[arr] Re: ARR the composer of London Dreams???

[rivjot]

Nope, he is not. London Dream's music is by Shankar Ehsaan Loy. 

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Anand N G"  wrote:
>
> 
> MOST  ANTICIPATED BOLLYWOOD
> MOVIES OF 2009
> 
>  
>  ing/dil-bole-hadippa.html>
>  
>  ing/blue.html>
> [London dreams]
> London dreams
> VipulShah has been
> hitting the jackpotas a
> director with Aankhaen, Waqt
> and Namastey London and as a producer
> with the blockbuster Singh is King.
> So his next venture is also waited
> with bated breath, London dreams.
> This story about two childhood friends
> coming to London to become rockstars
> has Salman Khan and Ajay Devgan
> in the lead and as the leading lady
> the beautiful and the ravishing
> `Gajini' Asin. With
> the music given into the hands of
> Rahman, atleast we can be sure about
> one thing, If not the movie atleast
> the music will rock.
> 
> 
> Anand
>

[arr] Kalaignar's Ponnar Shankar to start shooting from July 12th 2009

[Anand N G]

Hi every1 this movie was in news few months back for the matter that Kalaignar 
has requested ARR to score music for it. It was even mentioned in 
arr4music.com. Now that the movie is all set to start can any1 confirm if ARR 
is still part of this project?



Anand

[arr] Ponnar shankar.. is ARR still part of this film???

[Sath Murthy]

It has been shared earlier here that ARR will be the Music composer for this 
period flick... this movie is going into production from July 12...is he still 
a part of this movie or any changes? If anyone has any info.. please update...


  

Re: [arr] Revisiting 'Kangalil Keidu Sei'

[Arvind Ar]

The satisfaction a hard core Rahmaniac gets after running
through the entire album of "Kangalaal Kaidhu Sei" is quite
stunning..!! But thats also a sad part since this album is not being spoken by 
any normal music lover.! Ace director Bharathiraaja collaborates again with ARR 
sir
with new faces in the leading role. Unfortunately, the film bombed at
the box-office thanks to pathetic acting by the leading stars and even more 
pathetic story and screenplay. And obviously,  the songs didnt get the 
recognition it deserved. But
nevertheless, personally, i loved the entire album. 


Anarkali --> Karthik, Chitra Sivaraman, Kadhir, Murtuza



 A strong Hindustani classical based romantic ballad by ARR. One feels like 
matching Odissi / Kathak steps to the tune brilliantly composed. Kadhir , 
Murtuza belt
out some great sargams towards the beginning, middle and the fag end of
the song. Rahman writes up a great rhythm with sensible percussion which may 
seem very repetitive through out the song, but also enjoyable.! The only 
put-off, personally for me, is the awful rendition of Chitra Sivaraman. She 
somehow doesn't fit to this song though she's done awesome job in others songs 
with ARR. She delivers with  a very carefree lazy attitude. However, Karthik 
completely masks this for me with his mindblowing rendition..!! 

Azhagiya Cinderella --> Hariharan

   "Aruvigal Mele Nokki PayindhidudheEnne ennakke arimugham 
seidhaai..." so starts a magical journey of a wonderful combo ARR - Hariharan. 
A great poetic imagination of lyricist Pa.Vijay in describing the beauty of a 
girl matching princess Cinderella's beauty. Hariharan must be
 THE BEST choice for this mesmerising melody and ARR is soo clever with his 
selection of singer. It keeps the listener drooling and swaying with haunting 
back vocals of the female chorus singers. "Konji Konji Vandhaay...Minji Minji 
Ponaay.." is delivered in such a featherlite way by the chorus. Amazing 
melody!!!


Ennuyir Thozhiyae ---> Unni Menon, Chinmayee

  Another heart warming melody by the mastroe. I am soo sadened with the 
fact that this song was so comfortably fogotten and written off.. This may not 
be an instant connector, but its certainly a slow poison kinda song. It 
profusely grows on every next listening. The higher octaves by Unni 
"Iniyavale.Amaidhi Puratchi ondru nadandhade..."  registers very strongly 
in the minds and what to say about Chinmayee..?? She sounds
 just "out of the world" for me in this song. Her entry to this song is the 
first interlude bgm. One can easily mistake her haunting humming to some 
instrument being played. Her humming is so very inspiring with the piano 
backdrop. Also her rendition in this entire song is class apart. A very apt 
singer launched by ARR and he himself would feel it. The instrumentation of 
this song is also very very impressive. For all those ignorant about this song, 
i would strongly recommend this..!!

Thee Kuruviyai ---> Harini, Mukesh, Jhonson

  Welcome to the world of Tongue-twisters..!!! If you can challenge someone 
to twist their tongue in a giffy, this song is the best bet!!! This song is 
definitely a challenge for even the perfect Tamil speaker.All credits to the 
lyricist Thenmozhi for penning and more importantly the singers Harini and 
Mukesh for rendering such jet pacy lines..!! And what to say about ARR.!! He 
just plays a carefree -yet- perfect game with his Mandolins, flutes, voilins 
and what not..!! Awesome composition and brilliant singing by Harini with her 
strong carnatic touches particularly towards the end...where she hums amidst 
the mesmerisingly blown flute and chords. 

A Aa Tamizhamma ---> Mathangi, Raihanna, Blaaze 

   Time for some hip-hops and raps..!! A very trendy upbeat song much for the 
joyous teenagers. U cant help but tap your foot very unconsiously to the 
magical beats. Mathangi's tamil accent not withstanding, her voice quite well 
suits the theme. As per me, this is the only song she has sung for ARR. And 
Raihanna, the luckiest sibling of ARR has nothing much to do and she 
unfortunately doesn't register in the minds. Blaaze is also quite limitedly 
used in rendering only the Tamil alphabets in his rhythmic style. The techno 
beats are hugely inspiring but donno what went wrong with its commercial 
success in the countdowns. 

Having said all these, i cannot conclude without shouting at the choreographer 
of the songs and even the director for picturising all the songs in such a bad 
shape. None of the songs were visually good to say the least..!! Its better if 
ARR avoids such subjects in the future..!!




 
    

 
 
 
 

--- On Tue, 5/26/09, nivensamy  wrote:


From: nivensamy 
Subject: [arr] Revisiting 'Kangalil Keidu Sei'
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2009, 8:44 PM








Dear Rahmaniacs, Im not expert at reviewing rahman's music as many of us here 
do. But I cannot restrain myself to write a me

[arr] ARR the composer of London Dreams???

[Anand N G]

MOST  ANTICIPATED BOLLYWOOD
MOVIES OF 2009

 

 

[London dreams]
London dreams
VipulShah has been
hitting the jackpotas a
director with Aankhaen, Waqt
and Namastey London and as a producer
with the blockbuster Singh is King.
So his next venture is also waited
with bated breath, London dreams.
This story about two childhood friends
coming to London to become rockstars
has Salman Khan and Ajay Devgan
in the lead and as the leading lady
the beautiful and the ravishing
`Gajini' Asin. With
the music given into the hands of
Rahman, atleast we can be sure about
one thing, If not the movie atleast
the music will rock.


Anand

[arr] AR should go ahead - A suggestion

[pratap]

I think AR should go ahead on composing an anthem on peace as requested by 
Michael Jackson. At  least as a tribute to the great musician. Maybe insert 
some audio clip of MJ speaking about peace. It's just a suggestion...

http://indian-music-bgm.blogspot.com/ http://www.facebook.com/elensar5233



  

Re: [arr] Re: Do u want any change in A R 's music- Ur suggestions

[krishna prasad]

I don't want any change, the thing is ARR has changed and i want him to revert 
to his 
original way of composing. Consider ATM which is one of his best.By best i mean 
VINTAGE RAHMAN. 

--- On Sun, 8/3/09, Praveen Namburi  wrote:


From: Praveen Namburi 
Subject: Re: [arr] Re: Do u want any change in A R 's music- Ur suggestions
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sunday, 8 March, 2009, 4:22 PM









Hi Vishwesh,
                    The following are my observations,
Jai Ho at 1:56th second, suddenly the high energy of the song drops to the 
lyrics of chorus.
Rehna Tu ( Delhi 6 ) from 1:31st second the lovely emotion which makes us 
transform into a different world, is suddenly dropped at the specified time 
line.
 The same is the case with following and many more.Sakhi ( alay payuthe in 
tamil ) - Snehithunda at the time line of 2:12 second( Sadhana Sargan,Srinivas  
)
Merupukalalu (  minsare kanav in tamil , Prabhudeva and Kajol ) - Ooh lala... 
5:10 second ( unni menon,chitra )




Thnx,
Praveen.

On Sun, Mar 8, 2009 at 1:48 AM, || V i s h w e s h ||  
wrote:











"He drops the emotion of a song's tune in the middle."

I don't quiet understand what do you mean by that... so can you pls elaborate 
on it with few examples, Mr. Praveen??

Regards,
Vishwesh.



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

--- On Sat, 7/3/09, Praveen Namburi  wrote:

From: Praveen Namburi 
Subject: Re: [arr] Re: Do u want any change in A R 's music- Ur suggestions
To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com
Date: Saturday, 7 March, 2009, 9:48 PM





I accept that our Boss ARR delivers an exceptional quality of music.
What I meant to say is he is best the ENGINEER for acoustics, I meant the 
literal meaning of ENGINEER.
Any one should accept that ARR concentrates more on acoustics,even he himself 
accepted.
That's the part where I like him the most and best in the current industry.
To just tell an example, for the film Roja, the famous song which starts with 
flute ( in telugu - " naa cheli rojave,naa lo vunnave " ), ARR asked H Sridhar 
to capture the sound of floating air over the Flute rather than core sound of 
Flute.
That's how ARR advises his team and concentrates more on acoustics.
I accept his productivity is exceptional, but the only thing is he drops the 
emotion of a song's tune in the middle.


R U Listening Mr. ARR .. ?


-Praveen.




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Re: [arr] India On IMAX

[K. Kumar]

seems the proj is dropped

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--- On Thu, 9/7/09, A.R.Rajib  wrote:


From: A.R.Rajib 
Subject: [arr] India On IMAX
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, 9 July, 2009, 7:20 PM








http://www.imax. com/movie/ IndiaOnImax/ 

http://www.arrahman .com/v2/discogra phy/shortfilms- indiaonimax. html 

Duration :: 7 Minutes 

Release Date :: 1/1/2001

Music :: A.R.Rahman

Filmed across the length and breadth of India covering thousands of kilometers. 
The Great Indian Journey From the deserts of Jaisalmer to the backwaters of 
Kerala, from the serene mountains of Arunachal Pradesh to the paradise of 
Kashmirfrom the isolated and surreal space of ladakh to the mustard fields of 
Orissa... Real people, Real emotions Set to the music of A R Rahman. 


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Re: [arr] A R Rahman’s personal Connections

[K. Kumar]

is it available here in singapore yet?

HARDCORE RAHMANIAC TILL DA VERY END!!!

--- On Fri, 10/7/09, Vithur  wrote:


From: Vithur 
Subject: [arr] A R Rahman’s personal Connections
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Friday, 10 July, 2009, 12:39 PM










A R Rahman’s personal Connections

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Says A.R.Rahman, “Connections is a very special album of songs done at various 
stages of my life.” After conquering the Golden Globe and the Oscars, A. R . 
Rahman is here with a line-up of memorable numbers. Connections takes the 
listener through some songs and symphonies composed and sung and now handpicked 
by A. R. Rahman.
“All the songs mean a lot to me and I hope the album will be enjoyed by all,” 
says Rahman. The album has the maestro’s personal favourites like Khalbali 
(Rang De Basanti), Dil se re (Dil Se...) and Meherbaan (Ada) and also includes 
the never-before released track Jiya se jiya. Connections also has Rahman’s 
first English language release Pray for me, brother and his immensely popular 
and cult classic Bombay Theme. In the true sense, it reflects the maestro’s 
“journey through anthems” and is a must-have for every Rahman buff. 
Released exclusively on Universal Music, Connections is also available in a 
Collector’s Edition Pack that features the Rockstar Version video of Jiya se 
jiya. For the first time ever, Rahman appears in a zingy new avatar grooving 
alongside ace percussionist Sivamani. Also a part of this pack is Jai ho (You 
are my destiny) the collaboration between A. R. Rahman and The Pussycat Dolls 
featuring Nicole Scherzinger. 
The maestro's personally-handpick ed favourites in this Collector's Edition 
Pack that also includes the 5.1 Surround Sound Experience of the video Jiya se 
jiya, the brand new Rockstar Version video of this song and the Single CD of 
Jai ho by The Pussycat Dolls featuring Nicole Scherzinger.
Jiya se jiya is a thundering track that features A. R. Rahman on vocals with 
percussionist Sivamani and the exotic Drum Café (Mustafa Kutoane and Mpho 
Masinga). This track binds you to one emotion – love for all fellow-humans. The 
video showcases exactly these sentiments in 5.1 Surround. 
Pray for me, brother, sung and composed by Rahman in aid of the United Nations 
Eradication of Poverty by 2015 Programme is a touching video. There is also a 
moving Instrumental version that adds further dimension to this number.
Ek mohabbat - Vote for Taj is the song that A. R. Rahman has dedicates the Taj 
Mahal and a celebration of eternal love and beauty that it represents. This 
song was a part of the ‘Vote For Taj’ campaign when the new Seven Wonders of 
the World were being chosen by popular vote. 
Among the other Rahman picks are the video of Jai ho with The Pussy Cat Dolls 
with Nicole and the Dolls in Indian get-ups prancing around a Vienna train 
station. Rahman appears at the enigmatic chorus proving a sight for his fans.
This is a very personal album with a special ‘note of thanks’ by Rahman in the 
inlay that provides additional value for money to this collector's item. Aslam, 
Nasim, Karthik, Naresh Iyer, Blaaze, DJ A-Myth and A.R.Rahman are the vocalists 
while there are DVD tracks as mentioned above. 
The lyricists include Prasoon Joshi and Gulzar. The collection traces Rahman’s 
vocals as evolved across Hindi and English in his roller-coaster career that 
began in 1993 with Roja and in Hindi with the 1995 Rangeela.
A R Rahman - Connections in a Collector’s Edition Pack (DVD + CD) is priced for 
Rs 245. The CDs are available at Rs 125.http://www.screenin dia.com/news/ 
a-r-rahmans- personal- connections/ 487212/


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Re: [arr] A R Rahman’s unfulfilled dreams a bout Michael Jackson

[K. Kumar]

hey guys but nvr heard arr tok abt it before or event mj! after he died nothing 
was mentioned of the concertit seems prabu deva and shobana performed as 
well but nvr heard them say anything abt this b4. it seems so wierd... 
youtube has clips of the concert but non involving mj, pd, arr and shobana how 
come?

HARDCORE RAHMANIAC TILL DA VERY END!!!

--- On Sat, 11/7/09, Gomzy™  wrote:


From: Gomzy™ 
Subject: Re: [arr] A R Rahman’s unfulfilled dreams about Michael Jackson
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Saturday, 11 July, 2009, 4:16 AM








ARR composed ekam satyam FOR MJ and not WITH MJ. Hope you get the difference. 


On Fri, Jul 10, 2009 at 4:14 PM, kishore parayath  
wrote:








They had worked before on EKAM SATYAM!! 

















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Re: [arr] RAHMANIA GROUP'S LIVE IN CONCERT ON 18th

[K. Kumar]

hey guys any such arr fan bands here in singapore? i m looking for one...!

HARDCORE RAHMANIAC TILL DA VERY END!!!

--- On Fri, 10/7/09, Vinayak Mohanlal  wrote:


From: Vinayak Mohanlal 
Subject: [arr] RAHMANIA GROUP'S LIVE IN CONCERT ON 18th [1 Attachment]
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Friday, 10 July, 2009, 1:58 PM





[Attachment(s) from Vinayak Mohanlal included below] 


Hey Rahman Fans,

Pune based band The Wandering Soul Performing at Chinchwad on the date of 18th 
of July, 2009.
The show named RAHMANIA is a three hour dedicated show which will be a treat of 
lots of A R Rahman Songs...
Be there if you dont want to miss it...!!
RAHMANIA peforming for the first time after they shared the stage with the 
Oscar Winner at JAI HO concert in Pune...

Grab your seats...!!

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[arr] Docomo Jingle

[Prathap Sounderraj]

Hi,

Anyone heard the Tata Docomo Jingle..My guy feeling says its by ARR..

Cheers,
Prathap.

Re: [arr] HQ Youtube Video : ARR's Doctorate in Middlesex

[Thulasi Ram]

thanx for the share. ARRs speech was superb. loved it...

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Re: [arr] A R Rahman’s unfulfilled dreams about Mi chael Jackson

[kishore parayath]

I know ARR composed EKAM SATYAM for MJ!!  I know... ANd THATZ what I wanted
him to do, if they collaborated again! I didnt want MJ to co-compose with
ARR!
Also, MJ had requested ARR, months before his death, to COMPOSE for him, a
song, on the lines of we are the world!

[arr] Raavan Images...

[Sath Murthy]

http://www.behindwoods.com/hindi-tamil-galleries/ashokavanam/ashokavanam-01.html

I guess Vikram and Prithiviraj are in different get upsseems to be a song 
sequence..

can't wait for the songs...



  

[arr] "We looked at lots of universities but felt Middlesex had the right, friendly, vibe as well as its great history" - ARR

[Vithur]

A visit from an Indian superstar brought Middlesex University and its
students to a standstill yesterday.

AR Rahman is an Indian composer, record producer, musician and singer and is
probably best known as the winner of two Academy Awards for the music he
wrote for the smash hit film Slumdog Millionaire.  His visit to Middlesex
University in Hendon, London had two purposes.  Along with Middlesex's
Vice-Chancellor, Professor Michael Driscoll, he signed a
Memorandum of Understanding between his KM Music Conservatory in Chennai,
India and the University.  AR, as he is known, was also awarded an Honorary
Degree, making him a Doctor of the Middlesex University, the highest honour
the University can bestow.

Middlesex is an extremely popular British university throughout India and
hundreds of Indian students come to study on its London campuses. When the
word got out that their musical hero, AR Rahman, was coming to receive his
honorary degree, excitement started to mount.  When he arrived on campus,
there were scenes reminiscent of Beatlemania; women
screamed and men mobbed him for an autograph or just a glance in their
direction!

In his speech to the University's academics and students, AR Rahman thanked
the University and said:  "It is an enormous honour to belong to this great
seat of learning.  My journey as a musician started at the age of nine and I
see music as a way to connect to spirituality and embrace it.  Music touches
people and breaks down barriers, creating harmony in troubled times.  This
has always been my philosophy".

The Memorandum of Understanding between AR Rahman's KM Music Conservatory
and Middlesex University focuses on educational collaboration between India
and the UK.  The two organisations have agreed to explore the possibilities
for collaboration in music and education and to support one of AR Rahman's
'pet projects', that of the blending of Asian and Western musical styles.

Dr Terry Butland is Deputy Vice-Chancellor International at Middlesex
University.  He commented on the Memorandum of Understanding:  "I can't
think of a more suitable and well placed partner for the University than AR
Rahman.  We are delighted to sign this Memorandum of Understanding which
paves the way for what will undoubtedly be some interesting and innovative
projects delivered jointly between Middlesex University and the KM Music
Conservatory".

AR Rahman explained the background to the Memorandum of Understanding: "We
looked at lots of universities but felt Middlesex had the right, friendly,
vibe as well as its great history".

During his visit to Middlesex University, AR Rahman revealed the current
projects he is working on.  He is scoring a comedy film and also writing and
performing on a pop album, working with a well known hip hop label,
Inderscope.  His KM Music Conservatory has only been open a year, but
already has 200 students.

When asked about what he considers to be his biggest achievement, AR says it
is in film music.  "As a human being I have so many interests. The Academy
Awards [for Slumdog Millionaire] opened doors worldwide and legitimised
Indian musicians".
http://www.emgonline.co.uk/news.php?news=6218

-- 
regards,
Vithur

[arr] Re: An Year of music drought is over with no ARR release in Tamil (July 12 2009)

[Dinesh]

We gotta be used to this kind of changes. Ive already started doing many things 
to divert my mind from this. :)

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[arr] An Year of music drought is over with no ARR release in Tamil (July 12 2009)

[Sriram S]

 
'Sakkarakatti' Audio was released on July 12 2008.
 
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