[arr] Re: One of ARR's most underrated and best soundtracks
To Me: - Meenaxi - Bose --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, vimaljk [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Kabhi Na Kabhi!..anyone else agree?
[arr] Has Rahman composed for Amitabh Bacchan?
Hi Guys, Heres an interesting trivia: For a career spanning close to 2 decades for rahman and a reasonably active career for legendary Amitabh Bachan in Rahman's era, I cant think of the two having worked together in the same film ever. Your thoughts? Regards, rajeev
[arr] Re: Khudha Ke liye
Hi rayrai2k, here's the link: http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/broadband/video/Parties-and-Events/6UOh7385/3/Audio-Release-Of-Khuda-Kay-Liye.html yes I see what you are saying about the bass arrangement but that where the similarity ends for me. I think they have their own style. regards, rajeev --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, rayrai2k [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, If somebody happened to songs from the movie Khudha Ke Liye could assume the presence of ARR though the songs are composed and produced by the Pakistani musicians. One song Allah Hoo has the bass arrangements which is similar to the only You from Vande Mataram -R
Re: [arr] Is using bass guitar unique to ARR?
My favorites: Kehne ko Dadi = Jeans has a very nice BG interlude Dil Se Re - Dil Se Chaiya Chaiya - Dil Se Dhaka laga buka - Yuva only you - VM Ajooba - Jeans --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Sunder [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi I have a small doubt, whether the guitar used in Athiradi song in sivaji film is also a base guitar? what is the difference between a normal guitar and base guitar? If possible can anyone expalin the difference in each type of guitar with an example from ARR's composition. Regards S.Sunder - Original Message From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, 23 March, 2008 1:24:54 AM Subject: Re: [arr] Is using bass guitar unique to ARR? Personally the most powerful track wth the bass i like is ni mein samajh gayi. .the entire song ìs done wth only the bass Reply Header Subject: Re: [arr] Is using bass guitar unique to ARR? Author: Thineshan anatomy54321@ yahoo.ca Date: 22nd March 2008 13:32 if you guys want to listen to how uniquely ARR mixed bass guitar, listen to margazhi thingal (sangamam). i dont think neone has ever mixed a bass guitar for a carnatic song. sounds terrific. latest case - valayapatti (the use of bass guitar once again for the carnatic aalaps) tremendously intelligent arrangement, just goes to show that bass guitar is a very powerful accompaniment for carnatic song (like a violin). --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, Aravind AM aravind_am@ ... wrote: Chord, Bang on dude I have always felt so. I'm so addicted to the bass guitar patterns in many of his songs that, when I listen to songs, I always hum the bass guitar part throughout the song, rather than the main song itself!! :D Bass guitar arrangements in ARR songs has been one of the things that has always fascinated me in his songs! I guess only ARR has utilised the full potential of Keith Peters... Keith Peters also has never forgotten to thank ARR in any of his interviews - coz he is a well known figure only because ARR showcased his talent to the world!! Kudos to ARR for giving so much importance to Bass guitar which had been an underrated instrument at least in tamil music IMO, bass guitar usage got a boost in tamil music only because of ARR (Though Bass Guitar has been used in tamil music, it was hardly used to this extent!) Aravind Chord purevibz@ . wrote: I think ARR using bass guitar in his songs is just brilliant. It adds a sonic dimension that makes a song sound more complete and fulfilling. Latest case in point is Khwaja Mere Khwaja. Is he the first MD to really utilize the bass sound so consttuctively in film songs? http://arrahmaniac. blogspot. com - - --- Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage. Get the freedom to save as many mails as you wish. To know how, go to http://help.yahoo.com/l/in/yahoo/mail/yahoomail/tools/tools-08.html
[arr] Re: One song, The best song of ARR
Only You - Vande Mataram --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Vithur [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: For me it would be Munbe Vaa - Sillenu Oru Kaadhal On 3/1/08, Pravinder Sheoran [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi All, I was just wondering if there is one song which just clicks for you. Can you really come out with only one song which you just simply love. You love it more than anything else in world, even than other songs of ARR. Well, I surely have one song that does it for me: VELLAI POOKAL - From Kannathil Muthamittal A very close next one is Dil Hai Sanam Dil from Chor Chor. Pravinder. -- regards, Vithur AIMING TO BE A TRUE RAHMANIAC
[arr] Re: My review of JA - Just Awesome
ultra star, del mar? thats where i saw it. i am glad you liked the movie. didnt quite work for me though. -Rajeev --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Arunkumar Balasubramanian [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey guys, I watched JA on friday in San Diego but dint find time to write abt it though... anyways here it goes... Actually taken right from my blog ;) It's been a really long time since I wrote about some Bollywoodmovie. Probably its just that I am lazy or that the movie does not deserve myanother one hour or so apart from the 3 I would have spent watching it..(SometimesI would loose interest even half way through ;)) I seriously wanted to write about Taare Zameen Par.. I watched it in India on mywinter break and boy..Was I impressed with it?... Definitely Nosecond thoughts about it. After having watched some really ordinary or belowaverage movies it was like a refresher. Most of the movies lacked in alldepartments while some did have good things in bits and pieces but none of themas a package, did impress me. I did not have time to review the movie on myvacation. But to say in one line, TZP had some very fine acting, a nice script,beautiful music and good direction. Thats how the year 2007 ended in terms of movies for me. 2008, the biggest release in the first quarter Jodha Akbar had allpossible delays and the release dates were postponed like how a softwarerelease would happen. The had some bigwigs from the industry , right from the producer to the director , the lead pair andof course the music director 'A.R.Rahman'. The canvas was big but the promotionwasn't . If only it were SRK, you could have imagined how he would havepromoted the movie. Either no one was interested to promote of it was theconfidence in the movie and its stars which the producers believed would get theaudience to the halls. Believe me, if there is one star whose movie wouldattract audience even without any kind of promotion would be the TamilSuperstar Rajnikanth. But I don't think anyone else has such a crazy fanfollowing to get the investment back without advertising the movie. Anyways, I had no big hopes on this movie except that it had some great songsby AR Rahman. I just loved all of them when the music was released sometime inJan. He proves now and again as to why he is way above the rest of the league.Well then again Gowariker has given Swades and Lagaan, which according to mewere very good, so thought I should give it a shot. May be he has comeout with some good stuff again, I said to myself. The movie released on 15th of Feb in San Diego at a really small hall in one of the multiplexes.(The hall was super small for any multiplex standard at least I would notgo there again). I was surprised to see a housefull show. (How the heckdid so many of them come to know abt this movie? ... just thinkingaloud). The movie started off with Amitabh Bachchan's narration about India duringthe Mughal period and soon the camera panned on to the battle field. I guessthis was around 9.45 in the night and from then on till 1.20 a.m it was a spectacularshow of audio and visuals. Many complained about the length of the movie butfor me it was worth every minute. You are there to be entertained. Thenwhy not get entertained for a little longer, why do you complain Think itslike a 'Buy 2 get 1 free offer'. a few extra minutes free for the money uhave paid. Probably it is a prejudice that a movie should run for just 21/2 hours only (get that out of your heads guys). I am not reviewing this movie but re-viewing a few moments from my memory whichI thought made this film a piece of art, worth the money I paid. Although themovie has a lot of characters and thousands of extras, it belongs to theelegantly beautiful Aishwarya as Jodha Bai and sophisticated nobleman JalaudinMuhammad played by Hrithik Roshan. They are such a striking pair. I dint saythis when I saw Dhoom-2 though. The chemistry they share is simply superb. Thecasting could not have got better than this for the roles of the protagonists. (Eye)shwarya was more beautiful than ever, should I say cute or charming? Ijust loved the way she played Jodha, seemed perfectly tailor made for her. Thesoftness in the character, her gait, her long hair, everything suited her.The lady in Red mesmerizes the audience with her simplicity. MeanwhileHrithik seems to have enjoyed the character and played Jalal with ease (he hasgiven an outstanding performance). Not sure if anyone would have done justiceto his role. The main theme of the movie is the love story although it does have other plotsjuxtaposed to the story line. Bollywood has beaten this theme in all directionsand has come to a saturation point but still the director has succeeded ingiving us a simple and beautiful story, really well told. There are a lot offine points I can think of. First and foremost, this movie would not have been what it is , if not for thegrandiose music by the Mozart of Asia. The
[arr] Re: JA movie review
I could make that out from general reaction. I meant it in all honesty. I felt it was needed to supplement the fanatic following. the movie will fail. I wouldnt watch it again even if paid for it. Infact my appreciation goes out to anybody who watches the full movie twice in a theater. Music was OK but 5 songs for a rahman album was not satiating. BGM was not upto rahman stds. -Rajeev --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Anil Nair [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well the question is - how do you know not single person liked it? Did u check with each and every person? If you did then thats commendable. Sorry dude no offence meant. I dont think it was bad enough to say it sucks. It was an honest and a brave attempt at recreating those times and historical characters. Yes ...there were short- comings - agreed -but in no way can the whole movie be called a waste' -A --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Rajeev Gandhi rajeev4480@ wrote: Hi, I saw JA yesterday. It sucks big time. movie lasts for 3hours 45 minutes and will bore you to death. Not a single person in the whole theater liked the movie. Ashutosh has made a joke out of akbar. Its not even worth download and watch. Dont waste your time/money on this movie. what a waste of 40+ crores. regards, raj --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Gopal Srinivasan catchgops@ wrote: Gowarikerâs churned out a historical one yet again, but unfortunately itâs so awfully long that, by the time you exit the theaters, youâre yawning, wondering to yourself how the editing (or the lack of it) ruined the film so bad Iâm tempted to title it Jodhaa Ak-bore. Because parts of the âepicâ just drag, itâs like a heavyweight flick heaving itself lazily to the final reels as if it were a burden. Like Lagaan, the movie begins with Amitabh Bachchan narratinghistory. But thatâs where the similarity ends. Jodhaa Akbar takes aneternity to develop too many characters, and while there isnât a singlescene in the movie that is irrelevant, many of them could be simplytrashed. The plot is simple, and historians might argue on this, but ittraces Akbarâs (a confident Hrithik) path from childhood to youth, tomarrying - and falling in love with - the bold and rebellious Jodhaa (astrikingly pretty Ash). Sprinkled in are the battles. Yes, itâs technically brilliant, save for the unforgivablysubstandard war scenes. The warriors - and the animals - are often soclumsy on the battlefield that itâs sometimes painful to watch themfight. Outside of that, Gowariker is flawless - as is thecinematography by Kiran Deohans, Neeta Lullaâs scrumptious costumes andNitin Desaiâs breathtaking sets. In those aspects, the flick isspectacular and might just make people say âgoodâ when opinions areneeded. The much-talked about khwaaja song is so brilliantlypicturised, and it ends with Hrithik defying the norm, being hypnotizedin awe and love for the saint, as he joins the devout disciples intheir celebration, almost under a spell. A scene loaded with passionatefaith that leaves the audience moved. The performances are a strict okay,except for the leads. Hrithik, for once, is amazingly expressive.Warmth, romance, fury, frustration, fear, sympathy, helplessness,vengeance - you name it, and the blokeâs managed it all effortlessly,silencing many a critic. Helping him out is his captivating screenpresence - thereâs a scene where he tames a rogue elephant, and whilethat scene might be rubbished on paper, the director-actor duo do sowell to make it convincing that you almost nod your head inappreciation. Ash is no less expressive - in fact, she has very littledialogue yet a lot of meat in her role - but I must admit, her abilityto emote is far, far superior than her sword-wielding skills. Still,she fits the part of the defiant Rajput princess. The support cast is unfortunately weak. Kulbhushan Kharbandaâs Raja Bharmal is almost always helpless, very unlike a king if I may, and Nikitin Dheerâs Shareefuddin is so absurdly over expressive that, at times, you hope Akbar slaughters him and gets over with it. Sonu Soodâs Sujamal is expected to make the audience notice him, and he manages it more out of sympathy than conviction. The female support cast do a lot better, Ila Arun deserves a mention but itâs Punam Sinhaâs Hamida Banu who plays the motherâs role to the T. Credit to Gowariker for getting that bit of the cast together, and extra-credit for handling the subplots of religion so subtly, so simply, and so sweetly that you agree unconditionally. All in all, itâs worth a watch if you donât mind the 200- minute length, but you might catch sunrise if you go for the night show. And feel free to excuse yourself
[arr] Re: JA movie review
- Going to a theater for a movie is some effort on your part. - download and watch is easier. I myself took this effort, spent 11$ + gas + got tortured for 4 hours. I meant to say that let alone theater, it was not even worth the easy way of dw. Regards, rajeev --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, || V i s h w e s h || [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If you watched it in theater then what's with It's not even worth download and watch?? --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Rajeev Gandhi rajeev4480@ wrote: Hi, I saw JA yesterday. It sucks big time. movie lasts for 3hours 45 minutes and will bore you to death. Not a single person in the whole theater liked the movie. Ashutosh has made a joke out of akbar. Its not even worth download and watch. Dont waste your time/money on this movie. what a waste of 40+ crores. regards, raj The search is more important than the destination - a r rahman - - Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage.
[arr] JA movie review
Hi, I saw JA yesterday. It sucks big time. movie lasts for 3hours 45 minutes and will bore you to death. Not a single person in the whole theater liked the movie. Ashutosh has made a joke out of akbar. Its not even worth download and watch. Dont waste your time/money on this movie. what a waste of 40+ crores. regards, raj --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Gopal Srinivasan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Gowarikerâs churned out a historical one yet again, but unfortunately itâs so awfully long that, by the time you exit the theaters, youâre yawning, wondering to yourself how the editing (or the lack of it) ruined the film so bad Iâm tempted to title it Jodhaa Ak-bore. Because parts of the âepicâ just drag, itâs like a heavyweight flick heaving itself lazily to the final reels as if it were a burden. Like Lagaan, the movie begins with Amitabh Bachchan narratinghistory. But thatâs where the similarity ends. Jodhaa Akbar takes aneternity to develop too many characters, and while there isnât a singlescene in the movie that is irrelevant, many of them could be simplytrashed. The plot is simple, and historians might argue on this, but ittraces Akbarâs (a confident Hrithik) path from childhood to youth, tomarrying - and falling in love with - the bold and rebellious Jodhaa (astrikingly pretty Ash). Sprinkled in are the battles. Yes, itâs technically brilliant, save for the unforgivablysubstandard war scenes. The warriors - and the animals - are often soclumsy on the battlefield that itâs sometimes painful to watch themfight. Outside of that, Gowariker is flawless - as is thecinematography by Kiran Deohans, Neeta Lullaâs scrumptious costumes andNitin Desaiâs breathtaking sets. In those aspects, the flick isspectacular and might just make people say âgoodâ when opinions areneeded. The much-talked about khwaaja song is so brilliantlypicturised, and it ends with Hrithik defying the norm, being hypnotizedin awe and love for the saint, as he joins the devout disciples intheir celebration, almost under a spell. A scene loaded with passionatefaith that leaves the audience moved. The performances are a strict okay,except for the leads. Hrithik, for once, is amazingly expressive.Warmth, romance, fury, frustration, fear, sympathy, helplessness,vengeance - you name it, and the blokeâs managed it all effortlessly,silencing many a critic. Helping him out is his captivating screenpresence - thereâs a scene where he tames a rogue elephant, and whilethat scene might be rubbished on paper, the director-actor duo do sowell to make it convincing that you almost nod your head inappreciation. Ash is no less expressive - in fact, she has very littledialogue yet a lot of meat in her role - but I must admit, her abilityto emote is far, far superior than her sword-wielding skills. Still,she fits the part of the defiant Rajput princess. The support cast is unfortunately weak. Kulbhushan Kharbandaâs Raja Bharmal is almost always helpless, very unlike a king if I may, and Nikitin Dheerâs Shareefuddin is so absurdly over expressive that, at times, you hope Akbar slaughters him and gets over with it. Sonu Soodâs Sujamal is expected to make the audience notice him, and he manages it more out of sympathy than conviction. The female support cast do a lot better, Ila Arun deserves a mention but itâs Punam Sinhaâs Hamida Banu who plays the motherâs role to the T. Credit to Gowariker for getting that bit of the cast together, and extra-credit for handling the subplots of religion so subtly, so simply, and so sweetly that you agree unconditionally. All in all, itâs worth a watch if you donât mind the 200-minute length, but you might catch sunrise if you go for the night show. And feel free to excuse yourself in the middle to grab a snack or two, as you wonât miss too much with the extra scenes. As the credits rolled at the end, I was left in a mild shock seeing Ballu Salujaâs name for the editing. Where was the editing anyway? This crazily stretched film shattered my expectations, and for me, Jodhaa Akbar is history. In more ways than one. * mutiny.in
