[arr] The Wandering Souls celebrates 6 years of RAHMANIA shows !

[Dinesh Vaidya]

Last Saturday, on 18'th July, RAHMANIA concert team of The Wandering Souls 
celebrated their 6'th year in the AR RAHMAN University of continuous Education 
by giving a CRISP and PROFESSIONAL performance of their hit show RAHMANIA in 
Chinchwad city ( close to Pune ).

This time, the group had practiced quite a few new songs and used new 
technology. For the first time we used 48 track DIGITAL mixer console with 
linear-array speaker system, the next best available is the one they use for 
the mega concerts like Jai Ho concert.

The group is led by Anmol Bhave, a renowned National Award winner Sound 
Engineer and we also have two more sound Engineers in our team, Nikhil Mulay 
and Pinak Agate, both will complete their Sound Engineering Degree from FTII 
soon. Moreover the flautist Satyajit Kelkar is an accomplished Sound Designer 
and owns his own Sound studio in Pune, so the emphasis on "correct RAHMAN 
sound" is the backbone of all RAHMANIA shows.

The show started with "Jaage Hai - from Guru", the full version, one of the 
songs we attempted for the first time. The other new songs we performed were... 
"Nahin Saamne tu - Taal", 
"Genda Phool - Delhi 6", 
" Yeh Dilli hai meri jaan - Delhi 6", 
"Lukka Chuppi - RDB ( complete with Rahman-Lata Aalap ), 
"Ringa Ringa - SDM", 
and a small medley of "Tu Mera Dost hai - Yuvvraj" + "Guzarish - Ghajini" and 
one from JTYJN. 

The group had taken lot of care and efforts in replicating the special "ARR 
SOUND". We played SITAR live on stage with Nahin Saamne tu Apart from 
these, we had our usual hit numbers such as Chupke se & Hasti Rahe tu from 
Saathiya, Yunhi Chala chal from Swades, Khwaja Mere Khwaja from JA, Patriotic 
Medley, Bombay theme and Tuhi Re from Bombay, Dilse Re and Ay Ajnabi from Dil 
se, Chandralekha from Thiruda Thiruda and Maiyaa Maiyaa from Guru.

The show-stealers were certainly Lukka Chuppi / Genda Phool and Yeh Dilli hai 
meri jaan.. virtually all songs were received with a request for 
"once-more" and the group obliged by accepting a few of them.

As we are going closer and closer to the "Rahman sound", we find that the 
target resets and we find that we have to do a lot more to reach the new 
position... ARR's songs are so much multi-layered that the more deep you go 
in it, the more new layers you find and what I appreciate about this group is 
that they are extremely passionate about ARRahman's music and are extremely 
loyal to their GURU in preserving the quality and freshness of the sound in 
each of their performance.

All TWS artists, singers, musicians deserve full marks for attempting the most 
difficult and challenging songs of ARR, and the group also delivered the 
performance in style. I would mention here Parashar Joshi, who came in as a 
last minute replacement due to accident to another singer and what a 
performance Parashar gave ! Superb !

TWS has been invited by quite a few media / event management companies and 
sponsors, almost 2 concerts per month and that's  certainly a huge 
encouragement for the group.

Almost all TWS members are on Rahman Fans Yahoo group, so we can certainly say 
that this is an exclusive band of the Yahoo group ?

The Wandering Souls owes their 6 glorious and melodious years of existance to 
AR Rahman and his loyal fans.THANK YOU !

With best regards
Dinesh Vaidya
The Wandering Souls "RAHMANIA"
Pune

Re: [arr] Re: RGV: Nadeem-Shravan and Himesh sold more than ARR

[Roshan]

may be India is the only universe he knows. :)

Some times i do wonder if he is the same guy who made Satya and Company (two
movies I absolutely love)

aah well, some frogs do live in a well.



On Fri, Jul 24, 2009 at 5:08 PM, Chord  wrote:

>
>
> And his point is??? Himesh and NS have more universal appeal than ARR? (He
> has to remember that the word "universal" means not just all of India, but
> the rest of the world). If you mean "universal" to mean India AND the rest
> of the world (including non Indians), you cannot be serious in telling me
> that NS and Himesh are appreciated more than ARR. And as far as the sales
> argument, it maybe true that Himesh and NS sold more than ARR IN INDIA
> alonewho really knows? If you count sales of their music albums AROUND
> THE WORLD, ARR wins hands down, esp. with the recent Slumdog success.
>
>
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com ,
> "Jahanzeb Farooq"  wrote:
> >
> > From RGV's "My Reactions to Reactions" post on his blog:
> >
> > 18. Why is that a film cannot have a universal appeal like music can
> have?
> >
> > Ans: First of all it's wrong to presume that any one particular musicians
> work has universal appeal.
> >
> > In 2 periods of A.R.Rahman in the last 15 years Nadeem Shravan and Himesh
> Reshammiya's music sold much more than his.
> >
> > Also music in its final output pretty much has a singular emotion to
> carry whereas a film has too many variables for it to appeal to all.
> >
> >
> > http://rgvzoomin.com/2009/07/24/my-reactions-to-reactions-18/
> >
>
>  
>



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Re: [arr] South Indian Filmfare Awards

[sri vijay]

its true harris had done fantastic job in this album,i think he deserves 
this award this time...our boss is a genius no comments...so just wait and 
see...

--- On Wed, 7/22/09, vimaljk  wrote:


From: vimaljk 
Subject: Re: [arr] South Indian Filmfare Awards
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Received: Wednesday, July 22, 2009, 7:55 AM


  




To be frank...Varanam Aayiram deserves to winit was a great great album 
with many good songs..we must remember that half of Sakkarakkati was re-used 
from Meenaxi...of course ARR deserves all the awards in the world..but if 
someone else composes something award-worthy. .they should also get awards

--- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, pratap  wrote:
>
> I think AR may not win this time. Vaaranam Aayiram has higher chances...
> 
> http://indian- music-bgm. blogspot. com/ http://www.facebook .com/elensar5233
> 
> 
> --- On Tue, 7/21/09, raamkumar vaidyanathan  
> wrote:
> 
> From: raamkumar vaidyanathan 
> Subject: [arr] South Indian Filmfare Awards
> To: "arr" 
> Date: Tuesday, July 21, 2009, 8:04 PM
> 
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> Tamil - Nominations
> 
> Best Music Director
> 
> A R RAHMAN - Sakkarakatti
> 
> Harris Jayaraj - Varanam Aayiram
> 
> James Vasanth - Subramaniyapuram
> 
> Vijay Antony - Kadalil Vilunthen
> 
> Yuvan - Yaradi Nee Mohini
> 
> 
> Regards, Ram..   ~ Rαнмαη αddicт™~
> 
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Re: [arr] SdM to be screened in Parliment..Rahman, Resul and Gulzar to be felicitated

[Farzad Khaleel]

>> Will Rahman perform like Khan or Mangeshkar? Achary doesn’t see much
hope: “He is not coming with his musical troop. We can’t ask him to sing
just like that.”

Happy to see that some respect is given to ARR by the politicians. Really
felt bad how the politicians behaved when ARR was in Kerala.

On Fri, Jul 24, 2009 at 11:03 AM, $ Pavan Kumar $ wrote:

>Jai Ho to be screened in LS
>  Saubhadro Chatterji / New Delhi July 24, 2009, 0:54 IST
>
> After the Budget, it’ll be time for some Bollywood entertainment in
> Parliament. The Lok Sabha secretariat has arranged for a special screening
> of Danny Boyle’s highly-acclaimed film, Slumdog Millionaire, on August 3 for
> the MPs.
>
>  But the icing in the cake will be the presence of its Oscar winners—music
> director A R Rahman, lyricist Gulzar and sound engineer Resul Pookutty—at
> the special screening. This will be the first time when Rahman and the two
> other Oscar winners will be felicitated by Parliament for their achievement.
> The three had won the much-coveted US Oscar awards on February 23. The
> Congress, meanwhile, had used Rahman’s award winning tune, Jai Ho, as its
> campaign song during the run-up to the Lok Sabha election.
>
> “As per the information available to us, A R Rehman and Resul Pukutty will
> be present during the special screening in Parliament. We are inviting
> Gulzaarsaab too,” Lok Sabha secretary-general P D T Achary told Business
> Standard on Thursday.”We will felicitate them before the film is screened.”
>
> It was actually Pookutty’s idea to bring the Oscar winners to Parliament.
> When Achary contacted Pookutty, currently stationed in the US, about the
> secretariat’s plan to show the film for the Parliamentarians, Pookutty
> suggested bringing Rahman there. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Lok Sabha
> Speaker Meira Kumar and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi are expected to be
> present at the function.
>
> The Lok Sabha secretariat had shown films for the MPs earlier as well but
> this will be the first time when a commercial film will be screened because
> of its worldwide fame. Last year, the secretariat screened Shyam Benegal’s
> Bose: the forgotten Hero for the MPs. Benegal is currently a nominated MP of
> the Rajya Sabha.
>
> Earlier, stalwarts like Lata Mangeshkar (then a Rajya Sabha member) had
> performed at the special programme held on 50 years of Indian independence
> in 1997. A few years ago, shehnai maestro Bismillah Khan was also
> felicitated by the Parliament.
>
> Will Rahman perform like Khan or Mangeshkar? Achary doesn’t see much hope:
> “He is not coming with his musical troop. We can’t ask him to sing just like
> that.”
>
>  
>



-- 
Farzad Khaleel
Webmaster
www.rahmaniac.com

[arr] Food Distribution - July 26, 2009

[Vithur]

Lets connect to serve.

Venue :- Near KMC

Chennai

Time :- 11 30 AM

Welcome

God Bless.

-- 
regards,
Vithur

Re: [arr] Where is the glorious RAHMAN

[Jaydeep Kumar]

"Rahman's standard" is a term created by some who think they are wiser than 
anybody else as far as ARR's music is concerned.  

Questions:-

1) Who are these people? 
One who claims to be ARR's true fan and goes around harping on his numbers.

2) What do they do?
They would first listen to ARR's music, then place the particular number in one 
of the two categories which are incidently created by these same people.

3) What are those two categories?
One is ARR's EXTRAORDINARY, HEAVENLY songs. Songs which fall under this 
category are known as RAHMAN'S STANDARD. 
(You will notice that when positive words such as extraordinary and heavenly 
are used, a "true ARR fan" would say them in CAPS.)

The other category is of course the Non-Rahman Standard which comprises of 
songs which are "good, in terms of other composers" but ordinary.

4) How do they segregate the songs into these categories?
That's simple...if these so called "true ARR's fan" decide that they like a 
particular ARR number so much, then the particular songs goes to RAHMAN"S 
STANDARD. 
If they think a song is simple, good but ordinary, then the song is dubbed as 
NON-RAHMAN's STANDARD.
(Notice that because they keep calling themselves as "true ARR's fan", they 
would never be caught telling that they don't like an ARR song. Instead they 
would resort to calling the number as "not upto 'Rahman standards"!)

5) Examples of songs under RAHMAN"S STANDARD and NON-RAHMAN'S STANDARD
Cross-refer to the answer to Ques. no 3. above.
If you keep finding the numbers which are praised with words such as heavenly, 
extra-ordinary etc. then they are definitely Rahman's standard songs. Example: 
Rangeela, Thiruda Thirudas, Jeans, Dilli6, Maa Tujhe Salaam, Vellai pookal, Do 
kadam, Tere Bina, etc.

Songs like Kaise mujhe, Kabhi Kabhi Aditi, Kahin toh, Zindagi,Pappu are on the 
other hand, songs of NON-RAHMAN standard. Why? Cos' these true ARR's fan feel 
that they are simple and ordinary.

6) Moral of the story?
ARR cannot do any simple, feel-good songs. One which just make you want to sing 
along with the singers or even make you tap a feet or two.And because he is 
ARR, thus he can only compose EXTRA-ORDINARY songs which are filled with 
extravaganza music and  excellent compositions. Songs which does not fill in 
the above requirements are naturally not of RAHMAN'S STANDARD, of course.

Hope that answered your query bro.

--- On Sun, 7/19/09, $ Pavan Kumar $  wrote:

From: $ Pavan Kumar $ 
Subject: Re: [arr] Where is the glorious RAHMAN
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sunday, July 19, 2009, 2:55 AM






 





  Ok..we have another term here.. " Rahman Standards" Just 
curious to know what It means, how it is measured and who sets these standards?

--- On Fri, 7/17/09, Radheshyam B  wrote:

From: Radheshyam B 
Subject: Re: [arr] Where is the glorious RAHMAN
To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com
Date: Friday, July 17, 2009, 4:54 AM












 
 


  First of all, a true rahman fan need not like whatever Rahman 
does. I agree that all the songs that u mentioned are really good when compared 
to songs by other MDs. But I feel they are not upto 'Rahman standards'. Compare 
these songs to Bombay Theme tune, Maa Tujhe Salaam, Oru deivam thanda poove, 
Vellai pookal, Do kadam, Tere Bina etc. When I read these kind of posts, I cant 
stop thinking why people are so narrow minded.



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

>

> When I read these kind of posts..I don't know how to react..ofcourse. ..It's 
> really irriatating. ..If you guys are not able to enjoy songs like Kaise 
> muje, Kabhi Kabhi, Kahin toh, Zindagi, Dil Ka Ristha, or even Pappu, then I 
> really feel sorry for you guysI dont have any problem though...these are 
> your opinions..

> And what do you mean by True Rahman fan? Grow up dude..

> 

> --- On Tue, 7/14/09, kishore parayath  wrote:

> 

> From: kishore parayath 

> Subject: Re: [arr] Where is the glorious RAHMAN

> To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com

> Date: Tuesday, July 14, 2009, 10:37 PM

> 

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>   Thiruda Thiruda is my alltime favourite too. Its TAMIL.

>  

> U r in a way right bro. Ur feelings are exactly the same as many, in this 
> group. But many dont have the courage to reveal it. I did reveal certain 
> times, but I was disocuraged. What u said, is EXACTLY the problem with ARR's 
> music nowadays. And some people dont want to tell it directly, and hence they 
> hint it indirectly by starting topics like 'Do u want any change in ARR's 
> Music?' .

> 

>  

> There are no more Rangeelas, Thiruda Thirudas or JEANS... 

>  

> BTW, Dont include Dilli6 in ur list of ordinary albums. DILLI6 was very extra 
> ordinary. The only thing is that, U will require several listenings to grasp 
> each song. After grasping it..The songs would HAU

[arr] Re: RGV: Nadeem-Shravan and Himesh sold more than ARR

[Chord]

And his point is???  Himesh and NS have more universal appeal than ARR? (He has 
to remember that the word "universal" means not just all of India, but the rest 
of the world).  If you mean "universal" to mean India AND the rest of the world 
(including non Indians), you cannot be serious in telling me that NS and Himesh 
are appreciated more than ARR.  And as far as the sales argument, it maybe true 
that Himesh and NS sold more than ARR IN INDIA alonewho really knows?  If 
you count sales of their music albums AROUND THE WORLD, ARR wins hands down, 
esp. with the recent Slumdog success.


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Jahanzeb Farooq"  
wrote:
>
> From RGV's "My Reactions to Reactions" post on his blog:
> 
> 18. Why is that a film cannot have a universal appeal like music can have?
> 
> Ans: First of all it's wrong to presume that any one particular musicians 
> work has universal appeal.
> 
> In 2 periods of A.R.Rahman in the last 15 years Nadeem Shravan and Himesh 
> Reshammiya's music sold much more than his.
> 
> Also music in its final output pretty much has a singular emotion to carry 
> whereas a film has too many variables for it to appeal to all.
> 
> 
> http://rgvzoomin.com/2009/07/24/my-reactions-to-reactions-18/
>

[arr] Re: RGV: Nadeem-Shravan and Himesh sold more than ARR

[yogesh2783]

somebody please tell RGV to correct his data!!!

RGV seems to be good example of poor G.K

LOL

Regards
Yogesh

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Jahanzeb Farooq"  
wrote:
>
> From RGV's "My Reactions to Reactions" post on his blog:
> 
> 18. Why is that a film cannot have a universal appeal like music can have?
> 
> Ans: First of all it's wrong to presume that any one particular musicians 
> work has universal appeal.
> 
> In 2 periods of A.R.Rahman in the last 15 years Nadeem Shravan and Himesh 
> Reshammiya's music sold much more than his.
> 
> Also music in its final output pretty much has a singular emotion to carry 
> whereas a film has too many variables for it to appeal to all.
> 
> 
> http://rgvzoomin.com/2009/07/24/my-reactions-to-reactions-18/
>

[arr] "Recording for Rahman is all about a “ghar jaisa ” ambience" - Madhushree

[Vithur]

 ‘Single’ Minded
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Posted: Jul 24,
2009 at 1255 hrs IST
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[image: Madhushree]**
*She’s coming up with a single aimed at making the youth awareness of
crucial national issues on the occasion of Independence Day. Madhushree, who
enjoys a special rapport with A.R.Rahman, discusses both... and more*
The idea for a ‘single’ album arose from Madhushree’s disllusionment with
the response to her last labum Laagi Lagan, which “had eight good thumris”.
“My album has a great response even internationally because of the modern
arrangements. Six other beautiful songs went unnoticed because we made
videos of only two tracks! So I thought there was no point in my composer
husband Robby Badal and I working hard on eight songs if finally only the
videos mattered.”

The album, slated for a release on August 15, is Madhushree’s mission to
make today’s youth awaken to the serious problems our nation is facing,
including global warming, water depletion, terrorism et al. “Padma Bhushan
Sardar Anjum has written very stirring verse and the music is by my husband
Robby again,” says Madhushree. “When I made Sukhwinderji listen to the song,
he insisted that he would sing it with me. And as we know, he is superb at
such songs!”

The singer who began with Rajesh Roshan’s Moksha in 2001 is singing in
What’s Your Rashee? and some more films for young new composers and also for
A.R.Rahman, with whom she’s been a special favourite - the composer even
ensured that Laagi Lagan was formally released at his recording studio.
“After Jai ho, Rahman is spending so much time abroad and we singers are
missing him badly!” she says. “I came from a classical background, but it
was only after singing for him in Saathiya, Yuva, Kisna and other films that
I learnt how to be a proper playback singer, learning expressions and other
aspects. He brought finesse to my singing.”

The singer adds that recording for Rahman is all about a “ghar jaisa”
ambience. “I spend four to seven days with him only on absorbing and
rehearsing the song. He is a very jovial and genuine human being.”
But Madhushree admits that the fun has otherwise gone out of film music.
“Music waisa nahin raha jaise hota tha,” she says thoughtfully. “Yeh trend
hai, theek hai, this will also change,” she adds confidently. “Also, I think
that people like Lataji and Ashaji were very lucky because they could
concentrate only on singing. Today a singer has to look presentable, go to
the gym and do all those things besides looking at the musical aspect!” But
she admits that being on television on different shows have been fruitful
experiences.

Finally, is it easier or tougher singing for her husband? “I am more
comfortable working for others!” she laughs. “My husband is more finicky and
we argue a lot. But there is a plus side too - he makes songs to my scale!”

http://www.screenindia.com/news/single-minded/493104/

-- 
regards,
Vithur

[arr] RGV: Nadeem-Shravan and Himesh sold more than ARR

[Jahanzeb Farooq]

>From RGV's "My Reactions to Reactions" post on his blog:

18. Why is that a film cannot have a universal appeal like music can have?

Ans: First of all it's wrong to presume that any one particular musicians work 
has universal appeal.

In 2 periods of A.R.Rahman in the last 15 years Nadeem Shravan and Himesh 
Reshammiya's music sold much more than his.

Also music in its final output pretty much has a singular emotion to carry 
whereas a film has too many variables for it to appeal to all.


http://rgvzoomin.com/2009/07/24/my-reactions-to-reactions-18/

[arr] With music by A. R. Rahman, the film could well see an early 2010 release.

[Vithur]

  *Abhishek responsible for Raavan delays?*  *IndiaFM*  | Friday, 24 July ,
2009, 10:46


All through the year 2009, there have been speculations around Mani Ratnam's
*Raavana*. While there have been talks about the film getting delayed, off
late there were also mumurs around Abhishek Bachchan delaying the film
further.

"That's far from true though", says a source attached to the film. "There
have been delays due to some reasons or other but why would Abhishek cause
any trouble to his own film? He is giving his all to the film and is least
responsible for any delay whatsoever."

Though Mani Ratnam was unavailable for comment, it is a known fact that due
to the filmmaker's health reasons, *Raavana* had to be put on hold for some
time. However, now as he back and kicking, the film's shooting has also
resumed.

"In any case, for Abhishek, *Raavana* is special for number of reasons. He
acknowledges the fact that two films that have got him the most critical
acclaim in his decade long career are *Yuva* and *Guru*. The sense of
respect for him as an actor came to him after these two films. Mani Ratnam
is an integral part of his film repertoire and he is pushing himself harder
for *Raavana*."

This indeed is true, courtesy the physical challenges that Abhishek has
faced for the film. While in Yuva he was asked to put on weight, in case of
*Raavana* he has been instructed to get a slimmer look.

Also starring Govinda and Nikhil Dwivedi in key roles, *Raavana* is supposed
to be a modern take on 'Ramayana' with Abhishek in the role of *Ravana*.
However, some sources have negated any similarities. With music by A. R.
Rahman, the film could well see an early 2010 release.
http://sify.com/movies/bollywood/fullstory.php?id=14901279

-- 
regards,
Vithur

[arr] Re: ARR MIX BY ARR!

[rivjot]

After every 5 second I had different and more cheerful smile on my face while 
listening to it. AWESOME!! Thanks you so much. 

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, harshal chavan  wrote:
>
> I dont know is this shared before or not... even I dont know Its really done 
> by ARR? 
> Please listen to this... Its reay  amazing.
> 
> I have never imagined such mixes... like Azimoshaan drum beats with . (I 
> will not reveal the secret ... just listen this track) 
> 
> -V V--
> Original mssg in my mail was the following ...(is that true?)
>  
> ARR did this before Oscar night in 3 hours...
> got this mp3 today...
> 
> -- 
> Harshal Chavan
> http://mibajirao.blogspot.com/
> 
> 
> 
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> http://in.local.yahoo.com/
>

[arr] Re: Ghajini� : Aamir-Asin Starrer Completes Silver Jubilee

[nivensamy]

Posted a new message since 2 days but not seen, now im trying again by replying 
to a message...

Ghajini - The Game : http://ghajini.fxlabs.com/index.html

Buy Online : 
http://dvdstore.erosentertainment.com/product/bollywood-movie.asp?Buy_Ghajini_-_The_Game_PC_CD_ROM_DVD_1a

Can anyone please tell if Rahman was involved in this project. I would love to 
hear his BGM in a 3D Game.

Niven


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Vithur  wrote:
>
>   *Ghajini� : Aamir-Asin Starrer Completes Silver Jubilee*  - Planet
> Bollywood Special
> Correspondant �Ghajini� :
> Aamir-Asin Starrer Completes Silver Jubilee>
> --
> Geeta Arts' 'Ghajini' entered the 25th combined week of its run at Naaz
> (daily 1 show) cinema of Bombay last week.
> 
> The film directed by A. R. Murugadoss stars Aamir Khan, Asin and Jiah Khan
> and has music by A. R. Rahman.
> 
> http://www.planetbollywood.com/displayArticle.php?id=n061609063034
> 
> -- 
> regards,
> Vithur
>

[arr] Re: Sat, Jul 25 :: Kailash Kher concert in NY :: and a Fans meetup

[rivjot]

I absolutely loved his current album 'Kaliasa Chandan Mein'
Recommend it all music lovers! :) I personally liked it more than his last 
album 'Kaliasa Jhoomo Re' 



--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Niyant"  wrote:
>
> Hi:
> 
> I know Kailash Kher is one of our group's favourites - even though he
> has worked on only a handful of tracks with ARR, he has left a big
> impact with his unique voice-quality! Think 'Yuh hi chala', 'Mangal
> mangal' and many more!
> 
> The good news is he's touring North America according to Cumbancha
>    (the guys managing Kailash
> Kher's in this part of the world) and he's going to perform at a dozen
> cities here. Even better news is he's doing a concert this weekend ($3
> suggested donation) in New York -- as part of  'Celebrate Brooklyn' in
> Prospect Park.
> 
> Here are the details:
> http://www.prospectpark.org/calendar/event/142210
> http://newyork.timeout.com/events/reggae-world-latin/295023/kailash-kher\
> -electro-morocco
> 
> (Btw, I'm totally hooked to his  new album 'Chaandan Mein'. )
> 
> Some of us local-ARR-fans plan to be there. And obviously we would like
> to meet more fans from the area. If you're game, write back and we can
> decide a place we can meet. We could meet in Jsy City, en route in
> Manhattan or directly at Prospect Park.
> 
> We're also doing a short-fans-meetup before the concert at my apartment
> - feel free to drop-in for that. So here's the tentative plan:
> 
> 2pm Fans Meetup (incl. a quick Lunch)
> 5:30pmLeave
> 6:30pm@ Prospect Park (to grab good spots)
> 
> Write to me at 'niyant DOT dalal AT gmail DOT com' so we can discuss
> details.
> 
> Jai Ho!
> Niyant
>

[arr] Shruti Haasan and several musicians are to pay tribute to MJ!

[Vithur]

Shruti Haasan and several musicians are to pay tribute to
MJ!

There seems to be a lot of excitement in Shruti Haasan’s life, who is all
set to make her debut with Shree Ashtavinayak Cinevision Ltd’s ‘Luck’
directed by Soham Shah! The latest news is that musician-actor Shruti Haasan
has geared up to pay tribute to the King of Pop, *Michael Jackson* on August
29!

 As a tribute to the late pop star, a group of young singers will be
performing live in Chennai. A source said, “Shruti will be performing on
three *Michael Jackson* numbers. However, they are still to zero in on the
songs. Young talents like Benny Dayal and Krish will also be performing.”

The show will be held at the Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai. Many
performers and celebrities are expected while the details of which are being
finalised.

However, it’s also confirmed that Shruti’s father Kamal Haasan along with AR
Rahman, Shankar Mahadevan and others shall attend the extravaganza! While
news is abuzz that several legends from the music industry are likely to be
present at the event!

Signing off, Shruti Haasan said, “It’s a really big event in Chennai. It’s a
meeting of all musicians, who are coming together to pay tribute to the
career of a great man. We are all very excited and enthusiastic about the
show. We are the first city to do something like this in India.”

MJ’s celebration of life continues… - SAMPURN
http://blog.taragana.com/e/2009/07/23/shruti-haasan-and-several-musicians-are-to-pay-tribute-to-mj-18796/

-- 
regards,
Vithur

[arr] Re: Sat, Jul 25 :: Kailash Kher concert in NY :: and a Fans meetup

[Niyant]

Just wanted to clarify that there is a typo on the site I had posted
earlier:
http://www.prospectpark.org/calendar/event/142210

Note that Kailash Kher's concert is in fact on Sat, the 25th (and not
Fri, the 25th as the site states).


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Niyant"  wrote:
>
> Hi:
>
> I know Kailash Kher is one of our group's favourites - even though he
> has worked on only a handful of tracks with ARR, he has left a big
> impact with his unique voice-quality! Think 'Yuh hi chala', 'Mangal
> mangal' and many more!
>
> The good news is he's touring North America according to Cumbancha
>    (the guys managing Kailash
> Kher's in this part of the world) and he's going to perform at a dozen
> cities here. Even better news is he's doing a concert this weekend ($3
> suggested donation) in New York -- as part of  'Celebrate Brooklyn' in
> Prospect Park.
>
> Here are the details:
> http://www.prospectpark.org/calendar/event/142210
>
http://newyork.timeout.com/events/reggae-world-latin/295023/kailash-kher\
\
> -electro-morocco
>
> (Btw, I'm totally hooked to his  new album 'Chaandan Mein'. )
>
> Some of us local-ARR-fans plan to be there. And obviously we would
like
> to meet more fans from the area. If you're game, write back and we can
> decide a place we can meet. We could meet in Jsy City, en route in
> Manhattan or directly at Prospect Park.
>
> We're also doing a short-fans-meetup before the concert at my
apartment
> - feel free to drop-in for that. So here's the tentative plan:
>
> 2pm Fans Meetup (incl. a quick Lunch)
> 5:30pmLeave
> 6:30pm@ Prospect Park (to grab good spots)
>
> Write to me at 'niyant DOT dalal AT gmail DOT com' so we can discuss
> details.
>
> Jai Ho!
> Niyant
>

Re: [arr] ARR MIX BY ARR!

[Mohamed Hashir]

Scratches from 'beats of passion' coming in twice ( between mukkala& usrvasi
then with 'petta rap'.also beat of 'chale chalo' when 'tanha thanha' is
played. otherwise the list is complete i think.
Nice work anyways

hashir
On Thu, Jul 23, 2009 at 8:06 AM, tmxtp  wrote:

>
>
> Here's the list in the medley (original). If there are any changes, feel
> free to change/add. I'd really appreciate if someone can fill my "??".
>
> azeem
> - hamma
> - rang de basanti
> taal - theme
> - mukkala
> urvasi
> - mustafa
> - kabhi kabhi aditi
> tanha tanha
> - ??
> - taxi taxi
> - yuhin chala
> fanaa (janaganamana)
> - rukmini
> yerrani(Gopala Gopala)
> - ringa ringa ringa
> - jungl mei bohle
> petta rap
> - pappu
> - ru ba roo
> rangeela theme
> - pappu
> - daud
> shano
> - mukkala
> dheem ta dare dare
> pagdi sambhal
> o... saya
> yeh jo desh hai mera
> dum dum dum
> tere bina
>
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com ,
> Mohamed Hashir  wrote:
> >
> > http://www.4shared.com/account/dir/7869776/64cc093d/sharing.html?rnd=34
> >
> > On Wed, Jul 22, 2009 at 12:40 PM, arunava bhowmick  > > wrote:
> >
> > >
> > >
> > > Can anyone please send the link to it
> > > pleaseee..
> > >
> > > --- On *Tue, 21/7/09, Msg irfan * wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > From: Msg irfan 
> > > Subject: Re: [arr] ARR MIX BY ARR!
> > > To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com 
> > > Date: Tuesday, 21 July, 2009, 11:20 AM
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Yeah, it's done by a DJ from Pune at Pune Concertthe tracks used in
> > > this MIX are exactly the same
> > >
> > > Cordially,
> > > + Msg Irfan
> > >
> > > --
> > > *From:* Amith Chandhran 
> > > *To:* arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com
> > > *Sent:* Tuesday, 21 July, 2009 8:28:05 AM
> > > *Subject:* Re: [arr] ARR MIX BY ARR!
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > It is not by AR.
> > >
> > > On 7/21/09, Aravind AM  http://mc/compose?to=aravind_am%40yahoo.com>>
> > > wrote:
> > > > Is this really by ARR??
> > > > I heard that something of this sort was performed at Pune Concert..
> > > > is this the same thing? Ppl who attended the concert
> > > > (Gops/Vijay/ Gomzy/Vithur) , can u pls confirm?
> > > >
> > > > Whoever did this... It is OUTSTANDING! !!!
> > > > My God! Exceptional work!
> > > >
> > > > Aravind
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Rahmania show interviews: http://rahmania. 4shared.com<
> http://rahmania.4shared.com/>
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > --- On Mon, 20/7/09, harshal chavan  http://mc/compose?to=papylon_banko%40yahoo.com>>
> > > wrote:
> > > >
> > > > From: harshal chavan  http://mc/compose?to=papylon_banko%40yahoo.com>
> > > >
> > > > Subject: [arr] ARR MIX BY ARR! [1 Attachment]
> > > > To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com<
> http://mc/compose?to=arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com>
> > > > Date: Monday, 20 July, 2009, 12:00 PM
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > [Attachment( s) from harshal chavan included below]
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > I dont know is this shared before or not... even I dont know
> > > > Its really done by ARR?
> > > > Please listen to this... Its reay amazing.
> > > >
> > > > I have never
> > > > imagined such mixes... like Azimoshaan drum beats with . (I will
> not
> > > > reveal the secret ... just listen this track)
> > > >
> > > >  -V V--- - - -
> > > > Original mssg in my mail was the following ...(is that true?)
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > ARR did this before Oscar night in 3 hours...
> > > > got this mp3 today...
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > Harshal Chavan
> > > > http://mibajirao. blogspot. com/
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Looking for local information? Find it on Yahoo! Local
> > > >
> > > >
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> > > >
> > > >
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> > > >
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> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
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> > > > more. Click here http://cricket. yahoo.com <
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[arr] voiceless songs for karoake

[Krishna Kanth Kristam]

Hi..long time ago, one of our groupmates posted Saathiya (Chupke Se and
title song) voiceless songs. I cant find them in my system now..!! can
someone please give me a link..to those songs..or please upload them for
me..??
If there are other voiceless songs also..that were posted..please upload
them too..:-))

Thanks in advance..
KK.

Re: [arr] Revisiting "IRUVAR" (1997)- A Musical Masterpiece!!!

[ARRvind]

Hmmmthe most magical BGMs and soundtracks..!!! ARR deserved an Oscar much 
before Slumdog Millionare..for such stupendous works...!!   Sad that this score 
wasn't recognised for any awards..!!



--- On Sun, 7/19/09, Vithur  wrote:

From: Vithur 
Subject: Re: [arr] Revisiting "IRUVAR" (1997)- A Musical Masterpiece!!!
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sunday, July 19, 2009, 5:01 AM






 





  Good Write Up. Iruvar BGMs are awesome...


On Sun, Jul 19, 2009 at 12:51 AM, ARRvind  wrote:


  










"Iruvar (The Duo) " - the very name strikes an alarm among all the Rahmaniacs 
and Mani Ratnam's admirers..!! This film can be grouped to the number "two" in 
many ways...

Mani Ratnam  -  Santhosh Sivan 


A R Rahman  - Vairamuthu 

M.G. Ramachandran  - M. Karunanidhi ( On whom the story was based upon)

Mohanlal  - Prakash Raj

Aishwarya Rai  - Tabu

Revathy -  Gouthami

Anybody seen the promos of this movie when it went on floors?? It was the most 
magical announcement by a lady, who more or less spoke the above names in pair. 
I should strongly say that this movie enjoys enormous fan following among the 
Tamils in the world even to this day.The soundtrack of this movie by the 
maestro are in much demand . Both Aishwarya Rai and Tabu made their debuts in 
this movie. But this was Tabu's Tamil Debut only.

  Having said this, i am deeply saddened by the fact that ARR didnt get any 
kind of awards or recognition for his brilliant and much sophisticated work 
which haunts the listener even today and many more years to come.! I think i am 
right here..! Correct me if i am wrong,! Has he fetched any award for this 
magical audio tracks and even more supreme BGMs.?


Kannai Katti  ---> Hariharan , Chorus

 A Huge change in the usually "till then" sober mood singer 
Hariharan's voice. He has gone wide open with his voice in this song. The 
chorus form a very integral part in this song's stupendous success. I believe 
it would be the toughest job for ARR to compose to such an opening song which 
should make audience feel that they are seeing the great MGR on the celluloid. 
A very nice mix of melody and peppyness by the maestro which can make any music 
lover tap their feet and hands. Particularly, "Thozha Thozhalalalalla 
lalaalal. .." lines make everybody shake their bodies...:)



Aayirathil Naan Oruvan ---> Mano , Chorus

  Another differently sounding popular singer Mano makes a great 
attempt in this visually perfect MGR influenced song.! One yearns for more Mano 
- ARR combo which is dead these days after listening to this song. A great 
instrumentation and a great dancing skills shown by the debutant Aishwarya Rai. 
Great picturisation, great lyrics, even more greater composition and song 
rendition makes this song an anthem of sorts for both the classes and masses. 
Relish yourselves by the chirpy female chorus singing "kukukuku..." as Mano 
delivers second charanam...! ! ARR has this inborn knack of mesmerising all 
sorts of people which keeps him stay where he is today. Best example is 
"Aayirathil Naan Oruvan". 



Vennila Vennila ---> Asha Bhonsle

  Haven't captured the Tajmahal during the early dawn and dusk? This song will 
give you that pleasure visually. Aesthetically shot by the ace cinematographer 
Santhosh Sivan. I bet nobody has brought the Tajmahal to the viewers, the way 
Santhosh brings in this seductive song! The legendary bollywood singer Asha 
Bhonsle comes back to Tamil soundtrack after a huge gap (Previously sung for 
Ilayaraja sir in 1980's). Not withstanding her Tamil diction, she oozes with 
oomph through her voice and emotions are high running.And what to say about 
ARR. The saxophone he belts out makes u float in the musical heaven. Strictly 
recommended for the bed time listeners.


Narumughaiye Narumughaiye ---> Unni Krishnan, Bombay Jayashree

This song appears as though ARR has created a gem out of "Nattai" Raagam of 
Carntic Classical.!! What an impact it brings out is to be only expressed 
rather mouthed by words..!! Roping in the two classical giants, Unni Krishnan 
and Bombay Jayashree, who until then wasnt ready for cine songs, ARR gives a 
royal launch to both the singers, even though Unni was launched earlier by 
himself. The initial Mridangams, the flutes, the Veenasall  form a perfect 
unison to please the listeners. Only thing that amuses me is ARR has never 
looked upon Bombay Jayashree after this song, though she's doing great stuffs 
for other MDs. 

 
 
Hello Mr. Edirkatchi -> Harini, Rajagopal
 
    Yet another launchpad of ARR, Harini goes bold and beautiful after her 
mighty classical "Nila Kaagiradhu". Its though a complete contrasting genre for 
her, she wins hands down in this as well. Her huskiness to the song elevates 
the mood of the song! This is Ash's very first song onscreen and ARR makes no 
stone unturned in belting out this jazzy- groovy song. Piano works of ARR are 
Fantabulous to 

Re: [arr] Re: crescendos

[Roshan]

I think Man Mohana also have some of these stuff.

On Thu, Jul 23, 2009 at 1:52 PM, Aakash  wrote:

>
>
> Currently, the following comes to my mind...
>
> Meherbaan (ADA)
>
> Hai Rama (RANGEELA)
>
> Nahin Samne (TAAL)
>
> Hum hain is pal yahaan (KISNA) specially the last 2 mins.
>
> Kabhi Neem Neem (YUVA)
>
> Kismat se tum (PUKAR)
>
> Title track (BOMBAY DREAMS) specially from 1:57 to 2:19.
>
> and the list goes on..
>
> Regards,
> Aakash Shah
>
>
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com ,
> "tmxtp"  wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > My most favorite part of Rahman's music is his crescendos - the way he
> > dabbles around, teases you, taunts you, teases you some more, taunts you
> > some more - and then suddenly there it is - the peak, mostly followed
> > by emptiness or silence, or sometimes he just carries on as if nothing
> > happened. I think this is one of his favorites too as he seems to try to
> > incorporate this wherever possoble.
> >
> > Awright, for official purposes, I need to change my stance from "My most
> > favorite part" to "One of my most favorite parts" since there are, first
> > of all, too many parts to love and then there is too many favorite
> > parts... - the bass (he probably was the first one to introduce bass in
> > almost all of his songs), new singers, versatality, OCD to some extent
> > in some (to actually most) of his songs, fusion (that I've craved from
> > my childhood) - esp carnatic and hindustani music with western beats.
> >
> > Some samples of crescendos (from recent songs - since I can't seem to
> > remember what I ate for dinner last night!!). Please add to these and
> > also let me know your favorite crescendo(s).
> >
> > Mausam and escape
> >
> > Dil gira dafatan
> >
> > In lamhon ki daaman mein
> >
>
>  
>



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