Re: [arr] Congrats to Mugdha - KM Music Student on SaReGaMaPa Singing Superstar

[KJ]

She was fantastic, Totally came in with a bang! The juries were stunned. But
i dint like the idea about Vishal asking what is KM Conservatory. And i dont
think so it was asked out of ignorance

On Sun, Aug 15, 2010 at 1:11 AM, AJ  wrote:

>
>
> http://www.bollywood.com/rahmans-students-score
>
> Forgive me if this has been posted before...
>
> Rahman's Students Score!
>
> By Hindustan Times
>
> Mumbai, Aug. 13 -- She's a polyglot from A R Rahman's music academy, KM
> Conservatory, in Chennai and has made it to the top finalists of Sa Re Ga Ma
> Pa Singing Superstars on Zee TV that kicks off tonight.
>
> Mugdha has been studying music at Rahman's school for the last one year.
> She learnt Hindustani classical and semi-classical music during her growing
> up years. Today, she also sings in seven languages, apart from various other
> styles.
>
> When asked about making it to the top batch of contestants on the show,
> Mugdha who is participating in a reality show for the first time, says,
> "It's my teachers' and my family's blessings. I hope to not let them down."
>
> The 20-something singer feels blessed to have made it to the The KM
> Conservatory. "Rahman sir has been a pillar of support. The school has
> gained more popularity after sir won the Oscars. He had a few sessions with
> us despite a tight schedule. He interacted with us in the batch personally.
> He gave us great inputs about playback singing. I just want to make him
> proud now."
>
> Mugdha, who has sung for a Tamil film and a nursery rhyme album, hopes to
> find work in Bollywood after the show ends. "This show is my biggest
> platform so far," she asserts. "I hope I find work as a playback singer and
> make it big. Maybe then, I can also spread awareness about the global forms
> of music."
>
>  
>

[arr] Re: Jhoota Hi Sahi - CDs on Saregama

[Rivjot]

Videos of this event - 

movietalkies - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJX_JWtgx6E
glamsham - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n36GjJLwqqI
rajshri - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OklvVLs4JPA


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Rivjot"  wrote:
>
> Saregama music label has bought copyrights of Rahman's upcoming Hindi 
> soundtrack - Jhootha Hi Sahi (earlier titled 1-800-LOVE) directed by Abbas 
> Tyrewala.
> First look of the movie was revealed yesterday, 14th August. Movie hits 
> theatres on 15th October, so I assume we can expect music in mid sept (a 
> month from now)
>

Re: [arr] harini i miss your teenage voice

[Rivjot]

Shankar Mahadevan sang in Raavanan recently

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Manaf  wrote:
>
> Not only harini , but also Shankar Mahadevan. Is there any issue
> between ARR & SM ?
> 
> On 8/14/10, Taimur Nadeem  wrote:
> > telephone manipol, suthi suthi, nila kaai , azhana ratchsiye GOOoodness me
> > harini's voice blossoms in these songs , A R RAHMAN has glorified her voice
> > to the optimum . that teenage little girl voice , that sweetness in it i
> > havent heard anything more beautiful and scintillating than harini singing
> > in her teenage.  the beauty the delicacy of her voice tooo good. just listen
> > the antara of telephone mani pol or suthi suthi  heavenly singing from
> > harini what a voice , every song must be sung in that voice... ,and
> > what to say about alaipayuthe and my very own theekuruvai...miis
> > your voice harini
> >
> > regards,
> >
> > taimur
> >
> >
> >
> >
> 
> -- 
> Sent from my mobile device
> 
> *
> *
> *Regards
> MANAF
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>

[arr] Jhoota Hi Sahi - CDs on Saregama

[Rivjot]

Saregama music label has bought copyrights of Rahman's upcoming Hindi 
soundtrack - Jhootha Hi Sahi (earlier titled 1-800-LOVE) directed by Abbas 
Tyrewala.
First look of the movie was revealed yesterday, 14th August. Movie hits 
theatres on 15th October, so I assume we can expect music in mid sept (a month 
from now)

Re: [arr] harini i miss your teenage voice

[Manaf]

Not only harini , but also Shankar Mahadevan. Is there any issue
between ARR & SM ?

On 8/14/10, Taimur Nadeem  wrote:
> telephone manipol, suthi suthi, nila kaai , azhana ratchsiye GOOoodness me
> harini's voice blossoms in these songs , A R RAHMAN has glorified her voice
> to the optimum . that teenage little girl voice , that sweetness in it i
> havent heard anything more beautiful and scintillating than harini singing
> in her teenage.  the beauty the delicacy of her voice tooo good. just listen
> the antara of telephone mani pol or suthi suthi  heavenly singing from
> harini what a voice , every song must be sung in that voice... ,and
> what to say about alaipayuthe and my very own theekuruvai...miis
> your voice harini
>
> regards,
>
> taimur
>
>
>
>

-- 
Sent from my mobile device

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*
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MANAF
+97155 - 8914693*

[arr] Re: Are Hindi Robot Audio CDs out yet?

[Rivjot]

As expected, on 14th - it was just a music launch function, CDs not out yet. 
15th August is Independence day, so I believe CDs should be out around 17th

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "AJ"  wrote:
>
> I want my copy!!!
>

[arr] [Non-ARR]Zack Hemsey - I am not Hans Zimmer

[Rahmaniac™]

I know this is the second post that I am talking about other music director, 
but 
this is an extraordinary piece of work by this 27 year old young musician who 
gave me a feeling that the music that I heard was by Hans Zimmer. below is the 
soundtrack that I am talking about.

http://music.zackhemsey.com/track/mind-heist

above soundtrack is the trailer music of Inception, but not composed by Hans 
Zimmer. I found this when I was looking for this sound in the OST of inception 
album and found the artist name through shazam (iphone app)

check this post for more details
http://zackhemsey.blogspot.com/2010/05/with-all-confusion-going-around.html

thats the story of the subject line. and being rahmaniacs, we would all love 
the 
mind heist sound.

btw, i found some mesmerizing interludes in Robo, which I would like to extract 
and post soon here.
 
~~Rahmaniac SURESH~~



  

Re: [arr] Abbas Tyrewala rises to A.R. Rahman's defence

[Rivjot]

Perhaps its not a lip-synch song (remember how Jai Ho was shot and then 
replaced?)
However, the articles seems exaggerated to great extent (stuff like they had to 
visit London and track down ARR to get hold of him)

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, V S Rawat  wrote:
>
> On 8/14/2010 8:21 AM India Time, _Bivin Chandra_ wrote:
> 
> > By Subhash K Jha
> >
> > One of the song situations were shot without the track being ready.
> > Director Tyrewala just made his lead pair John Abraham and Pakhi emote
> > to an imagined tune.
> >
> 
> it is utter foolishness if it was done so. How can they match whatever 
> steps or songs music and lyrics with lip syning later on. They can 
> only put a background song/ music over such a scene.
> 
> --
> Rawat
>

[arr] Non-ARR:Evelyn Glennie shows how to listen

[Gopal Anandan]

Worth watch

http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/evelyn_glennie_shows_how_to_listen.html

ciao / Gopal

Re: [arr] harini i miss your teenage voice

[kishore parayath]

I had exactly the same thoughts Taimur.
But what Im missing the most is, Swarnalatha in ARR songs!

On Sat, Aug 14, 2010 at 11:12 AM, Taimur Nadeem wrote:

>
>
>   telephone manipol, suthi suthi, nila kaai , azhana ratchsiye GOOoodness
> me harini's voice blossoms in these songs , A R RAHMAN has glorified her
> voice to the optimum . that teenage little girl voice , that sweetness in it
> i havent heard anything more beautiful and scintillating than harini singing
> in her teenage.  the beauty the delicacy of her voice tooo good. just listen
> the antara of telephone mani pol or suthi suthi  heavenly singing from
> harini what a voice , every song must be sung in that voice... ,and
> what to say about alaipayuthe and my very own theekuruvai...miis
> your voice harini
>
> regards,
>
> taimur
>
>  
>

[arr] Sound of ‘Muzik'

[A.R.Rajib]

 Sound of ‘Muzik'MEERA NAIR
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The HinduOn a roll Stephen Devassy. Photo: V. Ganesan


 Musician Stephen Devassy on his music school Muzik Lounge

Popular pianist, stage performer and composer Stephen Devassy is on a roll.
He has programmed over 2,000 songs and has worked with more than 50
musicians of the likes of A.R. Rahman, Zakir Hussain and Amjad Ali, to name
a few.

Now the musician who has charmed audiences with his talent – and his boyish
charm and easy smile – is all set to enter a fresh arena in music. Stephen
along with his brother, Sam Devassy, himself a sound engineer, musician and
event manager, has opened a school of audio technology called the Muzik
Lounge in Chennai.

Muzik Lounge came into existence in 2007 as a result of the duo's dream to
build a platform for musical excellence. Since then they have produced work
for world renowned musicians and composers such as Amjad Ali Khan, Mandolin
Srinivas, Vidyasagar and Rajamani. They have so far recorded and mixed
around 30 solo albums, more than 60 film albums and have done the
re-recording for over 100 films using the latest state of the art
technology.
 RIGHT GUIDANCE

When asked about his foray into music education, Stephen says: “I struggled
to reach where I am today. There are a lot of talented youngsters who lack
only the right guidance. My objective is to share my experience and that of
other established professionals so that they are put on the right track.”

Muzik Lounge currently offers two courses of 18 months duration – diploma in
audio technology and diploma in music technology. They cover specialised
areas such as analogue and digital audio engineering, acoustics engineering,
sound synthesis, special FX, live sound engineering and so on.

*“‘Pro Tools' is an amazing software in the field of audio technology. A.R.
Rahman once told me that he took four years to master it.* Now a student who
goes through our course will be taken through all the nuances of this
software in a year's time and will be ‘Pro Tools' certified,” says Stephen.
The musician has roped in some of the best talent in the country as faculty
and brand ambassadors – percussionist Sivamani, veteran singer Hariharan,
music composers M. Jayachandran and K.J. Singh, to name a few.

There are also tie-ups with Leicester University, United Kingdom and SAE
Australia for exchange programmes for students. The courses are certified by
the Centre for Continuing Education, Government of Kerala. Some of the
highlights of the course are focus on the practical side of the course,
international guest lecturers, assistance in production and marketing
albums, interactive sessions and guidance from experienced music directors
in the Indian film industry and so on.

Stephen also plans to open a branch in Kochi six months down the line. “The
stakes are high considering the amount of financial commitment involved in
ensuring that world class facilities and equipment are available to the
students. But this is my passion,” says Stephen as he signs off.





http://www.thehindu.com/arts/music/article570600.ece
-- 
*- Regards

~ ~ A.R.Rajib ~ ~*

Re: [arr] Robot Hindi singers(hindi version is more enjoyable than tamil)

[wasim akhtar]

yah very true,i also loved the hindi version more,specially boom boom robot da 
is amazing in hindi, mudhushri the way she sang antras is magical.and kilimajro 
is also more enjoying in hindi version.

--- On Sat, 14/8/10, jsrwm  wrote:

From: jsrwm 
Subject: [arr] Robot Hindi singers
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Saturday, 14 August, 2010, 10:38 PM







 



  



  
  
   My most favorite Tamil song 'Boom Boom Robot da..  stands great in Hindi 
version too with, Madhusree replacing Swetha Mohan.   (Agree the line resemble 
Thala Thala You know what,  I literally forgot the Thala Thala song these 
days).  

My least favorite song in Tamil- "Kadhal Anukkal" ( not that I didn't like the 
tune but, the guitar sound is too louder and it's jarring my ears .)  Now ARR 
has compensated this in Hindi by giving minimum focus on the guitar and the 
song sounds very soulful and I really enjoy the Hindi version more than the 
Tamil. Having said that, the song will be heavenly for those who already like 
the tamil version.

 All other songs are as great as Tamil.

Here is the list:
O Naye Insaan 

Singer: Srinivas D., Khatija Rahman  Pyaara Tera Gussa Bhi/Pagal Anukan 

Singers: Mohit  Chauhan, Shreya Ghoshal  Naina Mile 

Singers: A. R. Rahman, Suzanne, Lady Kash  and Krissy 

English lyrics: Lady Kash and Krissy  Chitti Dance Showcase 

Singers: Pradeep Vijay, Pravin  Mani, Rags, Yogi B 

Additional Arrangements and Programming: Pravin Mani  Arima Arima 

Singers: Hariharan, Sadhana Sargam  

Additional Vocals: Benny Dayal, Naresh Iyer  Kilimanjaro 

Singers: Javed Ali, Chinmayi 

Additional  Vocal Arrangements: Clinton Cerejo  Boom Boom Robot 

Singers: Rags, Yogi B, Madhushree,  Keerthi Sagathia, Tanvi Shah 




 





 



  

[arr] 18 Years & 101 Awards ..... Thats ARR

[Rahul]

14th AUG,2010 : AR RAHMAN completes 18 MAGICAL years in the Music Industry  

18 yrs ... 2 OSCARS, 2 Grammys, 1 Globe, 1 BAFTA, 4 National Awards, 25 
Filmfares, 1 World Soundtrack Award 
* - "Chaiyya Chaiyya" frm Dil Se - voted 9th in "The World's Top Ten" songs of 
all time...
* - Roja was listed in TIME's "10 Best Soundtracks" of all time
* - Bombay was included in The Guardian's "1000 Albums to Hear Before You 
Die"...
* - "Kehna Hi Kya" from Rahman's soundtrack for Bombay was included in The 
Guardian's "1000 Songs Everyone Must Hear"
* - Lagaan was ranked at #45 on Amazon.com's "The 100 Greatest World Music 
Albums of All Time"

IN TOTAL 101 Awrds ... All in a Span of 18 yrs ... Just Imagine Whats Gonna 
Happen in the nxt 18 yrs :-

tkare

Rahul

[arr] Re: kannathil muthamittal..Wonderfull Perfomance

[Rahul]

ARR should C dis  :-O
She has got one hell of a VOICE ... nd What Rendering ... OMG ...
srsly ... i hope she gets a chance to sing for Rahman ...

tk
Rahul

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "jayram"  wrote:
>
> Truly stunning voice and performance
> 
> But, nothing can beat the original performance of Chinmayeee.. 
> 
> I have Parvathy's complete collection of songs (Mallu, Telugu, Tamil, Hindi).
> 
> Also listen to her performance in other songs... I am sure you will enjoy 
> them too...
> 
> 1. Man Mohana (Jodha Akbar/hindi) 
> (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vG0sU2AJgZQ)
> 
> 2. Akaliste Annam 
> (Telugu Performance).
> (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUpmpGKc68M)
> 
> Jai Ho,
> Jayram
> 
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Vasu"  wrote:
> >
> > Sung Better Than The Original Song 
> > 
> > PARVATHY in AR Rahman Round
> > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQdk0CK9vW4
> > 
> > Srinivas
> >
>

Re: [arr] Re: kannathil muthamittal..Wonderfull Perfomance

[mohammed sajin]

I too feel, she sung better than original.

SAJIN





From: jayram 
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sat, August 14, 2010 9:29:29 PM
Subject: [arr] Re: kannathil muthamittal..Wonderfull Perfomance

  
Truly stunning voice and performance

But, nothing can beat the original performance of Chinmayeee.. 

I have Parvathy's complete collection of songs (Mallu, Telugu, Tamil, Hindi).

Also listen to her performance in other songs... I am sure you will enjoy them 
too...

1. Man Mohana (Jodha Akbar/hindi) 
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vG0sU2AJgZQ)

2. Akaliste Annam 
(Telugu Performance).
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUpmpGKc68M)

Jai Ho,
Jayram

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Vasu"  wrote:
>
> Sung Better Than The Original Song 
> 
> PARVATHY in AR Rahman Round
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQdk0CK9vW4
> 
> Srinivas
>


 


  

[arr] ‘The Robot’ audio launch: A big-time affair

[A.R.Rajib]

 ‘The Robot’ audio launch: A big-time affairIndiaGlitz [Saturday, August 14,
2010]

If all goes as planned then one can expect the coming together of biggies of
cinema today evening. The whole industry and people of late are waiting to
see Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan supporting the south
superstar Rajinikanth for his forthcoming film ‘The Robot’ – the Hindi
version of Tamil movie ‘Endhiran’.

The music album of this mega-budget flick is all set to be launched today at
the Marriot in Mumbai. Buzz is about the hot guest list that includes
eminent personalities as mentioned above.

S. Shankar directed sci-fic film; ‘The Robot’ features Aishwarya Rai
Bachchan opposite Rajinikanth. The audio of the Tamil version was launched
in a grand manner in Malaysia on July 31 and later, the audio of ‘Robo’ -
Telugu version of the film - was launched in Hyderabad.

The music is done by Oscar winning music composer A.R. Rahman. The Music
Maestro is also expected to attend the launch event in Mumbai along with
Aishwarya and Sun Pictures producer Kalanidhi Maran. While Big B and SRK are
confirmed to give their presence for the event, Aamir said he will surely
make it to the event if his health permits.

H, truly a gala affair; let’s wait for it to unfold…..


http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/article/59387.html

-- 
*- Regards

~ ~ A.R.Rajib ~ ~*

[arr] Rahman to present Games theme song before GoM

[A.R.Rajib]

 Rahman to present Games theme song before GoM
*Press Trust Of India*
New Delhi, August 14, 2010
First Published: 21:50 IST(14/8/2010)
Last Updated: 21:51 IST(14/8/2010)

http://www.hindustantimes.com/Rahman-to-present-Games-theme-song-before-GoM/Article1-586879.aspx
 Oscar-winning music director AR Rahman will make a presentation of his
theme song for the Commonwealth Games at a meeting of a Group of Ministers
on Sunday. Sources said the idea was to ensure that the song becomes a
sensation like his own *Jai Ho *and Soccer World Cup theme song *Waka
  Waka*.

Rahman will make the presentation of the song before the GoM, which has now
been empowered to take all necessary decisions for the smooth conduct of the
event.

It will be the first meeting of the Group of Ministers after alleged
corruption scandals hit the Games and comes a day after Prime Minister
Manmohan Singh's emergency review meeting on preparations for the mega
sporting event.
-- 
*- Regards

~ ~ A.R.Rajib ~ ~*

Re: [arr] Abbas Tyrewala rises to A.R. Rahman's defence

[mb4zap®]

"it is utter foolishness if it was done so. How can they match whatever 
steps or songs music and lyrics with lip syning later on. They can 
only put a background song/ music over such a scene."

Well, You never know :)

Have you not heard from Danny Boyle that the Jai Ho song shoot was done with 
some other song and later ARR changed that on his own.. and the director was 
amazed how the song suited the visuals and even steps of the dancers! :)





From: V S Rawat 
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sat, August 14, 2010 1:09:37 PM
Subject: Re: [arr] Abbas Tyrewala rises to A.R. Rahman's defence

  
On 8/14/2010 8:21 AM India Time, _Bivin Chandra_ wrote:

> By Subhash K Jha
>
> One of the song situations were shot without the track being ready.
> Director Tyrewala just made his lead pair John Abraham and Pakhi emote
> to an imagined tune.
>

it is utter foolishness if it was done so. How can they match whatever 
steps or songs music and lyrics with lip syning later on. They can 
only put a background song/ music over such a scene.

--
Rawat

 


  

Re: [arr] REMEBER MAARICHAM (JOK) ??

[Ram Motipally]

the other funny thing is that the song new york nagaram was not picturised in 
New york, but some european city. Love the song though !




From: shahul_555 
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thu, August 12, 2010 10:12:23 AM
Subject: Re: [arr] REMEBER MAARICHAM (JOK) ??

I was not much impressed by Maaricham and Machakaari of JOK/SOK. Or may be they 
are not of my type of liking. Except for the portion where the husky female 
voice calls 'Gowtham Gowtham' it didnt really hook me. Apart from the hot favs. 
Munbe Vaa and Newyork nagaram, I loved the title track by Tanvi for the Jazz 
and 
Tanvi's varied singing.

Though its off-topic, I have always felt Newyork nagaram could have been 
picturized much better. Surya doesnt do full justice to the song. I expected 
pain and agony to be emoted on screen as the song itself is for the situation 
where the hero is away from the heroine. But the video shows Surya singing the 
song with gentle smile throughout sporting designer costumes. I feel Madhavan 
would have done a better job. For instance in the film 'Minnale' he had done a 
commendable job in the song 'Venmadhi venmadhi nillu' and also in the song 
'Yevano oruvan' from 'Alaipayuthey'.

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Taimur Nadeem  wrote:
>
> hey kishore , from where maaricham is a masterpiece , i dont find anything 
>magical or classy in it, quiet a simple song with a good mixing , can you 
>throw 
>some light on the songs greatness.?
> 
> --- On Wed, 8/11/10, kishore parayath  wrote:
> 
> From: kishore parayath 
> Subject: [arr] REMEBER MAARICHAM (JOK) ??
> To: "arrahmanfans" 
> Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2010, 1:35 PM
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Â 
> 
> 
> 
>  
> 
> 
>
>  
>  
>   Some of the ALLTIME masterpieces of ARR are forgotten..and seldom 
> talked 
>about. One such MASTERPIECE is MAARICHAM from JILLENU ORU KAADHAL..which was 
>NOT 
>picturized, and hence failed to get noticed when it was released! But it is 
>one 
>of the best masterpieces of the decade from ARR!
> 
> Â 
> Those who havent listened to the song...PLs listen and get back to me!
>







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Re: [arr] Non ARR album recommendations...

[A.R.Rajib]

One recommendation from my side >

Ringa Ringa from the telegu film Aryan-2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myo6y60ExMs

Awesome song !! The male singer
won a filmfare for this ! M totally addicted to this ! Let me know your
views on this too ..

Ringa ringa re.

On Fri, Aug 13, 2010 at 10:09 AM, Karthik Subramaniam <
karthiksubbus...@gmail.com> wrote:

>
>
> You said it. I've bought some other albums too recently and have enjoyed
> listening tot hem every now and then, but they don't last the way an ARR
> album does.
>
> On Thu, Aug 12, 2010 at 9:07 PM, AJ  wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> Guys,
>>
>> There are some pretty good songs out there besides ARR in the bollywood
>> belt..listen to some of the tunes from Aashayein (Salim Suleiman), We
>> Are Family (SEL - some nice soft piano based ballads and a soothing theme
>> instrumental), Peepli Live (Indian Ocean...very folkish tunes), Lafangey
>> Parindey (Music by Anand but directed by Pradeep Sarkarrock heavy
>> album). Of course, Amit Trivedi's Aisha has some good tunes if you like his
>> kind of music and sound. Nothing pathbreaking, but some nice sounds and
>> arrangements and melodies...pleasant hearing.
>>
>> I kind of feel that the rock sound is in fashion mode these days in film
>> music albums as lots of distorted and electric guitars are being
>> usedsome tastefully, some noteven ARR has used them more
>> recently..
>>
>> But, I love how ARR has used the guitars in VTV, Puli, Raavan...very
>> sparingly and delicately without overpowering one's senses! I didn't like
>> the distorted, heavy rock guitar sounds much in Enthiran, but loved the
>> acoustic guitars in Kaadhal Anukal!!
>>
>> Honestly, I listen to other film albums.by other MDs...try to give
>> the music a chance..feel pleasant and soothed when listening to
>> them.but nobody touches deep into the heart and soul like ARR's music
>> does.
>>
>> ARR is simply in a league of his own...
>>
>>
>
>
> 




-- 
*- Regards

~ ~ A.R.Rajib ~ ~*

Re: [arr] Endhiran - The magic have finally been revealed to me

[Sandeep Mody]

i feel if u hear himesh reshamiya music 100 times then u will like that one
also.

Earlier Rahman music was so unique and melodius..if u hear first time then u
will like it but nowadays rahman has lost that quality

On Thu, Aug 12, 2010 at 10:05 PM, G unonumero wrote:

>
>
> I have been listening to Endhiran non-stop ever since it released. I must
> admit. I didnt like it at the beginning. I felt as though most of the songs
> have fallen short of expectation. I was expecting to be blown out of my mind
> from sheer brilliance of the music. But what I got was songs that were at
> best brilliant at some point in bits and pieces.
>
> But, boy oh boy, I couldnt be more wrong.
>
> Many have spoken of ar rahman songs as slow poisons. I have also
> experienced it many times before. But this time, the effect is far more
> profound.
>
> I am now singing a different tune. I now feel that Endhiran is one of Ar
> Rahman most briliiant commercial compositions of all time.
>
> It must seem as though I am overly exaggerating. But this is how I honestly
> feel.
>
> Why the sudden change in opinion you may ask?
>
> Well, I dont know exactly why. Its as though my brain has started to
> finally tune in to the right frequency.
>
> Its as though I have finally come to a realization or an awakening to the
> genius. The Endhiran songs brilliance were revealed to me one layer at a
> time. Each song is a revelation. Every one of them.
>
> I am at loss for words. I cant seem to express my thoughts clearly in words
> but the music is brilliant guys.
>
> Music composed with the Super Star, The Robot element and Shankars grand
> vision in mind with plenty of magic all over.
>
> Melody, Groove, Rap, Techno all mixed into a concotion of such potent
> musical brilliace that Tamil music has never seen or heard before.
>
> I truly believe that many will come to experience the bliss of realization
> of the magic in Endhiran music once they are ready for it. Some realize it
> earlier and some will realize later. Everyone is different and will have to
> go through the process themselves to discover the magic.
>
> But without doubt, once the movie is released every one of us will be
> hooked to the songs.
>
> At the beginning, many would only hear the beats and noisy sounds. But
> slowly the melody will reveal itself to our senses. And the combination of
> melody and modern grooves will bring us to a new experience in tamil music.
>
> I cant only wonder what will happen when the movie comes out and we get to
> see the visuals together with the music.
>
> Cant wait for that moment.
>
> Keep listening guys. May the magic be revealed to you soon.
>
> (For faster realization, try listening with good headphones/sound systems -
> not with mp3 or cheap lousy earphones/speakers) Remember this is an auditory
> experience.
>
>
>
>  
>



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Re: [arr] Phani Kalyan about AR Rahman & KMMC

[sunder s]

Excellency writeup, as and when we read it we get the feeling we are also
part of KMMC, it would be great if every one part of KMMC share their
experience here, especially foreign students who are studying in KMMC, as
they come from different culture and learning carnatic and all kinds
of Indian music.

Thanks Vithur for sharing :)

On Fri, Aug 13, 2010 at 9:40 PM, fani kalyan wrote:

>
>
> Thank you so much
>
> --- On *Thu, 8/12/10, Gayathri Chandrakasan *wrote:
>
>
> From: Gayathri Chandrakasan 
> Subject: Re: [arr] Phani Kalyan about AR Rahman & KMMC
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Thursday, August 12, 2010, 8:02 PM
>
>
>
>
> Amazingly written Phani, enjoyed every moment of reading it. Your feelings
> about KMMC and ARR are expressed genuinely and beautifully in this
> writeup.Through your write-up, I noticed how dedicated and passionate you
> are to your music, may this dedication and passion of yours enable you to
> reach the "moon" as predicted by ARR! May God bless you always!
>
> P.S: I've just got the oppurtunity to listen to your Pappu. Great job, will
> definitely about this in my next mail.
>
> P.P.S: Thanks Vithur for sharing this with us!
>
> --- On *Wed, 8/11/10, Vithur * wrote:
>
>
> From: Vithur 
> Subject: [arr] Phani Kalyan about AR Rahman & KMMC
> To: "arrahmanfans" 
> Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2010, 10:48 PM
>
> There are certain experiences in life that change you as a person and
> help you grow into a better individual. For me, these defining
> experiences happened during those years that I was a student of AR
> Rahman’s KM Music Conservatory.
>
> As I look back on that journey that has evolved me into making music
> my life and profession I feel KMMC happened a little late in my life
> but I strongly feel it couldn't have come at a more right moment than
> this. I had a keen interest in music since childhood, listening along
> with my grandfather to his thousands of carnatic collections including
> M.Balamuralikrishna, Thyagaraja, Ramadas, and many Annamayya
> Keerthanas and instrumentals. I recall composing rough tunes for fun,
> even before I started learning music formally. But it wasn’t until AR
> Rahman happened, that my passion for music grew beyond words. I became
> a devout fan of Rahman Sir ever since Bombay had released. I remember
> skipping my school continuously to go to the theatre where Bombay was
> being played just to listen to the music and the background scores.
> And with each of his releases after that, his music became a daily
> fuel for me.
>
> I had completed my Engineering degree in Chennai and was working a
> mundane software job. Of course, my body was there, but my ears, mind
> and thoughts were just tunes, melodies, rhythm and one man- AR Rahman.
> So when I heard news that Rahman Sir was going to open his own music
> school here in Chennai, which offers courses in western classical
> music, various areas of music technology, instruments, and vocals, I
> thought to myself, “If I wanted to give my passion for music a chance
> to grow and give a chance to live my dream-job as a composer, THIS was
> it.” And what better opportunity to learn at an institution developed
> by a man who I worshipped and looked up to for so many years. So
> without hesitation I applied for an audition. Now I wasn’t at all sure
> I would get in and did not even tell my family or anyone else about
> applying to the school. I thought to myself by auditioning I would at
> least catch a glimpse of the school and studio, and if lucky catch a
> glimpse of Rahman Sir. So I was super surprised and was just in utter
> disbelief when I got that call of acceptance and my family was even
> more shocked when I told them that I am going to resign my job and
> join KMMC. So here I was literally on cloud 9, about to begin a
> journey that I had only dreamt of all these years.
>
> In KMMC I took western classical vocals and composition as a major
> with a prior knowledge in carnatic vocals and keyboard. As soon as I
> entered the conservatory compound on the first day, I could just feel
> the aura of positive energy all around. The school had almost like a
> homely and soothing atmosphere with wooden floors and furniture,
> accented with warm curtains, large middle-eastern rugs, a beautiful
> grand piano and a picture of Rahman sir's father in the main reception
> area. More than this it was my fellow classmates from all corners of
> the world, and the amazing faculty that made those years the most
> memorable.
>
> Moreover, being part of KMMC I saw Rahman Sir in a whole different
> light, and my respect and devotion towards him grew to infinite
> lengths. During the first week he came and interacted with us in
> person and asked us our ambitions and goals. I still remember when I
> asked Sir at that time to hum a few lines of New York Nagaram, what he
> said in response will forever stay with me. He said. "Guys don't stick
> only onto New York Nagaram, music is beyond the regular co

Re: [arr] Endhiran Music Review by Dinesh Scaran

[Manaf]

Wonderful  review.. Did u feel the same like RDB ..??

On Sat, Aug 14, 2010 at 5:17 PM, Dinesh Scaran wrote:

>
>
> Guys, ive written down my thoughts in the album. Hope i have explained it
> well from a common layman view... haha...
>
>
> http://www.dineshscaranvisualz.com/2010/08/endhiran-album-review-by-dinesh-scaran.html
>
>  
>



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Re: [arr] Addicted to Enthiran!

[Abdul Basith]

I'm just addicted like anything to Enthiran..! Hats off ARR..!! :)

Basith - Sent from my BlackBerry® 

-Original Message-
From: chelva kumar 
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Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2010 11:39:17 
To: 
Reply-To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [arr] Addicted to Enthiran!

You are right, something is seriously wrong..

--- On Thu, 12/8/10, Gomzy™  wrote:


From: Gomzy™ 
Subject: Re: [arr] Addicted to Enthiran!
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, 12 August, 2010, 4:02 PM


  



check with your service provider. Something wrong with your inbox.


On Thu, Aug 12, 2010 at 6:22 AM, chelva kumar  wrote:


  







My inbox was soo full when VTV was released. Amazingly, its not the same 
since Enthiran release. Wonder y.hh 

--- On Wed, 11/8/10, pratap  wrote:


From: pratap 
Subject: [arr] Addicted to Enthiran!
To: "ARR FAN CLUB" 
Date: Wednesday, 11 August, 2010, 9:38 PM



  





I never expected this to happen but I'm addicted to Enthiran especially to 
Irumbile Oru Idhayam! Had very low expectations for this album actually but I'm 
totally impressed. One of the best Shankar/ARR combo in terms of a fun album. 
Youth friendly album:) Totally enjoying it!


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Re: [arr] Phani Kalyan about AR Rahman & KMMC

[Roshan]

nice to read:) well written and so full of devotion for music and ar
rahman.

great one, Fani.

On Thu, Aug 12, 2010 at 11:18 AM, Vithur  wrote:

> There are certain experiences in life that change you as a person and
> help you grow into a better individual. For me, these defining
> experiences happened during those years that I was a student of AR
> Rahman’s KM Music Conservatory.
>
> As I look back on that journey that has evolved me into making music
> my life and profession I feel KMMC happened a little late in my life
> but I strongly feel it couldn't have come at a more right moment than
> this. I had a keen interest in music since childhood, listening along
> with my grandfather to his thousands of carnatic collections including
> M.Balamuralikrishna, Thyagaraja, Ramadas, and many Annamayya
> Keerthanas and instrumentals. I recall composing rough tunes for fun,
> even before I started learning music formally. But it wasn’t until AR
> Rahman happened, that my passion for music grew beyond words. I became
> a devout fan of Rahman Sir ever since Bombay had released. I remember
> skipping my school continuously to go to the theatre where Bombay was
> being played just to listen to the music and the background scores.
> And with each of his releases after that, his music became a daily
> fuel for me.
>
> I had completed my Engineering degree in Chennai and was working a
> mundane software job. Of course, my body was there, but my ears, mind
> and thoughts were just tunes, melodies, rhythm and one man- AR Rahman.
> So when I heard news that Rahman Sir was going to open his own music
> school here in Chennai, which offers courses in western classical
> music, various areas of music technology, instruments, and vocals, I
> thought to myself, “If I wanted to give my passion for music a chance
> to grow and give a chance to live my dream-job as a composer, THIS was
> it.” And what better opportunity to learn at an institution developed
> by a man who I worshipped and looked up to for so many years. So
> without hesitation I applied for an audition. Now I wasn’t at all sure
> I would get in and did not even tell my family or anyone else about
> applying to the school. I thought to myself by auditioning I would at
> least catch a glimpse of the school and studio, and if lucky catch a
> glimpse of Rahman Sir. So I was super surprised and was just in utter
> disbelief when I got that call of acceptance and my family was even
> more shocked when I told them that I am going to resign my job and
> join KMMC. So here I was literally on cloud 9, about to begin a
> journey that I had only dreamt of all these years.
>
> In KMMC I took western classical vocals and composition as a major
> with a prior knowledge in carnatic vocals and keyboard. As soon as I
> entered the conservatory compound on the first day, I could just feel
> the aura of positive energy all around. The school had almost like a
> homely and soothing atmosphere with wooden floors and furniture,
> accented with warm curtains, large middle-eastern rugs, a beautiful
> grand piano and a picture of Rahman sir's father in the main reception
> area. More than this it was my fellow classmates from all corners of
> the world, and the amazing faculty that made those years the most
> memorable.
>
> Moreover, being part of KMMC I saw Rahman Sir in a whole different
> light, and my respect and devotion towards him grew to infinite
> lengths. During the first week he came and interacted with us in
> person and asked us our ambitions and goals. I still remember when I
> asked Sir at that time to hum a few lines of New York Nagaram, what he
> said in response will forever stay with me. He said. "Guys don't stick
> only onto New York Nagaram, music is beyond the regular commercial
> cinema. Make your mark, aim at the moon..at least you will reach the
> stars" .I was amazed at the fact that no matter how busy he was, he
> used to attend almost every student recital and concert that we used
> to have at KM. He used to listen to us patiently and give us
> suggestions, advice and clarifications on any doubts we had with so
> much patience. And in case he was unable to make it to an event, he
> used to send us a sorry note. I was just amazed that a man who is such
> a prominent society figure, a pioneer in popularizing indian music to
> globally, western music to the east, a musical magician, behaved so
> simple, so friendly and so down-to-earth. He did not even behave like
> a principal to us; he was more like a friend and even used to call
> some of the students with nicknames. For instance, whenever I used to
> see him, he always used to smile and greet me with a simple ‘Hey, Hi
> Man’ even before I said anything. There are just no words to describe
> his modesty and humbleness.
>
> Also to add, there is a government school near the conservatory. KMMC
> provides free music education to 40 students there, and Rahman Sir
> makes sure that they are all taught with equal int

Re: [arr] Endhiran - The magic have finally been revealed to me

[Manaf]

For me its another RDB experience ..!!

On 8/13/10, vimaljk  wrote:
> Glad Endhiran worked it's magic on you!...What I love most album is that
> it's very much an ALBUM and not a bunch of songs put together...it reflects
> the movies genre very wellEndhiran is amazing and I'm sure it will be
> more amazing once we see how it's integrated into the movie
>
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, G unonumero  wrote:
>>
>>
>> I have been listening to Endhiran non-stop ever since it released. I must
>> admit. I didnt like it at the beginning. I felt as though most of the
>> songs have fallen short of expectation. I was expecting to be blown out of
>> my mind from sheer brilliance of the music. But what I got was songs that
>> were at best brilliant at some point in bits and pieces.
>>
>> But, boy oh boy, I couldnt be more wrong.
>>
>> Many have spoken of ar rahman songs as slow poisons. I have also
>> experienced it many times before. But this time, the effect is far more
>> profound.
>>
>> I am now singing a different tune. I now feel that Endhiran is one of Ar
>> Rahman most briliiant commercial compositions of all time.
>>
>> It must seem as though I am overly exaggerating. But this is how I
>> honestly feel.
>>
>> Why the sudden change in opinion you may ask?
>>
>> Well, I dont know exactly why. Its as though my brain has started to
>> finally tune in to the right frequency.
>>
>> Its as though I have finally come to a realization or an awakening to the
>> genius. The Endhiran songs brilliance were revealed to me one layer at a
>> time. Each song is a revelation. Every one of them.
>>
>> I am at loss for words. I cant seem to express my thoughts clearly in
>> words but the music is brilliant guys.
>>
>> Music composed with the Super Star, The Robot element and Shankars grand
>> vision in mind with plenty of magic all over.
>>
>> Melody, Groove, Rap, Techno all mixed into a concotion of such potent
>> musical brilliace that Tamil music has never seen or heard before.
>>
>> I truly believe that many will come to experience the bliss of realization
>> of the magic in Endhiran music once they are ready for it. Some realize it
>> earlier and some will realize later. Everyone is different and will have
>> to go through the process themselves to discover the magic.
>>
>> But without doubt, once the movie is released every one of us will be
>> hooked to the songs.
>>
>> At the beginning, many would only hear the beats and noisy sounds. But
>> slowly the melody will reveal itself to our senses. And the combination of
>> melody and modern grooves will bring us to a new experience in tamil
>> music.
>>
>> I cant only wonder what will happen when the movie comes out and we get to
>> see the visuals together with the music.
>>
>> Cant wait for that moment.
>>
>> Keep listening guys. May the magic be revealed to you soon.
>>
>> (For faster realization, try listening with good headphones/sound systems
>> - not with mp3 or cheap lousy earphones/speakers) Remember this is an
>> auditory experience.
>>
>
>
>

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Re: [arr] How Khatija Rahman sang Enthiran track!

[Abdul Basith]

Luv Khatija Rahman's voice..! More to go..! All the best..!

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Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2010 10:34:25 
To: 
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Subject: [arr] How Khatija Rahman sang Enthiran track!

*How Khatija Rahman sang Enthiran track!*
Ambili [August 11, 2010, 10:19:04 PM]
 [image: How Khatija Rahman sang Enthiran track!]

For the first time, double Oscar winner A.R. Rahman's eldest daughter
Khatija Rahman has sung for a film. This song is the opening track 'Pudiya
Manidha' in *Enthiran* which she has sung with ARR and ace singer S.P.
Balasubramanyam.

During the audio launch of *Enthiran*, Rahman revealed just how this
happened, “I did not plan on bringing Khatija into singing. I was composing
for the song 'Pudhiya Manidha' at my studio in Chennai. As usual, it was
past midnight and I needed a child’s voice for it. I thought instead of
calling someone at that late hour, why not my own daughter? And that’s how
the idea originated. When I called her on the intercom, she asked, 'You want
me to come at this time?' "

"I said, 'Okay, fine. If you are not coming now, I will take someone else.'
But even before I could finish my sentence, she said, 'I will be there in
two minutes, appa.' After finishing her part effortlessly she said, 'Are you
happy pa? I just want to tell you that after staying up so late, I am not
going to school tomorrow!' "


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[arr] Vande mataram

[kichaboy]

This is definitely one of Rahman's classic. "Revival" and "Missing" tracks are 
just pure bliss, I wasnt totally drawn to them when I first listened but over 
the years they have just grown over me..The acoustics in the album is also 
extra-ordinary...I personally wish Rahman does less movie music and does more 
of freeform artistic album like this.

Re: [arr] Rahman sir completing 18 years into Music Industry by today !

[kishore parayath]

yaaa
Let is switch off Endhiran for this day..and allot this full day for ROJA!!!

On Sat, Aug 14, 2010 at 5:16 AM, Rahul Menon
wrote:

>
>
>   truly ellam pugazhum iruvanukke brother :-)
>
> tk
> rahul
>
>
>  
>

[arr] Congrats to Mugdha - KM Music Student on SaReGaMaPa Singing Superstar

[AJ]

http://www.bollywood.com/rahmans-students-score

Forgive me if this has been posted before...

Rahman's Students Score!

By Hindustan Times

Mumbai, Aug. 13 -- She's a polyglot from A R Rahman's music academy, KM 
Conservatory, in Chennai and has made it to the top finalists of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 
Singing Superstars on Zee TV that kicks off tonight.

Mugdha has been studying music at Rahman's school for the last one year. She 
learnt Hindustani classical and semi-classical music during her growing up 
years. Today, she also sings in seven languages, apart from various other 
styles.

When asked about making it to the top batch of contestants on the show, Mugdha 
who is participating in a reality show for the first time, says, "It's my 
teachers' and my family's blessings. I hope to not let them down."

The 20-something singer feels blessed to have made it to the The KM 
Conservatory. "Rahman sir has been a pillar of support. The school has gained 
more popularity after sir won the Oscars. He had a few sessions with us despite 
a tight schedule. He interacted with us in the batch personally. He gave us 
great inputs about playback singing. I just want to make him proud now."

Mugdha, who has sung for a Tamil film and a nursery rhyme album, hopes to find 
work in Bollywood after the show ends. "This show is my biggest platform so 
far," she asserts. "I hope I find work as a playback singer and make it big. 
Maybe then, I can also spread awareness about the global forms of music."

[arr] Robot Hindi singers

[jsrwm]

 My most favorite Tamil song 'Boom Boom Robot da..  stands great in
Hindi version too with, Madhusree replacing Swetha Mohan.   (Agree the
line resemble Thala Thala You know what,  I literally forgot the
Thala Thala song these days).

My least favorite song in Tamil- "Kadhal Anukkal" ( not that I didn't
like the tune but, the guitar sound is too louder and it's jarring my
ears  [:((] .)  Now ARR has compensated this in Hindi by giving minimum
focus on the guitar and the song sounds very soulful  [:)] and I really
enjoy the Hindi version more than the Tamil. Having said that, the song
will be heavenly for those who already like the tamil version.

  All other songs are as great as Tamil.

Here is the list:

1. O Naye Insaan
Singer: Srinivas D., Khatija Rahman
2. Pyaara Tera Gussa Bhi/Pagal Anukan
Singers: Mohit  Chauhan, Shreya Ghoshal
3. Naina Mile
Singers: A. R. Rahman, Suzanne, Lady Kash  and Krissy
English lyrics: Lady Kash and Krissy
4. Chitti Dance Showcase
Singers: Pradeep Vijay, Pravin  Mani, Rags, Yogi B
Additional Arrangements and Programming: Pravin Mani
5. Arima Arima
Singers: Hariharan, Sadhana Sargam
Additional Vocals: Benny Dayal, Naresh Iyer
6. Kilimanjaro
Singers: Javed Ali, Chinmayi
Additional  Vocal Arrangements: Clinton Cerejo
7. Boom Boom Robot
Singers: Rags, Yogi B, Madhushree,  Keerthi Sagathia, Tanvi Shah

[arr] harini i miss your teenage voice

[Taimur Nadeem]

telephone manipol, suthi suthi, nila kaai , azhana ratchsiye GOOoodness me 
harini's voice blossoms in these songs , A R RAHMAN has glorified her voice to 
the optimum . that teenage little girl voice , that sweetness in it i havent 
heard anything more beautiful and scintillating than harini singing in her 
teenage.  the beauty the delicacy of her voice tooo good. just listen the 
antara of telephone mani pol or suthi suthi  heavenly singing from harini what 
a voice , every song must be sung in that voice... ,and what to say 
about alaipayuthe and my very own theekuruvai...miis your voice harini 

regards,

taimur



  

Re: [arr] Endhiran Music Review by Dinesh Scaran

[vimaljk]

Why not?...it's a 9.5 for me!

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Kalimuthu  wrote:
>
> Not to offend you or anyone else but 10/10? Wow!
> 
> On Sat, Aug 14, 2010 at 6:17 AM, Dinesh Scaran wrote:
> 
> >
> >
> > Guys, ive written down my thoughts in the album. Hope i have explained it
> > well from a common layman view... haha...
> >
> >
> > http://www.dineshscaranvisualz.com/2010/08/endhiran-album-review-by-dinesh-scaran.html
> >
> > 
> >
> 
> 
> 
> -- 
> Sent from 127.0.0.1
>

[arr] Re: Endhiran Music Review by Dinesh Scaran

[Dinesh Scaran]

Thank u AJ :D... i know i still missed many parts here and there, but i tried 
to shorten it. :)

Kalimuthu, seriously, its a 10/10 for me.. :)... Class with Mass, i would say.

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "AJ"  wrote:
>
> Liked your review!  Enjoyed reading it...very thorough and captures all the 
> important elements.
> 
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Dinesh Scaran"  wrote:
> >
> > Guys, ive written down my thoughts in the album. Hope i have explained it 
> > well from a common layman view... haha...
> > 
> > http://www.dineshscaranvisualz.com/2010/08/endhiran-album-review-by-dinesh-scaran.html
> >
>

[arr] AR Rahman Press Conference in Houston

[A.R.Rajib]

 [image: AR Rahman Press Conference in Houston]

AR Rahman Press Conference in Houston

HOUSTON: He slipped fleetingly into Houston for an unobtrusive visit with
media this past weekend, but when A. R. Rahman stepped into the Hyatt
Regency Hotel’s conference room, the famously private Mozart of Madras may
have once again had it thrust home that his quiet days were over. Slightly
built and youthful, the legendary music director of international repute was
deluged by a storm of photographers, reporters, and fans. But he was a study
in graciousness as he took his seat onstage and calmly waited for the furor
to subside. Rahman was in the city August 7 to re-launch the publicity of
his Jai Ho – The Journey Home World Tour in North America.

The show, which had an extremely successful and critically acclaimed run in
four cities within the US, was abruptly aborted in Detroit in July when part
of the stage infrastructure catastrophically collapsed before the concert,
destroying most of the staging, lighting and musical instruments. Jai Ho –
The Journey Home, brought to this city by Moid Khan of Bollywoodshows4u, has
been rescheduled to play at the Toyota Center on September 17, 2010, at
8.30pm.

Rahman, the two-time Academy and Grammy Award- winning music director of the
movie Slumdog Millionaire, has collaborated with creative director Amy
Tinkham. Tinkham has previously worked with music icons in the ilk of Paul
McCartney and Madonna, structuring and choreographing impressive live stage
performances. The Jai Ho – The Journey Home concert is a two-and-half hours
long theatrical experience that blends elements of Sufi mysticism,
traditional folk, reggae, jazz, and rock, with new technologies.

“Through the vast tapestry of music that is Rahman, he takes us on a virtual
journey through beauty, culture, and spirituality,” said Tinkham. “This is
uniquely Indian – both ancient and modern.”

The Jai Ho concert incorporates the talents of a world troupe of dancers
from various countries globally, and also includes a contortionist. The
theme celebrates Indian culture and will include several of Rahman’s
compositions new and old. Rahman told media that the performers rehearsed
for nearly two months and that he avoided taking on other movie contracts to
practice with them.

“I’m so happy to resume touring,” said Rahman. “Performing live for my fans
means so much to me and the time lost due to the accident has been very
difficult for our team. The support and encouragement we’ve received from
fans has been an incredible inspiration. We’re all very grateful and can’t
wait for the fans to see the special show we’ve put together for them. I
wanted to create a polished show,” he added.

When a guest at the media conference suggested that Rahman tended to favor
the Tamil and other South Indian languages more in his shows, he responded:

“I’ve included many languages, but I’ve found that when you’re deep into
music, the language ceases to matter,” Rahman said.

Rachel Varghese, a fellow journalist from the local community was at the
kick-off performance of Jai Ho – The Journey Home in New York in June. She
raved about the show, calling it “simply stupendous”. “It was an
extraordinary show. I am definitely going to see it again as I’m sure I
missed something. There was so much to see. The beautiful set, the dancers –
each song had a different stage design. It’s quite unlike anything I’ve ever
seen before!” added Varghese.

Dignitaries attending the media and VIP press conference were Congresswoman
Sheila Jackson Lee, Council Member Brenda Stardig, Consul General of India
Sanjiv Arora, Guy Rippon, Chancellor of the University of Houston, Dr. Renu
Khator, and Suresh Khator. Sponsors included Udipi Café ( who also catered
for the press meet), Tara Energy, Kohinoor Diamonds, Toyota Center, Qatar
Airlines, and Snapple.

For information visit www.bollywoodshows4U.com or
http://www.houstontoyotacenter.com or call Moid Khan at 281- 235- 4711.


http://www.indoamerican-news.com/?p=300
-- 
*- Regards

~ ~ A.R.Rajib ~ ~*

[arr] Re: kannathil muthamittal..Wonderfull Perfomance

[jayram]

Truly stunning voice and performance

But, nothing can beat the original performance of Chinmayeee.. 

I have Parvathy's complete collection of songs (Mallu, Telugu, Tamil, Hindi).

Also listen to her performance in other songs... I am sure you will enjoy them 
too...

1. Man Mohana (Jodha Akbar/hindi) 
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vG0sU2AJgZQ)

2. Akaliste Annam 
(Telugu Performance).
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUpmpGKc68M)

Jai Ho,
Jayram

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Vasu"  wrote:
>
> Sung Better Than The Original Song 
> 
> PARVATHY in AR Rahman Round
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQdk0CK9vW4
> 
> Srinivas
>

Re: [arr] Endhiran Music Review by Dinesh Scaran

[Kalimuthu]

Not to offend you or anyone else but 10/10? Wow!

On Sat, Aug 14, 2010 at 6:17 AM, Dinesh Scaran wrote:

>
>
> Guys, ive written down my thoughts in the album. Hope i have explained it
> well from a common layman view... haha...
>
>
> http://www.dineshscaranvisualz.com/2010/08/endhiran-album-review-by-dinesh-scaran.html
>
> 
>



-- 
Sent from 127.0.0.1

[arr] Re: Phani Kalyan about AR Rahman & KMMC

[Raghu]

Your Rahemahan Rahman is excellent Phani.


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Gayathri Chandrakasan  
wrote:
>
> Amazingly written Phani, enjoyed every moment of reading it. Your feelings 
> about KMMC and ARR are expressed genuinely and beautifully in this 
> writeup.Through your write-up, I noticed how dedicated and passionate you are 
> to your music, may this dedication and passion of yours enable you to reach 
> the "moon" as predicted by ARR! May God bless you always!
> 
> P.S: I've just got the oppurtunity to listen to your Pappu. Great job, will 
> definitely about this in my next mail.
> 
> P.P.S: Thanks Vithur for sharing this with us!
> 
> --- On Wed, 8/11/10, Vithur  wrote:
> 
> From: Vithur 
> Subject: [arr] Phani Kalyan about AR Rahman & KMMC
> To: "arrahmanfans" 
> Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2010, 10:48 PM
> 
> There are certain experiences in life that change you as a person and
> help you grow into a better individual. For me, these defining
> experiences happened during those years that I was a student of AR
> Rahman’s KM Music Conservatory.
> 
> As I look back on that journey that has evolved me into making music
> my life and profession I feel KMMC happened a little late in my life
> but I strongly feel it couldn't have come at a more right moment than
> this. I had a keen interest in music since childhood, listening along
> with my grandfather to his thousands of carnatic collections including
> M.Balamuralikrishna, Thyagaraja, Ramadas, and many Annamayya
> Keerthanas and instrumentals. I recall composing rough tunes for fun,
> even before I started learning music formally. But it wasn’t until AR
> Rahman happened, that my passion for music grew beyond words. I became
> a devout fan of Rahman Sir ever since Bombay had released. I remember
> skipping my school continuously to go to the theatre where Bombay was
> being played just to listen to the music and the background scores.
> And with each of his releases after that, his music became a daily
> fuel for me.
> 
> I had completed my Engineering degree in Chennai and was working a
> mundane software job. Of course, my body was there, but my ears, mind
> and thoughts were just tunes, melodies, rhythm and one man- AR Rahman.
> So when I heard news that Rahman Sir was going to open his own music
> school here in Chennai, which offers courses in western classical
> music, various areas of music technology, instruments, and vocals, I
> thought to myself, “If I wanted to give my passion for music a chance
> to grow and give a chance to live my dream-job as a composer, THIS was
> it.” And what better opportunity to learn at an institution developed
> by a man who I worshipped and looked up to for so many years. So
> without hesitation I applied for an audition. Now I wasn’t at all sure
> I would get in and did not even tell my family or anyone else about
> applying to the school. I thought to myself by auditioning I would at
> least catch a glimpse of the school and studio, and if lucky catch a
> glimpse of Rahman Sir. So I was super surprised and was just in utter
> disbelief when I got that call of acceptance and my family was even
> more shocked when I told them that I am going to resign my job and
> join KMMC. So here I was literally on cloud 9, about to begin a
> journey that I had only dreamt of all these years.
> 
> In KMMC I took western classical vocals and composition as a major
> with a prior knowledge in carnatic vocals and keyboard. As soon as I
> entered the conservatory compound on the first day, I could just feel
> the aura of positive energy all around. The school had almost like a
> homely and soothing atmosphere with wooden floors and furniture,
> accented with warm curtains, large middle-eastern rugs, a beautiful
> grand piano and a picture of Rahman sir's father in the main reception
> area. More than this it was my fellow classmates from all corners of
> the world, and the amazing faculty that made those years the most
> memorable.
> 
> Moreover, being part of KMMC I saw Rahman Sir in a whole different
> light, and my respect and devotion towards him grew to infinite
> lengths. During the first week he came and interacted with us in
> person and asked us our ambitions and goals. I still remember when I
> asked Sir at that time to hum a few lines of New York Nagaram, what he
> said in response will forever stay with me. He said. "Guys don't stick
> only onto New York Nagaram, music is beyond the regular commercial
> cinema. Make your mark, aim at the moon..at least you will reach the
> stars" .I was amazed at the fact that no matter how busy he was, he
> used to attend almost every student recital and concert that we used
> to have at KM. He used to listen to us patiently and give us
> suggestions, advice and clarifications on any doubts we had with so
> much patience. And in case he was unable to make it to an event, he
> used to send us a sorry note. I was just amazed that a man who is such
> a prominent s

[arr] Re: Endhiran Music Review by Dinesh Scaran

[AJ]

Liked your review!  Enjoyed reading it...very thorough and captures all the 
important elements.

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Dinesh Scaran"  wrote:
>
> Guys, ive written down my thoughts in the album. Hope i have explained it 
> well from a common layman view... haha...
> 
> http://www.dineshscaranvisualz.com/2010/08/endhiran-album-review-by-dinesh-scaran.html
>

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[arr] Endhiran Music Review by Dinesh Scaran

[Dinesh Scaran]

Guys, ive written down my thoughts in the album. Hope i have explained it well 
from a common layman view... haha...

http://www.dineshscaranvisualz.com/2010/08/endhiran-album-review-by-dinesh-scaran.html

[arr] Rahman sir completing 18 years into Music Industry by today !

[Rahul Menon]

truly ellam pugazhum iruvanukke brother :-)

tk
rahul

Re: [arr] Phani Kalyan about AR Rahman & KMMC

[ARRvind]

Enjoyed every bit of your write-up Phani gaaru! You definetly have a great 
potential to reach to a very commendable position..!Will always hum your song 
"Ghal Ghal GhalSirimuvval..."  :) 
--- On Fri, 8/13/10, fani kalyan  wrote:

From: fani kalyan 
Subject: Re: [arr] Phani Kalyan about AR Rahman & KMMC
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Friday, August 13, 2010, 4:10 PM















 
 



  



  
  
  Thank you so much

--- On Thu, 8/12/10, Gayathri Chandrakasan  wrote:

From: Gayathri Chandrakasan 
Subject: Re: [arr] Phani Kalyan about AR Rahman & KMMC
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, August 12, 2010, 8:02 PM















 
 




  
  
  Amazingly written Phani, enjoyed every moment of reading it. Your 
feelings about KMMC and ARR are expressed genuinely and beautifully in this 
writeup.Through your write-up, I noticed how dedicated and passionate you are 
to your music, may this dedication and passion of yours enable you to reach the 
"moon" as predicted by ARR! May God bless you always!

P.S: I've just got the oppurtunity to listen to your Pappu. Great job, will 
definitely about this in my next mail.

P.P.S: Thanks Vithur for sharing this with us!

--- On Wed, 8/11/10, Vithur  wrote:

From: Vithur 
Subject: [arr] Phani Kalyan about AR Rahman & KMMC
To: "arrahmanfans"
 
Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2010, 10:48 PM

There are certain experiences in life that change you as a person and
help you grow into a better individual. For me, these defining
experiences happened during those years that I was a student of AR
Rahman’s KM Music Conservatory.

As I look back on that journey that has evolved me into making music
my life and profession I feel KMMC happened a little late in my life
but I strongly feel it couldn't have come at a more right moment than
this. I had a keen interest in music since childhood, listening along
with my grandfather to his thousands of carnatic collections including
M.Balamuralikrishna, Thyagaraja, Ramadas, and many Annamayya
Keerthanas and instrumentals. I recall composing rough tunes for fun,
even before I started learning music formally. But it wasn’t until AR
Rahman
 happened, that my
 passion for music grew beyond words. I became
a devout fan of Rahman Sir ever since Bombay had released. I remember
skipping my school continuously to go to the theatre where Bombay was
being played just to listen to the music and the background scores.
And with each of his releases after that, his music became a daily
fuel for me.

I had completed my Engineering degree in Chennai and was working a
mundane software job. Of course, my body was there, but my ears, mind
and thoughts were just tunes, melodies, rhythm and one man- AR Rahman.
So when I heard news that Rahman Sir was going to open his own music
school here in Chennai, which offers courses in western classical
music, various areas of music technology, instruments, and vocals, I
thought to myself, “If I wanted to give my passion for music a chance
to grow and give a chance to live my dream-job as a composer, THIS was
it.” And what better
 opportunity to learn at an institution developed
by a man who I worshipped and looked up to for so many years. So
without hesitation I applied for an audition. Now I wasn’t at all sure
I would get in and did not even tell my family or anyone else about
applying to the school. I thought to myself by auditioning I would at
least catch a glimpse of the school and studio, and if lucky catch a
glimpse of Rahman Sir. So I was super surprised and was just in utter
disbelief when I got that call of acceptance and my family was even
more shocked when I told them that I am going to resign my job and
join KMMC. So here I was literally on cloud 9, about to begin a
journey that I had only dreamt of all these years.

In KMMC I took western classical vocals and composition as a major
with a prior knowledge in carnatic vocals and keyboard. As soon as I
entered the conservatory compound on the first day, I could just
 feel
the aura of positive energy all around. The school had almost like a
homely and soothing atmosphere with wooden floors and furniture,
accented with warm curtains, large middle-eastern rugs, a beautiful
grand piano and a picture of Rahman sir's father in the main reception
area. More than this it was my fellow classmates from all corners of
the world, and the amazing faculty that made those years the most
memorable.

Moreover, being part of KMMC I saw Rahman Sir in a whole different
light, and my respect and devotion towards him grew to infinite
lengths. During the first week he came and interacted with us in
person and asked us our ambitions and goals. I still remember when I
asked Sir at that time to hum a few lines of New York Nagaram, what he
said in response will forever stay with me. He said. "Guys don't stick
only onto New York Nagaram, music is beyond the regular commercial
cinema. Make your
 mark, aim at the moon..at least you will 

Re: [arr] Abbas Tyrewala rises to A.R. Rahman's defence

[V S Rawat]

On 8/14/2010 8:21 AM India Time, _Bivin Chandra_ wrote:

> By Subhash K Jha
>
> One of the song situations were shot without the track being ready.
> Director Tyrewala just made his lead pair John Abraham and Pakhi emote
> to an imagined tune.
>

it is utter foolishness if it was done so. How can they match whatever 
steps or songs music and lyrics with lip syning later on. They can 
only put a background song/ music over such a scene.

--
Rawat

[arr] Re: A.R. Rahman not in Nair San team

[Sriram Iyer]

Well I am disappointed. Mohanlal and Jackie Chan in a film together and AR not 
scoring. But what the heck, there will be more such projects.

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "A.R.Rajib"  wrote:
>
> http://malayalam.galatta.com/entertainment/malayalam/livewire/id/AR_Rahman_not_a_part_of_Nair_San_41126.html
> 
> 
> Is this news true ?
>