[arr] Re: Sydney Concert Full videos on Youtube

[DineshVaidya]

I think "Rahman Offkey " is certainly a loose statement and not worth to 
respond, but since ARR is my Guru, I am doing so,

The songs sung by ARR are those also composed by him so he has every right to 
perform them in whatever way / remix them / change the tone in any way he 
wants. Audience comes to see him performing and not to check if all his tones 
are true to the CD. And let ARR decide how he wants to sing his own songs. 

If ARR wanted to add any additional lyrics / miss out on some / change the tone 
/ tune during  concert, it is his song / creation and he has full right to do 
so. 

So please refrain from making such statements which none of us are qualified to 
make.

best regards
Dinesh Vaidya
TWS Rahmania, Pune


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, vi...@... wrote:
>

> > 
> >thanks for sharing these wonderful videos. 
> >
> >>The best performance was Mausam & Escape hands down. Next come Jai Ho and 
> >>Chandralikha. and oddly enough I liked Ringa Ringa too.
> >>Didn't like how they performed some songs without any lead singers, like 
> >>Chaiya Chaiya, Barso Re etc. 
> >>Boss was off-tune overall. Rashid Ali killed pronunciations and ate words 
> >>out as always.
> >>Really like the idea of displaying artists' name on grand screen.
> >>Chandralikha performance was wonderful and appreciated the MJ part of it.
> >>Can only hope sometime they perform Jai Ho in its full glory i.e., with 
> >>Sukhwinder.
> >
> >>/Jahanzeb
> >
> >>--- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, "s_girish2003"  
> >>wrote:
> >>>
> >>> Found this link in youtubeAll parts of Sydney Concert
> >>> 
> >>> http://www.youtube. com/user/ 4topcats# p/u/21/HoFokPHlG BM
> >>> 
> >>> Thanks to the original uplaoder..
> >>>
> >
> >
>

[arr] Karur guys meet up for food distribution

[jagan nath]

Hi guys
 
    All Karur guys.. lets meet up and have the food distribution here in karur. 
Lets take the initiative of doing this good deed in Karur.
All Karur guys send the contact number to my mail.
 
Cheers Rahman !!
 
Regards
Jagan
Karur


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Re: [arr] Padmabhushan AR Rahman ! - why not "Bharat Ratna"?

[Sudhakar Babu]

Why not "Bharat Ratna"?

--- On Thu, 21/1/10, DineshVaidya  wrote:

From: DineshVaidya 
Subject: [arr] Padmabhushan AR Rahman !
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, 21 January, 2010, 11:12 AM















 
 



  



  
  
  I want the Government to make this announcement soon. It is High time 
really.. .



Not that ARR needs this stamp but it is essential that GOI acknowledges his 
role in making Indian music popular worldwide and for taking efforts in 
bringing in Peace in various conflicts... .



Best regards

Dinesh Vaidya

TWS Rahmania






 





 



  











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[arr] Re: Anbil Avan is similar to Vennilave

[JANARDHANAN R]

even i find it really impossible to find subtle similarities between the two.

Janardhanan

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Jayakarthi Karur Raja shanmugam 
 wrote:
>
> Dear Groups,
>  
> The words "Nee vanavil lagaa aval vanam elaaga" in Anbil Avan song is similar 
> to "Vennilave Velli Velli Nilave pokum edam ellam" in Vettaiyadu 
> Villaiyaadu.  I am not saying same tunes was used.  But same genre was used. 
> Is it so? I feel like that. If anyone feel the please share.  
>  
> 
> 
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> http://in.yahoo.com/
>

Re: [arr] Re: Sydney Concert Full videos on Youtube

[mohd noor]

Guys Guys Guys,

I have just come back from the Muscat Concert-It was mindblowing,what an Jaw 
dropping performance from Lush's RAP to Vivanne's French sound to Stephen's 
Keyboards to the amazing lead guitarist to Vellai Pokal Video being played in 
the large LED screen and Most of all our Man's Performance, to all the 
detractors did you all know that this ARR concert in Muscat was the biggest in 
the Sultanate Of Oman's History-record number of people turned up and the 
production value was unparalled-ONLY CAN BE ACHEIVED BY ARR- Please do not 
comment just by listening or seeing  some cheap rip off Videos or 
tracks.We all should be 
Proud by the mere fact that  ARR is conducting concerts of world standards 
(Lighting,Settings,Performance,Performers)-It is an experience beleive me



Regards,

--- On Sat, 1/23/10, Vithur  wrote:

From: Vithur 
Subject: Re: [arr] Re: Sydney Concert Full videos on Youtube
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Saturday, January 23, 2010, 12:31 PM







 









   
 
Km Musiq label has got nothing to do with AR concerts,, and I believe Vijay  
responded to this mail , out of his love for ARR, and lets not mix things..
 
Everyone has the freedom to write Jahanzeb feels that way. The more the 
concerts one attends, the more one realises and understands the issues behind . 
Its very easy for someone to comment without knowing the ground reality.

 
Now I realise why Vijay or Gops dont write that many mails in the groups !!!
 


 
On Sat, Jan 23, 2010 at 12:32 AM, Ramesh R  wrote:


 





Precisely! Jahanzeb is well within his rights to offer his opinion/criticism.

And considering that Vijay is affiliated to KM Musiq (the label?) it's 
irresponsible of him to respond in that fashion. If you're going to be in the 
music/PR business then you should learn to take honest criticism in the right 
spirit.


My personal reaction is quite similar to what Jahanzeb stated. I thought Mausam 
& Escape was terrific and perhaps the best part of the concert! I also liked a 
lot of the stripped-down/ simple versions like Udhaya/Tu Hi Re. ARR was good in 
Khwaja but it looked like he was out of breath in the other songs and I didn't 
like them as much. I'm not saying they were bad. It's just the nature of a lot 
of ARR songs being heavily produced with layers and effects that don't 
translate too well for me in a concert setting (a lot of the unplugged versions 
are exceptions though). For this same reason I haven't been keen on attending 
any of his concerts but it's very satisfying to see the production qualities 
continually improve. The stage, setting and display of artist names for the 
Sydney concert was very nicely done. Of course, all this is based on seeing the 
videos on Youtube and I do understand how the real experience is much better 
(but there's an upper-bound
 that's apparent too).


RR





From: avinaash.kapur 
To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com

Sent: Fri, January 22, 2010 11:07:47 AM
Subject: [arr] Re: Sydney Concert Full videos on Youtube







Nothing wrong with posting a opinion.

Do you want this group to be a bunch of YES MEN praising everything or do you 
want this group to be both critical and appreciative of our boss's output?


Jahanzeb was not very harsh in his tone. He said good things about the concert 
too. Try to be objective and see if there is any validity in this argument. 
Check out the songs again and if you still things ALL songs had top notch 
singing then we have a issue.:-)

I do realize live singing is extremely difficult and challenging but AR now has 
a reputation of a World Class performer and he needs to maintain the high 
standards he set for himself all the time. Price of success and acclaim if you 
ask me :-) :-)


And good things can always come out of criticism. I salute the guys who had the 
courage to point out the "belmishes" in Blue. Thanks to them we are now 
enjoying the cleaner sound in VTV. I am sure AR will always ensure clean and 
crsip sound in his forthcoming albums.


Thanks Jahanzeb for having the courage to stand up and speak out. We need more 
guys who can voice healthy ctiticism.

P.S 1. For all those guys posting irrelavant you tube links trying to prove 
Aromale was a lift...


If Aromale was copied from Pink Floyd/Other 70s Rock artists then all his 
quawwalis were copied from old hindi quawallis and all his dance numbers are 
inspired from countless techno songs.

Just becoz two songs are in the same genre does not make the copied/inspired


--- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, Vijay  wrote:
>
> Did somebody ask you for your expert opinion
>
> Sent from my iPhone

>
> On Jan 22, 2010, at 19:50, "Jahanzeb"  wrote:
>
> > thanks for sharing these wonderful videos.
> >
> > The best performance was Mausam & Escape hands down. Next come Jai 

> > Ho and Chandralikha. and oddly enough I liked Ringa Ringa too.
> > Didn't like how they performed some songs w

Re: [arr] Re: Sydney Concert Full videos on Youtube

[Sam]

Have you seen any of MJ's concert live or video? Even with all the 
dancing, jumping and walking - singing is never compromised. 
 
It is not hard work but results that matter.. 
 
I can understand if it slips once in a while.. but this is happening far too 
frequent for AR in his concerts..  I have attended four of his concerts and 
yes, I can see improvements in recent concerts... but again can't help feeling 
let down when the singers mess up.. 
 

--- On Sat, 1/23/10, Gomzy™  wrote:


From: Gomzy™ 
Subject: Re: [arr] Re: Sydney Concert Full videos on Youtube
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Saturday, January 23, 2010, 12:44 AM


  



I simply dont get it. What kind of a perfection do you guys want in a concert? 
And why do you want it? If you want them to sing live, jump around, walk 
around, and also be perfect in their singing arent we asking for too much here ?
If you want accuracy in their singing, the score , the modulations and 
variations please sit at home and listen to the recorded tracks !

Problem is what you guys want. Anyone realise how much AR rehearses before 
concert ? Forget about the hours of rehearsing at his studio, he rehearses the 
whole fricken night before the concert. about 10 hours. 

You guys need to also understand how ARs compositions are. They are usually 
mixed easily at the studio with the singer not having to work too hard, cuz 
there are multiple recordings that happen. They are very difficult to sing 
live. 

Inspite of all of this they do a decent job. And they are improving after every 
concert.

Agreed its good to be honest. But please also see how much hardwork goes into 
it. 


On Sat, Jan 23, 2010 at 12:32 AM, Ramesh R  wrote:


  





Precisely! Jahanzeb is well within his rights to offer his opinion/criticism.

And considering that Vijay is affiliated to KM Musiq (the label?) it's 
irresponsible of him to respond in that fashion. If you're going to be in the 
music/PR business then you should learn to take honest criticism in the right 
spirit. 

My personal reaction is quite similar to what Jahanzeb stated. I thought Mausam 
& Escape was terrific and perhaps the best part of the concert! I also liked a 
lot of the stripped-down/ simple versions like Udhaya/Tu Hi Re. ARR was good in 
Khwaja but it looked like he was out of breath in the other songs and I didn't 
like them as much. I'm not saying they were bad. It's just the nature of a lot 
of ARR songs being heavily produced with layers and effects that don't 
translate too well for me in a concert setting (a lot of the unplugged versions 
are exceptions though). For this same reason I haven't been keen on attending 
any of his concerts but it's very satisfying to see the production qualities 
continually improve. The stage, setting and display of artist names for the 
Sydney concert was very nicely done. Of course, all this is based on seeing the 
videos on Youtube and I do understand how the real experience is much better 
(but there's an upper-bound
 that's apparent too).

RR





From: avinaash.kapur 
To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com
Sent: Fri, January 22, 2010 11:07:47 AM
Subject: [arr] Re: Sydney Concert Full videos on Youtube







Nothing wrong with posting a opinion. 

Do you want this group to be a bunch of YES MEN praising everything or do you 
want this group to be both critical and appreciative of our boss's output?

Jahanzeb was not very harsh in his tone. He said good things about the concert 
too. Try to be objective and see if there is any validity in this argument. 
Check out the songs again and if you still things ALL songs had top notch 
singing then we have a issue.:-)
I do realize live singing is extremely difficult and challenging but AR now has 
a reputation of a World Class performer and he needs to maintain the high 
standards he set for himself all the time. Price of success and acclaim if you 
ask me :-) :-) 

And good things can always come out of criticism. I salute the guys who had the 
courage to point out the "belmishes" in Blue. Thanks to them we are now 
enjoying the cleaner sound in VTV. I am sure AR will always ensure clean and 
crsip sound in his forthcoming albums.

Thanks Jahanzeb for having the courage to stand up and speak out. We need more 
guys who can voice healthy ctiticism.

P.S 1. For all those guys posting irrelavant you tube links trying to prove 
Aromale was a lift... 

If Aromale was copied from Pink Floyd/Other 70s Rock artists then all his 
quawwalis were copied from old hindi quawallis and all his dance numbers are 
inspired from countless techno songs. 

Just becoz two songs are in the same genre does not make the copied/inspired

--- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, Vijay  wrote:
>
> Did somebody ask you for your expert opinion
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> On Jan 22, 2010, at 19:50, "Jahanzeb"  wrote:
> 
> > thanks for sharing these wonderful videos.
> >
> > The best performance was Mausam & Escape hands down. Next come Jai  
> > Ho an

Re: [arr] Re: Sydney Concert Full videos on Youtube

[Sam]

When we pay $500 to watch the concert.. we have full right to our own feelings 
and express them here 

--- On Sat, 1/23/10, DineshVaidya  wrote:


From: DineshVaidya 
Subject: [arr] Re: Sydney Concert Full videos on Youtube
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Saturday, January 23, 2010, 2:09 AM


  



I think "Rahman Offkey " is certainly a loose statement and not worth to 
respond, but since ARR is my Guru, I am doing so,

The songs sung by ARR are those also composed by him so he has every right to 
perform them in whatever way / remix them / change the tone in any way he 
wants. Audience comes to see him performing and not to check if all his tones 
are true to the CD. And let ARR decide how he wants to sing his own songs. 

If ARR wanted to add any additional lyrics / miss out on some / change the tone 
/ tune during concert, it is his song / creation and he has full right to do 
so. 

So please refrain from making such statements which none of us are qualified to 
make.

best regards
Dinesh Vaidya
TWS Rahmania, Pune

--- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, vi...@... wrote:
>

> > 
> >thanks for sharing these wonderful videos. 
> >
> >>The best performance was Mausam & Escape hands down. Next come Jai Ho and 
> >>Chandralikha. and oddly enough I liked Ringa Ringa too.
> >>Didn't like how they performed some songs without any lead singers, like 
> >>Chaiya Chaiya, Barso Re etc. 
> >>Boss was off-tune overall. Rashid Ali killed pronunciations and ate words 
> >>out as always.
> >>Really like the idea of displaying artists' name on grand screen.
> >>Chandralikha performance was wonderful and appreciated the MJ part of it.
> >>Can only hope sometime they perform Jai Ho in its full glory i.e., with 
> >>Sukhwinder.
> >
> >>/Jahanzeb
> >
> >>--- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, "s_girish2003"  
> >>wrote:
> >>>
> >>> Found this link in youtubeAll parts of Sydney Concert
> >>> 
> >>> http://www.youtube. com/user/ 4topcats# p/u/21/HoFokPHlG BM
> >>> 
> >>> Thanks to the original uplaoder..
> >>>
> >
> >
>









  

[arr] Re: Sydney Concert Full videos on Youtube

[jayram]

This is so unfair...

Why should A.R.R sir and his talented team of artist go all the way to Sydney 
and perform for free ?

Folks this is live music and that too for more than 3 hours...

Don't be so harsh and too critical...

His teams concert performance are incredible moments and need to be cherished, 
appreciated and encouraged with whole heart...

I get tear every time I see A.r.r sir singing and his team performing with so 
much enthusiasm.

Jai Ho...
- Jayram

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, vi...@... wrote:
>
> Either im deaf or dont understand music...my reaction  was specifically to : 
> BOSS WAS OFFTUNE OVERALL...i heard the concert live on radio..he may have 
> forgotten a few words in a couple of tracks but offtune overall?? Whats 
> that?? To me that means offkey...either he was not matching the rhythm or co 
> singers or singing in a different pitch etc...
> 
> -original message-
> Subject: Re: [arr] Re: Sydney Concert Full videos on Youtube
> From: "mohammed sajin" 
> Date: 23/01/2010 00:30
> 
> Unfortunate comment by a respected person 
> 
>  
> 
> 
> 
>  
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> From: Vijay 
> To: "arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com" 
> Sent: Fri, January 22, 2010 7:16:39 PM
> Subject: Re: [arr] Re: Sydney Concert Full videos on Youtube
> 
>   
> Did somebody ask you for your expert opinion
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> On Jan 22, 2010, at 19:50, "Jahanzeb"  wrote:
> 
> 
> >
> >
> >
> >  >
> >
> > 
> >>  
> > 
> >thanks for sharing these wonderful videos. 
> >
> >>The best performance was Mausam & Escape hands down. Next come Jai Ho and 
> >>Chandralikha. and oddly enough I liked Ringa Ringa too.
> >>Didn't like how they performed some songs without any lead singers, like 
> >>Chaiya Chaiya, Barso Re etc. 
> >>Boss was off-tune overall. Rashid Ali killed pronunciations and ate words 
> >>out as always.
> >>Really like the idea of displaying artists' name on grand screen.
> >>Chandralikha performance was wonderful and appreciated the MJ part of it.
> >>Can only hope sometime they perform Jai Ho in its full glory i.e., with 
> >>Sukhwinder.
> >
> >>/Jahanzeb
> >
> >>--- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, "s_girish2003"  
> >>wrote:
> >>>
> >>> Found this link in youtubeAll parts of Sydney Concert
> >>> 
> >>> http://www.youtube. com/user/ 4topcats# p/u/21/HoFokPHlG BM
> >>> 
> >>> Thanks to the original uplaoder..
> >>>
> >
> >
>

Re: [arr] Padmabhushan AR Rahman ! - why not "Bharat Ratna"?

[jayram]

Good thought. I would also love something like to this to happen.

But let ARR sir do his great work as usual...

Does all these titles really matter to him ? He has gone beyond all these 
things.

He has already scaled much greater heights and will continue his path towards 
taking India, music, peace and unity to next level...

Jai Ho !!

- Jayram

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Sudhakar Babu  wrote:
>
> Why not "Bharat Ratna"?
> 
> --- On Thu, 21/1/10, DineshVaidya  wrote:
> 
> From: DineshVaidya 
> Subject: [arr] Padmabhushan AR Rahman !
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Thursday, 21 January, 2010, 11:12 AM
> 
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>   
>   
>   I want the Government to make this announcement soon. It is High time 
> really.. .
> 
> 
> 
> Not that ARR needs this stamp but it is essential that GOI acknowledges his 
> role in making Indian music popular worldwide and for taking efforts in 
> bringing in Peace in various conflicts... .
> 
> 
> 
> Best regards
> 
> Dinesh Vaidya
> 
> TWS Rahmania
> 
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[arr] Re: Sydney Concert Full videos on Youtube

[catchgops]

Are you taking your anger out here because some one conned you into paying for 
a free concert? Jokes apart, Sam, that's hitting below the belt, can't let that 
pass. Constructive criticism is welcome but just as we don't need yes men, we 
don't need slanderers either.

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Sam  wrote:
>
> When we pay $500 to watch the concert.. we have full right to our own 
> feelings and express them here
>
> --- On Sat, 1/23/10, DineshVaidya  wrote:
>
>
> From: DineshVaidya 
> Subject: [arr] Re: Sydney Concert Full videos on Youtube
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Saturday, January 23, 2010, 2:09 AM
>
>
>  
>
>
>
> I think "Rahman Offkey " is certainly a loose statement and not worth to 
> respond, but since ARR is my Guru, I am doing so,
>
> The songs sung by ARR are those also composed by him so he has every right to 
> perform them in whatever way / remix them / change the tone in any way he 
> wants. Audience comes to see him performing and not to check if all his tones 
> are true to the CD. And let ARR decide how he wants to sing his own songs.
>
> If ARR wanted to add any additional lyrics / miss out on some / change the 
> tone / tune during concert, it is his song / creation and he has full right 
> to do so.
>
> So please refrain from making such statements which none of us are qualified 
> to make.
>
> best regards
> Dinesh Vaidya
> TWS Rahmania, Pune
>
> --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, vijay@ wrote:
> >
>
> > >
> > >thanks for sharing these wonderful videos.
> > >
> > >>The best performance was Mausam & Escape hands down. Next come Jai Ho and 
> > >>Chandralikha. and oddly enough I liked Ringa Ringa too.
> > >>Didn't like how they performed some songs without any lead singers, like 
> > >>Chaiya Chaiya, Barso Re etc.
> > >>Boss was off-tune overall. Rashid Ali killed pronunciations and ate words 
> > >>out as always.
> > >>Really like the idea of displaying artists' name on grand screen.
> > >>Chandralikha performance was wonderful and appreciated the MJ part of it.
> > >>Can only hope sometime they perform Jai Ho in its full glory i.e., with 
> > >>Sukhwinder.
> > >
> > >>/Jahanzeb
> > >
> > >>--- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, "s_girish2003"  
> > >>wrote:
> > >>>
> > >>> Found this link in youtubeAll parts of Sydney Concert
> > >>>
> > >>> http://www.youtube. com/user/ 4topcats# p/u/21/HoFokPHlG BM
> > >>>
> > >>> Thanks to the original uplaoder..
> > >>>
> > >
> > >
> >
>

Re: [arr] Re: Sydney Concert Full videos on Youtube

[Shah Navas]

Sam,

Comparing MJ's concerts to ARR's is like comparing Apple to Oranges, or
rather Apple to Nokia. MJ's has very few artistes and MJ controls everything
and is at the centre of things. ARR's is a different league altogether,
having so many artistes perform together in different languages and genres
only increases the complexity. I too agree that there are some
glitches  like synchronisation and pronunciation, which can be easily gotten
rid off. Its not about hard work, music is their profession, It will be only
a matter of time before the group dynamics are perfected. IMO, no western
artiste can manage the complexity of ARR concert. But ARR can achieve the
quality and perfection of the Western concerts. He is almost there.

On Sat, Jan 23, 2010 at 11:07 AM, catchgops  wrote:

>
>
> Are you taking your anger out here because some one conned you into paying
> for a free concert? Jokes apart, Sam, that's hitting below the belt, can't
> let that pass. Constructive criticism is welcome but just as we don't need
> yes men, we don't need slanderers either.
>
>
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com , Sam
>  wrote:
> >
> > When we pay $500 to watch the concert.. we have full right to our own
> feelings and express them here
> >
> > --- On Sat, 1/23/10, DineshVaidya  wrote:
> >
> >
> > From: DineshVaidya 
>
> > Subject: [arr] Re: Sydney Concert Full videos on Youtube
> > To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com 
> > Date: Saturday, January 23, 2010, 2:09 AM
> >
> >
> > Â
> >
> >
> >
> > I think "Rahman Offkey " is certainly a loose statement and not worth to
> respond, but since ARR is my Guru, I am doing so,
> >
> > The songs sung by ARR are those also composed by him so he has every
> right to perform them in whatever way / remix them / change the tone in any
> way he wants. Audience comes to see him performing and not to check if all
> his tones are true to the CD. And let ARR decide how he wants to sing his
> own songs.
> >
> > If ARR wanted to add any additional lyrics / miss out on some / change
> the tone / tune during concert, it is his song / creation and he has full
> right to do so.
> >
> > So please refrain from making such statements which none of us are
> qualified to make.
> >
> > best regards
> > Dinesh Vaidya
> > TWS Rahmania, Pune
> >
> > --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, vijay@ wrote:
> > >
> >
> > > >
> > > >thanks for sharing these wonderful videos.
> > > >
> > > >>The best performance was Mausam & Escape hands down. Next come Jai Ho
> and Chandralikha. and oddly enough I liked Ringa Ringa too.
> > > >>Didn't like how they performed some songs without any lead singers,
> like Chaiya Chaiya, Barso Re etc.
> > > >>Boss was off-tune overall. Rashid Ali killed pronunciations and ate
> words out as always.
> > > >>Really like the idea of displaying artists' name on grand screen.
> > > >>Chandralikha performance was wonderful and appreciated the MJ part of
> it.
> > > >>Can only hope sometime they perform Jai Ho in its full glory i.e.,
> with Sukhwinder.
> > > >
> > > >>/Jahanzeb
> > > >
> > > >>--- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, "s_girish2003" 
> > > >> wrote:
> > > >>>
> > > >>> Found this link in youtubeAll parts of Sydney Concert
> > > >>>
> > > >>> http://www.youtube. com/user/ 4topcats# p/u/21/HoFokPHlG BM
> > > >>>
> > > >>> Thanks to the original uplaoder..
> > > >>>
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
>
>  
>

Re: [arr] Re: Sydney Concert Full videos on Youtube

[A.R.Rajib]

Exactly , If Mj can do it .. why not ARR ??

ARR's Dubai concert was so damn good , that they released The whole concert
as a Audio CD & a DVD . Even USA Concert was also released on a DVD
So many artists Linkin Park , MJ Released their LIVE performance as a DVD
...Just because Their performance was so flawless , almost like the original
version with a bit of change . I can remember no flaws in USA , Dubai
concert either ...but i would say that USA concert is the best ARR concert
ever , In terms of sound ,song selection , pitching etc etc .He managed to
achieve perfection some years back...y not now ??? I m saying this  out of
extreme love i have for ARR . when i see this Little flaws in the concerts ,
i feel like something "unfair" happening to me .Why these flaws happening
with me ?

On Sat, Jan 23, 2010 at 3:19 PM, Sam  wrote:

>
>
> Have you seen any of MJ's concert live or video? Even with all the
> dancing, jumping and walking - singing is never compromised.
>
>



-- 
- Regards

~ ~ A.R.Rajib ~ ~

Re: [arr] Re: Nominations for 55th Filmfare Awards 2009

[vedavid manick]

Nominations just like the starscreen awards. The filmfare takes into account 
popularity and that would depend on how the film did at the box office. 
 
That is why pritam has a good chance f wiunning. His music was very popula. But 
in fairness to him, one of albums Tum Mile is well created music (hoping that 
no aligations of plagarism pop up).
 
But Rahman won the Starscreen for Delhi 6. Hoping that Amit Trivedi will win 
background score. But the Background score for Three idiots was really good. 
 
Agree that India needs wards lke the Grammies and need a general award function 
with more credibiliy like the oscars. 

--- On Fri, 1/22/10, ichord  wrote:


From: ichord 
Subject: [arr] Re: Nominations for 55th Filmfare Awards 2009
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Friday, January 22, 2010, 10:24 PM


  



Such awards take film popularity in mind, not just music greatness. They should 
have a separate pure music award function in India, like the Grammies, but for 
film music, recognizing the soundtracks by themselves without taking into 
account film popularity. It's about time this should happen.

--- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, "dreamers_in"  wrote:
>
> No gulaal, no Dev D in best music. These award nites seem to be for 
> reputations and not actual work. Such a sham. ARR should refrain from such 
> events for his own good ... like Aamir does. and I didnt know Kay Kay was in 
> a negative role in Gulaal... his role had grey shades to it... but definitely 
> not negative.
> 
> Regards
> Karthik
> 
> --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, "Jahanzeb"  wrote:
> >
> > oh man Gulaal missing this is unbelievable. or may be they will give 
> > him the R.D.Burman award??
> > 
> > also it seems this time they are really going to give it to Pritam, it that 
> > happens to me that would be the worst moment of the Filmfare awards history 
> > ever. Pritam has been giving good stuff I won't argue about that but these 
> > three albums were very very mediocre.
> > 
> > 
> > /Jahanzeb
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, "Likant"  wrote:
> > >
> > > ARR's name Missing is BGM Category...! !!!
> > > 
> > > --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, $ Pavan Kumar $  
> > > wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Best Music
> > > > Pritam - Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani
> > > > Pritam - Love Aaj Kal
> > > > Pritam - Tum Mile
> > > > A. R. Rahman - Delhi 6
> > > > Vishal Bhardwaj - Kaminey
> > > > 
> > > > 
> > > >  - -
> > > > 
> > > > 
> > > > Nominations for 55th Filmfare Awards 2009 
> > > > 
> > > > By Bollywood Hungama News Network, January 22, 2010 - 08:57 IST
> > > > Best Actor
> > > > Aamir Khan - 3 Idiots
> > > > Amitabh Bachchan - Paa
> > > > Ranbir Kapoor - Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani
> > > > Ranbir Kapoor - Rocket Singh Salesman Of The Year
> > > > Saif Ali Khan - Love Aaj Kal
> > > > Shahid Kapur - Kaminey
> > > > 
> > > > Best Actress
> > > > Priyanka Chopra - Kaminey
> > > > Priyanka Chopra - What's Your Rashee? 
> > > > Vidya Balan - Paa
> > > > Kareena Kapoor - 3 Idiots
> > > > Katrina Kaif - New York
> > > > Deepika Padukone - Love Aaj Kal
> > > > 
> > > > Best Film
> > > > 3 Idiots
> > > > Dev D
> > > > Kaminey
> > > > Love Aaj Kal
> > > > Paa
> > > > 
> > > > Best Director
> > > > Hirani
> > > > Vishal Bhardwaj
> > > > R. Balki
> > > > Imtiaz Ali
> > > > Anurag Kashyap
> > > > 
> > > > Best Supporting Actor (Male)
> > > > Rishi Kapoor - Love Aaj Kal
> > > > Rishi Kapoor - Luck By Chance
> > > > Abhimanyu Singh - Gulaal
> > > > R. Madhavan - 3 Idiots
> > > > Sharman Joshi - 3 Idiots
> > > > 
> > > > Best Supporting Actor (Female) 
> > > > Arundhati Nag - Paa
> > > > Divya Dutt - Delhi 6
> > > > Gauhar Khan - Rocket Singh Salesman Of The Year
> > > > Neha Dhupia - Raat Gayi Baat Gayi
> > > > Shahana Goswami - Firaaq
> > > > 
> > > > The Best Actor in a Comic Role
> > > > Omi Vaidya - 3 Idiots
> > > > Paresh Rawal - De Dana Dan
> > > > Sanjay Mishra - All The Best
> > > > Vinay Pathak - Raat Gayi Baat Gayi
> > > > 
> > > > The Best Actor in a Negative Role
> > > > Boman Irani - 3 Idiots
> > > > Kay Kay Menon - Gulaal
> > > > Mahesh Manjrekar - Wanted
> > > > Manish Chaudhari - Rocket Singh Salesman Of The Year
> > > > 
> > > > Best Music
> > > > Pritam - Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani
> > > > Pritam - Love Aaj Kal
> > > > Pritam - Tum Mile
> > > > A. R. Rahman - Delhi 6
> > > > Vishal Bhardwaj - Kaminey
> > > > 
> > > > The Best Background Score
> > > > Amit Truvedi - Dev D
> > > > Shantanu Moitra, Atul Raninga and Sanjay Wandreker - 3 Idiots
> > > > Vishal Bhardwaj - Kaminey
> > > > Illayaraja - Paa
> > > > Salim Suliaman - Rocket Singh - Salesman of The Year
> > > > 
> > > > The Best Female Playback Singer
> > > > Kavita Seth - Iktaara (Wake Up Sid) 
> > > > Rekha Bhardwaj - Genda Phool (Delhi 6) 
> > > > Shreya Ghoshal - Zoobie Doobie (3 Idiots) 
> > > > Shilpa Rao - Mudi Mudi (Paa) 
> > > > Sunidhi Chauhan - Mere Sang Chal Zara (New York)
> > > > 
> > > > The Most P

[arr] ARR BBC Interview with Nik Gowing on Vinnai Thandi Varuvaya

[in2mindstation]

Now sure if this has been posted before.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsTJgn4dr6E

[arr] Impact of Ipod and Portable music players on ARR's Music.

[Farzad Khaleel ♥]

I was just wondering about the impact of Ipods and Portable Mp3 players on
the life of music. Earlier days, when I did own a cassette of Pukar and One
two ka four, I only get a chance to hear the songs only when I go before
school and after coming back. So one track is played twice a day. Taking
that case, I have continuously listened to that songs for more than 6 months
[Even after the release of some other AR's album], and didn't get carried
away or get bored.

As days passed by modern technologies such as iPods came in a normal play
count for a song of VTV is more than 300 per track. And yeah, am afraid the
life of the songs are less compared to those olden days. Dont know whether
everyone thinks like this way.

Love.

-- 
Farzad Khaleel
www.rahmaniac.com

Re: [arr] Re: Sydney Concert Full videos on Youtube

[Roshan]

some of the early performances of MJ - Like the Billy Jeans in Motown
weren't performed live. it was a recorded track and he just lip-synced to
it. because a lot of importance is given to his dance rather than the song.

there may be various reasons for not including singers like Sonu Nigam and
Sukhvinder singh that we don't know.  it could also be because ar like to
give opportunities to the upcoming singers.

given the kind of set up, the variety of songs performed, the audience
interaction and the excitement, there is always a chance to forget a few
lines or even go off-key a bit. come on, they are singing their hearts out
for 2 and half hours.  no one is that perfect.

It is probably easy to perform a rock or jazz concert than AR's concert.
when Bryan adams performs, the audience are only his fans or people who love
that kind of music. but for an AR's concert all indians would go and even
some foreigners. the level of expectation is even higher.

Finally, there is nothing wrong with going off-key or out of tune here and
there, that's what the live concert is all about.. there will be mistakes,
and there will be terrific performances like the Mousam and escape.  a
concert is enjoyed as a whole not song by song, IMHO

Ta

Re: [arr] Re: Sydney Concert Full videos on Youtube

[Prasad Varma]

I understand it is easy to be a arm chair critic and an opinion is just a few 
loose key strokes away.

Of course there are several highlights in the concert. The production was 
grand, the effects were special, the enthusiasm was infectious.  And Escape and 
Mausam was off the charts.But in my opinion we are talking about some valid 
criticism here

No one is questioning Rahman's dedication or sincerity or the hard work that 
goes behind each performance. I think some of us are prudent enough to realize 
that the limitations of a live performance as well. But if you look at some of 
the live recordings that have went on to become cult classics . Pulse from 
Pink Floyd, Hell Freezes Over - Eaglesyou will agree that they add their 
own charm. Sure there is a lot of post production work that must have gone 
in but still...

On the other hand,  I have listened to several live recordings ( Live in Albert 
Hall types) of quite a few legendary Hindi singers (both alive and dead) that 
make me cringe and scramble for the skip button. It does not mean we are 
insulting these legends or my respect for them has gone down. It is just that 
they have set themselves such high benchmarks through studio recordings that 
any ordinary performance sticks out  like a sore thumb.

We have a couple of options here.

One - we can celebrate mediocrity and be in denial and sing All Izz Well :-) 
:-). 

Or look back... be honest...  and progress.

After Oscars as Rahman himself mentioned expectations have sky rocketed. 

I am sure Rahman has aroused the interest of new audiences. I do not think this 
live performance makes a great introduction to his work though

P.S. Also bummed out about a missed opportunity of a  HD/5.1 DVD release of a 
Rahman Live concert. 





From: Gomzy™ 
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sat, January 23, 2010 12:44:21 AM
Subject: Re: [arr] Re: Sydney Concert Full videos on Youtube

  
I simply dont get it. What kind of a perfection do you guys want in a concert? 
And why do you want it? If you want them to sing live, jump around, walk 
around, and also be perfect in their singing arent we asking for too much here ?
If you want accuracy in their singing, the score , the modulations and 
variations please sit at home and listen to the recorded tracks !

Problem is what you guys want. Anyone realise how much AR rehearses before 
concert ? Forget about the hours of rehearsing at his studio, he rehearses the 
whole fricken night before the concert. about 10 hours. 

You guys need to also understand how ARs compositions are. They are usually 
mixed easily at the studio with the singer not having to work too hard, cuz 
there are multiple recordings that happen. They are very difficult to sing 
live. 

Inspite of all of this they do a decent job. And they are improving after every 
concert.

Agreed its good to be honest. But please also see how much hardwork goes into 
it. 


On Sat, Jan 23, 2010 at 12:32 AM, Ramesh R  wrote:

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>
>
>
>
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>  >
>
>>
> 
>>  
> 
>Precisely! Jahanzeb is well within his rights to offer his opinion/criticism.
>
>And considering that Vijay is affiliated to KM Musiq (the label?) it's 
>irresponsible of him to respond in that fashion. If you're going to be in the 
>music/PR business then you should learn to take honest criticism in the right 
>spirit. 
>
>My personal reaction is quite similar to what Jahanzeb stated. I thought 
>Mausam & Escape was terrific and perhaps the best part of the concert! I also 
>liked a lot of the stripped-down/ simple versions like Udhaya/Tu Hi Re. ARR 
>was good in Khwaja but it looked like he was out of breath in the other songs 
>and I didn't like them as much. I'm not saying they were bad. It's just the 
>nature of a lot of ARR songs being heavily produced with layers and effects 
>that don't translate too
> well for me in a concert setting (a lot of the unplugged versions are 
> exceptions though). For this same reason I haven't been keen on attending any 
> of his concerts but it's very satisfying to see the production qualities 
> continually improve. The stage, setting and display of artist names for the 
> Sydney concert was very nicely done. Of course, all this is based on seeing 
> the videos on Youtube and I do understand how the real experience is much 
> better (but there's an upper-bound that's apparent too).
>
>RR
>
>
>
>

From: avinaash.kapur 
>To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com
>Sent: Fri, January 22,
> 2010 11:07:47 AM
>Subject: [arr] Re: Sydney Concert Full videos on Youtube
>
>
>
>
>
>Nothing wrong with posting a opinion. 
>
>Do you want this group to be a bunch of YES MEN praising everything or do you 
>want this group to be both critical and appreciative of our boss's output?
>
>>Jahanzeb was not very harsh in his tone. He said good things about the 
>>concert too. Try to be objective and see if there is any validity in this 
>>argume

[arr] Baradwaj Rangan on VTV

[Vinayakam Murugan]

http://www.desipundit.com/baradwajrangan/2010/01/23/between-reviews-music-from-beyond-the-skies/


*MUSIC FROM BEYOND THE SKIES*

*AR Rahman proves, once again, that love his songs or loathe them, there’s
no questioning the spirit of restless creation in them.*

*JAN 24, 2010 – WHATEVER THE OSCARS HAVE DONE FOR AR RAHMAN *on a
professional level, they certainly haven’t altered an iota of his person.
Ascending the stage towards the close of the audio launch of Gautham Vasudev
Menon’s *Vinnai Thaandi Varuvaayaa*, the musician came off less like someone
celebrated across a series of global platforms than a bashful school-kid
still unable to comprehend all this fuss. Gracious as ever, he confessed to
harbouring doubts about matching the standards set by the hit combination of
Gautham and Harris Jayaraj – and he probably wasn’t alone in these doubts.
Whatever the reasons – the requirements of the market, the quality of the
films, the guidance from the directors – Rahman in Hindi is *quite *a
different beast from Rahman in Tamil, and at least some part of the houseful
audience, that Tuesday evening in Chennai, was wondering if their idol’s
penchant for multi-tangential experimentation would coalesce with their
requirement for a soundtrack that was admirable yet accessible.

But even that old bugaboo about Rahman’s compositions needing time (not to
mention a lot of petting and stroking and the lighting of heavily aromatic
incense) to grow on you was dispelled the instant Alphons Joseph started to
strum his guitar in preparation for *Aaromale*, the album’s standout track.
Before getting to the song, however, can I note how thoroughly refreshing it
was to witness a music release function that was actually about the *music*?
No windbag speeches from the architects of other aspects of the film, no
gratuitous bowing and scraping before political (and other petty) powers –
it was just the musicians on stage, belting out unplugged versions of the
songs they’d sung in the studio, accompanied simply by a piano, a couple of
guitars and manmade effects like clicks and harmonies. Gautham would
introduce a song with a sliver of context, and the singer would take off
from there – no muss, no fuss.

This approach, in hindsight, was unexpectedly rewarding. Firstly, it ensured
that the spotlight shone on the most deserving – namely, AR Rahman and his
singers. But more importantly, it etched into the audience’s minds the
barebones template of each song – something that may not be of much use with
another music director, but absolutely worthwhile in the case of Rahman. His
methods of creation are so unique – the skeleton of melody gradually layered
with sinew and tissue and muscle and, finally, skin – that the full-bodied
song often bears little resemblance to the outline that birthed it. And we
were privileged, that evening, to listen to these outlines, which instilled
in our minds a rudimentary map of the musical terrain that was going to be
stalked. Rahman, who came on stage only after all the songs were thus
unveiled, may only have been partly joking when he mused that his numbers
sounded so much better this way.

I hadn’t heard any of these songs earlier, and when, for instance, Naresh
Iyer began to spit out the phrases of *Kannukkul kannai*, I was instantly
drawn to the end of the opening stretch, where vocals and guitar came
together in a set of staccato steps with the synchronised heat of a tangoing
duo. Listening to the album later, I was surprised that this portion was
submerged under backing vocals (including whoops), strings and a furiously
tapping percussion, and what had previously been the highlight of the song,
for me, was now merely an organic part of the whole. How would I have
responded to the song had I not heard the earlier, acoustic rendering, which
isn’t unlike reading the screenplay before watching a movie? The tone and
tempo and colour are the same, yet different – the core the same, yet the
conclusion different. Perhaps, henceforth, all albums should be required to
perform this double duty – giving the musically curious amongst us the
opportunity to peel back the skin and slice right to the bone.

On the other hand, Benny Dayal’s *Omana penne* sounded better recorded than
live, primarily due to its studio-crafted special effects – like the
electronically tweaked contribution from Kalyani Menon, or the lush
*raga *passages
in Bilahari that bequeathed an air of piquancy to a tune that otherwise
might have been dismissed as generically chirpy. In general, *Vinnai Thaandi
Varuvaayaa* is one of Rahman’s stronger Tamil albums, bearing just enough
outré envelope-pushing to sound different but still managing to appeal on
first (or second) listens. The sole outright disappointment is *Anbil
avan* (from
Devan and Chinmayi), which holds little surprise (or interest) after a first
listen. And with a couple of other tunes, such as Karthik’s soulful crooning
of the title track and Rahman-Shreya Ghoshal’s *Mannipaaya*, e

Re: [arr] Impact of Ipod and Portable music players on ARR's Music.

[Raghu B P]

Man you stole my words. I too feel exactly the same. I would definitely
agree that the life of a song during the cassette player days was much
longer.

Love ARR
Raghu

On Sat, Jan 23, 2010 at 9:08 PM, Farzad Khaleel ♥ wrote:

>
>
> I was just wondering about the impact of Ipods and Portable Mp3 players on
> the life of music. Earlier days, when I did own a cassette of Pukar and One
> two ka four, I only get a chance to hear the songs only when I go before
> school and after coming back. So one track is played twice a day. Taking
> that case, I have continuously listened to that songs for more than 6 months
> [Even after the release of some other AR's album], and didn't get carried
> away or get bored.
>
> As days passed by modern technologies such as iPods came in a normal play
> count for a song of VTV is more than 300 per track. And yeah, am afraid the
> life of the songs are less compared to those olden days. Dont know whether
> everyone thinks like this way.
>
> Love.
>
> --
> Farzad Khaleel
> www.rahmaniac.com
>
>  
>

Re: [arr] Impact of Ipod and Portable music players on ARR's Music.

[Pradeepan]

that is true.
and is exactly what our parents/ grand parents used to say.
they might have listened to a good song 20 times in 10 years !!! all on
radio.

so its not really the number of times it is played or the number of years it
is played..
but also the emotional impact it creates on the listener.
ARR is not the musical 'Storm' without a reason :) and i never get bored of
any of his music.

On Sat, Jan 23, 2010 at 10:38 AM, Farzad Khaleel ♥ wrote:

>
>
> I was just wondering about the impact of Ipods and Portable Mp3 players on
> the life of music. Earlier days, when I did own a cassette of Pukar and One
> two ka four, I only get a chance to hear the songs only when I go before
> school and after coming back. So one track is played twice a day. Taking
> that case, I have continuously listened to that songs for more than 6 months
> [Even after the release of some other AR's album], and didn't get carried
> away or get bored.
>
> As days passed by modern technologies such as iPods came in a normal play
> count for a song of VTV is more than 300 per track. And yeah, am afraid the
> life of the songs are less compared to those olden days. Dont know whether
> everyone thinks like this way.
>
> Love.
>
> --
> Farzad Khaleel
> www.rahmaniac.com
>
>  
>



-- 

"All you need to do is decide what to do with the time that is given to you"
- Gandalf the Gray.

Re: [arr] Re: Sydney Concert Full videos on Youtube

[Pradeepan]

U r kidding about the 500 $ . or someone ripped u off.

and no MJ concert had the same MJ singing as the original song.
NO ARR song can be sung exactly as in the studio. and I dont want to either.
I can watch enough similar sounding Movie visuals for that.
Just enjoy..

On Sat, Jan 23, 2010 at 3:56 AM, Sam  wrote:

>
>
> When we pay $500 to watch the concert.. we have full right to our own
> feelings and express them here
>
> --- On *Sat, 1/23/10, DineshVaidya * wrote:
>
>
> From: DineshVaidya 
>
> Subject: [arr] Re: Sydney Concert Full videos on Youtube
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Saturday, January 23, 2010, 2:09 AM
>
>
>
> I think "Rahman Offkey " is certainly a loose statement and not worth to
> respond, but since ARR is my Guru, I am doing so,
>
> The songs sung by ARR are those also composed by him so he has every right
> to perform them in whatever way / remix them / change the tone in any way he
> wants. Audience comes to see him performing and not to check if all his
> tones are true to the CD. And let ARR decide how he wants to sing his own
> songs.
>
> If ARR wanted to add any additional lyrics / miss out on some / change the
> tone / tune during concert, it is his song / creation and he has full right
> to do so.
>
> So please refrain from making such statements which none of us are
> qualified to make.
>
> best regards
> Dinesh Vaidya
> TWS Rahmania, Pune
>
> --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. 
> com,
> vi...@... wrote:
> >
>
> > >
> > >thanks for sharing these wonderful videos.
> > >
> > >>The best performance was Mausam & Escape hands down. Next come Jai Ho
> and Chandralikha. and oddly enough I liked Ringa Ringa too.
> > >>Didn't like how they performed some songs without any lead singers,
> like Chaiya Chaiya, Barso Re etc.
> > >>Boss was off-tune overall. Rashid Ali killed pronunciations and ate
> words out as always.
> > >>Really like the idea of displaying artists' name on grand screen.
> > >>Chandralikha performance was wonderful and appreciated the MJ part of
> it.
> > >>Can only hope sometime they perform Jai Ho in its full glory i.e., with
> Sukhwinder.
> > >
> > >>/Jahanzeb
> > >
> > >>--- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, "s_girish2003"  
> > >>wrote:
> > >>>
> > >>> Found this link in youtubeAll parts of Sydney Concert
> > >>>
> > >>> http://www.youtube. com/user/ 4topcats# p/u/21/HoFokPHlG BM
> > >>>
> > >>> Thanks to the original uplaoder..
> > >>>
> > >
> > >
> >
>
>
>  
>



-- 

"All you need to do is decide what to do with the time that is given to you"
- Gandalf the Gray.

Re: [arr] Re: Sydney Concert Full videos on Youtube

[Pradeepan]

If u think MJ sang all his songs live, then u r WRONG, my friend.

and I'm not criticizing MJ negatively for that.

On Sat, Jan 23, 2010 at 6:47 AM, A.R.Rajib  wrote:

>
>
> Exactly , If Mj can do it .. why not ARR ??
>
> ARR's Dubai concert was so damn good , that they released The whole concert
> as a Audio CD & a DVD . Even USA Concert was also released on a DVD
> So many artists Linkin Park , MJ Released their LIVE performance as a DVD
> ...Just because Their performance was so flawless , almost like the original
> version with a bit of change . I can remember no flaws in USA , Dubai
> concert either ...but i would say that USA concert is the best ARR concert
> ever , In terms of sound ,song selection , pitching etc etc .He managed to
> achieve perfection some years back...y not now ??? I m saying this  out of
> extreme love i have for ARR . when i see this Little flaws in the concerts ,
> i feel like something "unfair" happening to me .Why these flaws happening
> with me ?
>
>
> On Sat, Jan 23, 2010 at 3:19 PM, Sam  wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> Have you seen any of MJ's concert live or video? Even with all the
>> dancing, jumping and walking - singing is never compromised.
>>
>>
>
>
>
> --
> - Regards
>
> ~ ~ A.R.Rajib ~ ~
>
>   
>



-- 

"All you need to do is decide what to do with the time that is given to you"
- Gandalf the Gray.

[arr] Re: Sydney Concert Full videos on Youtube

[ichord]

I agree with Prasad completely.  Here's my take:

The Sydney concert was visually beautiful, the mood very energetic and 
electric, the song selection very good with great sampling of Rahman's works.  
I loved how Rahman was so outgoing, at ease, spontaneous, much more "crowd 
friendly" and "crowd comfortable" than he used to be in previous concerts IMO.  
I really think he's come a long way with regard to his social confidence and 
ease of live, mass communication...which is so nice and refreshing.  
Previously, we'd see ARR standing behind the keyboards looking down with very 
little audience engagement.  That has changed. He's becoming a true showman now 
too!

Was AR's singing off "overall"?  No.  Was AR's singing off at times?  Yes.  So 
be it.  And you know what?  If ARR reads this here in the group, I think he 
would agree that his singing was off at times and personally wouldn't mind the 
criticism.  Yes, we all know how difficult it is to sing live and to coordinate 
everything.  Yes, we all know that Rahman is a great studio singer.  Does that 
mean that someone can't make an observation and point out relative weaknesses 
in the performances?  No.  

This group exists to celebrate ARR's music/performances, but also to analyze 
them and occasionally criticize too, and that's a good thing.  Objectivity in a 
fan base only lends credibility.  Healthy criticism does not mean you 
disrespect AR.  Again, I think AR himself is open to reasonable criticism, and 
I think saying that his singing during the performance was at times off is 
reasonable and that there is room for improvement.  By stating that, it doesn't 
mean someone is bashing AR, the concert, or showing disrespect.  Please don't 
read too much into what some people are saying.  

Yes, I think the comment "ARR was off overall" is overstating things and not 
accurate, but there is truth that ARR's singing was quite off AT TIMES.  At 
other times, he sang very well.  

Let's not make a mountain out of a molehill.  If I believe that AR himself will 
take these things in good spirit and recognize areas of improvement for future 
shows, I think we too should follow in the same spirit and be careful of 
overreacting.  

We all love ARR a lot and emotions can run high sometimes, but please, let's 
just try to maintain a healthy perspective and avoid being impulsive and 
exaggerative in our statements.

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Prasad Varma  wrote:
>
> I understand it is easy to be a arm chair critic and an opinion is just a few 
> loose key strokes away.
> 
> Of course there are several highlights in the concert. The production was 
> grand, the effects were special, the enthusiasm was infectious.  And Escape 
> and Mausam was off the charts.But in my opinion we are talking about some 
> valid criticism here
> 
> No one is questioning Rahman's dedication or sincerity or the hard work that 
> goes behind each performance. I think some of us are prudent enough to 
> realize that the limitations of a live performance as well. But if you look 
> at some of the live recordings that have went on to become cult classics 
> . Pulse from Pink Floyd, Hell Freezes Over - Eaglesyou will agree 
> that they add their own charm. Sure there is a lot of post production 
> work that must have gone in but still...
> 
> On the other hand,  I have listened to several live recordings ( Live in 
> Albert Hall types) of quite a few legendary Hindi singers (both alive and 
> dead) that make me cringe and scramble for the skip button. It does not mean 
> we are insulting these legends or my respect for them has gone down. It is 
> just that they have set themselves such high benchmarks through studio 
> recordings that any ordinary performance sticks out  like a sore thumb.
> 
> We have a couple of options here.
> 
> One - we can celebrate mediocrity and be in denial and sing All Izz Well :-) 
> :-). 
> 
> Or look back... be honest...  and progress.
> 
> After Oscars as Rahman himself mentioned expectations have sky rocketed. 
> 
> I am sure Rahman has aroused the interest of new audiences. I do not think 
> this live performance makes a great introduction to his work though
> 
> P.S. Also bummed out about a missed opportunity of a  HD/5.1 DVD release of a 
> Rahman Live concert. 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> From: Gomzy™ 
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Sat, January 23, 2010 12:44:21 AM
> Subject: Re: [arr] Re: Sydney Concert Full videos on Youtube
> 
>   
> I simply dont get it. What kind of a perfection do you guys want in a 
> concert? And why do you want it? If you want them to sing live, jump around, 
> walk around, and also be perfect in their singing arent we asking for too 
> much here ?
> If you want accuracy in their singing, the score , the modulations and 
> variations please sit at home and listen to the recorded tracks !
> 
> Problem is what you guys want. Anyone realise how much AR rehearses be

[arr] Really hoping VTV' s music penetrates North.........

[ichord]

I've mentioned this before, but I feel so strongly that the music of VTV should 
become popular all over India, not just in the South.  I know it's rare for 
Tamil film albums to become popular in Northern India due to language and other 
psychological barriers, but this album has some serious legs with music that is 
very international sounding and globally appealing. To me, it's one of ARR's 
most globally and internationally appealing soundtracks ever.  Wish people 
everywhere would give it a chance.   

[arr] Re: Baradwaj Rangan on VTV

[ichord]

Appreciate this! Nice, tempered analysis!

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Vinayakam Murugan  wrote:
>
> http://www.desipundit.com/baradwajrangan/2010/01/23/between-reviews-music-from-beyond-the-skies/
> 
> 
> *MUSIC FROM BEYOND THE SKIES*
> 
> *AR Rahman proves, once again, that love his songs or loathe them, there's
> no questioning the spirit of restless creation in them.*
> 
> *JAN 24, 2010 – WHATEVER THE OSCARS HAVE DONE FOR AR RAHMAN *on a
> professional level, they certainly haven't altered an iota of his person.
> Ascending the stage towards the close of the audio launch of Gautham Vasudev
> Menon's *Vinnai Thaandi Varuvaayaa*, the musician came off less like someone
> celebrated across a series of global platforms than a bashful school-kid
> still unable to comprehend all this fuss. Gracious as ever, he confessed to
> harbouring doubts about matching the standards set by the hit combination of
> Gautham and Harris Jayaraj – and he probably wasn't alone in these doubts.
> Whatever the reasons – the requirements of the market, the quality of the
> films, the guidance from the directors – Rahman in Hindi is *quite *a
> different beast from Rahman in Tamil, and at least some part of the houseful
> audience, that Tuesday evening in Chennai, was wondering if their idol's
> penchant for multi-tangential experimentation would coalesce with their
> requirement for a soundtrack that was admirable yet accessible.
> 
> But even that old bugaboo about Rahman's compositions needing time (not to
> mention a lot of petting and stroking and the lighting of heavily aromatic
> incense) to grow on you was dispelled the instant Alphons Joseph started to
> strum his guitar in preparation for *Aaromale*, the album's standout track.
> Before getting to the song, however, can I note how thoroughly refreshing it
> was to witness a music release function that was actually about the *music*?
> No windbag speeches from the architects of other aspects of the film, no
> gratuitous bowing and scraping before political (and other petty) powers –
> it was just the musicians on stage, belting out unplugged versions of the
> songs they'd sung in the studio, accompanied simply by a piano, a couple of
> guitars and manmade effects like clicks and harmonies. Gautham would
> introduce a song with a sliver of context, and the singer would take off
> from there – no muss, no fuss.
> 
> This approach, in hindsight, was unexpectedly rewarding. Firstly, it ensured
> that the spotlight shone on the most deserving – namely, AR Rahman and his
> singers. But more importantly, it etched into the audience's minds the
> barebones template of each song – something that may not be of much use with
> another music director, but absolutely worthwhile in the case of Rahman. His
> methods of creation are so unique – the skeleton of melody gradually layered
> with sinew and tissue and muscle and, finally, skin – that the full-bodied
> song often bears little resemblance to the outline that birthed it. And we
> were privileged, that evening, to listen to these outlines, which instilled
> in our minds a rudimentary map of the musical terrain that was going to be
> stalked. Rahman, who came on stage only after all the songs were thus
> unveiled, may only have been partly joking when he mused that his numbers
> sounded so much better this way.
> 
> I hadn't heard any of these songs earlier, and when, for instance, Naresh
> Iyer began to spit out the phrases of *Kannukkul kannai*, I was instantly
> drawn to the end of the opening stretch, where vocals and guitar came
> together in a set of staccato steps with the synchronised heat of a tangoing
> duo. Listening to the album later, I was surprised that this portion was
> submerged under backing vocals (including whoops), strings and a furiously
> tapping percussion, and what had previously been the highlight of the song,
> for me, was now merely an organic part of the whole. How would I have
> responded to the song had I not heard the earlier, acoustic rendering, which
> isn't unlike reading the screenplay before watching a movie? The tone and
> tempo and colour are the same, yet different – the core the same, yet the
> conclusion different. Perhaps, henceforth, all albums should be required to
> perform this double duty – giving the musically curious amongst us the
> opportunity to peel back the skin and slice right to the bone.
> 
> On the other hand, Benny Dayal's *Omana penne* sounded better recorded than
> live, primarily due to its studio-crafted special effects – like the
> electronically tweaked contribution from Kalyani Menon, or the lush
> *raga *passages
> in Bilahari that bequeathed an air of piquancy to a tune that otherwise
> might have been dismissed as generically chirpy. In general, *Vinnai Thaandi
> Varuvaayaa* is one of Rahman's stronger Tamil albums, bearing just enough
> outré envelope-pushing to sound different but still managing to appeal on
> first (or second) listens. The sole outr

[arr] ARR misses National award again!

[~ s...@ps ~]

just gotta know the news..56th National awards announced..ARR misses it 
again...Marathi composers Ajay-Atul win for 'Jogwa'.Best Male Playback singer- 
Hariharan (Jeev rangla-Jogwa)Best Female Playback singer-Shreya Ghoshal 
(Pherari mon-Antaheen)
Though Jogwa's music ws good..'Jodhaa Akbar' deserved it much better...ARR hd a 
rockin 2008...surprised...hardly 2 awards for J-Adunno y this always 
happens..
nyways..lets hope for the Civilian Honours..just hope ARR's conferred 'Padma 
Bhushan'
Jai ho..swaps


  

Re: [arr] Re: KK in RAHMAN ji new project ?

[A.R.Rajib]

 ‘Reality dawns on you at some point in life’


 Ponnu Elizabeth
Mathew
 First Published : 23 Jan 2010 12:48:00 PM IST

BANGALORE: Having to wait for 3,500 jingles before making a break in
Bollywood might seem like a daunting task, especially for an artiste who
took to singing at the age of two. But when he clarifies, “Actually, I
didn’t  see Bollywood coming,” it strikes you that there are people who see
fortuity  knocking at the door.

*Krishnakumar Kunnath, aka KK amiably brought out his instinctive smile, as*

*he went on to add, “It so happened that one day, I got a call from Shekhar
Kapur’s office and I was asked to sing for an AR Rahman song. I am indeed
fortunate.”*

The singer who was gearing up before the Seagram’s Imperial Blue show in the

city looked only happy to share his musical exploits with the media as he
reassured the people of a good show and even better times from the music
fraternity at large. “But I usually don’t record more than one song a day.
I’m a laid back guy,” he grinned adding, “I’ve had the good fortune of music
directors coming up to me with really good songs. And yes, I enjoy singing
Kannada songs.”

The Kerala-born, Delhibred singer so far has sung over 50 song in Kannada,
Telugu and Tamil, apart from the 250 songs in Hindi.

“My wife is my rock of Gibraltar. When we moved from Delhi to Mumbai, it
was a drastic change. And also when we decided to get married, people told
me that I had to settle down first. But I believe it’s better to marry and
then settle down because when you are settling down emotional support is
what keeps you going,” pointed out the singer. And moving to Mumbai only
came as a blessing for the man who struck a deal with Sony and released his
first album, Pal in 1999 and more recently, his second venture Hamsafar.

“My son has sung a track in that album. He’s 15 and already he’s a great

guitar player. When I was that age, I couldn’t do that,” says a proud
father.

But the boy who grew up saying he would be a doctor went on to study B Com

and then work as marketing executive “Yes. As a kid, I wanted to be a
doctor. I thought it was cool to treat patients. But then I realised that it
needs a lot of effort to be a doctor. And I was an average student,” he
narrated. “Reality dawns on you at some point in life. It did for me. That’s
when I realised that music is my way,” he signed off.

Ponnu Elizabeth Mathew

http://bit.ly/8Bfyx6


So should it be " Paani " ??


-- 
- Regards

~ ~ A.R.Rajib ~ ~

[arr] Re: Sydney Concert Full videos on Youtube

[raj]

Having observed this thread for a while, I would just like to add
that If we dont like something abt the post let us discuss it, instead of just 
saying 'Shut up/Dont post like this' etc.

Though 'AR was offkey through out' was offensive for few, this
thread could have been better had Vijay said 'I dont agree because
of the reason' instead of saying 'Who asked ur expert opinion?'
which discourages someone to post.

@vithur,
This cant be a reason why mods dont post. After all this is a 
place to share opinions. Mods opinion can also be questioned.
As they are close to AR, I am sure they are used to contradictions,
optionons,criticism etc.I just feel they are too busy and hence they dont post.

Having said all these, I ( and I am sure many others)
still have the same respect for Vijay as its just one odd
comment and it takes years to build a reputation.

Let us take a leaf out of AR's style of handling criticism, 
'Take the best and leave the rest. If neccassary reply'.

Jai ho!!!


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "catchgops"  wrote:
>
> Are you taking your anger out here because some one conned you into paying 
> for a free concert? Jokes apart, Sam, that's hitting below the belt, can't 
> let that pass. Constructive criticism is welcome but just as we don't need 
> yes men, we don't need slanderers either.
> 
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Sam  wrote:
> >
> > When we pay $500 to watch the concert.. we have full right to our own 
> > feelings and express them here
> >
> > --- On Sat, 1/23/10, DineshVaidya  wrote:
> >
> >
> > From: DineshVaidya 
> > Subject: [arr] Re: Sydney Concert Full videos on Youtube
> > To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> > Date: Saturday, January 23, 2010, 2:09 AM
> >
> >
> >  
> >
> >
> >
> > I think "Rahman Offkey " is certainly a loose statement and not worth to 
> > respond, but since ARR is my Guru, I am doing so,
> >
> > The songs sung by ARR are those also composed by him so he has every right 
> > to perform them in whatever way / remix them / change the tone in any way 
> > he wants. Audience comes to see him performing and not to check if all his 
> > tones are true to the CD. And let ARR decide how he wants to sing his own 
> > songs.
> >
> > If ARR wanted to add any additional lyrics / miss out on some / change the 
> > tone / tune during concert, it is his song / creation and he has full right 
> > to do so.
> >
> > So please refrain from making such statements which none of us are 
> > qualified to make.
> >
> > best regards
> > Dinesh Vaidya
> > TWS Rahmania, Pune
> >
> > --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, vijay@ wrote:
> > >
> >
> > > >
> > > >thanks for sharing these wonderful videos.
> > > >
> > > >>The best performance was Mausam & Escape hands down. Next come Jai Ho 
> > > >>and Chandralikha. and oddly enough I liked Ringa Ringa too.
> > > >>Didn't like how they performed some songs without any lead singers, 
> > > >>like Chaiya Chaiya, Barso Re etc.
> > > >>Boss was off-tune overall. Rashid Ali killed pronunciations and ate 
> > > >>words out as always.
> > > >>Really like the idea of displaying artists' name on grand screen.
> > > >>Chandralikha performance was wonderful and appreciated the MJ part of 
> > > >>it.
> > > >>Can only hope sometime they perform Jai Ho in its full glory i.e., with 
> > > >>Sukhwinder.
> > > >
> > > >>/Jahanzeb
> > > >
> > > >>--- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, "s_girish2003"  > > >>...> wrote:
> > > >>>
> > > >>> Found this link in youtubeAll parts of Sydney Concert
> > > >>>
> > > >>> http://www.youtube. com/user/ 4topcats# p/u/21/HoFokPHlG BM
> > > >>>
> > > >>> Thanks to the original uplaoder..
> > > >>>
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
>

[arr] Re: (non arr) Some song recommendations

[raj]

I felt MNIK  was simply mindblowing and would be in SEL's best 10.
My fav was Allah hi Rahim.Simply stunning song.A rare non AR song that gave me 
goosebumps.Anyways opionion differs.


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Jahanzeb"  wrote:
>
> well to me MNIK music was a colossal disappointment. very disappointing 
> compared to SEL's own standards.
> 
> 
> /Jahanzeb
> 
> 
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Anish Gupte  wrote:
> >
> > Hey Guys!
> > How are u guys?...well i haven't really been following this thread a lot
> > lately..but this thread caught my attention.
> > 
> > Well..I'd like to agree with V.S.Rawat about Dev D. I didn't really like the
> > album as a whole too.
> > 
> > Anyway I have a few song  recommendations.
> > 
> > The thing is ..once i like a particular MD/ song i tend to stick with that
> > only. In the Hindi Film Industry, apart from ARR, the only MD i really
> > really like is the trio of Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy. Their music is classy,
> > soulful, trendy, zesty and above all innovative and stylish to say the
> > least.There is something abt S-E-L which makes their music unique.
> > 
> > 1) Noor-E-Khuda (My Name is khan)...the best song of the year so far IMO
> > 2) Sajda (MNK)
> > 3) Uff teri ada (Karthik calling karthik). ( very very average lyrics tho
> > lol).
> > 4) Mitwa (KANK).
> > 
> > 
> > Songs by PRITAM who has developed into an interesting MD.
> > 
> > 1) Tum Mile (Javed ali version).
> > 2) Tu jaane na (unplugged version)..ajab prem...
> > 3) Aaj din Chhadeya ( Love aaj kal)
> > Also song from Veer...Salaam Aaya ..nice romantic song.
> > On Thu, Jan 21, 2010 at 12:25 AM, V S Rawat  wrote:
> > 
> > >
> > >
> > > On 1/20/2010 12:49 AM India Time, _ichord_ wrote:
> > >
> > > > He is talented and has carved out a nice niche for himself. He has
> > > > great potential to be even more successful in the future. He's
> > > > very creative and very innovative. But, is he the next ARR? No,
> > > > not in my opinion.
> > >
> > > > His music is intellectually stimulating,
> > > > diverse, and crafty, but so far, from what I've heard in Aamir and
> > > > Dev D, his music does not reach me emotionally much, does not touch
> > > > me deep inside, does not impress me with overall sound, and lacks
> > > > the type of ambiance and soul that I most prefer and appreciate in
> > > > music in general. Just my opinion.
> > >
> > > I share that opinion. Seems that is why I have not included him yet in
> > > the list of my favs.
> > >
> > > Comedy songs also become hit, technically amazing songs also become
> > > hit, but what makes a composer beloved of the listeners is thru songs
> > > that touch the heart of the listeners.
> > >
> > > Bringing this thread back to ARR, there was a time when people had
> > > started saying "ALL ARR SONGS SOUNDS ALIKE." Of course, those
> > > listeners had not given enough time for these songs to grow on them to
> > > understand the difference, but, let's remember that listener is the
> > > king and the end judge. So, when the Latka Jhatka, maya machindra
> > > telephone pole Hindi lyrics of Hindustani combined with a music that
> > > has technical wizardry more than it had melody, listeners didn't feel
> > > like exploring it at all and rejected that. Since those days, ARR has
> > > improvised in many ways so that no one now says any bad thing about
> > > ARR's music.
> > >
> > > I think Amit trivedi also has to improvised in similar way. Dev D's
> > > music was more a comedy. It is not a drawback of Amit, it is just that
> > > the movie needed such type of music and he has given that. He may be
> > > having capability to give melodious heart touching songs, but, that is
> > > yet to be shown. Gulal is an example where compositions were melodious
> > > heart touching, kudos to Piyush. Amit Trivedi has to do films having
> > > this genre of music to get taken seriously. currently he is and MD for
> > > the hip-hop-pop generation.
> > >
> > > > He should be given credit for what he's done so far, but should not
> > > > be compared to ARR as ARR is on a different plane altogether in my
> > > > view.
> > >
> > > --
> > > Rawat
> > >
> > > >
> > > > --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com ,
> > > Rahmaniac.com™ 
> > > > wrote:
> > > >> Hope Amit Trivedi can maintain the consistency. I did love Ismail
> > > >> Darbar first, but then :(
> > > >>
> > > >> On Tue, Jan 19, 2010 at 10:28 AM, Anil Nair 
> > > >> wrote:
> > > >>
> > > >>>
> > > >>> More than agree Sreekar. Amit Trivedi is special  This is
> > > >>> one more who I have started throwing into this category
> > > >>> latelyMickey J Meyer.
> > > >>>
> > > >>> And of course both of them are ardent devotees of AR :-) That
> > > >>> helps ...
> > > >>>
> > > >>> Good one chord ...pretty decent this ...
> > > >>>
> > > >>> -A
> > > >>>
> > > >>>
> > > >>> On Mon, Jan 18, 2010 at 12:54 PM, sreekar8191986
> > >
> > > >>>  > >  wrote:
> > > 
> > >  i dont know how many of you agree with me..but aft

[arr] Really hoping VTV' s music penetrates North.........

[Likant Kumar]

   Heard Gowtham is going to remake Kaaka kakka with Salman , then Why not 
VTV??...


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[arr] Raga notations & Kalyana Kacheri [1 Attachment]

[Jacob, Manju (Maestro)]

1)  Can anyone tell me where i can find western notations to Indian ragas, 
preferably on the net?
 
2) Please listen to the attached song. It is very beautifully done. Not a 
Rahman song but still a great song, 
 
-Jacob  


  

Re: [arr] Really hoping VTV' s music penetrates North.........

[Roshan]

an English version of Aaromale would also be nice :)

On Sat, Jan 23, 2010 at 11:05 PM, ichord  wrote:

>
>
> I've mentioned this before, but I feel so strongly that the music of VTV
> should become popular all over India, not just in the South. I know it's
> rare for Tamil film albums to become popular in Northern India due to
> language and other psychological barriers, but this album has some serious
> legs with music that is very international sounding and globally appealing.
> To me, it's one of ARR's most globally and internationally appealing
> soundtracks ever. Wish people everywhere would give it a chance.
>
>  
>



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[arr] (SemiARR) Anmol Bhave bags National Award for best Sound !

[DineshVaidya]

Anmol Bhave, a Yahoo Group member, Chief of The Wandering Souls "RAHMANIA" and 
a disciple of our Guruji has been chosen for NATIONAL AWARD by Government of 
India for Best Sound for a film "GANDH" ( in Marathi ) !

This is Anmol's second National Award for Best Sound. He received his first 
award for his FTII graduation film "CLOSURE" 3 years back.

Anmol also did Music Direction and Sound for a childrens film in Kannada 
"GUBBACHIGALU" and also did sound for another FTII graduation film "THREE OF 
US". Incidently BOTH these films received NATIONAL AWARDs for best films in 
their category !

Directly or indirectly this is a hattrick of sorts for Anmol ! 

Anmol owes his success to AR Rahman. Though Anmol is a Mechanical Engineer, the 
field of SOUND ENGINEERING attracted him the most after exposed to the unique 
sound of ARRahman's music and he has chosen SOUND ENGINEERING as his career now.

Anmol claims that every performance of his show RAHMANIA opens up a new 
treasure into Rahman's unique Sound Engineering skills and Anmol admits that on 
the scale of ARR, he has a long way to go..

On behalf of the Yahoo group, I congratulate Anmol and wish him even more 
success in his future assignments.

I am sure Guruji ARR must be happy with his talented disciple..

Best regards
Dinesh Vaidya
Pune

[arr] Guru's unreleased songs finally to be released on CD

[Rivjot]

Remember 3 songs of Guru -

1. Shauk Hai
2. Tere Bina (Quadir version)
3. Guru Theme

First 2 were released on mp3 later, whereas theme was not released. I finally 
managed to contact Sony Music guys. Wrote them a lengthy mail appreciating 
their work (compared to other companies) - how they take the pain to get 
copyright permissions from other labels (to make good compilation) instead of 
including annoying cover versions (like T-Series), and also wrote that they 
could have included some exciting tracks like Guru's 3 songs in Sivaji Hindi 
album (instead of just repeating same songs in all their compilations).  

They replied saying that they appreciate how we buy CDs instead of downloading 
them from net... and would try their best to include these songs in AR Rahman's 
next compilation album which would be coming out in mid/late Feb

Exciting na!! Hopefully they will include Guru Theme this time :D 

Re: [arr] Re: Sydney Concert Full videos on Youtube

[ChanderR]

Having read this thread,I agree with your point of view! 

Well done!

On 24/01/2010, at 1:16 PM, "raj"  wrote:

Having observed this thread for a while, I would just like to add
that If we dont like something abt the post let us discuss it, instead of just 
saying 'Shut up/Dont post like this' etc.

Though 'AR was offkey through out' was offensive for few, this
thread could have been better had Vijay said 'I dont agree because
of the reason' instead of saying 'Who asked ur expert opinion?'
which discourages someone to post.

@vithur,
This cant be a reason why mods dont post. After all this is a 
place to share opinions. Mods opinion can also be questioned.
As they are close to AR, I am sure they are used to contradictions,
optionons,criticism etc.I just feel they are too busy and hence they dont post.

Having said all these, I ( and I am sure many others)
still have the same respect for Vijay as its just one odd
comment and it takes years to build a reputation.

Let us take a leaf out of AR's style of handling criticism, 
'Take the best and leave the rest. If neccassary reply'.

Jai ho!!!

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "catchgops"  wrote:
>
> Are you taking your anger out here because some one conned you into paying 
> for a free concert? Jokes apart, Sam, that's hitting below the belt, can't 
> let that pass. Constructive criticism is welcome but just as we don't need 
> yes men, we don't need slanderers either.
> 
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Sam  wrote:
> >
> > When we pay $500 to watch the concert.. we have full right to our own 
> > feelings and express them here
> >
> > --- On Sat, 1/23/10, DineshVaidya  wrote:
> >
> >
> > From: DineshVaidya 
> > Subject: [arr] Re: Sydney Concert Full videos on Youtube
> > To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> > Date: Saturday, January 23, 2010, 2:09 AM
> >
> >
> > Â 
> >
> >
> >
> > I think "Rahman Offkey " is certainly a loose statement and not worth to 
> > respond, but since ARR is my Guru, I am doing so,
> >
> > The songs sung by ARR are those also composed by him so he has every right 
> > to perform them in whatever way / remix them / change the tone in any way 
> > he wants. Audience comes to see him performing and not to check if all his 
> > tones are true to the CD. And let ARR decide how he wants to sing his own 
> > songs.
> >
> > If ARR wanted to add any additional lyrics / miss out on some / change the 
> > tone / tune during concert, it is his song / creation and he has full right 
> > to do so.
> >
> > So please refrain from making such statements which none of us are 
> > qualified to make.
> >
> > best regards
> > Dinesh Vaidya
> > TWS Rahmania, Pune
> >
> > --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, vijay@ wrote:
> > >
> >
> > > >
> > > >thanks for sharing these wonderful videos.
> > > >
> > > >>The best performance was Mausam & Escape hands down. Next come Jai Ho 
> > > >>and Chandralikha. and oddly enough I liked Ringa Ringa too.
> > > >>Didn't like how they performed some songs without any lead singers, 
> > > >>like Chaiya Chaiya, Barso Re etc.
> > > >>Boss was off-tune overall. Rashid Ali killed pronunciations and ate 
> > > >>words out as always.
> > > >>Really like the idea of displaying artists' name on grand screen.
> > > >>Chandralikha performance was wonderful and appreciated the MJ part of 
> > > >>it.
> > > >>Can only hope sometime they perform Jai Ho in its full glory i.e., with 
> > > >>Sukhwinder.
> > > >
> > > >>/Jahanzeb
> > > >
> > > >>--- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, "s_girish2003"  > > >>...> wrote:
> > > >>>
> > > >>> Found this link in youtubeAll parts of Sydney Concert
> > > >>>
> > > >>> http://www.youtube. com/user/ 4topcats# p/u/21/HoFokPHlG BM
> > > >>>
> > > >>> Thanks to the original uplaoder..
> > > >>>
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
>





  

Re: [arr] Baradwaj Rangan on VTV

[Prasad Varma]

Very poetic. When it comes to reviewing style,   Baradwaj is peerless..





From: Vinayakam Murugan 
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sat, January 23, 2010 11:17:00 AM
Subject: [arr] Baradwaj Rangan on VTV

  
http://www.desipund it.com/baradwajr angan/2010/ 01/23/between- reviews-music- 
from-beyond- the-skies/


MUSIC FROM BEYOND THE SKIES
AR Rahman proves, once again, that love his songs or loathe them, there’s no 
questioning the spirit of restless creation in them.
JAN 24, 2010 – WHATEVER THE OSCARS HAVE DONE FOR AR RAHMAN on a professional 
level, they certainly haven’t altered an iota of his person. Ascending the 
stage towards the close of the audio launch of Gautham Vasudev Menon’s Vinnai 
Thaandi Varuvaayaa, the musician came off less like someone celebrated across a 
series of global platforms than a bashful school-kid still unable to comprehend 
all this fuss. Gracious as ever, he confessed to harbouring doubts about 
matching the standards set by the hit combination of Gautham and Harris Jayaraj 
– and he probably wasn’t alone in these doubts. Whatever the reasons – the 
requirements of the market, the quality of the films, the guidance from the 
directors – Rahman in Hindi is quite a different beast from Rahman in Tamil, 
and at least some part of the houseful audience, that Tuesday evening in 
Chennai, was wondering if their idol’s penchant for multi-tangential 
experimentation would coalesce with
 their requirement for a soundtrack that was admirable yet accessible.
But even that old bugaboo about Rahman’s compositions needing time (not to 
mention a lot of petting and stroking and the lighting of heavily aromatic 
incense) to grow on you was dispelled the instant Alphons Joseph started to 
strum his guitar in preparation for Aaromale, the album’s standout track. 
Before getting to the song, however, can I note how thoroughly refreshing it 
was to witness a music release function that was actually about the music? No 
windbag speeches from the architects of other aspects of the film, no 
gratuitous bowing and scraping before political (and other petty) powers – it 
was just the musicians on stage, belting out unplugged versions of the songs 
they’d sung in the studio, accompanied simply by a piano, a couple of guitars 
and manmade effects like clicks and harmonies. Gautham would introduce a song 
with a sliver of context, and the singer would take off from there – no muss, 
no fuss.
This approach, in hindsight, was unexpectedly rewarding. Firstly, it ensured 
that the spotlight shone on the most deserving – namely, AR Rahman and his 
singers. But more importantly, it etched into the audience’s minds the 
barebones template of each song – something that may not be of much use with 
another music director, but absolutely worthwhile in the case of Rahman. His 
methods of creation are so unique – the skeleton of melody gradually layered 
with sinew and tissue and muscle and, finally, skin – that the full-bodied song 
often bears little resemblance to the outline that birthed it. And we were 
privileged, that evening, to listen to these outlines, which instilled in our 
minds a rudimentary map of the musical terrain that was going to be stalked. 
Rahman, who came on stage only after all the songs were thus unveiled, may only 
have been partly joking when he mused that his numbers sounded so much better 
this way.
I hadn’t heard any of these songs earlier, and when, for instance, Naresh Iyer 
began to spit out the phrases of Kannukkul kannai, I was instantly drawn to the 
end of the opening stretch, where vocals and guitar came together in a set of 
staccato steps with the synchronised heat of a tangoing duo. Listening to the 
album later, I was surprised that this portion was submerged under backing 
vocals (including whoops), strings and a furiously tapping percussion, and what 
had previously been the highlight of the song, for me, was now merely an 
organic part of the whole. How would I have responded to the song had I not 
heard the earlier, acoustic rendering, which isn’t unlike reading the 
screenplay before watching a movie? The tone and tempo and colour are the same, 
yet different – the core the same, yet the conclusion different. Perhaps, 
henceforth, all albums should be required to perform this double duty – giving 
the musically curious amongst us the
 opportunity to peel back the skin and slice right to the bone.
On the other hand, Benny Dayal’s Omana penne sounded better recorded than live, 
primarily due to its studio-crafted special effects – like the electronically 
tweaked contribution from Kalyani Menon, or the lush raga passages in Bilahari 
that bequeathed an air of piquancy to a tune that otherwise might have been 
dismissed as generically chirpy. In general, Vinnai Thaandi Varuvaayaa is one 
of Rahman’s stronger Tamil albums, bearing just enough outré envelope-pushing 
to sound different but still managing to appeal on first (or sec

Re: [arr] ARR misses National award again!

[mohammed sajin]

DESPAIR :( !!!

 



 









From: "~ s...@ps ~" 
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sat, January 23, 2010 10:57:42 PM
Subject: [arr] ARR misses National award again!

  
just gotta know the news..
56th National awards announced..
ARR misses it again...
Marathi composers Ajay-Atul win for 'Jogwa'.
Best Male Playback singer- Hariharan (Jeev rangla-Jogwa)
Best Female Playback singer-Shreya Ghoshal (Pherari mon-Antaheen)

Though Jogwa's music ws good..'Jodhaa Akbar' deserved it much better...ARR hd a 
rockin 2008...
surprised... hardly 2 awards for J-A
dunno y this always happens..

nyways..
lets hope for the Civilian Honours..just hope ARR's conferred 'Padma Bhushan'

Jai ho..
swaps 

 


  

Re: [arr] Padmabhushan AR Rahman !

[wiredbeats]

He is most certain to be considered for 2010  - 2011 slot. I think now he has 
moved beyond being a  composer and become a cultural ambassador of sorts with a 
very effective means of promoting indian music and mindshare.

He will get the Padhmabhushan considering his progress and about a 10 year gap 
since his padmashri. 

regards

wb 

 Remixes I Originals I Opinions at  http://www.wiredbeats.com  





From: DineshVaidya 
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thu, 21 January, 2010 11:12:41 AM
Subject: [arr] Padmabhushan AR Rahman !

  
I want the Government to make this announcement soon. It is High time 
really.. .

Not that ARR needs this stamp but it is essential that GOI acknowledges his 
role in making Indian music popular worldwide and for taking efforts in 
bringing in Peace in various conflicts... .

Best regards
Dinesh Vaidya
TWS Rahmania


 


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Re: [arr] ARR misses National award again!

[hiten shah]

I am but more ambitious for this... I think he is strong contender for
"Bharat Ratna" because he did what no one
in industry could do so far...Winning so many Awards...Just to name them...

Sachin is strong Contender...but either of them deserve..wish both win

I dont know how Judge's missed most dominant Film industry person of 2008...
My personal opinion is National Awards are more biased these
days...influenced a lot by politicians...


I strongly hope he receives National Award for 3009 for Delhi6 or Slumdog
Crorepati..





On Sun, Jan 24, 2010 at 12:27 AM, ~ s...@ps ~  wrote:

>
>
> just gotta know the news..
> 56th National awards announced..
> ARR misses it again...
> Marathi composers Ajay-Atul win for 'Jogwa'.
> Best Male Playback singer- Hariharan (Jeev rangla-Jogwa)
> Best Female Playback singer-Shreya Ghoshal (Pherari mon-Antaheen)
>
> Though Jogwa's music ws good..'Jodhaa Akbar' deserved it much better...ARR
> hd a rockin 2008...
> surprised...hardly 2 awards for J-A
> dunno y this always happens..
>
> nyways..
> lets hope for the Civilian Honours..just hope ARR's conferred 'Padma
> Bhushan'
>
> Jai ho..
> swaps
>
>  
>

Re: [arr] Re: Sydney Concert Full videos on Youtube

[Vijay Mohan Iyer]

Everybody,

Let's put an end to this. We all agree that;

(a) we definitely dont need yes men - and you can trust that Gopal and me
arent...

(b) there are glitches in stage production - and there is a constant
feedback process back to the production team on that

(c) My reaction probably was a bit emotional + impulsiveunconditional
apology to Jehangzeb

Take care everyone and keep smiling and listening -:

Vijay

On Sun, Jan 24, 2010 at 8:51 AM, ChanderR  wrote:

>
>
> Having read this thread,I agree with your point of view!
>
> Well done!
>
>
> On 24/01/2010, at 1:16 PM, "raj"  wrote:
>
>
>
> Having observed this thread for a while, I would just like to add
> that If we dont like something abt the post let us discuss it, instead of
> just saying 'Shut up/Dont post like this' etc.
>
> Though 'AR was offkey through out' was offensive for few, this
> thread could have been better had Vijay said 'I dont agree because
> of the reason' instead of saying 'Who asked ur expert opinion?'
> which discourages someone to post.
>
> @vithur,
> This cant be a reason why mods dont post. After all this is a
> place to share opinions. Mods opinion can also be questioned.
> As they are close to AR, I am sure they are used to contradictions,
> optionons,criticism etc.I just feel they are too busy and hence they dont
> post.
>
> Having said all these, I ( and I am sure many others)
> still have the same respect for Vijay as its just one odd
> comment and it takes years to build a reputation.
>
> Let us take a leaf out of AR's style of handling criticism,
> 'Take the best and leave the rest. If neccassary reply'.
>
> Jai ho!!!
>
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com ,
> "catchgops"  wrote:
> >
> > Are you taking your anger out here because some one conned you into
> paying for a free concert? Jokes apart, Sam, that's hitting below the belt,
> can't let that pass. Constructive criticism is welcome but just as we don't
> need yes men, we don't need slanderers either.
> >
> > --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com ,
> Sam  wrote:
> > >
> > > When we pay $500 to watch the concert.. we have full right to our own
> feelings and express them here
> > >
> > > --- On Sat, 1/23/10, DineshVaidya  wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > From: DineshVaidya 
> > > Subject: [arr] Re: Sydney Concert Full videos on Youtube
> > > To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com 
> > > Date: Saturday, January 23, 2010, 2:09 AM
> > >
> > >
> > > Â
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > I think "Rahman Offkey " is certainly a loose statement and not worth
> to respond, but since ARR is my Guru, I am doing so,
> > >
> > > The songs sung by ARR are those also composed by him so he has every
> right to perform them in whatever way / remix them / change the tone in any
> way he wants. Audience comes to see him performing and not to check if all
> his tones are true to the CD. And let ARR decide how he wants to sing his
> own songs.
> > >
> > > If ARR wanted to add any additional lyrics / miss out on some / change
> the tone / tune during concert, it is his song / creation and he has full
> right to do so.
> > >
> > > So please refrain from making such statements which none of us are
> qualified to make.
> > >
> > > best regards
> > > Dinesh Vaidya
> > > TWS Rahmania, Pune
> > >
> > > --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, vijay@ wrote:
> > > >
> > >
> > > > >
> > > > >thanks for sharing these wonderful videos.
> > > > >
> > > > >>The best performance was Mausam & Escape hands down. Next come Jai
> Ho and Chandralikha. and oddly enough I liked Ringa Ringa too.
> > > > >>Didn't like how they performed some songs without any lead singers,
> like Chaiya Chaiya, Barso Re etc.
> > > > >>Boss was off-tune overall. Rashid Ali killed pronunciations and ate
> words out as always.
> > > > >>Really like the idea of displaying artists' name on grand screen.
> > > > >>Chandralikha performance was wonderful and appreciated the MJ part
> of it.
> > > > >>Can only hope sometime they perform Jai Ho in its full glory i.e.,
> with Sukhwinder.
> > > > >
> > > > >>/Jahanzeb
> > > > >
> > > > >>--- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, "s_girish2003"
>  wrote:
> > > > >>>
> > > > >>> Found this link in youtubeAll parts of Sydney Concert
> > > > >>>
> > > > >>> http://www.youtube. com/user/ 4topcats#
> p/u/21/HoFokPHlG BM
> > > > >>>
> > > > >>> Thanks to the original uplaoder..
> > > > >>>
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
>
>
>  
>

Re: [arr] (SemiARR) Anmol Bhave bags National Award for best Sound !

[Vijay Mohan Iyer]

This is nothing short of fantastic !!! way to go and yes the Guru is pleased
:)..passes on his best wishes

On Sun, Jan 24, 2010 at 8:48 AM, DineshVaidya wrote:

>
>
> Anmol Bhave, a Yahoo Group member, Chief of The Wandering Souls "RAHMANIA"
> and a disciple of our Guruji has been chosen for NATIONAL AWARD by
> Government of India for Best Sound for a film "GANDH" ( in Marathi ) !
>
> This is Anmol's second National Award for Best Sound. He received his first
> award for his FTII graduation film "CLOSURE" 3 years back.
>
> Anmol also did Music Direction and Sound for a childrens film in Kannada
> "GUBBACHIGALU" and also did sound for another FTII graduation film "THREE OF
> US". Incidently BOTH these films received NATIONAL AWARDs for best films in
> their category !
>
> Directly or indirectly this is a hattrick of sorts for Anmol !
>
> Anmol owes his success to AR Rahman. Though Anmol is a Mechanical Engineer,
> the field of SOUND ENGINEERING attracted him the most after exposed to the
> unique sound of ARRahman's music and he has chosen SOUND ENGINEERING as his
> career now.
>
> Anmol claims that every performance of his show RAHMANIA opens up a new
> treasure into Rahman's unique Sound Engineering skills and Anmol admits that
> on the scale of ARR, he has a long way to go..
>
> On behalf of the Yahoo group, I congratulate Anmol and wish him even more
> success in his future assignments.
>
> I am sure Guruji ARR must be happy with his talented disciple..
>
> Best regards
> Dinesh Vaidya
> Pune
>
>  
>

Re: [arr] Re: Sydney Concert Full videos on Youtube

[Sam]

No mate.. definitely did not pay for this one.. but did pay for his other 
concerts..
 
Many of my friends / colleagues who attended / saw this concert (as well as his 
previous ones) felt AR and other singers blew it at times.. not the entire song 
though..just a wee bit.. but that's enough for us to notice the difference.. 
especially I dare say that we hear his songs more times than himself.

If I recall correctly, AR apologized to the audience when Noor-un-ala-noor (by 
Qadir / Murtaza) went totally off track in Singapore concert.. (and that was so 
nice of him..)

I guess we have come a long way now.. concerts are getting much better with the 
presentation / performance.. I certainly wouldn't miss a chance to attend his 
next one if it is in the vicinity.. and even more certainly carry a much bigger 
expectation (as we always do for his next album)




--- On Sat, 1/23/10, catchgops  wrote:


From: catchgops 
Subject: [arr] Re: Sydney Concert Full videos on Youtube
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Saturday, January 23, 2010, 4:07 AM


  



Are you taking your anger out here because some one conned you into paying for 
a free concert? Jokes apart, Sam, that's hitting below the belt, can't let that 
pass. Constructive criticism is welcome but just as we don't need yes men, we 
don't need slanderers either.

--- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, Sam  wrote:
>
> When we pay $500 to watch the concert.. we have full right to our own 
> feelings and express them here 
> 
> --- On Sat, 1/23/10, DineshVaidya  wrote:
> 
> 
> From: DineshVaidya 
> Subject: [arr] Re: Sydney Concert Full videos on Youtube
> To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com
> Date: Saturday, January 23, 2010, 2:09 AM
> 
> 
>   
> 
> 
> 
> I think "Rahman Offkey " is certainly a loose statement and not worth to 
> respond, but since ARR is my Guru, I am doing so,
> 
> The songs sung by ARR are those also composed by him so he has every right to 
> perform them in whatever way / remix them / change the tone in any way he 
> wants. Audience comes to see him performing and not to check if all his tones 
> are true to the CD. And let ARR decide how he wants to sing his own songs. 
> 
> If ARR wanted to add any additional lyrics / miss out on some / change the 
> tone / tune during concert, it is his song / creation and he has full right 
> to do so. 
> 
> So please refrain from making such statements which none of us are qualified 
> to make.
> 
> best regards
> Dinesh Vaidya
> TWS Rahmania, Pune
> 
> --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, vijay@ wrote:
> >
> 
> > > 
> > >thanks for sharing these wonderful videos. 
> > >
> > >>The best performance was Mausam & Escape hands down. Next come Jai Ho and 
> > >>Chandralikha. and oddly enough I liked Ringa Ringa too.
> > >>Didn't like how they performed some songs without any lead singers, like 
> > >>Chaiya Chaiya, Barso Re etc. 
> > >>Boss was off-tune overall. Rashid Ali killed pronunciations and ate words 
> > >>out as always.
> > >>Really like the idea of displaying artists' name on grand screen.
> > >>Chandralikha performance was wonderful and appreciated the MJ part of it.
> > >>Can only hope sometime they perform Jai Ho in its full glory i.e., with 
> > >>Sukhwinder.
> > >
> > >>/Jahanzeb
> > >
> > >>--- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, "s_girish2003"  
> > >>wrote:
> > >>>
> > >>> Found this link in youtubeAll parts of Sydney Concert
> > >>> 
> > >>> http://www.youtube. com/user/ 4topcats# p/u/21/HoFokPHlG BM
> > >>> 
> > >>> Thanks to the original uplaoder..
> > >>>
> > >
> > >
> >
>









  

[arr] VTV review.

[sriramvr_in]

http://www.expressbuzz.com/edition/story.aspx?Title=Admirably+restless+&+creative+spirit&artid=4NDk8KkoklA=&SectionID=f4OberbKin4=&MainSectionID=f4OberbKin4=&SEO=A+R+Rahman,+Gautham+Vasudev+Menon,+Aaromale,+Vinna&SectionName=cxWvYpmNp4fBHAeKn3LcnQ==

Re: [arr] (SemiARR) Anmol Bhave bags National Award for best Sound !

[Shamil Sharif]

Congrats Anmol so happy for you.
 
AR Rahman - His music for ears for years





From: DineshVaidya 
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sun, January 24, 2010 7:18:37 AM
Subject: [arr] (SemiARR) Anmol Bhave bags National Award for best Sound !

  
Anmol Bhave, a Yahoo Group member, Chief of The Wandering Souls "RAHMANIA" and 
a disciple of our Guruji has been chosen for NATIONAL AWARD by Government of 
India for Best Sound for a film "GANDH" ( in Marathi ) !

This is Anmol's second National Award for Best Sound. He received his first 
award for his FTII graduation film "CLOSURE" 3 years back.

Anmol also did Music Direction and Sound for a childrens film in Kannada 
"GUBBACHIGALU" and also did sound for another FTII graduation film "THREE OF 
US". Incidently BOTH these films received NATIONAL AWARDs for best films in 
their category !

Directly or indirectly this is a hattrick of sorts for Anmol ! 

Anmol owes his success to AR Rahman. Though Anmol is a Mechanical Engineer, the 
field of SOUND ENGINEERING attracted him the most after exposed to the unique 
sound of ARRahman's music and he has chosen SOUND ENGINEERING as his career now.

Anmol claims that every performance of his show RAHMANIA opens up a new 
treasure into Rahman's unique Sound Engineering skills and Anmol admits that on 
the scale of ARR, he has a long way to go..

On behalf of the Yahoo group, I congratulate Anmol and wish him even more 
success in his future assignments.

I am sure Guruji ARR must be happy with his talented disciple ..

Best regards
Dinesh Vaidya
Pune





  

Re: [arr] (SemiARR) Anmol Bhave bags National Award for best Sound !

[mohammed sajin]

Haerty Congratulations Mr.Anmol Bhave.

Our group is always blessed with peoples like you.

Feeling very proud to be here.

 



 









From: DineshVaidya 
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sun, January 24, 2010 7:18:37 AM
Subject: [arr] (SemiARR) Anmol Bhave bags National Award for best Sound !

  
Anmol Bhave, a Yahoo Group member, Chief of The Wandering Souls "RAHMANIA" and 
a disciple of our Guruji has been chosen for NATIONAL AWARD by Government of 
India for Best Sound for a film "GANDH" ( in Marathi ) !

This is Anmol's second National Award for Best Sound. He received his first 
award for his FTII graduation film "CLOSURE" 3 years back.

Anmol also did Music Direction and Sound for a childrens film in Kannada 
"GUBBACHIGALU" and also did sound for another FTII graduation film "THREE OF 
US". Incidently BOTH these films received NATIONAL AWARDs for best films in 
their category !

Directly or indirectly this is a hattrick of sorts for Anmol ! 

Anmol owes his success to AR Rahman. Though Anmol is a Mechanical Engineer, the 
field of SOUND ENGINEERING attracted him the most after exposed to the unique 
sound of ARRahman's music and he has chosen SOUND ENGINEERING as his career now.

Anmol claims that every performance of his show RAHMANIA opens up a new 
treasure into Rahman's unique Sound Engineering skills and Anmol admits that on 
the scale of ARR, he has a long way to go..

On behalf of the Yahoo group, I congratulate Anmol and wish him even more 
success in his future assignments.

I am sure Guruji ARR must be happy with his talented disciple ..

Best regards
Dinesh Vaidya
Pune


 


  

Re: [arr] ARR misses National award again!

[Kalyan K]

A big goof-up again by National Awards Committe.   I personally feel ARR
should work more for the industry which recognises his work (Hollywood)
rather than working for the industries which do not even have courtesy to
recognise his work inspite of his work being appreciated all over the
world.  Adding agony to this, some people in India are not able to
understand the intricacies and beautiful complexeties involved in AR's music
and instead of  understanding it slowly, they are simply getting flattened
by Instant-Music liking.  But these peope are not realising that Only AR's
music will be long-standing for ever in their hearts and others will be
wiped-off in a short span of time.

This is just my personal opinion.

Thanks,
Kalyan K.
On Sun, Jan 24, 2010 at 12:27 AM, ~ s...@ps ~  wrote:

>
>
>   just gotta know the news..
> 56th National awards announced..
> ARR misses it again...
> Marathi composers Ajay-Atul win for 'Jogwa'.
> Best Male Playback singer- Hariharan (Jeev rangla-Jogwa)
> Best Female Playback singer-Shreya Ghoshal (Pherari mon-Antaheen)
>
> Though Jogwa's music ws good..'Jodhaa Akbar' deserved it much better...ARR
> hd a rockin 2008...
> surprised...hardly 2 awards for J-A
> dunno y this always happens..
>
> nyways..
> lets hope for the Civilian Honours..just hope ARR's conferred 'Padma
> Bhushan'
>
> Jai ho..
> swaps
>
> 
>

Re: [arr] VTV review.

[Abdul Manaf C. Parambil]

Can anyone send the details of this review. .. ?

On Sun, Jan 24, 2010 at 10:29 AM, sriramvr_in  wrote:

>
>
>
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Re: [arr] Guru's unreleased songs finally to be released on CD

[shaheen]

Hey Rivjoy,

Appreciate your efforts man.


Shaheen

On Sun, Jan 24, 2010 at 9:00 AM, Rivjot  wrote:

>
>
> Remember 3 songs of Guru -
>
> 1. Shauk Hai
> 2. Tere Bina (Quadir version)
> 3. Guru Theme
>
> First 2 were released on mp3 later, whereas theme was not released. I
> finally managed to contact Sony Music guys. Wrote them a lengthy mail
> appreciating their work (compared to other companies) - how they take the
> pain to get copyright permissions from other labels (to make good
> compilation) instead of including annoying cover versions (like T-Series),
> and also wrote that they could have included some exciting tracks like
> Guru's 3 songs in Sivaji Hindi album (instead of just repeating same songs
> in all their compilations).
>
> They replied saying that they appreciate how we buy CDs instead of
> downloading them from net... and would try their best to include these songs
> in AR Rahman's next compilation album which would be coming out in mid/late
> Feb
>
> Exciting na!! Hopefully they will include Guru Theme this time :D
>
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Re: [arr] ARR misses National award again!

[ravi]

Oh please guys have some patience. Some time the words told with extreme love 
to AR might be very distracting. Ajay-Atul had scored good music in Jogwa not 
to forget this duo has some wonderful compositions and have fused symphonies to 
Indian devotional songs. They are very well talented too having scored good 
BGMs as well. I would like to stay non biased in this award and would like to 
congratulate the duo. I had wished AR would win but I would only say he missed 
than saying he lost. And if he has missed it was for one more equally good 
work. 
This world doesnt stop here there are many more to come and lets wait for 
Ravana and I have all hopes the music would be something extraordinary which 
will go into the chapters of music. 



--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Kalyan K  wrote:
>
> A big goof-up again by National Awards Committe.   I personally feel ARR
> should work more for the industry which recognises his work (Hollywood)
> rather than working for the industries which do not even have courtesy to
> recognise his work inspite of his work being appreciated all over the
> world.  Adding agony to this, some people in India are not able to
> understand the intricacies and beautiful complexeties involved in AR's music
> and instead of  understanding it slowly, they are simply getting flattened
> by Instant-Music liking.  But these peope are not realising that Only AR's
> music will be long-standing for ever in their hearts and others will be
> wiped-off in a short span of time.
> 
> This is just my personal opinion.
> 
> Thanks,
> Kalyan K.
> On Sun, Jan 24, 2010 at 12:27 AM, ~ s...@ps ~  wrote:
> 
> >
> >
> >   just gotta know the news..
> > 56th National awards announced..
> > ARR misses it again...
> > Marathi composers Ajay-Atul win for 'Jogwa'.
> > Best Male Playback singer- Hariharan (Jeev rangla-Jogwa)
> > Best Female Playback singer-Shreya Ghoshal (Pherari mon-Antaheen)
> >
> > Though Jogwa's music ws good..'Jodhaa Akbar' deserved it much better...ARR
> > hd a rockin 2008...
> > surprised...hardly 2 awards for J-A
> > dunno y this always happens..
> >
> > nyways..
> > lets hope for the Civilian Honours..just hope ARR's conferred 'Padma
> > Bhushan'
> >
> > Jai ho..
> > swaps
> >
> > 
> >
>