[arr] Pudhiya manidha ...
How does ARR even manage to come up with a tune and song structure like this? The more I hear this song - the more intriguing it gets Geniusss !! Just this song itself is worth it's weight in Gold !!! I have to get past this song to appreciate the rest of the album :-) -A
Re: [arr] There is a virus in Rahman’s hermit age-Sukhwinder Singh
Or TOI just made that up - it's best to ignore TOI - that way the news is automatically disregarded as well :-) Sent from my iPhone On Jul 21, 2010, at 6:36 AM, Gomzy™ gomtesh.upad...@gmail.com wrote: Sukhi is best ignored. On Wed, Jul 21, 2010 at 6:41 PM, riyazeth riyaz...@hotmail.com wrote: This has been taken from the Times of India interview of Sukhwinder Singh, what is he talking about here? Beyond negativity Speaking of tuning, Sukhi's best songs were composed by A R Rahman. But, there were reports of differences cropping up between the two when Rahman didn't take him for the Oscars and even Grammy. To this, he says: Success is a celebration, which has to be cherished! I believe others' success should also reflect on your face. And I've learnt one thing - If someone, who has always done his best for you, suddenly starts scolding you or behaves badly - try to remember the good things that he had earlier done for you! But, when the two met after the controversy, wasn't there negativity in the air? Not at all! In fact, I asked Rahman where's my biryani and both of us sat down and ate a hearty meal! We did Raavan after that, and will soon work on another project too. Rahman is a living saint, who can't do anything negative! But, there's a virus in his hermitage, which is not from the musical world. If that virus is not checked in time, it may just corrode his work. Ryaaz -- www.gomzyphotography.com
Re: [arr] (Non-arr) - recco - Udaan - Amit trivedi
The question or the point here is not about ARR. Please stop turning every post here into a fanatical display of ARR worship and meaningless comparisons. There is and there never might be anyone like ARR ever - but that doesn't and shouldn't stop us from opening ourselves and appreciating other good efforts. That's the way even ARR has reached where he is now. Anil Sent from my iPhone On Jul 1, 2010, at 11:00 AM, kishore parayath kishore.paray...@gmail.com wrote: PICK of the year?? Pick of the year is RAAVAN!! Amit's songs are good. But not even comparable to SEL's songs. Forget comparing his albums with Raavan. He is been overhyped everywhere. I agree that he is good and a sincere fan of ARR. But his music is not extra-ordinary. And let us discuss ARR's music here. There is a lot to discuss..Raavan, the upcoming Puli, and now, Call me Dil etc. On Thu, Jul 1, 2010 at 11:21 PM, jemsheed jemshee...@yahoo.com wrote: yes...as of now...pick of the year --- On Thu, 1/7/10, Arrfans rhythmca...@gmail.com wrote: From: Arrfans rhythmca...@gmail.com Subject: [arr] (Non-arr) - recco - Udaan - Amit trivedi To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Thursday, 1 July, 2010, 8:53 PM Amit Trivedi continues to impress ...good choice of singers - interesting arrangements - and of course good music. -anil Sent from my iPhone
[arr] (Non-arr) - recco - Udaan - Amit trivedi
Amit Trivedi continues to impress ...good choice of singers - interesting arrangements - and of course good music. -anil Sent from my iPhone
Re: [arr] Raavanan
But what if arr intends to use the song on entirity or the tune elsewhere ? That's another way to look at it ... That might be to his benefit Sent from my iPhone On May 5, 2010, at 4:20 AM, Aakarsh aakarsh...@yahoo.com wrote: I agree Gomzy, but still... whats the point if some fantastic compositions are lying unused in a computer. Asha Bhonsle's song didnt make it to the album. Ja Re Ud Ja Re also. Even Maniratnam's previous film Guru faced same thing. A song originally picturised on Aishwarya riding a bicycle didnt make it to the album, because it had to be deleted in the film. Luckily Shaukh Hai made it to mp3 cd compilations, else we wouldnt have got that too. Regards Aakarsh --- On Wed, 5/5/10, Gomzy™ gomtesh.upad...@gmail.com wrote: From: Gomzy™ gomtesh.upad...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [arr] Raavanan To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Wednesday, May 5, 2010, 2:29 PM If they were included in the CD but not in the film, we would be disappointed that the songs were wasted by Mani. Either ways we complain. On Wed, May 5, 2010 at 5:23 AM, AJ purev...@yahoo. com wrote: Those songs were meant for the Hindi version too, but ARR said in a latest interview that the songs would have complicated the narrative of the film, hence shelved. I feel they should have released the songs on CD even if the songs were not filmed. Never going to happen, unfortunately. --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, Muktak Kanjilal mukta...@... wrote: Where are the songs by Sonu Nigam and Asha Bhonsle in the tamil version Muktak Kanjilal -- www.gomzyphotograph y.com
Re: [arr] What makes ARR great ? My perspective
A very well written piece Ram. Very well analyzed and presented. And agree whole heartedly with each and every point. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 2, 2010, at 3:46 PM, Ram Motipally ram.motipa...@gmail.com wrote: Friends, Spurred on by this article, I have put down some of my thoughts on why I think ARR is the great man and musician that he is. This is a thought process which has developed over the last 18 years that I have been listening to his music and following him in the media. A few disclaimers upfront, I have no music background and unlike some people in this group have not met ARR or worked with him etc. So my perspective is purely from the outside. 1) Natural ability: He is a musical genius and this is the first ingredient. This is a god-given gift and there is no other explanation for the same. 2) Intelligence and Emotional intelligence: ARR is a very intelligent man, he comes across as someone very thoughtful and measured. This is then accentuated by his emotional intelligence. Why is this critical ? - ARR composes music primarily for movies, this means his music sense has to combine with a Director's vision of the movie and the two must match. Only then will the music truly capture the essence and emotion of the movie. Even the great Ennio Morricone talks about this as the bedrock of his success. ARR' ability to feel the emotion and convert it to music is exceptional, whatever be the emotion - love, compassion, anger, happiness, etc. 3) Ability and Passion to be world-class: This again comes from his natural intelligence. He Ping (director of warriors of heaven and earth) described ARR's music to this effect - ARR blends western instruments/music with eastern (indian) melody and creates a sound that is unique only to him. To do this in itself is being a world- class thought leader in music. But even more unique is to do it in the early 90s meant ARR was being world-class even before the world knew what it meant. He was defining a new sense of great in music no past definition of greatness. This is belief in one's self. 4) Constant urge and Passion for learning and innovation: ARR never rests with what he knows. He constantly seems to want to do more and better. Infact from the interviews, what I could glean was that Danny Boyle approached him only for a background score on Slumdog millionaire. ARR convinced him to listen to some of the songs for the movie. Danny again tells him no cellos. Which meant he did not want any emotional or melodious songs. Now ARR's strength is this kind of music. But he takes it on as a challenge and gives Danny the edgy/rough kind of score that he wanted at the same time retaining the ARR essence. And then he wins all these awards. Even ARR will say, he did not foresee all this, but his unique ability to push the edge of his ability and comfort zone has brought this glory. Same thing with RDB - the song lukka chuppi was purely ARR's idea and he naughtily admits that he did it to fulfill a long dream to sing with Lataji. But when the music was done and the movie is watched, that song captures the essence of the movie in a way that is very unique. It is very rare to see anyone push the possibilities so consistently and so well. Numerous such examples be found on this topic. 5) Childlike enthusiasm: Hear ARR speak and you can always see a child somewhere. He wants to learn, he wants to do new stuff, he is never content with his achievements. no arrogance for what he has done. Imagine he goes and learns a new instrument like the continuum and then produces amazing music with it. That innocence and constant energy will always give him ideas and open newer frontiers. It is also the same with technology. ARR till date and since he started has always adopted and mastered new technology. That is a sign of learning and growing rather than stagnating. 6) Ability to overcome hardships at a young age: Particularly in one of his interviews with Simi Garewal, ARR talks about the hardships he had to endure while as a kid his family was struggling and they could not afford him to go to school but work and support the family. This itself is stupendous. But, what I find even more impressive is that he is not and has never been bitter about it. He does not have any self-pity. He talks like a child, but there is a very old and wise man inside when he says, thats what I had to do and that is what I did. For people of his genius and intelligence when you add the quality of taking and overcoming hardships at a youn age, that becomes a very potent combination. Everything else in life looks easy. See his interview with simi garewal on youtube if you want to see this aspect of his character. 7) Finally, but most importantly he is a genuine human being: His integrity is beyond question. His concern for well-being of even the smallest of artists
Re: [arr] Re: Scintillating interludes of PAARKAATHE
So you are saying that ghajini n jtyjn were ordinary Is it ? Sent from my iPhone On Sep 19, 2009, at 12:09 AM, kishore parayath kishore.paray...@gmail.com wrote: KABHI KABHI ADITI song was made from the OUD interlude of MUSTAFA MUSTAFA!!! BTW, someone, here says ARR gives ordinary music now. It was CORRECT in albums like GHAJINI, JAANE TU, SAKKARAKATTI etc... Also, a couple of songs in BLUE. But SOMEONE has not paid attention ot the song REHNUMA from BLUE... Which is a TRULY BREATHTAKING WORLDCLASS MASTERPIECE!!
Re: [arr] Re: A message for NY-kers / NJ-ites
Sure ...satish. I am sure there are more rahmaniacs out here in the bay area. I am game for this. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 5, 2009, at 6:32 PM, satish_srini satish_sr...@yahoo.com wrote: Wish I was in the east coast. I would have loved to join you guys. On a related note, how about doing something similar in the Bay Area? Anybody interested? Satish --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, niyant_dalal niyant_da...@... wrote: Are there any more ARR-fans on the east-coast? We're planning for the next meet in October in advance - so those who're not in the NYC-vicinity can plan ahead. If you're game, vote for a Saturday in October that suits you, and more importantly, send me an email so I can keep you posted: http://www.doodle.com/nkt7tsb9vxqg4nd2 (note: no email = vote not considered -- sorry, but I'm just trying to eliminate any possibility of noise here) PS: does anyone else also feel that the unplugged-delhi-concert should be released as an album? Wow! What a concert. --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Moin Ul Haque moinulhaque@ wrote: Guys I wish i could catch you up on Labors Day, but i am in Pittsburgh , PA :(. Thanks Regards Moin.H On Thu, Sep 3, 2009 at 10:03 AM, niyant_dalal niyant_da...@...: Jags - ccol! I'll keep you in the loop, if you send me a (short / blank) mail on niyant DOT dalal AT gmail DOT com. Cheers, Niyant --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com, Jags jaguaero@ wrote: I would have loved to join had I known this earlier. Please email ahead if you are planing such a meet. I would definitely like to meet everyone. Jags -- (¨`•.•´¨) Always `•.¸(¨`•.•´¨) Keep `•.¸¸.•´ Smiling! GOD BLESS YOU With Love and Care Always Moin.H -- Life is too short to wake up with regrets. So love the people who treat you right. Forget about the one's who don't. Believe everything happens for a reason. If you get a second chance, grab it with both hands. If it changes your life, let it. Nobody said life would be easy, they just promised it would be worth it.
Re: [arr] Re: MUSIC REVIEW: Connections | AR wrecks superbly crafted music with average vocals
Ignore. It's fashionable to write against or criticise talent. Ensures that ur writing is noticed. Sent from my iPhone On Jun 30, 2009, at 7:07 AM, snlavanya lazykid...@gmail.com wrote: this writer SERIOUSLY needs to think straight!! very few ppl who ABSOLUTELY HATE music can say they hate ARR's voice!! get a life man! --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Chord purev...@... wrote: I don't take reviews of compilations very seriously. --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Roshan c.pixels@ wrote: The biggest question here is, how many musicians who sing about peace and hugs actually care? Do musicians and music labels not know everyone cannot be fooled and some people can actually tell when an artiste is cementing his popularity among the public that doesn't know better? It's really not that hard to recognise a poseur, y'know? this is utterly unnecessary. the writer has no idea about rahman's involvement in charity. well, clearly he wouldn't. because ar doesn't go around publicizing all these on TV and news. On Tue, Jun 30, 2009 at 2:23 PM, Bivin Chandra bivinchandra@wrote: What can be said about AR Rahmanhttp://buzz18.in.com/celebrity-profile/ar-rahman/1331 that hasn't been said before? Here's something: His vocals don't cut it. Honestly, it's upsetting to have a legendary composer push himself as a vocalist when there are great singers around. A minor clarification - 'great' does not mean Sukhwinder Singhhttp://buzz18.in.com/celebrity-profile/sukhwinder-singh/2462 . Also, it's obvious Rahman's trying very hard to put himself out there as a vocalist, since he has 'handpicked' songs he has sung on. Percussion is king on *Jiya Se Jiya*, a lovable tune dampened by AR Rahmanhttp://buzz18.in.com/celebrity-profile/ar-rahman/1331's voice right from the start. *Khalballi* is a wonderful example of how some music should released without vocals. Ever wished you could choke someone by just thinking about it? *Meherbaan* from *Ada*'s soundtrack is a classy song. The music is perfect, and after a long time Rahman's voice sounds bearable. Surprisingly, it sounds alright even when he goes higher on this one. *Dil Se *has kick*ss music, there's plenty going on and it all fits right in. For those who long for the Rahman of yore, you'll find some of him in here. *Ek Mohabbat 'Vote For Taj'* is like the other songs on the compilation... well composed. Almost every track is Rahman attempting to show his mellow side, which is terrible for this collection because there's very little here that actually 'connects'. By the time *Pray For Me Brother* comes on, you're ready to toss the CD case at someone just to start a fight out of sheer boredom. The fabulous *Bombay Theme* overshadows everything else on this compilation. Not only has Rahman done the music a huge favour by not singing, but the composition is also excellent. *Bombay Theme* is the only song on this collection that is full of soul. The rest is stuff that will be praised to death because it has Rahman's name on it. The instrumental version of *Pray For Me Brother* sounds better than the original, but may very well be played while you're having free lunch at a wedding. It's pretty pointless to have a *Club Mix* of *Jiya Se Jiya*, and it's even more stupid to make something like that, but then everyone wants to make money, yes? My only beef with Rahman is that his singing is dull. He's bloody good at composing music, and manages to sing with sincerity. But sincerity does not always ensure quality.*'A Journey Through Anthems'*, the CD says, but how many of these tracks can actually be called 'anthems'? Sorry to break it to you, but except for *Bombay Theme*, there is nothing else on this CD that comes close to being an anthem. What use is a compilation that doesn't feature some of the artiste's best work? Is it an attempt at showcasing his lesser known songs? Or is it an effective money-squeezing exercise, considering fanboys will buy it anyway? The biggest question here is, how many musicians who sing about peace and hugs actually care? Do musicians and music labels not know everyone cannot be fooled and some people can actually tell when an artiste is cementing his popularity among the public that doesn't know better? It's really not that hard to recognise a poseur, y'know? *VERDICT* Maybe the best of Rahman's work has been kept aside for future compilations. Neat way of ensuring the cash never stops flowing, but too obvious. And way too pretentious. I bet all your Michael Jacksonhttp://buzz18.in.com/celebrity-profile/michael-jackson/2832 CDs have been dusted, so just continue spinning 'em if you want to listen to songs about peace.
[arr] [non-arr] kailasa at stern grove@ sfo
For Bay area folks ...kailash kher n kailasa perform aug 1st week at stern grove fest in sfo. This is a free one as well. Check out the exact dates. Sent from my iPhone
Re: [arr] (SemiARR) Anmol Bhave (Rahmania-Pune) gets V Shantaram Award !
Great news dinesh. Congrats anmol -A On Apr 7, 2009, at 10:03 PM, Dinesh Vaidya dnshvai...@yahoo.co.in wrote: The Wandering Souls chief and man behind the successful show RAHMANIA, Anmol Bhave recently bagged prestigious V SHANTARAM award for BEST SOUND ENGINEERING in recently held function in Mumbai. He got this award for Marathi feature film GARBICHA PAUS. Anmol dedicates his award to Rahman, for it was Rahman's music that made Anmol pursue degree course in SOUND ENGINEERING from FTII Pune. Anmol has already bagged NATIONAL AWARD and ZEE Gaurav award recently. best regards Dinesh Vaidya Pune
Re: [arr] Need Clarification!!!
Not again... I think I have enjoyed parsuram and udhaya as much as any other album of his. Don't understand why every few months we are back at such crossroads yet again. Sent from my iPhone On Mar 13, 2009, at 8:17 AM, raja sekar raju_sekaran2...@yahoo.com wrote: Guys Parasuram Could be victim arr touch is Missing completely inthat movie Arvind Ar wrote: Hey Folks, There are many people around me some Rahmaniacs too...who have permanently registered in their minds that few of the compositions which have ARR tag are not really and genuinely come out of ARR personally.. .!!! Let me inform you all that i dont want to take away the credits from ARR at allits just a doubt in mewhich i need to clarify.!! Many are of the thought that some of the ARR compositions for the films like Parasuram, Udhaya, Alli Arjuna (Though many tracks were re-used from 1947 Earth!), and many others are not personally handled by ARR...but by his Assistants!! !! This is largely due to his ultra busy schedule...! !! But i think its not true...! How abt u all..??? Connect with friends all over the world. Get Yahoo! India Messenger at http://in.messenger.yahoo.com/?wm=n/
