Re: [arr] Which ARR soundtrack did you most anticipate?

[: Avinash :]

For me, the most anticipated album was Boys & WOHE till date. It's 
not just about the music, but the availability of the CD's. Don't 
know how many sources I enquired for the Boys CD's when I was in 
Mumbai. Finally I got it from a Keralite non-Rahmaniac :), and I had 
to explain him a lot about importance of Rahman :)

Other albums were Sivaji, Swades, Yuva, Mangal Pandey etc...

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, $ Pavan Kumar $ 
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> 
> It was Rang De Basanti for me..I remember those days..how eager i 
was to hear to the soundtrack.
>  
> Some others for which I was equally excited was Godfather, Mangal 
Pandey,Sivaji,New,SOK,Jodhaa Akbar,Swades,Yuva
> 
> --- On Tue, 10/14/08, Chord <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> 
> From: Chord <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: [arr] Which ARR soundtrack did you most anticipate?
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Tuesday, October 14, 2008, 8:54 AM
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> The period before an ARR release is always exciting. We can be 
> nervous too. For which ARR release do you remember were you most 
> eagerly awaiting? We all await each release, but do you remember a 
> particular release that really kept you on edge, maybe lost some 
> sleep, etc.?
> 
> For me, thus far, the most eagerly awaited release was Lagaan. 
There 
> was so much excitement and buzz before the soundtrack came out and 
I 
> remember just being glued to the computer at that time day and 
night. 
> 
> Other intense anticipatory periods for me were for Tehzeeb, 
Zubeidaa, 
> Mangal Pandey, Swades, Jodha Akbar (AS YOU ALL KNOW), Water, 
Meenaxi. 
> Back in the 1990s, I was not as big of a fan of ARR as I am now, 
> though I remember being extremely excited for Taal and Alai 
Payuthey.
>

[arr] Re: How "Tu muskura" was born ...

[: Avinash :]

Oh that's interesting... for me, "Tu Muskura" is one of the best
melody/ballad song ever created by ARR, after "Hum Hai is pal yahan" and
"Tu bin Bataye"...






--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, jithin sb <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Hi friends,
> Yesterday i saw a small interview with subhash ghai.
> In that he told that at first whn "Tu mere dost hai " was tuned and
completed subhash ghai got addicted to the  small bit of "tu
muskura" which comes in between the song "tu mera dost hai.." ..the tune
kept on coming to his mind again and again and he began to hum the tune
all the time unknowingly...thats when he went to ARR and said why cant
we create a new song with that tuneand ARR agreed..
> Â
> thats how " TU MUSKURA "Â  was born...
> Â
> Â
> regards,
> Â
> ...J!th!N...
>
>
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[arr] Re: Loudness issue in ARR songs

[: Avinash :]

Ya, I also noticed in recent years Rahman's music is becoming little
louder and less filtered. I've been observing this trend Post 'R.D.B'
albums.

One thing I'm sure that, presently Rahman is giving less importance to
the fine tuning of his songs. It's becoz lack of time and no gain in
putting such effort in current music trend.

Yuvraj is a great album with everything, great melodies, lyrics,
rahmanish singing styles, symponies etc. But what I'm missing is those
ARR's trademark fine nuances, strong bass lines and improvisations in
orchestrations. Afterall I'm a hardcore Rahmaniac just becoz of his
Bombay, Kadalan, Tiruda Tiruda (and most of the albums in those period) 
:)


Another thing I noticed in recent albums is, his songs are becoming more
performer freindly. I mean most of JTJYN and some songs of Ada, JA and
Yuvvraj can be performed in current Talent shows without missing notes
:) And orchestrations are simple to perform on stages...

Also, before people will think thrice(!) before  using Fanah, Mukabala,
O humdum soniyore on dance floors becoz of high quality and seriousness
in the songs. But now Pappu Can't dance , Taxi Taxi and shano shano are
everywhere becoz easiness of beats and whacky lyrics :) .  So I can say
I'm happy in bothways... :)










--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Gomzy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> I really doubt if its the issue with the music companies. This started
with
> ARR's Bose i think.
> The chorus part just goes haywire.
>
> If you check recent soundtracks like Omkara, Singh is King, Parineeta
> etci find them to be of very good
> quality.
>
> Something that ARR needs to know?
>
> On Thu, Oct 23, 2008 at 11:03 AM, Neetika raina [EMAIL PROTECTED]:
>
> > Krish Bro,
> > I completely agree with you...This loudness is sometimes very
irritating.
> > My fav song "In Lamhon ke daman mein (JA)"...when the chorus hits
the peak,
> > its a torture to hear wid high volume..
> > I love dis song so much..but its a pain to decrease the volume
everytime
> > wen the chorus part comes..
> > ARR is the one who introduced Quality sound to Indians...
> > I think its the fault of music companies :( :(
> > Whoever is responsile for this mistake should take care of this
issue next
> > time.. as its a very serios problem arising from past few
releases!!!
> >
> > ARR tracks are gems...should be taken extra care while handling!!!
> >
> > ~Love Music Love Life
> > Neetika Raina
> >
> > - Original Message -
> > From: "Sreekrishnan R" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > >
> > To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com 
> > Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2008 12:48:23 PM GMT +05:30 Chennai,
Kolkata,
> > Mumbai, New Delhi
> > Subject: Re: [arr] Re: Tutu's Take- Indiafm Review of Yuvraaj
> >
> > am I the only one disappointed by the increasing trend in recent ARR
albums
> > to be loud?
> >
> > No.. I'm also here..
> >
> > All the songs of ARR's recent Albums are touching the Peak level in
the
> > Sound Forge as well as Nuendo Softwares though it is not jarring or
causing
> > any distortion. I was thinking about it when I heard the
Sakkarakatti Songs
> > in Sound Forge. Thought it happened because AR's songs were missing
H.
> > Shridhar Sir in the crew. But in Yuvvraaj he's credted and he has
done the
> > entire Mixing and Mastering (with Sivakumar Sir). Still all the
songs hit
> > the Peak level. I think this is bit a serious issue on a Sound
Engineer's
> > point of view. Because AR's each and every song is like a reference
book for
> > a Sound Engineer.. I learned and am learning a lot of things by
analysing
> > his old and latest mixes.
> > I think some kind of magic is missing in the mixes of some songs.
> > I said before that this is just a Sound Engineer's point of view.
Apart
> > from these kind of some minute things , his songs are real real gems
for the
> > audience. full satisfaction guaranteed ! I always believe that one
could not
> > enjoy his songs if he keeps on looking and digging out such small
small
> > things. But professionally we've to admit this.
> > Hope AR will take care of it in future and avoid touching the peak
levels
> > of his songs. :-)
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > --
> > regards..
> >
> > Krish..
> > His Music ~ My Mother Tongue
> >
> >
> > --- On Wed, 22/10/08, Ramesh R
[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > wrote:
> > From: Ramesh R [EMAIL PROTECTED] >
> > Subject: Re: [arr] Re: Tutu's Take- Indiafm Review of Yuvraaj
> > To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com 
> > Date: Wednesday, 22 October, 2008, 10:05 AM
> >
> > Why is it that every time there's a less-than-favorable review of an
ARR
> > album there are a number of fans waiting to attack the reviewer?
"Tootsie
> > pop"? "Arrogant man"? Do you really need all the name calling?
> > A review, aside from attempting some sort of analysis or critique,
is just
> > one person's opinion of how he or she reacts to something. Obviously
we all
> > react differently or else this would be a boring place. Reading
Joginder
> > Tuteja's review it looks like he is l

[arr] Re: A Masterpiece this -d-i-w-a-l-i-

[: Avinash :]

Hi, great review man! I loved your analyzing of tracks rather than 
sticking to ratings which others do :)

Also nice introduction (Lol)



--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Rajesh Wadhwa" 
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Ladies and gentleman. 
> Main hoon Raaj, Aap ka apna Raaj   ('Raaj' nickname 
> for 'Rajesh')
> Maaf karna Rahman sahib 
> They think Yuvvraaj music didn't live up,
> They are wrong, very wrong 
> Thoda sa classic 
> Thoda sa epic 
> Thoda sa urban 
> Thoda sa groovy 
> Thoda sa emotional 
> Yeh sab mila ke, Yuvvraaj music is simply a masterpiece
> 
> Aur Yeh India ke log 
> Jo sochteh hai ke Rahman ka poorest album hai yeh aur Gulzar ka 
> weakest lyrics 
> Na sur hai na taal
>  
> Par Yuvvraaj benega Blockbuster. Musically aur Film bhi 
> Toh o bekhabar, jaan lo ek raaz 
> Ab padhlo mera review of Yuvvraaj.. 
> 
> So, here we are Yuvvraaj music is out and it's out with a 
> BANG. It's my most anticipated album, film, and everything 
> related with Bollywood this year. Did it live up the hype? Was it 
> Rahman at his best? What did the combination of Ghai-Rahman-Guzar 
> create? Aaja mein haawaon pe bitha kar le chalo. Tum hi to 
meri 
> dost ho...  
> 
> Here song by song review of Yuvvraaj:
> 
> 1. Main Hoon Yuvvraaj
> The magnificence of the album is immediately brought to the 
attention 
> of the listener with the first track, "Main Hoon Yuvvraaj With the 
> Fifth Of Beethovan". The track is a befitting introduction to the 
> main protagonist of the film, Deven Yuvraj, played by Salman Khan. 
> And so naturally we have Salman mouthing dialogues in his 
> characteristic charming, confident and unassuming manner, cashing 
on 
> his bad boy image. Salman's dialogues are well supported by 
> the "Fifth of Beethovan". Ludwig van Beethovan needs no 
introduction 
> to the followers of Western classical music and this (performed to 
> perfection by The Chennai String Orchestra) is the fifth symphony. 
It 
> is one of the most popular and well-known compositions in all of 
> European classical music, and one of the most often-played 
> symphonies. Why the genius music wizard A. R. Rahman has chosen 
this 
> particular piece (in all probability) is because Beethovan himself 
> had dedicated this symphony to two of his patrons, one of whom was 
> Prince Franz Joseph von Lobkowitz. And Salman plays the title role 
> of 'Yuvraj', a prince. 
> 
> 2. Tu Hi Tu Meri dost Hai
> With such a brilliant and fulfilling start we move forward with 
huge 
> expectations and come across another brilliantly crafted "Tu Meri 
> Dost Hain". The lilting signature tune sung by the composer, music 
> maestro, A.R.Rahman that heralds the commencement of the track is 
> absolutely divine (and so very infectious that one simply cannot 
help 
> but repeat it!) and the portion that follows, heavenly. Rahman's 
> melody is breathtakingly simple and comes as whiff of fresh air in 
> this era of mediocrity and plagiarism. The musical arrangements 
are 
> mind-blowing- simple guitar strums, bead sounds and of course the 
> cello, (a stringed instrument, part of the violin family) played 
(in 
> YUVVRAAJ) by Katrina who is supposed to be a musician, adept at 
> playing the cello. Shreya Ghoshal and Benny Dayal are simply 
> extraordinary. Benny Dayal is a new find; he was fantastic in 
JAANE 
> TU… YA JAANE NA and he shows that "Pappu "was not a flash in the 
pan 
> through some superlative rendition in the present track. He will 
> definitely earn a foothold in the music industry, in the field of 
> playback singing. He has a distinct voice that is very macho as 
well 
> as sweet and his voice structure matches that of Salman Khan 
> perfectly. Gulzar's lyrics are simple yet classy and very much 
> identifiable, giving an insight into the relationship shared by 
the 
> two main protagonists of the film, Salman and Katrina. In other 
> words, simply fantabulous! I am simply at a lost for words to 
> describe the beauty of this composition. Special mention also to 
> Gulzar saab for his gifted lyrics that add so much meaning to the 
> song. Honestly, if it wasn't for Rahman's earlier release this 
year 
> from Jodhaa Akbar i.e. the amazing Khwaja Mere Khwaja, this would 
be 
> my pick for the most outstanding track of 2008. Genius! 
> 
> 3. Shano Shano
> After "Pappu Can't Dance" Rahman targets the Gen X yet again 
> with "Shano Shano" a very contemporary and in sync with today's 
time 
> dance floor composition. And, the initial beats are just rocking. 
> It's interesting to see what Gulzar delivers here because is 
> this "rock-n-roll" type of songs. Shano Shano made me all 
energetic 
> when listening. It has the groove, the mastee, and the smashing 
> composition of Rahman. The start of the vocals shifts the song 
into 
> another tone, and it mixes typical Bollywood romantic songs with 
the 
> Rahman groove and roll. This is unique stuff by Rahman and that's 
> what he always

[arr] Re: Rahman’s Twenty20!

[: Avinash :]

That's nice news... I think, if ever Rahman is willing to compose a 
song for T-20 (or one dayers!), he should consider re-using 
his "Maro Maro" song (Boys album) with due permission from Shankar.

'Maro Maro' is a perfect song made for Cricket, It got stunning 
Cheerleading sounds and Drums , energetic vocals and some cheesy 
lyrics... (And it's easy to dub to Hindi, which most will prefer)


So this is a request for Rahman to consider this song as 20-20 
anthem... !



--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "yasheer_ar2" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 
wrote:
>
> 
> 
>
> 
> Rahman's Twenty20!
> October 25, 2008
> 
> If  you liked the 
hummable
> symphony Rahman  
created for
> the AirTel commercial, 
> looks like there will soon be another
> one such hummable tune, composed by
> the maestro. In a grand ceremony to
> announce the schedule and groupings
> of the inaugural Champions League
> Twenty20's season in Delhi on
> Friday, the
>   [Rahman]
> broadcasters ESPN STAR Sports announced
> that A R Rahman has been signed up for composing
> a T20 anthem.
> 
> Addressing the gathering, ESPN STAR Sports'
> Managing Director Manu Sawhney mentioned
> that ESPN STAR Sports is proud to announce
> its association with A R Rahman. He also
> said: What Twenty20 is to cricket, Rahman
> is to music" in his statement. "Rahman's
> anthem will rise above the language barriers
> and reach across the global cricket fraternity,"
> he added.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>   [News Link]
> 
>  
> http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/oct-08-04/rahman-25-
10-08.\
> html
>  .html>
>

[arr] Re: Pray For Me Brother Sounds good even in REVERSE

[: Avinash :]

Hi Pratap, I have not heard your creation(?), but I don't think it's 
good to spoil/ plagarise a great song by A.R. Rahman by reversing 
it. Please don't encourage such practices... thanks!



--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, PRATAP <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 
wrote:
>
> I used Audio editor Gold Xmas Edition. I have given a link for the 
software earlier. Anyway, you can download from here: 
http://www.mediafire.com/?m0zummzy2rr 
> 
> --- On Sat, 10/25/08, Pravinder Sheoran <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 
wrote:
> From: Pravinder Sheoran <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: [arr] Re: Pray For Me Brother Sounds good even in REVERSE
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Saturday, October 25, 2008, 1:56 PM
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Dude,
> 
> How did you do it?
> 
> It sounds insanely good even in reverse.
> 
> 
> 
> Pravinder.
> 
> 
> 
> --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, PRATAP 
 wrote:
> 
> >
> 
> > Pray For Me Brother Sounds good even in REVERSE:
> 
> > http://www.mediafir e.com/?zqdnw5ziq jm
> 
> >
>

[arr] Tu Muskura... Keyboard rendition

[: Avinash :]

Nice keyboard version of 'Tu Muskura'

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Gcw4dG-mZA

Re: [arr] Sangamam BGMs - With Disclaimer

[: Avinash :]

Vithur, I suggest that to limit the availability of these BGMs only 
to dedicated ARR fans, you can put a password to the RAR files. Also 
thes downloads should not be available for a longer period on sites. 
The concern is, there are numerous websites which host these BGMs 
for download (even in their sites), so some non-rahmaniacs pros 
always waiting for these... :)





--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Vithur <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> The Legal sanctity from my side is that I rip the BGMs only for 
sheer
> enjoyment and happiness, that I derive out of lisening them, and I 
dont
> intend to tamper with the same, or copy the same, and put my name 
to it in
> anyway.
> 
> All credits go to ARR, and I have bought the DVD out of which  I 
am ripping
> all of these... I have paid money, and done the needful.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> On Thu, Oct 30, 2008 at 10:26 PM, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> 
> > Wats the legal sanctity to that disclaimer mate ? Amith wld you 
knw ?
> >
> > -- original message --
> > Subject:[arr] Sangamam BGMs - With Disclaimer
> > From:   "Vithur" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > Date:   30/10/2008 9:37 pm
> >
> > Dear All,
> >
> > After having some discussions with Kaissiom Bhai regarding 
sharing of BGMs.
> > , he suggested that I can add a disclaimer to the sharing of 
BGMs. . As
> > many
> > brothers have been requesting me individually to send them BGMs, 
I thought
> > I
> > can better mail it to the groups itself, with a disclaimer.
> >
> > So, here goes Sangamam Voiceless DVD Rip BGMs.
> >
> > http://www.mediafire.com/?idegjmlyzng
> >
> > Thanks Kaissiom Bhai...
> >
> >  *DISCLAIMER *
> > **
> > **
> > **
> > *Please read before downloading:*
> >
> > *"By clicking on the following link you are certifying that you 
are
> > downloading it strictly for backup purposes. I, Vithur, certify 
that I own
> > the original content and rip BGMs only for sheer hearing and 
enjoyment.
> > This
> > is a free service, I'm not selling you music or distributing 
music, I'm
> > only
> > providing backups of the music which got released with the 
movie. I,
> > Vithur,
> > will not be held accountable for the downloader's use of my 
backups. You
> > take full responsibility for your own actions when using these 
back-ups and
> > release Vithur from all liabilities, which may arise -expressed, 
written,
> > or
> > implied. By downloading the content, you are complying with these
> > regulations. This allows me (Vithur) to duplicate, and you (a 
consumer) to
> > receive the right to use my backups. All trademarks and 
copyrights are
> > owned
> > by the respective third parties. Vithur for ARR always"
> >
> > *
> >
> >
> > --
> > regards,
> > Vithur
> >
> > ARR in my Heart;
> > His Music in my Blood;
> >
> >
> 
> 
> -- 
> regards,
> Vithur
> 
> ARR in my Heart;
> His Music in my Blood;
>

[arr] Ghajini - My first impression

[: Avinash :]

Just able to listen of some of  Ghajini songs. After a series of Epic 
(JA), classic (Ada), Sweet N Romantic (JTJYN) and Western delight
(Yuvraaj) albums this year, I'm finally able to hear the upbeat music 
& my favourite Rahman sound. With Ghajini, he has again evoked my 
emotions which he did during Dil hi dil mein & Saathiya days. I can't 
stop hearing Ey Bachchu, Guzarish, Latoo and soulful Kaise mujhe... 
there are some heavy orchestrations and experiments in these songs... 

A great album for hardcore rahmaniacs. << Aye bachu,Aye bachhu... 
I love it Rahman, I love it.. whatever u do with the sounds and 
vocals... I love it!! >>

[arr] Latoo sound effect

[: Avinash :]

The astronaut like effect voice at begining of Latoo is awesome. Who 
gave the voice for that? Only Rahman can create such realistic type of 
western sounds which we can hear in Newyork Nagaram and latest "Shano 
Shano" remix. And also I think Rahman should give more chance to Ember 
Rap for the rap songs. He sounds cool and exceptional in Rahman's 
current trend of music...

[arr] Re: Yuvvraaj Zindagi revisited

[: Avinash :]

Zindagi also reminds me one of the recent mellow song "Kaisi hai yeh 
ruth" (Dil Chahta Hai )by SEL, which is also surprisingly sung by 
Srinivas. You have to hear it again to find the similarities...

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Chord" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> This song has an old world type melody to it, almost like a 
ghazal. 
> And since you've heard ghazals before, maybe that's why you think 
it's
> "old".  It has nothing to do with it being a stale ARR song, and on
> the contrary, in Zindagi, ARR has composed such beautiful, smooth
> contoured melody like from the evergreen era in the 1950s and 
1960s. 
> I know a well known classical singer and he was very much touched 
and
> impressed with Zindagi when he heard it, reminding him of pure 
melody
> numbers from the evergreen era.
> 
> 
> 
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Jahanzeb Farooq"
>  wrote:
> >
> > well in fact when i tried i could not come up with many songs 
which i 
> > could say similar to zindagi. still i don't know why it just 
sounds 
> > old or similar to one of many ARR songs with SPB or Hariharan. 
may be 
> > it is pyaar ye (Rangeela), may be roja (Roja), nahin saamne 
(Taal) or 
> > sun ri sakhi (Humse Hai Muqabala). don't know exactly. it is 
hard to 
> > pin-point. but honestly there is some "old" feeling to this 
song. this 
> > is also possible that it is similar to some non-ARR song that's 
why i 
> > have this feeling. not sure though.
> > 
> > 
> > --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Gomzy™"  
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > could you please mention the ones that are same types as 
zindagi ? 
> > and also
> > > how similar they are?
> > > 
> > > On Tue, Dec 2, 2008 at 10:29 PM, Jahanzeb Farooq 
> > wrote:
> > > 
> > > >   Yeh jo zindagi hai from Earth 1947 is my heart-favorite 
too, 
> > best ever
> > > > from Srinivas. though I did not like Zindagi that much, for 
me it 
> > is
> > > > an okay song, nothing special. my biggest complain from it 
is that 
> > it
> > > > offers nothing new, ARR has given a number of these types of 
songs
> > > > before.
> > > >
> > > > --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com 
> > , V S
> > > > Rawat  wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > If there is a downside of too many releases in a short 
duration,
> > > > that is
> > > > > - we jump between albums and songs and don't devote time 
to 
> > enjoy
> > > > the
> > > > > full beauty of each creation.
> > > > >
> > > > > I confess that I suffered from the above, and couldn't 
really 
> > enjoy
> > > > ADA
> > > > > till now, and other songs of other albums also.
> > > > >
> > > > > Now, that there is a lull till the next release by our 
man, I am
> > > > getting
> > > > > time to revisit them.
> > > > >
> > > > > I chanced to hear Yuvvraaj again, sad that the film is a 
flop,
> > > > though
> > > > > everyone is indeed commenting now that ARR's music is 
marvelous 
> > in
> > > > this
> > > > > and a sure shot plus side of the movie. I enjoyed the 
movie 
> > myself,
> > > > and
> > > > > the songs picturization.
> > > > >
> > > > > So, I took a break from Ghazini and SDM to listen to 
Yuvvraaj, 
> > and
> > > > > further beauties got revealed.
> > > > >
> > > > > I am not very comfortable with using headphones. it sort 
of 
> > binds me
> > > > to
> > > > > my pc desk and degree of movement gets restricted so I 
avoid 
> > that. I
> > > > had
> > > > > not heard any of the recent releases through headphone, 
and 
> > heard
> > > > them
> > > > > only on average quality speakers.
> > > > >
> > > > > And, this time, while hearing to zindagi, I noticed that 
there 
> > is a
> > > > > vocal echo of shrinivas' voice at places. I had totally 
missed 
> > out
> > > > on
> > > > > that till now. And then, after the louder volume of pc 
speaker
> > > > didn't
> > > > > clarify that much and loudness became irritating, I had to 
wear 
> > the
> > > > > headphone.
> > > > >
> > > > > And wow. What a song. What a beauty.
> > > > >
> > > > > For last 10 years or so, Srinivas' 1947 Earth number "Ye 
jo 
> > Zindagi
> > > > hai"
> > > > > has been my all time ARR best. That was the last time, I 
had 
> > felt
> > > > that
> > > > > "walking two feet above the ground" effect, the song that 
had
> > > > consumed
> > > > > me, that had captivated me, I had felt like a teenager in 
first
> > > > love.
> > > > >
> > > > > And here was another zindagi in the same voice by the same 
ARR. 
> > And
> > > > what
> > > > > a beauty it is. And I am again feeling those same above 
feelings
> > > > even
> > > > > though I have aged a decade in the meantime since previous 
> > zindagi.
> > > > >
> > > > > People had said that Water was subtle. I think this 
zindagi is 
> > the
> > > > most
> > > > > subtle song ever given by our man.
> > > > >
> > > > > What a contemplative voice. Sadness san melodrama. A 
guiltless,
> > > > > confusionless quest and exploration. Putting deep feelings 
to 
> > words.
> > > > >
> > > > > The song nearest to yuvvraaj's zindagi genre that com

[arr] Paper Planes - Grammy nomination

[: Avinash :]

Paper Planes by MIA has been nominated for "Record of the year" @ 
Grammy awards. Does Rahman have any credit over this song??

[arr] Re: Yuvvraaj Zindagi revisited

[: Avinash :]

V S Rawat <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I wonder why and how that effect was brought in that song.
> 

It's becoz 'Kaisi hai yeh' is an Artist's dream song, he (Akshaye) 
dreams about creating different paintings by nature. Really what a 
poetry by J.Akthar and mindblowing rahmanish sound themes by SEL. 
Dil Chahta hai remains one of my favourite non-rahman album, it's 
like grand debute album for SEL like Roja for Rahman.



Also yesterday I was watching SaReGaMa in Zee TV, all songs rendered 
were of Rahman's. These days most of Rahman's songs are performed in 
this programme, and singer's work hard to recreate magic of 
Rahman..!! And at end Judges Shankar M., Himesh, Pritam, Aadesh all 
say hats off to Rahman and not singer!! That's the "one man army" 
power of Rahman :) 





--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, V S Rawat <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> On 12/6/2008 2:35 PM India Time, _: Avinash :_ wrote:
> 
> > Zindagi also reminds me one of the recent mellow song "Kaisi hai 
yeh 
> > ruth" (Dil Chahta Hai )by SEL, which is also surprisingly sung 
by 
> > Srinivas. You have to hear it again to find the similarities...
> 
> Good that you mentioned that song. It is indeed a rare lovely song 
of 
> current days that establishes that melody is still very much 
alive. I 
> like it a lot.
> 
> I am listening to that and finding one noticeable thing that 
though the 
> song is having positive, happy lyrics, still the mood of the song 
is not 
> reflecting that happiness. The song is quite contained and is 
rendered 
> quite maturedly, somewhat "with indifference to the happiness" so 
much 
> that if you don't pay attention to the exact words in lyrics, and 
go 
> with just the feeling conveyed, you might end up thinking it to be 
a sad 
> "separation type" song.
> 
> I wonder why and how that effect was brought in that song.
> 
> --
> Rawat
> 
> > --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Chord"  wrote:
> >> This song has an old world type melody to it, almost like a 
> > ghazal. 
> >> And since you've heard ghazals before, maybe that's why you 
think 
> > it's
> >> "old".  It has nothing to do with it being a stale ARR song, 
and on
> >> the contrary, in Zindagi, ARR has composed such beautiful, 
smooth
> >> contoured melody like from the evergreen era in the 1950s and 
> > 1960s. 
> >> I know a well known classical singer and he was very much 
touched 
> > and
> >> impressed with Zindagi when he heard it, reminding him of pure 
> > melody
> >> numbers from the evergreen era.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Jahanzeb Farooq"
> >>  wrote:
> >>> well in fact when i tried i could not come up with many songs 
> > which i 
> >>> could say similar to zindagi. still i don't know why it just 
> > sounds 
> >>> old or similar to one of many ARR songs with SPB or Hariharan. 
> > may be 
> >>> it is pyaar ye (Rangeela), may be roja (Roja), nahin saamne 
> > (Taal) or 
> >>> sun ri sakhi (Humse Hai Muqabala). don't know exactly. it is 
> > hard to 
> >>> pin-point. but honestly there is some "old" feeling to this 
> > song. this 
> >>> is also possible that it is similar to some non-ARR song 
that's 
> > why i 
> >>> have this feeling. not sure though.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Gomzy™" 
 
> >>> wrote:
> >>>> could you please mention the ones that are same types as 
> > zindagi ? 
> >>> and also
> >>>> how similar they are?
> >>>>
> >>>> On Tue, Dec 2, 2008 at 10:29 PM, Jahanzeb Farooq 
> >>> wrote:
> >>>>>   Yeh jo zindagi hai from Earth 1947 is my heart-favorite 
> > too, 
> >>> best ever
> >>>>> from Srinivas. though I did not like Zindagi that much, for 
> > me it 
> >>> is
> >>>>> an okay song, nothing special. my biggest complain from it 
> > is that 
> >>> it
> >>>>> offers nothing new, ARR has given a number of these types of 
> > songs
> >>>>> before.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com 
> >>> , V S
> >>>>> Rawat  wrote:
> >>>>>> If there is a downside of too many releases in a short 
> > duration,
> >>>>

[arr] Re: Connections Track listing

[: Avinash :]

Wow! great track listing! Nice to see album is a mixture of 
different gener music. Silent invocation looks like some inspiring 
spiritual (New age) instrumentals...

Anyway it's sad to see that album is only releasing for Nokia!! Hope 
these songs will appear in Music channels & FM stations... I don't 
want see this album's fate as "Ada" :) It should be a mass hit 
like "Vande Matarm".




--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Gopal Srinivasan 
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> On www.arrahman.com
> 
> and other updates.
>

[arr] Golden Globe & Oscars

[: Avinash :]

The "Golden Globe" nomination for ARR is greatest news this year, 
congrats to ARR. 2008 seems to be a "Golden year" with never ending 
success & praise galore for Rahman. A fine series of albums were 
released this year and there were mixed reviews by critics rather than 
usual biased one. 

And also another thing I want to mention that, if ARR is nominated for 
the Oscars for best song, he will be performing the song  at Awards 
ceremony!. This is the tradition at Oscars, and this will be second 
best honour to winning an oscar!. So fingers crossed for this great 
day!!

Re: [arr] Exclusive video of Jiya Se Jiya from Connections

[: Avinash :]

An unexpected stunner by Rahman. Excellent song and nice to see him 
in such "Music channel Freindly" Video.:) 

Way to go Rahman!!


:)


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Sreekrishnan R 
 wrote:
>
> SPEECHLESS !!!
> 
> 
> --- On Fri, 12/12/08, Gopal Srinivasan  wrote:
> From: Gopal Srinivasan 
> Subject: [arr] Exclusive video of Jiya Se Jiya from Connections
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Friday, 12 December, 2008, 1:23 PM
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> On www.arrahman. com
> 
> 
> 
> 
>   
> 
> 
> 
>   
>
>   
>   
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>   
> 
> 
>   
>   
> 
> 
>   Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Go to 
http://messenger.yahoo.com/invite/
>

Re: [arr] Exclusive video of Jiya Se Jiya from Connections

[: Avinash :]

Yes the audio is distorted, may be this is done deliberately to 
avoid any copying of material (converting to MP3)


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Gomzy™"  
wrote:
>
> Yes the audio is distorted.
> 
> On Fri, Dec 12, 2008 at 9:10 AM, Vithur  wrote:
> 
> >A Hug from ARR is for a lifetime, may be for furutre births 
also...
> >
> > Thanks to Gopal & VIJAY
> >
> >  On Fri, Dec 12, 2008 at 1:56 PM, Sreekrishnan R 
wrote:
> >
> >> SPEECHLESS !!!
> >> 
> >>
> >> --- On *Fri, 12/12/08, Gopal Srinivasan * wrote:
> >>
> >> From: Gopal Srinivasan 
> >> Subject: [arr] Exclusive video of Jiya Se Jiya from Connections
> >> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> >> Date: Friday, 12 December, 2008, 1:23 PM
> >>
> >>  On www.arrahman. com
> >>
> >>
> >> --
> >> Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Invite them 
now.
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
> > --
> > regards,
> > Vithur
> >
> >
> >
> > 
> >
>

[arr] Re: Exclusive video of Jiya Se Jiya from Connections

[: Avinash :]

I don't think it'll create any legal issues. The same thoughts may 
have come to producers/directors mind when making this video, so 
their conclusion is much higher than us!!



--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, pratap  
wrote:
>
> No, i mean the video. It looks too much the same. I mean holding 
signs "FREE HUGS" and hugging people. Is it ok? I just hope there 
will be no legal problems later...
> 
> --- On Fri, 12/12/08, arr_raghu  wrote:
> From: arr_raghu 
> Subject: [arr] Re: Exclusive video of Jiya Se Jiya from Connections
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Friday, December 12, 2008, 3:44 PM
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 'Free hugs' is a concept..
> 
> There is nothing like plagiarism on either side..
> 
> It is similar to giving flowers or feeding poor people..
> 
> -Raghu
> 
> 
> 
> --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, pratap 
 wrote:
> 
> >
> 
> > 
> 
> > Isn't that totally similar to the ARR video. Is it ok to recreate
> 
> the video? We are not going to be having legal issues right?
> 
> > 
> 
> > http://in.youtube. com/watch? v=9AdQo1qBy1E
> 
> > 
> 
> > 
> 
> > --- On Fri, 12/12/08, ali ahad  wrote:
> 
> > From: ali ahad 
> 
> > Subject: Re: [arr] Re: Exclusive video of Jiya Se Jiya from 
Connections
> 
> > To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com
> 
> > Date: Friday, December 12, 2008, 9:20 AM
> 
> > 
> 
> > 
> 
> > 
> 
> > 
> 
> > 
> 
> > 
> 
> > 
> 
> > 
> 
> > 
> 
> > 
> 
> > 
> 
> > We all said this at the beginning of this year "THIS
> 
> YEAR WILL BE A R RAHMAN's YEAR BY ALL MEANS"
> 
> > 
> 
> > and he proved it right in the end by ending this year on a very 
high
> 
> note...winning L.A. critics award and getting GOLDEN GLOBE
> 
> nommination. ..with five versatile albums in hindi and 1 
brillinace in
> 
> TAMIL...then T20 anthemand now connection.. .We hope he will
> 
> triumph himself next year..inshallah. ...and i m keeping my finger
> 
> cross for OSCARs :)
> 
> > 
> 
> > --- On Fri, 12/12/08, Bipin Shenoy  
wrote:
> 
> > From: Bipin Shenoy 
> 
> > Subject: Re: [arr] Re: Exclusive video of Jiya Se Jiya from 
Connections
> 
> > To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com
> 
> > Date: Friday, December
> 
> >  12, 2008, 9:50 PM
> 
> > 
> 
> > Just an FYI
> 
> > I saw a video in NDTV's Gadget Guru program program where they 
had
> 
> this concept of Free Hugs. 
> 
> > 
> 
> > http://in.youtube. com/watch? v=9AdQo1qBy1E
> 
> > 
> 
> > 
> 
> > Arr's achievements are mounting day after day. We have been
> 
> listening to so many achievements of our guru. Wish Mr. Sridhar was
> 
> there to see
> 
> >  all this. Great man he was. He is and he will be.
> 
> > 
> 
> > 
> 
> > --- On Fri, 12/12/08, arr_raghu  wrote:
> 
> > From: arr_raghu 
> 
> > Subject: [arr] Re: Exclusive video of Jiya Se Jiya from 
Connections
> 
> > To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com
> 
> > Date: Friday, 12 December, 2008, 9:39 PM
> 
> > 
> 
> > This is an extreme..
> 
> >  Faar Faar away from any imagination. .I have no words..
> 
> >  Wish they release CDs too..
> 
> >  -raghu
> 
> > 
> 
> >  --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, madhu reddy 

> 
> >  wrote:
> 
> >  >
> 
> >  > wo, wonderfu l compostion.  that too picturization on 
ARR for
> 
> >  fullsong after long time. really nice guys ...
> 
> >  > 
> 
> > 
> 
> >  > 
> 
> >  > Regards
> 
> >  > MadhusudhanReddy Sanikommu 
> 
> >  > 
> 
> >  > 
> 
> >  > 
> 
> >  > 
> 
> >  >  _ _ __
> 
> >  > From: Vinayakam Murugan 
> 
> >  > To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com
> 
> >  > Sent: Friday, December 12, 2008 8:03:28 AM
> 
> >  > Subject: Re: [arr] Re: Exclusive video of Jiya Se Jiya from
> 
> Connections
> 
> >  > 
> 
> >  > 
> 
> >  > Super Cool Song. 
> 
> >  > 
> 
> >  > Warm Regards
> 
> >  >  ~~~
> 
> >  > Vinayak
> 
> >  > 
> 
> >  > theregoesanotherday .blogspot. com
> 
> >  > 
> 
> >  > 
> 
> >  > 
> 
> >  > On Fri, Dec 12, 2008 at 5:43 PM, Jahanzeb Farooq 
 
> >  yahoo.com> wrote:
> 
> >  > 
> 
> >  > oh my God oh my God oh my God oh my God. it could not 
have been 
> 
> >  > better. what a fantabulous, outstanding, awesome song and 
singing. 
> 
> >  > vibrant, peppy, lively,
> 
> >  joyful, no words to explain. 
> 
> >  > yesterday Gold Globe nomination and now this video. oh man 
what a
> 
> man 
> 
> >  > ARR and what an year 2008 for him INCREDIBLE. i will die 
with
> 
> all 
> 
> >  > this joy!!!
> 
> >  > 
> 
> >  > 
> 
> >  > --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, Gopal Srinivasan
> 
>  
> 
> >  > wrote:
> 
> >  > >
> 
> >  > > On www.arrahman. com
> 
> >  > >
> 
> >  >
> 
> > 
> 
> > 
> 
> >  Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy!  Invite them now.
> 
> >
>

Re: [arr] Oscar Watch: Composer

[: Avinash :]

Hi I agree with most of your points. But SDM music may be ordinery 
for us (considering his past great albums), but it's something 
unheard fresh music for westerners. Also if you can remember, 
Eminem's "Lose yourself" (8 Mile) got best song oscar even though it 
had some nonsense & vulgar lyrics!! :)

I think SDM has a good chance of nomination, since it has been 
nominated in major awards around the world.


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Ramesh R  wrote:
>
> ARR's effort in SdM works great as a combination of songs and 
score. Evaluated for just the music score there's not much that 
stands out for me. For sure, it supports the movie and the action on 
screen but does it go beyond that? And I think I've mentioned this 
earlier-- there's little or no thematic development (and that's 
something I could say for a lot of ARR scores in general). It looks 
like he's just scoring the scene. But where is he really connecting 
the dots? 
> 
> I'd like to think that a good score is something that, in addition 
to supporting the movie, introduces certain ideas, toys with them, 
and develops them. Cohesiveness is another attribute that I'm 
looking for. A good score can provide a subtext or commentary not 
just on what's happening on screen, but also on what might happen or 
where is this going. 
> 
> I'm not saying that SdM is a bad score. It's a good soundtrack, 
and a real departure for ARR. Latika's theme is lovely-- it 
represents Jamal's love and longing and was used to good effect in 
the end with a summary of the journey. The action theme (Escape) was 
another that was put to good use in the chase sequences. 
> 
> I just think that there's not much in it to make the cut for best 
score when the field is already rich with some great works this 
year. Alexandre Desplat has been in great form this year with strong 
scores for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button & Largo Wench. Danny 
Elfman has Milk & Standard Operating Procedure. James Newton Howard 
has The Happening & Defiance. Zbigniew Priesner has Anonyma. Thomas 
Newman has WALL-E. Adrian Johnston has Brideshead Revisited. I'm not 
just blindly putting these names out. There are a number of sites 
(Itunes, Youtube, Amazon) where you can listen to free clips.
> 
> Anyone remember the Oscar-winning scores of Brokeback Mountain or 
Babel? Both were by Gustavo Santaolalla. Both of those were very 
minimalistic and sparse with  little or no themes. Perhaps the 
recent trend is that if you have a wildly popular film, it will just 
drive the critics and voters into having a favorable opinion of it 
for the sub-categories too (yes, I do think that ARR's score for SdM 
is riding the crest of the movie's massive popularity). Or perhaps 
the critics really do believe in the 'less is more' philosophy. How 
else would you explain bewildering decisions like nominating Clint 
Eastwood for Best Score for Changeling, or James Newton Howard's 
dronish score for Michael Clayton for last year's Oscar? If it's 
really a trend then I don't like it one bit and perhaps I'm in the 
minority here.
> 
> As a parting thought I'll link to the youtube clip of what I 
consider as signs of brilliant scoring in recent times.  Check out 
the opening scene to Birth scored by Alexandre Desplat. It's a 
beauty of construction. There's a delicate repeating motif with 
flute followed by the celeste (a Desplat favorite), drones, bass 
strings, tympani, romantic violins, horns and a lot more. It does 
way more than just scoring the jogging scene. It's proof of why 
Desplat is rated so high today.
> 
> RR
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> From: sureshmechnit 
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2008 2:09:23 AM
> Subject: Re: [arr] Oscar Watch: Composer
> 
> 
> Hi Ramesh,
> 
> Can you please tell me what should be there in Score to get 
> nominated? Not to defend Rahman but just curious to know.
> 
> Smile
> Sureshkumar.
> --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, Ramesh R  
wrote:
> >
> >  So many greats all in one place! Too bad that Thomas Newman 
> wasn't there.
> > An interesting read even though I wish that ARR had spoken more. 
> He clearly hates the temp-tracking and deadlines!
> > I'm not sure why The Visitor is being considered. It's a 2007 
> movie. But the Kaczmarek score is excellent as always.
> > 
> > I still don't see what's in the SdM score for it to be nominated 
> but anyways it's nice to see ARR get recognition like this, and 
> interact with other greats.
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> >  _ _ __
> > From: Swapna 
> > To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com
> > Sent: Monday, December 15, 2008 10:40:08 PM
> > Subject: [arr] Oscar Watch: Composer
> > 
> > 
> > http://www.hollywoo dreporter. com/hr/content_ display/film/ 
> news/e3i728e28ad f80ba3aae5c37a6b d621de8e
> > _
> >
>

[arr] Re: Dilli 6 Teaser

[: Avinash :]

Cool & awesome music!! We can expect some soulful solos from Rahman,  
Since Delhi 6 is a semi autobiographical film. Good starter for 2009!!




--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "satish_srini"  
wrote:
>
> http://www.ndtv.com/convergence/ndtv/video/video.aspx?id=47592
>

[arr] Where is the glorious RAHMAN - Last year's debate..

[: Avinash :]

ic, to use a phrase Einstein once
used, seems like have simply been `plucked out of the universe';
the great scientist who adored Mozart and used to play his Sonatas on
his little violin when he wanted a break from his scientific pursuits,
says that compared to Mozart, Beethoven's music feels `too
personal, almost naked.' Tolstoy, in his polemical book `What is
Art?' destroys the kind of conscious creativity that he believes
Beethoven and the followers of the Romantic movement that he charted,
Richard Wagner, for example, brought about to Europe, overthrowing the
musical dominance of the spontaneous and universal music of Mozart.

In essence, Mozart's music and its perfection are not a result of
conscious processing, they come from a superior sense of natural harmony
and an extremely rare capability of letting go of one's self and
connecting with the universal spirit and listening to it in all its
infinite beauty. There cannot be a more fitting description of ARR's
music and how he has conjured his magical output over the years; and it
is no accident that the West would offer up their ideal for comparison
with the best the East has offered to date. That sort of taste, a
sincere kinship with the natural harmony and beauty of the universe,
with God, if you will, years in an industry cannot fade away or dilute,
and, if anything, I can confidently say that ARR's taste has, over
the years, been refined like fine old wine, and I have not witnessed an
instance where his aesthetic judgment, given the proper opportunities,
has faltered beyond identification. In his choice of movies, directors,
and lyrics, there maybe exceptions, but I will address these in a later
category.

It is difficult to pin down one or two works from the 92-96 period in
which, like Rano said, beauty oozed out of every single phrase that he
weaved, but I will pick two of my favorite songs `Kannalane'
from Bombay (95) and `Uyirum Neeye' from Pavitra (94) in which I
think ARR achieves the highest form of perfection. Sometime back, I
analyzed the beauty of the song Uyirum Neeye from a conceptual
viewpoint, so if anybody is interested, let me know and I will send it
to you or post it on the forum. Kannalane (or Kehna Hai Kya), I hear,
has entered the music textbooks in certain parts of the world (Canada,
if I recall correctly)! Yes, these are songs of superior beauty that
they have that universal appeal that Tolstoy hailed as the finest
ingredient of the greatest of art.

What about now? What are the ARR compositions within the past 5 years
which evoke the same feelings in me? Piya Ho from Water (2005) and Do
Kadam from Meenaxi (2004) for sure are my favorites from this period
with Tere Bina from Guru not too far off. When I refer to the perfection
of these songs, I mean that I don't feel that I need to remove any
part, any phrase, any instrument, sound or note, everything is in the
right place at the right time! If anybody felt differently about these
songs, I would be curious to know which parts destroy the perfection of
these songs. I can write an essay on the song Do Kadam and will do soon
so that I can back up my feelings just like I did with Uyirum Neeye. Do
Kadam is so personal for me that I don't want to hold it up as
universal! This song symbolizes what ARR and I share in silence without
speaking a single word with each-other, but by connecting to the same
universal spirit that we both trust wholeheartedly and by whose
mysterious ways we are awed day in and day out. The highest taste, as
Immanuel Kant defines it, is always subjective, but universal, and it
will always flow from God and only God; Not only is ARR connected with
Him, he can articulate His beauty with such ease and finesse that it
brings many a tear to my eye thinking how much of my faith I owe to ARR;
Even as I share this very personal story with you, I can feel a warm
tear roll down my cheek. Now if that's not beauty, I don't know
what is.





~Avinash








--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, $ Pavan Kumar $ 
wrote:
>
> Ok..we have another term here.. " Rahman Standards" Just curious to
know what It means, how it is measured and who sets these standards?
>
> --- On Fri, 7/17/09, Radheshyam B adyarsh...@... wrote:
>
> From: Radheshyam B adyarsh...@...
> Subject: Re: [arr] Where is the glorious RAHMAN
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Friday, July 17, 2009, 4:54 AM
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> First of all, a true rahman fan need not like whatever Rahman does. I
agree that all the songs that u mentioned are really good when compared
to songs by other MDs. But I feel they are not upto 'Rahman standards'.
Compare these songs to Bombay Theme tune, Maa Tujhe Salaam, Oru deivam
thanda poove, Vellai pookal, Do kadam, Tere Bina etc. When I read these
kind of posts, I cant stop thinking 

Re: [arr] Pronounciation ( Diction)

[~Avinash~]

Ha Ha, Vijay, I loved your example of Michael jackson. truly, i think he
is the only singer in english that most of westerner's need lyric books
to understand  [:)] . Also in 'They really don't care about us' song he
mispronounces lot of words. Because, he want to express anger with that
song. Similerly, I think Rahman gives more importance to
emotions & mood of the song when singer's singing. But he definitely
have to give urdu words a true justice becoz it is most respected
dialect in India

Just my opinions...

-Avinash


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>
> Works both ways.wat bout hindi singers messing up tamil words...u
should hear michael jackson without the lyrics book..in the album bad he
pronounces come on as shum on..just meant it as a point..no offence.
Enjoy the music
>
>  Reply Header 
> Subject: [arr] Pronounciation ( Diction)
> Author: "Manzur S" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Date: 03rd September 2007 03:09
>
> I do not agree one studies music from the child hood it sure be an
> advantage if that musician or singer should take up the language along
> with the music to complete the nuances of the music. it leaves a bad
> taste in the mouths when a singer mipronounces the word. Not only ARR
> but almost every singer from other parts of country also commit these
> blunders. I am recently touched by a song , sung by Kunal Ganjawala
for
> the film BABUL . The song is excellent other wise. he sung the song
> beautifully but he messed-up the song in the last by saying Gh-
> umnamiyan bhi Dedo ( it should have been GumNaamiyan Bhi Dedo) or
Hansi
> not Haseen and here the whole couplet becomes meaningless for Haseen
> instead of Hansi. Senior artists such as Lata Mangeshkar, Kavita
> krishnamurthy ,Kishore Kumar , Mukesh, learned urdu diction or they
> check their lines thoroughly before recording of the song.
> Music directors such as Madan Mohan , Salil chaudhry, OP Nayyar, or
> even LP used to have Urdu literate people in their teams to make sure
> of proper diction. Naushad , Khayyam had an advantage of coming from
> Urdu speaking backgrounds. some actors also have urdu teachers taking
> care of their diction.
>

[arr] Re: When did this happen?

[~Avinash~]

They have used some of Rahman's songs (remixed) for the movie. One 
song I remember is 'Dil Se' sung by A R Rahman and that's why his name 
is mentioned in singer's list..

Avinash

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Amith Chandhran" 
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> AR singing for Shantanu Moitra? Can anyone shed some light please?
> 
> http://www.movietalkies.com/movies/index.asp?MovieId=18594
>

[arr] Let's try our own hindi lyrics for sivaji!

[~Avinash~]

Hi All, I was just thinking about , how if we write Hindi lyrics for
Sivaji songs. It'll be a  nice idea to keep some creativity going on in
the group. Last year, one member (Sree) came out with an excellent video
for 'Newyork Nagaram' and showed Director Surya ( [:)] ) how the
picturisation to be made for such songs :) That was really a cool
video...

So..., anyone from group, who has good control over his hindi vocabulary
can write their peppy lyrics. (I have someone in mind, like Swapnil
(Swaps), Durba & Dinesh vaidya  [:)]  who can imagine some good lyrics!
)

First, let us try with easy one, 'Sahara' (Slow version).



Enjoy the music!

Avinash :)






--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Thulasi Ram" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
>
> Sahana!
>
> On 9/4/07, Aravind AM [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> >
> > Hi all,
> >
> > In a radio news, Mr. Babu, the CEO of AVM productions said that the
work
> > is progressing with the Hindi version of Sivaji and said that the
music will
> > be releasing shortly.
> >
> > He also mentioned that ARR has sung two songs, but refused to
comment on
> > which songs
> >
> > We all know that one of them must be Adhiradi... what could be the
other
> > one? I dont think he would have sung Vaa Ji or Sahana... ... could
it be
> > Ballelakka?? or style???
> >
> >
> > Aravind
> >
> >
> >
> > http://arrahmaniac.blogspot.com
> >
> > --
> > Looking for a deal? Find great prices on flights and
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1uY20->with Yahoo! FareChase.
> >
> >
> >
>

[arr] Re: Let's try our own hindi lyrics for sivaji!

[~Avinash~]

One small correction, J.O.K's director was Krishna and not Surya! [:p]

BTW anyone coming with ideas for lyrics...? The group looks dull these
days without any major contributions from Biggies of the group.. [:)] 
Come on people!


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "~Avinash~" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
>
>
> Hi All, I was just thinking about , how if we write Hindi lyrics for
> Sivaji songs. It'll be a nice idea to keep some creativity going on in
> the group. Last year, one member (Sree) came out with an excellent
video
> for 'Newyork Nagaram' and showed Director Surya ( [:)] ) how the
> picturisation to be made for such songs :) That was really a cool
> video...
>
> So..., anyone from group, who has good control over his hindi
vocabulary
> can write their peppy lyrics. (I have someone in mind, like Swapnil
> (Swaps), Durba & Dinesh vaidya [:)] who can imagine some good lyrics!
> )
>
> First, let us try with easy one, 'Sahara' (Slow version).
>
>
>
> Enjoy the music!
>
> Avinash :)
>
>
>
>
>
>
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Thulasi Ram" karokelip@
> wrote:
> >
> > Sahana!
> >
> > On 9/4/07, Aravind AM aravind_am@ wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi all,
> > >
> > > In a radio news, Mr. Babu, the CEO of AVM productions said that
the
> work
> > > is progressing with the Hindi version of Sivaji and said that the
> music will
> > > be releasing shortly.
> > >
> > > He also mentioned that ARR has sung two songs, but refused to
> comment on
> > > which songs
> > >
> > > We all know that one of them must be Adhiradi... what could be the
> other
> > > one? I dont think he would have sung Vaa Ji or Sahana... ... could
> it be
> > > Ballelakka?? or style???
> > >
> > >
> > > Aravind
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > http://arrahmaniac.blogspot.com
> > >
> > > --
> > > Looking for a deal? Find great prices on flights and
>
hotels<http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=47094/*http://farechase.yahoo.com/;_yl\
\
>
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\
> 1uY20->with Yahoo! FareChase.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
>

[arr] Rahman Fan, Cricketer Sreesanth comes out a new album

[~Avinash~]

Found this on other site...

Sreesanth pens pep number for SA tour
<http://www.thepeninsulaqatar.com/Display_news.asp?section=World_News&su\
bsection=India&month=September2007&file=World_News2007090842117.xml>

"It's the opening number of the 11-song Hindi music album and the
bowler's lines echo the A R Rahman patriotic numbers.
Sreesanth's lines offer a perfect prelude to the gladiatorial
moments on the cricketing arena in South Africa, just days away. "



Gops, you remember last year you and Sreesanth running to catch Rahman
in Bangalore Airport? Also Sreesanth asked your help to take photograph
with Rahman...  [:)]  Just refreshing those sweet memories

-Avinash

[arr] Re: guru and lagaan BGM'S

[~Avinash~]

Hi, You'll get most of ARR's quality BGMs from Mr. Bharat Venkatesan's 
site...

link
http://singingphotons.net/arrbgm/


Avinash


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "vju_shah2006" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 
wrote:
>
> HEY GUYS CAN ANY ONE HELP ME TO FIND GURU AND LAGAAN BACKGROUND 
> MUSIC...
>

[arr] Re: ARR has sung 2 songs in Hindi SIVAJI

[~Avinash~]

Hmm My longtime wish was Boys songs to be dubbed in hindi. It is
biggest disappointment for me that it doesn't got chance to be dubbed in
hindi. I wish in future rahman reuse those tunes.

IMO, If Boys album was released in hindi, I am sure the most of current
MDs (Vishal Shekar, SEL, S.Moitra) will never recovered from the
cultural shock!  [:D]  Such was the hard hitting orchestra & sound of
those songs!!

-Avinash [:)]


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Sandeep Mody" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
>
> No dear , BOYS wanst release in hindi...
>
> On 9/7/07, just me! [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> >
> > .we can take example from the earlier combinations of our boss and
> > shankar...in mudhalvan(nayak in hindi) and boys...original songs are
> > remained > was boys released in hindi?
> >
> > *vikey vicneswaran [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> >
> > The other day i read 1 of the email from our group member...saying
that
> > ballelakha song might not be included in hindi sivaji because its
not
> > suitable for hindi audience...for your info, rahman is an
international
> > musician...if he compose a song for a movie, I believe he'll make
sure the
> > song can be listened by people from all over the worldnormally a
song is
> > chosen based on the flow of the movieif sivaji is remaked in
> > hindiand if the storyline is still the same, then i doesn't see
a reason
> > why the ballelakha song should be removed or replaced..unless they
change
> > the storylinefurthermore..in the making of sivaji which aired on
sun tv
> > recently, rahman himself said the music of the song
> > ballelakha contains elements of bangraand so far i never seen
any
> > movies which dubbed or remaked from hindi to tamilor tamil to
> > hindi...with which had been removed any of the songs...the original
songs
> > are remained...only the language is changedeven if observed in
> > detail.the meaning of the song lyrics will be still the same
most of the
> > time...we can take example from the earlier combinations of our
boss and
> > shankar...in mudhalvan(nayak in hindi) and boys...original songs are
> > remainedmy point here isballelakha song should and will be
included
> > in hindi sivaji
> >
> > *BoB eevan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> >
> > Hey guys,
> > I think rahman will never sing style or vaaji vaaji.. coz its not
his
> > style of song... but i feel that rahman may have sung sahara the sad
> > version... im quite sure rahman sings this if rahman were to sing
two
> > song in sivaji hindi...
> >
> >
> > thanks
> >
> >
> > *Hari Sankar [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> >
> > Hey man, "ooru koodai sunlight" and "style" is the same song... in
the
> > audio cd cover, the song's name is STYLE
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> --
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> easier. I never ask Him for the lighter load, but only for the
stronger
> back.
>
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>

Re: [arr] Pritam's Bhool Bhulaiyyaa Inspired by Rahman's Tehzeeb

[: Avinash :]

It sounds more like Akon's(feat. Eminem) 'Smack That' to me, the beats &
vocal style is same.




--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, vinod sagar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
>
>
> Hi All,
>
> Today I was listening to "Hare Krishna Hare Ram" song from Priya
Darshan's Bhool Bhullaiyaa..
>
> This song has a striking similarity to Rahman's "Khoyi Khoyi Aakhein"
from Tehzeeb.. the orchestrisation, effects, rhythm.. almost
everything..
>
> Just listen to the song and feel it..
>
> Regards
> Vinod
>
>
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[arr] Re: Rarest of Rare videos of AR Rahmans studio..Panchathan inn (1995)

[: Avinash :]

Hi Bhagwati, Nice share man! Really brought back the memories of 
vintage Rahman.. Also he looks very cute and sweet in the video! :)

Thanx!


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "bhagavathi_mohan" 
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Here you go...it was just few months back i was so glad that i got 
> surabhi interview..and now its evenmore joyful..if somebody misses 
> this mail or delete the mail..you will pay for it..I promise..This 
> video footage covers all the aspects that a rahman fan wants..His 
> studio, recording, rare photos of his guruji, his tender voice, his 
> views, his favorite word " stuff" and more...this video is dedicated 
> to all arrahmanfans all over the world..thanks again to my dear ones 
> especially  who always encouraged me to post such videos..njoy 
without 
> waiting a single second...want ur feedback..bye and take care
> 
> 
> http://www.lehren.tv/videodetails.asp?id=2133&nosearch=true
>

[arr] Re: I was on Rahmania Show!!!

[: Avinash :]

Hey, Aravind! Congrats man! You are the luckiest! Wish I was in 
chennai to get chance to be called in their studio.. :)

Also thanx for your wonderful updates on the show. I enjoy your cool 
narration style. :)

Best regards


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Aravind AM <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 
wrote:
>
> Hi all,
> 
> Every Wednesday is 'fans day' on Rahmania show on Aahaa FM (91.9 
FM - Chennai). And last Wednesday I was interviewed on the show, by 
Raihanah!!!
> 
> Check out my experiences, if you are interested:
> http://arrahmaniac.blogspot.com/2007/09/rahmania-on-aaha-fm.html
> http://arrahmaniac.blogspot.com/2007/09/was-on-air-still-fying.html
> 
> 
> Aravind
> 
> 
> 
> 
>   http://arrahmaniac.blogspot.com
> 
> 
>
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[arr] for ARR Concert lovers... in chennai, mumbai & Hyderabad

[: Avinash :]

Got this message from Orkut ARR fans group. Pasting as it is

"I just live across AM studios, sited hummaa.com guys in out of his
office, later enquired and got this lovely news. ARR will be doing a
live concert starting with Chennai, then in Hyderabad & Mumbai which
promotes 10 aspiring artists. PR activities for selections starting
soon.
This news is 100% confirmed, since i know a guy who works in the
studio!!! There is a rumor in AM studios that ARR owns this website!"

[arr] Re: Reliance Mobile tune

[: Avinash :]

Indeed it is totally inspired from Airtel tune. When SEL was 
approched by Reliance last year for an ad jingle, I was sure they 
will do something similar to ARR's Airtel tune. Becoz they are big 
admirer of ARR, and always follow trends set by him. So when the 
jingle came out, bingo! it's right on target :) It's a total 
inspiration from the trend set by Airtel tune! But unlike Airtel 
tune, It sounds pale at the end to me! 

(No offence to SEL, they are still the sincere MD's in bollywood)

:-)
Avinash

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "shahul hameed" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 
wrote:
>
> Was jus thinking today when de match was going on about the 
similarity with
> airtel tune.. its does take heavy inspiration from Rahman's airtel 
tune..
> 
> On 9/24/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> >   The signature tune is by s e l whereas all the ads are by ram 
sampath
> >
> >  Reply Header 
> > Subject: [arr] Reliance Mobile tune
> > Author: "|| V i s h w e s h ||" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > >
> > Date: 24th September 2007 01:38
> >
> >
> > Have you guys heard the tune from latest Reliance
> > Mobile ads?? Sounds very similar to ARR's Airtel
> > tune... any ideas abt the composer??
> >
> > -Vishwesh.
> >
> > " The search is more important than the destination "
> >
> > - a r rahman -
> >
> > __
> > Be a better Heartthrob. Get better relationship answers from 
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> > http://answers.yahoo.com/dir/?link=list&sid=396545433
> >
> >  
> >
>

Re: [arr] My last rambling on Saawariya

[: Avinash :]

Hi Chord, I think that's enough yaar! :) One thing you have to 
remember, whatever the music, which is likable in first hearings 
will fade away later. Sanawariya may have good music, but it will 
always remain 'dark horse' in todays Musical race. What Rahman makes 
is complex music, which is woven in layers and that grows and grows 
forever... :).  I am not against anybody's views here, but when 
things goes offtrack on this non-arr topic, I am sure you will get 
lot of bashings from the true fans like me here.. So take care!


:)
Avinash

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Chord" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> My opinions about a non ARR soundtrack and my future reaction to an
> upcoming ARR soundtrack bear no relevance to one another.  It is 
not
> up to you to determine if this is the right or wrong place to talk
> about another MD's compositions, especially since it is rarely 
done. 
> The fact that others have responded says enough.
> 
> 
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Thulasi Ram"  
wrote:
> >
> > if u r here to say something about other MD's albums alone, then
> this is not
> > the right place. u seem to be new to the group. let me see what u
> write when
> > an ARR album releases. m saying this to u because there r few in
> this group
> > who mail/reply only when there is a non-arr topic or speaking 
about
> other
> > MD's.. so, let me not jump upon u now as i think u havent been 
here
> when an
> > ARR album is released. let me see what ur take for JA is...
> > 
> > On 9/26/07, Chord  wrote:
> > >
> > >   Different opinions will be abound. Saawariya is quickly 
turning into
> > > a top 3 favorite this year along with Guru and Eklavya. One 
person's
> > > boring and tedious is another person's haunting, soulful, 
enchanting,
> > > and soothing. It just baffles me how so many of you find this
> > > soundtrack boring and tedious, while acknowledging some 
hangovers and
> > > similar sounding songs. There is a lot of quiet space in this
> > > soundtrack, which I find so refreshing. There is so much 
beautiful
> > > music, crisp arrangements, delicate ornamentation, soothing 
melodies,
> > > haunting alaaps, ethnic sounds, subtle soundscapes. I agree 
there are
> > > weaknesses, but it seems that most are ignoring the hard work 
put into
> > > this soundtrack by a relatively debutant MD. As a music 
composer
> > > myself, I can empathize and relate very well how difficult it 
is to
> > > live up to expectations. It's got to be tough when you have an
> > > egotistical director like SLB constantly nosing his weight and
> > > influence on his music preferences. Saawariya to me has an 
enchanting
> > > old world charm to its sound and very raaga based with poignant
> > > melodies, and while I agree that there may not be many takers 
due to
> > > this, it's what makes this soundtrack special amidst an 
overabundance
> > > of noisy, massala, rhythm oriented soundtracks. Thank goodness 
for
> > > soundtracks like Saawariya the remind us of the soulful and 
soothing
> > > side to good music, and pay some tribute to the old world
> evergreen era.
> > >
> > > Final suggestion: Listen to Saawariya on headphones to hear the
> > > delicate arrangements.
> > >
> > > --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com ,
> > > Gopal Srinivasan 
> > > wrote:
> > > >
> > > > ARR's music does not exist in vacuum. It is worthwhile to be 
aware
> > > of and compare it with other musical output.
> > > >
> > > > That having been said, Saawariya, IMHO, suffers from more 
than a
> > > small hangover of previous SLB movies and makes for a tedious 
listen
> > > beyond 2-3 songs.
> > > >
> > > > - Original Message 
> > > > From: Chord 
> > > > To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com 
> > > > Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2007 8:06:52 AM
> > > > Subject: Re: [arr] (non arr) Music of Saawariya is 
mindblowing
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Why does talking about non ARR music bother you? When I
> > > appreciate
> > > >
> > > > good music, whether from ARR or others, I like to share my 
thoughts
> > > >
> > > > with other music lovers in this gro

[arr] Re: BGM Request

[: Avinash :]

http://singingphotons.net/arrbgm/ 




--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Deepak <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Can any 1 plz provide me the link to download Voiceless Aayutha
Ezhuthu BGM . . .
>
> Thanx in advance !
>
>
>
>
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[arr] Re: Arr bhai is great in his work

[: Avinash :]

Hmm.. ya.. Athiradi is really a best rocking song by rahman in 
recent years. But when Sivaji music released, lots of fans 
complained that songs have lots of cavity in it especially Style and 
Athiradi. Me too agree that, Rahman could have added more 
improvisation to the instrumentation, but he left them as it is 
becoz he wanted the album to be for Mass audience. I heard that 
Rahman is revising the songs for Hindi, So I'm sure that 'Sivaji' 
Hindi will be much better Let's wait N see.. :)

-Avinash

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "hotboy786_2000" 
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>  
>  Hi! guys. I have been listening to the 
song 'athiradhi' 
> from sivaji-the boss and I felt its an extraordinary song though 
all 
> arr bhai's songs r out of this world but I love this song. And I 
also 
> love the songs from 'boys' girlfriend, dating and saregame. I m a 
> gujarati I understand nothing in this songs, but I cant help 
myself 
> from hearing them again and again.  I just wanna share my feeling 
with 
> u guys. 
>Arr bhai is great in his work. No other composer can even 
come 
> close to our boss.
> Is there any one who feels the same about this 
> songs especially as I do ?
>

[arr] Re: Don't Miss It Frenz!!!

[: Avinash :]

Hi shahul, I think ARR's performance at Filmfare awards (he 
sang 'Tere Bina') Video is there on youtube. I remember someone from 
our group has uploaded it!

 
--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "shahul hameed" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 
wrote:
>
> Hopefully i'll record it.. :o)
> 
> On 10/1/07, Priyadharshini Selvarajan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> >   Hi Frenz!!
> >
> >   This is jus to remind u all of the  Film Fare 
Awards which
> > is being tele-casted tomorrow at 11:00 a.m in Sun TV.! Don miss 
seeing the
> > legend in it!! Take Care Frenz!!
> >
> > --
> > Download prohibited? No problem. 
CHATfrom any browser, without 
download.
> >
> >  
> >
>

Re: [arr] kelly Poon:"Yes, we've sought permission, I don't want to be sued"

[: Avinash :]

That's great gops!, Nice to see our group members are getting credit for
this. We should be proud of this, that this yahoo group (rather than an
official website) always gets attention from media for ARR related
issues. Even if you go to meet ARR in any function you just have to say
you are from Yahoo group, ARR immidietly approves them :). I remember
some months ago, Rahman even said to journalists that they should
approach yahoo fans to know about him or contact him!! That's really
nice to know how much respect Rahman has over this group. Let keep this
group always alive with right spirit and healthy discussion by group
members.

Long live ARR's music,

Thanks

Avinash




--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Gopal Srinivasan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
>
> Group member, Noorul Wahid is credited in the article.
>
> - Original Message 
> From: Gopal Srinivasan [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Wednesday, October 3, 2007 10:48:05 AM
> Subject: [arr] kelly Poon:"Yes, we've sought permission, I don't want
to be sued"
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Yes, we've sought permission, I don't want to be sued Catchy track in
Kelly Poon's new album based on hit Indian composer's tune
>
>
>
> By Avis WongOctober 03, 2007
>
> IT'S a catchy song that looks set to rule the airwaves. But Kelly
Poon's new track, Shakalaka Baby, from her latest album seems mired in
controversy.
>
>
>
>
>
> Kelly says that by adapting the original Shakalaka Baby, into Chinese,
it would make more people appreciative of the song. Picture: JONATHAN
CHOO For one, some have questioned the song's copyright and whether
Kelly's label, Ursa Major, has the rights to use the song.
>
> A reader, Noorul Wahid, wrote to The New Paper: 'Kelly Poon has simply
reused the tune without actually seeking permission from the copyright
holders or the composer.'
>
> Likewise, a Netizen who wanted to be known as TruthandReconciliat ion
also said in an online forum that he 'would like to see the original
composer's name to be credited for it'.
>
> The song was originally composed by Indian film composer AR Rahman in
1999 for the Tamil film, Mudhalvan.
>
> In 2002, he improvised the track for British musical theatre composer
Andrew Lloyd Webber's production, Bombay Dreams.
>
> Shakalaka Baby has been reworked into Mandarin by famous Taiwanese
composer-producer Yao Chien.
>
> In an interview with The New Paper yesterday, Kelly explained that if
her label had not sought permission or cleared the copyright issues, she
wouldn't have been able to release the album.
>
> 'It wouldn't also be used as the main track and I may even be sued,'
said the 24-year-old singer with a laugh.
>
> Yao Chien also gave his assurance that his company Ursa Major, which
signed the 2005 Project Superstar female champion last year, has sought
permission to use the song.
>
> 'Songwriters usually have agents to help them take care of the rights
to their work. So we liaised with Universal Music which takes care of AR
Rahman's works,' he claimed during a phone interview yesterday.
>
> Copyright issue aside, Kelly admitted that she has read some reports
from India saying Indians there preferred the original version.
>
> She added: 'But I think it's good to adapt the song anyway because
then Chinese people will get to know this Indian song.
>
> 'Music has no barriers and it can be shared with people of different
races.'
>
> Kelly's second album, In The Center Of The World, was released during
a regional press conference here last Saturday.
>
> It is aimed at launching her singing career beyond local shores to
China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Malaysia.
>
> To do that, Kelly has spent the past six months living in Taipei on
her own.
>
> And solitude is what the Kuala Lumpur-born singer has been facing
there.
>
> 'Frankly, it does get lonely. My hand phone is switched on
>
> 24 hours a day and it's fantastic when I have people to chat with via
SMS,' she said.
>
> So she was especially happy when blind singer Kelvin Tan was in Taiwan
recently to promote his album.
>
> 'He messaged me that he was in Taiwan and we met up for dinner. But I
haven't kept in touch with Hong Junyang or Sing Chew,' she said of her
fellow Project Superstar alumnus.
>
> INTENSIVE TRAINING
>
> Kelly was in the Mandopop capital for intensive training in singing,
dancing and media management.
>
> 'Besides going to the office and attending classes, I would head home
and watch TV.
>
> 'Even that is part of homework too as I'm watching variety programmes
so

[arr] Re: List of ARRs songs that were not recognized as it should have been

[: Avinash :]

Hi Tulasi, The biggest disappointments for Rahman are Bose and 
Meenaxi. He put his best effort on those albums and they never came 
on mainstream, even 0.5% of what he did on those songs. Only now 
fans are cherishing the brilliance of these albums.

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Thulasi Ram" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 
wrote:
>
> hey guys,
> 
> plz help me out fill in figuring out list of ARRs songs that were 
not
> recognized as it should have been.
> 
> Bose songs
> Meenaxi songs
> Choreography - Raaga Dance
> Kisna
> TLOBS
> Kannathil Muthammital (though it got national award, how many 
people r aware
> of a gem of a song - vellai pookal)
> Pukar
> Thakshak (tentatively yes)
> 
> any others??
>

[arr] Re: GOLDEN AGE TRACKS BY ARRAHMAN

[: Avinash :]

I was expecting a full length english song by Rahman in Elizabeth 
(Like he did for Warrior's of heaven and earth), that's why I 
commented last month as 'Rahman's next masterpiece will 
be 'Elizabeth' :).
I think this song would've brought Rahman more close to Hollywood.



--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Dinesh" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 
wrote:
>
> is that all??? sheesh...i was expecting for ARR to compose atleast
> half of it. :(
>

Re: [arr] Vishal sekhar on ARR

[: Avinash :]

I think VS praised Ismail Durbar, becoz they both have developed 
good relationship on Zee's Saregamapa programme. (They're permanent 
judges there). So appreciation is not just becase of his music. :)


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Gomtesh Upadhye" 
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> He also composed tera jadoo chalgaya,Kisna , Baaz, Shakthi . 
Listen to them.
> I am sincerely sorry if you cant appreciate them.
> 
> Gozmy
> 
> 
> On 10/5/07, fani kalyan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> >   Today i was goin thru the channels..and suddenly i caught 
vishal and
> > sekhar saying "Rahman and ismail darbar are awesome 
composers..we regularly
> > listen to their music, infact its their music thats keeps us 
goin...!"
> >
> > As far as my knowledge ..ismail did only 2 albums...hum dil de 
chuke sanam
> > and devdas..then how did he get so much recognition and why so 
praise abt
> > him??Are there are any other albums other than these 2..?
> >
> > --
> > Be a better Heartthrob. Get better relationship answers
> > 
from
> > someone who knows.
> > Yahoo! Answers - Check it out.
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> 
> Gomtesh V Upadhye
>

[arr] Re: I love to hear fresh voices: > When is JA releasing ???

[: Avinash :]

Thank you so much for the info Gops! Glad to know that it's 
releasing sooner than expected. Now there's two treats for Hindi 
audience in this season including Sivaji. :)

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Gopal Srinivasan 
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Jodha Akbar's music is releasing on November 27th.
> 
> Apparently, ARR has sung a Qawwali in honour of Khwaja Saheb of 
Ajmer in this film.
> 
> - Original Message 
> From: Dinesh Vaidya <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Wednesday, October 17, 2007 9:29:59 AM
> Subject: [arr] Re: I love to hear fresh voices: > When is JA 
releasing ???
> 
> 
> Hello Gopal
> 
> You have made the WAIT for JA difficult for us by giving the 
> interview of ARR in which he says GOOD about Jodha Akbar :-)) We 
> can't wait for the release date now !! 
> 
> WHEN is Jodhaa Akbar Audio releasing ???
> 
> Frankly, ARR himself said good words about his own album, I think, 
> only once before and that  was for WATER ( he gave 10 out of 10 
for 
> that one ), and how right he was !
> 
> So now if he is saying "Jodha sounds fine to me" It spells 
music 
> to my ears !!!
> 
> Eagerly waiting for JA now !
> 
> Dinesh Vaidya
> Pune
> 
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Gopal Srinivasan  
> wrote:
> >
> > I love to hear fresh voices: AR Rahman
> > Any recent movies you've worked on? 
> > Elizabeth II and Jodhaa Akbar. Come to think of it, it's strange 
> but both are 15th century historicals. They're not dry subjects 
> though. Jodhaa sounds fine to me. There are lots of songs in it. 
> > 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Are you searching for a reason, to be kind?
> 
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Magic.
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[arr] Re: Hear ATM preview songs here

[: Avinash :]

Thanx for the Preview songs tulasi. ATM is really a refreshing treat 
to tamil music lovers after the 'Jillenu Oru Kadal' album . The 
second and third songs will be sure chartbusters just like Newyork 
Nagaram!.

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Thulasi Ram" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 
wrote:
>
> got the link from vijay fans orkut community..
> 
> the quality is not good as it from cell phone (airtel hello 
tunes).. all
> songs are within 15-20 secs.. don't come to any conclusion from 
this.. m
> sending this link for guys like me who cant wait to hear the 
released stuff.
> 
> the song that immediately caught my attention is THALAPATHY sung 
by ARR..
> love ARRs energy in it.. its gonna be an intro song for vijay and 
m glad
> that ARR has sung in this movie.. a song that would serve as Vijay 
Anthem
> for vijay fans..
> 
> preview songs are a sign of another audio megahit after sivaji.. 
hope the
> movie does well too.
> 
> valid for 24 hrs:
> http://w7.media-convert.com/convert/?xid=nwhvruca
>

[arr] Rahman's Music - Confidence, Trust & Hope!

[: Avinash :]

In all these years of listening and living with ARR's music, I always
wondered what makes his music special and touches the people of every
region on this world. Whenever I was in his music, I felt that there's
something divine driving force in it, but I couldn't able to write it in
words. So finally I think, I have found that driving force in his music.



I have observed that his music is always in sync with human biorhythms
and attitude. It reflects the three basic elements of a Perfect Human
Attitude.. That is CONFIDENCE, TRUST AND HOPE. So whenever I'm in need
of start and inspiration in daily life, I hook to his music (on in-ear
fit earphones) and concentrate on these three elements. It surely gives
me full spirit and charge for the whole day. And continuous listening
and concentrating will definitely change your  life forever.



I'll explain you where you will find these elements and how to
concentrate.

Confidence: The main driving force in Rahman's music is the way he use
Rhythm beats. Concentrate on background rhythm beats accompanied by
bass, you'll find they are moving confidently and independently without
any jerk and flaws. Match your body rhythm throughout the song, and
you'll really get boosted up your confidence and spirit.



Trust: What makes the vocals special in rahman's music is their
abstract, emotional and wild singing style. When singing they are in
their own world putting all trust on ARR. Singing is not intentional in
Rahman's music, he always accepts whichever way they sing. By
concentrating, you can get the feel the power of Mutual trust between
ARR and singer.



Hope: In every song Rahman creates a special ambience by a thin line of
sound theme or bass string. This is what we always say a rahmanish
sound, and can identify his songs by mere hearing. It's very
difficult to find this normally, concentrate hard on this and you are in
trance mood full of hope and pleasure.



So this is my long post on my findings which is full of facts :) I
don't know how much I have succeeded in explaining you this, but if
you can experience all these elements at once,   then I can say you
really got a Perfect Personality just like A R Rahman. :)



Please do post your comments on this…



Thanks



Avinash

[arr] About Bombil & Beatrice

[: Avinash :]

What is the latest update on Kaizad Gustad's 'Bombil & Beatrice' for
which Rahman is composing music? Is Rahman going to compose any original
songs for the movie or just the BGMs. ? I think the movie was almost
completed few months back, So.. Dear Vijay can you please confirm the
latest status?

Thanx!

Avinash

[arr] 'Inside Man' Sequel...

[: Avinash :]

Hi all!!  Spike Lee is directing a sequel to his 'Inside Man' (2006)
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inside_man>movie. The original film
had Rahman's 'Chaiyya Chaiyya' in opening credits which created storm in
Hollywood and West.  Hope Spike Lee selects Rahman's music again for the
sequel which will really boost Rahman's popularity in hollywood!

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0893499/
<http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0893499/>



And B.T.W, ATM music is really rocking and fresh!... And people..,
please don't expect something like Roja, Bombay or Dil Se. And you know,
Rahman have to go with current trends of 'Fast food' type and remix
genere of music. So in all these current musical race, Rahman is still
best!!



Thanks and have a nice time!! :)

Avinash

[arr] Re: The Far Reach of ARR's Music

[: Avinash :]

Hi chord, that's really nice thinking yaar..! Loved and felt every 
sentence you have written. And such messages are always needed to 
remind the power and reach of Rahman's music to some people here...!!
(as general).


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Chord" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Please take this lightly.  It's just for fun, yet speaks volumes 
> about the scope of ARR's work.
> 
> Scene 1: At a party in Mumbai, members dance to "Rang De Basanti" 
> title song in unrestrained glee.
> 
> Scene 2: A home sick Indian living in Australia listens to "Yeh Jo 
> Desh Hai Tera" with great nostalgia as tears well up..
> 
> Scene 3: An Arab Muslim in Dubai finds spiritual inspiration as 
he's 
> moved by the song "Zikr" from Bose.
> 
> Scene 4: A retired English professor in London is fascinated by 
> Rahman's 4 cues as she watches the latest sequel film "Elizabeth - 
> The Golden Age".
> 
> Scene 5: A smitten American gal listens to "Closer than Ever" from 
> Bombay Dreams as she dreams about her beau.
> 
> Scene 6: A Chinese manin Beijing buys Rahman's "WOHE" after having 
> watched the film and impressed by the score.
> 
> Scene 7: An Indian living in America, who hopes to refine his 
> composing skills some day, listens to a compilation CD of his 
> favorite Rahman songs in his car as he's driving to work...:):):)
>

[arr] Re: Gurus of peace song in Aamir's TZP?

[: Avinash :]

Yes, those are exact lyrics from Rahman's 'Gurus of Peace' song. But the
music director of TZP is mentioned as Shankar, ehsan & Loy!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taare_Zameen_Par



--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Vinod Raju" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>
> Saw this at http://www.taarezameenpar.co.in/2007/10/19/lyrics-of-song-
> chanda-suraj-from-the-movie-of-taare-zameen-par/78619/index.html
>
> Are they going to use the song for the film, or is it just a hoax?
>
> Could someone please clarify?
>
> Thanks,
> Vinod
>

[arr] Re: Popularityof A. R. Rahman

[: Avinash :]

This domain name was previosly owned by Sony Music, when they made 
contract with rahman to produce albums including Vande Mataram. This 
site was idle for long time, and Rahman bought this name to make an 
official site. And google is still showing the old cached 
information..


-Avinash


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, lakshmi narashiman 
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Hi ,
>Search of "A R Rahman" in google gives www.arrahman.com. 
But the short description says "
>
>   A. R. RAHMAN OFFICIAL WEBSITE
> The artist webpage created by Sony Music Columbia offers audio and 
video tracks,apart from profile and news.
> www.arrahman.com/ - 4k - Cached - Similar pages 
>"
>   webpage created by sony music columbia  ??  clarify ..
> 
> 
> Theone <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>   Hi guys
> 
> I am a silent member of this group from Bangladesh. But after a 
reading 
> story from the newspaper i could help myself but post the news.
> 
> The news is "Google" published a survey on the Word that is most 
> frequenly searched through the internet from India. The most 
Frequent 
> that is searched is oviously 'Sex'.
> 
> Next is Charminar, Dev Anand and A.R.Rahman.
> 
> This shows the popularity of our beloved music director 
> 
> Mr. A. R. R a h m a n
> 
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> 
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[arr] Ponmagal Vandhal

[: Avinash :]

Guyz!, Ponmagal Vandhal is really an interesting and top class remix by
ARR. 'Remix' is cheap word, rather i'll call it a 'top class remake' or
a masterpiece reproduction. I am sure, Rahman has 80% of his hand in
this masterpiece, we can see lots of creativity in the song..

BTW.. i don't know anything about the history of this original song. Can
anybody here give me the full info... like Movie name, MD, singers and
actors picturised etc...?

Thanx!

Avinash

[arr] Re: Dissappoint by ATM? Good Joke !!!

[: Avinash :]

Hi... nice writeup man! Though it is written in a hurry, I loved and 
agree with your all views!!  

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "izham_jamal" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 
wrote:
>
> Hi Dear ARR fans,
> I always visited this site but i usually dont post reply nor start 
a 
> new topic.But after i saw some comments made on ATM,i cant stay 
quiet 
> anymore.Since i started visiting this site,whenever a ARR album 
> released,i saw someone WILL post some thing about 
dissapointment.Its 
> a complete nonsense.We have to understand that very2 few songs 
that 
> we like after the 1st hearing.Its a human nature,resistance to 
accept 
> new thing because they used to others,myb something like inertia 
in 
> physics terms.If we analyze ARR songs from those days to now,you 
> hardly will found any similarities between the songs.We often like 
> the earlier film music by ARR.As time goes when we heard the songs 
> repeated times in TV or radio,then we will say,'hey this song is 
not 
> bad'.We are too curious waiting for his album,and we will listen 
the 
> new releases with a very-very high expectation which i think is 
not 
> fair to any music directors.Just think if we are not aware of ATM 
> release and one day we heard it on the radio,im sure we will like 
the 
> song.
> 
> Dear friends,we have to consider that this is a VJ film.We all 
know 
> how VJs film music will be like.Music directors cant simply create 
a 
> songs,it must caters the need of the director.Even ARR admit it 
when 
> he said i remember "you canot simply said ok we have ARR,the music 
> gona be chartbuster,directors have to play their part aso to bring 
> the best out of us(MD)".That is a very true statement indeed.
> 
> Ok lets talk about ATM.Im not particularly like what we call as 
gana 
> or kuthu songs,so when ARR was signed 4 d movie,i realy wanted to 
see 
> how ARR music gone be,and he didnt dissapoint me at all.I know 
some 
> of us saying about lacking ARR touches on some of the songs,i can 
> understand their feelings.SO i decided to make a review,not from 
my 
> point of view but from a neutral perspective considerin the 
praises 
> and critics received so far.
> 
> 1.Ellapughalum 
> -i cant recall a song that sung by ARR and havent become a hit.Hes 
a 
> gt a gifted voice as well.So far,VJ fans cant live without the 
> song,for them its on of the best.This song dont take much time to 
> grow on you.Top notch,so energetic and fantastic music.The critics 
> received about this song is, too much instrument used in the 
> backgrond and have similarities to ARRs Anbe Aauyire, i 
think.Those 
> who think like that,dont worry,it wont take much tile b4 u like 
> it.Rating:9.5/10.
> 
> 2.Poonmagal Remix
> -when i heard the sample release,i have to admit im a bit 
> dissapointed as im expecting something like Thothal Poo 
Malarum.After 
> the full song released,i realy appreciate the creativeness of the 
> maker(ARR or assistant),im sure many would agree with me.This song 
> missing ARR touches,agreed,but we all know ARR not keen on Remixes 
> and im sure hes a bit dissapointed when asked to remix the song 
and 
> rather asked his assistant to do it.Overall not bad,most people 
gona 
> love it.Rating:8.5/10.
> 
> 3.Nee Marilyn Monroe.
> -i personally believe its one of ARR best western type of songs.I 
jus 
> cant get enough with it and my friends feeling the same way.I rely 
> cant believe its done by ARR.Youthful lyrics and so relaxing to 
> hear.Ok i agree it lacks ARR touches,but who cares,the song is 
> rocking.Music is so beautiful and a good rap aso.The way words are 
> pronounce are the strong point.Rating:9.0/10. 
> 
> 4.Valayapatti Thavil.
> -i tot its gona be another kamma karayil(varalaaru) after the 
> sample.But actualy i lost my word,i cant rely classified this song 
in 
> any category.I think this is the only song i yet to heard any 
critics 
> and loved by almost everyone.This is not my pick of Album but 
still 
> its a very good song.Nothing much to said,the song talk for 
> itself.Rating:9.5/10.
> 
> 5.Maduraiku Pogadhe
> -VJ fans are happy but ARR fans are not.All in all folk song.I 
dont 
> realy like this kind of songs,but trust me,i loved it after 
repeated 
> hearings.No MD im sure cant do this type of song,even its a folk 
> song, it has ARR maximum touch in it im sure.If you still dont 
like 
> then just ignore the song.Rating:8.5/10.
> 
> 6.Kelamal Kayile
> -My favourite and im sure many have the same taste with me.Some 
are 
> saying it reminds us of Mellisaiye(mr.Romeo),till now i cant find 
any 
> basic to that.The male voice are top class and the female singer 
even 
> weird at times,but were vere quite good.We cant see some 
experiment 
> here,very high pitch of female voice at times that makes us 
> uncomfortable,neverdles,its a great composition by ARR.Superb 
music 
> and different technic.Rating:9.0/10.
> 
> FRIENDS,WHAT IS CLEAR HERE IS, LOWER YOUR EXPECTATION A BIT AND 
> LISTEN TO THE SONG AS A NEUTRA

[arr] Re: ATM intro song translation

[: Avinash :]

Hey thanx, What a perfect inspiring lyrics for the film! Ever since 
I heard the song, I was so impatient to know the meaning of lyrics. 
This song & lyrics reminds me some of M.Jackson's inspiring songs.  
The way Rahman has sang this song will definitely deserve the 'TN 
state Award'!! Really he is a  true 'Azhagiya Tamil Magan' 
(Beautiful Tamil Son)!

Thanx
Avinash :)


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Thulasi Ram" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 
wrote:
>
> credits: orkut Vij fans
> 
> come on come on come on come on!!
> you can do it!!you can do it!!friend!!(2)
> 
> all fame only for one!!
> you keep on flow like a river!!
> sweat for ur sweating victory!!
> u will be in everyone's heart!!(2)
> 
> hey friend!!come on forward!!
> you can do it!!you are thala thalapathi thalapathi!!
> beloved leader!!
> victory only for us!!
> you are beautiful tamil son!!
> 
> all fame only for one!!
> you keep on flow like a river!!
> sweat for ur sweating victory!!
> u will be in everyone's heart!!
> 
> dont wait for tommorow wasting today!!
> dont waste today!!dont waste today!!
> 
> if u work hard today,tommorow will blossom automatically!!
> dont forget that !!dont forget that!!
> 
> can u leave justics by counting on yesterday's mistakes??
> he will take care of justice and wounds!!
> leave it to him!!
> 
> 
> hey friend!!come on!!you can do it!!
> you are thala thalapathy thalapathy!!
> beloaved leader!!
> victory only for us!!
> 
> 
> all fame only for one!!
> you keep on flow like a river!!
> sweat for ur sweating victory!!
> u will be in everyone's heart!!
> 
> come on come on come on come on!!
> you can do it!!you can do it!!friend!!
> 
> if a student keeps heart!!nothing is impossible!!
> like ocean!!like mountain!!
> like wind!!like earth!!
> bring the pride!!
> 
> we are born,lived,died!!
> throw this attitude!!
> 
> if a student keeps heart(faith)!!
>

[arr] Re: My ATM review

[: Avinash :]

Hi Tulasi, Nice organized analyzation man! !

Thanx!! :)

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Thulasi Ram" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
>
> I had to dedicate two hours for penning this review. I appreciate
those who
> take time to go through this. Thanks.
>
> First things first: ARR is doing re-recording/BGM for ATM. It's
confirmed
> from reliable sources. Don't keep on spreading rumors. Rather, start
> spreading this information.
>
> Understand the reality: You cannot have ATM songs in a movie like Boys
and
> the vice versa is also not possible. ARR has come up with some
"working
> numbers" to suit the image of a hero who has the potential to hit
deep. So,
> free your mind and enjoy the songs given by the musical genius.
>
> A bit of history- The lesson learnt: Till 2001, if an ARR song doesn't
catch
> me instantly, I used to keep rambling like many in this group (!). I
> remember how bad I felt about mudhalvan songs initally. Later I
realized how
> those songs grew in me. Similar case happened with Alaipayuthey. I
never
> liked yaaro yaarodi, evano oruvan. But later, I realized how ARRs song
> create a swinging shift thereby making someone to rethink what he/she
has
> thought about it initially. Okay there you go! That's ARR for you. I
made
> something firm in me. i.e. Not to take any quick decisions for ARR
albums.
> This strategy has worked great for me. For example, I never liked tu
bin and
> lukka chuppi from RDB initially but I believed that ARR's song will
grow in
> me. Later I felt that lukka chuppi is a gem of a song and tu bin
bataye a
> golden gift from ARR.
>
> Bottom line: Accept ARRs songs as it comes and it will definitely
strike
> gold in you simply because, music from ARR is not a result of ARRs
work but
> ARRs blood. A man who has dedicated his life to music and a man who
has the
> courage to experiment new sounds and genre of music. A simple example:
When
> did rap become famous in regional movies? Only after ARR bought rap
stuff in
> alai payuthe.
>
> Okay, lets dive into the subject of this mail.
>
> ATM Review:
>
> After Laggan, all songs in an ARR album have caught me instantly only
in ATM
> i.e. m hearing all songs without skipping from day 1.
>
> My pick of the album: Merlyn Monroe (just a shade sweeter than all the
other
> magnificent songs in the album)
>
> Album rating: 10/10.
>
> Bottomline: A versatile Rahman in show. ARR makes music sound easy but
it is
> not easy. ATM has a bunch of complex compositions. Kudos to all
lyricists.
>
> *Ellapugazhum*
>
> Brilliance of ARR
>
> ARR's voice and rendition; Great and mesmerizing. ARR adds life to the
song
>
> The use of electric guitar - that's ARR for you
>
> Magnificent use of chords that pump the adrenalin (sample 4:02 - 4:10)
>
> The way the song ends.. Scintillating!
>
> Reverberating chiming section throughout the song - ARRs mind in play
>
> Constant energy-sprinkling percussion which sounds great in 5.1
>
> *Merlyn Monroe*
>
> Brilliance of ARR
>
> Stylish Stylish Stylish
>
> The way the song begins is too sexy. LOVE IT!
>
> Notice that there are *NO* percussion in this song. Just the chiming
sounds
> with bass guitar does the trick for the song. That's ARR for you again
>
> Amazing additional programming. High-tech sounds embellish the song
>
> Casual rendition by male singer and female voice getting quite
squeaky..
> This balance has worked out great in the song
>
> Mesmerizing male and female alaaps. A
>
> complex song to execute.
>
> *Valayapatti*
>
> Brilliance of ARR
>
> Check out different layers in the song. All unique but very tough to
compose
>
> Raaga and corresponding alaap. Just magnificient! Come on, could
anyone
> merge both folk and carnatic genre?? Only ARR can handle it so
> professionally. Result: A magnificient song like this
>
> Use of nathaswaram.. ARR makes even that instrument sound so pleasant
to
> hear.
>
> The connection between both charanam and pallavi is too good. Folk +
> carnatic + percussion alaap (dheem thanaku dheem)
>
> Use of bass guitar and making it play all along when the raaga alaap
is
> rendered. This is vintage ARR.
>
> Use of Naresh and madhumitha is commendable
>
> *Kelamal*
>
> Brilliance of ARR
>
> Only ARR can handle melodies like munbae vaa, kaatril(from GF) and a
song
> like this.. All are melodies but fall info different percussion genre.
Just
> awesome.
>
> Ketu rasitha padal ondrai bit is amazing and mesmerizing. An alternate
> version of it in the middle of the song is just scintillating
>
> Singer selection has again worked out beautifully for ARR.
>
> The song decorated by various versions of chiming sounds
>
> Kokilam Kokilam bit is very much hummable.
>
> A simple percussion handled so professionally to suit a melody like
this
>
> *Maduraiku*
>
> Brilliance of ARR
>
> Again, the instrument "melam" sounds professional when ARR uses it.
This
> aspect as always been very unique for ARR. He does "something" to make
the
> instruments and singers voice to suit the mood of 

[arr] Re: HT Brunch cover story on ARR

[: Avinash :]

Hi Gopal! Thanks for the 'Rahman's beautiful interview' after long 
time..

:)


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Gopal Srinivasan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 
wrote:
>
> This is a must-read, features an interview with his wife too And 
catch him doing a 'I am the king of the world' pose on the terrace of 
his house
> 
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/arrahmanfans/sets/72157602749667444/
>

[arr] Re: Jodhaa-Akbar website is online

[: Avinash :]

Wonderful site and great music!. We can really expect Rahman's 3rd entry
to Oscars with JA!.

BTW, there was a news that Ashutosh is going to delete some songs from
movie and also from album. I think, our group can request him to retain
all the songs through this email which is there on JA site...
jafeedback@ agppl.com



-Avinash


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Vinod Raju" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>
> http://www.jodhaaakbar.com
>
>
> Thanks,
> Vinod
>

[arr] Re: Did you know some more?

[: Avinash :]

Hi gops! Regarding to 'chor chor', I remember my cousin brought me a 
cassette (in mumbai 1995) on which it is written 'High quality 
cobalt tape'. I don't remember the label, but that cassette was 
really perfect for Rahman's high class 'chor chor' music. Those days 
I was not much exposed Rahman's releases, and I remember I played 
this cassette for almost one and half years everyday!! :)

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Gopal Srinivasan 
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> That in the days when audio CDs were imported into India at Rs. 
600 each and cassettes were priced at Rs. 25, HMV launched a high-
end cassette label line called 'Sheer Magic' with a premium 
positioning and made of jam-free rollers and fungus-resistant tape, 
priced at Rs. 100 a piece with Chor Chor being the first film title 
released on this label?
>

[arr] Re: ARR Concert in delhi...

[: Avinash :]

Wow! That's nice to know Prabhu! I think this is the best 
achievement made by our group till date.. Congrats Gopal and Vijay!! 
You deserved it!!

Yesterday Star news was airing some peroformaces from the concert 
and I was lucky to have a sneak preview of it...

Best regards,
Avinash

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Prabhu <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 
wrote:
>
> ...was excellent. The best part of the concert was ARR 
dedicating 'Pray for
> me brother colouring book' to his fans(us) of the ARR Fans 
yahoogroup. Gopal
> and Vijay collected it on our behalf. And this happened in front 
of the
> entire audience :)
> 
> It was a wonderful experience!
> 
> -- 
> -Prabhu
> 
> http://prabhukrish.net
>

[arr] Re: what is the current status of JAANE TU YA JAANE NA & ADA?

[: Avinash :]

That's great Vijay! I'm sure 'Ada' will strike gold for rahmaniacs, 
becoz more time you give to ARR and he always come out with the 
Classic and High Class music(like Water & RDB). I heard that 'Ada' 
was strted around 2001 

So let's ready for the biggest treat of 2008.. :)


Avinash :)

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Vijay Iyer" 
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> ADA will come out first...10 tracks  !! should be out somehwere in 
the
> first quarter next year on.JTYJN after that 
> 
> Cheers
> 
> 
> On Nov 19, 2007 5:50 AM, Abdul Manaf <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > No reports about these two projects especially JAANE TU YA JAANE 
NA. Incase
> > of JTYJN i couldn't see the image of the hero anywhere. I 
think ADA is a
> > Bonus to we r ahmaniacs. Anybody know these two happening now?
> >
> > __
> > Get easy, one-click access to your favorites.
> > Make Yahoo! your homepage.
> > http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs
> >
>

Re: [arr] what is the current status of JAANE TU YA JAANE NA & ADA?

[: Avinash :]

Regarding 'Ada', I got this interesting brief info from arr4music.com...



"

Cast - Amitabh Bachchan, Dilip Kumar

Director - Tanveer Ahmed

Presenter - Jhamu Sugandh



- all songs recorded.

- 1 qawwali by Richa Sharma



- Its a generational family drama which spans four generations. Dilip
Kumar will represent the first generation and Amitabh the second. It is
said that one of the Khans will be signed to play the role of the third
generation, while newcomers will represent the fourth generation.

- "Ada is a film about four generations. Dilipsaab and Amitji fit into
their roles very well. Now, I have to sign on two more people for the
other roles. A.R.Rahman has done a wonderful job with the music. He has
recorded six songs, all of which are potential chartbusters." : Tanvir
Ahmed.

- "It's true that Rahman has recorded all the nine songs at a
go. Normally, he records one or two songs in the beginning and the
balance songs subsequently, but he decided to complete all the songs at
a stretch this time." - Tanveer Ahmed.



CURRENT STATUS - Rahman has completed all the songs for this movie. But
nothing has been heard about this movie since the initial announcements.

Recent reports in Tamil media says that Tanveen Ahmed is doing a film
titled "Khazan" with music by Rahman.

His forthcoming film is called Kazan. It is said to be a sex and crime
thriller directed and produced by Tanveer Ahmed. Almost eighty percent
of the shooting is over. Three new girls make their debut in this film.
[Behindwoods
 ]. This is listed even in IMDB
  also.

Not officially confirmed yet!  "

.

courtesy: arr4music.com






--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Ashish G" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> whose film is ada,i mean director,producer,casts?
>

[arr] Re: Delhi concert-In depth (detailed report!)

[: Avinash :]

Hey Nazeef!! That's cool yet interesting writeup man!! I almost felt 
like I was there in to the concert... Thanks for sharing your 
experience!!

Regards
Avinash


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "naztitude" 
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Who says that this world is out of sweet  people?!
> 
> Somehow reach the backstage of an ARR concert and I'm more than 
sure 
> that the above question will be answered! The sweetest I've met 
are 
> a part of the ARR family. This 
> 
> should be a good starter, bear with me for being detailed-it's on 
> the request of a few members.
> 
>  
> 
> Friday, 16th November 2007-Rehearsal
> 
>  
> 
> Met the first sweet person of the trip in the airport-Varun Nair 
of 
> our group. Now that's what is called a coincidence, meeting a 
group 
> member for the first time, that too in an airport going for the 
same 
> concert in the same flight. After a series of lies and saving up 
> money-I finally reached Delhi. And the first thing we see when we 
> landed was this huge AR Rahman Live In Delhi hoarding!! It was 
> convincing that the event was going to be big!! Thanks Varun for 
the 
> wonderful hospitality, can't be greatful enough for your 
sweetness. 
> 
> The afternoon I met the group co-ordinator of the group Pawan 
> (Pawancumarr). Needless to say another sweetheart-Thank you Pawan 
> for all that you did, on behalf of the group let me thank you for 
> receiving us well in Delhi and entertaining us ( Vijay, smile 
> please!!). Varun and Pawan, to the two of them this was the first 
> concert and the excitement was obvious, so was mine-but having 
> worked in the Bangalore concert-I knew that much more than the 
> actual concert the rehearsal day is more pleasant for the fans. 
> 
> It seemed like we were entering some fantasy land then-or should I 
> say, It was a fantasy-to be walking and talking with the people 
who 
> together with ARR give us –what we get to hear and to be under 
this 
> wonderful community. 
> 
> Forgive me again for writing this on a very personal viewpoint, 
but 
> I hope you guys understand what it is to be with such people. The 
> first one in the list was Sayanora Philip. 
> 
> Thankfully acquainted with her-the entry into the musical camp was 
> even easier. We spoke for almost an hour-snapped photos, one of 
the 
> best ever! For those who are not familiar with this name-Sayanora 
is 
> the voice behind Sivaji's Athiradee and a few other popular non 
ARR 
> numbers in both Malayalam and Tamil. We got introduced to Tanvi 
Shah-
> the stunning voice that sang Fanaaa fron Yuva/Ayutha Ezhutu 
> complimentary to ARR's high pitched voice and numbers like Jillunu 
> oru Kadhal to name a few. 
> 
> A few more clicks. A few more smiles  and poses. Tons of 
> satisfaction. But most importantly, it's the feeling that Humbles 
> you down-that people who share the stage with ARR, are here with 
us 
> for an hour or more-talking about our group, Rahman, the malls and 
> the dust in Delhi!! I'm sure Varun and Pawan agree-it was almost 
> like we knew Tanvi and Sayanora for ages. 
> 
> Artists entered one after another-Aslam, Hariharan, Blaaze, 
Murtaza 
> and Qadir, Neeti, Kailash Kher and the rest made entry one by one. 
> Most of them we were able to catch up with, talk to and take snaps 
> with-while the others were just too busy rehearsing. 
> 
> Blaaze recognized me-all I had to say was Yahoo! And Bangalore and 
> almost like lightning he comes up with " Aah Dude-Yo! I remember! 
> How can I forgot you guys!??" 
> 
> He spoke to for us a long time again-and more interesting trivia 
on 
> ARR-how he works and how he makes things work. He spoke about how 
he 
> unexpectedly made his debut with B to the A to the B….and no 
looking 
> back after that-rightfully as put by some newspaper "BLAAZE-
Blaazing 
> with Rahman!!" Guys don't shoot me for this one-Blaaze showed us 
and 
> spoke to us about some upcoming surprises by ARR!! All I can say 
is 
> I can't wait! And as promised to Blaaze, we won't talk about it. 
And 
> let it all come as a surprise-worth the wait! By this time we were 
> all lost in a new world-dashing shoulders with singers and bumping 
> into media people who would just have one question " Has ARR 
> Arrived?" 
> 
> Almost half past seven-A Black 5 series BMW, sleek and long makes 
an 
> entry. And quietly putting his left foot down was the man whose 
> music features in TIME's all time top ten, whose music lists as 
> multiple entries in the oscar and the same man who brought us all 
> together- AR Rahman. The first thought was-I can die right now and 
> I'

[arr] Re: Frankly Speaking - A.R.Rahman

[: Avinash :]

Thanks Gopal and Pawan for the wonderful video. After 3 days I was 
able to watch this video continuosly in a cafe (there's no 
permission in our office :) ), It really brought me tears watching 
this interview. The stage was perfect for a best interview, the 
name 'frankly speaking', Mr.Arnab and the dark light settings! :) I 
felt that rahman was more emotinal when he was asked about the 
experiences during making of Roja,Bombay & Rangeela Really a 
bold attempt by Mr. Arnab... :)

Regards
Avinash

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Gopal Srinivasan 
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> The video of the interview is shared here 
http://www.veoh.com/videos/v15010707DJAZ3QM
> 
> Thanks to Pavan Kumar for providing the video.
>

[arr] Re: Calenar Updates

[: Avinash :]

Hello Yasser, What about the Kuwait? Is there any personal pickup 
service there? I think 150 AED little expensive since we are nearby 
Dubai :) So any arrangement possible for that... I stay at 
Farwaniya/ Shuwaikh area..

Avinash


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Elements <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 
wrote:
>
> friends interested in having copy are requested to send their 
address alongwith tel./mob. nos. as well as payment before 3rd of 
december. we will close the bookings on 3rd..
>
>   thanks
>
>   
> 
> Elements <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Hi guys
>
>   here are the updates:
>
>   India: 90/- AED
>   Srilanka: 85/- AED
>   Qatar & other part of middle east: 150/- AED
>   (including shipping charges, delivery in 5 - 7 working days, i 
suggest to order min 2 nos. so you can save your cost)
>   Payment: you can send by UAE Exchange or Western Union.
>
>   for malaysian, singapore, united states n other regions it is 
costing around 230 AED/- which is too costly for fans, if any one 
from the group for above regions have any relative or friend in uae 
let me know so we i deliver them personally.
>
>   Note: this is not for business purpose, closing date for booking 
is 3rd dec, 2007, 47 nos. already booked, i'll attach the booking 
list later.
>
>
>   Cheers
>
>   Yasser
>   00971-50-9025414
>
> 
> 
>   Yasser
>   (music in our blood)
> 
> -
>   Be a better pen pal. Text or chat with friends inside Yahoo! 
Mail. See how.  
> 
>  
> 
> 
> Yasser
>   (music in our blood)
> 
>
> -
> Be a better sports nut! Let your teams follow you with Yahoo 
Mobile. Try it now.
>

[arr] Re: Ronu Majumdar claims he worked with ARR on Sadma?!

[: Avinash :]

Hi.. that's nice to hear Rahman has worked with IR in Sadma. I always 
felt that Rahman's 'Bombay Theme' has some similarity with 'Surmai 
Akhiyon Mein' (Kanne Kalaimane in tamil) from Sadma. The raaga and 
emotions expressed sounds similar. May be Rahman has his hand on this 
original tune :) Just my guess :)


Avinash


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Amith Chandhran" 
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> I vaguely remember Gulzar telling somewhere that AR has worked on 
Sadma as
> an assistant to Ilaiyaraja.
> 
> -
> 
> On Dec 12, 2007 9:52 PM, Gopal Srinivasan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> 
> >   The master's voice
> >
> > Flautist Ronu Majumdar reminisces his days with George Harrison & 
mentor
> > Zakir Hussain.
> >
> > He has played with the top most musicians in the world and now 
conjures
> > his experience of
> > playing with some of them in an album. Flautist Ronu Majumdar 
plays with
> > some of his closest
> > friends on 'Journey- Ronu Majumdar & Friends'.
> >
> > According to him till date it's the most emotionally loaded work 
he has
> > composed. "I have
> > collaborated with Taufiq Qureshi (percussion) who is a long time 
friend,
> > Pt Vishwa Mohan Bhatt
> > (Mohan Veena), Bombay Jayashri (vocalist), Kadri Gopalnath 
(saxophone) and
> > more," he says.
> >
> > Ronu has also been a part of George Harrison's musical projects 
and
> > recalls working with him in
> > his house. "George Harrison was a saint and donated a lot of 
money to the
> > Hare Krishna temple.
> > He was very unassuming and modest," he reminisces.
> >
> > The musician considers Zakir Hussain as his mentor. "I worked 
with him on
> > 'Mr & Mrs Iyer' and
> > absolutely I think is a great human being," he says adding that in
> > Bollywood it's always Vishal
> > Bhardwaj and AR Rahman he loves working with.
> >
> > "We used to call AR Rahman, 'Dilip'. He is a true genius and we 
could see
> > that even in the
> > earlier days. I worked with him on 'Sadma'. It's great that 
people like
> > Vishal and Rahman give
> > all the musicians credits which was not the case in the olden 
days," he
> > explains.
> >
> > http://www.dnaindia.com/report.asp?newsid=1138460
> >  
> >
>

Re: [arr] Semi-Arr - Pyarelal on current composers and more ...

[: Avinash :]

Hi Vijay, He's one of the Laxmikanth-Pyarelal Duo. Mr. Laxmikanth is no
more now.

Regarding to his below statement, I think he lacks little open minded
approach to today's MDs. I agree with his first sentence that major
change in today's music is presentation style. But I don't agree with
the second,  the main mantra of todays MD's (SEL, VS, Rahman) is putting
more emotions and creating mood in the music. That's what bringing them
the success and emotional bonding with listeners.

"The 'sur' and the melody of Hindi film song is same as those of 60s and
70s but the presentation style and the priorities have changed. Nowadays
the emotional bonding of the song with the listener is temporary as
music directors give more attention to rhythm and beat and lose control
over its melody due to the lack of knowledge," says the director.

. . . .

Ha ha.. the below statement is really ridiculous :) Do you think the
Grand music in Lagaan, Taal, WOHE, Bose and some of his best tamil films
are prepared in small room.?! .. Naa.. that's just a hypothetical
thinking, like most of skeptics did during early days of Rahman's music.
But frankly saying Rahman is master in both ways. He did different
things as well as things differently.

A R Rehman prepares his music sitting in a small room whereas in our
times live orchestra used to perform for the recording."



Just my opinions...

regards,

Avinash


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>
> Whos he -:)
>
>  Reply Header 
> Subject: [arr] Semi-Arr - Pyarelal on current composers and more ...
> Author: "Anil Nair" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Date: 24th December 2007 03:08
>
> He doesn't seem to have a great opinion abt the current lot .. Rahman
> included ..(not that it matters )
>
> http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/009200712231523.htm
>
> -A
>

[arr] Season's Greetings

[: Avinash :]

Wish you all A.R.Rahman Fans 'Merry Christmas' & 'Happy New Year'..







Regards,

Avinash D'Costa [:)]

[arr] Re: Golden Era and ARR's music

[: Avinash :]

Hi, Nice elaboration of true facts. Totally agree with you..


Thanks & regards
Avinash


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Chord" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Seems to be some discussion about generational differences in Hindi 
> film music brought about an article about LP.  The golden era had 
> superior melody and lyrics in combo.  However, you just cannot 
broad 
> brush stroke compare MDs from different eras since their tools, 
their 
> influences, and the demands for making music are so different. I 
feel 
> today's best composers, ARR being the top, excell more in 
> versatility, out of the box creativity and pushing stylistic 
> boundaries, thicker arrangements and more complex rhythms, as well 
as 
> fusing multiple musical forms.  While I find the golden era of 
music 
> to be moving melodically and lyrically, I find the instrumentation 
to 
> be very repetitive, bound, templated, and stale.  While I find 
ARR's 
> music to be amazing in almost all areas, there are many songs of 
his 
> where I don't appreciate the melody as much (which doesn't mean I 
> regard him as less melodic..au contraire.my favorite 
melodies 
> of all times are from him). 
> 
> About ARR's music and generally top composers today, my 
satisfaction 
> comes from the richness of the instrumentation and the stylistic 
and 
> formatic variability, not to mention some breathtaking melodies at 
> times. Many years from now, many may call this time the "second 
> godlen era" of film music simply due to Rahman.
>

Re: [arr] HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL

[: Avinash :]

Dear all ARR fans & Mr. Gopal

Wish you all a happy new year and happy 10th birthday to our group
too...





With best wishes,

Avinash






--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Gopal Srinivasan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
>
> We are entering our 10th year,actually :-)
>
> --- Amith Chandhran [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>
> > Wishing AR, his team members, associates, industry people, the music
> > companies, and most importantly all the fans:
> >
> >
> > A very happy, joyous, prosperous, healthy, successful, spiritual and
musical
> > 2008! Happy new year!
> >
> >
> > Hope 2008 brings the most no. of releases, which satisfies all of
the fans
> > and critics.
> >
> > Happy Birthday to our family, our beloved group. We are entering in
9th
> > year! Many thanks to Gopal for this wonderful group! Many thanks to
all the
> > contributors .
> >
> > Happy 2008!
> >
> > God bless..
> >
> > -
> >
> > On Jan 1, 2008 12:01 AM, Chord [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> >
> > > Hope everyone has a great New Year. I think 2008 may be a banner
year
> > > for ARR and his fans, with lots of releases on hand. Thanks to
Gopal
> > > for this informative group and a place to discuss, celebrate, and
> > > occasionally vent! Also thanks to everyone who contributes good
info
> > > and insights that are exclusive to this group. May peace and
> > > prosperity be with you all.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
>

[arr] Birthday wishes!

[: Avinash :]

Dear Rahman Sir!,

Wish you many many Happy returns of the day on your 42nd Birthday!

May God bless you and bring more success on all your future projects!

With Best Regards!

Avinash

[arr] J.A. - Masterpiece Music

[: Avinash :]

Just heard the songs online, One word to say 'Mindblowing'!! Rahman 
has took an about turn after giving classic mass album 'Guru'. JA 
concetrates more on accoustics and simple melodies to recreate Mughal 
era. Now there'll be no complaints by bollywood reviewers about 
Rahman's vintage appeal.:)  Sure it'll considered as album of the year!

Long live Rahman's music!!

Thanks & Regards,
Avinash

[arr] Re: My Jodha Akbar Music Review - King Rahman's Masterpiece

[: Avinash :]

Hi Chord! That's really nice review man! Enjoyed it thoroughly. Your 
thoughts are really layered with interesting details just like 
Rahman's music...

Thanks & Best Regards
Avinash



--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Chord" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> I have been waiting for what seems like eons to finally listen to 
the 
> music of Jodha Akbar.  From the very beginning when I first heard 
of 
> the project, being a period film with Ashutosh as director, I 
> surmised and hoped that Rahman's best would be tapped once more.  I 
> honestly feel that Rahman's best was not tapped in his recent Hindi 
> or Tamil efforts, but that is another debate (not that I don't 
enjoy 
> his latest offerings). I have been very vocal about JA recently, 
not 
> only because of all the delays (I needed to vent!), but also due to 
> cautious excitement in believing that something very special was 
> about to be delivered by our Boss.  Like with all ARR albums, this 
> album has yet to fully absorb itself within my psyche as it's just 
in 
> its infancy of release.  Here are my opinions on each track as I 
have 
> formed until now, possibly subject to some modification over time, 
> but likely to stick at its core
> 
> 1) Azeem O Shaan - Song spells grandeur and pomp.  Like the loopy, 
> punchy rhythm with some variations in between.  Incredible use of 
> drums, percussion as Shivamani has outdone himself.  Of particular 
> amazement if use of the the Japanese sword sound and rhythms in the 
> second interlude. That is so awesome. I like the chorus overdubs 
too. 
> However, I found the track overall a bit musically "dry" with 
little 
> musical interludes and emphasis more on rhythm, which may be 
> appropriate for the film situation.  My least favorite track 
> relatively. (7/10) 
> 
> 2) Jashne Bahaar - Love the use of the Oud throughout this 
> beautifully crafted and melodically simple track.  Simple, but 
> brilliant and heartwarming melody rendered to perfection by Javed 
> Ali, who has sung his best song to date with this in all 
> probability.  I like his strong, clear voice a lot and he sings 
with 
> good emotional strength.  Love the intense Santoor flurry at the 
end 
> of the first musical interlude preceded by a melodically beautiful 
> Oud solo.  Rahman has used beautiful synth warm pads with soft 
> strings to create a texturally delicious aural backdrop and 
> soundscape to the song with his vintage trademark of delicate chord 
> sequences.  8/10
> 
> 3) Khwaja Mere Khwaja - Wah! Kya Baat Hai Rahman Saab!!!  I have 
> never heard Rahman sing in such pure classical form during his 
> frequent alaaps. Though we have heard him run away with sargams in 
> other tracks, he has delved into the heavier side of classical 
> singing with this piece de resistance of a track.  The song builds 
so 
> beautifully beginning with harmonium and alaap, transitioning to 
the 
> chordal piano loop, eventually to tabla with madham khayal (medium 
> tempo) to drut khayal (fast tempo at the end).  Love the claps on 
the 
> downbeat rhythms.  Last but not least, what an amazing musical 
> interlude as Rahman changes raagas from Alaya Bilawal to Kalingda 
> with use of what sounds like a flute and oboe combined.  Gives the 
> interlude a strong middle eastern, moghul flavor.  Rahman uses the 
> same interlude melody overlayed during the song's final stanzas 
with 
> amazing harmonization that only a musical genius can accomplish.  
> Mindblowing track sung with great passion and devotional love. 
> (10/10) 
> 
> 4) In Lamhon Ke - Such a dynamic track, unusual in structure 
without 
> sounding too experimental.  Incredible singing by Sonu and 
Madhushree 
> with breath-taking melodies.  Arrangement wise, there is too much 
> going on for me to get into detail here.  There are so many 
beautiful 
> ornamental touches throughout the song with flute and santoor 
weaving 
> in and out to create one of the most beautiful aural tapestries.  
The 
> first interlude is mindblowing with heavy chorus rendering fast 
> taranas in raaga Desh followed by a heavy and dramatic antara with 
> raaga Kirwani following a crescending melodic contour with eventual 
> denuvement back to the main melodic theme.  I wish the sitar piece 
in 
> the second interlude was longer and more elaborated as it just 
teased 
> a bit before Madhushree joins.  She sings her part with such 
> sweetness and smoothness with incredible melodic lilt. (9/10)
> 
> 5)Man Mohanna - When I first heard that there was going to be a 
> Bhajan, I was very happy as I loved the previous two Bhajans from 
> Lagaan and Swades.  This track totally blew me away with its 
intense 
> devotional rendering

[arr] Re: Indiafm & Joginder tuteja suck. Read JA review

[: Avinash :]

I think it's too early for a mainstream site like IndiaFM to give JA 
review. Unless a broadminded and a true ARR fan, one can't judge 
ARR's music in just couple of days hearing. I think they made a 
mistake by giving the review in a hurry. Sure, they'll come to know 
the brilliance of J.A. soundtrack later, as it always happens with 
bollywood reviewers.. :)

-Avinash


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Raghu B P" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> http://indiafm.com/movies/musicreview/12618/index.html
> 
> Joginder seems to have been inspired by Taran Aadarsh here, Cant 
believe his
> comments. He sucks big time.
> 
> Love ARR
> Raghu
>

[arr] Re: Just for fun......let's compare trios!

[: Avinash :]

The first place will always go to Mani Ratnam, for introducing ARR 
with a bang in Roja and kept him experimenting in all his films. Even 
today first impression of Roja is what we expect in Every Rahman's 
new soundtrack.

Ashutosh deserves special place for giving pure Indian music through 
Rahman. Lagaan was a total transformation of Rahman's image in to 
Bollywood which we can see in JA today.

-Avinash :)


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Chord" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> I choose three top Hindi directors which ARR has worked with and 
> given his best work.  Please rank the following soundtrack trio 
> choices:
> 
> 1)Mani Ratnam's Team
> Roja
> Dil Se
> Guru
> 
> 2)Deepa Mehta's Team
> Water
> Fire
> Earth
> (If someone doesn't have Fire, substitute with Zubeidaa, even 
though 
> not Deepa Mehta)
> 
> 3)Ashutosh Gowarikar's Team
> Lagaan
> Swades
> Jodha Akbar 
> 
> This is tough, but I would rank from best to least
> 2
> 3
> 1
>

[arr] Re: Those seeking Rahman from the 90s

[: Avinash :]

Nice post chord! You are on right note!

But still I am expecting an atleast one '90's Rahman' album to break the
long awaiting mould. The last time I had 90's glimpse is in 'Boys' &
'Saathiya' album. After that Rahman went to a different dimesion in all
his released albums and that was popular too... So I think enough of
mass and class albums, let's have some 'Thiruda Thiruda', 'Kadalan' and
'Bombay' feel back.. :)

It's just my opinion and not an obligatory...

-Avinash




--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Chord" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Been hearing mumblings about wanting the Rahman from the 90s back.
>
> My advice? Cut your losses and grieve, or celebrate with the mature
> and progressive composer whose brilliance is unfaded.
>
> Rahman going back in time is not going to happen. Oh, sure, Rahman
> will keep belting out quality/hit scores, but if you're wanting Deja
> Vu Rahman, forget it. And that's a good thing. If he kept going
> back to his 90s mould, he would be labeled as repetitive, one
> dimensional, etc. I'd much rather have a Rahman who moves forward,
> progresses and matures as a composer, and experiments, even if all
> his experiments don't work at the BO.
>
> BTW, to me, JA is not an experiment gone wrong. It's Rahman on top
> of his game. The guy is a master composer with unknown potential.
> If you want Rahman from the 90s, there are PLENTY of soundtracks to
> choose from. I love Rahman from the 90s and I have lots of CDs I can
> put on if I want to go back. But, I also love Rahman of today, even
> if I don't cherish ALL his songs, just like in the past. He's been
> there, done that.
>
> Time to move forward. No more Dil Se, no more Taal. Why would you
> want a repeat? He's done those already!
>
> The long haul, luxury Rahman express is moving forward and ready to
> go the distance. If you want to join him, all aboard! If not, the
> slower, run down, short distance Pritam/Himesh express has limited
> room, but no AC compartment or first class seats.
>

[arr] Re: ARR's Standard Deviation - Part I - Originality

[: Avinash :]

Hi Dasun.. That's really well thought, in depth writeup man. You 
really stole my words! :) I was thinking, how to explain 'chord' 
about  defining ARR standards and you perfectly reflected my 
mind.. :) Keep it flowing..

Thanks..
-Avinash



-- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Dasun Abeysekera <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 
wrote:
>
> 
> Originality
> 
> The most original songs of the 92-96 era, in my opinion, are Thee 
Thee from Thiruda Thiruda (93) and Mettupodu from Duet (94); and 
their respective albums too can be called the most original from 
ARR's highest creative standpoint. Roja would certainly have to be 
considered original if we compare ARR's originality to the relative 
originality of the musical backdrop of that era, but that is not what 
we are attempting here; I feel that compared with the aforementioned 
albums, Roja, along with the likes of Puthiya Mugham, Uzhavan, and 
Bombay would qualify as some of the most soulful and brilliantly 
crafted albums, but, not the most original; again, please keep in 
mind that my comparisons are confined to ARR's body of work and not 
extended to any comparison's with the work by any of his composer 
peers. 
> 
> Thiruda Thiruda (93) was a breakthrough album for ARR as he was 
able to match, if not exceed, the expectations surrounding his second 
post-Illayaraja Mani Ratnam production after Roja, which could not 
have been an easy task for a 25 year old who thought his first movie 
album would be his last! Thee Thee's stunning energy and freshness is 
only the icing on the cake after the beautiful vocal tapestry of 
Raasathi, the operatic grandeur of Veerapandi Kottayile, and barring 
its close references to Michael Jackson-like dance beats, 
Chandralekha as well. Duet (94), on the other hand, with an 
unprecedented use of Kadiri Gopalnath and his saxophone to showcase 
Carnatic music, was quite a daringly original attempt for a movie; to 
say both maestros pulled it off with shocking success, would be an 
understatement.
> 
> So, has there been a song/album of that calibre in recent times? I 
think it will be an accurate statement to say that there has not been 
a song like Thee Thee or Mettupodu in recent times, certainly not a 
conceptually original album of Duet's kind, and most surely not an 
album for an Indian movie. Now why could that be? First of all, as 
you lose your youthful freshness and become enmeshed in a system, you 
lose a significant share of that rebellious spirit. Albert Einstein 
said during his latter years when he went on his quest to discover a 
Unified Field Theory, how much he wished he had that same rebellious 
spirit which fuelled his strength of mind and imaginative powers to 
overthrow the revered Laws of Sir Isaac Newton and his universe of 
absolute time and space with the new Relativity Theory. Similarly, in 
United States presidential politics, Sen. Barack Obama is touting his 
freshness in Washington as one of his biggest strengths for bringing 
about real change to the country. So, yes, time spent in any 
environment can significantly reduce your capacity for daring and 
originality, which is what we are seeing with ARR in India. However, 
let us not forget that we owe much of the advancement of the quality 
of Indian music to him and let's not be surprised if his most 
original work comes from his work abroad because that environment is 
still new to him and he has many colors to show to the rest of the 
world where he is not yet legend!   
> 
> 
> _
> Shed those extra pounds with MSN and The Biggest Loser!
> http://biggestloser.msn.com/
>

[arr] Re: Mann Mohana (Sounds of Heaven)

[: Avinash :]

Hi Thinesh, Nice to see u after long time man! Nice review!

These days 'Man Mohana' is my favourite track, and kept ringing in 
mind whole day! And It's really bringing back my childhood memories, 
growing up with Konkani prayer songs in Church (I am Catholic & 
Konkani is my native language :) ). The first interlude and whole 
song follows the similar devotional songs structure which is really 
sounds of heaven! It's Rahman at 'Simply the Best'

And It's really amazing to see how Rahman suddenly switches 
between 'Athiradee' & 'Oru Koodai' gener to 'Man Mohana'... Pure 
Genius!!


-Avinash

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Thineshan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 
wrote:
>
> Sounds of Heaven
> 
>  First of all, I would like to say hi to this group once 
again. I
> have been an active member, but due to some problems I had stopped
> posting for two years (no its not because of this group, I got busy
> etc). However, I have been a devoted reader of all the posts here 
and I
> have to admit, Dasun your analysis on Rahman's music and your
> parallelisms with Mozart - that both composers have a connection 
with
> the universal spirit - are a delight to read.
> 
>  Now to the subject of my post. There are only some things 
that
> instill so great an emotion into your heart, that you feel 
compelled to
> share it with others. I feel honored to post once again and I am 
even
> more honored that my post will be about the song in Jodha Akbar 
that is
> "the lesser", "the inferior", more commonly heard "the weakest!" 
Before,
> I start sharing my emotions about this song, I would like to mention
> that I have no hindi background and I have not read translations or 
any
> such things, all I know is from the picture on my lyrics booklet 
that it
> is a bhajan to Lord Krishna. Therefore, this is a review based on 
just
> the music, just Rahman.
> 
> Mann Mohana:
> 
>  The prelude is blank with a soft thumping on the mouth of 
the
> ghatam. It shows the void in the character's life, that there is a 
gap
> that needs to be filled.
> 
>  When the singer first begins her desperate plea with the 
words
> "Mann Mohana", the melody strikes you.  It is as though Rahman
> intentionally composed the tune so that the notes rise, rise, rise 
to
> the heights of divinity, to God. After this celestial ascension, she
> sings Mann Mohana once again, but this time a much more confined 
melody
> as if to personalize herself with God.
> 
>  Then comes the interlude that traverses the classical 
raaga with
> unbelievable ease that it becomes the raaga itself rather than a
> representation of it. The beauty of this string arrangement is that 
it
> can be either Western or Indian depending on your perspective. 
Although,
> the instrument is orchestra based, Rahman uses it in a way that it
> becomes a voice of an Indian raaga, that's Rahman. In this 
interlude,
> the strings sound as if they are lamenting especially at 2:00. Then
> comes the reply of a flute, a voice of Krishna, as if to pay 
condolences
> to the misery.
> 
>  The same beauty is maintained in the second interlude, 
after a
> heart-melting saranam, the flutes once again replies at 3:00 and 
then it
> is as though the reply of a flute has christened a new found 
energy. The
> strings rather than "lamenting" as in the first interlude, 
now "jump"
> with power and energy. This conversation between the voice of the
> worshipper (strings) and the voice of the Lord (flute) shows that 
this
> is the language of the Divinity - music.
> 
>  Then, the orchestration becomes a minimum as the singer 
conveys
> her final words to Lord Krishna, a personal moment. And, the way she
> ends that conversation with just "Meraa mmhmmmhm". Wow! That's
> beauty. It is as though she has become so close to her faith that 
she no
> longer needs words to express her feelings, that somehow it will be
> understood.
> 
> All in all, Mann Mohana is a song that creates a spiritual 
aurora
> that soaks you in its brilliant colors. When I visit a temple or 
pray
> whole-heartedly, I become renewed. When I listen to Mann Mohana, I
> become renewed. Its sound rinses me like the Ganges River. Its sound
> helps me soar high into the sky. Its sound belongs to Rahman, to 
God, to
> heaven.
>

Re: [arr] Holophonic Sound

[: Avinash :]

Hi, I already have this amazing sound piece "Virtual Barber shop" . 
I have it in my mobile and distibuted to my several friends.. It's 
called "Cetera" technology which uses a breakthrough algorithm to 
exactly record the sound as human ears. It's mainly developed for 
new generation hearing aids.

BTW, Rahman himself is already master in this kind of technology. He 
records & recreates instruments, drums and vocals in actual 
environment. You can see this amazing technics/effects in 
Chandralekha intro (whole thiruda thiruda album) , Potter's village 
etc. in which you can feel the actual surroundings. I can't exactly 
recall the songs for examples, but in almost all songs Rahman uses 
best possible technics to retain the authenticity of an instrument / 
vocals...


Avinash

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Thulasi Ram" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 
wrote:
>
> OMG!! this is a wonderful share.. sound engineering will take 
a new
> shape with this i guess.. terrifc stuff!!! i wud like to see 
movies with
> this effect!!!
> 
> On Mon, Jun 23, 2008 at 1:08 PM, Hari N Iyer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 
wrote:
> 
> >   Auditory Illusions : Holophonic 
Sound<http://weblog.404creative.com/index.php/2007/06/03/auditory-
illusions-holophonic-recordings/>
> >
> > http://weblog.404creative.com/index.php/2007/06/03/auditory-
illusions-holophonic-recordings/
> >
> > it is NON ARR , but this group has a lots of people who enjoy 
sound ! so
> > thought will share this.
> >
> > These super clear audio files are called 
holophony<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holophonic>(holophonic sound 
recordings) and are designed to be listened to with
> > headphones for the best effect. They have been recorded with a 
dummy head
> > that has two microphones, one in each ear. The shape of the head 
and ears
> > are designed to be similar to a human head to most closely 
replicate real
> > human hearing. It's pretty incredible.
> >
> > Grab your headphones and have a listen. While the content itself 
isn't that
> > engaging, the sound effects will probably have you listening a 
second time.
> >  
> >
>

Re: [arr] How would you rank the greatest of latest?

[: Avinash :]

Mine list will be like this..

1. Swades 
2. Bose 
3. Meenaxi 
4. Saathiya 
5. RDB
6. Ada
7. Yuva
8. Jodha Akbar
9. Guru
10. Jaane Tu
11. Legend of Bhagat Singh 
12. Mangal Pandey 



--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Vithur <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Dear Chord..
> 
> Thanks for this mail. I shall rank out my choice as below
> 
> 1. Swades
> 2. RDB
> 3. Guru
> 4. Yuva
> 5. Saathiya
> 6. Bose
> 7. Jodha Akbar
> 8. ADA
> 9. Legend of Bhagat Singh
> 10. Meenaxi
> 11. Mangal Pandey
> 12. Jaane tu
> 
> 
> 
> On Tue, Jun 24, 2008 at 8:22 AM, Chord <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> 
> >   Post Lagaan, here is my list of ARR's best Hindi soundtracks 
in my
> > opinion. Would be interested to know how you would rank them.
> >
> > Saathiya
> > Legend of Bhagat Singh
> > Meenaxi
> > Yuva
> > Swades
> > Bose
> > Mangal Pandey
> > RDB
> > Guru
> > Jodha Akbar
> > Ada
> > Jaane Tu
> >
> > My ranking would be: (I love all these albums a lot for different
> > reasons, just relative to one another)
> > 1) Jodha Akbar
> > 2) Swades
> > 3) Saathiya
> > 4) Bose
> > 5) Meenaxi
> > 6) Ada
> > 7) Guru
> > 8) Jaane Tu
> > 9) Legend of Bhagat Singh
> > 10) RDB
> > 11) Mangal Pandey
> > 12) Yuva
> >
> > 
> >
> 
> 
> 
> -- 
> regards,
> Vithur
> 
> HELP EVER; HURT NEVER;
> LOVE ALL; SERVE ALL
>

Re: [arr] Holophonic Sound

[: Avinash :]

Yes, it's Cetera technology (algorithm)

See this link for reference...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cetera_Algorithm
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cetera_Algorithm>


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Gomzy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Avinash . Are you sure its called "Cetera" ? and if there is a
technology
> like that? I
> know he tells that in the barber shop clip
> but thats just a word used there. I highly doubt it. Correct me if i
am
> wrong.
>
>
> On 6/24/08, : Avinash : [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> >
> > Hi, I already have this amazing sound piece "Virtual Barber shop" .
> > I have it in my mobile and distibuted to my several friends.. It's
> > called "Cetera" technology which uses a breakthrough algorithm to
> > exactly record the sound as human ears. It's mainly developed for
> > new generation hearing aids.
> >
> > BTW, Rahman himself is already master in this kind of technology. He
> > records & recreates instruments, drums and vocals in actual
> > environment. You can see this amazing technics/effects in
> > Chandralekha intro (whole thiruda thiruda album) , Potter's village
> > etc. in which you can feel the actual surroundings. I can't exactly
> > recall the songs for examples, but in almost all songs Rahman uses
> > best possible technics to retain the authenticity of an instrument /
> > vocals...
> >
> > Avinash
> >
> > --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
,
> > "Thulasi Ram" karokelip@
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > OMG!! this is a wonderful share.. sound engineering will take
> > a new
> > > shape with this i guess.. terrifc stuff!!! i wud like to see
> > movies with
> > > this effect!!!
> > >
> > > On Mon, Jun 23, 2008 at 1:08 PM, Hari N Iyer hari.n.iyer@
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > > Auditory Illusions : Holophonic
> > Sound<http://weblog.404creative.com/index.php/2007/06/03/auditory-
> > illusions-holophonic-recordings/>
> > > >
> > > > http://weblog.404creative.com/index.php/2007/06/03/auditory-
> > illusions-holophonic-recordings/
> > > >
> > > > it is NON ARR , but this group has a lots of people who enjoy
> > sound ! so
> > > > thought will share this.
> > > >
> > > > These super clear audio files are called
> > holophony<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holophonic>(holophonic sound
> > recordings) and are designed to be listened to with
> > > > headphones for the best effect. They have been recorded with a
> > dummy head
> > > > that has two microphones, one in each ear. The shape of the head
> > and ears
> > > > are designed to be similar to a human head to most closely
> > replicate real
> > > > human hearing. It's pretty incredible.
> > > >
> > > > Grab your headphones and have a listen. While the content itself
> > isn't that
> > > > engaging, the sound effects will probably have you listening a
> > second time.
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
>

Re: [arr] Holophonic Sound

[: Avinash :]

About Wiki you are right Gomzy.. :)  But I believe this technology is
100% true.

See these more links

http://www.audiologyonline.com/News/news_detail.asp?news_id=6
<http://www.audiologyonline.com/News/news_detail.asp?news_id=6>

http://www.hearingcenter.com/info_files/Cetera.html
<http://www.hearingcenter.com/info_files/Cetera.html>

Cetera Owner's Site..
http://www.starkey.co.uk/pages/about/aboutTimeline.html
<http://www.starkey.co.uk/pages/about/aboutTimeline.html>



:-)


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Gomzy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Avinash ,
>
> Not everything wikipedia is true. Its a fake in all probability (
hint: Try
> to get another link for me)
>
> No offense, but i am not sure about this.
>
>
> On 6/24/08, : Avinash : [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> >
> > Yes, it's Cetera technology (algorithm)
> >
> > See this link for reference...
> >
> > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cetera_Algorithm
> >
> >
> > --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Gomzy gomtesh.upadhye@ wrote:
> > >
> > > Avinash . Are you sure its called "Cetera" ? and if there is a
technology
> > > like that? I
> > > know he tells that in the barber shop clip
> > > but thats just a word used there. I highly doubt it. Correct me if
i am
> > > wrong.
> > >
> > >
> > > On 6/24/08, : Avinash : avinashdc21@ wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Hi, I already have this amazing sound piece "Virtual Barber
shop" .
> > > > I have it in my mobile and distibuted to my several friends..
It's
> > > > called "Cetera" technology which uses a breakthrough algorithm
to
> > > > exactly record the sound as human ears. It's mainly developed
for
> > > > new generation hearing aids.
> > > >
> > > > BTW, Rahman himself is already master in this kind of
technology. He
> > > > records & recreates instruments, drums and vocals in actual
> > > > environment. You can see this amazing technics/effects in
> > > > Chandralekha intro (whole thiruda thiruda album) , Potter's
village
> > > > etc. in which you can feel the actual surroundings. I can't
exactly
> > > > recall the songs for examples, but in almost all songs Rahman
uses
> > > > best possible technics to retain the authenticity of an
instrument /
> > > > vocals...
> > > >
> > > > Avinash
> > > >
> > > > --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
,
> > > > "Thulasi Ram" karokelip@
> > > > wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > OMG!! this is a wonderful share.. sound engineering will
take
> > > > a new
> > > > > shape with this i guess.. terrifc stuff!!! i wud like to see
> > > > movies with
> > > > > this effect!!!
> > > > >
> > > > > On Mon, Jun 23, 2008 at 1:08 PM, Hari N Iyer hari.n.iyer@
> > > > wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > > Auditory Illusions : Holophonic
> > > >
Sound<http://weblog.404creative.com/index.php/2007/06/03/auditory-
> > > > illusions-holophonic-recordings/>
> > > > > >
> > > > > > http://weblog.404creative.com/index.php/2007/06/03/auditory-
> > > > illusions-holophonic-recordings/
> > > > > >
> > > > > > it is NON ARR , but this group has a lots of people who
enjoy
> > > > sound ! so
> > > > > > thought will share this.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > These super clear audio files are called
> > > > holophony<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holophonic>(holophonic
sound
> > > > recordings) and are designed to be listened to with
> > > > > > headphones for the best effect. They have been recorded with
a
> > > > dummy head
> > > > > > that has two microphones, one in each ear. The shape of the
head
> > > > and ears
> > > > > > are designed to be similar to a human head to most closely
> > > > replicate real
> > > > > > human hearing. It's pretty incredible.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Grab your headphones and have a listen. While the content
itself
> > > > isn't that
> > > > > > engaging, the sound effects will probably have you listening
a
> > > > second time.
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
>

Re: [ARR] Yahoo Group 10 years from now

[: Avinash :]

Lol.. Gomzy.. You never been so funny...


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Gomzy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 
wrote:
>
> Yahoo group 10 years from now
> 
> 1) ARR wins his second oscar!
> 2) Some random fan- ARR should do more hindi films.He is not 
giving out good
> melodies anymore.
>He is doing way too many english movies.
> 
> 3) Gopal - Blogger Review no 563
> 
> 4) Moronic Fan - ARR directly lifts an old tune!
> 
> 5) Vithur- Its not Rehman. Its Rahman. ARR himself confirmed this 
to us.
> :)
> 
> Add on !
>

Re: [ARR] Yahoo Group 10 years from now

[: Avinash :]

some more :) 

* Mr. Tuteja is loyal fan of ARR now and member of this group..
* Gomzy & Vithur are moderators now, all posts filtered, only humble 
posts (vithur) and true ARR topics(Gomzy) are allowed . There'll be 
a special allowance for  music gadgets by Gomzy :)
* The "Dude" arrpavan has improved now, & calling 
with "Gentlemen"   :-P
* Shekhar Kapoor anounced his 9th movie and Rahman said no!


on serious note..
* Rahman's daughter/son is guest composer on his own album...
* Vande Mataram - 2 is under production
* Yahoo group has moved to Rahman's own site and rahman is part of 
moderating..
* Rahman has composed a theme music for his fans..


:)


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Gomzy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 
wrote:
>
> hehe to add more
> 
> 8. Karan Johar- I am hoping ARR will consider composing for my 
next venture
> .
> 
> 9. Reporter to ARR - So we hear you had a very tough childhood. 
Can you tell
> us about it.
> 
> 10. Group member - Vithur you rock! God bless you !
>   Vithur- I am humbled by the humble comment and humbled by 
the humbled
> humble :))
> 
> 
> 
> 
> On 6/25/08, $ Pavan Kumar $ <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> >  Superb Topic...
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > 5. Himesh Interview : I want to sing under rahman. Rahman 
says "I am yet to
> > find a right song for him"
> >
> >
> >
> > 6. Shekar Kapur to make India's Costliest Film ever, Paani, 
Rahman to score
> > music
> >
> >
> >
> > 7. Chord says " I have started liking Pappu Can't Dance "
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > --- On *Wed, 6/25/08, Gomzy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>* wrote:
> >
> > From: Gomzy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > Subject: [ARR] Yahoo Group 10 years from now
> > To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> > Date: Wednesday, June 25, 2008, 2:12 AM
> >
> >   Yahoo group 10 years from now
> >
> > 1) ARR wins his second oscar!
> > 2) Some random fan- ARR should do more hindi films.He is not 
giving out
> > good melodies anymore.
> >He is doing way too many english movies.
> >
> > 3) Gopal - Blogger Review no 563
> >
> > 4) Moronic Fan - ARR directly lifts an old tune!
> >
> > 5) Vithur- Its not Rehman. Its Rahman. ARR himself confirmed 
this to us.
> > :)
> >
> > Add on !
> >
> >
> > 
> >
>

[arr] Re: Fw: Abbas Tyrewala on JTYJN & Rahman

[: Avinash :]

Wow!! this is great news Pavan.. I've been waiting for so long time 
and queried many times in this forum about this. If it's true, then 
it's rocking time for bollywood to hear such a great youth album..

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, $ Pavan Kumar $ 
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Check outBoys in Hindi??? Wo...
>  
> Boys is one of my fav albums..Lyrics..Music..everything is top 
notch and I am sure that in hindi it would be equally amazing...
>  
> I remember when the boys was released..I was in college, I used to 
sit down and translate ennaku oru girlfriend song into hindi...Lets 
hope and pray that it comes out soon..
> 
> 
> --- On Wed, 6/25/08, $ Pavan Kumar $ <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> 
> From: $ Pavan Kumar $ <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: Abbas Tyrewala on JTYJN & Rahman
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Wednesday, June 25, 2008, 2:23 AM
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 'Rahman told me that until he worked with me, he thought Aamir was 
the most difficult person to work with'
> 
> 
> 
> 
> This is the first time you have worked with AR Rahman. How was 
that experience? You said somewhere that you had to spend long hours 
waiting for him in Chennai hotels. 
> Oh yes. Both of us had some hard times. He told me that until he 
worked with me, he thought Aamir was the most difficult person to 
work with but I was worse than Aamir! At the end of the film, he 
gifted me a perfume called Unforgivable. So I joked to him that he 
gave me this perfume because he could not find one 
called 'Unbearable'. 
> But the truth of the journey is that when you reach the end, you 
want to go for a journey with that person all over again. So after 
the film, Rahman told me that he was remaking Tamil film, Boyz, and 
he wanted me to write the music. That says it all. 
> Normally, when you work with a music director, you just land up at 
the studio at the scheduled time. But if you have to go to Chennai --
 where you have no friends or family -- it becomes a long wait. So 
it becomes a little difficult. 
>  
>  
>  
> This and More about the movie...Its here..
>  
> http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2008/jun/24video2.htm
>  
> (Both Video and Text)
>

Re: [ARR] Yahoo Group 10 years from now

[: Avinash :]

Ha Ha.. Amit, you again opened the pandora's box of laughter man! Can't
control my laughs again,  [:))] especially Vithur one.. (Hope Vithur
will not take all these posts seriously, and hope/ pray for  his noble
cause of food distribution will reach needy beyond time barrier..)
...This thread is going stong and bringing out other hidden talents in
group  [;)]




--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Amith Chandhran"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Some more
>
> *Gopal - *Exclusive - Per Vijay, the site is being uploaded with the
all the
> songs & videos from AR's new film 'sugar cube'. For Airtel users,
download
> is free. All other users will have to pay 10 rupees per video. Music
of the
> film releases on itunes next week and all other sites 2 weeks after
that.
> Album sleeve download is chargeable to all users. Those wanting to
book CDs,
> kindly SMS BUYCD to 58 (Note: your CD will be manufactured by the
music
> company only after confirmation of payment from your bank.)
>
> *Swapnil* - Inviting all Bombay fans for a jam session at my place.
This
> Sunday 6 pm onwards. 5 members have already confirmed they are coming.
Note
> my address and number. just 5 minutes from Andheri station
;-)
>
> *Random Fan 1* - Dear Freeends, yestrday im going to airport and there
i
> seeing god..i m not believing my eye and rubbing again and again
before i
> finish rubbing and open my eye, god vanish. but im happy i see god
atleast
> for a 10 second.
>
> *Random Fan 2* - Dear brother, you are extreemly lucky to be seeing
our god.
> even i go to airport everyday and pray but not see our god. im sure
someday
> i will.
>
> *Pavan* *Cumarr* - you guys are crazy. A R R himself has said that he
does
> not like to be called God etc. Let us learn to love his music and not
> compare him with God. He is also human like us.
>
> *Random Fan 3* - Dear Gopal and Vijay, can you confirm with Boss that
his
> son was at the Bangalore Shoppers Stop last Sunday?
>
> *Vithur *- Dear Brothers and Sisters, very happy to say that the free
i pod
> distribution program went on very well this Sunday. Special thanks to
Kunal
> (dear humble brother from Orkut) who could also make it. In fact
initially
> we could not find people without i pods in their hands and ears but
when we
> drove towards Arakkonam, we spotted a village where people were still
> listening to CDs. These people were really happy to get the i pods. In
fact
> we even demonstrated how to burn their old CDs onto the ipods. Let us
all
> aim to give the 2 GB ones next time. HELP EVER; HURT NEVER; LOVE ALL;
SERVE
> ALL!
>
> *Gomzy's daughter *- Machaks, machaks, machaks Lets talk of
something
> else now... For last 10 years you are all replying to the same thread
> started by my daddy! ;-)
>
> -
>
> On Wed, Jun 25, 2008 at 5:24 PM, Amith Chandhran [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>
> > :-)
> >
> > 6. Lifetime achievement award No. 100. Interviewer- How do you feel
to get
> > so many LTA awards?
> > 7. A group member - Swapnil, please think of writing reviews. Your
last was
> > Meenaxi!
> > 8. AR sings his 478th song in Hindi! ;-)
> > 9. Prime minister announces 'Indian Govt to preserve all 24 bit
original
> > recordings of AR.'
> > 10. AR fans build 'AR Fans Housing Society' near Kodambakkam! (Only
members
> > with Tshirts allowed)
> > 11. Fans force their children to join this group!
> > 12. Gopal gets 100 assistants to read and approve emails!
> >
> > -
> >
> >
> > On Wed, Jun 25, 2008 at 2:42 PM, Gomzy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> >
> >> Yahoo group 10 years from now
> >>
> >> 1) ARR wins his second oscar!
> >> 2) Some random fan- ARR should do more hindi films.He is not giving
out
> >> good melodies anymore.
> >> He is doing way too many english movies.
> >>
> >> 3) Gopal - Blogger Review no 563
> >>
> >> 4) Moronic Fan - ARR directly lifts an old tune!
> >>
> >> 5) Vithur- Its not Rehman. Its Rahman. ARR himself confirmed this
to us.
> >> :)
> >>
> >> Add on !
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>

Re: [arr] JTYJN Blog review 743

[: Avinash :]

And also the 'Paani' news :D 


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Thulasi Ram" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 
wrote:
>
> 743 is due to "Gomzy effect" :D
> 
> On Fri, Jun 27, 2008 at 8:21 PM, Gopal Srinivasan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> wrote:
> 
> >   http://www.aspisdrift.com/2008/06/music-of-jaane-tu-ya-jaane-
na.html
> >
> > The Music of Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na On Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na, A. R. 
Rahman
> > tries meticulously to reconstruct his reputation as a mainstream 
music
> > composer. He continues to reach for the stars but ends up 
walking on
> > clouds here. Yet he leaves us with a densely interesting 
soundtrack.
> >
> > Rahman
> > eschews youthful exuberance here, instead putting together a 
vibe of
> > laid back young romance. He picks singers with thinner voices 
that can
> > convey youth, gives them simple melodies but makes them work 
hard. And
> > to be fair, he works just as hard with them.
> >
> > Rahman gives Kabhi Kabhi Aditi to Rashid Ali,
> > a singer with a fluid voice that can hold most of its sweetness 
at high
> > notes. But it comes at a price - Rashid has a tendency to go 
nasal and
> > jiggle his notes ever so slightly.
> >
> > Fortunately Rashid is good with the guitar - creating a 
delightful
> > little tune with pulled string notes to power the song. Probably
> > because Hindi isn't Rashid or Rahman's first language, they have 
a
> > funky way of breaking up a phrase or compressing words. And this 
allows
> > them to give the tune an exoticness - the song sounds peppy and 
different.
> >
> > Rashid's voice is clear enough that Rahman wisely uses only an 
amped
> > down scattered bass line in the song. Around the second verse, he
> > throws in a gorgeous flute - it instantly transforms the song 
and gives
> > it a wistful mojo.
> >
> > Rahman unveils another singer - Runa Rizvi - on Jaane Tu Mera 
Kya Hai,
> > a song where he mixes the melancholy of a strummed mandolin with 
the
> > restlessness of repeated triplets on a keyboard to give the song 
a
> > nifty unease. Like Rashid before her, Rahman makes Runa's lungs 
work
> > hard (despite the benefit of a couple of takes). Runa's voice 
has a
> > relaxed stillness that plays well in this track.
> >
> > Her
> > song has a companion piece - where the male lead now works out 
his
> > feelings for his friend. Rahman hires one of his old favorites 
Sukhwinder
> > Singh, fast becoming one of India's leading vocal lights. Its 
the third
> > outstanding composition of the CD and Rahman blends a thick 
flute with
> > keyboards against a
> > backdrop of stabbing violins to start the song. He knows he's on 
to
> > something special because he takes his time - Sukhwinder doesn't 
open
> > his mouth until nearly a minute and a half have gone by.
> >
> > Both Rahman and Sukhwinder exercise notable restraint. Rahman 
creates
> > underwhelming, winding, operatic tunes to propel the song and
> > Sukhwinder carefully holds his voice back and lets it simmer.
> >
> > There is more fun stuff on the album if you care to explore. In 
the song
> > marred by a rather foolish controversy, Pappu Can't Dance,
> > Rahman employs a host of singers to create the only truly 
uptempo track
> > on the CD. There's a nonsense Hindi rhyme, an island rap and all 
kinds
> > of sonic bells and whistles thrown into this track. Rahman uses 
his
> > singers in interesting ways - its worth listening to if you 
thought
> > Rahman couldn't be silly and have some fun.
> >
> > There are two larger observations I would like to share.
> >
> > Thoughtful as Rahman is about his compositions and careful as he 
is to not
> > buckle under his own musical weight, I get the feeling he often 
plays it too
> > safe. On the Rat Pack influenced, you me are chalk and cheese 
rumination, Tu
> > Bole Main Boloon,
> > Rahman (who assumes vocal duties) uses a piano, cello and 
trumpets. But
> > in a musical genre ripe with fusion possibilities, its a tragedy 
Rahman
> > doesn't throw in a sitar or a shehnai or something else that 
might have
> > sounded good to him.
> >
> > Second, lyrics for these kind of songs are hard to write because 
the
> > situations are so rote. There's the falling in love song, the
> > discovering love song and the crazy in love song. But Abbas 
Tyrewala
> > (Munnabhai, Main Hoon Na)
> > does a fine job arranging well worn phrases in interesting ways. 
He
> > shrewdly inserts the words in the movie's title in multiple 
songs. He's
> > positively terrific on Kahin To which is reflective of what he's 
trying to
> > do here - write for a character rather than a situation.
> >
> >  
> >
>

Re: [arr] Which ARR song u think is Oscar/ Grammy worthy

[: Avinash :]

Also Bombay Dreams had some great songs which should be recognised 
by west and Grammy pepole. 'How many stars' was pure western 
classial wonder by Rahman (others have shade of Indian/bollywood 
music). Don't know how many times I have hummed the whole 'how many 
stars' song in perfect pitch :).. It's sweet and short western 
classical song by ARR, which most of westerners like to perform on 
stage..
I got a nice video on youtube for this song performance..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcXbDSad4AA


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Gomzy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 
wrote:
>
> * A Vandematarm might earn respectability from every Indian, but 
it might
> not mean a thing at all for rest of 150 countries (how many are 
there?)*
> 
> Vandemataram (ARR Version) is the second most popular song in the 
world.
> 
> On Thu, Jun 26, 2008 at 9:50 PM, V S Rawat <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> 
> >   We all fans wish that our man wins each and every award in the 
world at
> > least once. May he be the first Oscar winning Indian, may he be 
the
> > first Grammy winning Indian, for music.
> >
> > Of course, he is very capable and has given a widest variety of 
types of
> > music/ songs, yet, yet, yet - the fact remains that there is no 
Oscar/
> > Grammy nomination for him till date.
> >
> > Could it be that ARR is inherently lacking something, if not in 
musical
> > capabilities, but in terms of vision, that is stopping him from 
coming
> > up with some Oscar/ Grammy music?
> >
> > Has ARR reached a plateau where he just repeating old wine in new
> > bottle, which still sounds good, but is not worthy of reaching 
world
> > audience?
> >
> > This groups membership, I think, is of 20-35 age-group, 99.999% 
males,
> > well conversant in English/ Net/ PC, mostly middle to upper 
class.
> > Doesn't that sound very narrow band of entire population of 
world? We do
> > not represent humanity of world.
> >
> > We might remain frogs in a well praising ARR no ends, but we 
don't even
> > represent even Indian masses, not to speak of representing 
entire world.
> > --
> > The major drawback -- and it is beyond ARR's control, is indeed 
the
> > language. Being here, he has to compose in Indian language and 
Indian
> > languages songs do not reach non-Indians, do not get popular 
enough
> > worldwide to the level to get a nomination for world level 
awards like
> > Oscar/ Grammy, etc.
> >
> > It could be a given that some English composition has any chance 
of
> > getting any world level award. Of course, several non-english 
songs/
> > music had become immensely popular, but I do not really know how 
many of
> > them could even get nominated, let alone win.
> >
> > And then, some unique appeal is needed in a song for it to touch 
the
> > hearts of billions of people from several countries, races, age 
groups.
> > A Vandematarm might earn respectability from every Indian, but 
it might
> > not mean a thing at all for rest of 150 countries (how many are 
there?)
> >
> > And I am sad to observe that his non-film and non-Indian-Language
> > compositions are not becoming popular enough to come to the 
notice of
> > the world. Most of my friends have not even heard of "Pray for My
> > Brother", Warriors of Heaven and Earth, while Bombay dreams is 
known but
> > not heard. And the worst part is bad planning on part of 
producers,
> > rights-owner that they don't even bother to plan, let alone 
create and
> > release videos of ARR's non-film songs.
> >
> > So, if you are asked to mention some songs of ARR, any language, 
that
> > you think has such worldwide appeal that it could got nominated 
or could
> > won a world level award, which it could not -- but for language
> > handicap, which songs you would mention?
> >
> > In summary, which ARR songs you think are Oscar/ Grammy worthy?
> >
> > Please give an elaborate, factual "why". Just saying "I like it 
so much"
> > would not help much.
> >
> > --
> > V
> >
> >  
> >
>

[arr] Re: Hello RAHMANIACs of the world ! Join us in Pune for "Rahmania" !

[: Avinash :]

Hi Dinesh, Nice to see your next edition of "Rahmania" show man! All 
the best!
Wish I was there in India to attend your show :) I have my relatives 
staying in Pune, hope I can catch your future shows anytime..! :)


Thanks / Regards,
Avinash


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Dinesh Vaidya" 
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> To all the disciples of AR Rahmanthat is all RAHMANIACS,
> 
> It gives me immense pleasure in inviting you all again for another
> concert "RAHMANIA" by The Wandering Souls. The show details are as 
below,
> 
> ..The Wandering Souls presents
> RAHMANIA
> A journey through the life, music and philosophy of ARRahman !
> Concept : Anmol Bhave (National Award winner - best sound 
engineering)
> Event Management : Sagar Chordia
> Programme presented by : NU Events and entertainment 
> 
> Programme details
> Date : Saturday, 26'th July 2008, 630PM Sharp
> Venue : Ganesh Kala Krida Auditorium, Nehru Stadium, Swargate, Pune
> Special Guest and Anchor : RAZA MURAD
> Programme performance by : All EKLAVYAs of AR Rahman ( that is all 
the
> long-distance-disciples of Rahman who have not met him till date , 
but
> who are making this offering on the occasion of recently concluded
> GURU-POURNIMA ! )
> 
> To book tickets, check at.
> All CCD (Cafe Coffee Day) outlets / All Ice Cream Magic (CAD-B &
> CAD-M) outlets / Jawed Habib outlets in Pune
> Or call Aakash Aphale at 9960707207 >> Or call 9766711448 / 
9371270525
> / 9767632653
> Tickets also available online at www.nuevents.co.in 
> Tickets also available at TICKETPOINT, call 66056056.
> 
> The group will perform a BRAND-NEW song from one of the recently
> released movies, which will it be ? Come and find out.
> 
> Kabhi Kabhi Suspense rakhna bhi aaccha hota hai... and yes, we
> will start our programme with AZEEM-O-SHAAN-SHEHENSHAH !
> 
> Thanks to our patrons / well-wishers Gopal and VijayWe will
> continue to retain the soul of the music and give the BEST to the
> audience.We will uphold the trust of our GURUji ARRahman !
> 
> To all Parvinders, Sirishs, Vithurs, Amiths, Gomtesh, Fanis, 
Durbas,
> Kaissoms, AJs, Carans, Nazeefs, Ronojoys, Shah Nawazs, Alan Handle,
> Dineshs .and all the residents of the Rahmania kingdom. 
here
> is special invitation !
> 
> Comeshare the joy and happiness of Rahman's Music with us...
> 
> Best regards
> Dinesh Vaidya
> Pune
>

[arr] Re: One Song You Consider to be DIVINE

[: Avinash :]

Most of the time I prefer Rahman's soft songs to get that calmness 
and devine spirit, and my favourites are Vellai Pookal, Nahin Samne, 
Uyirum Neeye, Tu bin bataye (and recently Mellow soft "Kahin To"). 
The tranquilizing guitar of "Vellai Pookal", mesmersing voice 
in 'Nahin Samne', the mother worship mood of 'Uyirum neeye' and 
haunting melody of Tu bin bataye, really rejuvenates my devine 
spirit.



~Avinash :)



--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, sujith s kumar 
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Guys,
> 
> Let's have an insight into our music tastes. Go deep into the 
psyche ad come out with one song you consider to be purely divine in 
nature.  It could be any song and it is also very personal. Often 
Rahman says that the song comes from above and  that he is just an 
instrument. So let me start of this discussion with my personal 
favourite
> 
> MUNBE VAA ( SILLUNU ORU KADHAL )
> 
> I know it is many of your favourites.  Well, it is not mine.  It 
is not just my favourite, rather i would say it is my lifeline.  The 
more I listen to this song,  the more I feel rejuvenated.  Till 
today I consider this song straight from heavens where I imagine the 
gandharvas playing in the skies and that Rahman has brought this for 
the earthlings.  No matter how much I write about this song,  I feel 
empty.  I like to speak about this song, listen to this song and 
devour this brilliance.  Last week a north Indian friend of mine 
comes up to me  and asks for this song. Being a bit possessive about 
this song, I was reluctant to share in the beginning.  But the 
divine nature of this song caught up in me and pushed me into 
passing the song to him.  Such is the power of this song. My friend, 
who doesnt have any idea of tamil, is taken aback by the 
composition.  I am only  glad to exlplain the lyrics and the 
situation in the movie.  I am blessed
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Sujith
> 
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[arr] Re: bit songs in JTYJN

[: Avinash :]

Hi all, there are some English bit songs in JTYJN which are used as 
BGMs during some situations (like before the starting of " Pappu 
can't Dance" .) Can someone here confirm, are those composed by A R 
Rahman?? 




--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Mahima Sengupta 
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> 
> LOL  gomzy .
>  
> Neways for Saurabhs benefit these are the english words
>  
> " This is the future man!
>    Hey muscular,
>    Very Muscular,
>    Hey Popular,
>    Very Popular ...
>  
>   Hai Muscular, hai popular,
>   spectacular, he's a bachelor
> < then the lines in hindi>
>  
>   But papu can't dance sala
>  
>   when may i see you when you dance in the hall
>   and when may i see you when u dance ... hey "
>  
> Enjoy!
> --- On Thu, 8/14/08, Gomzy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> 
> From: Gomzy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: Re: [arr] English words used in Pappu Can’t Dance
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Thursday, August 14, 2008, 8:42 AM
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> if you have the original CD this should not be a problem mate.
> 
> 
> On 8/14/08, Saurabh Andharia  wrote: 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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> 
> Dear Friends, 
>   
> Is there any one can help me for the exact English words used in 
Pappu Can't Dance..!!?? 
>   
> Ÿ         Which is pasteurized on DJ. 
>   
> Ÿ         After the tarana : tirkit tana tana na.. tirkit 
tana tana na..   
>   
> Thanks in advance.
> 
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[arr] ARR's trend with JTJYN

[: Avinash :]

The other day, I was just hearing to some of Pritam's popular songs 
just becoz ARR recently mentioned his favourite song of Pritam in 
interview (Tumse Hi). Actually I was bowled over by "Tumse yun 
milenge" (Ankahi) and "Tumse Hi" (Jab we Met). Those are really 
simple yet great music by Pritam (and I don't find any plagarism in 
these songs according to ITWOFS  :) ) . I think that's what made 
Rahman to compose simple and sweet songs like Kabhi Kabhi Aditi and 
Kahin To. You can trace current trend happening in Bollywood in 
these songs. And Rahman should atleast compose one such song in each 
album to get noticed by mass bollywood. 

The JTYJN album has already become a hit among College crowd and 
youngsters, Bollywood actually likes songs with great lyrics, simple 
orchestration, sweet sound and singers! I think Rahman should follow 
this trend to get his songs popular among mass audience...


Just my opinion, please take it positively.



Avnash :)

[arr] Re: "..make sure to stick around during the final credits"

[: Avinash :]

Hi all, I have one doubt regarding SDM movie... Since when did 
Rahman started to work in this movie? Usually whenever Rahman signs 
a movie, atleast within a month we come to know about that. But I 
think we heard about "Slumdog millionaire" only before one month (I 
guess it's through Mr. Matt Islam). So can anybody throw light on 
this, since when Rahman is working on SDM's music and what is the 
full track list of the movie?


Thanks


Avinash







--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "jayaram81" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 
wrote:
>
> Wall Street Journal has a review and a scene from the movie. The 
> background score is good from what I heard. Any chance it is 
> completely Rahman's??
> 
> Review & video at
> http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122056563373301369.html?
mod=2_1168_1
> 
> 
> Rgds.
> 
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Gopal Srinivasan  
> wrote:
> >
> > Slumdog Millionaire
> > Director: Danny Boyle
> > Starring: Dev Patel, Freida Pinto, Madhur Mittal, Anil Kapoor, 
> Irrfan Khan
> > Danny Boyle is fast becoming a favourite director of mine, even 
> though this is only the third of his films that I’ve seen (28 
Days 
> Later and Sunshine are the other two… while three more, 
> includingTrainspotting sit in my queue). Above all else, he is a 
> stunning visualist who produces memorable footage that helps his 
films 
> overcome other narrative weaknesses. I wasn’t sure if his latest 
> film,Slumdog Millionaire would appeal to me as much as the other 
two, 
> given that it is a complete departure from his tense zombie film 
or 
> his hard sci-fi adventure. The film is a decidedly more human and 
more 
> earthy tale about a young man who grew up on the streets of India, 
who 
> finds himself a contestant on the Indian version of Who Wants to 
Be a 
> Millionaire, having to face accusations of fraud for his ability 
to 
> make it to the final question. The film follows his life through 
> flashbacks, allowing Boyle to show off his ability for making 
dynamic 
> images with the
> >  bright colours of Mumbai, without losing the humanity of his 
> characters. And it works. This might be my favourite Boyle film 
yet.
> > Verdict: Smashing Success - Easily my favourite movie of the 
> festival so far, this one is a real crowd-pleaser, with emotional 
> highs and lows, some genuine laughs, some tears, and a tense 
finale. 
> Put this one on your to see list, and make sure to stick around 
during 
> the final credits.
> > 
> > http://andythesaint.wordpress.com/2008/09/08/tiff-08-day-4/
> >
>

Re: [arr] Did Rahman go through a Hindi film commercial lull between 1995-1998?

[: Avinash :]

Actually in those period most of ARR's hindi albums were for dubbed 
tamil films, and they released without any pre information to 
bollywood audience. That's why they did average business. Also isn't 
Hindustani (Kamal Hassan) also released in that period? Telephone 
and Latka songs made some nice appearence among TV channels those 
days...


Sapnay was really a best dubbed album, becoz great lyrics by Javed 
Akhtar made it more appealing & enjoyable...!

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Gopal Srinivasan 
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> You are right, I missed Sapnay. The movie bombed but the music did 
reasonably well, nowhere in the league of a Rangeela or Dil Se.., 
though.
> 
> 
> 
> - Original Message 
> From: Chord <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2008 7:06:38 AM
> Subject: Re: [arr] Did Rahman go through a Hindi film commercial 
lull between 1995-1998?
> 
> 
> My knowledge of this time period is a bit low, since I was not a 
huge
> Rahman fan until Vande Mataram, and more so with Dil Se and Taal. 
> Didn't Sapnay also release around that time too?  Thought Sapnay 
had
> some great songs, but did just average commercially music wise.
> 
> --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, Gopal Srinivasan 

> wrote:
> >
> > >>However, despite having some 
> > >>strong albums with good songs, it seems as if the period 
between 
> > >>Rangeela and Dil Se did not boast of huge commercial hits
> > 
> > There were only two, Kabhi Na Kabhi (1996), a movie once meant 
to be
> his Hindi debut and was finally resuscitated from the cans and Daud
> (1997). Not sure what strong albums with good songs you are 
referring
> to. The only dubbed film that was made for a pan-India market to 
begin
> with, Indian did reasonably well in its Hindi version, musically 
as well.
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > - Original Message 
> > From: Chord 
> > To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com
> > Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2008 1:47:01 AM
> > Subject: [arr] Did Rahman go through a Hindi film commercial lull
> between 1995-1998?
> > 
> > 
> > I may be mistaken, but it seems as if he went through a 
relatively 
> > down time commercially during that time in Hindi films.  I'm not 
> > talking about Vande Mataram (1997) which was a huge hit 
worldwide, but 
> > this was not a film album.  I also know that he had huge 
commercial 
> > successes in Tamil during that time.  However, despite having 
some 
> > strong albums with good songs, it seems as if the period between 
> > Rangeela and Dil Se did not boast of huge commercial hits.  I 
believe 
> > Rahman went through a similarly down period in Hindi between  
late 
> > 2001-2005 in terms of commercial success, with the notable 
exception 
> > of Saathiya.  Meenaxi, Swades, and Yuva all had mixed responses 
> > commercially, not all out hits IMO.  Tehzeeb, Lakeer, LOBS, 
Nayak, 
> > Love U Hamesha, Bose, MP did not do well at all at the cash 
> > registers.  I think RDB broke that down period. 
> > 
> > I still believe that the period between 1998-2001 was Rahman's 
first 
> > and possibly not to be surpassed critical and commercial golden 
era 
> > relatively in both Tamil and Hindi.  Dil Se, Taal, Lagaan, 
Zubeidaa, 
> > Thakshak, Pukar, 1947 Earth, Doli Saja Ke Rakhana, Alai 
Payuthey, 
> > Kandukonden. .what an amazing output this was! 
> > 
> > We may be in another golden era now with 3 huge releases along 
with 
> > recent successes of JA, Jaane Tu, Sakrakkati, but I doubt 
anything 
> > will surpass the 1998-2001 era.
> >
>

[arr] Re: Enigma's new album - Just released

[: Avinash :]

Hi, I'm a great fan of Enigma and before Rahman came I've enjoyed 
and grown up a lot with his first album MCMXC AD. Those days I 
dreamed of hearing similar gener and sounds in Indian albums and 
surprisingly Rahman came into picture. 
Actually there's a quite similarity between Rahman and Michael 
Cretu, both started with their own small studio experimenting with 
sounds and sound sampling. Also both are master in fusing different 
moods, emotions with great rhthms...

BTW, I'm yet to hear his new album...




--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Chord" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Can you be more specific about the new album and why you think the
> music of this new album sounds like Rahman?
> 
> 
> 
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "brijesh.anantharam"
>  wrote:
> >
> > Listen to Mike Cretu's new album - Seven Lives Many Faces. 
Somewhere I
> > feel Rahman and Mike Cretu is converging in their musical sense, 
I
> > know its a weird thought but listen to the album to feel it.
> >
>

Re: [arr] Rahmans new album named Connections :) :)

[: Avinash :]

It's there in the "What's New" link on main page...






--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, mohammed sajin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 
wrote:
>
> Where u find the name connectins.. :( :(
> 
> there is nothing like in the official site
> 
> 
> 
>  -- 
> SAJIN
> ..
> ..
> To err is human, to forgive... unlikely.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> - Original Message 
> From: n_farsad <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2008 2:00:37 AM
> Subject: [arr] Rahmans new album named Connections :) :)
> 
> 
> WOW New album is named Connections :)
> 
> Please check Whats new section in www.arrahman. com
>

Re: [arr] After hearing a bit of the first Yuvraaj song.....

[: Avinash :]

:) Hm.. the problem with Chord is, he always expects too much from 
Rahman. Even after having classical albums like JA and Ada this 
year, he still wants similar suff :) 
Chord, please don't take this personally, I always appreciate you as 
a good observer of Rahman's music, but I don't like it when you go 
out of limit!! No one will like this too much writeup after hearing 
just a bit song!... Moreover I'm glad that Rahman is giving one more 
commercially chartbusting music after JTYJN... If the story and 
Direction is good, I'm sure Rahman's having one more mass hit album 
in his cap! 



-Avinash


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, || V i s h w e s h || 
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> You guys... I don't understand that why are you in so much hurry 
to present your thoughts after hearing only tiny bit of piece out of 
the whole soundtrack which could be much different than what is 
presented in the trailer... so why don't we listen to the whole 
thing first & then only share the wisdom...
> 
> " The search is more important than the destination "  - a r 
rahman -
> 
> --- On Sat, 4/10/08, Chord <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> From: Chord <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: [arr] After hearing a bit of the first Yuvraaj song.
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Saturday, 4 October, 2008, 6:13 AM
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> My thoughts .
> 
> 
> 
> 1) People wishing for Taal II, forget it.  No Taal hangover likely
> 
> with this record, and Rahman will never reach the same heights as 
he
> 
> once did in the late 1990s (it's only normal since every artist has
> 
> their peak and it doesn't mean that Rahman cannot come out with
> 
> brilliant work today, as he has proven many times recently).
> 
> 
> 
> 2) Soundtrack will likely be quite commercial oriented with 
hummable
> 
> melodies, but less of classical, old melody styles that we heard 
in JA
> 
> and Ada.
> 
> 
> 
> 3) The tempo of this song is THE EXACT SAME TEMPO (speed) that you
> 
> hear in the instrumental piece on the website.  May not mean 
anything,
> 
> just an observation.  Frankly, I am a bit underwhelmed by this 
song SO
> 
> FAR, which may just only be my perception and expectations.
> 
> 
> 
> 4) I fear less ethnic percussion and more keyboard rhythms in this
> 
> soundtrack (as we just heard).
> 
> 
> 
> 5) Expect lots of strings, choirs, piano, and other symphonic
> 
> arrangements (as we have also heard a bit) with less of traditional
> 
> Indian instrumentation as Western classical music appears to be the
> 
> musical backdrop for this film.   
> 
> 
> 
> 6) Rahman once said that the soundtrack is "mellow".  Combine that
> 
> with words like peaceful and soulful, you get the idea.
> 
> 
> 
> 7) Many will be initially disappointed with the music, as 
comparisons
> 
> to Taal and Kisna will be abound, but the music will catch on 
later. 
> 
> Look for 1/5 review by Mr. Tootsie Pop of indiafm.
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Re: [arr] Need Antha Arabic Kadallorum Alternate Version...

[: Avinash :]

:)) nice pronounciation.. don't know who came out (Remo or 
Rahman :) ) with the idea of adding these amazing bits, it's now 
become inseperable part of "Humma Humma" Hindi version. :) 



--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Sreekrishnan R 
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> "Iglichak choook chogo" :)))  
> 
> 
> -- 
> regards.. 
>  
> Krish..
> " Yuvv ARR Raaj ! " :-) 
> 
> 
> --- On Thu, 9/10/08, Pradeepan R <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> From: Pradeepan R <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: Re: [arr] Need Antha Arabic Kadallorum Alternate 
Version...
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Thursday, 9 October, 2008, 5:30 AM
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Even in the Tamil version, the movie version had 
additional vocals  like "Iglichak choook chogo" :)))but the one 
released for AUdio did not have them.
> 
> On Wed, Oct 8, 2008 at 12:00 PM, Gomzy  wrote:
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> 
> I guess he means the hindi version? 
> 
> 
> On Wed, Oct 8, 2008 at 3:56 PM, Vithur <[EMAIL PROTECTED] com> wrote:
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Do you mean it would be available in the DVD ??. if so,,, I can 
rip it... 
> 
> 
> On Wed, Oct 8, 2008 at 5:40 PM, PRATAP  
wrote:
> 
> 
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> 
> 
> 
> Need Antha Arabic Kadallorum Alternate Version... The one that ARR 
and Remo Fernandez singing.. Thank You...
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -- 
> regards,
> Vithur
> 
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> His Music in my Blood;
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Re: [arr] How does music help you get through the day?

[: Avinash :]

Nice sharing of experiences! I also love to listen ARR's music 
whenever I'm on travel for work or anything. I don't like the 
surrounding traffic noises, busy streets etc., so I just hook in 
to "in-fit earphones" and completely indulge in the world of Rahman. 

And whenever I'm in need of motivation with relaxedness, I just hear 
to his "Bass-rich" songs., Like Ishwar Allah, Ae Udi Udi, Dil Se Re, 
Dhakka Laga, O humdum, Newyork nagaram, Only you etc. etc. I mainly 
concentrate on Bass which is accompanying the whole song, and It 
gives me a perfect Bio-rhythm and positive attitude!

:)

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Madhavan Rajan" 
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> While at work:
> 
> AR's music Inspires me to work efficiently.
> His music releives me from Stress, Frustration, Anger, etc...I've 
resolved
> some of the most complex issues easily while listening to AR's 
music. For
> instance, during one of our project implementation in the US, a 
smooth
> cut-over happened while listening to a full throttled Chale-Chalo 
from
> Lagaan. Infact, we made our clients to listen the song. Project 
manager was
> an Armenian but lived in London. He immediately recollected the 
song and
> told that his son loves Lagaan so much that he has memorized the 
film by
> now. No Surprise! Rahman has always created wonders!
> 
> AR's music is fun at work: Last week when I joined IBM, during the 
induction
> program, we were all asked to prepare a song in 15 mins about our
> aspirations using any of the AR Rahman's tune. It was really fun 
to hear
> every one's aspirations in AR's tune!!!
> 
> End of the day, it's a peaceful day at work. His music creates a 
work-life
> balance that you don't need to worry whether you are stretching 
yourself at
> work or working on a holiday!!!
> 
> While at home:
> It's just not me listening to his music but everyone at home!!!
> 
> Dear AR, You live in every music lover's family! We adore you 
Rahman as a
> person, as a musician, and as a spiritual guru.
> 
> Cheers,
> Madhavan.R
> 
> On Wed, Oct 8, 2008 at 10:07 PM, Thulasi Ram <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> 
> >   serenity and peace...
> >
> > On Wed, Oct 8, 2008 at 7:43 PM, kishore parayath <
> > [EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> >>   I breathe *ARR MUSIC!!*
> >>
> >
> >  
> >
>

Re: [arr] Awesome recreation of Yuvvraaj promo in piano instrumental form

[: Avinash :]

Ya, good recreation of tune... Actually Rahman never follows the 
traditional style of song composing like singing exactly over the 
tune. Rather he gives more importance to singer's identity in all of 
his songs. That's why Rahman's music has long shelf life and other 
MD's just create the melodies... :) (For eg. just hear the both male 
and female version of Jane tu mera kya hai, you'll never think 
Rahman has instructed to sing like that. Rahman just gives the base 
tune and let the singer's sing in their own style) That's why he's 
called Mozart of Asia!! :)



--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Chord" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Actually sounds better in instrumental form  :)
> 
> 
> 
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Gomzy  
wrote:
> >
> > And somebody wasnt happy with this song :)
> > 
> > On Thu, Oct 9, 2008 at 10:47 PM, Chord  wrote:
> > 
> > >   Very, very nicely done. Hats off to the skilled person who 
did this:
> > >
> > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntXGpVmtL3w
> > >
> > >  
> > >
> >
>

[arr] Boney M's song

[: Avinash :]

Today I was watching a video song of Boney M's 'Going Back West' and
striked me something to share. (On other note, my parents were great fan
of Boney M and I still have those 70's spoiled cassettes with me as good
ol'memories..:)  )

But I want to ask one thing, Which Rahman's song has the similarity with
this song? I'm just asking this as trivia, coz I think this has never
mentioned in this forum. I am not digging any copy/inspiration issue, so
don't start such discussion.. :)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpJ6hjwK2Y0

[arr] Re: Awesome recreation of Yuvvraaj promo in piano instrumental form

[: Avinash :]

The same guy has other Piano (live) instrumentals which are worth see...
Looks like he's a master Piano/Keyboard Player!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4kvqjp3IwM
  (Tere Bina)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyz85H1auIs&feature=user
  (Kahin to)








--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Chord" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Very, very nicely done. Hats off to the skilled person who did this:
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntXGpVmtL3w
>

Re: [arr] Boney M's song

[: Avinash :]

Hm.. sorry, I'm afraid that I may be overlooked this song, It just 
has some resemblance with "Mangta hai kya"(Rangeela), the rhythm 
beats and style sounds similer :)




--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Vithur <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Is it similar to " Munnal Munnal Vaada " from ATM ?
> 
> On Sat, Oct 11, 2008 at 2:38 PM, : Avinash : <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 
wrote:
> 
> >Today I was watching a video song of Boney M's 'Going Back 
West' and
> > striked me something to share. (On other note, my parents were 
great fan of
> > Boney M and I still have those 70's spoiled cassettes with me as 
good
> > ol'memories..:)  )
> >
> > But I want to ask one thing, Which Rahman's song has the 
similarity with
> > this song? I'm just asking this as trivia, coz I think this has 
never
> > mentioned in this forum. I am not digging any copy/inspiration 
issue, so
> > don't start such discussion.. :)
> >
> > www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpJ6hjwK2Y0
> >
> >
> >
> > 
> >
> 
> 
> 
> -- 
> regards,
> Vithur
> 
> ARR in my Heart;
> His Music in my Blood;
>