date:20100829

Can't believe it...heard Roja today after ages and the sounds are still so 
clean, fresh, and breezy...not sounding that outdated at all, despite it being 
18 years old.  Amazing compositions for ARR's debut..melodious, sweet, 
earthy, straight to the heart.  

If there was one thing that I liked about ARR of the 90s that I don't hear much 
of these days is that ARR's songs back then had a lot more breathing 
room...there was more space in the songs and the song arrangements were not 
as dense as they are today.  The songs just breathed easier back then it seems, 
if I were to make a very broad and general comparison to today's songs.  ARR 
also used minimal loops and more spacious arrangements, so you could hear more 
of "silence" in the slower compositions.  "Tu Hi Re" is a great example of 
that.  I hope you understand what I mean.  Again, these are just observations 
of mine.  I like his past songs equally to his current songs in general, but 
there are some broad differences, signifying Rahman's evolution as an artist 
and adding and subtracting elements of his compositional style and sound over 
time.  I am just bowled over how NONE of his songs from the 1990s sound 
outdated whatsoever even today.  That says volumes.

One more thing..songs in those days...1990s to early 2000s in general were 
more "Indian" soundingnot just with ARR, but with other MDs too.  The trend 
in bollywood and perhaps other industries too is to have more Western and 
global musical styles in film music with gradual shifting away from the ethnic 
Indian flavor of songs.not completely, but the trend is there.  ARR too 
used to have more "ethnic Indian" sounding albums back then, even for 
contemporary films like Saathiya, Taal, Dil Se that were not period films.  
Later, the "Ethnic Indian" sound would be confined mostly to period film scores 
or situational numbers, but with some exceptions. Delhi 6, Raavan, and Jodha 
Akbar are the 3 most Indian sounding albums recently and look how beautifully 
all 3 music albums were received and raved about.  I think a lot of people are 
missing more of the "Indian" Rahman.  Rahman's music over time has become more 
"international" and less "Indian" as a general trendagain with exceptions 
here and there.

Re: [arr] leave ARR

Ram,

It's the same old pattern that gets repeated again and again.  You're right, 
the same people now saying that this song is not as good as Jai Ho were the 
same ones complaining what the big deal about Jai Ho was when it came out.  
Same story..over and over...

I appreciate the effort that AR put into CWGmaybe I'll like it more as time 
goes on.

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Ram Motipally  wrote:
>
> thank god he is not a cricketer, otherwise some people would call for him to 
> retire !
> 
> Fascinating how when AR won the oscar, some people said Jai Ho is not his 
> best. 
> Now some people are saying the CWG song does not have the beauty of a Jai Ho !
> 
> 
> 
> 
> From: Farzad Khaleel 
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Sun, August 29, 2010 5:03:20 PM
> Subject: Re: [arr] leave ARR
> 
>   
> 
> 
> Moderator would surely allow you. Keep posting at the time of new releases. 
> Would be handy ;) 
> 
> 
> On Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 9:56 PM, Mohan Devanand  wrote:
> 
>   
> >
> >PLEASE for GOD'S sake try to avoid immature,unfair criticism  on  ARR'S 
> >mostly 
> >brilliant repertoire till now. To keep on posting only to start a debate or 
> >just 
> >to seek a few peoples attention ,has become a habit with some so called 
> >music 
> >lovers.You are entitled to your opinion, you have all the right to express 
> >it 
> >but ,people who are sane and occupied with some useful work may not have all 
> >the 
> >time to indulge in such absurd debates.
> >
> >Somebody trying  to degrade a splendid musical masterpiece [what ever it is] 
> >approved and celebrated by the majority including many noted critics all  
> >over 
> >the world,only  expose themselves as a  sick clown. ARR is not a GOD,nor  a  
> >complete  authority  in music to  turn every  attempt of his  into 
> >gold.Nevertheless ,he has proved time and  again as an absolute genius . His 
> >work is unarguably a league apart,eminently  superior than his counterparts 
> >as 
> >well as his predecessors.The biggest problem with us is,we tend to pull down 
> >a 
> >person who is successful beyond a certain extent ,for no reason.If  we were 
> >to 
> >name a few extremely talented  persons who have extensive international 
> >recognition,in all categories,ARR will be in the fore front.Moreover that 
> >list 
> >is absolutely short as you can find only a very few in this country.Indians 
> >who 
> >have achieved tremendously by  innovating, recognized by highest forums like 
> >NOBEL committee, have been NRI's  mostly.This country has little place for 
> >real 
> >achievers, be it sports or science.A SACHIN or ARR happen very rarely. If 
> >you 
> >are not satisfied with people like them,fine ,you should be a genius ,so 
> >kindly 
> >spare them and allow them to stay here and bring more laurels to this 
> >country. 
> >Please let us not allow ARR to do a PANDIT RAVISHANKER.  
> >   
> >thank you
> >your's respectfully 
> >AN INDIAN FAN
> >PS; hope the moderator allows this .
> >
> >
> 
> 
> -- 
> Farzad Khaleel
> www.rahmaniac.com
>

Re: [arr] leave ARR

2010-08-29 Thread Ram Motipally

thank god he is not a cricketer, otherwise some people would call for him to 
retire !

Fascinating how when AR won the oscar, some people said Jai Ho is not his best. 
Now some people are saying the CWG song does not have the beauty of a Jai Ho !




From: Farzad Khaleel 
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sun, August 29, 2010 5:03:20 PM
Subject: Re: [arr] leave ARR

  


Moderator would surely allow you. Keep posting at the time of new releases. 
Would be handy ;) 


On Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 9:56 PM, Mohan Devanand  wrote:

  
>
>PLEASE for GOD'S sake try to avoid immature,unfair criticism  on  ARR'S mostly 
>brilliant repertoire till now. To keep on posting only to start a debate or 
>just 
>to seek a few peoples attention ,has become a habit with some so called music 
>lovers.You are entitled to your opinion, you have all the right to express it 
>but ,people who are sane and occupied with some useful work may not have all 
>the 
>time to indulge in such absurd debates.
>
>Somebody trying  to degrade a splendid musical masterpiece [what ever it is] 
>approved and celebrated by the majority including many noted critics all  over 
>the world,only  expose themselves as a  sick clown. ARR is not a GOD,nor  a  
>complete  authority  in music to  turn every  attempt of his  into 
>gold.Nevertheless ,he has proved time and  again as an absolute genius . His 
>work is unarguably a league apart,eminently  superior than his counterparts as 
>well as his predecessors.The biggest problem with us is,we tend to pull down a 
>person who is successful beyond a certain extent ,for no reason.If  we were to 
>name a few extremely talented  persons who have extensive international 
>recognition,in all categories,ARR will be in the fore front.Moreover that list 
>is absolutely short as you can find only a very few in this country.Indians 
>who 
>have achieved tremendously by  innovating, recognized by highest forums like 
>NOBEL committee, have been NRI's  mostly.This country has little place for 
>real 
>achievers, be it sports or science.A SACHIN or ARR happen very rarely. If you 
>are not satisfied with people like them,fine ,you should be a genius ,so 
>kindly 
>spare them and allow them to stay here and bring more laurels to this country. 
>Please let us not allow ARR to do a PANDIT RAVISHANKER.
> 
>thank you
>your's respectfully 
>AN INDIAN FAN
>PS; hope the moderator allows this .
>
>


-- 
Farzad Khaleel
www.rahmaniac.com

[arr] Re: CWG song - kadmom me ek bhawra ka

2010-08-29 Thread Raghu

see that line from kadmom me ek bhawra ka..at 3.04 minutes..
is that arr.. it is..right.. his vocals sound more main stream..
more outgoing.. and yeh din hai yeh raath hai.. what a pitch..!



--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, chandrasekaran guruprasad 
 wrote:
>
> Dear Friends
> Â 
> please listen this CWG theme in a quality headphone u will realise the 
> beautiness of this song, DRUMS beats reminds us 1980's type beats,
> Â 
> DRUMS, GUITAR, SITAR and PIANO dominates this song like mausam and escape in 
> SDM.
> Â 
> I am really sad that ENTHIRAN misses such type of song...
> Â 
> Â 
> Regards
> C.Guruprasad.Â 
> 
> --- On Sun, 8/29/10, Vishal Reddy  wrote:
> 
> 
> From: Vishal Reddy 
> Subject: Re: [arr] hereis CWG song
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Sunday, August 29, 2010, 4:54 PM
> 
> 
> Â  
> 
> 
> 
> 
> The tempo is low.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> From: Thulasi Ram 
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Sat, 28 August, 2010 9:48:10 PM
> Subject: Re: [arr] hereis CWG song
> 
> Â  
> 
> terrific!!! hats off ARR!
> 
> 
> On Sat, Aug 28, 2010 at 2:33 PM, Roshan  wrote:
> 
> 
> Â  
> 
> 
> 
> http://soundcloud.com/arrahman/cwg-theme-song
> 
> seriously, this will blow the waka waka out of your mind for ever! 
> 
> -- 
> ---
> http://roshanravi.com
> http://ramblingsoul.com
> http://cssheaven.org
>

[arr] Jai Ho pulse missing from Rahman's Games Hey-O

2010-08-29 Thread Gopal Srinivasan

http://epaper.mailtoday.in/3082010/epaperimages/3082010/3082010-md-hr-19/124848578.jpg

Re: [arr] Re: CWG Theme song is just superb... :-)

2010-08-29 Thread Arr Fan

The song is brilliant. I started loving it after repeated hearing on a 
headphone. - magic works for me, can't stop playing it again & again now!!! 

From: jarjar 
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sun, August 29, 2010 1:28:04 AM
Subject: [arr] Re: CWG Theme song is just superb... :-)

Takkar Song... As they say in Tamil "takkar means superb" song. 

Great beat, melody and superb mix of traditional instruments too.

I am sure this is going to rock India for some time...

Thanks ARR Sir...

Anyone anyone.. please post the translation !! please !!!

Jai Ho,
Jayram

[arr] Re: CWG song - ARR back to form....

2010-08-29 Thread Raghu

endhiran is futuristic.. it cannot have drums that remind 1980s.
i dont understand from where does this "arr back to form" comes from..when was 
he out of form?


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, chandrasekaran guruprasad 
 wrote:
>
> Dear Friends
> Â 
> please listen this CWG theme in a quality headphone u will realise the 
> beautiness of this song, DRUMS beats reminds us 1980's type beats,
> Â 
> DRUMS, GUITAR, SITAR and PIANO dominates this song like mausam and escape in 
> SDM.
> Â 
> I am really sad that ENTHIRAN misses such type of song...
> Â 
> Â 
> Regards
> C.Guruprasad.Â 
> 
> --- On Sun, 8/29/10, Vishal Reddy  wrote:
> 
> 
> From: Vishal Reddy 
> Subject: Re: [arr] hereis CWG song
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Sunday, August 29, 2010, 4:54 PM
> 
> 
> Â  
> 
> 
> 
> 
> The tempo is low.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> From: Thulasi Ram 
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Sat, 28 August, 2010 9:48:10 PM
> Subject: Re: [arr] hereis CWG song
> 
> Â  
> 
> terrific!!! hats off ARR!
> 
> 
> On Sat, Aug 28, 2010 at 2:33 PM, Roshan  wrote:
> 
> 
> Â  
> 
> 
> 
> http://soundcloud.com/arrahman/cwg-theme-song
> 
> seriously, this will blow the waka waka out of your mind for ever! 
> 
> -- 
> ---
> http://roshanravi.com
> http://ramblingsoul.com
> http://cssheaven.org
>

Re: [arr] leave ARR

2010-08-29 Thread Farzad Khaleel

Moderator would surely allow you. Keep posting at the time of new releases.
Would be handy ;)

On Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 9:56 PM, Mohan Devanand  wrote:

>
>
>
> PLEASE for GOD'S sake try to avoid immature,unfair criticism on ARR'S
> mostly brilliant repertoire till now. To keep on posting only to start a
> debate or just to seek a few peoples attention ,has become a habit with some
> so called music lovers.You are entitled to your opinion, you have all the
> right to express it but ,people who are sane and occupied with some useful
> work may not have all the time to indulge in such absurd debates.
>
> Somebody trying to degrade a splendid musical masterpiece [what ever it is]
>
> approved and celebrated by the majority including many noted critics all
> over the world,only expose themselves as a sick clown. ARR is not a GOD,nor
> a complete authority in music to turn every attempt of his into
> gold.Nevertheless ,he has proved time and again as an absolute genius . His
> work is unarguably a league apart,eminently superior than his counterparts
> as well as his predecessors.The biggest problem with us is,we tend to pull
> down a person who is successful beyond a certain extent ,for no reason.If we
> were to name a few extremely talented persons who have extensive
> international recognition,in all categories,ARR will be in the fore
> front.Moreover that list is absolutely short as you can find only a very few
> in this country.Indians who have achieved tremendously by innovating,
> recognized by highest forums like NOBEL committee, have been NRI's
> mostly.This country has little place for real achievers, be it sports or
> science.A SACHIN or ARR happen very rarely. If you are not satisfied with
> people like them,fine ,you should be a genius ,so kindly spare them and
> allow them to stay here and bring more laurels to this country. Please let
> us not allow ARR to do a PANDIT RAVISHANKER. thank you
> your's respectfully
> AN INDIAN FAN
> PS; hope the moderator allows this .
>
>  
>



-- 
Farzad Khaleel
www.rahmaniac.com

Re: [arr] Re: ARR songs that have reached the deepest since 2005

:)



On Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 11:50 PM, Taimur Nadeem wrote:

>
>
> hey AJ , Rawat , take it easy guys but here i present you the list of songs
> that i loved after 2005.
>
>
> Hindi albums
>
> khalbalia wonderful song
> AY hairathe ashiqui  the best hindi song of A R RAHMAN in 5 years
> ayo re sakhi santoor blows me away
> shma rang me  unfathomable feeling
> bangri marori unfathomable feeling
> in lamhon ke daman mein ( instrumental fast) give me absolute bliss
> KATA KATA   PRECUSSION is deadly
>
>
> TAMIL
>
> Valayapaati thavile ( a  life time song, the best by A R RAHMAN AFTER 2005)
> kelamal kayile saindhavi voice and twists in the middle MY
> goodness
> MADHURIKKEall happy song
> nee marlyn monroe the stylish song
> elay  youthful energetic very rhythmic violins too good
> i miss you da   that ever shifting technology music ah loved it
> marudaani   typical ARR sound
> Sahana  high n lows loved in the songs
> Omana pennenathaswaram superb
> innisai   brilliant
> kamma kariyle  (exceptional drum work)
> balleilakkahats off
>
>
> i hope you are satisfied now guys . A R RAHMAN music my love , no matter
> how much critical i be , i love him to the core.
>
> regards,
>
> taimur
> --- On *Sun, 8/29/10, AJ * wrote:
>
>
> From: AJ 
> Subject: [arr] Re: ARR songs that have reached the deepest since 2005
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Sunday, August 29, 2010, 3:16 PM
>
>
>
> Rawat,
>
> You made a lot of sense here. I agree with what you said.
>
> Taimur, you are free to choose what you like and not like, but I honestly
> feel that if you cannot like an album like D6 or Raavan, your chances of
> being happy with future ARR albums will be quite low. I am glad I am not in
> your position.
>
> Also, I never mentioned as a rule that you only have to choose songs from
> my list. I only listed the songs that touched me. Why didn't you choose
> songs that touched you independent of my list? Why did you want to make it a
> point to show that you are so critical of ARR's Hindi works that you only
> listed one song in the last 5 years that you enjoyed? But, later, you
> mentioned Chan Chan and Shyam that you liked from Water. Any more that you
> "forgot" to mention? So, what is it man?
>
> --- In 
> arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com,
> V S Rawat  wrote:
> >
> > On 8/29/2010 2:50 AM India Time, _Taimur Nadeem_ wrote:
> >
> > > well i liked three songs from water , the best being Ayo re sakhi than
> > > sham rang and than bangari marori. the others songs just not there.
> >
> > I am dumbfounded that anyone can NOT like Piya Ho. ARR had put such a
> > unique feeling in that song, so touching, so genuine that even even
> > ARR has not used in any of his other 1000+ songs. nearest was probably
> > Manchandre but that too sounds too farmaishi show off when compared
> > with Piya Ho.
> >
> > > and i choose those three from AJ's list. otherwise i liked many in
> tamil
> > > but very little in hindi.
> >
> > His list has many tamil songs also, but it seems you didn't like those
> > particular ones and might have liked others.
> >
> > I wudn't be much help in discussion on tamil songs, but I think it
> > will help u regain confidence in ARR if you put efforts to make his
> > list of tamil songs that you liked. You mentioned total three, you
> > could have off hand recalled 5-10 more at least that you liked.
> >
> > I personally felt offended for a moment that you just mentioned 3
> > songs that you liked. I can mention many more than "three" songs of
> > Anu Malik, Nadeem Sharavan, Anand Milind, SEL, Vishal1, Vishal2, and
> > most of the MDs that I like.
> >
> > I feel like saying that if you can't even like 1 song a year from ARR,
> > you should rethink why you remain a fan of him? You should move on to
> > other MDs that you like. It is OK. It happens that we stop clicking
> > with someone and start clicking with other ones. We should not let our
> > old habit stagnate us without pleasure. After all that is how, I mean
> > by moving on from other previous MDs to ARR, we had come to become fan
> > of ARR in the first place.
> >
> > Another aspect is that ARR's fan based likes, loves, adores D6, Ravan
> > type of music. This was vintage ARR with innovations. So, if you don't
> > like even a single song in these, it will be very unprobable that ARR
> > will ever give an album for your genres of liking.
> >
> > I am also dumbfounded that these time when ARR is at the peak of his
> > worldwide fame only due to his sustained efforts, you are dissatisfied
> > so much with him.
> >
> > > regards,
> > > taimur
> >
> > Enjoy.
> >
> > Rawat
> >
> > >
> > >
> > > --- On *Sat, 8/28/10, V S Rawat //* wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > From: V S Rawat 
> > > Subject: Re: [arr] ARR songs that have reached the

Re: [arr] ARR's theme song didn't strike me

I actually loved this one! but I appreciate your views.

loved the very moment the guitars kicked in and i was so full of energy
after listening to it for a few times.



On Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 9:54 PM, AJ  wrote:

>
>
> I gave it a few listens, but I honestly didn't find it too appealing. I did
> appreciate the musical creativity and the mood that AR tried to capture in
> this song, but I couldn't connect with it much.
>
> Perhaps this is a grower, but for now, I am not bowled over.
>
> Rahman's theme songs in recent times haven't impressed me much musically or
> emotionally in general, though I appreciate the effort behind them.
>
>  
>



-- 
---
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http://ramblingsoul.com
http://cssheaven.org

Re: [arr] My first mail to AR Rahman Fans - reg.

On 8/29/2010 6:47 AM India Time, _natarajan bhaskaran_ wrote:

> So, kindly don't criticize any music or science without
> knowing about it. JAI HO.

Welcome to the family, Natarajan Ji.

it is ok really. One need not do a Ph.D. in music to like or dislike a 
song. Either it appeals or not. We should take criticisms as a normal 
exercise of our right to freedom of expression.

May be, when these critics see the movie, pieces fall in place and 
they realize what you are saying and start appreciating it.

So, please don't get upset at others not liking it. You enjoy it yourself.

Rawat

Re: [arr] V K Malhotra not impressed with Rahman's CWG theme song

On 8/29/2010 2:46 PM India Time, _live for arr Live_ wrote:

> *New Delhi: * A R Rahman's Commonwealth Games theme song has failed to
> impress the CWG Organising Committee's Executive Board member V K
> Malhotra, who feels the composition has "fallen short of expectations".

He should give it time to let it grow on him.

Rawat

Re: [arr] V K Malhotra not impressed with Rahman's CWG theme song

On 8/29/2010 6:01 PM India Time, _wiredbeats_ wrote:

> Perhaps he should re think his decisions on doing projects that have a
> lot of political overtones.

ARR got 5.5 crores for it. He is a professional living in a world that 
trades in money. If he goes on rejecting projects after projects due 
to the overtones of the minorities of one, how will he earn?

It is OK if a few individuals not like a song. After all, he did like 
Maa Tujhe Salam so he knows ARR's worth. Why are we so much perturbed 
on him not liking this one?

--
rawat

> Even if the song is good, there will always
> be surround sound talk!
> Donate to my NGO at http://www.cradleindia.org 
>
>
> 
> *From:* live for arr Live 
> *To:* arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> *Sent:* Sun, 29 August, 2010 2:46:52 PM
> *Subject:* [arr] V K Malhotra not impressed with Rahman's CWG theme song
>
> *New Delhi: * A R Rahman's Commonwealth Games theme song has failed to
> impress the CWG Organising Committee's Executive Board member V K
> Malhotra, who feels the composition has "fallen short of expectations".
>
> "Oh yaaro, yeh India bula liya", which was launched amid much fanfare by
> the Oscar-winning composer yesterday has been given a thumbs down by
> Malhotra, who has suggested that the song be reworked.
>
> "This song has fallen short of expectations. We had a expected a better
> anthem for the Games from a composer of Rahman's status," Malhotra, also
> the vice-president of the Indian Olympic Association, said.
>
> "He has given some very good songs like 'Maa Tujhe Salaam' but this song
> is not that impressive. We hope that the song is made better because
> there is still some time for the Games," he added.
>
> * NDTVShare on Twitter
> * NDTVShare on Social 
> * NDTVGmail Buzz
>   
> 
>
> * NDTVPrint
>
>
> Rahman sang it in front of a gathering which included Delhi Chief
> Minister Sheila Dikshit, her Haryana counterpart Bhupinder Singh Hooda
> and CWG Organising Committee Chairman Suresh Kalmadi yesterday.
>
> "I feel honoured to get the opportunity to compose the theme song for
> the mega-event. It was not an easy task. I had started composing it six
> months ago and finished just last night," Rahman said after the launch.
>
> The launch of the theme song had been delayed after the Group of
> Ministers overseeing the quadrennial sporting extravaganza asked Rahman
> to change it a little bit.
>
> Read more at:
> http://www.ndtv.com/article/sports/v-k-malhotra-not-impressed-with-rahman-s-cwg-theme-song-47974?cp

Re: [arr] ARR's theme song didn't strike me

2010-08-29 Thread wiredbeats

The Tamil congress theme song rocked. Even the champions league track is very 
euphoric

Let's give CWG anthem sometime. It's ideal to be sung and clapped 
together in the stadium.

[arr] CWG song: my wish

2010-08-29 Thread Arijit Debnath

The CWG theme song didn't impress me much as a 'Theme Song' Theme songs
generally expected to be little bit more faster in tempo and catchy rhyhms
based...

I would love to hear an inspiration like 'Chale chalo' from Lagaan and
tempo/rhythm like 'Nayna mile' from Robot

This song is not suitable for Games theme to me. but as a separate song
I liked it

Arijit

Re: [arr] Re: ARR songs that have reached the deepest since 2005

2010-08-29 Thread Taimur Nadeem

hey AJ , Rawat , take it easy guys but here i present you the list of songs 
that i loved after 2005.
 
 
Hindi albums
 
khalbali    a wonderful song
AY hairathe ashiqui  the best hindi song of A R RAHMAN in 5 years
ayo re sakhi santoor blows me away
shma rang me  unfathomable feeling
bangri marori unfathomable feeling
in lamhon ke daman mein ( instrumental fast) give me absolute bliss 
KATA KATA   PRECUSSION is deadly 
 
 
TAMIL
 
Valayapaati thavile ( a  life time song, the best by A R RAHMAN AFTER 2005)
kelamal kayile saindhavi voice and twists in the middle MY goodness
MADHURIKKE    all happy song
nee marlyn monroe the stylish song
elay  youthful energetic very rhythmic violins too good
i miss you da   that ever shifting technology music ah loved it 
marudaani   typical ARR sound
Sahana  high n lows loved in the songs
Omana pennenathaswaram superb
innisai   brilliant
kamma kariyle  (exceptional drum work)
balleilakka    hats off
 
 
i hope you are satisfied now guys . A R RAHMAN music my love , no matter how 
much critical i be , i love him to the core.
 
regards,
 
taimur
--- On Sun, 8/29/10, AJ  wrote:


From: AJ 
Subject: [arr] Re: ARR songs that have reached the deepest since 2005
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sunday, August 29, 2010, 3:16 PM


  



Rawat,

You made a lot of sense here. I agree with what you said.

Taimur, you are free to choose what you like and not like, but I honestly feel 
that if you cannot like an album like D6 or Raavan, your chances of being happy 
with future ARR albums will be quite low. I am glad I am not in your position.

Also, I never mentioned as a rule that you only have to choose songs from my 
list. I only listed the songs that touched me. Why didn't you choose songs that 
touched you independent of my list? Why did you want to make it a point to show 
that you are so critical of ARR's Hindi works that you only listed one song in 
the last 5 years that you enjoyed? But, later, you mentioned Chan Chan and 
Shyam that you liked from Water. Any more that you "forgot" to mention? So, 
what is it man? 

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, V S Rawat  wrote:
>
> On 8/29/2010 2:50 AM India Time, _Taimur Nadeem_ wrote:
> 
> > well i liked three songs from water , the best being Ayo re sakhi than
> > sham rang and than bangari marori. the others songs just not there.
> 
> I am dumbfounded that anyone can NOT like Piya Ho. ARR had put such a 
> unique feeling in that song, so touching, so genuine that even even 
> ARR has not used in any of his other 1000+ songs. nearest was probably 
> Manchandre but that too sounds too farmaishi show off when compared 
> with Piya Ho.
> 
> > and i choose those three from AJ's list. otherwise i liked many in tamil
> > but very little in hindi.
> 
> His list has many tamil songs also, but it seems you didn't like those 
> particular ones and might have liked others.
> 
> I wudn't be much help in discussion on tamil songs, but I think it 
> will help u regain confidence in ARR if you put efforts to make his 
> list of tamil songs that you liked. You mentioned total three, you 
> could have off hand recalled 5-10 more at least that you liked.
> 
> I personally felt offended for a moment that you just mentioned 3 
> songs that you liked. I can mention many more than "three" songs of 
> Anu Malik, Nadeem Sharavan, Anand Milind, SEL, Vishal1, Vishal2, and 
> most of the MDs that I like.
> 
> I feel like saying that if you can't even like 1 song a year from ARR, 
> you should rethink why you remain a fan of him? You should move on to 
> other MDs that you like. It is OK. It happens that we stop clicking 
> with someone and start clicking with other ones. We should not let our 
> old habit stagnate us without pleasure. After all that is how, I mean 
> by moving on from other previous MDs to ARR, we had come to become fan 
> of ARR in the first place.
> 
> Another aspect is that ARR's fan based likes, loves, adores D6, Ravan 
> type of music. This was vintage ARR with innovations. So, if you don't 
> like even a single song in these, it will be very unprobable that ARR 
> will ever give an album for your genres of liking.
> 
> I am also dumbfounded that these time when ARR is at the peak of his 
> worldwide fame only due to his sustained efforts, you are dissatisfied 
> so much with him.
> 
> > regards,
> > taimur
> 
> Enjoy.
> 
> Rawat
> 
> >
> >
> > --- On *Sat, 8/28/10, V S Rawat //* wrote:
> >
> >
> > From: V S Rawat 
> > Subject: Re: [arr] ARR songs that have reached the deepest since 2005
> > To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> > Date: Saturday, August 28, 2010, 3:13 AM
> >
> > On 8/28/2010 1:02 AM India Time, _Taimur Nadeem_ wrote:
> >
> > > here is mine AJ from your list ,
> > > Omana penne
> > > bangari marori
> >
> > Just curious.
> >
> > While you mention Water, I want to con

[arr] leave ARR

2010-08-29 Thread Mohan Devanand


  PLEASE for GOD'S sake try to avoid immature,unfair criticism  on  ARR'S 
mostly brilliant repertoire till now. To keep on posting only to start a debate 
or just to seek a few peoples attention ,has become a habit with some so called 
music lovers.You are entitled to your opinion, you have all the right to 
express it but ,people who are sane and occupied with some useful work may not 
have all the time to indulge in such absurd debates.
  
  Somebody trying  to degrade a splendid musical masterpiece [what ever it 
is] 
approved and celebrated by the majority including many noted 
critics all  over the world,only  expose themselves as a  sick clown. ARR is 
not a GOD,nor  a  complete  authority  in music to  turn every  attempt of his  
into gold.Nevertheless ,he has proved time and  again as an absolute genius . 
His work is unarguably a league apart,eminently  superior than his counterparts 
as well as his predecessors.The biggest problem with us is,we tend to pull down 
a person who is successful beyond a certain extent ,for no reason.If  we were 
to name a few extremely talented  persons who have extensive international 
recognition,in all categories,ARR will be in the fore front.Moreover that list 
is absolutely short as you can find only a very few in this country.Indians who 
have achieved tremendously by  innovating, recognized by highest forums like 
NOBEL committee, have been NRI's  mostly.This country has little place for real 
achievers, be it sports or science.A SACHIN or ARR happen very rarely. If you 
are not satisfied with people like them,fine ,you should be a genius ,so kindly 
spare them and allow them to stay here and bring more laurels to this country. 
Please let us not allow ARR to do a PANDIT RAVISHANKER. 
thank you
  your's respectfully 
  AN INDIAN FAN
PS; hope the moderator allows this .

Re: [arr] Restless violins CLASSICAL BGM

2010-08-29 Thread rama krishna

yes it is very good bgm i like a lot. i went to heaven when i m listing it

From: Taimur Nadeem 
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sun, 29 August, 2010 4:23:47 AM
Subject: [arr] Restless violins CLASSICAL BGM [1 Attachment]

[Attachment(s) from Taimur Nadeem included below]
how beautiful , i mean how precious this musical piece is. those restless 
violins always stamps a lasting impression on my heart whenever i listen them. 
the chinese flute , simply awesome.
 and how perfectly it suits in the movie , when shahrukh khan and manisha are 
talking to each other walking through sharing some good moments .its from movie 
DIL SE...

simply superb .magical stuff thats what i call midas touch . voilins touched by 
A R RAHMAN turns gold. Classical BGM .  just listen to it guys I have attached 
it . the music just stirrs my soul up...

regards,

taimur

Re: [arr] ARR's theme song didn't strike me

2010-08-29 Thread jemsheed

Thanks for openness. It didnt impress me as well.
Now i feel AR could hav been avoided it.  This much negativity http://l.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/emoticons7/20.gif";>.What to say.Bad 
luck. Hope for a better tomorrow with som better songs.inshah allah.

Re: [arr] Video: AR Rahman Promotional - Press Conference in Houston

2010-08-29 Thread jamshid TC

Thanks Sriram.Awesome impact that bit of music from SDM flowing behind. i just 
got immersed into it! Ones again touching those memories of that great February!

-Jamshid

--- On Sun, 8/29/10, Sriram S  wrote:

From: Sriram S 
Subject: [arr] Video: AR Rahman Promotional - Press Conference in Houston
To: "A R Rahman fans" 
Date: Sunday, August 29, 2010, 8:05 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ucY-p534KI

[arr] Re: V K Malhotra not impressed with Rahman's CWG theme song

2010-08-29 Thread Sriram Iyer

How I wish AR would come up with a statement like "I wish the BJP/Congress 
government governed our country better for the last 63 years. I wish poverty, 
unemployment, price-rise, terrorism cease to exist."

I am sure AR wouldn't because he doesn't unnecessarily poke his finger into 
national affairs. AR has given India one of its most patriotic songs in 'Maa 
tujhe salam' and it's quite depressing to see nincompoop  politicians make 
statement such as this.

PS - I'd really like to know who wrote the lyrics for the theme. Could 
Gopal/Vijay please let us know that? ;)

Cheers



--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, live for arr Live  wrote:
>
> http://ibnlive.in.com/videos/129847/bjp-leader-not-impressed-by-rahmans-cwg-song.html
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> From: Sriram Iyer 
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Sun, August 29, 2010 8:17:16 PM
> Subject: [arr] Re: V K Malhotra not impressed with Rahman's CWG theme song
> 
> Â  
> What I don't understand is why people compare the theme song to 'Waka Waka', 
> which in my humble opinion was quite mediocre. A theme song needn't be all 
> upbeat and sing-along-ish. A theme song needn't have enthusiastic beats. A 
> theme 
> song can be like any other song, all that matter is that it represents the 
> theme 
> of the games.
> 
> The theme of CWG and their tagline says is 'Come out and play' and I believe 
> AR's song resonates well with that theme.
> 
> This [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKikKRPiaXE] was the theme song for the 
> Asiad that was held in Delhi, 1982. Now tell me if it has anything upbeat 
> about 
> it. It captures the essence of the Asiad quite well, nothing up-beat about 
> it, 
> but a very good song.
> 
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, live for arr Live  wrote:
> >
> > New Delhi:Â  A R Rahman's Commonwealth Games theme song has failed to 
> > impress 
> >the 
> >
> > CWG Organising Committee's Executive Board member V K Malhotra, who feels 
> > the 
> > composition has "fallen short of expectations".
> > 
> > "Oh yaaro, yeh India bula liya", which was launched amid much fanfare by 
> > the 
> > Oscar-winning composer yesterday has been given a thumbs down by Malhotra, 
> > who 
> 
> > has suggested that the song be reworked.
> > 
> > "This song has fallen short of expectations. We had a expected a better 
> > anthem 
> 
> > for the Games from a composer of Rahman's status," Malhotra, also the 
> > vice-president of the Indian Olympic Association, said.
> > 
> > "He has given some very good songs like 'Maa Tujhe Salaam' but this song is 
> > not 
> >
> > that impressive. We hope that the song is made better because there is 
> > still 
> > some time for the Games," he added.
> > 
> > * Share on Twitter 
> > * Share on Social 
> > * Gmail Buzz 
> > * Print 
> > Rahman sang it in front of a gathering which included Delhi Chief Minister 
> > Sheila Dikshit, her Haryana counterpart Bhupinder Singh Hooda and CWG 
> >Organising 
> >
> > Committee Chairman Suresh Kalmadi yesterday.
> > 
> > "I feel honoured to get the opportunity to compose the theme song for the 
> > mega-event. It was not an easy task. I had started composing it six months 
> > ago 
> 
> > and finished just last night," Rahman said after the launch.
> > 
> > The launch of the theme song had been delayed after the Group of Ministers 
> > overseeing the quadrennial sporting extravaganza asked Rahman to change it 
> > a 
> > little bit.
> > 
> > Read more at: 
> >http://www.ndtv.com/article/sports/v-k-malhotra-not-impressed-with-rahman-s-cwg-theme-song-47974?cp
> >p
> >
>

Re: [arr] Re: CWG Theme song is just OKIE.

2010-08-29 Thread Aditya Pai

I don't understand why they compare with that mediocre song Waka Waka

--- On Sun, 29/8/10, Bergin Roy  wrote:

From: Bergin Roy 
Subject: Re: [arr] Re: CWG Theme song is just OKIE.
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sunday, 29 August, 2010, 11:06 AM

  I'm sorry that you didnt get what you expected...
But AR has given what he wanted to give...So, enjoy maro maro & this theme :)
cheers,Bergin

On Sat, Aug 28, 2010 at 11:38 AM, Vasu  wrote:

  Hi Guys

I was expecting something like "Maro Maro" from BOYS,

Srinivas B

-- 
www.berginroy.com

Re: [arr] ARR's theme song didn't strike me

2010-08-29 Thread Srini Santhanam

I haven't had the time to listen to the CWG theme yet. Talking of the recent 
theme musics, to me (and my parents as well) the Semmozhi song is just amazing. 
I was able to connect to it instantly. It gives me a lot of positive energy 
every time I listen to it.

__
Cheers,
Srini

On 29-Aug-2010, at 9:54 PM, "AJ"  wrote:

> I gave it a few listens, but I honestly didn't find it too appealing. I did 
> appreciate the musical creativity and the mood that AR tried to capture in 
> this song, but I couldn't connect with it much.
> 
> Perhaps this is a grower, but for now, I am not bowled over.
> 
> Rahman's theme songs in recent times haven't impressed me much musically or 
> emotionally in general, though I appreciate the effort behind them.
> 
>

Re: [arr] ARR's theme song didn't strike me

2010-08-29 Thread Farzad Khaleel

Appreciate your honest review.

On Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 8:24 PM, AJ  wrote:

>
>
> I gave it a few listens, but I honestly didn't find it too appealing. I did
> appreciate the musical creativity and the mood that AR tried to capture in
> this song, but I couldn't connect with it much.
>
> Perhaps this is a grower, but for now, I am not bowled over.
>
> Rahman's theme songs in recent times haven't impressed me much musically or
> emotionally in general, though I appreciate the effort behind them.
>
>  
>



-- 
Farzad Khaleel
www.rahmaniac.com

[arr] Re: My first mail to AR Rahman Fans - reg.

2010-08-29 Thread Rahul

Very rightly said Natarajan bhai ...
keep posting ..
tk

Rahul

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "AJ"  wrote:
>
> Appreciate your post!  What you say is very true!  Please post more..would 
> love to hear you more often.  Where in USA are you? 
> 
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, natarajan bhaskaran  wrote:
> >
> > Dear Rahmaniacs,
> >     This is Natarajan, working as a scientist in 
> > USA. I have been a member in AR Rahman fans at yahoo for several years. 
> > This is my first mail to my co-fans of 
> > Dr. Rahman since I have become a member. I have been reading and analyzing 
> > lot of your mails regarding Rahman ji's composition for 
> > Jingles/Movies/album etc.. and I have been noticing one thing is that, some 
> > of my co-fans were criticizing Rahman's work rather than analyzing it 
> > carefully, specially towards Rahman's work in Enthiran. As a scientist I 
> > attended a seminar related to robotics at my University, and fortunately 
> > the techno sounds the presenters used were almost matching our Endhiran. I 
> > would like to say one thing is that Music is also a Science and a scientist 
> > who tries to deliver his baby (results) after a long hard work will not be 
> > bad. AR Rahman Sir has also done the same, he tried to match all the songs 
> > with the necessity of the film. His music for endhiran will completely go 
> > with the film, especially the techno sounds he used. So, kindly don't 
> > criticize any music or science without knowing about it. JAI HO. 
> >
>

Re: [arr] V K Malhotra not impressed with Rahman's CWG theme song

2010-08-29 Thread wiredbeats

Don't take the opinions of politicians and bureaucrats seriously man. Let 
them first get their house in order.

Re: [arr] V K Malhotra not impressed with Rahman's CWG theme song

2010-08-29 Thread KandieStar3360

Somebody... pls remind VK Malhotra to listen few more times. He might not used 
to ARR songs.

The launch reminds me Iron Man 2 stark convention concert. Our boss just need 
to land from sky with few fireworks...

Music was awesome...electric Guitar+Sitar on background and bangra ending is 
sweet enough to show our culture without comprimizing the internationality...

Say no to politics in music..

Peace...

Hafriz


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Roshan  wrote:
>
> these days, people are trying their best to write him off as a pre-oscars
> wonder.  looking at the comments on Youtube and our own media, they are
> pretending to be unhappy with the song just so they can find one more reason
> to poke fun at the delays and bad press about CWG
> 
> I don't know why but indian media doesn't like people getting famous for the
> right reasons.  May be AR shouldn't compose for events like these.. because
> these things will inevitably turn into a political blame war. And AR will
> become the victim of badpress just because he was associated with it.
> 
> No one will even recognize the hardwork went into making the music.
> 
> 
> On Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 2:46 PM, live for arr Live wrote:
> 
> >
> >
> > *New Delhi: * A R Rahman's Commonwealth Games theme song has failed to
> > impress the CWG Organising Committee's Executive Board member V K Malhotra,
> > who feels the composition has "fallen short of expectations".
> >
> > "Oh yaaro, yeh India bula liya", which was launched amid much fanfare by
> > the Oscar-winning composer yesterday has been given a thumbs down by
> > Malhotra, who has suggested that the song be reworked.
> >
> > "This song has fallen short of expectations. We had a expected a better
> > anthem for the Games from a composer of Rahman's status," Malhotra, also the
> > vice-president of the Indian Olympic Association, said.
> >
> > "He has given some very good songs like 'Maa Tujhe Salaam' but this song is
> > not that impressive. We hope that the song is made better because there is
> > still some time for the Games," he added.
> >
> >- [image: NDTV]Share on Twitter
> >- [image: NDTV]Share on Social 
> >- [image: NDTV]Gmail 
> > Buzz
> >- [image: NDTV]Print
> >
> >
> > Rahman sang it in front of a gathering which included Delhi Chief Minister
> > Sheila Dikshit, her Haryana counterpart Bhupinder Singh Hooda and CWG
> > Organising Committee Chairman Suresh Kalmadi yesterday.
> >
> > "I feel honoured to get the opportunity to compose the theme song for the
> > mega-event. It was not an easy task. I had started composing it six months
> > ago and finished just last night," Rahman said after the launch.
> >
> > The launch of the theme song had been delayed after the Group of Ministers
> > overseeing the quadrennial sporting extravaganza asked Rahman to change it a
> > little bit.
> >
> > Read more at:
> > http://www.ndtv.com/article/sports/v-k-malhotra-not-impressed-with-rahman-s-cwg-theme-song-47974?cp
> >
> >  
> >
> 
> 
> 
> -- 
> ---
> http://roshanravi.com
> http://ramblingsoul.com
> http://cssheaven.org
>

Re: [arr] Re: Rahman belts out weaka, weaka song

2010-08-29 Thread KJ

I dont really like the idea of initial reviews written with mushroomed
feelings about any new compositions of ARR as those reviews are written
purely based on condensed emotive output of an individual at that moment...i
strongly suggest that a review of a song/album should be produced after
precise and devoted listening of a song. Shallow word does not always hog
limelight


>
>  
>

Re: [arr] Re: V K Malhotra not impressed with Rahman's CWG theme song

2010-08-29 Thread KJ

The song resonates india and its gaming spirit..any comparison beyond that
is merely entertaining liquid mercury

>
>  
>

[arr] CWG song is better than Waka Waka

2010-08-29 Thread Aditya Pai

Agree with me or not but i seriously didn't like waka waka it was very 
loud CWG theme song is much better than waka waka.

Re: [arr] V K Malhotra not impressed with Rahman's CWG theme song

2010-08-29 Thread Kalyan K

Rightly Said Roshan...We need to remember that it's west only which
recognised AR's talent and potential and rewarded him with OScars, BAFTAs,
Golden Globes, Grammys, Crtic Awards and others (and many more to come..).

These people (Not all, some) will never change.  They don't know to
appreciate the talent and efforts of their own Mother Land's Son.

Kalyan K.

On Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 6:29 PM, Roshan  wrote:

>
>
> these days, people are trying their best to write him off as a pre-oscars
> wonder.  looking at the comments on Youtube and our own media, they are
> pretending to be unhappy with the song just so they can find one more reason
> to poke fun at the delays and bad press about CWG
>
> I don't know why but indian media doesn't like people getting famous for
> the right reasons.  May be AR shouldn't compose for events like these..
> because these things will inevitably turn into a political blame war. And AR
> will become the victim of badpress just because he was associated with it.
>
> No one will even recognize the hardwork went into making the music.
>
>
> On Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 2:46 PM, live for arr Live 
> wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> *New Delhi: * A R Rahman's Commonwealth Games theme song has failed to
>> impress the CWG Organising Committee's Executive Board member V K Malhotra,
>> who feels the composition has "fallen short of expectations".
>>
>> "Oh yaaro, yeh India bula liya", which was launched amid much fanfare by
>> the Oscar-winning composer yesterday has been given a thumbs down by
>> Malhotra, who has suggested that the song be reworked.
>>
>> "This song has fallen short of expectations. We had a expected a better
>> anthem for the Games from a composer of Rahman's status," Malhotra, also the
>> vice-president of the Indian Olympic Association, said.
>>
>> "He has given some very good songs like 'Maa Tujhe Salaam' but this song
>> is not that impressive. We hope that the song is made better because there
>> is still some time for the Games," he added.
>>
>>- [image: NDTV]Share on Twitter
>>- [image: NDTV]Share on Social 
>>- [image: NDTV]Gmail 
>> Buzz
>>- [image: NDTV]Print
>>
>>
>> Rahman sang it in front of a gathering which included Delhi Chief Minister
>> Sheila Dikshit, her Haryana counterpart Bhupinder Singh Hooda and CWG
>> Organising Committee Chairman Suresh Kalmadi yesterday.
>>
>> "I feel honoured to get the opportunity to compose the theme song for the
>> mega-event. It was not an easy task. I had started composing it six months
>> ago and finished just last night," Rahman said after the launch.
>>
>> The launch of the theme song had been delayed after the Group of Ministers
>> overseeing the quadrennial sporting extravaganza asked Rahman to change it a
>> little bit.
>>
>> Read more at:
>> http://www.ndtv.com/article/sports/v-k-malhotra-not-impressed-with-rahman-s-cwg-theme-song-47974?cp
>>
>>
>
>
> --
> ---
> http://roshanravi.com
> http://ramblingsoul.com
> http://cssheaven.org
>
>  
>

[arr] A note to the "anonymous senior composer"

I'm pretending that there really was a music composer who said the following 
statement in quotes below.  For all we know, this could just be the writer of 
this article making up stuff for political and biased reasons.

"I don't know if he is overworked or saturated, but Rahman's touch is waning," 
said a senior music composer on condition of anonymity.

Hey music composer, why remain anonymous?  Look, if you don't like the song, 
fine.  I don't like it much myself, but why say ARR's touch is waning and why 
say it now when the theme song is released, which you didn't like?  Come on, 
buddy, tell us who you are...why hide behind a journalist like a coward?  Tell 
us the real reason why you think ARR's touch is waningor maybe you're just 
trying to take pot shots at ARR because you are either 1) biased towards ARR 
negatively in the first place for whatever twisted reason or 2) you are jealous 
of ARR having so much fame and recognition and you just can't stand it that 
your songs or albums are not as impactful as ARR's.  

You're such a coward that you can't even reveal who you are when making such 
gross statements because you're afraid to be identified as a person who enjoys 
sour grapes.  Well, enjoy the sour grapes while ARR continues to reap the fruit 
of his hard work and continues to pile on award after award, even if his theme 
songs are not as appreciated.  Oh, and did you ever hear ARR make a negative 
statement about ANYONE to the press?  Learn a thing or 2 from the real 
Maestro.like humility and decency and stop being a coward and accept your 
place in the music industry, where-ever it might be. 

My condolences to you.

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Naveen Naushad  wrote:
>
> Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman launched Jiyo Utho Badho Jeeto, the theme
> song for the Commonwealth Games, in Gurgaon on Saturday. The song, however,
> has received mixed reviews from music lovers. While a lot of young singers
> felt it was average, music composers opined that though it didn't impress
> immediately, it might grow on listeners.
> 
> Interestingly, a lot of youngsters were surprised about Rahman's statement
> that his song could not be compared with Shakira's Waka Waka, used for the
> Fifa world cup. On Saturday, Rahman sang the song for around five minutes in
> front of a gathering that included Delhi CM Sheila Dikshit, Haryana CM
> Bhupinder Singh Hooda and CWG Organising Committee chairman Suresh Kalmadi.
> 
> "I feel honoured to have got the opportunity to compose the theme song for
> the mega-event. It was not an easy task. I had started composing it six
> months ago and finished just last night," Rahman said.
> "I usually like Rahman's songs. I heard him sing the song and it was like
> any other song. I guess he is slowly losing his flavour. Shakira has her own
> sex appeal and Waka Waka was catchy. Of late, people are liking whatever he
> does for the brand he is rather than the music he composes," said Raghu, an
> upcoming playback singer.
> "I had lots of expectations from his CWG composition. I just heard a bit of
> it and it is just average. I felt I had heard similar songs before. I don't
> know if he is
> overworked or saturated, but Rahman's touch is waning," said a senior music
> composer on condition of anonymity.
> Music director Radhakrishna, who had not liked a couple of the songs
> composed by Rahman in his last Telugu film Em Maya Chesave, said, "He is
> singing this song and surely knows he will get a lot of publicity out of
> this event. The song will be downloaded and played by the media several
> times. Even if it is not that great, people will start liking it as TV and
> radio stations will play it again and again. Rahman's show in the city was a
> flop when he came here. It's not that everything he composes is great."
> Singer Anuj Gurwara, who heard the song online, said it would be some time
> before people took to the song. "It is a typical Rahman number and will take
> time to grow on you. Initially people might think it is just an average
> composition but I will still wait for a few more weeks to see the public
> reaction," he said.
> Avid music buffs too felt that it was Rahman's image that made people like
> whatever he composed rather than the music. "His songs of late are not what
> they were and the CWG one is no exception. I felt his song for CWG was so
> similar to what he did before. Comparing himself to Shakira is a joke. She
> is a stage performer with energy and sex appeal. I guess his stardom is
> getting on his head now," said Mr Srikanth N, an engineering student
> learning classical music.
> However, Kollywood, Rahman's home industry, backed him up saying the music
> is very typical of Rahman.
> However, Kollywood, Rahman's home industry, backed him up saying the music
> is very typical of the singer's compositions.
> "Ramya, popular DJ and TV anchor, said, "Most ARR compositions would be a
> bit unusual and difficult to understand in the

[arr] ARR's theme song didn't strike me

I gave it a few listens, but I honestly didn't find it too appealing.  I did 
appreciate the musical creativity and the mood that AR tried to capture in this 
song, but I couldn't connect with it much.

Perhaps this is a grower, but for now, I am not bowled over.

Rahman's theme songs in recent times haven't impressed me much musically or 
emotionally in general, though I appreciate the effort behind them.

Re: [arr] Re: V K Malhotra not impressed with Rahman's CWG theme song

2010-08-29 Thread live for arr Live

http://ibnlive.in.com/videos/129847/bjp-leader-not-impressed-by-rahmans-cwg-song.html






From: Sriram Iyer 
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sun, August 29, 2010 8:17:16 PM
Subject: [arr] Re: V K Malhotra not impressed with Rahman's CWG theme song

  
What I don't understand is why people compare the theme song to 'Waka Waka', 
which in my humble opinion was quite mediocre. A theme song needn't be all 
upbeat and sing-along-ish. A theme song needn't have enthusiastic beats. A 
theme 
song can be like any other song, all that matter is that it represents the 
theme 
of the games.

The theme of CWG and their tagline says is 'Come out and play' and I believe 
AR's song resonates well with that theme.

This [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKikKRPiaXE] was the theme song for the 
Asiad that was held in Delhi, 1982. Now tell me if it has anything upbeat about 
it. It captures the essence of the Asiad quite well, nothing up-beat about it, 
but a very good song.

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, live for arr Live  wrote:
>
> New Delhi:  A R Rahman's Commonwealth Games theme song has failed to impress 
>the 
>
> CWG Organising Committee's Executive Board member V K Malhotra, who feels the 
> composition has "fallen short of expectations".
> 
> "Oh yaaro, yeh India bula liya", which was launched amid much fanfare by the 
> Oscar-winning composer yesterday has been given a thumbs down by Malhotra, 
> who 

> has suggested that the song be reworked.
> 
> "This song has fallen short of expectations. We had a expected a better 
> anthem 

> for the Games from a composer of Rahman's status," Malhotra, also the 
> vice-president of the Indian Olympic Association, said.
> 
> "He has given some very good songs like 'Maa Tujhe Salaam' but this song is 
> not 
>
> that impressive. We hope that the song is made better because there is still 
> some time for the Games," he added.
> 
> * Share on Twitter 
> * Share on Social 
> * Gmail Buzz 
> * Print 
> Rahman sang it in front of a gathering which included Delhi Chief Minister 
> Sheila Dikshit, her Haryana counterpart Bhupinder Singh Hooda and CWG 
>Organising 
>
> Committee Chairman Suresh Kalmadi yesterday.
> 
> "I feel honoured to get the opportunity to compose the theme song for the 
> mega-event. It was not an easy task. I had started composing it six months 
> ago 

> and finished just last night," Rahman said after the launch.
> 
> The launch of the theme song had been delayed after the Group of Ministers 
> overseeing the quadrennial sporting extravaganza asked Rahman to change it a 
> little bit.
> 
> Read more at: 
>http://www.ndtv.com/article/sports/v-k-malhotra-not-impressed-with-rahman-s-cwg-theme-song-47974?cp
>p
>

Re: [arr] Re: V K Malhotra not impressed with Rahman's CWG theme song

well said.

they all have a notion that a theme song should sound like a Bhangra.. even
without having fast paced tune, you can create energetic music.

the day they realize such things, they will start appreciating better music.

On Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 8:17 PM, Sriram Iyer wrote:

>
>
> What I don't understand is why people compare the theme song to 'Waka
> Waka', which in my humble opinion was quite mediocre. A theme song needn't
> be all upbeat and sing-along-ish. A theme song needn't have enthusiastic
> beats. A theme song can be like any other song, all that matter is that it
> represents the theme of the games.
>
> The theme of CWG and their tagline says is 'Come out and play' and I
> believe AR's song resonates well with that theme.
>
> This [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKikKRPiaXE] was the theme song for
> the Asiad that was held in Delhi, 1982. Now tell me if it has anything
> upbeat about it. It captures the essence of the Asiad quite well, nothing
> up-beat about it, but a very good song.
>
>
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com , live
> for arr Live  wrote:
> >
> > New Delhi:  A R Rahman's Commonwealth Games theme song has failed to
> impress the
> > CWG Organising Committee's Executive Board member V K Malhotra, who feels
> the
> > composition has "fallen short of expectations".
> >
> > "Oh yaaro, yeh India bula liya", which was launched amid much fanfare by
> the
> > Oscar-winning composer yesterday has been given a thumbs down by
> Malhotra, who
> > has suggested that the song be reworked.
> >
> > "This song has fallen short of expectations. We had a expected a better
> anthem
> > for the Games from a composer of Rahman's status," Malhotra, also the
> > vice-president of the Indian Olympic Association, said.
> >
> > "He has given some very good songs like 'Maa Tujhe Salaam' but this song
> is not
> > that impressive. We hope that the song is made better because there is
> still
> > some time for the Games," he added.
> >
> > * Share on Twitter
> > * Share on Social
> > * Gmail Buzz
> > * Print
> > Rahman sang it in front of a gathering which included Delhi Chief
> Minister
> > Sheila Dikshit, her Haryana counterpart Bhupinder Singh Hooda and CWG
> Organising
> > Committee Chairman Suresh Kalmadi yesterday.
> >
> > "I feel honoured to get the opportunity to compose the theme song for the
>
> > mega-event. It was not an easy task. I had started composing it six
> months ago
> > and finished just last night," Rahman said after the launch.
> >
> > The launch of the theme song had been delayed after the Group of
> Ministers
> > overseeing the quadrennial sporting extravaganza asked Rahman to change
> it a
> > little bit.
> >
> > Read more at:
> >
> http://www.ndtv.com/article/sports/v-k-malhotra-not-impressed-with-rahman-s-cwg-theme-song-47974?cp
> >
>
>  
>



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[arr] Re: ARR songs that have reached the deepest since 2005

Rawat,

You made a lot of sense here.  I agree with what you said.

Taimur, you are free to choose what you like and not like, but I honestly feel 
that if you cannot like an album like D6 or Raavan, your chances of being happy 
with future ARR albums will be quite low.  I am glad I am not in your position.

Also, I never mentioned as a rule that you only have to choose songs from my 
list.  I only listed the songs that touched me.  Why didn't you choose songs 
that touched you independent of my list?  Why did you want to make it a point 
to show that you are so critical of ARR's Hindi works that you only listed one 
song in the last 5 years that you enjoyed?  But, later, you mentioned Chan Chan 
and Shyam that you liked from Water. Any more that you "forgot" to mention?  
So, what is it man?  



--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, V S Rawat  wrote:
>
> On 8/29/2010 2:50 AM India Time, _Taimur Nadeem_ wrote:
> 
> > well i liked three songs from water , the best being Ayo re sakhi than
> > sham rang and than bangari marori. the others songs just not there.
> 
> I am dumbfounded that anyone can NOT like Piya Ho. ARR had put such a 
> unique feeling in that song, so touching, so genuine that even even 
> ARR has not used in any of his other 1000+ songs. nearest was probably 
> Manchandre but that too sounds too farmaishi show off when compared 
> with Piya Ho.
> 
> > and i choose those three from AJ's list. otherwise i liked many in tamil
> > but very little in hindi.
> 
> His list has many tamil songs also, but it seems you didn't like those 
> particular ones and might have liked others.
> 
> I wudn't be much help in discussion on tamil songs, but I think it 
> will help u regain confidence in ARR if you put efforts to make his 
> list of tamil songs that you liked. You mentioned total three, you 
> could have off hand recalled 5-10 more at least that you liked.
> 
> I personally felt offended for a moment that you just mentioned 3 
> songs that you liked. I can mention many more than "three" songs of 
> Anu Malik, Nadeem Sharavan, Anand Milind, SEL, Vishal1, Vishal2, and 
> most of the MDs that I like.
> 
> I feel like saying that if you can't even like 1 song a year from ARR, 
> you should rethink why you remain a fan of him? You should move on to 
> other MDs that you like. It is OK. It happens that we stop clicking 
> with someone and start clicking with other ones. We should not let our 
> old habit stagnate us without pleasure. After all that is how, I mean 
> by moving on from other previous MDs to ARR, we had come to become fan 
> of ARR in the first place.
> 
> Another aspect is that ARR's fan based likes, loves, adores D6, Ravan 
> type of music. This was vintage ARR with innovations. So, if you don't 
> like even a single song in these, it will be very unprobable that ARR 
> will ever give an album for your genres of liking.
> 
> I am also dumbfounded that these time when ARR is at the peak of his 
> worldwide fame only due to his sustained efforts, you are dissatisfied 
> so much with him.
> 
> > regards,
> > taimur
> 
> Enjoy.
> 
> Rawat
> 
> >
> >
> > --- On *Sat, 8/28/10, V S Rawat //* wrote:
> >
> >
> > From: V S Rawat 
> > Subject: Re: [arr] ARR songs that have reached the deepest since 2005
> > To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> > Date: Saturday, August 28, 2010, 3:13 AM
> >
> > On 8/28/2010 1:02 AM India Time, _Taimur Nadeem_ wrote:
> >
> >  > here is mine AJ from your list ,
> >  > Omana penne
> >  > bangari marori
> >
> > Just curious.
> >
> > While you mention Water, I want to confirm that you liked Bangari
> > marori more than Piya Rey from this album. Right?
> >
> >  > mausam n escape
> >  > REGARDS,
> >  > taimur
> >
> > Rawat
>

[arr] Video: AR Rahman Promotional - Press Conference in Houston

2010-08-29 Thread Sriram S

 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ucY-p534KI

[arr] Re: V K Malhotra not impressed with Rahman's CWG theme song

2010-08-29 Thread Sriram Iyer

What I don't understand is why people compare the theme song to 'Waka Waka', 
which in my humble opinion was quite mediocre. A theme song needn't be all 
upbeat and sing-along-ish. A theme song needn't have enthusiastic beats. A 
theme song can be like any other song, all that matter is that it represents 
the theme of the games.

The theme of CWG and their tagline says is 'Come out and play' and I believe 
AR's song resonates well with that theme.

This [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKikKRPiaXE] was the theme song for the 
Asiad that was held in Delhi, 1982. Now tell me if it has anything upbeat about 
it. It  captures the essence of the Asiad quite well, nothing up-beat about it, 
but a very good song.



--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, live for arr Live  wrote:
>
> New Delhi:  A R Rahman's Commonwealth Games theme song has failed to impress 
> the 
> CWG Organising Committee's Executive Board member V K Malhotra, who feels the 
> composition has "fallen short of expectations".
> 
> "Oh yaaro, yeh India bula liya", which was launched amid much fanfare by the 
> Oscar-winning composer yesterday has been given a thumbs down by Malhotra, 
> who 
> has suggested that the song be reworked.
> 
> "This song has fallen short of expectations. We had a expected a better 
> anthem 
> for the Games from a composer of Rahman's status," Malhotra, also the 
> vice-president of the Indian Olympic Association, said.
> 
> "He has given some very good songs like 'Maa Tujhe Salaam' but this song is 
> not 
> that impressive. We hope that the song is made better because there is still 
> some time for the Games," he added.
> 
>   * Share on Twitter 
>   * Share on Social 
>   * Gmail Buzz 
>   * Print 
> Rahman sang it in front of a gathering which included Delhi Chief Minister 
> Sheila Dikshit, her Haryana counterpart Bhupinder Singh Hooda and CWG 
> Organising 
> Committee Chairman Suresh Kalmadi yesterday.
> 
> "I feel honoured to get the opportunity to compose the theme song for the 
> mega-event. It was not an easy task. I had started composing it six months 
> ago 
> and finished just last night," Rahman said after the launch.
> 
> The launch of the theme song had been delayed after the Group of Ministers 
> overseeing the quadrennial sporting extravaganza asked Rahman to change it a 
> little bit.
> 
> Read more at: 
> http://www.ndtv.com/article/sports/v-k-malhotra-not-impressed-with-rahman-s-cwg-theme-song-47974?cp
>

Re: [arr] ARR songs that have reached the deepest since 2005

Taimur,

If I'm guessing correctly, you like more of the rustic/folk numbers from Rahman.

Please tell us which songs from Tamil you liked the most in the last 5 years.

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Taimur Nadeem  wrote:
>
> well i liked three songs from waterÂ  , the best being Ayo re sakhiÂ than 
> Â sham rang and thanÂ bangari marori. the others songs just not there. 
> Â 
> and i choose those three from AJ's list. otherwise i liked many in tamil but 
> very little in hindi.
> Â 
> regards,
> Â 
> taimur
> Â 
> 
> 
> --- On Sat, 8/28/10, V S Rawat  wrote:
> 
> 
> From: V S Rawat 
> Subject: Re: [arr] ARR songs that have reached the deepest since 2005
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Saturday, August 28, 2010, 3:13 AM
> 
> 
> Â  
> 
> 
> 
> On 8/28/2010 1:02 AM India Time, _Taimur Nadeem_ wrote:
> 
> > here is mine AJ from your list ,
> > Omana penne
> > bangari marori
> 
> Just curious.
> 
> While you mention Water, I want to confirm that you liked Bangari 
> marori more than Piya Rey from this album. Right?
> 
> > mausam n escape
> > REGARDS,
> > taimur
> 
> Rawat
>

[arr] Re: Rahman belts out weaka, weaka song

My, my, how the small try to bring down the giant just because a sports song 
didn't tickle them pinkand all of a sudden, he's losing his touch and his 
latest compositions are not that great?

Gee, how come nobody complained about his latest compositions before this song 
came out?  

When you're on top, there will always be a bullseye on your back.

The same people that are saying Rahman lost his touch will be praising his 
music for "Jhoota Hi Sahi" and Rockstar and 127 hours later, and they were the 
same people that were raving about Raavan and Delhi 6.

People have to understand that not every album and every song he comes out with 
has to be an epic masterpiece.  Even in the past 2 years, there have been 
enough strikingly beautiful and innovative compositions that have more than 
convinced me that Rahman's magic touch is still strong and still present, just 
as much as ever before.

Of course, this article will only fuel those opinions on this board and 
elsewhere that Rahman has lost his touch, has done nothing great recently, etc. 
 I can just hear it now.

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Naveen Naushad  wrote:
>
> Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman launched Jiyo Utho Badho Jeeto, the theme
> song for the Commonwealth Games, in Gurgaon on Saturday. The song, however,
> has received mixed reviews from music lovers. While a lot of young singers
> felt it was average, music composers opined that though it didn't impress
> immediately, it might grow on listeners.
> 
> Interestingly, a lot of youngsters were surprised about Rahman's statement
> that his song could not be compared with Shakira's Waka Waka, used for the
> Fifa world cup. On Saturday, Rahman sang the song for around five minutes in
> front of a gathering that included Delhi CM Sheila Dikshit, Haryana CM
> Bhupinder Singh Hooda and CWG Organising Committee chairman Suresh Kalmadi.
> 
> "I feel honoured to have got the opportunity to compose the theme song for
> the mega-event. It was not an easy task. I had started composing it six
> months ago and finished just last night," Rahman said.
> "I usually like Rahman's songs. I heard him sing the song and it was like
> any other song. I guess he is slowly losing his flavour. Shakira has her own
> sex appeal and Waka Waka was catchy. Of late, people are liking whatever he
> does for the brand he is rather than the music he composes," said Raghu, an
> upcoming playback singer.
> "I had lots of expectations from his CWG composition. I just heard a bit of
> it and it is just average. I felt I had heard similar songs before. I don't
> know if he is
> overworked or saturated, but Rahman's touch is waning," said a senior music
> composer on condition of anonymity.
> Music director Radhakrishna, who had not liked a couple of the songs
> composed by Rahman in his last Telugu film Em Maya Chesave, said, "He is
> singing this song and surely knows he will get a lot of publicity out of
> this event. The song will be downloaded and played by the media several
> times. Even if it is not that great, people will start liking it as TV and
> radio stations will play it again and again. Rahman's show in the city was a
> flop when he came here. It's not that everything he composes is great."
> Singer Anuj Gurwara, who heard the song online, said it would be some time
> before people took to the song. "It is a typical Rahman number and will take
> time to grow on you. Initially people might think it is just an average
> composition but I will still wait for a few more weeks to see the public
> reaction," he said.
> Avid music buffs too felt that it was Rahman's image that made people like
> whatever he composed rather than the music. "His songs of late are not what
> they were and the CWG one is no exception. I felt his song for CWG was so
> similar to what he did before. Comparing himself to Shakira is a joke. She
> is a stage performer with energy and sex appeal. I guess his stardom is
> getting on his head now," said Mr Srikanth N, an engineering student
> learning classical music.
> However, Kollywood, Rahman's home industry, backed him up saying the music
> is very typical of Rahman.
> However, Kollywood, Rahman's home industry, backed him up saying the music
> is very typical of the singer's compositions.
> "Ramya, popular DJ and TV anchor, said, "Most ARR compositions would be a
> bit unusual and difficult to understand in the beginning; only by repeated
> listening will we start liking them. That's what happened even with his
> latest Enthiran music. Nobody liked the music on the first day of the CD
> release but now people are going gaga over it."
> But, software professional Vikram Mohan, 28, however, said that the score
> did not strike a chord with him. "The tune was not catchy and seems
> eminently forgettable. Compared to Shakira's Waka Waka and other sports
> anthems, Rahman's composition falls flat," he said.
> 
> 
> http://www.asianage.com/india/rahman-belts-out-weaka-weaka-song-221
>

Re: [arr] V K Malhotra not impressed with Rahman's CWG theme song

these days, people are trying their best to write him off as a pre-oscars
wonder.  looking at the comments on Youtube and our own media, they are
pretending to be unhappy with the song just so they can find one more reason
to poke fun at the delays and bad press about CWG

I don't know why but indian media doesn't like people getting famous for the
right reasons.  May be AR shouldn't compose for events like these.. because
these things will inevitably turn into a political blame war. And AR will
become the victim of badpress just because he was associated with it.

No one will even recognize the hardwork went into making the music.


On Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 2:46 PM, live for arr Live wrote:

>
>
> *New Delhi: * A R Rahman's Commonwealth Games theme song has failed to
> impress the CWG Organising Committee's Executive Board member V K Malhotra,
> who feels the composition has "fallen short of expectations".
>
> "Oh yaaro, yeh India bula liya", which was launched amid much fanfare by
> the Oscar-winning composer yesterday has been given a thumbs down by
> Malhotra, who has suggested that the song be reworked.
>
> "This song has fallen short of expectations. We had a expected a better
> anthem for the Games from a composer of Rahman's status," Malhotra, also the
> vice-president of the Indian Olympic Association, said.
>
> "He has given some very good songs like 'Maa Tujhe Salaam' but this song is
> not that impressive. We hope that the song is made better because there is
> still some time for the Games," he added.
>
>- [image: NDTV]Share on Twitter
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> Buzz
>- [image: NDTV]Print
>
>
> Rahman sang it in front of a gathering which included Delhi Chief Minister
> Sheila Dikshit, her Haryana counterpart Bhupinder Singh Hooda and CWG
> Organising Committee Chairman Suresh Kalmadi yesterday.
>
> "I feel honoured to get the opportunity to compose the theme song for the
> mega-event. It was not an easy task. I had started composing it six months
> ago and finished just last night," Rahman said after the launch.
>
> The launch of the theme song had been delayed after the Group of Ministers
> overseeing the quadrennial sporting extravaganza asked Rahman to change it a
> little bit.
>
> Read more at:
> http://www.ndtv.com/article/sports/v-k-malhotra-not-impressed-with-rahman-s-cwg-theme-song-47974?cp
>
>  
>



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Re: [arr] ARR songs that have reached the deepest since 2005

On 8/29/2010 2:50 AM India Time, _Taimur Nadeem_ wrote:

> well i liked three songs from water , the best being Ayo re sakhi than
> sham rang and than bangari marori. the others songs just not there.

I am dumbfounded that anyone can NOT like Piya Ho. ARR had put such a 
unique feeling in that song, so touching, so genuine that even even 
ARR has not used in any of his other 1000+ songs. nearest was probably 
Manchandre but that too sounds too farmaishi show off when compared 
with Piya Ho.

> and i choose those three from AJ's list. otherwise i liked many in tamil
> but very little in hindi.

His list has many tamil songs also, but it seems you didn't like those 
particular ones and might have liked others.

I wudn't be much help in discussion on tamil songs, but I think it 
will help u regain confidence in ARR if you put efforts to make his 
list of tamil songs that you liked. You mentioned total three, you 
could have off hand recalled 5-10 more at least that you liked.

I personally felt offended for a moment that you just mentioned 3 
songs that you liked. I can mention many more than "three" songs of 
Anu Malik, Nadeem Sharavan, Anand Milind, SEL, Vishal1, Vishal2, and 
most of the MDs that I like.

I feel like saying that if you can't even like 1 song a year from ARR, 
you should rethink why you remain a fan of him? You should move on to 
other MDs that you like. It is OK. It happens that we stop clicking 
with someone and start clicking with other ones. We should not let our 
old habit stagnate us without pleasure. After all that is how, I mean 
by moving on from other previous MDs to ARR, we had come to become fan 
of ARR in the first place.

Another aspect is that ARR's fan based likes, loves, adores D6, Ravan 
type of music. This was vintage ARR with innovations. So, if you don't 
like even a single song in these, it will be very unprobable that ARR 
will ever give an album for your genres of liking.

I am also dumbfounded that these time when ARR is at the peak of his 
worldwide fame only due to his sustained efforts, you are dissatisfied 
so much with him.

> regards,
> taimur

Enjoy.

Rawat

>
>
> --- On *Sat, 8/28/10, V S Rawat //* wrote:
>
>
> From: V S Rawat 
> Subject: Re: [arr] ARR songs that have reached the deepest since 2005
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Saturday, August 28, 2010, 3:13 AM
>
> On 8/28/2010 1:02 AM India Time, _Taimur Nadeem_ wrote:
>
>  > here is mine AJ from your list ,
>  > Omana penne
>  > bangari marori
>
> Just curious.
>
> While you mention Water, I want to confirm that you liked Bangari
> marori more than Piya Rey from this album. Right?
>
>  > mausam n escape
>  > REGARDS,
>  > taimur
>
> Rawat

Re: [arr] Rahman belts out weaka, weaka song

2010-08-29 Thread pratap

Why the urge to give a song a review as soon as it is released? Take time and 
let it grow on you. This people just wanna be the first to post their reviews.








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--- On Sat, 8/28/10, Naveen Naushad  wrote:

From: Naveen Naushad 
Subject: [arr] Rahman belts out weaka, weaka song
To: "A R Rahman Fans" 
Date: Saturday, August 28, 2010, 11:12 PM







 



  



  
  
  Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman launched Jiyo Utho Badho Jeeto, 
the theme song for the Commonwealth Games, in Gurgaon on Saturday.
The song, however, has received mixed reviews from music lovers. While a
 lot of young singers felt it was average, music composers opined that 
though it didn’t impress immediately, it might grow on listeners.
Interestingly, a lot of youngsters were surprised about Rahman’s 
statement that his song could not be compared with Shakira’s Waka Waka, 
used for the Fifa world cup.
On Saturday, Rahman sang the song for around five minutes in front of a 
gathering that included Delhi CM Sheila Dikshit, Haryana CM Bhupinder 
Singh Hooda and CWG Organising Committee chairman Suresh Kalmadi.
“I feel honoured to have got the opportunity to compose the theme song 
for the mega-event. It was not an easy task. I had started composing it 
six months ago and finished just last night,” Rahman said.

“I usually like Rahman’s songs. I heard him sing the song and it was 
like any other song. I guess he is slowly losing his flavour. Shakira 
has her own sex appeal and Waka Waka was catchy. Of late, people are 
liking whatever he does for the brand he is rather than the music he 
composes,” said Raghu, an upcoming playback singer.

“I had lots of expectations from his CWG composition. I just heard a bit
 of it and it is just average. I felt I had heard similar songs before. I
 don’t know if he is

overworked or saturated, but Rahman’s touch is waning,” said a senior music 
composer on condition of anonymity.

Music director Radhakrishna, who had not liked a couple of the songs 
composed by Rahman in his last Telugu film Em Maya Chesave, said, “He is
 singing this song and surely knows he will get a lot of publicity out 
of this event. The song will be downloaded and played by the media 
several times. Even if it is not that great, people will start liking it
 as TV and radio stations will play it again and again. Rahman’s show in
 the city was a flop when he came here. It’s not that everything he 
composes is great.”

Singer Anuj Gurwara, who heard the song online, said it would be some 
time before people took to the song. “It is a typical Rahman number and 
will take time to grow on you. Initially people might think it is just 
an average composition but I will still wait for a few more weeks to see
 the public reaction,” he said.

Avid music buffs too felt that it was Rahman’s image that made people 
like whatever he composed rather than the music. “His songs of late are 
not what they were and the CWG one is no exception. I felt his song for 
CWG was so similar to what he did before. Comparing himself to Shakira 
is a joke. She is a stage performer with energy and sex appeal. I guess 
his stardom is getting on his head now,” said Mr Srikanth N, an 
engineering student learning classical music.

However, Kollywood, Rahman’s home industry, backed him up saying the music is 
very typical of Rahman.

However, Kollywood, Rahman’s home industry, backed him up saying the music is  
very typical of the singer’s compositions.

“Ramya, popular DJ and TV anchor, said, “Most ARR compositions would be a
 bit unusual and difficult to understand in the beginning; only by 
repeated listening will we start liking them. That’s what happened even 
with his latest Enthiran music. Nobody liked the music on the first day 
of the CD release but now people are going gaga over it.”

But, software professional Vikram Mohan, 28, however, said that the 
score did not strike a chord with him. “The tune was not catchy and 
seems eminently forgettable. Compared to Shakira’s Waka Waka and other 
sports anthems, Rahman’s composition falls flat,” he said.
http://www.asianage.com/india/rahman-belts-out-weaka-weaka-song-221
This has to be one of the most biased articles I have read in the recent times. 
Who are all these "celebrities" mentioned in the article? I haven't heard about 
any of them. Looks like it is their attempt to hog the limelight.
Naveen

Re: [arr] VTV special pack will be out in another 2 weeks

TUNE 4... ARR...
SONY
.
Suprise!!

Re: [arr] V K Malhotra not impressed with Rahman's CWG theme song

As someone said he had expected a Maro Maro, I too feel, that if Maro Maro
was re-used for this theme,  Malhotra would have been FLOORED and SHAKIRA
would have left her profession!

Re: [arr] Re: My first mail to AR Rahman Fans - reg.

As u said, Natarajan ji, no one is criticizing music here 'Without knowing
it'.  Those who have criticized here, clearly know about the capablities of
His Highness Rahmanji. Sounds are being enjoyed by everyone. But we are
talking about genres here, (Which a scientist may not necessarily be knowing
about) and the progressions in the song.

Anyway, u have related science and music very well sir. As u said music is
also science, and we all know, that our Rahman sir, is a musical scientist.
Other music directors of his era composed music, whereas, our Rahman
sir made inventions in music!

Re: [arr] V K Malhotra not impressed with Rahman's CWG theme song

2010-08-29 Thread wiredbeats

Perhaps he should re think his decisions on doing projects that have a lot of 
political overtones. Even if the song is good, there will always be surround 
sound talk!
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From: live for arr Live 
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sun, 29 August, 2010 2:46:52 PM
Subject: [arr] V K Malhotra not impressed with Rahman's CWG theme song

  
New Delhi:  A R Rahman's Commonwealth Games theme song has failed to impress 
the 
CWG Organising Committee's Executive Board member V K Malhotra, who feels the 
composition has "fallen short of expectations".

"Oh yaaro, yeh India bula liya", which was launched amid much fanfare by the 
Oscar-winning composer yesterday has been given a thumbs down by Malhotra, who 
has suggested that the song be reworked.

"This song has fallen short of expectations. We had a expected a better anthem 
for the Games from a composer of Rahman's status," Malhotra, also the 
vice-president of the Indian Olympic Association, said.

"He has given some very good songs like 'Maa Tujhe Salaam' but this song is not 
that impressive. We hope that the song is made better because there  is still 
some time for the Games," he added.

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Rahman sang it in front of a gathering which included Delhi Chief Minister 
Sheila Dikshit, her Haryana counterpart Bhupinder Singh Hooda and CWG 
Organising 
Committee Chairman Suresh Kalmadi yesterday.

"I feel honoured to get the opportunity to compose the theme song for the 
mega-event. It was not  an easy task. I had started composing it six months ago 
and finished just last night," Rahman said after the launch.

The launch of the theme song had been delayed after the Group of Ministers 
overseeing the quadrennial sporting extravaganza asked Rahman to change it a 
little bit.

Read more at: 
http://www.ndtv.com/article/sports/v-k-malhotra-not-impressed-with-rahman-s-cwg-theme-song-47974?cp

Re: [arr] Re: CWG Theme song is just superb... :-)

2010-08-29 Thread shalivahan Phoebus

yeah its really superb ... it grows on you after 2-3 hearings and then its so 
catchy...amazing and apt song

--- On Sat, 28/8/10, Sriram Iyer  wrote:

From: Sriram Iyer 
Subject: [arr] Re: CWG Theme song is just superb... :-)
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Saturday, 28 August, 2010, 7:06 PM

  Yes it is. Although it isn't an anthem-like. But damn good. It's more of 
an inspiration song, I can't wait to watch it with the visuals.

Re: [arr] hereis CWG song

2010-08-29 Thread Vishal Reddy

The tempo is low.






From: Thulasi Ram 
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sat, 28 August, 2010 9:48:10 PM
Subject: Re: [arr] hereis CWG song

  
terrific!!! hats off ARR!


On Sat, Aug 28, 2010 at 2:33 PM, Roshan  wrote:

  
>http://soundcloud.com/arrahman/cwg-theme-song
>
>seriously, this will blow the waka waka out of your mind for ever! 
>
>-- 
>---
>http://roshanravi.com
>http://ramblingsoul.com
>http://cssheaven.org
>
>

[arr] Re: A.R. Rahman Endorses Radio DesiBeat

2010-08-29 Thread A.R.Rajib

[image: 47730_151923231500916_137844036242169_428274_6592400_n.jpg]

On Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 4:37 PM, A.R.Rajib  wrote:

>  A.R. Rahman Endorses Radio DesiBeat By - indiawest.com August 27, 2010
> 05:44:00 PM
>
> SAN LEANDRO, Calif. — Oscar- and Grammy-winning composer A.R. Rahman has
> signed on to endorse America’s first 24-hour Bollywood radio station,
> according to a press release.
>
> Radio DesiBeat, a station based in Southern California which offers up a
> mix of Bollywood music and movie reviews, celebrity interviews and contests,
> is available online (www.radiodesibeat.com) and on platforms including HD
> radio, Microsoft Zune, iPhone, iPad and BlackBerry.
>
> The station’s personalities, including “Dil Maange More” host DJ Vaibhav,
> “Morning Masala Show” host DJ Manu, and “Bumper to Bumper” host DJ Priya,
> are all established professionals from major Indian radio stations,
> explained Gaurav Kumar, the station’s CEO and founder, in a phone interview
> with India-West.
>
> Radio DesiBeat launched on 100.3 HD 2 in Los Angeles, Orange County and San
> Diego last month; on Aug 15, the station launched on 106.1 HD 2 in San Jose,
> Oakland and San Francisco. Future plans include HD broadcast in Seattle and
> other cities, and a possible tie-up with a TV cable or satellite provider to
> add the station to their music lineup, said Kumar.
>
> Among the station’s early sponsors are Comcast, Reliance BIG Cinemas,
> DesiYou.tv and Bollywood Hits on Demand. A station executive declined to
> disclose the cost of the project or the name of the station’s program
> manager. Entertainment ECOsystem Inc. is the parent company based in Simi
> Valley, Calif., and which works very closely with DesiBeat ECOsystem Pvt.
> Ltd. in India.
>
> The station’s official jingle will be released as soon as Aug. 27, said
> Kumar.
>
> Rahman himself has already posted the following message to his Twiiter
> page: “Congrats to Radio DesiBeat on launching America’s first ever 24x7
> Bollywood Radio Station. I am really happy to be a part of this with RDB.”
>
> http://indiawest.com/readmore.aspx?id=2457&sid=5
> --
> *- Regards
>
> ~ ~ A.R.Rajib ~ ~*
>
>


-- 
*- Regards

~ ~ A.R.Rajib ~ ~*

[arr] Re: My first mail to AR Rahman Fans - reg.

Appreciate your post!  What you say is very true!  Please post more..would love 
to hear you more often.  Where in USA are you? 

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, natarajan bhaskaran  
wrote:
>
> Dear Rahmaniacs,
>     This is Natarajan, working as a scientist in USA. 
> I have been a member in AR Rahman fans at yahoo for several years. This is my 
> first mail to my co-fans of 
> Dr. Rahman since I have become a member. I have been reading and analyzing 
> lot of your mails regarding Rahman ji's composition for Jingles/Movies/album 
> etc.. and I have been noticing one thing is that, some of my co-fans were 
> criticizing Rahman's work rather than analyzing it carefully, specially 
> towards Rahman's work in Enthiran. As a scientist I attended a seminar 
> related to robotics at my University, and fortunately the techno sounds the 
> presenters used were almost matching our Endhiran. I would like to say one 
> thing is that Music is also a Science and a scientist who tries to deliver 
> his baby (results) after a long hard work will not be bad. AR Rahman Sir has 
> also done the same, he tried to match all the songs with the necessity of the 
> film. His music for endhiran will completely go with the film, especially the 
> techno sounds he used. So, kindly don't criticize any music or science 
> without knowing about it. JAI HO. 
>

[arr] A.R. Rahman Endorses Radio DesiBeat

2010-08-29 Thread A.R.Rajib

 A.R. Rahman Endorses Radio DesiBeat By - indiawest.com August 27, 2010
05:44:00 PM

SAN LEANDRO, Calif. — Oscar- and Grammy-winning composer A.R. Rahman has
signed on to endorse America’s first 24-hour Bollywood radio station,
according to a press release.

Radio DesiBeat, a station based in Southern California which offers up a mix
of Bollywood music and movie reviews, celebrity interviews and contests, is
available online (www.radiodesibeat.com) and on platforms including HD
radio, Microsoft Zune, iPhone, iPad and BlackBerry.

The station’s personalities, including “Dil Maange More” host DJ Vaibhav,
“Morning Masala Show” host DJ Manu, and “Bumper to Bumper” host DJ Priya,
are all established professionals from major Indian radio stations,
explained Gaurav Kumar, the station’s CEO and founder, in a phone interview
with India-West.

Radio DesiBeat launched on 100.3 HD 2 in Los Angeles, Orange County and San
Diego last month; on Aug 15, the station launched on 106.1 HD 2 in San Jose,
Oakland and San Francisco. Future plans include HD broadcast in Seattle and
other cities, and a possible tie-up with a TV cable or satellite provider to
add the station to their music lineup, said Kumar.

Among the station’s early sponsors are Comcast, Reliance BIG Cinemas,
DesiYou.tv and Bollywood Hits on Demand. A station executive declined to
disclose the cost of the project or the name of the station’s program
manager. Entertainment ECOsystem Inc. is the parent company based in Simi
Valley, Calif., and which works very closely with DesiBeat ECOsystem Pvt.
Ltd. in India.

The station’s official jingle will be released as soon as Aug. 27, said
Kumar.

Rahman himself has already posted the following message to his Twiiter page:
“Congrats to Radio DesiBeat on launching America’s first ever 24x7 Bollywood
Radio Station. I am really happy to be a part of this with RDB.”

http://indiawest.com/readmore.aspx?id=2457&sid=5
-- 
*- Regards

~ ~ A.R.Rajib ~ ~*

[arr] V K Malhotra not impressed with Rahman's CWG theme song

2010-08-29 Thread live for arr Live

New Delhi: A R Rahman's Commonwealth Games theme song has failed to impress
the
CWG Organising Committee's Executive Board member V K Malhotra, who feels the
composition has "fallen short of expectations".

"Oh yaaro, yeh India bula liya", which was launched amid much fanfare by the
Oscar-winning composer yesterday has been given a thumbs down by Malhotra, who
has suggested that the song be reworked.

"This song has fallen short of expectations. We had a expected a better anthem
for the Games from a composer of Rahman's status," Malhotra, also the
vice-president of the Indian Olympic Association, said.

"He has given some very good songs like 'Maa Tujhe Salaam' but this song is not
that impressive. We hope that the song is made better because there is still
some time for the Games," he added.

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Rahman sang it in front of a gathering which included Delhi Chief Minister
Sheila Dikshit, her Haryana counterpart Bhupinder Singh Hooda and CWG
Organising
Committee Chairman Suresh Kalmadi yesterday.

"I feel honoured to get the opportunity to compose the theme song for the
mega-event. It was not an easy task. I had started composing it six months ago
and finished just last night," Rahman said after the launch.

The launch of the theme song had been delayed after the Group of Ministers
overseeing the quadrennial sporting extravaganza asked Rahman to change it a
little bit.

Read more at:
http://www.ndtv.com/article/sports/v-k-malhotra-not-impressed-with-rahman-s-cwg-theme-song-47974?cp

Re: [arr] My first mail to AR Rahman Fans - reg.

2010-08-29 Thread hibath rahman

rightly said sir.. I second it and moreover rahman himself has said once that 
he keeps away from relity shows just because of this..

On Sun Aug 29th, 2010 6:47 AM IST natarajan bhaskaran wrote:

>Dear Rahmaniacs,
>    This is Natarajan, working as a scientist in USA. 
>I have been a member in AR Rahman fans at yahoo for several years. This is my 
>first mail to my co-fans of 
>Dr. Rahman since I have become a member. I have been reading and analyzing lot 
>of your mails regarding Rahman ji's composition for Jingles/Movies/album etc.. 
>and I have been noticing one thing is that, some of my co-fans were 
>criticizing Rahman's work rather than analyzing it carefully, specially 
>towards Rahman's work in Enthiran. As a scientist I attended a seminar related 
>to robotics at my University, and fortunately the techno sounds the presenters 
>used were almost matching our Endhiran. I would like to say one thing is that 
>Music is also a Science and a scientist who tries to deliver his baby 
>(results) after a long hard work will not be bad. AR Rahman Sir has also done 
>the same, he tried to match all the songs with the necessity of the film. His 
>music for endhiran will completely go with the film, especially the techno 
>sounds he used. So, kindly don't criticize any music or science without 
>knowing about it. JAI HO.  
>
>

[arr] Re: CWG Theme song is just superb... :-)

2010-08-29 Thread jarjar

Takkar Song... As they say in Tamil "takkar means superb" song. 

Great beat, melody and superb mix of traditional instruments too.

I am sure this is going to rock India for some time...

Thanks ARR Sir...


Anyone anyone.. please post the translation !! please !!!

Jai Ho,
Jayram

[arr] CWG compilation themes going to be out on CD

2010-08-29 Thread Devan

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/Khelo-jeeyo-hey-o-Commonwealth-Games-get-a-theme/articleshow/6453866.cms

Re: [arr] My first mail to AR Rahman Fans - reg.

2010-08-29 Thread mb4zap®

Thanks for sharing your considerate thoughts! I loved Endhiran/Robot sounds, so 
I am completely there with you :)

Do write more here..


-Moin Ali



From: natarajan bhaskaran 
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sun, August 29, 2010 7:17:28 AM
Subject: [arr] My first mail to AR Rahman Fans - reg.

  
Dear Rahmaniacs,
This is Natarajan, working as a scientist in USA. I 
have been a member in AR Rahman fans at yahoo for several years. This is my 
first mail to my co-fans of 

Dr. Rahman since I have become a member. I have been reading and analyzing lot 
of your mails regarding Rahman ji's composition for Jingles/Movies/album etc.. 
and I have been noticing one thing is that, some of my co-fans were criticizing 
Rahman's work rather than analyzing it carefully, specially towards Rahman's 
work in Enthiran. As a scientist I attended a seminar related to robotics at my 
University, and fortunately the techno sounds the presenters used were almost 
matching our Endhiran. I would like to say one thing is  that Music is also a 
Science and a scientist who tries to deliver his baby (results) after a long 
hard work will not be bad. AR Rahman Sir has also done the same, he tried to 
match all the songs with the necessity of the film. His music for endhiran will 
completely go with the film, especially the techno sounds he used. So, kindly 
don't criticize any music or science without knowing about it. JAI HO.

Re: [arr] Why the past songs are better

2010-08-29 Thread Kalyan K

Roshan, thanks for the wonderful post.

Kalyan K.

On Mon, Aug 23, 2010 at 5:30 AM, Roshan  wrote:

>
>
> A lot of our members have expressed their feelings that AR Rahman was
> better in his 90s.  Though I don't agree with them I have my favorites from
> the past.  Not just from Rahman. From all the composers, musicians and
> singers.
>
> But the fact is that it is not because the songs were better in the past.
> it is because we always hold on to our past. be it songs, incidents, falling
> in love, breakups, marraige functions, first job, college graduation, a
> great friend.. the whole life.  We always think that past was somehow
> better.  We are always worried about the future.  don't we cherish  memories
> from our childhood and teenage ?  It is the same with songs.  when we hear
> an old song, it triggers memories of incidents, people, happiness or sadness
> that we related to that particular song.
>
> Beatles' Yesterday is an absolute favorite of mine.  there are plenty of
> great songs even better than that one. but it brings me back the memory of a
> great time had in Brunei when I got my first job there in 2003. That is when
> I started listening to international artistes often and on top of that I was
> in love. And, when I hear it now, it gives makes me feel like I have lost
> something but, in reality I haven't.
>
> I love Tanha Tanha from rangeela a lot.  it is a great song, musically. But
> the reason I love it the most is because that is when I got my first
> portable cassette player (Videocon Walkman) along with a cassette of
> rangeela as a gift.  I did my schooling in a hostel, and I became a popular
> kid because I had a walkman.  lots of kids would come to our dormitory to
> listen to the songs. So, we put some money together and bought a speaker and
> placed it on top of a cardboard box with a hole in it, so the rest of the
> kids can hear it.   I was so excited. because not only I got more friends, I
> was doing something with electronics stuff.. cutting the earphones and
> connecting the wires to the speaker, making the sound go louder with just
> one cardboard box with a hole! I felt like I was Einstein!
>
> now, when I hear that song.. it brings back memories of my friends, that
> cardboard box, that videocon walkman, and my great school and teachers.
>
> We all talk about how great the classics were.  we regard RD Burman,
> Noushad, Ilaya Raja and the whole lot of great musicians as the best and
> some people even compare them with today's musicians and talk about how
> music has lost its soul.  It hasn't lost any soul. it is because those
> people related to their most cherished memories when they hear their
> favorites.   give today's music another 20 to 30 years and we will be
> talking about how great the 2010's music were.
>
> It is same for AR Rahman.  the reason why some of you think that ar rahman
> created better music in 90s is because you were probably teenagers or
> children during that time and probably were having the greatest times of
> your life. there were lots of things happening,  experiencing new things..
> and probably ar rahman's music even helped you a lot at that time. and when
> you hear it now, you are taken back to that golden era of your life.
>
>
> try to understand that fact before saying ar rahman's music lost the
> soul.   it only means that you have grown up,  you  have become more
> experienced, aged and wiser ( and probably grayer and fatter - no offense,
> just for fun.). get into the mindset of a teenager again and see if you all
> can enjoy the Kala Bandar and Jai Ho and Fiqraana and even Enthiran.   I bet
> you will.
>
> sorry about the long post :)
>
>
> ---
> http://roshanravi.com
> http://ramblingsoul.com
> http://cssheaven.org
>
>  
>

Re: [arr] My first mail to AR Rahman Fans - reg.

2010-08-29 Thread partha sarathi

Hi Natarajan Garu,

I too feel the same way but then again I go by "different people, different 
views". I am pretty sure of all the people who were disappointed or have 
criticized ARRji's composition for Endhiran atleast few would change their 
opinion once after watching the movie.

Regards
P'ARR'THA

--- On Sun, 29/8/10, natarajan bhaskaran  wrote:

From: natarajan bhaskaran 
Subject: [arr] My first mail to AR Rahman Fans - reg.
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sunday, 29 August, 2010, 6:47 AM







 



  



  
  
  Dear Rahmaniacs,
    This is Natarajan, working as a scientist in USA. I 
have been a member in AR Rahman fans at yahoo for several years. This is my 
first mail to my co-fans of 
Dr. Rahman since I have become a member. I have been reading and analyzing lot 
of your mails regarding Rahman ji's composition for Jingles/Movies/album etc.. 
and I have been noticing one thing is that, some of my co-fans were criticizing 
Rahman's work rather than analyzing it carefully, specially towards Rahman's 
work in Enthiran. As a scientist I attended a seminar related to robotics at my 
University, and fortunately the techno sounds the presenters used were almost 
matching our Endhiran. I would like to say one thing is
 that Music is also a Science and a scientist who tries to deliver his baby 
(results) after a long hard work will not be bad. AR Rahman Sir has also done 
the same, he tried to match all the songs with the necessity of the film. His 
music for endhiran will completely go with the film, especially the techno 
sounds he used. So, kindly don't criticize any music or science without knowing 
about it. JAI HO.

Re: [arr] My first mail to AR Rahman Fans - reg.

2010-08-29 Thread Ravi Alagappan

Wow! Nice compliment for Enthiran from a Scientist.

On Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 6:47 AM, natarajan bhaskaran <
bnataraa...@yahoo.co.in> wrote:

>
>
>   Dear Rahmaniacs,
> This is Natarajan, working as a scientist in
> USA. I have been a member in AR Rahman fans at yahoo for several years. This
> is my first mail to my co-fans of
> Dr. Rahman since I have become a member. I have been reading and analyzing
> lot of your mails regarding Rahman ji's composition for Jingles/Movies/album
> etc.. and I have been noticing one thing is that, some of my co-fans were
> criticizing Rahman's work rather than analyzing it carefully, specially
> towards Rahman's work in Enthiran. As a scientist I attended a seminar
> related to robotics at my University, and fortunately the techno sounds the
> presenters used were almost matching our Endhiran. I would like to say one
> thing is that Music is also a Science and a scientist who tries to deliver
> his baby (results) after a long hard work will not be bad. AR Rahman Sir has
> also done the same, he tried to match all the songs with the necessity of
> the film. His music for endhiran will completely go with the film,
> especially the techno sounds he used. So, kindly don't criticize any music
> or science without knowing about it. JAI HO.
>
> 
>

[arr] Rahman belts out weaka, weaka song

2010-08-29 Thread Naveen Naushad

Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman launched Jiyo Utho Badho Jeeto, the theme
song for the Commonwealth Games, in Gurgaon on Saturday. The song, however,
has received mixed reviews from music lovers. While a lot of young singers
felt it was average, music composers opined that though it didn’t impress
immediately, it might grow on listeners.

Interestingly, a lot of youngsters were surprised about Rahman’s statement
that his song could not be compared with Shakira’s Waka Waka, used for the
Fifa world cup. On Saturday, Rahman sang the song for around five minutes in
front of a gathering that included Delhi CM Sheila Dikshit, Haryana CM
Bhupinder Singh Hooda and CWG Organising Committee chairman Suresh Kalmadi.

“I feel honoured to have got the opportunity to compose the theme song for
the mega-event. It was not an easy task. I had started composing it six
months ago and finished just last night,” Rahman said.
“I usually like Rahman’s songs. I heard him sing the song and it was like
any other song. I guess he is slowly losing his flavour. Shakira has her own
sex appeal and Waka Waka was catchy. Of late, people are liking whatever he
does for the brand he is rather than the music he composes,” said Raghu, an
upcoming playback singer.
“I had lots of expectations from his CWG composition. I just heard a bit of
it and it is just average. I felt I had heard similar songs before. I don’t
know if he is
overworked or saturated, but Rahman’s touch is waning,” said a senior music
composer on condition of anonymity.
Music director Radhakrishna, who had not liked a couple of the songs
composed by Rahman in his last Telugu film Em Maya Chesave, said, “He is
singing this song and surely knows he will get a lot of publicity out of
this event. The song will be downloaded and played by the media several
times. Even if it is not that great, people will start liking it as TV and
radio stations will play it again and again. Rahman’s show in the city was a
flop when he came here. It’s not that everything he composes is great.”
Singer Anuj Gurwara, who heard the song online, said it would be some time
before people took to the song. “It is a typical Rahman number and will take
time to grow on you. Initially people might think it is just an average
composition but I will still wait for a few more weeks to see the public
reaction,” he said.
Avid music buffs too felt that it was Rahman’s image that made people like
whatever he composed rather than the music. “His songs of late are not what
they were and the CWG one is no exception. I felt his song for CWG was so
similar to what he did before. Comparing himself to Shakira is a joke. She
is a stage performer with energy and sex appeal. I guess his stardom is
getting on his head now,” said Mr Srikanth N, an engineering student
learning classical music.
However, Kollywood, Rahman’s home industry, backed him up saying the music
is very typical of Rahman.
However, Kollywood, Rahman’s home industry, backed him up saying the music
is very typical of the singer’s compositions.
“Ramya, popular DJ and TV anchor, said, “Most ARR compositions would be a
bit unusual and difficult to understand in the beginning; only by repeated
listening will we start liking them. That’s what happened even with his
latest Enthiran music. Nobody liked the music on the first day of the CD
release but now people are going gaga over it.”
But, software professional Vikram Mohan, 28, however, said that the score
did not strike a chord with him. “The tune was not catchy and seems
eminently forgettable. Compared to Shakira’s Waka Waka and other sports
anthems, Rahman’s composition falls flat,” he said.


http://www.asianage.com/india/rahman-belts-out-weaka-weaka-song-221

This has to be one of the most biased articles I have read in the recent
times. Who are all these "celebrities" mentioned in the article? I haven't
heard about any of them. Looks like it is their attempt to hog the
limelight.

Naveen

Re: [arr] Re: CWG Theme song is just OKIE.