Re: [arr] Complete List of Singers
P.L. Krishnan ? isnt it suppose to be the carnatic vocalist T.M.Krisha ? he is singing from 4:11 onwards T.L.Maharajan sings from 2:49 onwards Great to see Lady Kass n Krizzy in the league too, pretty talented duo from singapore. Krizzy raps alongside blaaze. While Lady Kash comes in the end with her rather cute voice chanting tamizh mozhiyaam engal reminiscent of the voice of the actress saroja devi ?? The rap sequence has this haunting string background just brilliant starting from 3 :47
Re: [arr] Tamil Anthem ACD Cover Scans.
Actually we went to the launch. There, they were distributing the CD's only to press people. We interfered,requested and got one copy ;-) btw, Scans are from the Scanner, obviously :P With Regards, Dheepak Narsimhan.S From: Devan musilov4ud...@yahoo.co.in To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Mon, 17 May, 2010 8:00:54 AM Subject: Re: [arr] Tamil Anthem ACD Cover Scans. Scans are from facebook --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, prakash krishnan praka_h...@... wrote:    Where did you get the scans from --- On Sun, 16/5/10, Dheepak Narsimhan♫♫ arun_dhee...@... wrote: From: Dheepak Narsimhan♫♫ arun_dhee...@... Subject: [arr] Tamil Anthem ACD Cover Scans. To: AR arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Sunday, 16 May, 2010, 4:53 PM  Tamil Anthem Audio CD scans. Hope the video will be released soon!!  With Regards, Dheepak Narsimhan.S
[arr] Re: Raavanan Tamil Trailer [Good Quality Video link]
I don't like comparing things but some comparisons happen even if you don't want them..i feel Vikram as 'Veera' will show intense performance than AB as 'Beera'.. Regards Yogesh --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Saravana saravanan...@... wrote: Raavanan tamil [2min] trailer. good quality video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADgVC4KFSI4 Regards, SaRavana.
Re: [ARR] Rahman Vs Raagas
Thank you so much for this share.. :) On Wed, May 12, 2010 at 9:55 AM, Mohamed Hashir arrhas...@gmail.com wrote: for those who are interested in Raagas... http://prabhuthemusiclover.tripod.com/arrahman/id3.html *AR.Rahman the Prodigy...* *Raagas Vs Rahman...* Song (Film) Raaga 1. *Adi manja kizhange (Tajmahal ) vaasanthi * 2. *Anbendra mazhayile (Minsara kanavu) Anandabhairavi * 3. *Anbey (Rhythm) Gaud sarang/Charukeshi * 4. *Anjali anjali (Duet) Maand * 5. *Azaghe sugama (Parthale paravasam) Sahana * 6. *Azhagaana raakshasiye (Mudhalvan) Reethigowlai * 7. *Boondon se baatein (Thakshak) Misra Kirwani * 8. *Chaand aaya hai zameen par (Dil he dil mein) Charukeshi * 9. *Chale chalo (Lagaan) Chala Nattai * 10. *chandralekha (thiruda thiruda) Nada bhairavi * 11. *Chhodo mori bainyan (Zubeidaa) Patdeep * 12. *China china aasai (Roja) sankarAbharaNam, harikAmbhodhi. * 13. *Columbus (Jeans) Madhyamaavathi * 14. *Deem tadare dani (Takshak) Megh Malhar * 15. *Dil hai chhotasa (Roja) Bilawal/Gaud sarang * 16. *Duet Sax piece (Duet) Kalyana Vasantham * 17. *En kadhale (Duet) Hari kambodhi * 18. *En Mel Vilunda (May Madam) Kapi * 19. *En swasakatre (En swasakatre) Kedar * 20. *En veetu thotathil (Gentleman) Senchuruti * 21. *Enai kanavilaye neatrodu (Kadhal Desam) Keeravani * 22. *Enge enadu kavithai (Kandukondein Kandukondein ) Sindu bhairavi * 23. *Ennavale adi ennavale (Kadhalan) Kedaram * 24. *Ghanan ghanana (Lagaan) kafi * 25. *Hey rama (Rangeela) Mayamalawa gowlam * 26. *Idhu sugam sugam (vandicholi chinnarasu ) Dharmavathi * 27. *Jhoola bahon ka (Doli Sajake Rakhna) Peelu * 28. *Jiya jale (Dil Se) Misra Bhairavi * 29. *Kadhal Rojave (Roja) kaapi...humming bit is in Desh * 30. *Kandukonden Kandukonden (Kandukonden Kandukonden) Nalinakanthi and Kathanakuthuhalam * 31. *Kannamoochi (Kandukondein Kandukondein) Natakuranji/Shahana * 32. *Kannodu kaanbathellam (Jeans) Sudha dhanyasi + Abheri * 33. *Kanum kanum (Thiruda thiruda) Sivaranjini * 34. *Kappal Yerri Poyaachi (Indian) Kapi * 35. *Kariye naa (Taal)Maru Bihag/Hemant * 36. *Katre en vasal vandhai (Rhythm) Darbari Kanada * 37. *Kurukku siruthavale (Mudhalvan) Vaasanthi * 38. *Malargalae (Love Birds) Hameer Kalyani Saraswathi * 39. *Margazhi poove (May madham) Hindolam * 40. *Margazhi Thingal allava (Sangamam)Sindu bhairavi * 41. *Mettu podu (Duet) Anandabharavi * 42. *Mitwa (Lagaan) Bhupeshree or Vasanthi * 43. *Monolisa (Mr.Romeo)Gawathi * 44. *Nenje nenje (Ratchakan) Khammaj * 45. *Ni main samajh gayi (Taal) Ahir Bhairav * 46. *Nilakaigiradhu (Indhira) Misra Kedara(Hamir kalyani) * 47. *Oru poyyaavathu sol kanne (Jodi) Misra piloo * 48. *Ottagatha Kattikko (Gentleman) Dharmavathi * 49. *Paarkaathe Paarkaathe (Gentleman) Mohanam * 50. *Pachai kilighal (Indian) Kapi * 51. *Piya haji ali (Fiza) Maand * 52. *Porkalam (Thenali) Kedar * 53. *Radha kaise na jale (Lagaan) Bimpalas * 54. *Rang de (Takshak) Charukeshi/Nat Bhairav * 55. *Ruth aa gayi re (1942- Earth) Puriya Dhanashree * 56. *Snehidhane (Alaipayuthe) Saramathy Sivaranjani Mohanam * 57. *Suttum vizhi (Kandukondein Kandukondein) Saranga and Hamsanandhi * 58. *Swasame (Thenali) Misra Shyam Kalyan * 59. *Taal se taal mila (Taal) Raga Bhairavi * 60. *Thaneerai kathalikum (Mr.Romeo) Sivaranjini * 61. *Thaniye Thananthaniye (Rhythm) Anandhabahravi * 62. *Theendai (Enswasa katre) Sriragam * 63. *Theenthanana...(Rhythm) Anandabharavi * 64. *Thenmerku (Karuthamma) Kanada * 65. *Thirakkaatha (Enswasa katre) Neelambari+Kedar * 66. *Varaga Nadhi Karai (Sangamam) Yaman Kalyani * 67. *Velli malare (Jodi) Megh Malhar (Kafi) * 68. *Ye Muthu paapa (Vandicholai chinnarrasu) Madhyamaavathi * 69. *Yennasolla pogirai (Kandukondein Kandukondein) Misra Kirwani*
[arr] Re: Gulzar gets unique gift from Mani Ratnam, Raavan gets new song in return
thanks for sharing...mani sir is really a great person...love this arr sir, mani sir n gulzar sab/vairamuthu sir combo .. --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, A.R.Rajib a.r.ra...@... wrote: Gulzar gets unique gift from Mani Ratnam, Raavan gets new song in return [image: Click here to add this article to My Clips]http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/my/index.php?mode=my_clip_addclip_id=14124clip_category=n By Subhash K. Jha, May 17, 2010 - 11:12 IST [image: Gulzar]Mani Ratnam's *Raavanhttp://www.bollywoodhungama.com/broadband/video/Movie-Promos/2cLcBR10/3/Ranjha-Ranjha-Raavan.html * has just been given a new song, thanks to that poet *par excellence*Gulzar who saw the film and suggested the embellishment. The director, always open to fresh ideas from his team, readily agreed. Composer Rahman was informed and that's how*Raavan* got a new song. Gulzar Saab, who just back from Goa after participating in the stage rendition of four of his plays, says the song was almost a gift he owed Mani Ratnam for gifting him something that he, Gulzar, had never received in his entire 47-year old career as a lyricist. Mani sent the poet-lyricist a note after the release of the *Raavanhttp://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/mstills/14148/index.html *music congratulating Gulzar Saab for the songs. Says Gulzar Saab, In my entire career I've never received such a heartwarming endorsement of my work. I received a note from Mani Ratnam congratulating me and saying he's very proud of the music. And look at the humility of this genius. No filmmaker has ever sent me a note like this. Mani is the only one. And this one gesture has enhanced my respect for him even more. Not only this gesture, Gulzar Saab also received an invitation from Mani to see the film at a special screening for which the poet flew down to Chennai recently. It was there that the new song suddenly happened. Recounts Gulzar Saab, After editing *Raavan*, Mani wanted me to watch the film. No filmmaker invites even the technical crew for a preview, let alone the lyricist. I flew down to Chennai to watch the film. I'd never do something like this for anyone else. This is how strongly I feel about this man's humility and greatness. As the end-credits rolled and Rahman's music began, Mani Ratnam and Gulzar Saab thought there ought to be a song at the end. That's how Gulzar Saab wrote an additional number for Raavan... '*Ab Iss Shareer Ke Sirey Khol Dey/Aur Goongi Aatma Ko Bol Dey*'. Says Gulzar Saab, Both Mani and I felt the music that Rahman had composed for the end titles was too beautiful to go wordless. We decided to give words to Rahman's creation. Rahman was then given the task of turning the music piece into a song. Interestingly neither Mani Ratnam nor A. R. Rahman fully understands Gulzar's Urdu poetry. Defends Gulzar Saab, But they are never short of questions. Never does a word go in until Mani is fully convinced of its relevance. He's never hesitant about asking. I would be appalled if my words were accepted blindly by a director. Even if his Urdu is weak, Mani has a terrific sense of poetry and images. http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/2010/05/17/14124/index.html -- - Regards ~ ~ A.R.Rajib ~ ~
Re: [arr] Bombay Dreams - To be directed by Deepa Mehta with new songs by AR
Its good news..want some additional tunes from AR. Hope Deepa Mehta changes name to 'Mumbai Dreams':) Regards Yogesh --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, KJ rajkesha...@... wrote: Retaining the original stage production score for the movie would be great. It had some fantastic tunes of AR to date. On Tue, May 18, 2010 at 12:55 AM, Madhavan Rajan rsamadhu2...@...wrote: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iqR7tqPIaPU9UYR0rATycUdas-LwD9FO4JOO1 'Bombay Dream' musical to hit big screen (AP) 20 hours ago CANNES, France The Indian-inspired, rags-to-riches musical Bombay Dreams is about to become a major motion picture. Indian director Deepa Mehta, best known for her Elements trilogy, will direct the movie. Oscar-winner A.R. Rahman, who composed the score for the original stage production, will write new songs for the movie version. Andrew Lloyd Webber, the composer behind such musical hits as The Phantom of the Opera and Evita, produced the stage version of the musical, which opened in London in 2002. Monsoon Wedding screenwriter Sabrina Dhawan will write the script, the movie's producers, Marquee Picture, said at the Cannes Film Festival. The movie will be shot on location in India. It has not yet been cast. On the Net: - http://www.festival-cannes.fr/en.htmlhttp://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.festival-cannes.fr/en.htmlusg=AFQjCNEe74v3xqPPblIQOnynk3VDa6OUxw -- Cheers, Madhavan.R Be a Music Fan; not a Music Pirate!
[arr] Re: Revisiting Guru
also missed some tracks like that in audio cds..from Bombay itself malarodu,shouk hai, etc..etc..even endrendum punnagai also not released in Audio cd at first...later it addednow the recent one Ud ja re...these are great composition too --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, mehrun shiraz mershi...@... wrote: (first time and ARR song wasn't fully used in a Mani movie) i dont think it is first time..even poogratiley song wasn't used fully in uyire same wid hindi version..then nenjem ellam song in ayitha yezhutu,vellai pookal in kannathil mutham vittal..the list goes on.. correct me if im wrong.. i think same will goes to Ravaan ,Ravaanan...we will see...
Re: [arr] Guessing ARR's Responses
Actually he was in no rush , he was just tired ( I guess ) .. he came by flight at around 6PM ( 13th nov ) or so ...and started the rehearsal for the next day Concert ( Kolkata ,14th nov,2009) ... I thought it would go all night ,as they rehearsed all night for the previous concerts... but they stopped at 2am ...there was not much people around . I think me and souvik bro was the only one who wasnt related to the concert directly , me being the Only Non-Indian :P Me and souvik bro was standing on stage by the stairs where female singers like ARR's sisters ,Tanvi shah etc used to sit ...when he was leaving the stage souvik bro asked for it ,don't know from where he got this courage,as the eyes of Samidurai r really scary :-P ... ARR said No , Tomorrow .. with a smile !! we were very upset...and the worst of all ...some artists/crew ( let's not take names here ) threw some comments at us * Oh What happend here * *WWW.. WHAT was THAT** ... Etc etc...we left the place like we had done something very very wrong or something like that :-((( :-((( On Mon, May 17, 2010 at 9:02 PM, V S Rawat vsra...@gmail.com wrote: Yes, I also have similar experience. When I had met him, I drew my borrowed digital cam and said shyly smilingly may I get your just one pic. He nodded and stood up and said come. I said that I want only his pic, I don't want to be in the pic myself. he said, no way, you also come, or something like that, and there was a man in the room (his secretary or someone I didn't know) and ARR requested that guy to shoot the pic and that guy shot the pic having ARR and myself. I mean ARR knows how much a pic with him will mean for his fan for a lifetime so he would never disappoint any fan by refusing a pic. May be at times something is on his mind so he might have said no, in a rush to attend some work or something, but I am sure that such incidences must be very very rare and based on circumstances. -- Rawat On 5/16/2010 9:07 AM India Time, _Amith Chandhran_ wrote: Not really; not all the times! There was an incidence someone had shared in the group about how much he understands a fan's feeling. A fan clicked a photo with AR, and AR noticed there was no much light. So they went near the door, faced the sun and re-clicked the photo. Just to ensure that the photo is clearly visible. I've personally seen AR himself asking a fan Do you want to take a pic? More than once. Just that he should be in a relaxed mood ;-) You'll get your chance, all the best! Thanks, - Are you searching for a reason, to be kind? b Explore, Experience, Enjoy A.R.Rahman - The Man, The Music, The Magic. Only at arrahmanfans.com - The definitive A.R.Rahman e-community. Homepage: http://www.arrahmanfans.com Admin: ad...@arrahmanfans.com To Subscribe: arrahmanfans-subscr...@yahoogroups.com To Unsubscribe: arrahmanfans-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links -- - Regards ~ ~ A.R.Rajib ~ ~
[arr] Re: IIFA Awards 2010 announces Technical Awards winners
He will get it for Best Music. No worry even if he does not win for BGM. Let more budding young composers come forward!Their creativity should also be got awarded! Regards Yogesh --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, A.R.Rajib a.r.ra...@... wrote: ARR Didnt won best background Score http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/2010/05/17/14125/index.html -- - Regards ~ ~ A.R.Rajib ~ ~
[arr] Tamil World Classical Conference anthem available for listening
http://www.facebook.com/arrahman?v=wallstory_fbid=394496806719 http://www.facebook.com/arrahman?v=wallstory_fbid=394496806719 http://www.facebook.com/arrahman -- - Regards ~ ~ A.R.Rajib ~ ~
[arr] Copyrights and MDs and singers
Hi Prabhu, If I am not wrong ARR started it from the time he rejected Farah Khan's 'Om shanti om' because she wouldn't give him whole copyrights. I am not sure if he could continue with it. Maybe or maybe not. Warm Regards, Pravinder. --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, prabhu s prabh...@... wrote: Hi Pravinder, Not the case with AR!! From what i read from AR's biography he really hated this system of recording companies holding the rights and somewhere during the late 90's he made it a point to hold the rights of whatever score he writes!! BE THE CHANGE YOU WANT TO SEE!! Love always, Prabhu.
[arr] Re: Raavan unveiled at Cannes
Spoiler Alert: The last part reveals story. --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, A.R.Rajib a.r.ra...@... wrote: *Raavan *unveiled at Cannes - Sneak Peek: *Raavan*http://www.hindustantimes.com/photos-news/photo-story-news/SneakPeekRaavan/Article4.aspx * * *Gautaman Bhaskaranhttp://www.hindustantimes.com/Search/Gautaman-Bhaskaran.aspx, Hindustan Times* Email Authorgautamanbhaska...@...?subject=%3cem%3eraavan%20%3c/EM%3Eunveiled%20at%20Cannes Cannes, May 17, 2010 First Published: 18:51 IST(17/5/2010) Last Updated: 19:57 IST(17/5/2010) http://www.hindustantimes.com/rssfeed/hollywired/Raavan-unveiled-at-Cannes/Article1-544892.aspx# http://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/Print/544892.aspx Printhttp://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/Print/544892.aspx http://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php [image: ravan]A trailer of Mani Ratnam's bilingual *Raavan/Raavanan*was screened to the media here today. Timed to coincide with the 63rd Cannes Film Festival, when journalists from the world over assemble here, the event was attended by the lead stars of the movie, Vikram, Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai. Amit Khanna of Reliance Big Pictures, which has produced the films, described Mani Ratnam as arguably the best Indian director living today, and said that he and the rest believed in taking such rare movies as * Raavan/Raavanan* across the globe. Both the Hindi and Tamil versions will open in 58 countries in mid-June. He hoped that this world would help transcend barriers. Suhasini, Mani Ratnam's wife and the film's co-producer and dialogue writer for the Tamil edition, said that it would help us understand the grey parts that all of us have in us None of us is completely white or black. She was all praise for A.R. Rahman's music, and said that it merged beautifully with the story. In fact, the music accentuated picture. Songs have a great role to play. They do take the plot forward. Most Indian movies and stories can trace their origins to the two great epics, the *Ramayana *and *Mahabharata,* and*Raavan/Raavanan* was not different. It has been inspired by the Ramayana, though it really is not a take-off on that. Incidentally, Ratnam shot both versions simultaneously, something he has never done before, and Vikram and Aishwarya play in both. Bachchan only in the Hindi version. He told the media that his part was his career's most challenging, most difficult and most stimulating. It was physically exhausting, and Vikram agreed. Rai felt that apart from the intricacies of essaying the Hindi and Tamil heroine all at the same time, the inhospitable jungle terrain where they shot Ratnam's work posed its own hazards. But at the end of it all, she and the rest found a sense of immense satisfaction and joy. Vikram agreed, and said in a private conversation with me that he dubbed for the Hindi version as well. If Aishwarya could have dubbed for the Tamil edition, why not I for Hindi, he quipped. *Raavan/Ravanan* is the story of Dev and his wife, Ragini, a classical dancer, whose trials begin when he takes up a new posting in a small north Indian town. There the police do not execute the law, but Beera, who has changed the power equation. http://www.hindustantimes.com/rssfeed/hollywired/Raavan-unveiled-at-Cannes/Article1-544892.aspx -- - Regards ~ ~ A.R.Rajib ~ ~
[arr] AR Rahman Jai Ho concert a Paris
Bonjour les fans, Pour le concert a Paris les billets sont toujours disponible chez : www.ticketnet.fr www.fnac.fr www.auchan.fr www.leclerc.fr www.carrefour.fr www.virgin.fr et dans les boutiques a Paris Gare du Nord(rue Faubourg Saint-Denis): - Hot Breads - Hindi Music - Ayngaran - Ganapathy sweet
[arr] Villain Audio Released....Raavan Telugu
The Audio CD was released on Saturday May 15, 2010. But there is no news about this in the Group. Grab Your Copies from the nearest center.. Songs are cool.. Lyrics are by Veturi Sundaramurthy Garu.. -- Friendship is not about finding the right person, but creating the right relationship. Its not how much we care in the beginning, but how much we care till the end. Sirish Musician.
[arr] Semi ARR: Is Rhyme Skool in Stores?
Hi All, I have been visiting the music stores in Bangalore but no one has any idea about this CD. I want to buy this for my 3 years old kid. Can any of u help us? Is this CD just an Audio CD or it has the visual treat to children as well in the form of VCD or DVD? Any idea where in Bangalore I can buy this? Please respond. Thanks and Regards, NANDAKISHORE.S
Re: [arr] Complete List of Singers
Very true.Am happy to hear them on the song and I think Guru Ji found another young talents. Furthermore... I 've listened couple of songs from Kash Krissy which 've been composed, Mixing mastered by young talented musician Kausik from Germany.I'm really proud to say that Kausik also been part of this :) Jai Ho greetz from, One of Germany Rahmaniac From: Yalu yalini1...@yahoo.com To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Mon, May 17, 2010 1:08:53 PM Subject: Re: [arr] Complete List of Singers hey guys... Kash n Krizzy are young tamil girls from singapore... they did many songs with kausik from germany... and no...they r in arr´s clip :D kash is really a cool rapper... i´m really proud to listen to her rap with blaaze cheer... from germany --- A.R.Rajib a.r.ra...@gmail. com schrieb am So, 16.5.2010: Von: A.R.Rajib a.r.ra...@gmail. com Betreff: Re: [arr] Complete List of Singers An: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com Datum: Sonntag, 16. Mai, 2010 13:42 Uhr A.R.Rahman,Yuvan Shankar Raja, T.M.Soundararajan, P.Sushila, Aruna Sairam, Bombay Jayshree, Karthik, Harini, Chinmayi, Hariharan, Swetha Mohan,G.V.Prakash, Benny Dayal,Srinivas, Vijay Yesudas, T.L.Magarajan, Nithyashree, Sowmya, M.Y.Abdul Gani, M.Kaja Moideen, S.Sabu Moideen, P.L.Krishnan, Naresh Iyer, Gunasekar, Sruthi Haasan, Chinna Ponnu, Susila Raman, Blaaze, Kash n Krizzy, Rayhana This is the COMPLETE list I guess !! Correct me if m wrong !! On Sun, May 16, 2010 at 2:32 PM, Gobi Kanadasan kgo...@yahoo. co.uk wrote: Guys, Anyone knows about the complete list of 30 singers who sung the Tamil Conference song? Only part of the singers were revealed in the articles or news. Just curious about who has worked with our ARR. Regards. Gobi Kanadasan -- - Regards ~ ~ A.R.Rajib ~ ~
[ARR] Amsterdam concert doubts
Hi I was having a look on arrahmanlive, all tickets can be bought except for the Amsterdam concert. In addition, it looks like there's no exact venue yet finalised for this concert. Anyone in the organising committee have any idea about the certainty of Amsterdam going through? Would be nice to know.. Thanks, Prabhu
[arr] Villain Audio Released....Raavan Telugu
The Audio CD was released on Saturday May 15, 2010. But there is no news about this in the Group. Grab Your Copies from the nearest center.. Songs are cool.. Lyrics are by Veturi Sundaramurthy Garu.. -- Friendship is not about finding the right person, but creating the right relationship. Its not how much we care in the beginning, but how much we care till the end. Sirish Musician. -- Friendship is not about finding the right person, but creating the right relationship. Its not how much we care in the beginning, but how much we care till the end. Sirish Musician.
Re: [arr]: nobel souls...
Thank you very much Neetika. Very kind of you to have written it. Its good people like you, who have been motivating us to do whatever we can for the society. Thanks again. God Bless you. Jai HO On 5/17/10, Neetika Raina ar.ia...@hotmail.com wrote: http://armozdream.blogspot.com/2010_05_15_archive.html#2614006237819362962 Nobel Souls... (This post is dedicated to Vithur bro who is the backbone of this initiative...) “When you are passionate about something, Nothing can stop you.” ~ ARR Taking this as slogan, even in the scorching summer noon’s, when whole of the country is dreading the heat of Chennai, nothing can stop this bunch of guys from their mission. They don’t see heat, rain or any personal priorities. They some how gather enough arms and ammunition in their bags to destroy an evil. The evil is HUNGER and their ammunition is FOOD Packets... These guys hunt for the hungry faces and leave a smile on every face they visit. Feeding one Hungry is more sacred than praying for hours in a temple. Humanity still exists on earth and these guys are the living example of it. Initiating a Nobel deed isn’t a big deal but to continue it for years together without missing even a single time is a BIG DEAL!!! But what’s the source of such positive energy? What brings them together? What keeps them going without fail? Yeah they are fans of a music composer called as AR Rahman and call themselves as Rahmaniacs. But how can just a music composer make people so passionate about Humanity. The world, where everyone has no time even for their own family, why are these guys going around in search for hungry strangers and helping them??? Is someone forcing them??? Yes! Their conscience forces them and Who is keeping this conscience still alive??? Some divine music notes. In evening, after making our hands dirty the whole day while struggling with this world to survive, all we need is few minutes alone with musical notes composed by the maestro. And I believe music works like cleanser. To survive these days, we create a cemented layer around our heart or it would be impossible for any emotional person to live peacefully. But his music works like a hammer and break the stone around our heart and shakes our conscience. Sometimes I feel as if ARR is a messenger from God and who tells us the words of God himself through his compositions. The more i listen to some of his compositions the more I feel connected to divine powers. And same is the case with these guys. They are connected with God and the same is reflected by their deeds. They search for opportunities and spend every special occasion with kids battling in Orphanages. They serve them special food and entertain them and believe me I have seen God in the eyes of those Kids. Their smile is everything. We were fortunate enough that our parents spent thousands of rupees for toys, gifts, clothes but did we actually understand the value? Just spend 5/- for a chocolate for them and see the appreciation in their eyes. AR Rahman fans are so different. When others are spending liters of milk or lakhs of rupees on the posters of their heroes, these guys keep loving their idol in heart and keep the flame of their good deeds burning. They dnt need any publicity. All they need is more hands to join them. Hope this fire keeps burning. Long Live AR Rahman, Long live Rahmaniacs... ~Love Music Love Life Neetika _ Climate, controversies and the changing signatures of nature http://green.in.msn.com/ -- regards, Vithur Are you searching for a reason, to be kind? b Explore, Experience, Enjoy A.R.Rahman - The Man, The Music, The Magic. Only at arrahmanfans.com - The definitive A.R.Rahman e-community. Homepage: http://www.arrahmanfans.com Admin: ad...@arrahmanfans.com To Subscribe: arrahmanfans-subscr...@yahoogroups.com To Unsubscribe: arrahmanfans-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/arrahmanfans/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/arrahmanfans/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: arrahmanfans-dig...@yahoogroups.com arrahmanfans-fullfeatu...@yahoogroups.com * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: arrahmanfans-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [ARR] Amsterdam concert doubts
The organizers have been unable to confirm a venue in Amsterdam and it's likely that Amsterdam will be dropped from the itinerary. A confirmation either way is expected by end of this week. Raleigh, NC in the USA has been added to the tour. On Tue, May 18, 2010 at 05:38, Prabhu Rajagopal prabhu...@gmail.com wrote: Hi I was having a look on arrahmanlive, all tickets can be bought except for the Amsterdam concert. In addition, it looks like there's no exact venue yet finalised for this concert. Anyone in the organising committee have any idea about the certainty of Amsterdam going through? Would be nice to know.. Thanks, Prabhu
Re: [arr]: nobel souls...
I completely agree! Vithur and company who work charitably like this are truly citizen models. ARR himself is proud of them. Well written, Neetika, and completely in line with my views about ARR's music and positive energy. I'm going to write something about this soon, expanding on your thoughts. --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Vithur vith...@... wrote: Thank you very much Neetika. Very kind of you to have written it. Its good people like you, who have been motivating us to do whatever we can for the society. Thanks again. God Bless you. Jai HO On 5/17/10, Neetika Raina ar.ia...@... wrote: http://armozdream.blogspot.com/2010_05_15_archive.html#2614006237819362962 Nobel Souls... (This post is dedicated to Vithur bro who is the backbone of this initiative...) When you are passionate about something, Nothing can stop you. ~ ARR Taking this as slogan, even in the scorching summer noon's, when whole of the country is dreading the heat of Chennai, nothing can stop this bunch of guys from their mission. They don't see heat, rain or any personal priorities. They some how gather enough arms and ammunition in their bags to destroy an evil. The evil is HUNGER and their ammunition is FOOD Packets... These guys hunt for the hungry faces and leave a smile on every face they visit. Feeding one Hungry is more sacred than praying for hours in a temple. Humanity still exists on earth and these guys are the living example of it. Initiating a Nobel deed isn't a big deal but to continue it for years together without missing even a single time is a BIG DEAL!!! But what's the source of such positive energy? What brings them together? What keeps them going without fail? Yeah they are fans of a music composer called as AR Rahman and call themselves as Rahmaniacs. But how can just a music composer make people so passionate about Humanity. The world, where everyone has no time even for their own family, why are these guys going around in search for hungry strangers and helping them??? Is someone forcing them??? Yes! Their conscience forces them and Who is keeping this conscience still alive??? Some divine music notes. In evening, after making our hands dirty the whole day while struggling with this world to survive, all we need is few minutes alone with musical notes composed by the maestro. And I believe music works like cleanser. To survive these days, we create a cemented layer around our heart or it would be impossible for any emotional person to live peacefully. But his music works like a hammer and break the stone around our heart and shakes our conscience. Sometimes I feel as if ARR is a messenger from God and who tells us the words of God himself through his compositions. The more i listen to some of his compositions the more I feel connected to divine powers. And same is the case with these guys. They are connected with God and the same is reflected by their deeds. They search for opportunities and spend every special occasion with kids battling in Orphanages. They serve them special food and entertain them and believe me I have seen God in the eyes of those Kids. Their smile is everything. We were fortunate enough that our parents spent thousands of rupees for toys, gifts, clothes but did we actually understand the value? Just spend 5/- for a chocolate for them and see the appreciation in their eyes. AR Rahman fans are so different. When others are spending liters of milk or lakhs of rupees on the posters of their heroes, these guys keep loving their idol in heart and keep the flame of their good deeds burning. They dnt need any publicity. All they need is more hands to join them. Hope this fire keeps burning. Long Live AR Rahman, Long live Rahmaniacs... ~Love Music Love Life Neetika _ Climate, controversies and the changing signatures of nature http://green.in.msn.com/ -- regards, Vithur
Re: [arr] Semi ARR: Is Rhyme Skool in Stores?
The CD will be available in June. Warm Regards ~~~ Vinayak http://www.flickr.com/photos/rightplacerighttime/ On Tue, May 18, 2010 at 10:54 AM, nandatronics nandatron...@yahoo.co.inwrote: Hi All, I have been visiting the music stores in Bangalore but no one has any idea about this CD. I want to buy this for my 3 years old kid. Can any of u help us? Is this CD just an Audio CD or it has the visual treat to children as well in the form of VCD or DVD? Any idea where in Bangalore I can buy this? Please respond. Thanks and Regards, NANDAKISHORE.S
Re: [arr] Re: Non-Tamils watched VTV ?
Hi.. I watched it too, but i kinda thought it was too cheesy ;)yeah,,, On Mon, May 17, 2010 at 6:34 AM, Yogesh yogesh2...@yahoo.in wrote: I'll have to come to Bengaluru from Pune to watch the movie:( I am more interested in BGMs and how are they pictured! Regards Yogesh --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com, Pradeepan pradeepan@... wrote: I was told that in B'lore it is screened with English subs. On Sun, May 16, 2010 at 2:09 AM, Anish Gupte musimax2...@... wrote: I would love to watch it...but am not getting any version with sub titles. Any Suggestions where I can watch it with subs? On Sun, May 16, 2010 at 1:57 AM, Pradeepan pradeepan@...wrote: Just curious as to how many of you watched VTV.. I just came bk from the 4th time just for the BGMs i may go again.. its a real treat for music fans.. and the movie is also good. Pls watch if you can. -- All you need to do is decide what to do with the time that is given to you - Gandalf the Gray. -- All you need to do is decide what to do with the time that is given to you - Gandalf the Gray.
Re: [arr] Guessing ARR's Responses
It is indeed disheartening. as they say, so near yet so far. btw, he did say tomorrow, so didn't you explore any avenues to contacting him the next day? I can understand it is difficult for you to contact him. I wish ARR reads Rajib's mail and sends to Rajib an autographed pic of himself. -- Rawat On 5/18/2010 2:47 AM India Time, _A.R.Rajib_ wrote: Actually he was in no rush , he was just tired ( I guess ) .. he came by flight at around 6PM ( 13th nov ) or so ...and started the rehearsal for the next day Concert ( Kolkata ,14th nov,2009) ... I thought it would go all night ,as they rehearsed all night for the previous concerts... but they stopped at 2am ...there was not much people around . I think me and souvik bro was the only one who wasnt related to the concert directly , me being the Only Non-Indian :P Me and souvik bro was standing on stage by the stairs where female singers like ARR's sisters ,Tanvi shah etc used to sit ...when he was leaving the stage souvik bro asked for it ,don't know from where he got this courage,as the eyes of Samidurai r really scary :-P ... ARR said No , Tomorrow .. with a smile !! we were very upset...and the worst of all ...some artists/crew ( let's not take names here ) threw some comments at us * Oh What happend here * *WWW.. WHAT was THAT** ... Etc etc...we left the place like we had done something very very wrong or something like that :-((( :-((( On Mon, May 17, 2010 at 9:02 PM, V S Rawat vsra...@gmail.com mailto:vsra...@gmail.com wrote: Yes, I also have similar experience. When I had met him, I drew my borrowed digital cam and said shyly smilingly may I get your just one pic. He nodded and stood up and said come. I said that I want only his pic, I don't want to be in the pic myself. he said, no way, you also come, or something like that, and there was a man in the room (his secretary or someone I didn't know) and ARR requested that guy to shoot the pic and that guy shot the pic having ARR and myself. I mean ARR knows how much a pic with him will mean for his fan for a lifetime so he would never disappoint any fan by refusing a pic. May be at times something is on his mind so he might have said no, in a rush to attend some work or something, but I am sure that such incidences must be very very rare and based on circumstances. -- Rawat On 5/16/2010 9:07 AM India Time, _Amith Chandhran_ wrote: Not really; not all the times! There was an incidence someone had shared in the group about how much he understands a fan's feeling. A fan clicked a photo with AR, and AR noticed there was no much light. So they went near the door, faced the sun and re-clicked the photo. Just to ensure that the photo is clearly visible. I've personally seen AR himself asking a fan Do you want to take a pic? More than once. Just that he should be in a relaxed mood ;-) You'll get your chance, all the best! Thanks, - Are you searching for a reason, to be kind? b Explore, Experience, Enjoy A.R.Rahman - The Man, The Music, The Magic. Only at arrahmanfans.com http://arrahmanfans.com - The definitive A.R.Rahman e-community. Homepage: http://www.arrahmanfans.com Admin: ad...@arrahmanfans.com mailto:ad...@arrahmanfans.com To Subscribe: arrahmanfans-subscr...@yahoogroups.com mailto:arrahmanfans-subscr...@yahoogroups.com To Unsubscribe: arrahmanfans-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links arrahmanfans-fullfeatu...@yahoogroups.com mailto:arrahmanfans-fullfeatu...@yahoogroups.com -- - Regards ~ ~ A.R.Rajib ~ ~
Re: [arr] Re: IIFA Awards 2010 announces Technical Awards winners
Our Boss will get an award.There is no doubt on that.Also he SHOULD attend. Yes IIFA award ceremony gonna be held in Srilanka this time.H! Srilankan fans get ready to ROCK! On Mon May 17th, 2010 10:47 PM PDT Yogesh wrote: He will get it for Best Music. No worry even if he does not win for BGM. Let more budding young composers come forward!Their creativity should also be got awarded! Regards Yogesh --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, A.R.Rajib a.r.ra...@... wrote: ARR Didnt won best background Score http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/2010/05/17/14125/index.html -- - Regards ~ ~ A.R.Rajib ~ ~
Re: [ARR] Amsterdam concert doubts
I had visited the website of Amsterdam Arena but I couldn't see the Jai Ho show in them Agenda of the year 2010. Then I called them to make a confirmation about the date of the show but they informed me like sorry to say, I 've checked all the dates of the upcoming shows but there are no any shows with the Jai Ho,world tour. Keep checking update of our site . If I get any info 'll let you know ok? There r big crowd eagerly waiting for the show @ Amsterdam. Jai Ho From: Gopal Srinivasan catchg...@gmail.com To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tue, May 18, 2010 3:10:15 PM Subject: Re: [ARR] Amsterdam concert doubts The organizers have been unable to confirm a venue in Amsterdam and it's likely that Amsterdam will be dropped from the itinerary. A confirmation either way is expected by end of this week. Raleigh, NC in the USA has been added to the tour. On Tue, May 18, 2010 at 05:38, Prabhu Rajagopal prabhu...@gmail. com wrote: Hi I was having a look on arrahmanlive, all tickets can be bought except for the Amsterdam concert. In addition, it looks like there's no exact venue yet finalised for this concert. Anyone in the organising committee have any idea about the certainty of Amsterdam going through? Would be nice to know.. Thanks, Prabhu
Re: [arr] Guessing ARR's Responses
I went backstage right after the concert ...and he was Gone !! I searched everywhere ( It's not easy for someone without an pass to enter these areas,but i did all that.I knew security people might shout at me or something like that...but i had no fear that time :P )..even asked security guards .. no results .. :-( I dont want an autograph to be sent to me or anything like that... I'll do it myself someday in my lifetime. On Tue, May 18, 2010 at 5:28 PM, V S Rawat vsra...@gmail.com wrote: It is indeed disheartening. as they say, so near yet so far. btw, he did say tomorrow, so didn't you explore any avenues to contacting him the next day? I can understand it is difficult for you to contact him. I wish ARR reads Rajib's mail and sends to Rajib an autographed pic of himself. -- Rawat On 5/18/2010 2:47 AM India Time, _A.R.Rajib_ wrote: Actually he was in no rush , he was just tired ( I guess ) .. he came by flight at around 6PM ( 13th nov ) or so ...and started the rehearsal for the next day Concert ( Kolkata ,14th nov,2009) ... I thought it would go all night ,as they rehearsed all night for the previous concerts... but they stopped at 2am ...there was not much people around . I think me and souvik bro was the only one who wasnt related to the concert directly , me being the Only Non-Indian :P Me and souvik bro was standing on stage by the stairs where female singers like ARR's sisters ,Tanvi shah etc used to sit ...when he was leaving the stage souvik bro asked for it ,don't know from where he got this courage,as the eyes of Samidurai r really scary :-P ... ARR said No , Tomorrow .. with a smile !! we were very upset...and the worst of all ...some artists/crew ( let's not take names here ) threw some comments at us * Oh What happend here * *WWW.. WHAT was THAT** ... Etc etc...we left the place like we had done something very very wrong or something like that :-((( :-((( On Mon, May 17, 2010 at 9:02 PM, V S Rawat vsra...@gmail.com mailto:vsra...@gmail.com wrote: Yes, I also have similar experience. When I had met him, I drew my borrowed digital cam and said shyly smilingly may I get your just one pic. He nodded and stood up and said come. I said that I want only his pic, I don't want to be in the pic myself. he said, no way, you also come, or something like that, and there was a man in the room (his secretary or someone I didn't know) and ARR requested that guy to shoot the pic and that guy shot the pic having ARR and myself. I mean ARR knows how much a pic with him will mean for his fan for a lifetime so he would never disappoint any fan by refusing a pic. May be at times something is on his mind so he might have said no, in a rush to attend some work or something, but I am sure that such incidences must be very very rare and based on circumstances. -- Rawat On 5/16/2010 9:07 AM India Time, _Amith Chandhran_ wrote: Not really; not all the times! There was an incidence someone had shared in the group about how much he understands a fan's feeling. A fan clicked a photo with AR, and AR noticed there was no much light. So they went near the door, faced the sun and re-clicked the photo. Just to ensure that the photo is clearly visible. I've personally seen AR himself asking a fan Do you want to take a pic? More than once. Just that he should be in a relaxed mood ;-) You'll get your chance, all the best! Thanks, - Are you searching for a reason, to be kind? b Explore, Experience, Enjoy A.R.Rahman - The Man, The Music, The Magic. Only at arrahmanfans.com http://arrahmanfans.com - The definitive A.R.Rahman e-community. Homepage: http://www.arrahmanfans.com Admin: ad...@arrahmanfans.com mailto:ad...@arrahmanfans.com To Subscribe: arrahmanfans-subscr...@yahoogroups.com mailto:arrahmanfans-subscr...@yahoogroups.com To Unsubscribe: arrahmanfans-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links arrahmanfans-fullfeatu...@yahoogroups.com mailto:arrahmanfans-fullfeatu...@yahoogroups.com -- - Regards ~ ~ A.R.Rajib ~ ~ Are you searching for a reason, to be kind? b Explore, Experience, Enjoy A.R.Rahman - The Man, The Music, The Magic. Only at arrahmanfans.com - The definitive A.R.Rahman e-community. Homepage: http://www.arrahmanfans.com Admin: ad...@arrahmanfans.com To Subscribe: arrahmanfans-subscr...@yahoogroups.com To Unsubscribe: arrahmanfans-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links -- - Regards ~ ~ A.R.Rajib ~ ~
Re: [arr]: nobel souls...
Thanks chord, Praveen... Masha Allah. God is Great... All praises to GOD ALONE On 5/18/10, AJ purev...@yahoo.com wrote: I completely agree! Vithur and company who work charitably like this are truly citizen models. ARR himself is proud of them. Well written, Neetika, and completely in line with my views about ARR's music and positive energy. I'm going to write something about this soon, expanding on your thoughts. --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Vithur vith...@... wrote: Thank you very much Neetika. Very kind of you to have written it. Its good people like you, who have been motivating us to do whatever we can for the society. Thanks again. God Bless you. Jai HO On 5/17/10, Neetika Raina ar.ia...@... wrote: http://armozdream.blogspot.com/2010_05_15_archive.html#2614006237819362962 Nobel Souls... (This post is dedicated to Vithur bro who is the backbone of this initiative...) When you are passionate about something, Nothing can stop you. ~ ARR Taking this as slogan, even in the scorching summer noon's, when whole of the country is dreading the heat of Chennai, nothing can stop this bunch of guys from their mission. They don't see heat, rain or any personal priorities. They some how gather enough arms and ammunition in their bags to destroy an evil. The evil is HUNGER and their ammunition is FOOD Packets... These guys hunt for the hungry faces and leave a smile on every face they visit. Feeding one Hungry is more sacred than praying for hours in a temple. Humanity still exists on earth and these guys are the living example of it. Initiating a Nobel deed isn't a big deal but to continue it for years together without missing even a single time is a BIG DEAL!!! But what's the source of such positive energy? What brings them together? What keeps them going without fail? Yeah they are fans of a music composer called as AR Rahman and call themselves as Rahmaniacs. But how can just a music composer make people so passionate about Humanity. The world, where everyone has no time even for their own family, why are these guys going around in search for hungry strangers and helping them??? Is someone forcing them??? Yes! Their conscience forces them and Who is keeping this conscience still alive??? Some divine music notes. In evening, after making our hands dirty the whole day while struggling with this world to survive, all we need is few minutes alone with musical notes composed by the maestro. And I believe music works like cleanser. To survive these days, we create a cemented layer around our heart or it would be impossible for any emotional person to live peacefully. But his music works like a hammer and break the stone around our heart and shakes our conscience. Sometimes I feel as if ARR is a messenger from God and who tells us the words of God himself through his compositions. The more i listen to some of his compositions the more I feel connected to divine powers. And same is the case with these guys. They are connected with God and the same is reflected by their deeds. They search for opportunities and spend every special occasion with kids battling in Orphanages. They serve them special food and entertain them and believe me I have seen God in the eyes of those Kids. Their smile is everything. We were fortunate enough that our parents spent thousands of rupees for toys, gifts, clothes but did we actually understand the value? Just spend 5/- for a chocolate for them and see the appreciation in their eyes. AR Rahman fans are so different. When others are spending liters of milk or lakhs of rupees on the posters of their heroes, these guys keep loving their idol in heart and keep the flame of their good deeds burning. They dnt need any publicity. All they need is more hands to join them. Hope this fire keeps burning. Long Live AR Rahman, Long live Rahmaniacs... ~Love Music Love Life Neetika _ Climate, controversies and the changing signatures of nature http://green.in.msn.com/ -- regards, Vithur -- regards, Vithur
[arr] Movie Review: ‘Jodhaa Akbar’
Late..but latest.. :) http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/35682/ Eighty elephants, fifty-five camels, and over four thousand kilograms of gold jewelry reportedly went into its production. In addition to “Braveheart” style battles and courtly intrigue, Ashutosh Gowariker’s “Jodhaa Akbar” also features several lavish musical interludes. Welcome to Bollywood cinema, the internationally popular flamboyant films produced in Mumbai (formerly Bombay). Growing in recognition and popular acclaim with American audiences following the success of 2009 Oscar winner “Slumdog Millionaire,” the Film Society of Lincoln Center launches “Muslim Cultures of Bombay,” a retrospective of Bollywood’s most ambitious and socially conscious historical dramas, this Wednesday with a special screening of Gowariker’s three and a half hour epic. The young Emperor Akbar has finally consolidated the Muslim Mughal Imperium’s hold on all of Hindustan. For the sake of peace with the restless Hindu Rajput principalities, Akbar has taken Jodhaa, a Rajput princess, as his bride. She also happens to be very beautiful but is less than thrilled by the proposed union, only acquiescing when the Emperor promises to respect her faith and build a modest Hindu temple for her within the palace. While duly married, it will take a serious campaign of wooing for Akbar to win her heart. Of course, India has experienced years of Hindu-Muslim conflicts, even predating Kashmir and the Partition. It is that subtext that deeply informs “Akbar.” While Rajput reaction has been highly critical, accusing the film of whitewashing the anti-Hindu campaigns of the historical Akbar and his heirs, western audiences will likely interpret it as a rebuke of militant Islam. Whether historically accurate or not, the film’s pivotal decision to lift the tax on Hindu religious pilgrimage clearly celebrates religious tolerance. While the disapproving mullahs of the Mughal Court are unflaggingly portrayed as deceitful and intolerant, the heroic Akbar’s observance of Islam comes across as simply a requirement of his position rather than an examined faith. By contrast, the only unambiguous example of pure religious devotion is that of Jodhaa’s Hinduism. Notwithstanding the important social and religious significance of the story, it is very definitely grandly epic story telling. Wild elephants are tamed, pitched battles are joined, and there are indeed musical numbers, courtesy of “Slum Dog” Oscar-winning musician A. R. Rahman, perhaps the best being the Sufis serenading Akbar on his wedding night. It also has Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, often heralded in Internet polls as the world’s most beautiful woman, as Jodhaa, and Hrithik Roshan (soon be seen in “Kites,” a major Bollywood trial balloon for mainstream American commercial acceptance) as Akbar. JODHAA: Bollywood star Aishwarya Rai Bachchan portrays half of the title character in Jodhaa Akbar.While their chemistry is okay, the film is most successful when luxuriating in the grandeur of its enormous scale and lush design. It even inspired a Jodhaa Akbar collection from the Indian jeweler Tanis. With some cool battle scenes and most of its courtship done through fencing, “Akbar” certainly satisfies the audience looking for more on-screen swordplay. It also has plenty of romantic yearning and high tragedy as befits a sweeping epic. Old fashioned in an entertaining way, the extravagantly produced “Akbar” is a perfect choice to kick-off the FSLC’s new retrospective, “Social Dramas and Shimmering Spectacles: Muslim Cultures of Bombay Cinema,” this Wednesday evening (May 19) at the Walter Reade Theater.
RE: [arr] Download Tamil anthem !!
Thanks a lot!!! J From: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com [mailto:arrahmanf...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of A.R.Rajib Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 7:01 PM To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Subject: [arr] Download Tamil anthem !! http://www.arrahman.com/v2/discography/singles-semmozhi.html As posted by ARR on his FB Page http://www.facebook.com/arrahman -- - Regards ~ ~ A.R.Rajib ~ ~
Re: [arr] Guessing ARR's Responses
may be he thought that you guys are from the back stage crew,..that might be the reason he told you to meet tomorrow .. anyways if some body gives you a smile after hours of journey and tiring rehearsals..you must feel yourself lucky... On Tue, May 18, 2010 at 2:47 AM, A.R.Rajib a.r.ra...@gmail.com wrote: Actually he was in no rush , he was just tired ( I guess ) .. he came by flight at around 6PM ( 13th nov ) or so ...and started the rehearsal for the next day Concert ( Kolkata ,14th nov,2009) ... I thought it would go all night ,as they rehearsed all night for the previous concerts... but they stopped at 2am ...there was not much people around . I think me and souvik bro was the only one who wasnt related to the concert directly , me being the Only Non-Indian :P Me and souvik bro was standing on stage by the stairs where female singers like ARR's sisters ,Tanvi shah etc used to sit ...when he was leaving the stage souvik bro asked for it ,don't know from where he got this courage,as the eyes of Samidurai r really scary :-P ... ARR said No , Tomorrow .. with a smile !! we were very upset...and the worst of all ...some artists/crew ( let's not take names here ) threw some comments at us * Oh What happend here * *WWW.. WHAT was THAT** ... Etc etc...we left the place like we had done something very very wrong or something like that :-((( :-((( On Mon, May 17, 2010 at 9:02 PM, V S Rawat vsra...@gmail.com wrote: Yes, I also have similar experience. When I had met him, I drew my borrowed digital cam and said shyly smilingly may I get your just one pic. He nodded and stood up and said come. I said that I want only his pic, I don't want to be in the pic myself. he said, no way, you also come, or something like that, and there was a man in the room (his secretary or someone I didn't know) and ARR requested that guy to shoot the pic and that guy shot the pic having ARR and myself. I mean ARR knows how much a pic with him will mean for his fan for a lifetime so he would never disappoint any fan by refusing a pic. May be at times something is on his mind so he might have said no, in a rush to attend some work or something, but I am sure that such incidences must be very very rare and based on circumstances. -- Rawat On 5/16/2010 9:07 AM India Time, _Amith Chandhran_ wrote: Not really; not all the times! There was an incidence someone had shared in the group about how much he understands a fan's feeling. A fan clicked a photo with AR, and AR noticed there was no much light. So they went near the door, faced the sun and re-clicked the photo. Just to ensure that the photo is clearly visible. I've personally seen AR himself asking a fan Do you want to take a pic? More than once. Just that he should be in a relaxed mood ;-) You'll get your chance, all the best! Thanks, - Are you searching for a reason, to be kind? b Explore, Experience, Enjoy A.R.Rahman - The Man, The Music, The Magic. Only at arrahmanfans.com - The definitive A.R.Rahman e-community. Homepage: http://www.arrahmanfans.com Admin: ad...@arrahmanfans.com To Subscribe: arrahmanfans-subscr...@yahoogroups.com To Unsubscribe: arrahmanfans-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links -- - Regards ~ ~ A.R.Rajib ~ ~
Re: [arr] Do Gujarat and Tamil Nadu really need Rahman?
Lets enjoy the sweetness of the mango rather worry about why it was conceived On 5/18/10, arr_raghu arr_ra...@yahoo.com wrote: First of all not every piece of art has to go churning money. An incredibly talented ARR can easily present composition as a gift to the state of gujarath, to the indian navy, to the tajmahal, and to the state of tamil nadu. ARR might not capitalize much on these projects but the people to whom he gift his work will feel exceptionally happy. probably arr's idea is merely to make them and see them happy. as a fellow fan, i feel proud that arr is contributing to such events. it actually enhances his stature and reaps more respect across various communities. --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, A.R.Rajib a.r.ra...@... wrote: Do Gujarat and Tamil Nadu really need Rahman? Posted by: Karthik In: Commentaryhttp://itwofs.com/milliblog/category/commentary/ | Piece of my mind! http://itwofs.com/milliblog/category/piece-of-my-mind/ | Random thoughts http://itwofs.com/milliblog/category/random-thoughts/ A R Rahman recently composed theme songs for 2 states – the first was for Gujarat, scored for Gujarat's Golden Jubilee celebrations and the second was the theme song composed for World Classical Tamil Conference. Now, what would be the shelf life of such songs, composed for specific occasions? In case of Bharatbala's Vande Mataram project, it was meant as, and marketed as a commercial pop album and hence it worked wonderfully, with phenomenal shelf-life. But, what do these one-off theme songs give Rahman, who's music is always expected with feverish perseverance by his fans? Money? Possibly, but that is the least of Rahman's considerations given his global standing. An association with the state heads or the cause the theme songs are supposed to represent? Very possible – since there is time-based/historical significance to these events, and hence, possibly, the songs too. But really, how often are these songs played? At least in case of the Tamil World Conference, it is nothing but an ego-massage by the current Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and it is sad to see Rahman pandering to such blatant abuse of power when there are many more worthy causes that are crying for attention. Tamil Nadu is a state where there seems to be a unofficial diktat to hold at least one conference/meeting every week with Karunanidhi as chief guest – it is a cycle actually, since the exclusive TV rights of such weekly conferences/meetings go to Karunanidhi-owned Kalaignar TV and slots are sold to sponsors immediately, completing the money circle. But Rahman is from Tamil Nadu, and needs to act like one, beyond personal beliefs – if that means doing a theme song for a Tamil World Conference, so be it. I've nothing personally against the conference and love my mother tongue quite adequately that I chose Tamil as 2nd language all through my studies, while my classmates had incredible fun with Sanskrit. But I'm befuddled with the idea of using a celebrated, globally renowned composer for scoring a theme song that may never be used or remembered beyond one evening. If this was a film project, would Rahman agree? Or, would he use his discretion to see the pointlessness of the exercise and focus on better projects? I cannot answer that hypothetical question and I suppose neither will Rahman – even if he has an answer. That is called being politically correct. The song for Gujarat seems to have slightly better significance – after all, 50 years is not a small milestone – and, roping in a celebrated composer to mark that occasion with a special song is a great idea. There are murmurs about Narendra Modi doing this tactically, given his much-maligned past the composer's religion, but such parochial assumptions insult both the occasion and the composer, who is known for his religion-agnostic outlook. The Gujarat song and the Tamil conference theme are predictable to a large extent – rousing music that builds gradually; assortment of singers and state/culture/language-specific instruments used for obvious reasons; jingoistic lyrics, again, for obvious and rightful reasons – Rahman's fans are happy that they have something from their idol. But, what exactly are these theme compositions meant to achieve? And for whom? I personally believe that these initiatives gain more from Rahman's name attached to them than Rahman gaining anything from them. That, of course, does not make it any less important for Rahman to decline such opportunities, but I really wonder why an incredibly busy composer who has top-ranked directors and producers waiting in queue outside his house to sign him for their projects, agree to such one-off efforts that may be used once in their life time and revered only by fanatic followers? Hell with being politically correct – at least online.
[arr] ‘Villain’ at Cannes
‘Villain’ at CannesIndiaGlitz [Tuesday, May 18, 2010] [image: View Villain Gallery]http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/moviegallery/12374.html *View Villain Gallery*http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/moviegallery/12374.html A trailer of Mani Ratnam’s bilingual Raavanan/Raavan (Villain in Telugu) was screened on Monday to journalists from the world over, who had assembled for the 63rd Cannes Film Festival. The event was attended by the lead stars of the movie, Vikram, Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai. Amit Khanna of Reliance Big Pictures, which has produced the films along with Madras Talkies, described Mani Ratnam as arguably the best Indian director living today, and said that he and the rest believed in taking such rare movies to the global audience. Suhasini Mani Ratnam, the film’s co-producer and dialogue writer for the Tamil version, said that the film would help “Us understand the grey parts that all of us have in us…None of us is completely white or black”. Heaping laurels on Grammy-Oscar winner A R Rahman, who had scored music for the film, she said that the music maestro’s work merged beautifully with the story. “In fact, the music accentuated picture. Songs have a great role to play. They do take the plot forward,” she said. Vikram and Abhishek told the media that their roles in the film were most challenging, most difficult and most stimulating. It was physically exhausting, the actors said. Aishwarya said that apart from the intricacies of essaying the Hindi and Tamil heroine all at the same time, the inhospitable jungle terrain where they shot the film posed its own hazards. *Click to view - 'Villain' Promo Nite @ Chennai - Galleryhttp://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/gallery/Events/22139.html * *http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/57052.html * * * -- - Regards ~ ~ A.R.Rajib ~ ~
[arr] Shekhar Kapur reveals the first look of Paani at Cannes
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Shekhar Kapur is one of the rare directors who enjoy a stronghold over both,
Indian and Western cinema. At the 63rd Cannes film festival, Kapur who also
is a part of the jury, introduced the first look of his latest project
titled, Paani. The film will be directed by Kapur himself, although the
script is written by David Farr. The Oscar winning music composer A.R.Rahman
is composing the music of the film and has said to be completed two songs
already for the magnimous project.
The official synopsis of the movie states that Paani is a futuristic love
story set in a mega city where water becomes a rare commodity and this
scarcity leads to dire circumstances. The movie divides the society into two
conflicting halves, in which the upper city holds all the water supply and
transfers a minimal amount to the lower city. The love story takes place
between a girl from the upper half of the city and a rat boy in the lower
half.
According to the Hollywood Reporter magazine, the budget of the film is $30
million (approx rupees 135 crores) and is produced by Swarovski
Entertainment and Adlabs founder-turned-producer Manmohan Shetty. Kapur
plans to start shooting in November.
After receiving international recognition through his masterpiece Bandit
Queen, and making a permanent space for himself in Hollywood with Elizabeth,
Kapur wishes to make a strong impact on international cinema as well as
deliver a message through his new project Paani. We wish him all the luck!
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[arr] Mani Ratnam to be honoured at the 67th Venice International Film Festival
Mani Ratnam to be honoured at the 67th Venice International Film Festival [image: Click here to add this article to My Clips]http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/my/index.php?mode=my_clip_addclip_id=14133clip_category=n By Bollywood Hungama News Network, May 18, 2010 - 14:48 IST [image: Mani Ratnam]Veteran filmmaker Mani Ratnam is all set to be bestowed with the Jaeger-LeCoultre 'Glory to the Filmmaker' award at the 67th Venice International Film Festival. In recent years, the award has gone to other major world filmmakers such as Takeshi Kitano, Abbas Kiarostami, Agnes Varda, and Sylvester Stallone. This year however, Swiss watch manufacturer Jaeger-LeCoultre celebrates its six years of partnership with the Venice International Film Festival by announcing Jaeger-LeCoultre 'Glory to the Filmmaker' award. Speaking on why they chose Mani Ratnam for this honour, Marco Mueller, Venice Film Festival director says, Mani Ratnam used to initially make movies only in his native tongue, Tamil, but has now been one of a handful of filmmakers to successfully handle the transition to the All-India market. One of the great innovators in contemporary Indian cinema, he helped introduce the auteur concept to contemporary Bollywood. His movies display precision and poise, and have always been removed from the bombast and bluster of mass-produced regional cinema. The lavish musical numbers in his films, some of the best-tailored in Mumbai and Madras in recent years, have influenced the style of many others (as well as the design of commercials and music videos). Ratnam's most celebrated films have become part of the cinematic imagination of the sub-continent. On the occasion of the award ceremony, the Mostra will present the festival premiere of Mani Ratnam's much-anticipated forthcoming film *Raavan*http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/broadband/video/Movie-Promos/841oc899/3/Theatrical-Trailer-Raavan.html, attended by the director and by its cast and crew including Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Vikram, and music maestro A.R. Rahman. * Raavan* is produced by Madras Talkies in association with Reliance Big Pictures and distributed internationally by Reliance Big Pictures and IM Global. *Raavan* will enchant audiences with its stirring drama and entrancing musical sequences, says Marco Mueller. We are proud to be hosting the festival premiere of this wonderful film, which will be presented at the 2010 Mostra in both the Hindi and the Tamil versions. As in previous editions, together with the award the director will be presented with a Reverso Jaeger-LeCoultre watch, a one-of-a-kind model with a commemorative engraving. http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/2010/05/18/14133/index.html -- - Regards ~ ~ A.R.Rajib ~ ~
[arr] Re: Do Gujarat and Tamil Nadu really need Rahman?
I hope this movie becomes the Mile Sur mera tumhara for Tamils..its got the potential...It has to spread and not forgotten after this one occasion. Sirish --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Vinayakam Murugan mvinaya...@... wrote: Lets enjoy the sweetness of the mango rather worry about why it was conceived On 5/18/10, arr_raghu arr_ra...@... wrote: First of all not every piece of art has to go churning money. An incredibly talented ARR can easily present composition as a gift to the state of gujarath, to the indian navy, to the tajmahal, and to the state of tamil nadu. ARR might not capitalize much on these projects but the people to whom he gift his work will feel exceptionally happy. probably arr's idea is merely to make them and see them happy. as a fellow fan, i feel proud that arr is contributing to such events. it actually enhances his stature and reaps more respect across various communities. --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, A.R.Rajib a.r.rajib@ wrote: Do Gujarat and Tamil Nadu really need Rahman? Posted by: Karthik In: Commentaryhttp://itwofs.com/milliblog/category/commentary/ | Piece of my mind! http://itwofs.com/milliblog/category/piece-of-my-mind/ | Random thoughts http://itwofs.com/milliblog/category/random-thoughts/ A R Rahman recently composed theme songs for 2 states the first was for Gujarat, scored for Gujarat's Golden Jubilee celebrations and the second was the theme song composed for World Classical Tamil Conference. Now, what would be the shelf life of such songs, composed for specific occasions? In case of Bharatbala's Vande Mataram project, it was meant as, and marketed as a commercial pop album and hence it worked wonderfully, with phenomenal shelf-life. But, what do these one-off theme songs give Rahman, who's music is always expected with feverish perseverance by his fans? Money? Possibly, but that is the least of Rahman's considerations given his global standing. An association with the state heads or the cause the theme songs are supposed to represent? Very possible since there is time-based/historical significance to these events, and hence, possibly, the songs too. But really, how often are these songs played? At least in case of the Tamil World Conference, it is nothing but an ego-massage by the current Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and it is sad to see Rahman pandering to such blatant abuse of power when there are many more worthy causes that are crying for attention. Tamil Nadu is a state where there seems to be a unofficial diktat to hold at least one conference/meeting every week with Karunanidhi as chief guest it is a cycle actually, since the exclusive TV rights of such weekly conferences/meetings go to Karunanidhi-owned Kalaignar TV and slots are sold to sponsors immediately, completing the money circle. But Rahman is from Tamil Nadu, and needs to act like one, beyond personal beliefs if that means doing a theme song for a Tamil World Conference, so be it. I've nothing personally against the conference and love my mother tongue quite adequately that I chose Tamil as 2nd language all through my studies, while my classmates had incredible fun with Sanskrit. But I'm befuddled with the idea of using a celebrated, globally renowned composer for scoring a theme song that may never be used or remembered beyond one evening. If this was a film project, would Rahman agree? Or, would he use his discretion to see the pointlessness of the exercise and focus on better projects? I cannot answer that hypothetical question and I suppose neither will Rahman even if he has an answer. That is called being politically correct. The song for Gujarat seems to have slightly better significance after all, 50 years is not a small milestone and, roping in a celebrated composer to mark that occasion with a special song is a great idea. There are murmurs about Narendra Modi doing this tactically, given his much-maligned past the composer's religion, but such parochial assumptions insult both the occasion and the composer, who is known for his religion-agnostic outlook. The Gujarat song and the Tamil conference theme are predictable to a large extent rousing music that builds gradually; assortment of singers and state/culture/language-specific instruments used for obvious reasons; jingoistic lyrics, again, for obvious and rightful reasons Rahman's fans are happy that they have something from their idol. But, what exactly are these theme compositions meant to achieve? And for whom? I personally believe that these initiatives gain more from Rahman's name attached to them than Rahman gaining anything from them. That, of course, does not make it any less important for Rahman to decline such opportunities, but I really wonder why an incredibly busy composer who has top-ranked
Re: [arr] Guessing ARR's Responses
Oh no!! thats really sad Rajib. I really hope you meet sir one day and have picture with him as well :) --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, A.R.Rajib a.r.ra...@... wrote: I went backstage right after the concert ...and he was Gone !! I searched everywhere ( It's not easy for someone without an pass to enter these areas,but i did all that.I knew security people might shout at me or something like that...but i had no fear that time :P )..even asked security guards .. no results .. :-( I dont want an autograph to be sent to me or anything like that... I'll do it myself someday in my lifetime. On Tue, May 18, 2010 at 5:28 PM, V S Rawat vsra...@... wrote: It is indeed disheartening. as they say, so near yet so far. btw, he did say tomorrow, so didn't you explore any avenues to contacting him the next day? I can understand it is difficult for you to contact him. I wish ARR reads Rajib's mail and sends to Rajib an autographed pic of himself. -- Rawat On 5/18/2010 2:47 AM India Time, _A.R.Rajib_ wrote: Actually he was in no rush , he was just tired ( I guess ) .. he came by flight at around 6PM ( 13th nov ) or so ...and started the rehearsal for the next day Concert ( Kolkata ,14th nov,2009) ... I thought it would go all night ,as they rehearsed all night for the previous concerts... but they stopped at 2am ...there was not much people around . I think me and souvik bro was the only one who wasnt related to the concert directly , me being the Only Non-Indian :P Me and souvik bro was standing on stage by the stairs where female singers like ARR's sisters ,Tanvi shah etc used to sit ...when he was leaving the stage souvik bro asked for it ,don't know from where he got this courage,as the eyes of Samidurai r really scary :-P ... ARR said No , Tomorrow .. with a smile !! we were very upset...and the worst of all ...some artists/crew ( let's not take names here ) threw some comments at us * Oh What happend here * *WWW.. WHAT was THAT** ... Etc etc...we left the place like we had done something very very wrong or something like that :-((( :-((( On Mon, May 17, 2010 at 9:02 PM, V S Rawat vsra...@... mailto:vsra...@... wrote: Yes, I also have similar experience. When I had met him, I drew my borrowed digital cam and said shyly smilingly may I get your just one pic. He nodded and stood up and said come. I said that I want only his pic, I don't want to be in the pic myself. he said, no way, you also come, or something like that, and there was a man in the room (his secretary or someone I didn't know) and ARR requested that guy to shoot the pic and that guy shot the pic having ARR and myself. I mean ARR knows how much a pic with him will mean for his fan for a lifetime so he would never disappoint any fan by refusing a pic. May be at times something is on his mind so he might have said no, in a rush to attend some work or something, but I am sure that such incidences must be very very rare and based on circumstances. -- Rawat On 5/16/2010 9:07 AM India Time, _Amith Chandhran_ wrote: Not really; not all the times! There was an incidence someone had shared in the group about how much he understands a fan's feeling. A fan clicked a photo with AR, and AR noticed there was no much light. So they went near the door, faced the sun and re-clicked the photo. Just to ensure that the photo is clearly visible. I've personally seen AR himself asking a fan Do you want to take a pic? More than once. Just that he should be in a relaxed mood ;-) You'll get your chance, all the best! Thanks, - Are you searching for a reason, to be kind? b Explore, Experience, Enjoy A.R.Rahman - The Man, The Music, The Magic. Only at arrahmanfans.com http://arrahmanfans.com - The definitive A.R.Rahman e-community. Homepage: http://www.arrahmanfans.com Admin: ad...@... mailto:ad...@... To Subscribe: arrahmanfans-subscr...@yahoogroups.com mailto:arrahmanfans-subscr...@yahoogroups.com To Unsubscribe: arrahmanfans-unsubscr...@...! Groups Links arrahmanfans-fullfeatu...@yahoogroups.com mailto:arrahmanfans-fullfeatu...@yahoogroups.com -- - Regards ~ ~ A.R.Rajib ~ ~ Are you searching for a reason, to be kind? b Explore, Experience, Enjoy A.R.Rahman - The Man, The Music, The Magic. Only at arrahmanfans.com - The definitive A.R.Rahman e-community. Homepage:
[arr] Re: Non-Tamils watched VTV ?
Everyone was praising this movie (at least here in yahoo group), same here... found a bit cheesy. Same old story of 80-90s where parents dont agree for marriage. It was predictable yet I was not bored at any time. Background music and great picturization kept me entertained. Oh yes! both Simbu Trisha acted well.. just that there wasnt much to be told in 2 hr 40 min.. perhaps could have been shorter. Background music (Mannipaaya - Piano version) when Karthik Jessie were in park (close to end) was just mind blowing!!! --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Anish Gupte musimax2...@... wrote: Hi.. I watched it too, but i kinda thought it was too cheesy ;)yeah,,, On Mon, May 17, 2010 at 6:34 AM, Yogesh yogesh2...@... wrote: I'll have to come to Bengaluru from Pune to watch the movie:( I am more interested in BGMs and how are they pictured! Regards Yogesh --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com, Pradeepan pradeepan.arr@ wrote: I was told that in B'lore it is screened with English subs. On Sun, May 16, 2010 at 2:09 AM, Anish Gupte musimax2000@ wrote: I would love to watch it...but am not getting any version with sub titles. Any Suggestions where I can watch it with subs? On Sun, May 16, 2010 at 1:57 AM, Pradeepan pradeepan.arr@wrote: Just curious as to how many of you watched VTV.. I just came bk from the 4th time just for the BGMs i may go again.. its a real treat for music fans.. and the movie is also good. Pls watch if you can. -- All you need to do is decide what to do with the time that is given to you - Gandalf the Gray. -- All you need to do is decide what to do with the time that is given to you - Gandalf the Gray.
[arr] Slumdogs - Highlights from Slumdog Millionaire
Not sure if this CD was talked about in this group : Re-recorded versions from Slumdog Millionaire, CDs available on amazon (US UK sites) mp3s also available on iTunes - http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/highlights-from-slumdog-millionaire/id307522942 If anyone has this CD, can you comment if there is any variation from originals.. However, I ordered my copy last week, will reply (after recieving the CD) if I find any differences from original versions.
[arr] Bombay Dreams of getting bigger
Cannes, May 18: Bombay Dreams, the musical, is to be made into a big-budget film. The venture will be a collaboration between Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Really Useful Group in the UK, and Marquee Pictures, a Beverley Hills-based US film production company. Canada-based Deepa Mehta, much admired for her trilogy Earth, Fire and Water, will direct the film in 2011, once she has completed the movie adaptation she is currently working on of Salman Rushdie's Midnight's Children. The musical ran successfully for two years before opening in 2004 in Broadway where it did less well. However, the triumph of Slumdog Millionaire, which took eight Oscars in 2009, appears to have convinced the Americans that now is the propitious moment to turn Bombay Dreams, the stage musical, into a movie. The story of an Indian slum boy, who wants to make it big in tinsel town, epitomises the Hollywood and the American dream. Mehta's husband, David Hamilton, a producer on many of her films, said in Cannes: A.R. Rahman, who wrote the music for the musical, is writing some new music for the film. The people behind the project are very serious about making the film. The screenplay will be written by Sabrina Dhawan, acclaimed writer of the much loved Monsoon Wedding, which was directed by Mehta who commented: Bombay Dreams has a rich and compelling story, appealing characters and a satisfying interplay of comedy, romance and the dramatic. It really is the ideal musical to adapt for film. Lloyd Webber, who can claim substantial credit for introducing Rahman to the western world, said: I am very proud to have presented Bombay Dreams in Britain where it was a ground-breaking show. It was deeply rewarding for me to see Rahman's work recognised in America when he won two Oscars and I am thrilled to be working with him again on this exciting project. Rahman returned the compliment: I have had a wonderful collaboration with Andrew. And now I am very happy to continue this collaboration. I have worked on more than 100 movies, and believe that this may be my most exciting project. In 1998 Lloyd Webber went to the Hammersmith Lyric to see Fourteen Songs, Two Weddings and a Funeral with Parminder Nagra in the lead, the Tamasha Theatre Company's brilliant musical adaptation of the Bollywood blockbuster Hum Aapke Hain Kaun. Seeing the musical encouraged Lloyd Webber to take the gamble of making Bombay Dreams. Shekhar Kapur, the director currently serving on the Cannes jury, put him in touch with Rahman. When the musical first opened, British critics predicted it would not last more than a few weeks at most. Indians, living in the UK and visiting from the UK, made them eat humble pie. Steve Wilkinson, who has a background in theatre and whose company Azure has provided development funding for the film, said in Cannes: While every production has an inherently uncertain outcome in the marketplace, Bombay Dreams, with its amazing musical pedigree and an award-winning production team, has a chance of becoming one of the great musical films of the decade. It is worth recalling Lloyd Webber's tart reaction when a Hindutva type asked him why he had not called his musical Mumbai Dreams. Mumbai Dreams has no music, he shot back. http://www.telegraphindia.com/1100519/jsp/frontpage/story_12464861.jsp
Re: [ARR] download the Tamil Conference Song from ARR's site
So, One of the back up vocals is R. Vijay Narayan . Is he the guy from our group?? If so, that's great leap forward in his musical career. Let's all wish for the same.. Vijay!! wherever you are, could you please confirm?? Just anxious. jsrwm --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Prabhu Rajagopal prabhu...@... wrote: It's been put available on http://www.arrahman.com/v2/discography/singles-semmozhi.html kind regards, Prabhu
Re: [ARR] download the Tamil Conference Song from ARR's site
A bit confused here. Why is this track available to download for free. I thought it was going to release on CDs (as someone posted CD covers recently). Please dont tell me that CDs were only for the people who attended that function. --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Prabhu Rajagopal prabhu...@... wrote: It's been put available on http://www.arrahman.com/v2/discography/singles-semmozhi.html kind regards, Prabhu
