[arr] M and E

[arr_raghu]

The way ARR placed a Flute piece at 2.10 in 
Mausam and Escape is a sheer brilliance.
The complete track is an absolutely brilliant composition.
Who says ARR does not deserve an Oscar for SdM?



--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Vithur  wrote:
>
> This is a very tough one to translate as most of the words here are to suit
> the tune and are very rural slangs
> 
> Let me give a try, ..
> 
> mayilakkaala marudhakkaala manikkayiththula soadi saeru
> 
> Mayila Kaala --- a Type of Ox. Mayil means Peacock.
> 
> Marudha Kaala - A different type of an Ox
> 
> manikkayiththula soadi saeru - Join with each other at the neck
> 
> veluththakaala sevaththakaala edam valamaa soadi saeru
> 
> Other two types of Ox, join with each other from the right hand side
> 
> maari maari pozhiya vaenum...aelaalangadi aelaalam
> 
> The Rain must pour well.
> 
> boomiththaayi kuliravaenum...aelaalangadi aelaalam
> 
> Mother Earth must be appeased and she should be kept cool
> 
> vaanam paaththa karisakkaadu...aelaalangadi aelaalam
> 
> The barren land which is seeing the sky
> 
> manasu poala elaga vaenum...aelaalangadi aelaalam
> the sky's heart must be melted as it is tender
> 
> munnaerudhaan pootti...aelaelangadi aeloa
> 
> Just progress well
> 
> poaravazhi nee kaattu...aelaelangadi aeloa
> 
> 
> You show us the way forward
> 
> pinnaerudhaan pootti...aelaelangadi aeloa
> 
> Following us is a song
> 
> sollikkodu oru paattu...aelaelangadi aeloa
> 
> ponnaeru pootti...mmm
> 
> vedha poada vaenum...poada vaenum
> 
> we sow our seeds
> 
> muththaaga velanju...mmm
> 
> It must get reaped well
> 
> pasiyaara vaenum...aara vaenum
> 
> and it must satisfy the hunger and also get cooled
> 
> aelaalangadi aelaalam...aelaalangadi aelaalam
> aelaalangadi aelaalam...aelaalangadi aelaalam
> 
> thandhaananaa thaanaa...aelaalangadi aelaalam
> thaanathannaa thaanaa...aelaalangadi aelaalam
> thannanannaa thaanaanaa...aelaalangadi aelaalam
> thannanannaa thaanaanaa...aelaalangadi aelaalam
> 
> On Thu, Apr 9, 2009 at 6:50 PM, Harshal  wrote:
> 
> >
> >
> > Hi friends,
> >
> > I have sent this mail few days back but noone reply :(
> > I hope somone will translate it this time :)
> >
> > I am very curious about this masterpiese from film Indira... I assume
> > its a farmers song and it has very traditional tune. Please translate
> > it for nontamilians 
> >
> > mayilakkaala marudhakkaala manikkayiththula soadi saeru
> > veluththakaala sevaththakaala edam valamaa soadi saeru
> >
> > maari maari pozhiya vaenum...aelaalangadi aelaalam
> > boomiththaayi kuliravaenum...aelaalangadi aelaalam
> > vaanam paaththa karisakkaadu...aelaalangadi aelaalam
> > manasu poala elaga vaenum...aelaalangadi aelaalam
> >
> > munnaerudhaan pootti...aelaelangadi aeloa
> > poaravazhi nee kaattu...aelaelangadi aeloa
> > pinnaerudhaan pootti...aelaelangadi aeloa
> > sollikkodu oru paattu...aelaelangadi aeloa
> >
> > ponnaeru pootti...mmm
> > vedha poada vaenum...poada vaenum
> > muththaaga velanju...mmm
> > pasiyaara vaenum...aara vaenum
> > aelaalangadi aelaalam...aelaalangadi aelaalam
> > aelaalangadi aelaalam...aelaalangadi aelaalam
> >
> > thandhaananaa thaanaa...aelaalangadi aelaalam
> > thaanathannaa thaanaa...aelaalangadi aelaalam
> > thannanannaa thaanaanaa...aelaalangadi aelaalam
> > thannanannaa thaanaanaa...aelaalangadi aelaalam
> >
> > 
> >
> 
> 
> 
> -- 
> regards,
> Vithur
>

[arr] I met Rahman at the Bafta where I presented him the award for best film music

[Vithur]

Kumar's forthcoming *Blue* will see pop princess Minogue sing and dance to a
special track composed by Oscar-winning music director, AR Rahman. At a
press conference, the petite singer voiced her appreciation for all things
Bollywood, saying: "Bollywood movies have always fascinated me and I was
lucky that this project [*Blue*] fell into my lap."

A sum of Rs55m would certainly be considered lucky by most.

But even as international talent is reportedly heading eastwards, critics
are quick to caution that such 'gimmicks' will have box-office cash
registers ringing only if a production is backed by a good script. Case in
point was the Ali Larter-Salman Khan starrer *Marigold* (2007), which
crashed so fast many doubt if the Heroes actress will ever pack her bags for
Bollywood again.

If this trend bears fruit long-term will be determined by the fate of *Kambhakt
Ishq *and *Blue* at the international box-office and *Slumdog Millionaire *star
Anil Kapoor thinks only good can come out this.

"In the long run, this will create a lot of job opportunities for
technicians at home. How can this be criticised?"


*Is Kylie Minogue singing away recession blues in Bollywood?*

*If anyone thought Bollywood was feeling blue as a result of the credit
crisis, Kylie Minogue's appearance in Mumbai earlier this month showed the
industry was still rolling in money; enough in fact to shelve out Rs55
million for a seven-minute song and dance 'item' number by the pop diva in
the forthcoming movie Blue.

Emirates Business caught up with the Aussie star, 40, to find out about her
plans to do more work in Bollywood and her bonding sessions with
Blueco-star Akshay Kumar.

What made you sign on for a Bollywood film?*

Well, I always wanted to do something in India. So when [director] Anthony
D'Souza approached me, I just couldn't say no. Bollywood movies have always
fascinated me and I was lucky that this project fell into my lap. I should
thank Anthony for giving me this opportunity. I am waiting for *Blue* to
release. When it does, I will watch it. It's a great plot and the characters
are also very interesting.

It's a bold attempt and I think it should be lauded. What's interesting is
that even though I couldn't really understand the dialogues of the film,
somehow, it just didn't matter because even watching the actors go about
shooting for the film was such an experience.

*But there are many cultural differences between India and the West. **Did
that prove to be a hindrance?*

Absolutely not. In fact, I would say my experience was amazing. See, there's
not much difference between shooting for a Bollywood movie and for a music
video. The only difference, as I see it, is the energy level. There are a
lot more people on the sets here and the energy and enthusiasm you feel is
also a lot more. Here people are so passionate about their work and that
touches you in a certain way.

I think I was just lucky to have got a chance to work with them.

*What was it like working with Oscar-winning music director AR Rahman?*

I met Rahman at the Bafta where I presented him the award for best film
music. And then we met again to record the song for *Blue*.

I find him a really good music director and the song we have done together
is great.* *I am sure everyone will like it.

*Will we be seeing more of you in India?*

That's a tough one to answer at this point. Let's see how well my work in *
Blue* is accepted. After that, who knows?

*How would you describe your India experience?*

The eight days that I spent here were great. My overriding memory of the
country and its people is their warmth and professionalism.

When I came here, I was a stranger. But now I feel like family here. I am
definitely coming back.

*Do you think Indian men are sexy?
*
Yes, but don't ask me for names. I'm not giving any (laughs).

*What about your co-star Akshay Kumar?*

He's a thorough gentleman. Men like him are rare and I am glad we got a
chance to work together.

*This year, Slumdog Millionaire swept most of the international awards. Do
you think Hollywood will now be forced to take note of Bollywood ?*

I am not sure I am the right person to answer that because I am not really
Hollywood. But the things that are unfolding are interesting to watch. The
fact that I came here to do a Hindi film shows this crossover could be the
start of something.

*(Noyon Jyoti Parasara – Sanskriti Media) *
*
http://www.business24-7.ae/articles/2009/4/pages/10042009/04112009_43391952f5a44d3695e377085c9de8ce.aspx
*

-- 
regards,
Vithur

[arr] The movie will be based on the theme of Shipwreck and treasure - Blue ( SEMI ARR)

[Vithur]

Blue Hindi Movie
Release Date: 14 August, 2009
Star Cast:
Akshay Kumar
Sanjay Dutt
Lara Dutta
Zayed Khan
Katrina Kaif
Suniel Shetty
Kylie Minogue
Director: Anthony D'Souza
Music: A R Rahman
Story Line:
The movie will be based on the theme of Shipwreck and treasure, thus most of
the shooting will take place under water. All the actors have been
methodically trained in scuba diving in Bangkok. Lara Dutta is working out
to push through the flab meter. She is reportedly working extremely hard for
this venture and will sport a bikini. Now, the last statement must have let
the oglers begin to weave a lot of imagination. For all those who remember
her sporting a bikini earlier, this will be an all new avatar. Lara has also
learnt all the swimming tricks, something that she was hardly acquainted
with earlier. Aarav is the reel name which Akshaye will be keeping in the
movie; this is quite a departure from the garish Bacchhan Pande. Akshay
kumar is an attested deep sea diver. His list of injuries continues though.
He had been given a shot where he was to be at a depth of 75 feet and was to
be infested by 30 sharks. Unfortunately he got stuck with the shipwreck and
began to bleed.

--
http://www.rajasthantalkies.com/2009/04/blue-hindi-movie-release-date-and.html
regards,
Vithur

Re: [arr] Worried for 'Blue'

[$ Pavan Kumar $]

Aditya, Delhi 6 is the biggest grosser of this year...Regarding Blue..Lets hope 
for the best and wish that movie does well. Akshay has Kambhakt Ishq(Shd be 
another senseless movie :P ) lined up before Blue. KI is carrying excellent 
reports and enough pre-release hype and should bring Akshay back into the track 
which would help Blue also...
 
If there is any movie in coming this year that could challenge Ghajini's 
collections, It has to be Blue.
 


--- On Fri, 4/10/09, Aaditya(Addy) *COOL*  wrote:

From: Aaditya(Addy) *COOL* 
Subject: [arr] Worried for 'Blue'
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Friday, April 10, 2009, 9:52 AM













Had never been so much worried for Rahman before but after the debacle of 
Yuvvraaj and Delhi6 it has made me furious… and I blame the directors of these 
2 movies. For last 2 years many big budget movie were big flops. And if one 
sees Akshay Kumar’s track record - 2 back-to-back flops this year and mainly 
you find his films to have senseless scripts and screenplays. So I hope it is 
not the same for Blue too. So we all don’t want it to get repeated and create 
Yuvvraaj 3 ( Delhi 6 being Yuvvraaj 2).  “Blue” is big budget movie lined up 
after Rahman winning Oscars. And all are eagerly waiting for the music of this 
movie and that too after Kylie Minogue’s collaboration the rate of eagerness 
has increased to top notch. 

  One more thing for past few days some 
high-profile people are commenting on the song ‘Jai Ho’ and their disliking 
towards the song. I don’t know why it is happening only too to Rahman? There 
were some Oscar winning songs in the past which were not near to SDM also, so 
why these people target only Rahman. I request these people to shut their mouth 
and let Rahman do their work. These people being the senior artiste should 
acknowledge Rahman for taking Indian music to the west but instead they only 
give negative comments. Who are they to tell like this to Rahman. If they think 
that they are very talented then go ahead and prove that you are worth it but 
please don’t blame others. Rahman has always chosen peace and had never seen 
commenting others like these people have done. These were some of the things 
which made me annoyed for past several days. That is why I thought of sharing 
this with
 you people because only Rahman fans will understand this.






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[arr] Re: Worried for 'Blue'

[rivjot]

This movie has 100+ crore Rs budget. I am pretty sure it will not be able to 
gross 100 crore, hence unfortunately a flop! 

.. or may be if over-promoted like Ghajini.. you never know..

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Aaditya\(Addy\) *COOL*"  
wrote:
>
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Had never been so much worried for Rahman before but after
> the debacle of Yuvvraaj and Delhi6 it has made me furious… and I blame the
> directors of these 2 movies. For last 2 years many big budget movie were big
> flops. And if one sees Akshay Kumar’s track record - 2 back-to-back flops 
> this year
> and mainly you find his films to have senseless scripts and screenplays. So I 
> hope
> it is not the same for Blue too. So we all don’t want it to get repeated and
> create Yuvvraaj 3 (Delhi
> 6 being Yuvvraaj 2).  “Blue” is big
> budget movie lined up after Rahman winning Oscars. And all are eagerly waiting
> for the music of this movie and that too after Kylie Minogue’s collaboration
> the rate of eagerness has increased to top notch. 
>                               One more thing for 
> past few
> days some high-profile people are commenting on the song ‘Jai Ho’ and 
> their
> disliking towards the song. I don’t know why it is happening only too to
> Rahman? There were some Oscar winning songs in the past which were not near to
> SDM also, so why these people target only Rahman. I request these people to
> shut their mouth and let Rahman do their work. These people being the senior 
> artiste
> should acknowledge Rahman for taking Indian music to the west but instead they
> only give negative comments. Who are they to tell like this to Rahman. If 
> they think
> that they are very talented then go ahead and prove that you are worth it but
> please don’t blame others. Rahman has always chosen peace and had never seen
> commenting others like these people have done. These were some of the things
> which made me annoyed for past several days. That is why I thought of sharing
> this with you people because only Rahman fans will understand this.
> 
> 
> 
> 
>
>   
>   
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>   
> 
> 
>   
>   
> 
> 
>   From Chandigarh to Chennai - find friends all over India. Go to 
> http://in.promos.yahoo.com/groups/citygroups/
>

RE: [arr] My Journey to the Heart of Rahman

[Chris Raj]

Rahman didn't do JaiHo! Rediculus article

$ Pavan Kumar $ wrote: 
>  http://www.counterp unch.org/ yearsley04102009 .html 
> The Musical Patriot 
> My Journey to the Heart of Rahman 
> By DAVID YEARSLEY 
> After I dedicated a column to the manifold errors of the soundtrack to 
> Slumdog Millionaire by Oscar laureate A. R. Rahman the emails poured in from 
> the sub-continent.  Many admitted that they were glad to hear the Musical 
> Patriot abuse a feel-good film about Indian poverty and denigrate its 
> implausible music of redemption. Others thought my commentary ill-informed 
> and cruel, and suggested that I would have rather have seen all the main 
> characters killed off or mutilated to the tune of depressing laments. 
> By coincidence I took in a screening of The Battle of Algiers a few days 
> after the column appeared back in March, and witnessed again the harrowing 
> torture scene that begins the film and to which Slumdog’stepid interrogation 
> opener pays unwitting homage. The original score of The Battle of Algiers is 
> the work of the incomparable Ennio Morricone, but the director Gillo 
> Pontecorvo involved himself directly in choosing other music to follow 
> important themes of the conflict.  What we hear after the grim extraction of 
> information by French interrogators from the small, aged Algerian is the 
> opening chorus of Bach’s Matthew Passion, whose throbbing bass line and 
> gnashing chromaticism tells us that we are in for brutal epic. It’s not just 
> that Bach is a better composer than Rahman; few would contest that.  Rather, 
> Pontecorvo and Morricone understood that there is nothing in such cases there 
> is nothing more difficult than truth, a necessary precondition
 for 
>  reconciliation. 
> What I argued in my prosecutorial brief against Slumdog was that a soundtrack 
> that avoids any real confrontation with its difficult subject matter, indeed 
> numbs the viewer to the implications of the images on screen, and should not 
> be trusted. The two-fisted Oscar for Rahman only confirmed my suspicions. The 
> award is a dual barometer of manipulation and mediocrity. 
> Along the many good-humored, funny, and gloriously vituperative emails I 
> received, I had the good fortune to be corrected on one matter by Nandhu 
> Sundaram, chief copy editor of the Times of London, who informed me that “a 
> brilliant piece of criticism on A R Rahman’s music was marred by a slight 
> factual error.”  How gently did my correspondent point out a gaff that was 
> hardly “slight.” Turns out, as Mr. Sundaram, and many others from India and 
> elsewhere let me know, that Rahman did not, as I had claimed, write the music 
> and lyrics for the closing song, “Jai Ho”—heard for the film’s concluding 
> song sequence, the last gasp nod to Bollywood staged with the final credits. 
> “Jai Ho” won Oscar for best song. The words were in fact written by Gulzar, 
> who, as an email from Sajay Janardhana Kurup instructed  me, is “A Famous 
> Indian Lyrisct who accepted a Muslim Pen name though being a Hindu.” 
> I stand corrected many times over!  Gulzar it is your lyrics that are crap! 
> Rather than continue to simmer in my scorn for Slumdog I have now embarked  
> on a study of Rahman’s work under the long-distance tutelage of Professor 
> Nilanjana Bhattacharjya of Colorado College. She’s an expert on Bollywood 
> music, and has this to say about Slumdog: 
> “I can't begin to explain how tired I am of hearing about this film and what 
> I think is some of A.R. Rahman's weakest work, so I am grateful (schadenfroh, 
> more accurately) to see critiques of the film that are not based in its 
> depiction of poor people in India, and Indian people's supposed inability to 
> deal with seeing its dirty laundry. (It's hard to avoid unless you're blind, 
> and that view overlooks a long history of extremely popular films in which 
> significantly disadvantaged people get treated horrifically, fight against 
> the system, and claw their way through to come out ahead despite their never 
> being asked to be on an inane game show.” 
> Professor Bhattacharjya has an illuminating  article in the most recent issue 
> of the journal Asian Music on song sequences in popular Hindi Film; though 
> her focus in this essay is movies of the Indian diaspora, it has much to say 
> about Western attitudes about this vast corpus. A crucial part of Asian music 
> cultural, the song sequence (banished to the closing credits in Slumdog) 
> often seems to those new to this cinematic experience like irrelevant 
> intrusions into the narrative.  These long, and at their best, sumptuously 
> choreographed and orchestrated sequences suspend the temporal progression of 
> events, reveling instead in spectacle and sentiment. In this respect 
> Bollywood is not unlike opera seria of the 18th-century, where the narrative 
> flow is continually interrupted by lengthy arias that explore the emotional 
> state of their characters rathe

[arr] Re: Worried for 'Blue'

[Jahanzeb Farooq]

same here. i am also very much worried about Blue. most of the big budget 
movies these days are total crap. i am smelling something bad about this movie, 
the title and theme look crap. 
i am also concerned what type of music ARR scored for it and also about the 
songs Kylie has sung, if they would be something or not.


-
Jahanzeb


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Aaditya\(Addy\) *COOL*"  
wrote:
>
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Had never been so much worried for Rahman before but after
> the debacle of Yuvvraaj and Delhi6 it has made me furious… and I blame the
> directors of these 2 movies. For last 2 years many big budget movie were big
> flops. And if one sees Akshay Kumar’s track record - 2 back-to-back flops 
> this year
> and mainly you find his films to have senseless scripts and screenplays. So I 
> hope
> it is not the same for Blue too. So we all don’t want it to get repeated and
> create Yuvvraaj 3 (Delhi
> 6 being Yuvvraaj 2).  “Blue” is big
> budget movie lined up after Rahman winning Oscars. And all are eagerly waiting
> for the music of this movie and that too after Kylie Minogue’s collaboration
> the rate of eagerness has increased to top notch. 
>                               One more thing for 
> past few
> days some high-profile people are commenting on the song ‘Jai Ho’ and 
> their
> disliking towards the song. I don’t know why it is happening only too to
> Rahman? There were some Oscar winning songs in the past which were not near to
> SDM also, so why these people target only Rahman. I request these people to
> shut their mouth and let Rahman do their work. These people being the senior 
> artiste
> should acknowledge Rahman for taking Indian music to the west but instead they
> only give negative comments. Who are they to tell like this to Rahman. If 
> they think
> that they are very talented then go ahead and prove that you are worth it but
> please don’t blame others. Rahman has always chosen peace and had never seen
> commenting others like these people have done. These were some of the things
> which made me annoyed for past several days. That is why I thought of sharing
> this with you people because only Rahman fans will understand this.
> 
> 
> 
> 
>
>   
>   
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>   
> 
> 
>   
>   
> 
> 
>   From Chandigarh to Chennai - find friends all over India. Go to 
> http://in.promos.yahoo.com/groups/citygroups/
>

[arr] Re: Worried for 'Blue'

[san_arrahman]

wherever i read blogs,people are  expressing no hope for 'blue',considering  
big budget,new director,and theme of the movie- but they said rahman's music is 
plus point.but good music always reach more people when the movie hits,so it 
matters.after all those are songs for the movie,not for the private album, lets 
hope for the best.






-- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Aaditya\(Addy\) *COOL*"  
wrote:
>
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Had never been so much worried for Rahman before but after
> the debacle of Yuvvraaj and Delhi6 it has made me furious… and I blame the
> directors of these 2 movies. For last 2 years many big budget movie were big
> flops. And if one sees Akshay Kumar’s track record - 2 back-to-back flops 
> this year
> and mainly you find his films to have senseless scripts and screenplays. So I 
> hope
> it is not the same for Blue too. So we all don’t want it to get repeated and
> create Yuvvraaj 3 (Delhi
> 6 being Yuvvraaj 2).  “Blue” is big
> budget movie lined up after Rahman winning Oscars. And all are eagerly waiting
> for the music of this movie and that too after Kylie Minogue’s collaboration
> the rate of eagerness has increased to top notch. 
>                               One more thing for 
> past few
> days some high-profile people are commenting on the song ‘Jai Ho’ and 
> their
> disliking towards the song. I don’t know why it is happening only too to
> Rahman? There were some Oscar winning songs in the past which were not near to
> SDM also, so why these people target only Rahman. I request these people to
> shut their mouth and let Rahman do their work. These people being the senior 
> artiste
> should acknowledge Rahman for taking Indian music to the west but instead they
> only give negative comments. Who are they to tell like this to Rahman. If 
> they think
> that they are very talented then go ahead and prove that you are worth it but
> please don’t blame others. Rahman has always chosen peace and had never seen
> commenting others like these people have done. These were some of the things
> which made me annoyed for past several days. That is why I thought of sharing
> this with you people because only Rahman fans will understand this.
> 
> 
> 
> 
>
>   
>   
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>   
> 
> 
>   
>   
> 
> 
>   From Chandigarh to Chennai - find friends all over India. Go to 
> http://in.promos.yahoo.com/groups/citygroups/
>

[arr] Jai Ho already used.. find it

[jagan nath]

Guys...
 
 Our Oscar winner JAI HO song is already used by our ARR in another song.. 
Can u identify it ???
A clue is.. its from Guru. 
 
Find it and be a real Rahmaniac.
 
Regards
Jagan


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[arr] want "Nila kaigirathu" from indira sung by HARINI.

[balamurugan0123]

Hi friends,

I'm new addition to this fanclub.

I want "Nila kaigirathu" from indira sung by HARINI.

I seached in the internet, i got only the same song sung by Hariharan and the i 
coudnt get the female edition.

Pls send me the mp3 song/link for download.

Thanks and regards
Bala

[arr] what else rahman fans listen?

[san_arrahman]

hi! friends i m just curious to know other than rahman's music what u
guys listen?  from past 4 years i m listening rahman's music 24x7.
without his music i can't work properly. but recently i thought i should
listen other artist also to appreciate rahman's music more. so this
are some of the artist.,which i liked.
vengelis( new age,electonica)vartinna(folk)steven wilson(progressive
rock)brainticket(krautrock)
but i must admitt other than rahman's music  rarely other music
thouches my heart or made me cry(thats how i express!).

[arr] Re: ARR on the cover of TheScore magazine

[A.R.Rajib]

Can U Please Confirm Me ... On Which Pages There Is Info/Pics About ARR ???

I Got These Pages... 1,8,9,10,11,12 and 15

I Will try To Make  A Pdf File Using Only These Pages ... As My Net Connection 
Is very Slow ... So If Anyone Confirm Me On This Case Will Be Helpfull :)

Thanks :)

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regards.. 

Krish..
His Music ~ My Mother Tongue 








From: Sreekrishnan R 
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, 6 April, 2009 7:50:17 PM
Subject: Re: [arr] CONCERT TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE OFFICIAL PEOPLE







Official website of the Kozhikode Concert
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Do check the tickets page too
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Tickets are available only after 15th of this month. But you can block your 
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-- 
regards.. 

Krish..
His Music ~ My Mother Tongue






From: Sreekrishnan R 
To: "We, the fans !" 
Cc: Gopal Srinivasan 
Sent: Thursday, 2 April, 2009 12:13:52 AM
Subject: [arr] CONCERT TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE OFFICIAL PEOPLE



A BRAND NEW CONCERT,
A BRAND NEW WORLD TOUR,

Starting its Journey from God's Own Country !


"JAI HO...INDIA !!"
A R RAHMAN CHARITABLELIVE IN CONCERT

'A Keraleeyam - Global Kerala Initiative'



Experience the music of A R Rahman as the maestro performs live for the 1st 
time in Kerala.

With
adulation and praise from all over the world, and after receiving the
Oscars, A R Rahman is starting his new world tour from Kozhikode.

It
is the right place to be in: be in the limelight with A R Rahman, and
also shows your support to the good cause he's espousing.

A R
Rahman is lending his name for the noble cause of rehabilitating HIV
positive children, giving them a choice of life with dignity.


The event plans to raise a corpus fund for the Santhwanam Project of 
Keraleeyam, for supporting the HIV +ve children.

Santhwanam
is an initiative of Keraleeyam that has been working towards the
rehabilation of HIV +ve children. Santhwanam has been providing to more
than 420 children in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka with Rs. 15,
000/- each per annum for the past four years, towards their education
and nutrition purposes.


JAI HO, A R RAHMAN LIVE IN CONCERT
The World premiere of A R Rahman’s New World Tour !


DATE : 3rd MAY, 2009
VENUE : CORPORATION STADIUM, KOZHIKODE, KERALA, NDIA

*95 MEMBER TEAM* *EXPECTED CROWD: 60,000 to 80,000*



**Buy Tickets exclusively from the Official team of Keraleeyam.* *



TICKET DETAILS :

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Donation of Rs 1,00,000/- Donor gets 5 seats in the midst of celebrities.
Donation of Rs 50,000/-  Donor gets 2 seats in the midst of celebrities.
Donation of Rs 25,000/- Donor gets 1 seat in the midst of celebrities.


DONOR CIRCLE(2nd circle) [VIP]

Donation of Rs 50,000/- Donor gets 4 seats.
Donation of Rs 25,000/- Donor gets 2 seats.


RUBY CHAIR CIRCLE

Rs 15000/-: 2 Persons Permitted


GOLD CHAIR CIRCLE

Rs 5000/- per seat


DIAMOND CHAIR CIRCLE

Rs 3000/-  per seat


PREMIUM CHAIR CIRCLE

Rs 2000/- per seat


GRAND STAND LOWER GALLERY

Rs 1000/-  per person

Gallery

Rs 500/- per person


We accept Cash, Cheque & DD.Cheque & DD should be drawn in favour of:
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"WE LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR KIND SUPPORT FOR THE WORTHY CAUSE OF 'SANTHWANAM' ."

Thank you all. God Bless. 


Keep Rahmaning , always !



-- 
regards.. 

Krish..
His Mu

[arr] Musical Score by A.R.Rahman is top notch

[Vithur]

 Blu-ray Review: *Slumdog Millionaire* By Rebecca Wright on April 10, 2009
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British director Danny Boyle's (*Trainspotting*, *The Beach*, *28 Days Later
*) *Slumdog Millionaire* was the surprise hit of the year. Written by Simon
Beaufoy (*The Full Monty*, *Closer*), and co-directed in India by Loveleen
Tandan, the film is an adaptation of the novel *Q & A* by Indian author and
diplomat Vikas Swarup. Slumdog was nominated for ten Academy Awards in 2009
and won eight, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Adapted
Screenplay, Best Film Editing, Best Sound Mixing, Best Cinematography, Best
Original Score and Best Original Song. S*lumdog Millionaire* is definitely a
film most film fans will want to add to their personal collections.

[image: Slumdog
Millionaire]Boyle
filmed *Slumdog Millionaire* in India, shooting about a quarter of the film
in subtitled Hindi and using a lot of local actors to tell the story. In its
most basic of terms, *Slumdog Millionaire* is the story of a young man, a
Mumbai orphan, who goes from rags to riches on the strength of his
intelligence. Nearly 20-year-old Jamal Malik (Dev Patel), a onetime street
urchin turned gopher at a telemarketing center, has made it to the final
question on the Indian version of *Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?* Convinced
that an uneducated nobody could possibly do that well, the police
interrogate him after the show breaks for the evening. Armed with the
knowledge that the show's host, Prem Kumar (Anil Kapoor) believes Jamal has
been cheating, the police brutally torture him. Jamal explains, one question
at a time, the events in his life that gave him the answers.

These events are told in a series of flashbacks, which serves to tell us the
story of Jamal's hard-knock life. First we meet the young, energetic Jamal
(Ayush Mahesh Khedekar) and his slightly older brother Salim (Azharuddin
Mohammed Ismail) living in the slums of Mumbai. Theirs is a real hand to
mouth existence; doing whatever they need to do to survive. At one point,
the brothers take up with a sinister fellow who teaches street kids to sing
for spare change and will do whatever it takes to make his kids look more
pathetic and thus better earners. Almost from the start, it's clear that the
two brothers have very different personalities--Jamal is gentle and
resourceful; Salim, opportunistic and harsh.

Later, they meet up with an orphaned girl named Latika (Rubina Ali), whom
Jamal wants to make their third Musketeer, despite Salim's objections. Time
has passed and Latika is no longer a part of the boys' lives. However, Jamal
has never forgotten her. He and Salim are still scraping out a life on the
streets; Jamal hustles tourists at the Taj Mahal and Salim gets involved
with some gangsters. Soon enough (and with Salim now played by Madhur Mittal
and Latika by Freida Pinto), the three young people's lives intersect again
through Javed (Mahesh Manjrekar), a cruel racketeer with a stranglehold on
the slum they grew up in.

It's during all this, that Jamal gets a shot as a contestant on *Who Wants
to Be a Millionaire*. We learn later, that Jamal's only motivation for
trying out for the show was because he new Latika would be watching and he
was desperate to contact her. After Jamal tells his whole story, explaining
how his life experiences coincidentally enabled him to know the answer to
each question; the police inspector calls Jamal's explanation "bizarrely
plausible" and, knowing he's not in it for the money, allows him to return
to the show for the final question.

Boyle shows great skill in his ability to juggle three different timelines
so well. Jamal being interrogated while watching a videotape of his first
night, and Jamal's life story leading up to this point. Boyle finds creative
ways to make ordinary filmmaking devices like flashbacks seem lively and
innovative. For example, as Jamal sits down to face his final question on
the *Millionaire* set, he remembers being questioned and slapped around the
night before, still reeling from it. To enhance this feeling of
disorientation, Boyle has the slap occur in the present--a hand literally
reaches up from under Jamal's chair on the TV soundstage--as a segue to the
flashback of when it actually happened. You'll miss it if you blink but the
effect is perfect: You feel Jamal's confusion and the sensation that time
has run together, that everything in his life is happening all at once.

This 1080p/MPEG-4 AVC effort provides an image that's always pleasing and
often stunning. At their best, various shots flaunt all the breathtaking
clarity, enhanced depth of field, and vibrant co

[arr] Re: My Journey to the Heart of Rahman

[Chord]

"Turns out, as Mr. Sundaram, and many others from India and elsewhere let me 
know, that Rahman did not, as I had claimed, write the music and lyrics for the 
closing song, "Jai Ho"—heard for the film's concluding song sequence, the last 
gasp nod to Bollywood staged with the final credits."

This is INCORRECT.  Rahman DID write the music.




--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, $ Pavan Kumar $  wrote:
>
> 
> http://www.counterpunch.org/yearsley04102009.html
> 
> 
> The Musical Patriot
> 
> My Journey to the Heart of Rahman
> 
> By DAVID YEARSLEY
> 
> After I dedicated a column to the manifold errors of the soundtrack to 
> Slumdog Millionaire by Oscar laureate A. R. Rahman the emails poured in from 
> the sub-continent.  Many admitted that they were glad to hear the Musical 
> Patriot abuse a feel-good film about Indian poverty and denigrate its 
> implausible music of redemption. Others thought my commentary ill-informed 
> and cruel, and suggested that I would have rather have seen all the main 
> characters killed off or mutilated to the tune of depressing laments.
> 
> By coincidence I took in a screening of The Battle of Algiers a few days 
> after the column appeared back in March, and witnessed again the harrowing 
> torture scene that begins the film and to which Slumdog’stepid 
> interrogation opener pays unwitting homage. The original score of The Battle 
> of Algiers is the work of the incomparable Ennio Morricone, but the director 
> Gillo Pontecorvo involved himself directly in choosing other music to follow 
> important themes of the conflict.  What we hear after the grim extraction of 
> information by French interrogators from the small, aged Algerian is the 
> opening chorus of Bach’s Matthew Passion, whose throbbing bass line and 
> gnashing chromaticism tells us that we are in for brutal epic. It’s not 
> just that Bach is a better composer than Rahman; few would contest that.  
> Rather, Pontecorvo and Morricone understood that there is nothing in such 
> cases there is nothing more difficult than truth, a necessary precondition for
>  reconciliation.
> 
> What I argued in my prosecutorial brief against Slumdog was that a soundtrack 
> that avoids any real confrontation with its difficult subject matter, indeed 
> numbs the viewer to the implications of the images on screen, and should not 
> be trusted. The two-fisted Oscar for Rahman only confirmed my suspicions. The 
> award is a dual barometer of manipulation and mediocrity.
> 
> Along the many good-humored, funny, and gloriously vituperative emails I 
> received, I had the good fortune to be corrected on one matter by Nandhu 
> Sundaram, chief copy editor of the Times of London, who informed me that “a 
> brilliant piece of criticism on A R Rahman’s music was marred by a slight 
> factual error.”  How gently did my correspondent point out a gaff that was 
> hardly “slight.” Turns out, as Mr. Sundaram, and many others from India 
> and elsewhere let me know, that Rahman did not, as I had claimed, write the 
> music and lyrics for the closing song, “Jai Ho”â€"heard for the film’s 
> concluding song sequence, the last gasp nod to Bollywood staged with the 
> final credits. “Jai Ho” won Oscar for best song. The words were in fact 
> written by Gulzar, who, as an email from Sajay Janardhana Kurup instructed  
> me, is “A Famous Indian Lyrisct who accepted a Muslim Pen name though being 
> a Hindu.”
> 
> I stand corrected many times over!  Gulzar it is your lyrics that are crap!
> 
> Rather than continue to simmer in my scorn for Slumdog I have now embarked  
> on a study of Rahman’s work under the long-distance tutelage of Professor 
> Nilanjana Bhattacharjya of Colorado College. She’s an expert on Bollywood 
> music, and has this to say about Slumdog:
> 
>  “I can't begin to explain how tired I am of hearing about this film and 
> what I think is some of A.R. Rahman's weakest work, so I am grateful 
> (schadenfroh, more accurately) to see critiques of the film that are not 
> based in its depiction of poor people in India, and Indian people's supposed 
> inability to deal with seeing its dirty laundry. (It's hard to avoid unless 
> you're blind, and that view overlooks a long history of extremely popular 
> films in which significantly disadvantaged people get treated horrifically, 
> fight against the system, and claw their way through to come out ahead 
> despite their never being asked to be on an inane game show.”
> 
> Professor Bhattacharjya has an illuminating  article in the most recent issue 
> of the journal Asian Music on song sequences in popular Hindi Film; though 
> her focus in this essay is movies of the Indian diaspora, it has much to say 
> about Western attitudes about this vast corpus. A crucial part of Asian music 
> cultural, the song sequence (banished to the closing credits in Slumdog) 
> often seems to those new to this cinematic experience like irrelevant 
> intrusions in

[arr] ARR TALKIES -

[raamkumar vaidyanathan]

Hi Rahmanics,                     We rahmanics have started This ARR TALKIES to 
spread Rahmanism via short films & Videos realated to rahmanji & music
http://www.arrtalkies.blogspot.com1. Banner - 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MbheFOJcmg2.Our First WOrk - Rahmanji Hummings  
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7tWEo_1vdI    A Videio Track 3.Musical Journey 
of Rahmanji - PROMO http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bx3_tdkN2SEMusical Journey 
of rahmanji is our present project - Which is Releasing soonRegards, 
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Re: [arr] Re: Worried for 'Blue'

[Adithya Sairam]

i dont know why everyone is blaming delhi 6. just because the movie was a flop, 
the music is considered a flop too. i LOVED the music of that movie. rehna tu, 
i believe is the best work from rahman. i think it is unfair that a soundtrack 
of a movie is judged upon the box office performance of the movie. i believe 
that blue will do okay at the box office. one thing about rahman is that he 
never prasies his own songs but he has done that about the song starring kylie 
so i think this soundtrack is sure to be a huge hit. i have my full faith in 
rahman

adithya





From: san_arrahman 
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, April 11, 2009 8:39:52 AM
Subject: [arr] Re: Worried for 'Blue'





wherever i read blogs,people are  expressing no hope for 'blue',considering  
big budget,new director,and theme of the movie- but they said rahman's music is 
plus point.but good music always reach more people when the movie hits,so it 
matters.after all those are songs for the movie,not for the private album, lets 
hope for the best.

-- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, "Aaditya\(Addy\ ) *COOL*"  wrote:
>
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Had never been so much worried for Rahman before but after
> the debacle of Yuvvraaj and Delhi6 it has made me furious… and I blame the
> directors of these 2 movies. For last 2 years many big budget movie were big
> flops. And if one sees Akshay Kumar’s track record - 2 back-to-back flops 
> this year
> and mainly you find his films to have senseless scripts and screenplays. So I 
> hope
> it is not the same for Blue too. So we all don’t want it to get repeated and
> create Yuvvraaj 3 (Delhi
> 6 being Yuvvraaj 2).  “Blue” is big
> budget movie lined up after Rahman winning Oscars. And all are eagerly waiting
> for the music of this movie and that too after Kylie Minogue’s collaboration
> the rate of eagerness has increased to top notch. 
>   One more thing for past few
> days some high-profile people are commenting on the song ‘Jai Ho’ and their
> disliking towards the song. I don’t know why it is happening only too to
> Rahman? There were some Oscar winning songs in the past which were not near to
> SDM also, so why these people target only Rahman. I request these people to
> shut their mouth and let Rahman do their work. These people being the senior 
> artiste
> should acknowledge Rahman for taking Indian music to the west but instead they
> only give negative comments. Who are they to tell like this to Rahman. If 
> they think
> that they are very talented then go ahead and prove that you are worth it but
> please don’t blame others. Rahman has always chosen peace and had never seen
> commenting others like these people have done. These were some of the things
> which made me annoyed for past several days. That is why I thought of sharing
> this with you people because only Rahman fans will understand this.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>   From Chandigarh to Chennai - find friends all over India. Go to 
> http://in.promos. yahoo.com/ groups/citygroup s/
>


   


  

[arr] Re: M and E

[Chord]

It's my fav track on SDM!  I think people have more issues with Jai Ho being 
awarded than SDM as a soundtrack.  Nevertheless, history has spoken!  




--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "arr_raghu"  wrote:
>
> The way ARR placed a Flute piece at 2.10 in 
> Mausam and Escape is a sheer brilliance.
> The complete track is an absolutely brilliant composition.
> Who says ARR does not deserve an Oscar for SdM?
> 
> 
> 
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Vithur  wrote:
> >
> > This is a very tough one to translate as most of the words here are to suit
> > the tune and are very rural slangs
> > 
> > Let me give a try, ..
> > 
> > mayilakkaala marudhakkaala manikkayiththula soadi saeru
> > 
> > Mayila Kaala --- a Type of Ox. Mayil means Peacock.
> > 
> > Marudha Kaala - A different type of an Ox
> > 
> > manikkayiththula soadi saeru - Join with each other at the neck
> > 
> > veluththakaala sevaththakaala edam valamaa soadi saeru
> > 
> > Other two types of Ox, join with each other from the right hand side
> > 
> > maari maari pozhiya vaenum...aelaalangadi aelaalam
> > 
> > The Rain must pour well.
> > 
> > boomiththaayi kuliravaenum...aelaalangadi aelaalam
> > 
> > Mother Earth must be appeased and she should be kept cool
> > 
> > vaanam paaththa karisakkaadu...aelaalangadi aelaalam
> > 
> > The barren land which is seeing the sky
> > 
> > manasu poala elaga vaenum...aelaalangadi aelaalam
> > the sky's heart must be melted as it is tender
> > 
> > munnaerudhaan pootti...aelaelangadi aeloa
> > 
> > Just progress well
> > 
> > poaravazhi nee kaattu...aelaelangadi aeloa
> > 
> > 
> > You show us the way forward
> > 
> > pinnaerudhaan pootti...aelaelangadi aeloa
> > 
> > Following us is a song
> > 
> > sollikkodu oru paattu...aelaelangadi aeloa
> > 
> > ponnaeru pootti...mmm
> > 
> > vedha poada vaenum...poada vaenum
> > 
> > we sow our seeds
> > 
> > muththaaga velanju...mmm
> > 
> > It must get reaped well
> > 
> > pasiyaara vaenum...aara vaenum
> > 
> > and it must satisfy the hunger and also get cooled
> > 
> > aelaalangadi aelaalam...aelaalangadi aelaalam
> > aelaalangadi aelaalam...aelaalangadi aelaalam
> > 
> > thandhaananaa thaanaa...aelaalangadi aelaalam
> > thaanathannaa thaanaa...aelaalangadi aelaalam
> > thannanannaa thaanaanaa...aelaalangadi aelaalam
> > thannanannaa thaanaanaa...aelaalangadi aelaalam
> > 
> > On Thu, Apr 9, 2009 at 6:50 PM, Harshal  wrote:
> > 
> > >
> > >
> > > Hi friends,
> > >
> > > I have sent this mail few days back but noone reply :(
> > > I hope somone will translate it this time :)
> > >
> > > I am very curious about this masterpiese from film Indira... I assume
> > > its a farmers song and it has very traditional tune. Please translate
> > > it for nontamilians 
> > >
> > > mayilakkaala marudhakkaala manikkayiththula soadi saeru
> > > veluththakaala sevaththakaala edam valamaa soadi saeru
> > >
> > > maari maari pozhiya vaenum...aelaalangadi aelaalam
> > > boomiththaayi kuliravaenum...aelaalangadi aelaalam
> > > vaanam paaththa karisakkaadu...aelaalangadi aelaalam
> > > manasu poala elaga vaenum...aelaalangadi aelaalam
> > >
> > > munnaerudhaan pootti...aelaelangadi aeloa
> > > poaravazhi nee kaattu...aelaelangadi aeloa
> > > pinnaerudhaan pootti...aelaelangadi aeloa
> > > sollikkodu oru paattu...aelaelangadi aeloa
> > >
> > > ponnaeru pootti...mmm
> > > vedha poada vaenum...poada vaenum
> > > muththaaga velanju...mmm
> > > pasiyaara vaenum...aara vaenum
> > > aelaalangadi aelaalam...aelaalangadi aelaalam
> > > aelaalangadi aelaalam...aelaalangadi aelaalam
> > >
> > > thandhaananaa thaanaa...aelaalangadi aelaalam
> > > thaanathannaa thaanaa...aelaalangadi aelaalam
> > > thannanannaa thaanaanaa...aelaalangadi aelaalam
> > > thannanannaa thaanaanaa...aelaalangadi aelaalam
> > >
> > > 
> > >
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > -- 
> > regards,
> > Vithur
> >
>

Re: [arr] Jai Ho already used.. find it

[Fazil Anand]

 
I think it is Baazi Laga... Am I rite?


Anand

--- On Sat, 11/4/09, jagan nath  wrote:

From: jagan nath 
Subject: [arr] Jai Ho already used.. find it
To: "rahman fans" 
Date: Saturday, 11 April, 2009, 2:29 PM
















  
  Guys...
 
 Our Oscar winner JAI HO song is already used by our ARR in another song.. 
Can u identify it ???
A clue is.. its from Guru. 
 
Find it and be a real Rahmaniac... ..
 
Regards
Jagan

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[arr] Re: Jai Ho already used.. find it

[rayrai2k]

Its Guru Bhai Guru Bhai track I think. I am sorry if I am wrong. 
If you also observe Shaukh Hain there is also one more track in SDM close to 
it. 

AR has done it and not just him many or almost all MD have done it where a BGM 
of one movie becomes a song. 
The zeherila zeherila pyar in Daud itself becomes a BGM in Dilse where its 
played with double bass and viola (I think). 

-Ravi

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, jagan nath  wrote:
>
> Guys...
>  
>  Our Oscar winner JAI HO song is already used by our ARR in another 
> song.. Can u identify it ???
> A clue is.. its from Guru. 
>  
> Find it and be a real Rahmaniac.
>  
> Regards
> Jagan
> 
> 
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Re: [arr] Re: Worried for 'Blue'

[Anil Kumar]

The movie has to release first, lets not predict, it does not matter, let the 
moview be flop or hit, we just have to enjoy the music.again i still have 
my doubts about the movie.

--- On Sat, 4/11/09, san_arrahman  wrote:


From: san_arrahman 
Subject: [arr] Re: Worried for 'Blue'
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Saturday, April 11, 2009, 6:09 PM








wherever i read blogs,people are expressing no hope for 'blue',considering big 
budget,new director,and theme of the movie- but they said rahman's music is 
plus point.but good music always reach more people when the movie hits,so it 
matters.after all those are songs for the movie,not for the private album, lets 
hope for the best.

-- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, "Aaditya\(Addy\ ) *COOL*"  wrote:
>
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Had never been so much worried for Rahman before but after
> the debacle of Yuvvraaj and Delhi6 it has made me furious… and I blame the
> directors of these 2 movies. For last 2 years many big budget movie were big
> flops. And if one sees Akshay Kumar’s track record - 2 back-to-back flops 
> this year
> and mainly you find his films to have senseless scripts and screenplays. So I 
> hope
> it is not the same for Blue too. So we all don’t want it to get repeated and
> create Yuvvraaj 3 (Delhi
> 6 being Yuvvraaj 2).  “Blue” is big
> budget movie lined up after Rahman winning Oscars. And all are eagerly waiting
> for the music of this movie and that too after Kylie Minogue’s collaboration
> the rate of eagerness has increased to top notch. 
>   One more thing for past few
> days some high-profile people are commenting on the song ‘Jai Ho’ and their
> disliking towards the song. I don’t know why it is happening only too to
> Rahman? There were some Oscar winning songs in the past which were not near to
> SDM also, so why these people target only Rahman. I request these people to
> shut their mouth and let Rahman do their work. These people being the senior 
> artiste
> should acknowledge Rahman for taking Indian music to the west but instead they
> only give negative comments. Who are they to tell like this to Rahman. If 
> they think
> that they are very talented then go ahead and prove that you are worth it but
> please don’t blame others. Rahman has always chosen peace and had never seen
> commenting others like these people have done. These were some of the things
> which made me annoyed for past several days. That is why I thought of sharing
> this with you people because only Rahman fans will understand this.
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> From Chandigarh to Chennai - find friends all over India. Go to 
> http://in.promos. yahoo.com/ groups/citygroup s/
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[arr] Re: what else rahman fans listen?

[adrcc2]

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "san_arrahman"  wrote:
>
> hi! friends i m just curious to know other than rahman's music what u
> guys listen?  from past 4 years i m listening rahman's music 24x7.
> without his music i can't work properly. but recently i thought i should
> listen other artist also to appreciate rahman's music more. so this
> are some of the artist.,which i liked.
> vengelis( new age,electonica)vartinna(folk)steven wilson(progressive
> rock)brainticket(krautrock)
> but i must admitt other than rahman's music  rarely other music
> thouches my heart or made me cry(thats how i express!).
>


Apart from A.R. Rahman, I've listened to a lot of Nitin Sawhney, Jagjit Singh 
and Coldplay lately. (my lastfm charts: http://www.last.fm/user/adrcc2/charts ) 

This gives me an idea. There is an A.R. Rahman lastfm group. If we all join it 
and let it record our listening habits, it should give a pretty accurate Group 
Radio that showcases the rahmanfan's tastes.

Join in http://www.last.fm/group/A+R+Rahman

Re: [arr] Re: Jai Ho already used.. find it

[vedavid manick]

Disagree with this. I do not see the similarity. Guru Bhai was more of a 
marching chant. As opposed to Jai ho which is rich in classical orcastration in 
the background witha peepy beat.

--- On Sat, 4/11/09, rayrai2k  wrote:

From: rayrai2k 
Subject: [arr] Re: Jai Ho already used.. find it
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Saturday, April 11, 2009, 1:05 PM








Its Guru Bhai Guru Bhai track I think. I am sorry if I am wrong. 
If you also observe Shaukh Hain there is also one more track in SDM close to 
it. 

AR has done it and not just him many or almost all MD have done it where a BGM 
of one movie becomes a song. 
The zeherila zeherila pyar in Daud itself becomes a BGM in Dilse where its 
played with double bass and viola (I think). 

-Ravi

--- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, jagan nath  
wrote:
>
> Guys...
>  
>  Our Oscar winner JAI HO song is already used by our ARR in another 
> song.. Can u identify it ???
> A clue is.. its from Guru. 
>  
> Find it and be a real Rahmaniac... ..
>  
> Regards
> Jagan
> 
> 
> Check out the all-new Messenger 9.0! Go to http://in.messenger .yahoo.com/
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RE: [arr] Re: My Journey to the Heart of Rahman

[Dasun Abeysekera]

This guy needs to take a journey to his own heart first before he can see 
A.R.Rahman's! lol!
Hail ARR!
Dasun

To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
From: purev...@yahoo.com
Date: Sat, 11 Apr 2009 14:27:14 +
Subject: [arr] Re: My Journey to the Heart of Rahman

























  
  "Turns out, as Mr. Sundaram, and many others from India and elsewhere let 
me know, that Rahman did not, as I had claimed, write the music and lyrics for 
the closing song, "Jai Ho"—heard for the film's concluding song sequence, the 
last gasp nod to Bollywood staged with the final credits."



This is INCORRECT.  Rahman DID write the music.



--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, $ Pavan Kumar $  wrote:

>

> 

> http://www.counterpunch.org/yearsley04102009.html

> 

> 

> The Musical Patriot

> 

> My Journey to the Heart of Rahman

> 

> By DAVID YEARSLEY

> 

> After I dedicated a column to the manifold errors of the soundtrack to 
> Slumdog Millionaire by Oscar laureate A. R. Rahman the emails poured in from 
> the sub-continent.  Many admitted that they were glad to hear the Musical 
> Patriot abuse a feel-good film about Indian poverty and denigrate its 
> implausible music of redemption. Others thought my commentary ill-informed 
> and cruel, and suggested that I would have rather have seen all the main 
> characters killed off or mutilated to the tune of depressing laments.

> 

> By coincidence I took in a screening of The Battle of Algiers a few days 
> after the column appeared back in March, and witnessed again the harrowing 
> torture scene that begins the film and to which Slumdog’stepid 
> interrogation opener pays unwitting homage. The original score of The Battle 
> of Algiers is the work of the incomparable Ennio Morricone, but the director 
> Gillo Pontecorvo involved himself directly in choosing other music to follow 
> important themes of the conflict.  What we hear after the grim extraction of 
> information by French interrogators from the small, aged Algerian is the 
> opening chorus of Bach’s Matthew Passion, whose throbbing bass line and 
> gnashing chromaticism tells us that we are in for brutal epic. It’s not 
> just that Bach is a better composer than Rahman; few would contest that.  
> Rather, Pontecorvo and Morricone understood that there is nothing in such 
> cases there is nothing more difficult than truth, a necessary precondition for

>  reconciliation.

> 

> What I argued in my prosecutorial brief against Slumdog was that a soundtrack 
> that avoids any real confrontation with its difficult subject matter, indeed 
> numbs the viewer to the implications of the images on screen, and should not 
> be trusted. The two-fisted Oscar for Rahman only confirmed my suspicions. The 
> award is a dual barometer of manipulation and mediocrity.

> 

> Along the many good-humored, funny, and gloriously vituperative emails I 
> received, I had the good fortune to be corrected on one matter by Nandhu 
> Sundaram, chief copy editor of the Times of London, who informed me that “a 
> brilliant piece of criticism on A R Rahman’s music was marred by a slight 
> factual error.�  How gently did my correspondent point out a gaff that was 
> hardly “slight.� Turns out, as Mr. Sundaram, and many others from India 
> and elsewhere let me know, that Rahman did not, as I had claimed, write the 
> music and lyrics for the closing song, “Jai Hoâ€�â€"heard for the film’s 
> concluding song sequence, the last gasp nod to Bollywood staged with the 
> final credits. “Jai Ho� won Oscar for best song. The words were in fact 
> written by Gulzar, who, as an email from Sajay Janardhana Kurup instructed  
> me, is “A Famous Indian Lyrisct who accepted a Muslim Pen name though being 
> a Hindu.�

> 

> I stand corrected many times over!  Gulzar it is your lyrics that are crap!

> 

> Rather than continue to simmer in my scorn for Slumdog I have now embarked  
> on a study of Rahman’s work under the long-distance tutelage of Professor 
> Nilanjana Bhattacharjya of Colorado College. She’s an expert on Bollywood 
> music, and has this to say about Slumdog:

> 

>  “I can't begin to explain how tired I am of hearing about this film and 
> what I think is some of A.R. Rahman's weakest work, so I am grateful 
> (schadenfroh, more accurately) to see critiques of the film that are not 
> based in its depiction of poor people in India, and Indian people's supposed 
> inability to deal with seeing its dirty laundry. (It's hard to avoid unless 
> you're blind, and that view overlooks a long history of extremely popular 
> films in which significantly disadvantaged people get treated horrifically, 
> fight against the system, and claw their way through to come out ahead 
> despite their never being asked to be on an inane game show.�

> 

> Professor Bhattacharjya has an illuminating  article in the most recent issue 
> of the journal Asian Music on song sequences i

Re: [arr] what else rahman fans listen?

[vedavid manick]

Amit Trivedi. He I believe will be the closest thing to Rahman in the future, 
although he may not be able to touch him. Lust listen to Aamir and DevD and you 
will see. Shankar Ehsaan and Loy, MM Kreem, Shantanu Moitra, Mithoon Sharma, 
Monty Sharma. Found myselfi listening lots of olde rmusic as well, such as 
Shankar Jaikishan. Those songs would ahve been so hevenly if they were done in 
modern recodings. My favorite is Aa Ab Laut Chalen form Jish desh me ganga beit 
hain. Their is also a world fusion band called Ancient Future, who does really 
great pieces.  

--- On Sat, 4/11/09, san_arrahman  wrote:

From: san_arrahman 
Subject: [arr] what else rahman fans listen?
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Saturday, April 11, 2009, 9:00 AM








hi! friends i m just curious to know other than rahman's music what u guys 
listen?
 
 from past 4 years i m listening rahman's music 24x7. without his music i can't 
work properly. but recently i thought i should listen other artist also to 
appreciate rahman's music more.
 so this are some of the artist.,which i liked.


vengelis( new age,electonica)
vartinna(folk)
steven wilson(progressive rock)
brainticket( krautrock)


but i must admitt other than rahman's music  rarely other music thouches my 
heart or made me cry(thats how i express!).

















  

Re: [arr] A Fan's tale

[Pradeepan R]

This was awesome  thanks so much.

2009/4/3 Gopal Srinivasan 

>
> http://srikanthd.blogspot.com/2009/03/fans-tale.html
> http://srikanthd.blogspot.com/2009/03/fans-tale_11.html
> http://srikanthd.blogspot.com/2009/03/fans-tale_17.html
> http://srikanthd.blogspot.com/2009/03/fans-tale_19.html
> http://srikanthd.blogspot.com/2009/03/fans-tale_24.html
>
>  
>



-- 
Cheers,
Pradeepan.

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

Re: [arr] Re: Jai Ho already used.. find it

[Anand Joshi]

No I think its BAAZI LAGAA song.. not GuruBhai

--- On Sat, 4/11/09, rayrai2k  wrote:

From: rayrai2k 
Subject: [arr] Re: Jai Ho already used.. find it
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Saturday, April 11, 2009, 10:35 PM
















  
  Its Guru Bhai Guru Bhai track I think. I am sorry if I am wrong. 

If you also observe Shaukh Hain there is also one more track in SDM close to 
it. 



AR has done it and not just him many or almost all MD have done it where a BGM 
of one movie becomes a song. 

The zeherila zeherila pyar in Daud itself becomes a BGM in Dilse where its 
played with double bass and viola (I think). 



-Ravi



--- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, jagan nath  
wrote:

>

> Guys...

>  

>  Our Oscar winner JAI HO song is already used by our ARR in another 
> song.. Can u identify it ???

> A clue is.. its from Guru. 

>  

> Find it and be a real Rahmaniac... ..

>  

> Regards

> Jagan

> 

> 

>   Check out the all-new Messenger 9.0! Go to http://in.messenger 
> .yahoo.com/

>




 

  




 

















  

[arr] A.R.Rahman On Score Mag April,09 - Download - Only ARR Related Pages

[A.R.Rajib]

Here Is Da Download Link.

http://www.mediafire.com/?mznzew2lzzb

Page 1,8,9,10,11,12,15 converted Into PDF File :D

And Here Is The Pic Of ARR ... Where We Can See Him Wearing Sunglasses
For The 5th Time In History :P

http://i44.tinypic.com/2vkeu8j.jpg

It Can Be Found On The PDF File Also ...

[arr] BBC News Reviews On - Jai Ho PCD Version

[A.R.Rajib]

Release date

You can get it right now on digital download - or (if you can wait!) grab it in 
the shops from 13 April. 

The style

As soon as you hear the first drum beats and the slick sitar style of the 
latest Pussycat Dolls track you'll know they've been to Bollywood. 

And it sounds like they've taken a fair bit of Hollywood with them! 

Lead singer Nicole Scherzinger has teamed up with Indian megastar AR Rahman for 
an English remix of his Oscar winning hit 'Jai Ho (You Are My Destiny)'. 

She sounds right at home - making the most of her soulful R&B voice and hitting 
all the (incredibly) high notes on this Eastern-themed piece of pop! 

The words

'Jai ho!' means 'victory' - so what victory are the Pussycat Dolls cheering 
about? 

Well, it seems they've found someone really special who lights up their 
glamorous lives. 

In between AR Rahman's 'Jai Ho!' chant, they sing: "You are the reason that I 
breathe. You are the reason that I still believe. You are my destiny, Jai Ho!" 

But this affectionate tune is also about making it through the tricky times and 
celebrating on the other side: "No there is nothing that can stop us. Nothing 
can ever come between us. So come and dance with me, Jai Ho!". 

Will you still be humming it next week?

Any song that makes us want to clap along with a Bollywood beat is sure to 
stick in the charts and our heads. 

The music video is also worth a peek - with the Dolls showing off some 
Indian-inspired dance moves. 

Will it make the charts?

On digital downloads alone 'Jai Ho' has ALREADY hit number three in the UK 
singles chart. 

Will this toe-tapping track make a move on Lady GaGa when it's released on 
April 13? 

It seems we'll have to wait to see what Jai Ho's destiny really is!


Rating  4 Out Of 5 :) 



http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/newsid_798/newsid_7989900/7989946.stm

[arr] Rant ‘N Rave: Nicole Scherzinger

[A.R.Rajib]

When The Pussycat Dolls shot to worldwide fame after they released their dance 
hit "Don't Cha," perhaps above and beyond the other group members, critics and 
fans adored Queen Doll Nicole Scherzinger.

Now, four years later, it seems that the group's lead vocalist receives more 
negative criticism than support. On sites like YouTube and other message board 
forums, countless of "fans" accuse Nicole of constantly providing lead vocals 
while other vocally talented members, most notably Melody Thornton, rarely, if 
ever, sing.

But why does that still surprise people?

When the group originally signed their record deal, Nicole was specifically 
given the role of lead singer. At no point were Thornton, Jessica Sutta, Ashley 
Roberts, Kimberly Wyatt or ex-member Carmit Bachar given equal status in the 
group. 

So yes, while the name Nicole and The Pussycat Dolls may be more suitable, I 
have yet to hear the other Dolls complain that they are just merely background 
dancers to Nicole.


And let's face it, neither of the other members have any reason to complain. 
They knew what their role would be right from the gecko. On numerous occasions 
and in several interviews, founder Robin Antin emphasized that she wanted The 
Pussycat Dolls to comprise of a leader singer and backup members. 

No shock there whatsoever.

Yet, Nicole continuously gets lashed for fulfilling her role—a job that I do 
not think the other members could live up to. 

Melody has an outstanding voice but it is not as strong or versatile as 
Nicole's. Nicole's vocals are more seductive—a key ingredient that makes the 
PCD so successful. However, should Nicole ever want to quit the group, Melody 
is the only other member that has the potential to succeed as the lead vocalist.

When it comes to physical appearance, Jessica, perhaps, is even more naturally 
beautiful than Nicole. However she is not nearly as secure as her and the 
natural confidence Nicole exudes cannot be taught. 

Ashley and Kimberly are, in my view, the group's best dancers. But that's just 
it. Both ladies are dancers above singers. Thus, they do not have the entire 
package to bring the same commercial success to the group if either provided 
the lead vocals.

And while I will admit that the other group members are the reason why The 
Pussycat Dolls are still loved by fans, Nicole is the reason why the group is 
still topping music charts. Unlike the other members, Nicole penned some of the 
group's best hits. 

Without her, the group would have a difficult time surviving. 

But I will also admit that even Nicole has her own flaws. 

I am still puzzled on how it's possible for Nicole to butcher and mispronounce 
the words to "Jai Ho."  When A. R. Rahman correctly sings the words in the 
remix only to have Nicole belt "Jay Ho" right after, pains me. 

Who taught her how to read?

But like I said. 

Even Nicole has flaws.

But I still love her.


http://www.andpop.com/2009/04/11/rant-n-rave-nicole-scherzinger/

[arr] Re: Jai Ho already used.. find it

[Dinesh]

isnt Jai Ho a shade of Ellam Pughalakum - Azhagiya Tamizh Magan song?


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, jagan nath  wrote:
>
> Guys...
>  
>  Our Oscar winner JAI HO song is already used by our ARR in another 
> song.. Can u identify it ???
> A clue is.. its from Guru. 
>  
> Find it and be a real Rahmaniac.
>  
> Regards
> Jagan
> 
> 
>   Check out the all-new Messenger 9.0! Go to 
> http://in.messenger.yahoo.com/
>

Re: [arr] Re: Jai Ho already used.. find it

[rama krishna]

many other great composers in the world they had given songs like what rahman 
did for 
jaiho and  ellapogizan songs. 
 our rahman always comes with brand new sounding.only for jaiho song he 
use very little bit of his ellapogizan tune(only starting tune of 2 
seconds) all other md's always doing like this in their compositions.if u 
listen othres compositions u will fond this
--- On Sat, 11/4/09, Dinesh  wrote:


From: Dinesh 
Subject: [arr] Re: Jai Ho already used.. find it
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Saturday, 11 April, 2009, 8:11 PM








isnt Jai Ho a shade of Ellam Pughalakum - Azhagiya Tamizh Magan song?

--- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, jagan nath  
wrote:
>
> Guys...
>  
>  Our Oscar winner JAI HO song is already used by our ARR in another 
> song.. Can u identify it ???
> A clue is.. its from Guru. 
>  
> Find it and be a real Rahmaniac... ..
>  
> Regards
> Jagan
> 
> 
> Check out the all-new Messenger 9.0! Go to http://in.messenger .yahoo.com/
>

















  Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Go to 
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Re: [arr] Jai Ho already used.. find it

[PRAVEEN PREM]

i think its not from guru its from azhgiya thamilmagan ' ell pughazhum
oruvan oruvanukke"

On Sat, Apr 11, 2009 at 9:33 PM, Fazil Anand  wrote:

>
>
>
> I think it is Baazi Laga... Am I rite?
>
>
> Anand
>
> --- On *Sat, 11/4/09, jagan nath * wrote:
>
>
> From: jagan nath 
> Subject: [arr] Jai Ho already used.. find it
> To: "rahman fans" 
> Date: Saturday, 11 April, 2009, 2:29 PM
>
> Guys...
>
>  Our Oscar winner JAI HO song is already used by our ARR in another
> song.. Can u identify it ???
> A clue is... its from Guru.
>
> Find it and be a real Rahmaniac... ..
>
> Regards
> Jagan
>
>  --
> Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Invite them 
> now.
>
>
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> Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Invite them 
> now.
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>



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Re: [arr] Re: My Journey to the Heart of Rahman

[Ramesh R]

Chord,
  Read that again. The operative word is AND. ARR did not write the "music AND 
lyrics". 

And for what it is worth, I quite like the two articles by this author. He 
offers a rationale for judging and says how the music fared on that merit. 
In the first article he argues that the music manipulates the emotions we feel, 
contrary to what one might feel with just the images. The harsh scenes were 
softened a bit and that it made the movie more bearable. He clarifies his 
stance this time that ARR did not confront the context.

It's an interesting viewpoint. But perhaps it's a no-win situation for the 
composer. If you play along with the scenes of intense pain/sadness then you 
can easily be  accused of being melodramatic or milking the emotions. Example: 
The last scene of Kannathil Muthamittal. When the kid hugs her true mother and 
everyone gets lachrymose, the strings rise, flutes soar and cymbals crash. When 
the kid asks for one more embrace it's an encore by the same ensemble. 
In recent times ARR said that he has tried to do more in counterpoint to the 
drama. Example: Rang De Basanti (that intense scene at the radio station is set 
to the joyful Rubaroo) & some parts of SdM that the author is referring to.
If you play it subtle then you can get dismissed with a generic statement that 
the music supports the drama, or that it is too dull. I can't think of a good 
example but perhaps ARR's score for Fire might be one of his most low-key 
underscores judging by what's on cd.

Even if you don't agree with the author's view, that's a decent piece of 
critique.





From: Chord 
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, April 11, 2009 9:27:14 AM
Subject: [arr] Re: My Journey to the Heart of Rahman

"Turns out, as Mr. Sundaram, and many others from India and elsewhere let me 
know, that Rahman did not, as I had claimed, write the music and lyrics for the 
closing song, "Jai Ho"—heard for the film's concluding song sequence, the last 
gasp nod to Bollywood staged with the final credits."

This is INCORRECT.  Rahman DID write the music.




--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, $ Pavan Kumar $  wrote:
>
> 
> http://www.counterpunch.org/yearsley04102009.html
> 



  

Re: [arr] what else rahman fans listen?

[kishore parayath]

I listen to MJ, BRYAN ADAMS, James HornerSCORES of Sir. John Williams
and Hans Zimmer.. and emerging LEGEND  COmposer from Malayalam Rahulraj...
who is going achieve almost everything close to Rahman in the future... He
is surely, the next person, who is going to take Music from INdia to the
Global arena...