RE: [arr] Which all singers ARR introduced
Naresh Iyer - RDB, Aa Aah (Tamil) Parul Mishra - Ada GV Prakash - Gentle Man Shahul Hameed - Gentle Man ARR - Kadalan (oorvasi song, though he sang in Chinna Chinna Aasai, but did not have any credit) Regards, Karthik From: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com [arrahmanf...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of V S Rawat [vsra...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:02 PM To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [arr] Which all singers ARR introduced On 1/6/2010 6:14 PM India Time, _S, Karthik_ wrote: Naresh Iyer Parul mishra GV Prakash Shahul Hameed and Could you please give the names of films/ songs that you have in mind as their first ARR songs, so that members could analyze whether they had rendered any song before that. ARR Himself. :) oh! of course! And that is the best singer introduced by our man. :-) nice of you to point that out. I would have missed this one for sure. -- Rawat -- *From:* arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.commailto:arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com [arrahmanf...@yahoogroups.commailto:arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of V S Rawat [vsra...@gmail.commailto:vsrawat%40gmail.com] *Sent:* Wednesday, January 06, 2010 4:16 PM *To:* arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.commailto:arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com *Subject:* Re: [arr] Which all singers ARR introduced On 1/6/2010 2:47 PM India Time, _shahul hameed_ wrote: Great list, so exhaustive. ur memory is great. I wonder whether hariharan and Sonu nigam sang first time for films for ARR, or are you mentioning first songs of these singers for ARR while they had also rendered songs for other film composers? Thanks. -- Rawat Tamil Unni Krishnan - Kadhalan - Ennavale adi ennavale.. Suresh Peters - Kadhalan - Petta rap.. Karthik - Jodi - Nendhukittaen.. Late Shahul Hameed - Gentleman - Usilampatti penkutti.. Shrinivas - Minsara Kanavu - Ooh la la.. Hariharan - Roja - Tamizha tamizha.. Sonu Nigam - Jeans - Vaaraayo thozhi.. Nithyasree - Jeans - Kannodu kaanbadhellaam.. Madhushree - Aayudha Yezhuthu - Sandakozhi.. (Not quite sure) Blaaze - Baba - Baba theme.. Anuradha Sriram - Indira - Ini acham acham illai.. Harini - Indira - Nila kaaigiradhu.. Bombay Jeyashree - Iruvar - Narumugaiye.. Chinmayee - Kannathil Muthamittaal - Oru dheivam thandha poove.. Palakkad Sriram - Tajmahal - Thirupaachi aruvaala.. Caroline - Thiruda Thiruda - Thee thee.. I was able to recollect only these at the moment.. will add more.. On Wed, Jan 6, 2010 at 1:19 PM, V S Rawat vsra...@gmail.commailto:vsrawat%40gmail.com mailto:vsrawat%40gmail.com mailto:vsra...@gmail.commailto:vsrawat%40gmail.com mailto:vsrawat%40gmail.com wrote: Could someone please tell the names of all male and female singers whom ARR introduced in hindi and non-hindi film music for the first time? Only those who had not rendered any film song before that. which song/ film? Thanks. -- Rawat
RE: [arr] Which all singers ARR introduced
Naresh Iyer Parul mishra GV Prakash Shahul Hameed and ARR Himself. :) From: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com [arrahmanf...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of V S Rawat [vsra...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 4:16 PM To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [arr] Which all singers ARR introduced On 1/6/2010 2:47 PM India Time, _shahul hameed_ wrote: Great list, so exhaustive. ur memory is great. I wonder whether hariharan and Sonu nigam sang first time for films for ARR, or are you mentioning first songs of these singers for ARR while they had also rendered songs for other film composers? Thanks. -- Rawat Tamil Unni Krishnan - Kadhalan - Ennavale adi ennavale.. Suresh Peters - Kadhalan - Petta rap.. Karthik - Jodi - Nendhukittaen.. Late Shahul Hameed - Gentleman - Usilampatti penkutti.. Shrinivas - Minsara Kanavu - Ooh la la.. Hariharan - Roja - Tamizha tamizha.. Sonu Nigam - Jeans - Vaaraayo thozhi.. Nithyasree - Jeans - Kannodu kaanbadhellaam.. Madhushree - Aayudha Yezhuthu - Sandakozhi.. (Not quite sure) Blaaze - Baba - Baba theme.. Anuradha Sriram - Indira - Ini acham acham illai.. Harini - Indira - Nila kaaigiradhu.. Bombay Jeyashree - Iruvar - Narumugaiye.. Chinmayee - Kannathil Muthamittaal - Oru dheivam thandha poove.. Palakkad Sriram - Tajmahal - Thirupaachi aruvaala.. Caroline - Thiruda Thiruda - Thee thee.. I was able to recollect only these at the moment.. will add more.. On Wed, Jan 6, 2010 at 1:19 PM, V S Rawat vsra...@gmail.commailto:vsrawat%40gmail.com mailto:vsra...@gmail.commailto:vsrawat%40gmail.com wrote: Could someone please tell the names of all male and female singers whom ARR introduced in hindi and non-hindi film music for the first time? Only those who had not rendered any film song before that. which song/ film? Thanks. -- Rawat
RE: [arr] Why I am proud of being an Indian!
Video 1 is completely unrelated to this group. From: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com [arrahmanf...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Rohit George [r.v.geo...@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, December 22, 2009 4:37 PM To: .RV. ; Abraham Punnen; ~Linda ~; ashwin abraham; Amit Easow; Dona A; Geever Paul Pulikkottil; Jingle bells... Almost Xmas time!; Jitesh Surendaran; Manu Singh; Never fall in love.!; ammula_srid...@yahoo.com; arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com; Benil Mukundan; ben...@hotmail.com; Diana Augustine; ᠌Jino Jose; mohan...@yahoo.com; Nithin mathew live for nothin bros.; pankaj bohra simple got tr wooohooo; r.v.geo...@gmail.com; rawat_vina...@yahoo.com; Rochish Mamgain; Ritu Dhillon; Rohan George; roshini verghese; sanjay cherian; sipho...@hotmail.com; Siva Ram Kr Raju Mudunuri; starz@gmail.com; Subin Raj; Suraj Jacob Thomas; megnath kartik; karthikeyan s; Kartikeyan Rajendran Subject: [arr] Why I am proud of being an Indian! Video 1: http://ibnlive.in.com/videos/107520/rahman-wins-cnnibn-indian-of-the-year-award.html Video 2 http://ibnlive.in.com/videos/107520/12_2009/ioty2009_1a/rahman-wins-cnnibn-indian-of-the-year-award.html
RE: [arr] Ajith - Gautham and ARR For Next!
ARR has scored already three films staring Ajit. Pavithra God Father From: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com [arrahmanf...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of sandhiya vs [vssandh...@yahoo.co.in] Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 12:29 PM To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Subject: [arr] Ajith - Gautham and ARR For Next! Gowtham Menon to direct Ajith's 50th film! Tuesday, December 15, 2009, 8:56 [IST] By: Settu Shankar [http://entertainment.oneindia.in/img/2009/12/15-ajith-kumar-151209.jpg]http://gallery.oneindia.in/main.php?g2_itemId=86319 It is official! Goutham Menon, one of the favorite directors of Kollywood stars, will be directing Ajith in his yet to be titled 50th film. The producer of the film is Durai Dayanidhi son of union Minister M K Azhagiri. Remember he had already marketed Goutham Menon's Vaaranam Aayiram a year ago. Buzz up!http://in.buzz.yahoo.com/buzz?publisherurn=oneindiain121guid=http%3A%2F%2Fentertainment.oneindia.in%2Ftamil%2Fexclusive%2F2009%2Fajith-fiftieth-movie-151209.htmltargetUrl= A R Rahman will compose for this film. It is the second time that the Oscar fame musicianhttp://entertainment.oneindia.in/tamil/exclusive/2009/ajith-fiftieth-movie-151209.html# scoring for Ajith starrer film. According to Ajith's manager, the official announcement will come in a day or two. Earlier, it was said that Venkat Prabhu is the director of this 50th film. http://entertainment.oneindia.in/tamil/exclusive/2009/ajith-fiftieth-movie-151209.html என்றும் அன்புடன் [http://mail.google.com/mail/e/B60] 'தமிழ்கவி'௧விசதீஷ் [http://mail.google.com/mail/e/B60] The INTERNET now has a personality. YOURS! See your Yahoo! Homepagehttp://in.rd.yahoo.com/tagline_yyi_1/*http://in.yahoo.com/.
RE: [arr] A.R. Rahman Nominated for Two Grammy Awards
Our own Ghatam exponent Vikku Vinayak Ram, father of Music director Selva Ganesh and Ghatam player Karthik got one Grammy. From: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com [arrahmanf...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of ravi [ravis...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, December 04, 2009 5:24 PM To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [arr] A.R. Rahman Nominated for Two Grammy Awards Zakir Hussain was the latest to receive from India in 2008. --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.commailto:arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com, Ravi Nair raviish...@... wrote: This is big time stuff. I guess only Pt Vishwamohan Bhat has received a grammy award. Am I right? On Thu, Dec 3, 2009 at 7:53 PM, Vithur vith...@... wrote: Congratulations A.R. Rahmanhttp://www.desihits.com/artists/view/ar+rahman! The Oscar-winning musician, who shot to international fame with the soundtrack to the box office hit Slumdog Millionaire, has been nominated in two categories at the 2010 Grammy Awards! The song ''Jai Ho'' is nominated in the category of ''Best Song written for Motion Picture, Television or Other visual media, '' while the soundtrack to ''Slumdog Millionaire'' is nominated in the category of ''Best Compilation Soundtrack Album for Motion Picture, Television or Other visual Media.'' A.R. Rahman has already won two Academy awards and one Golden Globe for Slumdog Millionaire, but it is the first time that the famous musician is up for a Grammy. So who is he up against? Well, Jai Ho will compete with Bruce Springsteen's title track for ''The Wrestler, ''Once in a Lifetime'' from ''Cadillac Records,'' ''Decode'' from ''Twilight,'' and ''The Client'' from ''Hannah Montana: The Movie.'' And the soundtrack to Slumdog Millionaire is up against the soundtracks to Quentin Tarantino's ''Inglourious Basterds,'' Beyonce's ''Cadillac Records,'' HBO's ''True Blood'' and the popular vampire series ''Twilight.'' We're keeping our fingers crossed for you A.R. Rahman! The Grammy Awards ceremony will be broadcast from Los Angeles on January 31. Do you think A.R. Rahman will take home the trophies? Share your thoughts. http://www.desihits.com/news/view/ar-rahman-nominated-for-two-grammys-20091203 -- regards, Vithur
RE: [arr] Revisiting Parthaale Paravasam Album
The fact of the mater is KB killed PP album in its birth itself. The Audio release just 3 and half days before the film released. The film was a dud. It was a feast for ARR haters those days to trash him even more vigourously as the film failed due to its horrible content. Added to that not all the songs were public pleasing and hence the new sensation HJ and u1 were put in comparison with ARR...as you all know IR was always there for comparison as far as the media was concerned. From: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com [arrahmanf...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of ARRvind [arr_arv...@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, December 11, 2009 11:16 AM To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [arr] Revisiting Parthaale Paravasam Album Thanks Gayathri ! Yeah...PP's expectations were sky high! but it made the saying true..that Too much is too bad...!!! :) . Anyways..our ARR never disappoints us..! --- On Fri, 12/11/09, Gayathri Chandrakasan gayathri_c...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Gayathri Chandrakasan gayathri_c...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [arr] Revisiting Parthaale Paravasam Album To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Friday, December 11, 2009, 1:39 AM Great review ARRvind! Like many, I too had high expectations on Parthale Paravasam. KB sir has always strike me as a director with a good sense of music and like you rightly pointed out, he's one of the few directors who is meticulous about song pciturisations. Plus, with the winning association of KB-ARR (who can forget the minblowing Duet?), expectations for PP were sky high! Unfortunately, for some reasons, the movie just failed to strike a chord with the public. To tell the truth, I wasn't quite fond of PP's music when it was released. I always regarded the album as one of ARR's weaker compositions. Nevertheless, a few months ago, I had the oppurtunity to listen to the album...and I just felt like slapping myself for rejecting it years back! What do I say, the whole album was just refreshing and amazing! And thanks to you now, I'm once again reminded of the joy I've encountered through the album! --- On Thu, 12/10/09, ARRvind arr_arv...@yahoo. com wrote: From: ARRvind arr_arv...@yahoo. com Subject: [arr] Revisiting Parthaale Paravasam Album To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com Date: Thursday, December 10, 2009, 5:16 AM K. Balachander( KB), a lengendary and veteran south indian film maker, who introduced ARR to the world of Tamil music through Roja, roped in him again with ultra high expectations for his highly ambitious 100th movie Parthaale Paravasam. Every department in the crew seemed to be perfect. R.Madhavan, Simran, Sneha, choreographer- turned-actor Raghavendra Lawrence, lyricist/actor Vaali, comedian Vivek,,...all stars glittered the casting department. Unfortunately for KB, the movie turned out to be a damp squib at the box office. But nevertheless, thankfully though, the movie is remembered even today ONLY because of its music by the whizkid. Ada Moondrezhuthhu Harini, Karthik A supposedly peppy song neither impressed nor disappointed me personally. It has got its share of likability and disappointments. While the audio part is very neat and clearly done, the visuals are sorely disappointing! .Both the actors(Maddy and Simran) look very pale and dull in this song. However, its only the trio ARR - Harini - Karthik, put in hard efforts to thump up the beats and they succeed too. The lyrics by Vaali are another plus point. His lyrics revolves around the word Love and say it in different ways to convey the word. He creates the female as a Guru and her beloved as her Shishya (Disciple). A kind of time pass song for the average listeners. Kaadhale Jayam Balram, Chitra Yet another melody churned out by the king. Again, i feel the visuals could have been better. A fresh sounding Balram makes a decent start and even excels alongside the veteran Chitra.The melody quotient of this song is very high with small tinges of classical harqats by the melody queen Chitra. She is one of those blessed singers, who, by the very presence, would give a new dimension to any song. Listen to her Naan...Vendiya Varangalai Varavil Paarkiraen.. .Unn Varavil Paarkiraen.. . lines and you can't stop loving her. ARR makes use of many traditional instruments and create a perfect rhythm. Parthale Paravasame -- Raihanna, Ganga, Febi Mani, Kanchana, Poornima ARR's long-time troop singers including his own sibling croon this chorus situational track where the lead actor Madhavan is being chased by a host of girls and falling for his charm ! Vaali's lyrics are convincingly witty and naughty and the singers keep the spirit going on till the end. Rahman's genius can be profoundly observed in the interludes with some unexpected violin strings . Wonder who mouthed the word Thappichhukko. .. towards the end of each charanam(Stanza); his name is left uncredited.
RE: [arr] Food Distribution this Sunday - official ARR T Shirts
How can I contact you Vithur.? Please mail me off the line.. Regards, Karthik From: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com [arrahmanf...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Vithur [vith...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, December 04, 2009 4:53 PM To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Subject: [arr] Food Distribution this Sunday - official ARR T Shirts Dear All, Lets meet and start praying for ARR to win the Grammy. Lets meet up near AM Studios , distribute food , and enjoy a musical session and start praying. venue : - AM studios, chennai Timing : 11 30 AM This Sunday -- regards, Vithur
[arr] (Semi ARR) IR's interview to a Hungarian press
Can’t Cross the Road the Same Way Two Timeshttp://lemarietta.wordpress.com/2009/11/24/cant-cross-the-road-the-same-way-two-times/ http://lemarietta.wordpress.com/2009/11/24/cant-cross-the-road-the-same-way-two-times/ 24Nov09 “India and Hungary are very close to each other” Almost 900 film scores, 5000 film songs, countless discs — a dizzy amount of work stands behind IlaiyaRaaja. The most wanted composer of the Indian film industry is a relatively frequent guest in Hungary: as friend and as colleague, he is in touch with several Hungarian jazz musicians, from time to time he also resorts to the help of the Miskolc Symphony Orchestra. He has recently been to Budapest again. Csider István Zoltánhttp://cellovolde.com/, Le Marietta| Népszabadsághttp://nol.hu/lap/kult/20091118-nincs_ket_egyforma_atkeles| 2009. november 18. [http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2585/4130080727_eb90439a3c.jpg]http://nol.hu/lap/kult/20091118-nincs_ket_egyforma_atkeles One tries to imagine Indian film composers very rarely, but still: we had imagined IlaiyaRaaja exactly like this. Bright eyes, friendly face and the obligatory glasses. He received amicably the journalists of Népszabadság in an elegant, stylish hotel room, after offering them a seat, he almost disappeared in a giant armchair. During the conversation there was a bleak smile on his face, even when we were asking him about his ex-disciple, the composer to the soundtrack of Slumdog Millionaire, A. R. Rahman and his success in Hollywood, or about Rahman at all. Smiling and correct, he refused to answer by saying everybody can do what he’d like to do, and well, it wouldn’t be elegant to talk about a fellow. “And anyway, would a Hungarian journalist talk about other Hungarian journalist colleagues?”, he asked, and it could be seen he was sure of getting a negative answer. Right from this saw we that IlaiyaRaaja doesn’t know the Hungarian, to a bit extended level: the European press relations. Which is, however, a good thing. The most productive composer of the Indian film industry came to Budapest to do the post-production of his newest film score which had been recorded in July with Miskolc Symphony Orchestra conducted by László Kovács, the mixing was done at the Hungarian Radio’s studio with the help of Dénes Rédly, sound engineer. But why had he chosen a Hungarian symphony orchestra for the records? The two countries are fairly far away from each other… “India and Hungary are actually very close to each other, the national tricolors differ only in one tone of color,” he answered laughing, but then turned to talk seriously: he thinks Hungarian musicians can compete anytime with other countries’ artists. In his homeland there are no symphony orchestras at all. In Chennai where he lives, there are excellent musicians playing on strings, playing on wind instruments but they’re never organized to one orchestra: setting up this kind of ensembles has no tradition there. When IlaiyaRaaja had been in Budapest around 2000, he had gotten to know Attila László jazz guitarist-composer. He had liked the compositions of László so much that he had asked him to work together. In August, this year the Hungarian composer traveled to Chennai with Béla Lattman, bassist and János Nagy, pianist to play for the recording of the Indian master’s 882th film score. A series of coincidences had led IlaiyaRaaja to the profession of music, for that later his goal could be defined: once he would be music director. When he had stepped into the field of film-making, composing had had just a functional role in the Indian film industry, there had been far less spiritual content, and the variety of music had had much room for improvement, too. This probably had derived from the working method of composers, indeed from the relations among musicians. Raaja had found something important for him in Western music, he had started to play the guitar, the piano and the violin, and he had been the first to use Western instruments, indeed unknown genres in his compositions. Just to mention some examples, pop, jazz, rock and roll, bossa nova and flamenco had gained grounds on the Indian screen by his work. And it’s not an irrelevant feat of arms that he had been the first Asian artist to compose a symphony for the London Philharmonic Orchestra. Raaja said, in the beginning, if something hadn’t worked out as he had wanted it, he had become impatient with his musicians. Afterwards, by more and more spirituality moving into his compositions, this gradually had disappeared. When asking him about the method of composing — by thinking that a work of life like his (more than 5000 film songs and almost 900 complete film scores are signed by his name) is a result of an effective method of composing — he answered: composing is not a question of will or ambition for him. It doesn’t need to be that. Music is born mentally, in the soul, one doesn’t think about it too
RE: [arr] Chennai Jai Ho Concert - Hopeless - Analysed after a month
Very well put and probably this is what is also required from this group , time to time. I guess the sole intention of this fan is to see ARR related things do not let down the ARR name that has come to reckon with supreme quality. VIjay and Gopal, please take this mail to ARR...I am surehe would be happy to see such contructive critisisms. regards, Karthik From: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com [arrahmanf...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of iucaa_hari [iucaa_h...@yahoo.co.uk] Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 1:37 AM To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Subject: [arr] Chennai Jai Ho Concert - Hopeless - Analysed after a month I paid 2000 Rs of my hard earned money to watch this show. I am huge AR Rahman fan and have seen two more of his live shows. I am used to the substandard level of service that is offered in India. Any kind of service. We don't have proper facilities anywhere in this country to hold an event together for any number more than twenty thousand people. For example Internation Cricket matches played in India. Have you been to any? No stadium in India can boast of a descent parking facility for ten thousand cars(now if you have a stadium for 50K people you would need it right?). TO be able to park conviniently and to take it of and leave easily itself is not possible. Let alone expect reserved seating, hygienic and versatile top of the line snacks and toilet facilities. All this for the richest cricketing body in the world. Now coming back to the AR Rahman show, the organisers are purely cashing in on AR Rahman's market to make money. Rapport Global thinks that if the Stage and the SOund is good(sound has always had a problem, since the my first show in 2004) then they are world class. Its just a plug-in-plug-out stage and organiser needs to understand that stage alone does not determine if the show is world class. I have a few questions proping up in my mind. (1) For a Brand like Rahman why do you need to coloborate with MARG to donate funds for AR Rahman foundation and Sakhti Foundation. Even if Rahman had done the show directly for Shakthi, the money would have come. Was collaborating with MARG so essential, taking 50K odd people for a 12 hour pacakage(total time to travel to-and-fro). (2) People pay money for the event that is promised. Not to see MARG advertising it self to 50K tired people(remember we are told no water bottles allowed but later everybody seemed to have one and people like me who adhere to ruled were idiots). When the program was promised to start at 6:30 PM why dint they start atleast after the MARG PR excercise. From 7:00 to 7:25 people were sitting like idiots. Tired and Hungry. (3) Extremely unproffessional not to have a Anchor for a show of this magnitude. Imagine 50 K people waiting and there is no show anchor, no introduction to songs, singers. Shocking. Most of the Junta dint know that AR was singing Fiqrana or what. Please organise more professionally. Introduce singers and Pieces. Treat the audience with respect. (4) The way back was another chaos with buses waiting in queque to leave the areana. The wait was for more than an hour. People sitting on the floor of the bus and what not. I reached home at 3 AM. Can't See a good reason why only MARG could do this. (5) The barricades dont work!!! I paid for my ticket but I sat or rather stood with people who dont seem to have paid or many of the people with 300 hundred rupee tickets landed in this part of the arena. The screens were not clear at all. That for the arrangments, to the music part. This sequence of songs has already been heard t the Times of India launch in Chennai Last year. The Jaage hain start and move to Khal Bali. Unless you have a fresher approach what was the need to do the same thing again. If Rahman wants to mix songs and does not want the language to be barrier that is great. ALthough many complained about Telugu(was it a dress rehearsal for the Hyd show?) and Hindi songs being played to a largely tamil audience, am ok as long as they take you thru the song by introducing it and taking people along. Certainly not the way it was done. Mr. Rahman has also moved away from the keyboards to being only a singer on the show. He dint seem as intersted as his earlier shows. But very kind and generouse himself. Did the backup singing for Maula when Javed ALi was singing and also wished everyone a safe journey back home. I am just as big a AR Rahman fan as many of you. But dissapointed by the quality of the show. In online to Rahman if you are listening respect the audience. If gopal or any other Rahman Army people are listening to this. Try to change a few things.
RE: [arr] A.R.Rehman to make album with K V in Telugu
If this news is true...this is probably the most wonderful news to have come from ARR after long long timeThe Oscars and all are all expected. But, do all of us know who KV is ? K. Vishwanath, who probably made Sagara Sangamam (salangai Oli...probably the best ever film made by any one according to kamal) , Swathi Mukthyam and..most importantly SANKARABHARANAM (I guess many know what this movie means to music)... God, I am thrilled...I never expected tis but always dreamt that one day ARR should do a movie with KV.. IR produced some immortal scores for KV...hope ARR does the sameThis project has to materializeARR can skip a couple of hollywood/Bollywood and other dud projects for a movie with KV.. My only wish to God is KV should be atleast half as good has he was then, in terms of creativity. Regards, Karthik From: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com [arrahmanf...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of K.P.Chowdary [p_kon...@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, October 12, 2009 8:33 PM To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Subject: [arr] A.R.Rehman to make album with K V in Telugu Music maestro A.R.Rehman is all set to make a music album in Telugu under the guidance of legendary director K Vishwanath. Talking to reporters in Hyderabad today (Monday, October 12, 2009), Rehman informed that he has spoken with K.V. “We agreed to work together and will begin work for it shortly. Other than that I am doing a film in Telugu after a long time for Pawan Kalyan’s Puli,” he added. Rehman will be performing live at a concert in Hyderabad on October 24th. The concert, which was a part of Rahman’s world tour, is to be conducted by GMR group and would be dedicated to late YSR and revenues would be given to flood victims. “Telugu people have great taste for good music. In initial stage of my career I worked with Telugu m http://www.telugucinema.com/c/publish/news/rehman_oct1209.php
RE: [arr] Try to answer the following 2 questions:
1. For me Pudhiya Mugam is the film where I had the huge huge expectation and it surpassed it in leaps and bounds. Guys, I belong to Aug 15, 1992 cadre of ARR fan school. Afte Roja and after knowing that ARR is not a 60+ oldie but a 23 year old lad who is just few years elder than me, I had expectations on Pudhiya Mugam, like anything. Infact for no other film I had such a high expectations till today. ARR was still relatively less known among my circles and those days cassettes where the ones which carried ARR songs. I know how I pestered my Audio shop walla regarding this film, when he did not even know what I was talking about again and again. I did not have permission to spend Rs. 50 for just 6 songs in a cassette . So I decided that I will spend Rs. 18 in recording PM songs along with Anna Malai (I am a Rajni fanatic also), Chembaruthi and etc, in one of my old and empty TDK cassette. I remember, that after noon when brother (3 year younger)was waiting near railway station for me just to tell me that the music is mind blowing. He had heard it hours before me. I can still recollect the kind of feeling I had while listeing to PM a sense of reassurance that indeed ARR whom I started adoring is indeed a genius. Netru illadha maatram to me is the best ever ARR song. Best ever. Thee Thee, Enuyir Thozhi all would come next , but this song for me is some thing that has gone deep into my soul. 2. The album that disappointed me the most is E20U18. The media reports and hype around this movie did not justify the end product. AM Ratnam shouldn't have hyped it so much. Regards, Karthik From: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com [arrahmanf...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Prakash Balaramkrishna [prakysn...@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 19, 2009 9:56 PM To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [arr] Try to answer the following 2 questions: Interesting questions! 1. Tamil : Kangalal kaidhu sei. Hindi : Delhi 6. 2. Tamil : Thenali. Hindi : Ghajini. From: Chord purev...@yahoo.com To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, August 19, 2009 5:48:03 PM Subject: [arr] Try to answer the following 2 questions: 1) Which ARR soundtrack surpassed your initial expectations the most (you had a certain idea about the music before the release, but once you heard the music, you were totally surprised and blown away)? 2) Which ARR soundtrack disappointed you the most (you had certain expectations for the music, but when you heard the music initially, you were extremely let down)? For me, number 1 - Delhi 6 (blew me away, way beyond what I expected) For me, number 2 - Mangal Pandey (it's not a bad soundtrack, just that my expectations were too huge)
RE: [arr] Re: Single Song Wonders How many such singers ?The List goes on...
My brother reminds me that Prabhu - Duet (Kavidhaikku porul thandha) Aravid Sami - Iruvar (Unnodu Naan irundha) Should be included in the list. I guess we should then also include Bharathiraja - Kizhakku cheemaiyile (Kaadu potta Kaadu) DK Pattammal, Jagjit singh, etc...all those who were featured in Jana Gana Mana album Regards, Karthik From: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com [arrahmanf...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of ~ s...@ps ~ [swaps15...@yahoo.com] Sent: Sunday, June 21, 2009 12:08 PM To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Subject: [arr] Re: Single Song Wonders How many such singers ?The List goes on... Hii 61. Runa Rizwi (Jaane tu mera...-JTYJN) 62. Nachiketa (Ekla Chalo-Netaji) 63. Sangeetha Sajith(Thanneerai-Mr.Romeo) 64. N.Ramalaxmi (Alaipayuthey kanna-Alaipayuthey) 65. Shaheen Badr (Dol dol-Yuva) 66. Pamela Jain (Zindia hai dua-DNJAK) 67. Gayatri (Zindagi hai dua-DNJAK) 68. Satyanarayan Misra (Ghumparani-Netaji) 69. Shiraz Uppal (Shakalaka-Nayak) 70. Deepika (Vaa mannava-Thaalam) 71. Naveen (Kadhal sadugudu-Alaipayuthey) 72. Shweta (Lovely London-Sajni) 73. Nadirdhinna (S.P.Sailaja-Paravasam-Telugu) 74. Sreelekha (Kangal Pesum-Oonjal) 74. Meheroin Troupe (Rosa rosappu-Oonjal) 75. Pushpa Kuppusamy,Saradha Murthy Ambili (En nenjukulle-Oonjal) 76. Hentry (Marudaani-Sakarakkatti) 77. Indai Haza (I miss u da-Sakarakkati) 78. Nabaron Ghosh (Sun le o janam-Tu hi mera dil) 79. Ma dhu (Kya dekh rahe ho-Taal) 80. Uday Mazumdar (Barso re-Guru) 81. Faye (Musafir-Vande Mataram) 82. Raj Ghatak (Love's never Easy-Bombay Dreams) 83. Sarala (Jo laali-Vanitha-Telugu) Many diff.singers hv sung dubbed versions in Hindi,Tamil Telugu but I hv counted them in the list. swaps --- On Sun, 6/21/09, reggie_rahmaniac reggie_rahman...@yahoo.com wrote: From: reggie_rahmaniac reggie_rahman...@yahoo.com Subject: [arr] Re: Single Song Wonders How many such singers ? To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Sunday, June 21, 2009, 1:45 AM i think remo fernandes has also sung the o maria track in the movie dil hi dil mein --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. comUrlBlockedError.aspx, Dinesh dinesh.theboss@ ... wrote: P.Shoba? no, she sang another song in Thaalam, Thaalathil Nee Serava --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. comUrlBlockedError.aspx, mohammed sajin mnsajin@ wrote: Singer who sung marghazhi poove I dont remember her name _ _ __ _ _ __ From: Dinesh Vaidya dnshvaidya@ To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. comUrlBlockedError.aspx Sent: Saturday, June 20, 2009 10:16:09 AM Subject: [arr] Single Song Wonders How many such singers ? I was just wondering if we can compile list of singers who TILL DATE have sung only ONE song with Rahman. I don't know if I am right, but I can make a quick list as below ( correct me ) 1. Bela Shende Mana Mohana - Jodhaa Akbar 2. Remo Fernandes Humma Humma - Bombay ( Hindi ) 3. Baba Sehgal Rukmini Rukmini - Roja ( Hindi ) 4. Whole gang of Roja Marathi Uttara Kelkar , Ravindra Sathe etc Please Add from all languages... .. Best regards Dinesh Vaidya Pune
RE: [arr] Re: some questions about ARR's Tamil songs
Answer to Question No 1. The old music peace is not a remix kind of a thing. It was specially created for this song, though I did not see the bit being used properly while picturizing. Q No - 2 It is a great song..I mean it..great song. I took notice of this song almost after 2 years of its release...I used to skip this ong. It is a single song. I realized the beauty of the song only after seeing it on the screen. The situation for this song is like this... the hero..in the middle of a dark night goes thru the woods to his girl fiends house, who is gaurded by several goons belonging to her village...the first melody will signify this situation The second melody comes when the hero meets the girl and the girl is surprized that he has come inspite of heavy security...she is still under fear...just nitice the melody and the songs flow... The last part of the song is a sixer...it is the expression of the joy of the hero who has accomplished the impossible..of having ventured into the girls village all alone and come back safely after seeing her. Imagine guys...ARR composed this song before the song was shot and picturized...he must have visualized all this situations and composed it...true genius at work. Bye Karthik From: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com [arrahmanf...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jahanzeb Farooq [jahanzebti...@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, May 18, 2009 4:45 PM To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Subject: [arr] Re: some questions about ARR's Tamil songs Srini thanks a ton for your answer and translation. wow.. i must say what wonderful lyrics this song have. no doubt that Vairamuthu also won national award for it. knowing the meaning has doubled the pain of the song. and regarding MSV, i only recently learned that he is a legendary music composer himself. no doubt his singing did wonders to the song. i liked his singing in that song of Sangamam too (don't remember the title. he sings something like makhne wa in it). - Jahanzeb --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.commailto:arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com, Srini Santhanam saint.si...@... wrote: I will answer the 3rd question because its such a lovely song which is close to my heart for the music, the lyrics and rendition by MSV. The song is about the Srilankan tamils leaving their hometown (Mangulam town in the movie) because of Army raid and it explains the plight of their journey amid the bomb shelling and air raids. Here's my attempt on the translation: Give us farewell, our land The homes where the ocean beats down to the doorstep Palm tree forests, birds nest. Will we ever get to see you again? We buried the smiles in our lips We buried our lives within our bodies We embark on a journey just as skeletons. Even if its in tatters, will there be a comfort like a mother(land)'s lap. Even if you went to heaven, will you get the freedom of your home town. Here's the nation where we opened our eyes. Where will be the place when we close our eyes. We part with you.. Rivers.. we will return if we survive.. We will return is our motherland calls us back. Oh land that was born behind a curtain of tears. We see you one last time We lost our music to the cries of the infants. We buried our land when the sun went down At dusk we were on the flowers At night we were torn by the thorns Ocean waters, birds - we will meet you if we are alive Sky and Mountains - we will meet you if we are alive We are going away with little burdens in the head and more in the heart.. ___ Personally my favorite in the movie would be Vellai Pookal which prays for Peace in Srilanka and all over the world.. Let the song come true very soon. What a marvel by Rahman and the guitars.. awesome Cheers, Srini On May 17, 2009, at 9:17 PM, Jahanzeb Farooq wrote: i have recently started listening ARR's Tamil albums (I don't understand Tamil therefore used to listen only his Hindi albums). i have a few questions about some songs, would be grateful if someone could answer. i know this all would have been discussed here when the albums released but i missed since i used to skip messages about Tamil albums. 1. Thigu Thigu (Ah Aah) the song starts with music piece in background (first 42 seconds) and then suddenly bursts into full song. my question is about this music piece. is this part of the original song (i.e., composed by ARR?) or it is some old song integrated here. the old style instrument (don't know what it is called) used made me believe it is some old song. also the instrument is played so beautifully especially those 5 seconds between 0:15 to 0:20. that i wonder why ARR did not use it in the rest of the song. 2. Karisal Tharisil (Tajmahal) first times when i listened this song i did not notice that it is a single song. there are a number of different melodies or songs merged into one song. is this a medley song?
RE: [arr] Re: Super singer - 2 more ARR songs by our member VijayNarain
Vijay, I am your fan. I am the relative of Srivathsan, one of your friends. I was so happy to know that you somehow connect to me thru Srivathsan...as right from day one when I started watching Airtel SS program, I liked you for you sang mostly ARR songs and you had this quality to improvize on it. Apart from you I also like Prasanna (I want to put this on record), either of you should win this contest. Fellow Rahmanics, this show , Airtel Super Singer, has assumed a good coverage among Tamil Nadu audiance and Vijay winning it will be a victory of a ARR fan, AN OFFICIAL ARR FAN :))). So I request each one of you to atleast send one SMS, just one atleast , to 57827 and message it as SS18... Gopal, if possible make this as a default footer in all our messages from the group for the next couple of days. Bye, Karthik From: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com [arrahmanf...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of VijayNarain [r_vijaynar...@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2009 5:22 PM To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Subject: [arr] Re: Super singer - 2 more ARR songs by our member VijayNarain Hi group, It's my pleasure to say that I've reached the final few in Airtel Super Singer 2008, on vijay tv. And most of the songs I've sung in this competition have been ARR sir's songs. To the extent that everyone acknowledges it on the show as well, that I'm a die hard Rahmaniac :D I have dedicated my perfomances in the wild card round to ARR sir and all his fans, and all three songs that i've sung in this round are boss's :) Of course, only one finalist will be selected from the current 5 contestants, and this would be based on audience votes. Do watch the show, and if you like my performance, I request you all to support me by voting for me. Even if I do not go on to become a finalist, the music shall continue always :) To vote, sms SS18 to 57827 or logon to http://vijay.indya.com/supersinger08/vote/contest_vote.asp Multiple votes for the same contestant are allowed. Do watch today's episode at 9 PM IST or if you miss it, tomorrow at 1 PM. I'll post my experiences on the show, and the amount of influence sir's music has had on me, after i'm done with the show. Been ages since I posted to the group... Cheers!! Long live ARR!! R Vijaynarain!! --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.commailto:arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com, aravind...@... wrote: Hi all, Our group member, Vijay Narain, has been rocking Airtel Super Singer show (Star Vijay channel, Mon-Wed, 9-10 pm) with ARR songs. In the wild card round, he performed 3 ARR songs, 2 of which have already been telecast on Monday and Tuesday, and one more rocking performance will be telecast today. Catch two of his wildcard performances here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfbMmTxmhbk (Adhiradi) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cox023GDW0Q (Oru Poi - Judges said this is one of his really good performances) PS: In the adhiradi video, you can also spot me asking for votes for him!! Yes... one person will go to the finals from wild card round, the decision will be made based on public voting. The voting lines are still open and you can vote in for him and help him reach the finals. Cheers, Aravind My Blog: http://arrahmaniac.blogspot.com Rahmania show interviews: http://rahmania.4shared.com From Chandigarh to Chennai - find friends all over India. Go to http://in.promos.yahoo.com/groups/citygroups/
RE: [arr] Connections
The best in connections according to me is Mosquitoes...its a great peice..what a composition with Violin, Sarangi and allI can imagine the journey of the creature that the song represents and also, if you notice ARR also has highlighted the end of Mosquito's life where the music becomes a little meloncally at the end. From: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com [arrahmanf...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Adithya Sairam [rahmaniac2...@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, April 06, 2009 6:02 PM To: AR Rahman Fans Subject: [arr] Connections I have to say this is got a lot of Rahman's flavor in it but it is unlike anything. Jiya se Jiya have two versions in which i like the one which rahman himself sung. My pick of the album is Kural. i am 13 and i live in the US. once i heard this, i had a new thing going on. i wanted to learn some of the kurals written by thiruvalluvar. my mom was proud of me and when she listened to it, she absolutely loved it. Blaaze has outdone himself although i could not recognize who the female singer was. Mann Chandre was very captivating. i liked it but it was third after jiya se jiya (2nd). The rest are only music which are great when you want to relieve yourself. i listen to himalaya practically everyday when i am about to sleep. not joking. for those who have not heard this, please do listen to it. JAI HO! Adithya
RE: [arr] Some Facts..Add in more...
ARR is the first Indian to Win an Oscar in a Induvidual capacity in a competitive section. Satyajit ray won an Honoury award. Bhanu Athaiya share her award for Costume design with an other person for Gandhi. Resul shares his award with two more. ARR has won all alone for Best Score. So he becomes the first and only Indian to have won an Oscar singularly in competitive section. Regards, Karthik From: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com [arrahmanf...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of $ Pavan Kumar $ [pawancum...@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 6:21 PM To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Subject: [arr] Some Facts..Add in more... 1. Rahman is the only Induvidual to win 2 Oscars during the 81st Academy Awards 2. Rahman is the first Indian to win 2 Oscars 3. Rahman is the first Indian to perform during the Oscars 4. First time Tamil words were spoken during the oscars..Rahman said Ellam Pugzhalum Iraivanke 5. Resul Pookutty became the 3rd Indian to get an oscar..the 4th and 5th are by Rahman. Add in more if you know.. One Question..Is Jai Ho the first non-english song to be nominated and have won the oscars in the best song category?
[arr] RE: Technically speaking who is the first indian to win BAFTA
Is it Resul Pookutty or ARR? I mean, I did not see the award ceremony live, but gooing by accepted tradition, award for technical category like Audio editing will be given first before coming on to the best score. In that case Resul would be first Indian to bag BAFTA, overcoming ARR by minutes.. I mean, I want to reduce too much of Dhrishty(Bad omen coming out of too much of praise) on ARR. Let him not be the first always, even in OSCARS. Just that let him win all , as of now. He still has miles to conquere. For ARR there is no limit. Karthik From: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com [arrahmanf...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Thulasi Ram [karoke...@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, February 09, 2009 8:41 AM To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Subject: [arr] AR Rahman is the first Indian musician to win the BAFTA Award: CNN-IBN London: Adding yet another feather in his cap, music maestro Allah Rakha Rahman on Sunday bagged the BAFTA Award in the best music score category for Slumdog Millionaire at a gala event in London. After becoming the first Indian to win the Golden Globe and getting a triple Oscar nomination in two categories for the same movie, Rahman, 43, is the first Indian musician to win the BAFTA Award. Apart from Rahman, Resul Pookutty was the other Indian to win a BAFTA Award for Best Sound editing for Slumdog Millionaire. Rahman's composition Jai Ho for British director Danny Boyle's Slumdog Millionaire, earned him the Critics Choice Award for Best Composer in 2008 and the Golden Globe in the category of Best Original Score. Rahman, born in Chennai on January 6, 1966, has been nominated in the Best Original Score and Best Original Song categories for two of his compositions -- Jai Ho and O Saya at the Oscar. http://ibnlive.in.com/news/ar-rahman-resul-pookutty-win-bafta-award/84835-8.html
RE: [ARR] If I were to Interview Rahman - Questions I would ask
Vijay/Gops, ARR should answer these great questions. I wonder what an interview it would be to see ARR answer these sort of pointed , specific questions. ARR can use his website arrahman.com to answer some of the filtered queries, time to time. You know what, 95% of the interviewers in media are not aware of most of the gems of ARR and they see ARR's work only superficially. The result is interview after interview we hear only same sort of questions and ARR must have got extremely bored by now. I say, its awesome Vinod, to come up with such questions. As a fan I too have many such questions. Can this be the begining? Regards, Karthik From: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com [arrahmanf...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of vinod sagar [dvsagar_2...@yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, February 05, 2009 8:05 PM To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Cc: Sagar Subject: [ARR] If I were to Interview Rahman - Questions I would ask I was just thinking if I were to interview Rahman, what question I wud ask. Here's a part of the questions I thought of.. they are not exhaustive... some more are to come.. hope you to add some... pls excuse me if i thought of a question which was already answered :o) 1. You and Mehboob made a great combination, proved with the success of Bombay and Vandemataram, why is that we do not see you working together again ? 2. Music Directors often say that they have n number of tunes in their repository (one Telugu MD I heard said that he had 10,000 song tunes with him). Is this the same with you as well. Or do you think music and tunes come spontaneously ? 3. Why is it that whenever we listen to your music in different systems (eg. Headphones, 5.1, Stereo etc), we discover new sounds that we had not heard before in that song. For example in the song Ishq Bina Ishq Bina from Taal you had mixed the sound of a CPU speaker between 5:15 and 5:17. Do you mix them in your songs as a puzzle - to be solved by the listners ? 4. What according to you is the best music set-up to listen, discover and enjoy your songs completely, with all the special effects. 5. When I was a teenager back in the 90s I saw one of your interviews on TV. In that interview you had said that a lot of Directors are not happy with your music, but the music went on to become hits. Did those directors ever come back to you again ? 6. You had expressed your wish to do music for a film like Shankarabharanam. Do you think that you will ever get to work on such a movie in today's trend of commercial cinema? 7. We have seen many of your greatest tunes not getting the praise they deserve because either they were part of a non-commercial movie of a one that flopped (eg: Ada, Zubeida, Bose-TFH, Meenaxi, Tehzeeb, one 2 k 4, Gang Master, Palnati Pourusham etc). But when you use any part of these overlooked songs in other movies, critics slam you to be repetitive, how do you repond to it. 8. Do you think your style of music has indirectly put any pressure on other music directors to keep-up with you and make music similar to yours ? 9. We all know that you are a very busy person, do you regularly listen to music of other music directors by your instincts or when someone recommends it. 10. You had once said that you can make enough songs for 5 movies with the Background music created in one movie. We see that some of the current music directors are copying from your back-ground music (Eg: vishal shekar from Swades to salaam nameste- my dil goes mmm.. caught by an active fan in the yahoo group). How do you feel when other music directors copy your songs. (We don't know how many of your background scores have inspired other MDs yet :o) 11. Shivamani once said that you were the first music director in India who insisted on printing the names of artists on the cassette and cd credits (eg keyboard player, sound engineer, flute etc). That was a great gesture, but how open was the music industry to this concept ? 12. How successful have you been in convincing the industry about the music royalities issue ? 13. When the music of Lagaan, Jodha Akbar, Rang de Basanti, Zubeida, Thakshak, The legend of bhagat singh etc... was released, early critics wrote them off with comments such as Not expected from Rahman. But a few years after their release, these albums are suddenly considered master pieces in Indian music history. Do you think that this is the mind setup of the critics or if something is wrong somewhere ? 14. It
RE: [arr] Delhi - 6 Cassettes IN CHENNAI
Vithur, I bought Dilli 6 at Spenser daily , Arunachalam road, saligramam, near SSR pankajam theatre. regards, Karthik From: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com [arrahmanf...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Vithur [vith...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, January 30, 2009 4:23 PM To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [arr] Delhi - 6 Cassettes IN CHENNAI Hi, Music World, Chennai people say that Cassettes didnt arrive for Delhi6. Let me check with landmark, and revert back with details.. On Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 3:09 PM, preethi rpreethi_1...@yahoo.commailto:rpreethi_1...@yahoo.com wrote: Hi all, I ve bought Delhi-6 cd and heard it some nearly 100 times.. as usual its a MASTERPIECE. i wanna know if the cassettes are available in any of the music outlets in CHENNAI... can sumbody plz lemme know some shop in chennai from wer i can buy the cassette?? -- regards, Vithur
RE: [arr] Delhi - 6 Cassettes IN CHENNAI
Hi VIthur, I responded to this mail as I knew that you know the area of Saligramam and Vadapalani. I am sorry, I do not know who Preeti is. Probably if she reads this group mail, she can go to the Spenser's daily and get the CD. That is where I got it. Regards, Karthik From: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com [arrahmanf...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Vithur [vith...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, January 30, 2009 7:07 PM To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [arr] Delhi - 6 Cassettes IN CHENNAI Karthik, Mr. venkatesh of Music World, Spencers Plaza confirmed me saying that there were no Delhi6 cassettes which came with the CD and based on his confirmation, I wrote my mail. If Cassettes are available, well and good, Pls inform preethi who wanted to know abt the info Thanks On Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 5:35 PM, S, Karthik karthi...@lionbridge.commailto:karthi...@lionbridge.com wrote: Vithur, I bought Dilli 6 at Spenser daily , Arunachalam road, saligramam, near SSR pankajam theatre. regards, Karthik From: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.commailto:arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com [arrahmanf...@yahoogroups.commailto:arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Vithur [vith...@gmail.commailto:vith...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, January 30, 2009 4:23 PM To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.commailto:arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [arr] Delhi - 6 Cassettes IN CHENNAI Hi, Music World, Chennai people say that Cassettes didnt arrive for Delhi6. Let me check with landmark, and revert back with details.. On Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 3:09 PM, preethi rpreethi_1...@yahoo.commailto:rpreethi_1...@yahoo.com wrote: Hi all, I ve bought Delhi-6 cd and heard it some nearly 100 times.. as usual its a MASTERPIECE. i wanna know if the cassettes are available in any of the music outlets in CHENNAI... can sumbody plz lemme know some shop in chennai from wer i can buy the cassette?? -- regards, Vithur -- regards, Vithur
RE: [arr] I follow the Sufi philosophy of destroying your own ego : ARR
Snehidhane... from Alai Paayudhe or Chupke se from Sathiya THese two are the same tune based on Sindhu Bhairavi. From: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com [arrahmanf...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of just an another girl [justananotherg...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, January 16, 2009 1:53 PM To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [arr] I follow the Sufi philosophy of destroying your own ego : ARR Q: A few of your favourite things? A: Sindhu Bhairavi(Carnatic raga), home food even if its rasam sadam', Regent's Park in London and all the music stores in USA. I googled Rasam Sadam and realize it is an south indian dish and gonna hunt Indian restaurants this weekend to taste it :))) Sorry about the presonal trivia .. on to my main question , Can you guys help me identify songs of ARR based on Sindhu Bhairavi Ragaa ? Elementary search on Youtube yielded Sudhas rendition ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-T39eNTf9g) , i still haven't developed an mature ear for carnatic and really couldn't enjoy it ... I also found a few instrumental versions * http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKM1YJcO_cU * http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OBE-B3tqB8feature=related ( Prasanna on Guitar ) But I am curious to see where ARR has used this in his works and how he has interpreted it ? Thanks a bunch for your help On Thu, Jan 15, 2009 at 11:31 PM, Vithur vith...@gmail.commailto:vith...@gmail.com wrote: Rahman speaks on Slumdog, Sufism and Sindhu Bhairavi 16 Jan 2009, 0020 hrs IST Printhttp://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/msid-3986032,prtpage-1.cms Email Discuss Share Save Commenthttp://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Chennai/Rahman_speaks_on_Slumdog_Sufism_and_Sindhu_Bhairavi/articleshow/3986032.cms#write Text: CHENNAI: It is night, and unlike the late hours on Wednesday,Rahman's house is quiet. His younger children Rahima and Ameen spray snow foam on each other when Rahman's mother comes down and tells the waiting media that Rahman has just finished dinner. He hardly slept last night and he will be down shortly. Rahman talks to TOI Q: How different was Slumdog Millionaire' (SD) from other foreign productions ? A: There was much less work. I did not have to give 190 cues, and director Boyle gave specific instructions on what he wanted. I had a clear idea on what should go into the music. Putting the sitar in was a complete surprise. Q: What has the international response been like? A: The film was like a holiday to Mumbai for viewers and they could connect with the hero because USA is also going through recession. It was also a relief from the usual kind of film scores. Q:People say you are humble. Who instilled that in you? A: I follow the Sufi philosophy of destroying your own ego. Not that I have mastered it, I still land up in situations I could have avoided. Q: What do you look for in vocalists and instrumentalists? A: Great personality. Should be a quick learner, and have a feel for the music. Should have a quality of his own, not copy or imitate. Q: How do you make time for the ordinary things in life? A: I do that all the time, because the ordinary things divert you. I took the children to my flat in London while scoring for SD and it was half-work, half-holiday. It was great fun. Q: The defining moment in your career? A: The National Award for my first film. I thought it comes only when people retire. Q: A few of your favourite things? A: Sindhu Bhairavi(Carnatic raga), home food even if its rasam sadam', Regent's Park in London and all the music stores in USA. Q: What went through your mind when you walked down the carpet to the Golden Globe? A: Each little moment was the best. My wife Saira had helped me pick an Armani suit in Thailand, and I was wearing it because it is Hollywood. And for the first time in my life I felt tense. I prefer kurtas usually. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Chennai/Rahman_speaks_on_Slumdog_Sufism_and_Sindhu_Bhairavi/articleshow/3986032.cms -- regards, Vithur
RE: [arr] I follow the Sufi philosophy of destroying your own ego : ARR
Kannodu Kanbadhellam... I guess is Aarabhi From: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com [arrahmanf...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Vithur [vith...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, January 16, 2009 2:02 PM To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [arr] I follow the Sufi philosophy of destroying your own ego : ARR he he... Rasam Sadam is a very simple dish, and you will get it only if you order a South Indian Meal. preferably Tamil Nadu Special or soSadam means Rice; Rasam means a soup sort off... I think Kannodu Kabnathellam is of sindhu Bairavi ( I am sure I would be wrong. this is just a guess ) On Fri, Jan 16, 2009 at 1:53 PM, just an another girl justananotherg...@gmail.commailto:justananotherg...@gmail.com wrote: Q: A few of your favourite things? A: Sindhu Bhairavi(Carnatic raga), home food even if its rasam sadam', Regent's Park in London and all the music stores in USA. I googled Rasam Sadam and realize it is an south indian dish and gonna hunt Indian restaurants this weekend to taste it :))) Sorry about the presonal trivia .. on to my main question , Can you guys help me identify songs of ARR based on Sindhu Bhairavi Ragaa ? Elementary search on Youtube yielded Sudhas rendition ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-T39eNTf9g) , i still haven't developed an mature ear for carnatic and really couldn't enjoy it ... I also found a few instrumental versions * http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKM1YJcO_cU * http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OBE-B3tqB8feature=related ( Prasanna on Guitar ) But I am curious to see where ARR has used this in his works and how he has interpreted it ? Thanks a bunch for your help On Thu, Jan 15, 2009 at 11:31 PM, Vithur vith...@gmail.commailto:vith...@gmail.com wrote: Rahman speaks on Slumdog, Sufism and Sindhu Bhairavi 16 Jan 2009, 0020 hrs IST Printhttp://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/msid-3986032,prtpage-1.cms Email Discuss Share Save Commenthttp://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Chennai/Rahman_speaks_on_Slumdog_Sufism_and_Sindhu_Bhairavi/articleshow/3986032.cms#write Text: CHENNAI: It is night, and unlike the late hours on Wednesday,Rahman's house is quiet. His younger children Rahima and Ameen spray snow foam on each other when Rahman's mother comes down and tells the waiting media that Rahman has just finished dinner. He hardly slept last night and he will be down shortly. Rahman talks to TOI Q: How different was Slumdog Millionaire' (SD) from other foreign productions ? A: There was much less work. I did not have to give 190 cues, and director Boyle gave specific instructions on what he wanted. I had a clear idea on what should go into the music. Putting the sitar in was a complete surprise. Q: What has the international response been like? A: The film was like a holiday to Mumbai for viewers and they could connect with the hero because USA is also going through recession. It was also a relief from the usual kind of film scores. Q:People say you are humble. Who instilled that in you? A: I follow the Sufi philosophy of destroying your own ego. Not that I have mastered it, I still land up in situations I could have avoided. Q: What do you look for in vocalists and instrumentalists? A: Great personality. Should be a quick learner, and have a feel for the music. Should have a quality of his own, not copy or imitate. Q: How do you make time for the ordinary things in life? A: I do that all the time, because the ordinary things divert you. I took the children to my flat in London while scoring for SD and it was half-work, half-holiday. It was great fun. Q: The defining moment in your career? A: The National Award for my first film. I thought it comes only when people retire. Q: A few of your favourite things? A: Sindhu Bhairavi(Carnatic raga), home food even if its rasam sadam', Regent's Park in London and all the music stores in USA. Q: What went through your mind when you walked down the carpet to the Golden Globe? A: Each little moment was the best. My wife Saira had helped me pick an Armani suit in Thailand, and I was wearing it because it is Hollywood. And for the first time in my life I felt tense. I prefer kurtas usually. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Chennai/Rahman_speaks_on_Slumdog_Sufism_and_Sindhu_Bhairavi/articleshow/3986032.cms -- regards, Vithur -- regards, Vithur
RE: [arr] Industry celebrates Rahman’s award
With so many mails..I am slowly catching up Ranadheera probably came at the time when Thambikku endha ooru came..I happened to be in Bangalore and my elder cousin who introduced me to Rajni films also took me to this kannada movie. I liked the movie songs so much that I insisted him getting me the cassette...I don't understand one bit of Kannada even now and asking some distant relative to gift a expensive cassette (Rs.35/- or so at that time ) would be too much. I still did that. Only now I come to know that ARR is associated with the first ever film music album I fell in love with. See the connection...my ARR addiction should have started from there itself..though I must admit Hamsalekha had done some wonderful original number in that film (barring some LP's stuffs from Hero...) Regards, Karthik From: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com [arrahmanf...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Gopal Srinivasan [catchg...@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2009 11:29 PM To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Subject: [arr] Industry celebrates Rahman’s award Industry celebrates Rahman’s award Deepa Ganesh The shy keyboardist has come a long way, achieving a first for the country Remarkable: A.R. Rahman has turned global attention on India Bangalore: “I dedicate this to the billion people of India,” was A.R. Rahman’s response to winning the prestigious Golden Globe Award for Slumdog Millionaire. The reticent musician, who changed the sound and feel of Indian film music with his work for the film Roja way back in 1992, bagged a Rajkamal for it then and there has been no looking back for him. The Kannada music fraternity is jubilant about Rahman’s remarkable achievement. “What can do us more proud?” said Kannada’s most original music composer-lyricist Hamsalekha. South Indian film music has always been exemplary in terms of its discipline and sincerity, but somehow it was never spoke about or discussed in all these decades. “Rahman made it possible,” says the musician of unique perception. “He not only captured Bollywood, but got even Hollywood to sit up and take notice of us. I think he’s a phenomenon.” Positive focus What is important for Hamsalekha is the manner in which Rahman, in these times of terror and unrest, has turned the global attention on India on positive terms. “When everyone is gazing at us for the wrong reasons, Rahman has indeed salvaged our pride; it’s a historic moment,” he said. He recalled that Rahman was his keyboardist for Anjada Gandu and Ranadheera, and added that he had always been an admirer of his abilities. “I cannot get over the young keyboardist who used to be at five keyboards simultaneously,” gushed leading playback singer Manjula Gururaj. She recalled the recording of the Kannada film Inspector Vikram during the time when Rahman was known as Dileep. “We would stand in one corner of the studio and marvel at his talent. Luck comes and goes, but Rahman is the perfect example of how hard work and constant practise are enduring,” she added. “He was never careless about his work. He would never rest till it was done to perfection and with absolute dedication.” “It’s a dream for any singer to work with Rahman. And it’s true of me too,” admitted singer Nandita, who has worked with leading composers and has bagged several awards. “He has always been ahead of his times. Listen to his Roja now, and you’ll know what I’m trying to say. His understanding of the audience is remarkable.” Beyond cinema Hamsalekha rates Rahman as the only Indian music director who is capable of thinking on a “broad scale”. He looks beyond the world of cinema, he said, and hence we find him collaborating with national players, global instrumentalists, theatre persons, the ad world and a range of people. “His work is music plus technology plus marketing sense. Rahman has taken India to global heights; it feels like each of us has won the award.” http://www.hindu.com/2009/01/13/stories/2009011359240300.htm
RE: [arr] AR Rahman is a genius no doubt
Exactly my words. My heart felt. Hope and wish at least Raja is recognized in his lifetime, unlike Bharathi. Regards, Karthik From: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com [arrahmanf...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Vithur [vith...@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2009 12:00 PM To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Subject: [arr] AR Rahman is a genius no doubt AR Rahman is a genius no doubt, but iView Author: Anand (Chennai, India) Email: withheld AR Rahman is a genius no doubt, but — AR Rahman has won his first golden globe and all of us are shouting from the rooftop that he has done us proud. http://passionforcinema.com/about/#iview Yes indeed, but let me play the devil's advocate and ask you the question, how many of us have actually listened to the soundtrack of SM? (I am not talking about NRIs here). Many of us who have not listened to the soundtrack are now predicting that he would even get an Oscar! My opinion: AR Rahman is a genius and he does not need a Golden Globe to prove that. I have not listened to SM so far, so I cannot form an opinion for sure if he deserved it. What I can surely say is that he deserved the biggest of awards for his score in Roja, Thiruda Thiruda, Kannathil Muthamittal, Dil Se, Alaipayudhe, Rang De Basanti, Minsara Kanavu, Kandukonden Kandukonden, Lagaan, Swades, Bombay Dreams, 1947 Earth..the list is huge. Does a Golden globe change our perception of him? We do not need a golden globe to recognize his talent. But I notice that many of us (by us, I mean Indians) do not comprehend the magnitude of talent that is available with us. All of us went ga-ga when Elizabeth was nominated for 7 Oscars. Did we even think about what a talent Shekar Kapur was/is, before Elizabeth? I remember only bad things said about Shekar before Elizabeth. After Elizabeth, he has not won any award..does that make him a lesser filmmaker? In my opinion, his 'Four feathers' and 'Golden Age' were equally good films. And so were Mr. India and Masoom. It is unfortunate that many of us badmouth our geniuses and need West to recognize their contribution. I have several examples. Take any blog about Kamal Hassan, there are at least a few comments which criticize him…that he hams, that he wants to project only himself etc. A performace like Mahanadhi, Guna, Hey Ram and Virumandi anyday can be compared to the best in the West(or East). Yet we ridicule him saying that his ambition is to win an Oscar. Ilayaraja..After Subramaniabharathi, this is one artiste who has never been given his due(by the State, by the society at large). We are doing a big mistake by not appreciating the kind of talent that Raja is. There are many die hard fans of Raja and I am sure they would object to my opinion, but can you justify not giving a Padmashree to a talent like this man, who has contributed for the last three decades? AR Rahman himself - Do you know that ARR was ridiculed for his background music when he initially entered films? Just watch Roja now and you will understand how his music enhances the film. Dil Se, 1947 Earth, Golden Age - a number of films where the BGM has been exceptional. K. Viswanath - The contribution of this genius to Telugu Cinema has never been appreciated by the 'Neo Pan Indian' media and therefore his genius has never come to limelight outside AP, and to some extent, Tamilnadu. At a time when films all over India were nothing but Masala potboilers, he thought of Sankarabaranam, a carnatic musical. He had the comprehension to rope in KVM for music and the master stroke was to rope in SPBalu for rendition of songs. Sagara Sangamam, Swathi Muthyam - such gems…! I am not much aware of Malayalam films, but in whatever I have seen, Mohanlal and Mamooty are no lesser than any talent that is ruling the world today. And to top it all, Bachchan's over the top performance in Agneepath. After he won the National Award for it, so many people criticised him. Yet today we are praising Slumdog and from whatever I have seen bits and peices of it, it just looks like a 'Classic over the top' Indian masala film. Does it mean that the Golden Globe is not important..Let us put this in perspective. The GG is important. In two aspects. Any recognition is inspiration for an artist and therefore as a recognition it is important. Also, a GG or an Oscar enhances the business potential of a film. It enhances visibility for the GG/Oscar winner's other works. Once an Indian gets a Golden globe or an Oscar, it opens a lot of business avenues for Indian filmmakers across the globe. Mind you, these are two important benefits that we get from a GG or an Oscar and I am not undermining that. Today the news is out that Taare Zameen Par is out of the Oscar race. It is not in the top 9 shortlisted films by the academy. With due respects to the academy and to the shortlisted other 9 films, Academywaalon, we respect your
RE: [arr] 54th Idea FILMFARE Awards - Voting begins
I voted for JA- also ARR for BMP. But as a biggest group we need to vote jointly for a single flim and personality. If others agree to my suggestion, please vote for JA as BMD and ARR for JA as BMP. REgards, Karthik From: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com [arrahmanf...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of $ Pavan Kumar $ [pawancum...@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, January 09, 2009 11:51 AM To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Subject: [arr] 54th Idea FILMFARE Awards - Voting begins Saw a ad in TOI, Chennai edition..The voting has started for the 54th Filmfare awards. There are 3 ways of casting your vote.. 1.Pick up the newspaperr, put whom you think are the best of the year and send it back to them 2.Mobile Voting (Details below) 3.Vote online at http://awards.filmfare.com (I did try to open it, but it wasn't opening for me) Ok..The details of mobile voting are : Idea Customers - send in your votes to 55456 and others to 53636 Each movie has been alloted a code, here is the code of our boss's movies : Ghajini - 024 JTYJN- 037 Jodha Akbar- 040 Yuvvraaj- 098 I am going to mention details related only to music.. To Nominate for best music director(BMD) - FIspaceAWARDspaceBMDfilm code name of the music director To Nominate for Best playback singer-male(BMP) - FIspaceAWARDspaceBMPfilm code name of singer To Nominate for Best playback singer-Female(BFP) - FIspaceAWARDspaceBFPfilm code name of singer Example..Consider, we are voting for Jodhaa Akbar Rahman as best music director,the sms you should send is FI AWARD BMD040ARRAHMAN Ofcourse..then send it to the numbers mentioned above. Hope I was clear... Closing date : Jan 20, 2009 So..Start voting now
RE: [arr] Remember the song
Hey Vijay, I am a fan of urs. I watch that program just for you. The way you sung the Brain Adam's song was simple superb. ALso your medley was excellent. Bring out hidden treasures of ARR. Sakhiye song from Andhimandharai is one such song. There are quite a few ARR songs that the generation of ARR fans that emerged after Taal do not know. Please bring out those hidden treasures. ALL THE BEST FOR YOU AND YOUR SISTER (I guess she is also there in the competition...my wife pointed out...if not excuse me) From: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com [arrahmanf...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of VijayNarain [r_vijaynar...@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, December 12, 2008 4:45 PM To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [arr] Remember the song Hi everybody, Thank you so much for your wishes. It was a wonderful experience singing Sakhiye with Stephen Devassy(the pianist) on the keys. Stephen has also worked with Rahman sir I believe in ATM. Been wanting to sing this song for long. Supersinger gave the opportunity! And yes I'm still very much part of the groups. Only I'm a little hard pressed for time. I'll post in detail about the experiences in the competition soon. And ofcourse sing as many ARR songs as possible in the competition :D Once again thanks for the support :) Long live ARR!! Cheers!! Vijaynarain --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.commailto:arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com, Umie para thillpamu...@... wrote: I wish him all the very best to win the super singer ...and hope he ll get the chace on one day singing for ARR. Umesh (Germany) From: ananth teja mahankali ananth...@... To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.commailto:arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, December 12, 2008 5:22:18 AM Subject: Re: [arr] Remember the song can you post the link ..of the video? On Fri, Dec 12, 2008 at 9:39 AM, Vithur vith...@gmail. com wrote: Vijay Narain is very much part of our groups here. He sang very well, and is a very talented singer. Hopes he sings for ARR one day... On Thu, Dec 11, 2008 at 10:53 PM, Umie para thillpamusic@ yahoo.com wrote: Hai all Rehmaniacs, Do u know the song sakiye neethaan thunaiyee from the film Anthimanthaarai. One of the super tune by our BOSS :). The song sung by singer Unnikrishnan who ve been introduced also by the one and only Arr Ji. He said yesterday(supersing er) that he couldnot remember the song. One of the airtel super singer contestant named Vijay Narayanan sang really very good :) Umesh (Germany) -- regards, Vithur
RE: [arr] Re: ARR first indian composer at oscars 2009
technically speaking Doesn't Pt. Ravi Shankar have American citizenship when he was nominated? Also, India did not have a dual citizenship concept those days. Still it could be that ARR is the first INDIAN composer to be nominated From: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Aakarsh [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2008 11:46 AM To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [arr] Re: ARR first indian composer at oscars 2009 Thats true..and for that matter..even SDM would not be considered as Indian Entry...because it was not produced by any production house in India. Regarding ARR being the first composer...it is false...because Pt.Ravi Shankar was once nominated (for Gandhi) and if i am not wrong, another classical musician (could be Ustad Ali Akbar Khan or Ustad Vilayat Khan) was also nominated for some film made in 60s. I am not sure though. Regards Kamal Aakarsh Vishnubhotla. http://kamal-aakarsh.blogspot.comhttp://kamal-aakarsh.blogspot.com/ --- On Thu, 12/11/08, Gopal Srinivasan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Gopal Srinivasan [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [arr] Re: ARR first indian composer at oscars 2009 To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Thursday, December 11, 2008, 9:40 AM One addition, Vidhu Vinod Chopra was nominated in 1979 in the Documentary Short Subject category for 'An Encounter with Faces' Also, technically, Water is not an Indian film. It was produced by a Canadian company and was Canada's official entry to the Oscars. From: Vinod Raju [EMAIL PROTECTED] com To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2008 9:20:48 AM Subject: [arr] Re: ARR first indian composer at oscars 2009 No way! Indians/Indian films have been nominated at Oscars only on a handful of times. Honorary Oscar (1992) - Satyajit Ray [WON] Best Costume Design (1982) - Bhanu Athaiya, John Mollo (Gandhi) [WON] Best foreign language film (1957) - Mother India Best foreign language film (1988) - Salaam Bombay Best foreign language film (2002) - Lagaan Best foreign language film (2005) - Water Best Original Score (1982) - Ravi Shankar, George Fenton (Gandhi) Best Live Action Short Film (2004) - Little Terrorist -Vinod --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. commailto:arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com, Gomzy™ gomtesh.upadhye@ ... wrote: Wasnt Morning Raaga nominated a few years back? On Thu, Dec 11, 2008 at 12:45 AM, shafaq Ishaan [EMAIL PROTECTED] .wrote: i think ARR will be the first indian composer to be nominated at the oscars 2009 for best music and best original song. this will be ARR 2nd time for his original songs, i think he has been selected last year for rang de basanti: lukka chuppi and for WATER : aayo re saki. well i hope he wins this year. from ISHAAN - - Chat met al je vrienden. Nodig ze nu uit voor Messenger!https: // www.invite2messenge r.nl/http://r.nl/DefaultDefault. aspx
RE: [arr] Jai ho and Zubeida link
As per the film's script, Main albeli was set in 1947, that's why it is having an altogether different type of music and arrangement You are right about the arrangement, which was apt for those period. Few film songs during those period had this arab feel to it... I am pointing to the june itself . The tune in the middle part for Mai albeli song leads to the Jao ho song and vice versa. Zubeida is probably one of the top 10 ARR albums and thans to ARR for reminding us about that here. From: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of V S Rawat [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 05, 2008 5:52 PM To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [arr] Jai ho and Zubeida link On 12/5/2008 5:27 PM India Time, _S, Karthik_ wrote: Listening to Jai ho from youtube I naturally transcended over to the middle part of the the Zubeida song Mai albeli song. Very interesting. As per the film's script, Main albeli was set in 1947, that's why it is having an altogether different type of music and arrangement. And SDM is oven fresh for 2008. Did anyone feel that way? regards, Karthik -- Rawat
[arr] Jai ho and Zubeida link
Listening to Jai ho from youtube I naturally transcended over to the middle part of the the Zubeida song Mai albeli song. Did anyone feel that way? regards, Karthik
RE: [arr] Tragic news
A great loss to the neo sound and music industry of India. It is a personal loss for many ARR fans like me for whom seeing Sridhar's name in the cassettes and CDs would give them one more assurance that the sound inside is of International quality. May GOD rest his soul in peace. From: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of ~ [EMAIL PROTECTED] ~ [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, December 01, 2008 5:48 PM To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [arr] Tragic news This is truly shocking...cnt yet believe. I hd met him some yrs back when I was in Chennai. A very gentle humble person...this is a gr8 loss to the industry def.a personal loss for ARR his fans. Cnt imagine sound without Sridhar!!! God rest his soul in peace heartfelt condolences to his family. swaps --- On Mon, 12/1/08, Amith Chandhran [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Amith Chandhran [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [arr] Tragic news To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Monday, December 1, 2008, 1:03 PM I don't want to believe this shocking news. Oh God. This is a major setback to the music industry and the music lovers. My deepest condolences to his family and near dear ones. As a music lover this is a great personal loss to me too. God bless him. - On 12/1/08, Gopal Srinivasan [EMAIL PROTECTED] commailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am deeply distressed to report the tragic and untimely demise of H. Sridhar this morning. He suffered a cardiac arrest. This is a great loss not just to ARR but to the world of music and sound engineering. Gopal. -- Thanks, -
RE: [arr] Re: ~~ARRchennaifans~~ Re: Chennai ARR fans - shifting to next spectrum of social service
I have seen in IR group (Kamal Aakash can vouch) that they meet frequently in some city and discuss about IR music. People present papers and research works. One of my very close friends who is an ardent IR fan has visited one such meeting. I wish to take part in ARR fans meet and I would say that we can have our own agenda. Only thing is we need to consider the following to slowly establish the legacy of ARR. 1. We need to seriously start researching ARR's music and find his nuances. Document them. Say for example ARR's period films, how is that it is different from rest of the others and his own. What elements he brings in? 2. How does ARR manage great Post leuds and Preleuds. I am a mad fan of his post leuds. The way he ends YUhi chala chal rahi or Thee kurivi song are just droplets in the ocean. 3. How does ARR manage his music for different cultures with in India and now accross world. ? 4. How does ARR employ classical music in his composition? Carnati and Hindustani to large extend. There can be numerous topics in which we can come prepared and talk and present research papers. Only thing is some one needs to do this organizing task diligently. Regards, Karthik From: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of !--Sri Balaji--! [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, November 17, 2008 11:46 AM To: Rahman Fans Subject: [arr] Re: ~~ARRchennaifans~~ Re: Chennai ARR fans - shifting to next spectrum of social service Thats a great note Ganesh Really thats a great great one which we can contribute to them. So here it goes..January 4th is SundayWe can celebrate ARR's birthday on that day along with the new year celebration. Here is the rought sketch.. January 4th 2009:- ~ 1) Morning Prayer (5 minutes) 2) Cutting Cake (15 minutes) 3) Breakfast (Tiffen) (30 minutes) 3) Music Theory class.(1 hour) 4) Short entertainment on Music by our Rahmaniacs (1 hour) 5) Fun and Games (1 hour) 6) End of Event Speech(Timings for Music classes) (15 minutes) 7) Lunch (1 hour) Anees, can you please add some more entertainment if we can have. Karthikh Iyer will lead the music band and will chart out comfortable timings for music classes and practices. Anees, Narayan, Venkat, Vithur, Karthikh Iyer, Rakesh, Arun, Madhavan, Ganesh, Umashankar and all Rahmaniacs suggest your ideas. My dear Rahmaniacs, I request you all to kindly suggest and co-operate in making this event successful. Luving you all, sribalaji. On Mon, Nov 17, 2008 at 1:55 AM, Ganesh. V [EMAIL PROTECTED]mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Great going guys..It would be so great if some one from nethrodaya get a chance to be a part of KM team.My best wishes to u guys Regards Ganesh.V On Thu, Nov 13, 2008 at 12:13 PM, Sri Balaji [EMAIL PROTECTED]mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Great!!! Its a known thing that you are good leader of Chennai ARR fans. You are the backbone of initiating and getting the things done. Respond to this same mail that I have sent to Yahoo Groups!!! We need to make this visible to every ARR fan around the world. Bcos people at some other place of the world can also start doing activities instead not only hearing and appreciating ARR's music. Please do this favor for me as a best friend. Reply immediately in Yahoo Groups!!! luving, sribalaji On Wed, Nov 12, 2008 at 7:58 PM, anees bm [EMAIL PROTECTED]mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mostly Appreciated Email I cant contribute anything with music ... but my support will always be there with you guys On Wed, Nov 12, 2008 at 7:33 PM, Sri Balaji [EMAIL PROTECTED]mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Rahmaniacs, We chennai ARR fans did a charity event show with food distribution at Nethrodaya - Homage for Blind on behalf of ARR's birthday last year. This year we wanna celebrate ARR's birthday in a different fashion. Our Chennai ARR fans club music band guys gonna start teach music and instrument playing for Nethrodaya Blind people. Lot of big talents available at Nethrodaya. Last year we found a great female singer singing Chinna Chinna Aasai, another person playing flute made everyone mesmerized. We welcome all the ARR fans to participate in this function. Hoping to make this a successful event. Luving you all, sribalaji Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Invite them now.http://in.rd.yahoo.com/tagline_messenger_6/*http://messenger.yahoo.com/invite/
RE: [arr] Legendary Violinist Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan passed away
I express my deep condolance on the death of one of the Maha Vidhwans in Carnatic Violin Sri Kunnakkudi Vaidyanathan. he is a genius in his own right and people who have listen to him will agree that he is probably the pioneer in taking carnatic classical music to the grass root level of the society, like what we call B C centres. As far as imaginations, what we call as kalpana shakthi, while playing any raga in violin is concerned be was a uncrowned king. I am a big fan of him and I really had plans to go for atleast one of his concerts this December. May God rest his soul in peace. Regards, Karthik From: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Vithur [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, September 08, 2008 10:45 PM To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Subject: [arr] Legendary Violinist Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan passed away Dear All, A very sad news. Legendary Violinist Kunnadi Vaidyanathan, with whom ARR was associated in his early days, passed away today. News stated to have got released in SUN TV news... Lets pray for his soul to rest in peace.. -- regards, Vithur ARR -- The Sweet Cube always
[arr] Preserving the History of ARR
The below conversation has kindled a thought. Are we preserving the history of ARR. Is some one doing it? Are we obliged to do it? Take the example of the VM program in Aah ahaa FM. We get so much of info about ARR. Do we need to preserve them for future references.? I know Vithur does that, but shouldn't those be documented for pointed references. There are lot many infos on ARR floating around. Gopal is a live encyclopedia of ARR, but do we really have one or do we really have any idea about those things? ARR should think on these lines and people around ARR should do this. ARR has become too big and too important to be ignored by the world history. All his details have to be preserved. regards, Karthik From: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of $ Pavan Kumar $ [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, August 21, 2008 7:11 PM To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [arr] If any award on the name of A R RAHMAN ? Aneesh Dear... I appreciate your intrest in starting discussions in group. I have seen you asking questions like Awards in name of rahman, Rahman's auto-biography, or somebody asking Bharat Ratna for RahmanYes..we all would be proud if all these come to rahman..but..In Rahman's own words..He has just started. Having given amazing songs,winning all possible awards, composing albums such as Vande Matram,JGM,PFMB is not enough for musician and person like Rahman. I beleive Rahman has moved into next most Important stage of his life..with KM Musiq Conservatory, A.R Rahman Foundation, KM Musiq label, Music rightsThese are going to be of great help to millions across the globe..especially to those in our country. All these awards,recognition would come in later stages of his life..He is just 40+ , Lets us all be proud and blessed that we are going to witness Rahman acheive what no other person has acheived Cheers, Pavan --- On Thu, 8/21/08, aneeshksasi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: aneeshksasi [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [arr] If any award on the name of A R RAHMAN ? To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Thursday, August 21, 2008, 3:56 AM Hai all, In india there are many music awards and on the name of Lata Mnakeshkar,on the name of K J YESUDAS etc ,if an award on the name of A R Rahman is it right or not? Regards ANEESH
RE: [arr] Vairamuthu Neram ( 1. Thai Manne Vanakkam 2. Udal Mannukku Audio Files)
eave it. Yesterday even I was listening to it. I thought whether I should again mail about this. Then I thought I should not rub unnecessaryly some one who is doing anoble job of transcripting the program and making available the audio files. I am from Chennai, Vadapalani and hope to meet you some day in Chennai. Regards, Karthik From: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Vithur [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, August 21, 2008 6:48 PM To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Subject: [arr] Vairamuthu Neram ( 1. Thai Manne Vanakkam 2. Udal Mannukku Audio Files) Dear Bro S. Karthik My apologies to you. You were right in mentioning abt MSV being applauded by a fan in Teynampet Signal, which I mistook it for Vairamuthu himself. I was over confident and didnt accept u as right. I am extremely sorrry. I listened to the Audio File in length once again and found the truth. Regret...Thanks for correcting me here . The Audio Files of Vairamuthu talking abt 1. Duet , Udal Mannukku ( Iruvar) , Thai Manne Vanakkam, Sangamam, Kaadu Potta Kaadu are uploaded here . Its an audio treat Link 1 - http://www.mediafire.com/?scieilfzncx Link 2 - http://www.mediafire.com/?pgr7rlod96z Link 3 - http://www.mediafire.com/?gmwvoymakeg Link 4 - http://www.mediafire.com/?zrygj4foqqm Link 5 - http://www.mediafire.com/?obtdn3nq7sd enjoy... -- regards, Vithur ARR -- The Sweet Cube always
RE: [arr] ELAY song from SAKKARAKATI
You are right. The pattern of the violin is indeed like Toss the feather That is a old Irish folk and thousands of people have used it, played it. This is exactly why I love ARR as he as brought in a Irish folk and fused it with a Tamil folk kind of a youth song. This issue was discussed immediately after Sakkarakatti was release and people had even given the links for various versions of this piece. Bye Karthik From: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of heavenlyhell03 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 20, 2008 7:32 AM To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Subject: [arr] ELAY song from SAKKARAKATI hi guys n gals, i don whetha m right r wrong,i jus feel that the violin thing that comes in elay song for a couple of seconds is sorta similar to corrs -toss the feather..did anyone of u felt the same thing???
RE: [arr] Singer Karthik on his experiences with A R Rahman
Also the IRs movie there is Kadhal Jaathi not Kadal Jodhi From: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Vithur [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, August 11, 2008 10:08 AM To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [arr] Singer Karthik on his experiences with A R Rahman Dear Madhavan Thanks for this interview write up. BTW, Karthik mistook Star movie for Jodi... Nendhikitten was from STAR. I suppose the program in Jaya TV is going to have different singers share their experiences every week end. So, awaiting more write ups from you, and no way is it boring... How can it be , when it is pertaining to AR On Sun, Aug 10, 2008 at 11:27 PM, Madhavan Rajan [EMAIL PROTECTED]mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just saw a program called Ninaivalaigal (Memories) in Jaya TV. Singer Karthik was the chief guest and was asked to share his memories in his musical career. I'm sharing below whatever he said that is related to ARR... I was doing my college. I used to be a participant in IIT Sarang. I'm a crazy Rahman fan. Interviewer asks So did you think that you have to somehow get a chance and sing for Rahman. Karthik replied, No No...I just wanted to see him atleast once...I was such a crazy fan. I used to call the studios so many times and usually the studio manager or someone picks and keeps the phone...It was one of my cousin who was close to singer srinivas who got me that golden opportunity to meet Rahman...It was purely by God's grace. When I met him, he asked Do you sing? and I said yes and sang a song in front of him. He then immediately said, You have a nice voice. why don't you choose singing as your career. That was the moment, I left everything else and again started practising daily. I was so happy to hear that from him. But I didn't get a chance immediately. It was an interesting incident and unforgettable even n ow - The opportunity that I got to sing for Rahman...That day was one of my friends birthday...So we a gang of friends went out to a snooker parlour and decided to spend till midnight and give a surprise birthday gift to our friend...Those days Cellphones were not that popular and only one of our friend had...Rahmanji was looking for some fresh voices to do a chorus and Singer Srinivas was trying to reach Tippu, Harish Raghavendra, Gopalrao etc...When he couldn't get hold of one of them he tried reaching my home number...My mom was trying to reach my friend's cell phone but unfortunately couldn't reach as the signal was so poor in the snooker parlour...Srinivas had atleast tried 8 times to my home and my mom started literally crying because she knows how much interest I was showing towards singing...It was at 11:45 when we came upstairs, after 3.5 hours, i got to attend my mom's call and came to know about the call from the studio..I took my bike and rushed t o the studio...I saw Javed Akthar sir for the first time...The movie was Pukar and I had to sing with the chorus with Tippu, Harish, and Dr.Narayan. That was my first recording and it just happened in 30 mins and at around 1.00 am, I'm home...I couldn't just beleive that I did a recording in Rahmanji's studio...I told all my friends but no one beleived...Unfortunately, that song in Pukar didn't release. (Does anybody know anything about this unreleased song?) Then I used to regularly do some chorus with Tippu and Harish and I was singing Chorus for 1 year. Rahman always gets confused in identifying Tippu and me. He always thought I'm Tippu...One day during a chorus session, Rahman said, You...the guy without spectacles, you stay there...others come out. That was me. I know he is going to ask me to sing. I thought this is the opportunity and i have to prove myself else pack my bags and go back to studies...He asked to sing a sad alaap.. I was singing and he was guiding by playing the chords...He wanted more cry in the alaap and I just forgot myself and started singing continuously, closing my eyes...After a while, I opened my eyes to see everyone laughing...Rahman had already standing next to me and said Good Job. You did well. Next day, he asked me to come to the studio for a track. He said he is going to try something and also said if it works well, he will use it. That was the song for the movie Jodi and the song is Nendhukittaen Nendhukittaen. I was nervous but Rahman has a special capability. He knows what technique to use to extract the work from the singers. He sets the right mood to each singer. He started cutting jokes with me and made me really comfortable before recording the song..It took me 45 minutes to complete the song. After the recording, he said, it's good, let's see, if it works out, we will use it...This is how I got my first break with Rahman... The Girl Friend song in boys was really interesting. While working with Rahman, you will never know how the song will come out but this is the one song that
RE: [arr] (SemiARR) TWSouls 12'th RAHMANIA concert in Pune ! Report !!
Hi Dinesh and team, I wish you all the best in the future. Hope to see you some time in near future in Chennai . may you take a fruitful break and recoup with lot more energy and excellence. All the best Karthik From: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dinesh Vaidya [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, August 01, 2008 12:36 PM To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Subject: [arr] (SemiARR) TWSouls 12'th RAHMANIA concert in Pune ! Report !! Hello All, This is a brief report of The Wandering Souls concert Rahmania performed in PUNE on July 26, Saturday evening. The lead organisers were NU Event Mangagement company who launched their operations in Pune with our concert. If you have not checked the photos, kindly have a look at a bunch of 25 photos in our Yahoo group's Photo section ! In this concert, Kedar Bapat replaced Hrishikesh Ranade, except that all the successful performers of TWS showcased their talent. The famous Hindi actor Mr Raza Murad anchored the show admirably and enthralled the audiance with his rich baritone voice and apt sher-o-shairi. The group performed under the able guidance of Anmol Bhave ( National award winner for Best Sound Engineering ) all their hit songs and in this performance, they added Kabhi Kabhi Aditi from JTYJN which was performed very well by Ashutosh JOSH Joshi. A new voice Shashwat from Symbiosis college ( he hails from Jaipur) performed Tu Hi Re and 2 other songs and was well received by the audience. Pallavi Paranjape again brought the house down with Maiyaa Maiyaa and Chandralekha- (tamil). The other successful members of the group consisted of Jasraj Joshi, Swarali Joshi, Swarada Kulkarni, Rachana Phadke, Pinak Agte, Vivek Kodilkar, Pravin Patil, Ajit Velankar, Satyajeet Kelkar, Mr Gaikwad ( on Live Shehnai ), Mandar and Tejas Lagvankar. Incidently Tejas has left today to USA to persue MS in Computer Science. The group's loss could be a big gain for some group in US for next 2 years :-) Support backup was provided by Geetanjali Bhave / Prachi Lagvankar / Nikita and many others. Digital Array sound system was provided by Marzban Irani and it was managed by Nikhil Mulay. CHoreography was managed by a 6 member SHINDE group who came down all the way from NASHIK ! THis was the group's 12'th performance and for next 7-8 months the group is planning to take a break to work on new songs / new performance format and most important, to look after individual careers, because trying to reach close to the original Rahman Sound was a mighty challanging task and very demanding job at times. We are also looking at a possibility if other RAHMANIA-like performing groups can come together in nearest future for a BIG event somewhere in India to celebrate RAHMAN's MUSIC ! Let's see.. On behalf of The Wandering Souls, here is a big THANK YOU to all our patrons, well-wishers, audience and all the RAHMANIACS in this group for giving us constant encouragement. Thank you GOPAL and Vijay, our constant supporters, we dedicate this 12'th episode to you ! To our GURU AR Rahman... you are and will always remain our source of inspiration. We retained the soul of music and gave the best to our audiance... We will be back soon.. Best regards Dinesh Vaidya On Behalf of The Wandering Souls, PUNE
RE: [arr] Vairamuthu Neram ( Thai Manne Vanakkam, iruvar .....)
This song became very famous, and I started getting calls from a lot of people. Once my car was halting near Teynampet Signal ( CHENNAI ) . There was a person who was standing in a cycle near my car. he saw me through the mirror of the car, and spotted me . he asked me to waive the glass down. he said, ' Sir. The way you have written lyric esp those words, Magane Magane ( Oh Son, Oh Son ) . after hearing to it, I have started crying very badly. I started getting memories of my father. You should live for long. . I cannot forget the praises that I got from that cyclist , in tha t teynampet Signal. This is more than a National Award to me. What more does a writer need ? Vithur, You got it wrong. Here VM said that MSV told him that once when when MSVs car was standing in some place a person got doen from his cycle, requested MSV to down the window mirror and said, Sir, the way you sand Magane, in that song reminded me my father VM said , of an artist no award is big enough in front of these sort of appreciative expressions from people. Note, I only listened to this part and one of IRs unheard masterful tune from the film Karimettu Karuvaayan...Truely this program is a boon for music listeners. Sad I could listen to only when I drive home from office. Regards, Karthik From: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Vithur [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2008 11:32 PM To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Subject: [arr] Vairamuthu Neram ( Thai Manne Vanakkam, iruvar .) In Vairamuthu Neram today, 1.Chittathatinal Konda Pithathinal ( Duet ) Myself and A.R. Rahman worked very hard with strenous effort for the film Duet. A.R. Rahman selected some lyrics from my works titled, Thiruti Ezhudiya Theerpugal ( Rectified Writings of Judgements). We were thinking of who could be the best singer who can sing the same. This should come as a Voice, and should also be in a tune. It should be mid way between the tune, and the utterings of the words. So, we decided that instead of a singer singing this, it would be better, if the hero himself could be used to narrate these lyrics , and sing them, instead of a stand alone singer doing it. The Director also accepted it. A. R. Rahman also accepted it. The Hero didnt want to accept it, and was hesitant. We called Actor Prabhu to the Composing Studio. We asked him to read the lyrics. He is elder to me, but would address me as Anne ( Elder brother ) . Pls read the poem yourself, or make it possible by someone who knows better Tamil than me. I replied, No No. You are the successor of Nadigar Thilagam ( Sivaji Ganesan) . It would be a great fame for me, if you read this. You cannot corner yourself, as not knowing Tamil. . He told, that he has studied in convent, and was apprehensive, but I insisted in him doing it. He did a wonderful job in rendering it in the movie 2. Udal Mannukku ( IRUVAR ) Of all the movies of Maniratnam, I like Nayagan and Iruvar. I consider it a very great opportunity to write lyrics for the film Iruvar. Because its a periodical film. The film starts in the 50s, and ends in the 80s. During these 30 years, how the beauty of the language has changed, how the lifestyles have changed., how the political system has changed, have been depicted very well in that movie. I came to write in the 80s. , and the film gave me an experience of writing songs for about 40 years. There was a beautiful story line, depicted in that movie. when MGR, wanted to utilise his very first chance in movies, what sort of song would he sing, if he acts in a King, Queen movie. This sort of situation was given to me by Maniratnam, and he wanted me to write lyrics for the same The style of the 40s, and the 50s should be replicated in a movie, which has to be screened in the 90s. I started practising and learning the style of the lyrics that was used in those times. This is not a song, but its like a declaration. There was a question, as to who would sing, or utter these lyrics in the movie ?. we all thought that , A.R. Rahman could do it himself. But he didnt want to do it. Some people thought of making it done with the help of some play back singers. That was also not accpted. Some people wanted me to do it myself. I told them in a very polite and decent fashion, that my voice neednt come for the Film Industry. Finally, Maniratnam decided that if uttered by Arvind Swamy, it would be great. I started teaching Arv ind Swamy this song. Udal Mannukku, Uyir Thamizukku. I consider it a great blessing, if this song could be added to the Lists of famous writings on Dravida Kazhagam 3. Aalakanda ( Sangamam ) More than the singers, its always the Music Director, who sings the maximum number of times, a song. Right from the time, the song is composed, till it is finished, its the Music Director, who takes the strains in giving it a complete touch. Its the
RE: [arr] Vairamuthu Neram - ( Anbe Anbe - Jeans ; En kadhaley - Duet, Uyire - Bombay )
Idhu varai paartha Pennil, Nee dhan Nee dhan azhagi a yadi The original lyrics is Idhuvari mannil Pirandha pennil, nee dhaan nee dhaan azhagi adi meaning, out of all the femal born in this world its only you who is a beauty. Kavingyarukku avar paatte marandhudichcha? regards, Karthik From: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Vithur [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2008 10:58 PM To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Subject: [arr] Vairamuthu Neram - ( Anbe Anbe - Jeans ; En kadhaley - Duet, Uyire - Bombay ) In Vairamuthu Neram, En kadhaley ( Duet ) When the tune of the song was ready,,, I asked Rahman, Enna pa ( Oh brother ) , How come you composed such a tune. Only people who have been in deep love can compose such tunes. . for which he replied, Yes . I am also in Love. I am in love with my music. . The way, SPB had sung the lyrics, gave me tears, and, I caught his hands , and thanked him so much. The rendition of the song, gives such a wonderful effect, full of remorse and feelings. Uyire ( Bombay ) This song is the best song , that would have moved me in my life ( for the lyrics which I have written ). The speciaility of this song, is the way, in which it is done. Its like a situation, where the male singer comes and sings and finishes it and goes. And then the female singer comes, and she does her rendition and makes us feel, that she has done much more better than the male singer. Its such a wonderful song, that it refreshes , I listen to it. Ennavale ( Kaadhalan ) A song, for which lyrics were liked me so much next to the old song ( Pavadai Dhavanayo ... Old song ) and which was in those lines is Ennavale from Kaadhalan... Anbe Anbe ( Jeans ) A song which I wrote after seeing the actress is this song. I saw her in the stage. she was very simple. She was like a damsel, bathed in milk. There was some depth in her beauty, and no pomp or show. There was some attraction. Idhu varai paartha Pennil, Nee dhan Nee dhan azhagi a yadi There was so much of beauty that made me write those lyrics. -- regards, Vithur ARR -- The Sweet Cube always
RE: [arr] EXCLUSIVE - JAANE TU YA JAANE NA SOUNDTRACK LISTING
Already there were remixes of original songs in Godfather and Anbe Aaruyire by ARR. From: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of vino_09 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 12:05 AM To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Subject: [arr] EXCLUSIVE - JAANE TU YA JAANE NA SOUNDTRACK LISTING Guys, I was just going through the Audio Listing of the songs of De Taali on indiafm.com, thats when I accidently clicked on the name Abbas Tyrewala on Lyricst column...and surprise...surprise...I got the Soundtrack Listing for JTYJN...check it out... Kabhi Kabhi Aditi Zindagi Movie: Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na Music Label: T-Series Singers: Rashid Ali Lyricist: Abbas Tyrewala Music Director: A R Rahman Choreographer: Picturised on: Genre: Duration (mm:ss): 3:41 Lyrics: N Pappu Cant Dance Movie: Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Nahttp://www.indiafm.com/movies/audiolisting/12917/index.html Music Label: T-Serieshttp://www.indiafm.com/scripts/search.php?search_option=musiclabelterm=T-Series Singers: Blazehttp://www.indiafm.com/scripts/search.php?search_option=singersterm=Blaze, Mohd. Aslamhttp://www.indiafm.com/scripts/search.php?search_option=singersterm=Mohd.+Aslam, Tanvihttp://www.indiafm.com/scripts/search.php?search_option=singersterm=Tanvi, Anupama Deshpandehttp://www.indiafm.com/scripts/search.php?search_option=singersterm=Anupama+Deshpande, Benny Dayalhttp://www.indiafm.com/scripts/search.php?search_option=singersterm=Benny+Daya %20l, Tanvihttp://www.indiafm.com/scripts/search.php?search_option=singersterm=Tanvi, Darshanahttp://www.indiafm.com/scripts/search.php?search_option=singersterm=Darshana, Satish Subramaniumhttp://www.indiafm.com/scripts/search.php?search_option=singersterm=Satish+Subramanium Lyricist: Abbas Tyrewalahttp://www.indiafm.com/scripts/search.php?search_option=l %20yricistterm=Abbas+Tyrewala Music Director: A R Rahmanhttp://www.indiafm.com/scripts/search.php?search_option=musicdirectorterm=A+R+Rahman Choreographer: Picturised on: Genre: Duration (mm:ss): 4:27 Lyrics: N Jaane Tu Mera Kya Hai Movie: Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Nahttp://www.indiafm.com/movies/audiolisting/12917/index.html Music Label: T-Serieshttp://www.indiafm.com/scripts/search.php?search_option=musiclabelterm=T-Series Singers: Runa Rizvihttp://www.indiafm.com/scripts/search.php?search_option=singersterm=Runa+Rizvi Lyricist: Abbas Tyrewalahttp://www.indiafm.com/scripts/search.php?search_option=lyricistterm=Abbas+Tyrewala Music Director: A R Rahmanhttp://www.indiafm.com/scripts/search.php?search_option=musicdirectorterm=A+R+Rahman Choreographer: Picturised on: Genre: Duration (mm:ss): 3:41 Lyrics: N Nazrein Milaana Nazrein Churaana Movie: Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Nahttp://www.indiafm.com/movies/audiolisting/12917/index.html Music Label: T-Serieshttp://www.indiafm.com/scripts/search.php?search_option=musiclabelterm=T-Series Singers: Swetha Bhargavehttp://www.indiafm.com/scripts/search.php?search_option=singersterm=Swetha+Bhargave, Naresh Iyerhttp://www.indiafm.com/scripts/search.php?search_option=singersterm=Naresh+Iyer, Satish Chakravarthyehttp://www.indiafm.com/scripts/search.php?search_option=singersterm=Satish+Chakravarthye, Tanvihttp://www.indiafm.com/scripts/search.php?search_option=singersterm=Tanvi, Darshanahttp://www.indiafm.com/scripts/search.php?search_option=singersterm=Darshana, Benny Dayalhttp://www.indiafm.com/scripts/search.php?search_option=singersterm=Benny+Dayal, Anupama Deshpandehttp://www.indiafm.com/scripts/search.php?search_option=singersterm=Anupama+Deshpande Lyricist: Abbas Tyrewalahttp://www.indiafm.com/scripts/search.php?search_option=lyricistterm=Abbas+Tyrewala Music Director: A R Rahmanhttp://www.indiafm.com/scripts/search.php?search_option=musicdirectorterm=A+R+Rah %20man Choreographer: Picturised on: Genre: Duration (mm:ss): 3:57 Lyrics: N Tu Bole Main Boloon Movie: Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Nahttp://www.indiafm.com/movies/audioli %20sting/12917/index.html Music Label: T-Serieshttp://www.indiafm.com/scripts/search.php?search_option=musiclabelterm=T-Series Singers: A R Rahmanhttp://www.indiafm.com/scripts/search.php?search_option=singersterm=A+R+Rahman Lyricist: Abbas Tyrewalahttp://www.indiafm.com/scripts/search.php?search_option=lyricistterm=Abbas+Tyrewala Music Director: A R Rahmanhttp://www.indiafm.com/scripts/search.php?search_option=musicdirectorterm=A+R+Rahman Choreographer: Picturised on: Genre: Duration (mm:ss): 4:36 Lyrics: N Kahin To Hogi HoMovie: Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Nahttp://www.indiafm.com/movies/audiolisting/12917/index.html Music Label: T-Serieshttp://www.indiafm.com/scripts/search.php?search_option=musiclabelterm=T-Series Singers: Rashid Alihttp://www.indiafm.com/scripts/search.php?search_option=singersterm=Rashid+Ali, Vasundhara Dashttp://www.indiafm.com/scripts/search.php?search_option=si %20ngersterm=Vasundhara+Das Lyricist: Abbas
RE: [arr] Contact Nos for KM Music
Thanks a lot and as usual its great to be amoung you guys. Regards, Karthik From: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of vijay krishnan [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 10:26 AM To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [arr] Contact Nos for KM Music Dear Karthik/ who ever wishes to apply, This is what i followed, just log in http://www.audiomedia.in/kmmusic.html to ur right hand side of the screen you will find a link 'To Apply and Get more info' click and follow the link. fill in all the details. Apart from this the nos are listed below, you could contact them and get information. When i did so, they told to apply here and who ever had applied will get a call for audition. so God Speed Karthik!! cheers :) All the best details below Audio Media Education India Pvt Ltd. 46, Beemanno 2nd Street, Alwarpet, Chennai - 600 018. Tel : 91 44 2498 1208 , 2467 1245 Fax : 44 2467 0169 - Original Message From: !--Sri Balaji--! [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, 15 April, 2008 9:29:14 PM Subject: Re: [arr] Contact Nos for KM Music Hey Karthik, I know u very well. In 2005 we ARR fans met at Anna Tower park beside Iyappan Temple. Did u remember that? Myself, you, Vinoth Raju, Baskar, Guruprasad etc., We enquired at A.M.Studio itself. They gave us the Audio Media Education Pvt Ltd., Office number. Thats it. I got an information from one of ARR at chennai fan who knows the close associates of ARR said that a new website gonna get launched soon. Registration can be done in that. I don't know how far this info is true. But as I observed from the consecutive interviews of ARR, he himself mentioned initially 150 students are gonna be the maximum strength and he got 300 applications so far. regards, sribalaji. S, Karthik [EMAIL PROTECTED] e.com wrote: I have someone enquiring me about ARR KM music collage from US. They wanted to know the Phone number. I would appreciate if someone, who knew the number to contact officials of KM music, could touch base with me. My mail id is [EMAIL PROTECTED] e.commailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Gopal/Vijay/ AmitChandra etc , I guess you guys know me. Please give me the details if you have. I search in www.arrahman. comhttp://www.arrahman.com/ but could not get it. Regards, karthik between 2007-09-19 and -99-99 !--7--hr size=1/hr Meet people who discuss and share your passions. a href=http://in.rd. yahoo.com/ tagline_groups_ 7/*http:/ /in.promos. yahoo.com/ groups/bestofyah oo/ Join them now./a Explore your hobbies and interests. Click here to begin.http://in.rd.yahoo.com/tagline_groups_6/*http://in.promos.yahoo.com/groups/
[arr] Contact Nos for KM Music
I have someone enquiring me about ARR KM music collage from US. They wanted to know the Phone number. I would appreciate if someone, who knew the number to contact officials of KM music, could touch base with me. My mail id is [EMAIL PROTECTED]mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Gopal/Vijay/ AmitChandra etc , I guess you guys know me. Please give me the details if you have. I search in www.arrahman.comhttp://www.arrahman.com but could not get it. Regards, karthik
RE: [arr] Those who didn't like Khel Khiladi Ka (Super Police)
Pakka dilbar jani has no connection to Sattena... from KM. Those two are different songs. Regards, Karthik From: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com on behalf of Madhavan Rajan Sent: Tue 2/19/2008 9:04 AM To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Subject: [arr] Those who didn't like Khel Khiladi Ka (Super Police) I don't know how many of you know this info...AR Rahman has actually used some of the tunes from his Khel Khiladi Ka movie and made it sound much better...I mean, many didn't like Super Police as such...But people liked other songs that were made out of Super Police tunes !!! Some of them are listed below. Also, I found the lyrics was so worse in Super Police which could be the reason for not making the songs a big hit. Song - Pakka Dilbar Jaani from Khel Khiladi Ka reused as Sattena Nanainthathu Nenjam in Kannathil Muthamittal...(KM song had better lyrics for the same tune) Song - Babu Lo Chal Gaya from Khel Khiladi Ka reused as Yaaro Sunlo Zarra in Rangeela. We can also understand how lyrics can spoil such beautiful tunes... Cheers, Madhavan.R winmail.dat
RE: [arr] Re: Ghajini-Hindi audio rights sold for 8.5 crores
Does ARR have the exlusive rights to use the songs from these movies in the concerts? Royalty and rights to use where the main agenda ARR had with T Series that forced him to quit OSO. What is happening now? regards, Karthik From: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com on behalf of shanavas.chemmamkuzhi Sent: Wed 2/20/2008 11:01 AM To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Subject: [arr] Re: Ghajini-Hindi audio rights sold for 8.5 crores . T-series will distribute 3 Rahman albums this year: 1.Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na 2.Main Yuvraj 2.Ghajini winmail.dat
RE: [arr] PFMB - info required
Hi, Can the group again publish the details from where these books can be purchased? Thanks Karthik From: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com on behalf of Madhavan.R Sent: Wed 2/6/2008 6:39 AM To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [arr] PFMB - Recieved Dear Gopal / Vijay, Coloring book is awesome. Actually, I ordered 10 books and received only 9. I'm in US and my parents received it in Chennai. They checked with the local post office too. Could you please check? If it's lost in transit, then I guess we don't have any option! Thanks and appreciate your efforts, Maddy. PS: Sorry, I don't have your personal email ID's and hence posting it here. Also, I have problems replying through ebay! --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com mailto:arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com , [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Congrats. seems u r the first. Reply Header Subject: [arr] PFMB - Recieved Author: Vithur [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 01st February 2008 07:11 Dear Gopal, Vijay I recd my copy of PFMB Book. Thanks . Am I the first person to receive it from the groups ??. If yes, I am very excited.. if no.. then also I am happy Now, will try to do my best in spreading the awareness of ARR Foundation , and make people buy these books. -- regards, Vithur A.R.RAHMAN - MY BREATH LIFE FORCE winmail.dat
RE: [arr] Re: Munbe Munbe Vaa is a complete lift of a sample!
Airtel tune?Absurd.. tell me Mr. Brain, why would some one search a song and just use a 10 second sequence from a song to compose some thing which is now a historic tune..I guess people who accuse must some time use their grey matter. Just see the tempo of the Muththu Muththu sirippu part and the airtel tune Just because some bald fellow comments in aTV program (Baski in Vijay TV), do not vomit the same thing here again. This makes me why , why did IR use this part of the tune (muthu muthu sirippu...in a song where the original starting tune is different as it goes deepankal pesum. Vitta AE la vara janagana mana songum, national anthem lendu dhaan copy adichadhu nu solveenga. karthik From: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com on behalf of up84mouli Sent: Wed 8/1/2007 6:27 PM To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Subject: [arr] Re: Munbe Munbe Vaa is a complete lift of a sample! Hi All... To say that 'Rahman has never copied' is not that right... There are some instances where he has lifted or been inspired by other musical works and tunes and has used it in his compositions. One such example is the Airtel tune. It is lifted from a song by the maestro Ilayaraja for the film: Devadai This link has that song... http://tamilcinema.dk/songs/songview.asp?songid=1234 http://tamilcinema.dk/songs/songview.asp?songid=1234 There is a chorus line which goes: Muthu muthu sirippu... (2 or 3 lines) and then... Pakkathile neruppaa... (2 or 3 lines) Another example: The song O Bhaavre... (Daud) is inspired from the song O Saathi Re... Thanks. Chandra --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com mailto:arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com , || V i s h w e s h || [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Was that a publicity stunt!!?? Roshan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ok.. that sounds pretty similar.. so, he might have just used it. On 7/31/07, Sunil VG [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm attaching what MIGHT be the sample this composer ;-) is talking about. Have a listen and judge for yourself. For those of you who cannot see the attachment, I've copied the same to the files section: http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/arrahmanfans/files/ http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/arrahmanfans/files/ Its called da_nu_rnb_hiphop2.mp3. Regards, Sunil On 7/30/07, shahul hameed [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Actually Mr Krishna.. thou u point out saying u werent against Rahman using de sample, what was de need for such a subject line? Munbe Munbe Vaa is a complete lift of a sample! I guess this is what has triggered so many responses.. . The search is more important than the destination - a r rahman - - Sick sense of humor? Visit Yahoo! TV's Comedy with an Edge to see what's on, when. winmail.dat
RE: [arr] UnniKrishnan
Kalaiyil dhinamum from New in both Tamil and telugu. But wait, I heard that song long before kadal virus unofficially . In KV he had sung sonnalum So, these are the last two songs of Unni under ARR. Regards, karthik From: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com on behalf of arr_raghu Sent: Fri 4/13/2007 4:51 AM To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Subject: [arr] UnniKrishnan Keeping Sivaji aside for a moment, When was the last time ARR used Unnikrishnan?? Cdnt recall the last one. Raghu. --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com mailto:arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com , arr_raghu [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi.. Please post here if anybody finds an online store to get telugu version of Sivaji. Thank Raghu winmail.dat
RE: [arr] Unaale unaale better than sivaji???
So now SRIRAM, you need our OPINION rite.. then take it.. Unnale Unnale...is the BIGGEST DUD is the Tamil film industry...Wost that PKMC (how is it?) Okay..now are you satisfied..Go and tell your friends that KARTHIK told so.. Come on are these sort of questions relevent to this group.go and have merry with your friends...you do not have conviction, if you have then you will defend Sivaji to the full extend if you had liked itmake your own opinion man... From: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com on behalf of sriramselvakumar Sent: Tue 4/10/2007 5:44 PM To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Subject: [arr] Unaale unaale better than sivaji??? Hi friends, In my view all the songs in Sivaji are excellent But may be that's because i am a die hard arr fan. Some of my friends say that sivaji songs are 'ok' but not as good as Hj's Unaale Unaale. What are your honest views regd. this??? bye, SRIRAM(appu)
RE: [arr] Shivaji is not upto the mark
I really appriciate your patience to listen to it 50 times. Now when you have really done so, why not listen to it 50 more times. You never know , you might like it. When you have already done so fifity time, doing it fifty more times will not be a problem for you I guess. So, make the century happen...come on...chitti babu From: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com on behalf of chitti babu Sent: Mon 4/9/2007 12:47 PM To: arrahmanfans arrahmanfans Subject: [arr] Shivaji is not upto the mark After hearing more than 50 times my review : Shivaji songs are not upto the mark. Regards, M.ChittiBabu It's here! Your new message! Get new email alerts with the free Yahoo! Toolbar. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/toolbar/features/mail/ Are you searching for a reason, to be kind? b Explore, Experience, Enjoy A.R.Rahman - The Man, The Music, The Magic. Only at arrahmanfans.com - The definitive A.R.Rahman e-community. Homepage: http://www.arrahmanfans.com http://www.arrahmanfans.com/ Admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Subscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links winmail.dat
[arr] The boss audio rulezzz!! Today media coverage with photos and infos!!!
Information from Rajni fans Yahoo group - Friends, Those who are still arguing whether songs are hit are not - pls look here. Today both Kumudam and Kungumam has coverstory on Sivaji audio and its review. Kumudam has stated all songs are charbusters and Rahman has again proved that his hold is still intact in tamil cinema. And Kungumam too has said the same thing. And it also analysis the situation how song was born and story of the song with inputs from Vairamuthu, Pa Vijay and Na Muthukumar. Read their inputs regarding public and fans reaction over Sivaji songs and u will know how big hit is Sivaji songs. And i have attached the photo of a newstand - where almost half magazines and dailies today have Sivaji the boss in their cover story. http://movies.groups.yahoo.com/group/RajinifansDiscussions/files/Sivaji/ https://mail.lionbridge.com/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://movies.groups.yahoo.com/group/RajinifansDiscussions/files/Sivaji/ File name : WallposterJ.jpg And you know finally Dinamalar today has published all stills of Sivaji with an exclusive FULL ONE page story which states that the SONGS ARE SUPERHITS. I have attached that page also for you in the same above location. File name: Dinamalar 5_4_07.jpg Note: Pls be prepared for a shock also. Sundar
[arr] Re: Sivaji the Boss audio creates record in sales!!
Mail info from Rajni fan group. -- Sub: FW: [Rajinifans.com] Re: Sivaji the Boss audio creates record in sales!! Hi,Brothers I am from bangalore you know my friends and neighbouring area guys, all slept near the CD shop some even on the road close to the shop,and wen the CD's n Cassetes arrived it was around 0130hrs(mid- night)and then cracks were busted and slowly people sarted coming after listening to sound...and till morning it went on but we came home to sleep at 0500hrsit was gr8 dat we celebrated the coming of SIVAJI-The BOSS'and by morning 0815hrs 185cdswere sold. so now all enjoy the music and wait c the BOSS..till then happy SIVAJI. Luv, Pr.
[arr] How have Rajni's fans received Sivaji songs?
Do we have any insight or idea about what Rajni's HC fans are thinking about the songs? It is very important for the mega success of the album. Can any one, who is also part of the Rajni fan group, give us some inside information? Bye Karthik winmail.dat
FW: [arr] ARR critised by Sam (ARR Fan) - Mails Collected by Nitin (Other ARR Fan)
True Sam seems to be among the few black sheeps who are freely roaming around this largely democratic group. It is quite evident from the mails and the links posted that by this time Sam might have eaten humble pie or bitten dust several times in his life. Atleast by now he must realise that people have come to know about his and he must just keep quite and watch what's happening. Obviously he does not belong to us and I am sure if he opens his dirty mouth once again, in no time majority of us will demand his outster from the group and I am confident that Gopal will oblige. SAMdid you see the SAMples posted here...you have lost your color...you are the cunning fox...EXPOSED. With no Regards, Karthik From: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com on behalf of sirajuddeen Sent: Mon 3/26/2007 9:57 PM To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Subject: [arr] ARR critised by Sam (ARR Fan) - Mails Collected by Nitin (Other ARR Fan) Great work, Nitin...!!! We've to identify the poeple like this from our group and start ignoring their comments (not by affending them; but by not replying / responding to their comments). See, following are the comments made by SAM (one of our group member). Many of the movies have got various awards including National Award. What does SAM think? He is a great critiser or all others in the country are fools? SAM, atleast after seeing this mail, please stop making false comments on ARR and his efforts. DATA Collected by Nitin (Great work, Nitin) Its true that there are a few people in this group who are in the group for reasons other than their love for ARR and his music. Just see a few sample posts by that very same person in the group before, thrashing each and every ARR album. Kannathil Muthamittal - This is the biggest let down from Rahman, so far. http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/arrahmanfans/message/24149 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/arrahmanfans/message/24149 Bombay Dreams - Bombay Dreams - End of Road for Rahman's Career http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/arrahmanfans/message/27028 /FONT http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/arrahmanfans/message/27028 Nayak is absolutely hopeless. http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/arrahmanfans/message/19407 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/arrahmanfans/message/19407 Lagaan BGM disappoints http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/arrahmanfans/message/19103 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/arrahmanfans/message/19103 Mudhalvan - Weakest in Shankar-ARR combo http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/arrahmanfans/message/19209 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/arrahmanfans/message/19209 Guru - not exactly one expects from Mani-Rahman combination. http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/arrahmanfans/message/73259 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/arrahmanfans/message/73259 True Fans of ARR and His Music, Lets understand these people with ulterior motives in this group, and learn to ignore their venomous messages. Long Live ARR and His Music Regards, Nitin
[arr] God...Sivaji Songs are ...unexplainable
I literally have no words. ARR pulled it off perfectly for every one. It is a perfect album for Rajni and ARR lover will get usual ARR too here. Come on.. I am not putting in the right words I know...I am .sorry...totally lost.. I am actually listening to vaji now.. finished listening to Sahana...one of the best 20 songs of ARR sure..man how did this udit pull of near perfect diction... Now, come on...all other copy cats...my king is back in his back yard..come on...show upyou cowards. bye Karthik
RE: [arr] Re: disappointed after heard the GV Prakash's interivew-he not told anything abt ARR
ar's music is very much influenced by Dr Alban and Maddonna. Don't believe me, listen first. I beg your pardon..What did you say?..Have you ever listened to them in your life. Your point that IR should not be dragged and belittled is well taken. No dispute here, but what you did in later part of the mail is exactly like shooting at the dark. Come on, went out your frustrations in a different way. stop this. bye Karthik From: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com on behalf of n_kumaar Sent: Mon 3/5/2007 1:08 PM To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Subject: [arr] Re: disappointed after heard the GV Prakash's interivew-he not told anything abt ARR its ok if you talk about ar but plz stop comparing him to Illairaaja. If you want to know the reason try listening to tamil music from 50s till now and u will know the difference. stop degrading others. true ar fan won't do that. And bye the way ar's music is very much influenced by Dr Alban and Maddonna. Don't believe me, listen first. --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com mailto:arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com , Thulasi Ram [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: yup... ARR is no way related to IR in musical terms except the fact that both of them are musical directors. ARR's approach was 100% unique. he got rid of some monotonic use of instruments that IR was constantly using (according to me IT SUCKED BIG TIME i hate them).. ARR gave a new touch even to village woven story and songs.. take for example uzhavan, karuthama, kizhaku seemaiylae, tajmahal... ARR's touch in any album is just extra ordinary and brilliant; and most importantly NOT like the previous ageMD's.. remember the filmfare's encomiums on ARR: Every music director in this age is definitely a clone of ARR. and not the viceversa.. On 3/4/07, kanchi143 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am strongly opposing your comment. First main thing is, IR is not a relative for ARR. Second thing is, ARR came up his own talent and credits. ARR doesnt know anybody in the industry other than IR initially. But GVP case is different, hes a close relative of ARR. do you know how many GVPs are there without getting a chance. GVP cant entered in this field without ARRs fame. Why shankar gave him a chance, bcos he knows GVP thru ARR and additional thing is his relative. and he worked anniyan etc.., so basically hes a known guy to shankar due to ARR. Once shankar utilised him in his movie, then others started using him. i am not saying GVP is bad or something, hes doing good. we have to wish him to grow bcos hes from our boss family. but our concern is, he should express his inspiration in the interview. i am once again saying hes here in the industry (200%) definetly due to inspiration of ARR. he didnt expressed that in the interview. that was our disappointment. --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com mailto:arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com arrahmanfans% 40yahoogroups.com, Sam samsinging@ wrote: This is utter nonsense. May be GVP wants everyone to know that he is on his own and not because of his uncle. Even ARR did not mention Ilayaraja's as his inspiration in his interviews after Roja. So does that mean he doesn't respect IR? Stop this guys.. Sam ruben mohan rubenamohan@ wrote: yeah i 100% agree...in his first interview i alrdy knw he kind of ego personits because a lot of people comment that his veyil music have a touch of arrahman's styleso maybe he wanted to be out of this comment ...so he giving this kind of facts believe me this kind of ppl will not be too long in cinema with their ego...GOD is there to judge...the higher u go u shld be down to earth lets see what GV can do...long way to go nice post...thanks fr sharing...previously i wnted to post but due to time limitation . ok bye kanchi143 kanchi143@ wrote: Hi ARRFans, i just heard the GV prakash interview in indiaglitz.com website. hes our boss sister (kanchana alias rehana) son. rehana is the sister of our boss and still singing in his troops and album as a chorus. she composed one movie also called Machi of junior sivaji. that GV prakash should get inspiration(200% sure) from our boss. not only him, most of the young directors will get inspiration from our boss only. hes not at all expressing that in the interview. its too bad. even rahman introduced him as a singer in his childhood days itself. he (ARR) would be first inspiration for him. but he never gave that respect to him. big talented people will grow high only due to their simpleness even though they are very talented. rajini and ARR grown like that only. but this guy too much yaar. he told that he worked with ARR for one year. thats it. i am totally disappointed. i agree his Veyyil movie music is
RE: [arr] Re: ARR's songs butchered ? RAHMAN should go SOLO now !!!
its ridiculous..I mean... why not your Beloved cousin show where ARR copies from , in that way it will be helpful for us to find whether he really does. I think, there's no Official document from Govt. of India or Govt. of Saudi arabia to say that ARR never copies. You know what, there is also no official document to say that he does. hope you got it. Bye Karthik From: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com on behalf of shiek ahmed Sent: Fri 2/9/2007 8:35 PM To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [arr] Re: ARR's songs butchered ? RAHMAN should go SOLO now !!! Hi to Real Music Lovers, i hav request a question . One of my cusin said that A.R.Rahman copies Music, Tunes . from Saudi Arab, at that time i was hurted but i dont hav any source to show the proof that He doesnt copy the Music or Tunes. plz plz plz If u hav any that type docs or any Links which states that Rahman never copies or the music legends who said that Rahman never copies. plz send it to me. I want to farward it to my cusin. Thanking U.. Never miss an email again! Yahoo! Toolbar http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=49938/*http://tools.search.yahoo.com/toolbar/features/mail/ alerts you the instant new Mail arrives. Check it out. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=49937/*http://tools.search.yahoo.com/toolbar/features/mail/
RE: [arr]Manidha Manidha -- a Retrospective: An old interview with Srinivas
This album Manidha Manidha is a true keyboard classic of ARR. It is unlike any Telegu film songs and that's the reason why it did not reach the masses. The hello hello song is such a veriety that in those days , the detail changes in every interlude and lines of the songs - I mean the instrumentations etc..was really great. Kisu Kisu namakkul is another wonderful song...Listen to these songs now guys , and you will understand what some other music directors are trying to do with their key board and gadgets. These numbers of ARR are good candidates for Remix and only few people have heard it and if some one or ARR itself remixes them and markets well it will definitely be a huge hit. regards, Karthik From: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com on behalf of Gopal Srinivasan Sent: Sun 2/4/2007 4:21 PM To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [arr] Retrospective: An old interview with Srinivas Gangmaster was one of ARR's first two original Telugu movies. The movie was a remake of the Mahesh Bhatt-directed Hindi film, Sir. It starred Dr. Rajshekhar, Naghma. The other movie was Super Police. The music for both released on Magnasound almost simultaneously in late 1994. I am not sure which movie released first. Gangmaster was dubbed into Tamil as Manitha Manitha. The track listing is as below Film: Gangmaster 1. Nagumomu (Mano, Chitra) 2. Misa Misalade (S P Balasubramaniam, Chitra) 3. Hello Hello (S P Balasubramaniam, Chitra) 4. Baddaragiri Seethammakku (Mano, Sujatha) 5. Kila Kilala Kokilala (Mano, Minmini) 6. Aa Siggu Eggulenthavaruku (Mano, Swarnalatha) Manitha Manitha 1. hello hello anburani (Mano, Chitra) 2. kisu kisu namakkul (Mano, Chitra) 3. innaal oru ponnaal (Mano, Sujatha) 4. kiliyerandu konchikolla (Mano, Minmini) 5. Nee etty etty thottuvachuka (Mano, Swarnalatha) 6. enna mogam kannamma (Mano and Chitra) --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com mailto:arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com , Thulasi Ram [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: what is the movie GangMaster that Srinivas talks abt in the last? any idea? just checked wiki and it says movie was composed in 1994.. who is the actor, director of the movie... please let me know.. thanx in advance On 2/3/07, Gopal Srinivasan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Prabhu (Ferrari) pointed me to this old interview of Srinivas where he describes ARR's creative process in depth. I had read this before but it's always a pleasure to read such pieces again and felt the group would share those sentiments http://www.indolink.com/tamil/cinema/People/2000/June/srinivas.html http://www.indolink.com/tamil/cinema/People/2000/June/srinivas.html winmail.dat
RE: [arr] Iam a complete fanatic of Rahman's Music..
Really touched by the last statements of Imaan that he is a fanatic of ARR nd still the Munbe Vaa song is topping his charts. Honest opinions. Regards, Karthik From: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com on behalf of manaf cp Sent: Wed 1/17/2007 2:31 PM To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Subject: [arr] Iam a complete fanatic of Rahman's Music.. Check out Music Director IMMAN's words abt Our Maestro. http://www.behindwoods.com/features/Interviews/Interview4/imman/index.html http://www.behindwoods.com/features/Interviews/Interview4/imman/index.html Thanks Bored stiff? http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=49935/*http://games.yahoo.com Loosen up... Download and play hundreds of games for free http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=49935/*http://games.yahoo.com on Yahoo! Games. winmail.dat
RE: [arr] Re: A.R.Rahman tunes in Kannada?
I guess ARR music is Muthu is used verbatim in one kannada film by Ravichandran...and going by the scenes of the songs I see in kanada channels I infer that it is indeed a remake of Muthu...So we already had a film in Kannada with ARR music..so this one should be the second, Regards, karthik From: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com on behalf of avinash Sent: Mon 12/18/2006 2:11 PM To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Subject: [arr] Re: A.R.Rahman tunes in Kannada? Hi Rags, Being a kannadiga myself, I too hate most of kannada films. Most of Kannada films in past 6-7 years are filled with violence and plain love stories. But currently there are good directors like Nagatihalli chandrashekar, Prem, Nagabharana, kavita lankesh, Ramesh etc. who can do justice to ARR's music. I think ARR is playing safe side by reusing his old tunes. If his music is accepted by Mass Kannadiga's (which is dominated by kannada's Rahman, Gurukiran's music) then ARR can do full fledged music with these directors IMO. and BTW Minchina vota, accident, muthina-haara are my favourites yaar!! Those were the gone days... Wish those Shankar Nag, Ananthnag, Vishnuvardan, puttana kangal days come back in kannada!... Avinash --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com mailto:arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com , Raghavendra KS [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thats nice, but I feel Kannada Film industry cant really bear the cost of AR RAHMAN. The movies out here in Kannada lack that strong messages, and the plot, look-n-feel for the kind of music our Maestro composes. I do love to see 1 movie in Kannada, with the class-music of Rahman, but ..I wouldnt just aim at his music, the whole movie as such should bring in that maturity! Gone are those days when movies like ..Minchina vota, accident, muthina-haara, ...and not to forget the great Puttana Kangal movies! Which had some truly awesome songs, and some serious themes! Now all that happens out in Kannada industry is wrapping up a film in less than a month. Now would you really want our Maestro to compose for such projects ? I will definitely vote for him composing if there is a 2nd movie like Muttina-hara being made! -Rags satish_srini [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is another kind of gimmick from `Metro Corporation Private limited'. They claim that the songs in the Kannada film 'Sajini' starring Dhyan and Sharmila are tuned by maestro Rahman! But the truth is that the tunes of A.R.Rahman's Tamil film 'Jodi' are utilized in 'Sajini' produced by the same producer. And the trick has paid off as the audio of the film is a hit in Karnataka. The producer of the prestigious exhibition and distribution house in Karnataka R.N.Mandre group has said that A.R.Rahman is scoring music for the first time in a Kannada film. ''Sajini' has completed 25 days schedule in London and now the unit is shooting in Bangalore. `We should not lose our culture' is the message of this youthful musical entertainer. http://sify.com/movies/kannada/fullstory.php?id=14351557 http://sify.com/movies/kannada/fullstory.php?id=14351557 __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com http://mail.yahoo.com/
RE: [arr] Bappi da bluffs...IR did more films.
IR has scored 800 movie. Hold on. MSV has scored for 1500 Movies (oopps). But at the same time quantity doesn't matter This is a mith..See, total films created tduring the period of 50, 60, and 70s did not even cross 75 films per year...It is only during the those period that MSV TR were at peak. Only during 80s when films started to base their stories in rural locations, film production started booming and more than 100 films were produced /year consistently. IR's 800+films are listed in IRs group and my guess is its nearing 900 or crossed it. IR still scores in all te four south Indian language. I think 1500 for MSV is a bit inflated figure but if experts could clarify I will be thankful. winmail.dat
[arr] Bappi da bluffs...IR did more films.
I also hold the Guniess record for doing 37 films in a single year. Absurd...IR did around 56 films in 1984 or 1986..I do not know exactly buy all thru the three years from 84 to 86 he was doing more than 50 films a year and max being 56 Iguess.. Also, you know what IR did BGM for every moview.. what guiness record is bappi talking about God..IR in his career of 32 years has composed for almost 1000 films and non film albums and BGMs for all the films... The problem with media and most people in India is that we neglect south and its champions.. ARR is the only guy who could break the barrier. I thought atleast now people and media will wake up and take notice of south and its gems..but...I guess..still there are miles to go before that happens. Appologise for bringing in IR here in ARR's forum..But the purpose was to set the records straight. Regards, Karthik From: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com on behalf of Thulasi Ram Sent: Tue 12/5/2006 7:02 AM To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Subject: [arr] Baapida on ARR! http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/NEWS/City_Supplements/Lucknow_Times/Bappi_da_dhamaal/articleshow/712029.cms http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/NEWS/City_Supplements/Lucknow_Times/Bappi_da_dhamaal/articleshow/712029.cms Despite his flashy clothes and jewellery, Bappi Lahiri is no flash in the pan musician. Draw no parallels, Bappi da is simply Bappi da. What's more, he's a man who's huge, not only in size but also in stature. In town recently to perform at Lucknow Mahotsava, LT caught up with the Indian music industry's original style bhai. I am very selective about composing for films these days. With over 440 films in 32 years to my credit, I think it's time to be choosy about what I lend my name to. Sometimes I don't do a single film in a year, but on the flip side, I also hold the Guniess record for doing 37 films in a single year. It depends on what inspires me about the film and once convinced it surely gets the Bappi Lahiri touch, says the flashy composer. With Taxi No 9211 striking the right notes with the people, and a string of similar successes following suit, Bappi Lahiri is definitely experiencing a second coming. Composing for Ramu's Sholay was unique indeed. Unlike Don, the songs I composed for this film are originals, not pepped up versions from the old movie. All films I am composing for right now have original music truly inspired by the film's subject. The audience will notice this in Mani Ratnam's Guru, Ravi Chopra's Bhoothnath, Pyar Mohabbat, the new Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron etc, he avers. But that's not all he has up his sleeve. The projects he's particularly looking forward to include a duet with Daler Mahendi and composing for KC Bokadia's Govinda starrer Pyar Jhukta Nahin. Arre it's going to be an out and out musical dhamaal! Can you imagine Daler and me singing together? It's the first time both of us will come together to sing and I'm really looking forward to it, he gushes. Considering originality is such a big deal with him, what's his take on the current music market? It's a matter of sustaining numbers, not originality. If a song clicks with the masses and stays on for three months, it's certainly an achievement for its lyricist and composer. But aaj kal yeh nahin hota hain, even today songs from the '60s, '70s and '80s rule the roost. In my opinion the only composer and singer capable of replicating the excellence of golden oldies today is AR Rahman - he is a class apart, he muses. Goad him about the TV talent hunt show he's on and how there's news of rigged results and favouritism playing a role while picking winners on such shows, and he is quick to take offence. No! No! that's rubbish, Sanchita won on merit not because she is a Bengali! As far as the skirmishes on the show go, it's Abhijeet and Alka battling it out, not me. We'll take your word for it Bappi Da. winmail.dat
RE: [arr] GROSS INJUSTICE..BIAS against Rahman by cnn-ibn (req to moderator)
Hey Guys, Chill out...These arguments are completely unnecessary..I mean, Akash has to understand that arr_madrasi is a passionate ARR fan and arr_madrasi should understand that what Aakash is saying that it won't add any value if we belittle any other composer of yester year and ARR still has few furlongs to go before he is coveted BR which by Go's grace he will be one day.. End of the fight..Enjoy Guru...Lets hope that this album turns out as one another Iruvar kind of a brilliant album which took on the masses and the classes slowly but now stands out as one of ARRs all time greats. I obviously want Guru to become one of ARR's great if it really has that potential. Regards, Karthik From: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com on behalf of arr_madrasi Sent: Wed 11/15/2006 12:44 PM To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [arr] GROSS INJUSTICE..BIAS against Rahman by cnn-ibn (req to moderator) i dont think it is far fetched at all that Rahman is a potential bharat ratna awardee . When MS , Lata Mangeshkar , Satyajit Ray and Bismillah Khan have been awarded , I am very sure that Rahman who has contributed greatly to the field of arts is definitely in the race . get ur facts b4 u speak mr Aakarsh. Hes just 40 . probably one day when he wins an oscar , u might take back whatever uve said . I am sure a lot of sane minded Indians agree with whatever i have said . Rahman is no less an icon compared to Lata ji or MS amma or Ray da or even Kahn sahib . I remember vividly in one interview in which Naushaad sahb himself admitted that Rahman is a living musical genius of our times . Aakarsh , u have an entitlement to ur views , and please dont be dogmatic about it , i respect ur viewpoint but it is grossly unfair to say that i insulted Ilayaraja ! puh leez dude , i respect the man and his music . All i said was that Rahman's reach and knowledge of application of music surpasses that of Ilayaraja , which is a fact . I am not the only one saying this . Only a jaundiced mind would deny this . Raja was a musical genius , but RAhman is a musical god . Period .End of argument ! Chill out Aakarash and enjoy the music of Guru , i am sure u'll like it more than a Nayagan or a Thalabathi :)DD arr rocks --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com mailto:arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com , Kamal Aakarsh Vishnubhotla [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I dont want to argue about who is more eligible and who is not..But dont you think that its too farfetched to expect that Rahman is a potential Bharat Ratna awardee. Probably you have a flippant idea about the worth of that award. Please check the recipients so far and then weigh the eligibility. with due respects to Rahman his talent, Rahman has a long way to go to win teh coveted award. And i dont see the reason why people here try to degrade other composers (and more importantly senior composers whom rahman himself respects), in order to Glorify rahman. Everyone has their own place...and everyone deserves their own due... Anyways, ur personal opinions might trigger controversy here. I request the moderator to intervene and see that all the fans maintain their mature admiration for Rahman instead of writing insulting statements about the talent of other great composers. Regards Aakarsh. arr_madrasi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Today morning , i was just checking out the morning news on cnn-ibn . There was this poll for the greatest tamilian of all time . MS , Periyar , Abdul kalam , Rajni and Ilayaraja have been nominated . No nomination for the only and real maestro :( . I dont know in what way Ilayaraja has contributed more than A R Rahman for India or even in promotion of Tamil music in India (note not TAmil NAdu) , I respect Ilayaraja , his music and his evergreen melodies . But no way can he edge out Rahman for the prize of all time best Tamil . This looks like a clearly biased list and its sad that a Padmashri awardee and a potential Bharat ratna awardee has been given the pass :( . I just wanna know what my fellow Tamils and non-Tamils in this forum feel about this injustice . Mark my words , Rahman probably can be compared to Bharatiyar in terms of evoking patriotism and his role in promoting tamil culture . In no way is he inferior , if at all superior(which is grossly obvious!!:)) then any regional music director that Tamil Nadu has ever seen !!! Tell me in the recording history, which recording artist insisted on having a Tamil Song as a condition for signing the agreement , Rahman did so for a Tamil version of Vande Mataram with Sony music! Rahman is up there with the trinity of music , so what if he composes film music , his knowledge in music both carnatic and folk , is unparalleled , his future works Inshallah will reflect just that . Wait till u guys see the opening song in Sivaji . I heard in Tamil music history , no song has been
