RE: [arr] Ilaiyaraja vs A.R. Rahman in Sarvam

[chelva kumar]

Both are great composers with their own way of musical journey..Rehman has his 
own realm as well as IR sir. Sarvam comedized it, but lets take it with an open 
mind...a comedy which im sure made all laugh :) The director could hv been a IR 
fan after all..mayb next movie will be HJ v ARR comedy :)

--- On Thu, 28/5/09, Chris Raj  wrote:


From: Chris Raj 
Subject: RE: [arr] Ilaiyaraja vs A.R. Rahman in Sarvam
To: "pratap_elen...@yahoo.com" 
Cc: "arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com" 
Date: Thursday, 28 May, 2009, 3:39 PM









IR Vs AR always controversial topic!!!
I strongly belive The days has come already to treat AR equally with IR .AR 
shouldnt be treated lesser than IR always he has acheived everything in the 
world of music. This
Is not a topic to discuss sry guys!!!

pratap wrote: 
> There is a scene in Sarvam where Arya and the young boy choosing which radio 
> station to listen. Arya wants to listen to Ilangaatu Veesudhe from Pithamagan 
> and the boy wants to listen to Taxi Taxi from Sakkarakatti. But both of them 
> agree that both IR and ARR are good. The scene ends with Arya choosing IR's 
> song (he says let's listen to Raja 1st and then we go to ARR) but the boy 
> get's down from the car in protest. I hope nobody would misinterpret the 
> scene. They were trying to show that both Rahman and Raja are equally 
> great http://indian- music-bgm. blogspot. com/ 
> 

















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Re: [arr] Same Tune, Different Lyrics- Spot the Song in Tamil !!

[chelva kumar]

Song from sakkarakathi " Nan yeppothu pennanen" and " kadhale jayam" parthale 
paravasam..same tune with modification
--- On Thu, 28/5/09, Farzad khaleel  wrote:


From: Farzad khaleel 
Subject: [arr] Same Tune, Different Lyrics- Spot the Song in Tamil !!
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, 28 May, 2009, 6:43 PM








Folks,

Can you spot the Tamil Song composed by ARR, which has the Same tune, Different 
lyrics, Different Movie? :P

Just an ARR quiz :)

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Re: [arr] No new releases for the past 4months.

[vimaljk]

there's no need to insult ram gopal varma..saying he's a factory...he's done a 
lot to change stereotypical indian movie formulas ..and has directed 
masterpieces such as Company, Satya, and Shiva (original telugu version)...it 
is true that he has made subpar work...but one should look at the good over the 
bad


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Mahima Sengupta 
 wrote:
>
> I fully agree with you gayathri ... no song can be termed as short lasting 
> cos the whole thing depends on the requirement of the director as per the 
> scene.Also each one's like and dislike can be of varying degrees so how 
> can one say the song is short lasting or not good? One fan might enjoy a slow 
> melodious number while another might enjoy a fast foot tapping one. So one 
> can hardly generalize on this.
> 
> --- On Thu, 5/28/09, Gayathri Chandrakasan  wrote:
> 
> From: Gayathri Chandrakasan 
> Subject: Re: [arr] No new releases for the past 4months.
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Thursday, May 28, 2009, 2:59 AM
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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> 
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> 
>   
>   I beg to differ...I don't think any song for that matter could be 
> qualified as average-number.
> 
> A  tune/song is composed based on the inspiration given by the director of 
> the film and with accordance to the needs of the director. 
> 
> Thus, if a Lattoo, or a Aditi is composed in the way it is, the only reason 
> would be because the director feels that the particular song is apt for the 
> scene in the movie. Therefore to dismiss such songs by saying that it is 
> short-lasting and average is simply not right.
> 
> And I personally don't think that time is a major drawback for ARR. In fact, 
> tt's a known fact that ARR composed for nearly 35 films in the first 5 years 
> of his career...and if you guys notice, in the years of 1994-1995 itself, ARR 
> had worked in nearly 10 films, creating phenomenal numbers which is evident 
> in movies like Duet, May Madham,
>  Kadhalan, Karuthama, Puthiya Manargal, Bombay, Indra, etc in addition to his 
> first Hindi venture...Rangeela. 
> 
> If he could create such beautiful compositions in such a short span of time, 
> then time is definitely not a hindrance to his work. Nevertheless, he could 
> only produce such compositions if the directors could inspire him and get the 
> best out of him.
> --- On Wed, 5/27/09, rivjot  wrote:
> 
> From: rivjot 
> Subject: Re: [arr] No new releases for the past 4months.
> To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com
> Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2009, 1:36 PM
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>   
>   Aditi and Guzarish short-lasting and average numbers?? Sorry, I 
> disagree. I can agree on Bachchu & Lattoo being average numbers, but not 
> Guzarish & Aditi. 
> 
> 
> 
> --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, kishore parayath  ...> wrote:
> 
> >
> 
> > Earlier... ARR releases had gaps more than 8-12 months... Now, when he
> 
> > produced more than 6-7 last year, everybody wants him to work in that
> 
> > manner..He is NOT a MACHINE! !!
> 
> > 
> 
> > TIME is the secret behind every layered masterpiece of ARR!! When he doesnt
> 
> > get that, pressure develops, and , he would be forced to sacrifice the
> 
> > quality.
> 
> > 
> 
> > Even last year, instantly catchy, but short-lasting and average numbers(On
> 
> > ARR STANDARDS)  like Kabhi Kabhi Aditi, GUZARISH, AYE BACHCHU, LATTOO etc
> 
> > were results of LACK OF TIME!!
> 
> > 
> 
> > If ARR takes time, then the results would be like LAGAAN, SWADES, RANG DE
> 
> > BASANTI, ROJA, BOMBAY, RANGEELA, JEANS etc!!
> 
> > 
> 
> > So DONT force him to work like a FACTORY like Ram Gopal Varma.
> 
> > Compared to the list of masterpieces, I have given; the list before
> 
> > that(Consisting numbers like Kabhi Kabhi Aditi and Guzarish) are
> 
> > DISASTROUS!!
> 
> > 
> 
> > ARR is one of the BEST COMPOSERS in the world... So, dont interfere in his
> 
> > natural working style.
> 
> > To get MASTERPIECES from him, we should be patient enough to wait, and give
> 
> > him time.
> 
> >
>

[arr] Re: Continuum Fingerboard

[Jahanzeb Farooq]

> And pretty often, some people do argue about the
> global outlook of A.R.Rahman. While the subject is a matter of
> discussion in another post, 

what's that??? what is global outlook? and who is arguing? is not making much 
sense to me.

> film-song ballad which has traces of 80s Enlgish pop

very true indeed. i felt the same when heard it first time.


-
Jahanzeb




--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Prakash Balaramkrishna  
wrote:
>
> http://musicmavericks.blogspot.com/2009/03/continuum-fingerboard.html
> 
> 
> The
> soundtrack of 'Delhi 6' had a track 'Rehnu Tu', in which composer
> A.R.Rahman used a new instrument called 'Continuum Fingerboard' in the
> postlude of the song. The sound of the tune played in the piece
> appeared very 'wind'-y indeed, but what surprised me were the meends
> felt in that. intriguing. A small google search revealed that the
> instrument was invented recently and its picture was peculiar, because
> the instrument did not have keys. Here is a snapshot about the
> instrument: Continuum Fingerboard. 
> While a cursory reading about the instrument paints a vague picture about it, 
> a demonstration actually showcases what it actually is.
> This instrument seems to be having everything in it, to become the next
> most sought instrument in classical & fusion music circles of
> India. The wide range of possibilities that this instrument can open up
> is surely a shot in the arm of people who jam with traditional
> keyboards and synthesizers. More, it crosses the limitations of
> keyboards such as gamakas and meends and also offers newer
> explorative/experimental options in vertical movements, filtered pitch
> variations. 
> Kudos
> to the inventor. And pretty often, some people do argue about the
> global outlook of A.R.Rahman. While the subject is a matter of
> discussion in another post, his selection of this obscure instrument
> (obscure for now atleast, within the realm if Indian Film Music) for
> playing a medley of Carnatic raagas in the tail-end piece of a Hindi
> film-song ballad which has traces of 80s Enlgish pop - well, thats
> global outlook indeed.
> For
> now, I am just imagining the range of possibilities this instrument
> offers, particularly in the hands of maverick keyboard artists. Louis
> Banks, Loy Mendonsa, Adnan Sami, Viji Manuel, Brian Silas etc. Are you
> listening?
>

[arr] Re: Singer SPB about ARR in Koffee with Anu (in Tamil)

[Jahanzeb Farooq]

thanks a ton for the translation. 
really sweet and admiring words by SPB. hats off to him.

-
Jahanzeb

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "sathya_arr4eva"  wrote:
>
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Sriram S  wrote:
> >
> >  
> > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iH1D-HsnVl4
> >  
> > (SPB speaks about ARR from 1.58 till 4.20 mins)
> > 
> > 
> >   Explore and discover exciting holidays and getaways with Yahoo! India 
> > Travel http://in.travel.yahoo.com/
> >
> Thanx bro..Great to hear it from him..[:)]
> 
> SPB sir says..
> 
> ..
> "I love AR..Success came in a fast pace for him..Came bang bang bang and it 
> gave him the oscar.But this boy remains the same even after 30 years,since i 
> met him.He never makes a hurting comment on anyone on any infinitesimal 
> scale.If anyone provokes him by commenting about his counterpart music 
> directors,he leaves the scene and goes for prayer.
> ..
> No matter who sings,be it a senior or a newcomer ,he never says that it's 
> bad.Even if they make mistakes,he encourages and makes the singer to sing 
> again in a nice way.He then edits and brings out what he needs.AR thinks that 
> recording is a way of enjoyment and enchantment.Very down to earth person,has 
> high regards and respect for elder people.He's faithful to all those who have 
> helped him to come to this stage.Respects his mom as god.Can't live without 
> praying 5 times a day.Dedicates everything to god.
> ..
> The way he spoke at the oscars,dedicating his award to all the people,will be 
> remembered for ages.He's a great human being,great talent and one of the 
> finest genius.It's tough to churn out a specimen or a species like him.He's 
> one of a kind.It feels very happy that i have worked with sucha nice person 
> for many years.."
>

[arr] Sivaji Blue ray ripped video songs

[Karthik A]

Hi

Here is a link where you can download the video songs of Sivaji that was
ripped from the blue ray
http://www.tamilmasala.net/videosongs.asp

Regards
Karthik.

[arr] Great! The whole thing has gone wrong!

[pratap]

The intention of the scene is not to compare the legends of Tamil music, A.R. 
Rahman and Ilaiyaraja. The intention of me posting it here is so that we would 
not misunderstand the scene. Please stop comparing them, even our very own A.R. 
Rahman said that. He said that we are comparing musicians and abusing them in 
the net. Let's not compare them.

Sorry for bringing up this topic.

http://indian-music-bgm.blogspot.com/


--- On Thu, 5/28/09, jemsheed  wrote:

From: jemsheed 
Subject: Re: [arr] Ilaiyaraja vs A.R. Rahman in Sarvam
To: "chris78_...@yahoo.com" 
Cc: "chelva1...@yahoo.com.sg" , 
"arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com" 
Date: Thursday, May 28, 2009, 7:33 AM
















  
  

ILR doesnt have the range what  rahman has.thats a world truth.



Chris Raj wrote: 

> Hardcore  RAHMANICS would prefer ARR first next anybody like IR,harris,yuvan 
> etc... .. And dont accept boss 

> In  second place over anybody 

> Atleast from india !!! 

> chelva kumar wrote: 

>>   I agree i like the part Ilaiyaraaja 1st and Rehman next...thts 
>> show who the best people in music are...(recognised calibres) 

>>  --- On Thu, 28/5/09, pratap  wrote: 

>>  From: pratap  Subject: [arr] Ilaiyaraja vs A.R. 
>> Rahman in Sarvam To: "ARR FAN CLUB"  Date: 
>> Thursday, 28 May, 2009, 6:23 AM 

>>  There is a scene in Sarvam where Arya and the young boy choosing which 
>> radio station to listen. Arya wants to listen to Ilangaatu Veesudhe from 
>> Pithamagan and the boy wants to listen to Taxi Taxi from Sakkarakatti. But 
>> both of them agree that both IR and ARR are good. The scene ends with Arya 
>> choosing IR's song (he says let's listen to Raja 1st and then we go to ARR) 
>> but the boy get's down from the car in protest. I hope nobody would 
>> misinterpret the scene. They were trying to show that both Rahman and Raja 
>> are equally great... http://indian- music-bgm. blogspot. com/ 

>> Importing contacts has never been easier.. Bring your friends over 
>> to Yahoo! Mail today! 

>>  

>  



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Re: [arr] Ilaiyaraja vs A.R. Rahman in Sarvam

[Prakash Balaramkrishna]

Sigh. 




From: jemsheed 
To: "chris78_...@yahoo.com" 
Cc: "chelva1...@yahoo.com.sg" ; 
"arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com" 
Sent: Thursday, May 28, 2009 8:03:39 PM
Subject: Re: [arr] Ilaiyaraja vs A.R. Rahman in Sarvam






ILR doesnt have the range what  rahman has.thats a world truth.

Chris Raj wrote: 
> Hardcore  RAHMANICS would prefer ARR first next anybody like IR,harris,yuvan 
> etc... .. And dont accept boss 
> In  second place over anybody 
> Atleast from india !!! 
> chelva kumar wrote: 
>>   I agree i like the part Ilaiyaraaja 1st and Rehman next...thts 
>> show who the best people in music are...(recognised calibres) 
>>  --- On Thu, 28/5/09, pratap  wrote: 
>>  From: pratap  Subject: [arr] Ilaiyaraja vs A.R. 
>> Rahman in Sarvam To: "ARR FAN CLUB"  Date: 
>> Thursday, 28 May, 2009, 6:23 AM 
>>  There is a scene in Sarvam where Arya and the young boy choosing which 
>> radio station to listen. Arya wants to listen to Ilangaatu Veesudhe from 
>> Pithamagan and the boy wants to listen to Taxi Taxi from Sakkarakatti. But 
>> both of them agree that both IR and ARR are good. The scene ends with Arya 
>> choosing IR's song (he says let's listen to Raja 1st and then we go to ARR) 
>> but the boy get's down from the car in protest. I hope nobody would 
>> misinterpret the scene. They were trying to show that both Rahman and Raja 
>> are equally great... http://indian- music-bgm. blogspot.. com/ 
>> Importing contacts has never been easier.. Bring your friends over 
>> to Yahoo! Mail today! 
>> 
> 

>From Chandigarh to Chennai - find friends all over India. Go to 
>http://in.promos. yahoo.com/ groups/citygroup s/





  

Re: [arr] No new releases for the past 4months.

[Prakash Balaramkrishna]

"But we all know, it is not a MASTERPIECE"

Who's that we?? Just say I don't like it and move on dude. Never try to pass an 
opinion as a fact. 
And in my opinion Aditi is a masterpiece which i ll enjoy listening to even 
after twenty years. Period.

No offense meant.
 



From: kishore parayath 
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, May 28, 2009 10:16:37 PM
Subject: Re: [arr] No new releases for the past 4months.






Even I have a close friend...And KABHI KABHI ADITI is one of her alltime 
favourites.. .
But that doesnt mean I shud like it...
WellKABHI KABHI ADITI is certainly a catchy and good song.. But we all 
know, it is not a MASTERPIECE ..and it is NOTHING compared to Rahman Standards..



  

Re: [arr] Ilaiyaraja vs A.R. Rahman in Sarvam

[Mahima Sengupta]

Competition has reached such dizzy heights that it robs one the pleasure of 
enjoying music be it Illayaraja or ARR or MSV or Mahadevan.
Comparision  is so unhealthy. Wish people would enjoy and focus on the main 
object ...in this case MUSIC

--- On Wed, 5/27/09, pratap  wrote:

From: pratap 
Subject: [arr] Ilaiyaraja vs A.R. Rahman in Sarvam
To: "ARR FAN CLUB" 
Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2009, 10:23 PM
















  
  There is a scene in Sarvam where Arya and the young boy choosing which 
radio station to listen. Arya wants to listen to Ilangaatu Veesudhe from 
Pithamagan and the boy wants to listen to Taxi Taxi from Sakkarakatti. But both 
of them agree that both IR and ARR are good. The scene ends with Arya choosing 
IR's song (he says let's listen to Raja 1st and then we go to ARR) but the boy 
get's down from the car in protest. I hope nobody would misinterpret the scene. 
They were trying to show that both Rahman and Raja are equally great...

http://indian- music-bgm. blogspot. com/



  
 

  




 

















  

Re: [arr] No new releases for the past 4months.

[Gomzy™]

Again " we all know " oh the human mind !

On Thu, May 28, 2009 at 10:16 PM, kishore parayath <
kishore.paray...@gmail.com> wrote:

>
>
>
> Even I have a close friend...And KABHI KABHI ADITI is one of her alltime
> favourites...
> But that doesnt mean I shud like it...
> Well...KABHI KABHI ADITI is certainly a catchy and good song.. But we all
> know, it is not a MASTERPIECE ..and it is NOTHING compared to Rahman
> Standards..
>  
>

Re: [arr] Ilaiyaraja vs A.R. Rahman in Sarvam

[Mahima Sengupta]

I beg to disagree ... Illayaraja has done Symphonie too! I doubt any of us out 
here have the capacity to judge any of these great people. IR has used a wide 
variety of Karnatic ragas too. To me its like asking one to choose between ' 
your  eyes'.

--- On Thu, 5/28/09, Chris Raj  wrote:

From: Chris Raj 
Subject: Re: [arr] Ilaiyaraja vs A.R. Rahman in Sarvam
To: "jemshee...@yahoo.com" 
Cc: "chelva1...@yahoo.com.sg" , 
"arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com" 
Date: Thursday, May 28, 2009, 3:50 PM
















  
  

Yes true !!! Only ARR can make concert in which global audience can attend !! 
Other Md's are having only specific language or group. This is remarkable 
!!!

-chris



jemsheed wrote: 

> ILR doesnt have the range what  rahman has..thats a world truth.

> Chris Raj wrote: 

>> Hardcore  RAHMANICS would prefer ARR first next anybody like IR,harris,yuvan 
>> etc... .. And dont accept boss 

>> In  second place over anybody 

>> Atleast from india !!! 

>> chelva kumar wrote: 

>>>   I agree i like the part Ilaiyaraaja 1st and Rehman next...thts 
>>> show who the best people in music are...(recognised calibres) 

>>>  --- On Thu, 28/5/09, pratap  wrote: 

>>>  From: pratap  Subject: [arr] Ilaiyaraja vs A.R. 
>>> Rahman in Sarvam To: "ARR FAN CLUB"  Date: 
>>> Thursday, 28 May, 2009, 6:23 AM 

>>>  There is a scene in Sarvam where Arya and the young boy choosing which 
>>> radio station to listen. Arya wants to listen to Ilangaatu Veesudhe from 
>>> Pithamagan and the boy wants to listen to Taxi Taxi from Sakkarakatti. But 
>>> both of them agree that both IR and ARR are good. The scene ends with Arya 
>>> choosing IR's song (he says let's listen to Raja 1st and then we go to ARR) 
>>> but the boy get's down from the car in protest. I hope nobody would 
>>> misinterpret the scene. They were trying to show that both Rahman and Raja 
>>> are equally great... http://indian- music-bgm. blogspot. com/ 

>>> Importing contacts has never been easier.. Bring your friends over 
>>> to Yahoo! Mail today! 

>>>  

>>  

>   From Chandigarh to Chennai - find friends all over India. Go to 
> http://in.promos. yahoo.com/ groups/citygroup s/




 

  




 

















  

Re: [arr] No new releases for the past 4months.

[Mahima Sengupta]

Well said Gomzy ...exactly my thinking too :-)

--- On Thu, 5/28/09, Gomzy™  wrote:

From: Gomzy™ 
Subject: Re: [arr] No new releases for the past 4months.
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, May 28, 2009, 10:31 AM
















  
  Why do you guys always try to push others to think the way you want to?
I have a friend who thinks kabhi kabhi aditi is the best track ever. Now do i 
tell her to
shut up and stop listening to it and make her listen to your so called master 
pieces?
 
To each his own man.. Learn to take in different opinions. Dont force your 
thoughts on others. 


On Thu, May 28, 2009 at 7:46 AM, kishore parayath  
wrote:









TIME has changed Gayathri.. In 1994-1995, ARR was young, and he was a new 
composer. He had a lot of sample compositions in various genres, which he 
composed before he ventured into films. He had a lot of such sample 
compositions, and he found space for them in films, improvised them and made 
them fresh compositions, to suit the mood of the film. TIME has changed.. From 
1996 onwards, its a different storyAnd  Now ARR is a very busy and 
INTERNATIONAL ACKNOWLEDGED global musician..

 
He seldom composes for ads..Hence he neednt keep any old sample works(He still 
has some though)..
 
Gayathri, ARR himself has said many times, that he NEEDS time and freedom to 
bring out MASTERPIECES. .
And the DIrectors who support him with both these factors are Shankar and Mani 
Ratnam...
 
Hence many of ARR's BIGGEST MASTERPIECES are found in their films.
 
PPL  labelling Kabhi Kabhi Aditi as a MASTERPIECE. .. I would tell u, that by 
doing this, U are degrading the REAL MASTERPIECES like BOMBAY, KAHDALAN, JEANS, 
DIL SE, ROJA, THIRUDA THIRUDA, LAGAAN, KANNATHIL MUTHAMITTAAL, GURU, SWADES, 
RANG DE BASANTI, BOYS, ADA etc.

 
Think deeply.. guys..before u talk..




 

  




 

















  

Re: [arr] No new releases for the past 4months.

[Mahima Sengupta]

Let us enjoy music for the sake of music rather than use Oscar as an yardstick 
to judge ARR. He has been a genius in the past and is a genius now ... and will 
be. Let us not use his awards to judge his music.

Mahiya

--- On Thu, 5/28/09, Chris Raj  wrote:

From: Chris Raj 
Subject: Re: [arr] No new releases for the past 4months.
To: "riv...@yahoo.com" 
Cc: "arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com" 
Date: Thursday, May 28, 2009, 3:20 AM
















  
  

Guys

For me guzaish is above average ARR standard.

Suggestions:

1) Boss should accept only very high standard projects in india to live up to 
his oscar standard.

2)It is the Quality not the

Quantity expected from Boss around the globe!!!

-chris



rivjot wrote: 

>   Aditi and Guzarish short-lasting and average numbers?? Sorry, I 
> disagree. I can agree on Bachchu & Lattoo being average numbers, but not 
> Guzarish & Aditi. 

> --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com , kishore parayath  ...> wrote: 

>> 

>> Earlier... ARR releases had gaps more than 8-12 months... Now, when he 

>> produced more than 6-7 last year, everybody wants him to work in that 

>> manner..He is NOT a MACHINE! !! 

>> 

>> TIME is the secret behind every layered masterpiece of ARR!! When he doesnt 

>> get that, pressure develops, and , he would be forced to sacrifice the 

>> quality. 

>> 

>> Even last year, instantly catchy, but short-lasting and average numbers(On 

>> ARR STANDARDS)  like Kabhi Kabhi Aditi, GUZARISH, AYE BACHCHU, LATTOO etc 

>> were results of LACK OF TIME!! 

>> 

>> If ARR takes time, then the results would be like LAGAAN, SWADES, RANG DE 

>> BASANTI, ROJA, BOMBAY, RANGEELA, JEANS etc!! 

>> 

>> So DONT force him to work like a FACTORY like Ram Gopal Varma. 

>> Compared to the list of masterpieces, I have given; the list before 

>> that(Consisting numbers like Kabhi Kabhi Aditi and Guzarish) are 

>> DISASTROUS!! 

>> 

>> ARR is one of the BEST COMPOSERS in the world... So, dont interfere in his 

>> natural working style. 

>> To get MASTERPIECES from him, we should be patient enough to wait, and give 

>> him time. 

>> 

>  




 

  




 

















  

Re: [arr] Oru Kanavin Isai (ARR's biography in Vikatan) - Week 8 - Translation [2 Attachments]

[arun bharhath]

image1 of rahmanji with others in anantha vikatan..






From: mohamed salih 
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, 28 May, 2009 9:28:01 AM
Subject: Re: [arr] Oru Kanavin Isai (ARR's biography in Vikatan) - Week 8 - 
Translation





Please upload scanned image Pls

--- On Thu, 28/5/09, Aravind AM  wrote:


From: Aravind AM 
Subject: [arr] Oru Kanavin Isai (ARR's biography in Vikatan) - Week 8 - 
Translation
To: "ARRFANS" 
Date: Thursday, 28 May, 2009, 8:42 AM


Hi all, 

Here's the translation of this week's article. I'll post the scans shortly.
 

 
Week 8
 
 
“I was suffering from inferiority complex when I was Dileep. After I became 
Rahman, I felt as if I was born again!” said Rahman once. But, after the 
conversion, he had to endure lot more difficulties due to the fame he attained. 
One of those was the allegation that he financed terrorists. Rahman had to give 
long explanations to quash the rumours. 
  
Post the conversion, if there was one thing that interested Rahman apart from 
music, that was Islam philosophies. He totally believed that his talent and all 
his successes were attributed only to God. Wherever he traveled, he always 
carried the prayer mat along with him. He never fails to complete his five 
prayers each day. He even has a small prayer room in his recording studio. He 
has done the Haj pilgrimage twise. 
  
On one hand, Rahman is a person with deep faith in religion. On the other hand, 
he is very modern person with respect to his musical thoughts. In his childhood 
days, he was attracted by Michael Jackson’s music, dance and hairstyle. While 
he was playing for bands like Nemesis and Roots, his attire, coolers and 
hairstyle were like that of a pop-singer. 
  
Roja released on 15 Aug, 1992. ‘Chinna Chinna Aasai’ (Chhoti si aasha in Hindi) 
became the anthem in musical circles. ‘Pudhu Vellai Mazhai’ (Yeh Haseen 
Vaadiyaan), ‘Thamizha Thamizha’(Bharath hum ko), ‘Kadhal Rojaave’ (Roja 
Jaaneman) gave a new musical experience to the music-buffs because of the 
superior recording quality and digital sound. Soon after the audio launch, 
Rahman became famous throughout the country.  
  
In those days, composers normally posed with a harmonium for press photos. 
Ilayaraja had posed with a guitar many times. The small ‘kid’ who gave ‘Chinna 
Chinna Aasai’ smiled for the cameras with a keyboard, and it was totally new! 
  
There were many who said he was a ‘one film wonder’. But he followed it up with 
Yodhaa and Pudhiya Mugam which had so much variety and freshness and also 
became huge hits. (Many of his hardcore fans say Yodha was the first movie 
album composed by Rahman, not Roja.) Gentleman, Gangmaster (Telugu) and 
SuperPolice (Telugu) which followed, were also hits! Rahman showed the world 
that he was not a one-film-wonder, but a trendsetter. A young fan following 
started forming, for Rahman. 
  
He stunned everyone suddenly, wearing  modern attire, sporting long locks of 
hair, carrying a national flag, and running on the desert sands singing in ‘Maa 
Tujhe Salaam’ in high pitch! People were amazed that Vande Mataram could also 
be made as a rock/pop music video. Sufi Maestro Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan 
rendered a song in the album. Rahman, who was a great fan of Ustad ji, went to 
Pakistan and recorded the song with him. Apart from that the other 7 songs were 
sung by Rahman himself, which was a sweet surprise for his fans. 
  
But on the other side, a case was filed in the court claiming that Rahman had 
insulted the sacred Vande Mataram with his techno music. Noted critic Subbudu 
mentioned that it is not ‘Vande Mataram’, but ‘Vandhu Emaatharom’, which in 
tamil means “we come and cheat”. Though the case was dismissed, these 
criticisms did affect Rahman.  
  
Though Rahman had so many successes in his young age itself, he was shaken by 
criticism coming from unexpected quarters. Hindu Fundamentalist orgainsations 
claimed that Rahman was insulting the hindu song Vande Mataram. A few Muslim 
fundamentalists criticized him that, being a Hindu, he has elevated and 
popularized a Hindu song! 
  
That was when government provided security for Rahman, fearing threat to his 
life. All these totally ruffled Rahman.  
  
Then, he opened his heart out - “ God and religion are something personal to 
each one. Be it mosque, or temple or church – it’s all within the heart. But, 
it has now been politicized. I’m uncomfortable to have security guards around 
me all the time. It shows the lack of trust on fellow human beings.  
It is funny that  there are rumours that I’m funding terrorists, when 
government itself is providing me security  as my life is under threat from 
terrorists. 
  
I help many social service organizations, without discriminating them as Hindu, 
Muslim or Christian organizations. Those are very small amounts. Weapons can’t 
be bought with that amount!” 
  
Then, another rumour sprang out that he was forcing people 

Re: [arr] A week off for Oprah: ARR

[Mohamed Hashir]

may be he just gave a sample track for the shoot..not the final version.

On Wed, May 27, 2009 at 1:21 AM, Farzad khaleel  wrote:

>
>
> I haven’t given any songs to Gautham  as yet. How can they be circulated !
>
> So what was that song "Hello Hello" we saw @ shooting for Vinnai Thaandi
> Varuvaya !
>
> On Tue, May 26, 2009 at 6:35 AM, Gopal Srinivasan wrote:
>
>> A week off for Oprah: ARR
>> ANUPAMA SUBRAMANIAN DECCAN CHRONICLE
>>
>> Article Rank
>>
>>
>> A. R. Rahman who wants to give Oprah Winfrey a tour of India, talks
>> about post Oscar buzz
>>
>> TT he long list of honours T including the two Oscars, T a Golden
>> Globe and mak T ing it to Time magazine’s T choice of the 100 most
>> influential people in the world, has not changed anything in namma
>> Chennai’s music maestro A.R.Rahman. The down-to-earth musician has
>> plans to build a team of young creative professionals and develop
>> innovative, refreshing scripts that are a far cry from existing
>> stereotypes. In an exclusive interview to DC, ARR shares his ideas.
>>
>> Q How did you end up becoming Oprah Winfrey’s tour guide? When I was
>> featured along side Obama and Oprah in Time, I casually asked her if
>> she had ever been to India? She said no and asked if I would be
>> willing to bring her here. I replied in the affirmative. If she does
>> make that trip, I would take a week off from work and show her around.
>> I admire and respect Oprah for the woman that she is and for voicing
>> her concerns on various global issues. Q What are your current
>> Hollywood ventures? I’m not collaborating with any composers in
>> Hollywood. I’m just doing independent films with a few renowned names
>> in Hollywood. Some of released this Christmas.
>>
>> them are getting I will certainly reveal the names later. And no, it’s
>> not the new James Bond film (laughs).
>>
>> Q Post the Oscars, people have started considering you as a demi-god
>> of sorts. Comments? I don’t think that’s true. As of now, there’s a
>> lot of pressure in work. Previously I could attend to all calls
>> whether personal or professional and even answer every email. Today I
>> get about 400 emails every day and it may not be possible to reply to
>> each one.
>>
>> Nobody will appreciate me if I don’t do my music, which has always
>> been my first priority. So I shut myself off from everything else and
>> devote maximum time for it. I hope people don’t get offended if I
>> don’t respond as I am not ignoring anyone; it’s just that I need to
>> fully focus on my music now.
>>
>> Q What about people in the industry who think you are unapproachable?
>> I’m trying hard to balance my Indian and Hollywood projects.
>>
>> Right now, I have several commitments on hand — like Mani sir’s
>> Ravana, Shankar’s Endhiran Gautham Menon’s Vinnai Thaandi Varuvaaya
>> and Sultan the Warrior. There’s also the Bollywood film Blue.
>>
>> Q Most western films only have background scores and no songs. As you
>> were acclaimed more for your songs, do you think it’s an impediment to
>> accepting foreign films? There are musicians dedicated to composing
>> background scores and there are others solely involved in making
>> songs.
>>
>> Luckily for me, Slumdog Millionaire fetched Oscars in both
>> departments. The filmmakers have put their trust in me on both
>> aspects. I hope I can live up to the same.
>>
>> Q In Hollywood, Intellectual Property rights are a big thing.
>>
>> What do you think needs to be done here? I feel the practice of
>> reusing an old song for a new film without getting the permit for the
>> same must change. In Hollywood, a permit needs to be sought for
>> everything. A whole team of music editors, supervisors and associates
>> oversee the product.
>>
>> Unlike here, one doesn’t have to take all strains upon oneself.
>>
>> Q Two songs from Gautham’s upcoming film are circulating on the
>> Internet. Do you know about this? I haven’t given any songs to Gautham
>> as yet. How can they be circulated? That apart, when technology is
>> used for wrongdoing, there will be others who would work for its
>> protection as well.
>>
>> e Q Being a Chennaiite, when all other states felicitated you after
>> the Oscars, do you have any hard feelings that Tamil Nadu government
>> did not do anything? (Evasively) Representatives of the governments of
>> Maharashtra and New Delhi called on me and and congratulated my work.
>> Even top politicians from TN did that. I don’t have the luxury to
>> think about such things as my work takes most of my time.
>>
>>
>> 
>>
>> Are you searching for a reason, to be kind?
>> 
>> Explore, Experience, Enjoy A.R.Rahman - The Man, The Music, The Magic.
>> Only at arrahmanfans.com - The definitive A.R.Rahman e-community.
>>
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Re: [arr] No new releases for the past 4months.

[Mahima Sengupta]

I fully agree with you gayathri ... no song can be termed as short lasting 
cos the whole thing depends on the requirement of the director as per the 
scene.Also each one's like and dislike can be of varying degrees so how can 
one say the song is short lasting or not good? One fan might enjoy a slow 
melodious number while another might enjoy a fast foot tapping one. So one can 
hardly generalize on this.

--- On Thu, 5/28/09, Gayathri Chandrakasan  wrote:

From: Gayathri Chandrakasan 
Subject: Re: [arr] No new releases for the past 4months.
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, May 28, 2009, 2:59 AM
















  
  I beg to differ...I don't think any song for that matter could be 
qualified as average-number.

A  tune/song is composed based on the inspiration given by the director of the 
film and with accordance to the needs of the director. 

Thus, if a Lattoo, or a Aditi is composed in the way it is, the only reason 
would be because the director feels that the particular song is apt for the 
scene in the movie. Therefore to dismiss such songs by saying that it is 
short-lasting and average is simply not right.

And I personally don't think that time is a major drawback for ARR. In fact, 
tt's a known fact that ARR composed for nearly 35 films in the first 5 years of 
his career...and if you guys notice, in the years of 1994-1995 itself, ARR had 
worked in nearly 10 films, creating phenomenal numbers which is evident in 
movies like Duet, May Madham,
 Kadhalan, Karuthama, Puthiya Manargal, Bombay, Indra, etc in addition to his 
first Hindi venture...Rangeela. 

If he could create such beautiful compositions in such a short span of time, 
then time is definitely not a hindrance to his work. Nevertheless, he could 
only produce such compositions if the directors could inspire him and get the 
best out of him.
--- On Wed, 5/27/09, rivjot  wrote:

From: rivjot 
Subject: Re: [arr] No new releases for the past 4months.
To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com
Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2009, 1:36 PM









  
  Aditi and Guzarish short-lasting and average numbers?? Sorry, I disagree. 
I can agree on Bachchu & Lattoo being average numbers, but not Guzarish & 
Aditi. 



--- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, kishore parayath  
wrote:

>

> Earlier... ARR releases had gaps more than 8-12 months... Now, when he

> produced more than 6-7 last year, everybody wants him to work in that

> manner..He is NOT a MACHINE! !!

> 

> TIME is the secret behind every layered masterpiece of ARR!! When he doesnt

> get that, pressure develops, and , he would be forced to sacrifice the

> quality.

> 

> Even last year, instantly catchy, but short-lasting and average numbers(On

> ARR STANDARDS)  like Kabhi Kabhi Aditi, GUZARISH, AYE BACHCHU, LATTOO etc

> were results of LACK OF TIME!!

> 

> If ARR takes time, then the results would be like LAGAAN, SWADES, RANG DE

> BASANTI, ROJA, BOMBAY, RANGEELA, JEANS etc!!

> 

> So DONT force him to work like a FACTORY like Ram Gopal Varma.

> Compared to the list of masterpieces, I have given; the list before

> that(Consisting numbers like Kabhi Kabhi Aditi and Guzarish) are

> DISASTROUS!!

> 

> ARR is one of the BEST COMPOSERS in the world... So, dont interfere in his

> natural working style.

> To get MASTERPIECES from him, we should be patient enough to wait, and give

> him time.

>




 

  


 






  
 

  




 

















  

[arr] pune concert 1 silver ticket needed. lemme know at earliest

[hiten shah]

Re: [arr] No new releases for the past 4months.

[Mahima Sengupta]

I fully agree with you gayathri ... no song can be termed as short lasting 
cos the whole thing depends on the requirement of the director as per the 
scene.Also each one's like and dislike can be of varying degrees so how can 
one say the song is short lasting or not good? One fan might enjoy a slow 
melodious number while another might enjoy a fast foot tapping one. So one can 
hardly generalize on this.

--- On Thu, 5/28/09, Gayathri Chandrakasan  wrote:

From: Gayathri Chandrakasan 
Subject: Re: [arr] No new releases for the past 4months.
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, May 28, 2009, 2:59 AM
















  
  I beg to differ...I don't think any song for that matter could be 
qualified as average-number.

A  tune/song is composed based on the inspiration given by the director of the 
film and with accordance to the needs of the director. 

Thus, if a Lattoo, or a Aditi is composed in the way it is, the only reason 
would be because the director feels that the particular song is apt for the 
scene in the movie. Therefore to dismiss such songs by saying that it is 
short-lasting and average is simply not right.

And I personally don't think that time is a major drawback for ARR. In fact, 
tt's a known fact that ARR composed for nearly 35 films in the first 5 years of 
his career...and if you guys notice, in the years of 1994-1995 itself, ARR had 
worked in nearly 10 films, creating phenomenal numbers which is evident in 
movies like Duet, May Madham,
 Kadhalan, Karuthama, Puthiya Manargal, Bombay, Indra, etc in addition to his 
first Hindi venture...Rangeela. 

If he could create such beautiful compositions in such a short span of time, 
then time is definitely not a hindrance to his work. Nevertheless, he could 
only produce such compositions if the directors could inspire him and get the 
best out of him.
--- On Wed, 5/27/09, rivjot  wrote:

From: rivjot 
Subject: Re: [arr] No new releases for the past 4months.
To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com
Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2009, 1:36 PM









  
  Aditi and Guzarish short-lasting and average numbers?? Sorry, I disagree. 
I can agree on Bachchu & Lattoo being average numbers, but not Guzarish & 
Aditi. 



--- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, kishore parayath  
wrote:

>

> Earlier... ARR releases had gaps more than 8-12 months... Now, when he

> produced more than 6-7 last year, everybody wants him to work in that

> manner..He is NOT a MACHINE! !!

> 

> TIME is the secret behind every layered masterpiece of ARR!! When he doesnt

> get that, pressure develops, and , he would be forced to sacrifice the

> quality.

> 

> Even last year, instantly catchy, but short-lasting and average numbers(On

> ARR STANDARDS)  like Kabhi Kabhi Aditi, GUZARISH, AYE BACHCHU, LATTOO etc

> were results of LACK OF TIME!!

> 

> If ARR takes time, then the results would be like LAGAAN, SWADES, RANG DE

> BASANTI, ROJA, BOMBAY, RANGEELA, JEANS etc!!

> 

> So DONT force him to work like a FACTORY like Ram Gopal Varma.

> Compared to the list of masterpieces, I have given; the list before

> that(Consisting numbers like Kabhi Kabhi Aditi and Guzarish) are

> DISASTROUS!!

> 

> ARR is one of the BEST COMPOSERS in the world... So, dont interfere in his

> natural working style.

> To get MASTERPIECES from him, we should be patient enough to wait, and give

> him time.

>




 

  


 






  
 

  




 

















  

Re: [arr] Ilaiyaraja vs A.R. Rahman in Sarvam

[Anil Wadghule]

Guys, I am die hard ARR fan

I have heard a lot about IR, can somebody list 5-10 songs of ARR that I
should listen.

I have heard 'mastana mastana' many times. It's good song. But still don't
match with ARR songs.

-- Anil

On Thu, May 28, 2009 at 4:44 PM, Chris Raj  wrote:

>
> Hardcore  RAHMANICS would prefer ARR first next anybody like
> IR,harris,yuvan etc... .. And dont accept boss
> In  second place over anybody
> Atleast from india !!!
>
> chelva kumar wrote:
> >   I agree i like the part Ilaiyaraaja 1st and Rehman next...thts
> show who the best people in music are...(recognised calibres)
> >  --- On Thu, 28/5/09, pratap  wrote:
> >  From: pratap  Subject: [arr] Ilaiyaraja vs
> A.R. Rahman in Sarvam To: "ARR FAN CLUB" 
> Date: Thursday, 28 May, 2009, 6:23 AM
> >  There is a scene in Sarvam where Arya and the young boy choosing which
> radio station to listen. Arya wants to listen to Ilangaatu Veesudhe from
> Pithamagan and the boy wants to listen to Taxi Taxi from Sakkarakatti. But
> both of them agree that both IR and ARR are good. The scene ends with Arya
> choosing IR's song (he says let's listen to Raja 1st and then we go to ARR)
> but the boy get's down from the car in protest. I hope nobody would
> misinterpret the scene. They were trying to show that both Rahman and Raja
> are equally great... http://indian- music-bgm. blogspot. com/
> > Importing contacts has never been easier.. Bring your friends
> over to Yahoo! Mail today!
> >
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> 
>
> Are you searching for a reason, to be kind?
> 
> Explore, Experience, Enjoy A.R.Rahman - The Man, The Music, The Magic.
> Only at arrahmanfans.com - The definitive A.R.Rahman e-community.
>
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>
>
>


-- 
Anil

Re: [arr] Same Tune, Different Lyrics- Spot the Song in Tamil !!

[Mohamed Hashir]

any clue?? :)

On Thu, May 28, 2009 at 4:13 PM, Farzad khaleel  wrote:

>
>
> Folks,
>
> Can you spot the Tamil Song composed by ARR, which has the Same tune,
> Different lyrics, Different Movie? :P
>
> Just an ARR quiz :)
>
> --
> Farzad Khaleel
> Webmaster
> www.rahmaniac.com
>
> 
>

[arr] Re: No new releases for the past 4months.

[Jahanzeb Farooq]

i can somehow agree that Guzarish was average but Aditi, come on guys it is a 
classic, a vintage ARR piece, no other composer out there could have made this 
type of song. it is brilliant composition if not a masterpiece.


-
Jahanzeb


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Gomzy™  wrote:
>
> Why do you guys always try to push others to think the way you want to?
> I have a friend who thinks kabhi kabhi aditi is the best track ever. Now do
> i tell her to
> shut up and stop listening to it and make her listen to your so called
> master pieces?
> 
> To each his own man. Learn to take in different opinions. Dont force your
> thoughts on others.
> 
> On Thu, May 28, 2009 at 7:46 AM, kishore parayath <
> kishore.paray...@...> wrote:
> 
> >
> >
> >  TIME has changed Gayathri.. In 1994-1995, ARR was young, and he was a new
> > composer. He had a lot of sample compositions in various genres, which he
> > composed before he ventured into films. He had a lot of such sample
> > compositions, and he found space for them in films, improvised them and made
> > them fresh compositions, to suit the mood of the film. TIME has changed..
> > From 1996 onwards, its a different storyAnd  Now ARR is a very busy and
> > INTERNATIONAL ACKNOWLEDGED global musician..
> >
> > He seldom composes for ads..Hence he neednt keep any old sample works(He
> > still has some though)..
> >
> > Gayathri, ARR himself has said many times, that he NEEDS time and freedom
> > to bring out MASTERPIECES..
> > And the DIrectors who support him with both these factors are Shankar and
> > Mani Ratnam...
> >
> > Hence many of ARR's BIGGEST MASTERPIECES are found in their films.
> >
> > PPL  labelling Kabhi Kabhi Aditi as a MASTERPIECE... I would tell u, that
> > by doing this, U are degrading the REAL MASTERPIECES like BOMBAY, KAHDALAN,
> > JEANS, DIL SE, ROJA, THIRUDA THIRUDA, LAGAAN, KANNATHIL MUTHAMITTAAL, GURU,
> > SWADES, RANG DE BASANTI, BOYS, ADA etc.
> >
> > Think deeply.. guys..before u talk..
> >
> > 
> >
>

Re: [arr] No new releases for the past 4months.

[kishore parayath]

Even I have a close friend...And KABHI KABHI ADITI is one of her alltime
favourites...
But that doesnt mean I shud like it...
Well...KABHI KABHI ADITI is certainly a catchy and good song.. But we all
know, it is not a MASTERPIECE ..and it is NOTHING compared to Rahman
Standards..

Re: [arr] No new releases for the past 4months.

[Gayathri Chandrakasan]

Hi Kishor,
 
Thanks for your feedback...but my point was not whether Aditi was a masterpiece 
or not...what I meant was that the director of the film felt that the song was 
apt for the movie. It might not be a masterpiece like you said but it felt 
right for that scene. And that is what matters. In fact, I personally liked the 
song and the way it was picturised...but that's beside the point.
 
I agree with you that time is important in producing good music but lack of 
time alone is not a hindrance for a composer, esp ARR from producing good 
music. What's more important is understanding between the director and the 
composer. When a composer could understand the needs of a director and be 
inspired by him, only then a good composition could be produced.
 
You did mention that ARR's best work can be seen in Maniratnam's and Shankar's 
films...I totally agree... but are you seriously implying that the REAL reason 
why ARR could give his best in their films is because both Mani and 
Shankar gave him ample of time and freedom and others didn't? That, I got to 
disagree...in fact, more than anything...I feel that Mani and Shankar are able 
to bring the best out of ARR because 1)they were very clear in the genre of 
music they need for their films and 2) they inspire ARR to produce such 
masterpieces through their script, screenplay or even the way they narate a 
particular scene. 
 
The point I'm trying to make is, everyone knows that ARR is capable of 
producing compositions like Nenjinile, or Ennavale or a Mitwa but even then he 
need directors like Mani, Shankar and Ashutosh to inspire him to produce the 
said songs.
 

ay...@gmail.com> wrote:


From: kishore parayath 
Subject: Re: [arr] No new releases for the past 4months.
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2009, 11:46 PM









TIME has changed Gayathri.. In 1994-1995, ARR was young, and he was a new 
composer. He had a lot of sample compositions in various genres, which he 
composed before he ventured into films. He had a lot of such sample 
compositions, and he found space for them in films, improvised them and made 
them fresh compositions, to suit the mood of the film. TIME has changed.. From 
1996 onwards, its a different storyAnd  Now ARR is a very busy and 
INTERNATIONAL ACKNOWLEDGED global musician..
 
He seldom composes for ads..Hence he neednt keep any old sample works(He still 
has some though)..
 
Gayathri, ARR himself has said many times, that he NEEDS time and freedom to 
bring out MASTERPIECES. .
And the DIrectors who support him with both these factors are Shankar and Mani 
Ratnam...
 
Hence many of ARR's BIGGEST MASTERPIECES are found in their films.
 
PPL  labelling Kabhi Kabhi Aditi as a MASTERPIECE. .. I would tell u, that by 
doing this, U are degrading the REAL MASTERPIECES like BOMBAY, KAHDALAN, JEANS, 
DIL SE, ROJA, THIRUDA THIRUDA, LAGAAN, KANNATHIL MUTHAMITTAAL, GURU, SWADES, 
RANG DE BASANTI, BOYS, ADA etc.
 
Think deeply.. guys..before u talk..















  

Re: [arr] Same Tune, Different Lyrics- Spot the Song in Tamil !!

[Hari Krishnan.M.A]

There are many i think.The latest Shakarakatti tracks were used in
Meenaxi(Hindi).!

Re: [arr] Continuum Fingerboard

[Hari Krishnan.M.A]

*Wow...Great info mate. Yes i know this will be a great instrument as it
stablizes itself.I mean to play Gamagams on keyboard synth is very difficult
and this instrument can be a break through!!..Thanx for the info mate. :)*

Re: [arr] Same Tune, Different Lyrics- Spot the Song in Tamil !!

[Gomzy™]

shud be baba kicchu (baba)  and the dekho na version from desam movie

On Thu, May 28, 2009 at 11:43 AM, Farzad khaleel wrote:

>
>
> Folks,
>
> Can you spot the Tamil Song composed by ARR, which has the Same tune,
> Different lyrics, Different Movie? :P
>
> Just an ARR quiz :)
>
> --
> Farzad Khaleel
> Webmaster
> www.rahmaniac.com
>
> 
>

Re: [arr] Ilaiyaraja vs A.R. Rahman in Sarvam

[Chris Raj]

Yes true !!! Only ARR can make concert in which global audience can attend !! 
Other Md's are having only specific language or group. This is remarkable 
!!!
-chris

jemsheed wrote: 
> ILR doesnt have the range what  rahman has..thats a world truth.
> Chris Raj wrote: 
>> Hardcore  RAHMANICS would prefer ARR first next anybody like IR,harris,yuvan 
>> etc... .. And dont accept boss 
>> In  second place over anybody 
>> Atleast from india !!! 
>> chelva kumar wrote: 
>>>   I agree i like the part Ilaiyaraaja 1st and Rehman next...thts 
>>> show who the best people in music are...(recognised calibres) 
>>>  --- On Thu, 28/5/09, pratap  wrote: 
>>>  From: pratap  Subject: [arr] Ilaiyaraja vs A.R. 
>>> Rahman in Sarvam To: "ARR FAN CLUB"  Date: 
>>> Thursday, 28 May, 2009, 6:23 AM 
>>>  There is a scene in Sarvam where Arya and the young boy choosing which 
>>> radio station to listen. Arya wants to listen to Ilangaatu Veesudhe from 
>>> Pithamagan and the boy wants to listen to Taxi Taxi from Sakkarakatti. But 
>>> both of them agree that both IR and ARR are good. The scene ends with Arya 
>>> choosing IR's song (he says let's listen to Raja 1st and then we go to ARR) 
>>> but the boy get's down from the car in protest. I hope nobody would 
>>> misinterpret the scene. They were trying to show that both Rahman and Raja 
>>> are equally great... http://indian- music-bgm. blogspot. com/ 
>>> Importing contacts has never been easier.. Bring your friends over 
>>> to Yahoo! Mail today! 
>>>  
>>  
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[arr] Re: Same Tune, Different Lyrics- Spot the Song in Tamil !!

[Dinesh]

Pachcai Kili - Karuthamma = Pullai thingum - Andhimanthirai
Raa Kozhi - Uzhavan = Nee Yetti Yetti - Manitha Manitha (Dubbing from telugu 
Gangmaster)

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Farzad khaleel  wrote:
>
> Folks,
> 
> Can you spot the Tamil Song composed by ARR, which has the Same tune,
> Different lyrics, Different Movie? :P
> 
> Just an ARR quiz :)
> 
> -- 
> Farzad Khaleel
> Webmaster
> www.rahmaniac.com
>

Re: [arr] Same Tune, Different Lyrics- Spot the Song in Tamil !!

[pratap]

Baba Kichu Kichutha (Baba) and Keatenna (Desam)...

http://indian-music-bgm.blogspot.com/


--- On Thu, 5/28/09, Farzad khaleel  wrote:

From: Farzad khaleel 
Subject: [arr] Same Tune, Different Lyrics- Spot the Song in Tamil !!
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, May 28, 2009, 3:43 AM
















  
  Folks,

Can you spot the Tamil Song composed by ARR, which has the Same tune, Different 
lyrics, Different Movie? :P


Just an ARR quiz :)

-- 

Farzad Khaleel
Webmaster
www.rahmaniac. com




 

  




 

















  

RE: [arr] Same Tune, Different Lyrics- Spot the Song in Tamil !!

[jemsheed]

Pullu thinthun and pachakili

Farzad khaleel wrote: 
>   Folks, Can you spot the Tamil Song composed by ARR, which has the Same 
> tune, Different lyrics, Different Movie? :P 
>  Just an ARR quiz :) -- 
>  Farzad Khaleel Webmaster www.rahmaniac. com 
>  



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Re: [arr] Ilaiyaraja vs A.R. Rahman in Sarvam

[jemsheed]

ILR doesnt have the range what  rahman has.thats a world truth.

Chris Raj wrote: 
> Hardcore  RAHMANICS would prefer ARR first next anybody like IR,harris,yuvan 
> etc... .. And dont accept boss 
> In  second place over anybody 
> Atleast from india !!! 
> chelva kumar wrote: 
>>   I agree i like the part Ilaiyaraaja 1st and Rehman next...thts 
>> show who the best people in music are...(recognised calibres) 
>>  --- On Thu, 28/5/09, pratap  wrote: 
>>  From: pratap  Subject: [arr] Ilaiyaraja vs A.R. 
>> Rahman in Sarvam To: "ARR FAN CLUB"  Date: 
>> Thursday, 28 May, 2009, 6:23 AM 
>>  There is a scene in Sarvam where Arya and the young boy choosing which 
>> radio station to listen. Arya wants to listen to Ilangaatu Veesudhe from 
>> Pithamagan and the boy wants to listen to Taxi Taxi from Sakkarakatti. But 
>> both of them agree that both IR and ARR are good. The scene ends with Arya 
>> choosing IR's song (he says let's listen to Raja 1st and then we go to ARR) 
>> but the boy get's down from the car in protest. I hope nobody would 
>> misinterpret the scene. They were trying to show that both Rahman and Raja 
>> are equally great... http://indian- music-bgm. blogspot. com/ 
>> Importing contacts has never been easier.. Bring your friends over 
>> to Yahoo! Mail today! 
>>  
>  



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Re: [arr] Same Tune, Different Lyrics- Spot the Song in Tamil !!

[mmykhel]

BABA -- BABA ichu kichu tha --- same song used in Swades - swades tamil 
version (keyteyna)

Thanks

Michael


-Original Message-
From: Farzad khaleel 
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thu, 28 May 2009 6:43 am
Subject: [arr] Same Tune, Different Lyrics- Spot the Song in Tamil !!








Folks,

Can you spot the Tamil Song composed by ARR, which has the Same tune, Different 
lyrics, Different Movie? :P

Just an ARR quiz :)

-- 
Farzad Khaleel
Webmaster
www.rahmaniac.com

Re: [arr] Ilaiyaraja vs A.R. Rahman in Sarvam

[Chris Raj]

Hardcore  RAHMANICS would prefer ARR first next anybody like IR,harris,yuvan 
etc... .. And dont accept boss
In  second place over anybody
Atleast from india !!!

chelva kumar wrote: 
>   I agree i like the part Ilaiyaraaja 1st and Rehman next...thts show 
> who the best people in music are...(recognised calibres) 
>  --- On Thu, 28/5/09, pratap  wrote: 
>  From: pratap  Subject: [arr] Ilaiyaraja vs A.R. 
> Rahman in Sarvam To: "ARR FAN CLUB"  Date: 
> Thursday, 28 May, 2009, 6:23 AM 
>  There is a scene in Sarvam where Arya and the young boy choosing which radio 
> station to listen. Arya wants to listen to Ilangaatu Veesudhe from Pithamagan 
> and the boy wants to listen to Taxi Taxi from Sakkarakatti. But both of them 
> agree that both IR and ARR are good. The scene ends with Arya choosing IR's 
> song (he says let's listen to Raja 1st and then we go to ARR) but the boy 
> get's down from the car in protest. I hope nobody would misinterpret the 
> scene. They were trying to show that both Rahman and Raja are equally 
> great... http://indian- music-bgm. blogspot. com/ 
> Importing contacts has never been easier.. Bring your friends over to 
> Yahoo! Mail today! 
>  



  

[arr] Re: Singer SPB about ARR in Koffee with Anu (in Tamil)

[sathya_arr4eva]

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Sriram S  wrote:
>
>  
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iH1D-HsnVl4
>  
> (SPB speaks about ARR from 1.58 till 4.20 mins)
> 
> 
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>
Thanx bro..Great to hear it from him..[:)]

SPB sir says..

..
"I love AR..Success came in a fast pace for him..Came bang bang bang and it 
gave him the oscar.But this boy remains the same even after 30 years,since i 
met him.He never makes a hurting comment on anyone on any infinitesimal 
scale.If anyone provokes him by commenting about his counterpart music 
directors,he leaves the scene and goes for prayer.
..
No matter who sings,be it a senior or a newcomer ,he never says that it's 
bad.Even if they make mistakes,he encourages and makes the singer to sing again 
in a nice way.He then edits and brings out what he needs.AR thinks that 
recording is a way of enjoyment and enchantment.Very down to earth person,has 
high regards and respect for elder people.He's faithful to all those who have 
helped him to come to this stage.Respects his mom as god.Can't live without 
praying 5 times a day.Dedicates everything to god.
..
The way he spoke at the oscars,dedicating his award to all the people,will be 
remembered for ages.He's a great human being,great talent and one of the finest 
genius.It's tough to churn out a specimen or a species like him.He's one of a 
kind.It feels very happy that i have worked with sucha nice person for many 
years.." 

Re: [arr] No new releases for the past 4months.

[Gomzy™]

Why do you guys always try to push others to think the way you want to?
I have a friend who thinks kabhi kabhi aditi is the best track ever. Now do
i tell her to
shut up and stop listening to it and make her listen to your so called
master pieces?

To each his own man. Learn to take in different opinions. Dont force your
thoughts on others.

On Thu, May 28, 2009 at 7:46 AM, kishore parayath <
kishore.paray...@gmail.com> wrote:

>
>
>  TIME has changed Gayathri.. In 1994-1995, ARR was young, and he was a new
> composer. He had a lot of sample compositions in various genres, which he
> composed before he ventured into films. He had a lot of such sample
> compositions, and he found space for them in films, improvised them and made
> them fresh compositions, to suit the mood of the film. TIME has changed..
> From 1996 onwards, its a different storyAnd  Now ARR is a very busy and
> INTERNATIONAL ACKNOWLEDGED global musician..
>
> He seldom composes for ads..Hence he neednt keep any old sample works(He
> still has some though)..
>
> Gayathri, ARR himself has said many times, that he NEEDS time and freedom
> to bring out MASTERPIECES..
> And the DIrectors who support him with both these factors are Shankar and
> Mani Ratnam...
>
> Hence many of ARR's BIGGEST MASTERPIECES are found in their films.
>
> PPL  labelling Kabhi Kabhi Aditi as a MASTERPIECE... I would tell u, that
> by doing this, U are degrading the REAL MASTERPIECES like BOMBAY, KAHDALAN,
> JEANS, DIL SE, ROJA, THIRUDA THIRUDA, LAGAAN, KANNATHIL MUTHAMITTAAL, GURU,
> SWADES, RANG DE BASANTI, BOYS, ADA etc.
>
> Think deeply.. guys..before u talk..
>
> 
>

[arr] Same Tune, Different Lyrics- Spot the Song in Tamil !!

[Farzad khaleel]

Folks,

Can you spot the Tamil Song composed by ARR, which has the Same tune,
Different lyrics, Different Movie? :P

Just an ARR quiz :)

-- 
Farzad Khaleel
Webmaster
www.rahmaniac.com

[arr] Continuum Fingerboard

[Prakash Balaramkrishna]

http://musicmavericks.blogspot.com/2009/03/continuum-fingerboard.html


The
soundtrack of 'Delhi 6' had a track 'Rehnu Tu', in which composer
A.R.Rahman used a new instrument called 'Continuum Fingerboard' in the
postlude of the song. The sound of the tune played in the piece
appeared very 'wind'-y indeed, but what surprised me were the meends
felt in that. intriguing. A small google search revealed that the
instrument was invented recently and its picture was peculiar, because
the instrument did not have keys. Here is a snapshot about the
instrument: Continuum Fingerboard. 
While a cursory reading about the instrument paints a vague picture about it, a 
demonstration actually showcases what it actually is.
This instrument seems to be having everything in it, to become the next
most sought instrument in classical & fusion music circles of
India. The wide range of possibilities that this instrument can open up
is surely a shot in the arm of people who jam with traditional
keyboards and synthesizers. More, it crosses the limitations of
keyboards such as gamakas and meends and also offers newer
explorative/experimental options in vertical movements, filtered pitch
variations. 
Kudos
to the inventor. And pretty often, some people do argue about the
global outlook of A.R.Rahman. While the subject is a matter of
discussion in another post, his selection of this obscure instrument
(obscure for now atleast, within the realm if Indian Film Music) for
playing a medley of Carnatic raagas in the tail-end piece of a Hindi
film-song ballad which has traces of 80s Enlgish pop - well, thats
global outlook indeed.
For
now, I am just imagining the range of possibilities this instrument
offers, particularly in the hands of maverick keyboard artists. Louis
Banks, Loy Mendonsa, Adnan Sami, Viji Manuel, Brian Silas etc. Are you
listening?



  

[arr] Singer SPB about ARR in Koffee with Anu (in Tamil)

[Sriram S]

 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iH1D-HsnVl4
 
(SPB speaks about ARR from 1.58 till 4.20 mins)


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Re: [arr] No new releases for the past 4months.

[kishore parayath]

TIME has changed Gayathri.. In 1994-1995, ARR was young, and he was a new
composer. He had a lot of sample compositions in various genres, which he
composed before he ventured into films. He had a lot of such sample
compositions, and he found space for them in films, improvised them and made
them fresh compositions, to suit the mood of the film. TIME has changed..
>From 1996 onwards, its a different storyAnd  Now ARR is a very busy and
INTERNATIONAL ACKNOWLEDGED global musician..

He seldom composes for ads..Hence he neednt keep any old sample works(He
still has some though)..

Gayathri, ARR himself has said many times, that he NEEDS time and freedom to
bring out MASTERPIECES..
And the DIrectors who support him with both these factors are Shankar and
Mani Ratnam...

Hence many of ARR's BIGGEST MASTERPIECES are found in their films.

PPL  labelling Kabhi Kabhi Aditi as a MASTERPIECE... I would tell u, that by
doing this, U are degrading the REAL MASTERPIECES like BOMBAY, KAHDALAN,
JEANS, DIL SE, ROJA, THIRUDA THIRUDA, LAGAAN, KANNATHIL MUTHAMITTAAL, GURU,
SWADES, RANG DE BASANTI, BOYS, ADA etc.

Think deeply.. guys..before u talk..

RE: [arr] Ilaiyaraja vs A.R. Rahman in Sarvam

[Chris Raj]

IR Vs AR always controversial topic!!!
I strongly belive The days has come already to treat AR equally with IR .AR 
shouldnt be treated lesser than IR always he has acheived everything in the 
world of music. This
 Is not a topic to discuss sry guys!!!

pratap wrote: 
>   There is a scene in Sarvam where Arya and the young boy choosing which 
> radio station to listen. Arya wants to listen to Ilangaatu Veesudhe from 
> Pithamagan and the boy wants to listen to Taxi Taxi from Sakkarakatti. But 
> both of them agree that both IR and ARR are good. The scene ends with Arya 
> choosing IR's song (he says let's listen to Raja 1st and then we go to ARR) 
> but the boy get's down from the car in protest. I hope nobody would 
> misinterpret the scene. They were trying to show that both Rahman and Raja 
> are equally great http://indian- music-bgm. blogspot. com/ 
>  



  

Re: [arr] BSF theme

[K. Kumar]

where can we hear it?

HARDCORE RAHMANIAC TILL DA VERY END!!!

--- On Wed, 27/5/09, sriram boyanapally  wrote:

From: sriram boyanapally 
Subject: [arr] BSF theme
To: "arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com" 
Date: Wednesday, 27 May, 2009, 11:18 PM











 











  
  


    Hi Guys,

  Don’t know if you people have heard it but arr has used the tune of “azaadi” 
from Bose with fresh lyrics for the jawans.It’s a complete group song and boss 
has not lent his voice.still enjoyable and inspiring.

Jai hind.jai arr!

Regards,

raam




 

  




 
















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[arr] <<<===Starting to get hungry===>>>

[sathish]

Hi guys,



One more link for ARR's  BGMs:


http://www.4shared. com/dir/2077614/ be8e56e9/ sharing.html


Contains Rare instrumentals, rare pieces, jingles, BGM from Hey Ram, Guru, 
Yodha, Water, Kadhalan, Kadhal Virus, Muthalvan, Babaa, Lakeer etc.


Enjoy.


Prash.


2009/5/26 Prasanth Murali Nottath 

Dear all,
 
Here are some good and rare BGMs from movies like Dil Se, Lagaan, Bhagat Singh, 
Mangal Pandey, Meenaxi, and much much more!
 
http://www.4shared. com/dir/3530535/ 6714beda/ Background_ Music.html
 
I'll put in one more link later. 
 
Enjoy.

sana.

Re: [arr] Ilaiyaraja vs A.R. Rahman in Sarvam

[chelva kumar]

I agree i like the part Ilaiyaraaja 1st and Rehman next...thts show who the 
best people in music are...(recognised calibres)

--- On Thu, 28/5/09, pratap  wrote:


From: pratap 
Subject: [arr] Ilaiyaraja vs A.R. Rahman in Sarvam
To: "ARR FAN CLUB" 
Date: Thursday, 28 May, 2009, 6:23 AM












There is a scene in Sarvam where Arya and the young boy choosing which radio 
station to listen. Arya wants to listen to Ilangaatu Veesudhe from Pithamagan 
and the boy wants to listen to Taxi Taxi from Sakkarakatti. But both of them 
agree that both IR and ARR are good. The scene ends with Arya choosing IR's 
song (he says let's listen to Raja 1st and then we go to ARR) but the boy get's 
down from the car in protest. I hope nobody would misinterpret the scene. They 
were trying to show that both Rahman and Raja are equally great...

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[arr] Musical extravaganza

[uday kiran]

*Come May 31 and all roads in Pune will lead to the Shri Shiv Chhatrapati
Sports Complex in Balewadi, where A R Rahman will perform live in front of a
capacity crowd of 35,000 people.*
**
*Organised by the Lata Mangeshkar Medical Foundation and the Alandi Dehu
Vikas Parisar. Samiti, the concert is part of his Jai Ho World Tour. *
**
*It will feature performances by over 70 artists, including Hariharan,
Sadhana Sargam, BLAAZE, Benny Dayal, Rashid Ali and others. *
**
*This will be the maestro’s first live concert in the country after his
Oscar win in February. “It’s a matter of great pride that A R Rahman will be
performing live in Pune, and more so, since this will be his first concert
anywhere in the country since he brought home the coveted Oscar awards,”
said Adinath Mangeshkar, son of Hridaynath Mangeshkar.*
**
*“I think we were just lucky that we approached Rahman before anybody else
could and luckier to get his nod for the event,” he added. Produced by
Deepak Gattani, the show is being co-organised by the Alandi Dehu Vikas
Parisar Samiti and proceeds from the show will go to the Alandi Dehu Vikas
Parisar Samiti and the Lata Mangeshkar Medical Foundation.
*
-- 
Regards,
Uday Kiran

Re: [arr] No new releases for the past 4months.

[Prasanth Murali Nottath]

ARR is as busy as ever. It is only that the films are getting delayed
somehow.

2009/5/28 Gayathri Chandrakasan 

>
>
>   I beg to differ...I don't think any song for that matter could be
> qualified as average-number.
>
> A  tune/song is composed based on the inspiration given by the director of
> the film and with accordance to the needs of the director.
>
> Thus, if a Lattoo, or a Aditi is composed in the way it is, the only reason
> would be because the director feels that the particular song is apt for the
> scene in the movie. Therefore to dismiss such songs by saying that it is
> short-lasting and average is simply not right.
>
> And I personally don't think that time is a major drawback for ARR. In
> fact, tt's a known fact that ARR composed for nearly 35 films in the first 5
> years of his career...and if you guys notice, in the years of 1994-1995
> itself, ARR had worked in nearly 10 films, creating phenomenal numbers which
> is evident in movies like Duet, May Madham, Kadhalan, Karuthama, Puthiya
> Manargal, Bombay, Indra, etc in addition to his first Hindi
> venture...Rangeela.
>
> If he could create such beautiful compositions in such a short span of
> time, then time is definitely not a hindrance to his work. Nevertheless, he
> could only produce such compositions if the directors could inspire him and
> get the best out of him.
> --- On *Wed, 5/27/09, rivjot * wrote:
>
>
> From: rivjot 
> Subject: Re: [arr] No new releases for the past 4months.
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2009, 1:36 PM
>
>  Aditi and Guzarish short-lasting and average numbers?? Sorry, I disagree.
> I can agree on Bachchu & Lattoo being average numbers, but not Guzarish &
> Aditi.
>
> --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. 
> com,
> kishore parayath  wrote:
> >
> > Earlier... ARR releases had gaps more than 8-12 months... Now, when he
> > produced more than 6-7 last year, everybody wants him to work in that
> > manner..He is NOT a MACHINE! !!
> >
> > TIME is the secret behind every layered masterpiece of ARR!! When he
> doesnt
> > get that, pressure develops, and , he would be forced to sacrifice the
> > quality.
> >
> > Even last year, instantly catchy, but short-lasting and average
> numbers(On
> > ARR STANDARDS) like Kabhi Kabhi Aditi, GUZARISH, AYE BACHCHU, LATTOO etc
> > were results of LACK OF TIME!!
> >
> > If ARR takes time, then the results would be like LAGAAN, SWADES, RANG DE
> > BASANTI, ROJA, BOMBAY, RANGEELA, JEANS etc!!
> >
> > So DONT force him to work like a FACTORY like Ram Gopal Varma.
> > Compared to the list of masterpieces, I have given; the list before
> > that(Consisting numbers like Kabhi Kabhi Aditi and Guzarish) are
> > DISASTROUS!!
> >
> > ARR is one of the BEST COMPOSERS in the world... So, dont interfere in
> his
> > natural working style.
> > To get MASTERPIECES from him, we should be patient enough to wait, and
> give
> > him time.
> >
>
>
> 
>



-- 
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Re: [arr] No new releases for the past 4months.

[apurva nahata]

I think guzarish , aditi and even aye bacchu were really good

--- On Thu, 28/5/09, Chris Raj  wrote:


From: Chris Raj 
Subject: Re: [arr] No new releases for the past 4months.
To: "riv...@yahoo.com" 
Cc: "arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com" 
Date: Thursday, 28 May, 2009, 8:50 AM









Guys
For me guzaish is above average ARR standard.
Suggestions:
1) Boss should accept only very high standard projects in india to live up to 
his oscar standard.
2)It is the Quality not the
Quantity expected from Boss around the globe!!!
-chris

rivjot wrote: 
> Aditi and Guzarish short-lasting and average numbers?? Sorry, I disagree. I 
> can agree on Bachchu & Lattoo being average numbers, but not Guzarish & 
> Aditi. 
> --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com , kishore parayath  ...> wrote: 
>> 
>> Earlier... ARR releases had gaps more than 8-12 months... Now, when he 
>> produced more than 6-7 last year, everybody wants him to work in that 
>> manner..He is NOT a MACHINE! !! 
>> 
>> TIME is the secret behind every layered masterpiece of ARR!! When he doesnt 
>> get that, pressure develops, and , he would be forced to sacrifice the 
>> quality. 
>> 
>> Even last year, instantly catchy, but short-lasting and average numbers(On 
>> ARR STANDARDS) like Kabhi Kabhi Aditi, GUZARISH, AYE BACHCHU, LATTOO etc 
>> were results of LACK OF TIME!! 
>> 
>> If ARR takes time, then the results would be like LAGAAN, SWADES, RANG DE 
>> BASANTI, ROJA, BOMBAY, RANGEELA, JEANS etc!! 
>> 
>> So DONT force him to work like a FACTORY like Ram Gopal Varma. 
>> Compared to the list of masterpieces, I have given; the list before 
>> that(Consisting numbers like Kabhi Kabhi Aditi and Guzarish) are 
>> DISASTROUS!! 
>> 
>> ARR is one of the BEST COMPOSERS in the world... So, dont interfere in his 
>> natural working style. 
>> To get MASTERPIECES from him, we should be patient enough to wait, and give 
>> him time. 
>> 
> 

















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Re: [arr] Oru Kanavin Isai (ARR's biography in Vikatan) - Week 8 - Translation

[Hari Krishnan.M.A]

Thanx for the transilation bro..Keep up the good work.

And Hell to those who spread wrong things abt rahman sir like financing
terrorist..srry..but thats to rude.

Re: [arr] No new releases for the past 4months.

[Chris Raj]

Well said.
It is the responsibity of the director who should impress the MD and challenge 
the MD for quality and the director is the final authority to pick the tune 
fromMD and he can reject the tune very well.

Gayathri Chandrakasan wrote: 
>   I beg to differ...I don't think any song for that matter could be 
> qualified as average-number. A  tune/song is composed based on the 
> inspiration given by the director of the film and with accordance to the 
> needs of the director. Thus, if a Lattoo, or a Aditi is composed in the way 
> it is, the only reason would be because the director feels that the 
> particular song is apt for the scene in the movie. Therefore to dismiss such 
> songs by saying that it is short-lasting and average is simply not right.. 
> And I personally don't think that time is a major drawback for ARR. In fact, 
> tt's a known fact that ARR composed for nearly 35 films in the first 5 years 
> of his career...and if you guys notice, in the years of 1994-1995 itself, ARR 
> had worked in nearly 10 films, creating phenomenal numbers which is evident 
> in movies like Duet, May Madham,
>  Kadhalan, Karuthama, Puthiya Manargal, Bombay, Indra, etc in addition to his 
> first Hindi venture...Rangeela. If he could create such beautiful 
> compositions in such a short span of time, then time is definitely not a 
> hindrance to his work. Nevertheless, he could only produce such compositions 
> if the directors could inspire him and get the best out of him. --- On Wed, 
> 5/27/09, rivjot  wrote: From: rivjot  
> Subject: Re: [arr] No new releases for the past 4months. To: arrahmanfans@ 
> yahoogroups. com Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2009, 1:36 PM 
>   Aditi and Guzarish short-lasting and average numbers?? Sorry, I 
> disagree. I can agree on Bachchu & Lattoo being average numbers, but not 
> Guzarish & Aditi. 
> --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com , kishore parayath  ...> wrote: 
>> 
>> Earlier... ARR releases had gaps more than 8-12 months... Now, when he 
>> produced more than 6-7 last year, everybody wants him to work in that 
>> manner..He is NOT a MACHINE! !! 
>> 
>> TIME is the secret behind every layered masterpiece of ARR!! When he doesnt 
>> get that, pressure develops, and , he would be forced to sacrifice the 
>> quality. 
>> 
>> Even last year, instantly catchy, but short-lasting and average numbers(On 
>> ARR STANDARDS)  like Kabhi Kabhi Aditi, GUZARISH, AYE BACHCHU, LATTOO etc 
>> were results of LACK OF TIME!! 
>> 
>> If ARR takes time, then the results would be like LAGAAN, SWADES, RANG DE 
>> BASANTI, ROJA, BOMBAY, RANGEELA, JEANS etc!! 
>> 
>> So DONT force him to work like a FACTORY like Ram Gopal Varma. 
>> Compared to the list of masterpieces, I have given; the list before 
>> that(Consisting numbers like Kabhi Kabhi Aditi and Guzarish) are 
>> DISASTROUS!! 
>> 
>> ARR is one of the BEST COMPOSERS in the world... So, dont interfere in his 
>> natural working style. 
>> To get MASTERPIECES from him, we should be patient enough to wait, and give 
>> him time. 
>> 
>  



  

[arr] <<<===Rahman to compose music for the Tamil Nadu Police===>>>

[Sa Na]

Wondering how boss get time to do this ?! Wow!
Appreciate his time managment plans eventhough he is commited in many 
tamil,bollywood, hollywood flicks releasing this year!!!
-chris

raamkumar vaidyanathan wrote: 
> Rahman to compose music for the Tamil Nadu Police 
> AR Rahman would be composing music for a film to be made and released by the 
>   
> Tamil Nadu Police, speaking about the role and importance of the Police in 
> society. This film is reportedly planned on the lines of Kaavalar Namathu 
> Sevakar, released last year and made with a view to glorify the cops. 
> It was much before Rahman won the Oscar that high officials from the Tamil 
> Nadu Police department had approached him requesting him to find time for 
> composing music for such a film. Rahman has now intimated the Police 
> Department that he would be very much available to them for the project and 
> that too as per their convenience. Real good social commitment indeed! 



  

Re: [arr] Oru Kanavin Isai (ARR's biography in Vikatan) - Week 8 - Translation

[mohamed salih]

Please upload scanned image Pls

--- On Thu, 28/5/09, Aravind AM  wrote:


From: Aravind AM 
Subject: [arr] Oru Kanavin Isai (ARR's biography in Vikatan) - Week 8 - 
Translation
To: "ARRFANS" 
Date: Thursday, 28 May, 2009, 8:42 AM













Hi all,


Here's the translation of this week's article. I'll post the scans shortly.





Week 8



“I was suffering from inferiority complex when I was Dileep. After I became 
Rahman, I felt as if I was born again!” said Rahman once. But, after the 
conversion, he had to endure lot more difficulties due to the fame he attained. 
One of those was the allegation that he financed terrorists. Rahman had to give 
long explanations to quash the rumours.
 
Post the conversion, if there was one thing that interested Rahman apart from 
music, that was Islam philosophies. He totally believed that his talent and all 
his successes were attributed only to God. Wherever he traveled, he always 
carried the prayer mat along with him. He never fails to complete his five 
prayers each day. He even has a small prayer room in his recording studio. He 
has done the Haj pilgrimage twise.
 
On one hand, Rahman is a person with deep faith in religion. On the other hand, 
he is very modern person with respect to his musical thoughts. In his childhood 
days, he was attracted by Michael Jackson’s music, dance and hairstyle. While 
he was playing for bands like Nemesis and Roots, his attire, coolers and 
hairstyle were like that of a pop-singer.
 
Roja released on 15 Aug, 1992. ‘Chinna Chinna Aasai’ (Chhoti si aasha in Hindi) 
became the anthem in musical circles. ‘Pudhu Vellai Mazhai’ (Yeh Haseen 
Vaadiyaan), ‘Thamizha Thamizha’(Bharath hum ko), ‘Kadhal Rojaave’ (Roja 
Jaaneman) gave a new musical experience to the music-buffs because of the 
superior recording quality and digital sound. Soon after the audio launch, 
Rahman became famous throughout the country. 
 
In those days, composers normally posed with a harmonium for press photos. 
Ilayaraja had posed with a guitar many times. The small ‘kid’ who gave ‘Chinna 
Chinna Aasai’ smiled for the cameras with a keyboard, and it was totally new!
 
There were many who said he was a ‘one film wonder’. But he followed it up with 
Yodhaa and Pudhiya Mugam which had so much variety and freshness and also 
became huge hits. (Many of his hardcore fans say Yodha was the first movie 
album composed by Rahman, not Roja.) Gentleman, Gangmaster (Telugu) and 
SuperPolice (Telugu) which followed, were also hits! Rahman showed the world 
that he was not a one-film-wonder, but a trendsetter. A young fan following 
started forming, for Rahman.
 
He stunned everyone suddenly, wearing  modern attire, sporting long locks of 
hair, carrying a national flag, and running on the desert sands singing in ‘Maa 
Tujhe Salaam’ in high pitch! People were amazed that Vande Mataram could also 
be made as a rock/pop music video. Sufi Maestro Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan 
rendered a song in the album. Rahman, who was a great fan of Ustad ji, went to 
Pakistan and recorded the song with him.. Apart from that the other 7 songs 
were sung by Rahman himself, which was a sweet surprise for his fans.
 
But on the other side, a case was filed in the court claiming that Rahman had 
insulted the sacred Vande Mataram with his techno music. Noted critic Subbudu 
mentioned that it is not ‘Vande Mataram’, but ‘Vandhu Emaatharom’, which in 
tamil means “we come and cheat”. Though the case was dismissed, these 
criticisms did affect Rahman. 
 
Though Rahman had so many successes in his young age itself, he was shaken by 
criticism coming from unexpected quarters. Hindu Fundamentalist orgainsations 
claimed that Rahman was insulting the hindu song Vande Mataram. A few Muslim 
fundamentalists criticized him that, being a Hindu, he has elevated and 
popularized a Hindu song!
 
That was when government provided security for Rahman, fearing threat to his 
life. All these totally ruffled Rahman. 
 
Then, he opened his heart out - “ God and religion are something personal to 
each one. Be it mosque, or temple or church – it’s all within the heart. But, 
it has now been politicized. I’m uncomfortable to have security guards around 
me all the time. It shows the lack of trust on fellow human beings. 
It is funny that  there are rumours that I’m funding terrorists, when 
government itself is providing me security  as my life is under threat from 
terrorists.
 
I help many social service organizations, without discriminating them as Hindu, 
Muslim or Christian organizations. Those are very small amounts. Weapons can’t 
be bought with that amount!”
 
Then, another rumour sprang out that he was forcing people close to him, to 
convert to Islam. Rahman brushed away this one too, with a smile.
 
“Look at people close to me – Noel, Sridhar, Sivamani, Sivakumar! I’ve never 
spoken to them about religion. My religion is mine; their religion is theirs. 
That’s all”
 
Finally, all those ridiculous criti