Re: [arr] As of now, it's Rahman all the way! So cheers, Rahmaniacs!
Pritam I think sells more overall than any other composer right now, so yes, from that point, he is number 1. But, of course, for sheer musical brilliance and quality, we all know it's ARR who is king. --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Mohamed Hashir arrhas...@... wrote: Bollywood's uncrowned number one composer, Pritam? On Thu, Oct 8, 2009 at 9:50 PM, Vithur vith...@... wrote: Bollywood's uncrowned number one composer, Pritam, is a die-hard fan of music maestro, A. R. Rahman, and swears by his music. We all know how Pritam acknowledged in an interview (on our very own portal) that JTYJN was the music of the year for him and that Kabhi Kabhi Aditi was such a brilliant composition that it was worth its weight in gold. However, this Diwali, Pritam is pitted against Rahman, as his ALL THE BEST...FUN BEGINS is facing serious opposition from BLUE, Rahman's first Bollywood music album after the Oscar triumph. At present the situation is that Rahman has won hands down (not that Pritam will mind at all!) in this battle, as BLUE is currently the top seller in the market, across all stores in the country and even Overseas, while ALL THE BEST... FUN BEGINS is in hot pursuit! *CHECK OUT: So you thought BLUE director Anthony D'Souza is a novice!!http://www.glamsham.com/movies/scoops/09/oct/06-so-you-thought-blue-director-anthony-dsouza-is-a-novice-100902.asp * No doubt Rahman's name sells, as is evident from the fact that BLUE has overtaken ALL THE BEST...FUN BEGINS, despite the presence of quite a few chartbusters in the album. As Diwali nears, the competition will naturally hot up and we can only say who won in the end when both the films release on 16th October. In the clash between Pritam and Rahman, one name we forgot to mention is that of composer duo, Sajid-Wajid whose latest album, MAIN AURR MRS KHANNA (which too is a Diwali release), is selling quite well and the film may attract the family crowd, who wish for some wholesome 'mushy' entertainment. As of now, it's Rahman all the way! So cheers, Rahmaniacs! http://www.glamsham.com/movies/scoops/09/oct/08-its-also-rahman-versus-pritam-this-diwali-100908.asp -- regards, Vithur
[arr] Re: Jodha Akbar is a classic..isn't it?
It's one of my all time favorite Hindi movies and AR did just an amazing job with the songs and BGM. --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, wiredbeats . wiredbe...@... wrote: I have watched this movie about 3 times, including in big IMAX screen ( i know its not an IMAX film, still here the theatre guys show an zoomed in version in the IMAX screen) After a long time this movie Jodha Akbar grows on you. I have been watching the movie almost everyweek when it comes on TV and it seems perfect in all ways except aishwarya's acting. The music, Lyrics and BGMs are top quality. I think its one of the very rare films which is has very rich lyrics supported by equally brilliant compositions. And there are so many saperate pieces composed in BGMs unlike rehashes of tunes from the soundtrack which rahman does quite often. I think overall its a classic. what say? regards wb
Re: [arr] Right to opinion.
Very well said Roshan, I was writing something similar then read this. @ chord - You didnt include a single song from Blue in that list, which I guess speaks for a lot of things. @sriramvr_in - You are right, everyone should have right to express his/her opinion and nobody should try to force his/her opinion on others (as it just doesnt work). But you changed your statement mate! Now you saying that Blue album (only) lacks souls and earlier you were saying Blue AND RECENT ALBUMS (recent albums were Delhi 6, Yuvvraaj, Slumdog) lack soul.. so there is a HUGE difference. --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Roshan c.pix...@... wrote: Sriram, Your intentions may have been good. but I wouldn't classify saying recent albums of AR Rahman lacking soul as a constructive criticism. it merely says that you didn't like the recent albums while the entire nation has been loving these soul-less songs. Criticism is welcomed by everyone. but you have to choose words carefully when doing that. these albums you said are lacking soul, happened to have some of the greatest songs. how can you say that Masakali, Dil Gira Daftan, Ishq Ada Hai, Meharbaan, Hawa Sun Hawa, songs of Jodha Akhabr and many, many more gems like these are soul-less ? you can say that you didn't like them, but then again, if you didn't like them, just simply skip it. You don't have to force yourself to listen to something and then complain about it. Here is a sample of constructive criticism if you would like I didn't like Ae Bachoo from Gajini, because I thought the song was trying hard to be a hard-rock kind of song but the tune didn't fit quiet well for that format. I also think that the guitar solo could have been a bit more long and melodious. But, I do love Behka. the tune was simple, even I could sing along with it.. and when the Saxophone kicked in, I was like.. WOW But imagine what would happen is I said Ghajini album is soul-less. I cannot do that. Because there is one gem of a song in it. I skip songs I didn't like, i listen to the song I love. Gopal, This group used to be a great forum previously but the fact that many new people are fearing to accept any criticism these days! Here again, don't classify people as old members and new members. it implies that the group used to be great once but the new members ruined it. Try to get along with us new members :) and you will see that we are no different than you old pals cheers On Fri, Oct 9, 2009 at 11:25 PM, sriramvr_in sriramvr...@... wrote: Each member has a right to his opinion. I have been silently listening to the comments made about me reg. criticism of album Blue lacking soul. I Stand by the fact anytime, anyday. Unfortunately there isn't anything which I can take as constructive from those criticisms! Wish them luck and prosperity throughout their life. Gopal, This group used to be a great forum previously but the fact that many new people are fearing to accept any criticism these days! ARR fans have the right to criticise ARR. Right to constructive criticism will be only a healthy leading indicator and which will be wholeheartedly welcomed by the Master himself. But unfortunately there aren't too many members who like constructive criticisms these years. Had one valid point from a member saying that probably lesser usage of carnatic raagas might be the reason. Reasonings like those will be an eye-opener and will help in identifying the reason. What justification to be given when it simply lacks soul? V R Sriram -- --- http://ramblingsoul.com http://2ic.in
Re: [arr] Oru Kanavin Isai - all articles
Thank you so much Yalini --- On Sat, 10/10/09, yalini1989 yalini1...@yahoo.com wrote: From: yalini1989 yalini1...@yahoo.com Subject: [arr] Oru Kanavin Isai - all articles To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Saturday, October 10, 2009, 8:45 AM enjoy... http://www.megauplo ad.com/?d= AIID32SK
[arr] Re: CD Cover - Couples Retreat
Nice! Got it from Amazon or available at your stores now? My order is still in progress on amazon.. seems like it will be delivered only after 13th now --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Pradeepan R pradeepanisonl...@... wrote: Not the best quality Pics... ARR's msg is nice: -- Cheers, Pradeepan. All you need to do is, decide what to do with the time that is given to you !
[arr] Re: Why Ismail Darbar dislikes A.R.Rahman.. Truth is out!
Good to know this. If somebody else is chosen over you (as judge feels that he is better than you or can be better at this specific task), one should not have hard feelings (especially for years.. which turns into anger) as it works against you. Ramu's blog posts are always interesting to read. --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Din, D, Nesh dinesh.theb...@... wrote: RGV blogs on what happened.. apparently, this is why Ismail has been really harsh to ARR DUSTBIN FORTUNES Both Drohi and the song bombed but because of that association my relationship with that lyric writer continued and whenever I was in Mumbai, me, the violin player and the lyric writer used to meet up once in a while and at that time I was just beginning to work on the idea of Rangeela. When I mentioned the story to both of them, they got very excited and the violin player composed a tune for which the lyric writer wrote a song. I was very impressed with both and committed to both of them that they will be doing the music for Rangeela. They were thrilled to bits. A few days later Maniratnam made me hear the songs of Roja at his home on Chennai and I was simply blown away with the orchestral brilliance of A.R.Rahman. I got too greedy and at any cost wanted to get that sound in my film and went back on my commitment to the violin player and signed Rahman instead, which understandingly left the violin player in a very angry and a heartbroken state. The lyric writer pleaded with me not to do that to his friend and I said it is just a professional decision in the best interest of the film. I spoke to Rahman about the lyric writer and told him that his first song didn't work but I do believe that he is very good. Rahman said, If he is good enough for you he is good enough for me. Thus that lyric writer named Mehboob came into Rangeela minus the violin player and the first song he wrote was Tanha Tanha. I played that song to Maniratnam and he was mighty impressed with the fact that he hasn't heard a song since a long time which didn't have the words dil, deewana and sanam and signed on Mehboob for Bombay. With the super success of both Bombay and Rangeela Mehboob got a very big name and credibility and using that he recommended his closest friend the violin player to Sanjay Leela Bhansali who was looking for a new music director for Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam and thus was born Ismail Darbar. After the tremendous musical success of Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam which also timed with a couple of Rahman albums not doing well including my own Daud Ismail Darbar was the new musical genius on the block. I called Ismail Darbar up to congratulate him and he didn't pick up my calls. Later on Ismail gave an interview where he said that now that he is a success, everybody is calling him including Ramgopal Varma. That was obviously his revenge on the heartache I gave him by dumping him from Rangeela. http://rgvzoomin.com/2009/10/07/dustbin-fortunes/
[arr] Song Recommended Highly!!!! (non ARR)
Forgive this non ARR post, but I just revisited one of my favorite songs in recent years. It's from a private album called Sona sung by Sona Mohapatra released in 2006. The song is called Kabhi Nahin Aana It's truly a melodic gem, but the guitar interludes and the soft minimalistic instrumental treatment remind of an ARR style composition. Notice how the instrumentation builds up as the song goes on.just like how ARR would do it. Music is by Ram Sampathhe really did a great job here. The lyrics are absolutely beautiful and she has sung it with so much feeling. To me, this is the only truly great song in that album. Here is a video of that song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qP2mEIgOqTUfeature=related Song sounds even better in higher quality kbps. Again, even though this is a non ARR post, I thought that since we are all music lovers first, I wanted to share this. Many of you may have already heard this song or own this album. I wish ARR would hear this song.maybe he has. I know 100% sure he would absolutely love this track.
[arr] Re: 3 classics of our boss frm the last 10 releases.my thought
Chord, Guru doesnt fall in last ten. It would be JA,Jane tu,Ada,SDM,Yuvvraj,Sakkrakati,connections, Delhi 6,Couples retreat,Blue( passage not included). My choices.. 1) Dil Ka Rishta 2) Dil Gira Daftan 3) Dreams on Fire. Strange..all start in D.. Regards, S.V.Nagaraj --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Jahanzeb jahanzebti...@... wrote: very right. for me also Man mohana and Mann chandre are his absolute classics in last many years. 3rd i would like to add is Rehna tu. - Jahanzeb --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, ichord purevibz@ wrote: To me, Man Chandre and Man Mohanna are absolute classics, yes! I would also add Tere Bina from Guru, Zindagi from Yuvvraaj, Tu Muskura from Yuvvraaj Khwaja from JA, Dil Gira Dafatan, Arziyan, Rehna Tu from D6. --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, aneesh ani mohdaneeshkp@ wrote: First of all for me every rahman sirs songs are special,here are best 3 classics of our boss frm the last 10 audio releases.1) mann chandrenu - connections 2 ) silent invocation - connections. 3) man mohana - jodha akbar. This is my thought what is urs. Pls listen to silent invocation with ur head phone during night, i cnt explain that feeling,its beyond every thing.even if am using the word superb,then also it will be injustice towards this classic work. Now, send attachments up to 25MB with Yahoo! India Mail. Learn how. http://in.overview.mail.yahoo.com/photos
[arr] Re: Is Chaiya Chaiya ARR's greatest hit so far?
Tamil version was as big a hit as hindi version.. --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Jahanzeb jahanzebti...@... wrote: i think it faces strong competition from Muqabla. i don't know about India but in Pakistan it was an equivalent hit if not bigger. i suppose it should beat Chaiya in India since it was originally in Tamil and then dubbed in Hindi hence same level of hit in north and south. though I am not sure how Tamil version of Chaiya was received. - Jahanzeb --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, ichord purevibz@ wrote: ARR's had a lot of songs that became rages throughout India, but do you think it's safe to say that Chaiya Chaiya is ARR's biggest all time hit thus far, both North and South?
Re: [arr] ARR Sir is a Lyricist Now :)
Hi, There are many many words that he has contributed.. If I remember correctly E20U18's Santhipoma was written by him. It had proper( unlike o Saya which had majority humming ) and very good lyrcis. If its really by him( i am not sure),he is really good poet. Regards, S.V.Nagaraj --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, A.R.Rajib a.r.ra...@... wrote: ARR did write lyrics for O saaya ... he said in a recent interview ... That he wrote chants M.I.A Wrote the chasing lyrics in O saaya*In Blue Theme ... The Idea of Mispronouncing the Word Blue came From ARR Himself* In Jai Ho ... Using the Word Jai Ho Was his Idea m Sure he has lot of contribution on lyrics in the past ( he said he avoid/dont like using populer/over used words ... like janeman , jane ja etc etc ) would love to know them . * * *Anyone to add more in this list ??? * --- On *Thu, 10/8/09, jayram jayram...@...* wrote: From: jayram jayram...@... Subject: [arr] ARR Sir is a Lyricist Now :) To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Thursday, October 8, 2009, 4:18 AM Hi friends, Did you guys notice that A.R.R Sir has written many songs (Nana, Sajna) for CR along with Blaaze ??? I enjoyed both of them. Nana was especially stunning. I wonder who was the lyricist for the Kuru Kuru Song in CR. The Album credit at arrahman.com does not show who wrote Kuru Kuru song. :( Regards, Jay -
[arr] Re: Is Chaiya Chaiya ARR's greatest hit so far?
Gomzy will agree :) Wont that be Roja( chotti si asha) I guess it shd be between Roja and Dilse. --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, ichord purev...@... wrote: ARR's had a lot of songs that became rages throughout India, but do you think it's safe to say that Chaiya Chaiya is ARR's biggest all time hit thus far, both North and South?
[arr] Re: Is Chaiya Chaiya ARR's greatest hit so far?
/* its a pathbreaking rhythm which has not been repeated anywhere since 10 years. */ It dont know abt rhythm but the song itself was ripped by Harris Jeyaraj in Sainikudu ( Oru kalluge killa ). :( Regards, S.V.Nagaraj --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, wiredbeats . wiredbe...@... wrote: its a pathbreaking rhythm which has not been repeated anywhere since 10 years. The track is so fresh even now and it gave his career new wings. Bombay dreams happened and because of it more stuff happened. You can draw a line from the Oscars to chaiyya chaiyya easily.All major milestones in his career are connected and this track started it all.. To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com From: light...@... Date: Fri, 9 Oct 2009 20:30:01 + Subject: [arr] Re: Is Chaiya Chaiya ARR's greatest hit so far? Yes absolutely no doubt about it. Chaiya Chaiya is ARR's biggest all time hit. The reaction I saw in public after Chaiya Chaiya for ARR I neveer saw that again or before it. Even the guys who criticized ARR also started praising him after Chaiya Chaiya. I m not saying that Chaiya Chaiya is the best track of ARR till date, all I ment is that Chaiya Chaiya is the biggest hit of ARR till now. N I wish from the bottom of my heart that it dont remain the biggest all time hit of ARR for ever, I wish ARR gives bigger hit songs than Chaiya Chaiya in his career. --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, ichord purevibz@ wrote: ARR's had a lot of songs that became rages throughout India, but do you think it's safe to say that Chaiya Chaiya is ARR's biggest all time hit thus far, both North and South?
[arr] One Drop- Vellai Pokkal - ARR - Video
Vellai Pookal- AR Rahman (Poetic Social Mission) Videohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsKmpCjGEQ4 Regardss.. Raijen Billvamangal [:D] [:D] [:D]
Re: [arr] Nana Lyrics - seem different...
The lyrics here seem different than what actually being sung... Example: 1) Am I here, Oh my dear, Me never leave you alone sounds like Am I here, Oh my dear, Me never leave you no more... 2) Nananananana all the ladies let me see u smile sounds more like Nananananana baby tell me let me see u smile... Well, it was posted in Blaaze's blog. So, it gotta be true. But weirdly it sounds a little different to me than what's written... http://indian-music-bgm.blogspot.com/ http://www.facebook.com/elensar5233 --- On Sat, 10/10/09, aristocratic bureaucrat rahmani...@gmail.com wrote: From: aristocratic bureaucrat rahmani...@gmail.com Subject: [arr] Nana Lyrics To: rahman arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Saturday, October 10, 2009, 12:07 PM NANA – AR Rahman, BlaaZe, Viviane Chaix, AR Ameen, Clinton and Dominic (written by AR Rahman, BlaaZe Viviane Chaix) ARR: Woyoyoyeah BLZ: You got to give and get and let di pressure go ARR: Woyoyoyeah BLZ: Boom boom all you never wanted me to show Don’t lie la lie la lie la lie… Say No No … VIV: (french rap) BLZ: Am I here, Oh my dear, Me never leave you alone Am I here, Oh my dear, And together we grow BLZ: I wanna take you all across the island to shore Oh, me never wanna leave you all alone What them other people dem ah not know is how far, Me and my lover will go... Say Na Na…Na Na Na... VIV: (French rap) BLZ: Now I need a little time, Now I gotta lotta time, Nananananana me ah say what is on mi mind, Nananananana all the ladies let me see u smile Nananananana all the couples come and form a line :) :) … nananananana me say … from BlaaZe's blog :) http://therealblaaz e.blogspot. com/ -- Wit beyond measure is mans greatest treasure
[arr] A.R. Rahman sang Sajna too?
In Blaaze's blog it's written sung by A.R. Rahman and PJ Morton... I can hear AR a little bit in the song. Backing vocal only I think... 1.37 to 2.04 especially the line Take me now. http://indian-music-bgm.blogspot.com/ http://www.facebook.com/elensar5233 --- On Sat, 10/10/09, aristocratic bureaucrat rahmani...@gmail.com wrote: From: aristocratic bureaucrat rahmani...@gmail.com Subject: [arr] Nana Lyrics To: rahman arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Saturday, October 10, 2009, 12:07 PM NANA – AR Rahman, BlaaZe, Viviane Chaix, AR Ameen, Clinton and Dominic (written by AR Rahman, BlaaZe Viviane Chaix) ARR: Woyoyoyeah BLZ: You got to give and get and let di pressure go ARR: Woyoyoyeah BLZ: Boom boom all you never wanted me to show Don’t lie la lie la lie la lie… Say No No … VIV: (french rap) BLZ: Am I here, Oh my dear, Me never leave you alone Am I here, Oh my dear, And together we grow BLZ: I wanna take you all across the island to shore Oh, me never wanna leave you all alone What them other people dem ah not know is how far, Me and my lover will go... Say Na Na…Na Na Na... VIV: (French rap) BLZ: Now I need a little time, Now I gotta lotta time, Nananananana me ah say what is on mi mind, Nananananana all the ladies let me see u smile Nananananana all the couples come and form a line :) :) … nananananana me say … from BlaaZe's blog :) http://therealblaaz e.blogspot. com/ -- Wit beyond measure is mans greatest treasure
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Re: [arr] ARR Sir is a Lyricist Now :)
The male version of this song is very haunting.. Listen to the end parts.. Hariharan at his best! Some memories always haunt... Rahman fever His Music ~ My Mother Tongue From: Din, D, Nesh dinesh.theb...@hotmail.com To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sat, 10 October, 2009 9:40:11 PM Subject: Re: [arr] ARR Sir is a Lyricist Now :) A.R.Rahman wrote the lines Oru Poiyavathu Soll Kanne, Un Kadhal Naanthaan endru, antha sollil, uyir valvhen from the movie Jodi (1999). This was confirmed by the singer Srinivas himself in an interview. --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, Mehroof ! Mohamed !! mail2mehroof@ ... wrote: Many songs to his credit for the starting lines .. I guess the first one he did is for Chikku Bukku Chikku Bukku railae . Mehroof ! Mohamed !! --- On Thu, 8/10/09, A.R.Rajib a.r.ra...@. .. wrote: From: A.R.Rajib a.r.ra...@. .. Subject: Re: [arr] ARR Sir is a Lyricist Now :) To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com Date: Thursday, 8 October, 2009, 7:41 PM ARR did write lyrics for O saaya ... he said in a recent interview ... That he wrote chants M.I.A Wrote the chasing lyrics in O saaya In Blue Theme ... The Idea of Mispronouncing the Word Blue came From ARR Himself In Jai Ho ... Using the Word Jai Ho Was his Idea m Sure he has lot of contribution on lyrics in the past ( he said he avoid/dont like using populer/over used words ... like janeman , jane ja etc etc ) would love to know them . Anyone to add more in this list ??? --- On Thu, 10/8/09, jayram jayram_ m...@yahoo. com wrote: From: jayram jayram...@yahoo. com Subject: [arr] ARR Sir is a Lyricist Now :) To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com Date: Thursday, October 8, 2009, 4:18 AM Hi friends, Did you guys notice that A.R.R Sir has written many songs (Nana, Sajna) for CR along with Blaaze ??? I enjoyed both of them. Nana was especially stunning. I wonder who was the lyricist for the Kuru Kuru Song in CR. The Album credit at arrahman.com does not show who wrote Kuru Kuru song. :( Regards, Jay - Connect more, do more and share more with Yahoo! India Mail. Learn more. http://in.overview. mail.yahoo. com/ Try the new Yahoo! India Homepage. Click here. http://in.yahoo.com/trynew
Re: [arr] Just watched Couples Retreat!
Completely agree with you Wasim.. My regret , even given that this is just a simple comedy movie is that Sajna could have been used better. On Sat, Oct 10, 2009 at 5:19 PM, kaissiom kaiss...@yahoo.com wrote: So, I went to the local theatres at the earliest convenience to catch this flick. The movie: It's okay, I had a few good laughs, but nothing great. The content is for mature audience really. I'm surprised this movie is PG-13, it should really be R. The music: Well, given that this is a comedy movie, the music should not be taken too seriously. Music in these comedy movies just plays in the background, without getting too involved in the movie. And that is exactly the treatment it's received here. Although, Rahman's tracks have been used throughout the movie, the movie contains various other tracks not featured on the Soundtrack. The good: -Rahman's first Hollywood venture :) -Music used at some prominent places The bad: -Rahman's music is not the only music in the movie -Movie doesn't start with Rahman's music -Sajna, the song, is not featured in the movie, although, the theme can be heard -Kurukuru is not featured in the movie, bits can be heard here and there -Nana is featured in the movie, and also for the end credits Sure, from above, you can see that there's more bad than good, but I'm not disappointed. I'm glad I'm finally able to walk into any records store here in LA and pick up a soundtrack by Rahman and that I can hear Rahman's music in a Hollywood movie. Looking forward to more Hollywood ventures and some amazing soundtracks by Rahman in the future! Regards, Wasim -- Cheers, Pradeepan. All you need to do is, decide what to do with the time that is given to you !
Re: [arr] Re: Is Chaiya Chaiya ARR's greatest hit so far?
Yea.. that's indeed right! Chaiyya Chaiyya was the real turning point in AR's Career.. It opened new doors for him internationally.. Thanks to Mr. Webber! :) Rahman fever His Music ~ My Mother Tongue From: wiredbeats . wiredbe...@hotmail.com To: rahman fans arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sat, 10 October, 2009 10:13:56 PM Subject: RE: [arr] Re: Is Chaiya Chaiya ARR's greatest hit so far? its a pathbreaking rhythm which has not been repeated anywhere since 10 years. The track is so fresh even now and it gave his career new wings. Bombay dreams happened and because of it more stuff happened. You can draw a line from the Oscars to chaiyya chaiyya easily.All major milestones in his career are connected and this track started it all.. To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com From: light...@yahoo. co.in Date: Fri, 9 Oct 2009 20:30:01 + Subject: [arr] Re: Is Chaiya Chaiya ARR's greatest hit so far? Yes absolutely no doubt about it. Chaiya Chaiya is ARR's biggest all time hit. The reaction I saw in public after Chaiya Chaiya for ARR I neveer saw that again or before it. Even the guys who criticized ARR also started praising him after Chaiya Chaiya. I m not saying that Chaiya Chaiya is the best track of ARR till date, all I ment is that Chaiya Chaiya is the biggest hit of ARR till now. N I wish from the bottom of my heart that it dont remain the biggest all time hit of ARR for ever, I wish ARR gives bigger hit songs than Chaiya Chaiya in his career. --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, ichord purev...@.. . wrote: ARR's had a lot of songs that became rages throughout India, but do you think it's safe to say that Chaiya Chaiya is ARR's biggest all time hit thus far, both North and South? Now, send attachments up to 25MB with Yahoo! India Mail. Learn how. http://in.overview.mail.yahoo.com/photos
[arr] Chinna Chinna Asai sang by my sister [1 Attachment]
Hey folks, attached is a mp3 version of the chinna chinna aasai song sang by my sister, Kaveri. It is recorded at home and has good quality (listen in a good headset if possible!!) Youtube Video Version (not a great audio) : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0W785mh7jkfeature=related Let me know your comments! Thanks,Sandeep Other non-ARR SongsKangal Irandalhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTO6Ga7d60Mfeature=relatedKolakuzhal (malayalam)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXdTEY39Clcfeature=related
Re: [arr] Flautist Navin Iyer on working with his mentor A.R. Rahman
Not the same person.. He's Naveen Kumar. His Website: http://www.flutenaveen.com/ Rahman fever His Music ~ My Mother Tongue From: Mohamed Hashir arrhas...@gmail.com To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sun, 11 October, 2009 1:31:48 AM Subject: Re: [arr] Flautist Navin Iyer on working with his mentor A.R. Rahman Is Navin Iyer the same person as Naveen? I dont think so.. One movie scene is etched in his memory for good — the one in Rang De Basanti, his first recording for Rahman On Sat, Oct 10, 2009 at 9:10 AM, Vinayak mvinaya...@gmail. com wrote: Is Navin Iyer the same person as Naveen? Warm Regards ~~~ Vinayak http://www.flickr. com/photos/ rightplacerightt ime/ On Fri, Oct 9, 2009 at 8:06 PM, Vithur vith...@gmail. com wrote: Big dreams in the pipeline Flautist Navin Iyer on working with his mentor A.R. Rahman, his collaborative album and his experiments with unusual flutes It’s what you might call a quintessential Chennai music success story — boy begins learning Carnatic music at the age of three-and-a- half; has his flute arangetram in his teens presided over by acclaimed vocalist, Balamuralikrishna; does jingles with his childhood friend (music director G.V. Prakash) when he is just out of school ; is ‘discovered’ by the movie industry at Saarang, where he does a hat-trick as best instrumentalist three years running while studying engineering; and turns down a job with Infosys to end up working with none other than A.R. Rahman. Meet Navin Iyer, who at 24 is one of the most in-demand flautists in the film music industry, having recorded for over 500 movies in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi. “I think I’m the youngest musician in the cine industry — not counting singers,” says the young flautist (and self-taught saxophonist) as we meet at his brand new personal studio in the heart of Mylapore. Life is hectic since, as he explains, he’s one of a handful of flute ‘session artistes’ in the country. “Being a session artiste is another skill altogether,” he says, lounging behind the studio computer in an old pair of jeans and faded T-shirt. “The music director will demand a particular feel for a song, which you have to deliver; at the same time, you have to be able to add your own creativity and compose on the spot. You should be able to change gears between the two immediately.” Recordings may last just a few minutes — his flute piece for ‘Akkam Pakkam’ from Kireedam took just four (“sometimes things just fall into place”) — or up to two hours for background scores, which generally take longer. “You need to watch the movie scene to get in sync with it,” he says, comparing the process to being ‘in a relationship’ . “Unless you spend time with it, talk to it, you won’t get the exact feel.” One movie scene is etched in his memory for good — the one in Rang De Basanti, his first recording for Rahman. “He just called me and said ‘can you come?’” he recalls, still sounding awed. “My flute comes in the background score of the scene after Madhavan’s character dies… it was a very emotional scene, very emotional for me too!” Since then, he’s played for a number of Rahman’s projects, including the big one, Slumdog Millionaire. “The morning of the recording for Slumdog…I’d actually overslept, but luckily made it in time,” he says, adding with a laugh, “And then, my God, the Oscar!” He travels quite a bit for recordings, and sometimes, music directors travel to him, such as Vishal of Vishal-Shekhar who came down to Chennai just to record the flute track for Aakhon mein teri from Om Shanti Om, because he liked Navin’s ‘ideas and style’ . “Earlier, music directors would have the entire score written and cine musicians played according to that,” comments Navin. “Now music directors are more open; they enjoy it when we give our inputs. It adds a new dimension to a song.” Gone also are the days when session artistes had to come together at one time to record a song; today, with the magic of track technology, individual artistes can play their parts when they have time and “ping pong on to the next recording,” he says. “Right now, for example, I’m practising during the day for my concert tour with Earthsync, so I’m often recording through the night.” The day we meet, he’d been at Malayalam music director Ouseppachan’s studio at T. Nagar recording till 4 a.m., had gotten a couple of hours of sleep, hit the gym (“it keeps you kicking”), and fit in our interview before a practice session at 10 a.m. That’s the way he likes it — busy, with plenty of variety. At his studio is a specially-made glass flute which he’s been experimenting with. Next up is one made of clay, another of marble and a saxophone of bamboo. Ready to roll out is a collaborative album, ‘Three 4 the Music’, with mridangist D.A. Srinivas and violinist Raghavendra Rao that connects Carnatic music with
Re: [arr] Couples Retreat might yield much needed respite for Universal
Link is not working. From: Gopal Srinivasan catchg...@gmail.com To: arrahmanfans arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sat, October 10, 2009 1:58:32 PM Subject: [arr] Couples Retreat might yield much needed respite for Universal http://latimesblogs .latimes. com/entertainmen tnewsbuzz/ 2009/10/movie- projector- couples-retreat- could-bring- much-needed- good-news- to-universal. html __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
[arr] Re: Poetic Social Mission watch webcast online! -- ARR's Vellai Pookal
manisha, thanks a zillion for the share. I was waiting so much for this but the onedrop website did not show the event :-( Thanks, Niven --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, manisha madhavan manisha_madha...@... wrote: Here is the video that was aired. Quality is not great, I took it from my camera. Hope a better quality gets posted soon. All can enjoy this till then i guess :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsKmpCjGEQ4 Cheers, Manisha From: manisha madhavan manisha_madha...@... To: AR Rahman arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Fri, October 9, 2009 11:51:27 PM Subject: [arr] Poetic Social Mission watch webcast online! -- ARR's Vellai Pookal Sorry here is the link to watch: http://broadcast. onedrop.org/ - Forwarded Message From: manisha madhavan manisha_madhavan@ yahoo.com To: AR Rahman arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com Sent: Fri, October 9, 2009 11:41:36 PM Subject: Poetic Social Mission watch webcast online! -- ARR's Vellai Pookal Hey All, Just saw ARR in pure divine form singing Vellai Pookal. Hope some of you were able to catch it. This special show, getting the whole world together for water started at 8:00 PM- 10:00 PM (EST) on Friday. Its a 2 hr show. I missed it the first time, but they repeated it the second time again from 10PM (EST). ARR comes about 1 hr 23 mins into the show, right after the Arabic singers i think from Morroco. If people missed it, they can catch it again when they repeat the entire program every 2 hrs. Hope someone is able to record the segment!! Cheers, Manisha All new Yahoo! Mail - Get a sneak peak at messages with a handy reading pane. The new Internet Explorer� 8 - Faster, safer, easier. Optimized for Yahoo! Get it Now for Free! __ The new Internet Explorer� 8 - Faster, safer, easier. Optimized for Yahoo! Get it Now for Free! at http://downloads.yahoo.com/ca/internetexplorer/
Re: [arr] CD Cover - Couples Retreat
Hi Pradeepan, Thanks for the attachment. Still waiting for the CD. From: Pradeepan R pradeepanisonl...@gmail.com To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sat, October 10, 2009 10:58:39 PM Subject: [arr] CD Cover - Couples Retreat [2 Attachments] [Attachment(s) from Pradeepan R included below] Not the best quality Pics... ARR's msg is nice: -- Cheers, Pradeepan. All you need to do is, decide what to do with the time that is given to you !
Re: [arr] Our Boss in chennai with film fraternity
Nice pictures, Look, how affectionatly they(Suhasisni SPB) embracing AR. Really nice to see. Abdul Rahman, which function is this, please send us the link for its video(if available). From: abdul rehman abdul_b...@yahoo.com To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sun, October 11, 2009 12:10:16 AM Subject: [arr] Our Boss in chennai with film fraternity [3 Attachments] [Attachment(s) from abdul rehman included below]
Re: [arr] Right to opinion.
i remember an interview by ARR, he said the same he feels that his music sounds repetitive. We had thread here about that. Its right at least if you take the albums together Yuvraj/JTYJ/Ghajini . Thanks for Jodha Akbar and Delhi-6. I know its too much but i am waiting for a Hollywood output like 'Finding Neverland' from ARR. Its my wish. :) --- On Sat, 10/10/09, Farzad Khaleel farsad...@gmail.com wrote: From: Farzad Khaleel farsad...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [arr] Right to opinion. To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Saturday, 10 October, 2009, 5:58 PM Personally what i felt is nowadays ARR's song became too predictable hence feels repetitive.Personal ly i found the 'Sajana' song from CR in most of the parts sounds cliche. Missing the haunting interludes, more hip hop styled ,no orchestration at all, easy to sing Agreed with you Jemsheed. I still remember those old days when people never used to attempt ARR songs in stage shows as they know that it would be a complete mess and its not that easy to sing. But nowadays some songs can be easily hummed by anyone. But it doesn't mean that ARR has ran out of his standards. I strongly feel that earlier we had less means to hear music. A song can be heard only once from home a day. Because we will be busy with our works and we cannot carry our tape recorder everywhere. So it gained soul and lasted long. But when Ipods. Mobiles, Car stereos and various other means came in, we are listening ARR songs everywhere. When we travel in Cars, songs are played in car stereos, when we work Ipods are beside. So definitely when we are repetitively playing some songs in loop. It sounds repetitive and we will definitely skip the albums so fast, and wait for the next one to release. We cannot complain us or ARR regarding this matter. Because as a human being like us, he doesn't know how to satisfy different music listeners of different taste. On Sat, Oct 10, 2009 at 6:09 AM, jemsheed jemshee...@yahoo. com wrote: Just see the thread 'Listen to Raavan's song by Aishwarya Rai' somebody tagged a song as 'AR's'. Some of the guys started review it ,they liked it..comments says nice and simple work from ARR. Just tag anything 'ARR', sell it here.. and the point, Had one valid point from a member saying that probably lesser usage of carnatic raagas might be the reason. Reasonings like those will be an eye-opener and will help in identifying the reason. is a valid one..that need a discussion. Personally what i felt is nowadays ARR's song became too predictable hence feels repetitive.Personal ly i found the 'Sajana' song from CR in most of the parts sounds cliche. Missing the haunting interludes, more hip hop styled ,no orchestration at all, easy to sing(may be no use of ragas or simple use of ragas). But all the songs are listenable but not having that much life. Let us have an healthy discussion. --- On Fri, 9/10/09, sriramvr_in sriramvr_in@ yahoo.com wrote: From: sriramvr_in sriramvr_in@ yahoo.com Subject: [arr] Right to opinion. To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com Date: Friday, 9 October, 2009, 11:25 PM Each member has a right to his opinion. I have been silently listening to the comments made about me reg. criticism of album Blue lacking soul. I Stand by the fact anytime, anyday.. Unfortunately there isn't anything which I can take as constructive from those criticisms! Wish them luck and prosperity throughout their life. Gopal, This group used to be a great forum previously but the fact that many new people are fearing to accept any criticism these days! ARR fans have the right to criticise ARR. Right to constructive criticism will be only a healthy leading indicator and which will be wholeheartedly welcomed by the Master himself. But unfortunately there aren't too many members who like constructive criticisms these years. Had one valid point from a member saying that probably lesser usage of carnatic raagas might be the reason. Reasonings like those will be an eye-opener and will help in identifying the reason. What justification to be given when it simply lacks soul? V R Sriram Add whatever you love to the Yahoo! India homepage. Try now! -- Farzad Khaleel www.rahmaniac. com Connect more, do more and share more with Yahoo! India Mail. Learn more. http://in.overview.mail.yahoo.com/
Re: [arr] Re: Is Chaiya Chaiya ARR's greatest hit so far?
Muqabala is like 100 mts race. Couldnt sustain its effect. Chaiyya chaiyya wins hands down. I dont feel even ARR will be able to be a part of something like that again. It was team work at its best. Mani's idea, Santosh Shivan's photography, Farah's choreography, Mallaika's oomph, SRK's energy, Sukhwinder's raw voice, Gulzar's lyrics and ARR's magic. On Sat, Oct 10, 2009 at 4:19 PM, Jahanzeb jahanzebti...@yahoo.com wrote: i think it faces strong competition from Muqabla. i don't know about India but in Pakistan it was an equivalent hit if not bigger. i suppose it should beat Chaiya in India since it was originally in Tamil and then dubbed in Hindi hence same level of hit in north and south. though I am not sure how Tamil version of Chaiya was received. - Jahanzeb --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com, ichord purev...@... wrote: ARR's had a lot of songs that became rages throughout India, but do you think it's safe to say that Chaiya Chaiya is ARR's biggest all time hit thus far, both North and South?
Re: [arr] (unknown)
You can watch the video and download the mp3 from the below link. http://www.rahmanism.com/2007/07/download-asianet-signature-tune-by-ar.html From: shravan shenoy shravan_shenoy...@yahoo.co.in To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sat, October 10, 2009 9:20:22 PM Subject: [arr] (unknown) please send me the song as an attachment or the download link for the song.. SHYAMA SUNDARA KERA KEDARA BHOOMI it is the asianet title or theme song composed by a r rehman... thank in advance.. From cricket scores to your friends. Try the Yahoo! India Homepage!
Re: [arr] As of now, it's Rahman all the way! So cheers, Rahmaniacs!
Yes. Going by the number of movies he is doing and the percentage of it being hits, he is surely the current number one.In the current year, his albums might have been generating the most sales for a MD. Debatable though. On Sat, Oct 10, 2009 at 8:52 PM, Mohamed Hashir arrhas...@gmail.com wrote: Bollywood's uncrowned number one composer, Pritam? On Thu, Oct 8, 2009 at 9:50 PM, Vithur vith...@gmail.com wrote: Bollywood's uncrowned number one composer, Pritam, is a die-hard fan of music maestro, A. R. Rahman, and swears by his music. We all know how Pritam acknowledged in an interview (on our very own portal) that JTYJN was the music of the year for him and that Kabhi Kabhi Aditi was such a brilliant composition that it was worth its weight in gold. However, this Diwali, Pritam is pitted against Rahman, as his ALL THE BEST...FUN BEGINS is facing serious opposition from BLUE, Rahman's first Bollywood music album after the Oscar triumph. At present the situation is that Rahman has won hands down (not that Pritam will mind at all!) in this battle, as BLUE is currently the top seller in the market, across all stores in the country and even Overseas, while ALL THE BEST... FUN BEGINS is in hot pursuit! *CHECK OUT: So you thought BLUE director Anthony D'Souza is a novice!!http://www.glamsham.com/movies/scoops/09/oct/06-so-you-thought-blue-director-anthony-dsouza-is-a-novice-100902.asp * No doubt Rahman's name sells, as is evident from the fact that BLUE has overtaken ALL THE BEST...FUN BEGINS, despite the presence of quite a few chartbusters in the album. As Diwali nears, the competition will naturally hot up and we can only say who won in the end when both the films release on 16th October. In the clash between Pritam and Rahman, one name we forgot to mention is that of composer duo, Sajid-Wajid whose latest album, MAIN AURR MRS KHANNA (which too is a Diwali release), is selling quite well and the film may attract the family crowd, who wish for some wholesome 'mushy' entertainment. As of now, it's Rahman all the way! So cheers, Rahmaniacs! http://www.glamsham.com/movies/scoops/09/oct/08-its-also-rahman-versus-pritam-this-diwali-100908.asp -- regards, Vithur
Re: [arr] ARR Sir is a Lyricist Now :)
I dont understand why Bulu is mispronouncing. The song has a punjabi feel and that is the way a rustic punjabi might sing. When it comes to English, there is no right or wrong pronunciation. Yankee way is different from Brits and Auzzies sound unlike either of them. And Mallus rock in their own accent. ( Am one myself ;) ) On Sat, Oct 10, 2009 at 4:42 PM, A.R.Rajib a.r.ra...@gmail.com wrote: --- On *Sat, 10/10/09, anthony jewelson an_je...@yahoo.co.in* wrote: From: anthony jewelson an_je...@yahoo.co.in Subject: Re: [arr] ARR Sir is a Lyricist Now :) To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Saturday, October 10, 2009, 12:31 PM wasn't it Rahman who wrotw the lyrics of Pray for me brother A.R.Rahman Blaaze Is Credited for writing the lyrics of pray for me brother ... *Add More people* [?] -- - Regards ~ ~ A.R.Rajib ~ ~ B0C.gif
Re: [arr] Our Boss in chennai with film fraternity
Hey superb share, when this was taken??? On Sat, Oct 10, 2009 at 1:10 PM, abdul rehman abdul_b...@yahoo.com wrote: [Attachment(s) #124405879a6a9ac0_TopText from abdul rehman included below]
[arr] Re: Just watched Couples Retreat!
Also just saw the movie. I am pretty disappointed that ARR did this movie. The music has been totally suppressed..n ot like bollywood films where music plays a big role in the story. Makes me question whether its worth for ARR to take hollywood projects with directors who won't do justice to his music. Unfortunate.. --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, kaissiom kaiss...@... wrote: So, I went to the local theatres at the earliest convenience to catch this flick. The movie: It's okay, I had a few good laughs, but nothing great. The content is for mature audience really. I'm surprised this movie is PG-13, it should really be R. The music: Well, given that this is a comedy movie, the music should not be taken too seriously. Music in these comedy movies just plays in the background, without getting too involved in the movie. And that is exactly the treatment it's received here. Although, Rahman's tracks have been used throughout the movie, the movie contains various other tracks not featured on the Soundtrack. The good: -Rahman's first Hollywood venture :) -Music used at some prominent places The bad: -Rahman's music is not the only music in the movie -Movie doesn't start with Rahman's music -Sajna, the song, is not featured in the movie, although, the theme can be heard -Kurukuru is not featured in the movie, bits can be heard here and there -Nana is featured in the movie, and also for the end credits Sure, from above, you can see that there's more bad than good, but I'm not disappointed. I'm glad I'm finally able to walk into any records store here in LA and pick up a soundtrack by Rahman and that I can hear Rahman's music in a Hollywood movie. Looking forward to more Hollywood ventures and some amazing soundtracks by Rahman in the future! Regards, Wasim
Re: [arr] Right to opinion.
I don't agree with you people at all. Lack of orchestra and interludes ? Guys, just remember this.. AR is composing for films, he is not making classical music. He picks the instruments based on what the requirement is for the movie. so, don't expect to have a full orchestra playing all the songs for a movie like Blue. But still, listen to the tracks like Itinerary from CR, that Continium piece in Rehna Tu, the Flute interludes in Hawa Sun Hawa, the orchestral arrangements of Tu Muskura.. the Sax in Tu Bole... etc.. Come on.. two minutes of awesomeness in Rehna Tu, the soulful tune and equally brilliant singing in Dil Gira Daftan, if yall think that these songs sound too repetitive, i will probably go an check my ears. :) I just don't get it when people complain about ar loosing his touch or becoming repetitive. For me, I think rahman became more versatile now. he has reached a stage now that he can decide not to have a indian style interlude for a song like Sajna. there is absolutely no need for it. it is a western song and you don;t get to hear much interludes in a RB or Soul singing. because, simply there is no need for it in that genre. Less is More And I think, all type of music, whether it is WEstern classical, Carnatic or Hindustani or japanese or chinese, have their own charm and beauty. if a song doesn't have Carnatic Raga in it, it is not going to become soul-less. I am sure Western and Hindustani music can also bring soul to a song. for anyone who has doubts, Listen to the track called One man's dream by Yanni That's just my opinion :)
Re: [arr] Re: Just watched Couples Retreat!
This just the 1st movie. Slowly he will go for better movies... Hopefully... http://indian-music-bgm.blogspot.com/ http://www.facebook.com/elensar5233 --- On Sat, 10/10/09, sahilthaker22 sahilthake...@yahoo.com wrote: From: sahilthaker22 sahilthake...@yahoo.com Subject: [arr] Re: Just watched Couples Retreat! To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Saturday, October 10, 2009, 11:23 PM Also just saw the movie. I am pretty disappointed that ARR did this movie. The music has been totally suppressed.. n ot like bollywood films where music plays a big role in the story. Makes me question whether its worth for ARR to take hollywood projects with directors who won't do justice to his music. Unfortunate. . --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, kaissiom kaiss...@.. . wrote: So, I went to the local theatres at the earliest convenience to catch this flick. The movie: It's okay, I had a few good laughs, but nothing great. The content is for mature audience really. I'm surprised this movie is PG-13, it should really be R. The music: Well, given that this is a comedy movie, the music should not be taken too seriously. Music in these comedy movies just plays in the background, without getting too involved in the movie. And that is exactly the treatment it's received here. Although, Rahman's tracks have been used throughout the movie, the movie contains various other tracks not featured on the Soundtrack. The good: -Rahman's first Hollywood venture :) -Music used at some prominent places The bad: -Rahman's music is not the only music in the movie -Movie doesn't start with Rahman's music -Sajna, the song, is not featured in the movie, although, the theme can be heard -Kurukuru is not featured in the movie, bits can be heard here and there -Nana is featured in the movie, and also for the end credits Sure, from above, you can see that there's more bad than good, but I'm not disappointed. I'm glad I'm finally able to walk into any records store here in LA and pick up a soundtrack by Rahman and that I can hear Rahman's music in a Hollywood movie. Looking forward to more Hollywood ventures and some amazing soundtracks by Rahman in the future! Regards, Wasim
RE: [arr] Re: Is Chaiya Chaiya ARR's greatest hit so far?
chaiyya chaiyya globally and vandemataram in india and south asia. To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com From: arr_naga...@yahoo.com Date: Sun, 11 Oct 2009 01:36:55 + Subject: [arr] Re: Is Chaiya Chaiya ARR's greatest hit so far? Gomzy will agree :) Wont that be Roja( chotti si asha) I guess it shd be between Roja and Dilse. --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, ichord purev...@... wrote: ARR's had a lot of songs that became rages throughout India, but do you think it's safe to say that Chaiya Chaiya is ARR's biggest all time hit thus far, both North and South?
[arr] AR Rahman, Vandana Shiva part of International Space Station`s show
London: Renowned Indian environmentalist Vandana Shiva and music mogul AR Rahman are set to become a part of a global performance from the International Space Station (ISS). Circus entrepreneur Guy Laliberte will host the two-hour show to emphasise on global water shortages. The founder of the Cirque de Soleil theatre company is teaming up actors, artists, politicians, and activists from 14 countries including India, South Africa, and Australia for the event, reports the BBC. The Poetic Social Mission will see each participant reading a section of a poem, stressing the need for everyone to have access to clean water, followed by a musical or artistic performance. Shiva will narrate a section that will be followed by a video recording of a performance by Rahman in Mumbai. The show will be aired live on the website of Laliberte's water charity `One Drop'. Source:http://spicezee.zeenews.com
[arr] RE: Jai Ho is : Is Chaiya Chaiya ARR's greatest hit so far?
How can you guys forget Jai Ho. Jai jo is his greatest hit so far... To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com From: dorai...@gmail.com Date: Sun, 11 Oct 2009 06:41:20 +0100 Subject: Re: [arr] Re: Is Chaiya Chaiya ARR's greatest hit so far? Muqabala is like 100 mts race. Couldnt sustain its effect. Chaiyya chaiyya wins hands down. I dont feel even ARR will be able to be a part of something like that again. It was team work at its best. Mani's idea, Santosh Shivan's photography, Farah's choreography, Mallaika's oomph, SRK's energy, Sukhwinder's raw voice, Gulzar's lyrics and ARR's magic. On Sat, Oct 10, 2009 at 4:19 PM, Jahanzeb jahanzebti...@yahoo.com wrote: i think it faces strong competition from Muqabla. i don't know about India but in Pakistan it was an equivalent hit if not bigger. i suppose it should beat Chaiya in India since it was originally in Tamil and then dubbed in Hindi hence same level of hit in north and south. though I am not sure how Tamil version of Chaiya was received. - Jahanzeb --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, ichord purev...@... wrote: ARR's had a lot of songs that became rages throughout India, but do you think it's safe to say that Chaiya Chaiya is ARR's biggest all time hit thus far, both North and South?
Re: [arr] (unknown)
It's not Rehman. It's Rahman. I think Vithur is fed up with correcting spellings. On Sun, Oct 11, 2009 at 9:02 AM, mohammed sajin mnsa...@yahoo.com wrote: You can watch the video and download the mp3 from the below link. http://www.rahmanism.com/2007/07/download-asianet-signature-tune-by-ar.html http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/ * * -- -- *From:* shravan shenoy shravan_shenoy...@yahoo.co.in *To:* arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com *Sent:* Sat, October 10, 2009 9:20:22 PM *Subject:* [arr] (unknown) please send me the song as an attachment or the download link for the song.. SHYAMA SUNDARA KERA KEDARA BHOOMI it is the asianet title or theme song composed by a r rehman... thank in advance.. -- From cricket scores to your friends. Try the Yahoo! India Homepage!http://in.rd.yahoo.com/tagline_metro_4/*http://in.yahoo.com/trynew
[arr] Rahman could not provide us with the time commitment : Vipul Shah
* London Dreams has outstanding music interesting story - Vipul Shah [image: Click here to add this article to My Clips]http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/my/index.php?mode=my_clip_addclip_id=5568clip_category=f By Nikhil Ramsubramaniam, October 9, 2009 - 17:06 IST [image: Vipul Shah]Its no surprise that Vipul Shah's production house is called 'Blockbuster Movie Entertainers'. After all, he has been responsible for delivering back to back blockbuster entertainers such as Waqt, Namastey London and Singh Is Kinng in the recent past. Now Vipul Shah is all set to unleash yet another entertainer-London Dreamshttp://www.bollywoodhungama.com/broadband/video/Movie-Promos/JCF15D32/3/Theatrical-Trailer-London-Dreams.html which he feels has all the qualities of a potential blockbuster. In an exclusive interview withBollywood Hungama, Vipul shares his experience making London Dreams- one of the most awaited films of this year. Music surely plays an important role in a film like this, how has the music by Shankar Ehsaan Loy (SEL) evolved? Moreover, wasn't A.R. Rahman supposed to do the music initially...then how did SEL come on board? * When Mr. Rajkumar Santoshi was supposed to make this film, A.R. Rahman had been approached to do the music. In fact, even after the film came to me, we had talks with Rahman but he could not provide us with the time commitment which we required. Then I immediately thought of Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy. The brief I gave them was that since the film is a musical, the music of the film has to be spectacular; in fact it's no less than the 3rd hero of the film. I wanted them to give a score which would not just be popular but be remembered by people for years to come and I think that we have got somewhere in achieving that goal. I also want to compliment Prasoon who has written some really thought provoking lyrics and I am extremely satisfied. http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/features/2009/10/09/5568/ -- - Regards ~ ~ A.R.Rajib ~ ~
Re: [arr] Re: Is Chaiya Chaiya ARR's greatest hit so far?
I think 'JAI HO' is also in the rally. From: raj arr_naga...@yahoo.com To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sun, October 11, 2009 5:36:55 AM Subject: [arr] Re: Is Chaiya Chaiya ARR's greatest hit so far? Gomzy will agree :) Wont that be Roja( chotti si asha) I guess it shd be between Roja and Dilse. --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, ichord purev...@.. . wrote: ARR's had a lot of songs that became rages throughout India, but do you think it's safe to say that Chaiya Chaiya is ARR's biggest all time hit thus far, both North and South?
Re: [arr] CD Cover - Couples Retreat
is it available in singapore? HARDCORE RAHMANIAC TILL DA VERY END!!! --- On Sun, 11/10/09, Pradeepan R pradeepanisonl...@gmail.com wrote: From: Pradeepan R pradeepanisonl...@gmail.com Subject: [arr] CD Cover - Couples Retreat [2 Attachments] To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Sunday, 11 October, 2009, 2:58 AM [Attachment(s) from Pradeepan R included below] Not the best quality Pics... ARR's msg is nice: -- Cheers, Pradeepan. All you need to do is, decide what to do with the time that is given to you ! Get your preferred Email name! Now you can @ymail.com and @rocketmail.com http://mail.promotions.yahoo.com/newdomains/sg/
Re: [arr] Couples Retreat might yield much needed respite for Universal
http://www.calendarlive.com/movies/la-et-couples9-2009oct09,0,4759820.story CR movie Review and the service of Los Angeles times is not available for that link, expected to be okay in the future. 2009/10/11 mohammed sajin mnsa...@yahoo.com Link is not working. http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/ * * -- -- *From:* Gopal Srinivasan catchg...@gmail.com *To:* arrahmanfans arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com *Sent:* Sat, October 10, 2009 1:58:32 PM *Subject:* [arr] Couples Retreat might yield much needed respite for Universal http://latimesblogs .latimes. com/entertainmen tnewsbuzz/ 2009/10/movie- projector- couples-retreat- could-bring- much-needed- good-news- to-universal. htmlhttp://latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2009/10/movie-projector-couples-retreat-could-bring-much-needed-good-news-to-universal.html __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- Regards, Uday Kiran
Re: [arr] Re: Just watched Couples Retreat!
On 10/11/2009 11:53 AM India Time, _sahilthaker22_ wrote: Also just saw the movie. I am pretty disappointed that ARR did this movie. The music has been totally suppressed..n ot like bollywood films where music plays a big role in the story. It is a general prevalent trend, practice, norm, habit, whatever it is called that English movies don't give a great importance to music. No way like music is a central part, the real hero/ heroine of our bollywood movies. Recall that they even dumped Heart will go on at the ending credits in Titanic. So, it is not the individual movie CR or its financier/ producer/ director who had done like this. It is likely to happen in most of the hollywood movies. Makes me question whether its worth for ARR to take hollywood projects with directors who won't do justice to his music. Unfortunate.. There is no way ARR should stop doing hollywood or other foreign countries' languages' movies, me think. English movies rule the earth and bring big following and money, so it is ARR who has to adapt to their ground realities and needs to change his music to something that sounds good on hearing without needing any video or movie or visual or storyline, whatever. And I think that will be a new learning for ARR also, and, creative that he is, that will bring us an entire new type of music from him. And then ARR will rule the entire world like he has been ruling Hindi and Tamil music industry for 18 years. For this, I pray to God to be with ARR while he finds his way through this new untrodden territory. -- Rawat --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, kaissiom kaiss...@... wrote: So, I went to the local theatres at the earliest convenience to catch this flick. The movie: It's okay, I had a few good laughs, but nothing great. The content is for mature audience really. I'm surprised this movie is PG-13, it should really be R. The music: Well, given that this is a comedy movie, the music should not be taken too seriously. Music in these comedy movies just plays in the background, without getting too involved in the movie. And that is exactly the treatment it's received here. Although, Rahman's tracks have been used throughout the movie, the movie contains various other tracks not featured on the Soundtrack. The good: -Rahman's first Hollywood venture :) -Music used at some prominent places The bad: -Rahman's music is not the only music in the movie -Movie doesn't start with Rahman's music -Sajna, the song, is not featured in the movie, although, the theme can be heard -Kurukuru is not featured in the movie, bits can be heard here and there -Nana is featured in the movie, and also for the end credits Sure, from above, you can see that there's more bad than good, but I'm not disappointed. I'm glad I'm finally able to walk into any records store here in LA and pick up a soundtrack by Rahman and that I can hear Rahman's music in a Hollywood movie. Looking forward to more Hollywood ventures and some amazing soundtracks by Rahman in the future! Regards, Wasim
[arr] Re: Right to opinion - do you think these songs lack soul?
Dear Chord, its very difficult to explain from my point of view. You see, i have been an ARR fan ever since 4 y/o (the time Roja released) - apparently which ever song i enjoyed back then, had music by ARR only, be it Duet, Pudhiya Mugam, Thiruda Thiruda, Love Birds, Kadhalan, May Madham, etc etc. :), i grw up listening to ARR's Tamil songs only. But became a true maniac from Kadhalar Dhinam. So this only means his carnatic pattern is inside my blood. Though i enjoy allot the songs u mentioned below, its been quite sometime i re-visited them (thanks for reminding me though). My hands never fail to click on his Duet, Thiruda Thiruda, Kadhalan, Iruvar, Indian, May Madham, Alaipayuthey etc etc folders or Cds, but the list of songs u mentioned does slip off my mind nowadays. Not saying its lacking soul, but just using that line as 1 of our member mentioned it and in a way, it does apply to my kind of expectations from boss. The current songs are extremely good, new in every aspects, which is why many r appreciating ARR more, because of the innovative songs he provides. His current songs have more complicated twist and what not. That i agree. :) But this does not mean i expect a Roja, Thiruda Thiruda album from him anymore. Im quite contented with what he has done in 1990s. I can go on listening it for the rest of my life, still studying those songs. :) But its a hard fact that the lack of usage of carnatic these days in his songs is why many fans r complaining the 'missing touch'. That is why i posted it here, just to let some people know, and not a request for ARR to compose songs the same style again. Please note that. The day i found it out, asked that gentleman who is well versed in carnatic music and referred back to my frens, and its a bullseye! Thats the sole fact. Thats why i was actually expecting a more detailed information from Swaps, who is a master of music here. But he must be busy. ps : ill tell u a few songs that will make the whole list u gave collapse for me :). Anjali Anjali - Duet Pennala Pennala - Uzhavan Ennavale - Kadhalan :) Subham. :) --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, ichord purev...@... wrote: Hey Din, You said, the lack usage of carnatic raagam is the sole fact of his lack of soulfulness albums nowadays. Now I will interpret that as you thinking that nothing that ARR has created recently has soul, am I correct? If you miss Carnatic raagas, that I can understand, but please do check out the flute continuum raaga ending of Rehna Tu from D6 when you can. I'm just curious here, but do you feel the following recent songs by ARR lack soul? Starting from Guru: Tere Bina Aye Hairathe Aashiqui Jaage Hain Jashne Bahaar Khwaja Mere Khwaja Man Mohanna In Lamhon Ke Daaman Jashne Bahaar Instrumental Khwaja Instrumental Jaane Tu Mere Kya Tha (Sukhwinder version) Meherbaan Mile Wahaan Wahaan Ishq Ada Hai (male and female) Hawa Sun Hawa Muskura Tu Meri Dost Zindagi Dil Ka Rishta Man Mohiney More Kaise Mujhe Kaise Mujhe Instrumental Dil Gira Dafatan Rehna Tu Masakli Marudhani Arziyan Man Chandre Silent Invocations Mosquito Himalaya Kural Mylapore Blues Dreams on Fire Latika's Theme Jason and Cynthia Suite Intervention Undress Sajna Kurukuru Kan Salvadore Waterfall Animal Spirits Jason and Cynthia Piano Theme Arya Atmosphere Opening Tango Waltz If you do think all of these songs lack soul, then I have very little more to comment. Thanks. --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Din, D, Nesh dinesh.theboss@ wrote: Greetings sriram, ur post is absolutely true. I have been a member of this group ever since 2001 , and back in those days, members who are active were never harsh and rude towards the members as like nowadays. Not willing to mention the names here. I have expressed about this here few months back. Nowadays members can post without thinking whether is it rude or not. They just easily call people names and throw rough words on their own fellow brothers. Sarcasm is the popular attitude among the members here nowadays. Shame on them! About the criticism, yes, members nowdays r afraid to face any negatives review towards ARR songs nowadays. If u say 1 negative word about the songs, u will have to prepare to face all kinda 'colorful' criticism from the people here. This behavior truly irks me. And i too truly believe the lack usage of carnatic raagam is the sole fact of his lack of soulfulness albums nowadays. I do hope this will reach A.R.Rahman. Unless A.R.Rahman is happy on how the way it is nowdays, that he is getting the recognition with the current pattern he is using, then we can just drop this matter. --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, sriramvr_in sriramvr_in@ wrote: Each member has a right to his opinion. I have been silently listening to the comments made about me reg. criticism of album Blue lacking soul.
