from:"Sunil VG"

Re: [arr] SAD abt ENDHIRAN songs

2010-08-25 Thread Sunil VG

My deepest condolences...

On Wed, Aug 25, 2010 at 11:13 AM, fameeb mohd wrote:

>
>
> Dear Fellow Rahmaniacs,
>
>
>
> I am feeling really low after hearing the songs from ENDHIRAN.
>
>
>
> Always, whenever, our BOSS songs are released, I used to hear all the songs
> in a continuous loop. I used to adore some songs and love to keep listening
> to the other songs.
>
> My friends used to get fed up of me talking/raving about the new release of
> ARR. Our BOSS music used to give me a chance to visualise beautiful
> imageries based solely on his music. It used to play continuously in my mind
> , even when the player is turned off.
>
>
>
> But ENDHIRAN has crashed me. I had to stop playing those songs and that
> hurt me a lot.
>
>
>
> Never before in my life, I have been so disappointed about our ARR music.
>
>
>
> I am really SAD. The songs did not have that soul connecting quality, in
> other words, the music did not connect with me. The songs did not have the
> stand alone quality.
>
>
>
> May be the movie demanded such songs. May be, my expectation were much
> higher for a Shankar- ARR movie.
>
>
>
> I am really praying that my perspective changes after watching the movie.
>
> But for the time being, I can’t stand ARR song, for the first time ever.
>
>
>
> And I am HURT & SAD.
>
>
>
> But believe me friends, I am trying really hard. However , forcing oneself
> does not give genuine pleasure .
>
>
>
> Your fellow rahmaniac,
>
>
>
> Fameeb.
>
>  
>

Re: [arr] "it's so refreshing" in Kadhal Anukkal

2010-08-05 Thread Sunil VG

"Wow...its like a breath of fresh air"

On Wed, Aug 4, 2010 at 9:01 PM, director79k  wrote:

>
>
> Hey guys..
> Jus like everyone else i am slowly listening to enthiran songs and trying
> to like them and yes..the songs are nice... but... i have yet to feel the
> punch the punch tat was in VTV.. i feel instead of comparing or just
> throwing an album out..we have to dwell deep into why the songs are such...
> One things is for sure ...A.R.Rahman is bored... he aint a robot who could
> just go on churning out duet songs after duet songs... if you guys notice
> the films he did music very well for were the films which was different and
> most importantly inspiring... sometimes he has no choice... n yes he brings
> out some decent songs... but we cant relate to it well cos we have been
> touched by his magic before so we know his capacity ... To me he is the same
> just not getting great movies esp down south for him to score gemsok
> enough abt tat...
>
> Did you guys notice this loop in Kadhal anukkal ... gosh its now a put off
> for me each time i listen to it... i think it's a sample of a lady saying
> "woah! It's so refreshing."It happens at 4:00 min.I dont know why ARR left
> tat full loop there.. i mean the woah part was jus nice... i think some last
> min editing... guess he missed it.Can you guyes hear it. sadly it was a
> nice song... with tat loop it sounds like some advert cutting across the
> song. :(
>
>  
>

Re: [arr] [non-ARR] SwarPlug in Logic 8

2009-03-24 Thread Sunil VG

That's my problem. It does not even show up in the AU manager. I'm using
Logic Express 8 on OS 10.5. Have been trying to sort this out with the Swar
team as well. No luck yet. Do you recall any specific steps during the
install? I followed the instructions on the inlay card of the SwarPlug CD.

Thanks a lot for your reply Bharath. Much appreciated.

Regards,
Sunil

On Mon, Mar 23, 2009 at 7:09 PM, Bharath Venkatesan <
rvbharathida...@gmail.com> wrote:

>   Does it show up in AU manager? It is working fine for me.
>
>
> --
> :: Bharath
> http://singingphotons.net
>
>
> On Mon, Mar 23, 2009 at 4:17 AM, Sunil VG  wrote:
>
>>  Sorry for the non-ARR post.
>>
>> Does anyone here use SwarPlug in Logic or Logic Express 8? I'm having
>> trouble getting Logic to see SwarPlug as an AU. Any help is highly
>> appreciated.
>>
>> Thanks & Regards,
>> Sunil
>>
>>
>>
>
>
>  
>

[arr] [non-ARR] SwarPlug in Logic 8

2009-03-23 Thread Sunil VG

Sorry for the non-ARR post.

Does anyone here use SwarPlug in Logic or Logic Express 8? I'm having
trouble getting Logic to see SwarPlug as an AU. Any help is highly
appreciated.

Thanks & Regards,
Sunil

Re: [arr] Delhi 6 > MUST WATCH !

2009-02-23 Thread Sunil VG

I share similar views. For me Delhi 6 is like a piece of abstract art with
gentle brush strokes. Its very metaphoric. I liked the whole format and
narrative, which may or may not be box office friendly. The characters were
well etched and the AR's score elevated the film. Beautiful camera work and
I loved the whole concept of "Dil Gira Dafatan" picturization. My only peeve
would have to be the film's ending. Hmm..

Regards,
Sunil

On Tue, Feb 24, 2009 at 6:25 AM, Dinesh Vaidya wrote:

>   I watched Delhi 6 yesterday night to celebrate Rahman's Oscar win and
> enjoyed every second of the movie. Please do not listen / do not read
> the rubbish some pseudo intelligent critics have printed or the
> reviews on TV dubbing this movie as a dud.
>
> This movie certainly rocks for following reasons,
> 1. Songs are a treat to watch.
> 2. The movie does have a story.
> 3. The first half is not at all boring.
> 4. All characters of the movie do not appear to act, they move
> effortlessly in and out of the frame.
> 5. Dialogues are crisp Delhi style fire-crackers.
> 6. Locations and situations are really really great !
>
> 6 reasons for Delhi 6 !
>
> Rakyesh Mehra has certainly directed this movie with lot of heart and
> conviction and it shows.
>
> Go and WATCH this MOVIE !
>
> Best regards
> Dinesh Vaidya
> Pune
>
>  
>

[arr] Dil Se & Delhi 6

2009-02-02 Thread Sunil VG

For me, Delhi 6 is the Dil Se of this era. Songs like Rehna Tu, Dil Gira
Dafatan & Masakali are creatively as innovative and pathbreaking as Dil Se
Re, Chaiyya Chaiyya & Jiya Jale were those days. Sonically speaking, perhaps
there's not as much scope for innovation as there was during Dil Se. But let
us give credit where it is due. Delhi 6 is absolutely stunning. A
masterpiece of this era.

Regards,
Sunil

Re: [arr] Re: packages of Delhi-6 CDs- mirror

2009-02-01 Thread Sunil VG

The film's tagline is - The Journey Within.

On Sun, Feb 1, 2009 at 7:06 PM, arr_raghu  wrote:

>   It is a regular seeing mirror.
> Kind of creative idea to integrate mirror in the CD pack.
> I think this is because of the lyrics of kalabandar
> "Aao hum sheesha dekhen..
>
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com , V S
> Rawat  wrote:
> >
> > On 2/1/2009 11:06 AM India Time, _arr_raghu_ wrote:
> >
> > > My roommate got me a copy of Delhi-6 CD from India
> > > and luckily I got it with mirror and also with Lyrics book.
> >
> > Mirror?
> >
> > "Mirror" magazine or seeing mirror?
> >
> > why would they club it? Peculiar scheme.
> >
> > --
> > Rawat
> >
>
>  
>

Re: [arr] VariPhrase

2009-01-19 Thread Sunil VG

Guess I spoke a bit too soon. Just listened to Dil Gira Dafatan and the
voice from 00:34 to 00:41 sounds more like Variphrase. Similar to Vocal
Stretch on SampleTank.

Regards,
Sunil

On Tue, Jan 20, 2009 at 8:39 AM, Sunil VG  wrote:

> So it could be Chinmayee's vocal bit that has been used as tone for the
> continuum. I also hear some female (?) harmonies in the chorus - 01:13 to
> 01:18 - "Mujhe teri baarish mein bheegna hai ghul jaana hai"
>
> Regards,
> Sunil
>
>
> On Tue, Jan 20, 2009 at 8:10 AM, Ambrish L. Acharya 
> wrote:
>
>> As per Roland (the creators of VariPhrase): VariPhrase is the first
>> technology that can liberate a static audio recording, allowing it to be
>> controlled dynamically via MIDI. VariPhrase products have revolutionary
>> capability to make audio "elastic." The secret to elastic audio is the
>> independent control of pitch, time, and formant. This allows audio to be
>> controlled with realtime MIDI messages in a completely non-destructive
>> environment Even more amazing is that all of this can be done without
>> changing the sound quality of the original recording. That's the power of
>> VariPhrase.
>> So in this case, i'm assuming Chinmayee Sriprada's voice has been
>> processed using this technology. Hence, VariPhrase Classical Vocals.
>>
>> -A
>>
>> On 20 Jan 2009, at 11:58 AM, Gopal Srinivasan wrote:
>>
>>  I don't know the answer to that. Will enquire.
>>
>> --- Ramesh R > wrote:
>>
>> > Not sure if that still makes sense, Gopal. What's 'Variphrase classical
>> vocals'? That's like
>> > saying Yamaha alaaps or Roland Gamakams.
>> > Or is variphrase used in the noun form-- as in varied phrases of
>> classical vocals?
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > 
>> > From: Gopal Srinivasan >
>> > To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com 
>> > Sent: Monday, January 19, 2009 9:34:22 PM
>> > Subject: Re: [arr] check out official delhi track listing out ..
>> >
>> > There is an error in the way the credits are listed.
>> >
>> > It should read Continuum Fingerboard and Accordion Solo: A.R.Rahman and
>> >
>> > Variphrase Classical Vocals: Chinmayee
>> >
>> > It will be amended soon.
>> >
>> > Gopal.
>> >
>> >
>> > --- Vinayakam Murugan >
>> wrote:
>> >
>> > > Time and again, I am amazed by the level of detail in the tracklisting
>> on
>> > > ARR's CDs.
>> > > Amongst the list of instrumentalists, under Continuum , it says
>> "A.R.RAHMAN
>> > > VARIPHRASE" . Can anyone elaborate?
>> > >
>> > > Warm Regards
>> > > ~~~
>> > > Vinayak
>> > >
>> > > theregoesanotherday.blogspot.com
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > On Mon, Jan 19, 2009 at 1:27 AM, Gomzy™ 
>> > > >
>> wrote:
>> > >
>> > > > So ARR has done minimal/nill work with
>> > > >
>> > > > Bhora Bhaye
>> > > > Aarti
>> > > > Genda Phool.
>> > > >
>> > > > On Mon, Jan 19, 2009 at 8:50 AM, krish_sharma007 <
>> > > > krish_sharma...@yahoo.co.in > wrote:
>> > > >
>> > > >> http://www.arrahman.com/v2/discography/films-hindi-dilli6.html
>> > > >>
>> > > >> hopefully cd's have hit market... any idea guys..
>> > > >>
>> > > >>
>> > > >
>> > > >
>> > >
>> >
>> >
>> > 
>> >
>> > Are you searching for a reason, to be kind?
>> > 
>> > Explore, Experience, Enjoy A.R.Rahman - The Man, The Music, The Magic.
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Re: [arr] VariPhrase

2009-01-19 Thread Sunil VG

So it could be Chinmayee's vocal bit that has been used as tone for the
continuum. I also hear some female (?) harmonies in the chorus - 01:13 to
01:18 - "Mujhe teri baarish mein bheegna hai ghul jaana hai"

Regards,
Sunil

On Tue, Jan 20, 2009 at 8:10 AM, Ambrish L. Acharya wrote:

> As per Roland (the creators of VariPhrase): VariPhrase is the first
> technology that can liberate a static audio recording, allowing it to be
> controlled dynamically via MIDI. VariPhrase products have revolutionary
> capability to make audio "elastic." The secret to elastic audio is the
> independent control of pitch, time, and formant. This allows audio to be
> controlled with realtime MIDI messages in a completely non-destructive
> environment Even more amazing is that all of this can be done without
> changing the sound quality of the original recording. That's the power of
> VariPhrase.
> So in this case, i'm assuming Chinmayee Sriprada's voice has been processed
> using this technology. Hence, VariPhrase Classical Vocals.
>
> -A
>
> On 20 Jan 2009, at 11:58 AM, Gopal Srinivasan wrote:
>
> I don't know the answer to that. Will enquire.
>
> --- Ramesh R > wrote:
>
> > Not sure if that still makes sense, Gopal. What's 'Variphrase classical
> vocals'? That's like
> > saying Yamaha alaaps or Roland Gamakams.
> > Or is variphrase used in the noun form-- as in varied phrases of
> classical vocals?
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > 
> > From: Gopal Srinivasan >
> > To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com 
> > Sent: Monday, January 19, 2009 9:34:22 PM
> > Subject: Re: [arr] check out official delhi track listing out ..
> >
> > There is an error in the way the credits are listed.
> >
> > It should read Continuum Fingerboard and Accordion Solo: A.R.Rahman and
> >
> > Variphrase Classical Vocals: Chinmayee
> >
> > It will be amended soon.
> >
> > Gopal.
> >
> >
> > --- Vinayakam Murugan >
> wrote:
> >
> > > Time and again, I am amazed by the level of detail in the tracklisting
> on
> > > ARR's CDs.
> > > Amongst the list of instrumentalists, under Continuum , it says
> "A.R.RAHMAN
> > > VARIPHRASE" . Can anyone elaborate?
> > >
> > > Warm Regards
> > > ~~~
> > > Vinayak
> > >
> > > theregoesanotherday.blogspot.com
> > >
> > >
> > > On Mon, Jan 19, 2009 at 1:27 AM, Gomzy™ 
> > > >
> wrote:
> > >
> > > > So ARR has done minimal/nill work with
> > > >
> > > > Bhora Bhaye
> > > > Aarti
> > > > Genda Phool.
> > > >
> > > > On Mon, Jan 19, 2009 at 8:50 AM, krish_sharma007 <
> > > > krish_sharma...@yahoo.co.in > wrote:
> > > >
> > > >> http://www.arrahman.com/v2/discography/films-hindi-dilli6.html
> > > >>
> > > >> hopefully cd's have hit market... any idea guys..
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
> >
> > 
> >
> > Are you searching for a reason, to be kind?
> > 
> > Explore, Experience, Enjoy A.R.Rahman - The Man, The Music, The Magic.
> > Only at arrahmanfans.com - The definitive A.R.Rahman e-community.
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[arr] Interesting lines from Chinmayi's blog

2009-01-14 Thread Sunil VG

Taken from Chinmayi's post "Late
Night",
somehow these words seem so relevant right now!

En mael kallai eriyaadhe, veedu katti viduven;
Enaku thee vaikkadhe, en veettirkku dheepam aetri viduven;
Ennai thurathaadhe en ilakkai seekkiram adaindhu viduven;
Enakku visham kodukkadhe naan Neelakanthan aagividuven"

If you don't understand Tamil it roughly translates to

Do not pelt me with stones, for I will use them to build a house
Do not set me afire, for I will light up my home
Do not chase me, for I will reach my goal faster
Do not hand me poison, for I will become NeelakanTha.

Regards,
Sunil

Re: [arr] ARR Wins!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2009-01-11 Thread Sunil VG

AR, Jai ho!

Thanks for everything...

Regarsd,
Sunil

On Mon, Jan 12, 2009 at 6:20 AM, Gopal Srinivasan wrote:

>
>
>  
>

[arr] AR & Prathap Pothan

2008-10-26 Thread Sunil VG

Happened to watch an interview with Prathap Pothan (actor/writer/director
from the South). He mentioned he was in talks with AR for a film. Not sure
if its a Tamil or Malayalam film. His last directorial venture in Malayalam
was the critically acclaimed & successful "Oru Yathra Mozhi".

Trivia: As an actor, he was last seen as IAS officer K.R. Menon in Guru.

Regards,
Sunil

Re: [arr] My first reaction to Yuvvraaj

2008-10-15 Thread Sunil VG

That's a good sign :-)

On Wed, Oct 15, 2008 at 4:56 AM, Chord <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>   I listened to all the songs completely. Let's just say that I'm glad
> I kept my expectations low key. I'm not writing the album off, but
> IMO, the core strengths of Rahman are not showing well in this album.
> My review later.
>
>  
>

Re: [arr] Can you believe this? Proof ARR is real genius - ALL ARR FAN MUST READ

2008-10-14 Thread Sunil VG

I've been trying to figure the words in the interlude. Only after watching
the film a few days ago I realized what it really was! Innovative use of
vocals morphed into a stringed instrument! Pure ARR!

On another note, its really sad that AR is forced to score for such
ridiculous films.

Regards,
Sunil

On Tue, Oct 14, 2008 at 7:36 PM, Mohamed Yaseer <
[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>   Hello all ARR fans.. Did any of you realized that the second interlude
> in Taxi Taxi song which most of us might think was played in music
> instrument was actually sang by BlaaZe... It was dititally modified to sound
> like instrument If you hear the part again, you'll realize like the part
> was mumbled by a robot... I have attached the interlude and what BlaaZe
> actually said in the interlude...ARR is real genius..
>
> Here is the 'lyrics' for the interlude.. This is perhaps the first
> interlude with lyrics :-) Try to go along this 'lyrics' while playing the
> song and you'll feel the magic...I was able to unlock this magic from the
> clue I got from coco miya BlaaZe BGM in Sakarakatti... Was very hard to
> figure out the 'lyrics'..
>
> miya coco coco miya miya coco coco
> miya coco coco miya miya coco miyee
> miya coco coco coco miya coco coco
> miya miya coco coco miya coco coco miyee
>
> miya coco coco miya
> miya coco coco miya
> miya coco coco miya
> miya coco miyee
>
>
> miya coco coco miya
> miya coco coco miya
> miya coco coco miya
> coco coco miyee
>
> Almost the same technique has been used by ARR in Gopala Gopala (Kadhalan)
> and rap in Ilamai remix (Varalaaru) but this is slightly hidden :-)
>
> my_arr
>
>  
>

Re: [arr] How Do You Listen to a new album of Rahman sir

2008-10-05 Thread Sunil VG

I try not to listen to promos or online clips. For me the whole process of
getting the CD to listening to the first note still excites me. The
anticipation of how he would start a song, the interludes, the genre, the
instruments etc is as intense, if not more, as it was when I first heard AR.
I like to listen to the whole album, soak it in and then go in for another
round of listening. Like many of you, sometimes I don't like a particular
song in the first couple of hearings. This usually changes.

The problem nowadays is that even after 16 years of living with AR's music,
some of us don't get him.

Regards,
Sunil

On Sun, Oct 5, 2008 at 10:35 AM, rivjot <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>   Hi All,
>
> I thought it would be interesting to share with everyone how you guys
> approach when a new album of Rahman sir releases. Responses could be
> something like -
>
> a. I listen to all the songs 1 by 1 i.e. play complete album
> b. I listen to one song like 4-5 times then i go to 2nd track (this is
> somewhat risky as what if you get addicted to one song and dont want
> to change the track lol)
> c. First I listen to songs that were shown in promo.
>
> etc etc
>
> so yea, do u guys follow some sort of pattern while u listen to a new
> album, so randomly w/e comes...
>
> I apologize if this has been discussed before
>
>  
>

Re: [arr] Re: ARR & Horror movies

2008-08-31 Thread Sunil VG

LOL! Spot on Prabhu!!

On Sun, Aug 31, 2008 at 9:34 PM, prabhu_ferrari <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote:

>   He composed for Anbe Aaruyire and Kangalal Kaidhu sei. Both of them
> were horror movies :)
>
> -prabhu
>
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com ,
> "Aaditya\(Addy\) *COOL*"
> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> >
> > I know that this topic had already been discussed long time back. But
> still i want to discuss the same topic again just seen RGV's
> Phoonk,film according to me film was okay (infact notÂ good) but BGM's
> were bind blowing, i was wondering how it would had been if ARR had
> composed atleast one horror movie in his life time. The genre of music
> which ARR had never tried in his carrier. I am desperately waitingÂ for
> ARR to composeÂ one horror movieÂ . What do you people feel about this ?
> >
> >
> > Connect with friends all over the world. Get Yahoo! India
> Messenger at http://in.messenger.yahoo.com/?wm=n/
> >
>
>  
>

Re: [arr] to dubai fans

2008-08-29 Thread Sunil VG

Vithur, thanks a lot for volunteering to do this. I've been getting my CDs
online or asking family/friends to bring them from India. I'll use your
offer someday.

I've given up on trying to get AR releases (especially Tamil) here in UAE.
Audio stores couldn't care less. Music distributors couldn't care less. I
guess they are all OK with piracy.

Regards,
Sunil

On Thu, Aug 28, 2008 at 7:58 AM, Vithur <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>   Dear Dubai Fans,
>
> if U are really keen, Pls do let me know, if I could help you all out... No
> extra charges etc ...
>
> CD cost + Courier charges ... thats it.. ( Only If u are all too eager and
> keen )
>
> On Thu, Aug 28, 2008 at 3:45 PM, mohammed sajin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>>I am from Ras Al Khaimah..here also itz not available
>>
>>  I got the copies of Jane Tu  and Ada,very soon aftr it'z release
>> .
>>
>> still search going on for Sakkarakatti
>>
>> --
>> SAJIN
>> .
>> .
>> To err is human, to forgive... unlikely.
>> --
>>
>>
>>  - Original Message 
>> From: Shamil Sharif <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
>>   Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2008 10:45:09 PM
>> Subject: Re: [arr] to dubai fans
>>
>>   im regularly chking with al mansoor, still not available.
>> ...other dubai fans break ur silence plz...
>>
>> shemil
>> music1st
>>
>> - Original Message 
>> From: joby cherian <[EMAIL PROTECTED] com>
>> To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com
>> Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2008 10:06:09 PM
>> Subject: Re: [arr] to dubai fans
>>
>>   hey shemil,
>>
>> did u get the cd of sakkarakatti. . .i cannot find out in lulu or
>> else where... .pls help.
>>
>> On Sun, Aug 17, 2008 at 8:57 AM, Shamil Sharif <[EMAIL PROTECTED] com<[EMAIL 
>> PROTECTED]>
>> > wrote:
>>
>>> at what time?
>>> ...and also every friday in 96.7 fm after 12 midnite they are playing
>>> almost ar songs.
>>>
>>> shemil
>>> music1st
>>>
>>>
>>> - Original Message 
>>> From: joby cherian <[EMAIL PROTECTED] com <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>>
>>> To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com ; 
>>> arrahmanfans@
>>> yahoogroups. com 
>>> Sent: Saturday, August 16, 2008 11:49:51 AM
>>> Subject: [arr] to dubai fans
>>>
>>>   Hi to all
>>> hey Dubai ARR lovers, for the last 1/2 hrs or more its only arr songs
>>> playing in 89.1 fm.. its going on and on
>>> enjoyy dear all. .i'm thrilled and no words to say
>>> nymore.. 
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
> --
> regards,
> Vithur
>
> ARR -- The Sweet Cube always
>  
>

Re: [arr] What was AR's first ever recording...

2008-08-14 Thread Sunil VG

I meant as a composer...recording his first piece.

Regards,
Sunil

On Wed, Aug 13, 2008 at 9:10 PM, Vithur <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>   He started playing Keyboard at the age of 11, and has done it for a
> Malayalam Song, when his father was the MD...
>
>
> On Wed, Aug 13, 2008 at 11:30 PM, Sunil VG <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>>...as composer? I'm talking long before Set Me Free. Anybody has any
>> idea? Perhaps a jingle? That piece of work, however small, would be where
>> history began. It would be great if we could somehow listen to it. Just
>> dreaming!
>>
>> Regards,
>> Sunil
>>
>>
>
>
> --
> regards,
> Vithur
>
> ARR -- The Sweet Cube always
>  
>

[arr] What was AR's first ever recording...

2008-08-13 Thread Sunil VG

...as composer? I'm talking long before Set Me Free. Anybody has any idea?
Perhaps a jingle? That piece of work, however small, would be where history
began. It would be great if we could somehow listen to it. Just dreaming!

Regards,
Sunil

Re: [arr] Re: [Semi-ARR] Credits given to musicians

2008-07-22 Thread Sunil VG

I remember Guitar Prasanna once mentioned on his web site that the July
Madham intro was totally created by ARR. Prasanna just played it and brought
his style into the brilliant piece. A similar statement was made by Naveen
when asked about his heavenly flute bits in ARR songs.

Although ARR gives his instrumentalists the freedom to improvise, it doesn't
take any credit away from. Crediting musicians on album covers was his way
of recognizing & acknowledging the importance of team work.

Regards,
Sunil

On Tue, Jul 22, 2008 at 10:23 AM, anishshreya <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:

>   Dear All,
>
> Rahman and other music directors work differently. For example if you
> look at Ilayaraja , he composes and give notes to his musicians where
> they just play according to notes and no changes. So the effort comes
> from Illayaraja as a soul person and the operators are many.I guess
> in this case raja did not feel the need to highlight / credit the
> musicians names.
>
> In ARR case, I feel he starts it all fresh. Gives a basic rag and
> asks the musician to play in different styles. So these musicians
> have to be credited coz rahman chooses what fits to the composition.
>
> I guess thats the difference. I am a Rahman fan myself but in terms
> of composition and notes..we have to give it to ilayaraja.He is a
> mastero and till date no one can match it.
>
> Rahman is great in his own stride coz the layers he puts into a song
> and the sound is pure. I had asked my friend who is a professional
> sound engineer to hear Rangde Basanti and was surprised to hear that
> its the ultimate sound at this contemporary time. Its very pure and
> asked me more abt arr. Thats the strength of arr.
>
> Anyway, please do not think i am comparing both of them. I am
> highlighting the need to credit the musicians and why?
>
> Shashi
>
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com ,
> "Vinayakam Murugan"
> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> > Hello Group,
> >
> > I have marked the post as Semi-ARR not because the attached article
> > talks about ARR but because I am impressed by the way ARR's albums
> > have always bore the name of the percussionists , music programmers
> > and chorus.
> >
> > Please note that the idea of reproducing this article is not to put
> > down any other MD but to celebrate ARR. I have the greatest regards
> > for the MDs listed in this article.
> >
> > http://www.mumbaimirror.com/net/mmpaper.aspx?
> page=article§id=82&contentid=2008072020080720021240406d646d942
> >
> > Sachin Karta (S D Burman) couldn't think of how to start Roop Tera…
> on
> > an appropriately high tempo," says Dinesh Ghate. So Kersi Lord
> > strummed his accordion.
> >
> > And Manohari Singh blew his saxophone. From the improvisations that
> > ensued, the instrumental introduction that generations to come would
> > dance to was drawn. "Similarly, the tune which begins Mera Naam Chin
> > Chin Chu… was courtesy S Hazara Singh," Ghate continues, "A guitar
> > player so talented, he actually invented a new kind of guitar."
> >
> > Also, the ghungru interlude in Mohe Panghat Pe... was perfect
> because
> > it wasn't danced but rung, in rhythm with the tabla, by legendary
> > percussionist Cawas Lord. Ghate tops these tidbits with a question:
> > "Are you even aware of these names?"
> >
> > He wasn't either at the time. A percussionist earning his daily
> bread
> > by performing old and new Hindi film songs with a band, the applause
> > Ghate received for an octopad interlude one day made him wonder who
> > the piece had originally been performed by.
> >
> > "This started a series of questions," remembers Ghate. Questions
> like
> > what role do instrumentalists play in a song's composition? How much
> > do they earn? And finally, why don't Hindi film music credits
> include
> > their names when private albums and western music tracks make it a
> > point to do so? "While it's true that some composers had up to
> hundred
> > instruments playing for one track, there were always some
> instrumental
> > pieces, performed solo or in duets, which formed the essence of the
> > track," Ghate argues.
> >
> >
> > So he decided to seek out the performers of such pieces to feature
> > them in a crudely printed black and white newsletter titled Dastak.
> In
> > May 2002, his family (comprising his parents and wife who live with
> > him) helped him prepare a mailing list of those in the music
> industry
> > who would be interested in reading about such performers and mail
> them
> > what looked like a Xerox copy of a feature on sax and flute maestro
> > Manohari Singh.
> >
> > Today Dastak has been renamed and registered as Swar Alaap, a finely
> > printed colour magazine that circluates over 1000 monthly copies to
> > the industry's who's who and universities which teach music. One
> such
> > copy is found in the Voice Of America Library in Washington DC.
> > Likeminded enthusiasts Kushal Gopalka (a businessman), Shankar Aiyar
> > (a banker) and Arun Puranik (a corporate

Re: [arr] videos: Ada... A way of Life

2008-07-20 Thread Sunil VG

Rawat, thanks for the videos. Somehow missed them earlier. Picturization of
Hawa Sun Hawa looks promising. Subtle yet refreshingly beautiful - just like
the song. There's something about this film that's making me look forward to
watching it.

Regards,
Sunil

On Sun, Jul 20, 2008 at 7:47 PM, V S Rawat <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>   (I don't know whether it was posted here.)
>
> Ishq Ada Hai (Male Version): 56 sec
> http://www.truveo.com/Trailer-Ada-A-way-of-Life/id/2495081330
> quality is poor, seems to be zoomed in from some lower size recording so
> pixels are coming as big squares.
>
> Hawa sun hawa 2:00 mins
> http://www.truveo.com/Ada-A-Way-Of-Life-Hawa-Sun-Hawa/id/1074059930
> superb, excellent, astounding, lovely, a beauty to see.
>
> Hawa sun hawa 5:56 mins
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVT-r3B9Eoc
>
> Stills with gulfisha playing in background 1:41 min
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfg71JS4blg
>
> Ada music launch 6:11 min:
> http://www.truveo.com/Ada-A-Way-of-Life-Audio-Launch/id/4113861732
> In this, ARR delivers a small address, opens the pack, then gulfisha
> plays in the background, then ARR answers a question
>
> Music Launch of "Ada... A way of life" 8:54 mins
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2UPRlo2j94
>
> --
> V
>
>  
>

Re: [arr] COPYMANIACs virus spreading fast !

2008-07-15 Thread Sunil VG

I second Vishwesh. Let us categorically ignore emails that do not add any
value to this forum. Hmmm...when will Google come up with a Moron Filter?!

Regards,
Sunil

On Tue, Jul 15, 2008 at 6:30 PM, || V i s h w e s h || <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:

>   I feel we should just ignore these , no need to explain them anything or
> trying to talk some sense into them... by now we all know that it's
> completely useless... so just delete their mail n' move on...
>
> " The search is more important than the destination " - a r rahman -
>
> --- On Tue, 15/7/08, mb4zap <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> wrote:
> From: mb4zap <[EMAIL PROTECTED] >
> Subject: Re: [arr] COPYMANIACs virus spreading fast !
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com 
> Date: Tuesday, 15 July, 2008, 5:40 PM
>
>
> fully agreed...!
>
> --- On Tue, 7/15/08, Dinesh Vaidya <[EMAIL PROTECTED] co.in> wrote:
> From: Dinesh Vaidya <[EMAIL PROTECTED] co.in>
> Subject: [arr] COPYMANIACs virus spreading fast !
> To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com
> Date: Tuesday, July 15, 2008, 5:35 PM
>
> To all "copy" masters,
>
> 1. There are 7 swaras / notes in music. Every MD has to base his songs
>
> on these 7 swaras, so I guess as per this formula, nobody is original
>
> ? all copy all ?
>
> 2. Pt. Bhimsen Joshi sings Ahir Bhirav RAAGA, Pt. Shivkumar Sharma
>
> plays Ahir Bhirav on Santoor. Is one copying other ?
>
> 3. Pt Balmurali Krishna sings Hamsadwhani, Mandolin Srinivas plays
>
> same, for both, the accompanist is playing same beats. Are these two
>
> performances same to our ears ?
>
> 4. The moment Rahman comes out with a new album, you jump and start
>
> chanting Copy / copy / copy. Do I listen to Rahman and enjoy or listen
>
> to you and suffer ?
>
> The answer to all 4 queries above is a BIG NNO OO!
>
> I don't care ! I like to listen to Rahmans words and his music and I
>
> don't waste my energy in finding similarities.
>
> Earlier the group consisted mainly of RAHMANIACs, I find that lately
>
> the new virus of COPYMANIACS is spreading fast.. too bad !
>
> best regards
>
> Dinesh Vaidya
>
> Pune
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Unlimited freedom, unlimited storage. Get it now, on
> http://help.yahoo.com/l/in/yahoo/mail/yahoomail/tools/tools-08.html/
>  
>

Re: [arr] Re: Sharjah Concert in detail

2008-04-20 Thread Sunil VG

Reproducing an ARR song live in its original form is almost impossible. Some
basic rhythms, patterns, voices, instruments etc. have to use its original
tracks. However, this does not take away even a bit of the efforts the
musicians and singers put in on stage. You can clearly see all the
improvisations they do during the show.

As for Sivamani's solo performance, here's how it works: once he plays a
groove live, an on-board sound module lets him record and loop it on the fly
(the same was used for modulating his vocals). This enables him to move on
to other sections of his massive gear. It works just like setting up a
rhythm track adding kicks, high hats, snare, etc one by one. As for playing
the water bottle, trust me that was very much live, just like other parts of
the show! A possible explanation of minor syn issues could be your distance
from the speakers.

My two cents...

Regards,
Sunil

On Sun, Apr 20, 2008 at 5:46 PM, Mr Kumaraswamy R <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:

>   Friends,
>   Me too a first timer  for ARR concert.   It was a wonderful experience.
> I was in the gallery too and was on the foot for Boys, Sivaji & Humma Humma
> numbers.Also Chitra singing Kannalaney & Jiyajale was so sweet.
>
>
>   For sure there were Lip sync issues. I had doubts for couple of
> songs
>   But  then came Chaiya Chaiya.. number... I'm sorry to say.. There was no
> sync at all ...!! 100% sure about it.
>   Also, when Sivamani was making music on the Spoons. When he was trying
> to change to other instrument... I could clearly see the sound doesn't match
> with his actions.  Same during the Water bottle act.
>   Both the above wouldnt have been visible, If they haven't put up a huge
> LCD display !  It was showing close-up on Singers as well as Sivamani.
>
>
>   Can someone clarify this?   Why should they be playing a recorded song
> when all the capable ppl present on the stage?
>
>
>
> Cheers
> Kumar R
>
> - Original Message 
> From: cooljox <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Sunday, April 20, 2008 2:34:13 PM
> Subject: [arr] Re: Sharjah Concert in detail
>
>
>
> Yet another grand day when it comes to events in the UAE. And once
> again Rahman dazzles in a big way.
>
> Very true when he claims that it was the first show at Dubai that
> earned him the title of a performer. That was his first major
> concert and everyone who was there knows how grande that one was.
>
> The first Rahman concert I attended though was his second one, when
> he came down in 2004. Just the excitement was giving me sleepless
> nights. And was I blown away or what.
>
> Four years later, Rahman's back...this time I took the wise decision
> of getting a seat back at the gallery instead of the pricey ones,
> because that is where the fun really is. And to make it even more
> exciting, I took a bunch of buddies , all of whome were attending a
> Rahman concert for the first time.
>
> And all of them loved the show. Me...well I preferred the 2004
> concert for some reason. Like they say, the first one is always
> special!
>
> First of all, things I loved about the show:
>
> The gallery errupting with the Sivaji and Boys track. That was
> specatcular.
>
> Khwaja Khwaja rendition from Rahman. For me the highlight of the
> evening, because for the first time the song touched me in a special
> way. Watching Rahman rendering the song in that reverence, ...I was
> moved, shaken and stirred :-)
>
> I was really hoping for the Secret of Success...and in the final
> moments of the concert, there they wereWE ARE THE BOYS
>
> Dil Se...Full marks to the stage settings. The backdrop flames on
> the display screens gave a fiery effect to the whole performance.
>
> Things that disappointed me:
> Even if it was for a few mins, I would have loved the aucostic
> renditions that Rahman did in the 98 concert. The one where he had
> four singers around doing only the soulful melody numbers of his
> while Rahman have a go on his piano. Everyone remembers that one and
> a definitely a feature I would have loved to see him return to. That
> is the one where he could throw in a lot of the songs that gets lost
> in the glitz and blaze. (No, not a reference to the singer but just
> to all the fast numbers).
>
> A concert without Mustafa Mustafa ...oh no...
>
> I was also hoping Naresh to croon Anbe Va.
>
> The problem again is the desire to please the Hindi crowd. Because
> there was a lot of Guru and Jodhaa Akbar. Even if that was the case,
> i wish SWADES (Yuhi chala, Yeh jo desh), SAATHIYA (o hum dum is a
> sure fire) or even good ol RANGEELA made it to the final cut. The
> Mangal Pandey number could have been avoided because it just looked
> like a last minute attempt, with the notes going all haywire.
>
> I mean, I was hoping that they would have tweaked a lot for the
> Dubai one, but I guess they were just going ahead with the regular
> song line up from the recent concerts like Delhi.
>
> Still at the end of the day i

[arr] Sharjah Concert Photos!

2008-04-19 Thread Sunil VG

Concert Highlights:

   - ARR was in his element. His singing was top notch, almost flawless.
   He was energetic and even worked up the audience!
   - Hariharan, Madhushree, Tanvi, Neethi Mohan, Benny Dayal & Naresh
   Iyer gave memorable performances.
   - Audio was mind blowing with almost no hiccups which is absolutely
   remarkable for a live show of this magnitude.
   - Stage settings, lighting and motion graphics were in total harmony
   with the music.
   - All in all, THE best concert I've seen. Three and a half hours of
   pure adrenaline rush!

Here are some images from the show...

http://sharjahconcert.blogspot.com/

Regards,
Sunil

Re: [arr] Pookkodiyil punnagai

2008-03-02 Thread Sunil VG

Its an accordion albeit not the real one. Probably a softsynth.

Regards,
Sunil

On Mon, Mar 3, 2008 at 5:10 AM, arr_raghu <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>   What is the starting instrument of pookkoyil punnagai of iruvar?
> Is it some kind of Organ? May be a mouth organ? something else?
> Raghu
>
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com ,
> shiraz shira <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> > Vithur,
> > Can u please upload the both above tracks again...please
> >
> >
> > > > Munbe Vaa Instrumental: http://www.sendspac e.com/file/ llf2of
> > > > Ellapugazhum Instrumental: http://www.sendspac e.com/file/ w83svj
> >
> >
> >
> >
> __
> > Looking for last minute shopping deals?
> > Find them fast with Yahoo! Search.
> http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping
> >
>
>  
>

Re: [arr] ARR with Piano

2008-03-01 Thread Sunil VG

Add to it a DVD with the making of the music containing clips of AR working
on the piano, recording, mixing...interviews with his technicians...

Regards,
Sunil

On Sat, Mar 1, 2008 at 11:15 PM, Arijit Debnath <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>   What an extra ordinary idea... that will be greatest dream project.
>
> Arijit
>
>
> On 29/02/2008, arr_raghu <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> >   ARR, at this point of his career, should pick 10 of his most
> > melodious compositions, play solo on a grand piano, record and
> > release for international market.
> > Solo must be completely unplugged, without vocal or any other
> > instrument.
> > If possible release the sheet music for the 10 pieces as a
> > bonus with the CD.
> > The whole project must be such that it should propel ARR to the
> > league of evergreen composers like Mozart, Beethoven and Bach.
> >
> > Regards
> > Raghu
> >
> >
> > --- In [EMAIL PROTECTED],
> > "Pradeepan R"
> > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > >
> > > is it possible for us to convey to ARR about our interest in listening
> > > to VoiceLess BGM's ?
> > > He might do the recording in such a way so that its possible to Rip it
> > > voiceless.
> > > Of course, in Hollywood, OST gets released as separate CD's .. that
> > might
> > > never happen in India..
> > >
> > > On Fri, Feb 29, 2008 at 9:13 AM, Gomzy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > >
> > > > Dil ne Jise Apna Kaha and Lakeer Background scores are not by ARR.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > On 2/29/08, KrishnA <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > Hi all
> > > > >
> > > > > As kaissiom said, first we have to make a list of movies which
> > need to
> > > > > be ripped (for the purpose of BGMs), so in this regard, I have
> > made a list,
> > > > > but I am very skeptical about the legitimacy of that, so all
> > guys are
> > > > > requested to update it for further purpose.
> > > > >
> > > > > Thanks
> > > > > Krishna.
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > On 2/19/08, kaissiom <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Voiceless BGMs - Explained!
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I'm not much of any expert on this topic, as I happened to
> > > > > > accidentally or unintentionally discover the process of
> > ripping voiceless
> > > > > > BGMs. There may be members on this group who have expertise
> > in this area
> > > > > > who may be able to shed some more light on this topic.
> > Following article is
> > > > > > my limited understanding of this subject, please correct me if
> > I am wrong.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > First, some definitions:
> > > > > > * For the sake of discussion *L* refers to *Left* and *R*
> > refers to *
> > > > > > Right* (speakers)
> > > > > >
> > > > > > *Mono*: Single channel (no difference in L or R speaker, both
> > > > > > reproduce one sound)
> > > > > > *L speaker = R speaker = One sound from both.*
> > > > > > *[Note]: Rahman has been very disappointed that 'Kabhi Na
> > Kabhi' was
> > > > > > recorded in stereo, but released in Mono.*
> > > > > >
> > > > > > *Stereo:* Two or more channels (generally two channel, separate
> > > > > > recording/reproduction of sound, L and R)
> > > > > > *L speaker: recorded/reproduced separately
> > > > > > + R speaker: recorded/reproduced separately
> > > > > > = 3 different sounds possible: L sound + Shared L/R sound + R
> > sound*
> > > > > > *[Note]: Think of it as a Venn diagram: Both L and R speakers
> > > > > > reproduce same sound most of the time, but will also have
> > variations of
> > > > > > their own. Quite evident in 'Daud' - Title track, the entire
> > track has
> > > > > > variations in Left and Right channel.*
> > > > > >
> > > > > > *Stereo Surround*: 5.1 or higher (5 channels plus 1 LFE;
> > > > > > Dolby-Digital,dts)
> > > > > > *L Front speaker: recorded/reproduced separately
> > > > > > +R Front speaker: recorded/reproduced separately
> > > > > > +C Center speaker: recorded/reproduced separately
> > > > > > +L Rear speaker: recorded/reproduced separately
> > > > > > +R Rear speaker: recorded/reproduced separately
> > > > > > +LFE Low-Frequency Effects(sub-woofer)
> > > > > > = Surround Sound experience.*
> > > > > > *[Note]: Most, but not all, DVD-Videos have 5.1 surround
> > sound. And
> > > > > > also the rare, but dying, DVD-Audio format falls in this
> > category.*
> > > > > >
> > > > > > There's no limitation on the number of channels, I find some
> > English
> > > > > > movies with 7.1 surround sound , you can also buy a 10.1 sound
> > > > > > systems, if you can find source to utilize those channels.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Almost all Media formats can reproduce mono and stereo, but not
> > > > > > surround:
> > > > > > Cassette tapes: Stereo and Mono
> > > > > > CD: Stereo and Mono
> > > > > > VCD: Stereo and Mono
> > > > > > *DVD: Surround*, Stereo and Mono
> > > > > >
> > > > > > *How does this relate to voiceless BGMs?*
> > > > > > Voiceless BGMs are only possible from surround sound, given
> > that they
> > > > > > were recorded and reproduce as s

Re: [arr] Unconventional Voices

2008-02-09 Thread Sunil VG

Pavan, its "Yeh...yeah" and this vocal loop starts from 4:59 in the Tamil
version.

Regards,
Sunil

On Feb 9, 2008 12:26 AM, arr pavan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>   Dude ! with or without understanding lyrics ! such theni voices are rare
> & precious and wont be available in hindi genres & one unconventional
> voice of arrs is the belch-like sound in the end of saathiya/pachai nirame
> song ! hope it is arrs voice erheh  pachai nirame is my all time favorite
> & no.1 song of arr to me till date.
>
> Regards Pavan
>
>
>
> *|| V i s h w e s h || <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>* wrote:
>
>
>  Most unconventional voice I've ever heard is Theni Kunjaramma. I laughed
> like hell when I first heard her voice in Pettai Rap!!
>
>
> *vijay krishnan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>* wrote:
>
>   Shall i tell you few more voices,
>
> 1) Anupama---chandralekha,a trend setting song at that time.I had
> never heard this kinda voice before
>  with full western touch.
> 2) Chinmayi-KMI, she was 13 when she sang that song, emoting a
> mother's feeling
> 3) Karthik-Baba, Maya Maya and Shakthi kodu, it is the way opposite to
> what you mentioned about
> Lataji
>
> - Original Message 
> From: Vithur <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Wednesday, 6 February, 2008 7:42:46 PM
> Subject: [arr] Unconventional Voices
>
>  http://celluloidran t.wordpress. com/2008/ 02/06/unconventi 
> onal-voices/
> Rehman has had his favourites over the years — Hariharan and Sukhwindara
> Singh come to mind instantly. But every once in a while, he has made an
> inspired choice that completely transforms a number from good to great.
> These aren't conventional voices, and wouldn't work for most songs. But you
> cannot imagine how certain songs would sound if sung by someone else. Here
> are my top five picks in this category (links attached, in case you wanna
> lusten to them):
> 5. *Raasaathi* (*Thiruda Thiruda*): My favourite song in that album. Also,
> one of the songs that Shahul Hameed is best remembered for, other than 
> *Usilampatti
> pennkutti* in *Gentleman*. Other than probably a base guitar somewhere in
> the background (and I'm not even sure about that), this song is *a capella
> *, with a lot of humming in the background and Shahul's plaintive voice in
> the lead. (Listen here 
> )
> 4. *Chikubukku chikubukku rayile* (*Gentleman*): Basically, this one makes
> the grade because of how it reinvents Tamil pronunciation. If someone spoke
> the language like that in my presence, I would have to physically restrain
> myself from punching his lights out, but the song… well, I can't imagine any
> other way to sing it. (Listen 
> here
> )
> 3. *Lukka Chhuppi* (*Rang De Basanti*): I love Lata Mangeshkar, okay? My
> dad's an old Hindi film music buff, so I grew up listening to her. But
> hearing her sing *Jiya Jale *in *Dil Se* was the musical equivalent of
> seeing Rajni romance Deepika Padukone. Her voice sounded tired, strained,
> and clearly much older than the woman being depicted on screen. To me, that
> song is one of Rehman's eminently forgettable choices. But *Lukka Chhuppi*…
> who else could have conveyed Waheeda Rehman's heartbreak at losing her son
> so well? The opening lines are simple enough: *We've played enough hide
> and seek/Now come out and show yourself*. The tune isn't exactly a sad one
> either. But the evident ageing of Lata's voice and the tragedy being
> depicted on screen make it what it is. I don't think there are too many
> instances where Lata's voice would qualify as unconventional, but my guess
> is that most music directors would've ended up using a much younger voice
> here. Rehman chose well, and it made all the difference. (Listen 
> here
> )
> 1. *Vidai kodu engal naade* (*Kannathil Muthamittal*): The scene depicts a
> village of Sri Lankan Tamils being evacuated before the airforce bombs the
> place into oblivion. No matter what your politics, the sight a bunch of
> people leaving the place they had called home for so many years is, you will
> agree, heart-rending. The lyrics convey a sense of loss that remains with
> you long after the movie has ended. But what truly elavates the song is the
> quality of M S Viswanathan' s voice. You don't hear finely modulated sorrow,
> but something raw and visceral. (Listen 
> here
> )
>
> --
> regards,
> Vithur
>
> A.R.RAHMAN -  MY BREATH & LIFE FORCE
> .
>
>
>
>
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[ARR] Amazing JA

2008-02-06 Thread Sunil VG

Azeem-O-Shaan Shahenshah is an interesting song in many ways. Can't recall
another song where AR has used 7 distinct rhythm &

percussion variations! Love the way the trombones/brass play offbeat at 1:44
and the subtle ending drowned in pads.

Remove the bass line in Khwaja Mere Khwaja and you feel you are in a durgah
listening to the song live. I love the melody and the strings in Man Mohana.
Brilliant singing. Both songs have such a calming affect. Could perhaps be
used for anger management!

Regards,
Sunil

Re: [arr] Re: Who composes tune of a song for ARR?

2007-05-04 Thread Sunil VG


Well said Vijay. Anyone who has lived with ARR's music long enough, felt his
soul while listening to his songs, would know better than to doubt his
divine ability, even for a second. For me, Jamal's original mail was nothing
less than blasphemy.

Regards,
Sunil

On 5/3/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:


  As someone who has watched a r r work and accompanied him on crazy hour
driv es to studios i can only say that going by the corporate work culture i
often used to wonder why a r r wouldnt DELEGATE work...i mean once he
finalises the tune he can so easily ask someone else to take care of the
rest and just supervise the final touches but the man actually spends
sleepless days and nights doing everything from recording the instruments to
the artistes to mixing it along with the engineers and re recording and
mastering.

On numerous occassions i alongwith guys like gopal and im sure a few
others have seen a totally exhausted a r r only because he worked for 48 to
72 hours straight

Sincere request to all to put an end to this. After 15 years of films and
awards, i think its unfair to a r r that a few of us can even think on these
lines

Cheers
Vij

_ Original message _
Subject: [arr] Re: Who composes tune of a song for ARR?
Author: "fique r" <[EMAIL PROTECTED] >
Date: 03rd May 2007 7:29:58 PM


Actually this is one of way the unknowns in an industry get their cheap
fame by criticizing the greats. They can't accept that someone like ARR
keeps on mesmerizing the world folks with each new 'out of the world' music
whereas they , with all their might, just is capable of a whimper. Thus,
they resort to cheap tricks to get their name splashed across several
websites. But little do these goons know that they will be remembered for
the wrong reason like the veteran reporter who couldn't differentiate
between re-tune and remixed songs.

Even Michael Schumacher suffers the same fate. He is by far the best
driver ever in the history of F1 racing, but even drivers without an iota of
Schumacher's accomplishment give negative statements about him.

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Subject : [arr] Re: Who composes tune of a song for ARR?

Date : Thu, 03 May 2007 09:04:40 -

From : "rayrai2k" <[EMAIL PROTECTED] >

To : arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com 

"So audiance keeps humming Jatin Lalit / Nadim Shravan / Deva / SA

Rajkumar songs, though AR's album is a declared hit!"

i hear this statement often, but, where is NS, JL, and others where

are their hits. NS may be a click in AAshiqui, Saajan + or two more JL

did not deliver anything best after DDLJ. ARR brings so many to

remember that a human remember will fall short of memory. Its human

limitation to reckon which one to hum. An example is a memory game if

the cubes are 16 its easy and what if they are more than 100???

Its tota!
lly unworthy to accept ARRs songs cant be remember for long

som
ebody has told and rest follow.

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Re: [arr] ARR doing Kaizad's next film?

2007-02-06 Thread Sunil VG


ARR's name does appear on the web site. Considering Kaizad's background, I
doubt if ARR would want to be associated with him.

Regards,
Sunil


On 2/6/07, jarshadnk <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:


  http://bombilandbeatrice.com/

This i saw on the Net... it's the Website of Kaizad Gustad's next
movie... If you go to the credits section you will see A R Rahman's
name as the music director...
On a personal note, I knew tht the director was trying to get in
touch with our ARR. I dint know he accepted..

JArshad

Re: [arr] Guru - Fails Miserably

2007-01-16 Thread Sunil VG


The saddest thing about these mails is that some people (deliberately?) fail
to see the bigger picture! Guru is not about Mallika's seductive moves or
Ash's rain-soaked sari. This is an inspirational film about daring to dream
and pushing the envelope. This is a film about hope. One of those ladies
from the "Shakti Parivar" tells Maddy that if there were 10 Gurus, there
wouldn't be poverty in India. Lets look at the bigger picture - the essence
of the film. Let not the business of packaging the film for maximum
reachability get in the way of its underlying message and intention. If all
you could take home from the film were those "unnecessary rain scenes" or
those "unnecessary songs", well thenthe lesser said the better.

Well done Mani, Abhishek and AR :-) Its time once again to take a bow!!!

Regards,
Sunil


On 1/16/07, s_sundarr_2000 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:


  hi,

this is my personal opinion abt guru. I watched it last sunday paying
(wasting) 15$.

I did not like the movie @ all. The things i hated in the movie are:

1.unnecessary episode of vidya balan/maddy, am sure mani wanted a
movie to run for 2.45 hrs, with the original script it was only for 2
hrs, then he thougth to include this.
2. aish is not convincing in her role, look so thin and acting is jaded.
3. songs r unnecessary and placed badly in the movies. mayya (2 stanza
was cut r probably pushed to background) is not necessary, immediately
followd by barso re (again 2nd stanza pushed to background - except
for few lines). ay hairathe does come in bits and pieces, tera bina is
not fully picturised and fails to create a impact on screen as it was
on trailers and audio's. yammo yammo was okey and baazi laga - highly
unnecessary.
4. rajiv menons work was alrite and nothing that gr8.
5. rahman's bgm was okey, he used a lot of songs pieces in the bgm as
they were not used by mani properly.
6. so many scenes in rain, barso re, whenver abhishek addresses his
staff, prathap pothan episode. why does mani waste so much water when
there is so much scarcity in chennai. the point is rain is not reqd.
agreed in 1st song of mouna ragam but why repetedly here?
7. moves @ a liesurely pace and doesn't pick up anytime
8. abhishek does all his acts and justifies in 4.5 min saying .5 min
is profit, naah it did not work. where did gandhi come in? who asked
abt his past to the panel that 2 shirts/15000 rupees stuff? they were
asking reasons and justifications for his act?
9.where did mithun disappear in the end?

only gud thing was abhishek acting. rahman's songs fails to create an
impact on screen, it was very gud in audio and i was jumping.!

better luck next time mani ! probably lajjo is more in terms of period
again who knows?

waste of time and money!

[arr] Gurubhai V/S Dhirubhai

2007-01-13 Thread Sunil VG


Here's an interesting read on Dhirubhai Ambani. Notice the uncanny
resemblance in not just his life in the Middle East (the coins, SHELL, etc.)
but even Guru's costume during the courtroom scenes!

http://www.answers.com/topic/dhirubhai-ambani

All said and done, a great film with goosebump inducing cinematic moments!!
:-)

Regards,
Sunil

Re: [arr] A note on a pilgrimage

2007-01-07 Thread Sunil VG


Dear Gops,

That was straight from the heart. The one person that deserved to hand over
the cheque and go through this surreal experience was you. Congrats on
getting another opportunity to be in the company of the man who inspires us
to be a better human being. God bless him and his family.

Regards,
Sunil


On 1/7/07, Gopal Srinivasan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:


  Dear friends,

When we set out to raise funds for the A.R.Rahman Foundation as a gift for
ARR's birthday, I
had only planned to send him an image of the cheque by email and the
physical cheque only by
courier. But when the contributions soared past anything I had hoped for,
I felt it was only
fair that it be handed over in person. And so, I set out to Chennai on
Saturday morning not
knowing if I would actually be able to meet him. Though by now, we have
seen enough evidence of
his simplicity I imagined being stopped by security guards even before I
could let him know,
all of which was completely unwarranted.

Thanks to the never-say-no graciousness of ARR and Vijay's entreaties, I
had the good fortune
of being your representative at the birthday celebrations of the person
whom many of us deify.
Far from being met with for a few seconds and summarily dismissed, I was
treated with the same
affection, care and love by everyone at his home and studio as were many
of the key
personalities of the industry who made their way to his abode to greet him
in person.

I made my way to his home with some navigational aid from Vijay to only
find a bunch of busy
workers setting up the place in preparation for lunch. When I said that I
had to meet ARR Sir,
I was asked to wait in the first floor of the studio which is the building
right in front of
his home. I made my way there to find many people doing the same, some of
them being Mr.
Srinivasa Krishnan of Global Rhythms, Sridhar Subramaniam of Sony BMG,
Naresh Iyer, executives
from WorldSpace and Saregama and producers from the Tamil industry whom I
did not recognize. I
could see gifts of flowers from a host of people from the industry -
Subhash Ghai, Udit and
Deepa Narayan, Rajkumar Santoshi, Bharat and Kanika, Chinmayee, Radio
Mirchi, Radio City were
some names that I managed to spot amidst the sea of bouquets in the
studio. ARR's right hand
men Noell James, Sivakumar, Swamidorai, Faiz and H. Sridhar were also in
attendance.

We were soon joined by ARR's mother, daughters, son, wife and sisters and
others in the family.
I soon realized that simplicity and humility runs through every brick and
body in his home and
studio. ARR still hadn't turned up and his mother insisted that we must
have lunch and we were
ushered back into his home where ARR joined us. Soon director Shankar and
family, Kathir,
Krishna (of SOK), Praveenkanth made their way in. After lunch we made our
back to the studio,
were ARR took us to a large studio room on the 2nd floor and screened the
video of Pray For Me
Brother. I am still searching for words to describe the multiple
exhilarating emotions that
passed through me as I watched the video. Nothing we have heard so far in
the live performances
truly captures the brilliance of the recorded song. Who else, but ARR,
could have an Indian
classical harmony accompanying a rap segment?

Following this, both ARR and his son Ameen, who also celebrates his
birthday on the same day,
cut the cake jointly. While his son wanted to cut his special 'Spiderman'
shaped cake, ARR
decided his simpler cake was more appropriate :-)

Coming to the crux of my visit, it was the time after the birthday cake
was distributed and
everyone was leisurely seated around the studio that I chose to hand the
cheque over to ARR. I
wish I could say, 'Did we spring a surprise on ARR or what!' But ARR
instead sprang a surprise
on me! He looked visibly moved and said 'I have been telling these folks
what you guys have
been doing.' I went, "Huh?" And his response was, 'I was on the group last
night and saw all
these messages about a collection drive. You guys are increasing my
responsibilities now'. I
quickly assured him that he could count on our support in anything that he
wanted to do. he
then handed the cheque over to his mother and introduced me to the rest of
the people there.

He then asked, 'Don't you want a picture?'. I joked, 'I would like you to
say a few words or
else all the folks would think I made off with the money'. He laughed and
agreed. I told him I
could wait till the studio was a little quieter. He said fine and went on
to have a private
conversation with Shankar and then moved away to supervise some dubbing
work for Guru that was
underway at the studio.

Before he left, I mustered the courage to ask him if there was any way I
could get another look
at Pray For Me Brother, to which his reaction was, 'Of course, why even
ask?' and asked Abdul
from the studio to screen it for me in one of the smaller rooms.

I was waiting around the studio for a while when a Jaya TV crew trudged in
for a sound bite.
Soon the

Re: [arr] SAKKARAKATTI POSTER

2006-05-01 Thread Sunil VG

This could be a still meant for one of the song sequences. I guess we'll get to hear some more youthful music.
Regards,
Sunil
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Re: [arr] Mata Amritanadamayi (AMMA) & AR Rahman

2006-04-23 Thread Sunil VG

The song, in all probablity, was composed by Rahul who does a lot of work for Amma. There were a few mails in the Group last year which confirmed that Rahul has a Rahmanish sound and his voice too happens to be somewhat similar to ARR. Since then I've been trying to find more info on him without success. I've heard some of his work for Amritha TV & it seems quite interesting.

Regards,
Sunil
On 4/23/06, Nucleo Inc. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

Did ARR score any devotional tune for Sri Mata Amritanadamayi Devi, i heard a devotional song played out during AMMA visit to Malaysia 23rd April 06. The song was really mind blowoning and superb, vocal by ARR,a female vocal plus children chorus. Then i rush to the public adress mixer to check out the song, and they said this is a exclusive song composed by ARR to AMMA and its belong to AMMA foundation/association, its not a commercial song and they claim its more like a private song to AMMA, I dunno how truth is this fact as the vocal seems to be equalized. Please somebody clarify this to meplz

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Re: [arr] PLEASE READ THIS ARTICLE

2006-04-14 Thread Sunil VG

This article is about the music of Godfather. Though a very positive review, there are a few errors. Here's the translation:
---

Rahman with 7 songs and 10 tunes
When AR Rahman takes up composing for a film, the director doesn't bother reducing the number of songs. regardless of the story, they don't mind taking time to come up with song situations. This is aexactly whet happenened with the Tamil fin "Godfather". They had already finished the Rahman film with 7 songs. Though there are 7 songs, the tunes are 10. What's interesting is that one song has been made in three different ways. There's hardly anyone who doesn't know that Rahman's music is a formula for success. Here too, the success is repeated. Though not his best compositions, Rahman has proven that he isn't capable of producing bad music!

The song "Kammakarayile..." with its tune and Rahman's new humming style makes it very different. There's no way this song sung by Naresh and Sowmya won't be great. "Illamai" sung by Suresh Peters and the others starts with a regular Rahman beat and then goes on to new heights. Neat song and lyrics. The remix of the same song is sung by Tanvi and Naresh. This is one song where the remix sounds better than the orriginal. This song is also a statement of Naresh's brilliance. "Kaatril oru vaarthai" sung by SPB, Sadhana and Reena reminds one of the music of many old melodies.

A song that brings up Goan memories is "Dinam Dinam". "Theeyil vizhunda" is based on Sufi music. This is a song where the music takes the listener to great heights using rhythm and then suddenly brings them down to blend beautifully with the lyrics. The song that has been created in three different ways is "Innisai". Sung by Srinivas & Naresh very differently, this song deserves a special mention. This is probably the best song among the lot. A song that anyone can listen to and enjoy. A song to be treasured.

---
Regards,
Sunil
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Re: [arr] WATER original cd by T series including all tracks

2006-04-14 Thread Sunil VG




Three words: 
 
Bad Photoshop Job!
 
Regards,
Sunil 
On 4/14/06, Pankaj Kakkar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:


hi gopal
the original indian edition of water, i remember is not it by "saregama"? and not t-series. plse confirm. thanks pankaj
Aakash Gandhi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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The original CD is not by T-Series.  The original CD has been distributed by only Varanese Saraband>From: Roshan <
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>Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2006 03:12:06 +0100 (BST)>>Looks fake>>or is it because T-Series does not have a good graphic>designer ?  i don't think so>>look at the logo and the embossing given to the title-
>  WATER .. 100% fake>>>--- wasim akhtar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>> > hi all fans.> >> >   i know this news no doubt will be shoking for all> > of u.> >> >   but its true that i have original cd by t series> > including bangri marori containing 21 tracks.
> >   my net friend vipin who lives and work in mumbai> > in t series.> >   he told me that in oct 2005 all the work was> > complete to release water music but because of this> > controvercy we could,not release it,,but still the
> > stock of cdz is saved in t series,so he told me that> > he has 10 cds in black so one he send me.> >   i think i m much blessed person who has its> > original cd,but its my big pray and desire that all
> > world listen these phenomanal tracks.> >   dear fans i m here attaching the title and back> > cover of cd.> >   god bless u all.> >   good bye> >> >
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Re: [arr] PLEASE READ THIS ARTICLE

2006-04-14 Thread Sunil VG

I've got to use that spell checker thing...:-D
Regards,
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On 4/15/06, Sunil VG <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

This article is about the music of Godfather. Though a very positive review, there are a few errors. Here's the translation:
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---
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Re: [arr] which software is arr using - END THE SPEECULATION

2006-04-04 Thread Sunil VG

>> FL, Cakewalk are more amateurish programs
Ray Charles used Sonar for his Grammy winning album "Genius Loves Company". This was mentioned by his engineer Brother Bill.
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OK... Lets end this chain...ARR uses Logic Pro ONLY! Euphonix is a console... Not a synth...Loops and samples can be triggered using any software... FL is not the only ones. Very high chances that FL samples are triggered using Halion as well. FL, Cakewalk are more amateurish programs.
Logic is the most used for programming by pros (ARR, S-E-L etc.) Many of them still prefer to use version v5.5 on their PC. They stopped making a PC version once Apple bought of eMagic.Also... To be a good programmer (MIDI programmer) you don't need the best of keyboards. Cause all keyboards send the same info to the comp (1.
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Re: [arr] ARR Tired??

2006-03-27 Thread Sunil VG




Hi Senthil,
 
Can you please give instances of the songs/sections of the songs where you sensed tiredness. Although I didn't quite enjoy the "Hey hey sahiba" hook in the otherwise melodious Kaatril, I feel the entire album is fresh. I especially love the numerous vocal phrases AR has used in the original "Illamai" track. It looks like he was on a vocal experimentation trip! As I had mentioned in an earlier mail, I feel he had fun composing the songs for GF!

 
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Re: [arr] Dil Se Re - Ae ajnabi my favourite, says Gulzar

2006-03-27 Thread Sunil VG

The next best thing to an AR song is learning a bit about it's making! Thanks for the article Puneet.
Regards,
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PS: Please remember to provide the article source next time.
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Flashbacks always, but always, land you back in the present. But inmy case, I'm flitting from one flashback to another. And the story
about A R Rahman continues...I remember it had been two years since I first met Rahman and ourmaiden musical venture had been nixed, when I got a call from ManiRatnam saying he wanted to meet me. When we met, he asked me to write
the songs for his next film, Dil Se. A R Rahman was to score themusic, he told me. That excited me so I agreed to write the lyricsthere and then. To help me, Mani gave me an outline of the story(without giving away much), a graph of the two main characters, the
theme of the movie and the kind of treatment he was planning for thestory—that's it. Generally speaking, when I write songs for a movie, Ilike to be aware of the entire script. But no such help wasforthcoming here.
But with a director of Mani Ratnam's calibre, you're confident heknows what he's doing. So I wasn't worried when he didn't tell me muchabout the movie. In fact, not knowing the entire plot had its upside.
When I write for other movies, I have one advantage: I know the kindof language the characters will speak, so I write accordingly. Here Ididn't know anything; even the song situations were free-floating.Mani just told me the overall theme of the songs and it was very
inspiring. Even more inspiring was the treatment he was planning togive the musical numbers. Mani was the first director who actuallyasked me to give abstract images for his narrative. Most of our Hindifilm directors like their songs to have cinematic images that can be
picturised easily, but Mani wanted abstract images and I welcomed thatwhole-heartedly.While we were discussing the song situations, Mani quoted the famousPersian poet Maulana Rumi. He told me he wanted me to write a song on
the seven stages of love starting with `uns', `ulfat', `mohabbat' andending with the ultimate `junoon'. He also added that the song wouldbe repeated throughout the film. Since I'm well versed with the poetry
of Rumi and Hafiz, I understood what Mani wanted.As expected, Rahman had more than one composition for the theme song.There was one, and one more and another one. He just kept pulling themout and kept saying, can we do this, can we do that? Ultimately, we
finalised one tune to which I wrote Satrangi re. That was the firstsong I wrote for Dil Se.Another song, Jiya jale, sung by Lataji (Lata Mangeshkar), was asuhaag raat song and I thought Rahman combined it beautifully with
South Indian folk. That was the first time Lataji sang for Rahman. Iwas there when she recorded the song and she was quite pleased aboutit. As I've mentioned earlier, Rahman's studio is dimly lit and thesmall glass room where the singer stands can be quite lonely because
you can't see anything or anyone from there. Lataji felt slightlyawkward about it and she murmured, `Akeli khadi kis ke liye gaa rahihoon main.' So I found a stool and sat on it outside her glass door sothat she could see me. That, I think, assured her. I must add here
that she sang Jiya jale brilliantly in her mellifluous voice.Today when I look back, I realise Dil Se marked an important phase inmy career as a lyricist. Important because I was working with Rahmanand a great director like Mani Ratnam for the first time. Also Dil Se
started a new phase for me, that of writing Sufiana poetry. Just asHumne dekhi hai unn aankhon ki mehekti khushboo had set off a phase ofusing abstract imagery in my songs early on.Rahman, being a religious man, enjoyed composing for Dil Se too. I
could see that the Sufiana lyrics brought out the best in him. By thenhe'd also learnt a little bit of Hindi so he could understand mypoetry. In Dil Se there were three Sufiana songs. But my favouriteremains Ae ajnabi tu bhi kabhi aawaz de kahin se. I think it was a
really beautiful song.But the one that really became a rage was Chal chhaiyan chhaiyan.There is a song of Sufi poet Bulleh Shah's called Tere ishq nachayakar thaiyya thaiyya, which Sukhwinder used to sing. Rahman loosely
based his composition of Chal chhaiyan chhaiyan on that. The entireorchestration was all Rahman's, of course. On my part, I tried torefresh the song by using the words chhaiyan chhaiyan instead ofthaiyya thaiyya. Many people thought the words chhaiyan chhaiyan were
just sounds used for effect. But that's not true; chhaiyan meanschhaon or shade and it's a commonly used word in rural Hindi and inour folk songs. The next line—Jinke sar ho ishq ki chaon, paon keneeche jannat hogi, chal chhaiyan chhaiyan—explains the concept of
chhaiyan chhaiyan. Sukhwinder sang the song with a storming energy andan infectious voice with Sapna Awasthi ably supporting him. Thepopularity of that song is history—hence the title of this colum

Re: [arr] TOI Interview

2006-03-18 Thread Sunil VG

This has got to be one of the best write ups about ARR...absolutely inspiring...Thanks for posting Gops!
- Sunil
On 3/19/06, Gopal Srinivasan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Unarguably India's best music composer today, AR Rahman is back in the hot seat with his score in Rang De Basanti. Jitesh Pillaai exchanges notes with the maverick musician TIMES NEWS NETWORK
He's pushing 40, going on 25. His chocolate mousse voice gently glides through the room. A bit like his entire demeanour. "Sorry for the delay, just have a lot of things to catch up on," he apologises as I grab a few minutes with the man who is unarguably India's best music composer today, on what is yet another whirlwind stopover for him. His current topnotcher, Rang De Basanti, has yet again perked up the stagnant genre monopolised by the nasalcrooning variety of musicians.
But that's another story. There's yet another apocryphal tale which bears repetition. At the height of the film industry strike in Chennai about five years ago, his mentor, Mani Ratnam, was waiting for the music wiz to complete the soundtrack of Alay Payuthe. Ratnam is reported to have deadpanned, "I can either handle the strike or Rahman. Not both simultaneously, please."
That then is the magic of Allah Rakha Rahman. Another industry joke that's often pulled is that after God, Rahman is the greatest leveller. Be it Mani Ratnam, Shyam Benegal, Ashutosh Gowariker or Shankar, they all wait for him. Time no bar. Music bar bar. You've heard the story about him playing the piano when he was all of four. Years later, after rigorously dabbling in the world of 30-second jingles and moonlighting as a musician with composer Illayaraja, he was ready to fly solo and test his métier. Came Roja in 1993. Rahman smiles, "The songs were composed in a small room. I kept thinking that people would hate the music. By the grace of God, it was liked so much that I even went on to win my first National Award for the film."
About Ratnam, Rahman says that he just allows him to do whatever he wishes and then chooses the best. Rahman recalls, "Even when we were composing Jiya jale in Dil Se, I felt a lot of Mallu 'Moplah' tunes coming into my head, Mani said, 'no problem, I'll change my character (Preity Zinta) into a Malayalee girl' and it all sort of fell into place."
It all also fell into place with Rang De Basanti circa 2005. When Rakeysh Mehra greenlighted the film about two years ago, Rahman had given him a scratch tune. When Mehra started the film, he was stuck for a background tune in the climax, miraculously, the tune which Rahman had composed earlier became the leitmotif. Just like that. Rahman smiles that gentle smile of his, "Mehra is a lot like Mani. He just lets me do my own thing. When I composed Paathshala with words like 'lose control', I thought he'd change it into Hindi. But Mehra stuck to it, saying that the only time his assistant came into his room was when he played that tune. So obviously he was sticking to the vibe." When Rahman composes, synthesisers meld into guitars, the dholaks blend with the keyboards. Fusing the music of different traditions, Rahman straddles the world of Bach and Carnatic music with easy facility. Among his oeuvre, his personal favourites include Roja, Muthu, Lagaan, Dil Se and
Taal. But it was also the musical cadences of Gentleman, Kaadhalan, Rangeela, Thiruda Thiruda, Kandukondain Kandukondain and Alay Payuthe that burned up the barcodes in music stores. Born a Hindu, AS Dilip Kumar converted to Islam and the AR Rahman moniker a decade ago, his music is inspired by Sufi mysticism. It's reported that after all the hard times after his father's death, Rahman and his family found solace in Karimullah Shah Kadiri, a Sufi spiritual healer.
Reportedly, he's sold more than 100 million albums, won scores of Filmfare and National awards. His success prompts him to stay connected to his God. "Your faith keeps you focused. You never grow big by putting other people down," he sallies. Talk again veers to the drubbing of
Mangal Pandey,when it was loudly asserted that Rahman had lost his touch. He is unequivocal, "I did my best. Maybe, it was too folksy, too much of in-your-face patriotism…" But in a capricious industry dictated by the ticket windows, all's well after Rang De Basanti. The self-effacing composer tells me that he's just read a signboard outside a church in Bandra, Mumbai. He says casually, "It says, 'If you start judging people, you won't have time to love'. That's so true, the mind then loses its serenity, its naivete. I think to compose you need to have a purity of being. I also try to find that purity in music. Just before I compose, I'm a total mess, I don't know if I'm coming or going. And then through some divine intervention, it all falls into place. I guess you should just move lightly through life, carry no excess baggage at all."
He should know. Apart from the Padma Shri and collaborations with artistes like the late Nu

Re: [arr] Fwd: AR Rahman Concert in Dayton Ohio

2006-03-05 Thread Sunil VG




From the info on the EMU web site, it appears fairly reliable. Here's the link:
 
http://www.emich.edu/convocation/events_calendar.html
 
Regards,
Sunil 
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Could anyone confirm if this is info is reliable or notThanks
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Re: [arr] Classical Western Style in Thiruda Thiruda - "Raasathi ..."

2006-03-04 Thread Sunil VG

Fantastic analysis of "Rasathi". I'm sure there's a whole lot more to be written about some of ARR's other gems. Some day
Thanks for the link Guru :-)
By the way, Godfather rocks! Looks like ARR had fun composing this album. Absolutely enjoyable!!
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Re: [arr] Aamir to act in remake of hit Tamil film !!!!

2006-02-17 Thread Sunil VG




Ghajini is a remake of the 2000 cult film Memento, directed by Christopher Nolan. I hope Aamir watches Memento and realizes where the "superhit" Ghajini really stands. 
 
Here's something to dream about - RGV and ARR decide to work together again where he directs Aamir in the Hindi version of Memento!!! H...
 
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Hello  Edward,
 
Yes Amir agreed to do the film and he is also keen to have Asin (the lead actress in Ghajni) in the hindi version too.ARR is supposed to do the remake as the grapevine has it(not confirmed by ARR).And no its not a comedy.Its
 an action packed thriller wherin the hero(Surya in tamil) has short term memory loss.The story is really good and kudos for the whole crew involved.Harris jayraj's score was brilliant(though the BGMs were heavily inspired from 
ARR.I can prove it,when i get the DVD).Cheers,
 
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http://www.bollywoodworld.com/news/bwnews.php? subaction=showfull&id=1140167558&archive=&start_from=&ucat=1&Courtesy: Mid-DayAamir Khan with wife Kiran Rao at the Rang De Basanti premiere at
Cinemax, VersovaPic: Rakesh Dave His recent marriage to Kiran Rao seems to have helped Aamir Khan inmore ways than one.Aamir has started watching films in south Indian languages — Kirancan now help interpret them, and was so bowled over by director 
Murugadas' hit Tamil film, Gajni, that he has agreed to act in itsHindi remake.Gajni, an action-packed film starring Surya and newcomer Asin, willalso be directed by Murugadas for a South Indian producer, who plans 
to relaunch his banner with a film after a long hibernation, aftermaking a series of films with Amitabh Bachchan.Aamir saw the film in Mumbai with Kiran at a special trial heldexclusively for him recently, and allotted dates for the project as 
soon as he is through with his work in Yash Chopra's Fanaah.Director thrilledThough Khan was not available for confirmation on signing theproject, an associate of Murugadas confirmed that the director was 
thrilled to be making his debut with the Hindi version of his ownTamil hit, with Aamir.Though he refused to divulge details about the project, he said therewere plans to sign on a new face opposite Khan, since the producer 
wants to complete the film in a single, non-stop shooting schedule,and release it by the end of the year.Pre-production work is underway, and the script is undergoing somechanges suggested in the story line by Aamir, to make the narrative 
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Re: [arr] find out which instrument - i bet u cant

2006-01-28 Thread Sunil VG

Windows XP Ding.wav !!
The question is, can you really call it an "instrument"?? :-)
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to be frank - it sounds crap.
but there is an important thing in it...
u guys have to tell me which instrument i have used..
i havent used any sound programming softwares like fruity loops or anything or any instruments like idaykka or damaru or like that ...
listen to this carefully and i bet u cant tell me...
i composed this sitting before my computer with only yahoo messenger and my sound recorder as running programs
waiting for your replies ..
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Re: [arr] OT : Attn : Music gear junkies : Few snaps from the NAMM show

2006-01-23 Thread Sunil VG

Bharath, thanks for the virtual NAMM tour! Enjoyed going through the photo gallery...
Regards,
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If you are familiar with NAMM show, you might enjoy few of the snaps I took. Basically it is a huge gathering of music instrument manufacturers from all over the world, near LA, and kick off the pro-audio sales this year.
http://singingphotons.net/photos/default/category1006.aspxFew things that might be of some interest.
a) Spectrasonicshttp://singingphotons.net/photos/default/category1006/picture68.aspx
http://singingphotons.net/photos/default/category1006/picture79.aspx
These guys manufacture lot of sample and loop cd's which finds its way into lot of pop and film music these days. Ironically, they mentioned that they sold only couple of copies in India. We have heard their samples in Tenali, Taal etc. They also develop Stylus and Trilogy virtual instruments, which I believe, contributes to YSR compositions.
b) ICON from Digidesignhttp://singingphotons.net/photos/default/category1006/picture73.aspx
This is installed at HJ's Trinity Wave Station. c) Melodyne The pitch correction tool used by ARR
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http://singingphotons.net/photos/default/category1006/picture80.aspxIf you have any specific questions, please feel free to email me. -- :: Bharath
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Re: [arr] a r rahman's response to the group's birthday wishes

2006-01-22 Thread Sunil VG

Vijay, you have no idea what these lines mean to many of us. Thanks a lot for forwarding it.
Regards,
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I must apologise...ive been very very busy and didnt even check this email by a r r sent almost a week back..this is the response to the birthday wishes that we collated and sent to him..thanks once again !!!

"To all of you Fans who were worried for me and those who wished me on my birthday ..and those who thought of doing it ..thanks a lot .Prayed for the whole group That all of you should all be winners in life and you should be guided right always ..!."

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Re: [arr] A coupla songs i composed as dedications to ARR on his B'Day

2006-01-18 Thread Sunil VG




Vijay, that was some cool programming, especially in Pulse. Enjoyed listening to it. The piano coming in at 2:06 has a nice melody to it. Keep up the good work.
 
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Re: [arr] When is it Rang Rang Rang in Dubai?

2006-01-15 Thread Sunil VG




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I doubt if Water will ever be available here. There is a print on the CD cover that says "Not for sale in India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal & Middle East". 
 
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Re: [arr] When is it Rang Rang Rang in Dubai?

2006-01-14 Thread Sunil VG

After a torturous wait of 3 weeks, RDB CD was released in UAE on January 5th. I don't know about Dubai, but the CD has been available in Abu Dhabi since the 5th. You might want to check with Music Land in Bur Dubai. You could call (04) 3538338. Hope this helps.

Regards,
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I'm tired of running around shops in Dubai checking the availibility of Rang De Basanti CD. Even as of yesterday, it has not been released here yet.
Can anyone from Dubai tell me if this CD is available and where?
We the people living in Dubai are always the last ones to get the latest music from Rahman.
Cheers!
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Re: [arr] Striking similarity between Kal Ho Na Ho and Earth 1947 - this is blasphemous!!

2006-01-07 Thread Sunil VG




Good find Wasim. A lot of similarity there. SEL have been inspired by ARR in a few instances before. So this could be another addition to the list. I must add that SEL are still one of the originals out there.
 
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is essentially Rahman at core.  I though it was one of SEL's best, nowonder.  Since when did SEL become Anu Malik?Please correct me if I'm wrong.http://www.megaupload.com/?d=MTUS9ODD
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[arr] 6 Glorious Years!!

2005-12-31 Thread Sunil VG




As we move on to 2006, this Group completes six glorious years of its existence! I express my sincere thanks to Gopal for helping bring more than 8000 fans all over the globe under one umbrella, discussing the music of a true genius - AR Rahman! Happy Birthday Group and here's wising all of you a very Happy, Prosperous and Musical New Year...:-)

 
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Re: [arr] i want to know the right birth date of arr

2005-12-30 Thread Sunil VG




January 6th.
 
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[arr] ARR Studio Query

2005-12-30 Thread Sunil VG




I must have missed some mails but I thought ARR's new studio was called Shafee Studio Five. We all have seen some amazing photographs of this studio. "The Rising" was recorded and mixed both in Panchattan as well as Shafee, according to the cd sleeve. So what exactly is AM Studios? Any links pointing to the studio?

 
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Re: [arr] Has ARR lost his ear for good sounds?

2005-12-27 Thread Sunil VG

I totally agree with Rawat on the issue of the unwarranted subject line. Let's be more sensible and sensitive with what we post here please.
As for the discussion, and this is for you Bharath - I'm curious to know why you feel that some elements in ARR's recent mixes stand out and do not blend too well. You had made a similar comment regarding the arrangements in RDB, so my curiosity has multiplied! :-) Mind you, I haven't heard RDB as it hasn't released here yet. But as far as I know, ARR's mixes are still handled by Sridhar and Aditya. Do you think its the new tools they are using? Is it ear-fatigue? Or like you said, a new trend?

I know there are a few in this group working in the audio engineering field. Your comments in this regard will be useful...
Thanks & Regards,
Sunil
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flame-war or trolling.Still, I think that the original poster could have wordedhis subject line differently. "lost his ears" is not aphrase that one would use for someone he loves and respected.
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[arr] Water & ARR's Strings!

2005-12-26 Thread Sunil VG

When asked about Water and the fact that he had given it a 10/10, ARR had said in a recent interview that "10/10 was THEN". So I wasn't expecting ARR's best score when I slipped the CD into the player. Seconds later, what I heard was absolutely overwhelming. Listening to "Chan Chan (Aayo re)" takes you through so many emotions and experiences. The notes played on the santoor when Sukhwinder sings the first line is pure ecstasy. Listen to the strings from 02:25 - 02:40 when Sukhwinder sings "Koyal bhi kuhu kuhu gaane lagi"! And with the backing from 03:56 - 05:00, ARR once again proves that he is the absolute master of strings and chords!

I had bought the Salaam Bombay Dreams DVD too along with Water from Amazon and it has many clips of ARR working with his strings musicians. Its really amazing to see how he improvises on the fly. Now I can visualize all the string parts heard in Water! Like Gopal said, this album is more than 10/10. Its not just a gem - how does one describe it??

Thanks ARR...
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Re: [arr] S.J Surya on A.R.Rahman Really Nice --- TRANSLATION

2005-12-18 Thread Sunil VG

Aravind, thanks a lot for translating this. The article has some interesting trivia about ARR. Looking forward to the next part. Your effort is much appreciated.
Regards,
Sunil
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Hi all,I have attempted to translate this for the benefit of our non-tamil friends:A.R.Rahman is a living legend. He never considers himself to be a genius. But, actually he is a
super-genius.It takes time to actually meet him. So, we might get a different impression of him, before meeting him. But, once we go and meet him, we can understand him.If we meet him and know him, we will start feeling that "we are nothing. Why should we lead a false life? Why cant we be true, like him." Even if our assistant says something to us, we wont feel like "who is he to tell me".
His popularity which started in Tamilnadu, has now spread throughout the world.For his Lord of the Rings play, a very famous singer who is touted as "Chinese Madonna" came down for recording, to ARR's studio in Subbaraya Nagar, Chennai. Music recording for Hollywood movies have been done here. Times have changed. People used to go to Hollywood to compose for tamil movies - but now, music for hollywood movies are composed here! This also shows the technological advancement... Hollywood is not something great...Rahman shows us that even we can reach that standard!
The new studio that he has set up in Chennai is definitely up to hollywood standards. The re-recording for my movie NEW was done at Autograph Studio, London. This new ARR studio is better than Autograph studio in terms of technology and quality. It is God's boon to me that I get to work with him.
For Ah Aah, he composed all songs in Kodaikkanal. We got the lyrics ready for Varugirai Thodugirai before Rahman started composing. He generally likes composing for pre-written lyrics. Even for "Sakkarai Inikkira Sakkarai" from NEW, the lyrics were written first by Vali and then Rahman composed the tune. Rahman changed few words in those lyrics to suit the tune. This shows his command over tamil language. The changes/additions he makes to lyrics are very sweet and poetic. These are all just a few examples of his brilliance. I sometimes wonder, why I shouldn't ask him to pen the lyrics for a song!
Tamil consists of 3 basic elements - literature, music and acting. Though Rahman is an expert at the first two, he is very bad the the last one.. Yes.. This man can't act. He always portrays his true self.
If we dont like a tune that he has composed, we need not hesitate or think too much - we can just speak to him openly about this. He'll say "okay. i'll try"... But, if he is very confident about the tune, he'll say "no.. we'll go with this.. this will work"... And, that one will definitely become a super-hit!
The best example for this is "thottal poo malarum" song. Something really interesting happened...(contd...)The remaining portion of this will be available in the next issue of Kumudam. I will translate that too :)
Regards,Aravind
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[arr] Is There No End?

2005-12-13 Thread Sunil VG




Is there no end to the waiting?As torment turns to anger,This is the question I'm asking
I live a fan's worst timesWaiting for RDB has made me,Scribble these nonsensical lines
Am I paying the price oh Lord?For helping fight piracy,& buying original CDs I couldn't afford
Life out of India I've come to hateDesperate for the gems from The GeniusI wait and wait and wait
Is there no end to the waiting?As anger turns to prayers,This is the question I'm asking...
 
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Re: [arr] no revolution by rahman

2005-12-10 Thread Sunil VG

Hi Wasim,
13 years back people stopped on the streets and were stunned by what they heard in Roja because it was a breakthrough album. It changed the way many of us looked at music. For many including me, it changed the whole concept of music. ARR changed it for us. Today, the technology and technique that he introduced is widely used by everyone. Even then, as a person who listens to all good music regardless of who composes, I strongly believe that ARR still gves music that's way ahead of its time. Who says there's no revolution happening? Almost every ARR album is a revolution in terms of its diversity in composition, consistency, melodic content and creativity. Even technically, some of his releases were breakthrough albums. Meenaxi for instance. What a masterpiece! Its just that the junta has no time to comprehend the music or to go indepth like they used to in the early 90s.

I haven't heard RDB yet as the CD is not released in my part of the world. Yet I'm sure that each track will be fresh and way different from what is being currently churned out in the name of music. So, don't worry about the revolution. Just enjoy and live the music that this man makes for us. And trust me, the revolution continues...albeit a little quietly...

Regards,
Sunil
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hi all dear fans,
i m going to arise a very important topic no doubt,as many may know that i m a diehard fan of rahman and reguler reader but i always take his album very critically,,becz his music is my life.
no doubt RDB is very foot tapping almub and have good appeal 4 mass + class .but i m still awaiting 4 that days when rahman did really give revolution in hindi music ,i still remember the days when people had stoped in streets while when they listened any glimp of sound from rahman,s roja,bombay.

when rahman music come as storm in india and all music drcters inspired sooo much and india got a vew sound a new style.but after a long time thers no any attractive trend could set rahman,RDB is not a revolution it still in the croud of other rushy
music.so i always pray and wish that if rahman may revolutionise again indian music.
hope ur positive comments.

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Re: [arr] Prasanna To Play for Rahman!!!!!!

2005-12-05 Thread Sunil VG




Prashant, 
 
Besides "Electric Ganesha Land" and "Raa Ram", the must have Prasanna album is "Be The Change". 
 
He has collaborated with Rahman for various tracks. Here's the complete list (courtesy: guitarprasanna.com):

Acoustic guitars on 'ye jo des hai tera' from 'Swades'
Electric and Acoustic guitars on 'Dekho Na' from 'Swades'
Electric and Acoustic guitars on 'Jaane bahara' from 'Dil Ne Jise Apna Kaha'
Lagaan..Once upon a time - string orchestra arranged/conducted by Prasanna - title track from Lagaan
Nylon string classical guitars on July Matham Vantha from Puthiya mugam
Acoustic 12 string guitar on Pookkum Malargal from Udhaya
Electric guitars on Samba Samba from LoveBirds
Electric guitars on Kuluvalile from Muthu
Electric guitars on Kannodu Kannbathellam from Jeans
Electric guitars on Thirakkatha kattukulle from Enn Swasa Kattre
Regards,
Sunil
 
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Boston Well that has to be For Sivaji right   Really excited about this news!As i heard Prasanna is avery good guitarist and i think he has actually collabrated with ARRfor Lagaan!!!(Am i right Gopal??).
   (non-arr)BTW does anyone know any of Prasanna's previousalbums ,his recent album is called Electric Ganesha Land (talk abouttitles) and  it seems its his tribute to JimiHendrix(Wow)using only Indian Instruments!!!
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Re: [arr] South Asian Musicians Come to Aid of Earthquake Victims

2005-11-14 Thread Sunil VG

>>I hope it isn't like that teeny weeny sample thatARR gave Cat Stevens...
Gops, what kind of sample was this? Haven't seen the audio anywhere.
Regards,
Sunil
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"input" from AR Rahman? What does that mean? I hope it isn't like that teeny weeny sample that
ARR gave Cat Stevens...-South Asian Musicians Come to Aid of Earthquake VictimsThe single, entitled 'We Can Make it Better' will raise funds for Save the Children in Indiaand Islamic Relief to help rebuild the lives of those affected in the region.
The project - which was started in January after the Asian tsunami that hit Thailand, India,Sri Lanka and Malaysia amongst others - has been extended to help the earthquake victims.17 giants of the Asian music scene are involved in the project including input from hugely
successful composer A R Rahman.Other artists on the single include Sukhwinder Singh, Jaspinder Narula, Shaan, Hans Raj Hans,UK Apache, Am'nico, Dhami (Heera), Channi (Alaap), Djinn, Mistri, E=MC, Shahin Badar, Sumeet,
Surinder Sandhu (sarangi), and Shahbaz Khan (tabla). The track is produced by Mukhtar Sahota.Mukhtar Sahota told Asianinmedia.org: "The idea behind the track was to take a similar approach
as to the Band Aid single but with Asian artists from around the world. Asian music is sodiverse and I felt that if we can bring different music genres, from Eastern and Westerncontinents together, we can make a difference and at the same time the recording could be a
history in the making."Singer Sneha Mistri added: "After seeing the images on TV I just felt lost and helpless withall the suffering going on. So when I was approached to be part of this, I felt a sense of
relief to be able to do something."I hope that we can make a difference, however small because we will always have more thenthose people directly affected in both tragedies."Organisers say all artists gave their time free of charge and the money raised will be donated
to the charities excluding any distribution and retail costs that may apply.The single is due for release on 11th November and is available from HMV and all good Asianmusic outlets, and some crap ones too.
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[arr] The Rising CD is Out

2005-11-14 Thread Sunil VG




I was pleasantly surprised to find The Rising DVD in Abu Dhabi. Its a dual language (hind/eng) 2-Disc set with subtitles in English and Arabic. So I assume this is a middle-east edition. Disc 2 has the following: 
- The Making "off" (that's how it is spelt!) - Deleted scenes - Premiere Footage - Musical launch - TV Promos - Mahurat The packaging is excellent. But I was a bit dissappointed with the picture quality. It appears squashed from the sides too! And the audio is dolby 
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RE: [arr] FIRST TRAILOR OF WATER OUT!!!!!!

2005-08-27 Thread Sunil VG

Hi Ajith,

Thanks a lot for the first few drops of Water!! Not just the music, the 
cinematography is excellent too.

Regards,
Sunil

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>Date: Fri, 26 Aug 2005 15:19:08 -
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>Someone at www.talkbollywood.com gave a link to the first trailor
>of "Water".  Try this link to the topic thread and go down a few
>posts...
>
>http://www.talkbollywood.com/index.php?showtopic=16336
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[arr] [semi-arr] Vocal FX

2005-08-20 Thread Sunil VG

Has anyone tried to record vocals and add effects like the ones we hear in 
the chorus of "Thaniye"? Any pointers on how it must've been done? If anyone 
has done experiments in similar lines, please let me know.

Thanks in advance :-)

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RE: [arr] Re: I have Sangamam 24 bit CD

2005-08-08 Thread Sunil VG

To put it in a nutshell, 24-bit audio has better resolution than 16-bit. 
Theoretically, the resolution is supposed to be 250 times more! However, 
this does not mean that the audio will SOUND 250 times better. In fact, not 
all ears will notice a huge difference between a 24-bit and 16-bit 
recording. The best part is, when a 24-bit recording is burnt to a regular 
audio CD, it is downsampled to 16-bit!

As for ARR, I assume he has started using 24-bit recording with all his gear 
in Panchattan & Shafee 5! Perhaps sources close to him can throw more light 
on this...

Regards,
Sunil

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>Date: Mon, 08 Aug 2005 06:52:59 -
>
>What is it with this 24 bit thing? If i not wrong ARr once commented
>about a problem with Khabi na Khabi/monalisa recodring problem. I also
>do notice that JEans CD at least the intial firs few batch have low
>volume and the sounds seem muted.was 24 bit remastering out to correct
>this problems?   with current ARr releases are they also 24 bit?
>
>
>--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "slperson1" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>wrote:
> > I have this cd too
> > pyramid started doin this for rahman cds starting with en swasa
>katre i
> > beleive.the sound quality is better
> > there was en swasa katre,padaiyappa & sangamam were the three that
>were
> > done like this i believe.Rhythm was supposed ot be done like this
>but
> > pyramid went out of the audio market so just those 3.
> >
> > --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "stylegamer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > wrote:
> > > Dont know if u guys heard of it. It was Pyramid later release of
> > ARR's
> > > Sanagamam remasterd on 24 bit. Anyone knows if there are other 24
>bit
> > > CDs of ARR out there? And what is the difference with 24 Bit?
>
>
>
>

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[arr] Aa Aah in Dubai??

2005-07-27 Thread Sunil VG

Fans in Dubai, is Aa Aah is available there? If so, where can I find it? 
Hasn't arrived in Abu Dhabi yet and its frustrating. Please reply...

Thanks & regards,
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RE: [arr] Bangalore Press Meet - Part 2

2005-07-19 Thread Sunil VG

Dear Arun,

Thank you very much for taking so much pain to record and type out the 
transcript of the press meet in Bangalore. It was like being there! I'm very 
grateful to you.

Secondly, congratulations on having met the Genius. I'm sure you'll treasure 
those 5 minutes that most of us can't even dream of

Thanks & Regards,
Sunil

PS: If you have any photos that you took of ARR, can you please post them?

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[arr] The Rising: Standing Tall!

2005-07-17 Thread Sunil VG

In one sentence - The Rising is a monumental effort by ARR. So authentic and 
creative. Now I can understand people getting dissappointed initially. Music 
of such brilliance is not heard everyday and the ears that are so used to 
the Bunties, Bublies and Bahanays will take time to comprehend the beauty 
and sheer genius of Rising. I was transported to another era while listening 
to the tracks which have a rustic beauty in them. The Rising is undoubtedly 
the most period (if I may) of all of ARR's period soundtracks.

One of the best vocal intros ever from ARR in Mangal Mangal. A delightful 
holi song. I don't know why people are cribbing about the Daud beats which 
comes only for a few seconds. Rasiya is absolutely mesmerizing. Love the 
humming and the part "Bigdi banat banat ban gayi...". Absolutely hanuting 
melody and chords in that section. As for Al Maddath Maula, I think ARR has 
outdone himself this time. Excellent vocals. You can close your eyes and 
feel close to the Creator in this one. And Takey Takey is the most 
innovative creation from ARR in a long time. Brilliant song with lots of new 
sounds. Sukhwinder's vocal loop is great. Listen to the "Cockadoodledoo" at 
1:48!!

I have no words to express my gratitude to ARR for this soulful soundtrack. 
Hats off to Javed Akhtar too for some outstanding lyrics.

God bless you ARR...

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RE: [arr] Rahman's name mentioned in Udit's citation

2005-07-13 Thread Sunil VG

Absolutely disappointed with the National Awards results. Meenaxi, Swades & 
Bose were all gems. The artcle says Vidyasagar's music in "Swarabhishekam" 
was as per the situation in the film and that he mainted traditional 
classical music using acoustic instruments for the entire score. Well I 
guess that has more value than than absolute originality, creativity and 
soulful music that touches your heart!!!

So much of effort by ARR and absolutely no recognition for his genius. I can 
understand him not getting all the rigged popular awars from Zee, Filmfare 
etc. But this is totally disappointing.

- Sunil

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>Subject: [arr] Rahman's name mentioned in Udit's citation
>Date: 13 Jul 2005 15:55:03 -
>
>Some small consolation for disappointed fans.
>Rahman's name finds a mention in the Citation for Udit Narayan's award.
>
>Vinod
>
>
>
>   
>http://pib.nic.in/release/release.asp?relid=10164
>
>
>BEST MALE PLAYBACK SINGER
>UDIT NARAYAN
>
>Rajat Kamal and a cash prize of Rs. 10,000/- to
>
>MALE PLAYBACK SINGER UDIT NARAYAN
>
>
>
>CITATION
>
>The Award for the Best Male Playback Singer of 2004 is given to UDIT 
>NARAYAN for the song "Ye Tara Wo Tara" in the Hindi film SWADES to honour 
>his soulful rendition of this beautiful Rahman melody with imaging 
>modulation.
>
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[arr] Rahman musical extravaganza in the offing!

2005-06-15 Thread Sunil VG

http://www.hindu.com/2005/06/15/stories/2005061515900400.htm

http://www.hindu.com/mp/2005/06/15/stories/2005061500510200.htm

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RE: [arr] :: Book your T-shirts ::

2005-06-15 Thread Sunil VG

A huge thanks to Bharath, Shiva and everyone else who are involved in the 
T-shirt project. The design looks fabulous and I can't wait to wear it! By 
the way, I didn't see any form in the link you provided.

Regards,
Sunil

>From: Bharat K V <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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>Subject: [arr] :: Book your T-shirts ::
>Date: Tue, 14 Jun 2005 15:00:53 -0700 (PDT)
>
>Hey Guyz & Gurlz,
>
>BOOK YOUR T-SHIRTS NOW...!!
>
>After almost 3 weeks...finally we have decided to close the vote-poll. 
>There were 125 votes casted. And the design number 02 has got the maximum 
>number of votes.
>
>But as we spoke to a lot of people in the print media... we came to know 
>that too many colors would hamper the quality of the print. So we have 
>decided to go for a B/W one. With that in mind we choose the 03 which is in 
>the 2nd position.  So we have zeroed in on this one with the caption
>"the MAN the MUSIC the LEGEND.
>
>Hope you all accept the decision made...
>
>You can have a look at the final design here...
>http://www.libranstudios.com/arrahman/
>
>As the second step in this project we have started the Booking of T-shirts. 
>Please spend some time and fill up the forms in the above mentioned link. 
>Do spread this news to your friends and anybody who is a genuine fan of our 
>BOSS.
>
>"Its our resposibilty to make this project a big success."
>
>With regards,
>Shiva & Bharat K.V.
>
>
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Re: [arr] Semi ARR . . .Pune, June 12: Music to the ears

2005-06-13 Thread Sunil VG

Though the music of D was composed by Prasanna Shekhar and Nitin Raikwar, 
I'm sure we'll get to see Prashant's name in the credits someday, sooner 
than later :-)

Regards,
Sunil

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>Date: Mon, 13 Jun 2005 05:31:31 -0700 (PDT)
>
>Just wondering if this Prashant Pillai is the one of
>the 2 music directors of the movie "D".
>
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[arr] [non-arr] Tabla: Help Needed!

2005-06-11 Thread Sunil VG

Sorry for the non-ARR mail but I need to know how much a good quality tabla 
kit would cost in India. I would appreciate a reply to my personal ID 
(sunilvg @ hotmail.com).

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RE: [arr] Roja = among Time Magazine's Top Ten Best Film Soundtracks!!!!!

2005-05-28 Thread Sunil VG

A standing ovation to you, ARR! No one desrves it more

>From: "Ajit" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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>Soundtracks!
>Date: Thu, 26 May 2005 14:17:15 -
>
>Congrats to ARR  What a great distinction!!
>
>
>http://www.time.com/time/2005/100movies/0,23220,soundtracks,00.html
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RE: [arr] Re: ARR&MUSIC! (a possible answer to spiteful badmouthing of ARR)

2005-05-23 Thread Sunil VG

Dear Sahil,

First of all, thanks for sending this mail. Hats off to you for expressing 
your thoughts so beautifully and intelligently. It was the most moving mail 
I have read in a long time. I hope someday ARR finds enough time to read 
your mail!

It is evident that you FEEL his music and not merely listen. Over the years, 
I feel I have grown with his music which has matured and reached a stage 
where one wonders, how can he ever make this any better? Before you know it 
he composes a Meenaxi, then a Swades and then a Bose and answers your 
question. While we are left to absorb the subtle complexities of his 
creations, he moves on with his quest. Here's a legend who is perhaps the 
most underrated ever, probably because he achieved so much at his age.

Regards,
Sunil



>From: "ST" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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>To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: [arr] Re: ARR&MUSIC!  (a possible answer to spiteful badmouthing 
>of ARR)
>Date: Mon, 23 May 2005 03:45:23 -
>
>Fellow ARR Fans (especially taurus8_0)
>
>In response to your rightful concern and comments about the direction
>of ARR music in recent times, I have few comments that you may (or may
>not) agree with. Everyone has their own reason for remaining a true
>fan of ARR. Here is mine.
>
>To me, the box office results in no way represent the quality of the
>movie or the talent of its producers. Many fantastic peices of work
>have bombed, and besides the odd ones like Laagan, ones that do well
>have little more than the classic bollywood story and style to offer.
>If it were not for ARR and very few other talented actors and
>directors, I would not be paying attention to bollywood films or
>music! And by same reason I do pay attention to ARR's tamil albums,
>despite being a Northie.
>
>Clearly, popular music in no way exacts musical talent. The beats and
>melody (if even) are purely icing that fade away sooner than the
>commercials promoting them. What I find most shameful about the
>industry is that 95% of the tunes are 1) unoriginal and repetitive of
>their older work and/or 2) blatantly stolen under the ideal of
>"inspired from.." and/or 3) of same or similar style with different
>instruments, arrangement, and singers and  ( either 4. lack the the
>notes that press the right keys to convey the right emotions OR 5.
>posses the notes to convey an emotion, however those that have become
>too obvious in the industry i.e. lack the range OR 6. do this job
>well, and I respect those rare few, but lack the magical x-factor that
>ARR has proved to be carrying since Roja )
>
>ARR's music, on the other hand, provides purity and shows integrity.
>First time I listen to any piece it is like an enigma. To an untrained
>ear like mine, it is a partial blurr. As I listen to it over and over,
>I uncover to more and more depth, what he is trying to convey in the
>song. The instruments, musical arrangement, background track, range of
>melodies, novelty of the overall work, and the special something he
>always fills up in the middle of the track. The more I hear, the more
>I discover what I was missing or misinterpreting when I had heard it
>before. It is a well known phenomenon that some or most of ARR's songs
>get better over time. And I remember reading his interview once where
>he provided a possible explanation saying that because they are
>generally completely new tunes and melodies that people have not
>imagined before, it takes time to digest.
>
>Now, as for the criticizm of his recent works, I say that those who
>find his recent efforts repetitive and unattractive just dont
>understand music to a level that is required to appreciate ARR. In his
>earlier days, when he came out with Roja, Thiruta Thiruda, Rangeela,
>Bombay, etc.. people cherished them because they were very differently
>composed to what they had been hearing for years, and in a good way. I
>doubt the entire fan base understood the elegance of his composition.
>Those that did (like us ofcourse ) are still his grateful fans. We
>still appreciate his talents and by no means are we blind worshipers.
>Blind are those who can not see the beauty in ARR's work.
>
>I concede that not all of his works appear attractive, original, and
>of the standard he has set himself. In my experience what appears
>today does not stand true for ARR's music tomorrow. And one more
>thing, the same kind of songs that people pick-out to badmouth him
>today were being produced in his early days also. E.g. Patti rap -
>Muqabla, Jor Laaga - Chor Chor, Jo manga tha - Kabhi na Khabhi.
>
>But after listening to them many times over the years I have realised
>even those that dont seem attractive on the surface possess ARR's raw
>talent, in some form or other.
>
>As for the recent works, do they not carry the genius of ARR? Some
>examples..picking out 2-3 at random from these recent albums.
>
>DJAK
>  - Jane Bahara - Listen to it in the right mood it will arouse unique
>feelings that is the mar

RE: [arr] rahman for BHARATRATNA and album for 60th anniversary

2005-05-23 Thread Sunil VG

Hussain,

I'm not sure of the other things, but I certainly agree with your following 
lines:

"why dont u compose an album bigger than vande
mataram and jan gan man. i suggest when u do so... please put in a
few bharatiyar songs for ur tamil fans..!!! "

I think its high time ARR worked on his album. And doing a couple of 
Bharatiyar songs would be like icing on the cake. I really hope ARR notices 
these mails. :-)

Regards,
Sunil

>From: "hussain maricar" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Reply-To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
>To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: [arr] rahman for BHARATRATNA and  album for 60th anniversary
>Date: Sun, 22 May 2005 16:05:21 -
>
>i know this may sound absuredtoo far fetched perhaps..
>but frankly..my intuition and premonition tells me that some day the
>indian government will awared our boss with bharat ratna. i actually
>have a logical explanation for that...when people like lata
>mangeshkar,bismillah khan and ms are given..i think rahman deserves
>it too hes acheived a lot..
>
>besides hes already got padmashri..so he's definitely on his way to
>bharat ratna. also his campaign against tb...etc
>
>ar rahman ...if ur reading thisi have a wonderful suggestion for
>u.2007 is fast approaching...that'll be the 6oth anniversary of our
>independent indiawhy dont u compose an album bigger than vande
>mataram and jan gan man. i suggest when u do so... please put in a
>few bharatiyar songs for ur tamil fans..!!! plz dont ignore this
>request. reduce ur film commitments and start some albums,symphonies
>and do more musicals.let not ur amazing talent be wasted for
>crappy imbeciles...(and u know who??!!)
>
>ur probably india's greatest musical mind since tansen and
>thiagaraja...maybe u might become bigger than them!!
>
>rahmaniacs...dont waste this exalted forum by bitching about
>imbeciles like abhijeeti think ppl like him and darbar shud be
>ignored by this exalted grp and not given sapce.
>
>i want to know what u guys feel abt this message
>
>jai rahman
>
>
>
>
>


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Re: [arr] Jagdeep - Thanks and more Questions

2005-05-09 Thread Sunil VG

Bharathidasan,

Thanks for the informative mail. A couple of questions for you - how do you 
find the mega voices on Motif in comparison to the progs on TS? I've heard 
that the guitar strumming is pretty realistic. I don't find this in the TS. 
Also, how do you measure latency so precisely? I could be in dinosaur age 
here!!

>>It is excellent when hobby and work intersect.

My dream is your reality!!

Regards,
Sunil

>From: Bharathidasan Venkatesan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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>Subject: Re: [arr] Jagdeep - Thanks and more Questions
>Date: Mon, 9 May 2005 13:25:22 -0700
>
>Hi Prasad,
>
>This is my first post here. I do some synth programming. I own bunch
>of software synths and MIDI sequencers.I use Cubase SX 3.0 and play
>around with ProTools as well.
>
>On the hardware side, I own Yamaha MOTIF ES 6, and Korg Triton Studio.
>Well, you might very well ask, what do I do with all these gadgets.
>Nothing, other than driving my neighbors crazy :) One of them is
>member of this ever growing group and I can't wait to see how he
>reacts.
>
>Here is my personal opinion.
>
>1) Software Synths or Samplers. Generally my order of preference has
>always been VST, Rewire, DXI and MAS, AU comes last. HALION takes the
>first place. It has excellent sample library. You can buy lot of
>samples from various companies or else you can even make your own.
>Basic setup would cost you 300-400 USD. You can update your sample
>library based on your requirements. But the drawback is that it comes
>only as VST plugin.
>
>When it comes to Indian music, I haven't seen anything better than
>SwarPlug. It also comes with basic sequencing facilities.
>
>The next favorite one would be Reaktor, especially if you are into
>Techno kind of stuff. But it is a CPU killer. You need a nice machine
>to run multiple tracks in realtime and slightly pricier than Halion.
>
>I don't own GigaStudio, but few of my coworkers do. If you have a
>mediocre PC and all you need is nice dance loops and excellent groove,
>GS is for you. Their orchestra samples are also good.
>
>The cheapest beast of all is FruityLoops. But I never had chance to
>try even the demo version.
>
>I stayed away from Reason and Ableton as they don't have VST interface
>and support Rewire only which kind of limits the number of hosts that
>can use it.
>
>But remember even 3.6 GHz machines chokes if I have 16 software synth
>tracks. So it is highly risky to use in live perfomance. The minimal
>latency I have measured so far on my machine is around 10 micro
>seconds.
>
>The other determining factor is the platform of your choice and of
>course your plugin format choice. If you choose MAC, you can count the
>options available in one hand.
>
>2) Hardware Synths. Both the workstations I own are excellent when it
>comes to samples. Roland 5050 was discontinued long back. If you are
>looking at cheaper versions, Kurzweil's  micro ensemble beats
>everybody with hands down.But user interface sucks. I used to have
>Motif ES rack at my workplace, but the time it takes to load new
>samples is way too high. So my choice in this category is Roland
>Fantom XR. That is a fine piece of equipment. Only thing it is
>missing, IMHO, is an internal sequencer.
>
>
>If this discussion is too technical for this group, we can take it
>offline. BTW if you think I am a pro musician, I am not :). It is
>excellent when hobby and work intersect.
>
>Have fun
>:: Bharathidasan
>
>


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Re: [arr] Mahavir Mahatma Rahman :-)

2005-04-22 Thread Sunil VG


Being a highly spiritual person, this must certainly be the most precious 
award for ARR. A befitting recognition for one of the greatest human beings 
of our times

Congratulations ARR!!! You deserve it

Regards,
Sunil

>From: Gopal Srinivasan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Thu Apr 21, 2005  10:32 am 
>Subject: Mahavir Mahatma Rahman :-)
>
>Mahavir Mahtma award presented to Rahman, Tushar Gandhi, D Ikeda
>New Delhi, Apr 20 (UNI) Home Minister Shivraj Patil today conferred Awards 
>for
>Oneness of
>Mahavir and Mahatma to noted singer A R Rahman, Dr Daisaku Ikeda of Soka 
>Gakkai
>International
>of Japan, Tushar A Gandhi of Mahatma Gandhi Foundation and many other 
>eminent
>persons for
>excellence in the field of human welfare and spiritual enlightenment.

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Re: [arr] Finally, BOSE promos are out!

2005-04-12 Thread Sunil VG


In Dubai, it was available in Music Land, which I believe is in Bur Dubai, 
the bazaar area. I'll try to get the details from my friend who always gets 
his ARR CD from there. In Abu Dhabi it is available in Victory Video, which 
is inside the Bhima Jewellery shop (for some reason!) on Hamdan Street, next 
to UAE Exchange.

Interestingly enough, the moment the owner of Victory Video sees me or my 
wife enter the shop, he shouts from the counter "No new ARR releases"!! We 
constantly bug him after every ARR release!! :-)

Regards,
Sunil

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>Subject: Re: [arr] Finally, BOSE promos are out!
>Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2005 09:58:08 +0400
>
>
>From March 21st..!!
>Can you pls tell me from where can i get a copy Mr.Sunil.
>ple get me an answer asap.....
>tks
>Joby.
>
>
>On Apr 11, 2005 10:03 AM, Sunil VG <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > Ganesh, where do you live in UAE? I'm in Abu Dhabi and Bose CD was 
>available
> > from March 24th. In Dubai it has been available since March 21st, 
>according
> > to a friend.
> >
> > By the way, that was a wonderful post about how Rahman composes. Very 
>well
> > written...
> >
> > Regards,
> > Sunil
> >
> > >From: "Ganesh" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > >Reply-To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
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> > >Subject: Re: [arr] Finally, BOSE promos are out!
> > >Date: Sun, 10 Apr 2005 14:25:41 -
> > >
> > >
> > >I am based in UAE and there is no news about BOSE audio here yet.
> > >Still I managed to order the CD through TimesMusic and got within 4
> > >days .. you may probably do that. BOSE album is truly cool and
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> > > > >
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> > > > > going on there as
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> > > > > movie will be out
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Re: [arr] Finally, BOSE promos are out!

2005-04-10 Thread Sunil VG

Ganesh, where do you live in UAE? I'm in Abu Dhabi and Bose CD was available 
from March 24th. In Dubai it has been available since March 21st, according 
to a friend.

By the way, that was a wonderful post about how Rahman composes. Very well 
written...

Regards,
Sunil

>From: "Ganesh" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Reply-To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
>To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: Re: [arr] Finally, BOSE promos are out!
>Date: Sun, 10 Apr 2005 14:25:41 -
>
>
>I am based in UAE and there is no news about BOSE audio here yet.
>Still I managed to order the CD through TimesMusic and got within 4
>days .. you may probably do that. BOSE album is truly cool and
>Rahman's best album ever, believe me
>
>--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Vanitha G <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>wrote:
> > At least the promos are out, I have yet to find the
> > soundtrack in Singapore. This is very fustrating.
> >
> > --- Ganesh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > >
> > > Today I was watching Channel V and saw the promos of
> > > BOSE, both the
> > > Aazaadi song and Kadam kadam badayega song, really
> > > cool. After that,
> > > when I switched over to ETC, I saw the promos were
> > > going on there as
> > > well. Finally, there seem to be some light that the
> > > movie will be out
> > > soon
> > >
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RE: [arr] How does he do it? How does Rahman DO IT?

2005-04-10 Thread Sunil VG


Its amazing isn't it? Last night, we were listening to PP, KM, KK, AE, etc. 
One cannot help but think about how ARR is able to create so much...album 
after album, year after year. Why does his music touch you like nothing 
else. Is there something wrong with you or is everything just too right with 
his music?

I know exactly what you feel when you are trying to compose. Sometimes its 
so frustrating. Not being able to get a melody that you believe will move 
people. ARR has raised the bar to unbelievable dizzy heights. And to know 
that he beats himself each time. There's a lot more to ARR than his 
unprecedented talent, knowledge, technical wizardry, wisdom. Spirituality? 
That could be the key. As H. Sridhar mentioned in a recent interview, it 
must be amazing to see a different ARR emerging after his prayers, going to 
his studio and creating history. I can visualize the glow on his face, 
knowing that there's a power that will guide him through the next challenge 
too. Of course, in all his humility, ARR has always attributed his success 
to God. For me, he is the Chosen One.

I think the majority of us will never know exactly how ARR composes, and I 
don't mean just the technical approach. It is so intriguing. If there's a 
way we could know, without stepping into his privacy, it would be wonderful. 
I know there are many composers in this Group like Rano, Shyam, Prashant, 
Sam, Ashwin, etc. How has your experience been when you are sitting in front 
of your keys?

Regards,
Sunil

>From: "Ajit" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Reply-To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
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>Subject: [arr] How does he do it?  How does Rahman DO IT?
>Date: Sat, 09 Apr 2005 19:45:13 -
>
>
>I keep listening to his songs old and new, in Tamil and in Hindi,
>and I want to bang my head sometimes.  His compositions are beyond
>me.  Where on earth or out of this earth does he get so much
>creativity and how does he he put it all together to make such awe
>inspiring, breathtaking, heart thumping, soul stirring music for
>years and years???  I sit down in my front of my keyboard and it
>takes me so long just to compose ONE LINE..., and that too I
>sometimes end up creating something that doesn't sound right or
>sounds too similar to another tune.  Granted, this is Rahman's full
>time job, but nonwithstanding, his talent is EXTRAORDINARY...and the
>more I think about it, I feel that he is UNDERRATED in India.  I
>don't like all his songs mind you.  I don't think he is a God.
>But, if there was anyone close to being an enlightened musician,
>Rahman is the one.  He has the very fortunate ability to combine
>emotional intelligence and genius creativity and create music that
>is more than the sum of its parts and often, beyond what anyone
>could conceive of.  Not wanting to sound like I'm practicing idol
>worship, Rahman will never ever cease to amaze, inspire, stir, and
>demand the utmost respect and admiration.  A God's gift, no doubt,
>and a fantastic human being who conveys his messages of peace and
>unity through his brilliance.  Just give me two minutes to meet
>him..just two minutes..my life would be complete.
>
>
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RE: [arr] Des Ki Mitti Lyrics Needed

2005-04-09 Thread Sunil VG


Just realized how beautiful the lyrics are.was too busy with the music 
to notice :-)


Mujhe yaad aati hai
Mujhe yaad aati hai...
Apne des ki mitti ki khushbu
Mujhe yaad aati hai
Apne des ki mitti ki khushbu
Mujhe yaad aati hai

Kabhi behelati hai
Kabhi thadpati hai
Kabhi behelati hai
Kabhi thadpati hai
Mujhe yaad aati hai...oh...
Apne des ki mitti
Apne des ki mitti ki khushbu
Mujhe yaad aati hai

Beete pal choone lagien hain dil ko aise
Dost rakhe haath kandhe pe jaise
Kaisi yeh kiranein aisi chan rahin hain
Kaisi tasveerien aisi ban rahin hain
Kitnein mausam yaad mein hain aate jaate
Baarishayi khul gayen hein kalay chaate
Din hain alsaaye huye jo aayi garmi
Sardiyon ki dhoop mein hai kaisi narmi
Pal pal ik samay ki nadiya hai jo beheti jaati hai

Apne des ki mitti ki khushbu
Mujhe yaad aati hai...

Pighale tanhaayiyon ke hain jo andhere
Jagmagane se lagein hai kitne chehrey
Ek lori hai ek laal bindiya
Laut aayi hai mere bachpan ki nindiya
Woh koyi ik taarey pe kabse gaa raha hai
Koi aanchal jaaney kyoon lehera raha hai
Har ghadi mein baat ek yaad aa rahi hai
Dil mein pagdandi si jaise ban gayi hai
Yeh pagdandi mere dil se mere des jaati hai

Apne des ki mitti ki khushbu
Mujhe yaad aati hai
Apne des ki mitti ki khushbu
Mujhe yaad aati hai
Mujhe yaad aati hai...


Regards,
Sunil

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>Subject: [arr] Des Ki Mitti Lyrics Needed
>Date: Sun, 10 Apr 2005 04:09:02 -
>
>
>Hi All,
>
>Can someone post the lyrics of song Des ki Mitti?
>
>Thanks in advance
>
>Dhanya.
>
>
>


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RE: [arr] Some of ARR's best work in last two years

2005-04-06 Thread Sunil VG


Ajith,

I totally agree with you. ARR's music in all the classics you mentioned has 
been thoroughly underrated. Its very painful when songs like "Sarfaroshi ki 
tamanna", "Mujhpe toofan", Rang hai", or "Yeh jo des hai tera" doesn't get 
the kind of acceptance that they truly deserve. I think one can safely 
attribute the reason to the films themselves not being exactly of the 
mainstream nature. Unfortunately the majority still dig "paisa-wasool" 
films. Just imagine where ARR's music would've reached if a Meenaxi or a 
Tehzeeb had become a major box office hit! Bose will definitely be a film of 
epic proportions, but I don't expect it to become a commercial 
super-success. Of course, that doesn't make me any less impatient for the 
release of Bose! I think, despite the negative review that was posted 
sometime back, I think it will be a brilliant film. For now I'm just 
drowning myself in the soundtrack of Bose

Regards,
Sunil

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>Subject: [arr] Some of ARR's best work in last two years
>Date: Tue, 05 Apr 2005 18:43:02 -
>
>
>
>Many of you may disagree, but I think that ARR's music lately has been
>underrated a lot in the media and even among us.  I truly believe that
>some of his most brilliant, passionate, and most heartfelt compositions
>have been heard only recently.  Granted, his classics will always be
>classics. Lately, four albums come to mind that contain some of his
>best, most original, and most brilliant work - Meenaxi, Bose, Warriors
>of Heaven and Earth, and Swades.  The unfortunate thing is that these
>classy albums did not catch on well with the masses, hence, highly
>underrated.  I really hoped that Swades would catch on big time, but it
>didn't, and it still remains as mystery to me why.  That soundtrack has
>it all for anyone to enjoy, but yet, it didn't create the fervor that
>we were hoping it would.  Meenaxi too had some extremely catchy and
>melodious songs, but never caught on.  I do blame poor promotions for a
>lot of the failure.  I also forgot to mention Vanessa Mae's mindblowing
>instrumental track composed by our Boss. Some of Tehzeeb's songs are so
>so beautiful and original, yet, highly overlooked and underrated.
>Legend of Bhagat Singh's Sarfarosh Ki Tammana is probably the most
>underrated and highly overlooked deserving song by Rahman.  That song
>is a modern classic, a meaty masterpiece, an evergreen and timeless
>cocomposition.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>


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RE: [arr] Query on Ekla Chalo - a r r s vocals

2005-04-04 Thread Sunil VG


Vijay, I feel that isn't ARR. May be Nachiketa himself. Could be wrong 
though. In any case, the harmony in the entire segment is pure saccharine!

Regards,
Sunil

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>Subject: [arr] Query on Ekla Chalo - a r r s vocals
>Date: Sun, 3 Apr 2005 23:53:21 -0700 (PDT)
>
>Okay a differnt discussion...anyone noticed (or am i the only one) that in 
>the ekla chalo track, after nachiketa sings ekla chalo 4 times (before sonu 
>starts), u can hear a r rs vocals on a higher scale singing ekla chalo 
>along with nachiketa...at the beginning of the song and in the middle !
>
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RE: [arr] Will Benegal use all songs without cut in BOSE

2005-03-30 Thread Sunil VG



My guess is that Benegal will not be using the songs in full. Except maybe 
"Kadam kadam" or "Hum Dilli Dilli Jaayenge". I know most of us wouldn't be 
happy to see the songs fading in and out in parts. But that's the kind of 
film Bose is. I totally trust Benegal's judgement on that. I'm just glad 
that he decided to have a soundtrack released with this film! And what a gem 
it's turned out to be. Right now I'm falling in love with the subtle piano 
work in "Des ki mitti". Note the keys accompanying Sonu from 3:54 to 4:02. 
Sometimes its these simple touches that makes a composition so brilliant. 
ARR is just getting better and better...

>From: "pravindersheoran" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Reply-To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
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>Subject: [arr] Will Benegal use all songs without cut in BOSE
>Date: Tue, 29 Mar 2005 23:19:56 -
>
>
>
>hi guys
>the question is, "will shyam benegal use all the songs and without cut
>in the movie bose the forgotten hero"
>
>as i remember benegal's Zubeidaa, he did not use all the songs as it
>is.
>only one or two songs were full
>
>the question is that will this thing be repeated again
>
>it will be very unfortunate if it happens because each song of BOSE is
>a gem
>
>bye
>
>
>
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[arr] Ekla Chalo

2005-03-26 Thread Sunil VG



Ekla Chalo is such a sweet and soothing melody. Does anyone else feel that 
the backing vocals ("") when Sonu sings "Tanha raahi..." is 
in reverse? Its appears in the beginning of the song between 0:50 and 1:02 
but is much more pronounced between 5:00 and 5:30. Amazing harmony there. I 
somehow get the feeling its done in reverse. Or am I getting too much of 
"Zikr" and going into a trance?! There's something mystical about the 
"Allahooo..." loop. What a song! What a soundtrack! I have no words to 
describe what I feel when I listen to BOSE.

ARR, Thank You!! (for lack of better words)...God bless you...

Regards,
Sunil



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