Re: [arr] Ringa Ringa vs Choli Ke Peeche
Originally in the movie, Choli Ke Peeche was to be used. AR decided to make a new song in the same genre and style was made. And also using the same singers to bring the same feel to Ringga Ringga. Tunes are not similar in any way... http://indian-music-bgm.blogspot.com/ http://www.facebook.com/elensar5233 --- On Tue, 11/3/09, Aravind AM aravind...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Aravind AM aravind...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [arr] Ringa Ringa vs Choli Ke Peeche To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Tuesday, November 3, 2009, 5:56 PM Hi Rawat, I dont understand why u keep repeating that ARR reused Choli ke peeche tune! Absolutely UNTRUE! Only the style is the same, the tunes are NOT the same... I would appreciate if a senior member like you doesnt post statements which are far from the truth! Aravind Rahmania show interviews: http://rahmania. 4shared.com --- On Mon, 2/11/09, V S Rawat vsra...@gmail. com wrote: From: V S Rawat vsra...@gmail. com Subject: [arr] Ringa Ringa vs Choli Ke Peeche To: arrf arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com Date: Monday, 2 November, 2009, 12:19 AM It is sad that as Ringa Ringa was using the tune of Choli ke Peeche, it never got discussed here. Could any one having knowledge of technical parts of music please analyze the two and elaborate what technical/ style differences are there in Ringa Ringa that were not there in Choli Ke Peeche. No doubt that Choli Ke Peeche was catchy and , aided by the controversy about the dual meaning lyrics but otherwise also on its own strength, got immensely popular. Still, it had a lifespan like most of the songs and after that its popularity got reduced and now it just holds a place among several songs that got immensely popular. But, without knowing the technical aspects of music, I feel that Ringa Ringa has a freshness about it that I don't find in Choli Ke Peeche when I hear that song now. If it is not my imagination, what exactly is that element(s) that could have put a new life, a new sound in a song that is more than a decade old? Or could it be just the changes in the recording and playing technology in last decade that brought that improvement? Till now, everybody whom I asked about this song has replied that he likes this song. Only the using-old-tune element didn't give ARR credit for this song that he deserved for repacking it. When ARR can touch an old song and make it sound like a fresh, oven-hot song, I wonder whether it was wise for the director to insist on using old popular tune as ARR would have come up with an equally or even more great, catchy song if he was allowed freedom to compose an entirely new thing for that situation. -- Rawat Connect more, do more and share more with Yahoo! India Mail. Learn more.
Re: [arr] Who's composing Ash - Hrithik starrer SLB's Guzaarish'??
The music of Guzaarish is by Sanjay leela bhansali himself. On Tue, Nov 3, 2009 at 6:31 PM, ARRvind arr_arv...@yahoo.com wrote: Wikipedia, which is not so trusted site, credits A R Rahman in the music department for Sanjay leela Bhansali's Guzaarish starring Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai. I have my strongest doubts that ARR is not doing this. Can anyone confirm who's the musician for this.??? -- Thx Rgds Abdul Manaf C.P WP SHJ
[arr] Rahman's Azeemo shaan (Jodha Akbar) in So u think u can dance Fox
It was a great to hear the song in a completely different platform.It is always a good feeling to hear Rahman international!! Rahman rocks, always!!
Re: [arr] Who's composing Ash - Hrithik starrer SLB's Guzaarish'??
Sorry...This is FALSE NEWS!! ARR is NOT composing for ANY Sanjay Leela Bhansali film.
Re: [arr] Re: Watched Blue yesterday and...
On 11/3/2009 4:21 PM India Time, _Gopal Anandan_ wrote: 1. poor movie script, screenplay - screws up some good ARR songs. Like in Blue, Yuvvraj, Delhi 6 1. About Delhi 6, whatever be the merits of ROM style of storytelling, but he did give prominence to our man's songs. - Rehna Tu was such a situation specific that it couldn't have been possible to get it made without very close understanding and communication between the film director and the MD. - Arziya was shot on such a vast panoramic scale that it must have required a lot of efforts from director to shoot this brilliant song by our man. - Genda phool just happens sort of unannounced but it still brings a fresh air when it happens. - Ye Dilli hai mere yaar could only be a background song by its genre. Kala bandar was also particularly created for the film's situation. - maskali, of course, was more a filler song compared with the media coverage it got before the release of the film. - dil gira also was more like a filler, though we can't deny that director did put a lot of efforts in shooting it. -- 2. Ghai did his best to give prominence to each and every song. Zindagi was shot at the most appropriate juncture, though its breakup could have been avoided. All three dance songs were elaborately and luxuriously shot, I get mixed up in which of the three dance songs was which. tu dost hai also had money spent in special effects. tu muskara was grand climax song. manmohini was situation perfect. -- i think we can judge the prominence given to a song if we can remember which song was placed where and what was there in the video and how significant it was for the film. In blue we do get mix up among the songs, and the opening/closing credit songs were just wasted. Of course, in D6, one can recall which of the each song was where. -- So I don't agree with you that D6 and Yuvvraj songs treatment had anything lacking from the side of the director and I wouldn't club them in the categories of blue. What more do we expect a director to do for ARR songs? -- Rawat
RE: [arr] Expectation for CR Cd
omg! $33? thats expensive! what if we wait for it come instead of ordering wats da cost? HARDCORE RAHMANIAC TILL DA VERY END!!! --- On Wed, 4/11/09, Noor Habib hn...@sg.pepperl-fuchs.com wrote: From: Noor Habib hn...@sg.pepperl-fuchs.com Subject: RE: [arr] Expectation for CR Cd To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Wednesday, 4 November, 2009, 7:56 AM I called up HMV in singapore and they told me that we have to order it at SGD 33.00 and it will take about 3 weeks. Regards Habib From: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com [mailto:arrahmanfan s...@yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of K. Kumar Sent: Tuesday, November 03, 2009 2:08 PM To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com Subject: Re: [arr] Expectation for CR Cd so when can we get in singapore? HARDCORE RAHMANIAC TILL DA VERY END!!! --- On Mon, 2/11/09, Jayakarthi Karur Raja shanmugam kararrm...@yahoo. co.in wrote: From: Jayakarthi Karur Raja shanmugam kararrm...@yahoo. co.in Subject: [arr] Expectation for CR Cd To: ARRAHMAN FANS arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com Date: Monday, 2 November, 2009, 1:43 PM Dear Groups, As already posted in the group that CR is releasing by SAREGAMA in India, so when will we expect the CD release. Is it by this month end? I am very eagerly expecting this month 4 VTV and CR. I hope we will get these two gems within this month end. Regards, Jayakarthi Keep up with people you care about with Yahoo! India Mail. Learn how. New Email names for you! Get the Email name you've always wanted on the new @ymail and @rocketmail. Hurry before someone else does! *** IMPORTANT ! * * * The content of this email was found to contain potentially hostile or malicious content. For your protection, eSafe’s Content Security Server has modified this email and removed the dangerous content. * * * * * * \HTML Active Content: Found invalid IMG Tag, Found Web-beacon, Object Removed: 1 'img'
Re: [arr] Ringa Ringa vs Choli Ke Peeche
On 11/3/2009 8:26 PM India Time, _Mohamed Hashir_ wrote: I wonder whether it was wise for the director to insist on using old popular tune as ARR would have come up with an equally or even more great, catchy song if he was allowed freedom to compose an entirely new thing for that situation. I think it was not just the situation, the scene was already shot using the choli ke peechey song before the film came to ARR. According to reports, danny wanted to use the same song but ARR insisted that he will give another tune.the same thing happened for jai ho also.. hashir Oh, is it so? Then it is great that ARR did give his own touch to the song. Can anything more available for reading somewhere on net about it? Thanks for sharing. I wasn't aware of this. -- Rawat On Mon, Nov 2, 2009 at 12:19 AM, V S Rawat vsra...@gmail.com mailto:vsra...@gmail.com wrote: It is sad that as Ringa Ringa was using the tune of Choli ke Peeche, it never got discussed here. Could any one having knowledge of technical parts of music please analyze the two and elaborate what technical/ style differences are there in Ringa Ringa that were not there in Choli Ke Peeche. No doubt that Choli Ke Peeche was catchy and , aided by the controversy about the dual meaning lyrics but otherwise also on its own strength, got immensely popular. Still, it had a lifespan like most of the songs and after that its popularity got reduced and now it just holds a place among several songs that got immensely popular. But, without knowing the technical aspects of music, I feel that Ringa Ringa has a freshness about it that I don't find in Choli Ke Peeche when I hear that song now. If it is not my imagination, what exactly is that element(s) that could have put a new life, a new sound in a song that is more than a decade old? Or could it be just the changes in the recording and playing technology in last decade that brought that improvement? Till now, everybody whom I asked about this song has replied that he likes this song. Only the using-old-tune element didn't give ARR credit for this song that he deserved for repacking it. When ARR can touch an old song and make it sound like a fresh, oven-hot song, I wonder whether it was wise for the director to insist on using old popular tune as ARR would have come up with an equally or even more great, catchy song if he was allowed freedom to compose an entirely new thing for that situation. -- Rawat
[arr] CR cd?
Why CR cd is taking this much time to get released in India?? Rahman sir's albums just break all market records...this is the right time for such a Wonderful soundtrack to get released..everyone cannot get a cd from amazon or any other online purchase!! Or are they waiting for the film to be released here???..any idea pls somebody clear it...
Re: [arr] (unknown)
Well mate,I got to watch this in Melbourne last week,the background music is good. The movie otherwise sucks. Sajna not picturised :( may be it is for the Indian audience. On 04/11/2009, at 12:22 PM, Aditya Pai adityaco...@yahoo.co.in wrote: How successful is Couples Retreat . I m not asking its box office collection but in terms of music. Slumdog Millionaire became instant hit. Don't know how CR has fared with the western audience. Does ARR have chance of getting nominated for the Oscars this time too. Can anyone enlighten me? Keep up with people you care about with Yahoo! India Mail. Learn how.
[arr] HYDERABAD Fans Meet.... Guys plzz reply
Dear Hyderabadis, I saw so many replies after the Hyderabad concert.. Like chennai Fans we dont have regular meetings. So lets Start this help me to catch all Hyd Rahmanics.. I wish people will turn up So all the Hyderabad Fans, Reply this mail mail me your details to my email id.. Lets decide the Venue as EAT STREET, Necklace Road... The Day will be On Sunday Evening 8th or 7th Saturday.. Regards, Sirish. -- 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] Singing a different tune
Wow. So how many of that gang is in this gang? any show of hands? Remixes I Originals I Opinions http://www.wiredbeats.com To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com From: a.r.ra...@gmail.com Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 15:21:53 +0600 Subject: [arr] Singing a different tune Singing a different tune A few members of Trivandrum Rahmaniacs (from left) Ali Mohammed P.T., Saran B.L., Anandamoorthy L., Sandeep Raj, S. Swaminathan, Kannan H. and Sakthi. Athira M. First Published : 02 Nov 2009 06:15:00 AM IST Last Updated : 02 Nov 2009 09:00:02 AM IST “We are not a run-of-the-mill fans’ association.’’ The first thing Trivandrum Rahmaniacs declared when we caught up with them. Trivandrum Rahmaniacs is perhaps the only registered A.R. Rahman Fans Association in the State. If there is something official, a Rahmaniac would move around in white, wearing the ID card. And, to become a member, you have to pay Rs 50. Only because they want to stop people from joining the fan club just for the fun of it. Otherwise, to become a member of Rahmaniacs, of course, you ought to be a huge fan of Rahman, your age (irrespective of gender) should be above 18 and you should have an ear for music (you needn’t be a musician). It was Rahman himself who advised them to trace a different path. Vishnu H., president of the Trivandrum Rahmaniacs, was lucky enough to have a word with Rahman when the latter was in Kozhikode for the ‘Jai Ho’ concert. “When Vishnu introduced us, he told us that we should not remain just an association. Our work should be meaningful and he asked us to be purely dedicated to music,’’ said Kannan H., secretary of Rahmaniacs. The association, registered in 2007, now has a blood donation cell. Every week, at least two members donate their blood at Regional Cancer Centre. And they readily arrange for blood whenever a need arises from the hospital. Sandeep Raj is heading the cell. The Rahmaniacs has a band which holds free concerts (only songs of Rahman) at poor homes in the city. On Independence Day, they gave away study materials to poor kids under ‘Kits for Kids’ initiative. Now they plan to launch an anti-drug, anti-alcohol campaign. They are planning a skit which will have a medley of songs by Rahman and this work will be staged in schools and colleges. Coming to the ‘Jai Ho’ concert, Trivandrum Rahmaniacs has a lot to tell. To cut it short, it was 20 members of this group (along with a few others from Kozhikode) who were chosen as volunteers. “We badly wanted to get involved with the conduct of the whole programme. So we approached the organisers (Global Kerala Initiative-Keraleeyam),’’ said Sakthi H., vice-president of Rahmaniacs. But it was not easy. However, seeing their resolve, the organisers obliged. They were given the duty of affixing holograms on the tickets and arranging the tickets in bundles. Luck smiled on them again when 20 of them got selected as volunteers. “You can say we controlled the whole thing,’’ Rahmaniacs declared with pride. No trespassers were allowed and they were given directions to prevent anybody from taking pictures or videos. They were posted at different entrance points to check tickets. “I even stopped DIG V. Shantaram from entering the stadium. I didn’t know who he was. He was so happy with our work that he said he also would join Rahmaniacs. The organisers also were very appreciative of our work,’’ said Sakthi. The big moment was when they first saw Rahman. “We saw him at the rehearsals. Besides the organisers and Rahman’s team, only we were there. His rehearsals usually start late at night and go on till 4.30-5 in the morning. Before we could realise, a small man passed by us. It was Rahman...’’ Rahmaniacs went on. “We saw the full rehearsal. The man is so simple, religious and talented...,’’ Ali Mohammed P.T. and Anandamoorthy are still in awe of the whole event. Rahmaniacs had many tales to share, which could even run into a book! “We could interact with other singers and members of Rahman’s troupe. Only Vishnu was lucky enough to talk with Rahman sir,’’ Rahmaniacs said. It was Rahman’s sisters - Raihana and Israth - who launched their website (www.tvmrahmaniacs.com), which is designed by Saran B.L., a Rahmaniac. Trivandrum Rahmaniacs has 165 members now. “Many Rahman fans’ associations have come and gone. We are confident of keeping this afloat,’’ said S. Swaminathan, the treasurer of the group and the member of a now-defunct Rahman fan club. For details, contact 9995516155/ 9037402226/ 9447331297/ 9895090964. If you are an Orkutian, you will definitely come across the Trivandrum Rahmaniacs community. m_ath...@epmltd.com http://www.expressbuzz.com/edition/story.aspx?Title=Singing+a+different+tuneartid=Ak577aE%7Cr7s=SectionID=lMx/b5mt1kU=MainSectionID=lMx/b5mt1kU=SEO=SectionName=tm2kh5uDhixGlQvAG42A/07OVZOOEmts -- - Regards ~ ~ A.R.Rajib ~ ~
Re: [arr] Re: Watched Blue yesterday and...
My only submission is the rest of the movie - other than the songs - the poor screenplay in it - makes the movie a flop and also the songs being forgotten. ciao / Gopal --- On Wed, 4/11/09, V S Rawat vsra...@gmail.com wrote: From: V S Rawat vsra...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [arr] Re: Watched Blue yesterday and... To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Wednesday, 4 November, 2009, 11:35 AM On 11/3/2009 4:21 PM India Time, _Gopal Anandan_ wrote: 1. poor movie script, screenplay - screws up some good ARR songs. Like in Blue, Yuvvraj, Delhi 6 1. About Delhi 6, whatever be the merits of ROM style of storytelling, but he did give prominence to our man's songs. - Rehna Tu was such a situation specific that it couldn't have been possible to get it made without very close understanding and communication between the film director and the MD. - Arziya was shot on such a vast panoramic scale that it must have required a lot of efforts from director to shoot this brilliant song by our man. - Genda phool just happens sort of unannounced but it still brings a fresh air when it happens. - Ye Dilli hai mere yaar could only be a background song by its genre. Kala bandar was also particularly created for the film's situation. - maskali, of course, was more a filler song compared with the media coverage it got before the release of the film. - dil gira also was more like a filler, though we can't deny that director did put a lot of efforts in shooting it. -- 2. Ghai did his best to give prominence to each and every song. Zindagi was shot at the most appropriate juncture, though its breakup could have been avoided. All three dance songs were elaborately and luxuriously shot, I get mixed up in which of the three dance songs was which. tu dost hai also had money spent in special effects. tu muskara was grand climax song. manmohini was situation perfect. -- i think we can judge the prominence given to a song if we can remember which song was placed where and what was there in the video and how significant it was for the film. In blue we do get mix up among the songs, and the opening/closing credit songs were just wasted. Of course, in D6, one can recall which of the each song was where. -- So I don't agree with you that D6 and Yuvvraj songs treatment had anything lacking from the side of the director and I wouldn't club them in the categories of blue. What more do we expect a director to do for ARR songs? -- Rawat Try the new Yahoo! India Homepage. Click here. http://in.yahoo.com/trynew
RE: [arr] Ringa Ringa vs Choli Ke Peeche
Hey man, The song sounds similar to Choli Ke Peeche and that was the intention. To sound like it. Both are good tracks. regards Remixes I Originals I Opinions http://www.wiredbeats.com To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com From: aravind...@yahoo.com Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2009 07:26:34 +0530 Subject: Re: [arr] Ringa Ringa vs Choli Ke Peeche Hi Rawat, I dont understand why u keep repeating that ARR reused Choli ke peeche tune! Absolutely UNTRUE! Only the style is the same, the tunes are NOT the same... I would appreciate if a senior member like you doesnt post statements which are far from the truth! Aravind Rahmania show interviews: http://rahmania.4shared.com --- On Mon, 2/11/09, V S Rawat vsra...@gmail.com wrote: From: V S Rawat vsra...@gmail.com Subject: [arr] Ringa Ringa vs Choli Ke Peeche To: arrf arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Monday, 2 November, 2009, 12:19 AM It is sad that as Ringa Ringa was using the tune of Choli ke Peeche, it never got discussed here. Could any one having knowledge of technical parts of music please analyze the two and elaborate what technical/ style differences are there in Ringa Ringa that were not there in Choli Ke Peeche. No doubt that Choli Ke Peeche was catchy and , aided by the controversy about the dual meaning lyrics but otherwise also on its own strength, got immensely popular. Still, it had a lifespan like most of the songs and after that its popularity got reduced and now it just holds a place among several songs that got immensely popular. But, without knowing the technical aspects of music, I feel that Ringa Ringa has a freshness about it that I don't find in Choli Ke Peeche when I hear that song now. If it is not my imagination, what exactly is that element(s) that could have put a new life, a new sound in a song that is more than a decade old? Or could it be just the changes in the recording and playing technology in last decade that brought that improvement? Till now, everybody whom I asked about this song has replied that he likes this song. Only the using-old-tune element didn't give ARR credit for this song that he deserved for repacking it. When ARR can touch an old song and make it sound like a fresh, oven-hot song, I wonder whether it was wise for the director to insist on using old popular tune as ARR would have come up with an equally or even more great, catchy song if he was allowed freedom to compose an entirely new thing for that situation. -- Rawat Connect more, do more and share more with Yahoo! India Mail. Learn more.
[arr] The Sydney Festival opens on Jan 9. Tickets will go on sale on Monday.
http://www.smh.com.au/news/entertainment/arts/hume-promises-a-wild-ride-complete-with-hamlet-in-mud/2009/11/04/1257247660466.html LINDY HUME unveiled the program to her first Sydney Festival last night, promising ''a wild ride'' of performances, partying and serious reflection about the pursuit of happiness. Hume has sought to expand the reach of the festival - whose popularity burgeoned during the four years it was programmed by Fergus Linehan - by setting up an inner-west hub and forming an alliance with the University of Sydney. ''I was determined to continue the support of hot independent artists and theatre visionaries,'' says Hume, who will direct the next three festivals. ''The program is an eclectic mix [and] aims to develop a deeper connection with artists from the Asia-Pacific region and meaningful partnerships with indigenous cultures. These things take time.'' Highlights include the US soul legend Al Green, who headlines Festival First Night; the Oscar-winning Indian composer A.R. Rahman (Slumdog Millionaire) in a free concert at Parramatta Park; a concert staging of Stravinsky's Oedipus Rex and Symphony of Psalms, by the provocative American director Peter Sellars; a brazen version of Giselle by Ireland's Fabulous Beast; and Rogue's Gallery, a concert of pirate ballads and sea songs conceived by Johnny Depp and featuring Marianne Faithfull, Tim Robbins, Baby Gramps, Sarah Blasko and New York Dolls singer David Johansen. A German production of Hamlet also promises to startle with six actors, mud, gunshots and smoke. Tickets to Rogue's Gallery on the Opera House forecourt cost $145 and $135 and premium seats to Sellar's double bill are $189. There will, however, be standing-room tickets for $50 at the Opera House Concert Hall in a festival that prides itself on accessibility and reach. Tickets to many productions, both Australian and international, cost between $40 and $70. Hume has revived the performance series, About an Hour, at the Seymour Centre, at which tickets to all shows are $30. The festival boasts an impressive free outdoor program, including The Manganiyar Seduction from India inspired by the windows of Amsterdam's red light district and showcasing 43 Rajasthani musicians. Opera in the Domain will also return to the festival umbrella with a performance of Leonard Bernstein's musical Candide starring Paul McDermott, Emma Matthews, David Hobson and Judi Connelli. The NSW Premier and Arts Minister, Nathan Rees, announced an additional $1.75 million for Festival First Night yesterday, lifting the Government's total funding of the annual event to $5 million. Rahman fever His Music ~ My Mother Tongue Connect more, do more and share more with Yahoo! India Mail. Learn more. http://in.overview.mail.yahoo.com/
[arr] Azeem O shah on So you you think you can dance (Video)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgIUxA2TfTc
[arr] A suggestion...
A small suggestion. I'm not sure if this will reach AR but why not AR go ahead with the project as suggested by the late Michael Jackson. I mean make a song in the league of We Are The World like MJ suggested. Maybe use some international singer for the song. Sales from the song can be used for charity or something like that. I think that would be something great. As a tribute to the late legend... Just a suggestion not a request... http://indian-music-bgm.blogspot.com/ http://www.facebook.com/elensar5233
[arr] Re: A R Rahman's Spiritual Cannon
Thanks for the link Gayathri! Vishal --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Gayathri Chandrakasan gayathri_c...@... wrote: http://www.englishcafe.com/taxonomy/term/699 --- On Sun, 11/1/09, patevis3 vishal1...@... wrote: From: patevis3 vishal1...@... Subject: [arr] Re: A R Rahman's Spiritual Cannon To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Sunday, November 1, 2009, 8:08 AM Â I didn't know Alaipayudhe Kanna is a religious song... can someone point me to the translation? Thanks, Vishal --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, Srinivasa Krishnan srinivaasakrishnan v...@... wrote: Alaipayudhe Kanna.. -- Regards, V SRINIVASA KRISHNAN On Sat, Oct 31, 2009 at 4:19 PM, Din, D, Nesh dinesh.theboss@ ...wrote: The Theme from Baba too can be considered a Spiritual song... :) --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com arrahmanfans% 40yahoogroups. com, in2mindstation in2mindstation@ wrote: * Thaayum Neeye Thandhaiyum Neeya - BABA --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com arrahmanfans% 40yahoogroups. com, patevis3 vishal1278@ wrote: http://vishal12. wordpress. com/2009/ 10/29/a-r- rahmans-spiritua l-canon/ A R Rahman has experimented, quite successfully, with myriad musical genres. But when it comes to spiritual songs, he likes to leave them untainted by not adding a lots of bells and whistles and rely heavily on the core melody itself. I don't think any other music director (in Bollywood, if not in India) has given us more spiritual songs than the maestro. I like to call them spiritual songs, as opposed to religious or devotional, because although majority of these songs have either Islamic or Hindu flavor, I find them universally appealing and elevating. Here's a list of my favorites from this genre: * Khwaja Mere Khwaja â Jodha Akbar This song was dedicated to the Hidalwali (Saint of India) Khwaja Ghareeb-un-Nawaz, and was rendered by A R Rahman himself. He one mentioned in an interview that this song is very close to his heart, and you can feel his sincerity in the way he has sung this beautiful song. The soul stirring instrumental (Oboe) version of this song gives me goosebumps every time I hear it. [Trivia: The lyrics of this song were not written by Javed Akhar - who wrote all other songs of this movie - but by someone named Kashif.] * Arziyan â Delhi 6 Backed by harmonium, tabla and continual gentle claps, this mesmerizing qawwali is like an ode to the Islamic culture of Old Delhi. Javed Ali, along with Kailash Kher, does full justice to Prasoon Joshi's meaningful lyrics and A R Rahman's magical tune. * Piya Haji Ali â Fiza This was the first Sufi-style qawwali that A R Rahman composed for a movie. For Khuda ke vali (God's friend) Haji Ali, to be specific. Shaukat Ali's beautiful lyrics give a glimpse of how Islam, the monotheist religion, has blended with the local cultures in India: Yahaan hindu muslim sikh isaai faiz paate hai. [Trivia: This song was performed by Ghulam Mustafa brothers, Srinivas and A R Rahman. Can you identify which lines are sung by Srinivas?] Apart from the obvious Sufi semblance, muqaddar/taqdeer/ kismat is another connecting link between the aforementioned songs: Arziyan (Marammat muqaddar ki kar do maula), Khwaja Mere Khwaja (Bekasoor ki taqdeer, tune hai saNwaari) and Piya Haji Ali (Bigadi kismat aap ke dar par saNwarti hai). * Al Maddath Maula â Mangal Pandey: The Rising Unlike the three songs mentioned above, this one has a high tempo, an adrenaline rush and a dark tone of impending calamity. Murtuza, Qadir and Kailash Kher sing this song with a fervor, with intermittent devout spine-tingling calls to maula by A R Rahman. [Trivia: Murtaza and Qadir are the same Ghulam Mustafa brothers from Piya Haji Ali. They also accompanied A R Rahman in Tere Bina from Guru, and rendered 'Doston se joothi-moothi' in Chupke Se song from Saathiya.] * O Paalanhaare â Lagaan There are actually two versions of this song. One sung by Lata Mangeshkar and Udit Narayan, and the other with an additional female singer. It's the latter version that was used in the movie (to distinguish the lines picturized on Gauri and Bhuvan's mother). But I prefer the former one, with Lata's aging yet divine voice accompanied by mellifluous flute and subtle sounds of temple bells. Here's the
RE: [arr] Enakku 20 Unakku 18(small bit song)
Hi Vignesh, Really thanks lot yar...i am missing this kindly bit songs from our boss if u have share it.10x in advance. Cheers Ismail --- On Wed, 4/11/09, vignesh.v vignesh...@yahoo.co.in wrote: From: vignesh.v vignesh...@yahoo.co.in Subject: RE: [arr] Enakku 20 Unakku 18(small bit song) To: ismuc...@yahoo.co.in Date: Wednesday, 4 November, 2009, 9:25 AM Dear ismail, Pls find the attached song From: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com [mailto:arrahmanf...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of ismail khan Sent: 03 November 2009 19:49 To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Subject: [arr] Enakku 20 Unakku 18(small bit song) Hi Guys can some body provide the song which start from quot;engirunthu vanthaiquot; bit song i need this really suberb by our Boss. Regards Ismail Connect more, do more and share more with Yahoo! India Mail. Learn more. http://in.overview.mail.yahoo.com/ Keep up with people you care about with Yahoo! India Mail. Learn how. http://in.overview.mail.yahoo.com/connectmore
[arr] is this from RAAVAN ???
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bmRr9tsHDsfeature=related
Re: [arr] (unknown)
On 11/4/2009 5:54 PM India Time, _Chanderr_ wrote: Well mate,I got to watch this in Melbourne last week,the background music is good. The movie otherwise sucks. Sajna not picturised :( may be it is for the Indian audience. Somebody said it is at the closing credit. Did you see it till the last frame? -- Rawat On 04/11/2009, at 12:22 PM, Aditya Pai adityaco...@yahoo.co.in mailto:adityaco...@yahoo.co.in wrote: How successful is Couples Retreat . I m not asking its box office collection but in terms of music. Slumdog Millionaire became instant hit. Don't know how CR has fared with the western audience. Does ARR have chance of getting nominated for the Oscars this time too. Can anyone enlighten me?
Re: [arr] HYDERABAD Fans Meet.... Guys plzz reply
Hey Sirish, I am for it, but on saturday 07.11.09 as I'll have to be @ work on Sunday. Come Hyderabadi Fans lets see the long list rolling Thanks Regards, P'ARR'THA. --- On Wed, 4/11/09, Sirish Musician arrsir...@gmail.com wrote: From: Sirish Musician arrsir...@gmail.com Subject: [arr] HYDERABAD Fans Meet Guys plzz reply To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Wednesday, 4 November, 2009, 7:49 PM Dear Hyderabadis, I saw so many replies after the Hyderabad concert.. Like chennai Fans we dont have regular meetings. So lets Start this help me to catch all Hyd Rahmanics.. I wish people will turn up So all the Hyderabad Fans, Reply this mail mail me your details to my email id.. Lets decide the Venue as EAT STREET, Necklace Road... The Day will be On Sunday Evening 8th or 7th Saturday.. Regards, Sirish. -- 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. Connect more, do more and share more with Yahoo! India Mail. Learn more. http://in.overview.mail.yahoo.com/
RE: [arr] The Sydney Festival opens on Jan 9. Tickets will go on sale on Monday.
Yes and he is doing it all free. http://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/2010/Free/ Remixes I Originals I Opinions http://www.wiredbeats.com To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com From: rahmanfe...@yahoo.co.uk Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2009 07:07:51 -0800 Subject: [arr] The Sydney Festival opens on Jan 9. Tickets will go on sale on Monday. http://www.smh.com.au/news/entertainment/arts/hume-promises-a-wild-ride-complete-with-hamlet-in-mud/2009/11/04/1257247660466.html LINDY HUME unveiled the program to her first Sydney Festival last night, promising ''a wild ride'' of performances, partying and serious reflection about the pursuit of happiness. Hume has sought to expand the reach of the festival - whose popularity burgeoned during the four years it was programmed by Fergus Linehan - by setting up an inner-west hub and forming an alliance with the University of Sydney. ''I was determined to continue the support of hot independent artists and theatre visionaries,'' says Hume, who will direct the next three festivals. ''The program is an eclectic mix [and] aims to develop a deeper connection with artists from the Asia-Pacific region and meaningful partnerships with indigenous cultures. These things take time.'' Highlights include the US soul legend Al Green, who headlines Festival First Night; the Oscar-winning Indian composer A.R. Rahman (Slumdog Millionaire) in a free concert at Parramatta Park; a concert staging of Stravinsky's Oedipus Rex and Symphony of Psalms, by the provocative American director Peter Sellars; a brazen version of Giselle by Ireland's Fabulous Beast; and Rogue's Gallery, a concert of pirate ballads and sea songs conceived by Johnny Depp and featuring Marianne Faithfull, Tim Robbins, Baby Gramps, Sarah Blasko and New York Dolls singer David Johansen. A German production of Hamlet also promises to startle with six actors, mud, gunshots and smoke. Tickets to Rogue's Gallery on the Opera House forecourt cost $145 and $135 and premium seats to Sellar's double bill are $189. There will, however, be standing-room tickets for $50 at the Opera House Concert Hall in a festival that prides itself on accessibility and reach. Tickets to many productions, both Australian and international, cost between $40 and $70. Hume has revived the performance series, About an Hour, at the Seymour Centre, at which tickets to all shows are $30. The festival boasts an impressive free outdoor program, including The Manganiyar Seduction from India inspired by the windows of Amsterdam's red light district and showcasing 43 Rajasthani musicians. Opera in the Domain will also return to the festival umbrella with a performance of Leonard Bernstein's musical Candide starring Paul McDermott, Emma Matthews, David Hobson and Judi Connelli. The NSW Premier and Arts Minister, Nathan Rees, announced an additional $1.75 million for Festival First Night yesterday, lifting the Government's total funding of the annual event to $5 million. Rahman fever His Music ~ My Mother Tongue Try the new Yahoo! India Homepage. Click here.
RE: [arr] Ringa Ringa vs Choli Ke Peeche
True. Like wiredbeats say, Rahman himself said this in one of the interviews
that Choli ke Peeche was one of 90's very popular tracks and they wanted to
have a 90's feeling for the situation of the film. He therefore, wanted to
create something very similar to Choli Ke peeche. In fact he even admitted that
to get a similar feeling he asked Alka Yagnik and Ila Arun to sing in Ringa
Ringa - who were also the singers in CHoli ke peeche.
So the intention was very clear before composing Ringa Ringa - get the same
feeling and sense as in Choli ke Peeche -with teh same singers.
Hope this clarifies.
Regards,
Ashok Singh Purohit
--- On Wed, 4/11/09, wiredbeats . wiredbe...@hotmail.com wrote:
From: wiredbeats . wiredbe...@hotmail.com
Subject: RE: [arr] Ringa Ringa vs Choli Ke Peeche
To: rahman fans arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, 4 November, 2009, 2:03 PM
Hey man,
The song sounds similar to Choli Ke Peeche and that was the intention. To sound
like it. Both are good tracks.
regards
Remixes I Originals I Opinions
http://www.wiredbeats.com
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
From: aravind...@yahoo.com
Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2009 07:26:34 +0530
Subject: Re: [arr] Ringa Ringa vs Choli Ke Peeche
Hi Rawat,
I dont understand why u keep repeating that ARR reused Choli ke peeche tune!
Absolutely UNTRUE!
Only the style is the same, the tunes are NOT the same... I would appreciate if
a senior member like you doesnt post statements which are far from the truth!
Aravind
Rahmania show interviews: http://rahmania. 4shared.com
--- On Mon, 2/11/09, V S Rawat vsra...@gmail. com wrote:
From: V S Rawat vsra...@gmail. com
Subject: [arr] Ringa Ringa vs Choli Ke Peeche
To: arrf arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com
Date: Monday, 2 November, 2009, 12:19 AM
It is sad that as Ringa Ringa was using the tune of Choli ke Peeche, it never
got discussed here.
Could any one having knowledge of technical parts of music please analyze the
two and elaborate what technical/ style differences are there in Ringa Ringa
that were not there in Choli Ke Peeche.
No doubt that Choli Ke Peeche was catchy and , aided by the controversy about
the dual meaning lyrics but otherwise also on its own strength, got immensely
popular. Still, it had a lifespan like most of the songs and after that its
popularity got reduced and now it just holds a place among several songs that
got immensely popular.
But, without knowing the technical aspects of music, I feel that Ringa Ringa
has a freshness about it that I don't find in Choli Ke Peeche when I hear that
song now. If it is not my imagination, what exactly is that element(s) that
could have put a new life, a new sound in a song that is more than a decade
old? Or could it be just the changes in the recording and playing technology in
last decade that brought that improvement?
Till now, everybody whom I asked about this song has replied that he likes this
song. Only the using-old-tune element didn't give ARR credit for this song that
he deserved for repacking it. When ARR can touch an old song and make it sound
like a fresh, oven-hot song, I wonder whether it was wise for the director to
insist on using old popular tune as ARR would have come up with an equally or
even more great, catchy song if he was allowed freedom to compose an entirely
new thing for that situation.
--
Rawat
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[arr] Komaram Puli is getting ready to release
Sankrathi's big release After many delays in shooting schedules it has now been confirmed that Komaram Puli would indeed release in January during the Sankranthi festival season. The Pawan Kalyan film shooting fast and is nearing completion. Delhi based new actress Nikisha Patel is pairing opposite Pawan Kalyan and the film has music by A R Rehman. Singamala Ramesh is producing it and the director Surya says that it is a one of a kind of film for Pawan Kalyan and the film is shaping up to the liking of his fans! http://andhracafe.com/index.php?m=showid=40080 SAJIN
[arr] Live in Sydney
http://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/2010/Free/AR-Rahman/
Re: [arr] Re: Watched Blue yesterday and...
What about RAAVAN Tracklist..? Anything More MR. Gopal Anandan On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 2:34 PM, Gopal Anandan agop...@yahoo.com wrote: My only submission is the rest of the movie - other than the songs - the poor screenplay in it - makes the movie a flop and also the songs being forgotten. ciao / Gopal --- On *Wed, 4/11/09, V S Rawat vsra...@gmail.com* wrote: From: V S Rawat vsra...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [arr] Re: Watched Blue yesterday and... To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Wednesday, 4 November, 2009, 11:35 AM On 11/3/2009 4:21 PM India Time, _Gopal Anandan_ wrote: 1. poor movie script, screenplay - screws up some good ARR songs. Like in Blue, Yuvvraj, Delhi 6 1. About Delhi 6, whatever be the merits of ROM style of storytelling, but he did give prominence to our man's songs. - Rehna Tu was such a situation specific that it couldn't have been possible to get it made without very close understanding and communication between the film director and the MD. - Arziya was shot on such a vast panoramic scale that it must have required a lot of efforts from director to shoot this brilliant song by our man. - Genda phool just happens sort of unannounced but it still brings a fresh air when it happens. - Ye Dilli hai mere yaar could only be a background song by its genre. Kala bandar was also particularly created for the film's situation. - maskali, of course, was more a filler song compared with the media coverage it got before the release of the film. - dil gira also was more like a filler, though we can't deny that director did put a lot of efforts in shooting it. -- 2. Ghai did his best to give prominence to each and every song. Zindagi was shot at the most appropriate juncture, though its breakup could have been avoided. All three dance songs were elaborately and luxuriously shot, I get mixed up in which of the three dance songs was which. tu dost hai also had money spent in special effects. tu muskara was grand climax song. manmohini was situation perfect. -- i think we can judge the prominence given to a song if we can remember which song was placed where and what was there in the video and how significant it was for the film. In blue we do get mix up among the songs, and the opening/closing credit songs were just wasted. Of course, in D6, one can recall which of the each song was where. -- So I don't agree with you that D6 and Yuvvraj songs treatment had anything lacking from the side of the director and I wouldn't club them in the categories of blue. What more do we expect a director to do for ARR songs? -- Rawat -- Keep up with people you care about with Yahoo! India Mail. Learn howhttp://in.rd.yahoo.com/tagline_galaxy_1/*http://in.overview.mail.yahoo.com/connectmore. -- Thx Rgds Abdul Manaf C.P WP SHJ
[arr] Sankrathi's big release
Sankrathi's big release After many delays in shooting schedules it has now been confirmed that Komaram Puli would indeed release in January during the Sankranthi festival season. The Pawan Kalyan film shooting fast and is nearing completion. Delhi based new actress Nikisha Patel is pairing opposite Pawan Kalyan and the film has music by A R Rehman. Singamala Ramesh is producing it and the director Surya says that it is a one of a kind of film for Pawan Kalyan and the film is shaping up to the liking of his fans! http://andhracafe.com/index.php?m=showid=40080
[arr] Re: Watched Blue yesterday and...
Rawat, how can you call Rehna Tu 'situation specific' - that song was so forcefully included in that movie and was ironically picturized on AB Rishi Kapoor traveling in a car? During the promos they showed (different) scenes of AB Sonam Kapoor wow! No offense to the song though, it remains one of the best song of this year. --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, V S Rawat vsra...@... wrote: On 11/3/2009 4:21 PM India Time, _Gopal Anandan_ wrote: 1. poor movie script, screenplay - screws up some good ARR songs. Like in Blue, Yuvvraj, Delhi 6 1. About Delhi 6, whatever be the merits of ROM style of storytelling, but he did give prominence to our man's songs. - Rehna Tu was such a situation specific that it couldn't have been possible to get it made without very close understanding and communication between the film director and the MD. - Arziya was shot on such a vast panoramic scale that it must have required a lot of efforts from director to shoot this brilliant song by our man. - Genda phool just happens sort of unannounced but it still brings a fresh air when it happens. - Ye Dilli hai mere yaar could only be a background song by its genre. Kala bandar was also particularly created for the film's situation. - maskali, of course, was more a filler song compared with the media coverage it got before the release of the film. - dil gira also was more like a filler, though we can't deny that director did put a lot of efforts in shooting it. -- 2. Ghai did his best to give prominence to each and every song. Zindagi was shot at the most appropriate juncture, though its breakup could have been avoided. All three dance songs were elaborately and luxuriously shot, I get mixed up in which of the three dance songs was which. tu dost hai also had money spent in special effects. tu muskara was grand climax song. manmohini was situation perfect. -- i think we can judge the prominence given to a song if we can remember which song was placed where and what was there in the video and how significant it was for the film. In blue we do get mix up among the songs, and the opening/closing credit songs were just wasted. Of course, in D6, one can recall which of the each song was where. -- So I don't agree with you that D6 and Yuvvraj songs treatment had anything lacking from the side of the director and I wouldn't club them in the categories of blue. What more do we expect a director to do for ARR songs? -- Rawat
