Re: [arr] A show in france singing "Jai Ho"

[Arun Krishnan]

Thank dude.. its was very good.

On Thu, Aug 13, 2009 at 12:54 PM, sharb...@ymail.com wrote:
>
>
> http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=135727897888&ref=nf
>
> enjoy
>
> 



-- 
Arun Krishnan

Re: [arr] Re: I'm looking forward to Blue's music......but.....

[kishore parayath]

I did NOT like the Music played in the theatrical trailer!! I dont find any
originality in it. (Iam not saying that Rahman copied, coz, Iam the ONLY
person, who get furious and angry, and abuse the person who brings copy
accusations against Rahman. I mean to say that I have heard NOTHING new in
the tune, which I havent heard before)

Re: [arr] Re: Rank ARR/Mani combo music albums

[crishna3]

Mine goes here:

Roja
Dil se, Thiruda Thiruda, and Alai Payuthey
Iruvar and Bombay
Kannathil Muthammittal
Guru

On Aug 13, 2009 10:20am, yazfasil  wrote:









--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Chord" wrote:



>



> Rank the music for films with Mani/ARR combofirst being best...



>



> Here's my ranking:



>



> 1) Dil Se



> 2) Roja



> 3) Bombay



> 4) Alaipayuthey



> 5) Iruvar



> 6) Thiruda Thiruda



> 7) KM



> 8) Guru



> 9) Yuva/AE



>





Dil se



Bombay



Roja



Thiruda Thiruda



Alaipayude



Iruvar



Kannathil M



Guru



Ayudha Eluththu





btw this is my ranking for shankar/arr combo





1.Kadhalan



2.Boys



3.Jeans



4.Gentleman



5.Indian



6.Sivaji



7.Mudalvan

[arr] Great Singers Never to Have Sung For Rehman

[Arun Krishnan]

Hi,

It was when i was listening to Lukka Chupi (Rang De Basanti) by Lata
Mangeshkar that a thought struck me of the great singers who have /
could not sing for Rahman, and how would his compositions have been if
they were to sing for them.

One singer i would have loved to listen would be MS Subbalakshmi
singing to his tunes. Considering the magic that he created for Lata
Mangeshkar in Tu hi bharosa and luka chipi, it would have been a
remarkable combination, with Rahman using MS's subtle gamakams into
his composition.

Would like to know your views as well...

Hope this was not discussed earlier.
-- 
Arun Krishnan

[arr] Re: I'm looking forward to Blue's music......but.....

[ramakrisha laxmana subramanian siva gopala acharya iyer .aiyooo amma idli wada dosa sambar chatni .]

Oh sorry for that, my bad!



--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Chord"  wrote:
>
> I knew someone like you was going to pounce.  Where in my post does it say 
> that I'm worked up?  Did you read what I said carefully?  I explicitly said 
> that I'm not pre-judging the album, but just keeping my expectations low 
> because the genre of music that the movie requires is not something that I 
> get too excited about.  I also said that I would listen to the music with an 
> open mind when it comes out and hope that he can compose a song or two that's 
> more in my line of preference.  I also mentioned that Rahman likes to 
> surprise too. I absolutely encourage Rahman to be experimental and I hope 
> that this experiment works! 
> 
> Peopleplease..
> 
> 
> 
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "ramakrisha laxmana subramanian siva 
> gopala acharya iyer .aiyooo amma idli wada dosa sambar chatni ." 
>  wrote:
> >
> > Oh for god's sake let the music release, or atleast the song promo release. 
> > And you can't expect AR to *always* keep composing stuff that he's already 
> > very good at. What's wrong with him being experimental? Why do you get so 
> > worked up?
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Chord"  wrote:
> > >
> > > I'm not feeling as usually excited as I had been during the pre 
> > > release periods of other Rahman soundtracks.  Maybe my expectations for 
> > > the music are lower, which may be a good thing.  I'm expecting this album 
> > > to match the mood and content of the moviemostly hip hop, fast, 
> > > dance, techno kind of songs.  It's Rahman's music, so it will be 
> > > interesting to say the least, but that type of music is not my cup of tea 
> > > usually.  Again, these are just thoughts and I'm in no way judging the 
> > > album prematurely.  Once it releases, I will listen with an open mind and 
> > > hopefully be surprised here and there.  I'm hopeful there will be at 
> > > least one soulful/slow number with the Rahmantic magic.
> > >
> >
>

[arr] Re: A show in france singing "Jai Ho"

[sharb...@ymail.com]

sorry for the error. Couldn make out the difference. Thats why. Anyways thanks 
for the info.

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "adrcc2"  wrote:
>
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "sharbeen@"  wrote:
> >
> > http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=135727897888&ref=nf
> > 
> > enjoy
> >
> dude, that's not french. that's spanish (...or italian)
>

Re: [arr] Ilayaraja takes a 'dig' at A R Rahman

[Nagaraj]

Yes. Agreed. Only a so called legendery music director has the right to throw 
personal criticism at fellow music director.

Yes as u said that his style...continously bashing other MDs..

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, PREM KISHEN  wrote:
>
> 
> guys ,pls do not abuse the music directior's.everyone have their own 
> style,ok? im piss off such an email that u guys sending!
>  
> 
> 
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> From: niven...@...
> Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2009 04:05:59 +
> Subject: Re: [arr] Ilayaraja takes a 'dig' at A R Rahman
> 
>   
> 
> 
> 
> Good observation Ramesh. Global Media is deviating from their main purpose of 
> informing and all they need is making business.
> 
> Niven
> 
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Ramesh R  wrote:
> >
> > Standard operating procedure from a tabloid! 
> > 
> > 
> > 1. Publish a junk article with "he said, she said" accusations often 
> > entirely made up by the tabloid or draw false conclusions
> > 
> > 2. Wait and watch till article gets circulated around and talked about.
> > 3. Show up for press conference when the persons concerned clarify that 
> > they never said anything to that effect or were quoted out of context.
> > 4. Repeat step 1.
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > From: Bivin Chandra 
> > To: AR Fans group 
> > Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2009 8:40:37 AM
> > Subject: [arr] Ilayaraja takes a 'dig' at A R Rahman
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > Kollywood observers feel that there has been a marked change in the public 
> > conduct and speeches of 'Maestro' Ilaiyaraaja for the past few months. The 
> > 'Isaignani', as he is popularly known, seldom involves himself in any 
> > activities other than composing music and making a rare appearance at 
> > functions. Of late, though, his speech appears to have been 'aimed' at 
> > having a go at his peer and junior A.R. Rehman, his one-time keyboard 
> > player.
> > 
> > For the first time in more than three decades of his musical sojourn, 
> > Ilaiyaraaja has appeared in an entire song in his recent film 
> > 'Azhagarmalai'. The melodious title song in the film not only features him 
> > but also is sung by the Maestro himself. Even the lyrics were penned by 
> > himself and had lines such as "whosoever wishes to go away from this 
> > country may do as they please; I would remain here forever in the service 
> > of my people".
> > 
> > These lines could be taken as against no particular individual; but his 
> > recent remarks at an event to launch a carnatic music-based album were 
> > unmistakable. Speaking at the launch, Ilaiyaraaja said that "Some persons 
> > claim that all the fame 'goes' to the Lord. This is wrong; why would be a 
> > God be in need of fame. Isn't He the one who showers on us fame and 
> > popularity and money? How can we 'return' to Him the fame given to us by 
> > Him? It won't be proper at all!"
> > While all these queries raised by the Maestromight sound genuine, the 
> > reference to the man is unmistakable. When even a child knows that it's 
> > Rahman's popular habit to admit on stages that "all fame goes to the Lord", 
> > it's highly surprising as to what the Maestro expected the people to think 
> > of his reported remarks!
> > 
> > 
> > http://www.chennaionline.com/film/news/Aug09/89Isaignani-takes-a-dig-at-A-R-Rahman.aspx
> >
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> _
> More than messages–check out the rest of the Windows Live™.
> http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowslive/
>

Re: [arr] Jai Ho spanish lyrics

[V S Rawat]

On 8/13/2009 6:57 PM India Time, _Madhavan Rajan_ wrote:

> Any idea why the academy left out Tanvi Shah who wrote the Spanish
> lyrics in Jai Ho?!
> I was so deeply listening to this song and this thing suddenly struck me.

I was also thinking about this since the D-day (when the song was 
nominated).

Any my conclusion is:

As most of the oscar voters and judges and vote-compilers were not 
knowing hindi, so they couldn't understand what the lyrics are saying, 
and the award for lyrics went to gulzar saab just as a technicality 
because best song award goes to MD/ lyricists both.

Now the cake of the reasoning :-
And as most of them might not be understanding Spanish either, they 
might have thought for the spanish part that it is some regional dialect 
of Hindi, so they didn't think to mention the Spanish lyricist.

He he he.

--
Rawat

[arr] God of score

[$ Pavan Kumar $]

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God of scoreLast Updated: August 13. 2009 12:36PM UAE / August 13. 2009 8:36AM 
GMTJai ho! Rahman holds his Slumdog Millionare Oscars (Best Score and Best 
Original Song) at a post-award party in Los Angeles this February. Mario 
Anzuoni / ReutersIn less than 20 years, AR Rahman has come to dominate Indian 
popular music by breaking all of its borders. S Subramanian reads a new 
biography of Bollywood’s great assimilator.

AR Rahman: The Musical Storm 
Kamini Mathai 
Penguin India 
Dh38

The Indian composer AR Rahman, recent winner of a pair of Academy Awards for 
his jaunty songs in Slumdog Millionaire, has over the years demonstrated a keen 
talent for reaching new, rapidly appreciative audiences. This talent is 
typically discussed in reference to his work outside India, which began early 
this century when he collaborated with Andrew Lloyd Webber on the saccharine 
West End confection Bombay Dreams, pairing reworked versions of some of his 
most outstanding songs from the 1990s with some of his worst original music. 
Since then, his work has featured on Broadway and in Chinese and Hollywood 
films. All this, particularly the Slumdog Oscars, has made Rahman the first 
Indian composer to find substantial audiences beyond the already large world of 
his country’s film industry.
But Rahman’s first, more impressive feat of border-crossing occurred much 
earlier, when he became the first Indian composer with a pan-Indian audience. 
So often is Bollywood used as a symbol of the entire Indian film industry that 
it is easy to overlook the country’s diversity of other regional cinema. 
Outside Mumbai, other sizeable film industries operate like self-contained 
planets, producing movies in the languages of Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam 
and Bengali. The borders between the four south Indian cinemas are, for actors, 
directors and composers, particularly fluid; the border between south Indian 
cinema and Hindi cinema has, because of deeper linguistic differences, 
traditionally been far less permeable.
Even music, that much-vaunted universal language, sat for long in decidedly 
regional compartments. The music of the Bollywood and Tamil film industries may 
have shared roots in the Indian seven-note scale, for instance, but they long 
ago developed into entirely different sensibilities. In their default modes, 
they leaned in different directions: Bollywood toward plaintive romantic or 
existential ballads; Tamil music toward raga-based classical or rhythm-heavy 
indigenous folk. They used different instruments: the harmonium would have 
sounded as odd in Tamil music as the veena in Bollywood. The gulf separating 
these genres was a wide one, spanned only by the occasional work of the 
occasional composer. Perhaps work on the bridge that now connects them had 
tentatively begun in the years before Rahman, but only after he brought power 
cranes to the job, completed its construction, and made a few sorties back and 
forth did other composers feel consistently
 comfortable doing the same.
Rahman’s debut soundtrack, Roja, released in 1992, provides a classic example 
of how his music functions. A song will start simply, with a spare melody and 
vocals with power but no apparent ambition to blow the listener away. Within 
seconds, that all changes. The melody might enter a dense burst of 
orchestration, or yield to a solo by an unexpected instrument, or somehow 
reveal itself to be based on a highly classical raga. The vocals might shift 
colour, from modest to epic, or from normal singing to Rahman’s own 
free-spirited yodels, or from pristine enunciation to humming. The rhythm can 
come out of wood blocks, or steel drums, or something that sounds distinctly 
like a brass pot being hit with a bunched fist. Mixed together, this reminds 
you of reggae one minute, Tamil folk the next, then electronica, then south 
Indian classical – all together in one alluring whole.
Nearly 20 years after that debut, Rahman’s music still sparks interesting 
(albeit well-worn) debates among music-lovers. What exactly is Rahman’s genius? 
Does it lie in his arrangements, his meticulous layering of sounds and voices 
as if they were sheets of phyllo? Or in his generous accommodation of styles, 
or in his industrious production of catchy hooks? In other words: is he 
“simply” a technically savvy producer of commercial music? Or do arrangement, 
stylistic flexibility and hook-production fall legitimately under the rubric of 
musical artistry, and is Rahman exactly what his legions of devoted fans say he 
is: a straight-up compositional genius?
Kamini Mathai’s AR Rahman: The Musical Storm refuses to engage Rahman’s 
influence or the music that underpins it, which makes this first attempt at a 
biography of the composer a tepid one. This is partly the s

[arr] Re: I'm looking forward to Blue's music......but.....

[rivjot]

lol.. we understand you very well Chord. me too have comparatively lower 
expectations from the album.. promo looks 'cool' (Luck part 2 or Cash part 2?) 
but gives strong feeling that movie wont work. Hopefully I will be proven 
wrong. 

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Chord"  wrote:
>
> I knew someone like you was going to pounce.  Where in my post does it say 
> that I'm worked up?  Did you read what I said carefully?  I explicitly said 
> that I'm not pre-judging the album, but just keeping my expectations low 
> because the genre of music that the movie requires is not something that I 
> get too excited about.  I also said that I would listen to the music with an 
> open mind when it comes out and hope that he can compose a song or two that's 
> more in my line of preference.  I also mentioned that Rahman likes to 
> surprise too. I absolutely encourage Rahman to be experimental and I hope 
> that this experiment works! 
> 
> Peopleplease..
> 
> 
> 
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "ramakrisha laxmana subramanian siva 
> gopala acharya iyer .aiyooo amma idli wada dosa sambar chatni ." 
>  wrote:
> >
> > Oh for god's sake let the music release, or atleast the song promo release. 
> > And you can't expect AR to *always* keep composing stuff that he's already 
> > very good at. What's wrong with him being experimental? Why do you get so 
> > worked up?
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Chord"  wrote:
> > >
> > > I'm not feeling as usually excited as I had been during the pre 
> > > release periods of other Rahman soundtracks.  Maybe my expectations for 
> > > the music are lower, which may be a good thing.  I'm expecting this album 
> > > to match the mood and content of the moviemostly hip hop, fast, 
> > > dance, techno kind of songs.  It's Rahman's music, so it will be 
> > > interesting to say the least, but that type of music is not my cup of tea 
> > > usually.  Again, these are just thoughts and I'm in no way judging the 
> > > album prematurely.  Once it releases, I will listen with an open mind and 
> > > hopefully be surprised here and there.  I'm hopeful there will be at 
> > > least one soulful/slow number with the Rahmantic magic.
> > >
> >
>

Re: [arr] Ilayaraja takes a 'dig' at A R Rahman

[Aravind AM]

Hi,

While many of you were doubting the veracity of the cinesouth article, I had no 
doubts IR had made those statements. Having been a hardcore Raja fan before 
1992, and having followed all his interviews, I am certain he would make such 
jealous statements. This is not something new for him. IR has so often in the 
past made absolutely ridiculous speeches, obnoxiously irritating interviews 
hurting so many people in the process. In particular, I can never forget one 
particular interview of Raja, hosted by veteran TV reporter H.Ramakrishnan, in 
late 90s in Doordarshan, in which Raja was at his irritating best, literally 
tormenting the interviewer. There was such arrogance, I've never seen in any 
celebrity. That was when Iost my respect for Raja, totally! How shocked I was 
back then, seeing my icon (till then) behave in such an immature manner!

A few years back, Kumudam too had a feature which compiled some of his 
speeches, showing how irritating his speeches become. Why do you think so many 
top directors and lyricists broke up with him? 

But, even I was waiting for more proof about the latest controversy, to write 
to the group. Here it is - an article in Kumudam showing exactly what he said.
http://tinypic.com/r/65ubyf/3
He did make those statements, and I'm not surprised he did.

At first,  I didn't want to write on this thread, as Rahman himself said in his 
oscar feliciation speech about fans fighting. Didn't he say that why should the 
fans fight, when he is  so friendly with other everyone else? But, IR himself 
is never party to such sentiments. IR is such a jealous individual, that he 
said he has never heard of a song titled Chinna Chinna Aasai at a time when 
Rahman was the toast of the nation!

You should listen to the the song titled "Ulagam Ippo" written, composed and 
sung by IR from the new album Azhagar Malai. IR's jealousy comes out clearly in 
that. The song lyrics talks about how people leave the country for money and 
that those people, though they may be rich, are mean and poor in his view 
point! The lyrics further goes that world may change, people may go wherever, 
but I'll stay here and serve the country.

Rahman's world fame has woken up the beast of "jealousy against rahman" which 
was sleeping within him, for sometime now!

I'm not attacking him but merely retorting back, and clearing the misconception 
that Raja is a saint!

IR may be a genius, he may be a great composer, but when it comes to modesty, 
level-headedness and humility, he is nowhere near Rahman sir! This is cheapness 
to the core!

I'm sure many are going to bounce on me, but I don't care. I'm writing this 
from the bottom of my heart and I'm sure I'm not making a mistake!


Aravind

 
Rahmania show interviews: http://rahmania.4shared.com
 
 

--- On Thu, 13/8/09, Thulasi Ram  wrote:

From: Thulasi Ram 
Subject: Re: [arr] Ilayaraja takes a 'dig' at A R Rahman
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, 13 August, 2009, 6:32 PM






 





  well that's true. but if there is a video v can actually be 
the judge of what was said by whomever, instead of judging on these articles 
which usually tend to magnify things. but, off late there are articles with 
videos and v can relate to the tone of the interview or speech immediately.



having said that, it is insane to talk anything indirectly  against ARR as he 
epitomizes genunity and purity. rather, one can be like Raadharavi and atleast 
express their opinions directly rather than indirectly refering to someone and 
acting like a egostic individual.



On Thu, Aug 13, 2009 at 8:27 AM, Roshan  wrote:














 





  LOL. Well said.

make up a story + create a hype = more visitors to their website = more profit 
from ads.

On Thu, Aug 13, 2009 at 5:25 AM, Ramesh R  wrote:















 





  Standard operating procedure from a tabloid! 




Publish a junk article with "he said, she said" accusations often entirely made 
up by the tabloid or draw false conclusions
Wait and watch till article gets circulated around and talked about.


Show up for press conference when the persons concerned clarify that they never 
said anything to that effect or were quoted out of context.Repeat step 1.





From: Bivin Chandra 



To: AR Fans group 
Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2009 8:40:37 AM



Subject: [arr] Ilayaraja takes a 'dig' at A R Rahman



























Kollywood observers feel that there has been a marked change in the 
public conduct and
 speeches of 'Maestro' Ilaiyaraaja for the past few months. The 'Isaignani', as 
he is popularly known, seldom involves himself in any activities other than 
composing music and making a rare appearance at functions. Of late, though, his 
speech appears to have been 'aimed' at having a go at his peer and junior A.R. 
Rehman, his one-time keyboard player.



For the first time in more than three decades of his musical sojourn, 
Ilaiyar

[arr] Connections now available with all Nokia phones as well

[விநாயகம் முருகன்]

Hello
Connections doesn't seem to be restricted only with the expensive 5800
model. I bought a Nokia 2700 (Rs 5500) on Sunday. The free SD card that I
received, included Connections.


Warm Regards
~~~
Vinayak

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[arr] A.R.Rahman - A World Of Music (Collector's Edition) - All Covers & Disk Scans

[A.R.Rajib]

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   Year...2009
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   No. Of Tracks..51




 TrackList


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01.  Dil Se - Dil Se Re
02.  Bombay - Kehna Hi Kya
03.  Sapnay - Awaara Bhanware
04.  Rang De Basanti - Rang De Basanti
05.  Lagaan - O Rey Chori
06.  Guru - Tere Bina
07.  Rang De Basanti - Roobaroo
08.  Meenaxi - Yeh Rishta
09.  Dil Hi Dil Mein - Ae Nazneen Suno Na
10.   Meenaxi - Chinnamma Chilakkamma
11.Zubeidaa - Dheeme Dheeme
12.   Guru - Aye Hairathe
13.   Lagaan - Mitwa
14.  Vande Mataram - Gurus Of Peace

CD 02 - Cutting Across Language Barriers!

01.   Ayithe Ezuthu - Hey Goodbye
02.  Guru - Mayya Mayya
03.  Sakkrakatti - Taxi Taxi
04.  Saathiya - O Humdum Suniyo Re
05.  Rang De Basanti - Paathshala
06.  Mangal Pandey - Mangal Mangal
07.  Lagaan - Chale Chalo
08.  Kaadhal Virus - Ye Ye Enna Achu
09.  Vande Mataram - Maa Tujhe Salaam
10.   Bombay Dreams - Shakalaka Baby
11.Bombay Dreams - Chaiyya Chaiyya
12.   Rang De Basanti - Khalbali
13.   Zubeidaa - So Gaye Hain
14.   Warriors Of Heaven & Earth - Warriors In Peace
15.   Guru - Barso Re


CD 03 (Instrumental) - Mozart From Madras!

01.  Bombay - Bombay Theme
02.  Lagaan - Lagaan Once Upon A Time In India
03.  Bombay Dreams - Bombay Dreams
04.  Meenaxi - Potter's Village
05.  Rangeela - Rangeela Theme
06.  Meenaxi - Cyclist's Rhythm
07.  Lagaan - Waltz For A Romance
08.  Vande Mataram - Missing

CD 04 (Live In Dubai) - Authenticity Of A Live Performance!

01.  Rangeela - Introduction Speech & Instrumental Music
02.  Sapnay - Chanda Re
03.  Sapnay - Ek Bagiya Mein
04.  Rangeela - Hai Rama Yeh Kya Hua
05.  Dil Se - Jeeya Jale Jaan Jale
06.  Bombay - Bombay Theme Music
07.  Dil Se - Chaiyya Chaiyya

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01.  Bombay - Tu Hi Re
02.  Vande Mataram - Gurus Of Peace
03.  Roja - Roja Jaaneman
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05.  Dil Se - Aye Ajnabi
06.  Hindustani - Telephone Dhun
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Re: [arr] Ilayaraja takes a 'dig' at A R Rahman

[Thulasi Ram]

well that's true. but if there is a video v can actually be the judge of
what was said by whomever, instead of judging on these articles which
usually tend to magnify things. but, off late there are articles with videos
and v can relate to the tone of the interview or speech immediately.

having said that, it is insane to talk anything indirectly against ARR as he
epitomizes genunity and purity. rather, one can be like Raadharavi and
atleast express their opinions directly rather than indirectly refering to
someone and acting like a egostic individual.

On Thu, Aug 13, 2009 at 8:27 AM, Roshan  wrote:

>
>
> LOL. Well said.
>
> make up a story + create a hype = more visitors to their website = more
> profit from ads.
>
>
> On Thu, Aug 13, 2009 at 5:25 AM, Ramesh R  wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> Standard operating procedure from a tabloid!
>>
>>
>>1. Publish a junk article with "he said, she said" accusations often
>>entirely made up by the tabloid or draw false conclusions
>>2. Wait and watch till article gets circulated around and talked
>>about.
>>3. Show up for press conference when the persons concerned clarify
>>that they never said anything to that effect or were quoted out of 
>> context.
>>4. Repeat step 1.
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> *From:* Bivin Chandra 
>> *To:* AR Fans group 
>> *Sent:* Wednesday, August 12, 2009 8:40:37 AM
>> *Subject:* [arr] Ilayaraja takes a 'dig' at A R Rahman
>>
>>
>>
>>  Kollywood observers feel that there has been a marked change in the
>> public conduct and speeches of 'Maestro' Ilaiyaraaja for the past few
>> months. The 'Isaignani', as he is popularly known, seldom involves himself
>> in any activities other than composing music and making a rare appearance at
>> functions. Of late, though, his speech appears to have been 'aimed' at
>> having a go at his peer and junior A.R. Rehman, his one-time keyboard
>> player.
>>
>>
>> For the first time in more than three decades of his musical sojourn,
>> Ilaiyaraaja has appeared in an entire song in his recent film
>> 'Azhagarmalai'. The melodious title song in the film not only features him
>> but also is sung by the Maestro himself. Even the lyrics were penned by
>> himself and had lines such as "whosoever wishes to go away from this country
>> may do as they please; I would remain here forever in the service of my
>> people".
>>
>>
>> These lines could be taken as against no particular individual; but his
>> recent remarks at an event to launch a carnatic music-based album were
>> unmistakable. Speaking at the launch, Ilaiyaraaja said that "Some persons
>> claim that all the fame 'goes' to the Lord. This is wrong; why would be a
>> God be in need of fame. Isn't He the one who showers on us fame and
>> popularity and money? How can we 'return' to Him the fame given to us by
>> Him? It won't be proper at all!"
>>
>> While all these queries raised by the Maestromight sound genuine, the
>> reference to the man is unmistakable. When even a child knows that it's
>> Rahman's popular habit to admit on stages that "all fame goes to the Lord",
>> it's highly surprising as to what the Maestro expected the people to
>> think of his reported remarks!
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> http://www.chennaionline.com/film/news/Aug09/89Isaignani-takes-a-dig-at-A-R-Rahman.aspx
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
> --
> ---
> http://ramblingsoul.com
> http://2ic.in
>  
>

[arr] Jai Ho spanish lyrics

[Madhavan Rajan]

Any idea why the academy left out Tanvi Shah who wrote the Spanish
lyrics in Jai Ho?!
I was so deeply listening to this song and this thing suddenly struck me.
-- 
Cheers,
Madhavan.R
Be a Music Fan; not a Music Pirate!

[arr] CONNECTIONS CD

[K. Kumar]

Hey guys recently in singapore i went to mustafa centre and i saw connections 
album but it only had the audio cd no dvd in the package any1 in singapore 
bought the cd and dvd package? where can i get it

 






















  

Re: [arr] Ilayaraja takes a 'dig' at A R Rahman

[Roshan]

Strange, i just got a personal mail from this PREM KISHAN, calling all
things for something I didn't do.

dude, you seriously need to go back to school.


On Thu, Aug 13, 2009 at 12:22 PM, PREM KISHEN  wrote:

>
>
> guys ,pls do not abuse the music directior's.everyone have their own
> style,ok? im piss off such an email that u guys sending!
>
> --
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> From: niven...@gmail.com
> Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2009 04:05:59 +
> Subject: Re: [arr] Ilayaraja takes a 'dig' at A R Rahman
>
>Good observation Ramesh. Global Media is deviating from their main
> purpose of informing and all they need is making business.
>
> Niven
>
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Ramesh R  wrote:
> >
> > Standard operating procedure from a tabloid!
> >
> >
> > 1. Publish a junk article with "he said, she said" accusations often
> entirely made up by the tabloid or draw false conclusions
> >
> > 2. Wait and watch till article gets circulated around and talked about.
> > 3. Show up for press conference when the persons concerned clarify that
> they never said anything to that effect or were quoted out of context.
> > 4. Repeat step 1.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > 
> > From: Bivin Chandra 
> > To: AR Fans group 
> > Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2009 8:40:37 AM
> > Subject: [arr] Ilayaraja takes a 'dig' at A R Rahman
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Kollywood observers feel that there has been a marked change in the
> public conduct and speeches of 'Maestro' Ilaiyaraaja for the past few
> months. The 'Isaignani', as he is popularly known, seldom involves himself
> in any activities other than composing music and making a rare appearance at
> functions. Of late, though, his speech appears to have been 'aimed' at
> having a go at his peer and junior A.R. Rehman, his one-time keyboard
> player.
> >
> > For the first time in more than three decades of his musical sojourn,
> Ilaiyaraaja has appeared in an entire song in his recent film
> 'Azhagarmalai'. The melodious title song in the film not only features him
> but also is sung by the Maestro himself. Even the lyrics were penned by
> himself and had lines such as "whosoever wishes to go away from this country
> may do as they please; I would remain here forever in the service of my
> people".
> >
> > These lines could be taken as against no particular individual; but his
> recent remarks at an event to launch a carnatic music-based album were
> unmistakable. Speaking at the launch, Ilaiyaraaja said that "Some persons
> claim that all the fame 'goes' to the Lord. This is wrong; why would be a
> God be in need of fame. Isn't He the one who showers on us fame and
> popularity and money? How can we 'return' to Him the fame given to us by
> Him? It won't be proper at all!"
> > While all these queries raised by the Maestromight sound genuine, the
> reference to the man is unmistakable. When even a child knows that it's
> Rahman's popular habit to admit on stages that "all fame goes to the Lord",
> it's highly surprising as to what the Maestro expected the people to think
> of his reported remarks!
> >
> >
> >
> http://www.chennaionline.com/film/news/Aug09/89Isaignani-takes-a-dig-at-A-R-Rahman.aspx
> >
>
>
>
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[arr] Re: A show in france singing "Jai Ho"

[adrcc2]

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "sharb...@..."  wrote:
>
> http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=135727897888&ref=nf
> 
> enjoy
>
dude, that's not french. that's spanish (...or italian)

Re: [arr] Rahman's special Album as a mark of respect to MJ.

[Hari Krishnan.M.A]

*Great : This will create history..Waiting for i... :)*


On 8/13/09, Sreekrishnan R  wrote:

>
>
> *AR Rahman and several international artistes to create a special album to
> pay homage to the late Michael Jackson...
> *
>
> In a matter of few months, AR Rahman has lost two people he looked up to -
> sound engineer H Sridhar and Michael Jackson. Sound engineer H Sridhar
> passed away in December due to cardiac arrest and the cause of MJ’s death is
> still a mystery.
>
> Consequently, Rahman has decided to put together a special album as a mark
> of respect to MJ. Of late, Rahman has been making several trips to the US
> because his secret dream project is ready to take off. Artistes from all
> across the globe will contribute to this album. It is believed that the
> album will have a few recreated songs of MJ, along with Rahman’s original
> compositions.
>
> The King of Pop’s untimely and mysterious death unsettled Rahman. A source
> said, “The two deaths one after the other made Rahman realise the
> uncertainty of life. These tragedies have made him more spiritual.”
>
> Rahman had earlier said, “Artistes and their art lives for ever. My late
> sound engineer Sridhar had brought me a video of the premiere of Michael’s
> Remember the Time when I was recording the track Kadal Rojave for my first
> movie Roja. That afternoon, that video inspired all of us. Now, there is no
> Sridhar and no Jackson anymore.”
>
> Rahman was looking forward to working with MJ whom he had met during the
> Oscar Awards in Los Angeles earlier this year. Talking about his meeting
> with the pop star, Rahman had said, “MJ was concerned about contemporary
> developmental issues such as global warming, wars and their consequences. He
> asked me to compose a unity anthem on the lines of We are the World for him.
> I nodded in awe.”
>
> When asked about the album, Rahman, who is going LA this week, said
> cautiously, “It’s too early to talk about it. Talking about it right now may
> jeopardise things.”
>
> *
>
> http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Rahman-pays-tribute-to-MJ/articleshow/4888197.cms
> *
>
> Rahman fever
>
> His Music ~ My Mother Tongue
> 
>
>
> --
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> 8.
>
>
> 
>



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[arr] Well, here’s one album we are waiting for w ith bated breath.

[adhithi K]

http://spicezee.zeenews.com/articles/story37807.htm



Rahman to bring musical legends together for his ambitious album  

 Spicezee Bureau

Mumbai:
The Maestro of Madras, AR Rahman, is ready to take on the world. With
fans across the globe chanting to Rahman’s winning anthem ‘Jai Ho’, the
musical prodigy is getting set to treat the global audience with his
biggest international venture till date. Besides mastering musical
scores for several Hollywood projects, Rahman is set to release an
album that will have the who’s who of the music world singing to his
tunes.

 

According to the latest Bollywood
news, Rahman will team up with the Pussycat Dolls, Mick Jagger, Kylie
Minogue, Joss Stone and several other biggies for his most ambitious
album till date.

Confirming the news, a daily quoted a source as
saying, "Rahman is currently busy with a track for the film ‘Blue’ and
he will then set his eyes on completing his Hollywood venture Couples
Retreat. Post these two assignments, he will take a plunge at doing
this international album that will see him make music for some of the
best singers and artistes of the world. It is a very hush-hush project
as Rahman is now currently meeting with officials who are firming up
the names that will feature in this star-studded album."

As per
insiders, Rahman might be joining forces with singers that he has
already worked with. As of now, he has worked with the Pussycat Dolls
for ‘Jai Ho’, and they are certainly the hot favourites on the list.
Besides the sizzling sirens, Rahman is also very fond of Mick Jagger
and Joss Stone, and has teamed up with them too

“He has also
recently recorded with Kylie Minogue and she is a huge star in the
West. She will definitely be approached for the album. Several other
big names who have expressed their willingness to work with AR Rahman
are also being looked at", added the source.

Besides these big
shots, Rahman has also worked with the Finnish folk music band Varttina
for whom he did the music for the theatrical production, ‘The Lord of
the Rings’. Vanessa Mae could also be in, and also Karen Shenaz David.

Well, here’s one album we are waiting for with bated breath.


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Re: [arr] ENDHIRAN OR BLUE??

[Dinesh]

im sure its Endhiran. Its a Shankar's film. I think i dun have to elaborate 
anything else anymore... :)

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "nivensamy"  wrote:
>
> Was Shivaji- The Boss biggest up to now?
> 
> Niven
> 
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, kishore parayath  
> wrote:
> >
> > Both hav music composed by ARR. It is semi-arr!!
> >
>

[arr] Rahman pays tribute to MJ

[Vithur]

Rahman pays tribute to MJSUBHASH K JHA , MUMBAI MIRROR 13 August 2009,
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pay homage to the late Michael Jackson...


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In a matter of few months, AR Rahman has lost two people he looked up to -
sound engineer H Sridhar and Michael Jackson. Sound engineer H Sridhar
passed away in December due to cardiac arrest and the cause of MJ’s death is
still a mystery.

Consequently, Rahman has decided to put together a special album as a mark
of respect to MJ. Of late, Rahman has been making several trips to the US
because his secret dream project is ready to take off. Artistes from all
across the globe will contribute to this album. It is believed that the
album will have a few recreated
songsof
MJ, along with Rahman’s original compositions.

The King of Pop’s untimely and mysterious death unsettled Rahman. A source
said, “The two deaths one after the other made Rahman realise the
uncertainty of life. These tragedies have made him more spiritual.”

Rahman had earlier said, “Artistes and their art lives for ever. My late
sound engineer Sridhar had brought me a video of the premiere of Michael’s
Remember the Time when I was recording the track Kadal Rojave for my first
movieRoja.
That afternoon, that video inspired all of us. Now, there is no
Sridhar and no Jackson anymore.”

Rahman was looking forward to working with MJ whom he had met during the
Oscar Awards in Los Angeles earlier this year. Talking about his meeting
with the pop star, Rahman had said, “MJ was concerned about contemporary
developmental issues such as global warming, wars and their consequences. He
asked me to compose a unity anthem on the lines of We are the World for him.
I nodded in awe.”

When asked about the album, Rahman, who is going LA this week, said
cautiously, “It’s too early to talk about it. Talking about it right now may
jeopardise things.”

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Rahman-pays-tribute-to-MJ/articleshow/4888197.cms

-- 
regards,
Vithur

Re: [arr] Ilayaraja takes a 'dig' at A R Rahman

[Roshan]

LOL. Well said.

make up a story + create a hype = more visitors to their website = more
profit from ads.

On Thu, Aug 13, 2009 at 5:25 AM, Ramesh R  wrote:

>
>
> Standard operating procedure from a tabloid!
>
>
>1. Publish a junk article with "he said, she said" accusations often
>entirely made up by the tabloid or draw false conclusions
>2. Wait and watch till article gets circulated around and talked about.
>3. Show up for press conference when the persons concerned clarify that
>they never said anything to that effect or were quoted out of context.
>4. Repeat step 1.
>
>
>
> --
> *From:* Bivin Chandra 
> *To:* AR Fans group 
> *Sent:* Wednesday, August 12, 2009 8:40:37 AM
> *Subject:* [arr] Ilayaraja takes a 'dig' at A R Rahman
>
>
>
> Kollywood observers feel that there has been a marked change in the public 
> conduct
> and speeches of 'Maestro' Ilaiyaraaja for the past few months. The
> 'Isaignani', as he is popularly known, seldom involves himself in any
> activities other than composing music and making a rare appearance at
> functions. Of late, though, his speech appears to have been 'aimed' at
> having a go at his peer and junior A.R. Rehman, his one-time keyboard
> player.
>
>
> For the first time in more than three decades of his musical sojourn,
> Ilaiyaraaja has appeared in an entire song in his recent film
> 'Azhagarmalai'. The melodious title song in the film not only features him
> but also is sung by the Maestro himself. Even the lyrics were penned by
> himself and had lines such as "whosoever wishes to go away from this country
> may do as they please; I would remain here forever in the service of my
> people".
>
>
> These lines could be taken as against no particular individual; but his
> recent remarks at an event to launch a carnatic music-based album were
> unmistakable. Speaking at the launch, Ilaiyaraaja said that "Some persons
> claim that all the fame 'goes' to the Lord. This is wrong; why would be a
> God be in need of fame. Isn't He the one who showers on us fame and
> popularity and money? How can we 'return' to Him the fame given to us by
> Him? It won't be proper at all!"
>
> While all these queries raised by the Maestromight sound genuine, the
> reference to the man is unmistakable. When even a child knows that it's
> Rahman's popular habit to admit on stages that "all fame goes to the Lord",
> it's highly surprising as to what the Maestro expected the people to think
> of his reported remarks!
>
>
>
>
> http://www.chennaionline.com/film/news/Aug09/89Isaignani-takes-a-dig-at-A-R-Rahman.aspx
>
>
>
>
>  
>



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[arr] Re: Blue's promo makes a stunning impact - Taran Adarsh

[nivensamy]

Action packed music, lots of cascades and long racing sequence... Might not 
appeal to indian audience. But will do best internationnaly...

As for songs, rahman hardly reveal his weapons in trailers... Im expecting a 
big hit...

Niven

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, shahul hameed  wrote:
>
> Watching the same promo in cinemas could make a big difference.. to be frank
> I was quite fascinated by the stunt sequences.. thou I presume there wont be
> any cue for soulful music..
> 
> On Wed, Aug 12, 2009 at 11:50 AM, shalivahan Phoebus  > wrote:
> 
> >
> >
> >   I just watched the promo and I must say it doesn't made any impact on
> > me... forget abt stunning impact. The  trailer is so noisy and clumsy, worst
> > thing is that I could not get any thing of ARR's music to hear. Leaving the
> > movie aside high hopes on music though.
> >
> > --- On *Tue, 11/8/09, $ Pavan Kumar $ * wrote:
> >
> >
> > From: $ Pavan Kumar $ 
> > Subject: [arr] Blue's promo makes a stunning impact - Taran Adarsh
> > To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> > Date: Tuesday, 11 August, 2009, 5:30 AM
> >
> >
> >
> >ye-catching first impression [image: Click here to add this article to
> > My 
> > Clips]
> >
> > By Taran Adarsh, August 11, 2009 - 08:32 IST
> >
> > [image: Blue]First impression counts. No wonder, film-makers ensure that
> > the first promo of their film creates the maximum impact. The promo of BLUE
> > does exactly that. The promo of this keenly-anticipated fare makes a
> > stunning impact, not just because it stars some of the biggest names in the
> > business [Sanju, Akshay, Katrina, Lara, Zayed], but also because of its
> > backdrop. It's shot underwater, amidst sharks.
> >
> > The film has an international feel and its makers, Shree Ashtavinayak,
> > should capitalise on its theme and take it beyond the Indian diaspora, when
> > they plan its release strategy.
> >
> > On the other hand, the first promo of MAIN AUR MRS. KHANNA brings back
> > memories of Hrishikesh Mukherjee movies. Soft and simplistic, the promo
> > exudes a lot of freshness. Of course, the first promo features Salman,
> > Kareena and Sohail only [not Preity], but the glimpses make it pretty
> > evident that the film looks at a *pati*, his *patni* and a *woh*. MAIN AUR
> > MRS. KHANNA has been extensively shot in Melbourne, Australia.
> >
> > Incidentally, both BLUE and MAIN AUR MRS. KHANNA are directed by first-time
> > directors - Anthony D'Souza and Prem Soni, respectively.
> >
> >
> > http://www.bollywoo dhungama. com/news/ 2009/08/11/ 13159/index. 
> > html
> >
> >
> >
> > --
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> > Local
> >
> >  
> >
>

Re: [arr] ENDHIRAN OR BLUE??

[nivensamy]

Was Shivaji- The Boss biggest up to now?

Niven

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, kishore parayath  
wrote:
>
> Both hav music composed by ARR. It is semi-arr!!
>

[arr] Genius Needs Company

[Vithur]

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 It’s good to see you all come here this evening. Usually, we have a big
show with over a hundred musicians and dancers but this is different. We’re
here tonight to only play music,” said AR Rahman as he took the stage for A
R Rahman Unplugged, with singers Hariharan, Sadhana Sargam and percussionist
Sivamani at Delhi’s Siri Fort Auditorium. The concert marked the beginning
of the year-long celebration to commemorate 50 years of Doordarshan.

 Rahman took to the piano and Hariharan’s voice soared to the haunting tune
of Tu Hi Re from Bombay, one of their first collaborations together. “In the
early 90s we featured Rahman on Doordarshan and today he is an international
phenomenon. We had to celebrate this occasion with his music,” said Aruna
Sharma, Director General, Doordarshan. And Rahman will be taking his
association with them further with the Big Band, a reality TV talent hunt
for India’s best music group. Conceptualised and headed by Rahman himself,
it is slated to be one of the most exciting talent shows to hit our TV
screens this year.


http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Genius-Needs-Company/501454/
-- 
regards,
Vithur

Re: [arr] Re: I'm looking forward to Blue's music......but.....

[Shamil Sharif]

people...peace..
 
AR Rahman - His music for ears for years





From: Chord 
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2009 5:11:40 AM
Subject: [arr] Re: I'm looking forward to Blue's music..but..

  
I knew someone like you was going to pounce. Where in my post does it say that 
I'm worked up? Did you read what I said carefully? I explicitly said that I'm 
not pre-judging the album, but just keeping my expectations low because the 
genre of music that the movie requires is not something that I get too excited 
about. I also said that I would listen to the music with an open mind when it 
comes out and hope that he can compose a song or two that's more in my line of 
preference. I also mentioned that Rahman likes to surprise too. I absolutely 
encourage Rahman to be experimental and I hope that this experiment works! 

People.. ..please. .

--- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, "ramakrisha laxmana subramanian siva 
gopala acharya iyer .aiyooo amma idli wada dosa sambar chatni ."  wrote:
>
> Oh for god's sake let the music release, or atleast the song promo release. 
> And you can't expect AR to *always* keep composing stuff that he's already 
> very good at. What's wrong with him being experimental? Why do you get so 
> worked up?
> 
> 
> 
> 
> --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, "Chord"  wrote:
> >
> > I'm not feeling as usually excited as I had been during the pre release 
> > periods of other Rahman soundtracks. Maybe my expectations for the music 
> > are lower, which may be a good thing. I'm expecting this album to match the 
> > mood and content of the moviemostly hip hop, fast, dance, techno kind 
> > of songs. It's Rahman's music, so it will be interesting to say the least, 
> > but that type of music is not my cup of tea usually. Again, these are just 
> > thoughts and I'm in no way judging the album prematurely. Once it releases, 
> > I will listen with an open mind and hopefully be surprised here and there. 
> > I'm hopeful there will be at least one soulful/slow number with the 
> > Rahmantic magic.
> >
>





  

[arr] Some backstage snaps from 'ARR Unplugged' at Delhi

[Sreekrishnan R]

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=137609&id=559740897

 
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[arr] AR Rahman unveils first glimpse of underwater action film 'Blue'

[Vithur]

http://www.duniyalive.com/?p=53503

 AR Rahman unveils first glimpse of underwater action film 'Blue' Mumbai,
Thu, 13 Aug 2009 ANI

Mumbai, Aug 13 (ANI): Oscar-winning music composer AR Rahman unveiled the
first glimpse of first underwater action adventure extravaganza 'Blue'.


Anthony D Souza's directing the film produced by Dhillin Mehta.


Film stars Australian pop singer Kylie Minogue, who has sung two
songsin the film,
along with the Indian cast comprising Akshay Kumar, Katrina
Kaif, Lara Dutta, Sanjay Dutt and Zayed Khan.


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Resul Pookutty who won the best sound-mixing award at the Oscars for the
film 'Slumdog Millionaire' said that for the first time underwater sound was
captured for the film.


"We are going to explore the audio of this
movie,
something which has never been done in Indian cinema," he added.


D'souza said that his idea was to make an international looking film.


"As far as the looks go we had a plan in mind to make it a western
international looking film and we hope that the people like to see Hollywood
kind of film with Bollywood actors in it that has been our endeavor in
making of this film," he added.


The film is slated for August 14 release. (ANI)
http://www.newstrackindia.com/newsdetails/116945
-- 
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Vithur

[arr] A show in france singing "Jai Ho"

[sharb...@ymail.com]

http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=135727897888&ref=nf

enjoy

[arr] Re: Cool music in Blue trailer

[nivensamy]

Ya, really cool. Sad that Rahman's name is hardly displayed only in the end 
credits.

Niven


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "vimaljk"  wrote:
>
> 
> though its just a small snippet, it sounds very cool and catchy!this is a 
> wild guess..but I see the album as being a cross b/w Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na and 
> Ah Aah..which is great..b/c i loved both albums! (esp. Ah Aah)
>

[arr] Re: I'm looking forward to Blue's music......but.....

[raj_d_kumar]

well did you see the latest interview with AR Rahman on Bollywood hungama.. ? 
when the interviewer is asked , the BGM will be great.. ARR politely says that 
dont expect much... 

How cooly Arr is downplaying the expectation... but we all know.. It would be 
mind blowing.. even arr dont want to create too much expectation, want us to go 
with minimum expectation and get a bang..  .. Great man!! 

ARR Rulez


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "adrcc2"  wrote:
>
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Chord"  wrote:
> >
> > I'm not feeling as usually excited as I had been during the pre release 
> > periods of other Rahman soundtracks.  Maybe my expectations for the music 
> > are lower, which may be a good thing.  I'm expecting this album to match 
> > the mood and content of the moviemostly hip hop, fast, dance, techno 
> > kind of songs.  It's Rahman's music, so it will be interesting to say the 
> > least, but that type of music is not my cup of tea usually.  Again, these 
> > are just thoughts and I'm in no way judging the album prematurely.  Once it 
> > releases, I will listen with an open mind and hopefully be surprised here 
> > and there.  I'm hopeful there will be at least one soulful/slow number with 
> > the Rahmantic magic.
> >
> 
> I'm with you on that. It's not the usual excitement this time but I'd like to 
> see how Rahman meets this challenge. Such soundtracks are usually left for 
> Pritam. But Vishal-Shekhar showed there is scope for originality with their 
> soundtrack for Cash, so BLUE's fast tracks should meet the expectations.
>

RE: [arr] Ilayaraja takes a 'dig' at A R Rahman

[PREM KISHEN]

guys ,pls do not abuse the music directior's.everyone have their own style,ok? 
im piss off such an email that u guys sending!
 


To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
From: niven...@gmail.com
Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2009 04:05:59 +
Subject: Re: [arr] Ilayaraja takes a 'dig' at A R Rahman

  



Good observation Ramesh. Global Media is deviating from their main purpose of 
informing and all they need is making business.

Niven

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Ramesh R  wrote:
>
> Standard operating procedure from a tabloid! 
> 
> 
> 1. Publish a junk article with "he said, she said" accusations often entirely 
> made up by the tabloid or draw false conclusions
> 
> 2. Wait and watch till article gets circulated around and talked about.
> 3. Show up for press conference when the persons concerned clarify that they 
> never said anything to that effect or were quoted out of context.
> 4. Repeat step 1.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> From: Bivin Chandra 
> To: AR Fans group 
> Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2009 8:40:37 AM
> Subject: [arr] Ilayaraja takes a 'dig' at A R Rahman
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Kollywood observers feel that there has been a marked change in the public 
> conduct and speeches of 'Maestro' Ilaiyaraaja for the past few months. The 
> 'Isaignani', as he is popularly known, seldom involves himself in any 
> activities other than composing music and making a rare appearance at 
> functions. Of late, though, his speech appears to have been 'aimed' at having 
> a go at his peer and junior A.R. Rehman, his one-time keyboard player.
> 
> For the first time in more than three decades of his musical sojourn, 
> Ilaiyaraaja has appeared in an entire song in his recent film 'Azhagarmalai'. 
> The melodious title song in the film not only features him but also is sung 
> by the Maestro himself. Even the lyrics were penned by himself and had lines 
> such as "whosoever wishes to go away from this country may do as they please; 
> I would remain here forever in the service of my people".
> 
> These lines could be taken as against no particular individual; but his 
> recent remarks at an event to launch a carnatic music-based album were 
> unmistakable. Speaking at the launch, Ilaiyaraaja said that "Some persons 
> claim that all the fame 'goes' to the Lord. This is wrong; why would be a God 
> be in need of fame. Isn't He the one who showers on us fame and popularity 
> and money? How can we 'return' to Him the fame given to us by Him? It won't 
> be proper at all!"
> While all these queries raised by the Maestromight sound genuine, the 
> reference to the man is unmistakable. When even a child knows that it's 
> Rahman's popular habit to admit on stages that "all fame goes to the Lord", 
> it's highly surprising as to what the Maestro expected the people to think of 
> his reported remarks!
> 
> 
> http://www.chennaionline.com/film/news/Aug09/89Isaignani-takes-a-dig-at-A-R-Rahman.aspx
>









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[arr] Re: Rank ARR/Mani combo music albums

[yazfasil]

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Chord"  wrote:
>
> Rank the music for films with Mani/ARR combofirst being best...
> 
> Here's my ranking:
> 
> 1) Dil Se
> 2) Roja
> 3) Bombay
> 4) Alaipayuthey
> 5) Iruvar
> 6) Thiruda Thiruda
> 7) KM
> 8) Guru
> 9) Yuva/AE
>


Dil se
Bombay
Roja
Thiruda Thiruda
Alaipayude
Iruvar
Kannathil M
Guru
Ayudha Eluththu


btw this is my ranking for shankar/arr combo

1.Kadhalan
2.Boys
3.Jeans
4.Gentleman
5.Indian
6.Sivaji
7.Mudalvan

Re: [arr] Rahman's mega bang!

[nivensamy]

Rahman and Yanni are my fav composers. Wish they do combo and hope for the best.

Niven


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Timex Timepass  wrote:
>
> I dunno man... I love rahman, I love Yanni... they are awesome on their own!
> 
> I'm not sure if they should do something together... If this combination 
> fails, it would be (in my mind) disastrous...
> 
> If they succeed, it would be great, it would be heavenly, it would be 
> awesome... I think it would be the best ever!!
> 
> Somehow, I get this feeling they are better off doing their own stuff... two 
> geniuses (or genii - whatever's legit) doing different kind of stuff, just 
> let them be./
> 
> 
> 
> 
> From: Chord 
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 10:06:33 PM
> Subject: Re: [arr] Rahman's mega bang!
> 
>   
> I'd love to see Rahman collaborate with Yanni.
> 
> --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, Roshan  wrote:
> >
> > no more PCD please.. they are just a bunch of brainless dolls with no
> > talent or whatsoever. - well, that is just my opinion.
> > 
> > Mick Jagger is fine. Don't know about Joss Stone. but what I would really
> > love to see is ar collaborating with any of or all of these :-
> > 
> > 1.. Carlos Santana
> > 2. James Blunt
> > 3. Alanis Morisette
> > 4. Emmanuel Jal (War Child)
> > 5. U2
> > 6. Bryan Adams
> > 7. Stevie Wonder
> > 
> > and bands like Guns N' Roses, Green Day, Pink Martini
> > 
> > yeah.. lets have an album with everything from Rock, Reggae, Pop and Jazz...
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 1:21 AM, Bivin Chandra wrote:
> > 
> > >
> > >
> > > Mumbai: AR Rahman is gearing up for a big international venture that will
> > > see him compose music for some of the most prominent artistes of the 
> > > world.
> > > If sources are to be believed, he will team up with the Pussycat Dolls, 
> > > Mick
> > > Jagger, Kylie Minogue, Joss Stone and several others who will render their
> > > voice for an album that is expected to boast of a galaxy of singers and
> > > artistes who have earlier worked with the Mozart of Madras.
> > >
> > > An industry source says, "Rahman is currently busy with a track for the
> > > film Blue and he will then set his eyes on completing his Hollywood 
> > > venture
> > > Couples Retreat. Post these two assignments, he will take a plunge at 
> > > doing
> > > this international album that will see him make music for some of the best
> > > singers and artistes of the world. It is a very hush-hush project as 
> > > Rahman
> > > is now currently meeting with officials who are firming up the names that
> > > will feature in this star-studded album."
> > >
> > > The insider adds, "It is heard that Rahman might be teaming up with people
> > > he has already worked with for this compilation. He has worked with 
> > > Pussycat
> > > Dolls for Jai Ho and they are certainly the hot favourites on the list.
> > > Rahman is also very fond of Mick Jagger and Joss Stone having been
> > > associated with them. Efforts to rope them in can't be ruled out. He has
> > > also recently recorded with Kylie Minogue and she is a huge star in the
> > > West. She will definitely be approached for the album. Several other big
> > > names who have expressed their willingness to work with AR Rahman are also
> > > being looked at."
> > >
> > > The informer further says, "Rahman has also worked with the Finnish folk
> > > music band Varttina for whom he did the music for the theatrical 
> > > production
> > > The Lord of the Rings. Vanessa Mae could also be in, as also Karen Shenaz
> > > David."
> > >
> > > Despite several attempts, while Rahman remained unavailable for a comment,
> > > his aide confirmed, "Rahman has been contracted for this and he will start
> > > working on the album at the end of this year. The list of the artistes are
> > > being finalised, so we can't reveal much, but yes, it will have all
> > > international artistes in it. The album will be a compilation.
> > >
> > > http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_rahman-s-mega-bang_1281224
> > >
> > > 
> > >
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > -- 
> >  - - -
> > http://ramblingsoul.com
> > http://2ic.in
> >
>

[arr] Rahman's special Album as a mark of respect to MJ.

[Sreekrishnan R]

AR Rahman and several international artistes to create a special album to pay 
homage to the late Michael Jackson...


In
a matter of few months, AR Rahman has lost two people he looked up to -
sound engineer H Sridhar and Michael Jackson. Sound engineer H Sridhar
passed away in December due to cardiac arrest and the cause of MJ’s
death is still a mystery.

Consequently, Rahman has decided to
put together a special album as a mark of respect to MJ. Of late,
Rahman has been making several trips to the US because his secret dream
project is ready to take off. Artistes from all across the globe will
contribute to this album. It is believed that the album will have a few
recreated songs of MJ, along with Rahman’s original compositions.

The
King of Pop’s untimely and mysterious death unsettled Rahman. A source
said, “The two deaths one after the other made Rahman realise the
uncertainty of life. These tragedies have made him more spiritual.”

Rahman
had earlier said, “Artistes and their art lives for ever. My late sound
engineer Sridhar had brought me a video of the premiere of Michael’s
Remember the Time when I was recording the track Kadal Rojave for my
first movie Roja. That afternoon, that video inspired all of us. Now,
there is no Sridhar and no Jackson anymore.”

Rahman was looking
forward to working with MJ whom he had met during the Oscar Awards in
Los Angeles earlier this year. Talking about his meeting with the pop
star, Rahman had said, “MJ was concerned about contemporary
developmental issues such as global warming, wars and their
consequences. He asked me to compose a unity anthem on the lines of We
are the World for him. I nodded in awe.”

When asked about the
album, Rahman, who is going LA this week, said cautiously, “It’s too
early to talk about it. Talking about it right now may jeopardise
things.”


http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Rahman-pays-tribute-to-MJ/articleshow/4888197.cms

 

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[arr] Re: Hello song from vinnaithaandi varuvaya

[nivensamy]

Interesting mix of rahman music in twilight movie, check it 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-yWXoN-1SU&feature=related

Niven


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, wiredbeats  wrote:
>
> 
> 
> Its interesting i found this video of a song shooting called " hello" 
> possibly sung by Blaaze and Rahman himself in the upcoming flick 
> vinnaithaandi varuvaya. Simbu asks the guy who shot this video " i am fine 
> with you takin the video but i hope u wont put it up on the net right!? 
> 
> fans will be fans !!! 
> 
> enjoy the song 
> 
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXuvqUXCV_o
> 
> 
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