[ARR] Did any observe marudani in CR?

[Gomzy™]

Anyone else observe the marudani tune in the cynthia theme?

Re: [arr] The vision becomes the truth....thanks to Rahman!

[Amith Chandhran]

Farzad, Gopala Gopala is the song.

Thanks,

-



On Sat, Sep 26, 2009 at 2:03 PM, Farzad Khaleel  wrote:

>
>
> Watch out for a song with your name, nxt time :P :P
>
> On Sat, Sep 26, 2009 at 8:17 PM, Pradeepan R 
> wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> lol, be careful of what u write or wish for :))
>>
>>
>> On Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 11:59 PM, Gopal Anandan wrote:
>>
>>>
>>>
>>> .. there IS NOW a SHARK song ! :)
>>>
>>> Thanks boss :)
>>>
>>> Gopal [the figment becomes a reality - let thee idle brain dream!]
>>>
>>> --
>>> Keep up with people you care about with Yahoo! India Mail. Learn 
>>> how.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Cheers,
>> Pradeepan.
>>
>> "All you need to do is, decide what to do with the time that is given to
>> you !"
>>
>>
>
>
> --
> Farzad Khaleel
>
> www.rahmaniac.com
>
>  
>

Re: [arr] The vision becomes the truth....thanks to Rahman!

[Roshan]

Watch out for "My Yacht will go on!"



On Sat, Sep 26, 2009 at 9:29 AM, Gopal Anandan  wrote:

>
>
> .. there IS NOW a SHARK song ! :)
>
> Thanks boss :)
>
> Gopal [the figment becomes a reality - let thee idle brain dream!]
>
> --
> Keep up with people you care about with Yahoo! India Mail. Learn 
> how.
>
> 
>



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Re: [arr] Meaning of Sajna

[Gomzy™]

Sajna - The one you love, partner

On Sun, Sep 27, 2009 at 10:02 AM, Elanchezhian
wrote:

>
>
> Guys,Ever since I heard CR songs,Sajna has been in the repeat modeit is
> just asum.can u pl tell me wat sajna means,if it has
> 1..:)i'm proud that a tamil song(Kuru Kuru) is included in
> CR.simple,but awsum lyrics...:)
>
> 
>

Re: [arr] HT on Couples Retreat

[mohammed sajin]

Someone please upload it to some other place like picasa or photobucket.

Thanks in advance

SAJIN





From: Abdul Manaf 
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, September 27, 2009 8:33:35 AM
Subject: Re: [arr] HT on Couples Retreat

  
 
Can any one type what HT's opinion about CR? Becoz in uae we can't access 
Flickr.com

 
On 9/27/09, Gopal Srinivasan  wrote: 
  
>http://www.flickr. com/photos/ arrahmanfans/ 3957916914/ 


-- 
Regards

W/P SHJ 
   


  

[arr] Re: New to the group

[prathipsathya]

From:sathya
To:a.r.rahman fans

hi im new in tis group...i read al of ur reviews regularly...im 
so proud that im one of a.r.rahman fan...i listened songs from blue N couples 
retreatawsome...stupendous...hw can i tel? no words 2express my 
feelings...rahman rocks all over te world..
 jai ho

[arr] Meaning of Sajna

[Elanchezhian]

Guys,Ever since I heard CR songs,Sajna has been in the repeat modeit is 
just asum.can u pl tell me wat sajna means,if it has 1..:)i'm 
proud that a tamil song(Kuru Kuru) is included in CR.simple,but awsum 
lyrics...:)

Re: [arr] HT on Couples Retreat

[Abdul Manaf]

Can any one type what HT's opinion about CR? Becoz in uae we can't access
Flickr.com


On 9/27/09, Gopal Srinivasan  wrote:
>
>
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/arrahmanfans/3957916914/
> 
>



-- 
Regards

W/P SHJ

[arr] HT on Couples Retreat

[Gopal Srinivasan]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/arrahmanfans/3957916914/

Re: [arr] Will India listen?

[Karthik A]

True , But who ever listens would enjoy :)

Karthik

On Sun, Sep 27, 2009 at 2:03 AM, V S Rawat  wrote:

>
>
> Does any of you think that CR (music) is going to be a hit in India?
>
> Well, I don't think so.
>
> Slumdog was still "Indian type of music", songs with lyrics, even fully
> Hindi lyrics songs. With CR, ARR has really graduated from Indian style of
> music to hollywood style of music, but I don't think Indian public is ready
> to adjust to such a sudden change. To me, it seems a very very very small
> number of Indians (English speaking, rich, having good systems) might get to
> listen to it and even a smaller number of Indians is likely to like it. Our
> ears and tastes are just not attuned to this type of music.
>
> And before fans start bashing, let me clarify that it is not a statement
> about the quality of music. I am just highlighting the "genre" difference
> that we, the Indians are used to.
>
> Seems Indian listeners' loss is going to be foreign listeners' gain.
>
> I wonder whether listening to this album will open up Indians to listen to
> foreign music.
>
> I am also wondering why he at all used the hindi word Sajna in it. He could
> have done away with this also, and in any case, it is not a word getting
> popular in English writings, like the terms Guru, Avatar, Yoga, etc have
> been adapted into English.
>
> --
> Rawat
>  
>

Re: [arr] Will the world listen???

[Tamiliniyan]

Like the SDM music that was popular in the UK and Europe ,CR will be a hit 
globally !


--- On Sat, 9/26/09, Tamiliniyan  wrote:

From: Tamiliniyan 
Subject: Re: [arr] Will america listen???
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Saturday, September 26, 2009, 7:38 AM












 
 





  Here is a suggestion.. .Get your colleagues listen to CR 
music and ask for their comments. Also,keep playing the music in your 
cubicles..See how they like it 

--- On Sat, 9/26/09, Farzad Khaleel  wrote:

From: Farzad Khaleel 
Subject: Re: [arr] Will america listen???
To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com
Date: Saturday, September 26, 2009, 7:16 AM












 
 


  Rahman.

On Sat, Sep 26, 2009 at 9:15 PM, vishal_kalel1  wrote:













 





  Rehman's music has always been best and enchanting. Though it 
is never been reviewed properly or credited for its creativity. Slumdog 
Millionaire had prolific music which deserved Oscar because the movie was not 
worth without it!!! Everything works on hype and marketting in western 
countries. Couples retreat is surely a heavenly treat to Rehmaniacs like me. 
But.. But the problem is America is not used to such music. Rehman's score 
requires time to grow because of its beautifully intricate nature. I have doubt 
they will listen it with good attention or not. What sounds treat to our ears 
may not be even noticed my them. Its our wish Oscar comes to Rehman's studio 
every year (like Filmfares come every year). Western coutnries might like 
watching slumdog while eating burgers and commenting about india's poverty, but 
when it comes to genuine indian talent, no one can guarantee its
 appreciation by them. The very recent example is "Discovery of water on moon 
by NASA" which was reported in worlds most renowned science journal without 
even a single mention of ISRO or india.





 

  





















-- 
Farzad Khaleel

www.rahmaniac. com



 

  


 






  
 

  




 






















  

[arr] Re: Couples Retreat Soundtrack Review

[sureshmechnit]

ichord - That was a great review on my review. Thank you so much. It feels 
great when people understand the review, in exactly way it was intended to be 
while writing. 

Smile
Sureshkumar

http://backgroundscore.blogspot.com


'--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "ichord"  wrote:
>
> Bravo!  Great job, Suresh!  Now, that's what I call a great review, doing 
> full justice to this exquisite soundtrack.  I esp. like that you talked about 
> the sounds, instruments, arrangements a lot, which really do deserve specific 
> menttion in each track.  I liked how you tried to connect the music to the 
> visuals, giving more meaning to each track in context.  Appreciated how you 
> tried to put the "comedy" element in logical light, stating that the serious 
> music is for those who are the butt of the jokes and who don't find it funny, 
> but the rest do!  Makes perfect sense!  I love some of your descriptions, 
> like, "bed of soft strings".very classy!  Lastly, you very nicely put 
> this in perspective in comparison to Slumdog in that even though it won't 
> gather the same attention and perhaps level of accolades as Slumdog, it still 
> deserves to be celebrated as a beautifully strong entrance for Rahman into 
> hollywood. I can see your knowledge and ear for good music is quite refined 
> and I really appreciate that.  The only thing I didn't agree with you was the 
> criticism on Sajna Re, but I respect that opinion a lot because you explained 
> in detail why you felt that way.  Geez, I wish more people would write 
> reviews like you do  And yes, you very correctly stated that it used the 
> same musical template as Dreams on Fire, which is what I thought too when I 
> heard it.
> 
> For me, the core strength of this soundtrack is in artistic, aural, and 
> aesthetic beauty, not commercial potential.  It's one of the most beautifully 
> crafted compositionally and sonically mostly acoustic album by Rahman and to 
> me, that's all I need to celebrate, regardless of movie success.  That is the 
> greatest distinction between this and Slumdog, which was more of a 
> commercial, highly energized, stylish, electronic soundtrack.  Both Slumdog 
> and Couple's Retreat showcase ARR's versatility amazingly and I hope people 
> here in the West recognize that.   
> 
> 
> 
> 
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "sureshmechnit"  wrote:
> >
> > http://backgroundscore.blogspot.com/2009/09/listening-couples-retreat.html
> >
>

[arr] Best Combination of ARR-Lata Mangeshkar,remembering on lata's b'day(28 Sep)

[murali ramakrishnan]

What a combination of songs by these two genius,wishing lataji a very happy 
b'day and may Good God blessher with health and happiness forever.
http://sify.com/movies/bollywood/imagegallery/galleryDetail.php?id=jjysurfihfd&title=Lata_Mangeshkar_and_AR_Rahman__a_genius_duo

Murali,Coimbatore 
_
Live Search extreme As India feels the heat of poll season, get all the info 
you need on the MSN News Aggregator
http://news.in.msn.com/National/indiaelections2009/aggregator/default.aspx

Re: [ARR] aint it funny?

[Tamiliniyan]

lol..but good observation :-) 

--- On Sat, 9/26/09, V S Rawat  wrote:

From: V S Rawat 
Subject: Re: [ARR] aint it funny?
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Saturday, September 26, 2009, 8:21 AM












 
 





  > On Sat, 26 Sep 2009 09:17 IST Gomzy™ wrote:

> 

>> Aint it funny ? Here in india we get the inlay details first and eagerly

>> wait for the songs. Now we have the songs and eagerly waiting for the credit

>> list :P

> 



:-) That means "we" are bad at planning in one area while "they" are bad at 
planning in other area. Overall assessment would be humanity is always 
imperfect. :-)



--

Rawat


 

  




 






















  

[arr] FilmScoreMonthly reviews Vande Mataram

[Ramesh R]

As you all are probably aware that Varese Sarabande has reissued Vande Mataram, 
here's a cursory review of it on FSM-




Vande Mataram *** 1/2 
  
 
 A.R. RAHMAN
Varèse Sarabande 302 066 957 2
9 tracks - 55:29  
Vande Mataram is a straight re-issue of a 1997 album from Sony
Music India and is not connected to any film in particular. It was
originally intended to introduce the world to Indian music and one of
its more popular artist/composers. Now, the world—or at least the
soundtrack world—is already well aware.
This release features the blend of global music beats, New Age and
dance music that makes up the lifeblood of Indian film music. This is
the “new” sound that became the music of the moment after Slumdog Millionaire 
swept the Oscars, including the award for its composer A.R. Rahman.
Rahman has already sold millions of albums worldwide, and the expanding
U.S. market (now getting saturated with albums like this) is bringing
his name to new audiences. This disc, which originally marked the 50th
anniversary of India’s independence from Great Britain, will be of use
to anyone looking to familiarize himself or herself with Rahman’s
oeuvre.
The CD has been available as a hard-to-find or pricey import, so
Varèse’s version could save some folks a few pennies. It is at any rate
one of the composer’s best albums, effectively blending Western and
Eastern music. One does wonder what might have happened had this album
caught on in the U.S. when it was first released. [Special thanks to
Varèse for sending a special review copy of this album.] —Steven A. Kennedy  



  

Re: [arr] My concerns about Couple's Retreat music

[Madhavan Rajan]

Sorry Chord! I have to break your mail chain to put few lines about the
soundtrack first...

I was traveling and didn't get a chance to check emails...I just got a
chance to do and found the updates on the soundtrack...I must say after just
couple of listens, it's brilliant! Wow...First a Tamil song and then the
Sajna rethat too possibly by a foreign singer! AR seems to have
thoroughly enjoyed while composing the tracks...Nana track is complete
fun...the kiddish voice in it just adds beauty to it...Need to hear more...

Coming to Chord's post...I've haven't seen any reviews yet, particularly
talking about the music, from the preview shows that must have happened by
now I guess...I think you are put up in the US...Just curious to know if
there were any special screenings and any reviews on the music?

Expecting an Oscar so early would be dangerous...So it's better to enjoy the
soundtrack and be happy if it gets due recognition yet again...

However, if you look at SDM, the audience got introduced about the music in
Dec '08 and every one after watching the movie talked about the end
song...it just took very less time for the audience but the fever spread as
fast as possible and was there till Feb when it got the Oscar treatment! And
also, no one, atleast in India, thought about the Oscars until AR got the
Golden globe nomination...Now that he has bagged few, every one out here is
so keen following these awards... There are websites like
www.awardsdaily.com, www.incontention.com where people start discussing
throughout the year about various award ceremonies...People who are crazy
about awards can follow the discussions here...hope the fever spreads for CR
as well...As you said, movie success also is an important factor...Let's
wait and see...

On Sat, Sep 26, 2009 at 8:36 PM, ichord  wrote:

>
>
> Hope you're right Pradeepan! Love your positive attitude!!!
>
>
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com ,
> Pradeepan R  wrote:
> >
> > Chord, judging by the pre-hype about the movie , it is bound to do pretty
> > decent, unless its a complele foul up..
> > Women dig into most romantic comedies/ Vince vaughan types.
> > that was a +ve start for ARR even before he came into the picture..
> > Now, with the beautiful music - and different American music standards -
> I
> > have no doubt ARR will get tremendously +ve applauses after the movie
> also
> > comes out..
> > But shooting for Oscar ---thats a different story altogether..
> > Maybe ARR is bound for even greater destiny :))
> > On Sat, Sep 26, 2009 at 9:14 AM, ichord  wrote:
> >
> > >
> > >
> > > As much as I love CR's music and the pure and beautiful artistry in the
> > > album, whether the music receives the same kind of acclaim that Slumdog
> did
> > > will depend on the commercial success of the movie. At the very least,
> ARR
> > > will likely receive acclaim from some critics who are open minded and
> > > appreciate variety and detail in music. To us ARR fans and lovers of
> good
> > > music, this soundtrack is truly a great achievement. However, as I've
> seen
> > > people here talking about another road to the Oscars with CR, let's be
> > > careful about expectations. No matter how good we think the music is,
> the
> > > film has got to be successful and well liked for the music to really go
> > > places IMO, and very importantly, how the music tracks are used in the
> film.
> > >
> > >
> > > You remember when Slumdog's early reviews came out even before the
> movie
> > > release? People were also talking about how great the music sounded
> too. In
> > > the video reviews we have seen thus far, nobody has mentioned anything
> about
> > > the music, which doesn't necessarily mean anything bad, but just an
> > > observation.
> > >
> > > Let's enjoy CR for the beautiful soundtrack that it is and as ARR fans,
> we
> > > can truly celebrate a career highlight. However, let's just be cautious
> > > about our expectations about the eventual commercial and universal
> > > acceptance of this brilliant score, esp. since the music may sound too
> > > foreign to untrained and unexposed ears.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Cheers,
> > Pradeepan.
> >
> > "All you need to do is, decide what to do with the time that is given to
> you
> > !"
> >
>
>  
>



-- 
Cheers,
Madhavan.R
Be a Music Fan; not a Music Pirate!

[arr] Re: Will america listen??? (Yes, if its worth listening)

[ichord]

Excellent points!  It goes both ways!



--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "pravindersheoran"  
wrote:
>
> Hi Vishal and others,
> I disagree with the point of view expressed here.
> I have reasons to say so.
> I am currently living in Sydney, Australia.
> I have a lot of friends from here and I also had a chance to meet a few 
> people who knew music very well.
> 
> I met this guy who had bought Slumdog Millionaire Soundstack's original CD 
> instead of copying it. He had listened to it very carefully and was moved 
> with every part of it, not just Jai Ho.
> He told me this music composer creates hevanly melodies and he also asked me 
> if I could recommend some of other works of this music composer. We also 
> talked about some other background soundtracks like the one of the movie 
> "CRASH'. Its an American movie about how multi-cultuaral society has America 
> become and how different people face racism from other culture's people. The 
> movie gives a strong message about being tolerent while intercating with 
> other culture's people. The music used in the movie is from various parts of 
> the world. This guy seemed to appriciate every part of it. We both were 
> really in love with some Arabic music played in the movie.
> 
> Also, there are people at my job who liked Jai Ho very much but hated the 
> Pussycat Dolls version saying they have destroyed the authenticty, melody and 
> freshness of the song. They did not even mind hearing it in Hindi rather than 
> English version of dolls. 
> 
> The point is that western society is very less known to us same as we are 
> very less known to them. 
> One thing I have noticed is these people do the things only if they like to 
> do it. If they go to a movie, they try to appriciate it. If they hear 
> something good, they try to find out what it is.
> If 'Couple's Retreat' soundtrack is worth listening (Which I am dead sure it 
> is), they will listen to it.
> Of course not like us Rahmaniacs.
> 
> Pravinder.
> 
> 
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "ichord"  wrote:
> >
> > Good points, Vishal, I agree!
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "vishal_kalel1"  wrote:
> > >
> > > Rehman's music has always been best and enchanting. Though it is never 
> > > been reviewed properly or credited for its creativity. Slumdog 
> > > Millionaire had prolific music which deserved Oscar because the movie was 
> > > not worth without it!!! Everything works on hype and marketting in 
> > > western countries. Couples retreat is surely a heavenly treat to 
> > > Rehmaniacs like me. But.. But the problem is America is not used to such 
> > > music. Rehman's score requires time to grow because of its beautifully 
> > > intricate nature. I have doubt they will listen it with good attention or 
> > > not. What sounds treat to our ears may not be even noticed my them. Its 
> > > our wish Oscar comes to Rehman's studio every year (like Filmfares come 
> > > every year). Western coutnries might like watching slumdog while eating 
> > > burgers and commenting about india's poverty, but when it comes to 
> > > genuine indian talent, no one can guarantee its appreciation by them. The 
> > > very recent example is "Discovery of water on moon by NASA" which was 
> > > reported in worlds most renowned science journal without even a single 
> > > mention of ISRO or india.
> > >
> >
>

[arr] Re: "Produced" by - What does it mean

[ichord]

Excellent and thorough explanation



--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "kaissiom"  wrote:
>
> A music producer can do anything from making coffee to just sitting back and 
> listening. That sounds like an easy job, and it can be. When you have a great 
> recording engineer doing the recording, and great artists and musicians 
> around you creating great music a producer's job becomes very easy. But when 
> you are on a budget with very limit studio time, a busy schedule, a singer 
> that keeps messing up the vocal track because he/she is nervous, the drummer 
> that can't get the groove right, a recording engineer who can't get the 
> computer to record the next track your job as a producer becomes a lot more 
> challenging. And this is what being a good producer is being about. At these 
> moments a producer needs to be a problem solver and make decisions. Every 
> producer does it differently, but the result is the same, a recorded and well 
> produced song.
> 
> To be able to make it work a producer may have to get involved with the 
> technical stuff and help the recording engineer out. Or you may have to get 
> the singer to make the vocal track work with the song by changing the lyrics, 
> changing the melody or give some vocal pointers. It may also involve 
> rewriting part of the music by changing chords, adding samples and sound 
> effects and creating a complete new drum rhythm from scratch. And there are a 
> lot of other situations where a good producer needs to take charge and show 
> why he (or she) is the producer.
> 
> Being a producer can involve
> 
> Getting into the music (music theory)
> Getting into the songwriting process and learning about songwriting and 
> sequencing
> Knowing some things about recording
> Being able to work with musicians and artist and get the best out of them
> Working with a recording engineer and other studio owners
> Using sound effects, samples and other techniques to make song sound 
> different and unique
> Mixing and editing the song
> Mastering the song
> 
> In today's music the producer is usually also a songwriter, a musician and 
> recording engineer. This makes the job both easier and more difficult.
> 
> source: http://www.musiciansnews.com/61/what_does_a_music_producer_do.shtml
> 
> Here's a good explanation as well: 
> http://www.ehow.com/video_4951096_what-does-music-producer-do.html
> 
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Pradeepan R  wrote:
> >
> > General Question:
> > Who is a Music Producer ?
> > Ever since ARR became global in the last 5/6 years, there is more & more
> > reference to him being called "Composer & Producer"..
> > I know there are guys who don't compose at all - yet they are Producers..
> >  So ??
> > 
> > -- 
> > Cheers,
> > Pradeepan.
> > 
> > "All you need to do is, decide what to do with the time that is given to you
> > !"
> >
>

Re: [arr] Is it Oct 11 Chennai Concert tickets available?

[Karthik A]

any idea about seating arrangement? Which ticket will be seated where ?

On 9/26/09, Vithur  wrote:
> Log on to www.margproperties.com
>
> On Sat, Sep 26, 2009 at 12:59 PM, Jayakarthi Karur Raja shanmugam <
> kararrm...@yahoo.co.in> wrote:
>
>>
>>
>>   Dear Group,
>>
>> Is it Oct 11 Chennai Concert tickets available?  What are the categories
>> in
>> the seating arrangements? From which range the seatings are available?
>> Please tell me
>>
>> Thanking you
>>
>> K R JAYAKARHTI
>>
>> --
>> Keep up with people you care about with Yahoo! India Mail. Learn
>> how.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
>
> --
> regards,
> Vithur
>

Re: [arr] Will america listen???

[Ramesh R]

What a bizarre post! 

It's fairly obvious that the market for film scores in the West is niche and 
minuscule. It needs something like a  cult phenomenon  (Pirates of the 
Caribbean, Twilight, LOTR, Slumdog Millionaire) for the general public to 
embrace the film score. Furthermore the film score market is even smaller for 
the comedy genre. They seldom put out cd releases. There's no use lamenting 
that ARR's work might not get a patient listen and some appreciation. Now us 
ARR fans will buy the Couples Retreat score cd because it's an ARR work. How 
many other comedy scores will you buy or listen to? Or just film scores? Should 
the fans of Rolfe Kent, Christophe Beck, Teddy Castellucci, Theodore Shapiro & 
Marc Shaiman all complain that very few appreciate their scores?
It's all a consequence of the market. Now if it becomes a cult-hit, then that's 
a different situation altogether.

BTW Slumdog was a fine movie and would still be worth it even without the music.

And lastly every reputed science website & journal that I've seen has 
acknowledged India's Chandrayaan for the moon-water findings so I don't know 
where you're getting that misinformation from. Perhaps Times of Nasa, 
NasaGlitz, NasaFM, NasaGaana, NasaWoods, NasaFundas, NasaSouth, GlamNasa?

RR





From: vishal_kalel1 
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, September 26, 2009 10:45:44 AM
Subject: [arr] Will america listen???

Rehman's music has always been best and enchanting. Though it is never been 
reviewed properly or credited for its creativity. Slumdog Millionaire had 
prolific music which deserved Oscar because the movie was not worth without 
it!!! Everything works on hype and marketting in western countries. Couples 
retreat is surely a heavenly treat to Rehmaniacs like me. But.. But the problem 
is America is not used to such music. Rehman's score requires time to grow 
because of its beautifully intricate nature. I have doubt they will listen it 
with good attention or not. What sounds treat to our ears may not be even 
noticed my them. Its our wish Oscar comes to Rehman's studio every year (like 
Filmfares come every year). Western coutnries might like watching slumdog while 
eating burgers and commenting about india's poverty, but when it comes to 
genuine indian talent, no one can guarantee its appreciation by them. The very 
recent example is "Discovery of water on moon by
 NASA" which was reported in worlds most renowned science journal without even 
a single mention of ISRO or india.


  

[arr] Re: "Produced" by - What does it mean

[kaissiom]

A music producer can do anything from making coffee to just sitting back and 
listening. That sounds like an easy job, and it can be. When you have a great 
recording engineer doing the recording, and great artists and musicians around 
you creating great music a producer's job becomes very easy. But when you are 
on a budget with very limit studio time, a busy schedule, a singer that keeps 
messing up the vocal track because he/she is nervous, the drummer that can't 
get the groove right, a recording engineer who can't get the computer to record 
the next track your job as a producer becomes a lot more challenging. And this 
is what being a good producer is being about. At these moments a producer needs 
to be a problem solver and make decisions. Every producer does it differently, 
but the result is the same, a recorded and well produced song.

To be able to make it work a producer may have to get involved with the 
technical stuff and help the recording engineer out. Or you may have to get the 
singer to make the vocal track work with the song by changing the lyrics, 
changing the melody or give some vocal pointers. It may also involve rewriting 
part of the music by changing chords, adding samples and sound effects and 
creating a complete new drum rhythm from scratch. And there are a lot of other 
situations where a good producer needs to take charge and show why he (or she) 
is the producer.

Being a producer can involve

Getting into the music (music theory)
Getting into the songwriting process and learning about songwriting and 
sequencing
Knowing some things about recording
Being able to work with musicians and artist and get the best out of them
Working with a recording engineer and other studio owners
Using sound effects, samples and other techniques to make song sound different 
and unique
Mixing and editing the song
Mastering the song

In today's music the producer is usually also a songwriter, a musician and 
recording engineer. This makes the job both easier and more difficult.

source: http://www.musiciansnews.com/61/what_does_a_music_producer_do.shtml

Here's a good explanation as well: 
http://www.ehow.com/video_4951096_what-does-music-producer-do.html

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Pradeepan R  wrote:
>
> General Question:
> Who is a Music Producer ?
> Ever since ARR became global in the last 5/6 years, there is more & more
> reference to him being called "Composer & Producer"..
> I know there are guys who don't compose at all - yet they are Producers..
>  So ??
> 
> -- 
> Cheers,
> Pradeepan.
> 
> "All you need to do is, decide what to do with the time that is given to you
> !"
>

Re: [arr] "Produced" by - What does it mean

[Kalimuthu]

I don't think that it refers to KM Label.

Take a look at ***

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Record_producer

a *record producer* has many roles, among them controlling the recording
sessions, coaching and guiding the musicians, organizing and scheduling
production budget and resources, and supervising the recording,
mixingand
mastering  processes.



Where as the Record labels (Like KM Musiq) usually deal with marketing,
promotion, and distribution - and if necessary involving with music
production (for new artists). Popuplar artists mostly take care
of the production themselves but they still rely on record lables for better
distribution of their albums.





On Sat, Sep 26, 2009 at 9:02 AM, Vithur  wrote:

>
>
> I think it refers to the Km Music Label
>
> On Sat, Sep 26, 2009 at 8:26 PM, Pradeepan R 
> wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> General Question:
>> Who is a Music Producer ?
>> Ever since ARR became global in the last 5/6 years, there is more & more
>> reference to him being called "Composer & Producer"..
>>  I know there are guys who don't compose at all - yet they are
>> Producers..  So ??
>>
>> --
>> Cheers,
>> Pradeepan.
>>
>> "All you need to do is, decide what to do with the time that is given to
>> you !"
>>
>>
>
>
> --
> regards,
> Vithur
>
>
>
>  
>

[arr] Re: New to the group

[Jahanzeb]

Hi Hathim,

Great to know you. You are warmly welcomed to the group.


-
Jahanzeb


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "hathim2"  wrote:
>
> Hi All,
>I am hathim, new member to the group. And i m a die-hard ARR fan jus lik 
> all of you.
>

[arr] Re: My concerns about Couple's Retreat music

[Jahanzeb]

i completely agree. aiming at 3rd Oscar is too soon at this point. we need to 
wait for movie, how much positive reviews it gets, then how successful it, then 
how much music is praised and noticed. only then we should look forward to 
winning an Oscar, in fact winning a nomination first.

-
Jahanzeb



--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "ichord"  wrote:
>
> As much as I love CR's music and the pure and beautiful artistry in the 
> album, whether the music receives the same kind of acclaim that Slumdog did 
> will depend on the commercial success of the movie.  At the very least, ARR 
> will likely receive acclaim from some critics who are open minded and 
> appreciate variety and detail in music.  To us ARR fans and lovers of good 
> music, this soundtrack is truly a great achievement.  However, as I've seen 
> people here talking about another road to the Oscars with CR, let's be 
> careful about expectations.  No matter how good we think the music is, the 
> film has got to be successful and well liked for the music to really go 
> places IMO, and very importantly, how the music tracks are used in the film.  
> 
> You remember when Slumdog's early reviews came out even before the movie 
> release?  People were also talking about how great the music sounded too.  In 
> the video reviews we have seen thus far, nobody has mentioned anything about 
> the music, which doesn't necessarily mean anything bad, but just an 
> observation. 
> 
> Let's enjoy CR for the beautiful soundtrack that it is and as ARR fans, we 
> can truly celebrate a career highlight.  However, let's just be cautious 
> about our expectations about the eventual commercial and universal acceptance 
> of this brilliant score, esp. since the music may sound too foreign to 
> untrained and unexposed ears.
>

[arr] Re: Couples Retreat Soundtrack Review

[ichord]

Bravo!  Great job, Suresh!  Now, that's what I call a great review, doing full 
justice to this exquisite soundtrack.  I esp. like that you talked about the 
sounds, instruments, arrangements a lot, which really do deserve specific 
menttion in each track.  I liked how you tried to connect the music to the 
visuals, giving more meaning to each track in context.  Appreciated how you 
tried to put the "comedy" element in logical light, stating that the serious 
music is for those who are the butt of the jokes and who don't find it funny, 
but the rest do!  Makes perfect sense!  I love some of your descriptions, like, 
"bed of soft strings".very classy!  Lastly, you very nicely put this in 
perspective in comparison to Slumdog in that even though it won't gather the 
same attention and perhaps level of accolades as Slumdog, it still deserves to 
be celebrated as a beautifully strong entrance for Rahman into hollywood. I can 
see your knowledge and ear for good music is quite refined and I really 
appreciate that.  The only thing I didn't agree with you was the criticism on 
Sajna Re, but I respect that opinion a lot because you explained in detail why 
you felt that way.  Geez, I wish more people would write reviews like you 
do  And yes, you very correctly stated that it used the same musical 
template as Dreams on Fire, which is what I thought too when I heard it.

For me, the core strength of this soundtrack is in artistic, aural, and 
aesthetic beauty, not commercial potential.  It's one of the most beautifully 
crafted compositionally and sonically mostly acoustic album by Rahman and to 
me, that's all I need to celebrate, regardless of movie success.  That is the 
greatest distinction between this and Slumdog, which was more of a commercial, 
highly energized, stylish, electronic soundtrack.  Both Slumdog and Couple's 
Retreat showcase ARR's versatility amazingly and I hope people here in the West 
recognize that.   




--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "sureshmechnit"  wrote:
>
> http://backgroundscore.blogspot.com/2009/09/listening-couples-retreat.html
>

[arr] Re: Will america listen??? (Yes, if its worth listening)

[pravindersheoran]

Hi Vishal and others,
I disagree with the point of view expressed here.
I have reasons to say so.
I am currently living in Sydney, Australia.
I have a lot of friends from here and I also had a chance to meet a few people 
who knew music very well.

I met this guy who had bought Slumdog Millionaire Soundstack's original CD 
instead of copying it. He had listened to it very carefully and was moved with 
every part of it, not just Jai Ho.
He told me this music composer creates hevanly melodies and he also asked me if 
I could recommend some of other works of this music composer. We also talked 
about some other background soundtracks like the one of the movie "CRASH'. Its 
an American movie about how multi-cultuaral society has America become and how 
different people face racism from other culture's people. The movie gives a 
strong message about being tolerent while intercating with other culture's 
people. The music used in the movie is from various parts of the world. This 
guy seemed to appriciate every part of it. We both were really in love with 
some Arabic music played in the movie.

Also, there are people at my job who liked Jai Ho very much but hated the 
Pussycat Dolls version saying they have destroyed the authenticty, melody and 
freshness of the song. They did not even mind hearing it in Hindi rather than 
English version of dolls. 

The point is that western society is very less known to us same as we are very 
less known to them. 
One thing I have noticed is these people do the things only if they like to do 
it. If they go to a movie, they try to appriciate it. If they hear something 
good, they try to find out what it is.
If 'Couple's Retreat' soundtrack is worth listening (Which I am dead sure it 
is), they will listen to it.
Of course not like us Rahmaniacs.

Pravinder.


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "ichord"  wrote:
>
> Good points, Vishal, I agree!
> 
> 
> 
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "vishal_kalel1"  wrote:
> >
> > Rehman's music has always been best and enchanting. Though it is never been 
> > reviewed properly or credited for its creativity. Slumdog Millionaire had 
> > prolific music which deserved Oscar because the movie was not worth without 
> > it!!! Everything works on hype and marketting in western countries. Couples 
> > retreat is surely a heavenly treat to Rehmaniacs like me. But.. But the 
> > problem is America is not used to such music. Rehman's score requires time 
> > to grow because of its beautifully intricate nature. I have doubt they will 
> > listen it with good attention or not. What sounds treat to our ears may not 
> > be even noticed my them. Its our wish Oscar comes to Rehman's studio every 
> > year (like Filmfares come every year). Western coutnries might like 
> > watching slumdog while eating burgers and commenting about india's poverty, 
> > but when it comes to genuine indian talent, no one can guarantee its 
> > appreciation by them. The very recent example is "Discovery of water on 
> > moon by NASA" which was reported in worlds most renowned science journal 
> > without even a single mention of ISRO or india.
> >
>

[arr] Will India listen?

[V S Rawat]

Does any of you think that CR (music) is going to be a hit in India?

Well, I don't think so. 

Slumdog was still "Indian type of music", songs with lyrics, even fully Hindi 
lyrics songs. With CR, ARR has really graduated from Indian style of music to 
hollywood style of music, but I don't think Indian public is ready to adjust to 
such a sudden change. To me, it seems a very very very small number of Indians 
(English speaking, rich, having good systems) might get to listen to it and 
even a smaller number of Indians is likely to like it. Our ears and tastes are 
just not attuned to this type of music. 

And before fans start bashing, let me clarify that it is not a statement about 
the quality of music. I am just highlighting the "genre" difference that we, 
the Indians are used to.

Seems Indian listeners' loss is going to be foreign listeners' gain.

I wonder whether listening to this album will open up Indians to listen to 
foreign music.

I am also wondering why he at all used the hindi word Sajna in it. He could 
have done away with this also, and in any case, it is not a word getting 
popular in English writings, like the terms Guru, Avatar, Yoga, etc have been 
adapted into English.

--
Rawat

Re: [ARR] aint it funny?

[V S Rawat]

> On Sat, 26 Sep 2009 09:17 IST Gomzy™ wrote:
> 
>> Aint it funny ? Here in india we get the inlay details first and eagerly
>> wait for the songs. Now we have the songs and eagerly waiting for the credit
>> list :P
> 


:-) That means "we" are bad at planning in one area while "they" are bad at 
planning in other area. Overall assessment would be humanity is always 
imperfect. :-)

--
Rawat

[arr] Re: Couples Retreat music review 1 - Wordlessly mind-boggling

[Jahanzeb]

me too would like to hear feedback from some completely non-Indian 
non-Rahmaniac reviewer.

-
Jahanzeb


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, pratap  wrote:
>
> Gotta wait for a non-Indian review. Need to see what they think...
> 
> http://indian-music-bgm.blogspot.com/ http://www.facebook.com/elensar5233
> 
> 
> --- On Fri, 9/25/09, $ Pavan Kumar $  wrote:
> 
> From: $ Pavan Kumar $ 
> Subject: [arr] Couples Retreat music review 1 - Wordlessly mind-boggling
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Friday, September 25, 2009, 9:41 AM
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>  
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>   http://www.cinefund as.com/2009/ 09/25/couples- 
> retreat-music- review
> Couples Retreat â€" Wordlessly mind-bogglingIf A.R. Rahman had proved off his 
> extraordinary adeptness on Indian touch with ‘Slumdog Millionaire’, he 
> strikes marvelously with complete
>  Hollywood-fangled melodies. The tunes are stunningly melodic and indeed 
> aptly sound in accordance with film’s title ‘Couples Retreat’. The 
> original soundtrack of ‘Couples Retreat’ has 15 melodies with uniquely 
> spelled attributes.
> 
> SAJNA… SAJNA ReJust heed to the fortepianos and mild-strike of chord with 
> crystal-chimes accompanying them. Rahman adds to the Indianized touch by 
> adding the Hindi word ‘Sajna Sajna Re…’ The English lyrics are 
> mesmerizingly touching and perhaps, the western people wouldn’t have 
> listened to such an appealing melody.
> 
> KURU KURU…Vocal: A.R. RahmanFine! After uttering ‘Ellam
>  Pugazhum Iraivan Oruvanukke’ â€" it’s one more turn to express his 
> gratitude for his TAMIL. The song starts off with slow-rhythms of 6/8 March 
> on soft-guitars later with slow-stringed running notes. The Tamil lyrics 
> tuned in complete Hollywood style happen to be the best flavors. Totting up 
> to the best panoramas is the unique-patterned rhythm on scissors. Sound 
> engineering has been marvelously performed… Doubtlessly, KURU KURU is the 
> best pick of soundtrack.
> 
> Jason and Cynthia SuiteRealms of stringed instruments as it keep playing on 
> various octaves. The melodic notes are played on solo guitar and Cello joins 
> the instrumentation in latter part. Merely after couple of minutes, the song 
> is shifted to higher scales and it goes on with same notes. Trombones and 
> oboes are played in final part. Moreover, it’s the best song that sweeps all
>  on your senses.
> 
> NANAIt’s a Spanish-styled hip-hop with Blaaze’s specific vocalisms on rap 
> lines. The beats over the synchronized drum pads keeps repeating while 
> fill-ins over Brasses and trumpets over synthesizers does takes you straight 
> into those ambiences.
> 
> TOUR OF THE VILASIf you ever spellbound listening to ‘SAJNA SAJNA’, 
> Rahman delivers the same tune over instrumentals. All through the track, the 
> scales are raised and lowered. Beats over Congo-drums with vibes mingled in 
> makes it sound yet more embellished. More than all, Rahman has utilized more 
> instruments on various parts, say, like cymbals, solo violin, flute and pan 
> flutes.
> 
> MEETING MARCELSounds quite unique from previous numbers… It offers the 
> touch of meditational relaxation music with the style of percussions 
> inherited from Tai Chi. the melodiously refreshing tune suddenly transforms 
> into an emotional genre with flutes, cellos, violins and other stringed 
> instruments coalesced on the parts. We get to hear orchestral-hits here and 
> there.
> 
> ITINERARY
> 
> Starts off with overpowering instrumentations over percussions, keyboards and 
> stringed ones… Rahman has to thank his music supervisor John O’Brien for 
> having engineered the entire group with such grandeur. Finally, after the 
> fast-rushing instrumentals, you’ve Rahman’s vocalism echoing on higher 
> tone.
> 
> UNDRESSWow! This is the prettiest work that any music lover would’ve heard. 
> On the beginning note, we
>  have Mridangam, veena taking off with predominance later with sync-bass. A 
> perfect ‘Jugalbandhi’ treat for everyone.
> 
> SHARKSThe track has some traces of previous number MEETING MARCEL and the 
> notes are almost the same. Precisely, it would be more appealing with the 
> visuals on screens.
> 
> LUAU by John O’BrienMaking it blissfully done over the sound supervising, 
> John O’Brien scores on his show with country music with 12-string acoustic 
> guitars. The running beats on Congo-drums make an impressive sound.
> 
> SALVADOREThe song sounds much similar to Tamil song ‘Jumbhalaka’ that has 
> the prelude starting off with Arabic
>  intonation. The song has guitars and beats played on similar touch. As well, 
> it has similarities with Rahman’s previous score for ‘Mein Alabeli’ in 
> ‘Zubeida’.
> 
> INTERVENTIONThe maestro roars again! Of course, put your best verdicts for 
> the brilliant orchestration of symphony based track. Rahman’s vocalism on 
> higher pitch emblazons it stunningly. 

Re: [arr] Will america listen???

[Tamiliniyan]

Here is a suggestion...Get your colleagues listen to CR music and ask for their 
comments. Also,keep playing the music in your cubicles..See how they like it 

--- On Sat, 9/26/09, Farzad Khaleel  wrote:

From: Farzad Khaleel 
Subject: Re: [arr] Will america listen???
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Saturday, September 26, 2009, 7:16 AM












 
 





  Rahman.

On Sat, Sep 26, 2009 at 9:15 PM, vishal_kalel1  wrote:













 





  Rehman's music has always been best and enchanting. Though it 
is never been reviewed properly or credited for its creativity. Slumdog 
Millionaire had prolific music which deserved Oscar because the movie was not 
worth without it!!! Everything works on hype and marketting in western 
countries. Couples retreat is surely a heavenly treat to Rehmaniacs like me. 
But.. But the problem is America is not used to such music. Rehman's score 
requires time to grow because of its beautifully intricate nature. I have doubt 
they will listen it with good attention or not. What sounds treat to our ears 
may not be even noticed my them. Its our wish Oscar comes to Rehman's studio 
every year (like Filmfares come every year). Western coutnries might like 
watching slumdog while eating burgers and commenting about india's poverty, but 
when it comes to genuine indian talent, no one can guarantee its appreciation 
by them. The very recent example is "Discovery
 of water on moon by NASA" which was reported in worlds most renowned science 
journal without even a single mention of ISRO or india.





 

  





















-- 
Farzad Khaleel

www.rahmaniac. com



 

  




 






















  

Re: [arr] Catch A Star - Interview Vdo's

[Farzad Khaleel]

Rajeev Masand is much feared to ask questions about his Personal life and
thus labeling Fans need to know about Black Magic and Blah Blahh. I wonder
which fans are really eager to know these things.
Did anyone noticed Boss being angry *"ABANDON...ABANDON WHAT ?"*
*
*On Sun, Sep 27, 2009 at 12:35 AM, Sirish Musician wrote:

>
>
> Dear friends Enjoy the Vdo's,
> Here are the links to watch the Interview
> Part 1
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPCzLD4gdeo
> Part 2
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJw-HDbcLao
> or the alternate is
> www.youtube.com/arrsirish
>
> --
> "Friendship is not about finding the right person, but creating the right
> relationship.
> Its not how much we care in the beginning, but how much we care till the
> end".
>
> Sirish Musician.
>
>  
>



-- 
Farzad Khaleel

www.rahmaniac.com

[arr] Couples Retreat Soundtrack Review

[sureshmechnit]

http://backgroundscore.blogspot.com/2009/09/listening-couples-retreat.html

[arr] Re: Will america listen???

[ichord]

Good points, Vishal, I agree!



--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "vishal_kalel1"  wrote:
>
> Rehman's music has always been best and enchanting. Though it is never been 
> reviewed properly or credited for its creativity. Slumdog Millionaire had 
> prolific music which deserved Oscar because the movie was not worth without 
> it!!! Everything works on hype and marketting in western countries. Couples 
> retreat is surely a heavenly treat to Rehmaniacs like me. But.. But the 
> problem is America is not used to such music. Rehman's score requires time to 
> grow because of its beautifully intricate nature. I have doubt they will 
> listen it with good attention or not. What sounds treat to our ears may not 
> be even noticed my them. Its our wish Oscar comes to Rehman's studio every 
> year (like Filmfares come every year). Western coutnries might like watching 
> slumdog while eating burgers and commenting about india's poverty, but when 
> it comes to genuine indian talent, no one can guarantee its appreciation by 
> them. The very recent example is "Discovery of water on moon by NASA" which 
> was reported in worlds most renowned science journal without even a single 
> mention of ISRO or india.
>

[arr] Catch A Star - Interview Vdo's

[Sirish Musician]

Dear friends Enjoy the Vdo's,Here are the links to watch the Interview
Part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPCzLD4gdeo
Part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJw-HDbcLao
or the alternate is
www.youtube.com/arrsirish

-- 
"Friendship is not about finding the right person, but creating the right
relationship.
Its not how much we care in the beginning, but how much we care till the
end".

Sirish Musician.

Re: [arr] Will america listen???

[Farzad Khaleel]

Rahman.

On Sat, Sep 26, 2009 at 9:15 PM, vishal_kalel1 wrote:

>
>
> Rehman's music has always been best and enchanting. Though it is never been
> reviewed properly or credited for its creativity. Slumdog Millionaire had
> prolific music which deserved Oscar because the movie was not worth without
> it!!! Everything works on hype and marketting in western countries. Couples
> retreat is surely a heavenly treat to Rehmaniacs like me. But.. But the
> problem is America is not used to such music. Rehman's score requires time
> to grow because of its beautifully intricate nature. I have doubt they will
> listen it with good attention or not. What sounds treat to our ears may not
> be even noticed my them. Its our wish Oscar comes to Rehman's studio every
> year (like Filmfares come every year). Western coutnries might like watching
> slumdog while eating burgers and commenting about india's poverty, but when
> it comes to genuine indian talent, no one can guarantee its appreciation by
> them. The very recent example is "Discovery of water on moon by NASA" which
> was reported in worlds most renowned science journal without even a single
> mention of ISRO or india.
>
>  
>



-- 
Farzad Khaleel

www.rahmaniac.com

[arr] Hooked on da Blue Theme

[azims]

now thats what is Real AR Rahman signature..
 fast-funk-furious-n-sensible.. 
 
 the blue is prounced though song varies and suits Desi estyle.. 
  from North to south its Blu to Bllu . love it.  

 Jai Hind and
Jai Ho..
musafirs

[arr] Re: Sajna Re brings tears to my eyes

[vishal_kalel1]

Its the height of greatness of Rehman's music.. the one which can bring tears 
to you because of immense happiness or which can make you shiver(i dont 
remember proper word for it) every time you listen it. OR even it can make you 
smile, cry, dance on road unaware of public with sheer joy. For me it was the 
"after death experience" when i was listening to Passage tracks on deserted 
roads of Germany on weekend. Where i felt i was walking ahead with listening 
Passage and when i turned back I could see myself with my iPOD standing far 
behind!!!

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "ichord"  wrote:
>
> I don't what it is about that song, but there is nothing but pure love coming 
> out of that music that touches my soul.  Some cynics will call it cheesy, 
> whatever, but for me, it's so touching and so beautifulreminding me of 
> the precious relationships I have with my family and loved ones.
> 
> There was one point when I was listening to this song, and towards the end 
> with the moving strings section, I was so touched somewhere deep inside my 
> soul, I began to think about ARR, his magicand then without even being 
> completely conscious about it, I suddenly said aloud in Hindi "Bhagwan Hain" 
> - God is therealmost helping me to reaffirm my faith in goodness and 
> spirituality. This may sound too melodramatic or cheesy to some, but for me, 
> it was a precious moment.  The words just came to me spontaneously and I 
> teared up.  
> 
> I just want to share this emotional moment with all of you because I trust 
> you all.
>

[arr] Re: Couples Retreat Review 2!

[vishal_kalel1]

It attracts more traffic if one posts negative reviews of rehman's music. Wake 
up Rehmaniacs. Stop visiting them!!! 

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "ichord"  wrote:
>
> Sorry for another post on the same subject, but I think Karthik should 
> restrict his posts to only Indian scores, as most Western OSTs are not song 
> oriented soundtracks, which are much more able to be represented by a cursory 
> 100 word review.  The OSTs from the West are more artistic and abstract in 
> general, so in my opinion, a cursory short word review is just not doing 
> justice in both directions, negative or positive.  Moreover, even if Karthik 
> wrote a raving review of the OST, I would still have an issue with that type 
> of review.  Just my two cents.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Jesheem Mohamed  wrote:
> >
> > 
> > 
> > Hello Guyz!
> > What a mind blowing fantabulous album this is turnin out to b! I'm hooked 
> > to all the songs - especially Sajna, Kuru kuru and Animal Spirits! 
> > BTW, you guyz may want to check out this.. 
> > http://itwofs.com/milliblog/2009/09/26/music-review-couples-retreat-original-motion-picture-soundtrack-a-r-rahman/
> > This guy has a tendency in wanting to write a review of any ARR album at 
> > the earliest. The same was with Blue.. I mean you got to give due justice 
> > to every album. And Couples Retreat is definitely hands down one amongst 
> > the best albums we have heard in any language in the near past!!
> > What say guys!!
> > Cheers..Jesheem   
> > _
> > Missed any of the IPL matches ? Catch a recap of all the action on MSN 
> > Videos
> > http://msnvideos.in/iplt20/msnvideoplayer.aspx
> >
>

[arr] Will america listen???

[vishal_kalel1]

Rehman's music has always been best and enchanting. Though it is never been 
reviewed properly or credited for its creativity. Slumdog Millionaire had 
prolific music which deserved Oscar because the movie was not worth without 
it!!! Everything works on hype and marketting in western countries. Couples 
retreat is surely a heavenly treat to Rehmaniacs like me. But.. But the problem 
is America is not used to such music. Rehman's score requires time to grow 
because of its beautifully intricate nature. I have doubt they will listen it 
with good attention or not. What sounds treat to our ears may not be even 
noticed my them. Its our wish Oscar comes to Rehman's studio every year (like 
Filmfares come every year). Western coutnries might like watching slumdog while 
eating burgers and commenting about india's poverty, but when it comes to 
genuine indian talent, no one can guarantee its appreciation by them. The very 
recent example is "Discovery of water on moon by NASA" which was reported in 
worlds most renowned science journal without even a single mention of ISRO or 
india.

Re: [arr] Radioandmusic reviews CR - 4.5/5

[anand kumar]

look to be honest i dont care what WEST thinks abt ARR... coz America 
"discovered " ARR what 17 years after most of us !!
i love arr not because of the reviews which he receives after a 
release..

 but only coz his music...
his music kindles my soul..
his modesty baffles me..

he started from scratch and grew to be HIM,,but still claims it to be 
ALLAH's will..
he is a true inspiration!!


Long live ARR!


Regards,
Anand






From: ichord 
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, 26 September, 2009 9:14:41 PM
Subject: [arr] Radioandmusic reviews CR - 4.5/5

  
http://www.radioand music.com/ content/reviews/ film-music- reviews/couples- 
retreat

Nice review, but I'm more looking forward to reviews from the West as they have 
more experience reviewing these types of OSTs, plus it's an American film.


   


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Re: [ARR] when u listen to "Sajna"

[ichord]

Agred Vinu, it's a simple melody, but so touching!  Read my post about how I 
teared up with this song.



--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, vinu thiagu  wrote:
>
> oh sajna..sajna...sajna re!wow! what a song...each and every time 
> i listen to that song..it makes me so emotional...i still cant explain the 
> things which goes around me when i listen to this song...i picturise that 
> song as what would happen in the film..and even what had happened in my 
> life...oh sajna re!!! oh sajna re!!! wooow..am writing this listening to that 
> song...ARRji..no one can create such a magic and soulful song other than 
> you(IMHO)...the song stirs my heart like cappuccino...still blending my 
> heart...Amazing is the one word that describes this 
> song...hypnotizing..Thank you ARR... i was waiting for a song like 
> this
> 
> 
> 
> Vinoo
> 
> 
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Re: [arr] Is it Oct 11 Chennai Concert tickets available?

[Vithur]

Log on to www.margproperties.com

On Sat, Sep 26, 2009 at 12:59 PM, Jayakarthi Karur Raja shanmugam <
kararrm...@yahoo.co.in> wrote:

>
>
>   Dear Group,
>
> Is it Oct 11 Chennai Concert tickets available?  What are the categories in
> the seating arrangements? From which range the seatings are available?
> Please tell me
>
> Thanking you
>
> K R JAYAKARHTI
>
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> how.
>
>
> 
>



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[arr] Re: Couples Retreat Review 2!

[Sriram Iyer]

Yeah I agree with you on some points. Music in H'wood movies are not about 
'songs' and isn't about 'I-am-good,-listen-to-me-over-and-over-again. They 
compliment the visuals unlike the Indian film 'songs'. So, it'd be better to 
review any H'wood soundtrack after the release of the movie, keeping in mind 
its theme and sequence.


I really didn't expect Karthik to write CR review, this soon. I disagreed on 
his AR's CONNECTIONS review too, he missed out those 3 silent invocation.




--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "ichord"  wrote:
>
> Ok, let me further explain what I said below before a backlash storm hits me, 
> which I'm ready for.  This is only my opinion, and not at all meant any 
> disrespect for Karthik or his opnions.  
> 
> I didn't mean to say below that Karthik should never write reviews for 
> hollywood OSTs. He has a right to his reviews and opinions for any music 
> anywhere.  I guess what I would prefer is for him to take more time to listen 
> to a hollywood soundtrack and make his reviews more elaborate for a hollywood 
> score, since the OSTs for that film industry are more artistic in nature, 
> less poppish, more global in reach, and generally more abstract with OST cues 
> and instrumental pieces mostly instead of songs.  Karthik's reviews for 
> bollywood scores are based on a certain crisp and first impression approach, 
> which I generally respect, but also one that is mostly from a song oriented 
> template in my opinion.  He wrote about Sajna, which I disagree with, but 
> don't have any issues about it being cursory, since it's a song.  For the 
> rest of the cues, however, I wish there would have been more elaboration, 
> even if negative, because I feel that instrumental cues are a lot more in 
> depth and ornate than usual bollywood songs, thus I feel requiring a 
> different template for review.  A short first impression review to me is much 
> more of an appropriate match for a song based soundtrack than a more 
> abstract, instrumental based soundtrack.  That's all I'm saying.
> 
> Guys, this is just my opinion before anyone starts beating me over the head.  
> I mean no disrespect towards Karthik or anyone else's opinions by this.
> 
> I'm sorry for my thoughts of late to be somewhat disorganized and writing 
> multiple, long posts.  These days, I'm not into a crisp mode of writing for 
> some reason!  I'll try and get back to that mode again.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "ichord"  wrote:
> >
> > Sorry for another post on the same subject, but I think Karthik should 
> > restrict his posts to only Indian scores, as most Western OSTs are not song 
> > oriented soundtracks, which are much more able to be represented by a 
> > cursory 100 word review.  The OSTs from the West are more artistic and 
> > abstract in general, so in my opinion, a cursory short word review is just 
> > not doing justice in both directions, negative or positive.  Moreover, even 
> > if Karthik wrote a raving review of the OST, I would still have an issue 
> > with that type of review.  Just my two cents.
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Jesheem Mohamed  wrote:
> > >
> > > 
> > > 
> > > Hello Guyz!
> > > What a mind blowing fantabulous album this is turnin out to b! I'm hooked 
> > > to all the songs - especially Sajna, Kuru kuru and Animal Spirits! 
> > > BTW, you guyz may want to check out this.. 
> > > http://itwofs.com/milliblog/2009/09/26/music-review-couples-retreat-original-motion-picture-soundtrack-a-r-rahman/
> > > This guy has a tendency in wanting to write a review of any ARR album at 
> > > the earliest. The same was with Blue.. I mean you got to give due justice 
> > > to every album. And Couples Retreat is definitely hands down one amongst 
> > > the best albums we have heard in any language in the near past!!
> > > What say guys!!
> > > Cheers..Jesheem 
> > > _
> > > Missed any of the IPL matches ? Catch a recap of all the action on MSN 
> > > Videos
> > > http://msnvideos.in/iplt20/msnvideoplayer.aspx
> > >
> >
>

Re: [arr] Sajna Re brings tears to my eyes

[Vithur]

Its because of the lyrics and the tune. The Lyrics is none other than our
BLAAZE

On Sat, Sep 26, 2009 at 9:04 PM, ichord  wrote:

>
>
> I don't what it is about that song, but there is nothing but pure love
> coming out of that music that touches my soul. Some cynics will call it
> cheesy, whatever, but for me, it's so touching and so beautifulreminding
> me of the precious relationships I have with my family and loved ones.
>
> There was one point when I was listening to this song, and towards the end
> with the moving strings section, I was so touched somewhere deep inside my
> soul, I began to think about ARR, his magicand then without even being
> completely conscious about it, I suddenly said aloud in Hindi "Bhagwan Hain"
> - God is therealmost helping me to reaffirm my faith in goodness and
> spirituality. This may sound too melodramatic or cheesy to some, but for me,
> it was a precious moment. The words just came to me spontaneously and I
> teared up.
>
> I just want to share this emotional moment with all of you because I trust
> you all.
>
> 
>



-- 
regards,
Vithur

Re: [arr] Sajna Re brings tears to my eyes

[vinu thiagu]

same thing ichord...same thing.you explained it very well..jus now i 
completed and posted my writings.what a soulful song

 

Vinoo






From: ichord 
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, 26 September, 2009 9:04:41 PM
Subject: [arr] Sajna Re brings tears to my eyes

  
I don't what it is about that song, but there is nothing but pure love coming 
out of that music that touches my soul.  Some cynics will call it cheesy, 
whatever, but for me, it's so touching and so beautiful... .reminding me of the 
precious relationships I have with my family and loved ones.

There was one point when I was listening to this song, and towards the end with 
the moving strings section, I was so touched somewhere deep inside my soul, I 
began to think about ARR, his magicand then without even being completely 
conscious about it, I suddenly said aloud in Hindi "Bhagwan Hain" - God is 
therealmost helping me to reaffirm my faith in goodness and spirituality. 
This may sound too melodramatic or cheesy to some, but for me, it was a 
precious moment.  The words just came to me spontaneously and I teared up. 

I just want to share this emotional moment with all of you because I trust you 
all. 


   


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[arr] Does ARR himself know?

[ichord]

how much his CR soundtrack is being appreciated by us?  I know he has a FB 
page where people are commenting on the soundtrack, but I'm not sure if he 
checks this.  Gopal/Vijay, would it be possible for either of you to forward 
our collective overwhelming love and appreciation for CR's musicmaybe even 
forwarding some of our posts to him?  Thanks.

Re: [arr] The vision becomes the truth....thanks to Rahman!

[Farzad Khaleel]

Watch out for a song with your name, nxt time :P :P

On Sat, Sep 26, 2009 at 8:17 PM, Pradeepan R wrote:

>
>
> lol, be careful of what u write or wish for :))
>
>
> On Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 11:59 PM, Gopal Anandan  wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> .. there IS NOW a SHARK song ! :)
>>
>> Thanks boss :)
>>
>> Gopal [the figment becomes a reality - let thee idle brain dream!]
>>
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>>
>>
>
>
> --
> Cheers,
> Pradeepan.
>
> "All you need to do is, decide what to do with the time that is given to
> you !"
>
>  
>



-- 
Farzad Khaleel

www.rahmaniac.com

[arr] Re: Sajna Re brings tears to my eyes

[arunsoft2k]

yes..there is something special about this song!! you are not alone chord! :)
--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "ichord"  wrote:
>
> I don't what it is about that song, but there is nothing but pure love coming 
> out of that music that touches my soul.  Some cynics will call it cheesy, 
> whatever, but for me, it's so touching and so beautifulreminding me of 
> the precious relationships I have with my family and loved ones.
> 
> There was one point when I was listening to this song, and towards the end 
> with the moving strings section, I was so touched somewhere deep inside my 
> soul, I began to think about ARR, his magicand then without even being 
> completely conscious about it, I suddenly said aloud in Hindi "Bhagwan Hain" 
> - God is therealmost helping me to reaffirm my faith in goodness and 
> spirituality. This may sound too melodramatic or cheesy to some, but for me, 
> it was a precious moment.  The words just came to me spontaneously and I 
> teared up.  
> 
> I just want to share this emotional moment with all of you because I trust 
> you all.
>

Re: [arr] "Produced" by - What does it mean

[Vithur]

I think it refers to the Km Music Label

On Sat, Sep 26, 2009 at 8:26 PM, Pradeepan R wrote:

>
>
> General Question:
> Who is a Music Producer ?
> Ever since ARR became global in the last 5/6 years, there is more & more
> reference to him being called "Composer & Producer"..
>  I know there are guys who don't compose at all - yet they are Producers..
>  So ??
>
> --
> Cheers,
> Pradeepan.
>
> "All you need to do is, decide what to do with the time that is given to
> you !"
>
> 
>



-- 
regards,
Vithur

Re: [arr] Sajna Re brings tears to my eyes

[Kalyan K]

Chord, almost same thing happened to me last night while hearing to sajna
re...Well, that's the power of ARR's Music.

Kalyan.

On Sat, Sep 26, 2009 at 9:04 PM, ichord  wrote:

>
>
> I don't what it is about that song, but there is nothing but pure love
> coming out of that music that touches my soul. Some cynics will call it
> cheesy, whatever, but for me, it's so touching and so beautifulreminding
> me of the precious relationships I have with my family and loved ones.
>
> There was one point when I was listening to this song, and towards the end
> with the moving strings section, I was so touched somewhere deep inside my
> soul, I began to think about ARR, his magicand then without even being
> completely conscious about it, I suddenly said aloud in Hindi "Bhagwan Hain"
> - God is therealmost helping me to reaffirm my faith in goodness and
> spirituality. This may sound too melodramatic or cheesy to some, but for me,
> it was a precious moment. The words just came to me spontaneously and I
> teared up.
>
> I just want to share this emotional moment with all of you because I trust
> you all.
>
> 
>

Re: [arr] New to the group

[Mohamed Hashir]

welcome to the world of rahmaniacs..hatim.

Krish bro.. u missed pARty

On Sat, Sep 26, 2009 at 8:12 PM, Sreekrishnan R wrote:

>
>
> Hi,
>
> heARty welcome!
> Join the party... :)
>
> On Sat, 26 Sep 2009 13:34 IST hathim2 wrote:
>
> >Hi All,
> > I am hathim, new member to the group. And i m a die-hard ARR fan jus lik
> all of you.
> >
>
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> 
>

Re: [arr] Sajna Re brings tears to my eyes

[Sasi Kant]

ya ya really:-) it s the pure western song with the true feel of indianess like 
the legend said earlier:-):-) IF U WANNA FALL IN LOVE WITH ANYONE:-):-) LISTEN 
TO SAJNA RE:-) SIMPLY ROCKING:-)

sasikant

--- On Sat, 26/9/09, ichord  wrote:


From: ichord 
Subject: [arr] Sajna Re brings tears to my eyes
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Saturday, 26 September, 2009, 3:34 PM


  



I don't what it is about that song, but there is nothing but pure love coming 
out of that music that touches my soul. Some cynics will call it cheesy, 
whatever, but for me, it's so touching and so beautiful... .reminding me of the 
precious relationships I have with my family and loved ones.

There was one point when I was listening to this song, and towards the end with 
the moving strings section, I was so touched somewhere deep inside my soul, I 
began to think about ARR, his magicand then without even being completely 
conscious about it, I suddenly said aloud in Hindi "Bhagwan Hain" - God is 
therealmost helping me to reaffirm my faith in goodness and spirituality. 
This may sound too melodramatic or cheesy to some, but for me, it was a 
precious moment. The words just came to me spontaneously and I teared up. 

I just want to share this emotional moment with all of you because I trust you 
all. 

















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[arr] Nana - singers....

[pratap]

I'm guessing It's A.R. Rahman, Blaaze, Viviane Chaix and Amin...
What you guys think?

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



  

[arr] New to the group

[hathim2]

Hi All,
   I am hathim, new member to the group. And i m a die-hard ARR fan jus lik all 
of you.

[arr] Re: Musings of a Rahmaniac!

[Jahanzeb]

Vinod, 

Wonderful work. It is also certainly one of the best descriptions of Rahmaniac 
I have read anywhere. We are proud to be Rahmaniacs. Superb work. Keep it up.


-
Jahanzeb


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Vinod R Iyer  wrote:
>
> Couldn't help but write this .. I know this is nothing new for everyone out
> here .. But after CR , I just couldn't hold on to my fingers. It is not a
> review of CR. I have given up reviewing Rahman's music!
> http://myworldofmnm.wordpress.com/2009/09/25/musings-of-a-rahmaniac/
> 
> 
> Musings of a Rahmaniac
> 
> I don't know where to start. And I am sure there would be no ending. People
> follow music religiously. And there are others who take up music as a
> profession and/or as a hobby. They learn music in different forms. Perform
> in various stages. Make a living out of it. And there are others who just
> listen to music. People have different tastes when it comes to music. Some
> like classical, some like rock, some like reggae and some like jazz. But
> there are a set of people who would listen to anything that comes their way.
> But when it comes to listening to a man's composition, they would leave
> aside everything else. These people would dedicate their lives for one cause
> – being a Rahmaniac. There is only one religion that they follow – Rahman's
> music. They call him "Boss". And no points for guessing who their God is. I
> know, it is crazy calling a human being God. But craziness comes to them
> naturally.
> 
> The amount of pride these people take in being a Rahmaniac is bewildering.
> They would have first hand information of his compositions. What movies he
> has signed, what song is coming next, researching deep into each one of his
> compositions – they take all this up as their duty. Following Rahman in his
> concerts, buying original CDs on the first day of music release, posting
> their thoughts in various groups are all part of their duties. They do it
> blindly. Once you are a Rahmaniac, there is no looking back. You have to
> catch up with every composition of his'.  And defending every composition of
> his too when people accuse that the songs are not up to Rahman's standard.
> It is mighty hard for them to accept that any Rahman composition can be
> "ordinary". Ask them what the one thing is that you want to do in life". The
> answer would be simple –Meet the Boss!
> 
> One of the things you would notice about rahmaniacs is all of them would
> have their status message reflecting his song names/movie names etc. It is
> not to show off their craziness. They do not know any other way in which
> they can express the happiness, bliss, eternal piece they feel while
> listening to a his album. And the pleasure you get when you play the CD for
> the first time, is unmatched. The CD would be played in loop. And on each
> round of listening, the music grows on you. Slow nectar, they call it. There
> are other songs/compositions too which would be like cocaine – would shoot
> up to the brain straight. These people need no drugs to follow the music.
> His music in itself would take the effect.
> 
> So what is bringing out this huge outpour of emotions into words.  The
> Oscars ? The Golden Globe? I guess not. Something better has happened in the
> year 2009. It started with a certain song called Arziyan. Life had a new
> meaning to it. People say you have to die to go to heaven. I tell them I
> have been their atleast a thousand times – each time I hear Arziyan. I
> thought that had to be the best composition of the year. But along came
> Passage. The moment I heard Tango, I was paralyzed. I could not understand
> the emotion that I was going through. From happiness to fear to anger to
> sorrow, I felt them all together at a single point. And by the time the
> harmonica, violin and the keyboard had stopped playing, I was transported. I
> did not want to open my eyes. I did not want to come back to the real world.
> But then I had to. Since I knew that more was coming my way. A (re)treat was
> coming my way. And today, the day on which "Couples Retreat" is unveiled, I
> thank God, the real one, for having had me live in this era – The era in
> which A.R.Rahman lived.
> 
> And to Boss – all I can say is
> 
> "Un isai mattum illayendral, naan endro endro irandiruppen"
> 
> Signed
> 
> A Rahmaniac
> 
> 
> 
> -
> Have Fun,
> Vinod R Iyer
> 
> http://the-other-side-of-mirror.blogspot.com
> http://myworldofmnm.wordpress.com
>

Re: [arr] 1000 Watts Love - Rahman's New Film?

[Vinayak]

They might have misprinted - 1-800-Love which is a Hindi movie by Abbas
Tyrewala.

Warm Regards
~~~
Vinayak

http://www.flickr.com/photos/rightplacerighttime/


On Sat, Sep 26, 2009 at 6:54 AM, Manmathan wrote:

>
>
> Dear Friends,
>
> In a Tamil Weekly Cinema Magazine named 'Vannathirai, it's told that 'Our
> Rahman went to London for composing music for '1000 Watts Love film.
>
> What's this? this movie belongs to English or Hindi film industry? Tell me
> guys!
>
> Urs Kulothungan
>
>  
>

[arr] Re: Musings of a Rahmaniac!

[rakesharr]

Wow.. No words Vinod.. That was really Rahmantic.. 



Regards-
Rakesh(arr)



--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Vinod R Iyer  wrote:
>
> Couldn't help but write this .. I know this is nothing new for everyone out
> here .. But after CR , I just couldn't hold on to my fingers. It is not a
> review of CR. I have given up reviewing Rahman's music!
> http://myworldofmnm.wordpress.com/2009/09/25/musings-of-a-rahmaniac/
> 
> 
> Musings of a Rahmaniac
> 
> I don't know where to start. And I am sure there would be no ending. People
> follow music religiously. And there are others who take up music as a
> profession and/or as a hobby. They learn music in different forms. Perform
> in various stages. Make a living out of it. And there are others who just
> listen to music. People have different tastes when it comes to music. Some
> like classical, some like rock, some like reggae and some like jazz. But
> there are a set of people who would listen to anything that comes their way.
> But when it comes to listening to a man's composition, they would leave
> aside everything else. These people would dedicate their lives for one cause
> – being a Rahmaniac. There is only one religion that they follow – Rahman's
> music. They call him "Boss". And no points for guessing who their God is. I
> know, it is crazy calling a human being God. But craziness comes to them
> naturally.
> 
> The amount of pride these people take in being a Rahmaniac is bewildering.
> They would have first hand information of his compositions. What movies he
> has signed, what song is coming next, researching deep into each one of his
> compositions – they take all this up as their duty. Following Rahman in his
> concerts, buying original CDs on the first day of music release, posting
> their thoughts in various groups are all part of their duties. They do it
> blindly. Once you are a Rahmaniac, there is no looking back. You have to
> catch up with every composition of his'.  And defending every composition of
> his too when people accuse that the songs are not up to Rahman's standard.
> It is mighty hard for them to accept that any Rahman composition can be
> "ordinary". Ask them what the one thing is that you want to do in life". The
> answer would be simple –Meet the Boss!
> 
> One of the things you would notice about rahmaniacs is all of them would
> have their status message reflecting his song names/movie names etc. It is
> not to show off their craziness. They do not know any other way in which
> they can express the happiness, bliss, eternal piece they feel while
> listening to a his album. And the pleasure you get when you play the CD for
> the first time, is unmatched. The CD would be played in loop. And on each
> round of listening, the music grows on you. Slow nectar, they call it. There
> are other songs/compositions too which would be like cocaine – would shoot
> up to the brain straight. These people need no drugs to follow the music.
> His music in itself would take the effect.
> 
> So what is bringing out this huge outpour of emotions into words.  The
> Oscars ? The Golden Globe? I guess not. Something better has happened in the
> year 2009. It started with a certain song called Arziyan. Life had a new
> meaning to it. People say you have to die to go to heaven. I tell them I
> have been their atleast a thousand times – each time I hear Arziyan. I
> thought that had to be the best composition of the year. But along came
> Passage. The moment I heard Tango, I was paralyzed. I could not understand
> the emotion that I was going through. From happiness to fear to anger to
> sorrow, I felt them all together at a single point. And by the time the
> harmonica, violin and the keyboard had stopped playing, I was transported. I
> did not want to open my eyes. I did not want to come back to the real world.
> But then I had to. Since I knew that more was coming my way. A (re)treat was
> coming my way. And today, the day on which "Couples Retreat" is unveiled, I
> thank God, the real one, for having had me live in this era – The era in
> which A.R.Rahman lived.
> 
> And to Boss – all I can say is
> 
> "Un isai mattum illayendral, naan endro endro irandiruppen"
> 
> Signed
> 
> A Rahmaniac
> 
> 
> 
> -
> Have Fun,
> Vinod R Iyer
> 
> http://the-other-side-of-mirror.blogspot.com
> http://myworldofmnm.wordpress.com
>

[arr] Is it Oct 11 Chennai Concert tickets available?

[Jayakarthi Karur Raja shanmugam]

Dear Group,
 
Is it Oct 11 Chennai Concert tickets available?  What are the categories in the 
seating arrangements? From which range the seatings are available? Please tell 
me
 
Thanking you
 
K R JAYAKARHTI


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Re: [arr] CR first review of the Movie

[Prakash Balaramkrishna]

Another Video review.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3o4XzomoHE&NR=1






From: Roshan 
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, September 26, 2009 12:20:05 AM
Subject: [arr] CR first review of the Movie

  
http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=TdzJ2UsfMQo

he liked it..

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[arr] Re: My Thougtts on Couples Retreat - It Doesn't Get Sweeter Than This!!!

[kaissiom]

I think, I know what you are saying!!  :)


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "ichord"  wrote:
>
> Alright, for the first time, I don't know where to begin or what to say.  
> Nothing I say will do justice to the type of divine music that I have been 
> hearing all day today in AR's new soundtrack, Couple's Retreat.  Well, 
> anyway, here's an attempt.
> 
> First of all, when I got wind that ARR would be doing this soundtrack for 
> this movie, I didn't really know what to expect.  I knew that AR would likely 
> compose light hearted tunes, since this was romantic comedy.  In fact, 
> there's lots of music in this album of the kind that I expected to hear.  
> However, what I didn't so much expect and what has completely blown me over 
> are 2 things:
> 
> 1) The range and sweetness of sounds in this soundtrack and the almost 
> exclusively acoustic nature of the soundtrack, something I have been craving 
> for from ARR.  Didn't expect this in Couple's Retreat, but that's ARR for 
> youexpected the unexpected!  I expected more of a typical hollywoodish 
> score with some hip hop and spanish type of music consistent with a comedy, 
> but no way did I expect thistotally and completely blown away!!!
> 
> 2) The enormous range of global sounds including some very Asian and Indian 
> percussion, styles, instrumentation, alaaps, etc.  Now, that was a big 
> surprise, but not really surprising, if you know what I mean!!!  After 
> hearing Rahman say that there would be "a touch of Indian-ness in this 
> soundtrack", I knew we would be hearing some influences, but to the extent 
> and depth and beauty of the range of sounds, instrumentation, the craftiness 
> of each composition, the unpredictability within the compositions, this I 
> never predicted!!! 
> 
> And you know what?  Despite all the range and variety that we're hearing in 
> this album from a sound and genre perspective, the whole album sounds 
> coherent to methere is a strong thread largely bound by the sweet melody 
> from John and Cynthia's Suite that weaves in and out of the whole soundtrack 
> in various avatars.  
> 
> Mindblowingamazing.beautiful...glorious.enchanting 
> ...scintillating..I'm trying to find the right word, but nothing 
> will match up to what I feel about this music...
> 
> I just can't believe the amount of acoustic instruments he has used for this 
> soundtrack from both East and West genres..I could go into detail about 
> this now, but I think you understand what I'm saying.  Listen to this 
> soundtrack on headphones and you will know what I mean  
> 
> Ok, you wanna talk about sound quality?  Here we are listening to only 192 
> kbps an we're still loving it all.  The overall light treatment of the 
> soundtrack gives a lot of breathing room in the music with beautiful 
> dynamics, both loud and soft shades bowing in and out like a true artiste 
> would create a painting or a sculpture with various shades and hues.  
> 
> Finally, I'm thinking that the music is quite serious in parts for a romantic 
> comedy!!!  Will be interesting to see how these gorgeous sound sculptures are 
> used in the film.
> 
> I tell you what, traditional, conservative hollywood snobs may scoff at such 
> an album...those who only appreciate Stephen Speilberg type symphonic scores, 
> but any open minded lover of global music and instrumentation from both East 
> and West will absolutely adore this soundtrack.  Don't be surprised to hear 
> bad reviews of this soundtrack from traditional hollywood people who only 
> appreciate symphonic type or Western oriented scores.
> 
> Never expected such a large representation of the orient in this soundtrack, 
> so beautifully and seamlessly carved and crafted within the backdrop of sweet 
> symphonies and melodies.  
> 
> Sorry for the long winded post, but I was just gushing with excitement and 
> happiness after listening to Couple's Retreat.  This album is an absolute 
> highlight of ARR's career and what a way to smash into hollywood with this.  
> 
> In all honesty, I have never heard in my life as beautiful a musically global 
> album as this one.  ARR, you are unbelievableyour legend continues and 
> continues to get bigger..I BOW TO 
> THEEE
>

Re: [arr] 1000 Watts Love - Rahman's New Film?

[Farzad Khaleel]

Might be 1800-Love

On Sat, Sep 26, 2009 at 6:54 AM, Manmathan wrote:

>
>
> Dear Friends,
>
> In a Tamil Weekly Cinema Magazine named 'Vannathirai, it's told that 'Our
> Rahman went to London for composing music for '1000 Watts Love film.
>
> What's this? this movie belongs to English or Hindi film industry? Tell me
> guys!
>
> Urs Kulothungan
>
>  
>



-- 
Farzad Khaleel

www.rahmaniac.com

Re: [arr] Sajna - Lyrics

[Rafid Nuhuman]

It should be...

Be my eyes when I can't see,
Be my voice when I can't speak,


On 9/25/09, pratap  wrote:
>
>
>
>   I think it's like:
>
> say say, when my throat catches fire
> say say, and my only desire
> wake me,  when the pain is over
> take me now (take me now)
> take take me now
>
> Not very sure though
>
> http://indian-music-bgm.blogspot.com/
>
>
>
> http://www.facebook.com/elensar5233
>
>
> --- On *Fri, 9/25/09, $ Pavan Kumar $ * wrote:
>
>
> From: $ Pavan Kumar $ 
> Subject: [arr] Sajna - Lyrics
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Friday, September 25, 2009, 4:42 AM
>
>
>
>  I am hooked to this songtired to write down the lyrics(see below)...I
> am not able to interpret  lyrics from 1.38 to 1.51, can anybody help me out
> so that we can complete the lyrics...
>
>
>
>
>
> Sajna - Couples Retreat - A.R Rahman
>
>
> When you smile, I smile with you,
>
> When you cry, I feel it too,
>
> You are my soul, my heart coming out to you,
>
> Be my eyes when I can see,
>
> Be my voice when I can speak,
>
> Be my life when darkness creeps on me,
>
>
>
> Hoo, sajna sajna sajna re,
>
> Hai  just sajna sajna sajna re
>
> Sajna sajna sajna re
>
> Hai  just sajna sajna sajna re
>
>
>
> Throw the stars that shine so bright,
>
> Cross the sky and cross the night,
>
> Making ways to be right by your side
>
>
>
> Hold me close don’t let me go
>
> Hold me tight don’t you say no
>
> Save the love we have for ever more
>
>
>
> Ho, sajna sajna sajna re,
>
> Hai  just sajna sajna sajna re
>
> Sajna sajna sajna re
>
> Hai  just sajna sajna sajna re
>
>
>
> (From 1.38 to 1.51..Help.. .)
>
>
> When the fame is over, take me back(2)
>
>
> When you smile, I smile with you,
>
> When you cry, I feel it too,
>
> You are my soul, my heart coming out to you,
>
> Be my eyes when I can see,
>
> Be my voice when I can speak,
>
> Be my life when darkness creeps on me,
>
>
>
> Throw the stars that shine so bright,
>
> Cross the sky and cross the night,
>
> Making ways to be right by your side
>
>
>
> Hold me close don’t let me go
>
> Hold me tight don’t you say no
>
> Save the love we have for ever more...
>
>
> 
>
>
>
>
>
>
> 
>

[arr] chenna jai ho concert and space extravaganza show

[Niven]

friends. Some time back we heard the news that guy laliberte was organising a 
show from space. My guess is the chennai concert will be part of this 
extravaganza. Can anyone with more info confirm? 

Niven

[arr] Re: Couples Retreat Review 2!

[ichord]

Sorry for another post on the same subject, but I think Karthik should restrict 
his posts to only Indian scores, as most Western OSTs are not song oriented 
soundtracks, which are much more able to be represented by a cursory 100 word 
review.  The OSTs from the West are more artistic and abstract in general, so 
in my opinion, a cursory short word review is just not doing justice in both 
directions, negative or positive.  Moreover, even if Karthik wrote a raving 
review of the OST, I would still have an issue with that type of review.  Just 
my two cents.




--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Jesheem Mohamed  wrote:
>
> 
> 
> Hello Guyz!
> What a mind blowing fantabulous album this is turnin out to b! I'm hooked to 
> all the songs - especially Sajna, Kuru kuru and Animal Spirits! 
> BTW, you guyz may want to check out this.. 
> http://itwofs.com/milliblog/2009/09/26/music-review-couples-retreat-original-motion-picture-soundtrack-a-r-rahman/
> This guy has a tendency in wanting to write a review of any ARR album at the 
> earliest. The same was with Blue.. I mean you got to give due justice to 
> every album. And Couples Retreat is definitely hands down one amongst the 
> best albums we have heard in any language in the near past!!
> What say guys!!
> Cheers..Jesheem 
> _
> Missed any of the IPL matches ? Catch a recap of all the action on MSN Videos
> http://msnvideos.in/iplt20/msnvideoplayer.aspx
>

[arr] Music Aloud review Couples Retreat

[Gopal Srinivasan]

COUPLES RETREAT – MUSIC
REVIEWPosted
by VIP On September - 25 - 2009

[image: couples
retreat]I
didn’t quite like the vocals in *Sajna* (which I believe is done by Vince
Vaughn, he is supposed to have recorded a song for the movie), mainly due to
the corny lyrics, but Rahman’s mesmerizing arrangement is more than enough
to have you hooked to the track. The big surprise comes in the next track.
How often do you get to hear Tamil song playing in a Hollywood soundtrack?
Well here is one for you, Rahman crooning a chirpy *Kuru Kuru* set to a
mildly folksy orchestration. A really addictive track this one, as I am
discovering at this precise moment (thanks to a close friend for deciphering
the lyrics). *Jason and Cynthia Suite* on the other hand begins on a more
solemn note, Rahman employing all his orchestral splendour to a gradual
buildup over three minutes before springing a surprise mode change to a more
folksy segment led by the flute for the next two minutes. *Nana* which comes
next, has a lot of tribal sounding words interspersed with rap in a
carnivalesque track. I couldn’t discern Blaaze’s voice among the rappers.
And I think the kid’s voice belongs to Rahman’s son Alim who had reportedly
recorded a song in this movie.
In spite of a slight resemblance to *Jaage Hai*’s orchestral sequence in its
grand opening, *Tour of the Villas* is an absolute treat, an instrumental
and more elaborately orchestrated version of *Sajna*. Strangely enough for a
minute-long segment in between the song goes into a karaoke mode without a
leading tune, just the backing instruments playing on. Of course that takes
no credit off this short and sweet track. *Meeting Marcel*, the next track,
is a spiritual song, albeit arranged in a sinister manner. While the first
half with a folk tinge is dominated by the flute, the latter half taking on
a darker tone belongs to the violins. *Itinerary* is typical background
track material rather than something intended for a CD. It is made up of a
sequence of different tunes which wouldn’t make much sense unless listened
to while watching the movie. *Undress* sounds very Indian and very nicely
so, thanks to the extensive use of ghatam, no negative connotation intended
mind you. Lasting just over 1.5 minutes, this track would have been a
perfect fit in a movie like *Lagaan* or *Swades*. It will be interesting to
see how the picturisation of this happens (my interest has nothing to do
with the title I assure you!).
*Sharks* is another mindblowing track albeit a totally classical-oriented
one (*Puriya Dhanasri/Panthuvarali* the raga is I guess). With the violins
playing at a frantic pace to an equally frenzied percussion, this song took
me back to Rahman’s classic *Hai Rama* for a moment. *Luau* refers to a
Hawaiian feast. And John O’Brien’s sole score for the movie is quite
evocative of the party mood with its very native arrangement. *Salvadore* is
superb fusion, Kailash Kher’s well executed Hindustani tarana (similar to
thillana in Carnatic) mixed brilliantly with a Latin/Middle Eastern
instrumentation. *Intervention* is another track marked by its orchestral
opulence, and the combo with Rahman’s soulful humming is quite deadly! The
result, another totally riveting track.
Similar to *Itinerary*, *The Waterfall* also features a collation of varied
tunes which would be better viewed than listened to. Rahman produces an
elegant reprise to *Jason and Cynthia Suite* with *Jason and Cynthia Piano
Theme*, cutting down on the orchestral elements and making it more easy on
the ear. Things are rounded off with another bouncy track, *Animal Spirits*,
which starts off as a spruced up version of *Jason and Cynthia theme* but
then moves on along a different line for about two minutes where things take
a turn, with a revisit to the opening sequence of *Tour of the Villas*.
After a long hiatus post winning the Oscars suddenly there is a deluge of
Rahman songs. While *Blue* was more commercialised and *Passage* at a more
esoteric one, *Couples Retreat* combines a bit of both. Honestly I didn’t
expect a Rahman soundtrack to displace *Passage* from the position of his
best soundtrack this year, so soon! And now the million dollar question is,
will the movie turn out to be worth such a brilliant effort. Hope it does.
You can listen to the soundtrack here
.
Music Aloud’s rating – *8.5/10*
Recommended tracks – *Kuru Kuru, Salvadore, Intervention, Tour of the
villas, Undress*

*
*

*http://www.musicaloud.com/2009/09/25/couples-retreat-music-review/*

Re: [arr] New to the group

[Hathim Ghifari]

Yes. i have. Infact i am hooked to all the tracks.
ARR Rox as usual..No doubts on that..
--- On Sat, 26/9/09, pratap  wrote:

From: pratap 
Subject: Re: [arr] New to the group
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Saturday, 26 September, 2009, 6:22 PM






 





  Welcome:-) It's a good time you joined. Have you listened to 
Couples Retreat songs?
http://www.couplesr etreatsoundtrack .com/

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


--- On Sat, 9/26/09, hathim2  wrote:

From: hathim2 
Subject: [arr] New to the group
To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com
Date: Saturday, September 26, 2009, 1:04 AM






 


  Hi All,

   I am hathim, new member to the group. And i m a die-hard ARR fan jus lik all 
of you.




 

  


 




  
 

  




 

















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Re: [arr] New to the group

[Sreekrishnan R]

Hi,

heARty welcome!
Join the party... :)



On Sat, 26 Sep 2009 13:34 IST hathim2 wrote:

>Hi All,
>   I am hathim, new member to the group. And i m a die-hard ARR fan jus lik 
> all of you.
>



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Re: [arr] My concerns about Couple's Retreat music

[Vinayak]

Well put, Chord.
Warm Regards
~~~
Vinayak

http://www.flickr.com/photos/rightplacerighttime/


On Sat, Sep 26, 2009 at 6:44 PM, ichord  wrote:

>
>
> As much as I love CR's music and the pure and beautiful artistry in the
> album, whether the music receives the same kind of acclaim that Slumdog did
> will depend on the commercial success of the movie. At the very least, ARR
> will likely receive acclaim from some critics who are open minded and
> appreciate variety and detail in music. To us ARR fans and lovers of good
> music, this soundtrack is truly a great achievement. However, as I've seen
> people here talking about another road to the Oscars with CR, let's be
> careful about expectations. No matter how good we think the music is, the
> film has got to be successful and well liked for the music to really go
> places IMO, and very importantly, how the music tracks are used in the film.
>
>
> You remember when Slumdog's early reviews came out even before the movie
> release? People were also talking about how great the music sounded too. In
> the video reviews we have seen thus far, nobody has mentioned anything about
> the music, which doesn't necessarily mean anything bad, but just an
> observation.
>
> Let's enjoy CR for the beautiful soundtrack that it is and as ARR fans, we
> can truly celebrate a career highlight. However, let's just be cautious
> about our expectations about the eventual commercial and universal
> acceptance of this brilliant score, esp. since the music may sound too
> foreign to untrained and unexposed ears.
>
>  
>

[arr] Re: 1800-love

[Niven]

Guess info is coming after 2 months  Cool...

Niven




--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "nivensamy"  wrote:
>
> Anyone has got info on this film hindi being listed on Rahman's official 
> website?
> 
> Niven (Mauritius)
>

[arr] Rahman interview on CNN - IBN Tonight

[Rivjot]

Rajeev Masand just posted this on twitter - 

My AR Rahman interview is on air 2night on CNN-IBN at 10.30pm n tomoro at 
1.30pm. He responds to the criticism against him in a new book.

Can someone please save it. 

[arr] Re: Rahman Bond theme - Opening credits

[Niven]

Finally I could upload in Youtube, link below...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_xH4NVgebk

Enjoy,

Niven


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "nivensamy"  wrote:
>
> Thanks for notifying... I uploaded it here 
> 
> http://www.sendspace.com/file/jz9e0v
> 
> Niven
> 
> 
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Pradeepan R  wrote:
> >
> > 0 items found to display!
> > 
> > On Fri, Sep 11, 2009 at 3:23 PM, nivensamy  wrote:
> > 
> > >
> > >
> > > Hello friends, check this link ...
> > >
> > > http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=4b72b3ea8d3e87c4d2db6fb9a8902bda
> > >
> > > Niven
> > >
> > >  
> > >
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > -- 
> > Cheers,
> > Pradeepan.
> > 
> > "All you need to do is, decide what to do with the time that is given to you
> > !"
> >
>

[arr] Re: Rahman Is Back

[vju_2006]

I had posted that "Rahman is Back". 
I meant to say that he is back with  more melodious music in CR. And if the 
whole world likes this music he may bag another Oscar for it. The sound quality 
and the feel of the song has a very Rahmanish feel and it has loads of 
colourful chord progression. I know our Boss had never faded away, and never 
will he is the supreme Musician and we all respect him. 
I have no grudges against nebdies comments every one has the right to express 
his or her feelings.

Jai Ho..!!!

Re: [ARR] aint it funny?

[Sreekrishnan R]

Ha Ha... Yeah !

On Sat, 26 Sep 2009 09:17 IST Gomzy™ wrote:

>Aint it funny ? Here in india we get the inlay details first and eagerly
>wait for the songs. Now we have the songs and eagerly waiting for the credit
>list :P



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[ARR] when u listen to "Sajna"

[vinu thiagu]

  oh sajna..sajna...sajna re!wow! what a song...each and every time i listen to that song..it
 makes me so emotional...i still cant explain the things which goes around me when i listen to this song...i picturise that song as what would happen in the film..and even what had happened in my life...oh sajna re!!! oh sajna re!!! wooow..am writing this listening to that song...ARRji..no one can create such a magic and soulful song other than you(IMHO)...the song stirs my heart like cappuccino...still blending my heart...Amazing is the one word that describes this song...hypnotizing..Thank you ARR... i was waiting for a song like thisVinoo
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Re: [arr] The vision becomes the truth....thanks to Rahman!

[Pradeepan R]

lol, be careful of what u write or wish for :))

On Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 11:59 PM, Gopal Anandan  wrote:

>
>
> .. there IS NOW a SHARK song ! :)
>
> Thanks boss :)
>
> Gopal [the figment becomes a reality - let thee idle brain dream!]
>
> --
> Keep up with people you care about with Yahoo! India Mail. Learn 
> how.
>
> 
>



-- 
Cheers,
Pradeepan.

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

[arr] "Produced" by - What does it mean

[Pradeepan R]

General Question:
Who is a Music Producer ?
Ever since ARR became global in the last 5/6 years, there is more & more
reference to him being called "Composer & Producer"..
I know there are guys who don't compose at all - yet they are Producers..
 So ??

-- 
Cheers,
Pradeepan.

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

Re: [arr] My concerns about Couple's Retreat music

[Pradeepan R]

Chord, judging by the pre-hype about the movie , it is bound to do pretty
decent, unless its a complele foul up..
Women dig into most romantic comedies/ Vince vaughan types.
that was a +ve start for ARR even before he came into the picture..
Now, with the beautiful music - and different American music standards - I
have no doubt ARR will get tremendously +ve applauses after the movie also
comes out..
But shooting for Oscar ---thats a different story altogether..
Maybe ARR is bound for even greater destiny :))
On Sat, Sep 26, 2009 at 9:14 AM, ichord  wrote:

>
>
> As much as I love CR's music and the pure and beautiful artistry in the
> album, whether the music receives the same kind of acclaim that Slumdog did
> will depend on the commercial success of the movie. At the very least, ARR
> will likely receive acclaim from some critics who are open minded and
> appreciate variety and detail in music. To us ARR fans and lovers of good
> music, this soundtrack is truly a great achievement. However, as I've seen
> people here talking about another road to the Oscars with CR, let's be
> careful about expectations. No matter how good we think the music is, the
> film has got to be successful and well liked for the music to really go
> places IMO, and very importantly, how the music tracks are used in the film.
>
>
> You remember when Slumdog's early reviews came out even before the movie
> release? People were also talking about how great the music sounded too. In
> the video reviews we have seen thus far, nobody has mentioned anything about
> the music, which doesn't necessarily mean anything bad, but just an
> observation.
>
> Let's enjoy CR for the beautiful soundtrack that it is and as ARR fans, we
> can truly celebrate a career highlight. However, let's just be cautious
> about our expectations about the eventual commercial and universal
> acceptance of this brilliant score, esp. since the music may sound too
> foreign to untrained and unexposed ears.
>
>  
>



-- 
Cheers,
Pradeepan.

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

Re: [arr] Re: Tume mile (Non-Arr)

[Anish Gupte]

Guys,I am sorry for this extended focus on Tum Mile...but just wanted to
say.."Tum Mile Reprise" by Javed Ali...is a real gem guys! I just loved that
song
Pritam has done a good job indeed!

Anish

On Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 3:36 PM, anvesh  wrote:

>
>
> I didnt find Tum Mile to be as great. Its an OK album. As far as awards go,
> no album this year is even nearer to Delhi 6 standard. So Delhi 6 is the
> obvious winner for me.
> Though there are other albums which have been brilliant as well. I
> absolutely loved kaminey.
> Dev D and Gulaal are also superb,. If i have to make a top5 list this year,
> it would be
>
> 1. Delhi 6
> 2. Kaminey
> 3. Blue
> 4. Dev D
> 5. Gulaal
>
>
> On Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 5:16 PM, ichord  wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> I never said I would be happy if Tum Mile won over D6. That's only your
>> interpretation. And yes, I didn't have D6 or any other ARR soundtrack in
>> mind. I never said I wish Pritam to win over ARR. I said that I would be
>> happy if Pritam won an award for any of his soundtracks this year, esp.
>> since he's never won an award before. Would I be disappointed if D6 or any
>> other ARR soundtrack lost? Yes. I don't know why you would question that.
>>
>> Let's put this to rest. I'm tired of defending myself again and again over
>> the same thing when I don't need to. Your apologies are accepted and don't
>> worry yaar, with email, such misinterpretations happen all the time.
>>
>> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com ,
>> Indmov Buff  wrote:
>> >
>> > Chord, I don’t think my post was in response to what you
>> > think “is a lack of blind devotion†or rather appreciation for other
>> composers.  I’d like to think that I am also a fan of
>> > good music and not blindly devoted Rahman’s only.  I’ve said it to
>> friends before and in this
>> > forum tooâ€" I look forward to seeing SEL win at the awards someday. I
>> look forward
>>
>> > to seeing Amit Trivedi win someday and yes even Pritam (if he can stay
>> away
>> > from other people’s property in the relevant soundtrack) and I’ll be
>> happy for
>> > them too. What got my attention was that you’d particularly mentioned
>> “this yearâ€
>> > which I think will automatically make anyone think of Pritam’s
>> contenders this
>> > year and it broke my heart to think that you would be happy if Tum Mile
>> (which
>> > you are yet to listen to) won over Delhi
>> > 6. But like you said, I am perhaps reading too much into it. You
>> probably didn’t
>> > have Delhi 6 in
>> > mind when you wrote “this year†. Apologies.Â
>> > --- On Thu, 24/9/09, ichord  wrote:
>> >
>> > From: ichord 
>> > Subject: [arr] Re: Tume mile (Non-Arr)
>> > To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com 
>> > Date: Thursday, 24 September, 2009, 6:36 PM
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Â
>>
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Prakash,
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Thanks for clarifying on my behalf and yes, you are right, there is
>> nothing obscure here.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Indmovbuff,
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Please don't read too much into my post and generate unwarranted
>> conclusions. I am a huge ARR fan as you know, but I'm also a music lover. I
>> also don't believe in blind devotion. I never said in my post that I would
>> be happy if for instance Tum Mile won best soundtrack instead of D6. I said
>> "I would be happy for Pritam". Would I be disappointed being a Rahman fan?
>> Sure! I would be! But, I think I can have two feelings at the same
>> time...being happy for another composer who makes good music and who works
>> hard, but also being disappointed that my favorite composer didn't win it.
>> Music is music to me. Good music is good music to me. I am an ARR fan first
>> and foremost, but I also appreciate other's works. Do I believe that D6
>> deserves to win best music for the year? Yes! Why? Because I don't think any
>> soundtrack this year no matter how good will top it!
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Guys, please be careful in how you interpret posts. Maybe I should have
>> clarified like I did above, but honestly, I didn't anticipate anyone to feel
>> "shocked" by what I said! My appreciation for another composer and happiness
>> for their accolades DOES NOT make me less of an ARR fan, in case some of you
>> think that way.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, Prakash Balaramkrishna
>>  wrote:
>> >
>> > >
>> >
>> > > There is nothing obscure about chord's post. He just says Pritam is a
>> talented composer and he would be happy for him if we wins an award despite
>> the notoriety. I don't think he even dreamt of such a line of thought i.e.
>> Tume Mile as a Competition to Delhi 6 while making that post. Again a case
>> of misinterpretation if i am not wrong.
>> >
>> > > Further there seems to be too much fuss about awards. Although they
>> are extremely important as a recognition for an artist, they are not the
>> most important parameter. To quote from AR's recent interview "No award can
>> judge pu

[arr] Couples Retreat is an Aural Treat!

[arr_raghu]

Couples Retreat is an Aural Treat!
Fantastic work! 
Amazon is accepting Pre-orders for CDs.
-Raghu
I only wish that the movie gets atleast 
good enough reviews to spread the music.



--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Gopal Srinivasan  wrote:
>
> COUPLES RETREAT – MUSIC
> REVIEWPosted
> by VIP On September - 25 - 2009
> 
> [image: couples
> retreat]I
> didn't quite like the vocals in *Sajna* (which I believe is done by Vince
> Vaughn, he is supposed to have recorded a song for the movie), mainly due to
> the corny lyrics, but Rahman's mesmerizing arrangement is more than enough
> to have you hooked to the track. The big surprise comes in the next track.
> How often do you get to hear Tamil song playing in a Hollywood soundtrack?
> Well here is one for you, Rahman crooning a chirpy *Kuru Kuru* set to a
> mildly folksy orchestration. A really addictive track this one, as I am
> discovering at this precise moment (thanks to a close friend for deciphering
> the lyrics). *Jason and Cynthia Suite* on the other hand begins on a more
> solemn note, Rahman employing all his orchestral splendour to a gradual
> buildup over three minutes before springing a surprise mode change to a more
> folksy segment led by the flute for the next two minutes. *Nana* which comes
> next, has a lot of tribal sounding words interspersed with rap in a
> carnivalesque track. I couldn't discern Blaaze's voice among the rappers.
> And I think the kid's voice belongs to Rahman's son Alim who had reportedly
> recorded a song in this movie.
> In spite of a slight resemblance to *Jaage Hai*'s orchestral sequence in its
> grand opening, *Tour of the Villas* is an absolute treat, an instrumental
> and more elaborately orchestrated version of *Sajna*. Strangely enough for a
> minute-long segment in between the song goes into a karaoke mode without a
> leading tune, just the backing instruments playing on. Of course that takes
> no credit off this short and sweet track. *Meeting Marcel*, the next track,
> is a spiritual song, albeit arranged in a sinister manner. While the first
> half with a folk tinge is dominated by the flute, the latter half taking on
> a darker tone belongs to the violins. *Itinerary* is typical background
> track material rather than something intended for a CD. It is made up of a
> sequence of different tunes which wouldn't make much sense unless listened
> to while watching the movie. *Undress* sounds very Indian and very nicely
> so, thanks to the extensive use of ghatam, no negative connotation intended
> mind you. Lasting just over 1.5 minutes, this track would have been a
> perfect fit in a movie like *Lagaan* or *Swades*. It will be interesting to
> see how the picturisation of this happens (my interest has nothing to do
> with the title I assure you!).
> *Sharks* is another mindblowing track albeit a totally classical-oriented
> one (*Puriya Dhanasri/Panthuvarali* the raga is I guess). With the violins
> playing at a frantic pace to an equally frenzied percussion, this song took
> me back to Rahman's classic *Hai Rama* for a moment. *Luau* refers to a
> Hawaiian feast. And John O'Brien's sole score for the movie is quite
> evocative of the party mood with its very native arrangement. *Salvadore* is
> superb fusion, Kailash Kher's well executed Hindustani tarana (similar to
> thillana in Carnatic) mixed brilliantly with a Latin/Middle Eastern
> instrumentation. *Intervention* is another track marked by its orchestral
> opulence, and the combo with Rahman's soulful humming is quite deadly! The
> result, another totally riveting track.
> Similar to *Itinerary*, *The Waterfall* also features a collation of varied
> tunes which would be better viewed than listened to. Rahman produces an
> elegant reprise to *Jason and Cynthia Suite* with *Jason and Cynthia Piano
> Theme*, cutting down on the orchestral elements and making it more easy on
> the ear. Things are rounded off with another bouncy track, *Animal Spirits*,
> which starts off as a spruced up version of *Jason and Cynthia theme* but
> then moves on along a different line for about two minutes where things take
> a turn, with a revisit to the opening sequence of *Tour of the Villas*.
> After a long hiatus post winning the Oscars suddenly there is a deluge of
> Rahman songs. While *Blue* was more commercialised and *Passage* at a more
> esoteric one, *Couples Retreat* combines a bit of both. Honestly I didn't
> expect a Rahman soundtrack to displace *Passage* from the position of his
> best soundtrack this year, so soon! And now the million dollar question is,
> will the movie turn out to be worth such a brilliant effort. Hope it does.
> You can listen to the soundtrack 
> here
> .
> Music Aloud's rating – *8.5/10*
> Recommended tracks – *Kuru Kuru, Salvadore, Intervention, Tour of 

[arr] Re: Couples Retreat Review 2!

[ichord]

Ok, let me further explain what I said below before a backlash storm hits me, 
which I'm ready for.  This is only my opinion, and not at all meant any 
disrespect for Karthik or his opnions.  

I didn't mean to say below that Karthik should never write reviews for 
hollywood OSTs. He has a right to his reviews and opinions for any music 
anywhere.  I guess what I would prefer is for him to take more time to listen 
to a hollywood soundtrack and make his reviews more elaborate for a hollywood 
score, since the OSTs for that film industry are more artistic in nature, less 
poppish, more global in reach, and generally more abstract with OST cues and 
instrumental pieces mostly instead of songs.  Karthik's reviews for bollywood 
scores are based on a certain crisp and first impression approach, which I 
generally respect, but also one that is mostly from a song oriented template in 
my opinion.  He wrote about Sajna, which I disagree with, but don't have any 
issues about it being cursory, since it's a song.  For the rest of the cues, 
however, I wish there would have been more elaboration, even if negative, 
because I feel that instrumental cues are a lot more in depth and ornate than 
usual bollywood songs, thus I feel requiring a different template for review.  
A short first impression review to me is much more of an appropriate match for 
a song based soundtrack than a more abstract, instrumental based soundtrack.  
That's all I'm saying.

Guys, this is just my opinion before anyone starts beating me over the head.  I 
mean no disrespect towards Karthik or anyone else's opinions by this.

I'm sorry for my thoughts of late to be somewhat disorganized and writing 
multiple, long posts.  These days, I'm not into a crisp mode of writing for 
some reason!  I'll try and get back to that mode again.




--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "ichord"  wrote:
>
> Sorry for another post on the same subject, but I think Karthik should 
> restrict his posts to only Indian scores, as most Western OSTs are not song 
> oriented soundtracks, which are much more able to be represented by a cursory 
> 100 word review.  The OSTs from the West are more artistic and abstract in 
> general, so in my opinion, a cursory short word review is just not doing 
> justice in both directions, negative or positive.  Moreover, even if Karthik 
> wrote a raving review of the OST, I would still have an issue with that type 
> of review.  Just my two cents.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Jesheem Mohamed  wrote:
> >
> > 
> > 
> > Hello Guyz!
> > What a mind blowing fantabulous album this is turnin out to b! I'm hooked 
> > to all the songs - especially Sajna, Kuru kuru and Animal Spirits! 
> > BTW, you guyz may want to check out this.. 
> > http://itwofs.com/milliblog/2009/09/26/music-review-couples-retreat-original-motion-picture-soundtrack-a-r-rahman/
> > This guy has a tendency in wanting to write a review of any ARR album at 
> > the earliest. The same was with Blue.. I mean you got to give due justice 
> > to every album. And Couples Retreat is definitely hands down one amongst 
> > the best albums we have heard in any language in the near past!!
> > What say guys!!
> > Cheers..Jesheem   
> > _
> > Missed any of the IPL matches ? Catch a recap of all the action on MSN 
> > Videos
> > http://msnvideos.in/iplt20/msnvideoplayer.aspx
> >
>

Re: [ARR] aint it funny?

[Vinayak]

:) :)
Warm Regards
~~~
Vinayak

http://www.flickr.com/photos/rightplacerighttime/


On Sat, Sep 26, 2009 at 9:17 AM, Gomzy™  wrote:

>
>
> Aint it funny ? Here in india we get the inlay details first and eagerly
> wait for the songs. Now we have the songs and eagerly waiting for the credit
> list :P
>  
>

[arr] Re: sajna - kunal ganjawala

[ichord]

The singing voice sounds very African American in tone and style, so was 
thinking it's John Legend.



--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, ARRvind  wrote:
>
> Its 100 % NOT Kunal Ganjawala..!!! 
> 
>  I have a strong feel that it could be ASH KING of "Dil Gira Dafatan" fame..! 
> But not sure though..or could be Vince Vaughn!!
> 
> 
> 
> --- On Sat, 9/26/09, Jahanzeb  wrote:
> 
> From: Jahanzeb 
> Subject: [arr] Re: sajna - kunal ganjawala
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Saturday, September 26, 2009, 11:20 AM
> 
> 
> 
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> 
>  
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> 
> 
>   Kunal Ganjawala? no way I must say. his voice is very 
> different and heavy. and it is certainly not Jean Reno, i doubt if a French 
> guy can sound like native English speaker.
> 
> 
> 
> -
> 
> Jahanzeb
> 
> 
> 
> --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, "juliencristobal"  ...> wrote:
> 
> >
> 
> > No chance! Jean Reno has a strong barriton voice. On the other hand the 
> > high pitches in Nana sound like Akon. Can he have 2 tracks in Couples 
> > retreat including Sajna?
> 
> > 
> 
> > 
> 
> > --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, mangal pravien  wrote:
> 
> > >
> 
> > > i think it's the french actor from the movie pink panther who sang it... 
> > > if am not wrong
> 
> > > 
> 
> > > --- On Fri, 9/25/09, shafaq ishaan  wrote:
> 
> > > 
> 
> > > From: shafaq ishaan 
> 
> > > Subject: [arr] sajna - kunal ganjawala
> 
> > > To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com
> 
> > > Date: Friday, September 25, 2009, 5:58 AM
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> > > 
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> > > guyz i think this sung by kunal ganajwala from bheege hont fame
> 
> > > 
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> > >  
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> > > 
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> > > mind blowing song it is so romantical.
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> > > www www
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> > > from ishaan
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> > > 
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> > > Deel je favoriete foto's online met Windows Live Photos
> 
> > >
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> >
>

Re: [arr] Musings of a Rahmaniac!

[vinu thiagu]

Awesome writing dudemezmerising words.way to go man..i even have 
forwaded this mail to many of my friendsas vithur bro said..the last 
sentences were /out of the world...Really Dedicated..

 

Vinoo






From: Vithur 
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, 26 September, 2009 10:59:26 AM
Subject: Re: [arr] Musings of a Rahmaniac!

  
And to Boss – all I can say is
“Un isai mattum illayendral, naan endro endro irandiruppen” 
 
Excellent words... Thanks Vinod.. 


On Sat, Sep 26, 2009 at 8:35 AM, Sreekrishnan R  
wrote:

  
>Feeling so proud each `n every moment..
>
>Thanks for this, Vinod!
>
> 
>
>Rahman fever
>His Music ~ My Mother Tongue
> 
>
>
>
>
>

 From: Vinod R Iyer 
>To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com
>Sent: Saturday, 26 September, 2009 12:47:54 AM
>Subject: [arr] Musings of a Rahmaniac!
> 
>
>  
>
>Couldn't help but write this .. I know this is nothing new for everyone out 
>here .. But after CR , I just couldn't hold on to my fingers. It is not a 
>review of CR. I have given up reviewing Rahman's music!  
>
>
>
>http://myworldofmnm .wordpress. com/2009/ 09/25/musings- of-a-rahmaniac/
>
>
>
>
>Musings of a Rahmaniac
>I don’t know where to start. And I am sure there would be no ending. People 
>follow music religiously. And there are others who take up music as a 
>profession and/or as a hobby. They learn music in different forms. Perform in 
>various stages. Make a living out of it. And there are others who just listen 
>to music. People have different tastes when it comes to music. Some like 
>classical, some like rock, some like reggae and some like jazz. But there are 
>a set of people who would listen to anything that comes their way. But when it 
>comes to listening to a man’s composition, they would leave aside everything 
>else. These people would dedicate their lives for one cause – being a 
>Rahmaniac. There is only one religion that they follow – Rahman’s music. They 
>call him “Boss”. And no points for guessing who their God is. I know, it is 
>crazy calling a human being God. But craziness comes to them naturally. 
>The amount of pride these people take in being a Rahmaniac is bewildering. 
>They would have first hand information of his compositions. What movies he has 
>signed, what song is coming next, researching deep into each one of his 
>compositions – they take all this up as their duty. Following Rahman in his 
>concerts, buying original CDs on the first day of music release, posting their 
>thoughts in various groups are all part of their duties. They do it blindly. 
>Once you are a Rahmaniac, there is no looking back. You have to catch up with 
>every composition of his’.  And defending every composition of his too when 
>people accuse that the songs are not up to Rahman’s standard. It is mighty 
>hard for them to accept that any Rahman composition can be “ordinary”. Ask 
>them what the one thing is that you want to do in life”. The answer would be 
>simple –Meet the Boss!
>One of the things you would notice about rahmaniacs is all of them would have 
>their status message reflecting his song names/movie names etc. It is not to 
>show off their craziness. They do not know any other way in which they can 
>express the happiness, bliss, eternal piece they feel while listening to a his 
>album. And the pleasure you get when you play the CD for the first time, is 
>unmatched. The CD would be played in loop. And on each round of listening, the 
>music grows on you. Slow nectar, they call it. There are other 
>songs/compositions too which would be like cocaine – would shoot up to the 
>brain straight. These people need no drugs to follow the music. His music in 
>itself would take the effect. 
>So what is bringing out this huge outpour of emotions into words.  The Oscars 
>? The Golden Globe? I guess not. Something better has happened in the year 
>2009. It started with a certain song called Arziyan. Life had a new meaning to 
>it. People say you have to die to go to heaven. I tell them I have been their 
>atleast a thousand times – each time I hear Arziyan. I thought that had to be 
>the best composition of the year. But along came Passage. The moment I heard 
>Tango, I was paralyzed. I could not understand the emotion that I was going 
>through. From happiness to fear to anger to sorrow, I felt them all together 
>at a single point. And by the time the harmonica, violin and the keyboard had 
>stopped playing, I was transported. I did not want to open my eyes. I did not 
>want to come back to the real world. But then I had to. Since I knew that more 
>was coming my way. A (re)treat was coming my way. And today, the day on which 
>“Couples Retreat” is unveiled,
 I thank God, the real one, for having had me live in this era – The era in 
which A.R.Rahman lived.
>And to Boss – all I can say is
>“Un isai mattum illayendral, naan endro endro irandiruppen” 
>Signed
>A Rahmaniac
> 
>
>
>- 
>

Re: [arr] My Thougtts on Couples Retreat - It Doesn't Get Sweeter Than This!!!

[ichord]

Yes, that's ARR  So cool!



--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Abdul Manaf  wrote:
>
> Same here chord... Couldn't sleep last night. Sajnare...NanaKurukuru..
> didn't allow me to sleep. Is it AR's voice in Nana starting  wo ya ya ye..
> Can any body confirm...?
> 
> 
> On 9/26/09, ichord  wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> > Alright, for the first time, I don't know where to begin or what to say.
> > Nothing I say will do justice to the type of divine music that I have been
> > hearing all day today in AR's new soundtrack, Couple's Retreat. Well,
> > anyway, here's an attempt.
> >
> > First of all, when I got wind that ARR would be doing this soundtrack for
> > this movie, I didn't really know what to expect. I knew that AR would likely
> > compose light hearted tunes, since this was romantic comedy. In fact,
> > there's lots of music in this album of the kind that I expected to hear.
> > However, what I didn't so much expect and what has completely blown me over
> > are 2 things:
> >
> > 1) The range and sweetness of sounds in this soundtrack and the almost
> > exclusively acoustic nature of the soundtrack, something I have been craving
> > for from ARR. Didn't expect this in Couple's Retreat, but that's ARR for
> > youexpected the unexpected! I expected more of a typical hollywoodish
> > score with some hip hop and spanish type of music consistent with a comedy,
> > but no way did I expect thistotally and completely blown away!!!
> >
> > 2) The enormous range of global sounds including some very Asian and Indian
> > percussion, styles, instrumentation, alaaps, etc. Now, that was a big
> > surprise, but not really surprising, if you know what I mean!!! After
> > hearing Rahman say that there would be "a touch of Indian-ness in this
> > soundtrack", I knew we would be hearing some influences, but to the extent
> > and depth and beauty of the range of sounds, instrumentation, the craftiness
> > of each composition, the unpredictability within the compositions, this I
> > never predicted!!!
> >
> > And you know what? Despite all the range and variety that we're hearing in
> > this album from a sound and genre perspective, the whole album sounds
> > coherent to methere is a strong thread largely bound by the sweet melody
> > from John and Cynthia's Suite that weaves in and out of the whole soundtrack
> > in various avatars.
> >
> > Mindblowingamazing.beautiful...glorious.enchanting
> > ...scintillating..I'm trying to find the right word, but nothing
> > will match up to what I feel about this music...
> >
> > I just can't believe the amount of acoustic instruments he has used for
> > this soundtrack from both East and West genres..I could go into detail
> > about this now, but I think you understand what I'm saying. Listen to this
> > soundtrack on headphones and you will know what I mean
> >
> > Ok, you wanna talk about sound quality? Here we are listening to only 192
> > kbps an we're still loving it all. The overall light treatment of the
> > soundtrack gives a lot of breathing room in the music with beautiful
> > dynamics, both loud and soft shades bowing in and out like a true artiste
> > would create a painting or a sculpture with various shades and hues.
> >
> > Finally, I'm thinking that the music is quite serious in parts for a
> > romantic comedy!!! Will be interesting to see how these gorgeous sound
> > sculptures are used in the film.
> >
> > I tell you what, traditional, conservative hollywood snobs may scoff at
> > such an album...those who only appreciate Stephen Speilberg type symphonic
> > scores, but any open minded lover of global music and instrumentation from
> > both East and West will absolutely adore this soundtrack. Don't be surprised
> > to hear bad reviews of this soundtrack from traditional hollywood people who
> > only appreciate symphonic type or Western oriented scores.
> >
> > Never expected such a large representation of the orient in this
> > soundtrack, so beautifully and seamlessly carved and crafted within the
> > backdrop of sweet symphonies and melodies.
> >
> > Sorry for the long winded post, but I was just gushing with excitement and
> > happiness after listening to Couple's Retreat. This album is an absolute
> > highlight of ARR's career and what a way to smash into hollywood with this.
> >
> > In all honesty, I have never heard in my life as beautiful a musically
> > global album as this one. ARR, you are unbelievableyour legend continues
> > and continues to get bigger..I BOW TO
> > THEEE
> >
> > 
> >
> 
> 
> 
> -- 
> Regards
> 
> W/P SHJ
>

Re: [arr] My concerns about Couple's Retreat music

[ichord]

Hope you're right Pradeepan!  Love your positive attitude!!!



--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Pradeepan R  wrote:
>
> Chord, judging by the pre-hype about the movie , it is bound to do pretty
> decent, unless its a complele foul up..
> Women dig into most romantic comedies/ Vince vaughan types.
> that was a +ve start for ARR even before he came into the picture..
> Now, with the beautiful music - and different American music standards - I
> have no doubt ARR will get tremendously +ve applauses after the movie also
> comes out..
> But shooting for Oscar ---thats a different story altogether..
> Maybe ARR is bound for even greater destiny :))
> On Sat, Sep 26, 2009 at 9:14 AM, ichord  wrote:
> 
> >
> >
> > As much as I love CR's music and the pure and beautiful artistry in the
> > album, whether the music receives the same kind of acclaim that Slumdog did
> > will depend on the commercial success of the movie. At the very least, ARR
> > will likely receive acclaim from some critics who are open minded and
> > appreciate variety and detail in music. To us ARR fans and lovers of good
> > music, this soundtrack is truly a great achievement. However, as I've seen
> > people here talking about another road to the Oscars with CR, let's be
> > careful about expectations. No matter how good we think the music is, the
> > film has got to be successful and well liked for the music to really go
> > places IMO, and very importantly, how the music tracks are used in the film.
> >
> >
> > You remember when Slumdog's early reviews came out even before the movie
> > release? People were also talking about how great the music sounded too. In
> > the video reviews we have seen thus far, nobody has mentioned anything about
> > the music, which doesn't necessarily mean anything bad, but just an
> > observation.
> >
> > Let's enjoy CR for the beautiful soundtrack that it is and as ARR fans, we
> > can truly celebrate a career highlight. However, let's just be cautious
> > about our expectations about the eventual commercial and universal
> > acceptance of this brilliant score, esp. since the music may sound too
> > foreign to untrained and unexposed ears.
> >
> >  
> >
> 
> 
> 
> -- 
> Cheers,
> Pradeepan.
> 
> "All you need to do is, decide what to do with the time that is given to you
> !"
>

Re: [arr] Musings of a Rahmaniac!

[Vithur]

And to Boss – all I can say is
“Un isai mattum illayendral, naan endro endro irandiruppen”

Excellent words... Thanks Vinod..

On Sat, Sep 26, 2009 at 8:35 AM, Sreekrishnan R wrote:

>
>
> Feeling so proud each `n every moment..
>
> Thanks for this, Vinod!
>
>
> Rahman fever
> His Music ~ My Mother Tongue
> 
>
>  --
> *From:* Vinod R Iyer 
> *To:* arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> *Sent:* Saturday, 26 September, 2009 12:47:54 AM
> *Subject:* [arr] Musings of a Rahmaniac!
>
>
>
>
> Couldn't help but write this .. I know this is nothing new for everyone out
> here .. But after CR , I just couldn't hold on to my fingers. It is not a
> review of CR. I have given up reviewing Rahman's music!
> http://myworldofmnm .wordpress. com/2009/ 09/25/musings- 
> of-a-rahmaniac/
>
>
>  Musings of a Rahmaniac
>
> I don’t know where to start. And I am sure there would be no ending. People
> follow music religiously. And there are others who take up music as a
> profession and/or as a hobby. They learn music in different forms. Perform
> in various stages. Make a living out of it. And there are others who just
> listen to music. People have different tastes when it comes to music. Some
> like classical, some like rock, some like reggae and some like jazz. But
> there are a set of people who would listen to anything that comes their way.
> But when it comes to listening to a man’s composition, they would leave
> aside everything else. These people would dedicate their lives for one cause
> – being a Rahmaniac. There is only one religion that they follow – Rahman’s
> music. They call him “Boss”. And no points for guessing who their God is. I
> know, it is crazy calling a human being God. But craziness comes to them
> naturally.
>
> The amount of pride these people take in being a Rahmaniac is bewildering.
> They would have first hand information of his compositions. What movies he
> has signed, what song is coming next, researching deep into each one of his
> compositions – they take all this up as their duty. Following Rahman in his
> concerts, buying original CDs on the first day of music release, posting
> their thoughts in various groups are all part of their duties. They do it
> blindly. Once you are a Rahmaniac, there is no looking back. You have to
> catch up with every composition of his’.  And defending every composition
> of his too when people accuse that the songs are not up to Rahman’s
> standard. It is mighty hard for them to accept that any Rahman composition
> can be “ordinary”. Ask them what the one thing is that you want to do in
> life”. The answer would be simple –Meet the Boss!
>
> One of the things you would notice about rahmaniacs is all of them would
> have their status message reflecting his song names/movie names etc. It is
> not to show off their craziness. They do not know any other way in which
> they can express the happiness, bliss, eternal piece they feel while
> listening to a his album. And the pleasure you get when you play the CD for
> the first time, is unmatched. The CD would be played in loop. And on each
> round of listening, the music grows on you. Slow nectar, they call it. There
> are other songs/compositions too which would be like cocaine – would shoot
> up to the brain straight. These people need no drugs to follow the music.
> His music in itself would take the effect.
>
> So what is bringing out this huge outpour of emotions into words.  The
> Oscars ? The Golden Globe? I guess not. Something better has happened in the
> year 2009. It started with a certain song called Arziyan. Life had a new
> meaning to it. People say you have to die to go to heaven. I tell them I
> have been their atleast a thousand times – each time I hear Arziyan. I
> thought that had to be the best composition of the year. But along came
> Passage. The moment I heard Tango, I was paralyzed. I could not understand
> the emotion that I was going through. From happiness to fear to anger to
> sorrow, I felt them all together at a single point. And by the time the
> harmonica, violin and the keyboard had stopped playing, I was transported. I
> did not want to open my eyes. I did not want to come back to the real world.
> But then I had to. Since I knew that more was coming my way. A (re)treat was
> coming my way. And today, the day on which “Couples Retreat” is unveiled, I
> thank God, the real one, for having had me live in this era – The era in
> which A.R.Rahman lived.
>
> And to Boss – all I can say is
>
> “Un isai mattum illayendral, naan endro endro irandiruppen”
>
> Signed
>
> A Rahmaniac
>
>
>
>  -
>  Have Fun,
> Vinod R Iyer
>
> http://the-other- side-of-mirror. blogspot. 
> com
> http://myworldofmnm .wordpress. com 
>
> --
> Yahoo! India

[arr] My concerns about Couple's Retreat music

[ichord]

As much as I love CR's music and the pure and beautiful artistry in the album, 
whether the music receives the same kind of acclaim that Slumdog did will 
depend on the commercial success of the movie.  At the very least, ARR will 
likely receive acclaim from some critics who are open minded and appreciate 
variety and detail in music.  To us ARR fans and lovers of good music, this 
soundtrack is truly a great achievement.  However, as I've seen people here 
talking about another road to the Oscars with CR, let's be careful about 
expectations.  No matter how good we think the music is, the film has got to be 
successful and well liked for the music to really go places IMO, and very 
importantly, how the music tracks are used in the film.  

You remember when Slumdog's early reviews came out even before the movie 
release?  People were also talking about how great the music sounded too.  In 
the video reviews we have seen thus far, nobody has mentioned anything about 
the music, which doesn't necessarily mean anything bad, but just an 
observation. 

Let's enjoy CR for the beautiful soundtrack that it is and as ARR fans, we can 
truly celebrate a career highlight.  However, let's just be cautious about our 
expectations about the eventual commercial and universal acceptance of this 
brilliant score, esp. since the music may sound too foreign to untrained and 
unexposed ears.

[arr] Re: Couples Retreat Review 2!

[ichord]

What Karthik has written is his opinion, obviously, but one that I pretty much 
completely disagree with.  No dominant theme? You kidding me?  The melody of 
Sajna and John and Cynthia's Suite keep weaving in and out of the soundtrack 
and multiple places, forming a coherent whole  In no way is this a review 
of the soundtrackjust a cursory commentary without being attuned to detail, 
that's it.  Music is meaningless without the film?  Ok, man..I don't think 
many will agree with you there.

Guys, the genius of CR is in the details.  Those who miss out (Karthik), I pity 
you.



--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Jesheem Mohamed  wrote:
>
> 
> 
> Hello Guyz!
> What a mind blowing fantabulous album this is turnin out to b! I'm hooked to 
> all the songs - especially Sajna, Kuru kuru and Animal Spirits! 
> BTW, you guyz may want to check out this.. 
> http://itwofs.com/milliblog/2009/09/26/music-review-couples-retreat-original-motion-picture-soundtrack-a-r-rahman/
> This guy has a tendency in wanting to write a review of any ARR album at the 
> earliest. The same was with Blue.. I mean you got to give due justice to 
> every album. And Couples Retreat is definitely hands down one amongst the 
> best albums we have heard in any language in the near past!!
> What say guys!!
> Cheers..Jesheem 
> _
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>

[ARR] aint it funny?

[Gomzy™]

Aint it funny ? Here in india we get the inlay details first and eagerly
wait for the songs. Now we have the songs and eagerly waiting for the credit
list :P

[arr] New to the group

[vinu thiagu]

welcome Hathimwelcome from my end.enjoy couples Retreat

 

Vinoo






From: pratap 
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, 26 September, 2009 6:22:55 PM
Subject: Re: [arr] New to the group

  
Welcome:-) It's a good time you joined. Have you listened to Couples Retreat 
songs?
http://www.couplesr etreatsoundtrack .com/


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--- On Sat, 9/26/09, hathim2  wrote:


>From: hathim2 
>Subject: [arr] New to the group
>To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com
>Date: Saturday, September 26, 2009, 1:04 AM
>
>
>>
>
>
>  > 
>Hi All,
>>   I am hathim, new member to the group. And i m a die-hard ARR fan jus lik 
>> all of you.
>
> 

   


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Re: [arr] Rahman is Back

[rakesharr]

Ha ha.. U mean he's back with more scintillating music right? 

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "ichord"  wrote:
>
> LOL!
> 
> 
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Rivjot"  wrote:
> >
> > May be he means ARR went to hollywood to compose this and now is back in 
> > home country lol
> > 
> > --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, shahul hameed  wrote:
> > >
> > > I dont understand when ppl AR is back.. infact its being said almost for
> > > every album.. to me, did he ever go?.. ;o)
> > > 
> > > On Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 2:17 PM, vijesh shah wrote:
> > > 
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >  after listening to couples retreat  i can say the BOSS is back with a
> > > > blast. Its an amazing album. sajna is very haunting nd emotional...
> > > > awesum sir. U rock hope he bags another oscar dis yr t
> > > >
> > > > Jai Ho...!!
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > Now, send attachments up to 25MB with Yahoo! India Mail. Learn 
> > > > how.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > 
> > > >
> > >
> >
>

[arr] Re: Musings of a Rahmaniac!

[anniyan_nan]

Man... you dont know how happy I am after reading this. Excellent writeup! 
Thanks a lot!!! :)


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Anil Nair  wrote:
>
> Truly captures the essence of a Rahmaniac.
> Gopal - one more to forward to ARR ...nothing better than this as a Thank
> you note :-)
> 
> -A
> 
> On Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 2:14 PM, ichord  wrote:
> 
> >
> >
> > So beautifully written, Vinod, and this so much expresses what we all feel!
> > Three cheers for you Fantastic writeup!!!
> >
> >
> > --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com ,
> > Vinod R Iyer  wrote:
> > >
> > > Couldn't help but write this .. I know this is nothing new for everyone
> > out
> > > here .. But after CR , I just couldn't hold on to my fingers. It is not a
> > > review of CR. I have given up reviewing Rahman's music!
> > > http://myworldofmnm.wordpress.com/2009/09/25/musings-of-a-rahmaniac/
> > >
> > >
> > > Musings of a Rahmaniac
> > >
> > > I don't know where to start. And I am sure there would be no ending.
> > People
> > > follow music religiously. And there are others who take up music as a
> > > profession and/or as a hobby. They learn music in different forms.
> > Perform
> > > in various stages. Make a living out of it. And there are others who just
> > > listen to music. People have different tastes when it comes to music.
> > Some
> > > like classical, some like rock, some like reggae and some like jazz. But
> > > there are a set of people who would listen to anything that comes their
> > way.
> > > But when it comes to listening to a man's composition, they would leave
> > > aside everything else. These people would dedicate their lives for one
> > cause
> > > – being a Rahmaniac. There is only one religion that they follow –
> > Rahman's
> > > music. They call him "Boss". And no points for guessing who their God is.
> > I
> > > know, it is crazy calling a human being God. But craziness comes to them
> > > naturally.
> > >
> > > The amount of pride these people take in being a Rahmaniac is
> > bewildering.
> > > They would have first hand information of his compositions. What movies
> > he
> > > has signed, what song is coming next, researching deep into each one of
> > his
> > > compositions – they take all this up as their duty. Following Rahman in
> > his
> > > concerts, buying original CDs on the first day of music release, posting
> > > their thoughts in various groups are all part of their duties. They do it
> > > blindly. Once you are a Rahmaniac, there is no looking back. You have to
> > > catch up with every composition of his'. And defending every composition
> > of
> > > his too when people accuse that the songs are not up to Rahman's
> > standard.
> > > It is mighty hard for them to accept that any Rahman composition can be
> > > "ordinary". Ask them what the one thing is that you want to do in life".
> > The
> > > answer would be simple –Meet the Boss!
> > >
> > > One of the things you would notice about rahmaniacs is all of them would
> > > have their status message reflecting his song names/movie names etc. It
> > is
> > > not to show off their craziness. They do not know any other way in which
> > > they can express the happiness, bliss, eternal piece they feel while
> > > listening to a his album. And the pleasure you get when you play the CD
> > for
> > > the first time, is unmatched. The CD would be played in loop. And on each
> > > round of listening, the music grows on you. Slow nectar, they call it.
> > There
> > > are other songs/compositions too which would be like cocaine – would
> > shoot
> > > up to the brain straight. These people need no drugs to follow the music.
> > > His music in itself would take the effect.
> > >
> > > So what is bringing out this huge outpour of emotions into words. The
> > > Oscars ? The Golden Globe? I guess not. Something better has happened in
> > the
> > > year 2009. It started with a certain song called Arziyan. Life had a new
> > > meaning to it. People say you have to die to go to heaven. I tell them I
> > > have been their atleast a thousand times – each time I hear Arziyan. I
> > > thought that had to be the best composition of the year. But along came
> > > Passage. The moment I heard Tango, I was paralyzed. I could not
> > understand
> > > the emotion that I was going through. From happiness to fear to anger to
> > > sorrow, I felt them all together at a single point. And by the time the
> > > harmonica, violin and the keyboard had stopped playing, I was
> > transported. I
> > > did not want to open my eyes. I did not want to come back to the real
> > world.
> > > But then I had to. Since I knew that more was coming my way. A (re)treat
> > was
> > > coming my way. And today, the day on which "Couples Retreat" is unveiled,
> > I
> > > thank God, the real one, for having had me live in this era – The era in
> > > which A.R.Rahman lived.
> > >
> > > And to Boss – all I can say is
> > >
> > > "Un isai mattum illayendral, naan endro endro irandiruppen"
> > >
> 

[arr] Re: sajna - kunal ganjawala

[Jahanzeb]

Kunal Ganjawala? no way I must say. his voice is very different and heavy. and 
it is certainly not Jean Reno, i doubt if a French guy can sound like native 
English speaker.


-
Jahanzeb


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "juliencristobal"  
wrote:
>
> No chance! Jean Reno has a strong barriton voice. On the other hand the high 
> pitches in Nana sound like Akon. Can he have 2 tracks in Couples retreat 
> including Sajna?
> 
> 
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, mangal pravien  wrote:
> >
> > i think it's the french actor from the movie pink panther who sang it... if 
> > am not wrong
> > 
> > --- On Fri, 9/25/09, shafaq ishaan  wrote:
> > 
> > From: shafaq ishaan 
> > Subject: [arr] sajna - kunal ganjawala
> > To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> > Date: Friday, September 25, 2009, 5:58 AM
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> >  
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> >   
> > 
> > 
> > guyz i think this sung by kunal ganajwala from bheege hont fame
> > 
> >  
> > 
> > mind blowing song it is so romantical.
> > 
> >  
> > 
> > www www
> > 
> >  
> > 
> > from ishaan
> >   
> > Deel je favoriete foto's online met Windows Live Photos
> >
>

Re: [arr] Unveiling the soundtrack of Couples Retreat

[Thulasi Ram]

here we go again... Genuis stuff. road to another Oscar.

On Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 3:32 AM, Gopal Srinivasan wrote:

>
>
> http://www.couplesretreatsoundtrack.com/
>  
>

Re: [arr] Rahman is Back

[kishore parayath]

Maybe, he meant that the 3rd Oscar is on the way

[arr] The vision becomes the truth....thanks to Rahman!

[Gopal Anandan]

.. there IS NOW a SHARK song ! :)

Thanks boss :) 

Gopal [the figment becomes a reality - let thee idle brain dream!]



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[arr] Re: Musings of a Rahmaniac!

[Rajesh]

Great Writeup Vinod.. 

Also i want to add.. everybody has a dream.. and all rahmanics have a secret 
dream( till last year ) .. and it was if anybody from mainstream hindi cinema 
should win an Oscar, then it should be our boss.. i dont know how to say.. but 
i would have been happy if other win ( as satyajit ray has already done, but he 
is a league on his own ) but.. i dont know.. i wouldnt be thaaat happy if our 
boss were not the one... But you know Dreams comes true.. and dream comes true 
for a million people at once... ARR is the example. not only he made us realise 
our dream. but give it wings to fly with couple retreat now.. 

And now whats more to dream ?.. well there is more to dream.. each and every 
corners of the worlds should pay ARR songs.. no boundaries, no race, no 
hatred.. everybody listen to his songs and just immersed themselves and forget 
about hatred and just peace and love.. 

ARR Rules.. 

raj


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Vinod R Iyer  wrote:
>
> Couldn't help but write this .. I know this is nothing new for everyone out
> here .. But after CR , I just couldn't hold on to my fingers. It is not a
> review of CR. I have given up reviewing Rahman's music!
> http://myworldofmnm.wordpress.com/2009/09/25/musings-of-a-rahmaniac/
> 
> 
> Musings of a Rahmaniac
> 
> I don't know where to start. And I am sure there would be no ending. People
> follow music religiously. And there are others who take up music as a
> profession and/or as a hobby. They learn music in different forms. Perform
> in various stages. Make a living out of it. And there are others who just
> listen to music. People have different tastes when it comes to music. Some
> like classical, some like rock, some like reggae and some like jazz. But
> there are a set of people who would listen to anything that comes their way.
> But when it comes to listening to a man's composition, they would leave
> aside everything else. These people would dedicate their lives for one cause
> – being a Rahmaniac. There is only one religion that they follow – Rahman's
> music. They call him "Boss". And no points for guessing who their God is. I
> know, it is crazy calling a human being God. But craziness comes to them
> naturally.
> 
> The amount of pride these people take in being a Rahmaniac is bewildering.
> They would have first hand information of his compositions. What movies he
> has signed, what song is coming next, researching deep into each one of his
> compositions – they take all this up as their duty. Following Rahman in his
> concerts, buying original CDs on the first day of music release, posting
> their thoughts in various groups are all part of their duties. They do it
> blindly. Once you are a Rahmaniac, there is no looking back. You have to
> catch up with every composition of his'.  And defending every composition of
> his too when people accuse that the songs are not up to Rahman's standard.
> It is mighty hard for them to accept that any Rahman composition can be
> "ordinary". Ask them what the one thing is that you want to do in life". The
> answer would be simple –Meet the Boss!
> 
> One of the things you would notice about rahmaniacs is all of them would
> have their status message reflecting his song names/movie names etc. It is
> not to show off their craziness. They do not know any other way in which
> they can express the happiness, bliss, eternal piece they feel while
> listening to a his album. And the pleasure you get when you play the CD for
> the first time, is unmatched. The CD would be played in loop. And on each
> round of listening, the music grows on you. Slow nectar, they call it. There
> are other songs/compositions too which would be like cocaine – would shoot
> up to the brain straight. These people need no drugs to follow the music.
> His music in itself would take the effect.
> 
> So what is bringing out this huge outpour of emotions into words.  The
> Oscars ? The Golden Globe? I guess not. Something better has happened in the
> year 2009. It started with a certain song called Arziyan. Life had a new
> meaning to it. People say you have to die to go to heaven. I tell them I
> have been their atleast a thousand times – each time I hear Arziyan. I
> thought that had to be the best composition of the year. But along came
> Passage. The moment I heard Tango, I was paralyzed. I could not understand
> the emotion that I was going through. From happiness to fear to anger to
> sorrow, I felt them all together at a single point. And by the time the
> harmonica, violin and the keyboard had stopped playing, I was transported. I
> did not want to open my eyes. I did not want to come back to the real world.
> But then I had to. Since I knew that more was coming my way. A (re)treat was
> coming my way. And today, the day on which "Couples Retreat" is unveiled, I
> thank God, the real one, for having had me live in this era – The era in
> which A.R.Rahman lived.
> 
> And to Boss – all I can say is
> 

[arr] Another review of CR movie

[pratap]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3o4XzomoHE



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[arr] Couples Retreat Review 2!

[Jesheem Mohamed]

Hello Guyz!
What a mind blowing fantabulous album this is turnin out to b! I'm hooked to 
all the songs - especially Sajna, Kuru kuru and Animal Spirits! 
BTW, you guyz may want to check out this.. 
http://itwofs.com/milliblog/2009/09/26/music-review-couples-retreat-original-motion-picture-soundtrack-a-r-rahman/
This guy has a tendency in wanting to write a review of any ARR album at the 
earliest. The same was with Blue.. I mean you got to give due justice to every 
album. And Couples Retreat is definitely hands down one amongst the best albums 
we have heard in any language in the near past!!
What say guys!!
Cheers..Jesheem   
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Re: [arr] Musings of a Rahmaniac!

[Niven Ramasamy]

Thanks vinod. You've described who i am

Niven

On 9/26/09, Anil Nair  wrote:
> Truly captures the essence of a Rahmaniac.
> Gopal - one more to forward to ARR ...nothing better than this as a Thank
> you note :-)
>
> -A
>
> On Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 2:14 PM, ichord  wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> So beautifully written, Vinod, and this so much expresses what we all
>> feel!
>> Three cheers for you Fantastic writeup!!!
>>
>>
>> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com ,
>> Vinod R Iyer  wrote:
>> >
>> > Couldn't help but write this .. I know this is nothing new for everyone
>> out
>> > here .. But after CR , I just couldn't hold on to my fingers. It is not
>> > a
>> > review of CR. I have given up reviewing Rahman's music!
>> > http://myworldofmnm.wordpress.com/2009/09/25/musings-of-a-rahmaniac/
>> >
>> >
>> > Musings of a Rahmaniac
>> >
>> > I don't know where to start. And I am sure there would be no ending.
>> People
>> > follow music religiously. And there are others who take up music as a
>> > profession and/or as a hobby. They learn music in different forms.
>> Perform
>> > in various stages. Make a living out of it. And there are others who
>> > just
>> > listen to music. People have different tastes when it comes to music.
>> Some
>> > like classical, some like rock, some like reggae and some like jazz. But
>> > there are a set of people who would listen to anything that comes their
>> way.
>> > But when it comes to listening to a man's composition, they would leave
>> > aside everything else. These people would dedicate their lives for one
>> cause
>> > – being a Rahmaniac. There is only one religion that they follow –
>> Rahman's
>> > music. They call him "Boss". And no points for guessing who their God
>> > is.
>> I
>> > know, it is crazy calling a human being God. But craziness comes to them
>> > naturally.
>> >
>> > The amount of pride these people take in being a Rahmaniac is
>> bewildering.
>> > They would have first hand information of his compositions. What movies
>> he
>> > has signed, what song is coming next, researching deep into each one of
>> his
>> > compositions – they take all this up as their duty. Following Rahman in
>> his
>> > concerts, buying original CDs on the first day of music release, posting
>> > their thoughts in various groups are all part of their duties. They do
>> > it
>> > blindly. Once you are a Rahmaniac, there is no looking back. You have to
>> > catch up with every composition of his'. And defending every composition
>> of
>> > his too when people accuse that the songs are not up to Rahman's
>> standard.
>> > It is mighty hard for them to accept that any Rahman composition can be
>> > "ordinary". Ask them what the one thing is that you want to do in life".
>> The
>> > answer would be simple –Meet the Boss!
>> >
>> > One of the things you would notice about rahmaniacs is all of them would
>> > have their status message reflecting his song names/movie names etc. It
>> is
>> > not to show off their craziness. They do not know any other way in which
>> > they can express the happiness, bliss, eternal piece they feel while
>> > listening to a his album. And the pleasure you get when you play the CD
>> for
>> > the first time, is unmatched. The CD would be played in loop. And on
>> > each
>> > round of listening, the music grows on you. Slow nectar, they call it.
>> There
>> > are other songs/compositions too which would be like cocaine – would
>> shoot
>> > up to the brain straight. These people need no drugs to follow the
>> > music.
>> > His music in itself would take the effect.
>> >
>> > So what is bringing out this huge outpour of emotions into words. The
>> > Oscars ? The Golden Globe? I guess not. Something better has happened in
>> the
>> > year 2009. It started with a certain song called Arziyan. Life had a new
>> > meaning to it. People say you have to die to go to heaven. I tell them I
>> > have been their atleast a thousand times – each time I hear Arziyan. I
>> > thought that had to be the best composition of the year. But along came
>> > Passage. The moment I heard Tango, I was paralyzed. I could not
>> understand
>> > the emotion that I was going through. From happiness to fear to anger to
>> > sorrow, I felt them all together at a single point. And by the time the
>> > harmonica, violin and the keyboard had stopped playing, I was
>> transported. I
>> > did not want to open my eyes. I did not want to come back to the real
>> world.
>> > But then I had to. Since I knew that more was coming my way. A (re)treat
>> was
>> > coming my way. And today, the day on which "Couples Retreat" is
>> > unveiled,
>> I
>> > thank God, the real one, for having had me live in this era – The era in
>> > which A.R.Rahman lived.
>> >
>> > And to Boss – all I can say is
>> >
>> > "Un isai mattum illayendral, naan endro endro irandiruppen"
>> >
>> > Signed
>> >
>> > A Rahmaniac
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > -
>> > Have Fun,
>> > Vinod R Iyer
>> >
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