[arr] Europe concert news?

[Prabhu Rajagopal]

Hi all,

Does anyone have any news on the Europe concerts?
Despite reassurance from i...@arrahman.com that the concerts are being
rescheduled and not cancelled, am still somewhat worried, considering it was
a 60€ ticket.. not nothing..

Prabhu

Re: [arr] ARR at number 25 among 50 most creative Indians

[Prabhu Rajagopal]

ding Mayurbhanj Chhau, Kalaripayattu, Kathak and the
> spectacular aerial techniques of Mallakhamb. Not one to shy away from the
> unknown, Daksha enjoys moving into fresh territory. Some of her famous works
> include Search for My Tongue, Mahisasur Mardini, Kalia Daman and Sarpagati.
>
> 11. SUBODH GUPTA
> Bihar once had Nalanda. Bihar also housed this artist from Khagaul until he
> stormed the art world with his cowdung installations, steel katoris (bowls)
> and kattas (country revolvers). With a sensibility shaped by his home state,
> Gupta's hands have converted clanging cooking vessels into gargantuan
> God-faced installations which have hung over Venice. When he exhibited
> gigantic steel buckets, art collectors filled them with half a million
> euros. A migrant-aesthete with global acclaim.
>
> 12. BIJOY JAIN
> He shapes local raw material into houses you cannot forget. Take Tara House
> in Kashid, outside Bombay, with an underground pool in which cylinders of
> light stream down from lawns above. And he makes resorts to die for, such as
> Leti 360, an exquisite stone and wood structure in the Himalayas.
>
> 13. E SREEDHARAN
> Delhi is an AM/PM city, thanks to him: ante-Metro and post-Metro. The rest
> of the city may be strewn with rubble, but his gleaming rapid transit system
> swishes its way around with élan.
>
> 14. VISHAL BHARADWAJ
> His music is superlative, his dialogues memorable, and his movies cultural
> events. Pity that he got over his fixation with Shakespeare. Omkara and
> Maqbool remain as good as anything out of the Hindi film industry.
>
> 15. GUITAR PRASANNA
> No one had coaxed a Carnatic kriti out of a Western guitar. No one could,
> until this player-composer with an engineering degree shook the raga
> firmament. In Electric Ganeshaland, he fired off a Carnatic-Rock tribute to
> Jimi Hendrix. Imagine that.
>
> 16. VIJAY IYER
> Jazz critics all over America are waxing eloquent about this 38-year-old
> wizard on piano. His creativity, he says, took shape when he watched jazz
> legend Julius Hemphill's solo presentation in New Haven, Connecticut, in
> 1990. He says, "He gave you something profound and alive." For a sample of
> Iyer's music, try Historicity.
>
> 17. EKTA KAPOOR
> Neither saas nor bahu, and yet she changed the face of Indian television
> singlehandedly. Her Balaji Telefilms has been cloned, but having meandered
> into Hindi cinema, she has a new obsession to whet.
>
> 18. PRABHU DEVA
> This dance prodigy stormed into Indian consciousness with the song Muqabla
> from the film Kadhalan. India was spellbound, as his seemingly boneless body
> moved, as if of its own volition, to this Rahman chartbuster. A trained
> Bharatanatyam dancer, he came to be known as India's Michael Jackson. He now
> choreographs, acts and directs films as well.
>
> 19. NAMDEO DHASAL
> When this Dalit poet-politician called himself "a venereal sore in the
> private parts of language", admirers and critics sat up. Ever since 1972,
> when his dark poetry of Golpitha burst forth from Bombay's seamy underbelly,
> Marathi literature hasn't been the same.
>
> 20. RAHUL BHATIA
> His journey from a Janpath travel agent to the owner of India's most
> innovative no-frill airline, Indigo, has been a swift and heady affair. The
> aviation industry may be turbulent, but Bhatia's metronomic attention to
> detail is the stuff of legend.
>
> 21. GIRISH KARNAD
> In college, his dream was to become as famous as Shakespeare and TS Elliot.
> Today, this prolific author, playwright, actor and film director has
> achieved this in his own way by penning plays like Yayati and Tughlaq, using
> India's rich history to tackle contemporary issues.
>
> 22. PINAKIN PATEL
> This design guru has used every material available, including his elbow, to
> create shelf-space for Indian crafts; his latest offering is Hara Villa, a
> pop-up, bio-degradable holiday home.
>
> 23. RAKESH MARIA
> This supercop investigated the 1993 Bombay bomb blasts. More recently, he
> gathered the evidence that convicted Ajmal Kasab. Currently DGP of
> Maharashtra's Anti Terrorism Squad, he has a good network of informants.
>
> 24. FILMMAKERS OF MALEGAON
> Some 300 km separate Bollywood from the nondescript town of Malegaon, where
> a bunch of filmmakers with micro budgets make spoofs of blockbusters. Sample
> Malegaon ke Sholay. Sheikh Nasir Khan, the man behind it all, has now gone
> global with Malegaon ka Superman.
>
> 25. AR RAHMAN
> Among the world's all time top selling artistes: over 150 million records
> of film soundtracks. Starting off with the Chennai rock group,Nemesis
> Avenue, he's won award 

Re: [arr] Du liebst mich, du liebst mich nicht

[Prabhu Rajagopal]

haha interesting...

You love me, You love me not... not really a translation of the original
title but still, interesting.. :)

On 12 August 2010 15:45, Roshan  wrote:

>
>
> hmm.. that sound like Ramstein. lol.  ok i don't know. what is it ? :)
>
>
> On Thu, Aug 12, 2010 at 3:24 PM, A.R.Rajib  wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> Du liebst mich, du liebst mich nicht
>>
>> Dont worry it's not gibberish..it's German !! try to guess what is this
>> BEFORE clicking the following link .. *Dont Cheat* :-)
>>
>>
>> -
>>
>>
>> -
>>
>>
>> http://www.imdb.com/media/rm2554170112/tt0473367
>>
>> http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0473367/releaseinfo#akas
>> Ha ha ...nice surprise ..isnt it ?
>>
>> --
>> *- Regards
>>
>> ~ ~ A.R.Rajib ~ ~*
>>
>>
>
>
> --
> ---
> http://roshanravi.com
> http://ramblingsoul.com
> http://cssheaven.org
>
>  
>

[arr] Kaadhal Anukkal Karoake

[prabhu s]

cool george! but you need a lot of tweeking  in the "oh baby" segment, though!!

"BE THE CHANGE  YOU WANT TO SEE!!" 

Love always, 
Prabhu.

Re: [arr]

[Prabhu Rajagopal]

Dear Gopal & co,

I was wondering how these 5 songs from Raavanan will be come available.
Will this be

- In mp3 cd collections like how Shauk Hai and Tere Bina sung by Qadir ji
were released, which sadly for Europe based people like me, might be only
available in India I guess...?
- or would there be a new cd release?
- or an addition of these 5 songs onto Raavanan's album on iTunes store?

Thanks for the info, if available,
Prabhu



On 28 July 2010 03:36, Gopal Srinivasan  wrote:

>
>
> This list has been updated as
>
> 1. Naan Varuvene
> Singers: A.R.Rahman, Jali Fily Cissokho
>
> 2. Lament of the leaves
> Singer: Bruno Conn
> Played by Bruno Conn
>
> 3. Restless Mystic
> Played by Seenu
>
> 4. Yaaro Ivalo
> Singers: Chinna Ponnu, Sangeetha
>
> 5. Kalingathu Bharani
>
> 2010/7/23 Gopal Srinivasan 
>
>
>>
>> Naan Varuvene
>> A.R.Rahman, Jali Fily Cissokho
>>
>> Kaatu Chiriki
>> Chinna Ponnu, Sangeetha
>>
>> Kalingathu Bharani
>>
>> Kora Theme
>> Jali Fily Cissokho
>>
>>
>  
>

[arr] so that's a way to record ambience for a movie score...?

[Prabhu Rajagopal]

Resul Pookutty at work for Endhiran

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-mmVy8DjVY

Re: [arr] Boom Boom Robot Da

[Prabhu Rajagopal]

no need to compile all this... the official site has the listing. and gopal
sent it ..

On 29 July 2010 15:36, kishore parayath  wrote:

>
>
> Alltogether 6 tracks are there.
>
> On Thu, Jul 29, 2010 at 6:24 AM, Gomzy™  wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> just how many tracks and there altogether !! Can anyone compile all the
>> ones that Gops has put up unitl now?
>>
>>
>> On Thu, Jul 29, 2010 at 6:09 PM, Manaf ™  wrote:
>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Hi Gops...
>>>
>>> I sincerely pray that i should see the tracklist exclusively in
>>> arrahman.com before getting published any other sites...
>>>
>>> On Thu, Jul 29, 2010 at 4:13 PM, Gopal Srinivasan 
>>> wrote:
>>>




>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> Regards
>>> MANAF
>>> +97155 - 8914693
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> www.gomzyphotography.com
>>
>>
>  
>

Re: [arr] Video: A.R. Rahman's Thank You to England

[Prabhu Rajagopal]

We will see you soon America & Canada...
What about mainland Europe... :-( ..

On 29 July 2010 15:32, Sriram S  wrote:

>
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zX7rfAP4SCA
>  
>

Re: [arr] Puthiya Manitha

[Prabhu Rajagopal]

DAUGHTEr, apologies!

On 29 July 2010 14:38, Prabhu Rajagopal  wrote:

> SPB and AR and AR's son in one song? :-D
>
>  2010/7/29 Gopal Srinivasan 
>
>>
>>
>> Puthiya Manidha
>> Singers: S. P. Balasubramaniam, A. R. Rahman, Khatija Rahman
>> Lyrics: Vairamuthu
>>
>>
>>
>
>

Re: [arr] Puthiya Manitha

[Prabhu Rajagopal]

SPB and AR and AR's son in one song? :-D

2010/7/29 Gopal Srinivasan 

>
>
> Puthiya Manidha
> Singers: S. P. Balasubramaniam, A. R. Rahman, Khatija Rahman
> Lyrics: Vairamuthu
>
>  
>

Re: [arr] regarding Jai Ho World Tour @ PARIS: positive vibes?

[Prabhu Rajagopal]

Hi friends,

Same story here.

I mailed i...@arrahman.com the other day the following question:
*
*

*Dear Sir,

Regarding the cancellation of the European concerts:

Does it in fact concern a case of cancellation, or will the concerts be
rescheduled? Considering that this was a unique opportunity which most
likely won't happen again on Continental Europe, I would like to know if the
concert will if at all be organised at a later date. Else, I would want to
look into potential tickets in the UK concerts.
Also, which are the channels who will provide information on, if
cancellation is the case, refunds of ticket fees?*

And received the following answer:

*The concerts are being rescheduled, not cancelled. New dates will be
announced shortly.*
So I am hopeful on new dates.

Regards,
Prabhu

On 27 July 2010 12:35, s03g373 s03g373  wrote:

>
>
> Hi,
> I also bought tickets for Paris concert and I don't want to get refund, I
> want to wait to for the new date hoping that the ticket will be still valid
> for the new date or venue.
> Please give us the new date, I have been asking this since the 17th adnalso
> posted many mails on raaga france site, on A.R.Rahman Facebook pages, on
> global rapport site. I even have called A.R.Rahman studio in Chennai to have
> an answer. I didn't get reply to any of my mails or people just told me that
> they don't know yet. IT's really killing me, everyday I check A.R.R official
> web pages for any updates and I am sick to see again and again "To be
> announced" in front of Paris concert.
>
> Help please, Gopal, Vijay please do something, pass the message to ARR that
> his fans in PAris are eagerly waiting for him. Here in Paris we are really
> very far from our indian events, it's very rare that something happen,
> unless the US or UK where all the indians are like home with all the indian
> products (DVD, CD, etc.. available as soon as they release). We expected a
> lot when the concert of ARR has been initially announced (Jai Ho
> Circle, Premium and other VIP tickets were all sold out here in Paris).
> Please!!
>
> Serge BELIER
>
>
> > To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> > From: fayrouztaw...@yahoo.com
> > Date: Tue, 27 Jul 2010 05:03:40 +
> > Subject: [arr] Jai Ho World Tour
>
> >
> > The Paris concert has been cancelled as well as the concerts in Zurich
> and Mannheim.
> > Unfortunately, ticket sale offices had no information about the
> rescheduling of these concerts.
> > I don't want a refund as many offices offer. I'd rather keep my ticket
> until a date is fixed.
> > Does anyone have an idea when is the Paris concert gonna take place?
> >
> >
> >
> > 
>
> >
> > Are you searching for a reason, to be kind?
> > 
> > Explore, Experience, Enjoy A.R.Rahman - The Man, The Music, The Magic.
> > Only at arrahmanfans.com - The definitive A.R.Rahman e-community.
> >
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Re: [arr] ARR - Asha Combo?

[Prabhu Rajagopal]

Wasn't it Dhuan Dhuan from Meenaxi?

On 25 July 2010 12:33, Ashok Purohit  wrote:

>
>
> Guys,
>
> I am missing ARR-Asha combo.. . does anyone have any idea if they are
> working together again on anything these days?
>
> Also, which was their last song together?
>
>
> Regards,
> Ashok Singh Purohit
>
>  
>

Re: [arr]

[Prabhu Rajagopal]

Very interesting news !!

I hope the extra songs can be added on iTunes Store as well... if that's
practically feasible.

P

2010/7/23 Gopal Srinivasan 

>
>
> Naan Varuvene
> A.R.Rahman, Jali Fily Cissokho
>
> Kaatu Chiriki
> Chinna Ponnu, Sangeetha
>
> Kalingathu Bharani
>
> Kora Theme
> Jali Fily Cissokho
>
>  
>

Re: [arr] Naina Mile

[Prabhu Rajagopal]

I'm loving this... Vijay, Gopal, please don't stop!! :-)

On 22 July 2010 16:52, Roshan  wrote:

>
>
> what is it ?  tell us.. tell us :)
>
>
> On Thu, Jul 22, 2010 at 8:03 PM, Vijay  wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> These teasers will continue after a short break.in the meanwhile we
>> bring to you
>>
>> Gopal, please do the honours..
>>
>> Thanks
>> Vijay
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>>
>>
>> On 22-Jul-2010, at 10:49, mohammed sajin  wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>> 'Naina Mile' = 'Kan parthene' from Endhiran, a wild guess :)
>>
>> SAJIN
>>  --
>> **
>>
>>
>>
>> --- On *Wed, 7/21/10, Gomzy™ http://gmail.com/>
>> gmail.com>* wrote:
>>
>>
>> From: Gomzy™ 
>> Subject: Re: [arr] Naina Mile
>> To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com
>> Date: Wednesday, July 21, 2010, 7:06 AM
>>
>>
>> thats the english translation farsad!
>>
>>
>> On Wed, Jul 21, 2010 at 6:30 PM, Farzad Khaleel wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>> Eyes Meet !
>>
>>
>> On Wed, Jul 21, 2010 at 2:24 PM, mohammed sajin wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>> I think Gopal changed his strategy.
>> May be he is indirectly trying to tell about Endhiran song.
>>
>> Whats the tamil translation of 'Naina Mile'?
>>
>> SAJIN
>>
>>  --
>> *From:* ARRvind 
>> *To:* arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com
>> *Sent:* Wed, July 21, 2010 12:02:58 PM
>> *Subject:* Re: [arr] Naina Mile
>>
>>
>>
>>   Hmmm...we already had "Naina Milaike" in Saathiya now "Naina Mile"
>> in the offing???!!!  :)
>>
>> --- On *Tue, 7/20/10, Gopal Srinivasan * wrote:
>>
>>
>> From: Gopal Srinivasan 
>> Subject: [arr] Naina Mile
>> To: "arrahmanfans" 
>> Date: Tuesday, July 20, 2010, 7:30 PM
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Farzad Khaleel
>> www.rahmaniac. com 
>>
>>
>>
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Re: [arr] Listen to track no.6!

[Prabhu Rajagopal]

french

On 18 July 2010 17:22, A.R.Rajib  wrote:

>
>  [Attachment(s) <#129e6964ec673cf2_TopText> from A.R.Rajib included below]
>
> Hehe ... Superb find ..anyway which language is this ??
>
> I attached the song here !!
>
> On Sun, Jul 18, 2010 at 8:33 PM, Gopal Srinivasan wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> http://mp3.mondomix.com/malka_family
>>
>> 
>> http://mp3.mondomix.com/player.php?oid=9977&otype=1&olng=en
>>
>> Thanks to Karthik S of i2fs/Milliblog
>>
>>
>>
>
>
> --
> - Regards
>
> ~ ~ A.R.Rajib ~ ~
>
>  
>

Re: [arr]

[Prabhu Rajagopal]

:-D .. okay guys what can this be... 1-800-Love is the next Hindi movie
which A.R.R. is working on I thought, maybe a song from that movie?!



2010/7/10 Gopal Srinivasan 

>
>
> Na darwaza na thi khidki
> Dil mein gus aayi ek ladki
> Tera banjaaon Tu Meri
> Yehi tamanna hai is dil ki
>  
>

[ARR] Raavanan cd in Europe: ideas?

[Prabhu Rajagopal]

hi all,

Does anyone have a suggestion of a good site where I would be able to order
the Raavanan audio cd? I live in continental Europe... Amazon.Co.uk only has
Raavan..

Thanks,
Prabhu

Re: [arr] [semi-ARR] Mani to work with Yuvan (as producer)

[Prabhu Rajagopal]

Oops thanks for the info, didn't know...

On 1 June 2010 16:22, Indmov Buff  wrote:

>
>
> It's not the first time a maniratnam production has someone other than AR
> doing music for it. Dum dum dum had Karthika raja.
>
> On Tue, 01 Jun 2010 10:57 BST Prabhu Rajagopal wrote:
>
> >Interesting!
> >
> >http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/57430.html
>
>  
>

[arr] [semi-ARR] Mani to work with Yuvan (as producer)

[Prabhu Rajagopal]

Interesting!

http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/57430.html

[ARR] New Venue: Germany!

[Prabhu Rajagopal]

Hi all

I just noticed that a new venue has been added to the European tour: *July
18, 2010*: Germany
(SAP Arena, Mannheim)

Prabhu

Re: [arr] ARR on BBC World - This Friday.

[Prabhu Rajagopal]

Thanks for the info!

2010/5/24 Ambrish L. Acharya 

>
>
> Friday 9am IST on BBC World [Show: Peschardt's People]
>
> http://www.bbcworldnews.com/Pages/Programme.aspx?id=191
>
> -A
>  
>

[ARR] download the Tamil Conference Song from ARR's site

[Prabhu Rajagopal]

It's been put available on
http://www.arrahman.com/v2/discography/singles-semmozhi.html

kind regards,
Prabhu

[ARR] Amsterdam concert doubts

[Prabhu Rajagopal]

Hi

I was having a look on arrahmanlive, all tickets can be bought except for
the Amsterdam concert. In addition, it looks like there's no exact venue yet
finalised for this concert.
Anyone in the organising committee have any idea about the certainty of
Amsterdam going through? Would be nice to know..

Thanks,
Prabhu

[arr] (unknown)

[prabhu s]

Hi Pravinder,

Not the case with AR!!

>From what i read from AR's biography he really hated this system of recording 
>companies holding the rights and somewhere during the late 90's he made it a 
>point to hold the rights of whatever score he writes!! 



"BE THE CHANGE  YOU WANT TO SEE!!" 

Love always, 
Prabhu.

[ARR] Semmozhi

[Prabhu Rajagopal]

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

Re: [arr] Jaa Re Udd Jaa?

[Prabhu Rajagopal]

Hi

You should check out this link
http://www.arrahman.com/v2/raavan/raavanvideo.html
.. this song was performed on the audio release of Raavan, composed by A.R.
overnight according to news reports.. might/will be a last minute addition
to the movie.

Prabhu

On 14 May 2010 09:05, Triply R.  wrote:

>
>
> Apologies if this has already been answered, but does anyone know if this
> song, supposedly an unreleased song from Raavan, is authentic or not? I
> haven't heard it but I have seen this mentioned so I was just wondering.
>
>  
>

Re: [arr] My song by song review of Raavan/Raavanan

[Prabhu Rajagopal]

his = Mustafa Kutoane

On 8 May 2010 10:48, Prabhu Rajagopal  wrote:

> From the googling I did, I found his name mentioned in a review of Jiya Se
> Jiya (http://chennai365.com/news/a-r-rahmans-connections/) .. So looks
> like he was part of the cool drummers in  that video/song from Connections
>
>
>
> On 8 May 2010 08:26, ARRvind  wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> A very inspiring write up...AJ!!! You simply rock!!!
>>
>> However..you say..u ve never heard that type of rendition by Mustafa...has
>> he sung before for AR or anybody, by the way?
>>
>> If you are mistaking him with Aslam Mustafa of "Ponmagal Vandaal" (ATM)
>> fame...then he is NOT the same person..! Mustafa Kutaone is altogether a new
>> name in the AR's dynasty of singers!!!
>>
>> --- On *Thu, 5/6/10, AJ * wrote:
>>
>>
>> From: AJ 
>> Subject: [arr] My song by song review of Raavan/Raavanan
>> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
>> Date: Thursday, May 6, 2010, 7:37 PM
>>
>>
>> A while back, I posted a review of Raavan from a very broad perspective
>> and angle, highlighting what I thought were strengths and weaknesses in the
>> album and trying to put the album within the context of ARR's musical
>> career. I feel I have now heard the songs enough times to generate a more
>> detailed review/analyais of each track, including the Tamil version. I
>> apologize for the length in advance, as this is pretty long.
>>
>> 1) Beera/Veera
>> This character based track oozes with spirit and spunk. I love the
>> African/Tribal sonic theme of this track, hearkening to our primitive and
>> ancient roots as the main character's pride and pomp is showcased here in a
>> very colorful and entertaining manner. Beautiful percussive rhythms
>> sustained in a groove that is extremely infectious and riveting. The tamil
>> version features a brighter and louder ghugru track in the beginning with
>> increased bass volume during the ARR sung "Uh Ee Ee Ee Oh" part. The Tamil
>> version also features a funky bass line that is muted in volume in the Hindi
>> version. Similarly, I noticed a warm pad sound chordal sequence that is
>> higher in volume during the first chorus in the Tamil version, whereas it is
>> almost muted in the Hindi version. The xylophone/vibraphon e based music
>> interlude sparks the imagination of a jungle/forrest backdrop full of frolic
>> and freedom in both versions, while the Tamil version has an extra counter
>> melodic upper bass pattern that is not heard in the Hindi version during the
>> same interlude. The animal sounds only add to the fun spiritedness and truly
>> enable one to visualize the cinematic backdrop. Keerthi Sagathia's injection
>> during the Antara only adds sweetness and depth to the "dhana dhan tan"
>> parts. The chord sequences during the choral sections are very pleasing,
>> accentuated by some beautiful, bright guitar strumming, adding a shiny
>> overture to an already sparkling oeuvre. The singing is extremely well
>> executed by Vijay Prakash and company, including Mustafa, who is singing an
>> entirely different style that we have heard before from him. I bet they had
>> a lot of fun recording this number. A bit too short in length this track,
>> but boy does it pack tremendous energy and groove. An amazingly feel good,
>> peppy, energetic, fully exotic, colorful number that will also be popular
>> with children.
>>
>> 2)Behene De/Usure Pogudhey
>> Karthik deserve to win best male playback singer award for both versions
>> in my opinion, and the year is still young. Superb, passionate execution on
>> his part and one can really feel the emotions that Rahman wanted to convey
>> through his smoothly textured voice. This track to me is like a hybrid with
>> Hollywood background score meeting Bollywood Sufi film song. Emotionally
>> high in intrigue, mystery, and longingness with a touch of anger,
>> accentuated by the distorted electric guitars which are never overdone, this
>> track is the album's heavyweight champion based on raagas Bhairavi and
>> Basant Mukhari loosely. The first minute of the track sets the tone with an
>> amazingly haunting prelude full of beautiful string chordal sequences and
>> bright, crystal clear bells with a vibraphone/drum backdrop loop, once
>> again, emphasizing the primal/raw/earthy consistency of this soundtrack. The
>> string interlude is equally impressive with complex, negative emotions being
>> communicated and having an abstract fee akin to a hollywood background score
>> for an epic film. Notice th

Re: [arr] My song by song review of Raavan/Raavanan

[Prabhu Rajagopal]

>From the googling I did, I found his name mentioned in a review of Jiya Se
Jiya (http://chennai365.com/news/a-r-rahmans-connections/) .. So looks like
he was part of the cool drummers in  that video/song from Connections


On 8 May 2010 08:26, ARRvind  wrote:

>
>
> A very inspiring write up...AJ!!! You simply rock!!!
>
> However..you say..u ve never heard that type of rendition by Mustafa...has
> he sung before for AR or anybody, by the way?
>
> If you are mistaking him with Aslam Mustafa of "Ponmagal Vandaal" (ATM)
> fame...then he is NOT the same person..! Mustafa Kutaone is altogether a new
> name in the AR's dynasty of singers!!!
>
> --- On *Thu, 5/6/10, AJ * wrote:
>
>
> From: AJ 
> Subject: [arr] My song by song review of Raavan/Raavanan
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Thursday, May 6, 2010, 7:37 PM
>
>
> A while back, I posted a review of Raavan from a very broad perspective and
> angle, highlighting what I thought were strengths and weaknesses in the
> album and trying to put the album within the context of ARR's musical
> career. I feel I have now heard the songs enough times to generate a more
> detailed review/analyais of each track, including the Tamil version. I
> apologize for the length in advance, as this is pretty long.
>
> 1) Beera/Veera
> This character based track oozes with spirit and spunk. I love the
> African/Tribal sonic theme of this track, hearkening to our primitive and
> ancient roots as the main character's pride and pomp is showcased here in a
> very colorful and entertaining manner. Beautiful percussive rhythms
> sustained in a groove that is extremely infectious and riveting. The tamil
> version features a brighter and louder ghugru track in the beginning with
> increased bass volume during the ARR sung "Uh Ee Ee Ee Oh" part. The Tamil
> version also features a funky bass line that is muted in volume in the Hindi
> version. Similarly, I noticed a warm pad sound chordal sequence that is
> higher in volume during the first chorus in the Tamil version, whereas it is
> almost muted in the Hindi version. The xylophone/vibraphon e based music
> interlude sparks the imagination of a jungle/forrest backdrop full of frolic
> and freedom in both versions, while the Tamil version has an extra counter
> melodic upper bass pattern that is not heard in the Hindi version during the
> same interlude. The animal sounds only add to the fun spiritedness and truly
> enable one to visualize the cinematic backdrop. Keerthi Sagathia's injection
> during the Antara only adds sweetness and depth to the "dhana dhan tan"
> parts. The chord sequences during the choral sections are very pleasing,
> accentuated by some beautiful, bright guitar strumming, adding a shiny
> overture to an already sparkling oeuvre. The singing is extremely well
> executed by Vijay Prakash and company, including Mustafa, who is singing an
> entirely different style that we have heard before from him. I bet they had
> a lot of fun recording this number. A bit too short in length this track,
> but boy does it pack tremendous energy and groove. An amazingly feel good,
> peppy, energetic, fully exotic, colorful number that will also be popular
> with children.
>
> 2)Behene De/Usure Pogudhey
> Karthik deserve to win best male playback singer award for both versions in
> my opinion, and the year is still young. Superb, passionate execution on his
> part and one can really feel the emotions that Rahman wanted to convey
> through his smoothly textured voice. This track to me is like a hybrid with
> Hollywood background score meeting Bollywood Sufi film song. Emotionally
> high in intrigue, mystery, and longingness with a touch of anger,
> accentuated by the distorted electric guitars which are never overdone, this
> track is the album's heavyweight champion based on raagas Bhairavi and
> Basant Mukhari loosely. The first minute of the track sets the tone with an
> amazingly haunting prelude full of beautiful string chordal sequences and
> bright, crystal clear bells with a vibraphone/drum backdrop loop, once
> again, emphasizing the primal/raw/earthy consistency of this soundtrack. The
> string interlude is equally impressive with complex, negative emotions being
> communicated and having an abstract fee akin to a hollywood background score
> for an epic film. Notice the brooding short, but powerfully noticeable low
> octave string rhythm that comes in and out from right to left in the stanza
> following the first music interlude. Towards the end, what a culmination of
> synth, strings, percussion, electric guitars as the song evolves into a
> climax. Notice the sprawling synth sequence before the outro that only
> electrifies an already intensifying and passionate plea, further enhanced by
> a low, edgy bass synth section and a sinister electric guitar track. The
> ending choral sequence is in pure epic form with a chord formation that is
> both haunting and tragic in mood and feel. Yes, the word "tragedy" came to
> mi

Re: [arr] ARR takes a page out of "Mosquito" for Ranjha/Kattu

[Prabhu Rajagopal]

Very interesting comparison 

I was just curious, is the voice sample maybe Anuradha Sriram's? That was
the impression I got initially after the Hindi release, as both Rekha and
Anuradha were credited. Considering Rekha B was the main singer, I reckoned
Anuradha was the distorded back-and-forth voice... My thoughts got confirmed
(that is, to *my *ears :-) ) when I heard the Tamil version.

In any case. Ranjha is a wonderful example of ARR's interpretation of
folk-meets-electronica. It's a trend I personally appreciate a lot as a
result of my music taste (Maricham, Liquid Dance, Mausam & Escape).. I
didn't immediately expect Ranjha to this row but it touches my musical
senses somewhere!

regards,
Prabhu

On 6 May 2010 23:16, AJ  wrote:

>
>
> In my song by song review, I briefly mentioned that ARR sampled Rekha's
> voice and used it as a drone backdrop with electronic distortion coming and
> going throughout the song. The tweaking that he did with the sound
> frequencies in that drone, modulating the treble range within a uniformly
> timed wavelength, reminds me so much of the "Mosquito" effect sound he used
> in the "Mosquito" track from Connections. He used it brilliantly in this
> track!
>
>  
>

Re: [arr] Use of Erhu instrument in recent ARR pieces

[Prabhu Rajagopal]

Hi Manisha,

How interesting, thanks for this. I had no idea what the name of this
instrument is!
If I am not mistaken, the same instrument is used in

- *Tour of the villas *from Couples Retreat:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWpe1TMrKOQ listen from *min. 1.14 *onwards
- *Tu Mera Hai *from Ada from *min. 3.12* onwards. I love the way ARR makes
the ending of the Erhu move on to the Banjo/Oud/Ukelele (not sure).. super!

Prabhu



On 30 April 2010 06:30, manisha madhavan  wrote:

>
>
> Loving how ARR Sir used this instrument so subtly in both Raavan and VTV.
> The Erhu is this two-string chinese instrument, played like a violin. I have
> loved the sound right from when I heard it in Golden Era (Warriors of Heaven
> and Earth) ...and just 3 months ago I got a Erhu concerto CD and have been
> addicted to the sound of that instrument. So I was so ecstatic when I heard
> it used in the BGM of Female Aaromale during the scene right before
> Manipaaya starts. And again was extremely happy to hear it being used in
> Killi Re from 3:11-3:21.
>
> Its just so subtle yet  beautiful...only ARR the wizard is brilliant enough
> to add these pinch of exotic instruments to create magic with each tune.
> If anybody knows other pieces in which this instrument has been used, do
> let me know! And i hope ARR Sir continues using it even more in the future
> :-)
>
>  
>

[ARR] Paris concert promo (tamil)

[Prabhu Rajagopal]

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

Re: [arr] Shekhar kapur @ ARR's Studio

[Prabhu Rajagopal]

Guys you should see Sekar Kapur's tweet which followed this:

*Is a genius composer the ultimate mathematician ? Able to instinctively
handle more shifting equations than logic cld comprehend ?*

Interesting...

Prabhu


On 26 April 2010 17:26, A.R.Rajib  wrote:

>
>
> In AR Rahman's studio workin on music of Paani. Beautiful experience
> working with him. He transports you into a different world.about 8 hours
> ago <http://twitter.com/shekharkapur/status/12870017425> via Twitter for
> BlackBerry® <http://blackberry.com/twitter>Retweeted by 15 people
>
>- 
> Reply<http://twitter.com/?stat...@shekharkapur&in_reply_to_status_id=12870017425&in_reply_to=shekharkapur>
>- Retweet <http://twitter.com/shekharkapur/status/12870017425#>
>
>  <http://twitter.com/shekharkapur>
> shekharkapur <http://twitter.com/shekharkapur>
> Shekhar Kapur
> http://twitter.com/shekharkapur/status/12870017425
> --
> - Regards
>
> ~ ~ A.R.Rajib ~ ~
>
>  
>

Re: [arr] Raavan, a soundtrack for the headphones?

[Prabhu Rajagopal]

Agree 100%. The bass elements on my sound system are very much enjoyable,
but, to give the example of Khilli Re or Thok De Khilli, they are full with
small electronic sounds playing between left and right phones.. So I find it
thoroughly more fun listening in phones too!



On 25 April 2010 20:47, Indmov Buff  wrote:

>
>
> I think I've come to the conclusion that this one is for the headphones and
> not for my speakers. Anyone else feel the same?
>
>  
>

Re: [arr] Re: LIVE video Coverage of Ravaan Music Launch !

[Prabhu Rajagopal]

hi friends,
when i accessed the link i saw AR singing a song. in... arabic? which song
was that?

P

On 24 April 2010 17:34, Mehroof ! Mohamed !! wrote:

>
>
> Nope - it is fine now and seeing Karthick performing Behne De now 
>
> --- On *Sat, 24/4/10, Vishal Reddy * wrote:
>
>
> From: Vishal Reddy 
> Subject: Re: [arr] Re: LIVE video Coverage of Ravaan Music Launch !
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Saturday, 24 April, 2010, 8:47 PM
>
>
>
>  No need to register. But no audio! The camera is just stuck to Ash-Abhi's
> poster. It's not moving. Or wait, is something wrong with my connection?
>
>
>  --
> *From:* A.R.Rajib 
> *To:* arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com
> *Sent:* Sat, 24 April, 2010 8:42:44 PM
> *Subject:* [arr] Re: LIVE video Coverage of Ravaan Music Launch !
>
>
> http://www.bollywoo dhungama. com/livetv/ raavan/index. 
> html
>
>  This is the
> Link .. U may need to register at first !! please Share this to all your
> friends !!!
>
> On Sat, Apr 24, 2010 at 9:03 PM, A.R.Rajib  com
> > wrote:
>
>>
>> On bollywoodhungama. com 
>>
>> Guys v r testing LIVE VIDEO COVERAGE of Raavan Audio Launch in 5 mins..log
>> onto BH n lemme know d response6 minutes 
>> ago
>>  via webRetweeted by 2 people
>>
>>- 
>> Reply
>>- Retweet 
>>
>>  
>> Faridoon_S 
>> Faridoon Shahryar
>>
>>
>> http://twitter. com/Faridoon_ S/status/ 
>> 12766673657--
>>
>> - Regards
>>
>> ~ ~ A.R.Rajib ~ ~
>>
>>
>
>
> --
> - Regards
>
> ~ ~ A.R.Rajib ~ ~
>
>
>
>  
>

[ARR] Raavan in my words..

[Prabhu Rajagopal]

 ARR's Raavan.. a superb mixture of folky North & South sounds with
electronic sound experimentation, heavy orchestration.. simply put, a
vintage ARR-Mani album !!!

Re: [arr] Raavan Impression

[Prabhu Rajagopal]

thanks a lot for your thoughts.. looking forward :)

On 23 April 2010 16:33, Aditya YVS  wrote:

>
>
> Hey Guys,
>
> I Can safely say there wont be a soul disappointed with this Album, if he
> has a soul.
>
> I'm dying for the Ichord review.
>
> If your favorites were Thiruda-Thiruda and Dil se. Make place for a third.
>
> Of the five songs I heard (except Ranjha Ranjha.) There were three
> masterpieces ---beera beera, behne de, khili re.
>
> Two frekkk songs. Kata Kata is Mind blowing.
> The piece de resistence is Thok de Khilli.its the next Chaiyya Chaiyya.
>
>
> Regards,
> Aditya.
>  
>

[ARR] ARR confirms collaboration with Nicole Scherzinger for an upcoming "album", and with Usher for a "movie song"

[Prabhu Rajagopal]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weLU64EsfjI

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100419/ap_en_mu/us_music_ar_rahman

Enjoy!

Prabhu

Re: [arr] Official Tracklist of Raavan??

[Prabhu Rajagopal]

you say it yourself: four days.. that's nothing. relx :)

On 19 April 2010 16:01, $ Pavan Kumar $  wrote:

>
>
> Patience peoplePatience...
>
> --- On *Mon, 4/19/10, Sathya Sundaram * wrote:
>
>
> From: Sathya Sundaram 
> Subject: [arr] Official Tracklist of Raavan??
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Monday, April 19, 2010, 5:46 AM
>
>
>
>
> Gopal/Vijay,
>
> Can you please let us know the official Tracklist of Raavan?? There are 4
> more days b4 the official relaese. If you could let the group know atleast
> the tracklist details, it will avoid all the existing confusion of the
> tracks from Wikipedia and other sources. Please help us.
>
>
>  
>

Re: [arr] Is Amsterdam concert tickets on sale already?

[Prabhu Rajagopal]

Hi

from what I see, no news about the Amsterdam tickets yet.. I am also
checking out both Paris and Amsterdam options. The Paris ticketing seems to
have started, Gopal confirmed the link seems genuine.. but I prefer waiting
for the official launch on ARR's official page before going ahead and
booking tickets.

Prabhu

On 16 April 2010 09:05, esharish  wrote:

>
>
> Hi,
> Does anyone know if amsterdam concert(July 18th) tickets are on sale
> already? Though arrahmanlive.com does does not mention european venues
> ticket sales yet, from some recent posts looks like atleast Paris tickets
> have gone on sale silently.
>
> -Harish
>
>  
>

[arr] Southbank Centre pics online

[Prabhu Rajagopal]

hi friends,

check out a nice detailed description of the pieces performed at Southbank
centre on the ARR official website. Also, I found some more pics on the
following site
http://www.aworan.com/

Prabhu

[arr] An ad for the Concert tour

[Prabhu Rajagopal]

hi guys

a small teaser, trailer, ad, however u call it, for the tour has been placed
on http://arrahmanlive.com/  (homepage, scroll down)

P

[arr] Latika's Theme used by a rapper "Sivilo" from Montenegro

[Prabhu Rajagopal]

Hi all,

I by chance have come across the following:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TgE-05Q2KLo

It looks like the artist Sivilo, a rapper from the Central-European country
Montenegro, has used Latika's Theme for the Intro song of his album entitled
"Slumdog Millionaire Music Mixtape" . I checked the other songs, no other
samples from SM used there.
Interesting...

regards,
Prabhu

Re: [arr] AR Rahman Jai Ho concert a Paris

[Prabhu Rajagopal]

Thanks a lot, merci bien!!!
Do keep us posted on developments from your end, tenez-nous informés!

2010/3/23 jaihoparis 

>
>
> Bonjour Fans de France,
>
> 17 JUILLET 2010 PARC DES EXPOSITION - PORTE DE VERSAILLES
>
> Les billets seront en vente a partir de mi-avril, (FNAC-CARREFOUR-BOUTIQUE
> GARE DU NORD.
>
> je vous donnerai les prix des places prochainement.
>
> Soyez prêt pour la grande fête.
>
> Mouss
>
>  
>

[arr] Any Holland based peeps? Amsterdam concert on July 9th: Ohio Arena???

[Prabhu Rajagopal]

Hi all,

Are there any group members based in the Netherlands? If so, could anyone
tell me what this Ohio Arena is? I have never heard of it (myself based in
Flanders, Belgium) .. The only thing I can think of is the stadium of
Football club Ajax Amsterdam, which is called Amsterdam Arena...

Thanks,
Prabhu

Re: [arr] A.R. Rahman foundation Kiosk

[Prabhu Rajagopal]

Great initiative! All the best!


On 8 March 2010 19:34, Vijay Mohan Iyer  wrote:

>
>  [Attachment(s) <#1273f2e0261ad9c9_TopText> from Vijay Mohan Iyer included
> below]
>
> Folks,
>
> The 1st AR Rahman Foundation Kiosk is up and running @ nirmal lifestyle
> mall,mumbai .
>
> Rajeev Jain who is part of our group and director of Nirmal Group has made
> this possible. The kiosk will retail the ARR tshirts and PFMB colouring
> books.  There are plans to retail ARR cds/dvds too at a later stage.
>
> We need to make it a success.Please spread the word.
>
> Cheers
> Vijay
>
>
>  
>

Re: [arr] Ekam Satyam in AR Rahman Jai Ho Concert @ Houston, USA

[Prabhu Rajagopal]

Hi Gopal

It would be nice if you could clarify when and where the concert in Paris
will be taking place: the news item on the official website says* Paris
Bercy, 10 July*, while this official press release you attached
mentions*Parc des Expositions, Porte de Versailles, 13 July
*.

Thanks!

Best regards,
Prabhu

On 5 March 2010 12:58, Gopal Srinivasan  wrote:

>
>  [Attachment(s) <#1272e445a4cb28b8_TopText> from Gopal Srinivasan included
> below]
>
> Don't believe everything you read - the official press release is attached.
> It doesn't even mention MJ's name anywhere.
>
> On Fri, Mar 5, 2010 at 17:02, Rivjot  wrote:
>
>>
>>
>>
>> http://www.radioandmusic.com/content/editorial/news/rahman-collaboratess-with-creative-director-amy-tinkham
>>
>> MUMBAI: After a series of concerts in India, and most recently in
>> Australia, A R Rahman will now be heading to North America as a part of his
>> A.R. Rahman Jai Ho Concert: The Journey Home World Tour.
>>
>> The North American leg of the tour is slated to begin on June 11 at the
>> Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, N.Y., with dates booked
>> through July 3 performance at the Toyota Center in Houston.
>>
>> For this massive international tour, Rahman is leaving no stone unturned.
>> It is reported that Rahman is collaborating with creative director Amy
>> Tinkham and make it both visually and aurally appealing to his international
>> fans.
>>
>> A well known director/choreographer, Amy Tinkhan is part of McDonald
>> Selznick Associates (MSA) who represent some of the finest stage directors
>> and production designers in the business. MSA has so far executed some of
>> the top grossing tours of all time, including Madonna's 2008 Sticky & Sweet
>> Tour (the highest grossing tour by a female artist in history), Celine
>> Dion's Taking Chances Tour, Cher's Living Proof Farewell Tour, Michael
>> Jackson's HIStory Tour, Justin Timberlake's FutureSex/Love Show, and Paul
>> McCartney's Driving Tour.
>>
>> According to reports, Rahman's concert in North America will be a
>> theatrical experience with dance and acrobatics. However, at its core its
>> going to be Indian. The show will feature changing sets, large images on LED
>> screens and a spectacular cast of musicians and dancers from across the
>> globe.
>>
>> The surprises don't end here. The Journey Home World Tour, will also
>> feature tracks that Rahman was working on with the late Michael Jackson
>> before his tragic death. In addition to songs from Slumdog Millionaire, fans
>> will also be treated to his bollywood hits from Lagaan, Jaane Tu Ya Jaane
>> Na, Dil Se, Rang DeBasanti and Roja.
>>
>> The concert series will be produced by Deepak Gattani, and will travel to
>> over twenty international arenas including The Forum in Los Angeles, The
>> Patriot Center in Washington, D.C., American Airlines Arena in Dallas, Texas
>> and Wembley Arena and the O2 Arena in London.
>>
>> 
>>
>> Concert will also feature tracks that Rahman was working on with the late
>> Michael Jackson before his tragic death - OH MY GOD!!! We will finally hear
>> Ekam Satyam WOOHHOOO.
>>
>>
>  
>

Re: [arr] For me, VTV music has now joined a very special group.....

[Prabhu Rajagopal]

Sorry for my Meenaxi comment, I just wrote that because I've learnt
throughout previous mails that your taste is similar to mine, didn't mean to
spark unnecessary threads :) on to the next!

2010/1/22 ichord 

>
>
> The albums I posted were not exhaustive, just a sample of my favorites.
>
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com , || V
> i s h w e s h ||  wrote:
> >
> > Ain't Alaipayuthey & Saathiya basically same album with two replaced
> songs? And I know it's your personal list, but I'm really surprised that
> Thiruda Thiruda & Pudhiya Mugam are not in there! Coz IMHO, they both are
> once in a lifetime albums!
> >
> >
> > " The search is more important than the destination "
> > - a r rahman -
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > 
> > From: Prabhu Rajagopal 
>
> > To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com 
> > Sent: Thu, 21 January, 2010 3:53:17 AM
> > Subject: Re: [arr] For me, VTV music has now joined a very special
> group.
> >
> >
> > And, Meenaxi too I guess ;-)
> >
> >
> > 2010/1/19 ichord 
> >
> > >
> > >
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> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
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> > >
> > >>
> > >
> > >>
> > >
> > >The more I listen to VTV, the more I love it and I have listened to this
> album enough times now to confidently state that is it one of ARR's best
> creations ever. Each and every song is special, distinct, unique with the
> entire album flowing so well and having all the trademark ARR magic that I
> hope with each album plus innovation.
> > >
> > >>VTV...welcome to my ARR top tieryou have joined the ranks of other
> albums on my top tier list like Roja, Bombay, Rangeela, Iruvar, Kandukonden,
> Taal, Dil Se, Lagaan, Alaipayuthey, Sangamam, 1947 Earth, Kannathil M,
> Zubeidaa, Saathiya, Swades, Water, Delhi 6, Bose, Yuvvraaj, Jodha Akbar.
> > >
> > >
> >
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> >
> >
> > Your Mail works best with the New Yahoo Optimized IE8. Get it NOW!
> http://downloads.yahoo.com/in/internetexplorer/
> >
>
>  
>

Re: [arr] When will it be England's turn?

[Prabhu Rajagopal]

Hope he does come to the UK. Considering there is no chance of him appearing
in continental Europe for a concert, UK is closest opportunity that mainland
Euro ARR fans will get..!

2010/1/20 Anand Joshi 

>
>
> yeah its been so long since he performed in UK.Cant wait for him to come
> back.
>
> Anand
>
> --- On *Wed, 1/20/10, Indmov Buff * wrote:
>
>
> From: Indmov Buff 
> Subject: [arr] When will it be England's turn?
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Wednesday, January 20, 2010, 5:29 PM
>
>
>
>
> When will we see a Jai Ho concert in the U.K? Does anyone know of anything
> lined up? It's been so long since we saw him perform here. Come back soon,
> Rahman!
>
>
>  
>

Re: [arr] For me, VTV music has now joined a very special group.....

[Prabhu Rajagopal]

And, Meenaxi too I guess ;-)

2010/1/19 ichord 

>
>
> The more I listen to VTV, the more I love it and I have listened to this
> album enough times now to confidently state that is it one of ARR's best
> creations ever. Each and every song is special, distinct, unique with the
> entire album flowing so well and having all the trademark ARR magic that I
> hope with each album plus innovation.
>
> VTV...welcome to my ARR top tieryou have joined the ranks of other
> albums on my top tier list like Roja, Bombay, Rangeela, Iruvar, Kandukonden,
> Taal, Dil Se, Lagaan, Alaipayuthey, Sangamam, 1947 Earth, Kannathil M,
> Zubeidaa, Saathiya, Swades, Water, Delhi 6, Bose, Yuvvraaj, Jodha Akbar.
>
>  
>

[arr] Stop sharing VTV songs - Goutham Menon

[Prabhu Rajagopal]

SOURCE: 
http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/53111.html

The music of ‘Vinnaithandi Varuvaya’ composed by Academy Award winner A R
Rahman, has not been released as yet in India. Sources close to the film’s
makers say that it would hit the stores and will be available to listeners
from the 10th of January. On the other hand, a few people by hook or crook
have got their hands on rough drafts of the earlier versions of a song that
goes “Hosanna” from the album.

The film’s makers are unhappy about this piracy and are keen to stop such
dishonest activities. As the music is copyright protected, the film’s team
has issued a complaint with the cyber crime cell about this illicit
transfers and downloading of the song over the internet or through emails.

Director Goutham Menon has issued a press release in order to spread the
news that software has been installed to track the song over the net before
its official release. The producers of the film have further advised warning
to all those who are engaging themselves in the online transfer of the song.
The crew of ‘Vinnaithandi Varuvaya’ wants to put in that it's unethical to
do so. Moreover these kinda activities cannot be calculated as simple cases
of music lovers who are just eager to listen to the music. Goutham Menon has
requested the audience to support the team and said, “Please stop
downloading and transferring the songs of Vinnaithandi Varuvaya.”

Valid point and valid reason!

Re: [arr] Will You Cross The Skies For Me?

[Prabhu Rajagopal]

International release..? so the idea behind ARR going global will likely
translate into releasing both tamil and hindi movie cds on an international
platform, with adapted cds/albums? How interesting!

Prabhu

2009/12/28 Gopal Srinivasan 

>
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/arrahmanfans/421088/
>
> Inlay card for the international release
>  
>

Re: [arr] ..................VTV.................

[Prabhu Rajagopal]

my friend,

no official channel of info promised you this date.. relax.. if you check
out the news item on the official webpage of ARR, a paragraph states "The
seven-song soundtrack features lyrics in Tamil, Malayalam. The soundtrack
will be released globally through Sony BMG in January 2010."

so, still time.. in the meantime, enjoy new year!

Prabhu

2009/12/26 deven_avin 

>
>
> Guys, its 26th Dec already
> Why VTV still not released yet?
> Im tired of waiting.
> Gradually losing my interest and excitement to get the CD.
>
> ..
>
> die hard fan of Rahman
>
>  
>

[arr] VTV TRACK LISTING ON arrahman.com

[Prabhu Rajagopal]

Hi friends,

As Gops continues to entertain us, I 'd like to jump forward a bit :) I
found the complete listing with singers on the official website!
*
http://www.arrahman.com/v2/discography/films-tamil-vinnaithaandivaruvaaya.html
*

[arr] Couples Retreat's available on iTunes

[Prabhu Rajagopal]

hi guys,

just purchased kuru kuru from iTunes... just wanted that song asap :) sound
quality's so enjoyable. hope they 'll sell the cd here in Belgium!
For those interested, go for it!

Prabhu

[arr] Couples Retreat on iTunes: 5 Oct (expected)

[Prabhu Rajagopal]

Hi all,

For those who did not see it yet and would be interested: I just read in
iTunes' Store that the expected release date for Couples Retreat is 5
October. It can be pre-ordered.

Prabhu

Re: [arr] Sajna - Lyrics

[Prabhu Rajagopal]

Hi all,

Thank you to Vijay for enlightening us on the singers, PJ Morton and Clinton
Cerejo and Dominique Cerejo and the other artists.
Regarding PJ Morton, I'd like to give you guys this website
http://www.greyologyinc.com/

I found the name of Greyology on the Blue credits and googled it. The
sisters singing in Yaar Mila Tha are affiliated to Greyology as well.
Do visit the section "Projects", some info on PJ Morton and on Greyology 's
upcoming work with A.R.

Prabhu

2009/9/27 Vijay Iyer 

>
>
> sung by PJ Morton
>
>
> On Sun, Sep 27, 2009 at 7:13 AM, nothingtobother <
> nothingtobot...@yahoo.co.in> wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> I think this is the lyric
>>
>>
>> When You smile, I smile with you
>> When you cry, I feel it too
>> In my soul, my heart coming out to you
>> Being my eyes, when I can't see
>> Being my voice, when I can't speak
>> Being my light, when darkness creeps on me
>> Ho oo.. sajna sajna sajna re
>> I just say sajna sajna sajna re
>> Ho oo.. sajna sajna sajna re
>>  Hai just sajna sajna sajna re
>>
>> *(You're)* the star that shines all bright
>> 'cross the sky across the night
>>  making ways to be right by your side
>> hold me close, don't let me go
>> hold me tight, don't you say no
>> save the love, we have for ever more
>> Ho oo.. sajna sajna sajna re
>>  Hai just sajna sajna sajna re
>>
>> Save me, when my dream catches fire
>> *(Spare)* me, in my only desire
>>  Wake me, when the pain is over
>> Take me, now (Take me, now)   ...2
>>
>> When You smile, I smile with you
>> When you cry, I feel it too
>> In my soul, my heart coming down to you
>> Being my eyes, when I can't see
>> Being my voice, when I can't speak
>> Being my light, when darkness creeps on me
>>
>> You're the star that shines all bright
>> 'cross the sky across the night
>>  making ways to be right by your side
>> hold me close, don't let me go
>> hold me tight, don't you say no
>> save the love, we have for ever more
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Rafid Nuhuman  wrote:
>> >
>> > It should be...
>> >
>> > Be my eyes when I can't see,
>> > Be my voice when I can't speak,
>> >
>> >
>> > On 9/25/09, pratap pratap_elen...@... wrote:
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > I think it's like:
>> > >
>> > > say say, when my throat catches fire
>> > > say say, and my only desire
>> > > wake me, when the pain is over
>> > > take me now (take me now)
>> > > take take me now
>> > >
>> > > Not very sure though
>> > >
>> > > http://indian-music-bgm.blogspot.com/
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > http://www.facebook.com/elensar5233
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > --- On *Fri, 9/25/09, $ Pavan Kumar $ pawancum...@...* wrote:
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > From: $ Pavan Kumar $ pawancum...@...
>>
>> > > Subject: [arr] Sajna - Lyrics
>> > > To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
>> > > Date: Friday, September 25, 2009, 4:42 AM
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > I am hooked to this songtired to write down the lyrics(see
>> below)...I
>> > > am not able to interpret lyrics from 1.38 to 1.51, can anybody help me
>> out
>> > > so that we can complete the lyrics...
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > Sajna - Couples Retreat - A.R Rahman
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > When you smile, I smile with you,
>> > >
>> > > When you cry, I feel it too,
>> > >
>> > > You are my soul, my heart coming out to you,
>> > >
>> > > Be my eyes when I can see,
>> > >
>> > > Be my voice when I can speak,
>> > >
>> > > Be my life when darkness creeps on me,
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > Hoo, sajna sajna sajna re,
>> > >
>> > > Hai just sajna sajna sajna re
>> > >
>> > > Sajna sajna sajna re
>> > >
>> > > Hai just sajna sajna sajna re
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > Throw the stars that shine so bright,
>> > >
>> > > Cross the sky and cross the night,
>> > >
>> > > Making ways to be right by your side
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > Hold me close don't let me go
>> > >
>> > > Hold me tight don't you say no
>> > >
>> > > Save the love we have for ever more
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > Ho, sajna sajna sajna re,
>> > >
>> > > Hai just sajna sajna sajna re
>> > >
>> > > Sajna sajna sajna re
>> > >
>> > > Hai just sajna sajna sajna re
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > (From 1.38 to 1.51..Help.. .)
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > When the fame is over, take me back(2)
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > When you smile, I smile with you,
>> > >
>> > > When you cry, I feel it too,
>> > >
>> > > You are my soul, my heart coming out to you,
>> > >
>> > > Be my eyes when I can see,
>> > >
>> > > Be my voice when I can speak,
>> > >
>> > > Be my life when darkness creeps on me,
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > Throw the stars that shine so bright,
>> > >
>> > > Cross the sky and cross the night,
>> > >
>> > > Making ways to be right by your side
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > Hold me close don't let me go
>> > >
>> > > Hold me tight don't you say no
>> > >
>> > > Save the love we have for ever more...
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > 
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> >
>>
>>
>  
>

Re: [arr] Guys, please don't give up on Connections (original one)

[Prabhu Rajagopal]

I'm with you on this 100%..

2009/9/25 ichord 

>
>
> I'm so, so dying to get a perfect CD quality of the original Connections CD
> instead of the flawed one that I have from the internet. The music is so
> beautiful, enchanting, moving, meditative, etc. etcKural, Mosquito,
> Mylapore Blues, Man Chandre, Himalaya, Silent Invocation ABC..just
> divine stuff! We've got to keep the pressure on. Let us please continue with
> working towards a petition, I beg all of you!
>
>  
>

Re: [arr] AR's dinner with Frank Ilfman?

[Prabhu Rajagopal]

Nice, so A.R. is at the Venice film festival, considering the previous
tweets of Mr Ilfman...

2009/9/7 sriramiyer15 

>
>
> Just read a tweet by Frank Ilfman
>
> ..
>
> Off to dinner with A. R. Rahman about doing a joint master class about film
> music, laters
>
> ..
>
> http://twitter.com/frankilfman
>
> ..
>
> Obviously, I dunno who this guys is. So I Googled him and found out:
>
> ..
>
> http://www.frankilfman.com/mainmenu.html
>
> ..
>
> :)
>
> ..
>
>  
>

[ARR] Extended version of Aaj Dil

[Prabhu Rajagopal]

a longer version of Aaj Dil can be viewed here guys!

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

Prabhu

Re: [arr] Chiggy Wiggy Full Song in Zoom TV

[Prabhu Rajagopal]

Hi friends,

Check the "full" Chiggy Wiggy video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?gl=NL&hl=nl&v=P71ehzy3w-M

Sounds fun :)



2009/9/3 nidhgeo 

>
>
> Zoom TV is airing Chiggy Wiggy full song(??Not sure if it is full,but it
> contains more scenes and song parts than the previous one). Saw it in 'GARMA
> GARAM' programme.
>
>  
>

Re: [arr] New Blue promo - Aj Dil is out!

[Prabhu Rajagopal]

It might be just a 1min sample.. but you can hear ARR must have had fun
composing this :-) very fresh indeed, that's the right adjective..

2009/9/2 ichord 

>
>
> http://bluethefilm.com
>
> Sounds breezy and fresh!
>
>  
>

Re: [arr] Just by the titles and singers alone, predict which song.......

[Prabhu Rajagopal]

Nice Q... I am somewhat hoping Fiqrana will be top quality.. Coz Vijay
Prakash is just too good a singer...

2009/8/28 ichord 

>
>
> ...will be your favorite from Blue. Let's see if you're right later on! I
> predict I will like Bhoola Tujhe the most since it sounds like it will be
> one of those haunting Rahmantic slow numbers and I love Rashid Ali's voice!
> Guys, this is just for fun. Don't take this too seriously.
>
> Here is the track list:
>
> AAJ DIL
> SINGERS: SHREYA GHOSHAL, SUKHWINDER SINGH
> LYRICS : MAYUR PURI
>
> BHOOLA TUJHE
> SINGERS: RASHID ALI
> LYRICS : ABBAS TYREWALA
>
> CHIGGY WIGGY
> SINGERS: KYLIE MINOGUE, SONU NIGAM
> ADDITIONAL VOCALS : SUZANNE
> LYRICS: ABBAS TYREWALA
>
> REHNUMA
> SINGERS: SHREYA GHOSHAL, SONU NIGAM
> LYRICS : ABBAS TYREWALA
>
> FIQRANA
> SINGERS: VIJAY PRAKASH, SHREYA GHOSHAL LYRICS : AJIT ARORA
>
> BLUE THEME
> SINGERS: BLAAZE, RAQEEB ALAM, SONU KAKKAR, JASPREET SINGH, NEHA KAKKAR,
> DILSHAD
> PUNJABI LYRICS: SUKHWINDER SINGH HINDI LYRICS: RAQUEEB ALAM
>
> YAAR MILA THA
> SINGERS: UDIT NARAYAN, MADHUSHREE
> BACKING VOCALS: UJJAYINEE ROY
>
>  
>

[ARR] Blue - Chiggy Wiggy video

[Prabhu Rajagopal]

Hi all,

Check out this short video/news report with Kylie's song from Blue:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?gl=NL&hl=nl&v=rQraf9ymI74

regards,

Prabhu

[arr] Anthimanthaarai theme music with Unni.. WOW

[Prabhu Rajagopal]

Hi all,

I just discovered a new site with streaming tamil songs, www.paadal.com,
where I checked out Anthimanthaarai<http://www.paadal.com/album/anthimandhaarai>
..
For those who might not have listened to this album, please do so asap! very
cute, top class compositions from yesteryear's ARR.

And, the music bit entitled Theme music part 3, is simply out of this world!
Anybody who senses the excellent Chan Chan from Water in this particular
composition?

Prabhu

Re: [arr] Re: understanding Hindi Lyrics

[Prabhu Rajagopal]

http://opalodyssey.wordpress.com/2009/02/25/maulamagic1/ hope this link
works

2009/8/20 elan_rahman_kalam 

>
>
> Ariziyaan from delhi 6!!
>
>
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com , V S
> Rawat  wrote:
> >
> > On 8/19/2009 6:16 PM India Time, _elan_rahman_kalam_ wrote:
> >
> > > can any1 give the link that translates or atleast gives the meanings of
> hindi songs sply rahman sir's songs??coz i would njoy it doubly if i
> understand the lyrics.:)
> > >
> >
> > mention some songs (not all in one go) that you want to read translated
> > lyrics of.
> >
> > --
> > Rawat
> >
>
>  
>

Re: [arr] Favorite ARR song string arrangements?

[Prabhu Rajagopal]

Nice topic.
A recent one that I simply adore is Man Mohana (Jodha Akbar). Such soothing
string sections, and also some heavier parts.. I especially like the way the
strings play the melody of the song along with Bela Shende, it reminds me
very much of songs from yesteryear, where I felt that was pretty common to
have an instrument play the melody along with the voice..
Too good!
Prabhu

2009/7/26 Chord 

>
>
> ARR is a master of a lot of things, but notably, the string arrangements in
> his songs. His genius stroke use of the strings section in his songs is such
> an outstanding quality of his music...often leaving me in awe and on cloud
> 9. Which songs of his have some of the best string arrangements?
>
> One of my recent favorite string arrangements was from the song "Jaane Tu
> Meri Kya Hai" sung by Sukhwinder Singh from the movie "Jaane Tu Ya Jaane
> Na". I feel this song has been underrated. It's one of the most brilliantly
> string orchestrated songs of his IMO.
>
> There are so many, many more songs that I could comment on, but I want to
> hear more about them from the rest of you.
>
>  
>

[arr] info on ARR's Universal deal : check out the official site

[Prabhu Rajagopal]

there's a statement regarding the deal ARR has signed with Universal, very
interesting!

Re: [arr] We Can Make It Better

[Prabhu Rajagopal]

Mukhtar Sahota, a UK musician, is the main producer. Check out this
interview with him for further details (
http://www.indianelectronica.com/features/041205/the-donasian-project-using-music-help-victims-natural-disaster
).
Considering it was for a good cause such as fundraising after the Tsunami
disaster, he brought together a range of artists wishing to send out this
message.. and ARR was asked to work on the strings.. knowing what a genius
he is with orchestration, it was an excellent choice!
The video of the We can make it better
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g81D4oLQhGA
2009/6/17 kishore parayath 

>
>
> Who is the main composer??? Y did ARR offer only to do the string
> arrangements??
>  
>

Re: [arr] Let's Make It Better

[Prabhu Rajagopal]

ARR did the string arrangements for this song, that's how it was made public
back then..
http://www.arrahman.com/v2/discography/singles-wecanmakeitbetter.html it's
mentioned on the official page. And listening to the strings, you just hear
its trademark ARR..



2009/6/16 kishore parayath 

>
>
> There is a social cause, video song called "Lets Make It Better" which
> features ARR. Many claim that ARR had only done the string arrangements for
> it. But I doubt whether ARR would do that for someone else..
>
> Pls confirm whether it is an ARR composition or not.
>
> Thanx in Advance(If anyone Bothers to respond!)
>  
>

Re: [arr] Hai Rama (Rangeela) bit used by BEP.

[Prabhu Rajagopal]

I just checked on iTunes Store, and heard the 30second sample of the song.
It's true, it looks like they've sampled Hai Rama 


2009/6/10 Shivakumar V A 

>
>
> Hi All,
>
> Black Eyed Peace has used Hai Rama starting bit in a song called MARE in
> their new album THE  E.N.D. Bonus CD has this track.
>
> Confirm if somebody has noticed it.
>
> Thanks
> Shivu.
>  
>

Re: [arr] Need Review of Connections Album

[Prabhu Rajagopal]

here is a nice one from our group member
http://wiredbeats.com/2009/01/a-review-rahmans-new-album-connections/

2009/3/4 Mohamed Ameer 

>
> Did anybody reviewed Connection Album ?  If so , please post the URLs
> ..
>
> Cheers
>
> Ameer
>
> "Search is more important than Destination"
> *- A R Rahman*
>
>
>  
>

[arr] Seen/Unseen piece? You can feel Ishq Ada's feel (not tune, but feel)

[Prabhu Rajagopal]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEi-kVWI0tI

[arr] A nice post on ARR and his dad - In Tamil

[Prabhu]

http://musicshaji.blogspot.com/2009/02/blog-post.html

-- 
-Prabhu

http://prabhukrish.net

[arr] Some articles in tamil

[Prabhu]

http://www.envazhi.com/?p=4242
http://www.dinamalar.com/fpnnews.asp?News_id=3074&cls=row3
http://jeyamohan.in/?p=1894

-- 
-Prabhu

http://prabhukrish.net

[arr] Hollywood awestruck by ARR's performance

[Prabhu]

http://music.ndtv.com/Music_Story.aspx?ID=ENTEN20090084504&type=musicindia

-- 
-Prabhu

http://prabhukrish.net

[arr] Jai Ho echoes at Oscars

[Prabhu]

http://www.livemint.com/2009/02/23110700/Rahman8217s-8216Jai-ho.html?h=A1

-- 
-Prabhu

http://prabhukrish.net

[arr] ARR win- Dinamalar article + Video

[Prabhu]

http://www.dinamalar.com/fpnnews.asp?News_id=3074&cls=row3

-- 
-Prabhu

http://prabhukrish.net

[arr] Thank you CAM

[Prabhu]

http://oscar.com/video/backstage/?tab=ThankYouCam&clipId=181881&autoPlay=true

-- 
-Prabhu

http://prabhukrish.net

[arr] ARR - Global tunesmith

[Prabhu]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/7894174.stm

Jai ho!

-- 
-Prabhu

http://prabhukrish.net

Re: [arr] A R Rahman to be on Jay Leno show

[Prabhu Rajagopal]

hi guys,

Check the official website:
http://www.nbc.com/The_Tonight_Show_with_Jay_Leno/calendar
as you can see all the people listed on the right next to the Moon-icon are
musicians.. so ARR will perform, which is even better.. he'll let the music
talk! Mr Rawat, even if he gets asked some questions, I'm pretty sure he's
too wise a gentleman to get caught out ;)

to my fellow continental Europe inhabitants: if I'm not mistaken it will be
shown on CNBC Europe on Friday but do check Thursday as well..

Prabhu

2009/2/19 Anil Nair 

>   Is ARR going to be Interviewed as well or just is going to be playing
> the song. Often in Jay Leno, artists just perform songs and are not
> interviewed.
>
> I ask this because I thought I saw 2 names on the guest list - Freida Pinto
> and some other guy.
>
> Gops/Vijay can confirm
>
> -A
>
> On Thu, Feb 19, 2009 at 12:29 AM, V S Rawat  wrote:
>
>>   On 2/19/2009 1:11 PM India Time, _Bivin Chandra_ wrote:
>>
>> > Mumbai: In yet another instance of the worldwide acclaim garnered by
>> 'Slumdog Millionaire', the movie's music director, Indian maestro A R Rahman
>> is slated to perform live on one of America's most popular late-night talk
>> shows, 'The Tonight Show' with Jay Leno.
>> > The show, watched by millions worldwide, is considered to be among the
>> definitive platforms for international recognition.
>>
>> I somehow think that ARR should wait for one more week before appearing
>> in such shows. He should appear only after Oscar declarations, whatever
>> the outcome is.
>>
>> Shows and Interviews are complex things. Reporters and jockeys and host
>> are cunning guys and gals out to get publicity for their own shows even
>> at the cost of their guest. The phrases "Kill him" and "slice him" is
>> common parlance among viewers of such shows. These hosts might trap our
>> innocent man into uttering something that they would then blow out of
>> proportion, out of context and that might affect the Oscar voters views.
>>
>> Please hold on for 3 more days.
>> --
>> Rawat
>>
>> >
>> > Rahman, has already won numerous international awards for his work in
>> 'Slumdog Millionaire', including the BAFTA for Best Music Score, and has
>> been nominated for three awards at the upcoming Academy Awards.
>> >
>> > He will be performing on a stage graced by other musical greats like
>> James Morrison, Celine Dion, Barry Manilow, Coldplay and Tracy Chapman. The
>> song list for the episode remains a secret but the maestro is expected to
>> play his Oscar-nominated song 'Jai Ho' from 'Slumdog Millionaire'.
>> >
>> > Rahman will be accompanied on the show by the leading lady of the film,
>> Freida Pinto.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> http://www.indianexpress.com/news/a-r-rahman-to-be-on-jay-leno-show/425194/
>>
>>
>
>
> --
> -A
> http://viewsnmuse.blogspot.com
>  
>

[arr] Fanboys in Mourning

[Prabhu]

*"• The best thing about 10-time nominee "Slumdog Millionaire" is its music,
and it got three nods between original score and original song. Go A.R.
Rahman!"*

The nominees for the *81st Academy
Awards*have
been announced, and the fanboys are none too happy.

"The Academy just slit their own throats," proclaimed Harry Knowles, editor
of aintitcool.com. A reader named Halik at joblo.com cried out: "CURSE THE
HEAVENS!!!" One particularly disgusting post at IMDB.com blasted the Academy
for forcing the gay agenda on America by nominating "Milk," and wondered:
"maybe if bruce wayne came out then TDK would be in there too."

Yes, this is what happens when an Academy full of pseudo-intellectuals, Old
Hollywood cronies and pompous blowhards declines to nominate a superhero
movie as best picture.

And what does it matter? "The Dark Knight" has already made more than $500
million in America and is all but guaranteed to be considered a classic of
its genre(s). Who cares if 5,000 people who don't care what "the folks" like
or think decide it's not worthy of winning a gold statute? Most of the Web
fanboys will tell you how meaningless Oscar is, and point to best-picture
wins by "Shakespeare In Love," "Crash" and "Chicago" as evidence. So settle
down already, people. The Oscars, in the long run, mean ... *nothing*.

But that doesn't mean they're not fun to watch or to talk about. Some random
Oscar tidbits:

• I am thrilled to see Richard Jenkins ("The Visitor") and Robert Downey Jr.
("Tropic Thunder") get nominations. Neither has any hope of actually
winning, but it's nice to see the Academy recognize a long-suffering
character actor and a truly brave comedic performance.

• The best thing about 10-time nominee "Slumdog Millionaire" is its music,
and it got three nods between original score and original song. Go A.R.
Rahman!

• How in the world did "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" get 13
nominations? It's almost as if the picture was carried on hype alone. The
reviews were good, but they weren't *great*, and I think most who have seen
the picture can agree that, of the two leads, Brad Pitt wasn't the one you'd
nominate.

• "WALL-E" got shut out of best picture, like I knew it would, but I do have
a little glimmer of hope that it could win for its screenplay. (The animated
feature Oscar is in the bag, of course.)

• Can someone explain to me what was so great about Josh Brolin's
performance in "Milk"? I loved the movie and I even loved Sean Penn in it
(which is really saying something for me), but Brolin left no impression at
all on me, thanks mostly to his underwritten part.

• I really didn't want "Frost/Nixon" to get nominated for best picture,
because I didn't want to feel obligated to go see it. I guess you can't win
them all.

• This must be the first time I've ever seen two of the documentary feature
nominees: Werner Herzog's "Encounters at the End of the World," and the
vastly overrated "Man on Wire." So where the hell was "Dear Zachary,"
Academy voters?

• "Hellboy II" got a nomination for best makeup. Get 'em, Red!

• Kate Winslet's performance in "The Reader" was named a supporting
performance by the Golden Globes, but as a lead performance at the Oscars.
She won for both "The Reader" *and* "Revolutionary Road" at the former. I
wonder if she'll win in a landslide because voters will be giving her credit
for two movies, essentially.

• My official predictions:
*Best Picture:* "Slumdog Millionaire"
*Best Director:* Stephen Daldry, "The Reader"
*Best Actor:* Sean Penn, "Milk"
*Best Actress:* Kate Winslet, "The Reader"
*Best Supporting Actor:* Duh.
*Best Supporting Actress:* Penelope Cruz, "Vicky Cristina Barcelona"


http://blogs.dailyherald.com/node/1291

[arr] Q&A: "Slumdog" composer welcomes spotlight on Indian music

[Prabhu]

By Cortney Harding

NEW YORK (Billboard) - Composer A.R. Rahman might not be a household name in
the United States quite yet, but he's one of most well-known musicians in
his native India, where his musical scores appear in a host of films every
year.

He's well on his way to breaking through in the West, though, with his
Golden Globe win for best original score for the film "Slumdog Millionaire,"
as well as three Oscar nominations: one for best original score and two nods
for best original song, for "Jai Ho" and "O Saya." The soundtrack, which
features British recording artist M.I.A. on several songs, including "O
Saya," was released digitally November 25 and physically December 23 by
Interscope.

Rahman got his start writing music for Indian TV ads in the early 1990s and
switched to film, composing several soundtracks a year. In 2002, Andrew
Lloyd Webber commissioned him to write the music for the play "Bombay
Dreams," which ran in London's West End. Billboard spoke to Rahman about his
Golden Globe victory and plans for the future.

Billboard: Do you feel your Golden Globe win represents a step forward for
Indian music in the U.S.? Do you anticipate more Americans will begin to
seek out Indian music?

A.R. Rahman: I think it's probably the first major breakthrough, and it will
create a bridge between the audiences. With the film winning so many awards
and getting so much attention, I think it will lead to a crossover and more
people exploring Indian music.

I also think M.I.A had something to do with it. It was great timing, because
her song became such a hit right before the soundtrack was released.

Billboard: Many people in the States who do know about Indian music think
that it is mainly Bollywood-style, up-tempo compositions, when in fact,
India has a rich musical diversity. Is it your intention to try to introduce
Americans to different genres of Indian music?

Rahman: The win is such a blessing in disguise. Bollywood music is
definitely a big part of Indian music, and can be a great way to introduce
people to the sound. But I hope to continue to incorporate other types of
Indian music into my work.

Billboard: Lots of Hollywood scores have a similar, very orchestral sound
and feel, but "Slumdog Millionaire" is very pop-oriented. Do you see your
victory as a sign that filmmakers want a more modern sound in a score?

Rahman: The fact that you say the feel of "Slumdog" is different is a great
compliment. I felt so good at the (Golden Globes) ceremony because I was
there with Peter Gabriel and Sting and Hans Zimmer, all people I respect and
admire so much. I think what directors want is good music, not one sort of
sound.

Billboard: Do you plan to release your own work, not connected to any film,
at some point? How would you release it?

Rahman: I'm not signed to any label, and I am planning on releasing music on
my own label at some point. I don't know when I'll be able to do it, because
things are a little busy right now. (Laughs.)

Billboard: What do you have coming up in 2009?

Rahman: I have lots of movie soundtracks, including the soundtrack to a film
called "The 19th Step." I usually work on a film soundtrack for two years,
turning in a song every few months, and that keeps my creative energy high,
because I'm constantly rotating projects. The trick is to make sure I don't
work too hard and get exhausted. I'm also planning some collaborations with
some interesting people, but they are confidential for now.

Reuters/Billboard

http://uk.reuters.com/article/musicNews/idUKTRE50M0F220090123?sp=true

[arr] Slumdog's character "Salim's mobile ringtone

[Prabhu Rajagopal]

Did anyone who watched the movie notice this?? Salim's ringtone in the
movie.. is a Swades bgm..

Re: [arr] CONNECTIONS on your way, now available @ music stores

[Prabhu Rajagopal]

hey are  you serious??? or just elating after hearing it somewhere? :) is
Connections ON CD available???

2009/1/22 !--Sri Balaji--! 

>   Hi Rahmaniacs,
>
> Now CONNECTIONS on your way. Hurry up and purchase the album.
>
> Delhi-6 and CONNECTIONS are twins sealed all the reviewer's critic.
> No more review hereafter, No comments and nothing.
>
> Enjoy!!! Yaahhh!!!
>
> luving you all,
> sribalaji
>
> --
> Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Invite them 
> now.
> 
>

[arr] Ishtyle Boss

[Prabhu]

http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Freida-Pinto-Slumdog-Millionaire-Golden-Globe-Awards/photo//090112/482/153b87237466456d88138e89cf0e355b//s:/ap/20090112/ap_en_ot/golden_globes


-- 
-Prabhu

http://prabhukrish.net

Re: [arr] List of Movies needed

[Prabhu Rajagopal]

www.arrahman.com
just explore the site, detailed info is available

2008/12/11 Sai Theodore <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

>   Guys,
>
> Any of you have the list of movies done by ARR till date or can lead me to
> a place where I can get it?
>
> Thanks
>
> Sai Theodore
>  
>

Re: [arr] Slumdog on Rhapsody

[Prabhu Rajagopal]

only if u r in the US though..

2008/11/26 satish_srini <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

>   You can listen to all the songs here-
>
>
> http://mp3.rhapsody.com/album/slumdog-millionaire-music-from-the-motion-picture?artistId=art.6626436
>
>  
>

[arr] news on slumdog on www.arrahman.com

[Prabhu Rajagopal]

have a look..

[arr] [semi-arr] BBC mentions Slumdog Millionaire among Best Picture contenders

[Prabhu Rajagopal]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7711573.stm

Re: [arr] When is SDM releasing in India?

[Prabhu Rajagopal]

gret

2008/11/18 Vijay Iyer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

>   Movie releasing..January 2009 !
>
> Soundtrack...son...
>
> On Tue, Nov 18, 2008 at 8:33 AM, shalivahan Phoebus <
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>>   Hey guys can any one let me know when is the film Slumdog Millionaire
>> releasing here in India. What I heard was it could be early next year. And
>> the main thing when could we possibly get the OSTs of SDM.
>>
>> Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Go to
>> http://messenger.yahoo.com/invite/
>>
>>
>  
>

Re: [arr] Question about Tamilians and MIA

[Prabhu Rajagopal]

M.I.A. is a British artiste , and her family is Sri Lankan Tamil. Maybe that
is a reason she is not famous in India?

She is becoming increasingly famous throughout Europe, her music as well is
quite experimental dancehall stuff, the kind of music that gets nightclubs
going in London and the continent.. I read about her visiting ARR's studio
some years back and was really curious. She makes fantastic music , and like
Stevan says, incomprehensible lyrics mostly :-).In her album Kala, the
booklet (as for any artiste these days) has a list of acknowledgements..
after buying the cd and reading "A.R.Rehuman" among her thanks notes I was
really positively surprised!!

For those interested http://www.deezer.com/#music/result/all/M%2EI%2EA%2E
listen to some of her songs here.

Prabhu

2008/11/18 Vithur <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

>   Yaaru paaa MIA ?
>
> I dont know anything abt her... and I dont think anyone in Tamil Nadu knows
> her.
>
> All we know are Chitra, Sujatha, Janaki, Susheela
>
> On Tue, Nov 18, 2008 at 9:57 AM, sdavies0 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote:
>
>>   So, I discovered that ARR used a song Paper Planes in Slumdog M and
>> checked it out. It was fantastic. Then I looked up MIA and she turns
>> out to be a Tamilian-Britisher. Furthermore her last album Kala was
>> Rolling Stone's number one album of last year. I think there is a ARR-
>> MIA combination song also in Slumdog M.
>>
>> So I got hold of Kala and her first album and they are brilliant.
>> Incomprehensible lyrics that seem to have meaning through the nonsense
>> (rather like Dylan, I think)coupled with a kind of Neo-Classic
>> Electronica Rap.
>>
>> Question I have for you in India, especial Tamils, is what if anything
>> is the status of MIA music in India? Has anybody ever heard of her, or
>> is she well known, or what?
>>
>> Stevan Davies
>>
>>
>
>
> --
> regards,
> Vithur
>
>
>
>  
>

Re: [arr] Hidden bit in Sivaji BGM

[Prabhu Rajagopal]

what a fantastic find man!!! i am especially impressed in your thinking
about how this sound was created . its thé trademark bgm for me from the
movie, along with the heavy "nananananana" adhiradhi-melody bit

great find !

2008/11/1 PRATAP <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

>   I don't know if anyone noticed this. This BGM has a weird sounding bit.
> It's actually piano played in reversed. Listen to the attached file. That's
> the BGM. I've inserted silence and then reversed the track. Listen to the
> whole track and you will understand.
>
>  
>

Re: [arr] Classical Extemporization 4m Roja 2 Yuvvraj's ARR

[Prabhu Rajagopal]

who is this person! such a fascinating read! even though i don't know
anything about raagas..
hope you can provide us with his next article he is talking about..

2008/10/28 Vithur <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

>   Classical Extemporization 4m Roja 2 Yuvvraj's ARR *October 26,
> 2008….12:17 P.M.*, at this point of time, if you ask any person well
> versed in various forms of Indian Classical Music (probably a guru or a
> maestro) that is the same pattern which was actually contrived by Muthuswami
> Dikshitar and Thyagaraja still being taught to this generation, the answer
> would be a clear NO…because there has been a sea change in the time frames
> and generations and thereby, a few changes were evolved in teaching the
> music so as to vibe well with the tastes of the generations. Ofcourse, there
> was no change done to the root part, the swaras and the raagas being the
> same!
>
> It was in 1992 when the music wizard *A.R.Rahman* composed the tunes for
> his first filmy album Roja...He was 26 then. Now at 42, he composed the
> tunes for his latest offing, Yuvvraaj. So taking a cue from the above
> stance, one can wonder the amount of change that had been evolved in his
> composing styles in this time-gap of 16 years!
>
> Now its 2008…Down the lane after 16 years, I feel that I have harnessed a
> commendable knowledge in analyzing the songs of Rahman. So, please take your
> valuable time out to go through this piece! There are many styles of music
> in which Rahman had forayed into but I would like to throw light only on his
> classical compositions
>  The first song of Rahman to which I listened was "Nila Kaigirathu" from
> Indira ('coz that was the first ever film I watched)…At that point of
> time, I don't know who Rahman was but that song did haunt me like a diva in
> my sporadic dreams!
>
>
> The first raaga I learnt was *Mayamalava gowla* and that was followed by a
> chain of raagas after which I took a break to analyse the songs based on the
> learnt raagas…Indeed, the first song I analysed was "Nila Kaigirathu" . It
> is strongly based on *Hamir Kalyani*.
>
>
> Pudhu Vellai Mazhai from Roja was a master-piece based on *Kapi*. The
> moment I heard Mannmohini Morey, I thought it was a rendition on *Kapi*.
> But after a few times of hearing made me confirm that it was the alaap of
> *Aabheri (Ni Sa Ga Ma Pa)*! Rahman composed only one song, Kannodu
> Kanbathellam from Jeans based on *Aabheri*. It requires quite a high
> pitch. Nithyashree Mahadevan was absolutely great in that song as is Vijay
> Prakash in this song. When I compared the composing styles of Rahman in both
> these songs, I felt that he mixed that song with *Sudha Dhanyasi* and made
> it a raagamalika while he made a fusion of Aabheri in western in Mannmohini!
> What a transition!! I rate it as the best number of the album.
>
>  The moment I heard Tu Muskura…It made me remind of the Sonnalum
> Ketpadhillai from Kadhal Virus which was based on *Nalinakanthi*. The
> interludes embedded in the song are purely western yet the base of the song
> is in *Hamsadhwani*. I was flabbergasted at the way Rahman mixed this song
> on such low notes with western loops. Then I realized that only a Rahman can
> do this sort of song! Alka Yagnik sounded better even on such low note and
> Javed Ali is apt for his Hindustani alaap. The song is best suited to have a
> perfect evening!
>
>
>
> *Melody-Rhythm-Lyrical Beauty*…these are the 3 pillars on which Carnatic
> Music is based on…and that is exactly what I have witnessed in Zindagi….Gulzar
> explaining the various modes of life and Srinivas taking you through the
> modes while Rahman is providing the fuel to the song. The song is etched on
> the raaga *Saranga*….It made me reminiscent of Azhage Sugama (based on *
> Dhwijavathi* and *Sahana*) from Paarthale Paravasam. The varied styles in
> the pace of the song make it a celestial number! Here one can witness the
> contemporary style of Rahman, composing a melody!!
>
> An euphonious song is what I can say about Tu Hi Meri Dost Hain…It is
> probably the best example of western symphony Rahman is talking about these
> days and I guess this is the theme which he is trying to infuse in KMMC.
> This song can be simply listened for its lyrics…
>
> *Kabhi dil ka hai saahil, Jahan shaam utarti hai
>
> Kehte hain samundar se, Ek pari guzarti hai
>
> Wo raat ki raani hai, Sargam par chalti hai *
>
>
> Gulzar Saab can be credited with his impeccable work. Without his lyrics,
> this song wouldn't have been rooted in the ears of listeners. A hundred time
> listener… I might be sounding vague coz its more than a hundred time
> listener! Wish that Rahman will come up with some more songs of this genre
> in his forthcoming albums.
>
>
> How can I forget the resplendent works of A.R.Rahman in Kandukondain
> Kandukondain? Kannamochi (based on *Nattakuranji*) and Thongi Choose(based on
> *Kathanukathagulam*) deeply evoke my feelings till date…The same Rahman I
> get to hear listenin

[ARR] Connections coming very soon!!!

[Prabhu Rajagopal]

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

Re: [arr] " A.R. Rahman is the Puff Daddy of India" - Danny Boyle

[Prabhu Rajagopal]

puff daddy's a hiphop artist from the US.. one of the biggest names in the
industry actually.. so like one person thought it was an insult, i tend to
disagree :) Boyle really praises ARR like anything I'd say
good!


2008/11/4 Gomzy™ <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

>   It is pretty obvious now that OST will release.
>
> Meanwhile what does puff daddy mean anyway?
>
> On Tue, Nov 4, 2008 at 6:19 AM, just an another girl <
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>>
>> When we saw Boyle speak at the Toronto International Film Festival, he
>> called A.R Rahman, the man who composed the 'Slumdog' score, the "Puff Daddy
>> of India."
>>
>> ** THis is an insult to ARR in my humble opinion !
>>
>>
>>  On Mon, Nov 3, 2008 at 9:10 AM, Vithur <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>>
>>>   British filmmaker and "Slumdog Millionaire" director Danny Boyle is
>>> well-known for his use of music, whether it be the punk-rock vibrancy of "
>>> Trainspotting," the moody gauziness of "The Beach," the fancifulness of
>>> "A Life Less Ordinary," to the dread and apocalyptic-ness of "28 Days
>>> Later."
>>>
>>> In this interview with Anne Thompson from 
>>> Telluride,
>>> Boyle discusses his upcoming crowd-pleaser, 'Slumdog' but also delivers
>>> this great little quote about music which we felt we had to excerpt cause it
>>> says a everything about how music is used in films and his unique approach.
>>>
>>> "The music [in films] in India is much louder, much more confident. We
>>> hide music in Western films, because it's a hidden manipulative tool because
>>> we don't want people to notice. We want it to to work on you and massage
>>> your heart for whatever reason, but actually [as a filmmaker], you don't
>>> want it to be noticed. [In India] it's like BLAM, this is music! We can
>>> dance to this! So I love that fact that you can mix [the music] quite high,
>>> but it's also still quite melodramatic. In India when you have an extreme
>>> there [in film], it's so extreme, so we bring a bit of that culture I
>>> hope."
>>>
>>> When we saw Boyle speak at the Toronto International Film Festival, he
>>> called A.R Rahman , the man who composed the '
>>> Slumdog' score, the "Puff Daddy of India." To Thompson he says, "He's
>>> like more famous than Michael Jackson was in his heyday. He loved doing
>>> this because it was something different and it allowed him to crossover into
>>> Western culture."
>>>
>>>
>>> A.R
>>> Rahman composed an original track with M.I.A. called "On Sana" for the
>>> film and that'll be coming out on the "Slumdog Millionaire" soundtrack,
>>> details of which are evidently being announced soon. The movie song of the
>>> year, "Paper Planes " is in
>>> the film too, but we're not sure if it's going to make the soundtrack yet or
>>> what. Rahman also produced some tracks off of M.I.A.'s Kala and she
>>> calls him "the Indian 
>>> Timbaland
>>> ."
>>>
>>> It's not a big spoiler or anything since it's been reported here and
>>> there, but 'Slumdog' unspools with a big Bollywood number on the end
>>> credits which really makes you grin ear to ear. The Rahman-composed song
>>> is called, "Jai Ho," and that will surely be on the film's soundtrack no
>>> doubt.
>>>
>>>
>>> http://theplaylist.blogspot.com/2008/11/danny-boyle-talks-his-approach-to-music.html
>>> --
>>> regards,
>>> Vithur
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>  
>

Re: [arr] Re: Which Raga is Manmohini? - Raag Bheempalas

[Prabhu Rajagopal]

Thanks Kamal!

A small question, is the song Innisai from Godfather/Varulaaru based on Raag
Abheri? Whenever I hear Manmohini (fantastic composition) I am reminded of
Innisai...
Manmohini and Innisai (chorus version) are, in my opinion, two of the most
excellent fusion songs by ARR bringing Indian classical together with nice
electronica!

thanks!

Prabhu
2008/10/17 Kamal Aakarsh Vishnubhotla <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

>   Hi!
>
> Manmohini is based on raag "Bheempalas", whose carnatic equivalent is
> "Abheri".
>
> ARR's own Bheempalas/Abheri compositions include:
>
> 1. Kannodu - Jeans - Abheri
> 2. Kismat se tum - Pukaar (one of the beautiful Bheempalas compsotions in
> Hindi film music)
> 3. Radha Kaise Na Jale - beautiful indeed, Bheempalas.
> 4. Lucky Lucky - Rakshagan - Abheri
> 5. Shabba Shabba - Abheri (this is one freaky abheri, i could figure it out
> initially, till i looked at the interludes)
> 6. Kelamal - ATM (i am not sure abt whole song but the opening tune,"Ketka
> rasika paada unrai..." is abheri for sure..)
>
> There could be more, but i remembered only these now..
>
>  Regards
> *Kamal Aakarsh Vishnubhotla.*
>
> *http://kamal-aakarsh.blogspot.com *
>
>
>
> --- On *Fri, 10/17/08, nivensamy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>* wrote:
>
> From: nivensamy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: [arr] Re: Which Raga is Manmohini?
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Friday, October 17, 2008, 9:50 AM
>
>
> Manmohini is my new ringtone... And, yes i was amazed to hear Vijay
> Prakash voice like HAriharan... Im addicted to this track... and whats
> worst is that it ends when its getting better... wish there was a part
> 2... :-(
>
> VERY VERY Good music Taal is the past, Yuvvraaj, the future.
>
> Niven (Mauritius)
>
> --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com , V
> S Rawat <[EMAIL PROTECTED] > wrote:
> >
> > After Kisna's Kaahe Ujaadi Mori Neend (by ID), Ghai has again used a
> > pure classical song Manmohini. That sounds so good and rare. That is
> one
> > area that Anu Malik and Himesh and Pritam would never touch because it
> > is just beyond their capabilities.
> >
> > Any master of classical music here? Which Raga is Manmohini based on?
> >
> > Any other film songs (non-ARR) based on that Raga?
> >
> > Thanks.
> > --
> > Rawat
> >
>
>
>  
>

Re: [arr] Yuvvraaj Music anytime now

[Prabhu Rajagopal]

that is very kind!!


2008/10/14 Ajay Nair <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

>Dear All,
>
> Yuvvraaj music is expected anytime now, with T-Series having done with all
> the orders from the distributors and as per the confirmation they are saying
> 2 days to reach the shelves.
>
> I am working in the Entertainment industry(Home Videos) as a Key Retail
> Manager in Mumbai and have access to all Merchandisers nationwide and Planet
> M along with Landmark have confirmed the same.
>
> Any unfortunate delays will be uploaded by me so as to save us fans from
> any further heartbreak.
>
> Your friend,
> Ajay Nair.
>
>
>
> --
> Be the first one to try the new Messenger 9 Beta! Click 
> here.
> 
>

[arr] kannum kannum kollai adithaal

[Prabhu]

In the song 'kannum kannum koLLai adithaal' Thiruda Thiruda there is a line
'aaLilaamal adikkadi sirithaal huhummm endru artham'. Does anyone what that
huhummm stands for?
Many are under the impression aaLilaamal adikkadi sirithaal loose endru
artham.

-- 
-Prabhu

http://prabhukrish.net

Re: [arr] arrahman.com infected with virus ??

[Prabhu Rajagopal]

just FYI I had a similar problem some days back and my virusscanner showed
some trojan was found , originating from the site, so maybe good to double
check


2008/9/23 Gomzy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

>   Indeed looks like there is an issue when trying to enter the site. Whats
> new opens up fine though.
>
> On Tue, Sep 23, 2008 at 7:53 AM, Gomzy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>> The website opens just fine.
>>
>>
>> On Tue, Sep 23, 2008 at 5:16 AM, rahmanfever <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote:
>>
>>>   Friends..
>>> One of my friends messaged me yesterday night about this.. And I tried to
>>> log in to arrahamn.com this morning but I cannot enter the site from the
>>> main page.. I'm using a GPRS Connection.. Don't know what's the problem..
>>> My friend is using the Google Chrome browser and he got a display message
>>> like this :-
>>>
>>> *"The website at www.arrahman.com contains elements from the site
>>> www.pkseio.ru, which appears to host malware – software that can hurt
>>> your computer or otherwise operate without your consent. Just visiting a
>>> site that contains malware can infect your computer.
>>> For detailed information about the problems with these elements, visit
>>> the Google Safe Browsing diagnostic page (
>>> http://safebrowsing.clients.google.com/safebrowsing/diagnostic?site=http://www.pkseio.ru/script.js&client=googlechrome&hl=en-US
>>>  )
>>> for www.pkseio.ru "*
>>>
>>>
>>> Gopal, Vijay Bros.. Please help us.. :-( :-(
>>>
>>> --
>>> regards..
>>>
>>> Krish..
>>> His Music ~ My Mother Tongue
>>>
>>
>>
>  
>

[arr] Rashid Ali at Unity of Light

[Prabhu Rajagopal]

wicked... ARR introduces Rashid here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEi-kVWI0tI