[arr] Blogger Review - yuvraj

[Anil Nair]

http://uselessdiary.wordpress.com/2008/10/16/music-of-yuvraaj/


Dear Diary,

After a long wait the audio of Yuvraj is out. And i've been listening to the
songs like a maniac. 8 hours of listening in the last 16 hours. Thats a
personal record. Before i start writing to you about each song, lemme assure
you that this is one of Rahmans best and the man never ceases to amaze me.
Since this ones a movie based on western classical music, Boss has raised
his standards yet again and given us an awesome soundtrack.  Okay now, lemme
tell you about the songs.

** Tu meri dosth hai:*

   I have already told you that Benny Dayal is a star, Haven't i?
And the man proves that again. He along with Sheraya Ghosal handles this
melodious number with elan. This one is a slow, gentle melody which sweeps
you off your feet right from the word go. The gentle beats and the Violins
take you to a different world. And it only gets better when Boss joins Benny
and Shreya for a brief while. The thought that this song is pictured on
Salman Khan makes me shudder. *SIGH* What a waste!!! But then, forget the
visuals and listen to this masterpiece of a song.

** Mastam mastam:*

*  * Sonu Nigam Joins Alka and Naresh Iyer in this song which has
traces of the Aditya Narayan song from Taal and "Smiyay" from KK. I guess
the backing vocals and the heavy beats in the interludes gives one that
feeling. This is a song for all seasons as its fun and frolic and all that
stuff or atleast thats what the music suggests :P. Naresh Iyer compliments
Sonu perfectly and Sonu sounds like a lotta fun. Nice song, This.

*Dil Ka Rishta:*

Boy!!! This song is the mother of all experimentations. And it works like a
charm :). Western Classical meets Hindusthani meets qawwali meets pop. The
song has a complicated structure starting with one genre and flowing into
different genres of music as it progresses. And its the orchestration of
this song that stands out. A song that only A R R can conceive and compose.
Sonu, Roop Kumar, Clinton, Suzanne, Vivianne, Naresh, Benny, Blaaze and Boss
are the singers. Sonu Nigam as usual is awesome and he sings with so much
ease. Boss does another fateh ali khanish qawwali-sargam in the middle which
doesnt fail to bring those goosebumps everytime i listen to the song. An
orchestrational wonder.

*Manmohini :*

Vijay Prakash (yet another find by boss?) sings this semi classical
number which is classic in everysense of the word. I dont know why Vijay
Prakash reminds me of Hariharan. The Violin bits in the end while he goes
Manmohini is nice. I am hooked on to this one currently. Great song.

*Tu Muskura :*

 This ones another melody and a good one at that. The song flows like a
river when Alka sings it and then Javed Ali picks it in the middle taking it
to another level. A number that will go down as one of the best experimental
melodies in the history of Indian Music :).

*Zindagi:*

  Srinivas at the helm of affairs after a long time in Hindi,
and what a way to comeback? This one is a slow number that will make you
feel weak on your knees while listening. The guitar riffs in the back
ground, the haunting interludes and the violins that run through out the
song are marks of a genius. Trust Rahman to come up with something as good
as this one when he joins hands with Subhash Ghai.

*Shano Shano:*

 A song for the dance floor. Rahman is someone who always experiments
with any kind of genre. Remember his classic dappanguthu songs in ATM, if i
can call them that? Something that only he can do and here he comes with a
classic dance number. Sonu Nigam with a bunch of others sing this classic
"pappu cant dance saala". And Ember rap joins them in the remix version.



To sum the entire album in words, its a Innovative, path breaking, classic
masterpiece. And Diary, in the coming days you will hear a lot about these
songs as i am sure they are gonna grow on the listeners. The sad part is
that this year the competition for the best music director is between Rahman
and Rahman :|. Jodha Akbar and Yuvraaj. Lets wait and see which one takes
the crown.

-- 
-A
http://viewsnmuse.blogspot.com

[arr] I give up .....

[Anil Nair]

trying to figure out how this man does it each time ..every time. The
slow poison effect.strikes again.

I eat my words now .this album ain't weak by any standards ...not even
by ARR's 

Have been hearing this album repeatedly now for the past 2 days and I hardly
find any weak points (except of course the 'Main Yuvraaj' which I presume
aint a track at all ..just an Intro for Salman in the movie and the 'Shano'
remix ...coz. I aint a big fan of remixes)

ARR rocks ...as always whatever he tries ..whatever he does.

-- 
-A
http://viewsnmuse.blogspot.com

Re: [arr] A way for each of us to express our gratitude to Rahman Saab

[Anil Nair]

One problem though ...how big or how small is one para. I think if each one
of us starts writing a note of gratitude to ARR ...most wouldnt know when to
stop  (at least I know I won't) :-)

If I had started writing all the words of gratitude and how much I cherish
each ARR song since the time I started hearing his music in 1992,I think I
could have filled pages equivalent to several volumes of Encyclopedia
Britannica by now :-)

Jokes apart ...I think this a great idea Chord..and if Gopal/Vijay
ratify it lets do it.

I don't want to do it just because this year has been the most satisfying
...I want to do it because each year (since 1992) ...each day ..each minute
...I am thankful for ARR's music and the fact that he made me appreciate and
recognize the wonderful world of music.

Hope Gopal doesn't consider this to be a act from us fanatics :-)

-A

On Thu, Oct 16, 2008 at 8:31 PM, Thulasi Ram <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>I am in
>
> On Thu, Oct 16, 2008 at 7:45 PM, Chord <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>>   I always wish that Rahman Saab would be more available to us in person
>> on this group or be able to communicate directly with his fans more
>> often, but I have to respect his space and comfort level. That being
>> said, can we think of a way to express our gratitude once again as a
>> group and individually for this amazing 2008 year in which he has
>> given us music to cherish for a lifetime?
>>
>> I know a group of you once delivered a poster to Rahman saab as a
>> collage with all the albums up until that point. That photo is the
>> logo for this group now. I'd like to do something along those lines,
>> but have more personal input from all his fans in this group. My
>> fantasy is to create a diary with messages from each of us (a
>> paragraph) expresing our gratitude for 2008 and of course, since Roja,
>> but focused more on 2008 and present it to Rahman saab as a gift at
>> the end of this year or the beginning of 2009. If there is a way to
>> do this, someone please try to take this up if possible. I would not
>> mind contributing money to this effort if needed. If someone else has
>> a better idea, or a more convenient way to express our collective
>> gratitude with personal input from each us, please chime in.
>>
>> This is just an idea for now.
>>
>> What a year this has been for us fans. The most satisfying year for
>> most ARR fans probably since 1999.
>>
>>
> 
>



-- 
-A
http://viewsnmuse.blogspot.com

[arr] Yuvraj Review - 8/10 (Aakash Gandhi)

[Anil Nair]

*Aakash Gandhi is Managing Editor and Senior Writer for
PlanetBollywood.com.  He also freelances with the Asian Vareity Show at
avstv.com*

http://www.avstv.com/reviews/review.php?r=yuvraajmusic

  Music Review: Yuvraaj
By Aakash Gandhi on October 16, 2008 Reviewer's Rating: *8/10*
  *Producer:* Subhash Ghai *Director:* Subhash Ghai *Starring:* Salman Khan,
Anil Kapoor, Zayed Khan, Katrina Kaif, Boman Irani, Aushima Sawhney
*Music:* A.R.
Rahman *Lyrics:* Gulzar *Singers:* A.R.Rahman, Benny Dayal, Sonu Nigaam,
Javed Ali, Naresh Iyer, Roop Kumar Rathod, Vijay Prakash, Srinivas, Alka
Yagnik, Shreya Ghoshal, Karthik, Timmy, Sunaida, Vivienne Pocha, & Tina
Audio On: T-Series
Number of Songs: 9
Album Released On: October 15, 2008


   In a year marked by musical drought, music lovers are blessed by the
sudden reinvigoration of A.R. Rahman, who is turning out a modestly prolific
year, with YUVRAAJ being his fourth release (following Jodhaa-Akbar, Ada,
and Jaane Tu...Ya Jaane Na). It's quite ironic. 2008, a year that has heard
quality music sparingly, is the one year in which India's greatest MD
decides to put out an astonishing four soundtracks. And if Ghajini is
released this year, that would be number five; making it the most productive
year in Rahman's legendary career with the Hindi Film Industry.

Although Rahman's unparalleled works do not make up for the lackluster year,
they certainly do provide us with a touch of class and musical versatility
that has drastically faded in 2008. The man of the hour is most certainly
A.R. Rahman. And when such a showman as Subhash Ghai, the creator of Yuvraaj
himself, tells you that the film belongs first to A.R. Rahman and then to
him - that my friends is one of those rare compliments you wish you could
frame and hang on the wall. Master poet Gulzar saab will be adding meaning
to sound with his beautiful words. When you have three individuals who are
considered legends in their respective fields and who have an undeniably
remarkable track record, one can't help but salivate all over the CD of
Yuvraaj.

We begin the journey with a short dialogue-based introductory piece Main
Hoon Yuvraaj. Not much to write from a critic's perspective, the track
hinges on Beethoven's masterpiece, his 5th Symphony, which has been
re-created flawlessly by the Chennai String Orchestra. Salman Khan, who
renders the dialogue, sets up the aura of the film and the theme of the
soundtrack. Verdict: A simple beginning to a very different side of
Rahman...

In deed this soundtrack is noteworthy because for the very first time Rahman
infuses a very healthy dose of pop elements in almost each and every one of
his songs. It's something we're not very used to hearing from the virtuoso.
The key is to see if Rahman can maintain his distinction while delving
deeper into these very conventional styles of arranging and composing.

Rahman eases past the first test with a splendid composition in Tu Meri Dost
Hain. The major highlights of this piece lie beneath the grooves and
instrumental add-ons. Rahman throws everything except the kitchen sink into
the pop rhythm, with the soulful play of the Cello taking centre stage. The
true beauty of music is realized when a full orchestration of acoustics,
strings, woodwinds, brass, percussions, synths, and pads liquefy into an
other-worldly phenomenon set to light your soul ablaze. This is how Tu Meri
Dost Hai ravishes. However, I do not want to take anything away from the
simple yet soothingly catchy tune rendered with grace by Benny Dayal, while
Shreya Ghoshal and Rahman provide tremendous support. Gulzar's lyrics, as
the title suggests, are poetic in their simplicity. Verdict: It's a song
that's already spreading like wildfire and for very good reason.

After the questionable Pappu Can't Dance (JTYJN), Rahman returns to the
dance floors with Shano Shano. Although the number has a cool groove, Rahman
fails to make this hip-hop dance number his own. Nevertheless, the song
grows on you as you listen to it. The title line is quite addicting as it's
repeated throughout. It's after a while, once Sonu Nigam makes his entrance,
does the song truly take off and reach its full enjoyment potential.
Verdict: Enjoyable for commercial/conventional standards, both Rahman and
Gulzar are well out of their comfort zone here and it shows.

Rahman quickly reunites with his spellbinding ways to give birth to a truly
beautiful spectacle of sound in Tu Muskura. V.R. Sekar and Elidh Martin's
fragile cello nudges Rahman's composition onto a stable yet subtle groove
upon which Rahman writes one of the most poignant and tender melodies of his
illustrious career. And if there is one performer in Yuvraaj who, for even a
moment, steals the light away from Rahman, it's Alka Yagnik in Tu Muskura.
Her vocals simply glow in exuberance as Gulzar's metaphorically touching
words kiss Yagnik's lips with a resonating shower of aural supremacy. Javed
Ali (of Jashn-E-Bahara fame) makes a tremendous delayed 

[arr] Another Yuvraj review from NG

[Anil Nair]

http://www.naachgaana.com/2008/10/16/yuvvraaj-sheru-bhais-music-review/


Yuvvraaj is my most awaited film of the year. Part of the reason why I am
eagerly awaiting this film was because of the Ghai-Rahman combination. When
they got together for Taal…it was pure magic. Just a week ago I revisited
Rahman's Taal and after hearing the album I thought to myself that it is
going to be a hard task to even come close to this album. So can Ghai and
Rahman create magic once again…does Yuvvraaj come close to Taal???

Main Yuvvraaj - This isn't a song, it's just Bethoven's famous instrumental
and Salman's famous showoff speach combined together. As usual Salman is
bragging about himself…that he's this and that he's that…WHATEVER, JUST
SKIP.

Tu Hi To Meri Dost - Just when your hear Banista Banista echoing in the
back, you instantly tell yourself that Rahman has a wonderful composition up
his sleave. Yes, wonderful it is. Rahman Saab uses violins and the piano to
create a foot tapping, chart busting track. Doesnt Benny Dayal sound like
Kamal Khan? Anyways, Benny does a marvellous job here. This goes out to show
how much trust Rahman has in his singers. This song could have been sung by
Sonu or Udit, yet it went to a newcomer. Rahman enters the track towards the
end as he combines his voice with Shreya's. Shreya is perfect on this track.
She sounds more mature and sultry here. This is a catchy track that you will
fall for instantly.

Shano Shano - Rahman picks up the pace as he uses hip/hop/RnB/techno beats
to create this number. The techno beats really stand out and add flavor to
this track. This track itself is all over the place. There is a lot going on
and sometimes it's hard to catch the lines. Yet the lines that we do pick up
are very catchy, for example, "Shano Shano get on the floor". Srinivas and
Karthik are decent on this track, while Sonu obviously stands out as he
enters the scene towards the middle of the track. Some people will like it,
some people will hate it. I adore it…this is the best track to play in your
car…trust me lol. The remix version is high on hip hop and rap. As usual
Indian singers are trying to act like North American rappers. It's a good
remix, today's youth will relate to it….no dull moments for sure.

Tu Muskura - After two foot-tapping numbers, Rahman decides to slow the pace
down. Rahman gets the 90's singing queen, Alka Yagnik, to lend her voice to
this smooth, soft, lovely composition. I've been hearing a lot of complaints
about Alka on this forum. But hey, she's survived throughout the 90's and
she is still giving us some great songs till today…show a little respect
please. She shines in this number. She is not screechy, she isn't over the
top. She's just perfect. Javed Ali excells on this track. Ali has a lot of
range and Rahman knows it, picks it up and uses it wisely. Finally we get
some decent lyrics from Gulzar Saab here. Very impressive track indeed.

Mastam Mastam - Rahman starts this track off on a different note. Rahman
adds some African tribal sort of arrangements and then blends in some
European-Scottish type of beats & claps. The only thing annoying are those
animal noises in the background. Sonu brings his charisma into this number.
He is sauve, witty, clever and smooth. He's the perfect choice for this
track. Alka supports him wondefully. You get a glimpse of Rahman's magic
towards the end of this composition where he brings in all his arrangements
together and amazes you. Nice track indeed.

Zindagi - First of all let me say that I am very proud of this track. What
brings a smile to my face is that this track will be picturized on my
favorite actor…Anil Kapoor. This track has Rahman written all over it. The
harmonica is brilliantly used. It's a mellow, smooth, hearty song that
touches your soul. The show stealer here is Srinivas. Srinivas where have
you been??? I hope to see more of this singer because he is just way too
talented. This is a stand out number. Rahman slows everything down and let's
Srinivas shine like never before. Gripping and touchy track indeed.

Dil Ka Rishta - One song that even comes close to any song in Taal is this
track. This track proves that Rahman Saab is the best musician we have in
India. I don't think even the top producers in North America can compose a
track like this. Dil Ka Rishta is a haunting yet very touching track. Gulzar
has given lyrics in english and hindi for this track. The track is pure
magic from the moment Roopkumar Rathod enters the scene. Sonu's vocals blend
in beautifully with Rahman's background score. While Rahman's saregamapa ni
sa re sa act lives on. The biggest applause goes out to the background
vocalists who do an amazing job on this number. They take this track to a
higher level. Instrumentation…we got cello's, piano's, guitars, saxaphones,
trumpets, violins and drums…Rahman has it all on this track. I can't wait to
see the picturization for this track…this is my favorite from the lot.

Manmohini Morey - Is th

[arr] A request - Gopal/Vijay

[Anil Nair]

I am just in awe right now with Yuvraaj .and the man behind it
the one and only ARR.
And am sure we all are ...aren't we folks?

So a request .Gopal/Vijay - as silly as it may sound...could you
send out a collective note of thanks to ARR from this group for once again
doing what he does best - creating musical magic and filling our worlds with
his wonderful music.

-- 
-A
http://viewsnmuse.blogspot.com

[arr] Blogger Review - Yuvraaj (excellent review)

[Anil Nair]

Easily one of the best reviewers of music..suresh and easily one of the best
reviews of Yuvraaj. I think even ARR would love to read this one

http://ursmusically.blogspot.com/2008/10/yuvvraaj-soundtrack.html

People often say that Rahman's music grow on multiple listening. Even I had
this opinion, but 'Yuvvraaj' music made me realize how rubbish that
statement is. The time one takes to understand and appreciate the music
depends solely on person's music sensibilities and the level of
concentration one pays to the music while listening. With so many
distractions around, the attention span of people in common has obviously
come down. Over a period of time, we tend to become so dumb and want
everything to be spoon-fed, we want everything quick and instant and my
negative reaction to 'Yuvvraaj' music is a danger signal to my deteriorating
concentration when it comes to listening music. I couldn't appreciate
'Yuvvraaj' music on first listening, because I wasn't listening at all, I
was just hearing. That is not Rahman's fault. For all the relentless work
that Rahman puts in to give us a new music listening experience, he asks us
very little in return, concentration and if we are incapable of that, at
least a little patience for the songs to sink in. Though I lack
concentration, I alteast had the patience and didn't jump into any
conclusion on first listening.

Rahman's music in general or Rahman's music in 'Yuvvraaj' specifically,
isn't as complex as everyone claims it to be. The 5th Beethoven Symphony
that punctuates the introduction speech of Salman Khan in 'Main Hoon
Yuvvraaj' actually misleads a listener. There is symphonic grandeur
throughout the soundtrack and to strike a balance between the classical
roots and modernism there is also the typical synthphony of Rahman. Ofcourse
there are lot of layers of sounds which may make it sound complex. But, in
music, it is not the sound that adds to the complexity, it is the layering
of melodies or as they put it, it is the counter melodies that one should
consider to determine the complexity of a song. In that sense, there are no
such complex counter melodies here. Also, Rahman has totally avoided
acoustic percussions and has used catchy synth rhythm loops to make it sound
simple and easy for listening. But it is in the flow of the melody and the
structure of the songs where Rahman doesn't compromise.

Rahman has always defied the conventional structure of Indian movie songs,
and it is not a big surprise that no song in Yuvvraaj sounds conventional in
its structure. Phrase after phrase, the melody makes unexpected twists and
turns and that is why I wasn't able to get the overall beauty of the song on
first listening. 'Mastam' is one of the most euphoric songs that we would
get to listen in this year and yet because of the unpredictable flow of
melody I found it difficult to comprehend initially. It keeps flowing
without giving us a breathing space for the just-heard phrase of melody to
sink in. But I must admit that the melody of 'Aaye jhee baanke aaye' line
made me instantly and involuntarily sway my head left and right. The
collective euphoria of the sound of Gluzar's word play, Irish rhythm, the
taps, claps, harmonica, strings, and choir makes oneself feel lighter and
brings a smile on one's face. This is the first song of the soundtrack to
become my favorite.

'Tu meri dost' is intricately layered with brilliant and appropriate usage
of acoustic instruments. Though there is a constantly looping e-beat and lot
of e-sounds and looping layers, the core emotion of the song is carried
through by strings, the piano that peeps in and flute that flows in at most
appropriate moments. Like say, when Rahman ends his line with 'nisa nisa
sari sari', the flute that takes off, Harp that slides through all its
strings and the piano chords that starts and continues to accompany the
vocal that follows, sounds scintillating. The way Shreya hits the low with
the words 'gungunathi hai' and 'mila thi hai' and that distant cry of Shreya
going 'Awaaz hoon main' at the end of the song are heavenly.

Surprisingly, the prelude of 'Tu Muskura' starts with the same cello piece
that we just heard in the interlude of 'Tu Meri Dost' and later to our
surprise, it indeed is the main melody of the song. Rahman being aware of
the fact that the melody in the following stanza is a little disconnected
from the main melody tries to connect the stanzas with an interlude that
hints the vocal melody of the following line, on strings and so when soon
Alka starts to sing the line, it doesn't sound odd or disjointed. And when
Alka repeats the same melody again along with the same interlude piece
played on strings in tandem, our ears become quite comfortable with the
melody. And after when Javed Ali takes it off from where Alka Yagnik left to
the main melody, our ears feel at home. It is these cheating techniques that
make Rahman's songs work quite magnificently. 'Tu muskara' then leads to a
stunning 

Re: [arr] Does anyone else think Man Mohinney was too short?

[Anil Nair]

Yep ...the first time I heard it (and when I hadn't noticed its duration
before-hand) - I thought that the song was going to build up into something
even grander with more alaaps and percussion. But alas, it ended just as
soon as I had started wishing that.

Neverthless it still remains a gem of a song - even in its present 3 minute
form.

-A

On Mon, Oct 20, 2008 at 5:43 PM, Chord <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>   I love this track. It's hypnotic and makes you groove. Love the
> classical singing. One problem: it's too short! Imagine if this song
> had gone on longer, added tablas or dholaks to the rhythm track and
> fast string riffs to the vocal alaapstotal of 5-6 minutes. I just
> feel frustrated when this song ends because I want more of it and
> fantasize additional instruments being added one by one.
>
> Oh well, I'm happy with the track anyway. It's one of my favorites of
> Yuvvraaj.
>
> 
>



-- 
-A
http://viewsnmuse.blogspot.com

[arr] [Semi-ARR] - ARR's influence

[Anil Nair]

  From a blog
http://gordongartrelle.blogspot.com/2008/10/music-gang-gang-dance.html

Its amazing how many people ARR has influenced over the past 2 decades
and will continue to do so forever. Every now and then you see his name pop
up on some random webpage citing his brilliance and exemplifying his
stature as one of the greatest names in the realms of the musical world.

Yet another example .this one
*"When asked which musicians influence their current sound both DeWitt and
Bougatsos strike in agreement over Indian composer AR Rahman"*

-A
Tuesday, October 21, 2008 Music: Gang Gang
Dance
 
GordonGartrelle super-favorites Gang Gang Dance were featured in the New
York Times yesterday. Lizzi Bougatsos drops some knowledge about being in
New York in the early 2000's and not feeling dudes on Ludlow in leather
jackets letting the Strokes be the official New York reppers.

Like Yeasayer's music with their brown guitar dude Anand Wilder (which is
really his government, holy shit), Lizzi's vocals have always reminded me of
Bollywood music. I wasn't sure if I was going crazy or if the melodies seem
inherently Bollywood to me. I thought maybe I was being a "race dude" who
wanted to take Indian credit for something that may have not been Brown at
all. Thankfully I'm not insane as the article sheds light on Lizzi's
appreciation of "pygmy, Ethiopian and Bollywood music." Also, it points out
that this ain't no Brooklyn band, they rep Manhattan.

Upon further digging I found an article in from Drowned in Sound that sheds
more light on their taste for BrOWnSOundZ, as I call it. *"When asked which
musicians influence their current sound both DeWitt and Bougatsos strike in
agreement over Indian composer AR Rahman*. Rawwar unashamedly documents
their applying a particular focus on a newfound pop sensibility, with Rahman
amongst many other Bollywood influences applied, acting as a signal of
intent but with each element of the quartet suitably splintering violently
against one another. "Sonically, the sounds are all over the place. There is
a lot in there that inspires as a producer and relates to what we do."
Bougatsos snaps her head with agreement: "There is common cinematic quality
between our sound."

Hell yeah. Please cop Saint Dymphna as it's probably the most accessible
their music has been and I dig it for that. Probably top 5 on my year.

Times: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/21/arts/music/21gang.html
Drowned in Sound: http://drownedinsound.com/in_depth/2321363

Kind of related, I've been thinking about music a lot lately and more
specifically my own music. I want to start working on a new project thats
spaced out as shit, involves sampling Bollywood tunes to the point where
it's not clear where the samples come from, singing sparsely in autotune
only to be heavily delayed and not really singing at all, with some bassy
ass drums. On some Koushik, El Guincho, Panda Bear type jumpoff
conceptually. Conceptually, I mean, that's the concept right there. But how
I'm gonna do that though?

-- 
-A
http://viewsnmuse.blogspot.com

[arr] ARR and his singers

[Anil Nair]

I guess there is little doubt that over the past 16-17 years, ARR has worked
with som many different singers and artistes - which itself is
mind-boggling. The number of careers he has kick-started ..the number of
stars he has produced.

Does anybody have any stats on how many different singers he has worked with
till now. Also who would be the one who has the sung the most for him?
Any idea? Just curious ...
-- 
-A
http://viewsnmuse.blogspot.com

Re: [arr] ARR and his singers

[Anil Nair]

Wow ...anything you want ...anytime you want ...this group has it :-)

Thats why this group Rocks and so does Vithur and of course so does Ganesh -
the person who compiled this 

Thanks folks 

-A
On Wed, Oct 22, 2008 at 8:02 PM, Vithur <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> Anil..
>
> Pls check this message
>
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/arrahmanfans/message/97463
>
> You can find complete set of singers and their songs  from this PDF File,
> which can be downloaded from here
>
> http://www.mediafire.com/?xmdghhymtfj
>
> Courtesy :- Ganesh Narayan
>
>
>
>
>   On Wed, Oct 22, 2008 at 10:37 PM, Anil Nair <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote:
>
>> I guess there is little doubt that over the past 16-17 years, ARR has
>> worked with som many different singers and artistes - which itself is
>> mind-boggling. The number of careers he has kick-started ..the number of
>> stars he has produced.
>>
>> Does anybody have any stats on how many different singers he has worked
>> with till now. Also who would be the one who has the sung the most for him?
>> Any idea? Just curious ...
>> --
>> -A
>> http://viewsnmuse.blogspot.com
>>
>> 
>>
>
>
>
> --
> regards,
> Vithur
>
> ARR in my Heart;
> His Music in my Blood;
>



-- 
-A
http://viewsnmuse.blogspot.com

[arr] PlanetRadioCity - Yuvraaj review

[Anil Nair]

 *An A R Rehman masterpiece*  *Aadil Bhoja*Yuvvraaj *Artist:
*

*Music Director:* A R Rahman
*Genre: 
*Bollywood
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   [image: Forward] Review:

Subhash Ghai has two similar qualities that the late Raj Kapoor had: the
showmanship, and a good ear for music. Though Raj Kapoor over four decades
gave the Hindi Film industry some of the most memorable music, Subhash Ghai
has at least consistently worked towards churning out popular music. For his
latest Yuvvraaj he has roped in two of the most trusted stalwarts in the
music department, composer A.R.Rahman and Lyricist Gulzar.

Looking at the opulent settings of the movie, almost the entire album has a
feel of grandeur with Western Classical touch of Symphonic orchestra. The
tunes, though some are purely Indian is nicely set to western
instrumentations. However Gulzar remaining above par than most of the
current lyricists has not given his best. 'Tu meri dost hain' sung by Benny
Dayal, Shreya Ghosal and Rahman himself seems to be the main song of the
movie. Laced with Western Classical influence the song has a very
identifiable melody at the core and it keeps repeating in the other songs as
well. In 'Tu Muskura' by Alka Yagnik and Javed Ali the main tune becomes the
part of the interlude music. Both the songs are of similar genre but have an
identity of its own. Javed Ali excels in singing the Sargam at the end of
'Tu Muskura'.

After a long time Sonu Niigaam has sung majority of the songs in an album.
He has three songs to his credit each better than the other. In many of his
recent albums it seems Sonu is completely detached from the song and just
sings mechanically. Not here. 'Shano Shano' starts with Srinivas, Timmy,
Sunaina, Vivienne Pocha and Tina with some Hindi and English rapping to some
very heavy disco beats. The feel of the song too seems to be very 70's but
it is deliberate. Sonu comes in almost at the end and takes the song to a
different level. Similarly 'Dil ka rishta' too has Roop Kumar Rathod,
Clinton, Suzanne, Vivienne, Naresh, Benny and Rahman himself singing this
very heavy orchestrated song. Again Sonu excels as a vocalist in this song
where he sings most of the parts. The third Sonu song is 'Mastam Mastam',
the only song where Gulzar uses new words and phrases from his Urdu
vocabulary. Supported by Alka Yagnik, Naresh and Benny this is a melodic
soft song seems specially made for Sonu.

Out of the two male solo songs in the album 'Zindagi' goes to Srinivas. With
the mukhda like "Zindagi zindagi kya kami reh gayi, Aankh ki kor me kyun
nami reh gayi", this is right up Gulzar's alley and he doesn't disappoint.
Normally this type of song would have gone to Hariharan but Srinivas is
equal to the task. The other solo 'Manmohini' is sung by Vijay Prakash. This
is an out and out Classical singing style with Alaps and Sargams but the
beats and music is very modern. Only someone like Rahman can pull such a
song with credibility.

Like all Rahman albums the songs are bound to grow on you as listen to it
more often. This is an album with some great melody set to a completely
different type of Instrumentalism. This is the nearest Indian version to any
Western Classical Symphony.


-- 
-A
http://viewsnmuse.blogspot.com

Re: [arr] Semi ARR | SdM in theaters Wednesday, November 12th 2008

[Anil Nair]

In Select theaters (US) on Nov 12 - as per the studio - check link
http://www.foxsearchlight.com/slumdogmillionaire/

-A

On Mon, Oct 27, 2008 at 10:12 PM, Matthew Islam <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote:

>   The release date is incorrect. The USA limited release is at the end of
> november. All my sources point out that the International Distribution
> rights lie with PATHE pictures in France and they are unlikely to release it
> generally all around this yearthats my info for now..for anyone
> with different information please do correct me!
>
> On Tue, Oct 28, 2008 at 10:56 AM, rahmanfever <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote:
>
>>*Slumdog Millionaire
>>
>> *In theaters Wednesday, November 12th 2008
>>
>> Directed by Danny Boyle and written by Simon Beaufoy, SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE
>> stars Dev Patel, Madhur Mittal, Freida Pinto, Anil Kapoor and Irrfan Khan.
>> The film is based on the best selling novel Q&A by Vikas Swarup. The film is
>> scheduled to be released on November 28, 2008 and will have its world
>> premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.
>>
>> SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE is the story of Jamal Malik, an 18 year-old orphan
>> from the slums of Mumbai, who is about to experience the biggest day of his
>> life. With the whole nation watching, he is just one question away from
>> winning a staggering 20 million rupees on India's "Who Wants To Be A
>> Millionaire?"
>>
>> But when the show breaks for the night, police arrest him on suspicion of
>> cheating; how could a street kid know so much? Desperate to prove his
>> innocence, Jamal tells the story of his life in the slum where he and his
>> brother grew up, of their adventures together on the road, of vicious
>> encounters with local gangs, and of Latika, the girl he loved and lost. Each
>> chapter of his story reveals the key to the answer to one of the game show's
>> questions.
>>
>> Intrigued by Jamal's story, the jaded Police Inspector begins to wonder
>> what a young man with no apparent desire for riches is really doing on this
>> game show?
>>
>> When the new day dawns and Jamal returns to answer the final question, the
>> Inspector and sixty million viewers are about to find out…
>>
>>
>> http://www.moviesonline.ca/film7249.htm
>>
>>
>> regards..
>>
>> Krish..
>> " Yuvv ARR Raaj ! "
>>
>
>  
>

[arr] More SDM - TimesOnline - A Passage to India

[Anil Nair]

http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/film/london_film_festival/article5001151.ece?token=null&offset=0&page=1
 A Passage to India: Slumdog Millionaire Danny Boyle and Simon Beaufoy talk
about their critically acclaimed new film
[image: Slumdog Millionaire]

Slumdog Millionaire
 Tom Charity

*Watch a clip from Slumdog
Millionaire*
**

Danny Boyle is up and running again. The man who gave us the euphoric highs
and gutter lows of Trainspotting, with Iggy Pop lusting for life as Ewan
McGregor pounded down Princes Street, who gave the zombie movie a jolt of
adrenaline in 28 Days Later and tried to set fire to the stars in the sci-fi
thriller Sunshine, might just have a monster hit on his hands with his
latest, *Slumdog Millionaire*, a tale of an 18-year-old orphan from the
Mumbai slums who reaches the final of *Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?*This
is an improbable story in every way, touching on tectonic cultural and
economic shifts, the unwieldy apparatus of the movie business, the
mysterious, alchemical nature of audience response and the latest reversal
of fortune in a directorial career that is proving as predictable as next
week's stock prices.

As recently as August, it looked as if Slumdog Millionaire would go
undistributed in North America. A little movie about Indian slum children,
with subtitles and no stars, didn't seem like a natural fit in cinemas
dominated by the Dark Knight and Harry Potter. Boyle's name probably wasn't
much of an inducement, either. The excitement that surrounded Shallow Grave
and Trainspotting has long since dissipated after the back-to-back flops A
Life Less Ordinary and The Beach. Although 28 Days Later was a cult hit,
Boyle has never approached blockbuster status in America and his last film,
Sunshine, returned just $4m in the region, on a budget of about $50m.

Produced by Film4 and Pathé in the UK (where it is the closing gala film at
the Times BFI London Film Festival on Thursday), Slumdog had significant
funding from Warner Independent, the so-called speciality division
responsible for lower-budget "prestige" movies such as In the Valley of
Elah, The Painted Veil and Infamous.
  RELATED LINKS

   - Boyle explains why Mumbai is a key
location


   - Boyle returns to squalor and
form

  In May, however, Warner Bros took a look at the numbers and decided it
could no longer afford to be in the prestige business, leaving Slumdog in
limbo. (At much the same time, Paramount reached the same conclusion and
shut down Paramount Vantage, the division that released the Oscar-winning
There Will Be Blood and No Country for Old Men last year.)

In Boyle's words, "We were dead and buried" — but it wasn't as over as it
felt. Warner allowed Peter Rice at Fox Searchlight to take a look at the
film and, in a highly unusual move, the rival studios agreed terms enabling
Fox Searchlight to release the picture in North America next month, with a
British release planned for January.

Right now, that looks like a smart deal on Fox's part.

The movie premiered at the upmarket Telluride film festival at the end of
August, and critics exhausted their stock of superlatives on it. So much so
that when Boyle introduced the film at the Toronto Film Festival a week
later, he was already careful to damp down sky-high expectations. He need
not have bothered. The sellout Toronto crowd was enraptured (Slumdog won the
audience award) and "this year's Juno" is being touted as a dark horse for
the Academy Awards — which would be a first for Boyle.

When we met in Toronto the day after the public screening, he was, as usual,
modest and taking nothing for granted. At the same time, he knew the movie
had "played" — he would have to have been comatose not to have sensed it. In
fact, you could pinpoint the exact moment when the audience fell in love
with it. It's a scene a little over five minutes in. We have already seen
18-year-old Jamal (Dev Patel) in the hot seat of Who Wants to Be a
Millionaire?, preparing to answer the last, 20-million-rupee question. We
have also, jarringly, seen him brutally beaten and interrogated by a couple
of deeply suspicious policemen. How can an illiterate chai boy from the
slums have known so many correct answers, they want to know — is he a
genius, a cheat or just plain lucky? Thereby hangs an unabashedly romantic
and picaresque tale.

In the first flashback accounting for his improbable knowledge, we find the
seven-year-old Jamal trapped in a wooden outhouse built on a rickety pier
that overlooks a private airport. Desperate to greet his favourite Bollywood
star, Jamal realises that there's only one thing for it. He takes a deep
breath and plunges into the stinking cesspool beneath the

Re: [arr] Slumdog Millionaire trailer A

[Anil Nair]

Cool. Looks slick. And well thats the least u can expect from Danny Boyle
considering this is the same man who gave a classic like Trainspotting.
Can't just wait for Nov 12 (hoping that this releases in the US ...and at
least in SFO on that day :-) )

-A

On Thu, Oct 30, 2008 at 6:24 PM, Ramesh R <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>   It's finally here and it looks great-
> http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1809956055/trailer
>
>
>  
>



-- 
-A
http://viewsnmuse.blogspot.com

Re: [arr] Re: The dilemma about extracts from DVD!

[Anil Nair]

On a lighter note (rather a side-note), is it true that Copyright laws are
restricted to 100 years only? I read (or did I hear) that somewhere ..maybe
I am wrong
If not...In which case, 100 years from now probably we can post BGM's here.

-A

On Thu, Oct 30, 2008 at 10:30 PM, V S Rawat <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>   Thanks, Amith. Hearing from horse's mouth is indeed enlightening and
> leaves no sphere for doubt or confusion.
>
> So, that clarifies that sharing of ripped BGMs is illegal.
>
> But is it so unethical?
>
> You wrote:
> > The BGMs are the part of a movie, and are intended to be
>
> > heard/seen/enjoyed as a part of movie, and not otherwise.
>
> That is too stringent and unethical. Why do we have to see a 2:30 hours
> movie to enjoy a total of 5-10 minute BGMs? Can anyone afford to spend
> time seeing the entire movie to enjoy BGMs? And even DVDs don't have any
> menu for BGMs and we would have to locate them ourselves put our own
> bookmarks to reach them, so on. Hardly anyone has the skill and
> inclination to do that.
>
> That brings us to a concept:
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laissez-faire
>
> > laissez-faire can refer to "hands off, let alone, or let pass or let it
> be " attitude for matters outside of economics.
> >
> > Laissez-faire (pronunciation: French, [lɛsefɛʁ] (help·info); English,
> ˌleɪseɪˈfɛər (help·info)) is a French phrase literally meaning Let do
> ("allow to do"
>
> Laissez-faire is loosely translated as "Let individual be left alone".
> Government agencies are not supposed to interfere whatever an individual
> is doing in the privacy of home.
>
> That concept is well prevalent and I have come across police, lawyers
> and other person, who have conceded that that concept is what all
> agencies seem to follow nowadays, though the motivation for them is not
> any philosophical belief but just the plain, vanilla "shortage of
> manpower and time" to follow up everything.
>
> So, even working police guys have told me that if an individual is
> ripping cds/ dvds/ videos/ music/ whatever, even copying them in full
> and keeping for himself to view, NO CASE IS PUT AGAINST HIM, as long as
> he is not selling them, as long as he is not telling that it is his own
> creation.
>
> So, though it is illegal, by the words of law, to rip and share these
> things, when we are not charging money and when we are not claiming them
> to be our own creation, no police or no court in India is going to put
> behind bars, of course, unless they are hellbent on trapping us on any
> excuse.
>
> For that matter, did you ever got a novel to read for hire? Did you ever
> buy a novel and sold it after reading? Well, I think that is all
> illegal. (Hope someone clarifies). But that happens because that is
> surely unethical and impractical as everyone can't buy novels at huge
> prices and there is no point in keeping a novel for life after reading.
> Of course, if the copy you got is pirated itself (somebody else typing/
> scanning it and reprinting it), that is rightly offense.
>
> The same line of thought can be followed about music also.
>
> One thing is sure.
>
> PUBLIC SHARING OF SUCH THINGS WOULD STILL BE CONSIDERED A GRAVE LEGAL
> OFFENSE.
>
> So, having thought about it, I now concede that this list should not
> share such things so openly and so publicly.
>
> The solution: Share them in private.
>
> Members can request for bgms, cds, dvds, videos, mp3s here in list.
> There is no offense in asking.
>
> And then, the learned members having skills to extract bgms can send
> those bgms and whatever to them by direct post, bypassing this list.
>
> The first and foremost things is "buy at least one copy of audio cd"
>
> Once you have that, even right holder companies would be obliged to you
> and they know that they can't make you buy 100 versions of the same thing.
>
> Thanks.
> --
> Rawat
>
>
> On 10/31/2008 7:24 AM India Time, _Amith Chandhran_ wrote:
>
> > In my humble opinion, the copyright laws about the recorded work on any
> > recordable media are very well defined in the legal system.
> >
> > Copyright recognizes the exclusive right of a creator to gain the
> > commercial advantage out of his own creation. It is essential to
> > encourage the artists and composers to invest their creative inputs in
> > the original works.*
> >
> > *Copyright is a bundle of rights which deals with works like: Literary,
> > Dramatic, Musical, Artistic, Cinematographic films, and Sound
> > recordings. A musical work means any combination of (instrumental or
> > vocal) melody, harmony, singing, or either of them, printed, reduced to
> > writing or otherwise graphically produced or reproduced.
> >
> > Where the musical work is comprising a part of the cinematographic film,
> > the assignees of the copyrights for the cinematographic film will by
> > default own copyrights in the musical work. Please refer to my earlier
> > email on the copyright issues here:
> > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/arrahmanfans/message

Re: [arr] Slumdog Millionaire trailer A

[Anil Nair]

And just to add ...got this off the FS site ...this is the list for the
Preview screenings in the US. Posting it for the benefit of people out here.

-A

   All Screenings   Select a new location  -- Austin-- Boston-- Dallas--
Denver-- Ft. Lauderdale-- Hartford-- Houston-- Indianapolis-- Las Vegas--
Los Angeles-- Miami-- Minneapolis-- New York-- Orlando-- Philadelphia--
Phoenix-- Providence-- San Francisco-- Seattle-- Tampa-- Washington DC--
West Palm Beach Promotional screenings are on a first-come, first-served
basis and not guaranteed seating. No purchase necessary. Seating is limited
to theater capacity.
  Monday, Nov 03 7:00 PM City Cinemas Angelika Film Center, New York
RSVP Monday, Nov 03 7:30 PM The Landmark, Los Angeles
RSVP Wednesday, Nov 05 7:00 PM AMC Oak Tree Cinemas, Seattle
RSVP Wednesday, Nov 05 7:00 PM Regal Fenway, Boston
RSVP Wednesday, Nov 05 7:30 PM Landmark Edina, Edina
RSVP Wednesday, Nov 05 7:30 PM Angelika Plano, Dallas
RSVP Thursday, Nov 06 7:30 PM Laemmle's Monica, Santa Monica
RSVP Thursday, Nov 06 7:30 PM AMC Georgetown, Washington
RSVP Thursday, Nov 06 8:00 PM AMC Empire 25, New York
RSVP Monday, Nov 10 7:00 PM Regal 64th Street And Second Avenue, New
York RSVP  Monday, Nov 10 7:00 PM Clay Theatre , San Francisco
RSVP Tuesday, Nov 11 7:30 PM Landmark Bethesda Row, Bethesda
RSVP Wednesday, Nov 12 7:00 PM AMC Uptown, Seattle
RSVP Wednesday, Nov 12 7:00 PM Coolidge Corner Theatre, Brooline
RSVP Wednesday, Nov 12 7:30 PM Angelika Dallas, Dallas
RSVP Wednesday, Nov 12 7:30 PM AMC Greenwood Park 14, Greenwood
RSVP Thursday, Nov 13 8:00 PM Harkins Valley Art, Tempe
RSVP Monday, Nov 17 7:30 PM Landmark Esquire, Denver
RSVP Monday, Nov 17 8:00 PM Angelika Dallas, Dallas
RSVP Tuesday, Nov 18 7:30 PM Angelika Film Center, Houston
RSVP Wednesday, Nov 19 7:00 PM Harkins Camelview, Scottsdale
RSVP Wednesday, Nov 19 7:30 PM Ritz 5 , Philadelphia
RSVP Wednesday, Nov 19 7:30 PM AMC Aventura Mall , Aventura
RSVP Thursday, Nov 20 7:00 PM AMC Boston Common, Boston
RSVP Thursday, Nov 20 7:30 PM Ritz Bourse, Philadelphia
RSVP Tuesday, Dec 02 7:30 PM Edwards Grand Palace, Houston
RSVP Tuesday, Dec 02 7:30 PM Dobie Theater, Austin
RSVP Wednesday, Dec 03 7:30 PM Regal Waterford Lakes , Orlando
RSVP Wednesday, Dec 03 7:30 PM Regal Oakwood , Ft. Lauderdale
RSVP Wednesday, Dec 03 7:30 PM AMC Westshore , Tampa
RSVP Tuesday, Dec 09 7:30 PM Regal Arbor, Austin
RSVP Wednesday, Dec 10 7:00 PM Regal Green Valley Ranch, Henderson
RSVP  Wednesday, Dec 10 7:30 PM Regal South Beach , Miami
RSVP Wednesday, Dec 10 7:30 PM Angelika Film Center, Houston
RSVP Wednesday, Dec 10 7:30 PM AMC Altamonte Mall , Altamonte Springs
RSVP  Monday, Dec 15 7:30 PM Angelika Film Center, Houston
RSVP Monday, Dec 15 7:30 PM AMC Pleasure Island , Orlando
RSVP Monday, Dec 15 7:30 PM AMC Sunset Place , Miami
RSVP Monday, Dec 15 7:30 PM Muvico Baywalk , Tampa
RSVP Wednesday, Dec 17 7:00 PM Bow Tie Cinema City, Hartford
RSVP Wednesday, Dec 17 7:00 PM Showcase Warwick Mall, Warwick
RSVP Wednesday, Dec 17 7:30 PM Regal Winter Park , Winter Park
RSVP Wednesday, Dec 17 7:30 PM Muvico Palace , Boca Raton
RSVP Wednesday, Dec 17 7:30 PM AMC Aventura Mall , Aventura
RSVP Monday, Dec 22 7:00 PM Showcase Providence Place,
Providence RSVP

On Thu, Oct 30, 2008 at 10:38 PM, Anil Nair <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> Cool. Looks slick. And well thats the least u can expect from Danny Boyle
> considering this is the same man who gave a classic like Trainspotting.
> Can't just wait for Nov 12 (hoping that this releases in the US ...and at
> least in SFO on that day :-) )
>
> -A
>
>
> On Thu, Oct 30, 2008 at 6:24 PM, Ramesh R <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>>It's finally here and it looks great-
>> http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1809956055/trailer
>>
>>
>> 
>>
>
>
>
> --
> -A
> http://viewsnmuse.blogspot.com
>



-- 
-A
http://viewsnmuse.blogspot.com

Re: [arr] Re: The dilemma about extracts from DVD!

[Anil Nair]

What ?? That's one hell of a cryptic line .
-A

On Thu, Oct 30, 2008 at 11:29 PM, K. Kumar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>   PLS DUN STOP BEG ALL OF YA PLS...
>
> --- On *Thu, 30/10/08, Vithur <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>* wrote:
>
> From: Vithur <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: Re: [arr] Re: The dilemma about extracts from DVD!
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Thursday, 30 October, 2008, 11:26 PM
>
>
>  LOLZ LOLZ... Ban Kaissiom... he he.. No way..
>
> Okay bros...dont worry. I have an alternative way , and Kaissiom Bhai
> himself had suggested me to apply a disclaimer , whenever I share BGMs...
>
> I will do it...
>
> On Thu, Oct 30, 2008 at 8:33 PM, lalisingh20  PROTECTED]>
> > wrote:
>
>>   Vithur bhai, pls don't stop sharing the BGM.
>>
>> If you read kaissiom email carefully, I think he's saying it's ok
>> toshare BGMs but not vocals.
>>
>> hey kaissiom, thanks for giving us the BGMs and taking it away from
>> us. I was thinking do you mind if I ask you wat u do for a living...
>> because ur emails are always long and serious.
>>
>> I have a solution to this dilemma: BAN kaissiom from posting anything
>> on this group... and everything will return to normal.
>>
>>
>> --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com ,
>> "kaissiom" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>> >
>> > Dear Aravind,
>> >
>> > Now you feel the dilemma I have been facing for at least a year or
>> > two... ever since I heard my BGM on Radio. I have numerous BGMs and
>> > other High Quality rips from DVDs that I can't share :(
>> >
>> > The fact is... we trust our brothers and sisters on this group here.
>> > We are all here for the same purpose... to share and celebrate Rahman.
>> > And it is with this spirit that we share these rare and generally
>> > unavailable bits and pieces. But once we share something in the
>> > public space like this group, whatever we share becomes available to
>> > the public, who doesn't necessarily have to be a true, devoted,
>> > dedicated Rahman fan.
>> >
>> > You can not imagine the pain I felt when I heard my BGM on the Radio.
>> > And I knew it was my BGM because it was edited.. I had edited it. I
>> > felt like I had somehow betrayed Rahman... his hard work. That's when
>> > I made the conscious decision to stop sharing BGMs.. it was right
>> > after RDB bgms.
>> >
>> > Anyhow... I would definitely like to point out one major thing...
>> > namely the difference between a)BGMs and b)Vocals from DVD
>> >
>> > I'm not aware of the copyright laws about the soundtrack on DVDs, but
>> > it would be great if someone(Amith Chandran?) could shed some light on
>> > that. But please notice the difference between the above mentioned
>> > musical bits from DVD:
>> >
>> > a)BGM (Background Music) bits:
>> > 1. Available commercially: NO.. unless released as a soundtrack like
>> > some of the tracks in BOSE.
>> > 2. Rights owned by: Producer/Composer, don't know?
>> > 3. Violations of copyright laws: Maybe, don't know?
>> >
>> > b)Vocals (extracted from DVD):
>> > 1. Available commercially: YES.. in the form of original CD. We are
>> > extracting the music(vocals) from the DVD, but the same exact music is
>> > available in the commercial form in original CD. Commercial here
>> > implies money can be made from it. And technically it shouldn't
>> > matter if you extract vocals from a CD or a DVD... because it's the
>> > same song and the same vocals. Therefore, you are tampering with a
>> > commercially available product.. which definitely implies violation of
>> > copyright laws.
>> > 2. Rights owned by: same right-holders as the original CD
>> > 3. Violated of copyright: Definitely YES.
>> >
>> > Therefore, to conclude, we must note the obvious difference between
>> > just a BGM(not commercially available) vs. Vocals(Commercially
>> > available in form of CD).
>> >
>> > The copyright laws regarding BGMs are not very clear and may not be
>> > very well defined in the legal system.. it may be something like...
>> > "All rights of the DVD are owned by the producer"? But we can still
>> > argue that BGMs are by themselves not available to the public in
>> > commercial form. If there is demand for it then maybe these
>> > producers/composers should start making BGMs commercially available...
>> > that way we don't have to go through the process of ripping and
>> > sharing these BGMS. It could be a market they are overlooking and
>> > while they do something about it, we are filling up the void for the
>> > die-hard fans and that too for "free". The "free" part is a big deal
>> > because nobody is making money from these BGMs and that is what it
>> > boils down to.. how much money did the copyright holders lose?
>> >
>> > On the other hand, copyright laws of Audio CD are very well defined.
>> > Either the Record Company owns it(most of the times) or the producer
>> > owns it or the composer owns it or they own it partially( Rahman is
>> > working on it).
>> > I believe full length vocals of any song should not be shared..for the

[arr] from NG - T-series ad in some publications

[Anil Nair]

from naachgaana ...a t-series ad

http://www.naachgaana.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/scan0002.jpg

-- 
-A
http://viewsnmuse.blogspot.com

Re: [arr] Humble reqeust to ARR - add more ethnicity to your soundtracks.

[Anil Nair]

I couldnt agree more.
Thats probably the only thing I miss from a ARR soundtrack these days.

-A
On Tue, Nov 4, 2008 at 8:32 AM, Chord <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>   Please re-introduce ethnic sounds and instrumentation back in your
> youth oriented soundtracks. For me, Saathiya is a perfect example of
> a great blend between hip hop, synth, and ethnic instrumentation and
> percussion. Saathiya in my belief is one of Rahman's greatest
> soundtracks, obviously noted that most of it was dubbed from Alai
> Payuthey.
>
> Rahman does a great job with historicals as far as ethnic sounds.
> Jodha Akbar, Lagaan, Zubeidaaetc...lots of tabla, dholak,
> ghungru, sarangi, etc. Not saying that his more contemporary
> soundtracks have to be semi-classical, just wish he could add more of
> ethnic sounds, which adds so much crispness and depth to the overall
> sound. This is what disappointed me most about RDB and Yuva, but was
> redeemed somewhat in Guru and Swades. (I still like RDB and Yuva so
> don't start pelting stones at me). I understand that the story of the
> movie and the context also dictate which sounds and instruments would
> be most appropriate for a soundtrack, but I still feel in that even
> in the most urban and youth of films, adding a dholak, ghungru,
> tabla, sitar would be appreciated additions that wouldn't necessarily
> ruin the contemporary nature of the soundtrack.
>
> Even in Yuvvraaj, while I appreciate the heavily symphonic sound, why
> not further experiment and add some tabla and dholaks to the hip hop
> beats and accent them with ghungrus? Only a master like ARR could
> experiment like this and be successful, just like he combined hip hop
> with symphony. How about symphony with tabla, ghatam, sitar,
> sarangi? Imagine a jugalbandi with cello and sarangi or a sitar
> interlude with symphonic strings as harmony.
>
> I think ARR is trying really really hard to get away from previous
> sounds and I think he is quite sensitive to the mislabel of being
> repetitive. Just my thoughts so please don't get upset or offended
> by what I wrote.
>
> 
>



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Re: [arr] Re: JAI HO! - Just watched Slumdog Millionaire

[Anil Nair]

Too late ...too late 
Just saw this message when I have already got back home ...to the east bay
:-(
No worries ...do post ur review comments .will settle for that for now

Gops one reason why u shud appoint a moderator in each time zone :-)
Messages can continue to trickle in while you sleep :-)
-A
On Tue, Nov 4, 2008 at 11:44 AM, devMannemela <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>   If you are in San Francisco area and would like to see Slumdog tonight
> (Tues night),
> let me know. I have an extra ticket for an Academy screening, here at our
> office (ILM in Presidio, SF). Screening at 7PM.
>
> Sorry about the late notice.
> Email me at [EMAIL PROTECTED], if interested (by 3PM, PST)
>
> thx !
> Dev
>
>
>
> On Tue, Nov 4, 2008 at 8:14 AM, Vithur <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>>In the Universty of Ohio, is the Team Global Ensemble , and they are a
>> big troupe of ARR Fans...
>>
>> I am not surprised to see ARR having fans all over the globe... His music
>> speaks for himself,, and every human being is attracted by his music and
>> qualities..
>>
>>   On Tue, Nov 4, 2008 at 8:30 PM, Jahanzeb Farooq <
>> [EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>>
>>>   i am surprised to know that ARR has fan-following in US. furthermore,
>>> normally in west/US people don't care about the music composer much.
>>> US audience recognizing and clapping for ARR is a big surprise to me.
>>>
>>> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com ,
>>> "kaissiom" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>>> >
>>> > Hi guys,
>>> >
>>> > Just coming from the pre-screening of Slumdog Millionaire. It's a
>>> > great movie, very different... very realistic. I would recommend
>>> > everyone to watch it. I was lucky enough to get two seats for the
>>> > pre-screening in Los Angeles. I went with my friend, I was not
>>> > expecting the theater to be full since it's not a mainstream
>>> American
>>> > movie. But to my surprise there was a huge line just to get in, and
>>> > we barely saw any Indians... It was an all American audience. The
>>> > direction and storytelling is awesome, along with some brilliant
>>> > acting. Now coming to the BGM... Rahman has given an excellent
>>> score
>>> > for the movie.
>>> >
>>> > The background music really compliments the movie well. M.I.A was
>>> > featured at least a couple or more times throughout the movie.
>>> There
>>> > are many fantastic BGM pieces used throughout the movie apart from
>>> > what is played in the trailers. The romantic piece played on Jamal
>>> > and Latika is simply awesome, it's a female voice humming.. I
>>> couldn't
>>> > figure out who. I had a big wrestler type dude crying next to me
>>> > during one of these scenes. The music was truly moving and added a
>>> lot
>>> > of emotions to the scenes.
>>> >
>>> > Regarding what the reviewers and critics had said about the
>>> ending...
>>> > it's true.. about 97% of people stayed glued to their seats as the
>>> End
>>> > credits started rolling.. with the Jai Ho song by Sukhwinder and
>>> some
>>> > dance sequence with a huge crowd.
>>> >
>>> > The song... well, I was not too impressed by it... it's an average
>>> > song by Rahman standard but not very good or best.. may be because I
>>> > was hearing it the first time? But hey, the people seemed to love
>>> it.
>>> >
>>> > And when they showed Music composed by A.R. Rahman towards the
>>> end...
>>> > people cheered and clapped! Well, that made my day. We can expect
>>> > more high profile international projects from Rahman, thanks to this
>>> > movie. Let's hope it bags the Oscars for music.
>>> >
>>> > Go watch the movie and let's hope Fox Searchlight decides to release
>>> > the soundtrack of the movie.
>>> >
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> regards,
>> Vithur
>>
>>
>>
>>
> 
>



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Re: [ARR] Connections coming very soon!!!

[Anil Nair]

I will die in anticipation and in the waiting :-(
Its not much different than what it was earlier and plus I would have
expected more about this in the media ...some promo bit etc if it was coming
soon

-A

On Thu, Nov 6, 2008 at 10:32 AM, Prabhu Rajagopal <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote:

>   Hi guys,
>
> surprised that no one has seen the information yet! go to
> http://www.arrahman.com:
>
> CONNECTIONS
> Rahman's latest non film work to be released soon
> keep watching for exclusive content
>
> 
>
> Prabhu
>
>  
>



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Re: [arr] I am not liking Guzarish much

[Anil Nair]

well thulasi ...dont think u need to worry about that. If ARR could have
been bogged down by such criticism and wild talk ...i dont think there is
anyway he would have survived (and remained at the top) for the past 16
years :-).
from the days of roja or gentleman to today, each album of his has met with
either skepticism/criticisms/talks like these or on the opposite end of the
spectrum, thunderous applause and generous acceptance. So this will continue
whether we like it or not.

At the end of the day - he lets his music do the talking - slow and steady
..it wins em all ...

So ignore ...just like ARR does :-).

All I know is that there for me, you and for many in this group ...there
never has, never is and never will be anything else like ARR and his music


-A

On Mon, Nov 10, 2008 at 8:18 PM, Thulasi Ram <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>   welcome to the club...
>
> i really wish ARR doesnt check any mails from this group simply because it
> is going to mentally affect him and his work.
>
>
> On Mon, Nov 10, 2008 at 12:52 PM, krishna naladi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote:
>
>>   Nicely put buddy. Well, Even I dont find the song appealing or good.
>> Except for the humming bit and the music. It has the ARR stamp on that, but
>> feels kinda like, somethings missing or somethings not rite. The first time
>> when I heard the bit in the promo, I was like, this will be my next
>> ringtone. The lyrics dont fit at all.  NOT AT ALL.
>>
>> "Life's battles don't always go to the stronger or faster man. But sooner
>> or later the man who wins, is the man who thinks he can." - VINCE LOMBARDI
>>
>>
>> --- On *Tue, 11/11/08, parichay bhattacharya <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>*wrote:
>>
>> From: parichay bhattacharya <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>> Subject: Re: [arr] I am not liking Guzarish much
>> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
>> Date: Tuesday, November 11, 2008, 1:09 AM
>>
>>
>>  WellI wont say tht I am not liking that songbut I found it kinda
>> commercial.. .
>>
>> --- On *Sat, 8/11/08, V S Rawat <[EMAIL PROTECTED] com>* wrote:
>>
>> From: V S Rawat <[EMAIL PROTECTED] com>
>> Subject: [arr] I am not liking Guzarish much
>> To: "arrf" 
>> Date: Saturday, 8 November, 2008, 1:02 AM
>>
>>  Nice to see all of you unequivocally liking and praising guzarish.
>>
>> Still, i think I should raise my minority voice of one that I am not
>> liking it much.
>>
>> probably because:
>> - It is too verbose. Lot of words
>>
>> - It is too fast.
>>
>> - It does not exhibit the grandeur that ARR's most of the work in this
>> year have shown.
>>
>> - lyrics appear artificial and forced, just fitting rhyming words in any
>> sort of sentence without conveying any purposeful meaning. Prasoon had
>> written much better lyrics in RDB.
>>
>> - I personally find that ye, ye, ye, ye irritating. Comes up so suddenly
>> , unexpectedly breaking the flow of a soft love song.
>>
>> It sounds more in the genre of Dil Hi Dil Mein songs ( the feel/ mood/
>> style)
>>
>> Among the verbose/fast songs of ARR, 47 Earth's Rut AA Gayi Rey was much
>> better, sweet, had variety whereas guzarish sounds same 10 seconds
>> repeated 6 times, sort of.
>>
>> Could be the poor quality of recording (probably recorded from some TV
>> add and then extracted).
>>
>> Could be the small duration, only starting 1 minute so the entire scene
>> didn't unfold.
>>
>> For all the hype surrounding Ghajini, I was expected something lot more
>> marvelous from ARR.
>>
>> Let's see how the full song and full album comes out.
>>
>> --
>> V
>>
>>
>> --
>> Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Invite them 
>> now.
>>
>>
>>
>  
>



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Re: [arr] Amazing rendition of Malargale

[Anil Nair]

Brilliant .absolutely brilliant.Yep I really wish ARR sees this.

Would request Gops/Vijay to pass these to ARR ...he wud love this. Its just
such a joy to see these little kids ..rendering these songs so wonderfully.

-A

On Mon, Nov 10, 2008 at 8:03 PM, satish_srini <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote:

>   http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=kOF003Qp2yY
>
> I hope that ARR listens to this.
>
> More videos from this show (ARR hits)
>
> http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=JdZUWvFdfqg
> http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=l2HFp-uSE98
> http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=lHWJiVKC0AE
> http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=TVUq1C-MP8Y
> http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=SrYYU8IhFn4
>
> Wow!!! These kids are so talented.
>
>  
>



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Re: [arr] How is Yuvvraaj's music doing in terms of sales?

[Anil Nair]

Not sure how reliable these are or what numerical figures these translate to

http://www.planetradiocity.com/musicreporter/salesfigures.php

-A

On Fri, Nov 14, 2008 at 12:20 PM, Chord <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>   Anyone know?
>
> 
>



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[arr] 'I' review SDM - 3.5/4

[Anil Nair]

And well though its not really a review I made the Subject similar to
Gops posts on SDM reviews :-)

Ok ...coming back to the point..Saw the movie today finally .
So 'I' = 'me'

Is it worth the hype? Well more of 'yes' and some 'no' -

Yes for the sheer brilliance in which raw India has been captured.
Yes for the vibrant colors and wonderful camera work.
Yes for the amazing cast selection and the brilliant potrayals of their
roles by each character.
Yes for the storyline (mind u ..if u think this is an exact adaptation of
QnA, you might be in for a surprise)
Yes for Danny Boyle - if it hadn't been for ARR, the name Danny Boyle would
still have made me go watch this movie
And of course the biggest Yes for ARR - A thumping, pulsating score worth
every bit in gold (my opinion) - Jai Ho is wonderful and so are the bits and
pieces of bgm's and other songs thrown in between.

A mild No - for editing (feel the editing could have been a better, made the
movie a little more crispier)
A mild No - because ..probably its something that captivates the rest of the
world (the fascination ..that is India) more than it might do us Indians
(brickbats please)
Is it a recommended watch - Yes ..defnitely though I would have loved to
hear more ARR stuff in there.
After all...ain't that what we Rahmaniacs wish for.

-A
http://viewsnmuse.blogspot.com

[arr] airtel new ad

[Anil Nair]

not sure if this has already been posted here

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFa2lMXvqUQ

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-A
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[arr] Did I miss any annoucements ......

[Anil Nair]

or is it just that people have now given up trying to figure out when the
Ghajini audio will be released ???

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-A
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[arr] Yuvraaj Movie Review - 3/5

[Anil Nair]

http://www.india.com/entertainment/movie_reviews/movie_review_yuvvraaj_1435
 Movie Review: Yuvvraaj


 Salman, Kat and Anil shine

Yuvvraaj is the latest epic film from veteran director Subhash Ghai and
stars Anil Kapoor, Salman Khan, Mithun Chakraborty and Katrina Kaif.

With such a star cast and music provided by the great A.R Rahman, YUVVRAAJ
hit theaters with a bang. Ever since the first promos hit TV screen,
YUVVRAAJ has developed a massive fan following, and when the music CD hit
shops, the interest only doubled. So was YUVVRAAJ worth the wait? Surely!

Yuvvraaj is a musical story of a fragmented family of three brothers Deven
Yuvvraaj (Salman Khan), Gyanesh (Anil Kapoor) and Danny (Zayed Khan)
fighting and playing games with each other to inherit their father's wealth.
The film is about the arrogance and overconfidence of contemporary youth.
Everyone wants to be a rock star, regardless of whether they have the morals
to go with the appellation.

Deven Yuvvraaj (Salman Khan) is a struggling singer who signs an agreement
with his girlfriend Anoushka's (Katrina Kaif) father Dr. Banton (Boman
Irani) to be a billionaire in 40 days.

To aquire this wealth, he has to go through an emotional roller coaster
journey of joy and pain with his two estranged brothers Gyanesh Yuvvraaj
(Anil Kapoor) and Danny Yuvvraaj (Zayed Khan) who he meets after 12 years.
On meeting them, he realizes that they are two individuals who are
completely opposite to each other, which makes his task all the more
difficult.

Kaun banega Yuvvraaj is musical extravaganza me? Watch the film to find out.
Yuvvraaj is a drama of Money vs Family. A musical treat all the way in
Subhash Ghai 's inimitable style.

Anil Kapoor as Gyanesh Yuvvraaj is the centerpiece of all action. An
autistic savant, he is completely removed from the idea of money and
therefore his enormous inheritance has no impact on him. All he wants is
love. He withers without it. By some stroke of destiny he has a genius
disorder. Since childhood he was brilliant in all aspects of music. He
enters Deven's world of music and effortlessly becomes the superstar that
Deven dreamt of being.

Salman Khan - Deven Yuvvraaj is an easy cool guy for whom life begins with
himself and ends with his love Anushka. A quarrel with his father was reason
enough for him to leave home and live as a struggling singer. Devoid of
family values he is forced to journey through the circle of love for the
sake of money to complete his love story. And as he journeys he softens into
a likeable and lovable character.

Zayed Khan - Danny Yuvvraaj is the real prince who lived life super-large. A
passion for flying kept him floating on an air-cushion filled with his
father's money. A playboy and a brat he was sure that the inheritance would
be his. Unable to deal with the loss of his playground (as casinos and clubs
threw him out) he strikes at Gyanesh in an attempt to get back what he
thought was rightfully his.

Katrina Kaif - Anushka is a beautiful, angelic girl passionately in love
with her violin and Deven. A girl of very high values she refuses to marry
Deven unless her father accepts him willingly.

Cinematography by Kabir Lal is excellent. Art Director Omung Kumar has done
yet another fabulous job after the masterpiece Black. and it goes without
saying, the music is top notch.


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[arr] TOI Movie Review - Yuvraaj (3/5)

[Anil Nair]

*http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/moviereview/3738059.cms*
**
*Topping the list of positives is AR Rahman's scintillating music score
which brings to life Gulzar's poetry with sublime fluidity. And since the
film is essentially set against a musical backdrop, where Katrina and Salman
are members of an Austrain orchestra, Rahman's ode to Beethoven seems in
perfect sync with the script.
* **
*Yuvvraaj

* 20 Nov 2008, 2120 hrs IST, Nikhat Kazmi, TNN
  
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Yuvvraaj (drama)
Cast: Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif, Anil Kapoor, Zayed Khan
Direction: Subhash Ghai
Critic's rating: [image: Critic's rating]

HE'S the last of the showmen left, apart from Yash Chopra, who seems to have
taken a break from direction. Yes, not so long ago, Subhash Ghai was a
synonym for Bollywood's opulent extravaganzas of the '80s-'90s, when cinema
was still a larger-than-life narrative about good versus evil. Remember Karz
, the original, Karma , Ram Lakhan , Khalnayak , Taal ...an era of cinema
where the formula not only held sway, but was a grand success too.

The onslaught of new storytellers and new styles may have pushed the old
guard into the background, but it failed to dim the passion. Today, after a
lean phase, the veteran filmmaker returns with Yuvvraaj , a grandiose film
that has lots to boast about, even though it falters here and there in terms
of script and narrative.

Topping the list of positives is AR Rahman's scintillating music score which
brings to life Gulzar's poetry with sublime fluidity. And since the film is
essentially set against a musical backdrop, where Katrina and Salman are
members of an Austrain orchestra, Rahman's ode to Beethoven seems in perfect
sync with the script.

Secondly, it's the aesthetics of the film which leaves a lasting impression.
Mostly shot in Prague and Austria, the film is picture-postcard perfect,
with cinematographer Kabir Lal capturing the exotic locales in splendid
hues. And finally, the film scores with its performances, especially by
Salman Khan who essentially plays himself — a super brat — with perfect
elan.

He is the prodigal son, who was thrown out of the family mansion by his
father because of his sibling rivalry with his mentally challenged elder
brother, Anil Kapoor. As a choir boy in Prague, he finds a soulmate in
cellist Katrina Kaif, but cannot marry her since her dad (billionaire Boman
Irani) doesn't approve of his impoverished situation.

Hoping to change his fortunes after the death of his dad, he rushes home to
inherit the family millions, only to realise there's nothing left for him
and his younger, equally roguish brother, Zayed Khan. Nerd Anil has been
declared the sole heir, with sundry greedy relatives eyeing the moolah
around him. Time for the dysfunctional family to outwit each other and split
or to outsmart the outsiders and come together, once again

Essentially a tale of three brothers, who rediscover their ties after hating
each other for years, Yuvvraaj does have some fine moments of bonding
between Salman and Anil. Zayed, however fails to connect and remains the
outsider in this Trimurti, though surprisingly, Katrina does manage to hold
her own in this bhai-bhai business. We do wish the duo (Katrina-Salman) had
more time to set the screen on fire with their crackling chemistry,
especially since all that we manage to get is a tantalising teaser with
Katrina handcuffing a bare-chested Salman with her silken scarf. Kendi pump
up the jam, janah!

On the flip side, the story hangs loosely in the middle and winds up in a
mothballed climax, where old-fashioned baddies try to bump off the goofy
Anil Kapoor who does an Eeshwar all over again. But Salman Khan and AR
Rahman more than make up for the lapses, carrying you off on a sonata and a
song. Watch Yuvvraaj for an in-fashion retro feel.


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-A
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[arr] Miliblog review - Ghajini

[Anil Nair]

http://itwofs.com/milliblog/2008/11/22/music-review-ghajini-hindi-a-r-rahman/

Guzarish is silky smooth no doubt, what with Javed's adept vocals…but the
tune lacks the finesse associated with a Rahman track, particularly in the
antara-mukhda bridges, while Aye bachu and Latoo are astonishingly
pedestrian, straight out of Lakeer's original tracks inventory. Kaise mujhe
is no better, Benny belting out the pathos drowsily and Shreya saving the
day, half-heartedly. Behka definitely starts off with promise, Karthik in
great form - but the medley'ish middle portion is plain appalling. Any other
day this may sound like blasphemy, but Harris' score for the original
Ghajini – despite the obnoxious X-machi and Rahatulla – was better!

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-A
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[arr] ghajini ...teeny weeny first take ....

[Anil Nair]

the Guitaring and the percussion in this album ..specially Aye Bachoo is
simply mindblowing.

a very unvonventional one from ARR this album ...am ignoring the lyrics
for now ..I think the numbers are highly situational.
more to follow .

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-A
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Re: [arr] Re: ghajini ...teeny weeny first take ....

[Anil Nair]

More unconventional than he normally is . :-)
'Sivaji' for example, has been the previous instance where I had this
feeling.when ARR threw this challenge.

This album is an absolutely gem in terms of the arrangements. Look beneath
the lyrics - my advice to everyone since the lyrics are a turnoff.

-A



On Sat, Nov 22, 2008 at 5:53 PM, Chord <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>   And since when has ARR been conventional? ;)
>
> I look forward to your review.
>
>
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com ,
> "Anil Nair" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> > the Guitaring and the percussion in this album ..specially Aye Bachoo is
> > simply mindblowing.
> >
> > a very unvonventional one from ARR this album ...am ignoring the
> lyrics
> > for now ..I think the numbers are highly situational.
> > more to follow .
> >
> > --
> > -A
> > http://viewsnmuse.blogspot.com
> >
>
> 
>



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-A
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Re: [arr] [Semi-ARR] Sukhvinder interview

[Anil Nair]

*"Ghai and Sukhwinder have worked together in Yuvraj that's scheduled to be
released end- November. Sukhwinder has sung two
numbers in the movie"*
Which ones is he referring to here - Didn't these songs make it to the final
list ?

-A


On Sat, Nov 22, 2008 at 5:50 PM, Gopal Srinivasan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote:

>   Bollywood hitman
> ACE SINGER SUKHWINDER SINGH IS BELTING OUT A NON-STOP STRING OF HITS AND IS
> EVEN TRYING HIS HAND AT ACTING, SAYS NANDINI GUHA
>
> Sukhwinder Singh has the nation dancing to his tunes
> Sukhwinder Singh has the nation dancing to his tunes
> It's
> a tough call for ace singer Sukhwinder Singh. He may have India dancing
> to his tunes but it's not easy to order a dish of boiled vegetables at
> a restaurant famed for its meaty and authentic Frontier cuisine. But
> the singer who's a fussy eater and a fitness freak isn't about to give
> up easily.
> In
> between the veggy hunt, Singh can't stop talking about his new projects
> in Mumbai and Hollywood and also his famous friends and mentors, A.R.
> Rahman and Shah Rukh Khan. Today Sukhwinder is one of Bollywood's
> busiest singers and he has delivered back-to-back hits in recent years.
> He's flooded with offers and has a busy few months ahead.
> Both
> Khan and Rahman figure in Sukhwinder's upcoming projects and his world
> of melody. King Khan and Sukhwinder (the two have come a long way since
> Chaiyya Chaiyya in 1998 to Chak De in 2007) are once
> again working together in a film — only this time Sukhwinder will be
> acting in the movie and not just playback singing.
> The
> budding actor refuses to reveal the movie's title and director, but he
> promises that it's a big project being produced by a well-known banner.
> "Nobody will question this move once they see me on screen as an
> actor," he says, brimming with the same energy that's always visible —
> and audible — when he's singing.
>
> Sukhwinder's
> songs (from top) in Chak De and Tashan were chartbusters; A moment from
> the singer's Huale haule track from the upcoming Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi
> It was Rahman who pushed Sukhwinder into the big time by virtually gifting
> him the magical Chaiyya Chaiyya number in Dil Se (1998). Few know this but
> before the singer met Rahman he had dabbled in Hindi playback and had even
> cut a Punjabibhangra album, Munda Southall Da. However, his music hadn't
> been noticed.
> Now
> a collaboration with Rahman is already underway and the new music album
> will be ready for release by next March. "In this one I have explored
> Sufi music to the fullest — and I promise my fans that we will deliver
> world class music," says Singh.
> Also coming up in early December is the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer, Aditya
> Chopra-directed Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi.
> "I think the songs are going to be a huge hit, like all Shah
> Rukh-Sukhwinder joint ventures. As for Shah Rukh, I knew from the time
> that Rahman first introduced me to him that we would be a hit jodi,'' he
> says.
> Sukhwinder
> has been working overtime in recent months. Another film that's waiting
> in the wings for a release is Mani Ratnam's Ravana. "It's an
> interesting project since I am singing for a man who is evil but has a
> smiling face in this film. That calls for diplomacy," he says,
> laughing. The film stars Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
> and will be released in Hindi, Telugu and Tamil.
> Ratnam and Sukhwinder go back a long way to the Dil Se days when they hit
> the jackpot with Chaiyya Chaiyya, a song that was voted by BBC as one of the
> most popular songs of all time.
> Sukhwinder turns nostalgic when he thinks back to the period. "I had been
> hearing Thaiya Thaiya (which actually was the inspiration for Chaiyya
> Chaiyya) in dargahs even before I met Rahman. Thaiya Thaiya was written by
> Sufi saint, Pir Baba Bulleh Shah, expressing his love for God."
> "When I finally met Rahman and sang Thaiya Thaiya,
> he took me to the prayer room atop his house and asked me to rest for a
> while. I slept. After six hours, the orchestra was arranged and we were
> ready to record the song. At that point I didn't even know that the
> song was going to be picturised on Shah Rukh for Dil Se,'' he
> says. The singer believes the song was a hit because it was an
> expression of love and pain — which is the very essence of Sufism.
>
> Sukhwinder
> with director Subhash Ghai; (Below) At A.R. Rahman's Unity of Light
> Concert in Calcutta a few years ago
> Other music directors, too, are all praise for Sukhwinder. Vishal Dadlani,
> who worked with Sukhwinder on Omkara and Tashan, says: "His knowledge of
> music and range of expression is fascinating. He can combine the madness of
> Chaiyya Chaiyya with the restraint of Chak De. We did Dil Haara and Omkara
> with him and nobody else could have sung those numbers like him."
> Though
> Sukhwinder has sung more than 100 playback songs for directors
> including Subhas Ghai and Mani Ratnam, he finds Deepa Mehta the
> strictest of them all. 

Re: [arr] Re: Miliblog review - Ghajini

[Anil Nair]

Yep ..and now he is tryin to fend off the comments reacting to this post :-)
Was surprised by this one from Karthik.

Anyway ...who needs to read reviews to decide on an ARR album .not any
of us I am sure :-)

-A

On Sat, Nov 22, 2008 at 5:45 PM, Chord <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>   Very harsh review. Don't give much credence to his reviews since he
> leaves a lot out, doesn't explain his dislike much, and probably
> listened to the soundtrack just once before reviewing.
>
>
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com ,
> "Anil Nair" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> >
>
> http://itwofs.com/milliblog/2008/11/22/music-review-ghajini-hindi-a-r-rahman/
> >
> > Guzarish is silky smooth no doubt, what with Javed's adept
> vocals…but the
> > tune lacks the finesse associated with a Rahman track, particularly
> in the
> > antara-mukhda bridges, while Aye bachu and Latoo are astonishingly
> > pedestrian, straight out of Lakeer's original tracks inventory.
> Kaise mujhe
> > is no better, Benny belting out the pathos drowsily and Shreya
> saving the
> > day, half-heartedly. Behka definitely starts off with promise,
> Karthik in
> > great form - but the medley'ish middle portion is plain appalling.
> Any other
> > day this may sound like blasphemy, but Harris' score for the original
> > Ghajini – despite the obnoxious X-machi and Rahatulla – was better!
> >
> > --
> > -A
> > http://viewsnmuse.blogspot.com
> >
>
> 
>



-- 
-A
http://viewsnmuse.blogspot.com

Re: [arr] Quick rank ordering of Ghajini songs

[Anil Nair]

Well ..diametrically opposite (or almost)

heres my ranking ...

Aye Bachoo
Guzarish
Behka
Kaise Mujhe
Kaise Mujhe Instrumental
Latoo

At least we both agree on Latoo or as you want to hear it 'Ladoo"...yay !!!

-A

On Sat, Nov 22, 2008 at 8:02 PM, Chord <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>   This is obviously subject to change over time.
>
> 1) Kaise Mujhe
> 2) Kaise Mujhe Instrument
> 3) Guzarish
> 4) Bekha
> 5) Bacchoo
> 6) Ladoo
>
> 
>



-- 
-A
http://viewsnmuse.blogspot.com

Re: [arr] Re: first thougths about Ghajini

[Anil Nair]

Yo man .Aye Bacchu is simply out of da world ..

-A

On Sat, Nov 22, 2008 at 6:17 PM, Thulasi Ram <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>   m going with aye bacchu... it is T.E.R.R.I.F.I.C.  the electric guitar
> track rock to the core. i've played that song a little more than a dozen
> times now and its rocking. that's ARR for u.. mindblowing stuff.
>
> On Sat, Nov 22, 2008 at 5:44 PM, Chord <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>>   I am opposite to you. Latoo is my least and Kaise Mujhe is my best. I
>> don't know how you could possibly hate Kaise Mujhe
>>
>> ARR's music more than before is really really eliciting very diverse
>> opinions.
>>
>>
>> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com ,
>> "vimaljk" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>> >
>> > just heard it 2x in a row...Latoo is the BEST..why don't people like
>> > it?...if this song released in America it would be a giant
>> > hit!...Behka is amazing...very unique and brilliant...Guzarish is
>> > solid..don't like Sonu's humming though...Aye Bachoo is good..but
>> > doesn't have enough of ARR's stamp..it has wonderful interludes
>> though...
>> >
>> > i hate Kaise Mujhe...the guitar is the beginning is great but that's
>> > about it..
>> >
>> > overall..better than Yuvraaj and a solid album...i'll post my
>> > numerical ratings of the songs later
>> >
>> > good job Rahman!
>> >
>>
>>
> 
>



-- 
-A
http://viewsnmuse.blogspot.com

Re: [arr] Gajni.. Rahman and HJs..what is your take..

[Anil Nair]

Well ...except for Oru Maalai and Suttum Vizhi ...I don't think there was
anything wow about the Tamil Ghajini. Yes ...I do agree that these 2 songs
were exceptional.
ARR's Ghajini is a whole different ball-game and in my mind definitely miles
ahead. Call me a Rahmaniac if u must :-)

-A

On Sun, Nov 23, 2008 at 1:54 AM, wiredbeats <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>
>  hi,
>
> As an ardent Rahman fan and one of the oldest members of this group, i say
> this rather carefully!
>
> I think for the first time Rahman's tracks for Gajini will be compared to
> the HJ's version for the tamil movie. I think it will be a healthy debate
> considering the fact that hindi Gajni's treatment will be different to the
> tamil and perhaps even the song placements might vary. I think Aamir Khan
> repeating the same director would mean that the movie will  be as good as
> the tamil and music may not seem as plantedthis time.
>
> It is good that those who have not heard tamil, will view this in a
> different way. However for those of us who have liked HJ's version ( you
> gotta give it folks..HJ's tracks were really great) it is time to debate..
>
> whats your take?
>
> wiredbeats.com
>
> --
> Be the first one to try the new Messenger 9 Beta! Click 
> here.
>
>  
>



-- 
-A
http://viewsnmuse.blogspot.com

Re: [arr] Re: SdM soundtrack - now on iTunes

[Anil Nair]

Did anybody manage to buy this today from Itunes US? I have been trying
since the morning and I get an 'Out of Memory' error from the itunes store -
it asks me to try again later

:-(

-A




On Mon, Nov 24, 2008 at 8:48 AM, Sachin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>   Very nice!! Cannot wait to go home and buy it :)
>
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com ,
> Gopal Srinivasan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> wrote:
> >
> >
>
> http://ax.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/browserRedirect?url=itms%253A%252F%252Fax.itunes.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewAlbum%253Fid%253D296876695%2526s%253D143441
> >
>
> 
>



-- 
-A
http://viewsnmuse.blogspot.com

Re: [arr] Re: SdM soundtrack - now on iTunes

[Anil Nair]

Bay Area - SF. Will check again tomorrow (or probably once I am back home).

For all you might know - it might be our workplace network that might have
some blocks setup in place for itunes.

-A

On Mon, Nov 24, 2008 at 10:32 AM, Chord <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>   Hey Anil,
>
> If you have any luck, let me know. Maybe it will be available
> tomorrow, since that's the date of release, the 25th. Where in the
> US are you?
>
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com ,
> "Anil Nair" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> wrote:
> >
> > Did anybody manage to buy this today from Itunes US? I have been
> trying
> > since the morning and I get an 'Out of Memory' error from the
> itunes store -
> > it asks me to try again later
> >
> > :-(
> >
> > -A
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On Mon, Nov 24, 2008 at 8:48 AM, Sachin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> > > Very nice!! Cannot wait to go home and buy it :)
> > >
> > > --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com 
> > >  40yahoogroups.com>,
> > > Gopal Srinivasan 
> > > wrote:
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> http://ax.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/browserRedirect?
> url=itms%253A%252F%252Fax.itunes.apple.com<http://252fax.itunes.apple.com/>
> %252FWebObjects%
> 252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewAlbum%253Fid%253D296876695%2526s%
> 253D143441
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > -A
> > http://viewsnmuse.blogspot.com
> >
>
> 
>



-- 
-A
http://viewsnmuse.blogspot.com

Re: [arr] Re: SdM soundtrack - now on iTunes

[Anil Nair]

btw ...

arrahman.com has an updated section about the Soundtrack with a note from
ARR himself.

Check it out 

-A

On Mon, Nov 24, 2008 at 10:25 AM, Anil Nair <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> Did anybody manage to buy this today from Itunes US? I have been trying
> since the morning and I get an 'Out of Memory' error from the itunes store -
> it asks me to try again later
>
> :-(
>
> -A
>
>
>
>
> On Mon, Nov 24, 2008 at 8:48 AM, Sachin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>>   Very nice!! Cannot wait to go home and buy it :)
>>
>> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com ,
>> Gopal Srinivasan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>> wrote:
>> >
>> >
>>
>> http://ax.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/browserRedirect?url=itms%253A%252F%252Fax.itunes.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewAlbum%253Fid%253D296876695%2526s%253D143441
>> >
>>
>>  
>>
>
>
>
> --
> -A
> http://viewsnmuse.blogspot.com
>



-- 
-A
http://viewsnmuse.blogspot.com

[arr] ARR keeps growing in stature

[Anil Nair]

Each album, each song, every time ..this man continues to grow in stature in
my eyes. This time around Ghajini.
What a year this has been...JA, JTYJN, Ada, Sakkarakatti, Slumdog
Millionaire, Yuvraaj, Ghajini and if my prayers are answered - Connections
as well :-)

16 years now and like someone had mentioned earlier, with each album,
you have that nagging feeling that well this maybe it. This album might not
be that great - after all how long can this man continue to create magic

But there you go - he produces more brilliance, more surprises and more
magic.

I hate it when people say that we Rahmaniacs blindly follow ARR and that we
apprecate anything he creates. I dont know how many of these people truly
understand his music in the first place. But not that I want to go and
fight/argue with them about it - I guess its their loss, their misfortune
:-). So let it be 

-- 
-A
http://viewsnmuse.blogspot.com

[arr] Slumdog M -Finally bought it ..heard it ..loved it

[Anil Nair]

and loving it even more each passing minute -as this album has been in a
repeat mode throughout the day now.
Its an amazing album folks .had got a hint of it when I saw the movie
but now when I hear the full versions ...I am just in awe.
Ethnic sounds ...melody variations and thumping musicu got it all in
this album.

more later ...

-- 
-A
http://viewsnmuse.blogspot.com

Re: [arr] Ghajini- Aye Bachoo - trivia

[Anil Nair]

Is it the BGM in the Horse scene (towards the end) in Jaane Tu Ya Jaane na ?

-A

On Tue, Nov 25, 2008 at 7:25 PM, p_ramasamy2000 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote:

>   Needless to say all songs are rocking and from the very first listen I
> am in total love with the Aye Bachoo song. I've a trivia question for
> us. In this song, the instrument (is it strumming???) that creeps in
> from 0:41 and continues thereafter is a piece that we know of, that
> was used recently by boss in one of the other movies. The question is,
> where was it used? In case you dind't understand which exact piece I
> am referring to it is the piece that can be distinctly heard at 0:56
> to 1:01. Should be easy :)
>
> 
>



-- 
-A
http://viewsnmuse.blogspot.com

[arr] IPA Satellite Awards - 2 nominations for ARR

[Anil Nair]

Nominations for Original Score and Original Song ...

http://www.pressacademy.com/satawards/awards2008.shtml

ORIGINAL SCOREDavid ArnoldQuantum of SolaceColumbia PicturesThomas Newman
WALL-EPixar / Walt Disney PicturesJohn PowellDr. Seuss' Horton Hears a
Who!Twentieth
Century-FoxA.R. RahmanSlumdog MillionaireFox SearchlightDavid Hirschfelder
AustraliaTwentieth Century-FoxDanny ElfmanMilkFocus FeaturesORIGINAL
SONG"Another
Way to Die"/Jack WhiteQuantum of SolaceColumbia Pictures"If the World"/Guns
N' RosesBody of LiesSony Pictures Classics"Down to Earth"/Peter Gabriel
WALL-EWalt Disney Studios"By the Boab Tree"/Angela Little, Felix Meagher Baz
Luhrmann, Anton Monsted, and Schuyler WeissAustraliaTwentieth
Century-Fox"Jaiho"/
A.R. Rahman and GulzarSlumdog MillionaireFox Searchlight"The Wrestler"/Bruce
SpringsteenThe Wrestler



-- 
-A
http://viewsnmuse.blogspot.com

[arr] Spirits give SDM the snub

[Anil Nair]

SDM not nominated in the Foreign category thats a blow 

http://www.variety.com/awardcentral_article/VR1117996677.html?nav=news&categoryid=1983&cs=1

*FOREIGN FILM
"The Class"* (France) - Director: *Laurent
Cantet*
*"Gomorra"* (Italy) - Director: *Matteo
Garrone*
*"Hunger"* (UK/Ireland) - Director: *Steve
McQueen*
*"Secret of the Grain"* (France) - Director: *Abdellatif
Kechiche*
*"Silent Light"* (Mexico/France/Netherlands/Germany) - Director: Carlos
Reygadas

-- 
-A
http://viewsnmuse.blogspot.com

[arr] Connections - arrahman.com updated

[Anil Nair]

It says ...Connections is releasing this month Dec 2008 - exclusively on
Nokia (dunno what that means)
-- 
-A
http://viewsnmuse.blogspot.com

[arr] Another ridiculous bit of journalism ...

[Anil Nair]

*"devotion to Rahman has cost her dearly too."*
**
I think its just too fashionable to speak about ARR in anything containing
music - and if you are pointing even the slightest of accusations against
ARR - all the more better - you ensure that your article is defnitely read
and discussed.

http://www.dnaindia.com/report.asp?newsid=1211219
*Music directors shy away from offering singing assignments to Madhushree,
an AR Rahman protege.*

She was Sujata Bhattacharya, until mentor AR Rahman re-christened her as
Madhushree. "I felt my luck would change with the name change. Also there
were many singers with the same name. So Rahman-ji gave me this name," she
says.

Rahman gave her a dream debut with Kabhie Neem Kabhie Shehad (Yuva). It was
followed by Hum Hain Is Pal Yaahan (Kisna), Pal Pal Hain (Swades) and Tum
Bin Bataye (Rang De Basanti).

But her devotion to Rahman has cost her dearly too. Other music directors
are not offering her work. True?

She is not too forthcoming on this front, "I wonder, why? It's a very tricky
situation. I would love to sing for Vishal Shekhar and Pritam who I consider
very talented too but they just aren't giving me work. I hope after reading
this interview, they offer me some good work."

She's also admits that, "I sing in Tamil but don't understand a word of it.
I do ask for the meaning of the song to get the flavour of the
song-romantic, sensual, sad and then simply repeat the words like a parrot,"
she chuckles.

Right now, she's on a high after her music album Lagi Lagan hit the
popularity charts,
"It's a collection of thumri's with modern instrumentation. It wasn't an
easy task because my husband Robby Badal (who arranged the music) and I took
almost a month and a half to mix each song. I even made Rahmanji listen to
it and give his approval before we went ahead with it.

"By God's grace, everyone has loved our experimentation."

-- 
-A
http://viewsnmuse.blogspot.com

Re: [arr] Spirits give SDM the snub

[Anil Nair]

Nope. There are the Independent Film maker awards and they are staged a day
before the Oscar night typically. Though they have no bearing on the Oscar
nominations or the Golden Globes, in recent years these awards have gained a
lot of importance and recognition for small budget (normally translates to
Independent) movie makers.
-A

On Thu, Dec 4, 2008 at 6:00 AM, viswa bharathy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote:

>   is this Oscar Nomination ?
>
> --- On Wed, 12/3/08, Anil Nair <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> wrote:
>
> > From: Anil Nair <[EMAIL PROTECTED] >
> > Subject: [arr] Spirits give SDM the snub
> > To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com 
> > Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2008, 4:10 AM
>
> > SDM not nominated in the Foreign category thats a blow
> > 
> >
> >
> http://www.variety.com/awardcentral_article/VR1117996677.html?nav=news&categoryid=1983&cs=1
> >
> > *FOREIGN FILM
> > "The Class"* (France) - Director: *Laurent
> > Cantet*<
> http://www.variety.com/profiles/people/main/44339/Laurent%20Cantet.html?dataSet=1
> >
> > *"Gomorra"* (Italy) - Director: *Matteo
> > Garrone*<
> http://www.variety.com/profiles/people/main/426822/Matteo%20Garrone.html?dataSet=1
> >
> > *"Hunger"* (UK/Ireland) - Director: *Steve
> > McQueen* > McQueen');>
> > *"Secret of the Grain"* (France) - Director:
> > *Abdellatif
> > Kechiche*<
> http://www.variety.com/profiles/people/main/1257521/Abdellatif%20Kechiche.html?dataSet=1
> >
> > *"Silent Light"*
> > (Mexico/France/Netherlands/Germany) - Director: Carlos
> > Reygadas
> >
> > --
> > -A
> > http://viewsnmuse.blogspot.com
>
>  
>



-- 
-A
http://viewsnmuse.blogspot.com

[arr] Ghajini review - Planetradiocity

[Anil Nair]

http://www.planetradiocity.com/musicreporter/review.php?reviewid=175

Ghajini*Ghajini *
*Artist: *
*Lyricist:* Prasoon Joshi
*Music Director: *A R Rahman
*Genre: -* Bollywood
*Label: -*
--

For all those Christopher Nolan's Memento fans, Ghajini remains singularly
the most awaited film, to see how the remake or borrowed or inspired theme
has turned out. 'Memento' till today remains the most complex film made and
Aamir Khan and the director Ramadoss has some really huge and tough shoes to
walk in. But for the time being the music of the movie has hit the mark.

Guzarish is already a hit. It has the right ingredients in the right amount
to make it the most popular song of the album, not necessarily the best one.
Javed Ali high on Jashn-e-Bahara success has done full justice to the easy
and identifiable words of Prasoon Joshi and a simple but effective tune from
A.R.Rahman. The song caters to almost all class of listeners and therefore
remains the one most played.

Both Rahman and Joshi come into their element with Aye Bachchu. Prasoon
Joshi has used the mix of English and Hindi words in the correct context and
more importantly in the right amount. Rahman has composed this fast track
with much complex change of rhythms, tempo and scale. Though some heavy
Guitar and electronic sounds are used extensively in the song it does not
sound garish or over powering. But the song belongs to Suzanne who has sung
it with a lot of energy and attitude.

Benny Dayal sings the soft romantic duet with Shreya ghosal after the recent
hit Tu meri dost hai, which otherwise would have been sung by his mentor
Rahman. Kaise Mujhe is a perfect song for Rahman himself, from the melody to
the scale, but having said that Benny Dayal does full justice to this
wonderfully written song. In fact this is a much better sung and composed
song than 'Tu meri Dost hai' from 'Yuvraj'.


Karthik sings the most complex song of the album simply and smartly called
'Behka'. Difficult to slot it in one particular genre, Behka meshes
different styles seamlessly. There are various ups and downs in the scales
and tempo and the arrangement is ultra modern. Though the style has been
attempted by Rahman earlier in many of his South Indian projects this is the
first in Hindi cinema. Perhaps the most challenging job was done by the
singer. The antra of the song is a challenge to any of the contemporary
singers.

Shreya sings the fast paced Lattoo, not at all suitable to her style, but
does a fantastic job nevertheless. Her rendition of the song is smooth, not
overdoing nor holding much back. The chorus lines, the arrangements and the
continuous melody are all spot on. All the three songs Aye Bachchu, Behka
and Lattoo are fast paced songs but all are different from each other in its
treatment of the sound and words. Herein lays the strength of this album.

Both Prasoon Joshi and Rahman has worked really well to create truly
different and original work in its music and lyrics with new vocabulary.
Though it is Guzarish that is topping the charts, the other four tracks are
equally good or even better. The only worry is the complete contrast of the
movie genre and music style. But that is the director's problem not the
composer's.

-- 
-A
http://viewsnmuse.blogspot.com

Re: [arr] Vote for your favorite ARR soundtrack in 2008!

[Anil Nair]

Now ..ain't that a tough one for Rahmaniacs :-)
7 ARR albums .to choose from in one year ...what a gamut of music ...ARR
has given us this year

2008/12/7 Chord <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

>   http://www.planetbollywood.com/Poll/index.php?pollID=304
>
>  
>



-- 
-A
http://viewsnmuse.blogspot.com

[arr] [Non-ARR] - Dark Knight OST back into reckoning for oscars

[Anil Nair]

This along-with Wall-E would be the ones to beat ...(I haven't heard the ost
for benjamin button yet and so cannot comment on that)

'Dark Knight' was earlier disqualified but its not back into reckoning 
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/the_big_picture/2008/12/hans-zimmer-to.html

BTW on a separate note - in the Talk show yest - ARR did mention that he met
Hans Zimmer and some other music composers couple of days back 

-- 
-A
http://viewsnmuse.blogspot.com

[arr] SDM - Nominations/Wins tracker - Foxsearchlight

[Anil Nair]

http://content.foxsearchlight.com/inside/node/3044
 SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE

*Golden Globe(R) Award Nominees *

   - Best Motion Picture, Drama
   - Best Director - Danny Boyle
   - Best Screenplay - Simon Beaufoy
   - Best Original Score - A.R. Rahman



*St. Louis Film Critics Nominees *

   - Best Picture
   - Best Director - Danny Boyle
   - Best Foreign Language Film - U.K./U.S.A/India
   - Most Original, Creative or Innovative Film
   - Best Cinematography - Anthony Dod Mantle
   - Best Screenplay (Original or Adapted) - Simon Beaufoy and Vikas Swarup

*Detroit Film Critics Society Nominees *

   - Best Film
   - Best Director - Danny Boyle
   - Best Newcomer - Dev Patel

*New York Film Critics Circle 2008 Award *

   - Best Cinematographer - Anthony Dod Mantle

*Los Angeles Film Critics Association 2008 Awards*

   - Director - Danny Boyle
   - Music/Score - A.R. Rahman
   - Cinematography/Runner-Up: Anthony Dod Mantle

*Broadcast Film Critics Associations (BFCA) Critics' Choice Award Nominees*

   - Best Picture
   - Best Director - Danny Boyle
   - Best Writer (Original or Adapted Screenplay) - Simon Beaufoy
   - Best Young Actor/Actress (Under 21) - Dev Petal
   - Best Song - "Jaiho" - Sukhwinder Singh/A.R. Rahman and Gulzar
   - Best Composer - A.R. Rahman

*Alliance of Women Film Journalists 2008 EDA Award Nominees*

   - Best Film
   - Best Director - Danny Boyle
   - Best Screenplay, Adapted - Simon Beaufoy
   - Unforgettable Moment Award (2 - Special Mention)
   - Cultural Crossover Award (Special Mention)

*Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association (WAFCA) 2008 Awards *

   - Best Film
   - Best Director - Danny Boyle
   - Best Adapted Screenplay - Simon Beaufoy
   - Best Breakthrough - Dev Patel

*2008 National Board of Review Awards *

   - Best Film
   - Breakthrough Performance by an Actor - Dev Patel
   - Best Adapted Screenplay (tie) - Simon Beaufoy

*British Independent Film **(BIFA) **Awards
*

   - Best British Independent Film
   - Best Director - Danny Boyle
   - Most Promising Newcomer - Dev Patel

*The International Press Academy Satellite Award Nominees*

   - Motion Picture, Drama
   - Director - Danny Boyle
   - Screenplay, Adapted - Simon Beaufoy
   - Original Score - A.R. Rahman
   - Original Song - "Jaiho"/A.R. Rahman and Gulzar
   - Film Editing
   - Top 10 Films of 2008

*The **Chicago Film Festival **Audience Choice Award** (tie)*

*The Austin Film Festival's **Audience Award (Out of Competition Feature)*

*Additional Top Tens Lists*

   - Roger Ebert
   - *US Weekly* - Thelma Adams


-- 
-A
http://viewsnmuse.blogspot.com

Re: [arr] Has Rahman ever met "Amma"?

[Anil Nair]

The concept was explored in the movie Munna bhai part 1 as well. This video
reminded me more of that.

But the 'Amma' point is something that I hadn't connected this to,

-A

On Fri, Dec 12, 2008 at 4:56 AM, Chord  wrote:

>   Do you all know who I'm talking about? The famous South Indian lady
> known for her hugs? She travels internationally and people line up
> for hours just to receive a hug from her. Many people feel a very
> strong positive/spiritual vibration when they receive her hug.
>
> The video of Jiya Se Jiya reminded me of her and appears to have the
> same message. Wonder if Rahman has ever met her or gotten a hug from her.
>
> I want to give Rahman a brotherly big hug for his loss and his successes!
>
> 
>



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-A
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Re: [arr] New York Critics name SdM for Best Score and Best Film

[Anil Nair]

Yipeee .congrats to ARR and to all of us :-)
-A

2008/12/14 Gopal Srinivasan 

>   http://www.awardsdaily.com/?p=4845
>
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-A
http://viewsnmuse.blogspot.com

Re: [arr] Breaking: AR wins Best Score for SDM

[Anil Nair]

Congrats to ARR yet again .
Some more details ..he did miss out on the Original Song though 

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/awards_festivals/awards-season/news/e3ia42e757920d927794e6d32f1240db7e7?pn=1

'Slumdog,' 'Happy' top Satellite nodsInternational Press Academy awards were
given Dec. 14

By Gregg Kilday

Dec 15, 2008, 01:00 AM ET
[image: hr/photos/stylus/63959-happy_go_lucky_341x182.jpg]

"Happy-Go-Lucky"
"Slumdog Millionaire" was named best motion picture drama and
"Happy-Go-Lucky" was named best motion picture comedy or musical at the 13th
annual Satellite Awards, presented Sunday at the InterContinental Hotel in
Century City.

The awards, voted by the International Press Academy, also chose "Slumdog's"
Danny Boyle as best director and the film's composer A.R. Rahman for his
score. "Happy-Go-Lucky's" Sally Hawkins was hailed as best actress in a
comedy or musical.

The group gave its dramatic acting awards to Angelina Jolie for "Changeling"
and Richard Jenkins for "The Visitor." Ricky Gervais was chosen best actor
in a comedy or musical for "Ghost Town."

Supporting acting nods for film went to Rosemarie Dewitt for "Rachel Getting
Married" and Michael Shannon for "Revolutionary Road."

*Other film winners*
Foreign-language film, "Gomorra"
Animated or mixed-media film, "WALL-E"
Documentary, "Anita O'Day: The Life of a Jazz Singer" and "Man on Wire"
Original screenplay, Thomas McCarthy, "The Visitor"
Adapted screenplay, Peter Morgan, "Frost/Nixon"
Original song, "Another Way to Die" from "Quantum of Solace"
Cinematography, Mandy Walker, "Australia"
Visual effects, Chris Godfrey, James E. Price and Diana Giorgiutti,
"Australia"
Editing, Dan Lebental, "Iron Man"
Sound (editing and mixing), Richard King, "The Dark Knight"
Art direction and production design, Catherine Martin, Ian Gracie, Karen
Murphy and Beverly Dunn, "Australia"
Costume design, Michael O'Connor, "The Duchess"

*TV winners*
Miniseries, "Cranford"
Motion picture made for television, "Filth: The Mary Whitehouse Story"
Actress, miniseries or movie made for TV, Judi Dench, "Cranford"
Actor, miniseries or movie made for TV, Paul Giamatti, "John Adams"
Supporting actress, Fionnula Flanagan, "Brotherhood"
Supporting actor, Nelsan Ellis, "True Blood"
Drama series, "Dexter"
Actress, drama series, Anna Paquin, "True Blood"
Actor, drama series, Bryan Cranston, "Breaking Bad"
Comedy series, "State of the Union"
Actress, comedy series, Tracey Ullman, "State of the Union"
Actor, comedy series, Justin Kirk, "Weeds"

*DVD winners*
Overall DVD, "No Country for Old Men"
DVD extras, "Iron Man" (two-disc collectors' edition)
Youth DVD, "WarGames" (25th anniversary edition)
Documentary DVD, "Young at Heart"
Classic DVD, "The Godfather Collection: The Coppola Restoration"
TV show DVD, "Two Fat Ladies: The Complete Series"

*Video game winners*
Sports/racing game, "NHL '09"; honorable mention, "Wii Fit"
Music/rhythm game, "Rock Band 2"
Action/adventure/fighting game, "Metal Gear Solid 4L Guns of the Patriots"
Puzzle/strategy game, "World of Goo"
Role-playing game, "Fallout 3"

*Special achievement awards*
Mary Pickford Award for outstanding contribution to the entertainment
industry, Louis Gossett Jr.
Nikola Tesla Award in recognition of visionary achievements in filmmaking
technology, Rick Baker
Auteur Award, Baz Luhrmann
TV ensemble, "Brotherhood"
New talent, Brandon Walters
Ten best films of 2008: "Ballast," "Changeling," "The Dark Knight," "Doubt,"
"Frost/Nixon," "Frozen River," "Milk," "The Reader," "Revolutionary Road"
and "Slumdog Millionaire"

2008/12/14 Madhavan Rajan 

>
> http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/inc/quickread/e3ia42e757920d92779c7cf4144e2fc92db?KeepThis=true&TB_iframe=true&height=310&width=600
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-A
http://viewsnmuse.blogspot.com

[arr] Ghajini blogger review

[Anil Nair]

a reviewer whose words I always look forward to...

http://trublurahmaniac.blogspot.com/2008/12/ghajini-opening-of-kaise-mujhe-is.html

Ghajini

The opening of *Kaise Mujhe* is beautiful, when it opens you think you're
getting a dance
number
but it turns into this lilting piece with my latest favorite Benny Dayal who
does a convincing job. Shreya Ghoshal, as usual, is amazing. Dayal's high
notes could have been a little better, but I honestly think if men didn't
sing so high, then women wouldn't be forced to shriek. What is it with
Indian music and considering women who can hold a high pitch, good singers.
I had a friend once say that the only problem with most Indian music is that
the women are singing so high that it gave her the same feeling that she
gets when she hears nails being run down a blackboard. And I agree with her!
Wholeheartedly! If men would sing at a lower pitch women would sound normal.
As much as the instrumental version is beautiful, I think ARR should do
instrumentals like he did for Bombay(*Bombay Theme*). I'd rather hear
something other than the instrumental of a song from the same movie.

*Guzarish*, I think someone with a stronger voice would have been better.
Sonu Nigam sounds great, doing what he does best, crooning. The song has ARR
written all over it! Javed Ali….honestly sounds a little lackluster, like
he's just going through the motions. This song has a strong Enigma feel. I
like the laid back feel to the song. I'm not sure I care for the lyrics
however. *Bas ek haan ki guzarish…Phir honge khushiyon ki baarish….chanda,
aasmaan, baadhal, no chein*…..very cliche! It feels like he ran out of
lyrics and added an extra *paas* here and there. Very hummable however. Good
one.

Talk about experimentation. *Behka* is all that and more. It starts out
innocently enough. Karthik is just A-mazing in this one! I wasn't so sure
about this one when I heard it the first time. It sounded like the cd
was
skipping at that section where Karthik's voice skips. I love the way he
actually sounds like Aamir Khan in his stress on certain words. The sax
interludes and other bits in this song are mind-blowing! This song gives me
goose-bumps every time I hear the crescendo between 2:13 and 2:30. Between
the drums and the sax at this point I'm in heaven. The sax literally follows
the voice, throughout the song. And of course, the little treasures that ARR
always hides in his songs keep popping up each time I listen to the song.
It's like listening to a new song each time I play it on different speakers.
Love the end. It must be obvious by now that this one is my favorite in this
album. The ones that I don't get when I listen to the first time are the
ones that end up being my favorites. It had a *Main Aisa Kyun Hoon* feel to
it. Like the tone of the song was similar.

That's one step for man and a giant leap for mankind….Houston, the eagle has
landed. What the heck?!!! What on earth does it have to do with being *
Lattoo* on your *yaar*? Is Aamir supposed to be playing Neil Armstrong? Last
I heard he was playing a rich businessman called Sanjay Ramaswamy. *Mazari
Mazara Zimbabwe?* Lyrics! I disagree with the general opinion that Ghoshal
should only be singing lilters. I loved her singing in this one. It was
different and suited her just fine. I think she should do more of the same.
I didn't care too much for the constant repetition of *yaara yaara yaar aaya
mera*.

*Aye Bachoo*….nothing really stood out as exceedingly good or bad. Suzanne
D'Mello's same gal who sang for Slumdog Millionaire. Now that's a movie
worth watching. But in my opinion, the music trumps all. I broke out in
goosebumps several times during the movie…..but more on that later.
D'Mello's done a good job. Fresh sounding I like the electric guitar work,
and as always the ARR layering.

I don't know if the songs occur in the same sequence and time in this movie
as they did in the original Ghajini. When the songs from the original
released, they were a big hit, I listened to them fairly often. I think
only *Oru Maalai* and *Suttum Vizhi* were actually good. Of course that goes
with Surya and the red clothes in my head. He was super cute, which may be
why they were so popular. Drawing a parallel between the songs is not a very
good idea but inevitable. Let's see how they're picturized. I just might
watch this movie!

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-A
http://viewsnmuse.blogspot.com

[arr] The little gold (rah)man - Rangan on ARR's nomination

[Anil Nair]

http://www.expressbuzz.com/edition/story.aspx?Title=The+little+gold+(rah)man?&artid=KIi3fFHIED0=&SectionID=f4OberbKin4=&MainSectionID=f4OberbKin4=&SEO=Elizabeth:+The+Golden+Age,+RAHMAN,+MUSIC,+BOLLYWOO&SectionName=cxWvYpmNp4fBHAeKn3LcnQ==
The little gold (rah)man?

Baradwaj 
Rangan
First Published : 21 Dec 2008 12:34:00 AM IST
Last Updated : 21 Dec 2008 12:31:35 AM IST

A few weeks ago, a local radio
station
wanted
to know what I felt about the Oscars, and whether such awards meant anything
to our film 
industry
in
the grand scheme of things. This was a live telecast, early in the morning,
and there's only so much considered thought one can channel into a
back-and-forth over the phone when the coffee has barely begun to kick in —
so I put on my lofty hat and  denied that the Academy
Awards
were
important. I said they'd be a nice-to-have, certainly, but when asked if
they meant anything, I had to say no. As all awards are picked by juries,
and all juries consist of human beings, and all human beings are subjective,
what does an award really mean?

If you factor in the culture question, do we actually expect a North
American jury to fully comprehend the ethos of something made over here, for
us, and also fully comprehend the ethos of something made over in
Czechoslovakia or China, and be in a position to single out the best? A
great deal of ink was devoted to analysing why Lagaan lost out to No Man's
Land, but why even bother? The two are related only so far as they are
shaped out of celluloid — otherwise, one is an apple to the other's
rambutan. For that matter, if Lagaan had competed against Shwaas, it still
wouldn't have mattered whether it won or lost. Apart from the undeniable
thrill of a valuable (and very visible) pat on the back, an Oscar signifies
nothing.

Can I tell you what a hypocrite I feel now about that interview — "now"
being after the announcement that AR Rahman has been honoured for Best
Musical Score (for Slumdog Millionaire) by the Los Angeles Critics
Association, and has subsequently been nominated for a Golden Globe? (Going
by the avalanche of awards-season love being lavished on Slumdog
Millionaire, it's quickly shaping out to be this year's
little-snowball-that-could, which translates into a very possible Oscar
nomination for Rahman.) My feelings about awards haven't changed — well, not
exactly — but I realise now that I'd forgotten about a very important aspect
about the Oscars or the Golden Globes or pretty much every major award. (In
other words, we're ignoring the kind of ceremonies that hand out, in all
seriousness, the Kesar Chyavanprash Award for Best Male
Comedian
on
Stilts.)

What I'd omitted to mention was the knuckle-clenching thrill of rooting for
someone from your home team. Sure, AR Rahman's nomination doesn't really
mean a thing in comparative terms — in the sense that one jury's cloud is
inevitably another's silver lining; that pesky subjectivity thing again —
but dammit, if I'm not going to be up on my feet, sobbing and cheering
hoarse if he does end up winning (please, please, please, oh Flying
Spaghetti Monster!). And this, despite the fact that I've had extremely
mixed reactions to Rahman's work this year. (Had I been his schoolteacher,
evaluating his efforts on Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na and Yuvvraaj, I'd have been
conflicted between awarding him a gold star and ordering him to stand up on
the bench.)

But even when Rahman's music isn't what you expect, even when it doesn't
find its way to that sweet spot, you almost always catch a whiff of the
creative restlessness that characterises his compositions, that refusal to
settle for easy reconfigurat-ions of past hits when that could be all that
the marketplace demands. In his desire to push himself and his music, he may
succeed or fail, but the indefatigability of that effort is what I'll be
cheering for. If only for redefining the sound of our film music, Rahman
certainly deserves to be r

[arr] SDM OST doing good on Itunes US and Amazon US

[Anil Nair]

Its at no 5 on the Itunes US OST list and at no. 7 on the Amazon OST listing

Hurray .
-- 
-A
http://viewsnmuse.blogspot.com

[arr] filmmusic mag - Top 10 OST's '08

[Anil Nair]

7. *SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE*
(Interscope)



Superstar Indian musician A.R. Rahman achieves his biggest Western
soundtrack splash yet by updating his country's centuries-old rhythms for
director Danny Boyle's up-to-the-second musical tastes. It's a masala of
upbeat rock, trance percussion and exotic instruments that make SLUMDOG pop
off the screen with colorful brilliance, speaking vibrant volumes for
blighted characters that never stop running with dreams of glory. It's a
pace that Rahman energetically keeps with his culturally innovative
approach, right down to the big Bollywood dance number for the finale.

The rest of the list can be read from this link ..

http://www.filmmusicmag.com/?p=2237

-- 
-A
http://viewsnmuse.blogspot.com

Re: [arr] Unnoticed songs of AR in 2008

[Anil Nair]

Who didn't notice these songs?
Well ARR fans ..all of us have lapped it up ...so no worries there ...
As for other people, forget them - consider it their misfortune ...no need
to feel sad :-)

-A

On Fri, Dec 26, 2008 at 5:42 AM, aneeshksasi  wrote:

>   Hai all,
>
> It is very sad to say that one song of rahman get unnoticed .
> These  are the songs (gems )are unnoticed not bcoz of badness in
> compositions or lyrics. It  is  the fault of producers , if they did
> appropriate marketing or telecasting of these songs , thing would have been
> different. Example- Shannom song frm yuvarraj.
>
> These are the unnoticed songs in 08 which didn't get right appreciation .
>
> 1)Man Mohana-Jodha  akbar
>
> 2) Whole ADA album especially Mehrebban song
>
> 3) Kahin to- Jaane tu
>
> 4) Maruddani- Sakkarakatti
>
> Regards
>
> ANEESH K S
>
>  
>



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-A
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[arr] ghajini review - by a foreigner (ARR the biggest pull)

[Anil Nair]

First up, the music's by A.R. Rahman, and for all the good publicity he's
getting for his work on Danny Boyle's Slumdog Millionaire, I just had to
experience yet another piece of his musical magic on a film, besides one
that I've watched much earlier this year in Jodhaa Akbar. One just cannot
imagine how his musical talent will be put to good use in a film which looks
and feels like Memento, and this being the next best thing. "Guzarish" is a
track used in the trailer, and it is currently my new ear worm.

Yes, Bollywood's version naturally comes with built-in song and dance, which
for once I would have thought looked quite out of place in the movie, if not
for A.R. Rahman's score and music.


http://twitchfilm.net/site/view/review-of-ghajini/

Review of GHAJINIPosted by
Stefan at
7:32am.Posted in Film & DVD
Reviews
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Drama ,
Action
, Asia .

The tattoos on the body, the Polaroid snaps, the notes scattered around the
house, and the smoking gun evidence? Short term memory loss, happening every
15 minutes. If this doesn't seem like Christopher Nolan's masterpiece
Memento, then I don't know what does. Written and directed by A.R.
Murugadoss, I don't see much of a nod of acknowledgement to Nolan's work,
and falls back on the fact that this is a Hindi remake of Murugadoss' own
Tamil movie of the same name Ghajini, produced in 2005 (Nolan's was in
2000), which joins the ranks of films having their titles named after the
chief villain.

In any case this isn't the first time that we see very obvious similarities
in premise and characters being adopted for Bollywood's own productions, and
the shot-in-Singapore Krrish comes to mind as well, as they had the entire
setting of John Woo's Paycheck incorporated into that film. But of course in
any version some merits could be found, but I believe some form of
acknowledgement would be in order, other than, in this case, a quick flash
of a very wordy disclaimer aboutGhajini being gleaned from various short
stories and material (and another paragraph which I missed given the fine
print, and short duration on screen, but I'm pretty sure no mention of
Memento).

Well, there are some reasons why I chose to watch this. First up, the
music's by A.R. Rahman, and for all the good publicity he's getting for his
work on Danny Boyle's Slumdog Millionaire, I just had to experience yet
another piece of his musical magic on a film, besides one that I've watched
much earlier this year in Jodhaa Akbar. One just cannot imagine how his
musical talent will be put to good use in a film which looks and feels like
Memento, and this being the next best thing. "Guzarish" is a track used in
the trailer, and it is currently my new ear worm.

Another reason is of course, Aamir Khan. Yet another prolific actor with a
penchant for perfection, it was interesting to see how his take on the
protagonist's short term memory loss, would rival that of Guy Pearce's. I'm
embarrassed to say I've only seen him in action in Lagaan, so this would be
yet another opportunity to witness his ability which can be measured against
a benchmark. But don't expect the same though, because Pearce's version was
more of a thinking man who questions and second guesses himself, while
Khan's version was in two parts to serve the story, one as a raging hulk
monster who tears through his opponents with savage violence fueled by anger
and hatred, coupled with the hurt he experienced and recalled (Hulk
producers take note, in case Edward Norton decides against any more sequels,
look in the direction of Aamir Khan), while the other as mild-mannered
Sanjay Singhania, CEO of a telecommunications company in Mumbai.

Yes, Bollywood's version naturally comes with built-in song and dance, which
for once I would have thought looked quite out of place in the movie, if not
for A.R. Rahman's score and music. While half of the movie might be seen as
a copy of Memento's premise and character, the other half served more to
allow the audience to share the pain with Sanjay. Nolan's version had you
experience the frustrating condition of the syndrome through its narrative
presentation, but this one junks the reverse chronology, and plays it out
flat and builds a rich back story for Sanjay, so much so that you'll root
for him as he goes on his rampage of revenge. You'll find yourself
entrenched in the romance between Sanjay and his lady love Kalpana (the
stunning Asin Thottumkal, who reprises her role from the 2005 version as
well), who's a model awaiting her big break, and a girl with a genuinely
good heart. The plot never fails to give her numerous moments to showcase
her good nature, and it's no surprise why anyone would 

[arr] [Non-ARR] - music recco

[Anil Nair]

I know that most of us are drowned in ARR's magic right now ...but just in
case anyone wants a change (brickbats please :-) )

checkout these 2 OST's

OST of Dev D by Amit Trivedi...heard it off some random website .and I
feel its an absolute stunner 
OST of Luck by Chance by SEL (kinda ok ..not great but still better than
most of the usual crap that gets churned out these days by other MD's)
-- 
-A
http://viewsnmuse.blogspot.com

[arr] 'Jai Ho' fever continues

[Anil Nair]

I can't remember the last song in the recent past which has caught the
imagination of so many people across the world like this ...
Some more videos from youtube posted today ...

Army officers at cherry blossom festival or something
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YW3GCULu03I

Missouri kids

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOK-1ZxR3Zk

There are just so many videos being created day in and day out this is
literally turning out to be a new world anthem ...

-- 
-A
http://viewsnmuse.blogspot.com

Re: [arr] Where is the glorious RAHMAN

[Anil Nair]

Very well said Chord 
and I don't know how anyone can't find an 'Arziyan' or a 'Rehna Tu' or a
'Khwaja' or a 'Zindagi' (and the list from the recent films itself is
endless) to be as good (and in some cases even better or more mature) than
his older compositions.

Again, its a matter of opinion and your personal choice - I personally, am
just in awe how AR and his music have progressed over the years - there was
a time when people started accusing him or sounding the same. Its maturity
..its divinity and its absolute magic the way he has continued to innovate
and yet remain rooted to melody and to the sound what we now know as the
genre "Rahmanic".

And I guess I personally would want ARR to continue to evolve, experiment
and never to look back at his older compositions.

-A


On Fri, Jul 17, 2009 at 5:57 PM, Chord  wrote:

>
>
> Ask Rahman if he thinks he's composing up to his potential and doing his
> best and up to his own standards. Don't you think the only person that can
> accurately decide whether Rahman is composing up to his potential or own
> high standards is Rahman himself? Don't you think that if Rahman were not
> composing his best recently that he would express that in some way or stop
> composing?
>
> And BTW, I have no issue with you liking older Rahman music better than
> newer Rahman music. That's simply a matter of opinion. I just have questions
> about what "living up to Rahman's standards" means and how that's to be
> judged or decided.
>
>
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com ,
> "Radheshyam B"  wrote:
> >
> > 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 why people are so narrow minded.
> >
> >
> > --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com , $
> Pavan Kumar $  wrote:
> > >
> > > When I read these kind of posts..I don't know how to
> react..ofcourse..It's really irriatating...If you guys are not able to enjoy
> songs like Kaise muje, Kabhi Kabhi, Kahin toh, Zindagi, Dil Ka Ristha, or
> even Pappu, then I really feel sorry for you guysI dont have any problem
> though...these are your opinions..
> > > And what do you mean by True Rahman fan? Grow up dude..
> > >
> > > --- On Tue, 7/14/09, kishore parayath  wrote:
> > >
> > > From: kishore parayath 
> > > Subject: Re: [arr] Where is the glorious RAHMAN
> > > To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com 
> > > Date: Tuesday, July 14, 2009, 10:37 PM
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
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> > >
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> > >
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> > >
> > >
> > > Thiruda Thiruda is my alltime favourite too. Its TAMIL.
> > >
> > > U r in a way right bro. Ur feelings are exactly the same as many, in
> this group. But many dont have the courage to reveal it. I did reveal
> certain times, but I was disocuraged. What u said, is EXACTLY the problem
> with ARR's music nowadays. And some people dont want to tell it directly,
> and hence they hint it indirectly by starting topics like 'Do u want any
> change in ARR's Music?' .
> > >
> > >
> > > There are no more Rangeelas, Thiruda Thirudas or JEANS...
> > >
> > > BTW, Dont include Dilli6 in ur list of ordinary albums. DILLI6 was very
> extra ordinary. The only thing is that, U will require several listenings to
> grasp each song. After grasping it..The songs would HAUNT u...
> > >
> > >
> > > Rehna Tu is my favourite, but MASAKALLI is an entertainment machine..
> After grasping the song, it wont spare u.. It will haunt u like anything!!
> Its like a Joyful Ride!!
> > >
> > > ANd listen to the songs 'MEHERBAAN' and HAWA SUN HAWA in ADA...  U can
> find the heavenly ARR ingredients in them. It was not a commercial movie. In
> JODHA AKBAR, KHWAJA MERE KHWAJA is also an EXTRAORDINARY piece!
> > >
> > >
> > > The thing is ARR should stop coming out with ordinary numbers(Which are
> good, in terms of other composers, but NOT in ARR STANDARDS).. like KABHI
> KABHI ADITI, GUZARISH, PAPPU CANT DANCE , SHANO SHANO, LATTOOO
> etc!!!
> > >
> > >
> > > But IAM LOVING DELHI6 like anything!! And u can expect a LOT from
> SHANKAR's 'ENDHIRAN(ROBOT)' and MANI RATNAM's 'RAAVAN' ..
> > >
> > > TAIMUR, I must tell u, that u r a TRUE FAN of ARR!!
> > >
> > >
> >
>
>  
>



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-A
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[arr] [semi-arr] - Rendezvous with Kailash Kher (ARR mentions)

[Anil Nair]

Just came back from an absolutely fabulous Kailasa concert @ Stern
grove-SFO. This is a series of free concerts that happens in the summer.
There were close to 8000 people today - probably 50% non-indians and the
scenes were unbelievable.
Before the concert began though - there was a 30 minute meeting in a house
close to the venue with Kailash Kher and his group members - the first 10
mins were introductions and insight into his music and the host was asking
questions about his music style, life and influences. After that they
allowed the audience to ask questions and I was fortunate enough to not just
ask 1 but 2 questions.

I asked him who amongst all of the people he has worked with he enjoys the
most - he was actually thrilled with the question and of course (you must
have guessed who it is) - it was *none other than ARR* who he enjoys the
most. He told the audience that he is nervous when he goes to ARR's studio
because there are always surprises as to what ARR wants - he will just let
you sing however u interpret the song first and then put in his bit of
suggestions et al. He went on for probably a minute and half speaking about
ARR. He also enjoys working with Salim-Sulaiman and Vishal Shekhar (one of
the first people he worked with and who gave him a break in this industry).

I also asked him him the news in the media about him singing for Couples
Retreat - he dismissed the Indian media completely and said that he has only
sung 4 lines in one song for ARR and that its completely an ARR album. He
also dismissed having done any work with Eddie Vedder (another rumor on the
block) - there are plans but nothing firm.

Someone else asked him about his favorite singers and surprise surprise - *the
first name was ARR again*. He said that I know lot of people find his voice
unconventional but to him thats ARR's singing his what is from the soul.

I was absolutely thrilled at his responses - managed to get his autograph as
well and wished him more n more songs with ARR :-)

-- 
-A
http://viewsnmuse.blogspot.com

Re: [arr] Kailash Kher sets Delhiites grooving at Ra hman’s concert

[Anil Nair]

This concert - it wasn't discussed here earlier right? This came as a total
surprise to me.there are some fan videos on youtube as well.
Did anyone from this group attend this?

-A
On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 11:22 AM, Vithur  wrote:

>
>
> Kailash Kher sets Delhiites grooving at Rahman’s concert
>
> New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) Delhi music aficionados were left wanting for more
> at the A.R. Rahman Unplugged concert here Tuesday evening with no solo
> performance by the maestro. But their pulses were set racing by singer
> Kailash Kher who literally made them jig with an electrifying performance.
>
> Kher kicked off the event with his band Kailasa with “Mangal mangal” from
> Aamir Khan starrer “Mangal Pandey: The Rising” setting the mood with
> backbeat percussions, thumps of drums and his high-pitched echoes.
>
> Crooning songs like “Nachle”, “Arziyan”, “Swades”, “Rang de basanti”,
> “Tauba tauba”, “Teri deewani”, “Dunia ut patanga”, the singer charged the
> Siri Fort auditorium with an electrifying energy while casting a dig at
> politicians.
>
> Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni was present at the
> concert, organised by public broadcaster Doordarshan to celebrate its golden
> jubilee on Sep 15.
>
> The audiences shouted for Rahman’s hit “Jai ho” and “Maa tujhe salaam” but
> the Oscar winner tested their patience. He just made two mark-my-presence
> appearances to only take on the piano in the end with singers Hariharan,
> Sadhna Sargam and percussionist Sivamani for songs like “Tuhi re”, “Bheeni
> bheeni”, “Dreams on fire”, “Ay hairathe” and “Bharat humko”.
>
> Thirty students from Rahman’s K.M. Music Conservatory in Chennai also
> performed in a choir at the event, co-organised by Phat Phish Records.
> [LM1]
> http://www.sindhtoday.net/news/1/40438.htm
>
> --
> regards,
> Vithur
>
>
>
>  
>



-- 
-A
http://viewsnmuse.blogspot.com

Re: [arr] When you cut through it all, AR is the best tunesmith out there!

[Anil Nair]

Chord - didn't see Amit Trivedi or Vishaal B in your mentions.
Amit Trivedi continues to impress me with each passing song. Aamir, Dev D
and now this song from Wake Up Sid - Iktara. Sheer genius. He might be just
2 soundtracks old but he displays an amazing range ..be it is music or his
singing itself.
ARR, Vishal Bharadwaj and now Amit T - thats how my top 3 would look like
these days.
-A

On Sat, Aug 22, 2009 at 7:16 AM, purevibz  wrote:

>
>
> Let's cut through all the sounds, arrangements, bells, whistles, what have
> you and just look at the raw melodies that AR has been churning out for
> years.just the tunes. When is comes to the slower numbers esp., there is
> nobody else out there IMO who creates as strong and impactful melodies, pure
> tunes, as AR. And each time, he does it so originally and freshdon't
> know how the well never runs dry, except that his creative process is truly
> divinely influenced.
>
> There are lots of other MDs out there whose tunes I love.MM Kreem,
> Moitra, Bharadwaj, SEL, etc. etc., but as far as the sheer strength and
> impact of pure melody, AR is second to none.
>
>  
>



-- 
-A
http://viewsnmuse.blogspot.com

Re: [arr] Re: Blue tracklist

[Anil Nair]

I wonder if the track Rehnuma mentioned here is the same tune as the Rehnuma
from Udhaya. That was a cracker of a song nevertheless - so great even its
being reused
-A

On Mon, Aug 24, 2009 at 2:38 PM, jahanzebtippu wrote:

>
>
> thanks Gopal.
>
> 3 songs by Shreya and 2 by Sonu, i must say wow, this made my day.
> also it seems Farhan could not take time to sing for our boss, if it is true
> then his loss.
>
> And thanks God no Shark shark, My yatch will go on... etc :)
>
> -
> Jahanzeb
>
>
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com ,
> Gopal Srinivasan  wrote:
> >
> > On www.arrahman.com
> >
>
>  
>



-- 
-A
http://viewsnmuse.blogspot.com

[arr] [Semi-Arr] - india's got talent - prince dance group

[Anil Nair]

Amazing performance this and as some might know this group won this
competition as well recently
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HopNp2pClao

The music used in the Performance..Bombay Theme (which version is
this though - any idea anyone ???)

-- 
-A
http://viewsnmuse.blogspot.com

Re: [arr] (non arr) album recommendation

[Anil Nair]

Holy Cows ..from where and how did this one happen. Its actually quite a
good album.
Thanks for the recco Chord ...

-A

On Tue, Sep 1, 2009 at 4:38 AM, ichord  wrote:

>
>
> I hesitate to recommend anything Himesh related, but his latest album
> "Radio" is a really good one. I'm surprised. It's right up there amongst the
> best of the year so far. Gotta give the guy credit, even though I'm not a
> Himesh fan.
>
> Anyway, back to AR!
>
>  
>



-- 
-A
http://viewsnmuse.blogspot.com

Re: [arr] Did anyone notice the whistling sounds in Dil Se Re, second half?

[Anil Nair]

Yep ..the magic of ARR. Had noticed it probably when I heard Dil Se on my
walkman for the first time...thats something that even though sends a chill
down my spine (in a nice way).
Similarly in Tehzeeb - Meherbaan Meherbaan ..there is a particular note that
starts around 4:24 and then separates out and then merges back at around
4:36 and then plays alongside pure magic :-) Heard that?

Its little things like this that make our man so unique ...so damn unique
...

-A

On Thu, Sep 3, 2009 at 8:32 PM, ichord  wrote:

>
>
> They're in the background in the mix, but definitely there. It's a loop.
> Only ARR could do something wild like that! I've known about this sound in
> the song for a long time. Has anyone else noticed it? It starts right when
> the second music interlude begins.
>
>  
>



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-A
http://viewsnmuse.blogspot.com

[arr] Review - Karthik (Milliblog) reviews Blue

[Anil Nair]

http://itwofs.com/milliblog/2009/09/09/music-review-blue-hindi-a-r-rahman/
Blue
sees Rahman offering his massiest sound in quite some time, but – as always
– with enough cues that denote his going the extra step, even within the
commercial limitations. Rehnuma is perhaps the best example – starting with
a compelling bluesy base, it takes on a dazzling James Bond theme tone soon!
Aaj dil and Fiqrana are instantly likeable – the ones that expose a
surprising layer every day; they tread conventional patterns, but still hold
free-flowing phrases that one unravels rather reluctantly, given our need
for symmetry! Bhoola tujhe is sedentary and routine, despite the neat
orchestral nuances that Rahman adds thoughtfully. Yaar mila tha is Rahman
doing a full-on masala track; but he does deviate, remarkably, in the
antara! As for Chiggy Wiggy, this could have been any recent composer in
Hindi and from that perspective it is rather distracting – but the track,
particularly Sonu Nigam’s vivacious taming-of-Kylie bhangra portion, is
addictive! The unexpected winner of this soundtrack is the hyper-energetic
Punjabi blast in the Blue Theme, complete with a bouncy orchestration,
incredible vocals by 6 singers and that minor, but startling ‘Bi-loo’ call!
Blue is not path-breaking; but it is a thoroughly enjoyable, beautifully
orchestrated soundtrack.

-- 
-A
http://viewsnmuse.blogspot.com

Re: [arr] Review - Karthik (Milliblog) reviews Blue

[Anil Nair]

Well if I am not wrong ..I think Karthik likes the album too. So I guess e
are all on the same page here :-)
He does not think it is path-breaking  but otherwise ..he likes it too.

-A

On Wed, Sep 9, 2009 at 10:44 AM, Gomzy™  wrote:

>
>
> oh never mind himhe usually wants to post the review before anyone
> doeseven if it means to listen to a track only once...
>
>
> On Wed, Sep 9, 2009 at 8:49 PM, Anil Nair  wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> http://itwofs.com/milliblog/2009/09/09/music-review-blue-hindi-a-r-rahman/
>>
>> <http://itwofs.com/milliblog/2009/09/09/music-review-blue-hindi-a-r-rahman/>Blue
>> sees Rahman offering his massiest sound in quite some time, but – as always
>> – with enough cues that denote his going the extra step, even within the
>> commercial limitations. Rehnuma is perhaps the best example – starting with
>> a compelling bluesy base, it takes on a dazzling James Bond theme tone soon!
>> Aaj dil and Fiqrana are instantly likeable – the ones that expose a
>> surprising layer every day; they tread conventional patterns, but still hold
>> free-flowing phrases that one unravels rather reluctantly, given our need
>> for symmetry! Bhoola tujhe is sedentary and routine, despite the neat
>> orchestral nuances that Rahman adds thoughtfully. Yaar mila tha is Rahman
>> doing a full-on masala track; but he does deviate, remarkably, in the
>> antara! As for Chiggy Wiggy, this could have been any recent composer in
>> Hindi and from that perspective it is rather distracting – but the track,
>> particularly Sonu Nigam’s vivacious taming-of-Kylie bhangra portion, is
>> addictive! The unexpected winner of this soundtrack is the hyper-energetic
>> Punjabi blast in the Blue Theme, complete with a bouncy orchestration,
>> incredible vocals by 6 singers and that minor, but startling ‘Bi-loo’ call!
>> Blue is not path-breaking; but it is a thoroughly enjoyable, beautifully
>> orchestrated soundtrack.
>>
>> --
>> -A
>> http://viewsnmuse.blogspot.com
>>
>
>  
>



-- 
-A
http://viewsnmuse.blogspot.com

[arr] Got the CD finally ....Blue is ARR unleashed ....

[Anil Nair]

Finally managed to get hold of the CD today and its being playing non-stop
ever since. Had gotten tired listening to the versions online - it left such
a lot to be desired. The CD finally addresses all that and much more. Not
problems with the quality here - its a tad too loud but nothing that really
hurts the wonderful magic that our man has created.
Fiqraana has me hooked on ever since I heard the snippets a week back or so
and it still continues to amaze me. Can't believe that Vijay Prakash's voice
sounds so much like its ARR himself ...wow 

Life is good. Its always good with ARR's music ..a new album just further
enhances it :-)

-- 
-A
http://viewsnmuse.blogspot.com

Re: [arr] Re: 'Blue' Sound/Audio Quality - "Dissapointed"

[Anil Nair]

Some interesting discussion this. I hope Gopal/Vijay summarize this inform
AR to see if he has to say something about this (that is is ARR himself by
some fluke has not read this chain already)

-A

On Sun, Sep 13, 2009 at 12:18 PM, wiredbeats  wrote:

>
>
> yes gomzi. I agree. Even i voiced a similar opinion few days ago. But on
> second thought i think we should compare sound quality and loudness with
> productions made when the CD generation took off. In the sense, Dil Se and
> before the mix suited cassette distribution, as in cassettes sold more than
> CD.  Post Taal i think CDs really started to take off and future mixes
> accommodated the dynamic range that CDs provided. In those days cassettes
> used to sound louder then CDs. And CDs clearer.
>
> Now everything is messy, CDs everywhere and each one competing to be with
> more Oomp. There could be a business reason for Blue sounding the way it (
> which is good, not the rahman best). Its a all out commercial album sitting
> next to similar genre of films. Rahman brand can make it fly off initially,
> but if the thump is missing then DJs wont play it naturally without mixing
> or wont become a party playlist. So i am ok with it.If Chiggy Wiggy has to
> be played in nightclubs then it has to sound the way it does now. Loud!!
>
> But lookin at it purely from a production standpoint its simple 1. Great
> production 2. Cool music 3. Can sound better...loudness is not the answer.
>
> sorry folks some of you are irritated with me i know.
>
> Remixes I Originals I Opinions at  http://www.wiredbeats.com 
> 
>
>
>
> --
> *From:* Gomzy™ 
> *To:* arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> *Sent:* Sunday, 13 September, 2009 9:10:30 PM
>
> *Subject:* Re: [arr] Re: 'Blue' Sound/Audio Quality - "Dissapointed"
>
>
>
> That is exactly what Arun and some of us are trying to say ! This is not
> the first time that ARR is using multi layers of orchestration. Take a Dil
> Se or Taal or WOHE. Why arent these soundtracks loud? I am sure these had
> more layers in them than Blue.
>
> Take the Dil Se song, and compare it with Aaj Dil Gustaka hai.* Sound Wise
> *. Please tell me if the audio clarity with each instrument distinctly
> audible is possible with aaj dil gustaka hai. Again sound quality wise.If
> yes, then i have issues with my ears.
>
> On Sun, Sep 13, 2009 at 8:07 PM, Prasad Varma  com
> > wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> Anand,
>>
>> You have hit the nail on the head when it comes to multi layering. I did
>> refer to specific sections of the soundtrack that had fewer layers that
>> sounded crystal clear in my earlier mail to highlight this point. I think
>> there are a few members who do not like the 'busy' flavor of the album which
>> is perfectly justified.
>>
>> Also for my untrained ear, it feels that AR moved away from the "Treble
>> rich" digital sound of the 90s towards a more warm, bass friendly
>> "analogish" sound in the 2000s. For example you do not hear the "sound" of
>> En Swaasa Katrea or Kabhi Na Kabhi any more. There have been several posts
>> on this forum lamenting that AR does not make music like he used to before.
>>
>> Now, a decade is a long time when it comes to technology, AR overhauled
>> his studio equipment too and more importantly he always strives to innovate.
>> Plus his programmers have been changing and they do contribute to the sound.
>> Sometimes these changes may be to our personal preference aand sometimes
>> they are not. I personally was not fully appreciative of his sound in the
>> early 2000s including Yuva and right up to Rang De Basanti especially with
>> his Rhythm section. It all changed for me with the vibrant and youthful
>> guitar strumming of Kabhi Kabhi Aditi.
>>
>> From the promos of Blue, one gets an impression that they are positioning
>> this film as a sophisticated and slick thriller. I think Blue spent a lot of
>> time in "Post production" if one can borrow that phrase and the umpteen
>> vocoder effects and distorted guitar sounds point in that direction. There
>> are very few sections of the soundtrack (Yaar Mila Tha) that are not heavily
>> made up and tweaked.
>>
>> Given the fact that this is AR's first release post academy awards and
>> from his own rare liner notes about expectations,  I'd find it extremely
>> hard to imagine that AR would let shoddy and inferior recordings pass
>> muster. If the sound is not likable that is another story... :-) :-)
>>
>> PV
>>
>>
>> --
>> *From:* Anand Bharathan 
>> *To:* arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com 
>> *Sent:* Sunday, September 13, 2009 8:09:25 AM
>> *Subject:* RE: [arr] Re: 'Blue' Sound/Audio Quality - "Dissapointed"
>>
>>
>>
>>  Arun, I don’t post much but could not help here after noticing a slight
>> unpleasantness in the tone of your mail. You are sounding as if ARR is
>> doomed in the future if he does not take care of this sound aspect. I
>> personally feel ARR is completely aware of what he and his t

Re: [arr] Ph.D. Dissertation on Rahman's music?

[Anil Nair]

Well ...at an Stanford event couple of years back where ARR was honored -
one of the presenters who was doing her PhD in Music (an American or
European lady), I think her thesis or research subject was on Indian music
and she definitely had studied ARR's music all the way from Roja up until
then.
I don't remember her name though but if there is someone else who attended
that event and remembers the details, probably they can spell it out.

-A

On Sun, Sep 20, 2009 at 11:06 AM, ichord  wrote:

>
>
> We all know ARR is now a doctor 3 times over with his 3 honorary
> doctorates. He is truly deserving of these degrees. However, wouldn't it be
> cool if someone did their Ph.D. dissertation or thesis on his music? Would
> that be even possible? I think it is!
>
> Imagine someone pursuing their Ph.D. in anthropology of music or
> ethno-musicology. "The phrase anthropology of music is most closely
> associated with Alan P. Merriam's 1964 landmark book bearing this title. In
> this prescriptive text, influential through the 1980s, Merriam defines
> ethno-musicology as the study of music in culture in relation to the mutual
> interactions of sound, behavior, and concepts."
>
> Above quote taken from:
> http://science.jrank.org/pages/7893/Music-Anthropology.html#ixzz0RffZiTPx
>
> Someone could easily pick AR Rahman's music from India as a theoretical
> dissertation topic, highlighting how Rahman's music not only represents the
> broad diversity of Indian culture, but how his music, like India, absorbs
> various world influences to form its coherent identity from a conceptual
> basis and its subsequent impact on human behavior and culture. Rahman has
> enough of a volume of both domestic and international music for someone to
> really study and create a dissertation. It would be absolutely fascinating!
>
>  
>



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-A
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Re: [arr] strength of FIQRANA

[Anil Nair]

Lets try and turn the weak points into some strengths ..shall we?

1) blue theme - an adrenaline rush ...this one. A sure shot club song in
days to come if not already. The way he has made 6 people sing ..each with a
specific purpose - theres only one man who could make it work - ARR.

2) yaar mila tha - a modern twist to an old styled hindi song of the 60's or
the 70's. Slow as they come but  tremendous improv by ARR

3) Bhool Tujhe - The lyrics ..u r forgetting the lyrics. Coupled with the
music and the voice, makes for an interesting and of course great number.

4) Chiggy Wiggy - Noisy yes ...but listen to the instrumentation in the
background specially the part where the shehnai comes in.

5) Aaj Dil - The piano of course fantastic - didn't u notice how ARR has
made Shreya and Sukhvinder sing in this song. The wavering, the way one
voice stops and the other starts and of course everything put together.
Amazing ...

6) Rehnuma - Familiar to what? I think enough has been written already about
the beauty of this song

which leaves us with Fiqrana ...u got that one right ..its one helluva song


:-)

-A

On Sun, Sep 20, 2009 at 3:22 PM, chandrasekaran guruprasad <
gurudutta1...@yahoo.com> wrote:

>
>
> Follwing aare the week points in blue songs other than fiqrana
> 1. blue theme  - Sounds well as a BGM  but as a song it is of short
> duration 3 min..
> 2. yaar thila - Too slow
> 3. Boola thuje - melody is not enough though guitar sounds good
> 4. Chiggy wiggy - Noisy at bangra phase
> 5 Aaj dil - Except piano nothing special
> 6. Rehnuma - Noisy and tune looks familiar...
>
> But FIQRANA outbeat all others and stands number one..
>
> --- On *Sun, 9/20/09, ichord * wrote:
>
>
> From: ichord 
> Subject: [arr] Re: Sounds Of Blue!!!
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Sunday, September 20, 2009, 6:17 PM
>
>   Agreed! Blue has lots to offer!
>
> --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. 
> com,
> "praka_here"  wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> > hi friends,
> >
> > have been listening to blue for one week...what to say..it is a super
> album with lots of sounds in each song...
> >
> > many unheard sounds are still there...some sounds just come and go for a
> few seconds..!! wow.. this album is a real treat to the ears!!!
> >
>
>
>  
>



-- 
-A
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Re: [arr] Re: Unveiling the soundtrack of Couples Retreat

[Anil Nair]

Wow !!! There goes my Gym plans for the evening :-)
Thanks Gopal and of course Thanks ARR

-A

On Thu, Sep 24, 2009 at 8:20 PM, Arun KB Ganesh  wrote:

>
>
> B-L-O-W-NA-W-A-Y   !!
>
> "Sajna" got me emotional :-)
>
> Feeeling so happy after a long time.. Thank you ARR .. Thank you , thank
> you, thank you  :))
>
>
> On Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 8:40 AM, Vinod R Iyer  > wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> huraaay .. Life just got better :)
>>
>> Let's Play !!
>>
>> Cheers
>>
>> On Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 8:34 AM, Arun KB Ganesh wrote:
>>
>>>
>>>
>>> I second you Chord ! Truly great stuff ...
>>>
>>> On Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 8:29 AM, ichord  wrote:
>>>


 Oh MY GOD!!! Gopal! Thanks so much! I wish every ARR soundtrack could be
 unveiled like this! The MUSIC IS ABSOLUTELY MINDBLOWINGCOMPLETELY
 BLOWING AWAY MY EXPECTATIONS! Check out the sounds guys, the
 instruments, the beauty of ARR right here!! Great, I was just about to
 fall asleep, and now I can't Thank you, thank you


 --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com ,
 Gopal Srinivasan  wrote:
 >
 > http://www.couplesretreatsoundtrack.com/
 >


>>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Have Fun,
>> Vinod
>>
>> http://the-other-side-of-mirror.blogspot.com
>> http://myworldofmnm.wordpress.com
>>
>>
>  
>



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-A
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Re: [arr] Re: Musings of a Rahmaniac!

[Anil Nair]

Truly captures the essence of a Rahmaniac.
Gopal - one more to forward to ARR ...nothing better than this as a Thank
you note :-)

-A

On Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 2:14 PM, ichord  wrote:

>
>
> So beautifully written, Vinod, and this so much expresses what we all feel!
> Three cheers for you Fantastic writeup!!!
>
>
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com ,
> Vinod R Iyer  wrote:
> >
> > Couldn't help but write this .. I know this is nothing new for everyone
> out
> > here .. But after CR , I just couldn't hold on to my fingers. It is not a
> > review of CR. I have given up reviewing Rahman's music!
> > http://myworldofmnm.wordpress.com/2009/09/25/musings-of-a-rahmaniac/
> >
> >
> > Musings of a Rahmaniac
> >
> > I don't know where to start. And I am sure there would be no ending.
> People
> > follow music religiously. And there are others who take up music as a
> > profession and/or as a hobby. They learn music in different forms.
> Perform
> > in various stages. Make a living out of it. And there are others who just
> > listen to music. People have different tastes when it comes to music.
> Some
> > like classical, some like rock, some like reggae and some like jazz. But
> > there are a set of people who would listen to anything that comes their
> way.
> > But when it comes to listening to a man's composition, they would leave
> > aside everything else. These people would dedicate their lives for one
> cause
> > – being a Rahmaniac. There is only one religion that they follow –
> Rahman's
> > music. They call him "Boss". And no points for guessing who their God is.
> I
> > know, it is crazy calling a human being God. But craziness comes to them
> > naturally.
> >
> > The amount of pride these people take in being a Rahmaniac is
> bewildering.
> > They would have first hand information of his compositions. What movies
> he
> > has signed, what song is coming next, researching deep into each one of
> his
> > compositions – they take all this up as their duty. Following Rahman in
> his
> > concerts, buying original CDs on the first day of music release, posting
> > their thoughts in various groups are all part of their duties. They do it
> > blindly. Once you are a Rahmaniac, there is no looking back. You have to
> > catch up with every composition of his'. And defending every composition
> of
> > his too when people accuse that the songs are not up to Rahman's
> standard.
> > It is mighty hard for them to accept that any Rahman composition can be
> > "ordinary". Ask them what the one thing is that you want to do in life".
> The
> > answer would be simple –Meet the Boss!
> >
> > One of the things you would notice about rahmaniacs is all of them would
> > have their status message reflecting his song names/movie names etc. It
> is
> > not to show off their craziness. They do not know any other way in which
> > they can express the happiness, bliss, eternal piece they feel while
> > listening to a his album. And the pleasure you get when you play the CD
> for
> > the first time, is unmatched. The CD would be played in loop. And on each
> > round of listening, the music grows on you. Slow nectar, they call it.
> There
> > are other songs/compositions too which would be like cocaine – would
> shoot
> > up to the brain straight. These people need no drugs to follow the music.
> > His music in itself would take the effect.
> >
> > So what is bringing out this huge outpour of emotions into words. The
> > Oscars ? The Golden Globe? I guess not. Something better has happened in
> the
> > year 2009. It started with a certain song called Arziyan. Life had a new
> > meaning to it. People say you have to die to go to heaven. I tell them I
> > have been their atleast a thousand times – each time I hear Arziyan. I
> > thought that had to be the best composition of the year. But along came
> > Passage. The moment I heard Tango, I was paralyzed. I could not
> understand
> > the emotion that I was going through. From happiness to fear to anger to
> > sorrow, I felt them all together at a single point. And by the time the
> > harmonica, violin and the keyboard had stopped playing, I was
> transported. I
> > did not want to open my eyes. I did not want to come back to the real
> world.
> > But then I had to. Since I knew that more was coming my way. A (re)treat
> was
> > coming my way. And today, the day on which "Couples Retreat" is unveiled,
> I
> > thank God, the real one, for having had me live in this era – The era in
> > which A.R.Rahman lived.
> >
> > And to Boss – all I can say is
> >
> > "Un isai mattum illayendral, naan endro endro irandiruppen"
> >
> > Signed
> >
> > A Rahmaniac
> >
> >
> >
> > -
> > Have Fun,
> > Vinod R Iyer
> >
> > http://the-other-side-of-mirror.blogspot.com
> > http://myworldofmnm.wordpress.com
> >
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>



-- 
-A
http://viewsnmuse.blogspot.com

Re: [arr] Re: Right to opinion - do you think these songs lack soul?

[Anil Nair]

Brilliantly put Gayathri ..its so true ...the fact that ARR never ceases to
surprise us ...makes us happy ...and the fact that so many of us ...we grew
up with them. At every juncture in our life, there is some ARR tune that we
can relate to ...remember those days with that movie song that came out at
that time. I think thats what makes ARR so special ..he has given so many of
us those moments ..those special moments that makes our life tick ...

-A

On Sun, Oct 11, 2009 at 7:54 PM, Gayathri Chandrakasan <
gayathri_c...@yahoo.com> wrote:

>
>
> Dinesh, I understand your point as I too grew up listening to ARR's songs
> all my life. Without meaning to sound disrespectful to MDs like Ilayaraja,
> Jatin-Lalit and others, I wish to state that I never had much interest in
> Indian music before Roja. I found that most of the tunes to be repetitive,
> predictable and at most times distasteful (at least to me). And the only
> time I actually listen to these songs was when they are played in the movie.
> So much so, that the thought of purchasing the audio cassette never occured
> in my mind.
>
> And then, Roja came. It swept me like a fresh breath of air. The blissful
> Chinna Chinna Aasai still gives me goosebumps today! Movies like Gentleman,
> Puthiya Mukham, Thiruda Thiruda, Duet followed suit and by then, I was
> hooked to ARR's music. The first cassette that I bought in my life was ARR's
> Gentleman. (I actually saved my allowance money for months to purchase the
> cassette). The first cd that I bought was ARR's Minsara Kanavu. In short,
> it's safe to say that my life revolved around ARR's music. I grew up with
> them...I grew up in them.
>
> Therefore, it came as no surprise to me that he went on to make major
> changes to his music. Why should I? The revolution he made was the sole
> reason that generated me to listen to Tamil music in the first place. Thus,
> I'm proud to say that I love Guru, Rang De Basanthi, and Blue as much as I
> love Roja, Gentleman and Puthiya Mukham. I would go on to say that the new
> genre he creates, the new tunes he invents is as priceless as any of his
> previous compositions.
>
> And that is the reason why I beg to differ with Sriram's and your opinion.
> When you say (and I quote) "And i too truly believe the lack usage of
> carnatic raagam is the sole fact of his lack of soulfulness albums
> nowadays", naturally, it would irk some members' feelings. You have rights
> to your own opinion of course, nevertheless, stating your opinion as a fact
> is totally uncalled-for.
>
> I agree when some say ARR has reduced the usage of carnatic music in his
> recent songs. But to quote that as the reason for the lack of soulfulness in
> his recent albums is definitely debatable. To begin with, carnatic music is
> not the only genre in Indian music. History states that carnatic is the
> sub-genre of Indian classical music. The other being Hindustani music, which
> have also played a major role in all indian music (and I truly believe that
> Tamil films are no exception to them either). Therefore the limitation of a
> particular genre of music will definitely not be a reason for lack of any
> soulfulness in any music, let alone ARR's.
>
> In your previous mail, you mentioned about a gentleman who is well versed
> in carnatic music. Your mail suggested that you agree with his view that the
> lack of carnatic music is the reason why many feel that ARR has lost his
> touch, and that's the sole fact.
>
> Allow me to pose a question. Do you know what raga was used to compose En
> Veetu Thothatil from Gentleman, or Ennavale from Kadhalan?
>
> Truthfully, I didn't know that pure carnatic music were used to compose
> these masterpieces. To me, they were film songs and more accurately, ARR's
> songs. I never bothered to analyse the genre of the songs...not back then
> and not even now. And I believe many don't analyse them either. They simply
> enjoy the songs for the way it has been created.
>
> The same goes for Rehnuma in Blue. I love this song...I've been hearing
> them for the umpteenth time now. What genre of music does this song generate
> from? Again, I have no clue. I just love it for the way it has been
> presented.
>
> And to think about it, does Rehnuma which seemingly a western song lack the
> soul of Ennavale, a classical based song? In my opinion, they don't. If
> Ennavale was composed today, using western music and western instruments, I
> believe it would still be soulful. Because soul doesn't lie in a particular
> system of music...it lies in the way the song is presented.
>
> People who are inclined towards carnatic music might find songs like
> Fiqrana and Rehnuma as "soul-less". Likewise, those who love western music
> might find songs like Sowkiyama from Sangamam a-little-too-hard-to-digest.
> But ARR's music was never catered to fulfil a certain section's need. The
> beauty of his music is that he never left any stones untouched. There's
> always something for everyone. Tha

[arr] The General Perception of ARR's music

[Anil Nair]

Do you think the general perception of AR's music in the minds of people has
changed considerably over the past year or two? Maybe more so after (or
during) the "Jai Ho" storm?
I feel that more people have turned Rahmaniacs in the past couple of years
than in a long time - people understand his music better and the reviewers
don't just engage in AR bashing as they previously did - this give his music
some repeated listening before their reviews?

Of course this excludes us Rahmaniacs who also have become more critical of
his work :-)

-- 
-A
http://viewsnmuse.blogspot.com

[arr] Joginder Tuteja Reviews Blue - 4/5

[Anil Nair]

its a video(audio) review...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QByGoittbE&feature=player_embedded#
-- 
-A
http://viewsnmuse.blogspot.com

[arr] from karthik's itwofs - Whats your RRP? [Rahman Realization point]

[Anil Nair]

http://itwofs.com/milliblog/2009/10/14/whats-your-rahman-realization-point/


The 2 composers about whom I’ve gushed generously in this blog are
Ilayaraja
 and A R 
Rahman.
I still find my life’s choicest moments unfolding within my brain whenever I
see Ilayaraja. With Rahman, its a bit different – its perhaps sheer
admiration for the way he has changed film music in the country.

But, from a madcap Rahman fan – yes, I used to run a website
calledarrmp3 *cringe*!
– to being an objective Rahman admirer who can actually trash one of his
soundtracks
(personal
opinion, of course!), I have come a long way. Beyond this path, one thing
does stay – the first time I became aware of Rahman’s pioneering sound. I
called it the ‘Rahman Realization Point’ (RRP – cheesy, I know!) in a post
way back, on October 5,
1999,
to be precise, in a post in the Rahman Yahoo Group! So, here’s my RRP.

It was 1992, August 15. I was at school, attending one of those annoying
flag hoisting ceremonies. When I came home, my dad told me that there was a
beautifully composed and picturised song on the telly (Chinna chinna aasai –
Dil hai chota sa) in a new movie called ‘Roja’, (Doordarshan had a special
Chitrahaar – called Oliyum Oliyum, in Tamil – for newly released movies that
day, like any other festive holiday) which was incidentally released that
day. I was real mad at my school that made me miss it! Then, on Friday, I
caught the first glimpse of ‘Kaadhal rojavae’ (Roja jaaneman) on TV. I
didn’t even know who Rahman was….I was just gung-ho about Maniratnam’s new
movie because I have been a big fan of his work.

I had read about his break-up with Ilayaraja and that he was working with a
new composer. Then, I heard this song and went absolutely bonkers! The song
was unlike anything I’ve heard before! That was the first time I asked ‘Who
is this A.R.Rahman?’.

There are other moments, later in my life, when, without knowing the
composer’s name, I’ve been able to say that the music is definitely by
Rahman. For instance, Gang Master’s ‘Hello hello premalekha’. It used to
play on Zee TV’s Telugu music feed on weekday evenings, back in the 90s. And
the minute I heard this song for the first time, I had an instinct that it
was certainly by Rahman. So, I immediately got a pen friend (befriended via
the youth magazine of those days, Target!!) in Chennai to get me the
cassette couriered to me. These days, of course, with the internet, we’re
far more clued into film credits, so all this exotic exploration goes out of
the window.

So, what’s your Rahman Realization Point?

-- 
-A
http://viewsnmuse.blogspot.com

[arr] Review - DNA reviews Blue - Blue is BLAH ...

[Anil Nair]

So start the negative reviews 
http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_film-review-blue-is-blah_1299450

*Mumbai: **
Film:* *Blue* (U/A)
*Director:* Anthony D'souza
*Cast:* Sanjay Dutt, Akshay Kumar, Zayed Khan, Lara Dutta and others
*Rating:* *
<

> 

Anthony D'souza, director of *Blue*, said in an interview that it was
important to keep the running time of the film under two hours (1.57hrs to
be precise) so that the audience didn't get bored. D'souza couldn't have got
it more wrong. Blue could have easily been shorter, or even not have been
made at all.

Okay, agreed that India hasn't seen an action film of this scale before. The
canvas is huge, the cinematography pretty good and the making slick. Money
has been spent like water and that's the closest the film comes to its
theme.

But even as *Blue* tries to emulate every Hollywood film in the action
genre, it hardly matches up to any of them. It instead ends up,
embarrassingly, like a poor B-grade film from the west. *Bad Boys* anyone?
Nope, this one's just bad.

If you've seen the promos, you roughly know the plot. It's another matter
that even after the film ends, you don't really know what the plot was after
all. Way back in 1949, the British decided to return some of India's jewels
back to the country and dispatched them on a ship called Lady in Blue. The
vessel sunk, untraced, in mysterious circumstances and its contents remained
lost.

Now businessman Aarav (Kumar, addressed annoyingly as Sarkar) wants to find
the 'treasure' the ship carried and can only do so with the help of
friend-cum-employee Sagar (Dutt, addressed annoyingly as Sethji). Everything
else pertaining to the plot is incidental and as pointless as the premise of
the film itself.

Director D'souza needs to know that an action film needn't necessarily have
close-up shots of a woman's cleavage and derrière repeatedly and pointless
gun firing and chase sequences.

It definitely should not have lengthy verbose scenes, especially when the
film rests on such a flimsy plot in the first place. You pray for the story
to move on, but Gulshan - played by Rahul Dev - mouths dialogues like*
Apnanapan
hai* and such others at a leisured pace, while scenes seem repetitive.

And after all that talk about the 'treasure hunt', all that the actors do in
the end is dive into the sea and its right there waiting for them. How in
hell did no one else ever get their hands on all that gold!

Among the 'jewels' you take back home with you is Akshay Kumar saying "*Hamein
treasure hunt pe jaana hoga*" - or something to that effect - like it's a
trip to Lonavala and back.

For the actor himself, the film is a new low. Every time you step in to
watch a Kumar film now, you are expecting something nonsensical, but you
hope it at least entertains you in the bargain. After disappointing you
every time in his last - we've lost count now - few films, this one just
makes you hope that he'll finally realise that a film also needs a script!

Sanjay Dutt looks bloated, and no effort goes into ensuring that the paunch
is somewhat hidden. He, however, puts in a decent effort. Zayed Khan is as
far from being cool as the amount of effort he puts into looking it. Lara
Dutta provides the appropriate eye candy to save the film from being a
complete washout.

It's not that a film like *Blue* needs an Oscar-winning script or even
scenes that justify the action. Most escapist entertainers of this variety
rely on a racy script that keeps you on-the-edge and breathtaking action
that blows your mind away. This film, sadly, has neither.

So what's the point, you say? Here, it seems like the idea was to make the
Hindi film industry's 'costliest' film, make a lot of noise about it, get
people in theatres during the holiday season and have a 'Hit' on hands.

Hopefully, the next time, all that money would be used to make something
that's at least worth watching. This one isn't. Except, if you're looking
for a spoof.
-- 
-A
http://viewsnmuse.blogspot.com

Re: [arr] ARR is very weak in selecting projects! What u think?

[Anil Nair]

Well actually ...I think this is a good subject  or lets say an offshoot
of this would be a more interesting one. A good one for a debate.
Why is that AR is not typically associated with small time directors and/or
projects I would love to see AR in a movie like 'Wake Up Sid' or a
'Johnny Gaddar' or 'Aamir' - I wonder if these directors never even dare to
approach AR. I mean even a small time movie like JTYJN had AR in it only
because Aamir Khan got him into it and the movie then became big

There is a revolution happening in India with these Indie type of movies in
India - there have been some fantastic movies over the past few years -
Khosla ka Ghosla, Johnny Gaddar, Aamir, Dev D, Gulaal, Wake Up Sid to name a
few. I wish AR was part of such movies as well.

-A



On Fri, Oct 16, 2009 at 8:20 PM, Vithur  wrote:

>
>
> Pls change the subject line. AR isnt weak of anything. Its just that the
> movie didnt click well, for various reasons.
>
> AR does movie for the sake of the Director ( many a times) ... he is a
>  people Centric Person
>
> On Sat, Oct 17, 2009 at 2:25 AM, mohammed sajin  wrote:
>
>>
>>
>>
>> Blue the last disaster in Boss's account!
>>
>> It is very much painful to see all these superior works gone ruin.
>> How many time this happens!!!
>>
>> Except with some established directors(or Ameer Khan), AR movies could not
>> manage success in both quality-wise and in box-office.
>>
>> Certainly there is lot of new talented directors in both Hindi and Tamil.
>> Unfortunately ARR would not opt them, or viceversa.
>>
>>  We don't want anymore movies like BLUE, Yuvvraaj, Sakkarakatti,
>> ATM,Kangalal Kaidhu Sei, E20 U18, Godfather, Parasuraam, Anbe aaruyire, SOK,
>> etc etc
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> 
>> *
>> *
>> --
>>
>>
>>
>
>
> --
> regards,
> Vithur
>
>
>
>  
>



-- 
-A
http://viewsnmuse.blogspot.com

Re: [arr] ARR is very weak in selecting projects! What u think?

[Anil Nair]

Agreed ...about Deepa Mehta and/or RDB (mind you RDB had a Aamir Factor
associated to it). Delhi 6 wasn't a bad movie by any means - I loved ROM's
handling of the movie.
I am not saying even for a moment that Gulaal didn't have fantastic stuff
from Piyush Sharma (Gulaal is one of the few non-ARR this CD's that I have
bought this year) - in fact if you check the forum -  I had recommended it
to this group. The reference to Gulaal is just to bring up a good movie
..small budget but different ..not the usual Bollywood stuff ...Same thing
with Dev D. I don't think its a ground-breaking cinema or the best ever
..but its nice ..a different approach and great use of music ...thats all.
As Gomzy said, you need to check out Aamir. Music doesnt necessarily mean
dances and songs always. Aamir had a fantastic score in the form of
background score.

Also, I am not saying that AR works with every new director ...and agreed
there is lot crap out there ...its just a personal wish/opinion that he
tries out different subjects .good ones though - I dont know whether
anyone can judge a director just by speaking to him/her - but I believe
someone can spot talent - someone in AR's camp can do that for him.

Its an opinion ...good or bad ...horrible or fantastic - however be the
movie ...our man delivers and I trust him - right from the Roja days to
today and will do forever  :-)

-A

On Fri, Oct 16, 2009 at 9:47 PM, V S Rawat  wrote:

>
>
> On 10/17/2009 9:32 AM India Time, _Anil Nair_ wrote:
>
> > Well actually ...I think this is a good subject  or lets say an
> > offshoot of this would be a more interesting one. A good one for a
> debate.
> >
> > Why is that AR is not typically associated with small time directors
> > and/or projects I would love to see AR in a movie like 'Wake Up Sid'
> > or a 'Johnny Gaddar' or 'Aamir' - I wonder if these directors never even
> > dare to approach AR. I mean even a small time movie like JTYJN had AR in
> > it only because Aamir Khan got him into it and the movie then became
> > big
>
> ARR has done small movies for Deepa Mehta, so it is not that he is not
> associated with small time director. He was there with her right from her
> very first Fire when no one has heard her name.
>
> And after that first movie of ROP Mehra had flopped in the worst way,
> critically as well as commercially, even then ARR did RDB for him, so it is
> not that he avoids producers directors of failed films. And when ROP Mehra
> had shown his abilities in RDB to give a hit, then it is not an issue that
> D6 failed.
>
> btw, as per your line of thinking, I feel that you are mentioning good
> movies from new directors, or small budget movies, but there had been enough
> junk pelted out by such new directors also and in small budget films also.
> So, deciding to work with every new director and every small budget movie is
> not going to be feasible.
>
> You mention Aamir. Where was music in it? Where at all was the situation
> for music it? Why should ARR have done it. The movie was no way a hit also,
> and was more like a hollywood sort of movie with a drastically different
> storyline. the end was hopeless so that also puts a question mark on
> director's capabilities then why should ARR have done it.
>
> Similarly for Gulaal and Dev D, I think Anurag Kashyap still have a lot to
> learn. he starts good but gets confused en route and ending movie is not
> really a classic. several people liked Dev D as it has some surprise
> elements, but I personally find it utterly confusing, and I consider it a
> shame that it is clubbed with the name of classic Devdas. Devdas novel and
> earlier film had a panoramic vision of life of that day and time, but Dev D
> couldn't give the complex panoramic view of today's life. Gulaal movie also
> leaves a lot to be desired, there were several loose ends in it. The music
> became a hit on its own strength, but the treatment of songs was no way a
> visionary. 3 great songs filmed end to end at the end, including one at the
> end credits which didn't even have visuals, that is not the good treatment
> we can expect for our man's songs.
>
> As for Gulaal, I am very much happy with its music, and Piyush Mishra had
> become a new find of bollywood, so I am happy that ARR didn't do it so
> Piyush got an opportunity. :-) see, it cuts both ways. ha ha ha.
>
> --
> Rawat
>
> > There is a revolution happening in India with these Indie type of movies
> > in India - there have been some fantastic movies over the past few years
> > - Khosla ka Ghosla, Johnny Gaddar, Aamir, Dev D, Gulaal, Wake Up Sid to
> > name a few. I wish AR was part of such movies as well.
> >
> > -A�
> >
> > �
> >
> > On Fri, Oct 16, 2009 at 8:20 PM, Vithur 
> > 
> > > wrote:
> >
> > �
> >
> > Pls change the subject line. AR isnt weak of anything. Its just that
> > the movie didnt click well, for various reasons.
> > �
> > AR does movie for the sake of the Director ( many a

Re: [arr] ARR is in Ghent, Belgium for WSA awards

[Anil Nair]

He missed the composer award Desplat won for Benjamin Button
Though the Best Song went to Jai Ho 

http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118010042.html?categoryid=13&cs=1

-A


On Sat, Oct 17, 2009 at 1:51 AM, Farzad Khaleel  wrote:

>
>
> Wondering how he manages to travel to different places without any break ~
> On Sat, Oct 17, 2009 at 8:02 AM, Ramesh R  wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> The award ceremony is on Oct 17th, evening.
>>
>> http://www.worldsoundtrackacademy.com/news2.cgi?go=detail&id=863&lang=en
>>
>>
>>
>
>
> --
> Farshad N
> Mob: 055-2660114
> email:farsadkhal...@gmail.com 
>
>  
>



-- 
-A
http://viewsnmuse.blogspot.com

[arr] [Non-ARR] - Music Recco - Yatra (Kailasa)

[Anil Nair]

I think this is a great one to have for every Kailasa fan even if they have
the 3 previous Kailasa CD's. I think most of the songs are from their
previous 3 CD's except 2 new songs. Also, there are different versions of
their old songs ...including unplugged versions of 2 of them.

I never realized the prowess of this band until I saw them live recently
and I am hooked now.

-- 
-A
http://viewsnmuse.blogspot.com

Re: [arr] breaking - a r gets 2 grammy nominees

[Anil Nair]

Thanks Vijay.  Great news for the day ... Surprised though that SDM wasn't
included in Category 82 (I guess the presence of MIA and the SEL number made
this album a compilation and hence in Category 81)

The full list is here
http://www.grammy.com/grammy_awards/52nd_show/list.aspx#20



*Category 81*

*Best Compilation Soundtrack Album For Motion Picture, Television Or Other
Visual Media *
*(Award to the Artist(s) and/or Producer(s) of a majority of the tracks on
the album, or to the individual(s) actively responsible for the concept and
musical direction and for the selection of artists, songs and producers, as
applicable.)*

   - *Cadillac Records*
   *(Various Artists)*
   [Music World Music/Columbia]

   - *Quentin Tarantino's Inglourious Basterds*
   *(Various Artists)*
   [A Band Apart/Warner Bros.]

   - *Slumdog Millionaire*
   *(Various Artists)*
   [N.E.E.T./Interscope Records]

   - *True Blood*
   *(Various Artists)*
   [Elektra]

   - *Twilight*
   *(Various Artists)*
   [Summit Ent./Chop Shop/Atlantic]


*Category 83*

*Best Song Written For Motion Picture, Television Or Other Visual Media *
*(A Songwriter(s) award. For a song (melody & lyrics) written specifically
for a motion picture, television or other visual media, and released for the
first time during the Eligibility Year. (Artist names appear in
parentheses.) Singles or Tracks only.)*

   - *The Climb (From Hannah Montana: The Movie)*
   *Jessi Alexander & Jon Mabe, songwriters (Miley Cyrus)*
   [Walt Disney Records; Publishers: Vistaville Music, Hopeless Rose Music,
   Music Of Stage Three, Mabe It Big Music.]

   - *Decode (From Twilight)*
   *Josh Farro, Hayley Williams & Taylor York, songwriters (Paramore)*
   [Summit Ent./Chop Shop/Atlantic; Publishers: WB Music Corp/But Father, I
   Just Want To Sing Music/Josh's Music/FBR Music, Meaux Hits/Hunterboro Music,
   Rimutaka Music.]

   - *Jai Ho (From Slumdog Millionaire)*
   *Gulzar, A.R. Rahman & Tanvi Shah, songwriters (A.R. Rahman, Sukhvinder
   Singh, Tanvi Shah, Mahalaxmi Iyer & Vijay Prakash)*
   [N.E.E.T./Interscope Records; Publisher: KM Musiq.]

   - *Once In A Lifetime (From Cadillac Records)*
   *Ian Dench, James Dring, Amanda Ghost, Beyoncé Knowles, Scott McFarnon &
   Jody Street, songwriters (Beyoncé)*
   [Music World Music/Columbia; Publishers: B-Day Publishing/EMI April
   Music, Amanda Ghost Bucks Music Group Ltd./EMI Blackwood, Red Ink Music
   Ltd., Ian Dench Music/Songs of Kobalt Music, Chrysalis Music.]

   - *The Wrestler (From The Wrestler)*
   *Bruce Springsteen, songwriter (Bruce Springsteen)*
   [Columbia; Publisher: Bruce Springsteen.]

-A

On Wed, Dec 2, 2009 at 10:22 PM,  wrote:

>
>
> For jai ho and best soundtrack,will post more details sn
>  
>



-- 
-A
http://viewsnmuse.blogspot.com

[arr] [Non-Arr] - Recco - Leader - Mickey J Meyer

[Anil Nair]

I know this was mentioned as part of another post - but I think it deserves
a post of its own - what an album this one is - Its one of those which gives
you a "goose bumpy"kinda  feeling and is nothing short of leaving you spell
bound.

The first track is enough to leave you speechless - the way he has mixed the
new sounds with an older composition leaves you gasping for more the moment
you hear it. There are tracks sung by Nareshy Iyer, Sunitha Sarathy, Shweta
Pandit all of which are brilliant.

Highly recommendeddo urself a favor and listen to this album. I think I
have to go back to this MD's older albums now.

-- 
-A
http://viewsnmuse.blogspot.com

Re: [arr] What are you listening to these days?

[Anil Nair]

Well ..I have taken time off from listening to ARR for quite some time now.
I think that makes me appreciate and heighten the anticipation for an ARR
album even more(though an occasional ARR number does creep in once in a
while)

Hooked onto music by Mickey J Meyer  (now heard 4 albums in all - and he has
my stamp of approval for one of the best out there along with Amit Trivedi).

Also hooked onto Gomez (a Brit indie rock band) - very very unconventional
in their sounds and the way their songs are structured - an absolute joy.

Waiting for VTV now ...

-A

On Sun, Dec 13, 2009 at 9:29 AM, Jafar K  wrote:

>
>
> Rangeela.. especially aiyayiyo..
> wow what a song, what a sound.
>
> I have been listening to this marvelous song from yesterday morning, almost
> 20 - 25 times...
>
>
>
>
> --- On *Sun, 13/12/09, Rivjot * wrote:
>
>
> From: Rivjot 
> Subject: [arr] What are you listening to these days?
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Sunday, 13 December, 2009, 11:06 AM
>
>
>
>
> I am listening to Delhi-6 and Sangamam these days!
>
> Of course Silent Convocations ABC remain part of my morning daily dose :P
>
>
> --
> The INTERNET now has a personality. YOURS! See your Yahoo! 
> Homepage
> .
>
>  
>



-- 
-A
http://viewsnmuse.blogspot.com

[arr] NG Poll - Best Contemparary MD - no surprises there ...

[Anil Nair]

Even though its just a movie/music buff's forum - I think this is one of the
better ones out there ...Naachgaana.com

http://www.naachgaana.com/2009/12/13/ng-poll-results-3/


[image: NG Poll Results 3]

[image: Poll3_Capture_b.PNG (926×450)]
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-A
http://viewsnmuse.blogspot.com

[arr] Walk the Talk ....Rahman on NDTV

[Anil Nair]

Not sure if this has been posted before seems like a new one to me 

http://www.ndtv.com/convergence/ndtv/videopod/default.aspx?id=16843

-A

[arr] Rahman's voice is fading : Ravindra Sathe ..

[Anil Nair]

Sathe ..by the way is a Marathi singer 

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India_Buzz/Rahmans_voice_is_fadingSat
he/articleshow/2352462.cms

-A

[arr] Semi-Arr - "Elizabeth" reigns again in colorful drama

[Anil Nair]

Reuter's review of Golden Age ...

"A musical score by Craig Armstrong and A.R. Rahman is virtually a 
character itself, huffing and puffing through nearly every scene, 
provoking tension and calling characters to action"

The full review
http://www.reuters.com/article/reviewsNews/idUSN0926530620070910

-A
http://[EMAIL PROTECTED]

[arr] For Rahmaniacs in DC - Sep 13 - AR Rahman to perform at John F. Kennedy Center

[Anil Nair]

watch out ...

http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/33542.html

-A
http://viewsnmuse.blogspot.com

Re: [arr] (non arr) Music of Saawariya is mindblowing

[Anil Nair]

Well and rightly said Gops. It is probably in our best of interests 
to keep the comparison going, while at the same time not indulge in 
unnecessary bashing of other music directors.

Like I tell some people, all other music and music directors would be 
just fine ..just perfectly fine in a world where there did not exist 
Rahman's music to measure or compare against. But that being said, 
listening to other music probably just helps us appreciate and 
probably feel even more proud to be able to understand the man's 
magic.

As for Saawariya I liked it initially but then the interest 
waned ...thats probably the simplest difference between a Rahman 
album and others ...in Rahman's case, the effect is diametrically 
opposite :-) ...it grows and it grows and it grows ...

Talking abt other music directors, for once SEL hv done a gud job 
(after a long time) in Johnny Gaddar. Its not a conventional album - 
mind u. For those who do not mind experimenting and for those who 
are tolerant of other music directors this wud be a recco

-A




--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Gopal Srinivasan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 
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 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> 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 group.  It's one thing if someone 
> 
> talked about non ARR stuff all the time, but I just posted my 
> 
> opinions about a soundtrack that I think is quality, others agree 
or 
> 
> not.  This is exactly what bothers me about this group of 
late...lack 
> 
> of tolerance for other MD music and bashing other MDs needlessly. 
Are 
> 
> some ARR fans that insecure? 
> 
> 
> 
> --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, "Brijram"  
> 
> wrote:
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> >
> 
> > Rahman has passed this phase ages ago. We do not need non arr in 
> 
> this 
> 
> > group!!! Restrict either to arr or semi arr.
> 
> > 
> 
> > BA
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> > 
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> > 
> 
> > > On 9/25/07, Chord  wrote:
> 
> > > >
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> > > >   It ranks up there in the league of elite soundtracks. Very 
> 
> > soothing
> 
> > > > and melodious soundtrack with lots of classical influences and
> 
> > > > beautiful arrangements and instrumental ornaments. No heavy 
> 
> beats 
> 
> > or
> 
> > > > real item numbers. The arrangements are not very thickly 
> 
> layered, 
> 
> > but
> 
> > > > they are crafted extremely delicately and woven briliantly. I 
> 
> > think
> 
> > > > ARR himself would like this soundtrack a lot. Only weakness 
to 
> 
> me 
> 
> > is
> 
> > > > that a few songs are very similar to songs from SLBs previous 
> 
> > movies.
> 
> > > > Lyrics are also quite simple by comparison. To me, however, 
it's
> 
> > > > mostly a very refreshing and quite stylish and very 
> 
> > soothing/romantic
> 
> > > > soundtrack. If you're a lover of real quality music, this 
album 
> 
> > is a
> 
> > > > must have.
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> > > >
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> > > > 
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> > > 
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> > > 
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> > > 
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> > > -- 
> 
> > > Regards
> 
> > > 
> 
> > > Gomtesh V Upadhye
> 
> > >
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[arr] I wish ....

[Anil Nair]

Probably some might have written this earlier out here and probably I 
am not the only person wishing for this ...

What I really wish is that someone comes up with a purely 'classical' 
based movie theme and Rahman composes music for that.

In short ...I wish the magic of "Sangamam" can be repeated once more ...
Though I am perfectly happy with whatever Rahman composesI can't 
but help wish 

p.s. - "Water" was close ..but probably I am missing that "carnatic 
classical" bit. Note - that this mail was purely triggered thanks to my 
iPod playing two sangamam songs back to back even though its in the 
Shuffle mode  :-)

-A

[arr] Blogger ATM Review - 3 & 4

[Anil Nair]

http://ursmusically.blogspot.com/2007/10/azhaghiya-tamizh-magan-
soundtrack.html

http://itwofs.com/milliblog/2007/10/22/azhagiya-tamizh-magan-tamil-a-r-
rahman/

-A