Re: [arr] Translation of BBC Urdu article.
Hi Amith, Thank a lot for sharing such a wonderful article. Its very much useful for those who doesn't read URDU. After suffering thru all this for a while, I understood that name, fame, money and everything is temporary, and thus, going after all these things is of no use. See, the above lines are well-matured ones. Its really awesome and it made ARR to be humble down-to-earth. But I pray to Almighty that all these fame, name, money every good things be there with ARR always... Cheers, Siraj On 7/10/07, Thulasi Ram [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: great job amit.. thanx a ton for sharing the article On 7/10/07, Amith Chandhran [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This writer called Rabah Nazki once happened to travel to Chennai by the business class; and surprisingly found the person sitting besides him was A. R. Rahman! Here is what he has written about AR he observed during the journey. Long back this article was shared in the group. I could not translate it then. The original article is written in Urdu, and is posted herehttp://www.bbc.co.uk/urdu/interactivity/specials/1249_rehman_a_r/index.shtml. This is the *free-hand translation *of the same article. I am *not*translating the article word-to-word due to the lack of time and the limitations of the translation. But don't worry, am taking care that you don't miss the important content in its pure form! Enjoy, comments from Urdu knowing people, like Jawad, Silal and others are welcome.. -- A. R. Rahman is a combination of innocence of a child and simplicity of a saint. I recently met him on Mumbai to Chennai trip. When I introduced myself to him, he noticed the similarity in my name and that of Rabah Basri's, and in no time, we started talking. He was very frank; in fact; our conversation started in the air travel and ended in his home in Chennai! *Far away from the material world:* What I realized thru the conversation about him is that he is far away from the material world. He started talking on spirituality by saying Whenever the plane takes off, I think this would be my last journey of life. He went further describing how music and spirituality go hand in hand. You cannot take one out of the other. Music lets you look inside within you. It takes you on such a high, far away from this material world, and moreover, it also takes you nearer to the God. You feel the purification that takes place within you while listening to music. Maybe this is the reason why music is sometimes called an integral part of devotion – of *Dhikr *and *Ibaadat*. We used Sufiana music in *Chhaiyyan Chhaiyyan* from *Dil Se..* and people appreciated it a lot. That is only because; Sufiana music is all about devotion. People can easily relate to it. Music cannot be created on conditions. According to me, while creating any form of art, the only thing which should be taken care of is that it should be perfect piece of craft. We should do our best to get the perfection. *…Only because of my mother:* Whatever I am today is only because of my mother. I can never forget what she has done for us. After my father passed away, she insisted that I join the music. She had seen a dream for me and she has worked very hard for that dream to come true. She was more confident than anyone else that I'd be a musician sometime. She knows what's right and what's wrong for our family better than anyone else. She has a great intuition. There is something divine about her. *Spirituality and religion:* For me religion is like an instruction manual. You know the instruction manuals which come with mobile phones? I think religion is something like that. It is an instruction manual for the human beings, to make them the perfect human beings. Religion teaches us a lot: regarding many things in life. It teaches maintaining the relations with others; heading to the right path in life; thinking in a better way and almost everything. If we follow the things perfectly we will certainly be happy in our lives, and will have mental peace. Prophet Mohammad (P.B.U.H.) has once said, listen to your inner voice, and it will guide you, it will tell you the rights and wrongs. The God is within us, and we are the most closer-ones to the God. Only necessary thing is to know about yourself and your needs. In this modern age, every person should try to follow his own religion perfectly. And the teaching of all the religions is in fact one and the same. That is- loving others and spreading the peace! Is it not? *Music is what I breathe:* Music runs through my blood vessels. The very first show ever in my life - in which I had performed - was conducted when I was about 11 years old. Being in music since my childhood, I knew that success doesn't come all of a sudden, but it comes gradually. People started appreciating my music very slowly, after listening to it through the radio programs, television shows; live shows and later
Re: [arr] Aamir Khan on ARR on his blog!!!
Does that a blog really belong to Aamir khan? I doubt... On 6/28/07, Ameeyn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: guys, aamir khan has started a blog recently and has been answering questions and posting information on his upcoming movies like Ghajini..in the latest post from his blog,he said that he was posting it from our boss studio in chennai..post your comments and check it out frequently for updates..follow the link below for the post.. http://www.lagaandvd.com/blog.php?topicid=33
Re: [arr] Aamir Khan on ARR on his blog!!!
*I'm sorry.. I didn't see a mail from GOPs and replied like that. Now I understood its Aamir's own blog.* On 6/29/07, Siraj K [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Does that a blog really belong to Aamir khan? I doubt... On 6/28/07, Ameeyn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: guys, aamir khan has started a blog recently and has been answering questions and posting information on his upcoming movies like Ghajini..in the latest post from his blog,he said that he was posting it from our boss studio in chennai..post your comments and check it out frequently for updates..follow the link below for the post.. http://www.lagaandvd.com/blog.php?topicid=33
Re: [arr] Taj Campaign
I voted once long back (very long back)... And 5 times after ARR's promo :-) - Siraj On 6/27/07, Bergin Roy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, You have been seeing many conversations / writeups about the Taj campaign right? Have you voted for Taj yet ? Good to know you voted !!! Ah ! Not yet ??? Please click the link below.. Vote and then continue to read... http://taj.indiainfo.com/onlineregistration.php Comon, we are 11679 strong group. How many of us have voted? If you haven't voted, then you are not supporting ARR. So, do it RIGHT NOW !!! Thanks buddy !! Cheers, Bergin .
Re: [arr] ARR spotted at Nagore last night
Very sad to hear this... ARR should not goto Dargah and should not entertain those buggers...!!! - Siraj On 6/26/07, Sadic Basha [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear all, ARR visited Nagore darga last night and durga commitee made a huge money on his visit by collect RS 100 per head to enter in Durga. regards, SAdic .
Re: [arr] Disopinted after listing Bomby Dreams
Wa Akaikkum-us-salaam, AR Imtiaz Bhai, Actually these tracks are loved by Andrew Lloyed Webber and he chosen all these tracks. Also it did very well in market and its huge success hit for ARR Webber. Everyone liked the English verion of Hindi songs. As usual, plz listen to those songs again for few more times; You'll start loving this album. My point here is its a MEGA hit and everybody liked it. But very sad to hear that you managed to get this album atmost after 6 / 7 years. OMG Cheers, Siraj On 6/24/07, arimtiaz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Aslam-e-Alikum Good Evening I'm arimtiaz,having great loves for rahman saab for his magicl works,I don't say that I'm the greatest lover or fan rahman saab but I think in this world the person I like and love is rahman Saab and I am one of the biggest fans of Rahman saab while living far away from India (Lahore) But Today I'm going to crticise Rahman Saab regarding Bomby Dreams Although this album released almost 2000 but after a great struggle last week I foud the album,having great crase to listen to it.But after listing to it ,sorry to say,sorry to say ,It did not good work first time rahman saab.I,even my elder brother depressed too much. Actually,Rahman saab made mistake that He arranged the superb song like Ishq Bina Kia Jina,Ho Ja Rengella RAy,Nain samnay in English version and other song also were not according to my hopes and routine rahman's magicl work. For Exmpal If you sing the songMy Heart Will be Go On from the super hit movie TiTanic in Urdu/Hindi/Tamal or another language it will not did not make good effects on your mind and soul as in English. But I'm still listing this album Because I'm Love in Rahman Saab May Allah He blessed,live Happy best Life Plese excuse me from A R Imtiaz Lahore(Pakistan) .
Re: [arr] PB Exclusive - A.R. Rahman´s 3rd Dimension Tour: A Review
*Very good artcile / critics. Well explained one* *- siraj* On 6/24/07, Thulasi Ram [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.naachgaana.com/2007/06/24/pb-exclusive-ar-rahman%C2%B4s-3rd-dimension-tour-a-review/ Planetbollywoodhttp://www.planetbollywood.com/displayArticle.php?id=062207034443 A.R. Rahman´s 3rd Dimension Tour: A Review By: Samir Dave Arriving at the entrance of the Nassau Coliseum in Long Island, New York on June 16th for A.R. Rahman's 3rd dimension tour, one could feel the excitement that is reserved solely for the most famous music director from India. The crowd itself consisted primarily of Tamils from South India, who had come out in droves to support the man who is arguably one of the most popular members of their community. Who is this man who has caused such fervor with his music? Dubbed the Mozart of Madras, A. R. Rahman has endeared himself as the foremost expert on fusing Eastern and Western musical influences together and taking Bollywood music into the future. Before he came on the scene, dance beats and pop sounding songs in Hindi or Tamil films were few and far between (aside from his mentor, famed music director Illyaraja). He has brought a modern sensibility and has given a fresh sound to what some had perceived to be the stale medium of film music. This is made more apparent by the fact that he has sold over 150 million albums all over the world, eclipsing popular artists like Justin Timberlake, Beyonce, and Madonna. From Roja to Guru and from Bollywood to Broadway (Bombay Dreams), Rahman has built an impressive body of work that will be enjoyed for many generations to come. The concert itself started a little more than one hour after the official start time of 8:00 pm (in typical Indian Standard Time fashion). By 9:10, the house full crowd had become very restless and had begun shouting in unison for the show to begin. I have to admit, everyone was blaming the organizers of the event (Poojanka Entertainment) and I was beginning to think that this was going to be a very disappointing concert. The stage was impressively put together, with the left side completely set up as the percussion section. There was every kind of percussive instrument imaginable including: bongo, congo, dhol, drum machine, and tabla. Percussion, it turns out, plays a very important part of any A.R. Rahman concert as he always travels with percussionist Sivamani; whose work always raises Rahman's concert to another level. While waiting for the show to begin, Sivamani came out on stage to test the drum set up, and it's a testament to his popularity that he got some cheers from the crowd. In the center of the stage was an open space, leading to a stairwell and a raised catwalk. Slightly off center was a raised platform with a Korg keyboard setup (this was where Rahman would position himself during the concert). Most impressive, was a seven to ten feel tall and twenty feet wide electric board at the back of the stage, which would display an animated graphics show for each song during the concert. A.R. Rahman had brought with him, fellow playback singers Sukhwinder Singh, Hariharan, Chitra, Sadhana Sargam, Blaaze, Naresh Iyer, and Madhushree along with 16 dancers. At about 9:15 p.m. amidst the cacophony of a very angry audience, a humble man came onto the stage with a microphone. Dressed in a simple black kurta and pants, the man turned out to be the musical genius A.R. Rahman. He explained in his quiet and soft voice, that their plane had been delayed and they had just got in a couple hours before. Rahman profusely apologized, thanking the crowd, and stating that he hoped everyone would enjoy the show. The crowd was silent, and you could tell that all was forgiven, for the show was about to begin! The lights dimmed, and the concert began with Ik Onkar from Rang De Basanti sung by Chitra. The prayer song was a fitting way to begin the concert as it segued into a rousing vocal performance of Jaage Hain by Rahman from Guru. From there on Rahman and his troupe whipped the sold out 11,000 member audience into a frenzy. Never have I seen such audience participation in any other live Indian concert/event. There is always difficulty in pleasing an audience that speaks two very distinct languages, in this case Tamil and Hindi. Rahman handled it well, by either starting a song off in Tamil and then switching to Hindi or vice versa. Every now and then there would be a completely Tamil language song that would get a roar from the audience such as Vaaji Vaaji from Sivaji: The Boss. I don't understand Tamil, but the music was awesome and the song got a roar of approval from the audience. As for Rahman himself, he doesn't dance, he doesn't move much on the stage, he simply let's the music speak for itself. Instead, he brings along Blaaze who was one of the vocalists/rappers on the Rang De Basanti album. I have to give credit to Blaaze, for dancing, joking and even mingling with the audience to get them
Re: [arr] Four stars from The Times
See this is other kind of review.. Meaningful review; he really spent sometime to enjoy the show music and then he wrote this review. *Excerpts:* But there's more here than spectacle. The music, by the Indian composer A.R. Rahman and the Finnish folk group Värttinä with Christopher Nightingale, airy and earthy by turns, carries and intensifies the story's swell of feeling. - Siraj On 6/20/07, Gopal Srinivasan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's finally here – the year's most anticipated theatrical opening, costing £12.5 million and heralded by high hopes on one hand and prophecies of doom on the other. When I saw Matthew Warchus's production in Toronto last year, I was dazzled and delighted by its ingenuity and visual invention. I was also frustrated by its slower, muddier passages, unimpressed by some key performances and deeply disappointed by its bungled climax. Happily, almost everything that was wrong has been put right. Some will prefer the slick grandiosity of Peter Jackson's films; others will sneer at the very idea of singing hobbits. It's their loss. Warchus and his team have a created a brave, stirring, epic piece of popular theatre that, without slavishly adhering to J.R.R. Tolkien's novels, embraces their spirit. The show has charm, wit, and jaw-dropping theatrical brio; crucially, it also has real emotional heft. Warchus's and Shaun McKenna's book has been streamlined, but at more than three hours the show is still long – yet it doesn't outstay its welcome. Rob Howell's stunning tree-roots design stretches out into the auditorium, and performers, too, spill from the stage, creating a fantastical environment that draws you in and grips you from beginning to end. Hobbits chase fireflies along the aisles; screeching, leather-clad orcs not only leap and somersault, on springed shoes, across the stage's multiple revolving levels, but, startlingly, loom over unwary spectators. Frodo puts on the ring and vanishes before your eyes. Huge black riders and a hideously hairy giant spider, conjured through adroit puppetry and brilliantly lit by Paul Pyant, become creatures of genuine terror. Related Links - Will the rings win over the paying public? http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/stage/theatre/article1957603.ece But there's more here than spectacle. The music, by the Indian composer A.R. Rahman and the Finnish folk group Värttinä with Christopher Nightingale, airy and earthy by turns, carries and intensifies the story's swell of feeling. Themes of friendship, of the destruction of innocence and a world divided by race and belief emerge powerfully. The bond between James Loye's courageous Frodo and Peter Howe's loyal Sam is warmly affecting. Malcolm Storry's compelling Gandalf blends otherworldly wisdom with patriarchal concern, and Laura Michelle Kelly as Galadriel, a sweet-voiced golden vision who descends in a skein of silk, is both ethereally lovely and magisterial. When Rosalie Craig as Arwen bids farewell to Jérôme Pradon's sexily charismatic Aragorn, you glimpse the timeless agony of women down the ages sending their men off to war. Most memorable of all is Michael Therriault's riveting Gollum, muttering, growling, slithering, crawling and darting, part insect, part reptile. Listening to Frodo and Sam comforting each other with an old fireside song, he is torn between longing, hateful resentment and flickering affection; Therriault's evocation of a mind and body tormented and divided is extraordinary. Peter Darling's choreography thrills, from a rousing tavern song to welters of warring orcs to an aerial elfin ballet; and though Warchus keeps the stage constantly bustling there is not a note sung, not a movement or an effect that doesn't serve the story. The battle scenes still struggle to create a sufficient sense of scale; and the inevitable telescoping of Tolkien's dense material can be disorientating. But snobbery and cynicism be damned: this show is a wonder. Go with an open mind, an open heart, and wide-open eyes, and prepare for enchantment. .
Re: [arr] Four stars from The Times
*4 STARs out of 5* (**) given for this show. http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/stage/theatre/article1957609.ece Cheers, Siraj On 6/20/07, Siraj K [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: See this is other kind of review.. Meaningful review; he really spent sometime to enjoy the show music and then he wrote this review. *Excerpts:* But there's more here than spectacle. The music, by the Indian composer A.R. Rahman and the Finnish folk group Värttinä with Christopher Nightingale, airy and earthy by turns, carries and intensifies the story's swell of feeling. - Siraj On 6/20/07, Gopal Srinivasan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's finally here – the year's most anticipated theatrical opening, costing £12.5 million and heralded by high hopes on one hand and prophecies of doom on the other. When I saw Matthew Warchus's production in Toronto last year, I was dazzled and delighted by its ingenuity and visual invention. I was also frustrated by its slower, muddier passages, unimpressed by some key performances and deeply disappointed by its bungled climax. Happily, almost everything that was wrong has been put right. Some will prefer the slick grandiosity of Peter Jackson's films; others will sneer at the very idea of singing hobbits. It's their loss. Warchus and his team have a created a brave, stirring, epic piece of popular theatre that, without slavishly adhering to J.R.R. Tolkien's novels, embraces their spirit. The show has charm, wit, and jaw-dropping theatrical brio; crucially, it also has real emotional heft. Warchus's and Shaun McKenna's book has been streamlined, but at more than three hours the show is still long – yet it doesn't outstay its welcome. Rob Howell's stunning tree-roots design stretches out into the auditorium, and performers, too, spill from the stage, creating a fantastical environment that draws you in and grips you from beginning to end. Hobbits chase fireflies along the aisles; screeching, leather-clad orcs not only leap and somersault, on springed shoes, across the stage's multiple revolving levels, but, startlingly, loom over unwary spectators. Frodo puts on the ring and vanishes before your eyes. Huge black riders and a hideously hairy giant spider, conjured through adroit puppetry and brilliantly lit by Paul Pyant, become creatures of genuine terror. Related Links - Will the rings win over the paying public? http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/stage/theatre/article1957603.ece But there's more here than spectacle. The music, by the Indian composer A.R. Rahman and the Finnish folk group Värttinä with Christopher Nightingale, airy and earthy by turns, carries and intensifies the story's swell of feeling. Themes of friendship, of the destruction of innocence and a world divided by race and belief emerge powerfully. The bond between James Loye's courageous Frodo and Peter Howe's loyal Sam is warmly affecting. Malcolm Storry's compelling Gandalf blends otherworldly wisdom with patriarchal concern, and Laura Michelle Kelly as Galadriel, a sweet-voiced golden vision who descends in a skein of silk, is both ethereally lovely and magisterial. When Rosalie Craig as Arwen bids farewell to Jérôme Pradon's sexily charismatic Aragorn, you glimpse the timeless agony of women down the ages sending their men off to war. Most memorable of all is Michael Therriault's riveting Gollum, muttering, growling, slithering, crawling and darting, part insect, part reptile. Listening to Frodo and Sam comforting each other with an old fireside song, he is torn between longing, hateful resentment and flickering affection; Therriault's evocation of a mind and body tormented and divided is extraordinary. Peter Darling's choreography thrills, from a rousing tavern song to welters of warring orcs to an aerial elfin ballet; and though Warchus keeps the stage constantly bustling there is not a note sung, not a movement or an effect that doesn't serve the story. The battle scenes still struggle to create a sufficient sense of scale; and the inevitable telescoping of Tolkien's dense material can be disorientating. But snobbery and cynicism be damned: this show is a wonder. Go with an open mind, an open heart, and wide-open eyes, and prepare for enchantment. .
Re: [arr] Atlanta concert Cancelled
Are you an organizer Or assistant to ARR? On 6/19/07, Kunal Rajan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all ... I am very sorry to inform you guys that the Atlanta concert has been cancelled. The entire ARR team is leaving for India by tomoro. Kunal.
Re: [arr] New song in Lagaan! What you didn't see in Lagaan
REally colll buddy... On 6/18/07, Thulasi Ram [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.ibnlive.com/videos/43156/what-you-didnt-see-in-lagaan.html to cool!
Re: [arr] Washington DC concert - A low budget, very average show!!
*PERCEPTION DIFFERS We've got lot of very good updates appreciations from same Washington DC.* *- Siraj* On 6/19/07, vjchary [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Disappointing Concert - Bored Rahman- He was on stage on and off. Sometimes didn't have anything to do. Looked detached from the proceedings. Sometimes he was seen watching the big screen behind the stage standing in front of his keyboard. Fewer musicians- Compared to his previous two USA concerts there were very few musicians. Watch the LA concert DVD from year 2000 for comparison. In that concert, every song was reproduced exactly same as the original. In this concert, he didn't have enough people to play all those minor instruments he uses in a song. Secondly, sometimes you could hear the music but see no one playing. I think it was mix of music being perforned live and tracks being played. Dancing completely out of place- unlike 2000 LA concert. Small stage- Very small stage. Many of the regular musicians replaced by Substitutes (Miami University??)- Also some performers were picked by Rahman a week ago in a talent search in US. One singer was particulary bad, the one who sang the Saathiya song. I know Rahman likes experiment etc., but to take thousands of audience for granted and put up a bad singer. That is arrogance. His star vocals group completely missing- No Domnique, Ganga, Febi, Rehana, Clinton, Devan to name a few. Overall, a low budget, very average show, with tickets no cheaper. I guess, I got to erase this concert from memory. Raghu .
Re: [arr] Re: Chicago - Live in concert - BUrst into tears
haaah sorry guyz... i misunderstood On 6/17/07, Rahmaniac™ [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: one more small smile.. its not hakkeem..its siraj ;-) anyway..it was fun in reading the miscommunication ~~Rahmaniac™ SURESH~~ - Original Message From: tanyaagha [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, June 16, 2007 6:10:55 PM Subject: [arr] Re: Chicago - Live in concert - BUrst into tears haha hakkeem it wasnt a question. he was explaining about his friend. --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com, Siraj K [EMAIL PROTECTED] .. wrote: haaa,ha. ... lol.. wht question is this who is a diehard fan of arr??? how many millions (or billions) do u want me show? here all are die hard fan of ARR No doubt... For your query, plz contact Hakeem for T shirts. [EMAIL PROTECTED] 09947488829 - Hakkeem.A Cheers, Siraj On 6/15/07, abhilash ayyappan abhi86_nice@ ... wrote: Hi ppl, this is abhilash from chennai, i need arr t- shirt..could anyone pls tell me how can i get d t-shirt now, i've already grabbed one n this is 4 my friend, who is a diehard fan of arr..!!! Guys pls help me in this regard. Pls do reply. Abhilash *arun kumar arunz_maddy@ ...* wrote: i got into tears when i read your experience.. .really u r luckyGod has gifted you1 - - Here's a new way to find what you're looking for - Yahoo! Answershttp://us.rd. yahoo.com/ mail/in/yanswers /*http:// in.answers. yahttp://us.rd.yahoo.com/mail/in/yanswers/*http://in.answers.ya hoo.com/ - - Did you know? You can CHAT without downloading messenger. Know how! http://us.rd. yahoo.com/ mail/in/ywebmess enger1/*http: //in.messenger. yhttp://us.rd.yahoo.com/mail/in/ywebmessenger1/*http://in.messenger.y ahoo.com/webmesseng erpromo.php -- No need to miss a message. Get email on-the-go http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=43910/*http://mobile.yahoo.com/mail%0A with Yahoo! Mail for Mobile. Get started.http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=43910/*http://mobile.yahoo.com/mail%0A
Re: [arr] hope some unseen images
Amazing, Sarathy.. Awesome... wonderful images. many are really unseen images. He is very cute as well... - Siraj
Re: [arr] Re: Chicago - Live in concert - BUrst into tears
haaa,ha lol.. wht question is this who is a diehard fan of arr??? how many millions (or billions) do u want me show? here all are die hard fan of ARR No doubt... For your query, plz contact Hakeem for T shirts. [EMAIL PROTECTED] 09947488829 - Hakkeem.A Cheers, Siraj On 6/15/07, abhilash ayyappan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi ppl, this is abhilash from chennai, i need arr t-shirt..could anyone pls tell me how can i get d t-shirt now, i've already grabbed one n this is 4 my friend, who is a diehard fan of arr..!!! Guys pls help me in this regard. Pls do reply. Abhilash *arun kumar [EMAIL PROTECTED]* wrote: i got into tears when i read your experience...really u r luckyGod has gifted you1 -- Here's a new way to find what you're looking for - Yahoo! Answershttp://us.rd.yahoo.com/mail/in/yanswers/*http://in.answers.yahoo.com/ -- Did you know? You can CHAT without downloading messenger. Know how!http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mail/in/ywebmessenger1/*http://in.messenger.yahoo.com/webmessengerpromo.php
Re: [arr] More Pics from the Vancouver Concert- I have a comment on ARR's attire
I was about to reply... But Kalimuthu has done it. Coz u know ARR looked amazing in Chicago with his normal costume. See, you guyz missed onething... At the end of HUMMA song, he removed his over coat and threw on the stage; just style. I was really shocked to see that. Coz he was that much excited.. We really enjoyed... On 6/15/07, Kalimuthu V [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I did not see these Chicago pictures, earlier. He is back to his pretty good looking attire!! And in jeans too! Looks great!!! Re: [arr] Re: More Pics from the Vancouver Concert- I have a comment on ARR's attire I agree with you! BTW, I am not sure whether he feels uncomfortable / looks older. But it does not appeal good (atleast to me). On 6/8/07, vjchary [EMAIL PROTECTED]http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/arrahmanfans/post?postID=InqO-1wZoChtT44OfimY4WkGf7qIkJAV6S_JqsTtD4G-oPtlMYFZOO1lHD0UocH9geJbmWEGBQ wrote: First of all Deepak congratulations for these very professional looking pictures. Now on ARRs attire, to say the least it makes him look 10 years older. He is trying to look like Naushad or Nusrat Fateh Ali. I don't think his attire goes with his music either which is so youthful. Also, his sherwani or achkan whatever that is - is ill fitting. This would be my third Rahman concert in Washington DC next week. In the last 2 concerts also he was dressed similarly and looked very unconfortable himself. From these pictures I find other singers dressed more appropriately for the concert. I hope someone conveys this to him. Probably a simple shirt and a jean or even a pajama kurta (which he wears so often) would look and feel better than this shiny heavy stuff he is wearing in this US summer. Some of you will say it looks great and some of you will also say that it doesn't matter. Whatever you think, please don't start a war here over this issue. It is just my opinion as you have the right to hold yours. Raghu .
Re: [arr] An old Hindu Interview
*WELL matured answers for difficult controversial questions from our BOSS at his young age...* ** On 5/18/07, durba bhattacharjee [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just accidentally I came across this old interview of ARR, which was published in the Hindu sometime after Roja. As I read it for the first time, just though of sharing it with every one here. Question: How did you come into films? A.R.Rahman: My father, R.K.Shekar, was a music director in Malayalam films. He assisted Salil Chowdhary, Devrajan and others. He died when I was nine. At 11, I came to the field, playing on the keyboards and later as an accompanyist. I worked under under various music directors in Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam - Ramesh Naidu, M.S.Vishwanathan and Illayaraja. It started becoming a bit monotonous. I thought advertising would be a good alternative. This went on for three years. I built my studio and took to different forms of music - pop, rock and so on. It was then that I met producer Tirlok Sharadha, cousin of ManiRathnam at a party. He (Mani) came to my studio and heard some of my tunes. We agreed to work together though we did not then decide on which movie.Only later he told me it was to be Roja which he was directing for K.Balachander. Q: Despite your success, you do not seem to be working in a lot of films. ARR: Rather than making money, I believe in making people happy; all other things are secondary. That is why I am not interested in a lot of movies but only in one at a time. I like directors whom I can vibe with. Ten years of experience in this field has made me quite frustrated. I have evolved a technique which re- quires a lot of time. Other music directors record a song in seven or eight hours. But I am different. we do a basic sitting and we record it. we record the voice and I add instrument by in- strument to improve the quality. Q: Will not the producers say that you are delaying their projects? ARR: My process involves a lot of time. The delay is not inten- tional. That is how I get my results. When people say that in Gentleman and Thiruda Thiruda the music is good and not like the usual beats, I feel happy. Abroad, in some places, they take three months to make an album. Do you use computer in your films? ARR: No. Not computers. The technique involved is different. In fact, they say the music in Roja was computerised. As I said earlier the recording takes time. You can hear the same flute here in a different way. It is not computerised music. Nearly 40 persons sang `Veerapandi Kottayile' (a song from Thiruda Thiru- da) that does not sound like computer music. `Vellai Mazhai' from Roja) is sync oriented. I do not restrict the musicians, but ask them to play whatever they feel. Then I record what I want. I spend a lot of time on lyrics too. It takes around four days. We write something in the first instance and then improve. So it takes about a week to complete a song. Q: Then you will be working only in perhaps half a dozen films a year? ARR: What will I do if I work for more films and only a few click? I do not want my energy to be wasted. I want every film to be a musical hit. In fact, Thiruda Thiruda songs have created a record for any Tamil film - 25,000 discs were sold in Malaysia. They are going to give us platinum discs. You say you are choosy, but you also go in for popular songs. Why is it so? ARR: Different people need different songs. I want to go down to the people at various levels. When I toured Tamil Nadu, I found that people wanted songs that would make them happy. Also noth- ing vulgar. There is nothing vulgar in Sikku bukku Sikku bukku raile (a song from Gentleman). Q: So you want to be with the masses? ARR: No, rather I want my music to reach everywhere. If I play rock, only youngsters will understand, while older people will say Why is he shouting like this?. Each category of music reaches only one circle: for the class audience Thiruda Thiruda and for the masses Gentleman. Q: Does basic knowledge of Carnatic music help? ARR: Sure. I am learning Carnatic classical music from Dakshinamurthy and Hindustani from Krishnan Nair. I like tradi- tional music much. Q: Why is it that the songs these days go out of people's mind soon unlike the old numbers? ARR: In those days, the lyrical value was greater in songs. Q: You want to be called number 1 in the industry? ARR: No. Numbers are not decided by me, but by the grace of God and by the people. I want my job to be interesting and fun. I just do not want to get stuck again in monotony.
Re: [arr] A.R.RAHMAN 3D CONCERT-CHICAGO INVITATION
Hey Guyz, Good 2 see gr8 response from fans other public. Tickets are flying like rockets. ARR rockz... Really very good response as far as Chicago is concerned. - Siraj On 5/8/07, Gomtesh Upadhye [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Re: [arr] An organization dedicated to A.R.Rahman
Gr8 dude. Very good initiative and gr8 tribute to the music legend, ARR. - Siraj On 5/7/07, Ricky [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, I am from Toronto, Canada. I have always been interested in promoting music (which is my life) to South Asians. And of course, when we speak of music, the God of music would be the great A.R.Rahman. In order to achieve this goal, I have started an organization with my friends. Its called YUVA! It stands for Young Urban Vibrant Active. We are having the first event on June 15, which will include Antakshari, Karaoke, a version of Kaun banega crorepati and JAM (Just a minute). This event is named - ROOBAROO! As you might have guessed by now both the organization and the event names are a tribute to A.R.Rahman. For those of you in Toronto, please check out this event. Come and sing Rahman songs either in Antakshari or Karaoke (I do have quite a lot of Rahman karaokes). Plus we will have a live orchestra to accompany you if we don't have the actual karaoke for a track! Warm regards, Ricky --- EVENT INFO YUVA. Youth. Young, Urban, Vibrant, Active. Yuva (www.yuva4u.com) is fresh approach geared towards bringing interactivity for South Asians in Canada. ROOBAROO - is the first event presented by YUVA on Friday June 15 at Sapphire Banquet Hall, Mississauga. It is the first of its kind event where four of your favourite game shows comes together - Antakshari, Kaun Banega Crorepati, Karaoke and Just A Minute (JAM); and you get to play a part in the event instead of just sit and watch! This is the best event for you: - If you want to meet new people in a friendly setting - If you want to chill out with your friends and do something fun and memorable - If you want to sing either with a group in Antakshari or take the mic for Karaoke - If you want to be on the hot seat for a quiz and win cool prizes - If you want to showcase your comic and speaking abilities in JAM - If you want to HAVE A GREAT TIME! Check out the details at www.yuva4u.com. You can buy the tickets either by calling one of the following numbers to pick up tickets directly or pay using paypal*: (416) 509-0427 or (647) 261-RICK 'Life is a collection of moments, not minutes. Come together to add positive, memorable moments to your life by being part of YUVA's Roobaroo.
[arr] ARR - Live-in-concert - Chicago - Invitation Offers
Hi Rahmaniacs, As we all know there is a live in concert program by ARR in 9 places in North America. Details as below: AS WORLD RENOWNED INDIAN COMPOSER A.R. RAHMAN MAKES HIS MIDWEST DEBUT. *WHERE : SEARS CENTRE, 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates, IL 60192 WHEN : SATURDAY, JUNE 9 2007, @ 8 P.M.* SPECATCLES: Concert spectacle to include a laser and 3-D light show with a company of more than 45 musicians, 12 singers and 20 dancers direct from India! *SPECIAL FOR ARR FANS: * # The orgnaizers promised to provide a Best Place, a Special Lounge for we fans to have a best view and cheerup at the show # Special Discount, 20% off on every ticket (contact me for this) Apart from these regular stuffs, we, ARR fans are having very special event, organized by Mr. Sanjay from Chicago (one of the organizers of the great show). He is organizing one more event which is a small get-to-gether for us (ARR Fans). Details: * AR.RAHMANS FANS MEET * VENUE : SIZZLE INDIA RESTAURANT, 645 E Algonquin Road, Schaumburg - IL 60173, Phone: 847-303-/6667 TIME : MAY 13th, 2007 AT 4 PM OFFERS : *WE NEED RSVP FOR BELOW OFFER (WITH PURCHASE OF TICKET)* FREE - PRAY FOR ME BROTHER CD GIVEN FREE - AR.RAHMAN SHOW T-SHIRT FREE - EARLY DINNER (DINNER @ 5 PM) 20% DISCOUNTED TICKETS SOLD OTHER THINGS: WE HAVE A PRESS MEET ON THE SAME VENUE TIME And also, *- The video captured during this event will be shown on the big screens before the CONCERT starts. - Those who attends this event will have a PERSONAL MEET with ARR. * Tickets for this one-night-only concert spectacle range in price from $40-$155. For tickets call 1-773-544-9777 (Sanjay) But if you people from Chicago (/ Illinois) can contact me, it would be great for us to make this show grand success. For more details, please refer the following websites. For show details, http://www.arrahmanusa.com http://www.sulekha.com/events/evtdpnew.aspx?cid=214125nma=ORD http://www.megastarconcerts.com/upcomingshows.html For ticket details, http://www.searscentre.com/events/event.php?id=111 For Seat Map, http://www.searscentre.com/events/fmap_rahman.pdf For directions (map) http://www.searscentre.com/arena_directions.shttp://www.searscentre.com/arena_directions.shtmlhttp://www.searscentre.com/arena_directions.shtml html Cheers, SIRAJ
Re: [arr] IIFA awards 2007 - nominees announced
Congrats, ARR ji. May Almighty give you more more strength to be more 'polite' 'down-to-earth' as you are now (though u r getting these many awards). Once again congrats. - Siraj On 18 Apr 2007 20:20:25 -0700, Sarathy S [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Nominations announced for IIFA awards 2007 @ yorkshire, england from 7th to 10th June. http://www.indiafm.com/features/2007/04/04/2478/index.html 2 takes for A.R.Rahman for Rubaroo - RDB as BMD BPS(M) Naresh Iyer also share with ARR in playback singer. http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/gallery/events/11965.html -- Ahhh...imagining that irresistible new car smell? Check out new cars at Yahoo! Autos.http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=48245/*http://autos.yahoo.com/new_cars.html;_ylc=X3oDMTE1YW1jcXJ2BF9TAzk3MTA3MDc2BHNlYwNtYWlsdGFncwRzbGsDbmV3LWNhcnM-
Re: [arr] Shankar speaks about Rahman- Translation pls
Thank you very much for your translation, Sarathy. On 14 Apr 2007 07:08:39 -0700, Sarathy S [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: rahmanicas ! kindly adjust if my translation is not good ;-) Shankar : There is good friendship between us for longer years, since we ve been working together from 1993. We work more of friendly kind wont be of business-like. Interviewer : Did not he ask why u didn't approach me for Anniyan ? Shankar : No. not at all. he wont ask such. A very sweet person. When it is my movie as we worked together more movies, he knew my expectations well. If he was composing for some other movie find an interesting tune, he will ask to reserve that part of composition citing shankar will like that very much. He (arr) used to say, i know you will like this song, for when i told about my liking for some other movie song of his.. is such a way good understanding. Similarly Style song, suddenly it struck to arr to compose such tune asked to play it for me knowing i will definitely like that. when they played it to me immeditely said OK to the tune. *arr_raghu [EMAIL PROTECTED]* wrote: Can anybody Translate for the sake of non-Tamil speakers please...! In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com, shahul hameed [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Shankar on Rahman http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3--B67FYh0 Cheers, Shahul. -- Ahhh...imagining that irresistible new car smell? Check out new cars at Yahoo! Autos.http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=48245/*http://autos.yahoo.com/new_cars.html;_ylc=X3oDMTE1YW1jcXJ2BF9TAzk3MTA3MDc2BHNlYwNtYWlsdGFncwRzbGsDbmV3LWNhcnM-
Re: [arr] FILMFARE AWARDS (SOUTH) APRIL ISSU
Sarathy, Thanks for sharing man. But what do you want to say here? Is that polling over or yet to start? I'm confused, yaar. - Siraj On 13 Apr 2007 05:41:14 -0700, Sarathy S [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: rahmaniacs DONT MISS FILMFARE APRIL ISSUE . for polling etc... other exclusive shots of rahman other hot stuffs. when i was doing a pco call in a news-stand bunk shop, glanced Filmfare April edition hanging above with announcement for polling fo Filmfare Awards South in pages-132, 133, 134 135 for all 4 languages films given somes SMS codes nos. to do polling. There is sillunu oru kadhal in tamil section. similarly in telugu have they entered rahmans kannada venture. over to filmfare-north awards, i m sharing., here are d mention of south achievers in north in that issue. there are photos of rahman recent FF north awards exclusive pages in Pages- 40 thumb nail photos of all winners incl. arr), p-42 has judges such as mani ratnam, rajeev menon, santosh sivan, usha uthup etc for popular awards p-91 (arr posing with award), 115, 116, 117 118, all about godfather performing photos of all sizes. but the article mentions. songs performed lively in that show as lord of d rings, patshala guru accompanied by singers chinmayee, shreya goshal (photo without head with arr in piano), naresh iyer, rashid ali blaaze. but no mention of even d name chinmayee who stole with arr in tera bina. *Important lines to share from that Issue - Shreya Goshal looking like a tru opera singer crooned awar leaning on a piano that was being played by the master himself. Is there anything he can't do? The musical magician played with light, sound and shadows to create an effect that will be remembered forever.* finally in p-97 naresh iyer cheers with rdb award. wow p-53 has divas of south hema malini rekha posing together p-56 posing sridevi. p-62 siddarth young storm doing rounds in telugu after jumping out from boys, p-66 has entire RDB team including our maddy Madhavan. -- We won't tell. Get more on shows you hate to lovehttp://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=49980/*http://tv.yahoo.com/collections/265%0A (and love to hate): Yahoo! TV's Guilty Pleasures list.http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=49980/*http://tv.yahoo.com/collections/265%0A
Re: [arr] My dedication to ARR uncle for the movie Sivaji
Hi my Bro Sathya, Gr8 work, kid. Keep going. You've got very good future. Congrats, kid. Krishnababu ji, you are really a good father, indeed. You're supporting ur kid in all aspects. Keep doing that. Your kid has got bright future. My wishes for grand success in the forthcoming concert. Hard work always pays rich.. Cheers, Siraj On 11 Apr 2007 20:20:44 -0700, T Krishnababu [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear All, I am Krishnababu, Sathya's father and we sincerely thank every one of you who had taken time to listen and send your wishes comments on Sathya's effort in performing a track of Sri AR Rehman. We are overwhelmed on this response with the Phone calls and email wishes and yes Sathya will be presenting few more numbers performed with his keyboard. I shall upload same and give links to this great forum. Sathya also performed this song live on stage yesterday in a private concert with Sridhar on drums, Suri on Bass guitar Arjun Ganesh on Mrudhangam. The audience were thrilled on same as probably it was the first time hey were listening to this song or seeing it played live. Thanks to ARR for this great composition. I am also pleased to inform that Sathya is to perform a Carnatic on Keyboard Concert in DOHA at Indian Cultural Centre, Doha on the 20th April evening at 6pm. If any one of you are DOHA pls try and attend this concert and bless him. Fyi we will there on the 19th April and if you can forward your email id may be we can meet up at the hotel and probably Sathya can perform for the great fans of ARR an exclusive demo of ARR songs on his board - live. Thnaking you once again for the great support extended and i am sure this will keep Sathya growing in the right direction. With best regards Krishnasbabu + 91 94443 90193
Re: [arr] sify review
Excellent review and thanks for posting here. - Siraj On 11 Apr 2007 04:39:59 -0700, jarshadnk [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Review Moviebuzz Sivaji-Audio review Movie Sivaji-Audio review Director Shankar Producer AVM Music A.R.Rahman Cast Rajnikanth, Shriya By Moviebuzz A.R Rahman and Shankar has struck gold with Sivaji audio album. They have the right mix of peppy and innovative numbers along with the sounds and lyrics that are sure to please the mass audience of the superstar. Straight off the bat, it is the best ever album, of one of the greatest combination in Tamil Cinema- Rajnikanth and Rahman (R R). They have worked together in Muthu, Padayappa and Baba, but here for the first time Shankar, the showman of Tamil cinema joins the team. The trio has come out with music that is far superior, to the earlier works of the duo. Rahman, the maestro in private has always said that he combines best with Mani Ratnam and Shankar, because both of them are excellent visualisers . How the song comes on the screen is as important for them as the composition. Shankar believes that songs are one of the most important ingredients of commercial cinema and he makes no bones about it that he loves to make picture perfect song and dance scenes. He has a story board for his song picturisation, including a colour scheme, detailing of costumes and the dancers including the choreography and the lightings to be used! Right from his Gentlemandays, he struck a rapport with Rahman, and always goes out of the studios to a quiet place and take days to compose the tunes. Later they sit with the lyric writer and make suitable changes to fit in with the mood of the film. For Sivaji it is obvious that Rajnikanth also played a crucial role, and must have contributed some inputs, which has gone a long way to make the songs energetic. Well Shankar's contribution will be known once the song videos are shown in the channels, which will further popularize the numbers. The album kicks off with Balleilakka….. rendered by SPB, Rahanah Benny and chorus. The song (6.06) is said to be the introductory number of Rajnikanth, which makes it very important. Traditionally it is supposed to give goose-bump inducing effect to the superstar's fans, who will throw flowers and at times money on the screen. It has to be a fast number and normally SPB sings it. Lyric writer Na. Muthukumar starts the song with the opening line- Sooriyano Chandirano. Yaar ivano sattena sollu and goes on to hype the mass image of the superstar. The superstar as a champion of Tamils – Cauvery aarum kaikuthai arisiyum marandhupoguma( Can we forget river Cauvery and the pounded rice). The hero can transform the state into another America- Annan vandhal Tamilnadu America agum. In the film Rajnikanth is coming back from US and is trying to change our system. In the song he also makes suggestions like Koovum cell phone-in nacharaippai anaithu, konjam silvandin ucharippai ketkom.. (switch off your nagging cell phones and listen to natures sounds). Rajni has never been spotted with a mobile in public! On the whole the fast number with drum beats in the background is racy and vibrant, thanks to SPB. Like Mukesh was the voice of Raj Kapoor or Mohammed Rafi was to Shammi Kapoor and Kishore Kumar was to Rajesh Khanna, SPB is to Rajnikanth- Who can say so fast Sadugudu, Sadugudu…? This number is better than RR's earlier Oruvan, Oruvan Muthalali… with all its drum beats, as an introductory song. This is followed by the racy track Style.. with a guitar base, sung by Rags, Tanvi, Suresh Peters and Blaaze. The song written by Pa. Vijay wants to establish the fact that Rajni is the original styleMannan of Tamil cinema. The song is western in feel, though it breaks into chaste Tamil to characterize the superstar. Some innovative lyrics, which the purist will yell, but children will make it their anthem- Oru koodai sunlight.. The third song in the album Sahana Saral Thoovuthu … is the pick of the lot, clearly vintage A.R Rahman and rendered in that catchy voice of Udit Narayanan and Chinmayi. It is a beautiful melody, written by Vairamuthu with the use of Rahman and Shankar's favourite Indian instrument the Mridangam, with the maestro himself singing the dheem thana dheem thana bit. Purists may be critical of Udit's Tamil pronunciation, but it adds to the final mix. Chinmayi is fabulous. (Why is she not given more chances?). This number is going to be the chartbuster and also the top ring tone in the coming days. A sad version of Sahana… sung by Vijay Yesudas and Gomathy Sree is there in the CD, only a one-line bit is there in the cassette. What make the sad version so good is the flute and the humming of Vijay. This song may give Vijay the big ticket to playback singing. Next is the all important title song Vaaji, vaaji… sung by Hariharan and Madhusree. It is comparatively a slow melody written by Vairamuthu with a rhythmic beat, that picks up as the number progresses. The
Re: [arr] ARR - CNN Interview - Talk Asia
Thank you so much for sharing., Sundar. Gr8 work Cheers, Siraj On 10 Apr 2007 05:36:30 -0700, s_sundarr_2000 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi folks, ARR he has given us many mesmerizing albums ! I had this interview of ARR on CNN Talk Asia around march 2006. Am not sure how many of you have seen the interview. I have uploaded here! http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-5061673625405570389 enjoy the interview and hail the master! Thanks :) Sundar.
Re: [arr] Re: Anecdote about international appeal of ARR's music
Oh, Baabre...!!! Guys, Rahman is not a musician, he is majician, indeed... just in 2 days, we hear so many experiences from all over the world (US, India, Mauritius, etc, etc). All the people (who are in ARR's era) will definitely have lot of such experieces but not sharing with us. if u guys, have more exp, just share them with us. ARR Rulz Cheers, Siraj On 09 Apr 2007 00:50:10 -0700, nivensamy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Guys, We know rahman's magic and the vibes and chills we feel from his music, Im fan since Roja. But imagine how powerful his music must be to be able to soothe my 6 months old daughter. Goodness, there are times that neither me nor her mum can calm her, we try everything possible and toys in our hands to calm her, and my only effective fast solution is my mobile playing Guru-tere bina. As the few dham dara dam flows in her ears, she stops crying and keeps calm till the end of the song. And if ever i pause the music she will grab the mobile as if to tell me to play on. And now when I have to make her sleep, I sing the song to her and its magic. Now to clear any doubts, I tried other tunes, but she prefers tere bina. Cheer, Niven from mauritius. --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com, $*$ PaVaN $*$ [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wonderful.Thanks a lot for sharing your experience... Anand Balasubramanian [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all, I am a radio jockey in this small conservative town called College Station in Texas. On my show, I play a lot of Indian movie music and not to mention - a lot of music composed by AR Rahman. The maximum number of calls and enquiries that I get during the show are when I play ARR's music. The other day, a Nigerian lady called me from her car and asked me Mon! What is this song Ding, Ding Ding. Its fantastic mon! She was asking me about the Daler Mehendi song in Rang De Basanti. I really coudn't help, but have a big smile on my face. Yesterday, I played Mukalla, Mukabla from Kathalan and the phone was of the hook. So, I guess my point is that ARR's music really has a flavor that makes it attractive to people from all races. My friend from West Virginia simply loves the songs Aye Udi Udi(Saathiyaa), and Shabba Shabba(Daud). I remember a long time back, during the release of the movie Kathalan, Director Shankar had a similar opinion. He was travelling in New York by taxi cab and handed the Kathalan tape to the driver. The driver was all gung-ho about the music. Well! That's my 1 cent for the day. - Finding fabulous fares is fun. Let Yahoo! FareChase search your favorite travel sites to find flight and hotel bargains.
[arr] ARR Live in Concert - New York - Details Required
Dear Friends, There is a live in concert of ARR in New York scheduled and it is listed in this website http://www.megastarconcerts.com/ with the following information. *NEWYORK: * *PROMOTER: POOJANKA INC / BHARAT JOTWANI* *VENUE: NASSAU COLLISEUM* *DATE: SATURDAY JUNE 16TH 2007* *TIME: 8:00PM* *TEL# 516-692-8690* *www.poojanka.com* http://www.poojanka.com But when we browse this website *www.poojanka.com* http://www.poojanka.com, we don't find any such event. Please clarify those who are in New York. Few of my friends who are in New York are ready to attend this show but they don't have further detail. Please help on this. Thanks !!! Cheers, Siraj
Re: [arr] Anecdote about international appeal of ARR's music
Really its gr8 to hear this Anand. Thanks for sharing this gr8 moment. Keep playing our legend's songs. ARR rocks, rulz the world with his music. gr8. Cheers, Siraj On 06 Apr 2007 21:34:20 -0700, $*$ PaVaN $*$ [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wonderful.Thanks a lot for sharing your experience... *Anand Balasubramanian [EMAIL PROTECTED]* wrote: Hi all, I am a radio jockey in this small conservative town called College Station in Texas. On my show, I play a lot of Indian movie music and not to mention - a lot of music composed by AR Rahman. The maximum number of calls and enquiries that I get during the show are when I play ARR's music. The other day, a Nigerian lady called me from her car and asked me Mon! What is this song Ding, Ding Ding. Its fantastic mon! She was asking me about the Daler Mehendi song in Rang De Basanti. I really coudn't help, but have a big smile on my face. Yesterday, I played Mukalla, Mukabla from Kathalan and the phone was of the hook. So, I guess my point is that ARR's music really has a flavor that makes it attractive to people from all races. My friend from West Virginia simply loves the songs Aye Udi Udi(Saathiyaa), and Shabba Shabba(Daud). I remember a long time back, during the release of the movie Kathalan, Director Shankar had a similar opinion. He was travelling in New York by taxi cab and handed the Kathalan tape to the driver. The driver was all gung-ho about the music. Well! That's my 1 cent for the day. http://www.mymailsignature.com/ http://www.mymailsignature.com/?partner=ZGzeb001 -- Finding fabulous fares is fun. Let Yahoo! FareChase search your favorite travel siteshttp://farechase.yahoo.com/promo-generic-14795097;_ylc=X3oDMTFtNW45amVpBF9TAzk3NDA3NTg5BF9zAzI3MTk0ODEEcG9zAzEEc2VjA21haWx0YWdsaW5lBHNsawNxMS0wNw--%0Ato find flight and hotel bargains.
Re: [arr] Which is the best song?
I LOVE ALL OF THE ABOVE SONGS. On 05 Apr 2007 22:21:34 -0700, chitti babu [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Which is the best song? a.Adiraadi b.New yark c.Oru kodi (Ah AAH) Regards, M.ChittiBabu The fish are biting. Get more visitors on your site using Yahoo! Search Marketing. http://searchmarketing.yahoo.com/arp/sponsoredsearch_v2.php 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 Admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Subscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links
Re: [arr] ARR - Live in Concert - USA Canada - Plz respon
Gr8 guys... Good response so far. Please respond those who are in Chicago or around Chicago. So far, we found 20 guys eagerly waiting for the great show. Cheers, Siraj On 06 Apr 2007 09:05:46 -0700, raghuram rao [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: count atleast 2 from me for the chicago concert. I might assemble atleast 6 to 8 people but for now 2 is confirmed. Regards Ram - Original Message From: sirajuddeen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, April 5, 2007 10:48:39 PM Subject: [arr] ARR - Live in Concert - USA Canada - Plz respond Dear ARR Fans, Please read this mail completely and respond seriously. The Mozart of Asia is visiting the following cities on the following dates. MAY 27 ATLANTA JUN 2 SAN FRANSCISCO JUN 3 VANCOUVER JUN 8 HOUSTON *JUN 9 CHICAGO* JUN 10 TORONTO JUN 16NEW YORK JUN 17WASHINGTON I'm in Chicago and the concert is going to be conducted in the following location. *Sears Centre Arena *5333 Prairie Stone Parkway Hoffman Estates, IL 60192 For knowing the seating locations, just see this page: http://www.searscen tre.com/events/ fmap_rahman. pdfhttp://www.searscentre.com/events/fmap_rahman.pdf For ticket rate and booking the tickets, please visit this URL: http://www.searscen tre.com/events/ event.php? id=111http://www.searscentre.com/events/event.php?id=111 As I'm in Chicago, I spoke to the person who is arranging this great show. His name is *SANJAY*. He is very much interested to know how many of us are there in Chicago (and near by cities) to attend this show. If you guys want SANJAY's contact details (mobile # mail ID), I'll share with you later upon seeing your replies. He also promised that if we guys go together, he'll make an arrangement to meet ARR in person. Please respond to this mail, if you guys are interested to attend this show in *CHICAGO*. *Details of the show:* *A.R. REHMAN LIVE IN CONCERT *http://www.megastarconcerts.com/upcomingshows.html 3RD DIMENSION NORTH AMERICAN TOUR A TROUPE SIZE OF 70 PEOPLE WITH LUMINOUS PRODUCTION STANDARDS HIS TROUPE OF MUSICIANS, SINGERS CONSIST OF SUKHWINDER SINGH, HARIHARAN, *BLAZEE*, NARESH EYER (SANG RANG DE BASANTI SONGS) CHITRA, MADHURSHREE, SADHANA SARGAM AND MORE, 6 CHORUS SINGERS, DANCERS AND TECHNICIANS *Commencing on May 25th 2007 to June 17th 2007* - - - - - --- My suggestion for the fans who are in other cities: Try to findout the people from your cities and make the show very grand success. Thanks in advance. Cheers, Siraj ARR Rulz...!!! .
Re: [arr] Balilaka ARR sets Trend but this time he followed present tamil tern
No way, man. Don't ever compare this song with those songs. Its damn good man SPB has done a gr8 job. Cheers, Siraj On 03 Apr 2007 18:23:08 -0700, Tapey3 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The beats sound a lot like Thamthaka Thim from Thirumalai. Balelikka is the racier track, though. --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com, Thulasi Ram [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: NO! recent fast numbers dont have singing lines without leaving breath as SPB did in this song. this is the first of its kind from ARRs hat. i cant remember any other song composed by ARR that falls in this category. if i m right, in SPB's career, this is just the 3rd song that falls in this category (breathless). also, its an unwritten rule that an introduction song for rajni should be a fast and energetic. bottomline: ARR has infact set a new trend in this song too. hail ARR!! On 4/3/07, Hakkeem [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Freiends after listening to Sivaji, I traced out that ARR followed the same trend which is now prevailing in Tamil film songs ( fast nos)in Balilaka song.Inviting your comments in this regard. Kind regards, Hakkeem.A (I Support AR Rahman foundation and unicef ) __ Now that's room service! Choose from over 150,000 hotels in 45,000 destinations on Yahoo! Travel to find your fit. http://farechase.yahoo.com/promo-generic-14795097
Re: [arr] a couple of pics
Thanks for sharing yaar. Give us more, if you have any. - Siraj On 04 Apr 2007 09:37:32 -0700, durba bhattacharjee [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks for sharing them.never saw ARR in such homely environment...btw I have saved them in my personal folder Durba *Ranojoy [EMAIL PROTECTED]* wrote: Hi Folks, Just wanted to share with you a couple of pics of A R with Siva at my place nearly 3 years ago.. You can get a view of my humble studio (most of the gear is hidden from view) and my backside haha.. Anyway, I wanted to share these with you. Won't keep them on the server forever though.. This was during BD broadway, Swades and Bose and after Yuva and Naani/New had released.. Aug 2004 I think.. New York.. http://www.columbia.edu/cu/nanohv/ar2.JPG http://www.columbia.edu/cu/nanohv/ar1.JPG ciao -- Here's a new way to find what you're looking for - Yahoo! Answershttp://us.rd.yahoo.com/mail/in/yanswers/*http://in.answers.yahoo.com/
Re: [arr] Re: ARR - Live in Concert - USA Canada - Plz respond
Hey Bergin, I would love to have ARR's T-shirt. Plz arrange for it. Cheers, Siraj On 05 Apr 2007 21:14:45 -0700, Bergin Roy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Can we arrange for ARR t-shirts? Guys, in Washington D.C area, lets all make it a success on June 17. Cheers, Bergin. .
Re: [arr] Just now
There is nothing loss for ARR even if you loose confident on him. You joined this group just to say these songs are bad? And that too, you got your CD just now. So not even heard full songs and commenting... It must a joke of the year 2007. Cheers, Siraj On 04 Apr 2007 07:22:58 -0700, chitti babu [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just now i got shivaji CD. Songs were very bad. i lost confident on ARR. Regards, M.ChittiBabu Need Mail bonding? Go to the Yahoo! Mail QA for great tips from Yahoo! Answers users. http://answers.yahoo.com/dir/?link=listsid=396546091 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 Admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Subscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links
Re: [arr] 8 ARR songs recorded for London Dreams go in vain
Hey Pavan, you must be a humurous person. What a nice punch... Hey, Sajirbig, guys worrying that those 8 songs (ARR's efforts) are going in vain without getting released and you are asking for few downloads Whats this man? Cheers, Siraj On 04 Apr 2007 09:38:40 -0700, $*$ PaVaN $*$ [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wat r u asking for..? Songs of London Dreams go here and get the songs of London Dreams -- www.stopdreaamiing.com or www.londondreamsonlyindreams.com Njoi... * [EMAIL PROTECTED]* wrote: *Is Anybody having songs London dreams * *Gopal Srinivasan [EMAIL PROTECTED]* wrote: Shattered Dreams Raj Kumar Santoshi shelves London Dreams after Salman Khan's hair transplant problems clash with Ajay Devgan's dates Back to Section Stories http://www.mumbaimirror.com/net/mmpaper.aspx?Page=sectionsectname=ENTERTAINMENTsectid=10Posted On Wednesday, April 04, 2007 [image: mumbai news] [image: Mail this Article] Mail this Articlehttp://www.mumbaimirror.com/net/mmpaper.aspx?page=articlesectid=30contentid=2007040403485939075899eeb# [image: Print this Article] Print this Articlehttp://www.mumbaimirror.com/net/mmpaper.aspx?page=articlesectid=30contentid=2007040403485939075899eeb# [image: Search] Searchhttp://www.mumbaimirror.com/net/mmpaper.aspx?page=searchkeyword=%22Shattered%20Dreams%22%20from=0 [image: View Comments] View Commentshttp://www.mumbaimirror.com/net/mmpaper.aspx?page=articlesectid=30contentid=2007040403485939075899eeb# [image: Rate this Article] Rate this Articlehttp://www.mumbaimirror.com/net/mmpaper.aspx?page=articlesectid=30contentid=2007040403485939075899eeb# [image: Comments] Commentshttp://www.mumbaimirror.com/net/mmpaper.aspx?page=articlesectid=30contentid=2007040403485939075899eeb# [image: mumbai news] Ram Kamal Mukherjee A still from London DreamsRaj Kumar Santoshi, of Damini fame and China Gate infamy, is today a man of shattered dreams. Literally. His most ambitious project to date London Dreams has been shelved because nobody seemed to give him the time of day. The film which is about a rock band in England was to star Salman Khan and Ajay Devgan, and ironically eight songs for the feature have already been recorded. The film though has been plagued by cast-related issues from the onset. Akshay Kumar was initially to play the lead along with Devgan, but opted out abruptly. Salman Khan's dates then went awry thanks to his thinning hair, and Ajay Devgan supposedly could not accommodate any fresh dates. This, though, is just the actor bit. The actresses had their own musical chairs in turn. For instance, immediately after the film was announced Salman requested Santoshi to replace Priyanka Chopra (who was Santoshi's original choice for lead actress) with beau Katrina Kaif. This merry-go-round though was to continue and soon enough, Vidya Balan found herself playing the part. When contacted about this fiasco, a source said, Raj Kumar has lost interest in the project because he feels that the project is taking too long and the combination dates of Ajay and Salman are now working out because both of them are extremely busy actors. The only thin hope Santoshi had was of Devgan lending him some dates after his current commitments. But as it turns out that Devgan is pre-occupied with his directorial venture, which he will dive right into after his current slate of shooting dates with various other directors. Despite the writing on the wall, Santoshi chose his words carefully when we asked him about his 'dream'. He said, As the director of the film, I can't decide whether a film will be made or not. It's true that we have been unable to get combination dates from Ajay Devgan and Salman Khan. However, we're making efforts to solve the problem. http://www.mumbaimirror.com/net/mmpaper.aspx?page=articlesectid=30contentid=2007040403485939075899eeb -- Now that's room service! Choose from over 150,000 hotels in 45,000 destinations on Yahoo! Travelhttp://travel.yahoo.com/hotelsearchpage;_ylc=X3oDMTFtaTIzNXVjBF9TAzk3NDA3NTg5BF9zAzI3MTk0ODEEcG9zAzIEc2VjA21haWx0YWdsaW5lBHNsawNxMS0wNw--to find your fit. http://www.mymailsignature.com/ http://www.mymailsignature.com/?partner=ZGzeb001 -- No need to miss a message. Get email on-the-go http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=43910/*http://mobile.yahoo.com/mail%0A with Yahoo! Mail for Mobile. Get started.http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=43910/*http://mobile.yahoo.com/mail%0A
Re: [arr] A.R.Rahman Website
Folks, Gr8 idea. Lets use our technology expertise for the legend of music. It has to be so professional. I'm ready to join this team (both technically as well as other help). Guys, plz support..!! Cheers, Siraj On 04 Apr 2007 21:11:45 -0700, Bergin Roy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Guys, Do we have an exclusive professionally organised website for ARR? I didnt find any professional website. I remember the one, Gopal used to maintain long long ago... If i'm not wrong. Most of us are somehow related to IT, i can give my hand to build a website. It should go very very professional. Not the usual static one. Dynamic with latest information put on to it. We can think of the cost of website development, maintenance. If all the members, join and with a nominal fee or when we buy ARR t-shirts, lets have a portion of the cost for the website maintenance. Somehow we can generate funds for that. Lets give a thought to it and conceive. Cheers, Bergin.
Re: [arr] Sivaji Mp3 Tones
Hi Srinivasa Krishnan, Thank you so much for your effort. I like all the ring tones. Especially following ring tones are awesome. Sivaji 01 Sivaji 02 Sivaji 06 Sivaji 09 Sivaji 12 Sivaji 17 Cheers, Siraj On 04 Apr 2007 21:05:05 -0700, Srinivasa Krishnan V [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: *hi all,* ** *i'm sharing the my mp3 tones from sivaji. hope ur mobiles gonna rock with them... :-)* *gimme ur comments, if any..* *all are direct links. so the download won't be a problem..* ** http://www.mediamax.com/srinivasakrishnan/Hosted/MyARR/Audio/Audio%20Extracts/Sivaji/Sivaji%2001.mp3 http://www.mediamax.com/srinivasakrishnan/Hosted/MyARR/Audio/Audio%20Extracts/Sivaji/Sivaji%2002.mp3 http://www.mediamax.com/srinivasakrishnan/Hosted/MyARR/Audio/Audio%20Extracts/Sivaji/Sivaji%2003.mp3 http://www.mediamax.com/srinivasakrishnan/Hosted/MyARR/Audio/Audio%20Extracts/Sivaji/Sivaji%2004.mp3 http://www.mediamax.com/srinivasakrishnan/Hosted/MyARR/Audio/Audio%20Extracts/Sivaji/Sivaji%2005.mp3 http://www.mediamax.com/srinivasakrishnan/Hosted/MyARR/Audio/Audio%20Extracts/Sivaji/Sivaji%2006.mp3 http://www.mediamax.com/srinivasakrishnan/Hosted/MyARR/Audio/Audio%20Extracts/Sivaji/Sivaji%2007.mp3 http://www.mediamax.com/srinivasakrishnan/Hosted/MyARR/Audio/Audio%20Extracts/Sivaji/Sivaji%2008.mp3 http://www.mediamax.com/srinivasakrishnan/Hosted/MyARR/Audio/Audio%20Extracts/Sivaji/Sivaji%2009.mp3 http://www.mediamax.com/srinivasakrishnan/Hosted/MyARR/Audio/Audio%20Extracts/Sivaji/Sivaji%2010.mp3 http://www.mediamax.com/srinivasakrishnan/Hosted/MyARR/Audio/Audio%20Extracts/Sivaji/Sivaji%2011.mp3 http://www.mediamax.com/srinivasakrishnan/Hosted/MyARR/Audio/Audio%20Extracts/Sivaji/Sivaji%2012.mp3 http://www.mediamax.com/srinivasakrishnan/Hosted/MyARR/Audio/Audio%20Extracts/Sivaji/Sivaji%2013.mp3 http://www.mediamax.com/srinivasakrishnan/Hosted/MyARR/Audio/Audio%20Extracts/Sivaji/Sivaji%2014.mp3 http://www.mediamax.com/srinivasakrishnan/Hosted/MyARR/Audio/Audio%20Extracts/Sivaji/Sivaji%2015.mp3 http://www.mediamax.com/srinivasakrishnan/Hosted/MyARR/Audio/Audio%20Extracts/Sivaji/Sivaji%2016.mp3 http://www.mediamax.com/srinivasakrishnan/Hosted/MyARR/Audio/Audio%20Extracts/Sivaji/Sivaji%2017.mp3 *sivaji rocks... arr always rocks...* *-- Regards, V SRINIVASA KRISHNAN http://www.orkut.com/Profile.aspx?uid=9379675792624853086 *
Re: [arr] must see review of behindwoods.com
Thanks for posting this review here man... If you haven't posted this here, many of our guys may not notice. Gr8 review... - Siraj On 4/3/07, M.Mahen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Superb Review *srinivasvny [EMAIL PROTECTED]* wrote: http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-articles/movies-05/03-04-07- sivaji.html It is 12:15 AM (EST, USA), April 3rd. A severe headache, didn't sleep the previous night and have nothing in mind but just to hit the bed. 12:25 AM (EST), my Editor gives a call, checks on the status of the music review of Sivaji and hurriedly hangs the phone. Well, I switched on my music system and for the next four hours found myself doing nothing but listening to `The Boss'. If you are just about to catch a flight or on your way to your office, I just have one line for you. Sivaji audio is a magic, which needs to be experienced, cherished, remembered and revered for decades to come, period. Athiradee A.R.Rahman, Sayanora | Lyrics : Vali I started with Athirade � had special instructions to start with this song, and took six replays before I could switch over to the next song. Rahman for Rajini � the two thalaivars of millions, will have millions more swinging, millions asking for once-mores and millions dumb stuck, when the song hits the silver screen. Rahman is unstoppable � thank the Lord, for making him pick this one for himself � Billa, Ranga, Badshah thaan�evan pistol paesum bayshah thaan. The female voice of Sayanora and the chorus are just great. Special mention for lyrics � its fun, frolic and frisk. Can someone tell me, is lyricist Vaali a 21 years old bloke out of New College?! Balleilakka S.P.Balasubramaniam, Raihanah, Benny Chorus | Lyrics : Na.Muthukumar Are you a big fan of his breath taking walks, his mesmerizing styles, his charming smile and his numerous trademark gimmicks, then rest assured you are just about to be taken on a memorable ride by the Superstar in this song. Hear this number and you cannot stop letting your imagination run wild, picturizing one of the biggest idols of all times just creating destruction on the 70mm screen. The intensity of SPB is too good to be written, he has sung as if he is making his debut with this album. Raihanah is refreshingly folky. Lyrics by Na.Muthukumar are just straight from heart! Annan vantha TamilNadum America � thaliva nee vararuthukku thaan nanga thavam kadakarom. The Boss Blazee, Naresh Iyer and Raqueeb Alam | Lyrics : Na.Muthukumar Seven punch lines, three rappers and a three minute stunner. It would be a crime to review this piece more without the visuals. Written as a theme music for Superstar, the percussions used are definitely new to Tamil Film Music. Watch out for the last 30 seconds high finale! Sachin adicha sixer thaan da, Sivaji adicha puncher thaan da�.lyricist Na.Muthukumar will hit big time if Rajinikanth's fans lap up this song. Vaaji Vaaji Hariharan, Madhusree and chorus | Lyrics : Vairamuthu A.R.Rahman might not be as innocent as he looks. He is a big timer teaser, starting the song with some mystic sounds resembling Buddhist musical notes. When you are all set expecting some slow paced melody, he changes the tempo with the chorus chanting Aambal Aambal�.. Muval Muval. Well, if you are wondering what these words are, they are the two most researched words in Tamil now, after Vairamuthu used them in this song. The song sung by Hariharan and Madhusree is a classic example of a genius at work. Though it looks simple from outside, it has little bit of everything � Qawwali, Punjabi, Mediterranean and of course Tamil. (Maybe that is what the maestro himself is all about!) Sahara Vijay Yesudas, Gomathi Sree chorus | Lyrics : Vairamuthu Traditional lyrics of Thiruppaavai Vijay Yesudas, Gomathi Sree chorus | Lyrics : Vairamuthu Traditional lyrics of Thiruppaavai A haunting irish pipe seamlessly transitions itself into a flute, with the mellifluous Vijay Yesudas bolstering it further to give the song a great start. Vijay has given his best to make the most of the big opportunity. His efforts have paid off. But the surprise element is Gomathi Sree, her voice resonate and reverberate as she recites the Thirupaavai, with a subtle guitar in the background. Yet another master stroke from the Mozart. Sahana Udit Narayan, Chinmayi | Lyrics : Vairamuthu. If it was Munbe Vaa in 2006, then it is Sahana in 2007. Rahman just loves doing the soft melodies. But the best part about Rahman is that he is able to consistently break the bench marks he sets himself and keep pushing his music further to the next level with constant improvisation and re-inventions. He does it again this time with Sahana. Udit Narayan and Chinmayi are picture- perfect for the song, though Udit might need some more intensive Tamil classes to catch up. Rahman's interlude is just the icing on the cake. Watch for the way Chinmayi signs off at end, talent written all over! Vairamuthu comes up with a masterpiece. It is said that
Re: [arr] The Power of Rahman
Hey Pavan, Well said, man...!!! I totally agree with you. Especially with the last 3 paragraphs very importantly the last paragraph.. Cheers, Siraj On 4/3/07, $*$ PaVaN $*$ [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I now understand why producers ,directors ,actors want to have rahman in there movies,especially in big budget movies. Ofcourse,the music he gives is priceless,but also the coverage the movie will get when you have someone like rahman in the team. The way sivaji music has been shown in media,some in national news channels like CNN - IBN,Star ,and ofcourse countless websites. Well,When chandramukhi released there was not such coverage,Even when anniyan released there were news in websites how the audio has received lukewarm response and all those kind of stuffs. Yes i do agree that Its a dream team of Shankar - Rahman - Rajini , but i doubt if this movie's music wud have got the converage if there was any other person as music director. Also note that Rajini may be well known place among tamils and most of the indians.Shankar is still to make himself popular beyond the South India.But if you need your music to be heard not only by tamils,but also by the indians all over the world,then it shud have rahman..Even those who dont understand hindi will buy the Cassets CD's -- Reason - For Rahman - 80% and rest for hype it has created. Thats why i feel Anyone else than Rahman is a Comprimise. And also,wat rahman creates is a universal music,irrespective of the language.Even if the sivaji songs are gonna be dubbed in hindi,its gonna be rage everywhere.And who knows some may even be used by Rahman in his hollywood works,just like Shakalaka Baby. Thats the Power of Rahman. As fans of such a powefull man,wat one important lesson we can learn from him in our life is Whatever success you get,never let it get into your head, then only your feet will be firmly in the ground Love ARR Regds Pavan http://www.mymailsignature.com/ http://www.mymailsignature.com/?partner=ZGzeb001 -- Looking for earth-friendly autos? Browse Top Cars by Green Ratinghttp://autos.yahoo.com/green_center/;_ylc=X3oDMTE4MGw4Z2hlBF9TAzk3MTA3MDc2BHNlYwNtYWlsdGFncwRzbGsDZ3JlZW5jZW50ZXI-at Yahoo! Autos' Green Center.
Re: [arr] Re: Sivaji Music
I agree with you chelvakumar. SPB has done a fabulous job in this song. Great effort. Still I too agree that Muthu intro song is the best intro song so far for Rajini. Nowhere these songs are near to BABA songs no any other MD can do this majic as our ARR has done here. Cheers, Siraj On 4/3/07, chelva kumar [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hie guys, I back to differ on the opinion written bout the Balailaka song sang by SPB. If a person who never liked SPB could turn around and tell me that he was really impressed when he bought the CD and when he heard the first song by SPB...that clearly answers how good the songs is..That person is my best frriend. He never liked rehman n his composition. But when it came to SIVAJI, he called me and told me he was amazed with Rehmans work..I was shocked..haha This song cannot be rated with BABA. Its totally a different approach. The instruments used n its creativity in redering SPB's voice n pic was at its best..Rehman utilised the whole power of SPB sir in singing this song..Only SPB can do this magic..Expecially the sadugudu sadugudubreathless..awesome. This tune is really up to Rehmans standard..Compare chandamukhi opening song and this..i bet this stands way better than that thevuda song..A higher standard for any upcoming rajni movies in future..Im sure others are secretly listening to it with astonishment. Deep in heart, they knew this album is totally beyond the world and the creativity of this man alone has made him the maestro/mozart of not madras but India.. :) I wnt deny if anyone says the MUTHU opening was the best ever...yes...IT WAS THE BEST Chelva. Petaling Jaya *avinash [EMAIL PROTECTED]* wrote: Hello Karthikey, that's a decent review man. :) BTW can u tell me what does 'Aathiradi' means? And also in balailaika song, what are they singing about Kaveri?. Is it 'River Kaveri'?Does it include any recent Kaveri related issue? :-P .. Just out of curiosity.. Best Regards! ~Avinash --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com, Karthikeyamurthy J [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi as such the sivaji audio is out and most of you would have heard it I believe… I will start from best then go to the good and reserve the bad for last… 1. *Orukoodai Sunlight* – pick of the album… Absolutely new style… to Thamizh… the hip hop… awesome… Though at first when I got the 40 min sample… I thought it was some African or Spanish song… It took time for me to realize that it was my own Thamizh song… and it is from sivaji… cos I read the lyrics orukoodai sunlight earlier in some blog… Whatever it is… this is going to be a mega hit song… that's for sure… very very very very very attractive… 2. *Sahara* – By Vijay Yesudoss… He is really good… I think it's a pathos version… amazing flute bits… haunting melody… it's ineffable… gives goose bump when he finishes the last line of the pallavi and starts again… ARR strikes… and the good thing is he strikes very hard… and I think the second part I would appreciate more when I see the movie… sure it is some situational song…. 3. *Adhiradi *– As the song rightly suggests it's an Adhiradi song… which again I am sure you will like in first instance… Musically I think none of the existing music director can even compete with ARR… They are not even half of what ARR is… This is what I felt when I heard this song… A complex melody handled with ease… Really I admire him for creating a melody like this… Its typical ARR peppy number… esp. the bongos which come when the words BILLA RANGA BASHA THAN IVAN PISTOL PESUM BESHA THAN is sung… is really awesome… it has nice early mid 80's touches in it… To cap it all it is Rahman who has sung this song… Probably I would say he is both the plus and the minus for this song… His voice gives the needed flavor to the song… but except for the line which I have written above… I couldn't understand even a single word… it sounded to me as if ARR is singing in some Egyptian or some Greek or Latin… definitely not Thamizh… of course as I will be listening to the songs again and again I am sure to understand the lyrics at a later point of time… 4. *Sahana* – Typical ARR melody… Amazing tune which steals your heart in the first instance… Everything is good about this song except for Udit Narayan's voice… He is bad… That magical voice which I used adore in Eh Ajnabi, Hum Rahi Jabho Mastana, Kadhalikum Penin, Kuluvalliley, etc. is no more evident and of course his pronunciation of Thamizh words is really really bad… goes without saying… ARR could have gone for some other singer… About Chinmayee… Now she has become ARR's regular singer… she is as good as she was in Tera Bina, Guru… 5. *Vaji Vaji* – if I should appreciate something about this song I would say it is lyrics… really nice… but in vain… Madhushree… I don't get it why Rahman is using her in Thamizh… she is really horrible in pronunciation… she is killing Thamizh no
Re: [arr] mail from Rajinifans yahoo group - Sivaji Songs
SS = Super Star On 03 Apr 2007 20:22:01 -0700, Thulasi Ram [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: what is SS? On 03 Apr 2007 19:33:12 -0700, S, Karthik [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mail from one of Rajni's fan (Yahoo Group) Folks, Usually, I don't post much here, but I do read most of the postings. After listening to Sivaji songs and reading all the postings about it, I can't resist saying a few words about the songs. I am a die hard fan of Ilayaraja and usually listen to only his songs with some exceptions of SS songs by other music directors. Now I have to say that ARR has done a great job for Sivaji songs. He has given a great variety of songs that would satisfy both the young and middle aged and the seniors..yes, as one of the song says, Kulandhaikku un style, elasukku un style, perusukku un style..these words can also said for the songs. As a die hard fan of SS, I want give a big Hug and thanks to ARR..You have really done it this time and you have proved that you are the BEST out there.. 1. Vajee Vajee - a good number that will stay on the top ten for months to come.. 2. Sahana - Udit really did it with little damage done to the tamil words. Great number..(folks did you notice that this song has only one anu pallavi) 3. Orru Kudai - Simply out of the world..this would attract all those youngsters out there... 4. Thee thee - ARR voice with the guitar solos in between, AMAZING..I love it 5. Ballai Lakka - No words to describe SPBs performance..You are still my all time favorite singer. All the juinor singers of today should learn from this man that singing should be natural..Hope this is our SS intro song in the movie..Can't wait.. 6. Boss - a good one, but need to see the movie to appreciate this even more.. 7. Sahana- slow version.. Yes, this is also great..but wondering why KJJ son did not sing the duet of this instead of Udit.. Sorry folks, long one..I have listened to all the songs so many times and still can't get enough and simply can't wait for the movie release. Thanks for reading. -- .
Re: [arr] 8 songs recordd for London Dreams in vain- GUYS CLOSE TO ARR INFORM HIM
I think ARR must be knowing this b4 we know. Anyway, its horrible to hear that those 8 tracks are going in vain... let ARR use it for someother album. -Siraj On 03 Apr 2007 22:32:35 -0700, Sarathy S [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: hey ARR must be 1st intimated abt this news immediately as he may be knowing it later. Plse some1 close to ARR pass abt london dreams fate request him to use all songs for some other hindi film as early as possible failing which those songs may get leaked again sounds will be lifted by other MDs. *Thulasi Ram [EMAIL PROTECTED]* wrote: that's a terrible news. i sincerely hope that ARR saves those songs and uses it for other movies/ventures On 03 Apr 2007 19:33:24 -0700, Gopal Srinivasan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Shattered Dreams Raj Kumar Santoshi shelves London Dreams after Salman Khan's hair transplant problems clash with Ajay Devgan's dates Back to Section Stories http://www.mumbaimirror.com/net/mmpaper.aspx?Page=sectionsectname=ENTERTAINMENTsectid=10Posted On Wednesday, April 04, 2007 [image: mumbai news] [image: Mail this Article] Mail this Articlehttp://www.mumbaimirror.com/net/mmpaper.aspx?page=articlesectid=30contentid=2007040403485939075899eeb# [image: Print this Article] Print this Articlehttp://www.mumbaimirror.com/net/mmpaper.aspx?page=articlesectid=30contentid=2007040403485939075899eeb# [image: Search] Searchhttp://www.mumbaimirror.com/net/mmpaper.aspx?page=searchkeyword=%22Shattered%20Dreams%22%20from=0 [image: View Comments] View Commentshttp://www.mumbaimirror.com/net/mmpaper.aspx?page=articlesectid=30contentid=2007040403485939075899eeb# [image: Rate this Article] Rate this Articlehttp://www.mumbaimirror.com/net/mmpaper.aspx?page=articlesectid=30contentid=2007040403485939075899eeb# [image: Comments] Commentshttp://www.mumbaimirror.com/net/mmpaper.aspx?page=articlesectid=30contentid=2007040403485939075899eeb# [image: mumbai news] Ram Kamal Mukherjee A still from London DreamsRaj Kumar Santoshi, of Damini fame and China Gate infamy, is today a man of shattered dreams. Literally. His most ambitious project to date London Dreams has been shelved because nobody seemed to give him the time of day. The film which is about a rock band in England was to star Salman Khan and Ajay Devgan, and ironically eight songs for the feature have already been recorded. The film though has been plagued by cast-related issues from the onset. Akshay Kumar was initially to play the lead along with Devgan, but opted out abruptly. Salman Khan's dates then went awry thanks to his thinning hair, and Ajay Devgan supposedly could not accommodate any fresh dates. This, though, is just the actor bit. The actresses had their own musical chairs in turn. For instance, immediately after the film was announced Salman requested Santoshi to replace Priyanka Chopra (who was Santoshi's original choice for lead actress) with beau Katrina Kaif. This merry-go-round though was to continue and soon enough, Vidya Balan found herself playing the part. When contacted about this fiasco, a source said, Raj Kumar has lost interest in the project because he feels that the project is taking too long and the combination dates of Ajay and Salman are now working out because both of them are extremely busy actors. The only thin hope Santoshi had was of Devgan lending him some dates after his current commitments. But as it turns out that Devgan is pre-occupied with his directorial venture, which he will dive right into after his current slate of shooting dates with various other directors. Despite the writing on the wall, Santoshi chose his words carefully when we asked him about his 'dream'. He said, As the director of the film, I can't decide whether a film will be made or not. It's true that we have been unable to get combination dates from Ajay Devgan and Salman Khan. However, we're making efforts to solve the problem.http://www.mumbaimirror.com/net/mmpaper.aspx?page=articlesectid=30contentid=2007040403485939075899eeb -- Finding fabulous fares is fun. Let Yahoo! FareChase search your favorite travel siteshttp://farechase.yahoo.com/promo-generic-14795097;_ylc=X3oDMTFtNW45amVpBF9TAzk3NDA3NTg5BF9zAzI3MTk0ODEEcG9zAzEEc2VjA21haWx0YWdsaW5lBHNsawNxMS0wNw--%0Ato find flight and hotel bargains.
Re: [arr] Rajinifans.com members comments on Sivaji songs!
Hi Ravi, Thanks for sharing the info from Rajinifans group. As I'm not a member of that group, I'm not able to see all the messages related to Sivaji songs. Can you please forward those mails / messages to our group? Like me, there are so many of us are eagerly waiting to know about the feedback by Rajini Fans. And all of these people may not wish to join Rajini Fans. So plz forward the messages related to Sivaji songs. Thanks !!! Cheers, Siraj On 4/2/07, ravi_kk_nagar [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, I checked with rajinifans.com yahoo discussion http://movies.groups.yahoo.com/group/RajinifansDiscussions/ Almots everyone liked the songs except 3 members. This 3 members were bashed left and right by the fans for the negative review. They are so happy to have great song for Rajini after so long. Even though the intro song is little different from typical rajini films, they accept it heartfully! Our boss has done it again! I am really thrille dto see how Rajini going to appear for all the song. The stills of Sivaji can predict that Rajini definately will shine out and bring more effect for the songs! Thx Ravi
Re: [arr] Is Sivaji CD available in Mumbai or online?
Hi Vinayak, website to place your order: http://www.musicyogi.com Enjoy, man All the songs are damn good and our Boss has sung one ultimate song, fabulous. Cheers, Siraj On 4/2/07, Siraj K [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Vinayak, Better order your CD online and enjoy it. Cheers, Siraj On 02 Apr 2007 10:31:08 -0700, Vinayakam Murugan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: -- Warm Regards ~~~ Vinayak http://theregoesanotherday.blogspot.com/ .
Re: [arr] Is Sivaji CD available in Mumbai or online?
Hi Vinayak, Better order your CD online and enjoy it. Cheers, Siraj On 02 Apr 2007 10:31:08 -0700, Vinayakam Murugan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: -- Warm Regards ~~~ Vinayak http://theregoesanotherday.blogspot.com/ .
Re: [arr] sivaji all songs available on net at 320 kbps......
well said, Shahul. Udit has done a fabulous job. He has delivered his best on this song... Cheers, Siraj On 31 Mar 2007 20:23:38 -0700, shahul hameed [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Udit's pronunciation is horrible? thats weird man.. In which line he is horrible.. can u pls tell us.. he has done full justice to the song.. I can surely say this is Udit's best song in tamil.. the ambience created by his voice is awesome.. Udit is the best choice.. I was hooked only to this song in the 1st hearing.. I was worried whether he will be replaced in the final version.. On 31 Mar 2007 19:25:18 -0700, sriramselvakumar [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi readers, I have been a silent reader of this group for the past 4 to 6 years.This is my first message in this forum. Please buy the original cd's/cassetes The rating of the songs goes as follows(in order): My honest review of the album: 1).Athiradee(sung by our boss) is undoubtedly the best song of this album.Probably the best song sung by arr.It is much better then hamma hamma(BOMBAY). 2).Ballelakka(SPB) is RAJINI's intro song.This song sounds so... good. 3).Sahara(Vijay Jesudas-sad version):A gr8 melodious song.Slightly better than the other version sung by Udit Narayan.Song sounds better each time u hear it. 4).Oru koodai/Style(Blaaze):Though this song does'nt revolve around a proper theme this song has already achieved a lot of popularity when it was leaked two weeks b4..The background beats are mindblowing. 5).Vaa ji.. Vaa ji(Hariharan):Another gr8 song,but i just get the feeling somethimng is missing in this song.. 6).The Boss/Vaada Vaada(Blaaze,Naresh Iyer):A peppy song sung by Blaaze and naresh iyer.I starting liking it after i heard this song for the first time. 7).Sahana saaral(Udit):This song is not as good as the one sung by vijay.Song is very dissapointing.Main reason being udit.His pronounciation is horrible.ARR shud stop using him in tamil films.But this songs also grows on you when you hear it for 4 to 5 times. I request all the ARR fans to buy the original cd's/cassetes of this album as soon as it gets released. Please give me ur feed back on these songs.. Thanking you: Sriram(appu)
Re: [arr] Sivaji Tracks - First Impressions
Henceforth, before giving comments, try *not *to be biased. Sorry, if this mail hurts you. Cheers, Siraj On 4/1/07, Siraj K [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: HELLO, The great legend of music (clayaiken) has given the wonderful review. What a crack man, he is..!!! What the hell man? You are comparing Balleilakka with Thirumalai CM songs? Then I think you lost your consciousness. Is that really disappointing you? Don't be biased. When you give review you've to be so geniune. Do you think, Shankar Rajini will accept this song from ARR (if it resembles with other songs)? Horrible comment. I think you are so jealous about ARR that how he delivers all his songs very nicely (super duper hits). Thats why, you accepted Sahana, Sahara Sivaji songs but you are not able to let your ego down; and hence blabbering something. Commenting on Style song? OMG !!! Whole world knows and agrees that ARR brings international music and fame to our India and its very brand new kinda music to us. Its gonna rock and again you are not able to accept it; what a sick man you are !!! Athiradee, what a song man? ARR rocked in this..!! We're hearing this kinda voice after a long time. ARR gets involved only when he likes. All normal person will like this song. Donno about you !!! The Boss, you've to watch this on screen (with Shankar's picturisation). Then give a comment. Henceforth, before giving comments, try to be biased. Sorry, if this mail hurts you. Cheers, Siraj On 4/1/07, clayaiken2002 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just got the CD here in Malaysia and here are my first thoughts: (1) Balleilakka (2/5) This music for this track reminds of the song Thaamthaka Theemthaka from Vijay's Thirumalai and also Devuda from CM. Kinda disappointed. (2) Vaaji (3/5) This type of track is what ARR did in 1996 i.e. Indian. Why the same in 2007? He could do this type of song in any other Tamil movie. (3) Sahana Sahara (3/5) Good song but same comments as for Vaaji. (4) Athiradee (3/5) Ranjit did the programming. Reminds of MJ's Dangerous tracks. The track from 00:45 seconds is familiar but I couldn't identify it. OK track. (5) Style (2/5) Never liked this track from the start. Don't like it when ARR goes Shaggy like in Ratchagan and E20U18. (6) The Boss (2/5) Should use less of Blaaze!!! Suresh Peters was a better muse for ARR - look at Thiruda Thiruda, Kaadhalan, Gentleman, Super Police, etc. .
Re: [arr] Re: ARR 3rd Dimension tour US leg any news??
Hey Guys, What is this program about? Is our boss (ARR) coming is it a concert. Plz tell me, I need to book a ticket, man... Cheers, Siraj On 4/1/07, Sachin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I enquired and the tickets should go on sale next week ... should be available on ticketmaster.com. Show should ROCK in Atlanta. Sachin --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com, Jagdeesh [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey fellow ARR fans, I have been reading several reports about the 3rd Dimension tour in the US being organized for the past 2 yrs. The promoters give out dates everytime and then end up canceling it. Well the latest one says Boss will be in Atlanta on May 27 at Phillips Arena for the 3rd Dimension tour. Apparently Mark Premji is the promoter. But from past experiences I know he had posted dates for the same show in May 2006, then September and as everyone knows they were all false. Now this one in May is also posted on Sulekha and when I spoke to Premji he said the sponsorships are also in place so is it true after all?? http://premji.com/ Guys close to ARR or anyone please confirm if you know more Jags
Re: [arr] SIVAJIIIIII.....WHAT ELSE !!!!!
Hi Dr. Naushad Ali, Gr8 to see your review. I think US guys will have to wait for few more days to grab the CDs. Your reviews are all tempting us more. FYI, *AR. Rahman* is correct spelling not AR. Rehman. Rahman himself clarified it when he was chatting with his fans in London (I think its London). Cheers, Siraj On 3/31/07, nashlib [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: HI GUYS, I'M A DOCTOR FROM CHENNAI...ITS BEEN A LONG TIME SINCE I WROTE IN THE GROUP...IM ALSO AN AVID ARR FAN...SINCE ROJA...I DONT REMEMBER BUYING LESS THAN 2-3 CASSETTES OR CDS PER MOVIE COZ THE TAPE GOT BAD AFTER REPEATED LISTENING SO DID THE CD'S THEY GOT SCRACHEDMAX WAS BOMBAY( 4 TAPES, 7CDS)...IM THINKING SIVAJI IS GONNA BEAT THAT RECORDTHE SONG ARE TRUELY NEXT GENTREND SETTERS...NOW PEOPLE WILL BE STARTING TO COMPOSE SONGS LIKE THISAND TO ALL THE PEOPLE WHO DOUBTED ARRSHUT UP 1.BALLEILAKKA - I THINK IVE LISTENED TO IT AT LEAST 20 TIMES IN THE PAST 1 AND HALF HOURS...LYRICS R RICH 2.ATHIRADI AND BOSS - I THINK RAHMAN HAS TAKEN SOME MAGIC POTION TO MAKE HIM GO CRAZY...IT MIND BLOWING 3.SAHANA AND SAHARA - BEAUTIES...REALLY...VIJAY YESUDAS IS SPR AND THE FLUTE RENDERING IS SOUL STEERING 4.STYLE - IS VERY DIFFERENT..BUT I WISH THE MID-PART HAD A LITTLE MORE RHYTHM...BUT DIFFERNET NEVER-THE-LESS ANOTHER POINT IS THAT THERE R NO INFLAMATORY LYRICS...NO POLITICAL LYRICS...NO DOUBLE ENTRANTS...HAT OFF TO SHANKAR AND THE TWO POWERFUL RAs OF THE TAMIL FILM INDUSTRY RA-JINI AND RA-HMAN (i know it is REhman but so what)(ps: i think RA in egyptian means GOD or something like that) BYE THEN HAPPY LISTENING NAUSHAD ALI. [EMAIL PROTECTED] nashlib%40i-love-radiology.com
Re: [arr] ARR is Athiradee Machaa Machaa Machana
Me too heard this song man... Marvelous, awesome. Its definitely gonna rock. Don't understand how ARR completely changed his voice like this. Gr8, ARR Cheers, Siraj On 3/31/07, Sandeep Mody [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: it will create another magic like newyork nagaram and khalbali On 3/31/07, Ashwin Saravana Kumaar [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Oh man, what a song, what a voice. I have no words to describe it. -- Trusting in God never makes the mountain smaller, it just makes the climbing easier. I never ask Him for the lighter load, but only for the stronger back. when goin is very tough , tough get goin...
Re: [arr] Sivaji - the first music review?
Same three leaked out songs are there in the CD but with lot of improvments; original songs are really excellent than the leaked ones. We'll have to get CD / cassette to enjoy the full essence of the music of ARR. Plz get your own CD and hear to them. On 31 Mar 2007 19:24:33 -0700, Arun KB Ganesh [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Are the 3 songs in the CD, any different from the leaked version? I saw contradicting messages on that. Could someone please clarify ? On 3/31/07, Karthik S [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.itwofs.com/milliblog/ Balleilakka has intentionally-likeable lyrics but is pretty mundane otherwise. Athiradee tests Rahman's vocals and its unusual tune and orchestration pattern sounds interesting. Vaaji vaaji is very catchy thanks to a predictable rhythm sequence and Blaaze adds his usual mishmash in The Boss. Sahana is no doubt melodious, but a bit staid for a Rajinikant starrer, while Gomathi Sree is fantastic in Sahara! Style with its fragmented structure mixed well in a likeable package is the clincher. Vairamuthu's lyrics take a safe route, but Rahman stands his ground by giving a soundtrack that doesn't seem to immediately pander to Rajinikant's image!
Re: [arr] Sivaji - bad - subject shld be EXCELLENT / AWESOME
hey Shiek, I don't understand what you are trying to say. We know the songs are already started rocking. This is what expected from ARR and he has once again done that and proved himself as maestro. What else do you need? Cheers, Siraj On 31 Mar 2007 19:25:08 -0700, SHEIK [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Here is the rahman for those who were searching so far to compare with others in industry. Already the expectations on Sivaji is high and the worst case here is the songs are ultimate,excellent, simply the super duper which makes the expectations multiple. What to do. no one can help it? ... Some body stop rahman -- Here's a new way to find what you're looking for - Yahoo! Answershttp://us.rd.yahoo.com/mail/in/yanswers/*http://in.answers.yahoo.com/
Re: [arr] Sivaji Review.
Hey Sullu Fans, I totally agree with this review comments except that Athiradee has to be given 10/10 and Style should be given 9/10. As these two songs are totally new and different to Indian music, they gonna rock. Whowever gives bad comments about this album will eat their words back after few days.. And even after the movie is released. Cheers, Siraj On 3/31/07, sulluongroup [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi , I heard all the songs from sivaji today .. And I would like to give my thought on the songs.. Here u go.. 1)Balleilakka : (S.P. Balasubramaniam, Raihanah, Benny Chorus)..9/10. Well.It luks like the intro song... The lyrics r awesome.. Since it is by SPB ..u feel similarity with thevudu thevuda song. this one will be liked by people from the first hearing.. some beats remind me the kummi adi song from SOK. The best intro song for rajini 2)Athiradee : (A.R. Rahman Sayanora)...8/10. Very new to tamil music.. ARR Voice is too gud... I wonder how he keeps changing his voice so well between movies.. Mind it,this song needs too many hearingsand reviewing this will be tough for every one for sure... Sounds to me like an old age song with new music.. Not sure whether this song will suite for rajni .. 3)Vaaji Vaaji : (Hariharan, Madhusree Chorus)...8/10. This song is a slow poison and sure ll be liked by many after few hearings... I feel this song is too much tamilized in terms of lyrics..with aaambal..mouvval...any tamil teachers out thr?plz help to through the meaning. 4)Sahana : (Udit Narayanan Chinmayi)...10/10. Well..again.no need to review this song... the fact is tht ,this song already stole many hearts at its very first hearing...shara pookal..going to take so many rounds around the world. I feel udit is the best choice for this song..whn he takes like ooraayiram aandugal semitha .its sound gud with his voice than any one.. 5)Style : (Rags, Blaaze, Tanvi Suresh Peters)8/10. Its very stylish song and will catch the youth very easily..especially the children will like this song more... Its very new to tamil music...and the gud news that the ring tones r doing gud with this song already.. 6) The Boss : (Blaaze, Naresh Iyer Raqueeb Alam)...8/10. It looks like a theme music...with all the rajini punch dialogs... sachin adicha sixer thaan da..sivaji adicha puncher thaan da... The instrumentation is very gud in this song... 7)Sahana : (Vijay Yesudass, Gomathi Sree Chorus)..10/10. Finally,the sad version of sahara...by vijay yesudaas and gomathi sree combination..simply superb...the flute is excellent ...snd gomathi sree has done an excellent job mermarizing voice.. Over all.. Its the best from Rahman for Rajini...and I feel sivaji will be a super hit with Balleilakka ,Sahara,Style songs toping the chart.. Not sure whether I ve composed my review in a better way ..but I am happy with Sivaji songs .. I hope to hear more gud reviews from all the fans out thr in this group...especially from our friend SAM :) There is so much to hear from Rahman.. Cheers, sullu.
Re: [arr] A R Rahman - THE **ATHIRADI** BOSS
Yes, Thulasi. Gr8 man.. Its really amazing that how ARR changed his voice like this. Its awesome man. really rocking..!!! Rajini fans are so lucky that ARR has lent his great voice to Rajini for this song and the gr8 album as well. Gr8, Rajini fans, now you all can enjoy...!!! On 31 Mar 2007 19:27:03 -0700, Thulasi Ram [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: just heard athiradi and ballelakka songs.. SIVAJI IS GONNA ROCK.. that's confirmed. no words to express the enthusiasm in Athiradi songs. ARR ROCKS in the song. a top gear song. never expected that ARR can sing such a great song. fast paced. terrific song. such a song for Rajni??? that's more interesting. with visuals its gonna be the song of this year. ballelakka song excellent but should be given atleast 4-5 times hearing. then it will catch u even if u stay away from it! full review sometime later... ARR is the ATHIRADI genius. he rocks! cant wait to grab the ORIGINAL CD soon.
Re: [arr] GOT MY SIVAJI CD TODAY!!!!!CD COVER SCAN INCLUDED
Exactly happened for me as well, Mirza. But I didn't get angry but I laughed after seeing the image. What a humorous person, he is... On 30 Mar 2007 03:13:27 -0700, Mirza G. Munas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: my heart skipped a beat as I read the subject line of the mail... and when I opened the link.. my heart started beating faster in anger.. :-) --- Ameeyn [EMAIL PROTECTED] ameeyn%40yahoo.com wrote: GUYS, I'VE GOT MY SIVAJI CD TODAY..ALL THE SONGS ARE MIND BLOWING..I'VE SCANNED THE CD COVER FOR YOUR PLEASURE..ALL THE SONGS ARE FRESH AND HAVE A MODERNIZED FEEL TO IT..CHECK OUT THE LINK BELOW TO SEE THE CREDITS AND THE LIST OF MUSICIAN WHO WORKED ON THE ALBUM..ENJOY http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/8024/sivajicoveruj8.jpg __ Copy addresses and emails from any email account to Yahoo! Mail - quick, easy and free. http://uk.docs.yahoo.com/trueswitch2.html
Re: [arr] Re:CNN VOTE - ARR is far ahead with 60.53%
Hi all, Here you go...!!! Keep voting for the legend ARR. He is far far ahead.. He is leading the show with 82% of votes. Rakesh Mehra is second with 13.5%. All others are just single digit scorers. Just open your browser with the following URL. It'll increase the vote for ARR. http://www.knowcnn.com/?option_id=9submit=Voteaction=votepoll_ident=7 Let us make a history by voting more than 95% for ARR before the poll is closed. ARR rules (the polling tooo..!!!) Cheers, Siraj
Re: [arr] Re: Airtel blackberry peral ad
Hi Gomzy, Is it really true that ARR has no tie up with AirTel anymore? What hpd? Is it due to ARR's busy schedule or anyother reason? On 29 Mar 2007 02:21:45 -0700, Gomtesh Upadhye [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ARR is not tied up wtih Airtel anymore.So its not him.Cheers, Gomzy On 27 Mar 2007 12:12:38 -0700, s_ashwin79 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi guru, Can u please let me know how to download the attachment .. i am not able to find them.. or can u send the file to [EMAIL PROTECTED]ashwinindian%40gmail.com Thankz a zillion Ashwin --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com, Guruprasad S [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Guys, Was this piece for the pearl ad done by arr? Its a really wondeful piece! (attaching the same) ~Guru -- Regards Gomtesh V Upadhye -- Cell : +91 988 675 3639 E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] -
Re: [arr] 9 SUPERBBBBBBBB TRACKS IN SIVAJIIIIIIIIIIIII
I wish it must be TRUE. On 27 Mar 2007 12:14:13 -0700, aneesh ani [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ya its true,i came across an add in sun tv or jaya tv ,am nt sure which chanell. but it showed that sivaji has 9 superb tracks.it was like a light coming and from that the name sivji came, n it was written that 9 SUPERB SONGS N WILL BE RELEASED ON APRIL 4TH ya its god promise iam not lieng n idnt like people lieng .plsss stop passing roumours if u dnt knw a thing properly plsss dnt say about this. n in one interview shankar had told that, intro song is such that the tamil industry has never heard such a song like that n more importance is given to background music -- Bored stiff? http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=49935/*http://games.yahoo.comLoosen up... Download and play hundreds of games for freehttp://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=49935/*http://games.yahoo.comon Yahoo! Games.
Re: [arr] Re:CNN VOTE
You can vote as many number of times as you want. Do it yaar...!!! On 26 Mar 2007 02:22:23 -0700, kenny korg [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: One person can vote once only or unlimited? -- Don't be flakey. Get Yahoo! Mail for Mobilehttp://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=43909/*http://mobile.yahoo.com/mailand always stay connectedhttp://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=43909/*http://mobile.yahoo.com/mailto friends.
Re: [arr] Can we join hands to make hisory for ARR?
Thank you so much, Bergin. I've placed an pre-order for getting Sivaji audio CD. Its bit sad to hear that I'll get my CD only after 5-7 days after the official release... :( Anyway, once again, thanks for the website. Cheers, Siraj On 3/24/07, Bergin Roy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Rahmaniacs, Since 1992, Our ARR has been making history in several ways. Now Sivaji being so sensational, can we join hands in making this a history? What we could do to make it a history? Its the sales of Original Audio CDs and cassettes. Let's all join hands and turn to be Marketing Professionals of the audio. I read somewhere, the best way of marketing a product to reach people is Word of mouth. Here is how we do 1. Each one of us will buy a original copy of the audio CD / Cassette. 2. Try not to lend to friends /relatives to listen to it. Rather, encourage them to buy one. 3. Lets spread the word and market it to our friends, relatives to buy the original. 4. Gift Sivaji original CDs to friends / relatives... Comon guys, lets join hands and do it for our Messiah of Music. I would request, people with music background to analyze the songs, the use of ragas, instruments, its specialties and post it to the group. And let's use those facts to encourage our friends and let them know how special it is to buy a new one. Please forward it to other Rahman groups that you are a member of. For those in US, please visit http://www.sivajiusa.com/sivaji/ to book your audio CD, and tickets for the movie. Hope the Rahman fans community joins me to make a history. LETS SPREAD THE WORD GUYS, thats the way we show our love to our ARR. Long live ARR, Bergin.
Re: [arr] For 'Sivaji' USA Fans...
Thank you very much for this posting. I've placed an order to grab my audio CD of Sivaji. On 3/24/07, avinash [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: SIVAJI USA SITE.. http://www.sivajiusa.com http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/30082.html A feather in Bharat Creations' cap IndiaGlitz [Friday, March 23, 2007] Bharat Creations, a leading Tamil and Telugu film distributors in USA, have acquired both Tamil and Telugu theatrical and DVD rights for USA for the much awaited film in the Indian film history, SIVAJI - THE BOSS. The movie stars 'Superstar' Rajnikanth and directed by Shankar, who has several hits to his credit. Music is by A R Rahman and the movie is produced by AVM Productions, who are in the diamond jubilee year of their existence. Coming together of biggies like Rajnikanth, A R Rahman and Shankar has raised a lot of expectations around the globe for the movie. Bharat Creations have distributed more than 100 films in the last few years which includes Chandramukhi, Anniyan, Vettaiyaadu Vilayaadu, Ayutha Ezuthu, Virumandi, Lakshmi, Style, Desamudru. Bharat Creations has thanked AVM productions and AYNGARAN International for providing them an opportunity to be part of the mega movie. Further information can be had by visiting the websites - http://www.bharatcreations.com, http://www.sivajiusa.com. For trade enquiries, email at [EMAIL PROTECTED] or contact Balarami Reddy @ 678-358-3114 Mohan @ 303-332-7699. ~*Avinash*
Re: [arr] evaluation of leaked songs
hey folks, can't you, all, wait for few more days. Don't think all of you as Music Genius and comment on ARR's work. No way, HJ can be compared to our legend. ARR is already far far away from others and he is a trend setter. Everyone has to follow him and have no choice. Just keep shut and wait till the audio gets released. Cheers, Siraj On 3/24/07, suprememc61087 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: i'm scared...the leaked songs of Shivaji have no business being in a Shankar movieespecially a Shankar/ARR movieat the very least..Sivaji's songs need to be better than thos of Anniyan (which was a fantastic soundtrack)...it would be shameful to all of us AR Rahman fans if Harris Jayraj deivered a better album for Shankar than ARR. Indian, Kadhalan, Jeans, Mudhalvan, Boysall 10/10 soundtracks (i hate ottakatiko from Gentleman..but other than that that soundtrack is terrific...so 8.5-9/10 for that)...that is the track record which ARR must perform i don;'t think i'm exaggerating when i'm saying that this is the most important soundtrack in ARR's career as far as his standing in the tamil industry is concerned...the film undoubtedly will become a huge hit..and most likely will be great..shankar KNOWS how to picturize a song...and how to integrate it well...so this is a GREAT opportunity for ARR to deliver a magnum opus...he won't have to worry about his songs going unrecognized (how could people have neglected the great songs of kangalal Kaidhu Sei...one of his 10 best in tamil?)however..if he falters..it will be the ultimate black mark in a glorious career...
[arr] Fwd: Abuse - Sivaji Songs - Sneaked Out - Reported
Dear Fans of ARR, Please see the mail below which I sent to Mediafire.com to remove the files (sneaked out MP3 songs of Sivaji) from their website. I did this as soon as I came to know that its available in their site. It has been removed now. Good response from that ADMIN (TOM). As a TRUE fan of ARR, one must do the same instead of discussing about this issue over various forums spreading the news to everyone. I agree that the files must have been uploaded to various web servers. We are *11k+ *members here in YAHOO *200K+ *members in ORKUT. As soon as, we come to know, if we inform the respecitve website Admins, the problem will be solved. If everyone started reporting this abusement of these files, the problem is solved. Please going forward, do the same and try to help ARR. Thanks...!!! Cheers, Siraj -- Forwarded message -- From: Tom at MediaFire.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Mar 24, 2007 4:21 PM Subject: RE: Abuse To: Siraj K [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thank you for reporting these files. We have removed them immediately upon your request. Best regards, Tom The MediaFire Team *From:* Siraj K [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] *Sent:* Wednesday, March 21, 2007 6:04 PM *To:* [EMAIL PROTECTED] *Subject:* Abuse Dear Sir, There are few files (MP3 songs) were uploaded to your website. Actually this album is not at all officially released. Somehow its sneaked out (from some untrustable resource). And the links for downloading these songs are given in the following website (and not sure still how many other websites are referring the same files from your website). http://news.andhramp3.com/2007/03/sivaji-audio-sneaked-out.html These are the files uploaded to server. http://www.mediafire.com/?9gdkywgzwem http://www.mediafire.com/?adnd3v2yynw http://www.mediafire.com/?eimidnhzjiz Its totally against piracy issue. Please remove these files from your server. and help to kill the piracy issue. Thanks for your understanding and early response is highly appreciated. Thanks !!! Cheers, Siraj
Re: [arr] Re: Orkut group???
*Thank you so much, John Alan for your great effort on eliminating piracy issues. One day or the other, we'll succeed. No worries. Piracy will not be there forever. It'll be resolved soon...* * Cheers, **Siraj*
Re: [arr] ARR T Shirts ( 1 XL and 3 L left)
Hi Hakeem, Assalamu Alaikkum Varah...!!! Hey, come on dude. I'm asking for T-Shirt since many days. I'm in Chicago. Will you be able to ship to me? Or by any change, will I be able to collect it from here (somewhere in USA)? Plz help me in getting T-Shirt. I'll transfer money to your A/C once you confirm. I'll take 4 T-Shirts, yaar. Plz help me on this. Cheers, Siraj
Re: [arr] Re: Rahman in Glasgow?
Hi guyz, When our Boss ARR says ITS SECRET, why don't you gus keep it secret? Why are you discussing about it here and making the NEWS to all? Secret must be a Secret. ARR has something in his mind and doing something in Glosgow. Leave him alone, plz.. Cheers, Siraj On 3/14/07, Thulasi Ram [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Glasgow trip may be for The Lord of the Rings... On 14 Mar 2007 07:54:40 -0700, Ranojoy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: did you guys forget about shekhar kapur? --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com, Mirza G. Munas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: :-) --- Roshan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: last year there was an interview in which arr talked about plans for collaborating with a famous guitarist! is it going to happen ? i was hoping that someday an AR Rahman featuring Carlos Santana would release.. --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com, Mirza G. Munas mirzamunas@ wrote: These days.. MJ lives in Scotland.. or that has been the case for the last whole year or more.. --- riyazeth riyazeth@ wrote: Nightout NDTV showed Rahman talking to the press during the Limca ceremony and..when asked what he was doing in Glasgow,Rahman smiled and said it was a secret...any ideas what he might have been doin in Scotland?? MO __ Inbox full of unwanted email? Get leading protection and 1GB storage with All New Yahoo! Mail. http://uk.docs.yahoo.com/nowyoucan.html __ What kind of emailer are you? Find out today - get a free analysis of your email personality. Take the quiz at the Yahoo! Mail Championship. http://uk.rd.yahoo.com/evt=44106/*http://mail.yahoo.net/uk
Re: [arr] ARR T Shirts ( 1 XL and 3 L left)
Hey Hakeem, I'm in Chicago. How can I get ARR T-Shirts? By any chance, is there any way of shipping / getting the same from here? Plz advise on this. Cheers, Siraj
Re: [arr] HAPPY MARRIAGE ANNIVERSARY GREETINGS TO MR. ARR..............the Legend.
Dear ARR saab, My hearty wishes for your anniversary. May Almighty Allah shower his blessings on you your family. May Allah give you us, Hidhayath !!! Allah Hafiz, Siraj
Re: [arr] INNER AND OUTER WORLD OF ARR[Solid ARR]
Dear Fans, Yes, its fantastic idea. I will be more happy if this dream comes true. Please go ahead and try to make this dream come true. My best wishes for this. Thank you so much, Jithin, for bringing this wonderful idea to our forum. Cheers, Siraj
Re: [arr] This year would be great for A R RAHMAN
You forgot, Shivaji, dude This is going to be awesome as the music is done for Shankar Rajini.
Re: [arr] Fwd: A.R.Rahman - Mozart Of Asia The Documentary : SIGNATURE CAMPAIGN
I've signed the petition, dude. And also I notified the Orkut - Fanclub. Let us hope for the best and we all try to make this dream true. Its very sad to see that there are only 645 votes so far. Please hurry-up and sign the petition ASAP. Thanks for your info. Cheers, Siraj
