[arr] What is in a Music Review?

[myown_niche]

 There have been instances where many said they hated "Sivaji", loved 
"Azhagiya Tamizh Magan", "Jai ho" not his best, "Blue" didn't have soul, 
"Raavan" is too technical and all that. An many had various other opinions too. 
These all indicate just one thing.

 Appreciating music is personal. Very personal. For me, I never claim 
which one is best from ARR. Such a discussion is very much futile. For a person 
with a western music inclination, he would like scores which falls into that 
template. He/she may not be able to appreciate a soundtrack like "Vandicholai 
Chinnarasu" or a "Kizhakku Cheemayile". So if one loves to listen to some 
earthy Indian songs, one may get disappointed if he/she hears a soundtrack such 
as "Boys".

So my conclusion is just this. The palette of ARR's music is so vast, which 
could be captured only if it's a person who knows all, ok may be many, 
varieties an nuances of music. Else, I'm just a commoner who will dislike a 
different tune and an excellent song, if it doesn't fall into the category of 
"what I want to hear". I'm just a listener. A pretty ordinary listener. The 
only thing I can do is I can play with words to sound the review excellent.

I can't listen to Roja and Raavan with similar state of mind and so there's no 
point in comparing them. But, the results are always enriching for me when I 
hear some thing unusual from every album of his, that makes me keep interested 
in music to know about different genres, instruments, singing styles etc in the 
world of music.

So a music review by a person, just represents his/her taste and his state of 
mind when he/she listens to the track. And I just don't care about what he/she 
writes. And nobody should care about my take too. 

- Emmanuel

Re: [arr] Statutory warning: Raavan is seriously addictive

[V S Rawat]

He he.

Congrats, Pravinder ji.

This is what a magician named ARR does to his listeners. I have not 
seen this effect happening on any other MD.

In hindi slang, there is a term for this "bhairu/bheru bana diya", and 
before gops checks dictionaries to find whether to allow this word, it 
roughly means, deewana bana diya or more so, baanwra bana diya". The 
person gets cut from the surrounding and is enjoying the effects of 
the music in his mind and body. He/ she cares for nothing else but the 
songs. Even food and water take a bad seat. When our breathing seem to 
disturb us.

It brings a sweet pain, all our routines go into chaos, and we enjoy 
it. And then we are surprised on ourselves why we didn't like this 
track or album earlier and miss the time we wasted when we hadn't 
liked it.

That is ARR's signature, that is ARR effect. I recommend this term 
should be included in standard dictionaries.

So all of us "bheru"s of Raavan, let's enjoy this treat.

--
Rawat

On 5/1/2010 9:55 AM India Time, _Pravinder_ wrote:

> It didn't happen till yesterday.
> I was still connected to world, I was still normal.
> I was still ranking Raavan songs; 1 to 6 here.
>
> I guess its the overdose of Raavan that I had last night. I woke up with 
> serious hangover and since then I am just listening and listening to Raavan. 
> Can't stay away.
> Only other thing I do once in a while is, write here.
>
> I guess I have rediscovered my addiction. I didn't have this kind of pain 
> since a long long time now. I had even started believing I was free of that 
> pain; now I realize I am not.
> Even 'Khili re', which I considered less good than other songs, is hitting me 
> so hard that I am angry with myself why I couldn't see it this way before.
>
> Can't even ask for any prescription medicine because I know there isn't one.
> I wish I was good at writing reviews, so I could tell everyone how every 
> songs feels to me right now.
>
> Pravinder.

Re: [arr] Re: Non ARR: general software query

[mohammed sajin]

Dear Rawat,

Use VLC player
You can repeat a single song from a big play list.



 









From: satish_srini 
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Mon, May 3, 2010 9:05:22 AM
Subject: [arr] Re: Non ARR: general software query

  
Hi Rawat,

You should be able to do this in winamp. There is a button which toggles
song or playlist repeating and you have to click this button twice to
repeat just a single song. Hope this helps.

Satish

--- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, V S Rawat  wrote:
>
> I have winamp 2.8, that repeats entire playlist. Sometimes I would
> like to repeat only a single song instead of 5-6 songs of an ARR album
> that I had put in the playlist, but winamp doesn't allow me to do so.
> I have to delete all other songs from the playlist and again load them
> when i want them all to get played.
>
> Any free music player software you know about, that allows me to
> repeat the entire playment sometime as well allow to repeat a single
> song in a playlist. I have GOM player also as someone had suggested in
> this group, and vlc also, but haven't explored whether they have this
> feature that I need.
>
> Thanks.
> --
> Rawatt
>


 


  

[arr] "NOT" liking Khili Rey proves that ARR has raised our standards

[V S Rawat]

Actually, it is not really "NOT" liking, it is more like not rating it 
as the best song of the album.

Not many of us has Khili Rey as our most fav of Raavan songs. And some 
of the reasons cited are:

- it is too short
- ARR has given equally good or better (and longer songs earlier)

Does anyone have any third reason for not rating is the best song of 
the album? please do mention.

--
Now, to all those who don't rate Khili Re as the best song of Raavan, 
my request is to name all female solo songs by OTHER MDs (mention only 
non-ARR songs) of last 18 years that were better than or as sweet and 
hummable and soothing as Khili Rey.

I thought about it and I couldn't find any single non-ARR female solo 
song of last 18 years worth mentioning here in comparison of Khili Rey.

So, even when there is no song by other MDs better than it or as good 
as it, even then if we don't rate it as the best song of the album, 
that means ARR has competed with himself and ...

That means ARR has raised our standards and expectations drastically, 
over what other MDs can give to us.

My own favs are Kata Kata, Behne De and then Khili Rey, so I am also 
guilty of undermining a great ARR song on account of non-songs 
drawback that it is too short and that ARR has given equally good or 
better songs earlier.

--
Rawat

Re: [arr] Re: Non ARR: general software query

[V S Rawat]

Hi Satish ji,

I checked again and there is just one (R) Repeat button, and that 
would either repeat all song, or would play them to end once and then 
stop. It is 2.78 version I am using. May be that feature is in newer 
versions.

Thanks.
--
Rawat
On 5/3/2010 10:35 AM India Time, _satish_srini_ wrote:

> Hi Rawat,
>
> You should be able to do this in winamp. There is a button which toggles
> song or playlist repeating and you have to click this button twice to
> repeat just a single song. Hope this helps.
>
> Satish
>
>

Re: [arr] Blue vs Raavan: curing the oscar aberration

[harsha vardhan]

Mr.nagraj, u din't get my point...may be i was not clear...i just meant no one 
here wants an ARR composition to be raved...everyone here knows what his music 
is and thats just the very reason for all of us being here...letting others 
know what u liked in a particular composition would b a better thing to do on 
everyones part...and i meant no one is as talented as ARR to bash the man 
himself, the person who is exploring new challenges and delivering something 
beyond imagination all the time...so there is no way a true music lover can 
ever bash Mr.ARR...if he is bashing ,then sorry he has lost his ears..
I have no hard feelings for you Mr.nagraj, you are my fellow rahmaniac...



--- On Mon, 5/3/10, raj  wrote:

From: raj 
Subject: Re: [arr] Blue vs Raavan: curing the oscar aberration
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Monday, May 3, 2010, 6:30 AM















 
 



  



  
  
  /* And Mr.Nagraj... no one asked you to rave an ARR composition. ..we all 
know what his music is...if you din't like it, its just that you lack an 
ear...simply because i don't think you are as big creator as ARR...its just 
like- the man who stepped onto the moon knows better about the conditions there 
than the ones reading the same news in the newspaper...

give some respect to this 'upcoming' musician, he 'll learn from us...lol

wake up brother(s).. .

*/

My point is this. Raving/bashing should addressed and treated in the same way. 
And your point me not liking an album is out of topic as I am not discussing my 
liking/disliking. Why get personal( my ear,my creative abilities) on a public 
forum for expressing a opinion about an album/product?



--- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, harsha vardhan  
wrote:

>

> Mr.Rawat, you said you love to hate two ARR songs - 'no problem' and 'chiggy 
> wiggy'...what i say is you can even hate 'roja'...no one can force you to 
> love anything...its a conscience thing...

> if you expect another kadal rojave (roja jaaneman) in blue...sorry ARR is not 
> your cup of tea..you can't even fit 'tere bina' in blue else ARR could 've 
> done that by your wish (looks like the listeners are more talented than the 
> creator himself). blue is not an album that is musically demanding... its a 
> film score and it needed music that can enhance the subject within certain 
> limitations. ..

> ARR did just what it needed , he did just what roja needed and he is just 
> doing what every film is demanding... i don't think he has ever done music 
> for the people,its just that we are fortunate enough to grasp some brilliance 
> at least ,from his compositions all these years...i believe, at least you 
> know that the man himself knows better than what we all know ,what he has to 
> deliver ,looking at what he has done all these years...

> And Mr.Nagraj... no one asked you to rave an ARR composition. ..we all know 
> what his music is...if you din't like it, its just that you lack an 
> ear...simply because i don't think you are as big creator as ARR...its just 
> like- the man who stepped onto the moon knows better about the conditions 
> there than the ones reading the same news in the newspaper...

> give some respect to this 'upcoming' musician, he 'll learn from us...lol

> wake up brother(s).. .

> 

> --- On Sun, 5/2/10, raj  wrote:

> 

> From: raj 

> Subject: Re: [arr] Blue vs Raavan: curing the oscar aberration

> To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com

> Date: Sunday, May 2, 2010, 7:48 AM

> 

> 

> 

> 

> 

> 

> 

> 

> 

> 

> 

> 

> 

> 

> 

>  

>  

> 

> 

> 

>   

> 

> 

> 

>   

>   

>   If someone doesn't like an album whats the problem in expressing about 
> it. Someone raving about an album endlessly is acceptable and someone saying 
> 'this album doesn't work for me for so and so reasons' is unacceptable. 
> Weird. Rest need to introspect as well why people are so sensitive in hearing 
> why blue doesn't work for someone.

> 

> 

> 

> Is Raving about an album the only accepted message out here?

> 

> 

> 

> --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, "AJ"  wrote:

> 

> >

> 

> > Good point, Gomzy.  Couldn't have said it better!

> 

> > 

> 

> > --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, Gomzyâ„¢  wrote:

> 

> > >

> 

> > > The problem with certain people is that if they dont like an album, they

> 

> > > believe no one else should. Not even for a second do they think, that 
> > > maybe

> 

> > > this is not my cup of tea. Maybe they need to interospect themselves 
> > > first.

> 

> > > 

> 

> > > On Sat, May 1, 2010 at 1:38 AM, V S Rawat  wrote:

> 

> > > 

> 

> > > >

> 

> > > >

> 

> > > > Several members had appreciated Blue music. And now, the same members

> 

> > > > are immersed in Raavan and praising it.

> 

> > > >

> 

> > > > I wonder what exactly one sees/ listens in an album to appreciate it?

> 

> > > >

> 

> > > > Blue and Raavan are quite different. And the difference in them is not

> 

> > > > just 

Re: [arr] Raavan - Mp3 Ringtones

[K. Kumar]

hey bro where do u get the music pieces that are played on your website? where 
can we get them/download them?

HARDCORE RAHMANIAC TILL DA VERY END!!!

--- On Mon, 3/5/10, Liku  wrote:


From: Liku 
Subject: [arr] Raavan - Mp3 Ringtones
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Monday, 3 May, 2010, 4:25 AM


  




Here is some Mp3 ringtones of Raavan
http://liku- likant.blogspot. com/2010/ 05/arrahman- raavan-mp3- ringtones. html

regards
Liku

[arr] No official function to launch Raavanan audio !!!

[mohammed sajin]

 http://sify.com/movies/fullstory.php?id=14940388


Raavanan audio- straight to the stores 
 
By Moviebuzz  | Monday, 03 May , 2010, 11:27
  
  
Sony Music has started the countdown to the audio 
launch of Mani Ratnam’s Raavanan, which has music by AR Rahman.
The audio of the film including its Telugu version Villain, will make it 
straight to the music stores on Wednesday, May 5.
There will be no official function to launch Raavanan audio, 
which is expected to be an instant chartbuster. 
However Sony 
Music and Big Pictures will be holding a post audio launch function of Raavanan 
on May 14 in Chennai.
At the May 14 function AR Rahman and Vikram, are likely to perform on 
stage. 
   




 





  

[arr] Is ARR really a Tamilian? - (read in a light mood please)

[V S Rawat]

o aa.

Kata Kata.

What a maddening song.

This song makes me feel that ARR can't be a tamilian and he has lived 
his entire life in U.P. at my native place.

How else could he catch so many such fine nuances of a pure hindi belt 
ceremony?

:-)

no offence. just kidding.

o aa.

:-)

o the souls who are not yet liking this song, you don't know what a 
divinity you are missing. just don't give up. listen to it a few more 
times and give it time to grow on you.

Thanks.
--
Rawat - bheru number 1 of kata kata

[arr] Re: "NOT" liking Khili Rey proves that ARR has raised our standards

[AJ]

I feel Khilie Re is too short.the reason why I think it's too short IS 
because it's one of my favorites!  I want to hear more of it!

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, V S Rawat  wrote:
>
> Actually, it is not really "NOT" liking, it is more like not rating it 
> as the best song of the album.
> 
> Not many of us has Khili Rey as our most fav of Raavan songs. And some 
> of the reasons cited are:
> 
> - it is too short
> - ARR has given equally good or better (and longer songs earlier)
> 
> Does anyone have any third reason for not rating is the best song of 
> the album? please do mention.
> 
> --
> Now, to all those who don't rate Khili Re as the best song of Raavan, 
> my request is to name all female solo songs by OTHER MDs (mention only 
> non-ARR songs) of last 18 years that were better than or as sweet and 
> hummable and soothing as Khili Rey.
> 
> I thought about it and I couldn't find any single non-ARR female solo 
> song of last 18 years worth mentioning here in comparison of Khili Rey.
> 
> So, even when there is no song by other MDs better than it or as good 
> as it, even then if we don't rate it as the best song of the album, 
> that means ARR has competed with himself and ...
> 
> That means ARR has raised our standards and expectations drastically, 
> over what other MDs can give to us.
> 
> My own favs are Kata Kata, Behne De and then Khili Rey, so I am also 
> guilty of undermining a great ARR song on account of non-songs 
> drawback that it is too short and that ARR has given equally good or 
> better songs earlier.
> 
> --
> Rawat
>

[arr] Re: What is in a Music Review?

[AJ]

What a great post!  Very balanced and very logical.  I appreciate it!

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "myown_niche"  wrote:
>
>  There have been instances where many said they hated "Sivaji", loved 
> "Azhagiya Tamizh Magan", "Jai ho" not his best, "Blue" didn't have soul, 
> "Raavan" is too technical and all that. An many had various other opinions 
> too. These all indicate just one thing.
> 
>  Appreciating music is personal. Very personal. For me, I never claim 
> which one is best from ARR. Such a discussion is very much futile. For a 
> person with a western music inclination, he would like scores which falls 
> into that template. He/she may not be able to appreciate a soundtrack like 
> "Vandicholai Chinnarasu" or a "Kizhakku Cheemayile". So if one loves to 
> listen to some earthy Indian songs, one may get disappointed if he/she hears 
> a soundtrack such as "Boys".
> 
> So my conclusion is just this. The palette of ARR's music is so vast, which 
> could be captured only if it's a person who knows all, ok may be many, 
> varieties an nuances of music. Else, I'm just a commoner who will dislike a 
> different tune and an excellent song, if it doesn't fall into the category of 
> "what I want to hear". I'm just a listener. A pretty ordinary listener. The 
> only thing I can do is I can play with words to sound the review excellent.
> 
> I can't listen to Roja and Raavan with similar state of mind and so there's 
> no point in comparing them. But, the results are always enriching for me when 
> I hear some thing unusual from every album of his, that makes me keep 
> interested in music to know about different genres, instruments, singing 
> styles etc in the world of music.
> 
> So a music review by a person, just represents his/her taste and his state of 
> mind when he/she listens to the track. And I just don't care about what 
> he/she writes. And nobody should care about my take too. 
> 
> - Emmanuel
>

[arr] AB and Vikram on Raavan

[Thulasi Ram]

http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/broadband/video/Interviews/kGLx6w45/3/Chiyaan-Vikram-On-Raavan.html
http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/broadband/video/Interviews/O9Wmjx16/3/Abhishek-Bachchan-On-Raavan.html

Re: [arr] Re: Non ARR: general software query

[ASIT ANAND]

You can use Jet Audio where you can repeat one or the all playlist,there is an 
option given beside the time display from where you can select that option.this 
may be of some use for you.!!!Asit Anand

--- On Mon, 3/5/10, satish_srini  wrote:

From: satish_srini 
Subject: [arr] Re: Non ARR: general software query
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Monday, 3 May, 2010, 10:35 AM















 
 



  



  
  
  Hi Rawat,



You should be able to do this in winamp. There is a button which toggles

song or playlist repeating and you have to click this button twice to

repeat just a single song. Hope this helps.



Satish



--- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, V S Rawat  wrote:

>

> I have winamp 2.8, that repeats entire playlist. Sometimes I would

> like to repeat only a single song instead of 5-6 songs of an ARR album

> that I had put in the playlist, but winamp doesn't allow me to do so.

> I have to delete all other songs from the playlist and again load them

> when i want them all to get played.

>

> Any free music player software you know about, that allows me to

> repeat the entire playment sometime as well allow to repeat a single

> song in a playlist. I have GOM player also as someone had suggested in

> this group, and vlc also, but haven't explored whether they have this

> feature that I need.

>

> Thanks.

> --

> Rawatt

>






 





 



  

Re: [arr] ARRs Gujarat song available for download

[Sanju U]

Just one word... Fantastic :-)
Amazing song...





From: Vinayakam Murugan 
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sun, May 2, 2010 6:42:46 PM
Subject: Re: [arr] ARRs Gujarat song available for download

  
Starts off in a soothing manner and transforms into a "anthem-like" 
progression. 

Any idea, who's the lead singer?


Warm Regards
 ~~~
Vinayak

http://www.flickr. com/photos/ rightplacerightt ime/



On Sun, May 2, 2010 at 1:17 AM, Thulasi Ram  wrote:

  
>sounds like a nice feel good song. vocals of the lead singer is quite good as 
>well.
>
>http://www.narendramodi.in/ 
>
>




  

[arr] Re: Non ARR: general software query

[Elanchezhian]

Use "KM player"...very nice media playerI love it more than vlcjust 
use it once and u'll never go to other players...Hell a lot of keyboard 
shortcuts is its advantagecheck it out

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, mohammed sajin  wrote:
>
> Dear Rawat,
> 
> Use VLC player
> You can repeat a single song from a big play list.
> 
> 
> 
>  
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> From: satish_srini 
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Mon, May 3, 2010 9:05:22 AM
> Subject: [arr] Re: Non ARR: general software query
> 
>   
> Hi Rawat,
> 
> You should be able to do this in winamp. There is a button which toggles
> song or playlist repeating and you have to click this button twice to
> repeat just a single song. Hope this helps.
> 
> Satish
> 
> --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, V S Rawat  wrote:
> >
> > I have winamp 2.8, that repeats entire playlist. Sometimes I would
> > like to repeat only a single song instead of 5-6 songs of an ARR album
> > that I had put in the playlist, but winamp doesn't allow me to do so.
> > I have to delete all other songs from the playlist and again load them
> > when i want them all to get played.
> >
> > Any free music player software you know about, that allows me to
> > repeat the entire playment sometime as well allow to repeat a single
> > song in a playlist. I have GOM player also as someone had suggested in
> > this group, and vlc also, but haven't explored whether they have this
> > feature that I need.
> >
> > Thanks.
> > --
> > Rawatt
> >
>

Re: [arr] Non ARR: general software query

[V S Rawat]

On 5/3/2010 10:18 AM India Time, _|| V i s h w e s h ||_ wrote:

> http://www.foobar2000.org
>
> Best audio player ever! ;)

yuppa. it does give clear option of "repeat (track)" and "repeat 
(paylist)". That's what I wanted.

Now it is more of "o a" (kata kata) for me.

I recommend everyone should try these options as it will come very 
handy switching from one tract to entire playlist looping.

Thanks a gig.
--
Rawat

[arr] My Review of Raavan, everybody will agree!!!

[ASIT]

I've been hearing a lot of Raavan reviews some of them were absolutely 
absurd...like Raavan lacks soul and doesn't touch heart, which can be 
acceptable if only you don't listen to those kind of renditions.
I bought the C.D the day it launched and have been listening continuously.Now i 
have my opinion ready.Raavan doesn't belong to the fast pace catchy number or 
genre and believe me its not for the crowd, it belongs to the aesthetic 
listener and not the masses it belongs to the like of Bose and Mangal 
Pandey(once Rahman himself confessed "it was more of 'in your face' patriotism 
and folk involved in the Album which was why MP and Bose were not received well 
with the crowd,Bose is my most under-rated Album),but most of us liked it just 
because of the sheer genius involved with some songs, atleast i liked!!
My 5 year old niece remembers Ghajini and Masakkali by heart and that means 
those album not only had Rahman's genius but was also a crowd puller but Raavan 
is much of a classical and folk kind so that belong to me and not my 
niecetell me how many out in the masses would listen to Kural(Connection) 
not many but i do...every day it's listed in my playlist..Raavan is one CRACKLE 
OF AN ALBUM.trust me.
How many accept?

Rahmaniac
Asit Anand

Re: [arr] Raavan - Mp3 Ringtones

[Liku]

it is from VTV BGM
here is the link 
"right click and save target as"
  http://h1.ripway.com/likantk/66.Karthik Plans For Movie.mp3 


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "K. Kumar"  wrote:
>
> hey bro where do u get the music pieces that are played on your website? 
> where can we get them/download them?
> 
> HARDCORE RAHMANIAC TILL DA VERY END!!!
> 
> --- On Mon, 3/5/10, Liku  wrote:
> 
> 
> From: Liku 
> Subject: [arr] Raavan - Mp3 Ringtones
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Monday, 3 May, 2010, 4:25 AM
> 
> 
>   
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Here is some Mp3 ringtones of Raavan
> http://liku- likant.blogspot. com/2010/ 05/arrahman- raavan-mp3- ringtones. 
> html
> 
> regards
> Liku
>

[arr] Re: ARRs Gujarat song available for download

[Jahanzeb]

lovely song, liking it.


/Jahanzeb

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Sanju U  wrote:
>
> Just one word... Fantastic :-)
> Amazing song...
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> From: Vinayakam Murugan 
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Sun, May 2, 2010 6:42:46 PM
> Subject: Re: [arr] ARRs Gujarat song available for download
> 
>   
> Starts off in a soothing manner and transforms into a "anthem-like" 
> progression. 
> 
> Any idea, who's the lead singer?
> 
> 
> Warm Regards
>  ~~~
> Vinayak
> 
> http://www.flickr. com/photos/ rightplacerightt ime/
> 
> 
> 
> On Sun, May 2, 2010 at 1:17 AM, Thulasi Ram  wrote:
> 
>   
> >sounds like a nice feel good song. vocals of the lead singer is quite good 
> >as well.
> >
> >http://www.narendramodi.in/ 
> >
> >
>

[arr] Theekuruvai will take my life

[Taimur]

Is there a song like this ever been done before, its ultra class .its the only 
one its the greatest. my life revolves around this song . theekuruvai is the 
song of a life time . words are less to praise this song and if i praise it 
will be injustice as i will limit its praiseability. dont know how much times i 
have listened it but it is easily the most listened song of my life.

 i cant come out of the sheer beauty of this song , the words swirling in the 
mesmerizing tunes , the patterns of the song O my goodness , the lyrics, the 
singers,  jhonson , harini, mukesh what supreme voices. AN extraordinary song, 
so strange, its unbelievable, i must say this i am in love with this song.A R 
RAHMAN sir you have given me a gift of a lifetime by making 
theekuruvai.theekuruvai with me; from here till eternity

regards,

taimur

[arr] Re: Is ARR really a Tamilian? - (read in a light mood please)

[Dinesh Scaran]

ofcource he is a Tamilan. No doubt. Lol. Well that shows his brilliance only. 
He can compose a song from any region in a second. His specialty. Something no 
one in the world can do. Proud he is a Tamilan for this fact.

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, V S Rawat  wrote:
>
> o aa.
> 
> Kata Kata.
> 
> What a maddening song.
> 
> This song makes me feel that ARR can't be a tamilian and he has lived 
> his entire life in U.P. at my native place.
> 
> How else could he catch so many such fine nuances of a pure hindi belt 
> ceremony?
> 
> :-)
> 
> no offence. just kidding.
> 
> o aa.
> 
> :-)
> 
> o the souls who are not yet liking this song, you don't know what a 
> divinity you are missing. just don't give up. listen to it a few more 
> times and give it time to grow on you.
> 
> Thanks.
> --
> Rawat - bheru number 1 of kata kata
>

[arr] Re: My Review of Raavan, everybody will agree!!!

[AJ]

You have good points!  Raavan may lack some mass/universal appeal that previous 
ARR albums had. I felt Guru had a lot of mass appeal and the CD sold pretty 
well.  Raavan audio will be a commercial hit only if the songs on screen are 
received well and picturized well.  However, most music afficionados will love 
it!

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "ASIT"  wrote:
>
> I've been hearing a lot of Raavan reviews some of them were absolutely 
> absurd...like Raavan lacks soul and doesn't touch heart, which can be 
> acceptable if only you don't listen to those kind of renditions.
> I bought the C.D the day it launched and have been listening continuously.Now 
> i have my opinion ready.Raavan doesn't belong to the fast pace catchy number 
> or genre and believe me its not for the crowd, it belongs to the aesthetic 
> listener and not the masses it belongs to the like of Bose and Mangal 
> Pandey(once Rahman himself confessed "it was more of 'in your face' 
> patriotism and folk involved in the Album which was why MP and Bose were not 
> received well with the crowd,Bose is my most under-rated Album),but most of 
> us liked it just because of the sheer genius involved with some songs, 
> atleast i liked!!
> My 5 year old niece remembers Ghajini and Masakkali by heart and that means 
> those album not only had Rahman's genius but was also a crowd puller but 
> Raavan is much of a classical and folk kind so that belong to me and not my 
> niecetell me how many out in the masses would listen to Kural(Connection) 
> not many but i do...every day it's listed in my playlist..Raavan is one 
> CRACKLE OF AN ALBUM.trust me.
> How many accept?
> 
> Rahmaniac
> Asit Anand
>

Re: [arr] Re: "NOT" liking Khili Rey proves that ARR has raised our standards

[Roshan]

It's my favorite too. the melody from 2.00 to 2.47 is magical!

On Mon, May 3, 2010 at 4:40 PM, AJ  wrote:

>
>
> I feel Khilie Re is too short.the reason why I think it's too short IS
> because it's one of my favorites! I want to hear more of it!
>
>
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com , V S
> Rawat  wrote:
> >
> > Actually, it is not really "NOT" liking, it is more like not rating it
> > as the best song of the album.
> >
> > Not many of us has Khili Rey as our most fav of Raavan songs. And some
> > of the reasons cited are:
> >
> > - it is too short
> > - ARR has given equally good or better (and longer songs earlier)
> >
> > Does anyone have any third reason for not rating is the best song of
> > the album? please do mention.
> >
> > --
> > Now, to all those who don't rate Khili Re as the best song of Raavan,
> > my request is to name all female solo songs by OTHER MDs (mention only
> > non-ARR songs) of last 18 years that were better than or as sweet and
> > hummable and soothing as Khili Rey.
> >
> > I thought about it and I couldn't find any single non-ARR female solo
> > song of last 18 years worth mentioning here in comparison of Khili Rey.
> >
> > So, even when there is no song by other MDs better than it or as good
> > as it, even then if we don't rate it as the best song of the album,
> > that means ARR has competed with himself and ...
> >
> > That means ARR has raised our standards and expectations drastically,
> > over what other MDs can give to us.
> >
> > My own favs are Kata Kata, Behne De and then Khili Rey, so I am also
> > guilty of undermining a great ARR song on account of non-songs
> > drawback that it is too short and that ARR has given equally good or
> > better songs earlier.
> >
> > --
> > Rawat
> >
>
>  
>



-- 
---
http://ramblingsoul.com
http://2ic.in

Re: [arr] Is ARR really a Tamilian? - (read in a light mood please)

[|| V i s h w e s h ||]

Only & only AR can create something like this... such a complex, unpredictable 
yet addictive song... it's my 3rd favorite after Behne De & Khili Re...


 
" The search is more important than the destination "
- a r rahman -





From: V S Rawat 
To: arrf 
Sent: Mon, 3 May, 2010 1:30:58 PM
Subject: [arr] Is ARR really a Tamilian? - (read in a light mood please)

  
o aa.

Kata Kata.

What a maddening song.

This song makes me feel that ARR can't be a tamilian and he has lived 
his entire life in U.P. at my native place.

How else could he catch so many such fine nuances of a pure hindi belt 
ceremony?

:-)

no offence. just kidding.

o aa.

:-)

o the souls who are not yet liking this song, you don't know what a 
divinity you are missing. just don't give up. listen to it a few more 
times and give it time to grow on you.

Thanks.
--
Rawat - bheru number 1 of kata kata


 

Re: [arr] Re: What is in a Music Review?

[Anish Gupte]

I agree..wish ppl would stop arguing abt who likes which album/why/why not
and all that..its a matter of taste. Plz don't try and impose ur opinions on
anyone.

Also, recently some1 posted that if you don't like any Raavan or any other
Rahman's album, don't post it on this group.

I think that is just ridiculous!!  So, are we  only and only going to praise
everything Rahman does ??..Come on guys...be realistic..its the mix of
opinions..good/bad and all the different points of view whjich ppl bring
forth on this forum which makes it interesting. If anyone doesn't like any
album or any other issue abt Rahman's  music, he has the right to put it
forward .

Being a Rahman fan does NOT mean that u have to only like and praise each
and every thing. We all have our expectations from the maestro and we should
be given right to air our opinions, as long as they don't get personal.

Anish.

On Mon, May 3, 2010 at 7:07 AM, AJ  wrote:

>
>
> What a great post! Very balanced and very logical. I appreciate it!
>
>
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com ,
> "myown_niche"  wrote:
> >
> > There have been instances where many said they hated "Sivaji", loved
> "Azhagiya Tamizh Magan", "Jai ho" not his best, "Blue" didn't have soul,
> "Raavan" is too technical and all that. An many had various other opinions
> too. These all indicate just one thing.
> >
> > Appreciating music is personal. Very personal. For me, I never claim
> which one is best from ARR. Such a discussion is very much futile. For a
> person with a western music inclination, he would like scores which falls
> into that template. He/she may not be able to appreciate a soundtrack like
> "Vandicholai Chinnarasu" or a "Kizhakku Cheemayile". So if one loves to
> listen to some earthy Indian songs, one may get disappointed if he/she hears
> a soundtrack such as "Boys".
> >
> > So my conclusion is just this. The palette of ARR's music is so vast,
> which could be captured only if it's a person who knows all, ok may be many,
> varieties an nuances of music. Else, I'm just a commoner who will dislike a
> different tune and an excellent song, if it doesn't fall into the category
> of "what I want to hear". I'm just a listener. A pretty ordinary listener.
> The only thing I can do is I can play with words to sound the review
> excellent.
> >
> > I can't listen to Roja and Raavan with similar state of mind and so
> there's no point in comparing them. But, the results are always enriching
> for me when I hear some thing unusual from every album of his, that makes me
> keep interested in music to know about different genres, instruments,
> singing styles etc in the world of music.
> >
> > So a music review by a person, just represents his/her taste and his
> state of mind when he/she listens to the track. And I just don't care about
> what he/she writes. And nobody should care about my take too.
> >
> > - Emmanuel
> >
>
>  
>

Re: [arr] Is ARR really a Tamilian? - (read in a light mood please)

[Thulasi Ram]

ARR is a humble musician who can integrate cultural values and weave it into
a beautiful thread of music to enthrall the listeners. ARR has created songs
enriched with particular cultural values as if he was into it for decades.
that is one of many reasons why he is a genius. kata kata is no exception.
if u hear yaaro yaarodi / chalka re, the interlude nadhaswaram tune is
different in both versions just to augment the cultural flavor in the song.

On Mon, May 3, 2010 at 9:00 AM, V S Rawat  wrote:

>
>
> o aa.
>
> Kata Kata.
>
> What a maddening song.
>
> This song makes me feel that ARR can't be a tamilian and he has lived
> his entire life in U.P. at my native place.
>
> How else could he catch so many such fine nuances of a pure hindi belt
> ceremony?
>
> :-)
>
> no offence. just kidding.
>
> o aa.
>
> :-)
>
> o the souls who are not yet liking this song, you don't know what a
> divinity you are missing. just don't give up. listen to it a few more
> times and give it time to grow on you.
>
> Thanks.
> --
> Rawat - bheru number 1 of kata kata
>
>  
>

[arr] Re: "NOT" liking Khili Rey proves that ARR has raised our standards

[adrcc2]

Actually Rawat, Khili Rey is my favourite 
1. it's the only semi-classical song of the album.
2. i thoroughly enjoy those tabla-chorus entries
3. Reena Bhardwaj is back to Bollywood after a long time.

I'm disappointed by the rest of the album. I essentially listen to Hindi albums 
only but lately VTV is the best album made by the Boss after Slumdog 
Millionaire.

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, V S Rawat  wrote:
>
> Actually, it is not really "NOT" liking, it is more like not rating it 
> as the best song of the album.
> 
> Not many of us has Khili Rey as our most fav of Raavan songs. And some 
> of the reasons cited are:
> 
> - it is too short
> - ARR has given equally good or better (and longer songs earlier)
> 
> Does anyone have any third reason for not rating is the best song of 
> the album? please do mention.
> 
> --
> Now, to all those who don't rate Khili Re as the best song of Raavan, 
> my request is to name all female solo songs by OTHER MDs (mention only 
> non-ARR songs) of last 18 years that were better than or as sweet and 
> hummable and soothing as Khili Rey.
> 
> I thought about it and I couldn't find any single non-ARR female solo 
> song of last 18 years worth mentioning here in comparison of Khili Rey.
> 
> So, even when there is no song by other MDs better than it or as good 
> as it, even then if we don't rate it as the best song of the album, 
> that means ARR has competed with himself and ...
> 
> That means ARR has raised our standards and expectations drastically, 
> over what other MDs can give to us.
> 
> My own favs are Kata Kata, Behne De and then Khili Rey, so I am also 
> guilty of undermining a great ARR song on account of non-songs 
> drawback that it is too short and that ARR has given equally good or 
> better songs earlier.
> 
> --
> Rawat
>

Re: [arr] Re: Is ARR really a Tamilian? - (read in a light mood please)

[Vinayakam Murugan]

IMHO, it would demean ARR's efforts if we say "he can compose a song from
any region in a second'. I am sure there is a whole lot of research gone
into the making of the song.

Warm Regards
~~~
Vinayak

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


On Mon, May 3, 2010 at 5:05 AM, Dinesh Scaran wrote:

>
>
> ofcource he is a Tamilan. No doubt. Lol. Well that shows his brilliance
> only. He can compose a song from any region in a second. His specialty.
> Something no one in the world can do. Proud he is a Tamilan for this fact.
>
>
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com , V S
> Rawat  wrote:
> >
> > o aa.
> >
> > Kata Kata.
> >
> > What a maddening song.
> >
> > This song makes me feel that ARR can't be a tamilian and he has lived
> > his entire life in U.P. at my native place.
> >
> > How else could he catch so many such fine nuances of a pure hindi belt
> > ceremony?
> >
> > :-)
> >
> > no offence. just kidding.
> >
> > o aa.
> >
> > :-)
> >
> > o the souls who are not yet liking this song, you don't know what a
> > divinity you are missing. just don't give up. listen to it a few more
> > times and give it time to grow on you.
> >
> > Thanks.
> > --
> > Rawat - bheru number 1 of kata kata
> >
>
>  
>

[arr] when is raavan(tamil) audio going to be launched??

[rajeev shasidharan]

when is raavan(tamil) audio going to be launched?? 



  

Re: [arr] "NOT" liking Khili Rey proves that ARR has raised our standards

[Karthik Subramaniam]

Rawat,
Interesting perspective.
That said, you already have responses from people on the team that they love
the song.
For me Khili Re is like intermission in a fast paced action movie. Helps you
catch your breat and relax before you get some more of an intense fast paced
album. If the album is anything to go by ( in Mani's movies they are), this
movie is going to be a treat to our senses ( and emotions) !
On Mon, May 3, 2010 at 11:39 AM, V S Rawat  wrote:

>
>
> Actually, it is not really "NOT" liking, it is more like not rating it
> as the best song of the album.
>
> Not many of us has Khili Rey as our most fav of Raavan songs. And some
> of the reasons cited are:
>
> - it is too short
> - ARR has given equally good or better (and longer songs earlier)
>
> Does anyone have any third reason for not rating is the best song of
> the album? please do mention.
>
> --
> Now, to all those who don't rate Khili Re as the best song of Raavan,
> my request is to name all female solo songs by OTHER MDs (mention only
> non-ARR songs) of last 18 years that were better than or as sweet and
> hummable and soothing as Khili Rey.
>
> I thought about it and I couldn't find any single non-ARR female solo
> song of last 18 years worth mentioning here in comparison of Khili Rey.
>
> So, even when there is no song by other MDs better than it or as good
> as it, even then if we don't rate it as the best song of the album,
> that means ARR has competed with himself and ...
>
> That means ARR has raised our standards and expectations drastically,
> over what other MDs can give to us.
>
> My own favs are Kata Kata, Behne De and then Khili Rey, so I am also
> guilty of undermining a great ARR song on account of non-songs
> drawback that it is too short and that ARR has given equally good or
> better songs earlier.
>
> --
> Rawat
> 
>

[arr] Right headphones holds the key!

[yeshrao81]

It a well known fact that unlike other MDs, ARR's music requires multiple 
listens to unravel the beauty and mystery in the layering of instruments and 
melody. This also demands good headphones...

Raavan, for instance does not appeal to me in normal speakers, as I get a feel 
of noisy cluttered arrangements (Especially during the peaks of Behne De, Thok 
De )...

However once I switch to my headphones and PC-Winamp, its pure magic

Therefore many of you who would have heard the song in poor quality audio or 
with poor quality headphones, might not be getting the full picture 
rightGive it a try with your best headphones

Also this brings me to a questionsCan you please share which is the best 
headphones to use to enjoy ARR's music? 

I have a Sennheiser HD280 Pro...

[arr] Re: Is ARR really a Tamilian? - (read in a light mood please)

[Dinesh Scaran]

every comments can be viewed in many ways, if u view it like that, then its 
like that. what i really meant that ARR's talent is such. ofcource research r 
the primary fact, but to implement it its a whole different thing altogether. 
And thats what i meant.

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Vinayakam Murugan  wrote:
>
> IMHO, it would demean ARR's efforts if we say "he can compose a song from
> any region in a second'. I am sure there is a whole lot of research gone
> into the making of the song.
> 
> Warm Regards
> ~~~
> Vinayak
> 
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/rightplacerighttime/
> 
> 
> On Mon, May 3, 2010 at 5:05 AM, Dinesh Scaran wrote:
> 
> >
> >
> > ofcource he is a Tamilan. No doubt. Lol. Well that shows his brilliance
> > only. He can compose a song from any region in a second. His specialty.
> > Something no one in the world can do. Proud he is a Tamilan for this fact.
> >
> >
> > --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com , V S
> > Rawat  wrote:
> > >
> > > o aa.
> > >
> > > Kata Kata.
> > >
> > > What a maddening song.
> > >
> > > This song makes me feel that ARR can't be a tamilian and he has lived
> > > his entire life in U.P. at my native place.
> > >
> > > How else could he catch so many such fine nuances of a pure hindi belt
> > > ceremony?
> > >
> > > :-)
> > >
> > > no offence. just kidding.
> > >
> > > o aa.
> > >
> > > :-)
> > >
> > > o the souls who are not yet liking this song, you don't know what a
> > > divinity you are missing. just don't give up. listen to it a few more
> > > times and give it time to grow on you.
> > >
> > > Thanks.
> > > --
> > > Rawat - bheru number 1 of kata kata
> > >
> >
> >  
> >
>

Re: [arr] My Review of Raavan, everybody will agree!!!

[Karthik Subramaniam]

Brings up a good point. It will be interesting to find out how the album is
doing commercially.
Anybody have any contacts at T-Series or at Sony music to monitor how
Raavanan does?

Karthik

On Mon, May 3, 2010 at 4:00 PM, ASIT  wrote:

>
>
> I've been hearing a lot of Raavan reviews some of them were absolutely
> absurd...like Raavan lacks soul and doesn't touch heart, which can be
> acceptable if only you don't listen to those kind of renditions.
> I bought the C.D the day it launched and have been listening
> continuously.Now i have my opinion ready.Raavan doesn't belong to the fast
> pace catchy number or genre and believe me its not for the crowd, it belongs
> to the aesthetic listener and not the masses it belongs to the like of Bose
> and Mangal Pandey(once Rahman himself confessed "it was more of 'in your
> face' patriotism and folk involved in the Album which was why MP and Bose
> were not received well with the crowd,Bose is my most under-rated Album),but
> most of us liked it just because of the sheer genius involved with some
> songs, atleast i liked!!
> My 5 year old niece remembers Ghajini and Masakkali by heart and that means
> those album not only had Rahman's genius but was also a crowd puller but
> Raavan is much of a classical and folk kind so that belong to me and not my
> niecetell me how many out in the masses would listen to
> Kural(Connection) not many but i do...every day it's listed in my
> playlist..Raavan is one CRACKLE OF AN ALBUM.trust me.
> How many accept?
>
> Rahmaniac
> Asit Anand
>
> 
>

Re: [arr] Re: Is ARR really a Tamilian? - (read in a light mood please)

[V S Rawat]

On 5/3/2010 7:50 PM India Time, _Vinayakam Murugan_ wrote:

> IMHO, it would demean ARR's efforts if we say "he can compose a song
> from any region in a second'. I am sure there is a whole lot of research
> gone into the making of the song.

That is a very useful point you have raised, Vinayak ji.

I would like to know more about such researches. How does ARR go about 
researching how to create a music suitable for a particular specific 
region.

does he google and listen to some tracks from that reason, but that 
carry the risk of getting influenced or inspired. And, all the 
regional specific songs ARR has given so far had still been far 
different from the existing music of those reasons, at least I can so 
about UP area music.

So, how would ARR decide how much experimentation he can do and 
freedom he can take while retaining the feel of that region?

or, he reads books, on net or printed one, first to understand the 
music of some region.

or he meets people from such regions and gets their views.

many questions arise. If someone knowing anything about it could give 
us a peek into the composing process, I hope everyone among us will 
love to know about it.

Thanks.
--
Rawat


>
> Warm Regards
> ~~~
> Vinayak
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/rightplacerighttime/
>
>
> On Mon, May 3, 2010 at 5:05 AM, Dinesh Scaran  > wrote:
>
> ofcource he is a Tamilan. No doubt. Lol. Well that shows his
> brilliance only. He can compose a song from any region in a second.
> His specialty. Something no one in the world can do. Proud he is a
> Tamilan for this fact.
>
>
>
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> , V S Rawat  wrote:
>  >
>  > o aa.
>  >
>  > Kata Kata.
>  >
>  > What a maddening song.
>  >
>  > This song makes me feel that ARR can't be a tamilian and he has
> lived
>  > his entire life in U.P. at my native place.
>  >
>  > How else could he catch so many such fine nuances of a pure hindi
> belt
>  > ceremony?
>  >
>  > :-)
>  >
>  > no offence. just kidding.
>  >
>  > o aa.
>  >
>  > :-)
>  >
>  > o the souls who are not yet liking this song, you don't know what a
>  > divinity you are missing. just don't give up. listen to it a few
> more
>  > times and give it time to grow on you.
>  >
>  > Thanks.
>  > --
>  > Rawat - bheru number 1 of kata kata

[arr] Re: when is raavan(tamil) audio going to be launched??

[Elanchezhian]

may 5thit came in newspapers too...

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, rajeev shasidharan  wrote:
>
> when is raavan(tamil) audio going to be launched??
>

Re: [arr] Looking for song-Theekuruvai

[chetan patel]

Dear Taimur,
 
I also would like to hear Theekuruvai song.Can u pls send me the link for 
download the song.
 
Regards,
 
Chetan

--- On Mon, 3/5/10, Taimur  wrote:


From: Taimur 
Subject: [arr] Theekuruvai will take my life
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Monday, 3 May, 2010, 5:58 PM


  



Is there a song like this ever been done before, its ultra class .its the only 
one its the greatest. my life revolves around this song . theekuruvai is the 
song of a life time . words are less to praise this song and if i praise it 
will be injustice as i will limit its praiseability. dont know how much times i 
have listened it but it is easily the most listened song of my life.

i cant come out of the sheer beauty of this song , the words swirling in the 
mesmerizing tunes , the patterns of the song O my goodness , the lyrics, the 
singers, jhonson , harini, mukesh what supreme voices. AN extraordinary song, 
so strange, its unbelievable, i must say this i am in love with this song.A R 
RAHMAN sir you have given me a gift of a lifetime by making theekuruvai. 
theekuruvai with me; from here till eternity

regards,

taimur

[arr] Re: Theekuruvai will take my life

[Niven]

Hehe, masterpiece is too weak to classify this song.

I miss harini's voice sooo much :-(

Niven

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Taimur"  wrote:
>
> Is there a song like this ever been done before, its ultra class .its the 
> only one its the greatest. my life revolves around this song . theekuruvai is 
> the song of a life time . words are less to praise this song and if i praise 
> it will be injustice as i will limit its praiseability. dont know how much 
> times i have listened it but it is easily the most listened song of my life.
> 
>  i cant come out of the sheer beauty of this song , the words swirling in the 
> mesmerizing tunes , the patterns of the song O my goodness , the lyrics, the 
> singers,  jhonson , harini, mukesh what supreme voices. AN extraordinary 
> song, so strange, its unbelievable, i must say this i am in love with this 
> song.A R RAHMAN sir you have given me a gift of a lifetime by making 
> theekuruvai.theekuruvai with me; from here till eternity
> 
> regards,
> 
> taimur
>

Re: [arr] Re: Is ARR really a Tamilian? - (read in a light mood please)

[Vinayakam Murugan]

Absolutely. It takes talent to channelise the research into a well rounded
finished product. However you practice in the nets, you still have to
deliver in the middle ;)


Warm Regards
~~~
Vinayak

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


On Mon, May 3, 2010 at 7:52 AM, Dinesh Scaran wrote:

>
>
> every comments can be viewed in many ways, if u view it like that, then its
> like that. what i really meant that ARR's talent is such. ofcource research
> r the primary fact, but to implement it its a whole different thing
> altogether. And thats what i meant.
>
>
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com ,
> Vinayakam Murugan  wrote:
> >
> > IMHO, it would demean ARR's efforts if we say "he can compose a song from
> > any region in a second'. I am sure there is a whole lot of research gone
> > into the making of the song.
> >
> > Warm Regards
> > ~~~
> > Vinayak
> >
> > http://www.flickr.com/photos/rightplacerighttime/
> >
> >
> > On Mon, May 3, 2010 at 5:05 AM, Dinesh Scaran wrote:
>
> >
> > >
> > >
> > > ofcource he is a Tamilan. No doubt. Lol. Well that shows his brilliance
> > > only. He can compose a song from any region in a second. His specialty.
> > > Something no one in the world can do. Proud he is a Tamilan for this
> fact.
> > >
> > >
> > > --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com 
> > >  40yahoogroups.com>, V S
>
> > > Rawat  wrote:
> > > >
> > > > o aa.
> > > >
> > > > Kata Kata.
> > > >
> > > > What a maddening song.
> > > >
> > > > This song makes me feel that ARR can't be a tamilian and he has lived
> > > > his entire life in U.P. at my native place.
> > > >
> > > > How else could he catch so many such fine nuances of a pure hindi
> belt
> > > > ceremony?
> > > >
> > > > :-)
> > > >
> > > > no offence. just kidding.
> > > >
> > > > o aa.
> > > >
> > > > :-)
> > > >
> > > > o the souls who are not yet liking this song, you don't know what a
> > > > divinity you are missing. just don't give up. listen to it a few more
> > > > times and give it time to grow on you.
> > > >
> > > > Thanks.
> > > > --
> > > > Rawat - bheru number 1 of kata kata
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
>
>  
>

[arr] Re: Right headphones holds the key!

[sharus100]

I thought of posting similar thoughts. Thanks for filling me in. Rahman songs 
give the best on headphones. Blue was superb on the headphones. VTV was superb 
on any speaker because the mixing was simply simple.  

Coming to Ravan the layering over layering can be only captured on a headphone. 
Swear you guys Ranjha Ranjha is the best layered mixed and produced song by him 
over a period. The techno riffs just travels around all over. Beats- the bass 
holds on. I have to mention this after listening to them on a BOSE Quiet 
comfort 15. 

Just listen to Ravan on a good headphone. If you dont have one you can invest 
for rahman and his tracks. Enthiran has got some out of the world mixing. So 
get ready. 

Ps: Coming uo with my blog on Ravan soon. 
sharus100.blogspot.com

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "yeshrao81"  wrote:
>
> It a well known fact that unlike other MDs, ARR's music requires multiple 
> listens to unravel the beauty and mystery in the layering of instruments and 
> melody. This also demands good headphones...
> 
> Raavan, for instance does not appeal to me in normal speakers, as I get a 
> feel of noisy cluttered arrangements (Especially during the peaks of Behne 
> De, Thok De )...
> 
> However once I switch to my headphones and PC-Winamp, its pure magic
> 
> Therefore many of you who would have heard the song in poor quality audio or 
> with poor quality headphones, might not be getting the full picture 
> rightGive it a try with your best headphones
> 
> Also this brings me to a questionsCan you please share which is the best 
> headphones to use to enjoy ARR's music? 
> 
> I have a Sennheiser HD280 Pro...
>

[arr] [Non-ARR] How to do Online Shopping ?

[A.R.Rajib]

Folks, I am from Bangladesh , Amazon.com doesnt ship almost anything here ,
ebay.com manages their payments through paypal.com , and paypal.com doesnt
have any option for Bangladeshi users to Register on their site. Wanna  buy
so many ARR Stuff ...and other things ...but dont know where to start
from... :-(

Help me on this folks,I've never done this before..and nobody around me dont
even know anything like this on Earth actually exists !! ... I am sure many
people here facing this problem here ! So they don't have any option than to
opt for Piracy !!

Any help on this ?

-- 
- Regards

~ ~ A.R.Rajib ~ ~

Re: [arr] Re: Is ARR really a Tamilian? - (read in a light mood please)

[Vithur]

ARR is an INDIAN... Lets be proud of him. NO regional or state
wise differences pls.

:)

On Mon, May 3, 2010 at 7:50 PM, Vinayakam Murugan wrote:

>
>
> IMHO, it would demean ARR's efforts if we say "he can compose a song from
> any region in a second'. I am sure there is a whole lot of research gone
> into the making of the song.
>
> Warm Regards
> ~~~
> Vinayak
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/rightplacerighttime/
>
>
>
> On Mon, May 3, 2010 at 5:05 AM, Dinesh Scaran 
> wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> ofcource he is a Tamilan. No doubt. Lol. Well that shows his brilliance
>> only. He can compose a song from any region in a second. His specialty.
>> Something no one in the world can do. Proud he is a Tamilan for this fact.
>>
>>
>> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com , V S
>> Rawat  wrote:
>> >
>> > o aa.
>> >
>> > Kata Kata.
>> >
>> > What a maddening song.
>> >
>> > This song makes me feel that ARR can't be a tamilian and he has lived
>> > his entire life in U.P. at my native place.
>> >
>> > How else could he catch so many such fine nuances of a pure hindi belt
>> > ceremony?
>> >
>> > :-)
>> >
>> > no offence. just kidding.
>> >
>> > o aa.
>> >
>> > :-)
>> >
>> > o the souls who are not yet liking this song, you don't know what a
>> > divinity you are missing. just don't give up. listen to it a few more
>> > times and give it time to grow on you.
>> >
>> > Thanks.
>> > --
>> > Rawat - bheru number 1 of kata kata
>> >
>>
>>
>  
>



-- 
regards,
Vithur

Re: [arr] Please vote for favorite song in Raavan

[Ram Motipally]

I voted for "thok de.." and it seems to have 3 votes now !

Ram



On Sat, May 1, 2010 at 6:21 PM, Pravinder wrote:

>
>
> Just surprised 'Thok De Killi' has just 1 vote out of 39.
> That's me by the way.
>
>
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com , "AJ"
>  wrote:
> >
> > Thanks RAjib!
> >
> > --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com ,
> "A.R.Rajib"  wrote:
> > >
> > > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/arrahmanfans/surveys?id=2967349
> > >
> > > This is
> the
> > > link , I am the first voter and My vote goes to "Ranjha Ranjha" :-)
> > >
> > > On Sat, May 1, 2010 at 2:55 AM, AJ  wrote:
> > >
> > > > I created a poll in the polls section for Raavan favorite song. I
> don't
> > > > know how to display the URL link for that particular poll
> page.could
> > > > someone please help me? Previously, that specific URL could be found
> under
> > > > page source, but no longer.
> > > >
> > > > Please participate in poll. You have to scroll down under Polls to
> find it.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > 
> > > >
> > > > Are you searching for a reason, to be kind?
> > > > 
> > > > Explore, Experience, Enjoy A.R.Rahman - The Man, The Music, The
> Magic.
> > > > Only at arrahmanfans.com - The definitive A.R.Rahman e-community.
> > > >
> > > > Homepage: http://www.arrahmanfans.com
> > > > Admin: admin@
> > > > To Subscribe: 
> > > > arrahmanfans-subscr...@yahoogroups.com
> > > > To Unsubscribe: arrahmanfans-unsubscr...@! Groups
> > > > Links
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --
> > > - Regards
> > >
> > > ~ ~ A.R.Rajib ~ ~
> > >
> >
>
>  
>

Re: [arr] Re: when is raavan(tamil) audio going to be launched??

[Vishal Reddy]

Music will be out on 5th. But there will be a formal function on May 14th where 
Mani, Aish, ARR, Vikram will be attending.






From: Elanchezhian 
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Mon, 3 May, 2010 8:55:05 PM
Subject: [arr] Re: when is raavan(tamil) audio going to be launched??

  
may 5thit came in newspapers too...

--- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, rajeev shasidharan  
wrote:
>
> when is raavan(tamil) audio going to be launched??
>


 

Re: [arr] What is in a Music Review?

[Ajay Nair]

Superbly put up...Agree with you completely as all depends on personal 
taste & preferences
 Your friend,
Ajay Nair.





From: myown_niche 
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Mon, 3 May, 2010 10:55:17 AM
Subject: [arr] What is in a Music Review?

  
There have been instances where many said they hated "Sivaji", loved "Azhagiya 
Tamizh Magan", "Jai ho" not his best, "Blue" didn't have soul, "Raavan" is too 
technical and all that. An many had various other opinions too. These all 
indicate just one thing.

Appreciating music is personal. Very personal. For me, I never claim which one 
is best from ARR. Such a discussion is very much futile. For a person with a 
western music inclination, he would like scores which falls into that template. 
He/she may not be able to appreciate a soundtrack like "Vandicholai Chinnarasu" 
or a "Kizhakku Cheemayile". So if one loves to listen to some earthy Indian 
songs, one may get disappointed if he/she hears a soundtrack such as "Boys".

So my conclusion is just this. The palette of ARR's music is so vast, which 
could be captured only if it's a person who knows all, ok may be many, 
varieties an nuances of music. Else, I'm just a commoner who will dislike a 
different tune and an excellent song, if it doesn't fall into the category of 
"what I want to hear". I'm just a listener. A pretty ordinary listener. The 
only thing I can do is I can play with words to sound the review excellent.

I can't listen to Roja and Raavan with similar state of mind and so there's no 
point in comparing them. But, the results are always enriching for me when I 
hear some thing unusual from every album of his, that makes me keep interested 
in music to know about different genres, instruments, singing styles etc in the 
world of music.

So a music review by a person, just represents his/her taste and his state of 
mind when he/she listens to the track. And I just don't care about what he/she 
writes. And nobody should care about my take too. 

- Emmanuel


 

Re: [arr] Thok De Killi - jet-set speed and unclear symbolism are deterrents

[Ram Motipally]

yes i agree. The lyrics are kind of disjointed. Every line, every verse
seems to touch a new thought/threadbut the sound is awesome. I am not
rushing to judgement, maybe in the movie it will all make sense.my fav
song of raavan so far

Ram


On Sun, May 2, 2010 at 2:04 PM, V S Rawat  wrote:

>
>
> Conflict, and its resolution, is the main purpose why a film is being
> made in the first place. The spectators identify with the conflict as
> the one affecting their very own life and that's what pulls them to
> the theatres, and they love to see the hero living their life on
> screen, facing their problems, and would like to learn how the hero/
> heroine resolves those problems.
>
> In Raavan, though one might think Beera as the theme song, on hearing
> the lyrics, it comes out that beera beera is only listing (boasting)
> the qualities of Beera, that is it. It is Thok De Killi that is
> setting the conflict of the story. So, I think the theme song of
> Raavan is not Beera-Berra, rather Thok De Killi.
>
> And I am finding two oddities (not really flaws, may be ARR-Mani have
> something in mind that is not yet clear to me) in this theme song:
>
> 1. It has such cryptic lyrics and such a fast pace.
>
> 2. It has jet-set speed.
>
> Lack of clarity of pronunciation is also not helping. And then its
> fast pace, in the stanzas, hardly any line, any word is repeated, and
> is rendered very fast to bring some effect, but that effect is missing
> me and has rather confused me.
>
> Compare thok de killi to baar baar ha of Lagaan, that was the theme
> song of the film, and had similar conflict, and was motivating and
> prompting and tempting. That had pace kept much slower than thok de
> killi and that pace went quite well in helping people absorb the song.
>
> --
> Beera song has just one hint about it -"Janam na pooche, jaat na
> pooche", meaning either he is orphan so his lineage is not known, or
> more likely his social background has nothing great to be proud of, so
> he doesn't want it to be discussed.
>
> but Thok De Killi is full of real issues. That reference of Delhi is
> also probably for assuming political power, and that gilli danda is
> suggesting usurping such political power by use of brute force.
>
> It all made me think what it could be all about.
>
> --
> The film is said to be on a village goon, and there might be
> maoist-leninist-naxalite leanings in his character, I am not sure,
> just my guess, but if Raavan is about Naxalite-maoists' insurgencies,
> I am sure that entire India is now deadly against Naxalites after they
> killed so many military guys in a recent ambush. So, if Raavan shows
> eulogizing naxalites, or justifying their causes and methods, I fear
> that it is going to have a severe backlash on the film and it is going
> to be utterly criticized and will flop and Mani personally will earn a
> bad reputation. Given that Mani doesn't know how to end a film will a
> realistic solution, if he raises the issue sincerely and then suddenly
> ends like bombay showing people making human chain, then also the film
> will be described as instilling the fear of naxalites among the hearts
> of people, and that will lead to same back lash.
>
> I don't know anything about the film, it is just the impression got
> from the music that I am saying. I am just worried seeing so many ARR
> films with great music flopping on account of poor scripts.
> --
>
> Anyway. coming back to thok de killi.
>
> Hardly any figures of speech they are using are making consistent
> sense, but the nachaiya (dancer) could be politics impersonified.
>
> Mujre ka nazrana maange, heeray panne nakdi zevar
> (the show the politicians are putting in parliament and assembly are
> to be paid dearly by masses in the form of heavy taxes.)
>
> Jhoothi hai makkaar nachaiya, na koi maai na koi baiya
> Boondh boondh ke kapat bara,
> (politicians don't have any relative except money and power. they are
> full of falsehood).
>
> If that is the symbolism, that is the clear part of the lyrics so far.
>
> Raat ka maal, raaton ne lutaa
> Chaand taaron ke guchche churaye
> Din nikalna tha, apna bhi nikla
> Kisme dum hai ke suraj bujaye
>
> All this "chand taaro ko churaye, suraj bujhaye" are typical gulzarish
> phrases that he has often used, and these bring an unwelcome
> emotionality here where real life issues are involved.
>
> Aaja milke baithe, haal sunawe dil ka
> kelon ko khaate gaye, ham ko pehnke chilka chilka
> (this might mean the leader are gulping the cream and are giving the
> janta just crumbs)
>
> Bichde bichde keh ke humko khoob udaye gilli dilli
>
> Sehte sehte ab to gardan ghar tak tar jaate hain
> Choti ho gayi kabarein, bin mundi bhi marr jaate hain
> Sadiyon se chalta aaya hai ooch neech ka lambha kissa
> Ab ki baar hisaab chuka le, cheen ke le le apna hissa
>
> The above two lines almost assured me in getting the above described
> progression of the script, and than worries me.
>
> Apna khoon bhi laal hi hoga,

Re: [arr] Re: Right headphones holds the key!

[Roshan]

Been listening to Raavan and most of the recent AR songs in ipod nano with a
sennheiser earphone.. it's magical!  there are lots of sounds and little
details that would go unnoticed with the normal earphones and even ipod's
original earphone.  so, yeah.. the right headphone / earphone is the key.
quality music deserves good music players and decent earphones / sound
systems.

Re: [arr] Re: Theekuruvai will take my life

[kishore parayath]

Taimur... The HIGHLIGHT of the song is its TEMPO... Amazing!!

[arr] Re: "NOT" liking Khili Rey proves that ARR has raised our standards

[rtyags2k]

Hmmm... not that I don't like Khili Re, but since you ask, some of the non-ARR 
female solos (and almost solos) that I like as much as Khili Re (and some much 
more than Khili Re right now.. thought that can obviously change later)..

1) Jaadu Hai Nasha Hai (Jism)
2) Paayaliya (Dev.D)
3) Sawar Gayi (Saawariya)
4) U Me aur Hum - I (U Me aur Hum)
5) Iktaara (Wake Up Sid)
6) Ek Lau (Aamir)
7) Aisi Sazaa (Gulaal)
8-9) Ye Tumhaari Meri Baatein & Phir Dekhiye (Rock On)
10) Badi Dheere Jali (Ishqiya)
11) Laakad (Omkara)
12) Kaisi Paheli Zindagaani (Parineeta)
13) Udi Udi & Mudi Mudi (Paa)

And perhaps some more that I can't  think of right now. Not that it changes 
much. I'm sure if I start making such a list for ARR, it will probably have 
many more songs composed by just him while these 13 represent 8 different 
composers. So, yes, you do have a point there. Just that "not a single non-ARR 
song" is perhaps not true for some of us.

Rahul
--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, V S Rawat  wrote:
>
> Actually, it is not really "NOT" liking, it is more like not rating it 
> as the best song of the album.
> 
> Not many of us has Khili Rey as our most fav of Raavan songs. And some 
> of the reasons cited are:
> 
> - it is too short
> - ARR has given equally good or better (and longer songs earlier)
> 
> Does anyone have any third reason for not rating is the best song of 
> the album? please do mention.
> 
> --
> Now, to all those who don't rate Khili Re as the best song of Raavan, 
> my request is to name all female solo songs by OTHER MDs (mention only 
> non-ARR songs) of last 18 years that were better than or as sweet and 
> hummable and soothing as Khili Rey.
> 
> I thought about it and I couldn't find any single non-ARR female solo 
> song of last 18 years worth mentioning here in comparison of Khili Rey.
> 
> So, even when there is no song by other MDs better than it or as good 
> as it, even then if we don't rate it as the best song of the album, 
> that means ARR has competed with himself and ...
> 
> That means ARR has raised our standards and expectations drastically, 
> over what other MDs can give to us.
> 
> My own favs are Kata Kata, Behne De and then Khili Rey, so I am also 
> guilty of undermining a great ARR song on account of non-songs 
> drawback that it is too short and that ARR has given equally good or 
> better songs earlier.
> 
> --
> Rawat
>

Re: [arr] Re: Is ARR really a Tamilian? - (read in a light mood please)

[Madhu.Sudhan d]

Hi, i remember A R R stating during dil se promotions that he had been to
ladhak to get the feel of the local music and also in the climax part which
was shot near a zoo he had used animal sounds.well i guess this is how
he gives the region specific sounds.epitome of dedication to work.



On Mon, May 3, 2010 at 11:30 PM, Vithur  wrote:

>
>
> ARR is an INDIAN... Lets be proud of him. NO regional or state
> wise differences pls.
>
> :)
>
> On Mon, May 3, 2010 at 7:50 PM, Vinayakam Murugan wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> IMHO, it would demean ARR's efforts if we say "he can compose a song from
>> any region in a second'. I am sure there is a whole lot of research gone
>> into the making of the song.
>>
>> Warm Regards
>> ~~~
>> Vinayak
>>
>> http://www.flickr.com/photos/rightplacerighttime/
>>
>>
>>
>> On Mon, May 3, 2010 at 5:05 AM, Dinesh Scaran 
>> wrote:
>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ofcource he is a Tamilan. No doubt. Lol. Well that shows his brilliance
>>> only. He can compose a song from any region in a second. His specialty.
>>> Something no one in the world can do. Proud he is a Tamilan for this fact.
>>>
>>>
>>> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com , V
>>> S Rawat  wrote:
>>> >
>>> > o aa.
>>> >
>>> > Kata Kata.
>>> >
>>> > What a maddening song.
>>> >
>>> > This song makes me feel that ARR can't be a tamilian and he has lived
>>> > his entire life in U.P. at my native place.
>>> >
>>> > How else could he catch so many such fine nuances of a pure hindi belt
>>> > ceremony?
>>> >
>>> > :-)
>>> >
>>> > no offence. just kidding.
>>> >
>>> > o aa.
>>> >
>>> > :-)
>>> >
>>> > o the souls who are not yet liking this song, you don't know what a
>>> > divinity you are missing. just don't give up. listen to it a few more
>>> > times and give it time to grow on you.
>>> >
>>> > Thanks.
>>> > --
>>> > Rawat - bheru number 1 of kata kata
>>> >
>>>
>>>
>>
>
>
> --
> regards,
> Vithur
>
>
>
>  
>



-- 
Truth is the only God
Humanity is the only Religion
Love is the only prayer

Re: [arr] Re: Right headphones holds the key!

[Gomzy™]

Sennheiser HD595 here. Couldnt agree more

On Mon, May 3, 2010 at 10:12 PM, Roshan  wrote:

>
>
> Been listening to Raavan and most of the recent AR songs in ipod nano with
> a sennheiser earphone.. it's magical!  there are lots of sounds and little
> details that would go unnoticed with the normal earphones and even ipod's
> original earphone.  so, yeah.. the right headphone / earphone is the key.
> quality music deserves good music players and decent earphones / sound
> systems.
>  
>



-- 
www.gomzyphotography.com

[arr] Even Asha’s song was not used: Rahman - TOI Interview

[Prasad Varma]

Some great news for you guys esp chord.   Three recorded songs for Raavan not 
included in the movie and most probably on the CD too

Guess Mani sir's theory is "What you see (in the film) is what you get (on the 
CD)"

See interview below:

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Entertainment/Music/Even-Ashas-song-was-not-used-Rahman/articleshow/5883263.cms

That’s
Allah Rakha Rahman for you – man of few flamboyant words, but of 
immensely
popular, globally hummed music. While his global appeal grows by the day, Rahman
continues to add to his Bollywood repertoire, the latest being Mani
Ratnam’s Raavan. 

Asha Bhonsle’s song
wasn’t used 
While everyone gushed about Raavan’s music
launch with Rahman and Gulzar, Sonu Niigaam tweeted about his song missing from
the album. Rahman said, “Unfortunately, because of the narration, we
couldn’t fit many songs. We have three more songs that we recorded, but
couldn’t use. We had a song with Asha Bhonsle too, which wasn’t
used. The movie’s narration would’ve halted with so many songs. So,
we took a creative
decision.” 

I want to work with
Mani Ratnam... always 
Since Roja, Rahman’s been associated
with every Ratnam project. And, the camaraderie is “precious” to
him. He says, “He doesn’t do three movies in two years, but one in
two years. Which means, in about 20 years, he’s done about 10 movies. 
That
translates into a great working opportunity with him. I want to do stuff with
him. The process excites us both; it’s
engaging.” 

Mani wants me to
sing 
Rahman also sang a number for the flick. But, doesn’t he
usually sing a song in all the movies that he does? “Not necessarily.
Sometimes, Mani wants me to sing. In fact, he was one of the first 
people who
asked me to sing.” 

You learn
to compartmentalise 
Since he works with international artistes like
Usher and then comes back to Bollywood, does 
he ever feel disconnected?
“No. When I work there, I feel excited. When I work here, I feel 
excited.
After a while, you learn to compartmentalise and use all the inputs to 
create a
new kind of product. As long as I create music anywhere, I am in great
spirit.” 

I took a break for a
year, while taking awards for Slumdog 
What happens when you
don’t feel like creating music? “I take a break,” he says. So,
when did he last take a break? “I took a break for almost a year in
2009... when I was collecting awards for Slumdog
Millionaire!” 

Slumdog a
turning point 
Since the movie got him 
international recognition,
was Slumdog the turning point of his life? He says that it was one of 
the
turning points. So, which one was the most important? “The most 
important
turning point was in the ’90s, when Roja released. My life took a 180
degree turn. My direction turned towards spirituality, it became more 
Sufi.
Everything sort of aligned itself in the same
direction.” 

If possible,
I’d visit a dargah everyday 
Does Rahman always visit a dargah
before embarking on a big project? Says he, “Yeah,  I try to. If 
possible,
I would visit a dargah everyday. There’s so much spiritual energy. It
helps me.” 

Choose
love 
Besides his spirituality, what else makes him tick?
“Choosing love. It’s what I’d said in my Oscar speech. Choose
love – all my life I had a choice between hate and love, and I chose
love.” 



 


  

[arr] revised ranking list of raavan

[chandrasekaran guruprasad]

after so many listening i have to change my ranking
1. ranja ranja 
2. kada kada
3. behende he
4. thok de
8. kile re
 
guru

--- On Mon, 5/3/10, Karthik Subramaniam  wrote:


From: Karthik Subramaniam 
Subject: Re: [arr] "NOT" liking Khili Rey proves that ARR has raised our 
standards
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Monday, May 3, 2010, 8:03 PM


  





Rawat,
Interesting perspective.
That said, you already have responses from people on the team that they love 
the song. 
For me Khili Re is like intermission in a fast paced action movie. Helps you 
catch your breat and relax before you get some more of an intense fast paced 
album. If the album is anything to go by ( in Mani's movies they are), this 
movie is going to be a treat to our senses ( and emotions) ! 

On Mon, May 3, 2010 at 11:39 AM, V S Rawat  wrote:


  



Actually, it is not really "NOT" liking, it is more like not rating it 
as the best song of the album.

Not many of us has Khili Rey as our most fav of Raavan songs. And some 
of the reasons cited are:

- it is too short
- ARR has given equally good or better (and longer songs earlier)

Does anyone have any third reason for not rating is the best song of 
the album? please do mention.

--
Now, to all those who don't rate Khili Re as the best song of Raavan, 
my request is to name all female solo songs by OTHER MDs (mention only 
non-ARR songs) of last 18 years that were better than or as sweet and 
hummable and soothing as Khili Rey.

I thought about it and I couldn't find any single non-ARR female solo 
song of last 18 years worth mentioning here in comparison of Khili Rey.

So, even when there is no song by other MDs better than it or as good 
as it, even then if we don't rate it as the best song of the album, 
that means ARR has competed with himself and ...

That means ARR has raised our standards and expectations drastically, 
over what other MDs can give to us.

My own favs are Kata Kata, Behne De and then Khili Rey, so I am also 
guilty of undermining a great ARR song on account of non-songs 
drawback that it is too short and that ARR has given equally good or 
better songs earlier.

--
Rawat










  

Re: [arr] Even Asha’s song was not used: Ra hman - TOI Interview

[V S Rawat]

On 5/4/2010 12:37 AM India Time, _Prasad Varma_ wrote:

> Some great news for you guys esp chord. Three recorded songs for Raavan
> not included in the movie and most probably on the CD too

Let's not get disappointed.

I think ARR will include these there songs in some other album(s).

We can keep our hopes high.

--
Rawat

Re: [arr] Re: Right headphones holds the key!

[Prasad Varma]

Am assuming you are using these Cans to listen from your PC with a decent sound 
card. I am not keen to get attached to a PC despite a 10 ft cord for my music 
listening.

How do they sound on a personal mp3 player like Ipod? I think a headphone 
amplifier is almost essential to drive these bad boys if you are using an Ipod 
or a receiver.

Any suggestions for headphones/earphones for mp3 players that does not cost an 
arm and a leg?



From: Gomzy™ 
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Mon, May 3, 2010 1:25:31 PM
Subject: Re: [arr] Re: Right headphones holds the key!

  
Sennheiser HD595 here. Couldnt agree more


On Mon, May 3, 2010 at 10:12 PM, Roshan  wrote:

>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>  >
>
>>
> 
>>  
> 
>Been listening to Raavan and most of the recent AR songs in ipod nano with a 
>sennheiser earphone.. it's magical!  there are lots of sounds and little 
>details that would go unnoticed with the normal earphones and even ipod's 
>original earphone.  so, yeah.. the right headphone / earphone is the key. 
>quality music deserves good music players and decent earphones / sound 
>systems. 
>


-- 
www.gomzyphotograph y.com

 


  

[arr] Re: Non ARR: general software query

[kaissiom]

If you really like Winamp and want to stick to it, then get yourself Winamp 5 
or higher... I believe it has a 3 option toggle for Repeat button:
1st click - repeat all
2nd click - repeat one
3rd click - repeat off

Also, you can select a song and press 'Q' to queue songs from the playlist.. 
this will play song in the order you like.

Regards


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, V S Rawat  wrote:
>
> I have winamp 2.8, that repeats entire playlist. Sometimes I would 
> like to repeat only a single song instead of 5-6 songs of an ARR album 
> that I had put in the playlist, but winamp doesn't allow me to do so. 
> I have to delete all other songs from the playlist and again load them 
> when i want them all to get played.
> 
> Any free music player software you know about, that allows me to 
> repeat the entire playment sometime as well allow to repeat a single 
> song in a playlist. I have GOM player also as someone had suggested in 
> this group, and vlc also, but haven't explored whether they have this 
> feature that I need.
> 
> Thanks.
> --
> Rawatt
>

Re: [arr] Re: Right headphones holds the key!

[Gomzy™]

A creative audigy sound blaster , Sennheiser and VLC player. Made for A R
Rahman.

On Tue, May 4, 2010 at 1:42 AM, Prasad Varma  wrote:

>
>
> Am assuming you are using these Cans to listen from your PC with a decent
> sound card. I am not keen to get attached to a PC despite a 10 ft cord for
> my music listening.
>
> How do they sound on a personal mp3 player like Ipod? I think a headphone
> amplifier is almost essential to drive these bad boys if you are using an
> Ipod or a receiver.
>
> Any suggestions for headphones/earphones for mp3 players that does not cost
> an arm and a leg?
> --
> *From:* Gomzy™ 
> *To:* arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> *Sent:* Mon, May 3, 2010 1:25:31 PM
> *Subject:* Re: [arr] Re: Right headphones holds the key!
>
>
>
> Sennheiser HD595 here. Couldnt agree more
>
> On Mon, May 3, 2010 at 10:12 PM, Roshan  com
> > wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> Been listening to Raavan and most of the recent AR songs in ipod nano with
>> a sennheiser earphone.. it's magical!  there are lots of sounds and little
>> details that would go unnoticed with the normal earphones and even ipod's
>> original earphone.  so, yeah.. the right headphone / earphone is the key.
>> quality music deserves good music players and decent earphones / sound
>> systems.
>>
>
>
>
> --
> www.gomzyphotograph y.com 
>
>  
>



-- 
www.gomzyphotography.com

Re: [arr] Re: Right headphones holds the key!

[Gomzy™]

a creative EP 630 is the cheapest bad boy out there.

On Tue, May 4, 2010 at 1:51 AM, Gomzy™  wrote:

> A creative audigy sound blaster , Sennheiser and VLC player. Made for A R
> Rahman.
>
>
> On Tue, May 4, 2010 at 1:42 AM, Prasad Varma  wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> Am assuming you are using these Cans to listen from your PC with a decent
>> sound card. I am not keen to get attached to a PC despite a 10 ft cord for
>> my music listening.
>>
>> How do they sound on a personal mp3 player like Ipod? I think a headphone
>> amplifier is almost essential to drive these bad boys if you are using an
>> Ipod or a receiver.
>>
>> Any suggestions for headphones/earphones for mp3 players that does not
>> cost an arm and a leg?
>> --
>> *From:* Gomzy™ 
>> *To:* arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
>> *Sent:* Mon, May 3, 2010 1:25:31 PM
>> *Subject:* Re: [arr] Re: Right headphones holds the key!
>>
>>
>>
>> Sennheiser HD595 here. Couldnt agree more
>>
>> On Mon, May 3, 2010 at 10:12 PM, Roshan > com
>> > wrote:
>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Been listening to Raavan and most of the recent AR songs in ipod nano
>>> with a sennheiser earphone.. it's magical!  there are lots of sounds and
>>> little details that would go unnoticed with the normal earphones and even
>>> ipod's original earphone.  so, yeah.. the right headphone / earphone is the
>>> key. quality music deserves good music players and decent earphones / sound
>>> systems.
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> www.gomzyphotograph y.com 
>>
>>  
>>
>
>
>
> --
> www.gomzyphotography.com
>



-- 
www.gomzyphotography.com

[arr] Thok De Killi Rocks!!!

[AJ]

I know some of you don't like this song, but to me, it just plain rocks.got 
this awesome rhythm section with pulsating electric guitars and some very 
haunting melodies based on raagas Bhairavi and Basant Mukharivery ethnic 
sounding and very punchy!  The way the song ends with a frenzy is just trance 
inducing.  The whole song is a very trancy numberand I love the music 
interludes.the first one the Shehnai and the second one with the "Rangeela 
Theme" like strings rhythmic portion.

The chord sequences in this song are very haunting too!

This song gets me totally pumped and energized  

[arr] Re: Theekuruvai will take my life

[sreekar8191986]

i agree taimur. i would love it if its used for any movie in telugu.
pure musical brilliance. thanks to rahman for such a lifetime song. 

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Taimur"  wrote:
>
> Is there a song like this ever been done before, its ultra class .its the 
> only one its the greatest. my life revolves around this song . theekuruvai is 
> the song of a life time . words are less to praise this song and if i praise 
> it will be injustice as i will limit its praiseability. dont know how much 
> times i have listened it but it is easily the most listened song of my life.
> 
>  i cant come out of the sheer beauty of this song , the words swirling in the 
> mesmerizing tunes , the patterns of the song O my goodness , the lyrics, the 
> singers,  jhonson , harini, mukesh what supreme voices. AN extraordinary 
> song, so strange, its unbelievable, i must say this i am in love with this 
> song.A R RAHMAN sir you have given me a gift of a lifetime by making 
> theekuruvai.theekuruvai with me; from here till eternity
> 
> regards,
> 
> taimur
>

Re: [arr] Re: "NOT" liking Khili Rey proves that ARR has raised our standards

[V S Rawat]

On 5/3/2010 11:42 PM India Time, _rtyags2k_ wrote:

>
> Hmmm... not that I don't like Khili Re, but since you ask, some of the 
> non-ARR female solos (and almost solos) that I like as much as Khili Re (and 
> some much more than Khili Re right now.. thought that can obviously change 
> later)..
>
> 1) Jaadu Hai Nasha Hai (Jism)
> 2) Paayaliya (Dev.D)
> 3) Sawar Gayi (Saawariya)
> 4) U Me aur Hum - I (U Me aur Hum)
> 5) Iktaara (Wake Up Sid)
> 6) Ek Lau (Aamir)
> 7) Aisi Sazaa (Gulaal)
> 8-9) Ye Tumhaari Meri Baatein&  Phir Dekhiye (Rock On)
> 10) Badi Dheere Jali (Ishqiya)
> 11) Laakad (Omkara)
> 12) Kaisi Paheli Zindagaani (Parineeta)
> 13) Udi Udi&  Mudi Mudi (Paa)
>
> And perhaps some more that I can't  think of right now. Not that it changes 
> much. I'm sure if I start making such a list for ARR, it will probably have 
> many more songs composed by just him while these 13 represent 8 different 
> composers. So, yes, you do have a point there. Just that "not a single 
> non-ARR song" is perhaps not true for some of us.

You are right. I myself like Jaadu hai nasha hai a lot, and Illaiya 
raja's pa songs, and also Sur's Kabhi Shaam Dhale to aa jana (M M 
Kreem) that is not in ur list probably because it is a chorus, and 
there ought to be some more songs.

What is surprising that I have not heard many songs from the above 
list, as I don't listen much to non-ARR now, Your list will serve as a 
good guideline for me to search and listen to these songs.

Khili Rey is good song on its own right, my point was just to explore 
why this song is not getting ranked more, I didn't intend to undermine 
other MDs.

ARR does remain the best in giving maximum numbers of sweet and soft 
female solos in last 18 years. ARR is his own major competitor in this 
genre now.

Thanks.
--
Rawat

>
> Rahul
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, V S Rawat  wrote:
>>
>> Actually, it is not really "NOT" liking, it is more like not rating it
>> as the best song of the album.
>>
>> Not many of us has Khili Rey as our most fav of Raavan songs. And some
>> of the reasons cited are:
>>
>> - it is too short
>> - ARR has given equally good or better (and longer songs earlier)
>>
>> Does anyone have any third reason for not rating is the best song of
>> the album? please do mention.
>>
>> --
>> Now, to all those who don't rate Khili Re as the best song of Raavan,
>> my request is to name all female solo songs by OTHER MDs (mention only
>> non-ARR songs) of last 18 years that were better than or as sweet and
>> hummable and soothing as Khili Rey.
>>
>> I thought about it and I couldn't find any single non-ARR female solo
>> song of last 18 years worth mentioning here in comparison of Khili Rey.
>>
>> So, even when there is no song by other MDs better than it or as good
>> as it, even then if we don't rate it as the best song of the album,
>> that means ARR has competed with himself and ...
>>
>> That means ARR has raised our standards and expectations drastically,
>> over what other MDs can give to us.
>>
>> My own favs are Kata Kata, Behne De and then Khili Rey, so I am also
>> guilty of undermining a great ARR song on account of non-songs
>> drawback that it is too short and that ARR has given equally good or
>> better songs earlier.
>>
>> --
>> Rawat

[arr] Re: "NOT" liking Khili Rey proves that ARR has raised our standards

[V S Rawat]

The subject I chose for this thread seem to indicate by negation that 
"those who like Khili rey haven't high standards".

Oh My God, that was never my intention. I was saying positive things 
about Khili Rey, so I couldn't have undermined beloved members among 
us who like this song. My apologies to those who might have felt bad 
at such an odd conclusion of the subject.

But it is good that members liking KHili Rey posted and shared their 
feelings about this song. That is what matters. Such positive reco-s 
will prompt more persons to hear to this song.

-- 
Rawat

On 5/3/2010 11:39 AM India Time, _V S Rawat_ wrote:

> Actually, it is not really "NOT" liking, it is more like not rating it
> as the best song of the album.
>
> Not many of us has Khili Rey as our most fav of Raavan songs. And some
> of the reasons cited are:
>
> - it is too short
> - ARR has given equally good or better (and longer songs earlier)
>
> Does anyone have any third reason for not rating is the best song of
> the album? please do mention.
>
> --
> Now, to all those who don't rate Khili Re as the best song of Raavan,
> my request is to name all female solo songs by OTHER MDs (mention only
> non-ARR songs) of last 18 years that were better than or as sweet and
> hummable and soothing as Khili Rey.
>
> I thought about it and I couldn't find any single non-ARR female solo
> song of last 18 years worth mentioning here in comparison of Khili Rey.
>
> So, even when there is no song by other MDs better than it or as good
> as it, even then if we don't rate it as the best song of the album,
> that means ARR has competed with himself and ...
>
> That means ARR has raised our standards and expectations drastically,
> over what other MDs can give to us.
>
> My own favs are Kata Kata, Behne De and then Khili Rey, so I am also
> guilty of undermining a great ARR song on account of non-songs
> drawback that it is too short and that ARR has given equally good or
> better songs earlier.
>
> --
> Rawat

Re: [ARR] VTV is just unstoppable

[Dheepak Narsimhan♫♫]

Indeed Gomzy! Agree with you..VTV BGM's too are mindblowing!! Can't stop 
listening to the album and the BGM's. Especially Aaromale and Aaromale Female 
version.

 With Regards,
Dheepak Narsimhan.S





From: Gomzy™ 
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sat, 1 May, 2010 1:17:48 PM
Subject: [ARR] VTV is just unstoppable

  
I do not know which ARR album was so addictive. Not even Ravan is stopping me 
from listening to VTV. Dont remember doing that ever ! 

-- 
www.gomzyphotograph y.com

 

Re: [arr] revised ranking list of raavan

[anvesh]

my ranking's gone haywire too since the last time i posted. iam sure about
my top and bottom though, behne de and thok de killi.
but rest four are just jumping up and down. completely confused.

On Tue, May 4, 2010 at 12:37 AM, chandrasekaran guruprasad <
gurudutta1...@yahoo.com> wrote:

>
>
> after so many listening i have to change my ranking
> 1. ranja ranja
> 2. kada kada
> 3. behende he
> 4. thok de
> 8. kile re
>
> guru
>
> --- On *Mon, 5/3/10, Karthik Subramaniam *wrote:
>
>
> From: Karthik Subramaniam 
> Subject: Re: [arr] "NOT" liking Khili Rey proves that ARR has raised our
> standards
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Monday, May 3, 2010, 8:03 PM
>
>
>
> Rawat,
> Interesting perspective.
> That said, you already have responses from people on the team that they
> love the song.
> For me Khili Re is like intermission in a fast paced action movie. Helps
> you catch your breat and relax before you get some more of an intense fast
> paced album. If the album is anything to go by ( in Mani's movies they are),
> this movie is going to be a treat to our senses ( and emotions) !
> On Mon, May 3, 2010 at 11:39 AM, V S Rawat  com
> > wrote:
>
>>
>>  Actually, it is not really "NOT" liking, it is more like not rating it
>> as the best song of the album.
>>
>> Not many of us has Khili Rey as our most fav of Raavan songs. And some
>> of the reasons cited are:
>>
>> - it is too short
>> - ARR has given equally good or better (and longer songs earlier)
>>
>> Does anyone have any third reason for not rating is the best song of
>> the album? please do mention.
>>
>> --
>> Now, to all those who don't rate Khili Re as the best song of Raavan,
>> my request is to name all female solo songs by OTHER MDs (mention only
>> non-ARR songs) of last 18 years that were better than or as sweet and
>> hummable and soothing as Khili Rey.
>>
>> I thought about it and I couldn't find any single non-ARR female solo
>> song of last 18 years worth mentioning here in comparison of Khili Rey.
>>
>> So, even when there is no song by other MDs better than it or as good
>> as it, even then if we don't rate it as the best song of the album,
>> that means ARR has competed with himself and ...
>>
>> That means ARR has raised our standards and expectations drastically,
>> over what other MDs can give to us.
>>
>> My own favs are Kata Kata, Behne De and then Khili Rey, so I am also
>> guilty of undermining a great ARR song on account of non-songs
>> drawback that it is too short and that ARR has given equally good or
>> better songs earlier.
>>
>> --
>> Rawat
>>
>
>
>  
>

[arr] Re: Is ARR really a Tamilian? - (read in a light mood please)

[Pravinder]

To me, most shocking was WOHE soundtrack.
How could he change his style so drastically and give a Chinese sounding score.

Kata Kata is a surprising number as well.
Count me as another Bheru of the song.

Pravinder.   

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, V S Rawat  wrote:
>
> o aa.
> 
> Kata Kata.
> 
> What a maddening song.
> 
> This song makes me feel that ARR can't be a tamilian and he has lived 
> his entire life in U.P. at my native place.
> 
> How else could he catch so many such fine nuances of a pure hindi belt 
> ceremony?
> 
> :-)
> 
> no offence. just kidding.
> 
> o aa.
> 
> :-)
> 
> o the souls who are not yet liking this song, you don't know what a 
> divinity you are missing. just don't give up. listen to it a few more 
> times and give it time to grow on you.
> 
> Thanks.
> --
> Rawat - bheru number 1 of kata kata
>

[arr] AR to perform on May 14?

[Madhavan Rajan]

Heard that AR is performing on May 14 during the audio launch of Raavanan.
Any guess on the song? Jaa Re Ud Jaa Re in Tamil? or Veera Veera??

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

Re: [arr] Re: Right headphones holds the key!

[anvesh]

refused to listen to raavan until i had my bose on ear headphones. bought
the cd. bought the headphones. its been magical since then. been visiting
all the oldies as well.

On Mon, May 3, 2010 at 11:55 PM, Gomzy™  wrote:

>
>
> Sennheiser HD595 here. Couldnt agree more
>
>
> On Mon, May 3, 2010 at 10:12 PM, Roshan  wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> Been listening to Raavan and most of the recent AR songs in ipod nano with
>> a sennheiser earphone.. it's magical!  there are lots of sounds and little
>> details that would go unnoticed with the normal earphones and even ipod's
>> original earphone.  so, yeah.. the right headphone / earphone is the key.
>> quality music deserves good music players and decent earphones / sound
>> systems.
>>
>
>
>
> --
> www.gomzyphotography.com
>
>  
>

Re: [arr] Re: Right headphones holds the key!

[Roshan]

Sennheiser! Sennheiser!

if you live in India and can't find it in the shops, buy from here

http://lynx-india.com/index.php?ukey=search&did=177&searchstring=sennheiser&offset=16&sort=Price&direction=ASC

I have bought stuff from them a couple of times and they deliver it pretty
fast.

try this

Sennheiser Earphones MX 760 

or any other you might like. most of the Sennheiser earphones are pretty
awesome.

On Tue, May 4, 2010 at 1:42 AM, Prasad Varma  wrote:

>
>
> Am assuming you are using these Cans to listen from your PC with a decent
> sound card. I am not keen to get attached to a PC despite a 10 ft cord for
> my music listening.
>
> How do they sound on a personal mp3 player like Ipod? I think a headphone
> amplifier is almost essential to drive these bad boys if you are using an
> Ipod or a receiver.
>
> Any suggestions for headphones/earphones for mp3 players that does not cost
> an arm and a leg?
> --
> *From:* Gomzy™ 
> *To:* arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> *Sent:* Mon, May 3, 2010 1:25:31 PM
> *Subject:* Re: [arr] Re: Right headphones holds the key!
>
>
>
> Sennheiser HD595 here. Couldnt agree more
>
> On Mon, May 3, 2010 at 10:12 PM, Roshan  com
> > wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> Been listening to Raavan and most of the recent AR songs in ipod nano with
>> a sennheiser earphone.. it's magical!  there are lots of sounds and little
>> details that would go unnoticed with the normal earphones and even ipod's
>> original earphone.  so, yeah.. the right headphone / earphone is the key.
>> quality music deserves good music players and decent earphones / sound
>> systems.
>>
>
>
>
> --
> www.gomzyphotograph y.com 
>
>  
>



-- 
---
http://ramblingsoul.com
http://2ic.in

Re: [arr] Even Asha’s song was not used: Ra hman - TOI Interview

[V S Rawat]

On 5/4/2010 12:37 AM India Time, _Prasad Varma_ wrote:

>
> Guess Mani sir's theory is "What you see (in the film) is what you get
> (on the CD)"

Not really, Dil Se had Thayya thayya on cassette but not in the film.

--
Rawat

[arr] Usure Poagudhey...

[Madhavan Rajan]

Just can't get this song out of my head!!

It's been a while that I'm listening to such brilliant lyrics in a tamil
song...Vairamuthu proves yet again...Looks like Raavan is a bumper for fans
this year! This album and VTV would easily fill the gap in the following
months when AR is busy concerting.

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

Re: [arr] Re: Is ARR really a Tamilian? - (read in a light mood please)

[Dheepak Narsimhan♫♫]

I second this Vithur bro :)
Proud to be Indian and proud to be Rahmaniac :-)
 With Regards,
Dheepak Narsimhan.S





From: Vithur 
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Mon, 3 May, 2010 11:30:51 PM
Subject: Re: [arr] Re: Is ARR really a Tamilian? - (read in a light mood  
please)

  
ARR is an INDIAN.. . Lets be proud of him. NO regional or state 
wise differences pls. 

:) 


On Mon, May 3, 2010 at 7:50 PM, Vinayakam Murugan  wrote:

>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>  >
>
>>
> 
>>  
> 
>IMHO, it would demean ARR's efforts if we say "he can compose a song from any 
>region in a second'. I am sure there is a whole lot of research gone into the 
>making of the song. 
>
>Warm Regards
>>
>
> ~~~
>Vinayak
>
>http://www.flickr. com/photos/ rightplacerightt ime/
>
>
>
>
>On Mon, May 3, 2010 at 5:05 AM, Dinesh Scaran  
>wrote:
>
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>  >>
>>

>> 
  
>> 
>>ofcource he is a Tamilan. No doubt. Lol. Well that shows his brilliance only. 
>>He can compose a song from any region in a second. His specialty. Something 
>>no one in the world can do. Proud he is a Tamilan for this fact.
>>
>>
--- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, V S Rawat  wrote:
>
>>
> o aa.
> 
> Kata Kata.
> 
> What a maddening song.
> 
> This song makes me feel that ARR can't be a tamilian and he has lived 
> his entire life in U.P. at my native place.
> 
> How else could he catch so many such fine nuances of a pure hindi belt 
> ceremony?
> 
> :-)
> 
> no offence. just kidding.
> 
> o aa.
> 
> :-)
> 
> o the souls who are not yet liking this song, you don't know what a 
> divinity you are missing. just don't give up. listen to it a few more 
> times and give it time to grow on you.
> 
> Thanks.
> --
> Rawat - bheru number 1 of kata kata
>
>>
>>
>


-- 
regards,
Vithur




 

Re: [arr] Re: "NOT" liking Khili Rey proves that ARR has raised our standards

[anvesh]

for me Aisi Sazaa (Gulaal) tops the list and tops kili re too, comfortably.

Iktaara is not a solo right ?. Amazing song though.

On Mon, May 3, 2010 at 11:42 PM, rtyags2k  wrote:

>
>
>
> Hmmm... not that I don't like Khili Re, but since you ask, some of the
> non-ARR female solos (and almost solos) that I like as much as Khili Re (and
> some much more than Khili Re right now.. thought that can obviously change
> later)..
>
> 1) Jaadu Hai Nasha Hai (Jism)
> 2) Paayaliya (Dev.D)
> 3) Sawar Gayi (Saawariya)
> 4) U Me aur Hum - I (U Me aur Hum)
> 5) Iktaara (Wake Up Sid)
> 6) Ek Lau (Aamir)
> 7) Aisi Sazaa (Gulaal)
> 8-9) Ye Tumhaari Meri Baatein & Phir Dekhiye (Rock On)
> 10) Badi Dheere Jali (Ishqiya)
> 11) Laakad (Omkara)
> 12) Kaisi Paheli Zindagaani (Parineeta)
> 13) Udi Udi & Mudi Mudi (Paa)
>
> And perhaps some more that I can't think of right now. Not that it changes
> much. I'm sure if I start making such a list for ARR, it will probably have
> many more songs composed by just him while these 13 represent 8 different
> composers. So, yes, you do have a point there. Just that "not a single
> non-ARR song" is perhaps not true for some of us.
>
> Rahul
>
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com , V S
> Rawat  wrote:
> >
> > Actually, it is not really "NOT" liking, it is more like not rating it
> > as the best song of the album.
> >
> > Not many of us has Khili Rey as our most fav of Raavan songs. And some
> > of the reasons cited are:
> >
> > - it is too short
> > - ARR has given equally good or better (and longer songs earlier)
> >
> > Does anyone have any third reason for not rating is the best song of
> > the album? please do mention.
> >
> > --
> > Now, to all those who don't rate Khili Re as the best song of Raavan,
> > my request is to name all female solo songs by OTHER MDs (mention only
> > non-ARR songs) of last 18 years that were better than or as sweet and
> > hummable and soothing as Khili Rey.
> >
> > I thought about it and I couldn't find any single non-ARR female solo
> > song of last 18 years worth mentioning here in comparison of Khili Rey.
> >
> > So, even when there is no song by other MDs better than it or as good
> > as it, even then if we don't rate it as the best song of the album,
> > that means ARR has competed with himself and ...
> >
> > That means ARR has raised our standards and expectations drastically,
> > over what other MDs can give to us.
> >
> > My own favs are Kata Kata, Behne De and then Khili Rey, so I am also
> > guilty of undermining a great ARR song on account of non-songs
> > drawback that it is too short and that ARR has given equally good or
> > better songs earlier.
> >
> > --
> > Rawat
> >
>
>  
>

[arr] Re: Even Asha’s song was not used: Rahman - TOI Interview

[AJ]

Thanks, Prasad.  Leaves me with a bitter taste knowing that some masterpieces 
meant for this movie won't be heard...for now.  Why can't the songs be on the 
CD if not in the movie?  Can't they just include the songs for music lovers, 
even if they are not filmed?  Why not!  Treat those songs as if they were from 
a private album, not from a film!   

The album is so short to begin with.I just can't help but feel disappointed 
and upset, even if I love the music of Raavan that's there.  But, the shortness 
leaves a feeling of dissatisfactiona lingering longing, and now 
confirmation about what could have beenif those 3 songs were 
addedperhaps a blockbuster CD

Why, Mani, why?

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Prasad Varma  wrote:
>
> Some great news for you guys esp chord.   Three recorded songs for Raavan not 
> included in the movie and most probably on the CD too
> 
> Guess Mani sir's theory is "What you see (in the film) is what you get (on 
> the CD)"
> 
> See interview below:
> 
> http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Entertainment/Music/Even-Ashas-song-was-not-used-Rahman/articleshow/5883263.cms
> 
> That’s
> Allah Rakha Rahman for you â€" man of few flamboyant words, but of 
> immensely
> popular, globally hummed music. While his global appeal grows by the day, 
> Rahman
> continues to add to his Bollywood repertoire, the latest being Mani
> Ratnam’s Raavan. 
> 
> Asha Bhonsle’s song
> wasn’t used 
> While everyone gushed about Raavan’s music
> launch with Rahman and Gulzar, Sonu Niigaam tweeted about his song missing 
> from
> the album. Rahman said, “Unfortunately, because of the narration, we
> couldn’t fit many songs. We have three more songs that we recorded, but
> couldn’t use. We had a song with Asha Bhonsle too, which wasn’t
> used. The movie’s narration would’ve halted with so many songs. So,
> we took a creative
> decision.” 
> 
> I want to work with
> Mani Ratnam... always 
> Since Roja, Rahman’s been associated
> with every Ratnam project. And, the camaraderie is “precious” to
> him. He says, “He doesn’t do three movies in two years, but one in
> two years. Which means, in about 20 years, he’s done about 10 movies. 
> That
> translates into a great working opportunity with him. I want to do stuff with
> him. The process excites us both; it’s
> engaging.” 
> 
> Mani wants me to
> sing 
> Rahman also sang a number for the flick. But, doesn’t he
> usually sing a song in all the movies that he does? “Not necessarily.
> Sometimes, Mani wants me to sing. In fact, he was one of the first 
> people who
> asked me to sing.” 
> 
> You learn
> to compartmentalise 
> Since he works with international artistes like
> Usher and then comes back to Bollywood, does 
> he ever feel disconnected?
> “No. When I work there, I feel excited. When I work here, I feel 
> excited.
> After a while, you learn to compartmentalise and use all the inputs to 
> create a
> new kind of product. As long as I create music anywhere, I am in great
> spirit.” 
> 
> I took a break for a
> year, while taking awards for Slumdog 
> What happens when you
> don’t feel like creating music? “I take a break,” he says. So,
> when did he last take a break? “I took a break for almost a year in
> 2009... when I was collecting awards for Slumdog
> Millionaire!” 
> 
> Slumdog a
> turning point 
> Since the movie got him 
> international recognition,
> was Slumdog the turning point of his life? He says that it was one of 
> the
> turning points. So, which one was the most important? “The most 
> important
> turning point was in the ’90s, when Roja released. My life took a 180
> degree turn. My direction turned towards spirituality, it became more 
> Sufi.
> Everything sort of aligned itself in the same
> direction.” 
> 
> If possible,
> I’d visit a dargah everyday 
> Does Rahman always visit a dargah
> before embarking on a big project? Says he, “Yeah,  I try to. If 
> possible,
> I would visit a dargah everyday. There’s so much spiritual energy. It
> helps me.” 
> 
> Choose
> love 
> Besides his spirituality, what else makes him tick?
> “Choosing love. It’s what I’d said in my Oscar speech. Choose
> love â€" all my life I had a choice between hate and love, and I chose
> love.”
>

Re: [arr] Re: Right headphones holds the key!

[Roshan]

or you could also try mac showrooms. they do sell Senneheiser stuff.

On Tue, May 4, 2010 at 3:07 AM, Roshan  wrote:

> Sennheiser! Sennheiser!
>
> if you live in India and can't find it in the shops, buy from here
>
>
> http://lynx-india.com/index.php?ukey=search&did=177&searchstring=sennheiser&offset=16&sort=Price&direction=ASC
>
> I have bought stuff from them a couple of times and they deliver it pretty
> fast.
>
> try this
>
> Sennheiser Earphones MX 760
>
> or any other you might like. most of the Sennheiser earphones are pretty
> awesome.
>
> On Tue, May 4, 2010 at 1:42 AM, Prasad Varma  wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> Am assuming you are using these Cans to listen from your PC with a decent
>> sound card. I am not keen to get attached to a PC despite a 10 ft cord for
>> my music listening.
>>
>> How do they sound on a personal mp3 player like Ipod? I think a headphone
>> amplifier is almost essential to drive these bad boys if you are using an
>> Ipod or a receiver.
>>
>> Any suggestions for headphones/earphones for mp3 players that does not
>> cost an arm and a leg?
>> --
>> *From:* Gomzy™ 
>> *To:* arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
>> *Sent:* Mon, May 3, 2010 1:25:31 PM
>> *Subject:* Re: [arr] Re: Right headphones holds the key!
>>
>>
>>
>> Sennheiser HD595 here. Couldnt agree more
>>
>> On Mon, May 3, 2010 at 10:12 PM, Roshan > com
>> > wrote:
>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Been listening to Raavan and most of the recent AR songs in ipod nano
>>> with a sennheiser earphone.. it's magical!  there are lots of sounds and
>>> little details that would go unnoticed with the normal earphones and even
>>> ipod's original earphone.  so, yeah.. the right headphone / earphone is the
>>> key. quality music deserves good music players and decent earphones / sound
>>> systems.
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> www.gomzyphotograph y.com 
>>
>>  
>>
>
>
>
> --
> ---
> http://ramblingsoul.com
> http://2ic.in
>



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[arr] Re: RAAVAN - HQ Audio CD Cover Scans

[Niven]

NO offense meant... I dont see the need to post scans of cd covers. Specially 
HQ...Pls explain, as recent cd covers are available when we buy audio cds.


Niven

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Liku"  wrote:
>
> hi
>Updated RAAVAN - HQ Audio CD Cover Scans
> 
> http://liku-likant.blogspot.com/2010/04/arrahman-raavan-audio-cd-covers_28.html
> 
> 
> Checkout Other Updated CD COVERS...some of them that i didn't posted here 
> before
> http://liku-likant.blogspot.com/p/cd-coverr.html
> 
> 
> 
> regards 
> Liku
>

Re: [arr] Re: RAAVAN - HQ Audio CD Cover Scans

[A.R.Rajib]

Well, I do see...It's a Digital version of those Audio CD Covers,HQ version
is obvious !! some of us here isnt "Lucky" enough to be able to buy Audio
CDs ( Like Me )...for those these scans works as a proxy :-( ..and Anyway...
Therez a word called "A.R.Rahman" Printed on it .. so it's an obvious thing
to have .. you might loss your Audio CD..but you wont lose these Scans ..
therez so many reasons to justify these Scans !!!

On Mon, May 3, 2010 at 10:13 PM, Niven  wrote:

> NO offense meant... I dont see the need to post scans of cd covers.
> Specially HQ...Pls explain, as recent cd covers are available when we buy
> audio cds.
>
>
> Niven
>
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Liku"  wrote:
> >
> > hi
> >Updated RAAVAN - HQ Audio CD Cover Scans
> >
> >
> http://liku-likant.blogspot.com/2010/04/arrahman-raavan-audio-cd-covers_28.html
> >
> >
> > Checkout Other Updated CD COVERS...some of them that i didn't posted here
> before
> > http://liku-likant.blogspot.com/p/cd-coverr.html
> >
> >
> >
> > regards
> > Liku
> >
>
>
>
>
> 
>
> Are you searching for a reason, to be kind?
> 
> Explore, Experience, Enjoy A.R.Rahman - The Man, The Music, The Magic.
> Only at arrahmanfans.com - The definitive A.R.Rahman e-community.
>
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Re: [arr] Thok De Killi Rocks!!!

[Ram Motipally]

AJ,

I agree with every sentence you wrote describing the magic of thok de
killi.the song also has a cool edgy attitude because of the
lyrics.

Ram

On 5/3/10, AJ  wrote:
> I know some of you don't like this song, but to me, it just plain
> rocks.got this awesome rhythm section with pulsating electric guitars
> and some very haunting melodies based on raagas Bhairavi and Basant
> Mukharivery ethnic sounding and very punchy!  The way the song ends with
> a frenzy is just trance inducing.  The whole song is a very trancy
> numberand I love the music interludes.the first one the Shehnai and
> the second one with the "Rangeela Theme" like strings rhythmic portion.
>
> The chord sequences in this song are very haunting too!
>
> This song gets me totally pumped and energized
>
>

-- 
Sent from my mobile device

Re: [arr] Thok De Killi Rocks!!!

[AJ]

Ram,

You mentioned a very apt wordattitude.  What I like about Raavan's music, 
and Thok De Killi is a great example, is that the songs have attitude... a 
certain confidence and mojo, which I just love!

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Ram Motipally  wrote:
>
> AJ,
> 
> I agree with every sentence you wrote describing the magic of thok de
> killi.the song also has a cool edgy attitude because of the
> lyrics.
> 
> Ram
> 
> On 5/3/10, AJ  wrote:
> > I know some of you don't like this song, but to me, it just plain
> > rocks.got this awesome rhythm section with pulsating electric guitars
> > and some very haunting melodies based on raagas Bhairavi and Basant
> > Mukharivery ethnic sounding and very punchy!  The way the song ends with
> > a frenzy is just trance inducing.  The whole song is a very trancy
> > numberand I love the music interludes.the first one the Shehnai and
> > the second one with the "Rangeela Theme" like strings rhythmic portion.
> >
> > The chord sequences in this song are very haunting too!
> >
> > This song gets me totally pumped and energized
> >
> >
> 
> -- 
> Sent from my mobile device
>

Re: [arr] Thok De Killi Rocks!!!

[Karthik Subramaniam]

I agree. The more I listen to this the more I appreciate the lyrics, the
subtle use of instruments and the way  the tempo changes during the song.
Brilliant composition!!

On Tue, May 4, 2010 at 3:26 AM, AJ  wrote:

>
>
> I know some of you don't like this song, but to me, it just plain
> rocks.got this awesome rhythm section with pulsating electric guitars
> and some very haunting melodies based on raagas Bhairavi and Basant
> Mukharivery ethnic sounding and very punchy! The way the song ends with
> a frenzy is just trance inducing. The whole song is a very trancy
> numberand I love the music interludes.the first one the Shehnai and
> the second one with the "Rangeela Theme" like strings rhythmic portion.
>
> The chord sequences in this song are very haunting too!
>
> This song gets me totally pumped and energized
>
> 
>

Re: [arr] Blue vs Raavan: curing the oscar aberration

[raj]

Dear Harsh Rahmanic,

Agreed that AR knows the best. But nothing wrong  in discussing something that 
one doesn't like and saying abt it. Its just a personal taste. Thats all. ' I 
dont like an album' never can be classified as bashing. Even if someone bashes 
let us remember the one of the greatest lines said by our own AR 'All along my 
life I have had two options. One is love and other is hatred. I chose love. I 
am here' . Ok enough of boring bhashan:) 

Let us listen to thok de Khilli and enjoy:)

Regards,
S.V.Nagaraj 
 
--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, harsha vardhan  wrote:
>
> Mr.nagraj, u din't get my point...may be i was not clear...i just meant no 
> one here wants an ARR composition to be raved...everyone here knows what his 
> music is and thats just the very reason for all of us being here...letting 
> others know what u liked in a particular composition would b a better thing 
> to do on everyones part...and i meant no one is as talented as ARR to bash 
> the man himself, the person who is exploring new challenges and delivering 
> something beyond imagination all the time...so there is no way a true music 
> lover can ever bash Mr.ARR...if he is bashing ,then sorry he has lost his 
> ears..
> I have no hard feelings for you Mr.nagraj, you are my fellow rahmaniac...
> 
> 
> 
> --- On Mon, 5/3/10, raj  wrote:
> 
> From: raj 
> Subject: Re: [arr] Blue vs Raavan: curing the oscar aberration
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Monday, May 3, 2010, 6:30 AM
> 
> 
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>   
>   /* And Mr.Nagraj... no one asked you to rave an ARR composition. ..we 
> all know what his music is...if you din't like it, its just that you lack an 
> ear...simply because i don't think you are as big creator as ARR...its just 
> like- the man who stepped onto the moon knows better about the conditions 
> there than the ones reading the same news in the newspaper...
> 
> give some respect to this 'upcoming' musician, he 'll learn from us...lol
> 
> wake up brother(s).. .
> 
> */
> 
> My point is this. Raving/bashing should addressed and treated in the same 
> way. And your point me not liking an album is out of topic as I am not 
> discussing my liking/disliking. Why get personal( my ear,my creative 
> abilities) on a public forum for expressing a opinion about an album/product?
> 
> 
> 
> --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, harsha vardhan  
> wrote:
> 
> >
> 
> > Mr.Rawat, you said you love to hate two ARR songs - 'no problem' and 
> > 'chiggy wiggy'...what i say is you can even hate 'roja'...no one can force 
> > you to love anything...its a conscience thing...
> 
> > if you expect another kadal rojave (roja jaaneman) in blue...sorry ARR is 
> > not your cup of tea..you can't even fit 'tere bina' in blue else ARR could 
> > 've done that by your wish (looks like the listeners are more talented than 
> > the creator himself). blue is not an album that is musically demanding... 
> > its a film score and it needed music that can enhance the subject within 
> > certain limitations. ..
> 
> > ARR did just what it needed , he did just what roja needed and he is just 
> > doing what every film is demanding... i don't think he has ever done music 
> > for the people,its just that we are fortunate enough to grasp some 
> > brilliance at least ,from his compositions all these years...i believe, at 
> > least you know that the man himself knows better than what we all know 
> > ,what he has to deliver ,looking at what he has done all these years...
> 
> > And Mr.Nagraj... no one asked you to rave an ARR composition. ..we all know 
> > what his music is...if you din't like it, its just that you lack an 
> > ear...simply because i don't think you are as big creator as ARR...its just 
> > like- the man who stepped onto the moon knows better about the conditions 
> > there than the ones reading the same news in the newspaper...
> 
> > give some respect to this 'upcoming' musician, he 'll learn from us...lol
> 
> > wake up brother(s).. .
> 
> > 
> 
> > --- On Sun, 5/2/10, raj  wrote:
> 
> > 
> 
> > From: raj 
> 
> > Subject: Re: [arr] Blue vs Raavan: curing the oscar aberration
> 
> > To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com
> 
> > Date: Sunday, May 2, 2010, 7:48 AM
> 
> > 
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> >   
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> >   
> 
> >   If someone doesn't like an album whats the problem in expressing 
> > about it. Someone raving about an album endlessly is acceptable and someone 
> > saying 'this album doesn't work for me for so and so reasons' is 
> > unacceptable. Weird. Rest need to introspect as well why people are so 
> > sensitive in hearing why blue doesn't work for someone.
> 
> > 
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> > 
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> > 
> 
> > Is Raving about an album the only accepted message out here?

[arr] Re: [Non-ARR] How to do Online Shopping ?

[raj]

I truly appreciate appreciate your efforts in buying the original inspite of 
having so many difficulties. 
Please tolerate my dumb suggestion. Best i can think of is ship it to someone 
you know in kolkata and then get it thro some courier service.

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "A.R.Rajib"  wrote:
>
> Folks, I am from Bangladesh , Amazon.com doesnt ship almost anything here ,
> ebay.com manages their payments through paypal.com , and paypal.com doesnt
> have any option for Bangladeshi users to Register on their site. Wanna  buy
> so many ARR Stuff ...and other things ...but dont know where to start
> from... :-(
> 
> Help me on this folks,I've never done this before..and nobody around me dont
> even know anything like this on Earth actually exists !! ... I am sure many
> people here facing this problem here ! So they don't have any option than to
> opt for Piracy !!
> 
> Any help on this ?
> 
> -- 
> - Regards
> 
> ~ ~ A.R.Rajib ~ ~
>

[arr] Re: "NOT" liking Khili Rey proves that ARR has raised our standards

[AJ]

For me, Khili Re is the most beautiful melody I've heard in an Indian film 
album in a very, very long timethe melodic contours in this song are just 
so classic and fluidevery note is blissfully carved out and not one line of 
the melody is jarring or out of place.  The transitions are so smooth too.

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, anvesh  wrote:
>
> for me Aisi Sazaa (Gulaal) tops the list and tops kili re too, comfortably.
> 
> Iktaara is not a solo right ?. Amazing song though.
> 
> On Mon, May 3, 2010 at 11:42 PM, rtyags2k  wrote:
> 
> >
> >
> >
> > Hmmm... not that I don't like Khili Re, but since you ask, some of the
> > non-ARR female solos (and almost solos) that I like as much as Khili Re (and
> > some much more than Khili Re right now.. thought that can obviously change
> > later)..
> >
> > 1) Jaadu Hai Nasha Hai (Jism)
> > 2) Paayaliya (Dev.D)
> > 3) Sawar Gayi (Saawariya)
> > 4) U Me aur Hum - I (U Me aur Hum)
> > 5) Iktaara (Wake Up Sid)
> > 6) Ek Lau (Aamir)
> > 7) Aisi Sazaa (Gulaal)
> > 8-9) Ye Tumhaari Meri Baatein & Phir Dekhiye (Rock On)
> > 10) Badi Dheere Jali (Ishqiya)
> > 11) Laakad (Omkara)
> > 12) Kaisi Paheli Zindagaani (Parineeta)
> > 13) Udi Udi & Mudi Mudi (Paa)
> >
> > And perhaps some more that I can't think of right now. Not that it changes
> > much. I'm sure if I start making such a list for ARR, it will probably have
> > many more songs composed by just him while these 13 represent 8 different
> > composers. So, yes, you do have a point there. Just that "not a single
> > non-ARR song" is perhaps not true for some of us.
> >
> > Rahul
> >
> > --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com , V S
> > Rawat  wrote:
> > >
> > > Actually, it is not really "NOT" liking, it is more like not rating it
> > > as the best song of the album.
> > >
> > > Not many of us has Khili Rey as our most fav of Raavan songs. And some
> > > of the reasons cited are:
> > >
> > > - it is too short
> > > - ARR has given equally good or better (and longer songs earlier)
> > >
> > > Does anyone have any third reason for not rating is the best song of
> > > the album? please do mention.
> > >
> > > --
> > > Now, to all those who don't rate Khili Re as the best song of Raavan,
> > > my request is to name all female solo songs by OTHER MDs (mention only
> > > non-ARR songs) of last 18 years that were better than or as sweet and
> > > hummable and soothing as Khili Rey.
> > >
> > > I thought about it and I couldn't find any single non-ARR female solo
> > > song of last 18 years worth mentioning here in comparison of Khili Rey.
> > >
> > > So, even when there is no song by other MDs better than it or as good
> > > as it, even then if we don't rate it as the best song of the album,
> > > that means ARR has competed with himself and ...
> > >
> > > That means ARR has raised our standards and expectations drastically,
> > > over what other MDs can give to us.
> > >
> > > My own favs are Kata Kata, Behne De and then Khili Rey, so I am also
> > > guilty of undermining a great ARR song on account of non-songs
> > > drawback that it is too short and that ARR has given equally good or
> > > better songs earlier.
> > >
> > > --
> > > Rawat
> > >
> >
> >  
> >
>

Re: [arr] Re: Even Asha’s song was not used: Rahman - TOI Interview

[Ram Motipally]

Mani Saar is the boss here so what can we saymaybe this is why it gives
a feeling that the album is short. For me personally since I have started
hearing the album, the music is great...but something is missingI am not
able to put my finger on anything particular though. Some reasons I can
think of:

1) We know for sure that one song was a last minute effort and not on the
CD. ARR did mention that everything came together in the last one month.
2) No instrumentals or Themes for the characters. I know again, this is not
the entire  soundtrack+background score, but just the songs. But in a Mani
movie, with our boss music, I think we have come to expect more.
3) The album feels short. Khili re definitely feels short...maybe with the
songs missing, the all roundedness ffeeling that one gets with a Delhi-6 is
missing.
4) Knowing that post-production work is now on, some more mesmerizing music
will be added for the final movie product for sure.

maybe all the above reasonsdont know again...but something is
amiss.only watching the movie might answer the question.

Ram

On Mon, May 3, 2010 at 4:53 PM, AJ  wrote:

>
>
> Thanks, Prasad. Leaves me with a bitter taste knowing that some
> masterpieces meant for this movie won't be heard...for now. Why can't the
> songs be on the CD if not in the movie? Can't they just include the songs
> for music lovers, even if they are not filmed? Why not! Treat those songs as
> if they were from a private album, not from a film!
>
> The album is so short to begin with.I just can't help but feel
> disappointed and upset, even if I love the music of Raavan that's there.
> But, the shortness leaves a feeling of dissatisfactiona lingering
> longing, and now confirmation about what could have beenif those 3 songs
> were addedperhaps a blockbuster CD
>
> Why, Mani, why?
>
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com ,
> Prasad Varma  wrote:
> >
> > Some great news for you guys esp chord. Three recorded songs for Raavan
> not included in the movie and most probably on the CD too
> >
> > Guess Mani sir's theory is "What you see (in the film) is what you get
> (on the CD)"
> >
> > See interview below:
> >
> >
> http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Entertainment/Music/Even-Ashas-song-was-not-used-Rahman/articleshow/5883263.cms
> >
> > That’s
> > Allah Rakha Rahman for you â€" man of few flamboyant words, but of
> > immensely
> > popular, globally hummed music. While his global appeal grows by the day,
> Rahman
> > continues to add to his Bollywood repertoire, the latest being Mani
> > Ratnam’s Raavan.
> >
> > Asha Bhonsle’s song
> > wasn’t used
> > While everyone gushed about Raavan’s music
> > launch with Rahman and Gulzar, Sonu Niigaam tweeted about his song
> missing from
> > the album. Rahman said, “Unfortunately, because of the narration, we
> > couldn’t fit many songs. We have three more songs that we recorded, but
> > couldn’t use. We had a song with Asha Bhonsle too, which wasn’t
> > used. The movie’s narration would’ve halted with so many songs. So,
> > we took a creative
> > decision.â€
> >
> > I want to work with
> > Mani Ratnam... always
> > Since Roja, Rahman’s been associated
> > with every Ratnam project. And, the camaraderie is “precious†to
> > him. He says, “He doesn’t do three movies in two years, but one in
> > two years. Which means, in about 20 years, he’s done about 10 movies.
> > That
> > translates into a great working opportunity with him. I want to do stuff
> with
> > him. The process excites us both; it’s
> > engaging.â€
> >
> > Mani wants me to
> > sing
> > Rahman also sang a number for the flick. But, doesn’t he
> > usually sing a song in all the movies that he does? “Not necessarily.
> > Sometimes, Mani wants me to sing. In fact, he was one of the first
> > people who
> > asked me to sing.â€
> >
> > You learn
> > to compartmentalise
> > Since he works with international artistes like
> > Usher and then comes back to Bollywood, does
> > he ever feel disconnected?
> > “No. When I work there, I feel excited. When I work here, I feel
> > excited.
> > After a while, you learn to compartmentalise and use all the inputs to
> > create a
> > new kind of product. As long as I create music anywhere, I am in great
> > spirit.â€
> >
> > I took a break for a
> > year, while taking awards for Slumdog
> > What happens when you
> > don’t feel like creating music? “I take a break,†he says. So,
> > when did he last take a break? “I took a break for almost a year in
> > 2009... when I was collecting awards for Slumdog
> > Millionaire!â€
> >
> > Slumdog a
> > turning point
> > Since the movie got him
> > international recognition,
> > was Slumdog the turning point of his life? He says that it was one of
> > the
> > turning points. So, which one was the most important? “The most
> > important
> > turning point was in the ’90s, when Roja released. My life took a 180
> > degree turn. My direction t

Re: [arr] Blue vs Raavan: curing the oscar aberration

[raj]

Hi Harsh,

Just forgot to add. I may have mis understood you message.
Apologies.

regards,
S.V.Nagaraj

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, harsha vardhan  wrote:
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> Mr.nagraj, u din't get my point...may be i was not clear...i just meant no 
> one here wants an ARR composition to be raved...everyone here knows what his 
> music is and thats just the very reason for all of us being here...letting 
> others know what u liked in a particular composition would b a better thing 
> to do on everyones part...and i meant no one is as talented as ARR to bash 
> the man himself, the person who is exploring new challenges and delivering 
> something beyond imagination all the time...so there is no way a true music 
> lover can ever bash Mr.ARR...if he is bashing ,then sorry he has lost his 
> ears..
> I have no hard feelings for you Mr.nagraj, you are my fellow rahmaniac...
> 
> 
> 
> --- On Mon, 5/3/10, raj  wrote:
> 
> From: raj 
> Subject: Re: [arr] Blue vs Raavan: curing the oscar aberration
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Monday, May 3, 2010, 6:30 AM
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> all know what his music is...if you din't like it, its just that you lack an 
> ear...simply because i don't think you are as big creator as ARR...its just 
> like- the man who stepped onto the moon knows better about the conditions 
> there than the ones reading the same news in the newspaper...
> 
> give some respect to this 'upcoming' musician, he 'll learn from us...lol
> 
> wake up brother(s).. .
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> 
> My point is this. Raving/bashing should addressed and treated in the same 
> way. And your point me not liking an album is out of topic as I am not 
> discussing my liking/disliking. Why get personal( my ear,my creative 
> abilities) on a public forum for expressing a opinion about an album/product?
> 
> 
> 
> --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, harsha vardhan  
> wrote:
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> >
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> > Mr.Rawat, you said you love to hate two ARR songs - 'no problem' and 
> > 'chiggy wiggy'...what i say is you can even hate 'roja'...no one can force 
> > you to love anything...its a conscience thing...
> 
> > if you expect another kadal rojave (roja jaaneman) in blue...sorry ARR is 
> > not your cup of tea..you can't even fit 'tere bina' in blue else ARR could 
> > 've done that by your wish (looks like the listeners are more talented than 
> > the creator himself). blue is not an album that is musically demanding... 
> > its a film score and it needed music that can enhance the subject within 
> > certain limitations. ..
> 
> > ARR did just what it needed , he did just what roja needed and he is just 
> > doing what every film is demanding... i don't think he has ever done music 
> > for the people,its just that we are fortunate enough to grasp some 
> > brilliance at least ,from his compositions all these years...i believe, at 
> > least you know that the man himself knows better than what we all know 
> > ,what he has to deliver ,looking at what he has done all these years...
> 
> > And Mr.Nagraj... no one asked you to rave an ARR composition. ..we all know 
> > what his music is...if you din't like it, its just that you lack an 
> > ear...simply because i don't think you are as big creator as ARR...its just 
> > like- the man who stepped onto the moon knows better about the conditions 
> > there than the ones reading the same news in the newspaper...
> 
> > give some respect to this 'upcoming' musician, he 'll learn from us...lol
> 
> > wake up brother(s).. .
> 
> > 
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> > --- On Sun, 5/2/10, raj  wrote:
> 
> > 
> 
> > From: raj 
> 
> > Subject: Re: [arr] Blue vs Raavan: curing the oscar aberration
> 
> > To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com
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> > Date: Sunday, May 2, 2010, 7:48 AM
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> >   If someone doesn't like an album whats the problem in expressing 
> > about it. Someone raving about an album endlessly is acceptable and someone 
> > saying 'this album doesn't work for me for so and so reasons' is 
> > unacceptable. Weird. Rest need to introspect as well why people are so 
> > sensitive in hearing why blue doesn't work for someone.
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> > --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, "AJ"  wrote:
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