[arr] VTV - Vintage Tamilian Vanthachu...!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
sorry to say him tamilian coz HE is an INDIAN first, as all of us are. but I can't find ny other words for that T. tks for the understanding guys...
Re: [arr] VTV audio Launch - My memories
The picturisation of Omane penne was especially terrific..breathtaking visuals with some great camerawork...Trisha was looking amazing.. :) From: Pradeepan pradeepan@gmail.com To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wed, January 13, 2010 9:50:32 AM Subject: Re: [arr] VTV audio Launch - My memories thanks .. Excited that the visualization is good.. been a while since his songs were done justice on the Screen. On Tue, Jan 12, 2010 at 10:04 PM, Aravind AM aravind...@yahoo. com wrote: Hi, I was at the launch yesterday, as I was lucky enough to get an invite! loads of unforgettable memories.. jotting down a few here: - The unplugged versions of all songs were performed, just like the London Promo They all were in the same suits too :D - Omana penne was in a totally different flavour, devoid of all the malayalam connection.. . Blaaze had come up with a RAP too for this song - It was such a treat to listen to Aaromaley Live! The other songs were great too in the unplugged format.. but Aaromaley was special! - Gautam said it was Rahman who told Gautam that they should have one more song, in addition to the 6 they had planned... and that is Aaromaley... Rahman called up Gautam and told him, why dont we add one more song? lets do a Malayalam song with blues touch - Gautam mentioned Rahman suggested that they should that Mannippaya should be sung by a female, cos gos normally dont apologise, so they should change that! :P - Rahman and Kamal came on stage for a few mins, each of them spoke just a few lines ARR - s humble as usual! He even said he isn't sure if this album will match up to the standards set by Gautam-Harris combo! he said it is a very quirky album and it can succeed only with our support! - Clips from the London launch were shown...They were great! :D - 3 songs (Omana, Hosanna and Kannukkul) videos were played The songs have been picturised really well. amazing camera work! - Met all the singers, met Alphonse too. There's no relation between the way he has sung and the way he speaks... He is so very soft spoken, so very down to earth! His aaromalay yesterday was amaaazing! Aravind Rahmania show interviews: http://rahmania.4shared.com The INTERNET now has a personality. YOURS! See your Yahoo! Homepage. -- All you need to do is decide what to do with the time that is given to you - Gandalf the Gray.
[arr] Rediff reviews VTV music - Vintage Rahman
http://movies.rediff.com/report/2010/jan/13/south-tamil-music-review-vinnaithaandi-varuvaaya.htm No other album has raised such high expectations or created quite this much frenzy among eager fans like Escape Artists' Motion Pictures' Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya (Will You Cross the Skies for Me?). The Tamil movie has everything going for it namely Gautam Menon as its director, Academy Award winner A R Rahman [ Images ] as its composer, and lyricists like Thamarai, Kalyani Menon and Kaithapram. With Simbhu and Trisha [ Images ] as the lead pair, VTV has been making headlines ever since it was launched as a touching love story with music set to blitzkrieg everyone's heart. Add to that is the fact this is the composer's return to Tamil after his Oscar success. So, does the collection live up to the hype? Let's find out. A guitar strums lazily, reminding you very faintly of the old Wild West, and then morphs into something that might be an ancient native Indian chant -- that's Aaromale, sung by Alphonse. The lyrics in Malayalam seem to form a neat accompaniment to the general structure of the song. There's a soothing, gentle feel to the number, an experience that lets you sink into it. The song proper starts some time later, with a faint strain of violins somewhere far off. Even as Alphonse's voice rises to higher octaves, the refrain hugs the original depths, supplying a many-layered experience. An intense number, this. You sit blinking when you listen to Anbil Avan as you're transported straight to a church choir until you realize that the song, rendered by Devan Ekambaram and Chinmayi, is actually a conglomerate that describes two kinds of religious weddings. The lyrics are all about eternal bonding, unending love and essentially the basics of wedding vows. It's got a peppy feel, full of happy anticipation, an eagerness to seek out the next heady experience, supplemented by synthesized instrumental arrangements. It seems a little like the Ibiza number -- but you're too carried away by its zeal to notice that until the end. On a half romantic, half mournful note, with a flute interlude begins possibly the most publicized number of the album: Hosanna by Blaaze, Vijay Prakash and Suzanne. The musical arrangement somehow takes you right back to the early days of ARR until you realize which number the refrain, Hosanna, bears a striking resemblance to: Only Time, by Enya. The rap segment closely follows the tune as well; the lyrics celebrate the lover pining away for his beloved until his world shrinks to just her. There's no denying that it's romantic what with church bells pealing, complicated violin arrangements and a chorus which all reach a crescendo in the finale. It's a pleasant listen but still seems inspired. The violin rendition in the first few seconds of Kannukkul Kannai is enticing and the number itself, rendered by Naresh Iyer in a fast- and almost breathless manner that aims to bring the heady feeling of being in love. Aside from the violin segment, though, you feel like this is a musical arrangement you've heard often in Rahman's earlier albums, and faithfully mimicked by others following in his footsteps. In terms of ARR numbers, it's pretty run-of-the-mill. Shreya Goshal's melodious voice begins Mannippaya with anguish, and it morphs gradually into a more gentle melody. Remorse and forgiveness are the prevalent themes of this number, and the soothing tones suit the sentiment, with ARR himself providing the accompaniment. Appealing, yes, but the lyrics have precedence in this song and the tune seems to have been composed to accommodate it. Even the flute segment reminds you of the signature tune of Titanic [ Images ]. The kural couplets that suddenly appear take you by surprise. They're a pleasant listen -- and then it's back to the meandering tune. Kalyani Menon and Benny Dhayal begin Omanappenne, which seems like a fusion between western and classical music with a violin suddenly launching into a classical melody at certain points. And that's the essence of the whole song: a gentle composition which attempts to crossover from one genre to another, while a nadaswaram makes a not unwelcome appearance to add a different flavour to the proceedings. Having said that, we've heard many such numbers from ARR himself, and with more variation. Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya, accompanied by guitar strings and rendered by Karthik, comes in a different fashion altogether. It's slow, introspective, and the general tone doesn't seem to care much whether it hits the highs and lows of notes in an approved manner, which is actually a plus. The tune moves from contemplative to contentment to interrogative, and that seems to be the essence of the number itself: all the different emotions encompassed in one question. It isn't possible to toss an opinion of an A R Rahman album based on just one listen. This composer has a talent for coming up with numbers that grow on you. Lyricist
[arr] Harris made me responsible: Rahman
Harris made me responsible: RahmanIndiaGlitz [Wednesday, January 13, 2010]Mozart of Madras A R Rahman was in his hometown Tuesday to launch the music album of his first post-Oscar film 'Vinnaithandi Varuvaya', directed by Goutham Vasudev Menon.There was great responsibility on my shoulders top deliver a hit album as in the past Harris Jayaraj and Goutham combo has delivered chartbusters, Rahman said in his short speech.A group of singers including Karthik, Sreenivas, Benny Dayal, Chinmayi and Alphonse sang the numbers live on stage. Three songs were also screened on the occasion, for which Kamal Haasan was the special guest.Speaking about his experiences working with Rahman, Goutham said, It is my eighth film and first with Rahman. It was a great experience working with him.VTV is a romantic entertainer with Silambarasan and Trisha in lead roles. It is a feel-good film sure to enthrall audience, he added.
[arr] VTV Online
Guys, any idea where I can buy VTV online? There is no place in Pune where one can buy Tamil CD's. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks Sai
Re: [arr] many thanks to Rahman and Roger Waters for 'Aaromale'
I find some similarities between wish you were here of Pink floyd and Aaromale --- On Wed, 13/1/10, Roshan c.pix...@gmail.com wrote: From: Roshan c.pix...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [arr] many thanks to Rahman and Roger Waters for 'Aaromale' To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Wednesday, 13 January, 2010, 8:29 AM it certainly is rock.. I also thought it has the same kind of feel of Tito Tarantula's Strange face of love :) i love these kind of tracks! Also, am I hearing it right ? is it in Malayalam ? On Tue, Jan 12, 2010 at 5:28 PM, wiredbeats . wiredbe...@hotmail. com wrote: I have been thinking about if aromale is psychedelic rock. I mean psyci rock has long sections of any string instruments, drones etc and wierd sampled sections going all over.then u have reverb. This one is..hmm.. I dont know what exactly is. It is rock for sure, but i dont know. May be not text book psyci rock. I mean there is a violin sorta stem which sounds torn (continumm may be..but continum as such has no sound) and appears every now and then. Would be good if the track was a bit longer with a guitar section for a min or more.. All in all a never before track in tamizh Will check if the has an effect mixed with beer :P Regards Wb sent thru mobile device -Original Message- From: Niven Sent: 12/01/2010 3:15:06 pm Subject: [arr] Re: many thanks to Rahman and Roger Waters for 'Aaromale' Im very very very happy to hear positive comments on Aaromale as Im scared when boss introduces new sounds in his music whether the audience will appreciate his efforts. Indeed Aaromale is a gem of composition in tamil music. Only Rahman could have the courage to do that , and thanks to his selection for Alphonse who has the appropriate voice to do justice to rahman's music. Both voice and style works magic and delivers the emotions needed for this stlye. Im intoxicated in this track. Only wish is that I wud like more fast beats and guitar licks in the outro. Niven --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, Arijit Debnath arijit...@. .. wrote: High dramatized psychedelic rock just infused me for last 12 hrs in VTV's 'Aaromale'.. ... It's just incredible.. .. Rahman at his best in VTV... Waiting eargly for criticisms.. .. Arijit - - -- Are you searching for a reason, to be kind? b Explore, Experience, Enjoy A.R.Rahman - The Man, The Music, The Magic. Only at arrahmanfans. com - The definitive A.R.Rahman e-community. Homepage: http://www.arrahman fans.com Admin: ad...@arrahmanfans. com To Subscribe: arrahmanfans- subscribe@ yahoogroups. com To Unsubscribe: arrahmanfans- unsubscribe@ yahoogroups. comYahoo! Groups Links -- - - - http://ramblingsoul .com http://2ic.in The INTERNET now has a personality. YOURS! See your Yahoo! Homepage. http://in.yahoo.com/
Re: [arr] many thanks to Rahman and Roger Waters for 'Aaromale'
Yes..It is malayalam!! The song clearly shows why ARR deserves more than academy :-) Regards Satish Gopalan From: Roshan c.pix...@gmail.com To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wed, 13 January, 2010 8:29:56 AM Subject: Re: [arr] many thanks to Rahman and Roger Waters for 'Aaromale' it certainly is rock.. I also thought it has the same kind of feel of Tito Tarantula's Strange face of love :) i love these kind of tracks! Also, am I hearing it right ? is it in Malayalam ? On Tue, Jan 12, 2010 at 5:28 PM, wiredbeats . wiredbe...@hotmail. com wrote: I have been thinking about if aromale is psychedelic rock. I mean psyci rock has long sections of any string instruments, drones etc and wierd sampled sections going all over.then u have reverb. This one is..hmm.. I dont know what exactly is. It is rock for sure, but i dont know. May be not text book psyci rock. I mean there is a violin sorta stem which sounds torn (continumm may be..but continum as such has no sound) and appears every now and then. Would be good if the track was a bit longer with a guitar section for a min or more.. All in all a never before track in tamizh Will check if the has an effect mixed with beer :P Regards Wb sent thru mobile device -Original Message- From: Niven Sent: 12/01/2010 3:15:06 pm Subject: [arr] Re: many thanks to Rahman and Roger Waters for 'Aaromale' Im very very very happy to hear positive comments on Aaromale as Im scared when boss introduces new sounds in his music whether the audience will appreciate his efforts. Indeed Aaromale is a gem of composition in tamil music. Only Rahman could have the courage to do that , and thanks to his selection for Alphonse who has the appropriate voice to do justice to rahman's music. Both voice and style works magic and delivers the emotions needed for this stlye. Im intoxicated in this track. Only wish is that I wud like more fast beats and guitar licks in the outro. Niven --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, Arijit Debnath arijit...@. .. wrote: High dramatized psychedelic rock just infused me for last 12 hrs in VTV's 'Aaromale'.. ... It's just incredible.. .. Rahman at his best in VTV... Waiting eargly for criticisms.. .. Arijit - - -- Are you searching for a reason, to be kind? b Explore, Experience, Enjoy A.R.Rahman - The Man, The Music, The Magic. Only at arrahmanfans. com - The definitive A.R.Rahman e-community. Homepage: http://www.arrahman fans.com Admin: ad...@arrahmanfans. com To Subscribe: arrahmanfans- subscribe@ yahoogroups. com To Unsubscribe: arrahmanfans- unsubscribe@ yahoogroups. comYahoo! Groups Links -- - - - http://ramblingsoul .com http://2ic.in The INTERNET now has a personality. YOURS! See your Yahoo! Homepage. http://in.yahoo.com/
[arr] Re: My revised VTV Review
Chord, It's my pleasure. Well, reputed websites like Galatta has copied your VTV review. It seems website folks like your music review and the same is valued and respected globally. I know that plagiarism is a misconduct. They should have acknowledged the sources. Whatever the case it is, I'm proud of you, man! Rafid --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, ichord purev...@... wrote: Thanks Rafid!! --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Rafid rafid.nuhuman@ wrote: Chord, Your review is outta this world. I liked it. I bet you'll give more marks after a few more hearings. Had you written the review after a week, you'd have given more marks. For me, all songs are simply superb.I can't rate'em. I'm extremely happy about VTV songs. ARR-GM combination has really worked well. Many thanks to ARR! Rafid --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, ichord purevibz@ wrote: After some corrections and additions: If there's a distinct trend that I see in ARR's music over time, it's his reduced emphasis on musical adventurism and acrobatics and increased emphasis on subtle musical forms within a composition, often perceived subjectively as not living up to his own standards. I don't agree with that notion since it's ARR who recreates his own standards with each release, just like destroying his own ego before a compositional session. The burden of responsibility to recognize this is up to the listener, who may be challenged and confounded by expectations and biases, which is normal and natural. Again, these are trends only and just from my observational standpoint...nothing is black and white or exclusionary. This trend may be a function of two forces: 1)Age (emphasizing more of a gestalt perspective) 2) Progressive evolution as part of a unique artist whose mindset is bent on conceptual expansion and really trying hard to avoid being typecasted, escaping from his own set trails to form new and distinct roads. The music of VTV is a major step in AR's evolutionary process as an artist who's never content with the status quo, or even his own previous success. Remember, it's the artist over the entertainer, and in VTV, it's the pure artist within ARR, even beyond musician, that is in the driver's seat. I will not comment on the lyrics since I don't understand Tamil. 1) Omanna Penne: Steady and soothing.a composition that oozes with spiritualism and introspection. I love how AR juxtaposes the Western rhythms with the Carnatic raagas first by the female voice, and weaving throughout the stylistic Nadaswaram, whose roots are deeply Carnatic, but expressed so universally in this track. Wonderful singing by Benny and the Nadaswaram ending is surely a page from the Rehna Tu continuum outro. Nothing fancy in this composition, but the feeling left behind is extremely elevating and cleansing. Fantastic start. (8/10) 2) Anbil Avan: ARR at his playful best. He must have had a lot of fun putting this track together. There is nothing heavy or mind blowing about this track, but what makes it work for me is the joyful innocence in the melody and the very interesting sonic arrangements using a Shehnai type sound juxtaposed with a church organ sound. The musical interlude that has this also has some very nice, quick chord progressions that defy banality. The melody sticks easy and would be a fun song to dance with. (7/10) 3) Vinnathaandi Varuvaayaa: Wow..what a minimalistic impact! Minimalistic impact is something that I have been missing from Rahman's oeuvre in recent films, but here it is, in its full glory and form. Using a minimalistic sound template for a title song is quite bold and outside the box, but boy does it work for me!!! The acoustic strings (guitar? harp?) along with vibes and small bells create such a unique, peaceful ambiance in this song that transports me into a dreamlike world. Beautiful string additions in the mid section only add depth to amazing vocals, chords, and heartfelt emotions in this gem, but likely to be underrated track. Delicate, subtle, dreamy, ambient, soft, restrained, soothing, warming.I can go on and on. Again, a track doesn't have to be complex and adventuresome to be powerfulthis is the genius of ARhe can create such a powerful ambience using minimal quantity. (8/10) 4) Hosana: There is no other composer in India who can arrange better than AR. In this song, many of AR's strengths are showcased.sound structure, layered, thick, yet uncluttered arrangements, symphonic textures, haunting melody, soothing ambiance. The sound layers are so clean and crispthat beautiful strumming acoustic guitar is so
Re: [arr] *******Is it possible to meet Rahman in sydney***********
Noone can guarantee that... It should be written, and if it is, No one can stop. Keep praying. Inshallah, u will meet On Wed, Jan 13, 2010 at 3:58 AM, kesav reddy reddy_kesa...@yahoo.co.inwrote: Hi all, I am staying in sydney(parramatta) , where rahman show is going to happen on 16th JAN 2010. Is it possible to meet the legend here.. If anybody have info.. please share.. Thanks in advance.. -- The INTERNET now has a personality. YOURS! See your Yahoo! Homepagehttp://in.rd.yahoo.com/tagline_yyi_1/*http://in.yahoo.com/. -- The INTERNET now has a personality. YOURS! See your Yahoo! Homepagehttp://in.rd.yahoo.com/tagline_yyi_1/*http://in.yahoo.com/. -- regards, Vithur
[arr] NY Times Article -
hi, Came across this article Thought of sharing this.. Good thoughts by the person, and unfortunately true. http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/12/science/12tier.html?hpw “An intelligent person feels guilty for downloading music without paying the musician, but they use this free-open-culture ideology to cover it,” “The same thing could be said if you hacked into a bank and just added money to your online account,” he writes. “The problem in each case is not that you stole from a specific person but that you undermined the artificial scarcities that allow the economy to function.” In theory, public officials could deter piracy by stiffening the penalties, but they’re aware of another crucial distinction between online piracy and house burglary: There are a lot more homeowners than burglars, but there are a lot more consumers of digital content than producers of it. The result is a problem a bit like trying to stop a mob of looters. When the majority of people feel entitled to someone’s property, who’s going to stand in their way? http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/12/science/12tier.html?hpw -- All you need to do is decide what to do with the time that is given to you - Gandalf the Gray.
Re: [arr] Aaromale...just goin crazy!!!(Raga Bageshree)
Yes..the entire song is based on Bageshree...Bageshree has a prominent emphasis on 'Dhaivat'..omitting 'Pancham' 'Rishabh' in the aarohi..Sa Ga Ma Dha Ni SaSa Ni Dha Ma (Pa) Dha Ga (Re) Sa In Aaromale,ARR hs used 'Audav Bageshree' in most places;i.e, just employin 5 notes of the aarohi...the chorus bit 'Susthi susthi sumuhurtham' is based on the same Raga..Dun think its Bhimpalas/Abheri,as Bhimpalas has a strong 'Pancham'Listen 2 the bandish which Hari hs sung in L.A.concert b4 'Pachchai nirame'...u'll relate 2 wut i m sayin...(though 'Pachchai nirame' is more Bhimpalasi)This is my opinion... Swaps --- On Wed, 1/13/10, raj arr_naga...@yahoo.com wrote: From: raj arr_naga...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [arr] Aaromale...just goin crazy!!!(Raga Bageshree) To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Wednesday, January 13, 2010, 7:21 AM Swaps, You mean the humming that comes as 'Sutti Sutti' as Bageshree.. Chord in his reveiw said Bheemplas/abheri. . If you guys have a discussion on it then it will be really informative for the whole group :) Regards, S.V.Nagaraj --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, Vinod R Iyer vinod.ramamoorthy@ ... wrote: I always wondered why Rahman keeps himself away from the rock genre. Now I am happy :). Agreed with u swapnil, awesomeness is an understatement. Loved the part in the chorus (@2:39) when they break in between ... I know I say this everytime when an ARR album releases ... but .. Thank You Rahman !! On Tue, Jan 12, 2010 at 7:28 AM, ~ s...@ps ~ swaps15480@ ... wrote: Aaromale... Hell of a track...dunno how 2 describe it! Kudos to ARR for crafting such a wonderful song..n yes..i think Alphonse hs dun an incredible job croonin it... The initial guitar strains give me goosebums... n the best part of the song is the Chorus..its really addictive..cant get out off my mind!Hooked on completely.. .. Its actually based on Raga Audav Bageshree (Sa Ga Ma Dha Ni Sa)..if u rem...in L.A.Concert, Hariharan sang a bandish b4 Pacchai nirame...Tore bina mora jiya kaise jiyun...its the same raga Thanx ARR for givin us such a satisfyin albumluv Omana Penne,Mannippaya ...every bit of it! Swaps -- Have Fun, Vinod http://the-other- side-of-mirror. blogspot. com http://myworldofmnm .wordpress. com
Re: [arr] Aaromale...just goin crazy!!!(Raga Bageshree)
You are absolutely right Swaps.. The hook line is indeed Bhageshree. And I am not surprised. Because this song is in Malayalam. And usually, music in Kerala or say Malayalam musicians have been using lot of Hindustani music. even the great Swathi Thirunal was equally proficient in Hindustani and Carnatic genres. if we study the film music, even composers such as Raveendran, Mohana Sitara have used lot of Hindustani Music. Composers from Tamil and Telugu regions too have used Hindustani, but comparatively, lesser than Malayalam counterparts. This is just my observation and I could be wrong too. Bhageshree is a Hindustani Raaga and using it for malayalam lyrics doesnt surprise me. What is absolutely surprising is the treatment given to this song. Psychedelic Rock meeting Hindustani idiom hook-line. I want to ask ARR if this was his tribute to Pink Floyd or Mahavishnu Orchestra :) Regards Kamal Aakarsh Vishnubhotla. http://kamal-aakarsh.blogspot.com --- On Wed, 1/13/10, ~ s...@ps ~ swaps15...@yahoo.com wrote: From: ~ s...@ps ~ swaps15...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [arr] Aaromale...just goin crazy!!!(Raga Bageshree) To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Wednesday, January 13, 2010, 5:55 PM Yes..the entire song is based on Bageshree...Bageshree has a prominent emphasis on 'Dhaivat'..omitting 'Pancham' 'Rishabh' in the aarohi..Sa Ga Ma Dha Ni SaSa Ni Dha Ma (Pa) Dha Ga (Re) Sa In Aaromale,ARR hs used 'Audav Bageshree' in most places;i.e, just employin 5 notes of the aarohi...the chorus bit 'Susthi susthi sumuhurtham' is based on the same Raga..Dun think its Bhimpalas/Abheri, as Bhimpalas has a strong 'Pancham'... .Listen 2 the bandish which Hari hs sung in L.A.concert b4 'Pachchai nirame'...u' ll relate 2 wut i m sayin...(though 'Pachchai nirame' is more Bhimpalasi)This is my opinion... Swaps --- On Wed, 1/13/10, raj arr_nagaraj@ yahoo.com wrote: From: raj arr_nagaraj@ yahoo.com Subject: Re: [arr] Aaromale...just goin crazy!!!(Raga Bageshree) To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com Date: Wednesday, January 13, 2010, 7:21 AM Swaps, You mean the humming that comes as 'Sutti Sutti' as Bageshree.. Chord in his reveiw said Bheemplas/abheri. . If you guys have a discussion on it then it will be really informative for the whole group :) Regards, S.V.Nagaraj --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, Vinod R Iyer vinod.ramamoorthy@ ... wrote: I always wondered why Rahman keeps himself away from the rock genre. Now I am happy :). Agreed with u swapnil, awesomeness is an understatement. Loved the part in the chorus (@2:39) when they break in between ... I know I say this everytime when an ARR album releases ... but .. Thank You Rahman !! On Tue, Jan 12, 2010 at 7:28 AM, ~ s...@ps ~ swaps15480@ ... wrote: Aaromale... Hell of a track...dunno how 2 describe it! Kudos to ARR for crafting such a wonderful song..n yes..i think Alphonse hs dun an incredible job croonin it... The initial guitar strains give me goosebums... n the best part of the song is the Chorus..its really addictive..cant get out off my mind!Hooked on completely.. .. Its actually based on Raga Audav Bageshree (Sa Ga Ma Dha Ni Sa)..if u rem...in L.A.Concert, Hariharan sang a bandish b4 Pacchai nirame...Tore bina mora jiya kaise jiyun...its the same raga Thanx ARR for givin us such a satisfyin albumluv Omana Penne,Mannippaya ...every bit of it! Swaps -- Have Fun, Vinod http://the-other- side-of-mirror. blogspot. com http://myworldofmnm .wordpress. com
[arr] A focus on the song Manipaya
I am very pleased to see this song being highly rated here in this group, coming in at number 2 in terms of favorite songs in my poll of fav VTV songs. The high ratings are a bit surprising in a way because the song's melodic structure is very unconventional and drawn out, hard to follow compared to most film song melodies, and appears to meander without direction, even though it doesn't (a criticism noted in many reviews). There are also not too many catchy hooks in the melody, even though the melody itself is quite beautiful...very much akin to a Western theatrical play song you might hear on stage. On the other side, the high ratings here in this group are not surprising since I feel most of us are more open minded about different melodic variations and song structures than the average person out there; we being passionate Rahman fans, are perhaps more receptive to such experimentations and give it a chance. Actually, this song requires a lot of patience and time...it requires you to slow down your listening pace and be more in the musical moment at any given time...demanding that you pay closer attention to the direction and tone of the melody and its accompanying, subtle harmonic structures. As I alluded to in my review, this song falls more in line with an artistic oriented composition and less in line with an entertaining oriented composition with higher values of aestheticism and abstractness. But the above mentioned points may not be received by a lot of people, thus many brushing off the song as being too bland and directionless, lacking spark, energy, intensity. But, really, the true beauty is in the subtlety, under the surface, if you're willing, patient, and open enough to experience it. It is truly a growing song that requires multiple exposures to appreciate it. It definitely took time to grow on me and I'm still discovering more of its beauty with each listen, uncovering subtle instruments here and there, a chord progression that I first missed, etc. etc. I'm so glad and grateful that AR likes to experiment like this...giving us something new and fresh each time, at the risk of initial resistance and hesitation due to the time needed to accomodate to such novelty and originality. That quality to me is a the hallmark of a true genius, one who is daring enough to push the envelope and defy traditional forms, yet being very confident in its execution. It's what keeps AR so successful, relevant, and vibrant as he moves further in his career. Check out the ending with Shreya's soft voice and AR's delicate piano touches..just class, PURE CLASS!!! A truly special song full of feeling, innocence, sincerity that I will cherish forever
[arr] Couples Retreat CD available at Mustafa Centre
Hi guys Attention all Singaporean Rahmaniacs, Couples Retreat CDs (the Saregama release) is now selling at Mustafa Centre at S$8.90. As for VTV CDs Mustafa Centre and the other shops in Little India only have the Lotus Five Star (Malaysia) release. They dont seem to have the original Sony Music release. Even the so called International release isnt available at any major CD shops here in Singapore. Anybody has any idea where we can get hold of the CDs released by Sony Music. I dont intend to buy the Lotus Five Star release as i dont see a point in paying for the compilation of other songs they include in their CDs. I was able to find the orginal Sony Music release of Ayutha Ezhuthu back in 2004 at Jothi Music Corner but this time around for VTV i cant seem to find it anywhere. Im hoping that Mustafa Centre will have it some time soon in the coming weeks! Get your new Email address! Grab the Email name you#39;ve always wanted before someone else does! http://mail.promotions.yahoo.com/newdomains/sg/
[arr] Whats there in VTV ?
Vinnaithandi Varuvaya.! Truly the album came beyond the skies, to our earth to give a feel how they say heaven will be like... I am in total loss for adjective for this album.. Whenever i hear this, i dont hear seven songs! All i hear is just one song of length 35:04 minutes. Cannot stop or skip anything. ! 7 songs of different genres, melodies and music coming together to form a pure white album.. Just like the rainbow !!! As soon as you get the CD, with shivering hands we open and play it! How better can it get, when you hear Aahha! Ada..da!! ( Thats an exclamation people say when they see or hear something wonderful ). That brings us all the joy and smile to our heart.. and the song goes on and on.. and on.. and it ends in a perfect way with Aromale.Alphonse truly rockswith his psychedelic touch...! For me it seems like this is the most influential BOSS album... Jai ho! May be thats why i am writing to this group about what i feel. after being here for 3 years!! Regards, Ramkumar!
Re: [arr] Re: My revised VTV Review
Dear Ichord! Take a bow! I simply fell flat by the words you defined for all my heart feelings for the album! Absolutely Stunning write up --- On Wed, 1/13/10, ichord purev...@yahoo.com wrote: From: ichord purev...@yahoo.com Subject: [arr] Re: My revised VTV Review To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Wednesday, January 13, 2010, 1:28 AM Thanks Rafid!! --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, Rafid rafid.nuhuman@ ... wrote: Chord, Your review is outta this world. I liked it. I bet you'll give more marks after a few more hearings. Had you written the review after a week, you'd have given more marks. For me, all songs are simply superb.I can't rate'em. I'm extremely happy about VTV songs. ARR-GM combination has really worked well. Many thanks to ARR! Rafid --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, ichord purevibz@ wrote: After some corrections and additions: If there's a distinct trend that I see in ARR's music over time, it's his reduced emphasis on musical adventurism and acrobatics and increased emphasis on subtle musical forms within a composition, often perceived subjectively as not living up to his own standards. I don't agree with that notion since it's ARR who recreates his own standards with each release, just like destroying his own ego before a compositional session. The burden of responsibility to recognize this is up to the listener, who may be challenged and confounded by expectations and biases, which is normal and natural. Again, these are trends only and just from my observational standpoint.. .nothing is black and white or exclusionary. This trend may be a function of two forces: 1)Age (emphasizing more of a gestalt perspective) 2) Progressive evolution as part of a unique artist whose mindset is bent on conceptual expansion and really trying hard to avoid being typecasted, escaping from his own set trails to form new and distinct roads. The music of VTV is a major step in AR's evolutionary process as an artist who's never content with the status quo, or even his own previous success. Remember, it's the artist over the entertainer, and in VTV, it's the pure artist within ARR, even beyond musician, that is in the driver's seat. I will not comment on the lyrics since I don't understand Tamil. 1) Omanna Penne: Steady and soothing .a composition that oozes with spiritualism and introspection. I love how AR juxtaposes the Western rhythms with the Carnatic raagas first by the female voice, and weaving throughout the stylistic Nadaswaram, whose roots are deeply Carnatic, but expressed so universally in this track. Wonderful singing by Benny and the Nadaswaram ending is surely a page from the Rehna Tu continuum outro. Nothing fancy in this composition, but the feeling left behind is extremely elevating and cleansing. Fantastic start. (8/10) 2) Anbil Avan: ARR at his playful best. He must have had a lot of fun putting this track together. There is nothing heavy or mind blowing about this track, but what makes it work for me is the joyful innocence in the melody and the very interesting sonic arrangements using a Shehnai type sound juxtaposed with a church organ sound. The musical interlude that has this also has some very nice, quick chord progressions that defy banality. The melody sticks easy and would be a fun song to dance with. (7/10) 3) Vinnathaandi Varuvaayaa: Wow..what a minimalistic impact! Minimalistic impact is something that I have been missing from Rahman's oeuvre in recent films, but here it is, in its full glory and form. Using a minimalistic sound template for a title song is quite bold and outside the box, but boy does it work for me!!! The acoustic strings (guitar? harp?) along with vibes and small bells create such a unique, peaceful ambiance in this song that transports me into a dreamlike world. Beautiful string additions in the mid section only add depth to amazing vocals, chords, and heartfelt emotions in this gem, but likely to be underrated track. Delicate, subtle, dreamy, ambient, soft, restrained, soothing, warming. I can go on and on. Again, a track doesn't have to be complex and adventuresome to be powerful this is the genius of ARhe can create such a powerful ambience using minimal quantity. (8/10) 4) Hosana: There is no other composer in India who can arrange better than AR. In this song, many of AR's strengths are showcased... ..sound structure, layered, thick, yet uncluttered arrangements, symphonic textures, haunting melody, soothing ambiance. The sound layers are so clean and crispthat beautiful strumming acoustic guitar is so nice!!! Also worthy of metion is the high toned Scottish
[arr] Relationship with a new ARR album is like an arranged marriage!
I'm trying to come up with an analogy to our collective relationship with a new ARR album and I think I found one. With an arranged marriage, as many of you have probably experienced, you meet your partner, talk, you try to get to know each other, but it's awkward at firstyou may have some doubts, fears, and in some cases, you may not like the person at all. But, over time, once familiarity takes over, and if you give that person a chance, MOST OF THE TIME, your love for that person will grow, and grow, based on a deeper understanding and appreciation of the personunderstanding the finer qualities It's a love not based on infatuation or artificial traits, but grows gradually under patience and time. Now, I will make a few word substitutions and try to recreate the same paragraph. With a new ARR album, as many of you have probably experienced, you buy it/download it, listen to it, and try to get to know it better, but it's awkward at first.you may have some doubts, fears, and in some cases you may not like the album at all. But over time, once familiarity takes over, and if you give that album a chance, MOST OF THE TIME, your love for that album will grow and grow, based on a deeper understanding and appreciation of the albumunderstanding the finer qualities. It's a love not based on first impression only or surface gloss, but grows gradually under patience and time.
[arr] Re: My revised VTV Review
Thanks so much, man, I really mean it. It's feedback like yours that really encourages me and helps to wash away a lot of self doubt. I encourage all of you to write and express freely here. --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, ARRvind arr_arv...@... wrote: Dear Ichord! Take a bow! I simply fell flat by the words you defined for all my heart feelings for the album! Absolutely Stunning write up --- On Wed, 1/13/10, ichord purev...@... wrote: From: ichord purev...@... Subject: [arr] Re: My revised VTV Review To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Wednesday, January 13, 2010, 1:28 AM Â Thanks Rafid!! --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, Rafid rafid.nuhuman@ ... wrote: Chord, Your review is outta this world. I liked it. I bet you'll give more marks after a few more hearings. Had you written the review after a week, you'd have given more marks. For me, all songs are simply superb.I can't rate'em. I'm extremely happy about VTV songs. ARR-GM combination has really worked well. Many thanks to ARR! Rafid --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, ichord purevibz@ wrote: After some corrections and additions: If there's a distinct trend that I see in ARR's music over time, it's his reduced emphasis on musical adventurism and acrobatics and increased emphasis on subtle musical forms within a composition, often perceived subjectively as not living up to his own standards. I don't agree with that notion since it's ARR who recreates his own standards with each release, just like destroying his own ego before a compositional session. The burden of responsibility to recognize this is up to the listener, who may be challenged and confounded by expectations and biases, which is normal and natural. Again, these are trends only and just from my observational standpoint.. .nothing is black and white or exclusionary. This trend may be a function of two forces: 1)Age (emphasizing more of a gestalt perspective) 2) Progressive evolution as part of a unique artist whose mindset is bent on conceptual expansion and really trying hard to avoid being typecasted, escaping from his own set trails to form new and distinct roads. The music of VTV is a major step in AR's evolutionary process as an artist who's never content with the status quo, or even his own previous success. Remember, it's the artist over the entertainer, and in VTV, it's the pure artist within ARR, even beyond musician, that is in the driver's seat. I will not comment on the lyrics since I don't understand Tamil. 1) Omanna Penne: Steady and soothing .a composition that oozes with spiritualism and introspection. I love how AR juxtaposes the Western rhythms with the Carnatic raagas first by the female voice, and weaving throughout the stylistic Nadaswaram, whose roots are deeply Carnatic, but expressed so universally in this track. Wonderful singing by Benny and the Nadaswaram ending is surely a page from the Rehna Tu continuum outro. Nothing fancy in this composition, but the feeling left behind is extremely elevating and cleansing. Fantastic start. (8/10) 2) Anbil Avan: ARR at his playful best. He must have had a lot of fun putting this track together. There is nothing heavy or mind blowing about this track, but what makes it work for me is the joyful innocence in the melody and the very interesting sonic arrangements using a Shehnai type sound juxtaposed with a church organ sound. The musical interlude that has this also has some very nice, quick chord progressions that defy banality. The melody sticks easy and would be a fun song to dance with. (7/10) 3) Vinnathaandi Varuvaayaa: Wow..what a minimalistic impact! Minimalistic impact is something that I have been missing from Rahman's oeuvre in recent films, but here it is, in its full glory and form. Using a minimalistic sound template for a title song is quite bold and outside the box, but boy does it work for me!!! The acoustic strings (guitar? harp?) along with vibes and small bells create such a unique, peaceful ambiance in this song that transports me into a dreamlike world. Beautiful string additions in the mid section only add depth to amazing vocals, chords, and heartfelt emotions in this gem, but likely to be underrated track. Delicate, subtle, dreamy, ambient, soft, restrained, soothing, warming. I can go on and on. Again, a track doesn't have to be complex and adventuresome to be powerful this is the genius of ARhe can create such a
[arr] Re: Whats there in VTV ?
Bravo! Love this post, man! Write more!! Glad VTV made you come out of the shell! I love what you said here... All i hear is just one song of length 35:04 minutes. Cannot stop or skip anything! 7 songs of different genres, melodies and music coming together to form a pure white album.. Just like the rainbow !!! That's how I feel too...despite how each track is different, there is a certain unity to this album that's greater than the sum of its parts...it flows so well..truly special! --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Ramkumar ram_iye...@... wrote: Vinnaithandi Varuvaya.! Truly the album came beyond the skies, to our earth to give a feel how they say heaven will be like... I am in total loss for adjective for this album.. Whenever i hear this, i dont hear seven songs! All i hear is just one song of length 35:04 minutes. Cannot stop or skip anything. ! 7 songs of different genres, melodies and music coming together to form a pure white album.. Just like the rainbow !!! As soon as you get the CD, with shivering hands we open and play it! How better can it get, when you hear Aahha! Ada..da!! ( Thats an exclamation people say when they see or hear something wonderful ). That brings us all the joy and smile to our heart.. and the song goes on and on.. and on.. and it ends in a perfect way with Aromale.Alphonse truly rockswith his psychedelic touch...! For me it seems like this is the most influential BOSS album... Jai ho! May be thats why i am writing to this group about what i feel. after being here for 3 years!! Regards, Ramkumar!
[arr] Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya: Vintage Rahman
*Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya*: Vintage Rahman No other album has raised such high expectations or created quite this much frenzy among eager fans like Escape Artists' Motion Pictures' *Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya *(Will You Cross the Skies for Me?). The Tamil movie has everything going for it namely Gautam Menon as its director, Academy Award winner A R Rahman [ Imageshttp://search.rediff.com/imgsrch/default.php?MT=a+r+rahman ] as its composer, and lyricists like Thamarai, Kalyani Menon and Kaithapram. With Simbhu and Trisha [ Imageshttp://search.rediff.com/imgsrch/default.php?MT=trisha ] as the lead pair, *VTV* has been making headlines ever since it was launched as a touching love story with music set to blitzkrieg everyone's heart. Add to that is the fact this is the composer's return to Tamil after his Oscar success. So, does the collection live up to the hype? Let's find out. A guitar strums lazily, reminding you very faintly of the old Wild West, and then morphs into something that might be an ancient native Indian chant -- that's *Aaromale*, sung by Alphonse. The lyrics in Malayalam seem to form a neat accompaniment to the general structure of the song. There's a soothing, gentle feel to the number, an experience that lets you sink into it. The song proper starts some time later, with a faint strain of violins somewhere far off. Even as Alphonse's voice rises to higher octaves, the refrain hugs the original depths, supplying a many-layered experience. An intense number, this. You sit blinking when you listen to *Anbil Avan* as you're transported straight to a church choir until you realize that the song, rendered by Devan Ekambaram and Chinmayi, is actually a conglomerate that describes two kinds of religious weddings. The lyrics are all about eternal bonding, unending love and essentially the basics of wedding vows. It's got a peppy feel, full of happy anticipation, an eagerness to seek out the next heady experience, supplemented by synthesized instrumental arrangements. It seems a little like the *Ibiza* number -- but you're too carried away by its zeal to notice that until the end. On a half romantic, half mournful note, with a flute interlude begins possibly the most publicized number of the album: *Hosanna* by Blaaze, Vijay Prakash and Suzanne. The musical arrangement somehow takes you right back to the early days of ARR until you realize which number the refrain, *Hosanna*, bears a striking resemblance to: *Only Time*, by Enya. The rap segment closely follows the tune as well; the lyrics celebrate the lover pining away for his beloved until his world shrinks to just her. There's no denying that it's romantic what with church bells pealing, complicated violin arrangements and a chorus which all reach a crescendo in the finale. It's a pleasant listen but still seems inspired. The violin rendition in the first few seconds of *Kannukkul Kannai* is enticing and the number itself, rendered by Naresh Iyer in a fast- and almost breathless manner that aims to bring the heady feeling of being in love. Aside from the violin segment, though, you feel like this is a musical arrangement you've heard often in Rahman's earlier albums, and faithfully mimicked by others following in his footsteps. In terms of ARR numbers, it's pretty run-of-the-mill. Shreya Goshal's melodious voice begins *Mannippaya* with anguish, and it morphs gradually into a more gentle melody. Remorse and forgiveness are the prevalent themes of this number, and the soothing tones suit the sentiment, with ARR himself providing the accompaniment. Appealing, yes, but the lyrics have precedence in this song and the tune seems to have been composed to accommodate it. Even the flute segment reminds you of the signature tune of *Titanic [ Images http://search.rediff.com/imgsrch/default.php?MT=titanic ]*. The*kural* couplets that suddenly appear take you by surprise. They're a pleasant listen -- and then it's back to the meandering tune. Kalyani Menon and Benny Dhayal begin *Omanappenne*, which seems like a fusion between western and classical music with a violin suddenly launching into a classical melody at certain points. And that's the essence of the whole song: a gentle composition which attempts to crossover from one genre to another, while a *nadaswaram* makes a not unwelcome appearance to add a different flavour to the proceedings. Having said that, we've heard many such numbers from ARR himself, and with more variation. *Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya*, accompanied by guitar strings and rendered by Karthik, comes in a different fashion altogether. It's slow, introspective, and the general tone doesn't seem to care much whether it hits the highs and lows of notes in an approved manner, which is actually a plus. The tune moves from contemplative to contentment to interrogative, and that seems to be the essence of the number itself: all the different emotions encompassed in one question. It isn't possible to toss an opinion of an A R Rahman
Re: [arr] VTV and the Meaning of Artistic Liberty
Thanks a lot, Manisha! Your feedback means a lot! --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, manisha madhavan manisha_madha...@... wrote: Reading this piece in itself shows the artistic liberty that you are describing. Beautifully written iChord, the words you choose in your written compositions always are so rich in description and emotion. Its always a pleasure reading your posts :) MM From: ichord purev...@... To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tue, January 12, 2010 2:24:49 PM Subject: [arr] VTV and the Meaning of Artistic Liberty Artistic unconventionality may haave a price in terms of difficult common accessability and initial resistance, but the upside is to value a long term tradition of artistic liberty, heavily influenced and in some ways born out of the Rennaissance period of world history. What is artistic liberty? It's a type of freedom of expression.. of thoughts, ideas, concepts, emotions unbounded by dogma, static rules, and artificial boundaries, both within and without the individual expressing such a freedom. It's a gift of nature, an affirmation of our humanity, and a vehicle of creative expression that serves to communicate the deepest part of ourselves and to help interpret our world aesthetically through an unknown, undiscovered canvas of free ideas and concepts that are out there, and yet within us at the same time. Music as an artform is a medium of this expression among a spectral array of various nonverbal communication forms, yet, to me, embodies a holistic attribute more than other art forms that helpes to synthesize the senses and the spirit. The power of focused sound, positively intended vibrations on the molecular level indeed serve many positive purposes through its recreative invention and various sonic avatars. It it we, the receivers, interpreters, and listeners, through the magic of our neural makeup, who are divinely gifted and bestowed the ability to create, invent, and magnify from this aural sea of sound consciousness that embodies our very existence from conception to death. When I listen to a contextually unconventional music album like VTV, the concept of artistic liberty superimposed on the idea of musical freedom immediately strikes me as a divine gift, that only very few in this world are able to communicate so movingly and convincingly. No doubt, Rahman's music has always been about unbounded freedom from the confines of sound limitation and conventional rules, aided by a myriad of technological tools. It is to the fortune of Rahman that he arrived at musical time when his own creative intentions met technological upswelling at a very important crossroad in a momentous part of musical history. Yes, it was written, and yes, it was intended. I celebrate VTV not only because it pleases me aesthetically and challenges my intellect, stimulating both left and right hemispheres into a holistic phenomenon, but also for what it represents; another fulcrum of artistic liberty and musical freedom from a man, one of the greatest musicians ever, whose creative intentions are only pure and loving. The larger picture, the unbridled privilge of being a witness and recepient to this special expression calls out loud and clear to me and I am listening... listening. ...listening . __ Looking for the perfect gift? Give the gift of Flickr! http://www.flickr.com/gift/
[arr] Omanna Penne.....a bit of an MJ tribute?
I love Omanna Pennejust awesome. Somehow, the style and feel of this song reminds me of some of MJ's stuff...obviously nothing lifted, but does anyone else feel that? Wonder if AR had MJ in mind when he composed this song.
[arr] Re: Relationship with a new ARR album is like an arranged marriage!
we should call u Dr Ichord --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, ichord purev...@... wrote: I'm trying to come up with an analogy to our collective relationship with a new ARR album and I think I found one. With an arranged marriage, as many of you have probably experienced, you meet your partner, talk, you try to get to know each other, but it's awkward at firstyou may have some doubts, fears, and in some cases, you may not like the person at all. But, over time, once familiarity takes over, and if you give that person a chance, MOST OF THE TIME, your love for that person will grow, and grow, based on a deeper understanding and appreciation of the personunderstanding the finer qualities It's a love not based on infatuation or artificial traits, but grows gradually under patience and time. Now, I will make a few word substitutions and try to recreate the same paragraph. With a new ARR album, as many of you have probably experienced, you buy it/download it, listen to it, and try to get to know it better, but it's awkward at first.you may have some doubts, fears, and in some cases you may not like the album at all. But over time, once familiarity takes over, and if you give that album a chance, MOST OF THE TIME, your love for that album will grow and grow, based on a deeper understanding and appreciation of the albumunderstanding the finer qualities. It's a love not based on first impression only or surface gloss, but grows gradually under patience and time.
[arr] Amazon delays VTV audio delivery date (to March)
I was supposed to have the CD in my hands today and Amazon sent me a mail today that the Order will be delayed all the way till March :-( A company like Amazon should have been able to provide this info much earlier on - i.e. when I placed the order. A sad day today :-( -- -A http://viewsnmuse.blogspot.com
Re: [arr] Re: My revised VTV Review
Does anyone else feels that VTV title track is too short?? But what a song! What A Song!! 183 seconds of heavenly bliss so soft n' soothing... I can't find proper words to describe the feeling... Chord bro, maybe you can help!! :-) The search is more important than the destination - a r rahman - From: ichord purev...@yahoo.com To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wed, 13 January, 2010 10:49:54 PM Subject: [arr] Re: My revised VTV Review Thanks so much, man, I really mean it. It's feedback like yours that really encourages me and helps to wash away a lot of self doubt. I encourage all of you to write and express freely here. --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, ARRvind arr_arvind@ ... wrote: Dear Ichord! Take a bow! I simply fell flat by the words you defined for all my heart feelings for the album! Absolutely Stunning write up --- On Wed, 1/13/10, ichord purev...@.. . wrote: From: ichord purev...@.. . Subject: [arr] Re: My revised VTV Review To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com Date: Wednesday, January 13, 2010, 1:28 AM Â Thanks Rafid!! --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, Rafid rafid.nuhuman@ ... wrote: Chord, Your review is outta this world. I liked it. I bet you'll give more marks after a few more hearings. Had you written the review after a week, you'd have given more marks. For me, all songs are simply superb.I can't rate'em. I'm extremely happy about VTV songs. ARR-GM combination has really worked well. Many thanks to ARR! Rafid The INTERNET now has a personality. YOURS! See your Yahoo! Homepage. http://in.yahoo.com/
Re: [arr] Where is Gayathri??
It must be the real Nadaswaram, because the Credits say so :-) http://www.arrahman.com/v2/discography/films-tamil-vinnaithaandivaruvaaya.html On Tue, Jan 12, 2010 at 11:44 PM, Gayathri Chandrakasan gayathri_c...@yahoo.com wrote: Yeah, I'm still around . I only managed to purchase the cd today, Ichord. In fact, Manipaya is playing in my cd player while I'm writing this... I must say that I'm enjoying the songs so far. Plus, the new sounds ARR has created are a treat to the ears! I'm still wondering if ARR has used nadaswaram in Omana Penne (I have a feeling that ARR has used a different instrument to make it sound like nadaswaram) Nevertheless, I do need a few more days to form my opinion on the songs. Btw, I've read your review on the album. As always, it was wonderful, comprehensive and detailed! Thanks a lot for the amazing review and thanks for remembering me Regards, Gayathri --- On *Tue, 1/12/10, ichord purev...@yahoo.com* wrote: From: ichord purev...@yahoo.com Subject: [arr] Where is Gayathri?? To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Tuesday, January 12, 2010, 7:04 PM Hey Gayathri, you still around? I miss your posts! Would like your review of VTV too. -- All you need to do is decide what to do with the time that is given to you - Gandalf the Gray.
[arr] Re: Relationship with a new ARR album is like an arranged marriage!
Brilliant stuff!!! I am totally in awe of the way you write. We all have a lot of love for ARR's music but few can express it the way you do. Keep writing and I hope that ARR gets to read some of your posts :) Satish --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, ichord purev...@... wrote: I'm trying to come up with an analogy to our collective relationship with a new ARR album and I think I found one. With an arranged marriage, as many of you have probably experienced, you meet your partner, talk, you try to get to know each other, but it's awkward at firstyou may have some doubts, fears, and in some cases, you may not like the person at all. But, over time, once familiarity takes over, and if you give that person a chance, MOST OF THE TIME, your love for that person will grow, and grow, based on a deeper understanding and appreciation of the personunderstanding the finer qualities It's a love not based on infatuation or artificial traits, but grows gradually under patience and time. Now, I will make a few word substitutions and try to recreate the same paragraph. With a new ARR album, as many of you have probably experienced, you buy it/download it, listen to it, and try to get to know it better, but it's awkward at first.you may have some doubts, fears, and in some cases you may not like the album at all. But over time, once familiarity takes over, and if you give that album a chance, MOST OF THE TIME, your love for that album will grow and grow, based on a deeper understanding and appreciation of the albumunderstanding the finer qualities. It's a love not based on first impression only or surface gloss, but grows gradually under patience and time.
[arr] ARR=humble or vice versa?
Harris made me responsible: Rahman Mozart of Madras A R Rahman was in his hometown Tuesday to launch the music album of his first post-Oscar film 'Vinnaithandi Varuvaya', directed by Goutham Vasudev Menon. There was great responsibility on my shoulders top deliver a hit album as in the past Harris Jayaraj and Goutham combo has delivered chartbusters, Rahman said in his short speech. A group of singers including Karthik, Sreenivas, Benny Dayal, Chinmayi and Alphonse sang the numbers live on stage. Three songs were also screened on the occasion, for which Kamal Haasan was the special guest. Speaking about his experiences working with Rahman, Goutham said, It is my eighth film and first with Rahman. It was a great experience working with him. VTV is a romantic entertainer with Silambarasan and Trisha in lead roles. It is a feel-good film sure to enthrall audience, he added.
Re: [arr] how to make a gud song to an irritating one.
Was this really posted by u. I doubt. Vithur, u didnt like Alphonse eh? --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Vithur vith...@... wrote: BlaaZe is the BEST... Pls ARR,,, Pls use him always... BlaaZe is a man of human values. On Tue, Jan 12, 2010 at 12:32 AM, aneesh ani mohdanees...@... wrote: Just give ur ears to aromale.it#39;s second n 3rd stanza#39;s are superb,but repetitive roaring of aromale is irritating.this way a gud song can be changed to an irritating one.pls use old singers like sreenivas etc.pls dnt use blazee#39;s rap in every album it looks similar. The INTERNET now has a personality. YOURS! See your Yahoo! Homepage. http://in.yahoo.com/ -- regards, Vithur
RE: Re: [arr] VTV Songs on the Net
Is there any way to watch it online? Anyone please try to record the show. mohammed sajin wrote: Every one knows some sites, they always used to share the songs illegally. Why the authority should not take action on them. They are still doing the same with out any issues. It is not a big task to ban such sites. Guys lets us made some petition against them. SAJIN From: Vithur vith...@gmail. com To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com Sent: Sun, January 10, 2010 8:12:59 AM Subject: Re: [arr] VTV Songs on the Net People who are doing this , by illegally circulating this should be punished. God will punish them, Lets be loyal to ARR and to all musicians, .. Really feel bad about this... Sleepless Nights and Hard work of ARR go in vain. ! :( On Sun, Jan 10, 2010 at 9:15 AM, sreekrishnan_ v sreekrishnan_ v...@yahoo.co. in wrote: Please do not report/pass on the links to any one outside and instead report these to some one like Gops privately so that we can have him take it with Sony. i just did the same and hoping to see couple of sources taken down. Additionally, i think we are one of the very powerful and active community around and am very sure if we follow this practice, it will be of great help for the people in the music industry especially the musicians. Personally i'd prefer to pin this piracy down before we land on to Endhiran and Raavan - if not immediately ! Thanks to all the fans --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com , ChanderR chandersai_2k@ ... wrote: That's correct! It's a pity that it's out even before it's official release. On 10/01/2010, at 7:40 AM, pradeepviswanathan pradeepviswanathan. r...@... wrote: Guys, VTV songs are out on the net completely!! ! -- regards, Vithur
RE: [arr] Galatta has borrowed my review without permission
Hey. Give the URLs, i will comment out saying that the review is also pirated and will provide links to your original post. sent thru mobile device -Original Message- From: shanmughanathan Gurunathan Sent: 13/01/2010 1:23:47 am Subject: Re: [arr] Galatta has borrowed my review without permission Yes Chord. You are absolutely right. Who is the author of Galatta website article? --- On Tue, 12/1/10, ichord purev...@yahoo.com wrote: From: ichord purev...@yahoo.com Subject: [arr] Galatta has borrowed my review without permission To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Tuesday, 12 January, 2010, 6:09 PM Imitation can be flattery, but I'm not feeling very flattered by parts of my review being used in other websites. Read my review and then read the review by Galatta below and you will see how Galatta has taken liberties to use the same words, phrases, and ideas that I wrote in my review. I'm not happy about this. --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, Manaf C.P amana...@.. . wrote: A nice review *Vinnathaandi Varuvaayaa music review* Ambili [January 12, 2010, 3:19:19 PM] [image: Vinnathaandi Varuvaayaa music review] One of the much-awaited music releases, Gautham Menon's *Vinnathaandi Varuvaayaa (VTV)* is all set to rock the charts. The album has seven songs composed by the Mozart of Madras, A.R. Rahman. Let's take a look at the album: 'Omanna Penne' is a beautiful blend of Western rhythms and the Carnatic ragas. The stylistic Nadaswaram adds a cleansing feel to the song. The ending Nadaswaram seems to be an extension of 'Rehna Tu' from *Delhi 6*. The music has been wonderfully rendered by Benny Dayal and Kalyani Menon. 'Anbil Avan' by Devan Ekambaram and Chinmayi has some joyful melody feel. The music has some very nice and quick chord progressions. 'Vinnathaandi Varuvaayaa' is brilliant. The title song has some beautiful strings, amazing vocals, chords, heartfelt emotions, delicate and subtle music. Great singing by Karthik. 'Hosana' -- the much-awaited song -- no one can do it better than Rahman. The Scottish flavoured flute and the subtle mandolin rhythms makes the music so crisp and clear. This is definitely a masterpiece and one of the best songs from Rahman in recent times. Vijay Prakash, Suzzanne and Blaze have rendered their voices for the song. 'Kannukkul Kannai' has a Western classical feel but seems to be a little disappointing. 'Mannipaaya' is a romantic duet by Shreyal Ghosal and A.R. Rahman. Get ready to experience some breathtaking melody, sophisticated arrangements, subtle symphonic artistry. One of the album's highlights for sure, and we hope it will be a visual treat too. 'Aaromale' is a brilliant masterpiece from the music genius. Sensual, stylistic, clean acoustic guitar with mindblowing vocals by Alphonse. The vocal fade at the ending is simply brilliant. Watch out for this at the top of the charts. On the whole, *VTV* is well beyond expectations; it would definitely be a distinct highlight in ARR's career. The album is one of the finest musical packages with originality, sophistication, class and quality. http://tamil. galatta.com/ entertainment/ livewire/ id/Vinnathaandi_ Varuvaayaa_ music_review_ 34474.html -- Regards MANAF WP SHJ Phone : - 06 - 5584373 Mobile:- 055 - 4146078 The INTERNET now has a personality. YOURS! See your Yahoo! Homepage. http://in.yahoo.com/ Are you searching for a reason, to be kind? b Explore, Experience, Enjoy A.R.Rahman - The Man, The Music, The Magic. Only at arrahmanfans.com - The definitive A.R.Rahman e-community. Homepage: http://www.arrahmanfans.com Admin: ad...@arrahmanfans.com To Subscribe: arrahmanfans-subscr...@yahoogroups.com To Unsubscribe: arrahmanfans-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/arrahmanfans/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/arrahmanfans/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: arrahmanfans-dig...@yahoogroups.com arrahmanfans-fullfeatu...@yahoogroups.com * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: arrahmanfans-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [arr] Re: vtv after so many hearings.
very well said ravi...just what i feel... --- On Wed, 1/13/10, ravi ravis...@gmail.com wrote: From: ravi ravis...@gmail.com Subject: [arr] Re: vtv after so many hearings. To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Wednesday, January 13, 2010, 2:31 AM I can understand yourdifficulty in making ppl understand your hypothesis. This happens usually with me when I try to pose myself as different from others. But after reading so much of posts yold have known that ppl are liking VtV which is a good sign. I don't thk ppl were so convinced to Thiruda Thiruda when it was launched, most of them didn't accept just bcs it was nothing like what they have been hearing till then. I don't think TT even had a humable song. Pal, change is constant. And why do you want one more Roja or TT or Bombay, if I wish to listen such I will listen to them rather than expecting AR to repeat. You should be delighted to listen such a fresh composition. I am bcs I am a stupid common man, who can't creat such wonderful tracks like AR does. But I like his work as long as I am enjoying it. Chartbuster ranking has little to do for this common man bcs at the end of the day I like to live in peace and that's exactly what a good music does, it creates new energy, life looks more interesting. Bcs I learn a lot from AR's music and fellowmates here. --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, aneesh ani mohdaneeshkp@ ... wrote: How many of u guys can say that this album will stand as like kadalan,bombay, roja,tiruda tiruda etc etc...these all albums will stay forever.am still saying that vtv will not stay like these albums.for us a.r.r fans every song of our boss is special,but its not be the same for common people,eg.kks, tehzeeb,yuvraaj, from dilli 6 masakkali was an exception(in kerala).common people want music that can be hummed,with a gud tune.atm was not a classic album but it was a massive hit bcoz each n every song were hummable.the best album among vijay films.which song frm vtv will stay forever,time will prove my argument.if u want to knw the common people#39;s pulse just go to mobile shops u can get the correct picture,based on memory card programing am saying this.dnt try to make me a harris fan. The INTERNET now has a personality. YOURS! See your Yahoo! Homepage. http://in.yahoo. com/
[arr] Reg: VTV london Audio Telecast
Hi All, VTV London Audio Launch will be telecast in kalaignar Tv on pongal. Timing 5.30 Pm IST.. Don miss it Thanks, Suresh The INTERNET now has a personality. YOURS! See your Yahoo! Homepage. http://in.yahoo.com/
Re: [arr] Re: how to make a gud song to an irritating one.
On 1/13/2010 9:05 AM India Time, _Gayathri Chandrakasan_ wrote: That's a good reply Rawat, but I'm afraid you quoted the wrong person. It was Aneesh who criticized on Aromale, not RaijenB. Oops! Mea Culpa. Indeed. Somehow I got mixed up in quoted mails. Yes, It is not RaijenB who said that. Sorry, Raijen. And I appreciate it a lot that you must have noticed that your name is getting quoted by mistake and you still remained silent. That is a true Rahman fan who has really internalized ARR's own way to respond to unwarranted criticism - by silence. Thanks Gayatri ji, for putting it right. -- Rawat * * *From:* V S Rawat vsra...@gmail. com *To:* arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com *Sent:* Tue, January 12, 2010 12:20:28 PM *Subject:* Re: [arr] Re: how to make a gud song to an irritating one. On 1/12/2010 11:01 AM India Time, _RaijenB_ wrote: --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com /mc/compose?to=arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com, aneesh ani mohdaneeshkp@ ... wrote: Just give ur ears to aromale.it# 39;s second n 3rd stanza#39;s are superb,but repetitive roaring of aromale is irritating.this way a gud song can be changed to an irritating one. I haven't heard VTV yet, but I am always happy to hear when someone criticizes an ARR song on his first few hearings. Such criticism tells me that ARR has tried something new that our ears had never heard so far and thus we are not attuned to hear and internalize it in first few hearings. And it has been proved times and again in last 18 years, that such songs which got criticized on the first few hearings got most beloved and most popular because our slow minds take time to understand what a genius called ARR has done and then we internalize it and appreciate it and keep on liking the same for ever. And it surprises me that some diehard fan of ARR will surely come up criticizing some song within a few hours of its release, forgetting his experience on 1000+ songs when he criticized something first and started liking it later on. This time it is RaijenB! Let's wait for the song to grow on raijen. pls use old singers like sreenivas etc. pls dnt use blazee#39;s rap in every album it looks similar. Are you sure it is Blaze that sounds same, or could be the very essence of Rap genre of music itself that it sounds always same? If every MD keeps on using old established singers, no new singer would get his first song. -- Rawat
[arr] Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya Audio Release Pics ( Chennai 365)
[arr] Re: Instantly hooked to Kannukkul Kannai
Thanks Guys, I'm happy that there more people in our group who like Kannkkul Kannai which stands out from the rest and I bet this is going to rule the charts.. Let's wait and see.. --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, RaijenB raije...@... wrote: Ya Dude... i second U... i Like all the song songs alot all the songs are extraordinary ... KaNNuKKul KaNNAi is at the tops the Chart for me instantly catchy ... Dont knw Y no one is mentioning abt KaNNuKKul KaNNAi [:(] .. wot a song im in love with that... [:x] --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, jsrwm jsrwm@ wrote: Guys, Straight for around 10 times just this one.. In fact, I've put off the rest of the songs to later days... This one is very unique and capable of converting any of your moods to a part-like.. Put it in your car and GO FOR THIS GUYS...
[arr] Re: vtv after so many hearings.
I dont care what common people/uncommon people/most common people/rare people think abt it. I dont care whether it will be remembered after 10 years/15 years/20 years/1 century. When I play it on my mp3 player, i feel i am in heaven. If you can suggest any other album that can gimme the same feel, then thanks to you. As of now, to my ears, its VTV on my mp3 player and I am excited abt it. --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, aneesh ani mohdanees...@... wrote: How many of u guys can say that this album will stand as like kadalan,bombay,roja,tiruda tiruda etc etc...these all albums will stay forever.am still saying that vtv will not stay like these albums.for us a.r.r fans every song of our boss is special,but its not be the same for common people,eg.kks,tehzeeb,yuvraaj,from dilli 6 masakkali was an exception(in kerala).common people want music that can be hummed,with a gud tune.atm was not a classic album but it was a massive hit bcoz each n every song were hummable.the best album among vijay films.which song frm vtv will stay forever,time will prove my argument.if u want to knw the common people#39;s pulse just go to mobile shops u can get the correct picture,based on memory card programing am saying this.dnt try to make me a harris fan. The INTERNET now has a personality. YOURS! See your Yahoo! Homepage. http://in.yahoo.com/
Re: [arr] Kannukul Kannai is reminiscient of ARR 90's - terrific
EXACTLYYY ANBIL AVAN too!!!
RE: [arr] Hosanna Composition = Awesomesness
This is just unbelievable.I truly hope that this good incident is passed on to rahman himself. He has told in several interviews, that if his music can heal, stop wars and create harmony in peoples mind then he will be satisfied. Please, i request the seniors in this group to pass on this noble note to rahman. May your wife fully recover man. Regards Wb sent thru mobile device -Original Message- From: ChanderR Sent: 11/01/2010 9:58:45 pm Subject: Re: [arr] Hosanna Composition = Awesomesness Thanks much appreciated. She has come a very long way right from the death bed to a state where she is able to listen to Rahman's music! By the way: She is hooked to Khwaja song ever since her ICU days. Regards Chander On 12/01/2010, at 3:07 AM, manisha madhavan manisha_madha...@yahoo.com wrote: YES! The power of music, the power that is Rahman, the magic within Hosanna. It is beyond awesomness. I feel just listening to the divine utterances of Hosanna in this song will no doubt give her a sense of calmness and relief :) May your wife get all the strength to undergo complete recovery :) God Bless. From: ChanderR chandersai...@yahoo.com To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Mon, January 11, 2010 1:49:24 AM Subject: [arr] Hosanna Composition = Awesomesness Hi Guys, This track truly is a masterpiece. This will be an instant hit among all. Without any exagerration: My wife recently had a brain hamorraphage and since then she is under selective memory loss. This morning I got her to listen to Hosanna and she literally started dancing to it and made a statement saying that Is this track by Rahman by any chance? This is the power of Rahman's music! Thanks Chander Instant message from any web browser! Try the new Yahoo! Canada Messenger for the Web BETA Are you searching for a reason, to be kind? b Explore, Experience, Enjoy A.R.Rahman - The Man, The Music, The Magic. Only at arrahmanfans.com - The definitive A.R.Rahman e-community. Homepage: http://www.arrahmanfans.com Admin: ad...@arrahmanfans.com To Subscribe: arrahmanfans-subscr...@yahoogroups.com To Unsubscribe: arrahmanfans-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/arrahmanfans/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/arrahmanfans/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: arrahmanfans-dig...@yahoogroups.com arrahmanfans-fullfeatu...@yahoogroups.com * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: arrahmanfans-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [arr] kannukul Kannai
Its PERFECT!! Reminds me of ARR of the 90's.. Superb entertainer!
Re: [arr] Where is Gayathri??
a different instrument to make it sound like nadaswaram I thought so too, but I'm not sure. In fact, at first I thought it was a sample triggered by the continuum, but it'd require tremendous control over the fingerboard to make it sound so expressive. It could just be the placement in the mix that is making it sound the way it does. Rahman has done that on many instances in the past. On Tue, Jan 12, 2010 at 8:44 PM, Gayathri Chandrakasan gayathri_c...@yahoo.com wrote: Yeah, I'm still around . I only managed to purchase the cd today, Ichord. In fact, Manipaya is playing in my cd player while I'm writing this... I must say that I'm enjoying the songs so far. Plus, the new sounds ARR has created are a treat to the ears! I'm still wondering if ARR has used nadaswaram in Omana Penne (I have a feeling that ARR has used a different instrument to make it sound like nadaswaram) Nevertheless, I do need a few more days to form my opinion on the songs. Btw, I've read your review on the album. As always, it was wonderful, comprehensive and detailed! Thanks a lot for the amazing review and thanks for remembering me Regards, Gayathri --- On *Tue, 1/12/10, ichord purev...@yahoo.com* wrote: From: ichord purev...@yahoo.com Subject: [arr] Where is Gayathri?? To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Tuesday, January 12, 2010, 7:04 PM Hey Gayathri, you still around? I miss your posts! Would like your review of VTV too. -- Kaushik Srenevasan http://sysenter.org/~kaushik
[arr] Omana Penne Nathaswaram my goodness mine
HI Rahmaniacs, A R RAHMAN has blown me away with this extraordinary, amazing , magnificent thing he has done in OMANA PENNE , nathaswaram has taken my heart how beautifully A R RAHMAN has explored the glorious INSTRUMENT. With digital modulation i just loved it its yah. after such a while such scintillating feeling is been created in me by A R RAHMAN song.its so great to listen . the carnatic essence of the song is so sweet so good so special so creative so innovative. the sound of the song is so clean so soulful and yes kalyani menon part very special too . i am euphoric right now listening to the song again and again what a feeling i am having great great great time , NATHASWARAM is My Goodness Mine.thanks A R RAHMAN LOVE YOU cheers, taimur, karachi, PAKISTAN.
[arr] Rahman to compose for World Classical Tamil conference
MUMBAI: According to recent reports, A R Rahman has been asked to compose a song on the lines of Vande Mataram for the for the World Classical Tamil Conference to be held in June 2010. Tamil Nadu CM Karunanidhi has shown interest in the idea of bringing in the ace composer. The track will also have a video directed by Shankar (of Robot fame). The song will be unveiled at the time of the event. After a busy 2009, this year Rahman has some major projects lined up besides the Jai Ho concert in Muscat and Australia. The awards galore continue this year too as Slumdog Millionaire has picked up two nominations at the Grammies. Wait and watch! http://www.radioandmusic.com/content/editorial/news/rahman-compose-world-classical-tamil-conference
[arr] About Alphons
Dear All, I think all you are aware that Alphons is actually a music director from kerala. he plays guitar and is very good in western music also.He is now a judge in a reality show called super star in amrita tv.He told an incident regarding his singing in vtv, In one of the super stars episode.When first movie composed by alphonse got released ARR came for music release.So Alphons was able to perform in front of ARR and was also able to perform After ARR got oscar.When Aromale kind of song came ARR asked sreenivas about Alphons and Alphons got a chance to sing.ARR only takes only apt person for a song. Regards Arun.v The INTERNET now has a personality. YOURS! See your Yahoo! Homepage. http://in.yahoo.com/
[arr] Couples Retreat CD available at Mustafa Centre
Hi guys Attention all Singaporean Rahmaniacs, Couples Retreat CDs (the Saregama release) is now selling at Mustafa Centre at S$8.90. As for VTV CDs Mustafa Centre and the other shops in Little India only have the Lotus Five Star (Malaysia) release. They dont seem to have the original Sony Music release. Even the so called International release isnt available at any major CD shops here in Singapore. Anybody has any idea where we can get hold of the CDs released by Sony Music. I dont intend to buy the Lotus Five Star release as i dont see a point in paying for the compilation of other songs they include in their CDs. I was able to find the orginal Sony Music release of Ayutha Ezhuthu back in 2004 at Jothi Music Corner but this time around for VTV i cant seem to find it anywhere. Im hoping that Mustafa Centre will have it some time soon in the coming weeks! New Email names for you! Get the Email name you#39;ve always wanted on the new @ymail and @rocketmail. Hurry before someone else does! http://mail.promotions.yahoo.com/newdomains/sg/
Re: [arr] *******Is it possible to meet Rahman in sydney***********
http://www.silverlight-travel.com/sydney/index.php/2010/01/meet-and-greet-with-ar-rahman/ On Wed, Jan 13, 2010 at 3:58 AM, kesav reddy reddy_kesa...@yahoo.co.inwrote: Hi all, I am staying in sydney(parramatta) , where rahman show is going to happen on 16th JAN 2010. Is it possible to meet the legend here.. If anybody have info.. please share.. Thanks in advance.. -- The INTERNET now has a personality. YOURS! See your Yahoo! Homepagehttp://in.rd.yahoo.com/tagline_yyi_1/*http://in.yahoo.com/. -- The INTERNET now has a personality. YOURS! See your Yahoo! Homepagehttp://in.rd.yahoo.com/tagline_yyi_1/*http://in.yahoo.com/.
[arr] thanks NEETIKA
thanks so much Neetika for telling the meaning of omana penne and very happy to see your post on omana penne wow. its a great song the best of the album .i am having great time listening to it. have a nice day keep listening OMANA PENNE and VTV. THANK SO MUCH AGAIN. REGARDS, TAIMUR
Re: [arr] VTV CD in Bangalore?
VTV Cd's are available in Reliance Timeout! Got a couple of copies for my friends as I am travelling back home [OZ] this week. Thanks On 13/01/2010, at 3:38 AM, devi sadhasivam devi.spri...@gmail.com wrote: it's available in landmark.. got the cd today :) On Tue, Jan 12, 2010 at 1:35 PM, Sriram S srirams_pa...@yahoo.co.in wrote: Still not available (in MW, PM and in Landmark) in BLR. Anyone got hold, please let us know thru the group. Still haven't heard a song from VTV, eagerly awaiting to hear the album. --- On Mon, 11/1/10, Gopal Srinivasan catchg...@gmail.com wrote: From: Gopal Srinivasan catchg...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [arr] VTV CD in Bangalore? To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Monday, 11 January, 2010, 7:21 PM Try landmark On Mon, Jan 11, 2010 at 18:54, Sriram S srirams_param@ yahoo.co. in wrote: Anyone got hold of VTV cd in BLR? Called up Music World, Planet M. Not released is the answer :-( The INTERNET now has a personality. YOURS! See your Yahoo! Homepage. The INTERNET now has a personality. YOURS! See your Yahoo! Homepage.
Re: [arr] how to make a gud song to an irritating one.
** 2:34 Chanju nillkumaa chillayil nee Chinjilam koovum poonkuyile :) Rahman fever His Music ~ My Mother Tongue From: Kalimuthu kalimu...@gmail.com To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wed, 13 January, 2010 8:55:12 AM Subject: Re: [arr] how to make a gud song to an irritating one. I have to agree with Aneesh here on atleast Aromale part. Aromale is an awesome song but I also felt that 'Aromale' @ 2:34 2:50 kind of killed the great feel of the song.. It's just my opinion. 2:34 saainjyunilgumo sillayil nee silasilambiyo poonguyile 2:50 suvasthi suvasthi sumugoortham sumangalibava manavaatti It'd have sounded great without Aromale... Don't ask me if I know better than what ARR does. It's just my opinion... On Mon, Jan 11, 2010 at 11:02 AM, aneesh ani mohdaneeshkp@ yahoo.com wrote: Just give ur ears to aromale.it#39;s second n 3rd stanza#39;s are superb,but repetitive roaring of aromale is irritating.this way a gud song can be changed to an irritating one.pls use old singers like sreenivas etc.pls dnt use blazee#39;s rap in every album it looks similar. The INTERNET now has a personality. YOURS! See your Yahoo! Homepage. http://in.yahoo. com/ The INTERNET now has a personality. YOURS! See your Yahoo! Homepage. http://in.yahoo.com/
Re: [arr] Galatta has borrowed my review without permission
VTV - Vintage Tamilian Vanthachu! Rahman bhai U R just Superb!! Love for giving us an awesome album. On Tue, Jan 12, 2010 at 10:09 PM, ichord purev...@yahoo.com wrote: Imitation can be flattery, but I'm not feeling very flattered by parts of my review being used in other websites. Read my review and then read the review by Galatta below and you will see how Galatta has taken liberties to use the same words, phrases, and ideas that I wrote in my review. I'm not happy about this. --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com, Manaf C.P amana...@... wrote: A nice review *Vinnathaandi Varuvaayaa music review* Ambili [January 12, 2010, 3:19:19 PM] [image: Vinnathaandi Varuvaayaa music review] One of the much-awaited music releases, Gautham Menon's *Vinnathaandi Varuvaayaa (VTV)* is all set to rock the charts. The album has seven songs composed by the Mozart of Madras, A.R. Rahman. Let's take a look at the album: 'Omanna Penne' is a beautiful blend of Western rhythms and the Carnatic ragas. The stylistic Nadaswaram adds a cleansing feel to the song. The ending Nadaswaram seems to be an extension of 'Rehna Tu' from *Delhi 6*. The music has been wonderfully rendered by Benny Dayal and Kalyani Menon. 'Anbil Avan' by Devan Ekambaram and Chinmayi has some joyful melody feel. The music has some very nice and quick chord progressions. 'Vinnathaandi Varuvaayaa' is brilliant. The title song has some beautiful strings, amazing vocals, chords, heartfelt emotions, delicate and subtle music. Great singing by Karthik. 'Hosana' -- the much-awaited song -- no one can do it better than Rahman. The Scottish flavoured flute and the subtle mandolin rhythms makes the music so crisp and clear. This is definitely a masterpiece and one of the best songs from Rahman in recent times. Vijay Prakash, Suzzanne and Blaze have rendered their voices for the song. 'Kannukkul Kannai' has a Western classical feel but seems to be a little disappointing. 'Mannipaaya' is a romantic duet by Shreyal Ghosal and A.R. Rahman. Get ready to experience some breathtaking melody, sophisticated arrangements, subtle symphonic artistry. One of the album's highlights for sure, and we hope it will be a visual treat too. 'Aaromale' is a brilliant masterpiece from the music genius. Sensual, stylistic, clean acoustic guitar with mindblowing vocals by Alphonse. The vocal fade at the ending is simply brilliant. Watch out for this at the top of the charts. On the whole, *VTV* is well beyond expectations; it would definitely be a distinct highlight in ARR's career. The album is one of the finest musical packages with originality, sophistication, class and quality. http://tamil.galatta.com/entertainment/livewire/id/Vinnathaandi_Varuvaayaa_music_review_34474.html -- Regards MANAF WP SHJ Phone : - 06 - 5584373 Mobile:- 055 - 4146078
RE: [arr] many thanks to Rahman and Roger Waters for 'Aaromale'
Yes. That track is in malayalam. sent thru mobile device -Original Message- From: Roshan Sent: 13/01/2010 8:29:56 am Subject: Re: [arr] many thanks to Rahman and Roger Waters for 'Aaromale' it certainly is rock.. I also thought it has the same kind of feel of Tito Tarantula's Strange face of love :) i love these kind of tracks! Also, am I hearing it right ? is it in Malayalam ? On Tue, Jan 12, 2010 at 5:28 PM, wiredbeats . wiredbe...@hotmail.com wrote: I have been thinking about if aromale is psychedelic rock. I mean psyci rock has long sections of any string instruments, drones etc and wierd sampled sections going all over.then u have reverb. This one is..hmm.. I dont know what exactly is. It is rock for sure, but i dont know. May be not text book psyci rock. I mean there is a violin sorta stem which sounds torn (continumm may be..but continum as such has no sound) and appears every now and then. Would be good if the track was a bit longer with a guitar section for a min or more.. All in all a never before track in tamizh Will check if the has an effect mixed with beer :P Regards Wb sent thru mobile device -Original Message- From: Niven Sent: 12/01/2010 3:15:06 pm Subject: [arr] Re: many thanks to Rahman and Roger Waters for 'Aaromale' Im very very very happy to hear positive comments on Aaromale as Im scared when boss introduces new sounds in his music whether the audience will appreciate his efforts. Indeed Aaromale is a gem of composition in tamil music. Only Rahman could have the courage to do that , and thanks to his selection for Alphonse who has the appropriate voice to do justice to rahman's music. Both voice and style works magic and delivers the emotions needed for this stlye. Im intoxicated in this track. Only wish is that I wud like more fast beats and guitar licks in the outro. Niven --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Arijit Debnath arijit...@... wrote: High dramatized psychedelic rock just infused me for last 12 hrs in VTV's 'Aaromale'. It's just incredible Rahman at his best in VTV... Waiting eargly for criticisms Arijit Are you searching for a reason, to be kind? b Explore, Experience, Enjoy A.R.Rahman - The Man, The Music, The Magic. Only at arrahmanfans.com - The definitive A.R.Rahman e-community. Homepage: http://www.arrahmanfans.com Admin: ad...@arrahmanfans.com To Subscribe: arrahmanfans-subscr...@yahoogroups.com To Unsubscribe: arrahmanfans-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links -- --- http://ramblingsoul.com http://2ic.in Are you searching for a reason, to be kind? b Explore, Experience, Enjoy A.R.Rahman - The Man, The Music, The Magic. Only at arrahmanfans.com - The definitive A.R.Rahman e-community. Homepage: http://www.arrahmanfans.com Admin: ad...@arrahmanfans.com To Subscribe: arrahmanfans-subscr...@yahoogroups.com To Unsubscribe: arrahmanfans-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/arrahmanfans/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/arrahmanfans/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: arrahmanfans-dig...@yahoogroups.com arrahmanfans-fullfeatu...@yahoogroups.com * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: arrahmanfans-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [arr] Re: Rahman's Australian concert goes live to 44 nations ? SINGAPORE
Hi Gops, So the Indian time would be Sat noon 12.00? Regards Satish Gopalan From: Gopal Srinivasan catchg...@gmail.com To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wed, 13 January, 2010 10:05:26 AM Subject: Re: [arr] Re: Rahman's Australian concert goes live to 44 nations ? SINGAPORE The Australia Network is also available in India on some cable networks http://australianet work.com/ On Wed, Jan 13, 2010 at 09:47, Sam samsing...@yahoo. com wrote: Singapore folks! Watch this live on Starhub Cable Channel 170, 16th Jan @5.3pm --- On Tue, 1/12/10, juliencristobal juliencristobal@ yahoo.fr wrote: From: juliencristobal juliencristobal@ yahoo.fr Subject: [arr] Re: Rahman's Australian concert goes live to 44 nations ? To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com Date: Tuesday, January 12, 2010, 3:52 PM I don't know about it. But the show will be telecast live from 5:30pm until 8pm on Australia Network (Australia Network presents Jai Ho!) Anyone know if we can watch this channel online? http://australianet work.com/ guide/20100116_ hongkong. htm --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, Nith nithb...@.. . wrote: oooh Its goose bumps for me now itself. Anybody knows whether the live telecast will be available on any of the indian channels? Thank you Julien Cristobal for sharing this... --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, juliencristobal juliencristobal@ wrote: Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman's much awaited Sydney concert at the Parramatta Park on January 16 will be telecast live to 44 nations. Australia Network will broadcast A.R. Rahman's unique outdoor extravaganza to the small screen for fans to enjoy. The Mozart of Madras will perform with 40 Indian musicians and Bollywood dancers on stage, high-impact lighting displays, choreographed moving video screens and audience interaction. The live concert is conducted as part of Vivacity and the 2010 Sydney Festival. This A.R. Rahman concert is a free event supported by the NSW Government. It promises to be a night filled with colour, dancing and the irrepressible rhythms and melodies of contemporary Indian music. The concert will be co-hosted by Australian cricketing legend Matthew Hayden and ABC presenter Miriam Corowa. Hayden, in a statement issued by the Australian Embassy in Delhi, said, I am honoured and thrilled to be a part of A.R. Rahman's unique outdoor extravaganza and the Sydney Festival. Rahman was born in Chennai, a city that I have come to love and a part of India that is very special to me for many reasons. I am excited that many Australians will be able enjoy what millions of people around the world have come to love and appreciate, the incredible Mozart of Madras and the amazing Indian musicians and Bollywood Dancers. Australia Network will broadcast the entire event on Saturday (January 16) at 15:00 hours Indian time. Apart from the concert, the Australian Embassy is also conducting a four-day Australia India Heritage Week in Kolkata that started on Monday. Programmes during the heritage week include workshops for museums and evening public lectures on heritage. http://english. galatta.com/ entertainment/ english/livewire /id/Rahman_ Australian_ concert_goes_ live_to_44_ nations_34472. html The INTERNET now has a personality. YOURS! See your Yahoo! Homepage. http://in.yahoo.com/
Re: [arr] Hosanna lyrics
hey guys here ya the lyrics in tamil maybe some1 might want to do the translation into english for the lyrics MALE:ஏன் இதயம் உடைத்தாய் நொறுங்கவேஎன் மறு இதயம் தருவேன் நீ உடைக்கவே FEMALE:Ohh Oooh...Hosanna...Hosanna...Ohh Ohh... ( x 2 ) MALE:அந்த நேரம் அந்தி நேரம்கண் பார்த்து கந்தலாகி போன நேரம்ஏதோ ஆச்சே ஒ வானம் தீண்டி வந்தாச்சுஅப்பாவின் வேட்டிஎல்லாம் காதோடு போயேபோச்சு Hossanna... என் வாசல் தாண்டி போனாலே Hossanna... வேறொன்றும் செய்யாமலெ நான் ஆடிபோகிறேன்சுக்கு நூரகிறேன்அவள் போன பின்புநெஞ்சை தேடி போகிறேன் FEMALE: MALE:Hossanna... வாழ்வுக்கு பக்கம் வந்தேன்Hossanna.. சாவுக்கும் பக்கம் நின்றேன் Hossanna... ஏன் என்றால் காதல் என்பேன் FEMALE: Hossanna... RAP:Hey babe i never wanna know what'd be lika feel likaI really wanna be here with you…It's not enough to say that we are made for each otherIt's love that is hosanna true...Hossana'll be there when you're callin' out my name...Hossana...feeling like my whole life has changed...I never wanna be the same...It's time we rearrange...I take a step,you take a step, I'm here callin' out to youu...Hel...l... Helloo Helloo..yooh .. Hosanna. FEMALE harmony MALE:வண்ண வண்ண பட்டு பூச்சிபூ தேடி பூ தேடி அங்கும் இங்கும் அலைகின்றதேஒ சொட்டு சொட்டாய் தொட்டு போக மேகம் ஒன்று மேகம் ஒன்று எங்கெங்கோ நகர்கின்றதே Hosanna பட்டு பூச்சி வந்தாச்சாHosanna மேகம் உன்னை தொட்டதொட்டாச்சா?கிளிஞ்சல் ஆகிறேன் நான்குழந்தை ஆகிறேன்நான் உன்னை அள்ளி கையில் வெய்து பொத்தி கொள்கிறேன் Hel...l... Helloo Helloo..yooh .. Hosanna. FEMALE: MALE:Hossanna... என் மீது அன்புகொள்ளHossanna.. என்னோடு சேர்ந்து செல்ல Hossanna... ஹம் என்று சொல்லு போதும் Hossanna... MALE: (X2)ஏன் இதயம் உடைத்தாய் நொறுங்கவேஎன் மறு இதயம் தருவேன் நீ உடைக்கவே HARDCORE RAHMANIAC TILL DA VERY END!!! --- On Mon, 11/1/10, vinu thiagu vinuthi...@yahoo.co.in wrote: From: vinu thiagu vinuthi...@yahoo.co.in Subject: [arr] Hosanna lyrics To: rahman arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Monday, 11 January, 2010, 4:55 PM hi guys , just came across hosanna lyrics dont be sad that lyrics are released before the audio release..just enjoyhere it goesi copied from net ..not my own En ithayam, unaithaan norunggave En maru ithayam, tharuven nee udaikave humming.. Antha naeram anthi naeram kan paarthu kanthal aagi poane naerum etho aache, Oh vaanatheendi vanthachu appaavin veete ellam kaathrodu poaye poache Hosanna, en vaasal thaandi poanale Hosanna, vaeru ondrum seiyamale Naan aadi pogiren, sukkkunooru aagiren Aval poana pinbu enthan nenjai thedi pogiren Hosanna, valvukkum pakkam vanthen, Hosanna, savukkum pakkam nindren Hosanna, yen indral kathal inben, Hosanna RAP : Everybody wanna know how I feel I feel like I really wanna be here with you It's not enough to say that we're made for each other It's love that is Hosanna true Hosanna, be there when you call me out i'll be there Hosanna, feeling like my whole life has changed I never wanna be the same, It's time we rearrange, I take a step, you take a step, Me callin' out to you Hello...( halo...halo. .) yoohooo...Hosana. ... humming Vanna vanna patthu poochi poo thedi poo thedi anggum ingum alaigindradre O Vanna vanna patthu poochi poo thedi poo thedi anggum ingum alaigindradre Oh sotthu sotthai totthu poage megum ondru megum ondru enggenggo nagargindradre Hosanna, patthu poochi vanthacha? Hosanna, maegum unnai thotthacha? Kilinjal aagirai nan, kulanthai aagiren Naan unnai alli kaiyil vaithu pothikolgiren halo.. halo.. halo..yoohooo Hosanna, en maethu anbu kolla Hosanna, ennodu sendre sella Hosanna, um endru sollu pothum Hosanna... En ithayam, unaithaan norunggave En maru ithayam, tharuven nee udaikave En ithayam, unaithaan norunggave En maru ithayam, tharuven nee udaikave Vinoo! !!! The INTERNET now has a personality. YOURS! See your Yahoo! Homepage. New Email names for you! Get the Email name you#39;ve always wanted on the new @ymail and @rocketmail. Hurry before someone else does! http://mail.promotions.yahoo.com/newdomains/sg/
[arr] VTV review
Dear guys, for those who not satisfied with VTV musics, Please dun judge rahman's music so fast, as we all knows his music is slow poison. for those who enjoyed the album, Chess ! Regards Kartik
[arr] Re: My favorite VTV Songs/Wayward Jazz
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[arr] Rahman in Sydney! WILL YOU BE THERE?
I will be there mate! ALL RAHMANIACS gather together before the show! Say around 4 pm so that we can get to know each other and have get togethers in future! It would be great to meet other Rahman fans here in Sydney and all over Australia! TAKE CARE!
Re: [arr] Where is Gayathri??
I'm still wondering if ARR has used nadaswaram in Omana Penne (I have a feeling that ARR has used a different instrument to make it sound like nadaswaram) I was wondering the same. It may not be nadaswaram. Was that Continuum by any chance. --- On Wed, 1/13/10, Gayathri Chandrakasan gayathri_c...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Gayathri Chandrakasan gayathri_c...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [arr] Where is Gayathri?? To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Wednesday, January 13, 2010, 10:14 AM Yeah, I'm still around . I only managed to purchase the cd today, Ichord. In fact, Manipaya is playing in my cd player while I'm writing this... I must say that I'm enjoying the songs so far. Plus, the new sounds ARR has created are a treat to the ears! I'm still wondering if ARR has used nadaswaram in Omana Penne (I have a feeling that ARR has used a different instrument to make it sound like nadaswaram) Nevertheless, I do need a few more days to form my opinion on the songs. Btw, I've read your review on the album. As always, it was wonderful, comprehensive and detailed! Thanks a lot for the amazing review and thanks for remembering me Regards, Gayathri --- On Tue, 1/12/10, ichord purev...@yahoo. com wrote: From: ichord purev...@yahoo. com Subject: [arr] Where is Gayathri?? To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com Date: Tuesday, January 12, 2010, 7:04 PM Hey Gayathri, you still around? I miss your posts! Would like your review of VTV too.
Re: [arr] VTV review.
I don't have an issue with Karthik downloading songs from the internet to write the review. What I have a problem with is his writing the review even before the actual release of the CD. It's unfair to the composer. It's unethical. There are certain people who can be considered opinion leaders and their opinion influences the purchasing decision of a large number of people, who are usually fence sitters. Karthik is a opinion leader, whether he likes it or not or whether he deserves it or not. By writing the review, people, who otherwise would have bought the CD and maybe decided on their own if the music was good or bad, could now ignore the product. Whether we like it or not, sales play a big role in a song becoming a hit or not. Also, by writing the review he has made more people aware that the songs are available for illegal download. Not all would have the high moral values of Karthik and buy the CD later on. --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Vinayakam Murugan mvinaya...@... wrote: Let the person who hasn't sinned cast the first stone. If Karthik says, he purchases the CDs. I think we should take his word for it. I don't agree with his review but hey that's why we are all individuals with our own tastes and likings. Warm Regards ~~~ Vinayak http://www.flickr.com/photos/rightplacerighttime/ On Tue, Jan 12, 2010 at 12:45 AM, Gomzy gomtesh.upad...@... wrote: Oh God dont attack Karthik now ! Its just a review folks ! On Mon, Jan 11, 2010 at 3:33 PM, sureshmechnit sureshmech...@...wrote: If you are a regular reader of that site, you must have known by this time that he has always reviewed the albums after listening to cheap quality illegally downloaded songs - once. All the preaching gyaans about anti-Plagiarism, being ethical and legal are only for others. It has become such a normal thing, that it is okay to comment on a public platform about something that you don't even own yet. --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com, $ Pavan Kumar $ pawancumarr@ wrote: If this review is based on the leaked release...then I am really sad and disappointed to read it even before its official release, that too in a website like itwofs which is read and followed by many in the Internet world. From: sriramvr_in sriramvr_in@ To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Mon, January 11, 2010 10:19:51 AM Subject: [arr] VTV review. http://itwofs. com/milliblog/ 2010/01/10/ music-review- vinnaithaandi- varuvaayaa- tamil-a-r- rahman/
Re: [arr] Galatta has borrowed my review without permission
Thanks, Manisha!!! I will write to them, and thanks Vithur for your offer!!! --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Vithur vith...@... wrote: Any help from Chennai ?. Do let me know Chord I would be ready for any assistance On Wed, Jan 13, 2010 at 8:47 AM, manisha madhavan manisha_madha...@... wrote: OMG...absolutely ridiculousits funny how they think no one will notice..do they not understand the concept of plagiarism and how morally wrong it is and in some places a down-right crime???! .I mean if you are using someone's work, least you can do is ask permission/acknowledge/give credit. iChord please see if you can get in touch with whoever is the editor in Galatta and give them a piece of mind! Here I found this from the site...hope it helps.. Galatta.com a Dot Com Infoway Limited media Initiative Post Box 7166 Chennai 600 102 Tel: +91 -44-4262 Fax: +91-44-26284040 Email: adsa...@... -- *From:* ichord purev...@... *To:* arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com *Sent:* Tue, January 12, 2010 1:09:09 PM *Subject:* [arr] Galatta has borrowed my review without permission Imitation can be flattery, but I'm not feeling very flattered by parts of my review being used in other websites. Read my review and then read the review by Galatta below and you will see how Galatta has taken liberties to use the same words, phrases, and ideas that I wrote in my review. I'm not happy about this. --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com, Manaf C.P amanafcp@ . wrote: A nice review *Vinnathaandi Varuvaayaa music review* Ambili [January 12, 2010, 3:19:19 PM] [image: Vinnathaandi Varuvaayaa music review] One of the much-awaited music releases, Gautham Menon's *Vinnathaandi Varuvaayaa (VTV)* is all set to rock the charts. The album has seven songs composed by the Mozart of Madras, A.R. Rahman. Let's take a look at the album: 'Omanna Penne' is a beautiful blend of Western rhythms and the Carnatic ragas. The stylistic Nadaswaram adds a cleansing feel to the song. The ending Nadaswaram seems to be an extension of 'Rehna Tu' from *Delhi 6*. The music has been wonderfully rendered by Benny Dayal and Kalyani Menon. 'Anbil Avan' by Devan Ekambaram and Chinmayi has some joyful melody feel. The music has some very nice and quick chord progressions. 'Vinnathaandi Varuvaayaa' is brilliant. The title song has some beautiful strings, amazing vocals, chords, heartfelt emotions, delicate and subtle music. Great singing by Karthik. 'Hosana' -- the much-awaited song -- no one can do it better than Rahman. The Scottish flavoured flute and the subtle mandolin rhythms makes the music so crisp and clear. This is definitely a masterpiece and one of the best songs from Rahman in recent times. Vijay Prakash, Suzzanne and Blaze have rendered their voices for the song. 'Kannukkul Kannai' has a Western classical feel but seems to be a little disappointing. 'Mannipaaya' is a romantic duet by Shreyal Ghosal and A.R. Rahman. Get ready to experience some breathtaking melody, sophisticated arrangements, subtle symphonic artistry. One of the album's highlights for sure, and we hope it will be a visual treat too. 'Aaromale' is a brilliant masterpiece from the music genius. Sensual, stylistic, clean acoustic guitar with mindblowing vocals by Alphonse. The vocal fade at the ending is simply brilliant. Watch out for this at the top of the charts. On the whole, *VTV* is well beyond expectations; it would definitely be a distinct highlight in ARR's career. The album is one of the finest musical packages with originality, sophistication, class and quality. http://tamil. galatta.com/ entertainment/ livewire/ id/Vinnathaandi_ Varuvaayaa_ music_review_ 34474.htmlhttp://tamil.galatta.com/entertainment/livewire/id/Vinnathaandi_Varuvaayaa_music_review_34474.html -- Regards MANAF WP SHJ Phone : - 06 - 5584373 Mobile:- 055 - 4146078 -- The new Internet Explorer® 8 - Faster, safer, easier. Optimized for Yahoo! *Get it Now for Free!* http://downloads.yahoo.com/ca/internetexplorer/ -- regards, Vithur
[arr] URGENT: Guitar Tabs for Hosanna from VTV
Hi guys! I urgently need the guitar tabs for Hosanna from VTV. Anybody knows where i might able to find it or better still anyone out there who plays the guitar could you pls kindly help me out with the tabs. I planning to do a cover of the song for my final recording assignment which is commencing soon. Thanks in advance! Regards Neevan e . New Email names for you! Get the Email name you#39;ve always wanted on the new @ymail and @rocketmail. Hurry before someone else does! http://mail.promotions.yahoo.com/newdomains/sg/
[arr] VTV available in TrivanDrum Planet M
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[arr] Another VTV Review.
http://spontic.wordpress.com/2010/01/13/vinnai-thaandi-varuvaaya-music-review/ --Hathim J
Re: [arr] Rediff reviews VTV music - Vintage Rahman
To be frank above REVIEW, is not at all, a good one! Very unprofessional.. Firstly, he never goes in the order of the Original tracklist.. Secondly, he wraps up the description of AROMALE, with a very vague description. Also... I didnt find anything inspired from that ENYA track... The general GENRE is like this, and many songs use the same kinds of progression, and layered synthpads! And regarding the TITANIC signature coming in shades in MANNIPAAYA, I felt it right from the TIME I heard the AMAZON PROMO... But is that INTENTIONAL It is STILL a beautiful track, eventhough the melody loses connection somewhere in the middle. .the tune running slightly directionless.. Kannukkul Kannai, reminds you of the RACY ARR tracks of the 90's and early 2000's. The composition is on the lines of Shakalaka Baby and Yakai Thiri / Fanaa (aayutha Ezhuthu/Yuva). Anbil avan too being of similar kind, but with surprising gospel interludes, making a swift cameo. ARR decides to keep Omana Penne, simple and predictable, while he drives our emotions through those scintillating violin accompaniments and Nadaswaram interludes. I initially suspected whether ARR used the continuum for the Nadaswaram bit, but the tracklist revealed that it had been recorded LIVE. Hossaana certainly is a NEW BREED for lovestories and the concept would certainly be adopted by other Kollywood composers, in their upcoming soundtracks! I would say, ARR worked less while creating the scratch of the song. But the mesmerising vocals, heavenly flow of synthpads and lavishly arranged chord progressions amplify the impact of the song! And ofcourse, those fantastic flue interludes add to the allure. Overall, this is a clever, yet classy work from ARR. The title song, Vinnai Thaandi Varuvaaya, is soft, subtle, yet, a melodious treat, which would take its time to hold your nerves. Aromalae, is probably the most experimental track, that a Gautham Menon film ever had. The innovative guitar design reminds you, of the Golden Era of bands like 'The Doors' and 'Pink Floyd'. Again, the brilliance of ARR here, there are not more than 4 chords in this song!!! The tune is a brilliantly reworked piece, of 'Ottam Thullal' Chants of Kerala. Overall, Vinnai Thaandi Varuvaaya, is a completely different experience, as ARR delivers the unexpected. Vinnai Thaandi Varuvaaya, has the most innovative music design amongst all Gautham menon films!
Re: [arr] Where is Gayathri??
The Credits do Mention NADASWARAM ON OMANA PENNE : NATARAJAN online ref: http://www.arrahman.com/v2/discography/films-tamil-vinnaithaandivaruvaaya.html --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Gayathri Chandrakasan gayathri_c...@... wrote: Yeah, I'm still around . I only managed to purchase the cd today, Ichord. In fact, Manipaya is playing in my cd player while I'm writing this... I must say that I'm enjoying the songs so far. Plus, the new sounds ARR has created are a treat to the ears! I'm still wondering if ARR has used nadaswaram in Omana Penne (I have a feeling that ARR has used a different instrument to make it sound like nadaswaram) Nevertheless, I do need a few more days to form my opinion on the songs. Btw, I've read your review on the album. As always, it was wonderful, comprehensive and detailed! Thanks a lot for the amazing review and thanks for remembering me Regards, Gayathri --- On Tue, 1/12/10, ichord purev...@... wrote: From: ichord purev...@... Subject: [arr] Where is Gayathri?? To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Tuesday, January 12, 2010, 7:04 PM Â Hey Gayathri, you still around? I miss your posts! Would like your review of VTV too.
[arr] Re: VTV Online
hi bro , u may purchase the song here : http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00334O3CG/ref=dm_sp_alb?ie=UTF8qid=1262995493sr=8-35 --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Sai Theodore saitheod...@... wrote: Guys, any idea where I can buy VTV online? There is no place in Pune where one can buy Tamil CD's. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks Sai
[arr] Rahman wants to work with very few people,” Shaad says.
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industry,
where getting independent charge of a film is tough, it would be suicidal.
And yet, there’s one person who has done exactly that.
Shaad Ali Sahgal, director of blockbusters like Saathiya and Bunty Aur Babli
and the tepid Jhoom Barabar Jhoom has not only taken two years (by the time
Raavana releases in June 2010) out of his professional life to assist his
mentor Mani Ratnam with the never ending Raavana, he also doesn’t think
there is anything weird about it or that it means taking a step back. “No,”
he says resolutely, “it’s not a step back because beside the fact that Mani
sir is my mentor and guru, Raavana is as much my film as any film of mine
and I’m still learning with every film.”
In fact,” he adds, “I have been with him for every film of his from Dil Se
except when I have been shooting at the same time. It’s not something I am
asked to do; it’s just something I do. I will continue to do this in the
future, as I would for any close friend or anyone who had worked for me too.
I have a 13-year-long relationship with Mani sir, nearly half my life. For
some films I stay for a longer duration, for others I am there for a shorter
while.”
He is rather amused when asked what exactly it is that he does on a Mani
film which another assistant can’t. “I run around and get the work done and
give whatever creative and logistic input I can give to him which is what I
would do for my own film. I work very very closely with him and because over
a period of time our relationship has grown, my inputs are taken more
seriously. I try and add as much value as I can when I am on set, try to
anticipate problems and see that the work is done on time. Also,” he adds
with a laugh, “I think I am the best assistant in the country.”
Shaad was 19 and had just finished school when he saw Mani’s Roja and knew
he had found the man he wanted to learn from except that Mani sent him away
saying he wasn’t a good teacher. Two years later, when Shaad was 21 he
brushed aside Mani’s objections and insisted he take him on. “Luckily Mani
sir was making Dil Se and needed someone to help him with his Hindi,” Shaad
says with a chuckle. Shaad never left.
He shot into prominence as an independent director with the sensitive
Saathiya (a remake of Mani’s Alaipayuthey) and then completely lived up to
his early promise with the fun and cheeky Bunty aur Babli which did more for
the cause of small-town India than a dozen National Geographic documentaries
could. He faltered with Jhoom Barabar Jhoom but insists it was not the
failure that made him go back to school, as it were. “I will only make a
film when I think I need to make a film and I have something to say. Though
Jhoom ... didn’t work, I liked the script. It is not in my hands if a film
works or not.”
Shaad is 34 and Mani is in his mid-fifties. When asked to define their
relationship, Shaad reflects. “It’s a very strange bond, he’s neither like a
boss nor like a father, it’s a friendship. It’s a relationship that I have
earned and which I will always have. I talk about everything to him and I
run all my scripts past him. Sometimes when he comes up with ideas which no
one else would think of, I am awestruck. He is a genius and he keeps showing
that quite often. It’s like seeing Sachin bat from upclose.”
He continues, “It’s an old and strong bond, it’s beyond films and assisting.
He and I are very close friends, we are in touch almost daily.”
Co-workers on the sets say Shaad was very protective about Mani after he
suffered his heart attack and would constantly monitor the food Mani ate as
well as keep him supplied with the
Re: [arr] Harris made me responsible: Rahman
u know ARR he is just being modest !! asusual!! From: Bivin Chandra bivinchan...@yahoo.com To: AR Fans group arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wed, 13 January, 2010 6:32:58 PM Subject: [arr] Harris made me responsible: Rahman Harris made me responsible: Rahman IndiaGlitz [Wednesday, January 13, 2010] Mozart of Madras A R Rahman was in his hometown Tuesday to launch the music album of his first post-Oscar film 'Vinnaithandi Varuvaya', directed by Goutham Vasudev Menon. There was great responsibility on my shoulders top deliver a hit album as in the past Harris Jayaraj and Goutham combo has delivered chartbusters, Rahman said in his short speech. A group of singers including Karthik, Sreenivas, Benny Dayal, Chinmayi and Alphonse sang the numbers live on stage. Three songs were also screened on the occasion, for which Kamal Haasan was the special guest. Speaking about his experiences working with Rahman, Goutham said, It is my eighth film and first with Rahman. It was a great experience working with him. VTV is a romantic entertainer with Silambarasan and Trisha in lead roles. It is a feel-good film sure to enthrall audience, he added. The INTERNET now has a personality. YOURS! See your Yahoo! Homepage. http://in.yahoo.com/
Re: [arr] Aaromale...just goin crazy!!!(Raga Bageshree)
You are correct, Swaps. I was mistaken with my placement of Sa in the song, hence I thought another raaga at first, but yes, Bageshree it is! --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, ~ s...@... ~ swaps15...@... wrote: Yes..the entire song is based on Bageshree...Bageshree has a prominent emphasis on 'Dhaivat'..omitting 'Pancham' 'Rishabh' in the aarohi..Sa Ga Ma Dha Ni SaSa Ni Dha Ma (Pa) Dha Ga (Re) Sa  In Aaromale,ARR hs used 'Audav Bageshree' in most places;i.e, just employin 5 notes of the aarohi...the chorus bit 'Susthi susthi sumuhurtham' is based on the same Raga..Dun think its Bhimpalas/Abheri,as Bhimpalas has a strong 'Pancham'Listen 2 the bandish which Hari hs sung in L.A.concert b4 'Pachchai nirame'...u'll relate 2 wut i m sayin...(though 'Pachchai nirame' is more Bhimpalasi)This is my opinion... Swaps --- On Wed, 1/13/10, raj arr_naga...@... wrote: From: raj arr_naga...@... Subject: Re: [arr] Aaromale...just goin crazy!!!(Raga Bageshree) To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Wednesday, January 13, 2010, 7:21 AM  Swaps, You mean the humming that comes as 'Sutti Sutti' as Bageshree.. Chord in his reveiw said Bheemplas/abheri. . If you guys have a discussion on it then it will be really informative for the whole group :) Regards, S.V.Nagaraj --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, Vinod R Iyer vinod.ramamoorthy@ ... wrote: I always wondered why Rahman keeps himself away from the rock genre. Now I am happy :). Agreed with u swapnil, awesomeness is an understatement. Loved the part in the chorus (@2:39) when they break in between ... I know I say this everytime when an ARR album releases ... but .. Thank You Rahman !! On Tue, Jan 12, 2010 at 7:28 AM, ~ s...@ps ~ swaps15480@ ... wrote: Aaromale... Hell of a track...dunno how 2 describe it! Kudos to ARR for crafting such a wonderful song..n yes..i think Alphonse hs dun an incredible job croonin it... The initial guitar strains give me goosebums... n the best part of the song is the Chorus..its really addictive..cant get out off my mind!Hooked on completely.. .. Its actually based on Raga Audav Bageshree (Sa Ga Ma Dha Ni Sa)..if u rem...in L.A.Concert, Hariharan sang a bandish b4 Pacchai nirame...Tore bina mora jiya kaise jiyun...its the same raga Thanx ARR for givin us such a satisfyin albumluv Omana Penne,Mannippaya ...every bit of it! Swaps -- Have Fun, Vinod http://the-other- side-of-mirror. blogspot. com http://myworldofmnm .wordpress. com
[arr] Re: kannukul Kannai
I'm with you Raijen... Like others this one too attracted me even at the first hearing itselt... I remember when Jaane Tu...was released no one talked about Pappu cant' dance sala but that song went on to become a massive hit...so wait for its turn.. --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, RaijenB raije...@... wrote: Y no one is talking abt KaNNukul KaNNai enakku pathil therinjaakonum . y u all let down KaNNukul KaNNai eventhough rahman has given the best.. whts wrong with kannukul kannai song..i wana knw... its instantly catchy and it has the power to grow on u... all r just talking aaromale only.. yes ofcourse its a extraordinary composition and great track i even like that song alot.. in glatta they have sed kannukul kannai is bit dissapointing... common guys its a awesome track.. in most of the guys rating in our group shows kannukul kannai last ,Y??? please dont let down Kannukul kannai..am really sad abt that.. because i love that song alot.. if u dont encourage this kinda song... we will never get anotha HUMMA HUMMA..please dont look for melody track first... i think kannukul kannai dint get the recognition it has to get ... am sad for me thats a awesome sonng.. Kannukul kannai RO
Re: [arr] *******Is it possible to meet Rahman in sydney***********
nope !!!no one can guarantee that its the sheer pleasure of seeing him play keyboard and sing is making me travel me travel 1500 kms.. so lets try and hope v get 2 meet him again ... i had d opportunity to stay in touch with him for 4 days during the 2005 Melbourne concert... that was blessings from above lets c. anybody body frm sydney i m coming frm melb with a few rahmanics.. From: Vithur vith...@gmail.com To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wed, 13 January, 2010 3:53:06 PM Subject: Re: [arr] ***Is it possible to meet Rahman in sydney*** Noone can guarantee that... It should be written, and if it is, No one can stop. Keep praying. Inshallah, u will meet On Wed, Jan 13, 2010 at 3:58 AM, kesav reddy reddy_kesav12@ yahoo.co. in wrote: Hi all, I am staying in sydney(parramatta) , where rahman show is going to happen on 16th JAN 2010. Is it possible to meet the legend here.. If anybody have info.. please share.. Thanks in advance.. The INTERNET now has a personality. YOURS! See your Yahoo! Homepage. The INTERNET now has a personality. YOURS! See your Yahoo! Homepage. -- regards, Vithur The INTERNET now has a personality. YOURS! See your Yahoo! Homepage. http://in.yahoo.com/
[arr] Got all songs of VTV
Dear friends, I have got all the sings from VTV. Made me crazy. I think I got it first in my office and i felt proud to share with my colleagues. If anybody likes to have it please inform me, i will send.yes with pleasure. :) Cheers ranjith hari
[arr] Listening for the first time!
Hey guys, Just a confession, I tried to wait to buy the CD here in Sydney, but I wasn't able to wait till the weekend as it will be available only over the weekend. I had to download it. But I promise to buy the CD. I have always bought the CD, but this time I just couldn't bear to read all the reviews and not able to hear not even one song. I am sorry guys but will stand by my word and will buy the CD as soon as it is available here in Sydney! And yes to someone who wanted to find out if there was other rahmaniacs going for the Rahman show here in Sydney! Damn straight I will be there! I think it would be great for all the rahmaniacs in Sydney to meet up before the show somewhere in the park! It would be great to know other Rahman fans here in Sydney! I honestly can't wait the next 71hrs and 13mins for the show! It is a killer to wait to see Rahman Sir on stage! All Rahmaniacs here in Sydney please let me know if you guys like to meet up before the show! Anyways TAKE CARE and hopeing to hear from you'll soon! God Bless A.R.Rahman sir and all of us his fans! Love and Regards, R.George
Re: [arr] Re: Rahman's Australian concert goes live to 44 nations ?
i m pretty sure there is no live telecast .. From: ChanderR chandersai...@yahoo.com To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wed, 13 January, 2010 8:35:55 PM Subject: Re: [arr] Re: Rahman's Australian concert goes live to 44 nations ? I am guessing ABC mate. I am from Melbourne too! On 13/01/2010, at 3:23 PM, s_sundarr_2000 s_sundarr_2000@ yahoo.com wrote: am in melbourne, can someone tell me what the TV channel is. I haven't heard of this channel name. Only nine/seven/sbs/ abc ??? Regards, Sundar --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, juliencristobal juliencristobal@ ... wrote: I don't know about it. But the show will be telecast live from 5:30pm until 8pm on Australia Network (Australia Network presents Jai Ho!) Anyone know if we can watch this channel online? http://australianet work.com/ guide/20100116_ hongkong. htm --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, Nith nithbhas@ wrote: oooh Its goose bumps for me now itself. Anybody knows whether the live telecast will be available on any of the indian channels? Thank you Julien Cristobal for sharing this... --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, juliencristobal juliencristobal@ wrote: Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman's much awaited Sydney concert at the Parramatta Park on January 16 will be telecast live to 44 nations. Australia Network will broadcast A.R. Rahman's unique outdoor extravaganza to the small screen for fans to enjoy. The Mozart of Madras will perform with 40 Indian musicians and Bollywood dancers on stage, high-impact lighting displays, choreographed moving video screens and audience interaction. The live concert is conducted as part of Vivacity and the 2010 Sydney Festival. This A.R. Rahman concert is a free event supported by the NSW Government. It promises to be a night filled with colour, dancing and the irrepressible rhythms and melodies of contemporary Indian music. The concert will be co-hosted by Australian cricketing legend Matthew Hayden and ABC presenter Miriam Corowa. Hayden, in a statement issued by the Australian Embassy in Delhi, said, I am honoured and thrilled to be a part of A.R. Rahman's unique outdoor extravaganza and the Sydney Festival. Rahman was born in Chennai, a city that I have come to love and a part of India that is very special to me for many reasons. I am excited that many Australians will be able enjoy what millions of people around the world have come to love and appreciate, the incredible Mozart of Madras and the amazing Indian musicians and Bollywood Dancers. Australia Network will broadcast the entire event on Saturday (January 16) at 15:00 hours Indian time. Apart from the concert, the Australian Embassy is also conducting a four-day Australia India Heritage Week in Kolkata that started on Monday. Programmes during the heritage week include workshops for museums and evening public lectures on heritage. http://english.galatta.com/ entertainment/ english/livewire /id/Rahman_ Australian_ concert_goes_ live_to_44_ nations_34472. html The INTERNET now has a personality. YOURS! See your Yahoo! Homepage. http://in.yahoo.com/
[arr] ARR Interview in Thamarai.com
Thamarai pongal special, we're putting up AR's interview at around 8pm UK time (13th), 1am India time (14th) today. www.thamarai.com -- regards, Vithur
[arr] VTV review.
http://s-a-j-i-t-h.blogspot.com/2010/01/vinnaithandi-varuvaya-album-review.html
Re: [arr] A.R.Rahman The Musical Storm
do forward your questions to me. Thanks V On Tue, Jan 12, 2010 at 5:28 PM, wiredbeats . wiredbe...@hotmail.comwrote: Sir, Same even in chennai/hyd any chance. I have few questions for the author. Regards Wb sent thru mobile device -Original Message- From: catchgops Sent: 12/01/2010 4:18:33 pm Subject: [arr] Re: A.R.Rahman The Musical Storm Same event in Bangalore Reliance Time Out Cunningham Road at 6.30 PM on Jan 15th --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Gopal Srinivasan catchg...@... wrote: A.R.Rahman The Musical Storm Reading and interaction with the author today at Reliance Time Out, Kochi, Oberon Mall at 6.30 PM. Fans welcome to the event Are you searching for a reason, to be kind? b Explore, Experience, Enjoy A.R.Rahman - The Man, The Music, The Magic. Only at arrahmanfans.com - The definitive A.R.Rahman e-community. Homepage: http://www.arrahmanfans.com Admin: ad...@arrahmanfans.com To Subscribe: arrahmanfans-subscr...@yahoogroups.com To Unsubscribe: arrahmanfans-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links
Re: [arr] copy of ichord's Review
ichord bro..i know you are so disturbed about the review being copied...but i loved the same review to be read somewhere apart from this group...your review was fantastic so that they copied...eventhough its a humble request,please take it to consideration..because what i think is, no one will ever come upto your reviewing style as far as i know,when its ARR releasethis whole group loves your review so much..even we expect your review in each and every ARR's release...i think no people will review vtv as you did because you wrote like something which has been showcased like you were writing the review when ARR was composing.so, i accept this is plagiarism...but so much loved it when some of my friends who are not in this group sent me the link of galatta website reviewthey now understand what instrument is even usedwhen they were saying this..i was filled with pride and joy... Vinoo From: Rafid rafid.nuhu...@yahoo.com To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wed, 13 January, 2010 10:13:45 AM Subject: [arr] Re: My revised VTV Review Chord, It's my pleasure. Well, reputed websites like Galatta has copied your VTV review. It seems website folks like your music review and the same is valued and respected globally. I know that plagiarism is a misconduct. They should have acknowledged the sources. Whatever the case it is, I'm proud of you, man! Rafid --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, ichord purev...@.. . wrote: Thanks Rafid!! --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, Rafid rafid.nuhuman@ wrote: Chord, Your review is outta this world. I liked it. I bet you'll give more marks after a few more hearings. Had you written the review after a week, you'd have given more marks. For me, all songs are simply superb.I can't rate'em. I'm extremely happy about VTV songs. ARR-GM combination has really worked well. Many thanks to ARR! Rafid --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, ichord purevibz@ wrote: After some corrections and additions: If there's a distinct trend that I see in ARR's music over time, it's his reduced emphasis on musical adventurism and acrobatics and increased emphasis on subtle musical forms within a composition, often perceived subjectively as not living up to his own standards. I don't agree with that notion since it's ARR who recreates his own standards with each release, just like destroying his own ego before a compositional session. The burden of responsibility to recognize this is up to the listener, who may be challenged and confounded by expectations and biases, which is normal and natural. Again, these are trends only and just from my observational standpoint.. .nothing is black and white or exclusionary. This trend may be a function of two forces: 1)Age (emphasizing more of a gestalt perspective) 2) Progressive evolution as part of a unique artist whose mindset is bent on conceptual expansion and really trying hard to avoid being typecasted, escaping from his own set trails to form new and distinct roads. The music of VTV is a major step in AR's evolutionary process as an artist who's never content with the status quo, or even his own previous success. Remember, it's the artist over the entertainer, and in VTV, it's the pure artist within ARR, even beyond musician, that is in the driver's seat. I will not comment on the lyrics since I don't understand Tamil. 1) Omanna Penne: Steady and soothing .a composition that oozes with spiritualism and introspection. I love how AR juxtaposes the Western rhythms with the Carnatic raagas first by the female voice, and weaving throughout the stylistic Nadaswaram, whose roots are deeply Carnatic, but expressed so universally in this track. Wonderful singing by Benny and the Nadaswaram ending is surely a page from the Rehna Tu continuum outro. Nothing fancy in this composition, but the feeling left behind is extremely elevating and cleansing. Fantastic start. (8/10) 2) Anbil Avan: ARR at his playful best. He must have had a lot of fun putting this track together. There is nothing heavy or mind blowing about this track, but what makes it work for me is the joyful innocence in the melody and the very interesting sonic arrangements using a Shehnai type sound juxtaposed with a church organ sound. The musical interlude that has this also has some very nice, quick chord progressions that defy banality. The melody sticks easy and would be a fun song to dance with. (7/10) 3) Vinnathaandi Varuvaayaa: Wow..what a minimalistic impact! Minimalistic impact is something that I have been missing from Rahman's oeuvre in recent films, but here it is, in its full glory and form. Using a
RE: [arr] Rediff reviews VTV music - Vintage Rahman
I still like ichord's review the bestest. how does hosana feel inspired by enya's only time i have no clue. And wheres the bit of sounding like titantic? Ancient indian chant in aromale..ha ha. Nice fun review. Ichord sir, now please start charging for your reviews. sent thru mobile device -Original Message- From: $ Pavan Kumar $ Sent: 13/01/2010 12:50:15 pm Subject: [arr] Rediff reviews VTV music - Vintage Rahman http://movies.rediff.com/report/2010/jan/13/south-tamil-music-review-vinnaithaandi-varuvaaya.htm No other album has raised such high expectations or created quite this much frenzy among eager fans like Escape Artists' Motion Pictures' Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya (Will You Cross the Skies for Me?). The Tamil movie has everything going for it namely Gautam Menon as its director, Academy Award winner A R Rahman [ Images ] as its composer, and lyricists like Thamarai, Kalyani Menon and Kaithapram. With Simbhu and Trisha [ Images ] as the lead pair, VTV has been making headlines ever since it was launched as a touching love story with music set to blitzkrieg everyone's heart. Add to that is the fact this is the composer's return to Tamil after his Oscar success. So, does the collection live up to the hype? Let's find out. A guitar strums lazily, reminding you very faintly of the old Wild West, and then morphs into something that might be an ancient native Indian chant -- that's Aaromale, sung by Alphonse. The lyrics in Malayalam seem to form a neat accompaniment to the general structure of the song. There's a soothing, gentle feel to the number, an experience that lets you sink into it. The song proper starts some time later, with a faint strain of violins somewhere far off. Even as Alphonse's voice rises to higher octaves, the refrain hugs the original depths, supplying a many-layered experience. An intense number, this. You sit blinking when you listen to Anbil Avan as you're transported straight to a church choir until you realize that the song, rendered by Devan Ekambaram and Chinmayi, is actually a conglomerate that describes two kinds of religious weddings. The lyrics are all about eternal bonding, unending love and essentially the basics of wedding vows. It's got a peppy feel, full of happy anticipation, an eagerness to seek out the next heady experience, supplemented by synthesized instrumental arrangements. It seems a little like the Ibiza number -- but you're too carried away by its zeal to notice that until the end. On a half romantic, half mournful note, with a flute interlude begins possibly the most publicized number of the album: Hosanna by Blaaze, Vijay Prakash and Suzanne. The musical arrangement somehow takes you right back to the early days of ARR until you realize which number the refrain, Hosanna, bears a striking resemblance to: Only Time, by Enya. The rap segment closely follows the tune as well; the lyrics celebrate the lover pining away for his beloved until his world shrinks to just her. There's no denying that it's romantic what with church bells pealing, complicated violin arrangements and a chorus which all reach a crescendo in the finale. It's a pleasant listen but still seems inspired. The violin rendition in the first few seconds of Kannukkul Kannai is enticing and the number itself, rendered by Naresh Iyer in a fast- and almost breathless manner that aims to bring the heady feeling of being in love. Aside from the violin segment, though, you feel like this is a musical arrangement you've heard often in Rahman's earlier albums, and faithfully mimicked by others following in his footsteps. In terms of ARR numbers, it's pretty run-of-the-mill. Shreya Goshal's melodious voice begins Mannippaya with anguish, and it morphs gradually into a more gentle melody. Remorse and forgiveness are the prevalent themes of this number, and the soothing tones suit the sentiment, with ARR himself providing the accompaniment. Appealing, yes, but the lyrics have precedence in this song and the tune seems to have been composed to accommodate it. Even the flute segment reminds you of the signature tune of Titanic [ Images ]. The kural couplets that suddenly appear take you by surprise. They're a pleasant listen -- and then it's back to the meandering tune. Kalyani Menon and Benny Dhayal begin Omanappenne, which seems like a fusion between western and classical music with a violin suddenly launching into a classical melody at certain points. And that's the essence of the whole song: a gentle composition which attempts to crossover from one genre to another, while a nadaswaram makes a not unwelcome appearance to add a different flavour to the proceedings. Having said that, we've heard many such numbers from ARR himself, and with more variation. Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya, accompanied by guitar strings and rendered by Karthik, comes in a different fashion altogether. It's slow, introspective, and the general tone doesn't seem to care much whether it
Re: [arr] A focus on the song Manipaya
Chord, you are soo right about the unconventional melodic structure of this song. Which infact draws you to listen to it several times to understand it. Its almost like looking at an abstract painting or reading an obscure novel, where only with constant revisitation it registers in your mind and you are able to understand the true message and value behind it, and each revisitation you discover something new, which makes you want to come back to it again. Oh the raw emotion behind this song is just remarkable!! From: ichord purev...@yahoo.com To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wed, January 13, 2010 11:21:58 AM Subject: [arr] A focus on the song Manipaya I am very pleased to see this song being highly rated here in this group, coming in at number 2 in terms of favorite songs in my poll of fav VTV songs. The high ratings are a bit surprising in a way because the song's melodic structure is very unconventional and drawn out, hard to follow compared to most film song melodies, and appears to meander without direction, even though it doesn't (a criticism noted in many reviews). There are also not too many catchy hooks in the melody, even though the melody itself is quite beautiful... very much akin to a Western theatrical play song you might hear on stage. On the other side, the high ratings here in this group are not surprising since I feel most of us are more open minded about different melodic variations and song structures than the average person out there; we being passionate Rahman fans, are perhaps more receptive to such experimentations and give it a chance. Actually, this song requires a lot of patience and time...it requires you to slow down your listening pace and be more in the musical moment at any given time...demanding that you pay closer attention to the direction and tone of the melody and its accompanying, subtle harmonic structures. As I alluded to in my review, this song falls more in line with an artistic oriented composition and less in line with an entertaining oriented composition with higher values of aestheticism and abstractness. But the above mentioned points may not be received by a lot of people, thus many brushing off the song as being too bland and directionless, lacking spark, energy, intensity. But, really, the true beauty is in the subtlety, under the surface, if you're willing, patient, and open enough to experience it. It is truly a growing song that requires multiple exposures to appreciate it. It definitely took time to grow on me and I'm still discovering more of its beauty with each listen, uncovering subtle instruments here and there, a chord progression that I first missed, etc. etc. I'm so glad and grateful that AR likes to experiment like this...giving us something new and fresh each time, at the risk of initial resistance and hesitation due to the time needed to accomodate to such novelty and originality. That quality to me is a the hallmark of a true genius, one who is daring enough to push the envelope and defy traditional forms, yet being very confident in its execution. It's what keeps AR so successful, relevant, and vibrant as he moves further in his career. Check out the ending with Shreya's soft voice and AR's delicate piano touches. .just class, PURE CLASS!!! A truly special song full of feeling, innocence, sincerity that I will cherish forever __ Get a sneak peak at messages with a handy reading pane with All new Yahoo! Mail: http://ca.promos.yahoo.com/newmail/overview2/
[arr] A message to AR....hope he can read this sometime......
AR, If you're reading these posts, I hope you know how much we appreciate what you have created in VTV, and in all your albums. Many of us don't understand Tamil, but your music speaks a universl language that goes beyond ALL barriers. It's music of the heart and we all have a heart. Take any negative reviews you see out there lightly, as you know your music takes time to warm up, esp. with the unconventional nature of this album. But, we see the true beauty in these songs and appreciate the hard work you have put into them, the sincerity, spiritualism, passion, love, craft, art, delicateness that glows with each song, not to mention the subtle genius and super intelligence in being able to compose such novel and original masterpieces with such daringness and confidence. We bow to you with respect and affection, and your examples of love, humility, and hard work inspire us everyday. Thank you just doesn't do justice to how grateful we all are for the gifts that you keep giving, making our lives so much more beautiful. With Collective Love, Your Fans
Re: [arr] after 10 hearings i felt vtv is
Probably our group should have a rule to post their comments / reviews only after repeated listening (atleast 10 times) of any new ARR's sound track release. Coz...it takes time to grow on you usually.. But am hooked to VTV music instantly. Mind-blowing composition. My whole-hearted salute to my music god again. Thanks ARR for VTV songs. Kalyan K. On Tue, Jan 12, 2010 at 2:57 PM, mohammed yaseen mohammed_yasee...@yahoo.com wrote: the songs are super pls hear our guru done great job --- On *Tue, 1/12/10, wiredbeats . wiredbe...@hotmail.com* wrote: From: wiredbeats . wiredbe...@hotmail.com Subject: RE: [arr] after 10 hearings i felt vtv is To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Tuesday, January 12, 2010, 1:28 AM Ok no problem if you don't like the album. Not liking is as normal as liking it. Most of the times a track works because there is a catchy hook to it and rahman knows his hooks. He is a master of hooks. This one is different in many ways. Kind of away from conventional formats. Will take time. Check if u like the album after a month, if not then chuck it and wait for the next one. Aromale is actually an outstanding track my friend. pick up any classic rock , slow rock disc and the guitar and screaming is always there. I mean this track is right up there. Give it time. enjoy and ya no offence meant ! sent thru mobile device -Original Message- From: RaijenB Sent: 12/01/2010 8:54:29 am Subject: [arr] Re: after 10 hearings i felt vtv is --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.comhttp://mc/compose?to=arrahmanf...@yahoogroups.com, ichord purev...@... wrote: For me VTV is over the Expectation of mine... You will never find such a finest album in this year... VTV is Just Great .. Out Standing... OVER THE EXPECTATIONS WO Well, there goes my prediction down the drain!!! --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.comhttp://mc/compose?to=arrahmanf...@yahoogroups.com, aneesh ani mohdaneeshkp@ wrote: After 10n more hearing am saying that this is not what i have expected frm vtv.look in to the earlier films of gautham,is this we expected frm vtv.not even a single hummable master piece.totally fed up.in 90's rahman was concentrating on tunes now he is fully concetratingon technology n westernising.it is better to go back to his old style.aromale song is not bad but his repeated roaring is irritating.guys sorry for this post but no way.pour ur reply am ready to argue. sir we are missing h.sridhar sir very much.sir pls we are expecting frm endhiran n raavan.sivaji hindi is superb The INTERNET now has a personality. YOURS! See your Yahoo! Homepage. http://in.yahoo.com/ Are you searching for a reason, to be kind? b Explore, Experience, Enjoy A.R.Rahman - The Man, The Music, The Magic. Only at arrahmanfans.com - The definitive A.R.Rahman e-community. Homepage: http://www.arrahmanfans.com Admin: ad...@arrahmanfans.comhttp://mc/compose?to=ad...@arrahmanfans.com To Subscribe: arrahmanfans-subscr...@yahoogroups.comhttp://mc/compose?to=arrahmanfans-subscr...@yahoogroups.com To Unsubscribe: arrahmanfans-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.comyahoohttp://mc/compose?to=arrahmanfans-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links
[arr] FW: Invitation to view Khayyum's Picasa Web Album - A.R.Rahman b'day celebrations @ Cheshire homes, Coimbatore
Dear friends, we have celebrated anna's b'day in a home for mentally retarded people in coimbatore.some pictures taken at the home sent here with. Murali Ramakrishnan.G Coimbatore Dear sir, Here is the link for the photos of our activity @ cheshire homes on Jan 07. Please paste the link on the orkut community. The zip file will follow in sometime. Please forward to yahoo groups too. Thanks regards, Khayyum. http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/sredir?uname=khayyumaktarget=ALBUMid=5424433320373005153authkey=Gv1sRgCNnS46WLksSTHwfeat=email -- Regards, Murali Ramakrishnan.G _ New Windows 7: Find the right PC for you. Learn more. http://windows.microsoft.com/shop
[arr] VTV audio launch in Chennai pics.
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[arr] A Narrative review of VTV
Interesting one! http://bhavna-thexpression.blogspot.com/2010/01/vinnaithandi-varuvaya-facts-fiction-and.html Guy meets gal Omana Penne Guy. Gal. All he knows is that she is a beautiful Mallu lass. Imagine, chimes + bright yellow light combination. He loses his heart, and she becomes his `Oh Manap PeNNe.' (Oh! Woman in/of my heart) Or is it, Oh MaNap peN? (Oh bride) Either way, is there a better raga to express beauty other than Mohanam? (meaning beauty again) Falling to the cliché trap (set by the Tamils?) of naming any Malayaali girl at sight as Omana, he starts off a soothing number, lucky lady, she has the overtly talented Benny Dayal giving back up voice to her man and an equally talented Nadaswara Vidhwaan continuing. The song ends in a carol-esque mood. Divine love? Guy woos gal - Hosanna The girl probably has no idea that she broke a guy's heart by her mere presence, and he gears up to present his `other heart' for her to break. True love, folks. Guy rants, goes insane, gets her mobile no. and couldn't go beyond hello OO helloooOO and helloOOOoo. Turns out the girl has some ENT problem, she says `Hosanna' and `O' in response, in Suzanne's style. The guy, Vijayprakash singing for him, is relentless in his approach, he changes scale and proposes his everlasting love to Miss. Mallu. Gals are gals Kannukkul kannai As the custom demands, our gal doesn't say `I love you' back. But still lets him get close to her and kiss! I mean, what is the boy's problem, he has his share of fun, could he not be satisfied with that? He demands love and sings `kannukkul kannai.' No, Harris Jeyraj did not tune this song, it is ARR, check out the violin piece in the beginning, Thank you. `Yes', atlast Anbil Avan She finally says the magical three words. They, along with Chinmayi and Deva, talk about their marital life, discuss retirement plans, encourage people to fall in love, et al. All with the amazing Mridangam background. Anbil avan. He thinks the song has a `boom boom' (boys) feel to it, she thinks she has listened to the song in some discotheque, but couldn't recollect the exact tune, thaam thakka? (Thirumala), Oru nanban irundal? (E20U18). Guy is irritated at such an insult, and unleashes a truth `love is lost in marriages' and leaves the scene, abruptly. Pleads pardon - Mannippaya She goes weak in love, wants him to take her back, and literally melts like ice on fire, begging him to forgive her. Though she starts off like 'Woh Albeli' (Zubeida), she lets him ignore it with her honey-tone. She thinks he has left her forever and curses herself for hurting him. Hello fella, are you even listening? One female out here, by the name Shreya Ghoshal is synchronizing a classical tune with Raja's earthy touch for you, and you would not listen? Manippaya?? Nah. He has no idea of listening, he will have A.R.Rahman with his healing voice sing, in an accent of his own (kalaignanay haa-aneen), and end it all with the best `kural' out of the 1330. Pardon granted to the both the sides, of course. D-day - Aaromale It is the day of their marriage. Imagine a lush green mountain spreading its wings with a private waterfall to its left. Add a restless sea for the `hush' effect. Spine chilling southern breeze passes by. Wafts of floral fragrance entice. Sunrays behave like moonbeams. It's cloudy, it's `twilighty.' Earth has a heavenly atmosphere. Blues? That is only the tune. Like a saxophone blessed with sweet sounding words, someone calls out, Aaromaale! They hold hands and smile in unison; they forget that the song is entirely in Malayalam. Alphonse, take a bow. Lived happily, ever after Vinnaiththandi varuvaya We see the guy and the gal becoming, a man and woman, finally. Montage shots of their life together. Happiness, fun, pleasure, love. Synonyms? As they run around in the town with their kids, a man in the streets croons a number in Broadway musical style. Karthik lends his vocals. Oh yes, the couple thanks Thamarai for her lyrical input, but are not 100% satisfied, though. They think they discovered their love through music, and have a plan to build a temple for A.R.Rahman, any supporters?
[arr] Re: Aaromalae Translation : Minblowing Lyrics : Awesome Composition
Chanju Nilkuma Chillayil Nee,Chila Chilambuyo Poonkuyilae *(O Koel..did you shake the bent branch of the tree ?..)* Manchinavilaee, Marayoliyae Thediyathiyo Poorangal *(Did the festivities arrive with the flames of the mud lamps ?)* * * *Missed that earlier. Thanks *-- Farzad Khaleel www.rahmaniac.com
[arr] Re: Relationship with a new ARR album is like an arranged marriage!
:) --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, nadeem2235 nadeem2...@... wrote: we should call u Dr Ichord --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, ichord purevibz@ wrote: I'm trying to come up with an analogy to our collective relationship with a new ARR album and I think I found one. With an arranged marriage, as many of you have probably experienced, you meet your partner, talk, you try to get to know each other, but it's awkward at firstyou may have some doubts, fears, and in some cases, you may not like the person at all. But, over time, once familiarity takes over, and if you give that person a chance, MOST OF THE TIME, your love for that person will grow, and grow, based on a deeper understanding and appreciation of the personunderstanding the finer qualities It's a love not based on infatuation or artificial traits, but grows gradually under patience and time. Now, I will make a few word substitutions and try to recreate the same paragraph. With a new ARR album, as many of you have probably experienced, you buy it/download it, listen to it, and try to get to know it better, but it's awkward at first.you may have some doubts, fears, and in some cases you may not like the album at all. But over time, once familiarity takes over, and if you give that album a chance, MOST OF THE TIME, your love for that album will grow and grow, based on a deeper understanding and appreciation of the albumunderstanding the finer qualities. It's a love not based on first impression only or surface gloss, but grows gradually under patience and time.
[arr] Re: My revised VTV Review
I know you feel! It is short, but very satisfying at the same time. Its quite abstract in structure, but gives you sense of levitation or floating if you deeply immerse youself in in its mood and ambiance, enveloping you, caressing you like a silky blanket a soft fantasy. See, this is the magic of ARRhe can create just the perfect imagery and mood to match the lyrics. Now, even before I knew what Vinnathaandi Varuvaayaa meant in English, the image that kept coming to me was of soft, puffy white clouds floating across the sky in a gentle breezea dreamy landscape full of freedom, happiness, a fantasy. Now, that's the power of ARR's music! --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, || V i s h w e s h || vishws...@... wrote: Does anyone else feels that VTV title track is too short?? But what a song! What A Song!! 183 seconds of heavenly bliss so soft n' soothing... I can't find proper words to describe the feeling... Chord bro, maybe you can help!! :-) The search is more important than the destination - a r rahman - From: ichord purev...@... To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wed, 13 January, 2010 10:49:54 PM Subject: [arr] Re: My revised VTV Review Thanks so much, man, I really mean it. It's feedback like yours that really encourages me and helps to wash away a lot of self doubt. I encourage all of you to write and express freely here. --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, ARRvind arr_arvind@ ... wrote: Dear Ichord! Take a bow! I simply fell flat by the words you defined for all my heart feelings for the album! Absolutely Stunning write up --- On Wed, 1/13/10, ichord purevibz@ . wrote: From: ichord purevibz@ . Subject: [arr] Re: My revised VTV Review To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com Date: Wednesday, January 13, 2010, 1:28 AM Â Thanks Rafid!! --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, Rafid rafid.nuhuman@ ... wrote: Chord, Your review is outta this world. I liked it. I bet you'll give more marks after a few more hearings. Had you written the review after a week, you'd have given more marks. For me, all songs are simply superb.I can't rate'em. I'm extremely happy about VTV songs. ARR-GM combination has really worked well. Many thanks to ARR! Rafid The INTERNET now has a personality. YOURS! See your Yahoo! Homepage. http://in.yahoo.com/
[arr] A R Rahman brings smile on Sukhwinder’s face
*A R Rahman brings smile on Sukhwinder’s face* - *Anil A Kanojia, Sampurn Media*Singing sensation Sukhwinder Singh is not just excellent at singing but he’s also good at penning down the lyrics. So far in his career, he has written lyrics for many films. But his happiness knew no bounds when music maestro A R Rahman complimented him for his writing. Sukhwinder narrates his experience and says, “I remember when A R Rahmanhttp://www.planetradiocity.com/rahman/rahman.html told me to write the lyrics for the song in Thakshak in one day. As soon as I finished and showed the write up to Rahman and director Govind Nihalani; they silently went in the meeting room which left me apprehensive. “ He goes on to add, “After sometime, they both came out with a serious mood which scared me even more. Thereafter, Rahman surprised me with a compliment- ‘amazing work’ and gave me a chance to write another song for him.” “I was on cloud 9; to get those two words of appreciation from someone like Rahman was a great high for me.”, signs off Sukhwinder with a smile. http://bit.ly/7YJuDV -- - Regards ~ ~ A.R.Rajib ~ ~
Re: [arr] ARR is my all time fav from India - Steven Spielberg's
nice to hera this. Will Spielberg work with ARR in the future? fingers crossed:-) On Mon, Jan 11, 2010 at 1:13 PM, partha partha_sac...@yahoo.co.in wrote: Hi All, FYI to all ARR Fans!!! I was going through today's TOI tete-e-tete with Steven Spielberg where he mentioned about ARRji as his all time favourite from India and he had listed to many of our guru's numbers. Felt good abt it early in the morning. All TC Regards, P'ARR'THA.
[arr] Re: Relationship with a new ARR album is like an arranged marriage!
Thanks man, means a lot, but you can really thank AR and his music for inspiring me to express so much. His music has that effect on my mind As India's Prime Minister said recently, AR Rahman's music is very inspirational. It's so true! I do hope AR reads our posts here, not just mine, but everyone's, so that he knows how much he and his music are loved and appreciated. --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, satish_srini satish_sr...@... wrote: Brilliant stuff!!! I am totally in awe of the way you write. We all have a lot of love for ARR's music but few can express it the way you do. Keep writing and I hope that ARR gets to read some of your posts :) Satish --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, ichord purevibz@ wrote: I'm trying to come up with an analogy to our collective relationship with a new ARR album and I think I found one. With an arranged marriage, as many of you have probably experienced, you meet your partner, talk, you try to get to know each other, but it's awkward at firstyou may have some doubts, fears, and in some cases, you may not like the person at all. But, over time, once familiarity takes over, and if you give that person a chance, MOST OF THE TIME, your love for that person will grow, and grow, based on a deeper understanding and appreciation of the personunderstanding the finer qualities It's a love not based on infatuation or artificial traits, but grows gradually under patience and time. Now, I will make a few word substitutions and try to recreate the same paragraph. With a new ARR album, as many of you have probably experienced, you buy it/download it, listen to it, and try to get to know it better, but it's awkward at first.you may have some doubts, fears, and in some cases you may not like the album at all. But over time, once familiarity takes over, and if you give that album a chance, MOST OF THE TIME, your love for that album will grow and grow, based on a deeper understanding and appreciation of the albumunderstanding the finer qualities. It's a love not based on first impression only or surface gloss, but grows gradually under patience and time.
Re: [arr] Re: Relationship with a new ARR album is like an arranged marriage!
He already is a Dr. On Wed, Jan 13, 2010 at 11:25 PM, nadeem2235 nadeem2...@yahoo.com wrote: we should call u *Dr Ichord* --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, ichord purev...@... wrote: I'm trying to come up with an analogy to our collective relationship with a new ARR album and I think I found one. With an arranged marriage, as many of you have probably experienced, you meet your partner, talk, you try to get to know each other, but it's awkward at firstyou may have some doubts, fears, and in some cases, you may not like the person at all. But, over time, once familiarity takes over, and if you give that person a chance, MOST OF THE TIME, your love for that person will grow, and grow, based on a deeper understanding and appreciation of the personunderstanding the finer qualities It's a love not based on infatuation or artificial traits, but grows gradually under patience and time. Now, I will make a few word substitutions and try to recreate the same paragraph. With a new ARR album, as many of you have probably experienced, you buy it/download it, listen to it, and try to get to know it better, but it's awkward at first.you may have some doubts, fears, and in some cases you may not like the album at all. But over time, once familiarity takes over, and if you give that album a chance, MOST OF THE TIME, your love for that album will grow and grow, based on a deeper understanding and appreciation of the albumunderstanding the finer qualities. It's a love not based on first impression only or surface gloss, but grows gradually under patience and time.
[arr] hosanna - what's happening to you @ 2:27 - 3:14
2:27 - 3:14 ('hosanna... ho...' sequence by the female)
you are in the state of supreme bliss!
2:34 - 2:38 (the way the 'ho..' is finished)
you are surprised, and you realize with a smile that this is when we all got
addicted to his music right from Roja!
There more such Rahman surprise elements in the album for you!
Welcome back Rahman!
[arr] Aaromalae Translation : Minblowing Lyrics : Awesome Composition
Vamalayenthi Varum Thennal, *(O..Breeze blowing through the mountains.)* Puthu Manavalan Thennal, *(O..Breeze, decked up like a bridegroom)* Polli Medayae Thottu Thalodi Kurushil Thoyuthu Varumbol,*(Coming after worshipping the cross at the altar..)* Varavelpinu Malayala Kara Manasammatham Choriyum,*(O Land of Keralagrant permission for welcoming it..)* Aaromalae, Aaromalae, Aaromalae, Aaromalae*(O BelovedO Beloved...O Beloved.O Beloved...)* Susthi Susthi Su Muhurtham, *(On this very auspiciousness occasion )* Sumungali Bhava Manavatti *(O Bride..,May you be blessed with a long wedded life)* Susthi Susthi Su Muhurtham, (On this very auspiciousness occasion ) Sumungali Bhava Manavatti (O Bride..,May you be blessed with a long wedded life) Shyama Rathri Than Aramanayil, *(In the inner sanctum of the dark evening...)* Mari Nilkayo Tharakame, *(O star..why are you so reserved ? )* Pulari Manjillae Kathiroliyay, *(Like a ray of light in the morning mist,) * Akalae Nilkayo Penmaname, *(Are you standing afar...my lady ?)* * * Chanju Nilkuma Chillayil Nee, Chila Chilambuyo Poonkuyilae Manchinavilaee, Marayoliyae Thediyathiyo Poorangal Susthi Susthi Su Muhurtham, (On this very auspiciousness occasion ) Sumungali Bhava Manavatti (O Bride..,May you be blessed with a long wedded life) Aaromalae... Aaromalae(O BelovedO Beloved) Kadalinae, Karayodiniyum Padan Sneham Undo ? *(Does the sea still possess the love to serenade the shore ?)* Mezhukuthurikalayi Urukan Iniyum Praanayam Manasil undo ? *(Is th**ere**still love in the mind..for melting like candle wax ?) * Aaromalae.. Aaromalaeee.. Aaromalaee (O BelovedO Beloved...O Beloved.O Beloved...) Aaromalae.. Ohh.. Ho ! (O Beloved) Thanks to my friend, Ra. -- Farzad Khaleel www.rahmaniac.com
Re: [arr] My Complete Review of VTV's Music
Chord!! Thanks for the beautiful review..:-) Thanks, Kalyan K. On Mon, Jan 11, 2010 at 9:14 PM, ichord purev...@yahoo.com wrote: First of all, I do not support piracy. I wanted to wait until Tuesday before hearing the songs and eventually writing a review, but the weaker part of me got the upper hand this time and I caved in. Please forgive me. I assure you that I did order the CD from Amazon and awaiting that in the mail. If there's a distinct trend that I see in ARR's music over time, it's his reduced emphasis on musical adventurism and acrobatics and increased emphasis on subtle musical forms within a composition, often perceived subjectively as not living up to his own standards. I don't agree with that notion since it's ARR who recreates his own standards with each release, just like destroying his own ego before a compositional session. The burden of responsibility to recognize this is up to the listener, who may be challenged and confounded by expectations and biases, which is normal and natural. Again, these are trends only and just from my observational standpoint...nothing is black and white or exclusionary. This trend may be a function of two forces: 1)Age (emphasizing more of a gestaltic perspective) 2) Progressive evolution as part of a unique artist whose mindset is bent on conceptual expansion and really trying hard to avoid being typecasted, escaping from his own set trails to form new and distinct roads. The music of VTV is a major step in AR's evolutionary process as an artist who's never content with the status quo, or even his own previous success. Remember, it's the artist over the entertainer, and in VTV, it's the pure artist within ARR, even beyond musician, that is in the driver's seat. I will not comment on the lyrics since I don't understand Tamil. 1) Omanna Penne: Steady and soothing.a composition that oozes with spiritualness and introspection. I love how AR juxtaposes the Western rhythms with the Carnatic raagas first by the female voice, and weaving throughout the stylistic Nadaswaram, whose roots are deeply carnatic, but expressed so universally in this track. Wonderful singing by Benny and the Nadaswaram ending is surely a page from the Rehna Tu continuum outro. Nothing fancy in this composition, but the feeling left behind is extrenmely elevating and cleansing. Fantastic start. (8/10) 2) Anbil Avan: ARR at his playful best. He must have had a lot of fun putting this track together. There is nothing heavy or mindblowing about this track, but what makes it work for me is the joyful innocence in the melody and the very interesting sonic arrangements using a Shehnai type sound juxtaposed with a church organ sound. The musical interlude that has this also has some very nice, quick chord progressions that defy banality. The melody sticks easy and would be a fun song to dance with. (7/10) 3) Vinnathaandi Varuvaayaa: Wow..what a minimalistic impact! Minimalistic impact is something that I have been missing from Rahman's ouevre in recent films, but here it is, in its full glory and form. Using a minimalistic sound template for a title song is quite bold and outside the box, but boy does it work for me!!! The acoustic strings (guitar? harp?) along with vibes and small bells create such a unique, peaceful ambience in this song that transports me into a dreamlike world. Beautiful string additions in the mid section only add depth to amazing vocals, chords, and heartfelt emotions in this gem, but likely to be underrated track. Delicate, subtle, dreamy, ambient, soft, restrained, soothing, warming.I can go on and on. Again, a track doesn't have to be complex and adventursome to be powerfulthis is the genius of ARhe can create such a powerful ambience using minimal quantity. (8/10) 4) Hosana: There is no other composer in India who can arrange better than AR. In this song, many of AR's strengths are showcased.sound structure, layered, thick, yet uncluttered arrangements, symphonic textures, haunting melody, soothing ambience. The sound layers are so clean and crispthat beautiful strumming acoustic guitar is so nice!!! Also worthy of metion is the high toned Scottish flavored flute and the subtle mandolin rhythms in sync with the main rhythms, punctuated by the pulsating string sections. The female choir with the angelic expression is one of the most beautiful choir sounds I've heard. This song sticks to you and won't let go. A complete masterpiece IMO that is one of the best songs that ARR has composed in recent years. (9/10) 5) Kunnukkul Kannai Another playful techno oriented track with some pleasing electronic arrangements. The unique feature of this track for me are the string quartet type rhythmic accents throughout that give this youth song a very Western classical feel. Relatively simple by composition and sound, but again, a nice dance number with good melody. Rahman
[arr] Re: My VTV review!
This is the best VTV Review... [:D] --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, juliencristobal juliencristo...@... wrote: Thank you. Your review was brillant! --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, ichord purevibz@ wrote: Nice review! Thanks! --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, juliencristobal juliencristobal@ wrote: My VTV review after 5-6 hearings: As I am not fluent in Tamil, I am not going to comment on the lyrics. 1) Omana Penne. This song starts beautifully with small bells followed by heavy bass. The composition seems really simple at the beginning but it's really difficult one to compose. Benny's voice is modulated and it adds to create a very unique feeling to it. No other than Benny would have been able to sing this song giving the same feeling (RnB style). However if you listen carefully you know that you are listening to an indian song due to the nadaswaram that is played from 0:45. A.R.Rahman has mixed a lot of different rhythms that makes this song unique. Kalyani makes her apparition in the of the middle song singing in Malayalam in a classical way: the listener is sent back to the 60's but modern rhythm are still being played. It's a superb anachronism. Benny vocal is back and more weird sounds are joining the song. Later, a short nadaswaram interlude is played quickly join by this modulate Benny! 10/10 2) What type of song is that? A techno/electro track? A semi-classical song? Who cares, the sound is unique! Anbil Avan starts with some notes played in a synthesizer that are quickly blend with traditionnal drums and choir. Devan starts the song with: anbil avan followed by very short sentences that leave a great effect on the listener. Chinmayi sings a few lines but the moment both Devan and Chinmayi sing together is very pleasant to the ears (1:24-1:29). After a brief humming from Chinmayi, from nowhere a wedding march is played by a pipe organ. Immediately after, the traditional south Indian nadaswaram is heard. Where are we in a church for a Christian wedding or a temple for a Hindu one? It's up to the listener imagination The song is very innovative and the mood set by the song is totally different from the other songs. A feel good song all the way thanks to A.R.Rahman catchy tune. Listening to Devan and Chinmayi (who at times sounds like Vasundhra Das) I am sure they had fun while recording the song! 9.5/10 3) Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa. This song seems to be played in someone 's dream who imagines his beloved coming to him walking down a grey sky. The minimal use of music instruments helps to underline Karthik's magnificent vocal in this soft and romantic song that will have the same effect on the listener as A.R.Rahman `s En Swase Kaatre title track. The light guitar notes are enchanting. A.R.Rahman hasn't used the guitar so beautifully since Vellai Pukkal (Kannathil Muthamittal) and Khamosh Raat (Takshak) but the best part of the song is between 1:37-2:21 : pure divine! A special mention as well for the back vocalist who compliments Karthik's voice perfectly. Flip side: too short!! 10/10 4) Hosanna. This song is my favourite it is what we can call vintage A.R.Rahman. When I saw on arrahman.com a few weeks back that this song was sung by Vijay Prakash I was upset as I loved Srinivas rendition seen on youtube during the London music launch . However, Vijay is just as good as Srinivas! So what is so special about this song? EVERYTHING! What a song! A flute here, a violin and cello there, plus a guitar on the other hand and some pre-recorded rhythms create an heavenly atmosphere. No wonder the song is called Hosanna. The song progression is also very impressive from a very few instruments with Vijay Vocal singing: En ithayam, unaithaan norunggave, En maru ithayam, tharuven nee udaikave the song ends with the same lines but an explosion of sounds tell you that you have reached Heaven (is the bell at the very end a clue?). The vocals are equally good! Suzanne is at her seductive best (I love the way the sang Dreams on Fire in Slumdog Millionaire) with some very relaxing humming that invite you to some peaceful place (2:31- 3:16) . Vijay Prakash sounds very different when he sings En ithayam, unaithaan norunggave, En maru ithayam, tharuven nee udaikave where his voice is very soft and during the rest of the song where is voice is almost rough/rustic at some moment like Kailash Kher (3:24-3:29). Regarding Blaaze what to say? I was surprised to see Blaaze in such a song but A.R.Rahman included the rap in such a way that you won't even notice the change of singer. 11/10 5) Kannukul Kannai. The song has a really international appeal to it and has shades (music wise) of Yaakai Thiri 0:49-1:18 ( Ayitha Ezuthu) as well as Kelamal Kaiyile (ATM) but still it's different. Naresh Iyer sings the song with a lot of aplomb and in a very fast way. The moment that catches my attention the most is between 1:46 and 2:45 min
RE: [arr] Aaromale...just goin crazy!!!(Raga Bageshree)
I have no idea about raagas. But yes, the track is like a standing example of what mahavishnu orchestra or the combo of robert miles-trilok gurtu did. But aromale is better than what those guys produced. This one is a wierd combo that works like magic. Regards Wb sent thru mobile device -Original Message- From: Aakarsh Sent: 13/01/2010 6:14:08 pm Subject: Re: [arr] Aaromale...just goin crazy!!!(Raga Bageshree) You are absolutely right Swaps.. The hook line is indeed Bhageshree. And I am not surprised. Because this song is in Malayalam. And usually, music in Kerala or say Malayalam musicians have been using lot of Hindustani music. even the great Swathi Thirunal was equally proficient in Hindustani and Carnatic genres. if we study the film music, even composers such as Raveendran, Mohana Sitara have used lot of Hindustani Music. Composers from Tamil and Telugu regions too have used Hindustani, but comparatively, lesser than Malayalam counterparts. This is just my observation and I could be wrong too. Bhageshree is a Hindustani Raaga and using it for malayalam lyrics doesnt surprise me. What is absolutely surprising is the treatment given to this song. Psychedelic Rock meeting Hindustani idiom hook-line. I want to ask ARR if this was his tribute to Pink Floyd or Mahavishnu Orchestra :) Regards Kamal Aakarsh Vishnubhotla. http://kamal-aakarsh.blogspot.com --- On Wed, 1/13/10, ~ s...@ps ~ swaps15...@yahoo.com wrote: From: ~ s...@ps ~ swaps15...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [arr] Aaromale...just goin crazy!!!(Raga Bageshree) To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Wednesday, January 13, 2010, 5:55 PM Yes..the entire song is based on Bageshree...Bageshree has a prominent emphasis on 'Dhaivat'..omitting 'Pancham' 'Rishabh' in the aarohi..Sa Ga Ma Dha Ni SaSa Ni Dha Ma (Pa) Dha Ga (Re) Sa In Aaromale,ARR hs used 'Audav Bageshree' in most places;i.e, just employin 5 notes of the aarohi...the chorus bit 'Susthi susthi sumuhurtham' is based on the same Raga..Dun think its Bhimpalas/Abheri, as Bhimpalas has a strong 'Pancham'... .Listen 2 the bandish which Hari hs sung in L.A.concert b4 'Pachchai nirame'...u' ll relate 2 wut i m sayin...(though 'Pachchai nirame' is more Bhimpalasi)This is my opinion... Swaps --- On Wed, 1/13/10, raj arr_nagaraj@ yahoo.com wrote: From: raj arr_nagaraj@ yahoo.com Subject: Re: [arr] Aaromale...just goin crazy!!!(Raga Bageshree) To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com Date: Wednesday, January 13, 2010, 7:21 AM Swaps, You mean the humming that comes as 'Sutti Sutti' as Bageshree.. Chord in his reveiw said Bheemplas/abheri. . If you guys have a discussion on it then it will be really informative for the whole group :) Regards, S.V.Nagaraj --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, Vinod R Iyer vinod.ramamoorthy@ ... wrote: I always wondered why Rahman keeps himself away from the rock genre. Now I am happy :). Agreed with u swapnil, awesomeness is an understatement. Loved the part in the chorus (@2:39) when they break in between ... I know I say this everytime when an ARR album releases ... but .. Thank You Rahman !! On Tue, Jan 12, 2010 at 7:28 AM, ~ s...@ps ~ swaps15480@ ... wrote: Aaromale... Hell of a track...dunno how 2 describe it! Kudos to ARR for crafting such a wonderful song..n yes..i think Alphonse hs dun an incredible job croonin it... The initial guitar strains give me goosebums... n the best part of the song is the Chorus..its really addictive..cant get out off my mind!Hooked on completely.. .. Its actually based on Raga Audav Bageshree (Sa Ga Ma Dha Ni Sa)..if u rem...in L.A.Concert, Hariharan sang a bandish b4 Pacchai nirame...Tore bina mora jiya kaise jiyun...its the same raga Thanx ARR for givin us such a satisfyin albumluv Omana Penne,Mannippaya ...every bit of it! Swaps -- Have Fun, Vinod http://the-other- side-of-mirror. blogspot. com http://myworldofmnm .wordpress. com Are you searching for a reason, to be kind? b Explore, Experience, Enjoy A.R.Rahman - The Man, The Music, The Magic. Only at arrahmanfans.com - The definitive A.R.Rahman e-community. Homepage: http://www.arrahmanfans.com Admin: ad...@arrahmanfans.com To Subscribe: arrahmanfans-subscr...@yahoogroups.com To Unsubscribe: arrahmanfans-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/arrahmanfans/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/arrahmanfans/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: arrahmanfans-dig...@yahoogroups.com arrahmanfans-fullfeatu...@yahoogroups.com * To unsubscribe from this group, send an
[arr] I loved working with AR.Rahman: Alphons Joseph
I loved working with AR.Rahman: Alphons Joseph Keerthi Mohanhttp://www.expressbuzz.com/edition/searchresult.aspx?AliasName=5SVT7cGQFP9ZhalXn6|Wyg== First Published : 13 Jan 2010 01:03:00 AM IST Last Updated : 13 Jan 2010 01:01:32 PM IST KOCHI: Maestros in the field of music have sung to his beats. He was even awarded the Film Critics Award in 2004. But when it came to working with the ‘Mozart of Madras’ A R Rahman music director Alphons Joseph was a bundle of nerves. “It is every musician’s dream to be part of a Rahman project. But I didn’t expect him to call me to sing a number for Gautham Menon’s ‘Vinnaithandi Varuvaya’, which is Rahman’s first Indian project after winning the Oscars”, said an excited Alphons. Rahman had come for the music release of ‘Vellithira’, which was composed by Alphons. The fusion song in the movie caught Rahman’s attention and after nearly five years he remembered the singer whose voice was perfect for the project. “The song is completely different from anything that has been done. It is a fusion of folk and metal with a lot of Blue style backing. Moreover, it is a Malayalam song and has a lot of aggression,” Alphons said. He said that after hearing the song Shreya Ghoshal, who has rendered a song in the movie and has worked with Alphons in Big B, commented that this was the first time she was seeing an aggressive side of Alphons, who was known to be a simple and soft spoken person. Recollecting his experience working with Rahman Alphons said that contradictory to popular perception Rahman was an extrovert who loved to have fun. “He jokes around with everyone and makes them feel at home. This makes us comfortable while recording with a genius like Rahman,” said Alphons. The movie’s first audio preview was held at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts where the artists interacted with a lot of foreign musicians. Alphons said that even though they don’t understand the language many foreigners had tears in their eyes after listening to his song. “Our music has global reach and irrespective of language people are able to relate to it. Nowadays our ragas and scales are used in western music too,” said Alphons, who is now pursuing his MA in Music and hopes to do a research on vocal technique development. “Apart from his role as a judge in a popular singing reality show I am also a vocal trainer for the contestants. I sing both classical and western and hence I can demonstrate to the contestants how to modulate their voice accordingly,” he said. http://bit.ly/61uqdI -- - Regards ~ ~ A.R.Rajib ~ ~
[arr] Another nice review of VTV
http://www.lordoftheweb.info/993/vinnai-thandi-varuvaya-vtv-music-review/ After seeing its world premiere in London in a gala event on the 19th of December, the much hyped songs of Vinnai Thandi Varuvaya are out at last. With these songs coming after the successful Oscar exploits of maestro A.R.Rahman, the hype and buzz surrounding the songs of the movie is understandable. Add to this the fact that Gautham Menon and A.R.Rahman are working together for the first time, the excitement is almost palpable. Omana Penne Singers: Benny Dayal, Kalyani Menon Malayalam Lyrics: Kalyani Menon The percussion in this song stands out right from the start. The kind of rythmic song that is soothing to the ears. Well suited for Benny Dayal and he has excelled as usual. The nadaswaram bit, heard on and off in the background, takes the song to another level towards the end. Unfortunately, the music masks the lyrics at places, thereby reducing the pleasure to some extent, but with such lovely music, the complaints wont be loud. Anbil Avan Singers: Devan Ekambaram, Chinmayi A peppy number if you can call it. The initial segment sets up the song very well. Devan has done a commendable job. Chinmayi adds a soulful effect to the song and has backed up Devan very well. The chorus has done as good a job as the lead singers. The traditional marriage music that comes in the middle of the song offers splendid transition. Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa Singers: Karthik Another song comprising of amazing guitar scores, with Karthik's voice competing with the amazing music through all the changes in pitch. The music is loud at places and the voice of the singer is subdued at places, something that is predominant in this album. The lyrics becomes clear only after a few listenings, which is a shame since Thamari continues to out do herself in the lyrics department time and again. Despite these foibles, the short song packs a punch and is a good title song. Hosanna Singers: Vijay Prakash, Suzanne, Blaaze English Rap Lyrics: Blaaze This has to be the most popular song of the album. Amazing music, singing and lyrics combine to create this masterpiece that is bound to be wildly popular with the crowd. What begins as a melody with soothing music and soulful female chorus parts transitions beautifully into rap and then back to melody. Vijay Prakash has beautifully captured the mood of the song . Suzzane, with her excellent singing culminating in a mesmerizing humming has made the song better, if that is even possible. Blaaze is good with what he does, as usual. Kannukkul Kannai Singers: Naresh Iyer While one was thinking that the guitar has been the favorite of Rahman in this album comes this number with fantastic violin interludes. Awesome westernized music with amazing tamil lyrics from Thamarai truly symbolizes the position that tamil culture should be in - embracing the western world while holding on to, and spreading, its roots. Naresh Iyer does the song with finesse and his uttering of the words does justice to the lyrics. Mannipaaya Singers: A.R.Rahman, Shreya Ghoshal Shreya and Rahman. Awesome combination. Throw in Thirukkural and we get a magical song. The keyboard really owns this song and the flute makes an appearance making the album even more varied. Shreya is really the highlight of the song, with the music vying to catch the listeners attention. Dont miss the kural rendered in amazing chorus with the flute in the background. Aaoromale Singers: Alphonse Malayalam Lyrics: Kaithapram A song that starts slow, goes on to pick speed slightly and makes you say Wow after listening to it. Thats Aaromale! With amazing guitar scores that give you the feel of country music, and invigorating malayalam lyrics, this song will be quickly liked by the music aficionados. This song's popularity will be like the song itself -slow, but will start to rise once people have listened to it a few times. This is a true fusion of western and south Indian music, something that Rahman always wanted to capture. My personal favorite. While Hosanna will be popular with the crowd, Mannipaaya and Aaromale bring in variety to the album. While it is slightly saddening that the amazing lyrics get masked at times by the music, it can still be ignored. Like any Rahman album, the songs will take some time to pickup ( apart from Hosanna that is!) but will last long, satisfying every kind of music lover. Time and again, Rahman manages to wow us.
Re: [arr] My VTV review!
Nice review!! On Mon, Jan 11, 2010 at 10:51 PM, juliencristobal juliencristo...@yahoo.frwrote: My VTV review after 5-6 hearings: As I am not fluent in Tamil, I am not going to comment on the lyrics. 1) Omana Penne. This song starts beautifully with small bells followed by heavy bass. The composition seems really simple at the beginning but it's really difficult one to compose. Benny's voice is modulated and it adds to create a very unique feeling to it. No other than Benny would have been able to sing this song giving the same feeling (RnB style). However if you listen carefully you know that you are listening to an indian song due to the nadaswaram that is played from 0:45. A.R.Rahman has mixed a lot of different rhythms that makes this song unique. Kalyani makes her apparition in the of the middle song singing in Malayalam in a classical way: the listener is sent back to the 60's but modern rhythm are still being played. It's a superb anachronism. Benny vocal is back and more weird sounds are joining the song. Later, a short nadaswaram interlude is played quickly join by this modulate Benny! 10/10 2) What type of song is that? A techno/electro track? A semi-classical song? Who cares, the sound is unique! Anbil Avan starts with some notes played in a synthesizer that are quickly blend with traditionnal drums and choir. Devan starts the song with: anbil avan followed by very short sentences that leave a great effect on the listener. Chinmayi sings a few lines but the moment both Devan and Chinmayi sing together is very pleasant to the ears (1:24-1:29). After a brief humming from Chinmayi, from nowhere a wedding march is played by a pipe organ. Immediately after, the traditional south Indian nadaswaram is heard. Where are we in a church for a Christian wedding or a temple for a Hindu one? It's up to the listener imagination… The song is very innovative and the mood set by the song is totally different from the other songs. A feel good song all the way thanks to A.R.Rahman catchy tune. Listening to Devan and Chinmayi (who at times sounds like Vasundhra Das) I am sure they had fun while recording the song! 9.5/10 3) Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa. This song seems to be played in someone 's dream who imagines his beloved coming to him walking down a grey sky. The minimal use of music instruments helps to underline Karthik's magnificent vocal in this soft and romantic song that will have the same effect on the listener as A.R.Rahman `s En Swase Kaatre title track. The light guitar notes are enchanting. A.R.Rahman hasn't used the guitar so beautifully since Vellai Pukkal (Kannathil Muthamittal) and Khamosh Raat (Takshak) but the best part of the song is between 1:37-2:21 : pure divine! A special mention as well for the back vocalist who compliments Karthik's voice perfectly. Flip side: too short!! 10/10 4) Hosanna. This song is my favourite it is what we can call vintage A.R.Rahman. When I saw on arrahman.com a few weeks back that this song was sung by Vijay Prakash I was upset as I loved Srinivas rendition seen on youtube during the London music launch . However, Vijay is just as good as Srinivas! So what is so special about this song? EVERYTHING! What a song! A flute here, a violin and cello there, plus a guitar on the other hand and some pre-recorded rhythms create an heavenly atmosphere. No wonder the song is called Hosanna. The song progression is also very impressive from a very few instruments with Vijay Vocal singing: En ithayam, unaithaan norunggave, En maru ithayam, tharuven nee udaikave the song ends with the same lines but an explosion of sounds tell you that you have reached Heaven (is the bell at the very end a clue?). The vocals are equally good! Suzanne is at her seductive best (I love the way the sang Dreams on Fire in Slumdog Millionaire) with some very relaxing humming that invite you to some peaceful place (2:31- 3:16) . Vijay Prakash sounds very different when he sings En ithayam, unaithaan norunggave, En maru ithayam, tharuven nee udaikave where his voice is very soft and during the rest of the song where is voice is almost rough/rustic at some moment like Kailash Kher (3:24-3:29). Regarding Blaaze what to say? I was surprised to see Blaaze in such a song but A.R.Rahman included the rap in such a way that you won't even notice the change of singer. 11/10 5) Kannukul Kannai. The song has a really international appeal to it and has shades (music wise) of Yaakai Thiri 0:49-1:18 ( Ayitha Ezuthu) as well as Kelamal Kaiyile (ATM) but still it's different. Naresh Iyer sings the song with a lot of aplomb and in a very fast way. The moment that catches my attention the most is between 1:46 and 2:45 min where music and vocal reach the sky (pun intended): baring the vocal, we are not listening to a tamil song! I am sure the song is more interesting if you understand the lyrics….I need to listen to this one more carefully in
Re: [arr] Re: My revised VTV Review
Awesomely written Chord!! Great work. Arun From: Rafid rafid.nuhu...@yahoo.com To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wed, 13 January, 2010 4:43:45 AM Subject: [arr] Re: My revised VTV Review Chord, It's my pleasure. Well, reputed websites like Galatta has copied your VTV review. It seems website folks like your music review and the same is valued and respected globally. I know that plagiarism is a misconduct. They should have acknowledged the sources. Whatever the case it is, I'm proud of you, man! Rafid --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, ichord purev...@.. . wrote: Thanks Rafid!! --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, Rafid rafid.nuhuman@ wrote: Chord, Your review is outta this world. I liked it. I bet you'll give more marks after a few more hearings. Had you written the review after a week, you'd have given more marks. For me, all songs are simply superb.I can't rate'em. I'm extremely happy about VTV songs. ARR-GM combination has really worked well. Many thanks to ARR! Rafid --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, ichord purevibz@ wrote: After some corrections and additions: If there's a distinct trend that I see in ARR's music over time, it's his reduced emphasis on musical adventurism and acrobatics and increased emphasis on subtle musical forms within a composition, often perceived subjectively as not living up to his own standards. I don't agree with that notion since it's ARR who recreates his own standards with each release, just like destroying his own ego before a compositional session. The burden of responsibility to recognize this is up to the listener, who may be challenged and confounded by expectations and biases, which is normal and natural. Again, these are trends only and just from my observational standpoint.. .nothing is black and white or exclusionary. This trend may be a function of two forces: 1)Age (emphasizing more of a gestalt perspective) 2) Progressive evolution as part of a unique artist whose mindset is bent on conceptual expansion and really trying hard to avoid being typecasted, escaping from his own set trails to form new and distinct roads. The music of VTV is a major step in AR's evolutionary process as an artist who's never content with the status quo, or even his own previous success. Remember, it's the artist over the entertainer, and in VTV, it's the pure artist within ARR, even beyond musician, that is in the driver's seat. I will not comment on the lyrics since I don't understand Tamil. 1) Omanna Penne: Steady and soothing .a composition that oozes with spiritualism and introspection. I love how AR juxtaposes the Western rhythms with the Carnatic raagas first by the female voice, and weaving throughout the stylistic Nadaswaram, whose roots are deeply Carnatic, but expressed so universally in this track. Wonderful singing by Benny and the Nadaswaram ending is surely a page from the Rehna Tu continuum outro. Nothing fancy in this composition, but the feeling left behind is extremely elevating and cleansing. Fantastic start. (8/10) 2) Anbil Avan: ARR at his playful best. He must have had a lot of fun putting this track together. There is nothing heavy or mind blowing about this track, but what makes it work for me is the joyful innocence in the melody and the very interesting sonic arrangements using a Shehnai type sound juxtaposed with a church organ sound. The musical interlude that has this also has some very nice, quick chord progressions that defy banality. The melody sticks easy and would be a fun song to dance with. (7/10) 3) Vinnathaandi Varuvaayaa: Wow..what a minimalistic impact! Minimalistic impact is something that I have been missing from Rahman's oeuvre in recent films, but here it is, in its full glory and form. Using a minimalistic sound template for a title song is quite bold and outside the box, but boy does it work for me!!! The acoustic strings (guitar? harp?) along with vibes and small bells create such a unique, peaceful ambiance in this song that transports me into a dreamlike world. Beautiful string additions in the mid section only add depth to amazing vocals, chords, and heartfelt emotions in this gem, but likely to be underrated track. Delicate, subtle, dreamy, ambient, soft, restrained, soothing, warming. I can go on and on. Again, a track doesn't have to be complex and adventuresome to be powerful this is the genius of ARhe can create such a powerful ambience using minimal quantity. (8/10) 4) Hosana: There is no other composer in India who can arrange better than AR. In this song, many of AR's strengths are
