the fore on February 23 when he said Ella pughalum iraivanuke after
receiving the Oscars. Another close friend of Rahman, noted Tamil lyricist
Vairamuthu attributed the music composer’s Oscar win to his sincerity and
dedication towards work and humbleness.

“He is a very humble man. He is simply simple and down-to-earth. I am proud
of Rahman, especially as a person who wrote lyrics for 90 per cent of his
songs,” he said.

Rahman, who is rarely seen at public functions, devotes most of his spare
time to his large family consisting of mother, wife, three children and four
sisters.
_PTI

http://www.screenindia.com/news/tamil-film-industry-hails-rahmans-doubledelight-at-oscars/430290/

--
regards,
Vithur

[arr] Rahman’s compositions are a challenge - because h e is innovative and unconventional - Gulzar

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*He began his affair with movies by writing a song. And after almost five
decades of also writing stories, screenplays, dialogues and poems and
directing films, his career comes full circle when the Oscar statuette
unexpectedly came knocking for another song. How does it feel? Gulzar frames
candid answers*

*A cliched query that you must be answering a zillion times a day - but it
has to be asked: How does it feel to be an Oscar awardee?*
Well, I don’t mind because the question is very natural under the
circumstances! (Smiles) It feels very nice. It is like a topping of a nice
big cherry on your career. I do not know whether this is a plateau or a
peak, or how I will fare in the coming years and whether I will maintain my
success or not, so it’s lovely to live the feeling, especially since it is
for the first thing I did in Hindi films ever - write a song! (see Box)

*Are the press reports true - that you did not go to the ceremony because
there were procedural glitches in your travel plans?*
Well, the real reason was my shoulder - I injured it while swinging my arm
during tennis and I am still under treatment. I have just returned from a
session with my physiotherapist (the interview happened three days after the
Academy Awards). It was terribly painful, and though I may have managed with
medicines I thought that if I go there I should be in top health.
Yes, I am terribly sorry and am upset especially for my daughter Meghna and
son-in-law Govind who were really looking forward to being there that
evening. Rahman himself is pretty upset - he complained, “I am left alone!”
so let me say “Sorry” to him through the columns of Screen! And I agree that
the best thing about this award is that it is for a song composed by him. I
would even say that this award was possible only because of Rahman.

*We would like to know how Jai ho was conceived and created.*
We made Jai ho like any other song, in the way Rahman works every time. He
usually offers one or two compositions for each situation, with ideas and
suggstions thrown across on the angles of the situation. It was a song of
victory after a struggle - the struggle of romance and love. So as usual, I
wrote the words and phrases starting with the obvious phase Jai ho. Then
Sukhwinder Singh, who was present, sang the line I wrote and it was he and
his exquisite voice that actually created the magic. Rahman and I have won
the Oscar but Sukhwinder truly deserves mention for the song as it has
finally turned out.

*Despite being for a foreign film, did you imagine the song reaching this
far?*
How could I? (Smiles) Rahman never told me that it was for a non-Indian
film. When I asked him, he was very vague and that did make me very
suspicious. But that’s something I think about when I look back. Because we
made it in the same normal way in which we have been working all these
years. Only this time the director wasn’t around.

*Rahman isn’t conversant with much Hindi and Urdu. So could you describe
this way of working?*
Rahman’s compositions are a challenge - because he is innovative and
unconventional. His music talks to you and work becomes easy. In the past
too, I have written my songs after fixing key phrases first, like Chal
chhaiyya chhaiyya (Dil Se...) and O humdum suniyo re (Saathiya). Besides
inspiring me with his composition, Rahman is such a good soul that I never
feel that I am at work. The atmosphere is very conducive to creativity with
ideas being bounced across. There is so much give-and-take and actual
exchanges of thoughts and images. And Rahman is making a lot of effort at
his Hindi now and is improving - like he sent me this message after getting
his awards that said, “Shukriya, huzoor!”

*Do you recollect your first meeting with Rahman?*
It’s been 11 years since Dil Se...happened. I first met him at his old
studio and whether there or at his current studio, the atmosphere is very
pious. You have seen how Bal Krishna looks - dark and with long tresses and
Rahman reminded me in those days of some chhota bhagwan with that child-like
innocence. Now of course he keeps his hair short, but the innocence remains.
(Laughs)
I remember when Lata (Mangeshkar)ji sang for the first time for him in that
film - Jiya jale - she told me that she felt very lonely in the singer’s
cabin!! That was because the studio’s design was such that the singer and
those sitting at the recording console could not see each other and could
only converse through the machine. Lataji

[arr] Danny Boyle is not doing James Bond

No Bond for Danny Boyle


Posted: 04 March 2009 1306 hrs 


 



 



Photos 
1 of  1







British director Danny Boyle's 'Slumdog Millionaire' clinched 7 awards at this 
years BAFTAs












LONDON : British director Danny Boyle will not take the helm of
the next James Bond movie, despite rumours that he might take the reins
of the sequel to last year’s Quantum of Solace.




Boyle is currently classified as hot property in Hollywood
following the success of rags-to-riches drama Slumdog Millionaire,
which swept the board at the Academy Awards and BAFTA ceremonies.




A source told The Sun newspaper, Danny is the man of the moment
and he is being bombarded with offers from studios. He has been offered
the chance to direct the 23rd Bond film by Barbara (Bond producer). The
EON team love his vision and think that it would work perfectly for the
new look of Bond.




Danny has always insisted he is more interested in the film than
the money. However, with Daniel Craig’s involvement and the way the
films are now structured - with the emphasis on the characters and plot
rather than gags and gadgets - it is right up Danny’s street.





Everyone on the EON team thinks Danny would be a fantastic addition to the 
Bond family.





While the filmmaker insists he is flattered to be linked with the Bond brand, 
he has no plans to direct the next movie. 




A spokeswoman said, While Danny says he always has and always will
enjoy the Bond movies he has no plans to direct one. Danny is naturally
flattered to be thought of!





The Oscar-winning director's other recent film credits include Sunshine, 
Millions, 28 Days Later and Trainspotting.





- CNA/ap
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/entertainment/view/412949/1/.html

Re: [arr] SD

2009-03-05 Thread Aswath Narayanan

Ya  True .. But is it really sitar . ??? It is as if the instrument
is expressin the whole feel of the song in that small bit 

Ashwath

On Thu, Mar 5, 2009 at 7:28 PM, Anish Gupte musimax2...@gmail.com wrote:

   Guys...just wanted to say..in the song 'Dreams on Fire' from Slumdog,
 note the last minute or sowhen the vocal part gets over..rahman
 soulfully infuses the sitar( u can hear it if u listen carefully)...just b4
 the climax..excellent!...same in 'Latika's Theme'..

Re: [arr] A.R. Rahman T-Shirt Design

2009-03-05 Thread Aswath Narayanan

No.2 is Really cool bro ... !!! Great work ... Keep the pace .

Ashwath

On Thu, Mar 5, 2009 at 6:51 PM, Farzad khaleel farsad...@gmail.com wrote:

   Pratap,

 You musnt have deleted the web address name from the T shirt before posting
 it here !

 On Wed, Mar 4, 2009 at 2:10 PM, pratap pratap_elen...@yahoo.com wrote:

 A.R. Rahman T-Shirt Design

 *Guys, please show some support. These are just design suggestions. For
 Malaysians, if we can have about 30 orders we can get it between RM 30 2 RM
 40 or cheaper. Depends on the no. of orders...
 *





 *or*










 --
 Farzad Khaleel
 Webmaster
 www.rahmaniac.com

Re: [arr] RGV quote on A.R.R

2009-03-05 Thread anvesh

RGV admitting he makes bad movies is nothing new. He admits and makes them
all the time.But he deserves to be appreciated. He introduced so many
talents to the industry through his factory.

On Thu, Mar 5, 2009 at 9:50 PM, Vithur vith...@gmail.com wrote:

   A Person becomes loveable if he admits his mistake. I believe and wish
 all future RGV Movies would be good hits

 On Thu, Mar 5, 2009 at 4:47 PM, Prasad Varma svspva...@yahoo.com wrote:

http://rgvarma.spaces.live.com/blog/fakehandlerpage.aspx?sa=352097956


 Following his recent blog entry on A.R.R.

 * Since both you and Rahman came together to Bollywood through Rangeela
 do you think you have been as successful as him?
 *Ans: No, because he has never done any bad work unlike me. His music
 might not have worked some times due to various reasons but he has never
 done bad music whereas in my case I have done many bad films some of which
 worked due to various reasons





 --
 regards,
 Vithur

Re: [arr] When will SUNTV show the fecilitation for AR by the music association?

2009-03-05 Thread saraswathi suvarna


They are going to telecast this sunday at 11.30 am

saras

--- On Thu, 3/5/09, anishshreya anishshr...@yahoo.com.sg wrote:
From: anishshreya anishshr...@yahoo.com.sg
Subject: [arr] When will SUNTV show the fecilitation for AR by the music 
association?
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, March 5, 2009, 10:05 AM












When will SUN TV broadcast the fecelitation for boss by the music 
association of TN? Any light on this issues guys?



Cheers

Shashi

Re: [arr] SD

2009-03-05 Thread Anish Gupte

yes its the sitartats probably the only vocal song i like in that
album...

On Thu, Mar 5, 2009 at 12:19 PM, Aswath Narayanan aswathna...@gmail.comwrote:

   Ya  True .. But is it really sitar . ??? It is as if the
 instrument is expressin the whole feel of the song in that small bit 

 Ashwath

 On Thu, Mar 5, 2009 at 7:28 PM, Anish Gupte musimax2...@gmail.com wrote:

   Guys...just wanted to say..in the song 'Dreams on Fire' from Slumdog,
 note the last minute or sowhen the vocal part gets over..rahman
 soulfully infuses the sitar( u can hear it if u listen carefully)...just b4
 the climax..excellent!...same in 'Latika's Theme'..

[arr] CMU felicitation function Telecast in SUN Tv on 08-03-2009 - Sunday

2009-03-05 Thread ilovearrmusic

Hi friends

Today I saw ad of CMU felicitation function telecast details in SunTV,
it will be telecast on coming (08-03-2009)   Sunday 11 am.

Enjoy

thank you

anbudan
pyarilal

Re: [arr] Re: Uncredited Vocal Parts

2009-03-05 Thread Shah Navas

The strange part is singers themselves wouldn't know which of their work is
used where by ARR!

Nice thread.

On Thu, Mar 5, 2009 at 5:14 PM, nishantsgarg nishantsg...@yahoo.com wrote:

   Hi Arvind,

 Nahin Samne - Priyasi part is by Hariharan. I am talking about the humming
 part that comes after that Priyasi part. Thats surely not Hariharan or
 Sukhwinder Singh. Go to the following link to hear that specific part I am
 talking about -


 http://www.4shared.com/file/76428008/12d10ffd/Nahin_Samne__Humming_.html

 --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com,
 Arvind Ar arr_arv...@... wrote:
 
  Hashir,
 
Unni Menon has definetly hummed in Kannukku... but only at the
 beginning of the song. But in the interlude along with a flute, there's one
 voiceI feel its of Naveen or some harmony singer for ARR..!!
 
  --- On Thu, 3/5/09, Mohamed Hashir arrhas...@... wrote:
 
 
  From: Mohamed Hashir arrhas...@...

  Subject: Re: [arr] Re: Uncredited Vocal Parts
  To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com
  Date: Thursday, March 5, 2009, 8:53 AM
 
 
 
 
 
 
  i think the Kannukku Mai Azhagu humming is by unnimenon
 
 
  On 3/4/09, Arvind Ar arr_arv...@yahoo. com wrote:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Kehna Hi Kya/ Kannalane has ARR's voice in those haunting Hindustani
 sargams..!!!
 
  But the Preyasi i bit in Nahin Saamne is by
 Sukhwinder and not by ARR. ARR might have sung that bit only on stage
 showsIt should be by Sukhwinder acc to me..!!
 
  But there is mysterical voice hidden in Kannukku Mai Azhagu/ Nazaron ke
 Milne Se... song which comes in the interlude..! ! Its just an Aalap and
 done sooo beautifully. ..Donno who's done that..!!!
 
 
  --- On Wed, 3/4/09, nishantsgarg nishantsgarg@ yahoo.com wrote:
 
 
  From: nishantsgarg nishantsgarg@ yahoo.com
  Subject: [arr] Re: Uncredited Vocal Parts
  To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com
  Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2009, 1:35 PM
 
 
 
 
 
  1. Kehna Hi Kya - Male Vocal Part
 
  2. Yaaron Sunlo Zara - Male Vocal Part that comes between 3 : 47 mins - 3
 : 55 mins.
 
  According to me again these vocals are by A.R. Rahman. Please correct me
 if I am wrong.
 
  Nahin Samne humming vocal part is surely by A.R. Rahman. Sukhwinder Singh
 comes at the dn part of the song. Even at a live concert it was Rahman
 giving vocals for that part and not Hariharan or Sukhwinder Singh.
 
  --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, jibandevta jibandevta@ ...
 wrote:
  
   Hi All,
  
   I think 'Delhi 6','Lagaan' and 'Swades' are good examples where every
 details are mentioned..others should follow it.
  
   Regards
   -jiban
   Jai ho
  
   -
  
  
  
   --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, rayrai2k ravisdev@ wrote:
   
I remember seeing the female voice being credited in the Dil Se song
 in the first set of cassette  CD which I bought.
How about the Olele part of Muqqala Muqabla (Kadhalan) I don't
 remember any name besides Mano I doubt it was AR's voice, however there were
 harmony and backing vocals being credited to Sahul Hameed in the list again
 not for any particular song.
   
   
   
--- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, Arvind Ar arr_arvind@ 
 wrote:

 A nice find actually...there are many many songs that are left
 singers including ARR uncredited in the CDs/Casettes. ..someï¿½ more to
 add
 ï¿½
 ï¿½
 1) Mangta Hai Kyaa... -- Rangeela -- Unni Krishnan does a
 brilliant Aalap towards the end of the song.. But Sadly not credited..!! !
 ï¿½
 2) Ay Hairathe Aashiqui --- Guru -- ARR. I see Hariharan and Alka
 Yagnik names. But where is ARR??? who did the magical Dum Dara Dum
 Dara???
 ï¿½
 ï¿½
 3) Tu Hi Tu --- Kabhie Na Kabhi -- ARR Again!! Chitra and MG
 Sreekumar. But ARR did the Oleoleole..  part sooo magically... No credits
 again..!!
 ï¿½
 4) Dil Se Re.. -- Dil Se -- Anupama Deshpande!!! She forms an
 integral part in this song and has every right to share the credits with
 ARR..but sadly its not done!
 ï¿½
 and still more to come..

 --- On Wed, 3/4/09, Anish Gupte musimax2000@  wrote:

 From: Anish Gupte musimax2000@ 
 Subject: Re: [arr] Uncredited Vocal Parts
 To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com
 Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2009, 1:57 AM






 dude...i havent heard songs 2 to 5..but i know for a fact ur right
 abt the first one (choti si asha) ..and wrong abt nahin samne...the b/g
 vocals ther are sung by sukhwinder singhill listen to the other songs
 and let u know.


 On Tue, Mar 3, 2009 at 4:30 PM, nishantsgarg nishantsgarg@
 yahoo.com wrote:






 I have went through various tracks which have some uncredited vocal
 parts in between. I an nentioning about all those songs here :-

 1. Chhoti Si Asha : Male Vocals

 2. Dil Hai Sanam Dil : Please visit the following link to hear the
 uncredited

[arr] Andrew congratulates AR Rahman on his double Oscar glory - Video

2009-03-05 Thread ilovearrmusic

Hi friends...

Today created a youtube video profile created and uploaded
Andrew congratulates AR Rahman on his double Oscar
gloryhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlVQ6XQP-AM

Source file:
http://www.andrewlloydwebber.com/news/article.php?ID=213

thank you

anbudan
pyarilal
arrahmanworld.com

Re: [arr] Gulzar unhappy with Congress using Jai Ho

2009-03-05 Thread Shah Navas

This is very wrong precedent. . The song was not created for congress. They
are taking a popular award winning song and taking undue advantage of it.

On Thu, Mar 5, 2009 at 4:21 PM, Srini Santhanam saint.si...@gmail.comwrote:

   Thanks mate.. that sounds better :)

 On Mar 4, 2009, at 9:59 PM, Gomzy™ wrote:

 Just say you dont love . You still using the word love :P

 On Wed, Mar 4, 2009 at 12:29 PM, Srini Santhanam saint.si...@gmail.com
 wrote:

 Me too.. I think thats why even rahman refused to compose a theme music
 for congress as it would give him a political tinge.. Too bad T-Series did
 this to us.

 I would love to follow AR's words in choosing love over hate, but how can
 i say 'I*Love* Jai Ho being used by congress in its political campaign
 and that now this new anthem of us has a political angle' :(

 On Mar 4, 2009, at 7:54 PM, Bivin Chandra wrote:


 Sunil Prabhu/Beverly White/Ravi Tiwari
 Wednesday, March 04, 2009 9:44 AM (Mumbai)

 The Congress will use music composer A R Rahman's Oscar winning song *Jai
 Ho* in its poll campaign for the coming Lok Sabha elections.

 The UPA has not only usurped the theme of the Oscar-winning *Slumdog
 Millionnaire* to shore up its electoral prospects, it has also bought the
 rights to A R Rahman's Oscar-Winning song *Jai Ho* from T-Series.

 But not everyone's humming a happy tune not least of all the lyrical
 genius who penned the catchy *Jai Ho* lyrics.

 Don't make it political, it is such a nice lyrical song by Rahman, don't
 make it political, said Gulzar, Lyricist, Oscar Winner for *Jai Ho*.

 Sukhwinder Singh who has sung the song is of a slightly different opinion,
 he says, As long as this song is used to bring happiness, I don't have any
 objection to it. My work was to sing the song. The music company is totally
 free to sell the rights whosoever they want. As far as moral question is
 concerned, whether it should be used for political gain or not, I am of the
 view that if the song reaches out to more and more people and brings a smile
 on the faces, it's good and it serves my purpose too. This is the whole
 spirit with which I have sung it.


 http://music.ndtv.com/Music_Story.aspx?id=ENTEN20090085573type=musicindia

[arr] ...still speechless - BlaaZe

2009-03-05 Thread rivjot

Monday, February 23, 2009
...still speechless 
God is kind... WOW... what a day... what a weekend actually... 

Started off on a rather strange note, very bizarre indeed. After meticulous 
planning we worked out the kids schedules to workout a trip to the movies, 
(wife n kids and a friend). Delhi 6... and the movie was with a great message, 
which i believed in, so it was all good. Got through the rush, carrying my son, 
and though was sure i heard whispers of, 'is that bl...?' not once did 
anyone stop to speak or sign autographs or anything, which was cool, as the 
kids were with me and it was hopefully just a trip to the movies with family 
and friends... however, the next day, a newspaper carries the story of BlaaZe 
spotted at the cinemas, with family n friends, in his trademark yellow 
pants..?? with the dangling B chain..? and seemed very self conscious with a 
change in his attitude...? fame ke side effects..? The story was correct in 
only the fact that we saw the film at the theatre.. the rest is made up to fill 
lines...! For the record, blue shirt / black n white addidas trackpants... No B 
medallion ..and still appreciate a friendly word or two with fans...!!! But .. 
this lead me to thinking how delicate words/statements/lies can become, when 
actually all that matters should be the work... ... ...!! well, wanted to get 
that off my chest all weekend!!


And with that the calls started for the next days run..this time it was for the 
pre oscars / oscars live on various channels, to be featured on whilst the show 
was on air... i found it hard to explain, but finaly did tell the people 
concerned who had been calling, i wanted to watch it in private, at peace and 
truly pray silently for Mr. Rahman's win... and it was all i wanted to do... 
and am thankful i managed to do it eventually. 

Mr. A R Rahman's first Oscar

It felt strange to not want to do interviews at this time, when all i really 
thought about was wanting to speak to Mr. Rahman and tell him how amazing he is 
!! Truly, what a moment for him and ... what a moment for raqueeb and myself, 
to be mentioned alongwith Mr. Gulzar, at the Academy's is something that is 
God-sent. It seems to be a moment trapped in time in my mind, and am very 
humbled by his mentioning my name. Wow..again... and it was even more special 
cause i was with my family at home, watching it and praying within for his name 
to be announced...and when they did... what a moment indeed... god bless. Spoke 
to my sister who called from NY and even my BA Cinema college professor who saw 
the event live in LA... and my near and dear ones...they were so happy ..thank 
you, brother Rahman...

Today is also Maha Siva Ratri day and will be at the temple most evening and 
night... 

If i missed your call in all this magic... hope you understand... am still kind 
of speechless... 

http://blaazespeaks.com/

[arr] Who are these singers?

2009-03-05 Thread rivjot

These are background score pieces from 'Doli Saja Ke Rakhna'
can someone please recognize the singers

Male (alaap)- http://www.sendspace.com/file/65jupb

Female vocals - http://www.sendspace.com/file/5qhskj

[arr] Re: Uncredited Vocal Parts

2009-03-05 Thread nishantsgarg

I request everyone to please come up with such uncredited vocal parts from 
rahman tracks and post them here.

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, nishantsgarg nishantsg...@... wrote:

 Hi Arvind, 
 
 Nahin Samne - Priyasi part is by Hariharan. I am talking about the humming 
 part that comes after that Priyasi part. Thats surely not Hariharan or 
 Sukhwinder Singh. Go to the following link to hear that specific part I am 
 talking about -
 
 http://www.4shared.com/file/76428008/12d10ffd/Nahin_Samne__Humming_.html
 
 --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Arvind Ar arr_arvind@ wrote:
 
  Hashir,
  ï¿½
  ï¿½ Unni Menon has definetly hummed in Kannukku... but only at the 
  beginning of the song. But in the interlude along with a flute, there's one 
  voiceI feel its of Naveen or some harmony singer for ARR..!!
  
  --- On Thu, 3/5/09, Mohamed Hashir arrhashir@ wrote:
  
  
  From: Mohamed Hashir arrhashir@
  Subject: Re: [arr] Re: Uncredited Vocal Parts
  To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
  Date: Thursday, March 5, 2009, 8:53 AM
  
  
  
  
  
  
  i think the Kannukku Mai Azhagu humming is by unnimenon
  
  
  On 3/4/09, Arvind Ar arr_arv...@yahoo. com wrote: 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Kehna Hi Kya/ Kannalane has ARR's voice in those haunting Hindustani 
  sargams..!!! 
  ï¿½
  But the Preyasi i bit in Nahin Saamne is by 
  Sukhwinder and not by ARR. ARR might have sung that bit only on stage 
  showsIt should be by Sukhwinder acc to me..!!
  ï¿½
  But there is mysterical voice hidden in Kannukku Mai Azhagu/ Nazaron ke 
  Milne Se... song which comes in the interlude..! ! Its just an Aalap and 
  done sooo beautifully. ..Donno who's done that..!!!
  
  
  --- On Wed, 3/4/09, nishantsgarg nishantsgarg@ yahoo.com wrote:
  ï¿½
  
  From: nishantsgarg nishantsgarg@ yahoo.com
  Subject: [arr] Re: Uncredited Vocal Parts
  To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com
  Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2009, 1:35 PM 
  
  
  
  
  
  1. Kehna Hi Kya - Male Vocal Part
  
  2. Yaaron Sunlo Zara - Male Vocal Part that comes between 3 : 47 mins - 3 : 
  55 mins.
  
  According to me again these vocals are by A.R. Rahman. Please correct me if 
  I am wrong. 
  
  Nahin Samne humming vocal part is surely by A.R. Rahman. Sukhwinder Singh 
  comes at the dn part of the song. Even at a live concert it was Rahman 
  giving vocals for that part and not Hariharan or Sukhwinder Singh.
  
  --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, jibandevta jibandevta@ ... wrote:
  
   Hi All,
   
   I think 'Delhi 6','Lagaan' and 'Swades' are good examples where every 
   details are mentioned..others should follow it.
   
   Regards
   -jiban
   Jai ho
   
   -
   
   
   
   --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, rayrai2k ravisdev@ wrote:
   
I remember seeing the female voice being credited in the Dil Se song in 
the first set of cassette  CD which I bought. 
How about the Olele part of Muqqala Muqabla (Kadhalan) I don't remember 
any name besides Mano I doubt it was AR's voice, however there were 
harmony and backing vocals being credited to Sahul Hameed in the list 
again not for any particular song.



--- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, Arvind Ar arr_arvind@  wrote:

 A nice find actually...there are many many songs that are left 
 singers including ARR uncredited in the CDs/Casettes. ..someï¿½ more 
 to add
 ï¿½
 ï¿½
 1) Mangta Hai Kyaa... -- Rangeela -- Unni Krishnan does a brilliant 
 Aalap towards the end of the song.. But Sadly not credited..!! !
 ï¿½
 2) Ay Hairathe Aashiqui --- Guru -- ARR. I see Hariharan and Alka 
 Yagnik names. But where is ARR??? who did the magical Dum Dara Dum 
 Dara???
 ï¿½
 ï¿½
 3) Tu Hi Tu --- Kabhie Na Kabhi -- ARR Again!! Chitra and MG 
 Sreekumar. But ARR did the Oleoleole..  part sooo magically... No 
 credits again..!!
 ï¿½
 4) Dil Se Re.. -- Dil Se -- Anupama Deshpande!!! She forms an 
 integral part in this song and has every right to share the credits 
 with ARR..but sadly its not done!
 ï¿½
 and still more to come..
 
 --- On Wed, 3/4/09, Anish Gupte musimax2000@  wrote:
 
 From: Anish Gupte musimax2000@ 
 Subject: Re: [arr] Uncredited Vocal Parts
 To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com
 Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2009, 1:57 AM
 
 
 
 
 
 
 dude...i havent heard songs 2 to 5..but i know for a fact ur right 
 abt the first one (choti si asha) ..and wrong abt nahin samne...the 
 b/g vocals ther are sung by sukhwinder singhill listen to the 
 other songs and let u know.
 
 
 On Tue, Mar 3, 2009 at 4:30 PM, nishantsgarg nishantsgarg@ 
 yahoo.com wrote:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 I have went through various tracks which have some uncredited vocal
 parts in between. I an nentioning about all those songs here :-
 
 1. Chhoti

Re: [arr] I am proud of Rahman, who wrote lyrics for 90% of his songs - Vairamuthu

2009-03-05 Thread Siraj K

Vithur,

The headline (/ subject line) you gave this post is 100% contradicting with
Vairamuthu's statement.

This is what Vairamuthu said about ARR..
...I am proud of Rahman, especially *as a person who wrote lyrics for
90 per cent of his songs*,”

On Thu, Mar 5, 2009 at 10:38 AM, Vithur vith...@gmail.com wrote:

Tamil film industry hails Rahman’s double-delight at Oscars

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What made Rahman’s music click with the listeners was the refreshing use of
percussions, sound and melody, most of which were inspired from Indian folk
music.

“He is a very humble man. He is simply simple and down-to-earth. I am proud
of Rahman, especially as a person who wrote lyrics for 90 per cent of his
songs,” he said.

Rahman, who is rarely seen at public functions, devotes most of his spare
time to his large family consisting of mother, wife, three children and four
sisters.
_PTI

http://www.screenindia.com/news/tamil-film-industry-hails-rahmans-doubledelight-at-oscars/430290/

--
regards,
Vithur

Re: [arr] A.R. Rahman T-Shirt Design

Thnx bro:-)

--- On Thu, 3/5/09, Aswath Narayanan aswathna...@gmail.com wrote:
From: Aswath Narayanan aswathna...@gmail.com
Subject: Re: [arr] A.R. Rahman T-Shirt Design
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, March 5, 2009, 9:24 AM

No.2 is Really cool bro ... !!! Great work ... Keep the 
pace .

Ashwath

On Thu, Mar 5, 2009 at 6:51 PM, Farzad khaleel farsad...@gmail. com wrote:

Pratap,

You musnt have deleted the web address name from the T shirt before posting it 
here ! 

On Wed, Mar 4, 2009 at 2:10 PM, pratap pratap_elensar@ yahoo.com wrote:

A.R. Rahman T-Shirt Design

Guys, please show some support. These are just design suggestions. For  
Malaysians, if we can have about 30 orders we can get it between RM 30 2 RM 40 
or cheaper. Depends on the no. of orders...

or

-- 
Farzad Khaleel
Webmaster
www.rahmaniac. com

Re: [arr] Felicitations Galore for ARR

2009-03-05 Thread neena kochhar

Cliff Richards is very much ALIVE... God bless him

--- On Thu, 5/3/09, Sath Murthy sath.mur...@yahoo.com wrote:

From: Sath Murthy sath.mur...@yahoo.com
Subject: [arr] Felicitations Galore for ARR
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, 5 March, 2009, 2:41 PM

Well, if Cliff Richards was alive now, he would've gone irresistible picking up 
his guitar and rendering his best spell of ‘Congratulations and Jubilations’. 
Yup! It’s an unending downpour of appreciations our Madras Mozart is surmounted 
with.
Recently, A.R. Rahman was honored by his beloved mentors and versatile 
musicians for accomplishing his feat of global recognition. Now, the Tamil film 
industry’s filmmakers, producers inclusive of each and every technician have 
planned out for a gala celebration of honoring Rahman.
It has been stated that the grand occasion will be witnessed at Nehru Stadium 
on March 28. The function will not only see just Tamil film personalities, but 
a whole lot of known faces from Bollywood and beyond.
The former President APJ Abdul Kalam will be gracing the occasion as the chief 
guest. As the time is for the Lok Sabha Elections is closing in, the film unit 
members are sure on not inviting any politicians as the dais may accidentally 
turn into a podium of indirect propaganda.
A very appropriate decision indeed!

http://www.indiagli tz.com/channels/ tamil/article/ 45408.html

[arr] SdM Soundtrack - Billboard Top 200

2009-03-05 Thread balajirajagopal

Guys - Last week, the SdM soundtrack had bounced back in the Charts from 48 to 
22. This week, thanks to the Oscar bounty, it has become the highest gainer on 
the charts and moved from 22 to an incredible 4th on the Charts. Remember - 
Billboard Top 200 charts is directly sourced from the Retail charts which means 
the SdM soundtrack is a huge commercial success in the US!

Jai ho!

Re: [arr] Let's keep in mind the attitudes and exposure of the elders

2009-03-05 Thread Nagaraj


My Dad is 50 and he loves ARR. He was a IR/MSV fan in his youth.
But after lagaan he became a ARR fan.

Songs he loves.
Guru - tera bina.
Lagaan - full
Swades - yeh tara,aahista,yeh jo des.
Rhythm,Sivaji,Lagaan,12ka4.

However he hasnt developed an ear for smthng like Bose/Water.

Would like to know wat the middle aged and older group feel abt ARR.
Especially the people above 45 as their prime(15-30) would have been during RD 
Burman/Illyaraja/MS Vishwanathan.





--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Leslie D dorai...@... wrote:

 You nailed it. My father is now in his early 60s. I have always known him as
 a big music lover. He can recognize almost all Rafi, Kishore, Manna Dey,
  Lata and old Malayalam songs. I gifted him an iPod loaded with lots of
 songs. Mostly he still listens to old songs. Yes one of new songs gets him
 really excited. The ones that he liked recently are 1.O Sathiya - From a
 John Abraham moview - Anu Malik composition
 2. Instrumental from Jhoom Barabar Jhoom
 3. Suraj Hua Madham - KKKG
 4. Teri Ore from Singh is King
 
 For a big ARR fan that I am, I would have loved to see him fall in love with
 an ARR song. But somehow he doesnt seem to appreciate. But that doesnt mean
 I dislike his choice of music. I just wonder what the songs mentioned above
 clicked big time with him but all ARR songs failed to do do. His
 appreciation is no certification of Anu Maliks talent either. Sometimes you
 just cant understand why somebody loves something. Respect every persons
 individuality. Like Pyarelalji my dad doesnt think ARR is any great shakes
 but he is happy that ARR has won an Oscar.
 
 On Sun, Mar 1, 2009 at 5:34 PM, Chord purev...@... wrote:
 
After reading Jagjit Singh's, Pyarelal's and Ali Khan's comments about
  ARR and his music, it also struck me the big generational differences
  in terms of attitudes and exposure towards music. Personally, I have
  found that even with people I know, like my parents and their friends,
  their appreciation for music is within a narrow range. Anything
  outside that range is overlooked and not appreciated as much, and
  sometimes ridiculed. I have found that amongst many elders, there is
  a certain arrogance or haughtiness implying, we know what's best.
  This is a product of our culture revering elders and their wisdom by
  tradition in contrast to many seniors and elders feeling left out and
  disrespected by attitudinal changes in today's world reflecting less
  respect and reverie towards seniors.
 
  For example, when I gave my parents a copy of the D6 CD, they only
  liked the folk and semi-classical elements of the soundtrack. That's
  it. When I asked them about Jaane Tu, they said that they didn't like
  the music, although they love and appreciate ARR's other works that
  are more in line with their taste. Of course, even within elders,
  there will be a lot of variation in terms of taste and attitude, but
  overall, I feel that they are more narrow minded about music than we
  youngsters are OVERALL AS A GROUP, keeping in mind individual
  differences. Because ARR's music is so diverse and touching upon so
  many different genres, a large percentage of his work is not going to
  be appreciated by those with more narrow minded definitions of good
  music.
 
  Who knows, maybe when we reach that age, we too may reflect some of
  that narrow mindedness in terms of our exposure compared to what the
  youth may be listening to at that time. However, I have hope that
  because we youngsters have been exposed to such an array of world
  music through ARR and other artists, I think we will generally have a
  broader appreciation for music than previous generations.
 
  ARR has gifted us with something very important: tolerance and open
  mindedness for different types of music. Thank you ARR!

Re: [arr] Let's keep in mind the attitudes and exposure of the elders

2009-03-05 Thread Nagaraj

Chordo,

Through out the mail u had a good reason to call urself 
youngster :) :)

( Just joking )

Regards,
S.V.Nagaraj

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Leslie D dorai...@... wrote:

 You nailed it. My father is now in his early 60s. I have always known him as
 a big music lover. He can recognize almost all Rafi, Kishore, Manna Dey,
  Lata and old Malayalam songs. I gifted him an iPod loaded with lots of
 songs. Mostly he still listens to old songs. Yes one of new songs gets him
 really excited. The ones that he liked recently are 1.O Sathiya - From a
 John Abraham moview - Anu Malik composition
 2. Instrumental from Jhoom Barabar Jhoom
 3. Suraj Hua Madham - KKKG
 4. Teri Ore from Singh is King
 
 For a big ARR fan that I am, I would have loved to see him fall in love with
 an ARR song. But somehow he doesnt seem to appreciate. But that doesnt mean
 I dislike his choice of music. I just wonder what the songs mentioned above
 clicked big time with him but all ARR songs failed to do do. His
 appreciation is no certification of Anu Maliks talent either. Sometimes you
 just cant understand why somebody loves something. Respect every persons
 individuality. Like Pyarelalji my dad doesnt think ARR is any great shakes
 but he is happy that ARR has won an Oscar.
 
 On Sun, Mar 1, 2009 at 5:34 PM, Chord purev...@... wrote:
 
After reading Jagjit Singh's, Pyarelal's and Ali Khan's comments about
  ARR and his music, it also struck me the big generational differences
  in terms of attitudes and exposure towards music. Personally, I have
  found that even with people I know, like my parents and their friends,
  their appreciation for music is within a narrow range. Anything
  outside that range is overlooked and not appreciated as much, and
  sometimes ridiculed. I have found that amongst many elders, there is
  a certain arrogance or haughtiness implying, we know what's best.
  This is a product of our culture revering elders and their wisdom by
  tradition in contrast to many seniors and elders feeling left out and
  disrespected by attitudinal changes in today's world reflecting less
  respect and reverie towards seniors.
 
  For example, when I gave my parents a copy of the D6 CD, they only
  liked the folk and semi-classical elements of the soundtrack. That's
  it. When I asked them about Jaane Tu, they said that they didn't like
  the music, although they love and appreciate ARR's other works that
  are more in line with their taste. Of course, even within elders,
  there will be a lot of variation in terms of taste and attitude, but
  overall, I feel that they are more narrow minded about music than we
  youngsters are OVERALL AS A GROUP, keeping in mind individual
  differences. Because ARR's music is so diverse and touching upon so
  many different genres, a large percentage of his work is not going to
  be appreciated by those with more narrow minded definitions of good
  music.
 
  Who knows, maybe when we reach that age, we too may reflect some of
  that narrow mindedness in terms of our exposure compared to what the
  youth may be listening to at that time. However, I have hope that
  because we youngsters have been exposed to such an array of world
  music through ARR and other artists, I think we will generally have a
  broader appreciation for music than previous generations.
 
  ARR has gifted us with something very important: tolerance and open
  mindedness for different types of music. Thank you ARR!

[arr] Lifetime achievement?

2009-03-05 Thread divyaishu

Is it true that ARR was chosen for a Lifetime Achievement award few years ago? 

Divya

[arr] How much ?

2009-03-05 Thread partha_sachin

Hi Fellow Fans,

I am not sure if its a right question to ask in this group but just wanted to 
know how much ARR charges per album. Not to count on how much he is earning, 
just that wanted to know whether I can even dream of making an album with him 
(may be in future). Please can someone tell me.

Regards,
P'ARR'THA

[arr] Komaram Puli halted due to elections

Pawan Kalyan’s latest film ‘Komaram Puli’ has been temporarily halted till the 
completion of general elections. 
SJ Surya is directing the film while Singanamala Ramesh Babu is producing it 
under Kanaka Rathna Movies banner. Pawan Kalyan is playing the role of a police 
officer in the film. 
Currently, Pawan is campaigning for the party as he is the president of 
Prajarajyam Party’s youth wing, Yuva Rajyam. 
The shooting schedules are postponed for awhile and presently, the post 
production works are being done for the completed portions. Oscar winner music 
maestro AR Rahman is scoring the music for this film and Bollywood 
cinematographer, Binod Pradhan is handling the camera.

 
http://sify.com/movies/fullstory.php?id=14866009

[arr] Endhiran - Expensive title song to be shot

A song rumoured to be the title song for Rajinikanth’s Shankar directed 
Endhiran will be shot at Hyderabad. The song is a typical Shankar song where 
heroine Aishwarya Rai is shown showering her love on the hero Rajinikanth. 
Remember the Vaaji, Vaaji, title song shot on Rajini and Shriya in Sivaji, 
showing the superstar’s heroism? The song was picturised with all Shankar 
trademarks of splendor, glamour and glitz with Madhusree singing to A.R 
Rahman’s tune. 
Something similar in style with more richness and grandeur is being planned by 
the “showman of south cinema” Shankar on Rajinikanth and Aishwarya Rai for 
Endhiran accompanied by nearly 1000 junior artists, all of them wearing silver 
colored ‘Robo’ costumes. This song which was recorded recently by A.R Rahman 
was also sung by Madhusri. 
It will be one of the most expensive songs in Kollywood, as the Robo costumes 
with thongs worn by the group dancers is said to be very expensive. It will be 
shot on a set created by art director Sabu Cyril in a Hyderabad studio, and 
will be a major highlight of the film. 


http://sify.com/movies/fullstory.php?id=14866007

[arr] Re: SdM Soundtrack - Billboard Top 200

2009-03-05 Thread Vinod Raju


Thats great news!!!

And the movie is at No.1 in US Box Office for second consecutive day today.
http://www.boxofficemojo.com/daily/chart

Jai Ho!



--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, balajirajagopal balajirajago...@... 
wrote:

 Guys - Last week, the SdM soundtrack had bounced back in the Charts from 48 
 to 22. This week, thanks to the Oscar bounty, it has become the highest 
 gainer on the charts and moved from 22 to an incredible 4th on the Charts. 
 Remember - Billboard Top 200 charts is directly sourced from the Retail 
 charts which means the SdM soundtrack is a huge commercial success in the US!
 
 Jai ho!

Re: [arr] How much ?

2009-03-05 Thread Ramesh R

http://www.livemint.com/2009/02/23215313/His-faith-keeps-him-grounded.html

From: partha_sachin partha_sac...@yahoo.co.in
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, March 5, 2009 8:37:11 PM
Subject: [arr] How much ?

Hi Fellow Fans,

I am not sure if its a right question to ask in this group but just wanted to 
know how much ARR charges per album. Not to count on how much he is earning, 
just that wanted to know whether I can even dream of making an album with him 
(may be in future). Please can someone tell me.

Regards,
P'ARR'THA

[arr] Re: Uncredited Vocal Parts

2009-03-05 Thread rivjot

Bol Sajni Mori Sajni - Doli Saja Ke Rakhna

Some classical singer in 2nd interlude...

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, nishantsgarg nishantsg...@... wrote:

 I request everyone to please come up with such uncredited vocal parts from 
 rahman tracks and post them here.
 
 --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, nishantsgarg nishantsgarg@ wrote:
 
  Hi Arvind, 
  
  Nahin Samne - Priyasi part is by Hariharan. I am talking about the humming 
  part that comes after that Priyasi part. Thats surely not Hariharan or 
  Sukhwinder Singh. Go to the following link to hear that specific part I am 
  talking about -
  
  http://www.4shared.com/file/76428008/12d10ffd/Nahin_Samne__Humming_.html
  
  --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Arvind Ar arr_arvind@ wrote:
  
   Hashir,
   ï¿½
   ï¿½ Unni Menon has definetly hummed in Kannukku... but only at the 
   beginning of the song. But in the interlude along with a flute, there's 
   one voiceI feel its of Naveen or some harmony singer for ARR..!!
   
   --- On Thu, 3/5/09, Mohamed Hashir arrhashir@ wrote:
   
   
   From: Mohamed Hashir arrhashir@
   Subject: Re: [arr] Re: Uncredited Vocal Parts
   To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
   Date: Thursday, March 5, 2009, 8:53 AM
   
   
   
   
   
   
   i think the Kannukku Mai Azhagu humming is by unnimenon
   
   
   On 3/4/09, Arvind Ar arr_arv...@yahoo. com wrote: 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Kehna Hi Kya/ Kannalane has ARR's voice in those haunting Hindustani 
   sargams..!!! 
   ï¿½
   But the Preyasi i bit in Nahin Saamne is by 
   Sukhwinder and not by ARR. ARR might have sung that bit only on stage 
   showsIt should be by Sukhwinder acc to me..!!
   ï¿½
   But there is mysterical voice hidden in Kannukku Mai Azhagu/ Nazaron ke 
   Milne Se... song which comes in the interlude..! ! Its just an Aalap and 
   done sooo beautifully. ..Donno who's done that..!!!
   
   
   --- On Wed, 3/4/09, nishantsgarg nishantsgarg@ yahoo.com wrote:
   ï¿½
   
   From: nishantsgarg nishantsgarg@ yahoo.com
   Subject: [arr] Re: Uncredited Vocal Parts
   To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com
   Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2009, 1:35 PM 
   
   
   
   
   
   1. Kehna Hi Kya - Male Vocal Part
   
   2. Yaaron Sunlo Zara - Male Vocal Part that comes between 3 : 47 mins - 3 
   : 55 mins.
   
   According to me again these vocals are by A.R. Rahman. Please correct me 
   if I am wrong. 
   
   Nahin Samne humming vocal part is surely by A.R. Rahman. Sukhwinder Singh 
   comes at the dn part of the song. Even at a live concert it was Rahman 
   giving vocals for that part and not Hariharan or Sukhwinder Singh.
   
   --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, jibandevta jibandevta@ ... 
   wrote:
   
Hi All,

I think 'Delhi 6','Lagaan' and 'Swades' are good examples where every 
details are mentioned..others should follow it.

Regards
-jiban
Jai ho

-



--- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, rayrai2k ravisdev@ wrote:

 I remember seeing the female voice being credited in the Dil Se song 
 in the first set of cassette  CD which I bought. 
 How about the Olele part of Muqqala Muqabla (Kadhalan) I don't 
 remember any name besides Mano I doubt it was AR's voice, however 
 there were harmony and backing vocals being credited to Sahul Hameed 
 in the list again not for any particular song.
 
 
 
 --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, Arvind Ar arr_arvind@  wrote:
 
  A nice find actually...there are many many songs that are left 
  singers including ARR uncredited in the CDs/Casettes. ..someï¿½ 
  more to add
  ï¿½
  ï¿½
  1) Mangta Hai Kyaa... -- Rangeela -- Unni Krishnan does a 
  brilliant Aalap towards the end of the song.. But Sadly not 
  credited..!! !
  ï¿½
  2) Ay Hairathe Aashiqui --- Guru -- ARR. I see Hariharan and Alka 
  Yagnik names. But where is ARR??? who did the magical Dum Dara Dum 
  Dara???
  ï¿½
  ï¿½
  3) Tu Hi Tu --- Kabhie Na Kabhi -- ARR Again!! Chitra and MG 
  Sreekumar. But ARR did the Oleoleole..  part sooo magically... No 
  credits again..!!
  ï¿½
  4) Dil Se Re.. -- Dil Se -- Anupama Deshpande!!! She forms an 
  integral part in this song and has every right to share the credits 
  with ARR..but sadly its not done!
  ï¿½
  and still more to come..
  
  --- On Wed, 3/4/09, Anish Gupte musimax2000@  wrote:
  
  From: Anish Gupte musimax2000@ 
  Subject: Re: [arr] Uncredited Vocal Parts
  To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com
  Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2009, 1:57 AM
  
  
  
  
  
  
  dude...i havent heard songs 2 to 5..but i know for a fact ur right 
  abt the first one (choti si asha) ..and wrong abt nahin samne...the 
  b/g vocals ther are sung by sukhwinder singhill listen to the

Re: [arr] Lifetime achievement?

a similar kind of award was given to ARR last year in IIFA (2 for music and
one for outstanding achievement). not sure though.

On Thu, Mar 5, 2009 at 5:49 PM, divyaishu divyai...@yahoo.co.uk wrote:

   Is it true that ARR was chosen for a Lifetime Achievement award few
 years ago?

 Divya

Re: [arr] I am proud of Rahman, who wrote lyrics for 90% of his songs - Vairamuthu

Siraj

I understood it as he credited AR for having written most of the lyrics for
his songs.

Thanks for the clarification.

On Fri, Mar 6, 2009 at 2:25 AM, Siraj K cutesi...@gmail.com wrote:

Vithur,

The headline (/ subject line) you gave this post is 100% contradicting with
Vairamuthu's statement.

This is what Vairamuthu said about ARR..
...I am proud of Rahman, especially *as a person who wrote lyrics for
90 per cent of his songs*,”

On Thu, Mar 5, 2009 at 10:38 AM, Vithur vith...@gmail.com wrote:

Tamil film industry hails Rahman’s double-delight at Oscars

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A host of artistes, including Kamal Hassan and Suriya, congratulated
Rahman for winning two Oscar awards, the first Indian to achieve the
historic feat and said that the ‘Mozart of Madras’ has made the entire
nation proud. 43-year-old Rahman bagged Oscars for Original Score in the
Slumdog Millionaire, named the best at the 81st Academy Awards, and also won
the Best Song award for the foot-tapping number Jai ho in the film.

Recalling his more than 10-year-long relationship with Rahman, Kamal
Hassan said that the music composer was a hard worker who never looks at the
clock while working. “The only difference between me and Rahman is that I
work in the day and he works even during night. He has sacrificed his sleep
often to complete his work,” he told television channels.

After the remarkable success of Roja, there was no looking back for
Rahman, who his close friends in the industry call a humble personality.
“From the very early days when we both worked for advertisements to this
day, one thing has not changed with Rahman. That is his humility,” noted
cinematographer Rajiv Menon said.

What made Rahman’s music click with the listeners was the refreshing use
of percussions, sound and melody, most of which were inspired from Indian
folk music.

Rahman, who is fondly called as Isai Puyal in Tamil, has rendered music
for over 150 films in Tamil and he always respected his mother- tongue,
which came to the fore on February 23 when he said Ella pughalum iraivanuke
after receiving the Oscars. Another close friend of Rahman, noted Tamil
lyricist Vairamuthu attributed the music composer’s Oscar win to his
sincerity and dedication towards work and humbleness.

“He is a very humble man. He is simply simple and down-to-earth. I am
proud of Rahman, especially as a person who wrote lyrics for 90 per cent of
his songs,” he said.

Rahman, who is rarely seen at public functions, devotes most of his spare
time to his large family consisting of mother, wife, three children and four
sisters.
_PTI

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--
regards,
Vithur

Re: [arr] Lifetime achievement?

He was conferred this Award in Thailand very recently...

On Fri, Mar 6, 2009 at 9:12 AM, Thulasi Ram karoke...@gmail.com wrote:

   a similar kind of award was given to ARR last year in IIFA (2 for music
 and one for outstanding achievement). not sure though.

 On Thu, Mar 5, 2009 at 5:49 PM, divyaishu divyai...@yahoo.co.uk wrote:

   Is it true that ARR was chosen for a Lifetime Achievement award few
 years ago?

 Divya


  




-- 
regards,
Vithur

[arr] HUM HINDUSTANI: Song as a slogan —J Sri Raman

*Answering Oprah Winfrey after performing on her popular show, AR Rahman
said “Jai Ho” means “May victory be yours”. Victory will not be the
slum-dwellers’ — whatever the hopes raised by fairy tales and fantasies —
unless and until it comes through hard-won social change

*Thirty-five eventful years ago, faced with a crucial general election, the
Indian National Congress went for a slogan as its chief weapon. On the eve
of another important parliamentary election, India’s own grand old party has
added a song to its armoury.

By all accounts, “Garibi Hatao” (remove poverty), the slogan adopted by
Indira Gandhi in her struggle against inner-Congress enemies besides the
opposition, was a brilliant success and galvanised the poor to back her in
the battle of the ballot. Will the song “Jai Ho” from the Oscar-wining film
Slumdog Millionaire prove as potent a poll propaganda tool? Will it prove
so, above all, against its primary rival?

The first thing the Far Right opposition Bharatiya Janata Party did after
the announcement of the poll dates (from April 16 to May 13) was to dig up a
past issue of presumed importance to Dalit (Untouchable) voters who the
party had never even tried to woo earlier. With a profound air of discovery,
BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani talked at a public meeting about the alleged
betrayal by the Congress (in an election) of late Dalit leader and founding
father of India’s constitution BR Ambedkar.

The details of the debate need not detain us here and now. The question is
whether and to what extent the opening move was going to help the party and
its prime ministerial candidate. Most pundits are agreed on the answers: the
move appeared to be only an attempt to avoid more pressing issues of the
present and was hardly likely to win Dalit votes for the party of “Hindutva”
and high castes.

The first thing the Congress did, in contrast, was to buy exclusive rights
over the song from T-Series, the electronic music titan, for its electoral
use. Will the hit song, which gave AR Rahman his red-carpet experience in
Hollywood, return the party to power?

Indira’s slogan may sound today like one tailor-made for the India of the
yesteryear. “Garibi Hatao” has been subjected to much ridicule down the
decades as populist gibberish by revered media gurus of “economic reforms”.
Inevitable, eventually, were cynical reactions to the slogan that aimed
really at power rather than removal of poverty. These critics, however,
would have commanded greater credibility if they did not seem to see any
pro-people policy, any move towards economic democracy, as dangerously and
despicably populist.

Middle-class populism — now, that’s an entirely different matter. It is not
only business pages and channels that have promoted baseless ideas of an
“economic boom”, which is now proving a bubble for a large number of young
Indians home and abroad who had stars in their eyes not long ago. The brief
period of such hopes coincided with the BJP era in India politics from 1996
to 2004, and it culminated in the coinage of the slogan that captured the
spirit of India Inc., the shrine of big bucks where the party of the temple
really worshipped. The slogan led the BJP to a spectacular defeat in the
general election of 2004.

The question remains: is “Jai Ho”, the song of the Indian slum, of the hope
of the homeless, more in tune with the time, with Manmohanomics, as
“liberalisation” with a Congress label has been called?

The party’s answer, of course, is positive and two-pronged. It claims, in
the first place, that its social concerns and priorities have remained the
same since the days of Indira’s so-called “socialism”, all but officially
debunked by her distant successors. The party’ spokespersons insist that the
common thread running through the Congress policies and programmes consists
in their concern for “the common man”, the “aam aadmi” with whom it makes it
a point identify on every public platform these days.

Secondly, the party sees “Jai Ho” and Slumdog Millionaire as symbols of “an
achieving India” that had made its advent on the world stage under
conditions of the Congress-led government’s creation. That may sound like
the devious “Shining India” logic, but party defenders of the song as a
slogan pretend not to have noticed any similarity.

Advani, trying to appear more voter-friendly than former Prime Minister Atal
Bihari Vajpayee, is repeatedly recalling “Shining India” as a model of bad
sloganeering. But he has remained silent on the song that will soon be the
Congress chorus. Narendra Modi, the pride of Gujarat and the BJP and the
next prime minister-in-waiting, has been chosen to meet the challenge and
counter the nationally popular cassette.

Modi has gone ahead with characteristic gusto. He regaled an audience the
other day with the remark that the Congress deserved an Oscar for creating
slums, without which there would have been no award-winning Slumdog
Millionaire. No one asked the chief minister about the

Re: [arr] CMU felicitation function Telecast in SUN Tv on 08-03-2009 - Sunday

And the way in which MSV carresses AR is a treat to watch.

On Thu, Mar 5, 2009 at 11:55 PM, ilovearrmusic ilovearrmu...@yahoo.inwrote:

   Hi friends

 Today I saw ad of *CMU felicitation function* telecast details in SunTV,
 it will be telecast on coming (08-03-2009)   Sunday 11 am.

 Enjoy

 thank you

 anbudan
 pyarilal
 




-- 
regards,
Vithur

[arr] Food Distribution - March 8th, 2009 at 9 : 30 AM

Dear Chennai AR Family Members,

SUN Tv is telecasting the Felicitation Programme of AR at 11 30 AM this
coming Sunday. In view of the same, can we all assemble for our FD at 9 : 30
AM near AM Studios.?

I hope this is OK, as it would facilitate us to finish the same and be on
time to watch the programme.

Venue :- AM studios


*Timing :- 9 : 30 AM *

**
God Bless.

-- 
regards,
Vithur

[arr] I’d have become history in no time at all.” - A RR

This (asteroid) too shall pass
6 Mar 2009, 0127 hrs IST, Mukul Sharma, ET Bureau

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A R Rahman’s double Oscar win at the Academy Awards this year in
recognition of his professional excellence was, arguably, the high point of
the composer-musician’s career. Probably even his life. Ironically, though,
he might not have lived to see it. Two days earlier while rehearsing for the
ceremony a massive chandelier covering a large part of the ceiling came
crashing down just seconds after the maestro had moved away from the spot
directly underneath it. According to Rahman, he felt it was a warning not to
take any of the good things happening to him too seriously. “If I hadn’t
moved away,” he said, “I’d have become history in no time at all.”

So too would have St Petersburg on June 30, 1908 if it hadn’t been for the
movement of Earth. Because on that day, about 8,000 kilometres away in the
central Siberian region of Tunguska, a large meteorite or comet exploded on
impacting the atmosphere. The blast, which was about 1,000 times more
powerful than the Hiroshima bomb, felled an estimated 80 million trees over
2,150 square kilometres and caused an earthquake measuring 5.0 on the
Richter scale. However, due to Earth’s rotation, St Petersburg was out of
harm’s way. Meaning, if the impact had occurred just four hours 47 minutes
later, it would have completely destroyed the Imperial Russian capital. A
little later still, and chaos and destruction would have reigned in densely
populated Europe.

Scientists say the chances of a similar near-Earth object hitting the planet
in the future is absolutely possible and fairly high. Last week, for
instance, we dodged a bullet when asteroid 2009 DD45 passed within 70,000
kilometres of our planet — a hair’s breadth on a galactic scale. In the past
also several such collisions have occurred. Long before the dinosaurs ever
lived, the planet experienced a mass extinction event — called the Great
Dying — that was so severe it killed 90% of all life on Earth.

The 21st century is undoubtedly the high point of our civilisation’s
technology and many other fields of human endeavour. At the same time there
are about a thousand kilometre-wide near-Earth objects up there that can
unexpectedly fall out of the sky with catastrophic consequences. Perhaps
there’s a warning here for all of us that we shouldn’t take our achievements
too seriously either. Or as Rahman said in hindsight: “With the good came
the rude reminder of how quickly it can all be snatched away.”

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regards,
Vithur

Re: [arr] Lifetime achievement?

2009-03-05 Thread Gopal Srinivasan


It's not a lifetime achievement award. It was an award for outstanding 
achievement in
international cinema. The UK Asian Music Awards awarded an Outstanding 
Achievement award to ARR
yesterday


--- Vithur vith...@gmail.com wrote:

 He was conferred this Award in Thailand very recently...
 
 On Fri, Mar 6, 2009 at 9:12 AM, Thulasi Ram karoke...@gmail.com wrote:
 
a similar kind of award was given to ARR last year in IIFA (2 for music
  and one for outstanding achievement). not sure though.
 
  On Thu, Mar 5, 2009 at 5:49 PM, divyaishu divyai...@yahoo.co.uk wrote:
 
Is it true that ARR was chosen for a Lifetime Achievement award few
  years ago?
 
  Divya
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 -- 
 regards,
 Vithur

[arr] Re: Fw: A R rahman CDs -- DAUD

2009-03-05 Thread vb kamal


Hi Arrunava ,

I got yesterday from jayanagar shop
DAUD , DOLI SAJAKE RAKNA , THIRUDA THIRUDA / PUDHIYA MUGAM COMBINATON  AND 
SIVAJI.
In 2 days he will get other tamil and hindi movies too. I have asked him for 
your two movies LOVE YOU HAMESHA  VISHWAVIDHAATHA.

Regards,
Kamal. 

--- On Thu, 5/3/09, arunava bhowmick arunava_1...@yahoo.co.in wrote:

 From: arunava bhowmick arunava_1...@yahoo.co.in
 Subject: Re: Fw: A R rahman CDs -- DAUD
 To: vb kamal vbka...@yahoo.com
 Date: Thursday, 5 March, 2009, 5:29 PM
 I Can
 Courier them to you if you want. You can sent me a draft as
 the agreed price ( I shall have to check-up)
 
 ARRunava
 
 --- On Thu, 5/3/09, vb kamal
 vbka...@yahoo.com wrote:
 
 From: vb kamal vbka...@yahoo.com
 Subject: Re: Fw: A R rahman CDs -- DAUD
 To: arunava bhowmick
 arunava_1...@yahoo.co.in
 Date: Thursday, 5 March, 2009, 5:05 PM
 
 
 Hi Arunava,
 
 I saw the mail just now 
 by the way iam from Bangalore , any chance you will be
 coming to bangalore.
 I dont have both the cd's which you have asked .
 I have Rageela , Taal , RDB .
 
 Regards,
 Kamal.
 
 --- On Thu, 5/3/09, arunava bhowmick arunava_1...@yahoo.co.in wrote:
 
  From: arunava bhowmick arunava_1...@yahoo.co.in
  Subject: Re: Fw: A R rahman CDs -- DAUD
  To: vbka...@yahoo.com
  Date: Thursday, 5 March, 2009, 12:02 PM
  Hi
  kamal,
  
  Please let me know if you can arrange for Love U
 Hamesha,
  Vishwavidhata ( as many no of copies ) for me.
  
  ARRunava
  
  
  
  --- On Thu, 5/3/09, arunava bhowmick
  arunava_1...@yahoo.co.in
 wrote:
  
  From: arunava bhowmick arunava_1...@yahoo.co.in
  Subject: Re: Fw: A R rahman CDs -- DAUD
  To: vb kamal vbka...@yahoo.com
  Date: Thursday, 5 March, 2009, 11:46 AM
  
  I have Extra Original sealed copies from
   the list you have given
  
  1.1947 Earth,
  3.Doli saja ke Rakna
  4.Pukar.
  5.Lagaan.
  
  Please let me know if you want them.
  
  I am from Kolkata
  
  2.Kabhi Na Kabhi - I do not have at present extra
 copy. but
  if you give me time of 1 or 2 months time I may
 arrange for
  it.
  
  6.Fire - It was released it germany only. I have one
 copy
  of it. I shall not make rip of it. May be if you
 confirm me
  about it I may arrange for it from one Original Copy
 from my
 
  friends in Germany.
  
  ARRunava
  
  
  
  --- On Thu, 5/3/09, vb kamal
  vbka...@yahoo.com
 wrote:
  
  From: vb kamal vbka...@yahoo.com
  Subject: Re: Fw: A R rahman CDs -- DAUD
  To: arunava bhowmick
   arunava_1...@yahoo.co.in
  Date: Thursday, 5 March, 2009, 10:36 AM
  
  
  Hi Arunava,
  
  Thanks for the Kind reply,
  Listed Below are the movies in hindi,
  1.1947 Earth,
  2.Kabhi Na Kabhi.
  3.Doli saja ke Rakna.
  4.Pukar.
  5.Lagaan.
  6.Fire
  
  
  Any Chance if You come across 
 
  
  In Tamil 
  1.Thiruda Thiruda,
  2.Kadhal Desam.
  3.Karutahama,
  4.Jeams,
  5.Bombay,
  6.Pudiya Mugam,
  7.Duet,
  8.Muthu,
  9.Indian.
  10.Iruvar.
  
  Regards,
  Kamal.
  
  
  
  --- On Thu, 5/3/09, arunava bhowmick arunava_1...@yahoo.co.in wrote:
  
   From: arunava bhowmick arunava_1...@yahoo.co.in
   Subject: Fw: A R rahman CDs -- DAUD
   To: vbka...@yahoo.com
   Date: Thursday, 5 March, 2009, 9:48 AM
   As
   regards DAUD I have extra copy ( Original sealed
  condition)
 
  
   if you are interested. In fact I have extra
 copies of 70%
  of
   Boss' Hindi compo.
   
   ARRunava
   
   --- On Thu, 5/3/09, arunava bhowmick
   arunava_1...@yahoo.co.in
  wrote:
   
   From: arunava bhowmick arunava_1...@yahoo.co.in
   Subject: A R rahman CDs -- DAUD
   To: vbka...@yahoo.com
   Date: Thursday, 5 March, 2009, 9:45 AM
   
   Hi Kamal,
   
   You can sent
   mail me a list of the Hindi
    CDs of Boss that you want.  I shall
 try to
 
  find for
   you.
   
   ARRunava
   
   
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Re: [arr] Lifetime achievement?

2009-03-05 Thread kamal hassan

Lifetime achievement award was given to ARR by the Rotary Club of Madras on 
24th June 2008.
 
You can watch it in youtube : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IObKowFKYug
 
Jai Ho!

--- On Fri, 3/6/09, Gopal Srinivasan catchg...@yahoo.com wrote:

From: Gopal Srinivasan catchg...@yahoo.com
Subject: Re: [arr] Lifetime achievement?
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Friday, March 6, 2009, 9:57 AM







It's not a lifetime achievement award. It was an award for outstanding 
achievement in
international cinema. The UK Asian Music Awards awarded an Outstanding 
Achievement award to ARR
yesterday

--- Vithur vith...@gmail. com wrote:

 He was conferred this Award in Thailand very recently...
 
 On Fri, Mar 6, 2009 at 9:12 AM, Thulasi Ram karoke...@gmail. com wrote:
 
  a similar kind of award was given to ARR last year in IIFA (2 for music
  and one for outstanding achievement) . not sure though.
 
  On Thu, Mar 5, 2009 at 5:49 PM, divyaishu divyai...@yahoo. co.uk wrote:
 
  Is it true that ARR was chosen for a Lifetime Achievement award few
  years ago?
 
  Divya
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 -- 
 regards,
 Vithur

[arr] Re: Food Distribution - March 8th, 2009 at 9 : 30 AM

There is a minor correction in the Venue.

as majority of members have to come from Anna Nagar  other parts, the venue
is shifted to Anna Nagar for this week alone.

Venue :- Near Hotel Saravana Bhavan, Anna Nagar

Timing :- 9 30 AM




On Fri, Mar 6, 2009 at 9:43 AM, Vithur vith...@gmail.com wrote:

 Dear Chennai AR Family Members,

 SUN Tv is telecasting the Felicitation Programme of AR at 11 30 AM this
 coming Sunday. In view of the same, can we all assemble for our FD at 9 : 30
 AM near AM Studios.?

 I hope this is OK, as it would facilitate us to finish the same and be on
 time to watch the programme.

 Venue :- AM studios


 *Timing :- 9 : 30 AM *

 **
 God Bless.

 --
 regards,
 Vithur






-- 
regards,
Vithur

Re: [arr] Management Lessons from the life of A R Rahman

2009-03-05 Thread Abirami Anitha

Hey i could not able to find the attachment.. can you reattach it again??? 
Please

--- On Thu, 5/3/09, sandeep venkatachari mailsande...@yahoo.com wrote:

From: sandeep venkatachari mailsande...@yahoo.com
Subject: Re: [arr] Management Lessons from the life of A R Rahman
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, 5 March, 2009, 9:59 PM

excellent stuff,

i have started fwding it to all, hope you get it back thro' some other 
chain... ..

If posbl, add these two words... SILENCE AND VISION..  these are pretty 
synonymous to rahman.. .

The biggest problem in the world could have been solved when it was 
small  
 sandeep.v 

--- On Thu, 3/5/09, Sanju U arr_sa...@yahoo. com wrote:
From: Sanju U arr_sa...@yahoo. com
Subject: Re: [arr] Management Lessons from the life of A R Rahman
To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com
Date: Thursday, March 5, 2009, 7:32 PM

Hi,

The file is PPTX - PowerPoint 2007 file.
I'm re-attaching the file as PPT - PowerPoint 2007 file.

N'joi 

Rgds,
Sanjay

From: Kalimuthu kalimu...@gmail. com
To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com
Sent: Thursday, March 5, 2009 2:49:54 AM
Subject: Re: [arr] Management Lessons from the life of A R Rahman

It's a PPT

On Wed, Mar 4, 2009 at 9:44 AM, Pradeepan R pradeepanisonline@ gmail.com 
wrote:

what type of file is this ? 

On Wed, Mar 4, 2009 at 8:45 AM, Sanju U arr_sa...@yahoo. com wrote:

Hi All,

  I compiled this 
Management Lessons from life of A R Rahman(attached)

Please review and suggets changes 

  My humble Tribute to A R Rahman

Regards,
Sanjay Upadhyay

-- 
Cheers,
Pradeepan.

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

-- 
Sent from my very old 386 machine.

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[arr]Any one of you record CMU felicitation function Telecast in SUN Tv on 08-03-2009 - Sunday

2009-03-05 Thread SATHISH AVT

Dear Rahmanics,
 

Any one of you record CMU felicitation function which is going to Telecast in 
SUN Tv on 08-03-2009 - Sunday
 
Regards,
 
Sathish - A R Rahman (My Passion)

--- On Thu, 3/5/09, ilovearrmusic ilovearrmu...@yahoo.in wrote:

From: ilovearrmusic ilovearrmu...@yahoo.in
Subject: [arr] CMU felicitation function Telecast in SUN Tv on 08-03-2009 - 
Sunday
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, March 5, 2009, 11:55 PM






Hi friends

Today I saw ad of CMU felicitation function telecast details in SunTV, it will 
be telecast on coming (08-03-2009)   Sunday 11 am.

Enjoy

thank you

anbudan
pyarilal

Vote De, Vote De, Vote De (Re: [arr] Gulzar unhappy with Congress using Jai Ho)

2009-03-05 Thread V S Rawat

I wonder how they intend to use the song for politics? Would they get a 
parody lyrics written to it? something like

Vote De, Vote De, Vote De

Aaja, Aaja, Sonia Mayya ko vote de,
Aaja, Panje Waale Rahul Bhayya ko vote de

Vote De, Vote De, Vote De

Petrol diesel ki hamne keemat ghataai hai
pahle badhaai par ab dugani ghataai hai
LPG ki tanki pachhees rupaye sasti hui hai
ham jeete to do-do rupaye aur kam karenge
Vote De, Vote De, Vote De

My conclusion is: if you listen to the above lyrics - IGNORING YOUR OWN 
POLITICAL AFFILIATIONS, you would like this parody also - because such 
lyrics would add a comedy angle to the song.  :-) :-) :-)

Don't wonder if they start saying Congress ke Uttam Shashan ke Karan 
Bharat ko Ye Oscar Mile (India got these Oscars owing to the great 
governance of Congress party

--
Rawat

On 3/6/2009 12:12 AM India Time, _Shah Navas_ wrote:

 This is very wrong precedent. . The song was not created for congress. 
 They are taking a popular award winning song and taking undue advantage 
 of it.
 
 On Thu, Mar 5, 2009 at 4:21 PM, Srini Santhanam saint.si...@gmail.com 
 mailto:saint.si...@gmail.com wrote:
 
 Thanks mate.. that sounds better :)
 
 
 On Mar 4, 2009, at 9:59 PM, Gomzy™ wrote:
 
 Just say you dont love . You still using the word love :P  

 On Wed, Mar 4, 2009 at 12:29 PM, Srini
 Santhanam saint.si...@gmail.com mailto:saint.si...@gmail.comwrote:

 Me too.. I think thats why even rahman refused to compose a
 theme music for congress as it would give him a political
 tinge.. Too bad T-Series did this to us.


 I would love to follow AR's words in choosing love over hate,
 but how can i say 'I*Love* Jai Ho being used by congress in
 its political campaign and that now this new anthem of us has
 a political angle' :(


 On Mar 4, 2009, at 7:54 PM, Bivin Chandra wrote:


 Sunil Prabhu/Beverly White/Ravi Tiwari
 Wednesday, March 04, 2009 9:44 AM (Mumbai)

 The Congress will use music composer A R Rahman's Oscar
 winning song /Jai Ho/ in its poll campaign for the coming Lok
 Sabha elections.

 The UPA has not only usurped the theme of the
 Oscar-winning /Slumdog Millionnaire/ to shore up its
 electoral prospects, it has also bought the rights to A R
 Rahman's Oscar-Winning song /Jai Ho/ from T-Series.

 But not everyone's humming a happy tune not least of all the
 lyrical genius who penned the catchy /Jai Ho/ lyrics.

 Don't make it political, it is such a nice lyrical song by
 Rahman, don't make it political, said Gulzar, Lyricist,
 Oscar Winner for /Jai Ho/.

 Sukhwinder Singh who has sung the song is of a slightly
 different opinion, he says, As long as this song is used to
 bring happiness, I don't have any objection to it. My work
 was to sing the song. The music company is totally free to
 sell the rights whosoever they want. As far as moral question
 is concerned, whether it should be used for political gain or
 not, I am of the view that if the song reaches out to more
 and more people and brings a smile on the faces, it's good
 and it serves my purpose too. This is the whole spirit with
 which I have sung it.


 
 http://music.ndtv.com/Music_Story.aspx?id=ENTEN20090085573type=musicindia
 
 http://music.ndtv.com/Music_Story.aspx?id=ENTEN20090085573type=musicindia





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[arr] Re: SdM Soundtrack - Billboard Top 200

2009-03-05 Thread orktane

Great stuff.. I was really looking for it to make a leap, now onto No. 1.. and 
just to add to the fantastic news, it's No. 1 in Billboard Digital Albums 
(http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/charts/chart_display.jsp?g=Albumsf=Top+Digital+Albums),
 No 1. on Billboard Electronic Albums 
(http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/charts/chart_display.jsp?g=Albumsf=Top+Electronic+Albums)
 and No. 2 on Billboards Top Soundtracks 
(http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/charts/chart_display.jsp?g=Albumsf=Top+Soundtracks).

Hopefully, as the movie shows great endurance at the box-office (is it week 
14?) it will greatly help with the music too.

Cheers

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, balajirajagopal balajirajago...@... 
wrote:

 Guys - Last week, the SdM soundtrack had bounced back in the Charts from 48 
 to 22. This week, thanks to the Oscar bounty, it has become the highest 
 gainer on the charts and moved from 22 to an incredible 4th on the Charts. 
 Remember - Billboard Top 200 charts is directly sourced from the Retail 
 charts which means the SdM soundtrack is a huge commercial success in the US!
 
 Jai ho!

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