[arr] Six Gems
ARR never fails to overwhelm me. What gems of compositions from Ravan. The instruments and the voices take a different discipline and different hue when they are handled by this Gentleman Musician. ARR never disappoints. csrao
[arr] Special mention on Chinmayee's singing
Excellent meaningful observation. You took words out of my mouth. I love her rendering,even Chinnamma Chilakamma. She feels the song. csrao -Original Message- From: ichord To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sat, Jan 16, 2010 8:28 pm
Re: [arr] Jeroham Orphanage in Chennai
Laudable. Please advise how to contribute.csrao -Original Message- From: partha sarathi To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Fri, 18 Sep 2009 8:23 pm Subject: Re: [arr] Jeroham Orphanage in Chennai Hi Vithur Bro, Please let?me also know how, where or whom I need to send the money. I shall do the best I can. I could?have as well done the?contribution here in hyderabad, but I'll have satisfication doing this via?our group. ? Thanks & Regards P'ARR'THA. --- On Fri, 18/9/09, Mohamed Hashir wrote: From: Mohamed Hashir Subject: Re: [arr] Jeroham Orphanage in Chennai To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Friday, 18 September, 2009, 12:27 AM Hi Vithur, This is a great initiative from your side to do some thing good atleast for our satisfaction. As you said as a group we can make wonders.I hope you will take the responsibility of collecting the money from our members and handover to the orphanage people. So please let me know how can i send money for this. ? regards, hashir On Thu, Sep 17, 2009 at 5:06 PM, Vithur wrote: ? Dear All, ? You may be aware that we in Chennai, have been visiting orphanages every year ( a week before AR's Bday ). Last year, we had been to this orphanage in Keelkattalai in Chennai. We had Naresh iyer accompanying us last year, during the meet ? http://in.youtube. com/watch? v=VyYMLlF5mzo http://in.youtube. com/watch? v=MsWmde11wK4 http://portal. arrfansclub. com/2009/ 01/05/naresh- iyers-birthday- wishes-to- ar-rahm\ an-2009/ ? This time, the Orphanage has approached us and are in dire need of some immediate assistance. ? I am fwding the mail that the Trustee sent me. ( see below ) ? We as a Group can create wonders. I think this is a good opportunity for us to do something for the society, to make ourselves and ARR happy. ? Do share ur thoughts on this ? ? Dear Vithur greetings to U from Jeroham. We was foced to move from that school building at kelkattalai due to the election 3 months before. Now we have rented a small house at Pallikaranai. We all including kids has to walk for 1 kilometer to bus stand to move for school and all. The house is also very small and we are paying 6000/- Rs as rent and seprate for water and current. We are suffering a lot ther is no more words to say about hard walk. We have half ground land in Medavakkam. In that we started to build a small building with cement sheet roof ( Aspeta sheet ). But we are struk in foundation level for the last 5 months. We need your help to restart the work and finish it before rain season. Our need is arount 2 lack rupees. Iam not asking the full amount even if you can help us by providing 1 bag cement also we will recive it with a very big heart and be so thankful to your group. If i dont inform you means you wount know what is happening,thats why iam informing you the ammount. So please dont misunder stand me. Pls help us in this bad situvation. We all are praying for your team and God will bless you. With Love SUHIN. My mobile # 9884333972 -- regards, Vithur Try the new Yahoo! India Homepage. Click here.
Re: [arr] Re: My wish
I agree 100%. csrao -Original Message- From: Vithur To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Fri, 18 Sep 2009 10:10 pm Subject: Re: [arr] Re: My wish Its such a wonderful song, and in fact AR shed a tear , when he sang it... ( as told by Vairamuthu in VM neram ) ? I fully agree with you On Fri, Sep 18, 2009 at 8:54 PM, manisha madhavan wrote: ? Also Theeyil Vizhundha Thenna from Varalaru (Godfather) ?is an amazing compostition with such?heart-wrenching?lyrics and no doubt in my opinion one of?the most soul stirring songs sung by BOSS himself.?Its also about mother-son relationship, and gets me in tears everytime i listen to it... ? One of my fav lines in that song: Ennakedhum aanathenuna unnaku veru pillai undu (if something happens to me you have another son) Unnakethum aanathuna yennaku veru thayirukka? (if something happens to you, do i have another mother?) aahhh... ? WOWOWOW...this song gets me everytime..and i don't think it has gained enough recognition as it should have... ? I don't know, is it just me or do others feel the same? ? --Manisha From: mbthuglak To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, September 18, 2009 10:45:43 AM Subject: [arr] Re: My wish ? That is indeed one amazing song ! --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, "arun_8687" wrote: > > Actually, Rahman does have a song on the lines of 'Maa'. 'Uyirum Neeye' from > Pavithra. Stunning song, with amazing lyrics by Vairamuthu. > > --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, "Jahanzeb" wrote: > > > > completely agree about "Maa". such a stunningly beautiful and effective > > song. boss must come up with something like that. > > > > - > > Jahanzeb > > > > > > --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, "ichord" wrote: > > > > > > Guys, > > > > > > AR has been belting out some great music of late with many songs that > > > stay with you. Lot of beautiful melodies too in recent years. But, one > > > achievement that I want ARR to succeed in again is to create a song with > > > such a haunting, impactful, touching melody that entire India and many > > > abroad would tear up, be moved, and would consider that song to be one of > > > the greatest melodies of Indian film song history. Of course, the lyrics > > > and singing of that song would need to be equally powerful as the melody > > > and the music. > > > > > > One example of this type of song is "Maa" from Taare Zameen Par (SEL). > > > Shankar won the national award for it and the song itself was praised to > > > no end by young and old alike, north, south, east, west. The closest > > > recently that ARR has come to this recently is Tere Bina from Guru, > > > Khwaja Mere Khwaja from JA.pan India appreciation and beyond. > > > > > > I know ARR is capable of this. He just needs the right opportunity in a > > > film. Who knows, maybe Raavan will be the film > > > > > > Looking for the perfect gift? Give the gift of Flickr! -- regards, Vithur
[arr] ARR gives his all to every composition
I hear one song a day "in the loop" for an hour or two. This is the only way I can fully enjoy the bouquet and heavenly flavor, in all respects, of the divinely compositions of the Great ARR. And the instruments, pauses, chorus, beats and especially the sharp and the not so sharp turns and twists can only be adored by me that way. My humble observation is that whatever be the genre of the song melody, pop or whatever, ARR composes any, I repeat any, song with a unique dedication and whatever comes to his genius musical mind-supreme,? he works? in to that composition turning a song in to a symphony. Many a composer would have made ten songs out of one composition of ARR. We know composers building up tune-banks for future use. My imagination tells me that ARR feels that all should go into the song on hand. No saving tunes. Next song will get its quota when its time comes. Though I do not know tamil, I dare cite three compositions which made a classic out of , otherwise, ordinary songs viz. Sakkara enakkare, Thaniye than thaniye, varah nadi kare [sorry for the spellings]. While appreciating or while making a feeble attempt to understand? the works of a genius, one is lucky if he reaches the fringe. I am happy if I reached the fringe. I pray the Lord to further energize the Maestro, to keep us happy. I am proud I am his contemporary. That I consider an honor . csrao
[arr] Only he can do it
It also happened in Madhumathi [Dilip/Vyjayantimala] Regards. csrao -Original Message- From: Vithur To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thu, 20 Aug 2009 10:36 pm Subject: Re: [arr] Only he can do it Thats an excellent trivia Ravi Bhai... Well, what I could think of is... 1. Fitting a tune of other song into an existing song.. The tune of another song comes as an Interlude in one existing sng. In Duet, it happens for En kadhele song. many more.. On Thu, Aug 20, 2009 at 5:55 PM, rayrai2k wrote: ? Group, I had been reading mails about comparisons and order of ranking. This makes me invite the group to a trivia to clearly observe his music and write a list of those which you feel "Only AR can do this or he is the first to do it". Please keep in mind that I shouldn't be a complete song unless the entire song fits in to the criteria. agreed? Thanks, R -- regards, Vithur You are invited to Get a Free AOL Email ID. - http://webmail.aol.in
[arr] Ennuir thozhiye A R RAHMANs Sweetest song
Thanks for the informed analysis. The song is a gem and I love it. Regards and best wishes. csrao -Original Message- From: taimur.nadeem To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Fri, 7 Aug 2009 3:12 am Subject: [arr] Ennuir thozhiye A R RAHMANs Sweetest song Hi everyone, Now i present the review( its done by SWAPS) of the most beautiful and the most sweetest song of A R RAHMAN. this song gives me a feel which i just cant communicate.this song is a pinnacle of a r rahmans musical wizardry.its a timeless classic. a song that is heard once in a life time . The review completely narrates the song and tells how splendiferous it is. Music itself would be stunned that how beautiful it could be, thanks to A R RAHMAN . NOW Here we go Ennuir thozhiye (Unnimenon, Chinmayi; lyric by Pa.Vijay): If I go over the board praising this song, I mean it in every sense & with full confidence. This song deserves every bit of praise. The Rahman magic works wonderfully here. After listening to the song, I was assured that all those who requested ARR to compose like his vintage days, will stop complaining. This song has the 'Roja' sound- the freshness of Roja, the experimental nature of Thiruda thiruda, the uniqueness of Bombay & the simplicity of Pudhiya Mugam. I've rarely heard such a beautiful & sweet song in my entire life. Each line of the song is like a honey-drop. The song opens with ARR's solo piano. The sound of the piano is scintillating. ARR attempts a jazz like treatment while sticking to the roots of the main melody. The song is based on the pentonic Raga Durga (Shuddha Saveri- Sa Re Ma Pa Dha Sa), which is premierly used by Rahman. The strings (cellos & violins) support the piano. The piece goes on for about 30 secs & u already crave for more. Its like an alaap any singer starts before performimg a raga in a classical concert. He sets the mood of the song with his magical fingers. The rhythm is set by the heavy bass guitar accompanied by the accoustic guitars. Unnimenon sings the lines 'Ennuir thozhiye'. Unnimenon's real genius comes out in this song. He comes out of the Yesudas mould to deliver an original. The bass guitar used towards the end of the lines reminds me of the title song of Enswasa Katre. Suddenly, the melody shifts to build a musical crescendo. The piano glides over the notes with the cymbals to create a western symphonic sound, employing totally different notes (Ni Re Ga Ma Ga, Re Ma Ga, Re Ma Ga, Re Sa Sa Pa Pa Re, the underlining denotes the notes of the lower octave). The percussion arrangement is also of a western nature. Unni returns to sing the pallavi in Raga Durga. The composition is very smooth. It explores the essence of the raga. After 2 lines, the song changes (as the previous music changed). The lines r 'Ineeyavale...' which r sung in a higher pitch. The 1st interlude is very unique. For once u feel, how beautiful the violin sounds! But no, its not the violin, its vocals. Chinmayi humms the taanams flawlessly. Its done so beautifully. The piano follows her, when at times just glides from the upper notes to the lower ones as if a river is flowing. The 1st charanam belongs to Chinmayi. She does a fantastic job. Her voice seems so fresh & calm! The opening lines of the charanam 'Ottrai jadayil..' r very catchy. The beauty lies in the way it has been composed. Listen to the 2nd line 'enathu kalla sirippazhagil...'. It beautifully drops from an upper note to a lower one. Immediately, the very next line picks up from Sa Re, Re Dha, Dha Re` (Kattidithe thangam imay paarthathundaa...sign ` denotes the notes of the higher octave) with the strings. This really pours in the tenderness & subtleness in the song. After the lines 'Oru nanjam undu...' u can hear the violin plucks (another favourite ARR style). Lastly, the charanam ends with a rather cross-treatment of notes like Sa`-Pa-Dha-Ma-Dha-Pa-Ma-Re-Sa (Poo-Poo-en-aasai-theernthathu). Unni returns to the pallavi. The 2nd interlude starts with a moorsing-like sound & then pan-flutes enter (both reproduced electronocally). The pan-flute piece resembles a lot like the 1st interlude of 'Thengizhakku cheemayile' from Kizhakku cheemayile. These types of interludes remind u of golden ARR days. The pan-flutes were a common feature then. There's this percussion with heavy bass (dont know the name) which appears in the 2nd interlude & continues till the end. Its played after every 4 counts. Its the kind of percussion used in 'Chinna chinna aasai' from Roja. Coming back, The 2nd charanam is identically same, only difference is that both the singers distribute their lines. The string arrangement is more evident here. Interestingly, when Chinmayi sings the lines 'Endhan seviyil sinungukiraay',
[arr] Do u want any change in A R 's music- Ur suggestions
""The FORMAT?of ARR songs are different today, from what it was. Earlier, most of the songs had heavy layerings, and BIG BGMs with a lot of CHORUS and Chord Variation. It was a very BEAUTIFUL format... It was very very artistic! I want ARR to get back to this style!!"" That is what I want. Kindly pass on some melodies, sweet humming chorus. unexpected interludes and flute and clarinet. I miss them. In the name of jets let us not jettison trains with all their scenic beauty. Do not arrive. Please travel. csrao -Original Message- From: kishore parayath To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sun, 12 Jul 2009 9:32 pm Subject You are invited to Get a Free AOL Email ID. - http://webmail.aol.in
Re: [arr] Revisiting "May Maadham" Album (1994)
Thanks for the lovely, meaningful analysis. csrao -Original Message- From: Mohamed Amin To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thu, 14 May 2009 11:41 pm Subject: Re: [arr] Revisiting "May Maadham" Album (1994) Also revisit Duet, I just did. What a album it is. --- On Thu, 5/14/09, arr_arv...@yahoo.com wrote: From: arr_arv...@yahoo.com Subject: [arr] Revisiting "May Maadham" Album (1994) To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Thursday, May 14, 2009, 8:55 AM Ah! To even recollect ARR' s initial journey during early 90's, it gives me immense pleasure and makes me?sail back to those vintage days..where. .i was unconciously inclined towards music only because of this wonder man, A R Rahman..! He is the most primary reason for the transition towards Musical world for me...:) ? ??? This time..i chose "May Maadham".., ?an album with its great melody and Rahman's signature sheen its full glory and pomp.! I hold this album to be one of ARR's most spectacular works ever..!!! But i am utterly disappointed by the fact that this entire album did not do great among the masses. I guess...only due to this fact, ARR thought of recreating the same magical score for Hindi audiences in "Love You Hamesha.." , but again failed to create sensation due to the bad fate of the movie... :-( ? 1) Maarghazhi Poove >? Shobha Chandrashekar ? ( Same as Ek Ladki Thi from Love You Hamesha) ? ??? Can anybody confirm me that this singer (Shobha) is the mother of popular actor Vijay..??? If so, i wonder why she didnt continue her singing for long time..? Nevertheless, comng to the song, it begins with a great flute aalap with a royal touch of "Kausalya Supraja Rama..." - the Suprabhata chantings- as its backdrops along with the techno beats by Rahman..!! Call it fusion/ remixgets ur ears a great morning dose of pleasure..!! ! Perfect ringtone for the mobile phonesloved across south india...even some parts of North!! Shobha delivers a first class rendition and also the chorus part is enchanting.. ." Particularly, towards?the end, Shobha and ARR?gives?us a morning classical??feast to our ears!!! ? An ever memorable Rahman's creation..!! ! ? ? ?2) Palakkattu Machhanukku -> Shahul Hameed, G V Prakash Kumar ? (Same as Botal Tod De in Love You Hamesha) ? ???The demised Shahul Hameed croons this song towards the fag end of his life along with ARR's own nephew GV Prakash, who's into music these days..!!! One yearns for Shahul to listen more n more after listening to these songs. Its a very modern, hep, peppy, trendy song! ARR exhibits his passion for technology and western instruments in this song so clearly that one can picturise by hearing.!! GV Prakash, with his very shrill and kiddish voice provides a naughty atmosphere. Vintage Techno Rahman at his Best ? 3) Madrasa Sutthi Paarka -> Swarnalatha, Shahul Hameed, Manorama ? ??"Dr r .Drio Na Drio Drio..." Thus goes the ever chirpy and every witty Manorama, the senior most Comedienne of Southern Cinema. Thanks to ARR a million times...for having used her voice. The highly acclaimed Swarnalatha begins her lines with an intention to roam around the Madras city...great easy-go rendition by her...!! Shahul Hameed and even GVP makes a cameo in the lines.."All- in-all hero". Manorama brings up a great wittyness to the ARR tunes...!! ??? A great jolly-go-happy song..!!! ? 4) En Mel Vizhunda > P. Jayachandran , Chitra ? (Same as Gupchup Baatein from Love You Hamesha) ? ? The legendary singers Chitra and Jayachandran unite to leave behind a resplendent melody which also doubles as a lullaby. A perfect bed time song to make your senses ease and relax after a tiresome day. Rahman's lillting tunes soothes us to the core with Naveen's ever soothing flute piece, a magnanimous Sitar piece and the ever inspiring rendition by the singer duo. Vairamuttu's lines?again shines as bright as diamond particularly in the Antaras..."Mannai Thirandaal Neer Irukkum...En Manadhai Thirandaal Nee Iruppai..." Absolute Wonder ??? A stunning melody?alias lullaby...!! ! ? ? 5) Aadipparu Mangattha -> Malgudi Shubha, Sunita Rao, GV Prakash Kumar ?? ??? The "Paree Hu Main.." girl Sunita Rao makes her Tamil Debut with this racy song about a local game involving the playing cards..!! Malgudi Shubha, as usual n as expected provides a raunchy, rustic touch to this number. GVP mouths few lines for the boy in the film. Though not? a very very
Re: [arr] My wishlist
I will add Harini csrao -Original Message- From: Leslie D To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Fri, 6 Mar 2009 9:35 pm Subject: [arr] My wishlist I would really love to see ARR go back to the old days by creating a Tamil album with just these singers. 1. SPB 2. Hariharan 3. Chitra 4. Sujatha 5. Yesudas 6. The man himself Lyrics should be by Vairamuthu. What do you say guys?? (Sorry to my non-Tamil/Telegu speaking brothers) You are invited to Get a Free AOL Email ID. - http://webmail.aol.in
[arr] Recommendations for seniors
I am 73, I think I can say that Seniors also tap a stylish foot, when they hear ARR's fast numbers. The taste and ear for good music does not, at least for me and my SS friends, change with time. As a matter of fact, if I am asked when I became a SS, I would not have an answer. 20 of my many favorites are [sorry if got the titles wrong, as I do not know the Tamil language, that much]:: The 20 of The Numerous. If you want to come along Malai Thulzhi Sonnaalum Mudhal Morai Kummi Adi Kulicha kurtaalam Chinnammaa Kannaamoochi Enge Enathu Kavithai Evano Oruvan Konzum Mainakkalae Oru Poyaavadu Kadhal Kadhidham Pookodiyum Punnagai Narumugaye Nilai Kagirathu Ennyur Tholzhiye Nadiye Nadiye Endhan Nenzil Mylarige I enjoy all those equally. I have over 50 such songs, I love. ARR-like composers walk this Planet once in, say 100 years. Even that, I have my honest doubt. csrao -Original Message- From: Reformed Sinner To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wed, 4 Mar 2009 12:05 am Subject: Re: [arr] ARR song recommendations for seniors i would add all songs of Lagaan to this list. I remember my dad -who does not listen much of film music - liking Lagaan songs during those days On Tue, Mar 3, 2009 at 7:12 PM, Srini Santhanam wrote: All songs of Iruvar.. its an amazing album where he recreated the magic of the yesteryears. Cheers, Srini On Mar 2, 2009, at 11:51 PM, Vithur wrote: For the Tamil Ones, I would suggest ? 1. En Mel Vizhundha Mazhai Thuli 2. Chitthirai Nilavu 3. En Swasa Kaatre 4. Chinna Chinna Aasai 5. Pachai Kiligal Thodudu ? So Many On Mon, Mar 2, 2009 at 8:02 PM, Chord??wrote: Given how seniors mostly go for the slow, semi classical, traditional types of melodies and songs (mostly ethnic Indian), here is a list of songs that you could possibly gift to an elder as a compilation in any way shape or form. ARR has lots of songs that the older generation would love, but may not have heard. Sarfarosh Ki Tamanna Main Vari Vari Desh Ki Mitti Ay Hairathe Aashiqui All songs from Sangamam Pookalam from Thenali O Paalanhare Dola Dola En Swasa Katre title song Hum Hai Iss Pal Yahaan Milo Wahaan Wahaan Zindagi Muskura Naina Milaike Piya Ho Innisai from Godfather Naina Neer E Ajnabi Sahaara (slow) Taal Se Taal Mila Kanna Muchi Yenna Solla Pogirai Allai Payuthey title song Radha Kaise Na Jale Kehta Ye Dil Ishwar Allah Kismat Se Tum Jaari Ja Tu Hi Re Dheeme Dheeme Saiyaan (Zubeida) Mehndi Hai Rachnewali Rang De Basanti Chola Ghoomparani Ekla Chalo Re Pal Pal Bhaari Man Mohanna Jashne Bahaar Mere Maula Bhor Bhaye Tere Bina There are more, but I can think of these for now. --? regards, Vithur You are invited to Get a Free AOL Email ID. - http://webmail.aol.in
[arr] Emphatic reply from ARR to Sonu and his ilk
Friends, It is not said for nothing, that "proof of Pudding is in eating". I do not know how many musicians got two Oscars in one night. As the ardent admirers of ARR's finest "Experiments with Music", and his often, again and again proven musimagic, I pray God, to give us strength to ignore the "ignorants". I have taken liberties with? English, in my excitement. Pardon me. Thanks to ARR and best wishes and regards to all. csrao -Original Message- From: Thulasi Ram ?"Sonu has already criticized ARR in public" ya i heard that too.. thanx for that. i m convinced that sonu is becoming another bollywoodhungama maniac! You are invited to Get a Free AOL Email ID. - http://webmail.aol.in
Re: [arr] Re: Rediff Review - Yuvvraaj - followed by idiotic comments
All the while I was thinking we are also part of the masses. csrao -Original Message- From: Jahanzeb Farooq <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tue, 21 Oct 2008 10:10 pm Subject: [arr] Re: Rediff Review - Yuvvraaj - followed by idiotic comments man you have to accept it. although it is growing on us and we have started liking more compared to the first time, but the fact remains that it is not something liked by the masses. only one song Tu meri dost would be liked by the masses but not the rest. even recent ARR albums had many songs loved by masses (and critics) e.g., Tere bina, Mayya mayya, Barso re (Guru), Pappu, Aditi, Kahin to (JTYJN) etc etc. Furthermore the fact remains that Yuvvraaj does not have even a single song which can be called just mibdblowing or plain awesome as per the ARR standards etc. comparing to Taal it still remains a HUGE disappointment, if not for us (ARR fans) certainly it is for masses. the weakest songs of Dil se, Taal or Bombay are still better than strongest song/s of Yuvvraaj. lets analyze it. Mastam mastam is good, it grows, melody is Rahmanish, Sonu is perfect, but again it is not something instantly loved by masses. Zindagi is again good but nothing exceptional. it heavily relies on vocals, too little music, no traditional ARR interludes etc. Man mohini is very good but alas too short, which is completely un- understandable, why did not ARR put a few more minutes to it??? strange. Dil ka risha is very good again, orchestra is great. it would be loved more than Zindagi, Mastam, Man mohini by masses. however it is a very situational song, not something you will find people humming or playing on streets etc. Shano shano is one of the weakest songs of ARR ever, people will not find anything special in it. it is not very different than dozens of Pritam and others' songs releasing every day. even Pappu (JTYJN) was far far far far far far better. so at the end the only song remains is Tu muskura which will be liked by the masses but again there is nothing very special in it. it is likable but not something blockbuster etc. it is in the league of recent Tu bin bataye (RDB) and Milo wahan wahan (Ada) though the two were far far better. just think of some of ARR's biggest hits and ask yourself honestly can we compare any of Yuvvraaj's songs with Satrangi, Dil se, Chaiyyan chaiyyan (Dil se) Taal se taal, ishq bina, ramta jogi (Taal), Kehna hi kya, Hamma hamma, Tu hi re (Bombay) and those from Rangeela, Saathiya, Lagaan, Roja, Sapnay etc etc or even recent lesser hits rang de basanti (RDB), khwaja mere khwaja, azeem-o-shaan (JA) etc and those from Guru etc. and you will get the answer. hence i am certainly not surprised by the reactions of masses. ARR here really disappointed, because of Ghai-ARR combo people were expecting something as fantastic as Taal, but there is no comparison between Taal and Yuvvraaj. at least if you ask me if i give 10/10 to Taal i will give only 4/10 to Yuvvraaj. ARR should have experimented in some other low profile album but certainly not in Yuvvraaj. also a film solely based on music certainly required some instantly classic music, like Taal. --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Chord" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Did anyone read the comments that followed the review? I can't > believe the ignorance, stupidity, and narrow mindedness of some people > out there > > > --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Sai Theodore" > wrote: > > > > http://www.rediff.com/movies/2008/oct/21yuv.htm > > > 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. Homepage: http://www.arrahmanfans.com Admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Subscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Groups Links You are invited to Get a Free AOL Email ID. - http://webmail.aol.in
[arr] Yuvraj music has a personality of its own
My favorites, however, are: ? Dil Ka Rishta Manmohini Morey Mastam Mastam Zindagi Tu Muskura; not, necessarily, in that order. While listening to,? rather enjoying and drinking in,? these tracks, I do not dream of Taal, etc. I learned to enjoy what is served and what is on my plate, if it is good and served by my favorite. These compositions have their own personality. They ARE unique. And are from our favorite. Happy listening. csrao You are invited to Get a Free AOL Email ID. - http://webmail.aol.in
[arr] Rahman snubs Yash Chopra...dishonest journalism
An overwhelming response from the colleague music lovers. The love for the legend is unbelievable, but well deserved. At the same time , let us step back for a while and see whether we should be doing what we are doing. 1.The subject matter is a secret negotiation between the two? on a commercial and business project. 2. We do not know any thing about it. What transpired, what was proposed, what was accepted and what was rejected. 3. Some adventurous journalist, perhaps, wearing a pair of yellow tinted glasses, allowed his imagination run riot or allowed his wishful thinking to get dressed with his imagination 4. This is not to say that the proposal has not fallen through. What I mean is that we do not , nor the reporter did, know what transpired at the meeting. Both the negotiators are not naive enough to give away the gist, the way that was reported. I for one will be happy, and enjoy those mails that examine, appreciate and analyze the The Great Musician's, let me say rather Magician's, marvelous and ageless, peerless, compositions. I always thank God that I am the contemporary of The Great ARR. I leave his business and how he goes about it, to himself. Let him give the admirers THE Music. That will suffice. Never mind it comes from which stable or at what time, that is when the Sun is shining or the Moon is shining.. I ask no more. I know that he will never be wrong and will never be money minded. Only my reflections and loud thinking. Best Listening, csrao You are invited to Get a Free AOL Email ID. - http://webmail.aol.in
Re: [arr] Evano Oruvan - Alaipayuthey
Thanks. You truly reflected my feelings about that greatest composition csrao -Original Message- From: Dinesh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thu, 18 Sep 2008 8:37 pm Subject: [arr] Evano Oruvan - Alaipayuthey Just was listening to this song, and i have to say its one mind blowing number love Swarnalatha's emotion in this song... and lyrics is simply superb... the 1st interlude, esp that flute bit, goodness, it can make ur heart swirl!!! beautifully used as BGM in the movie... on the whole, its an awesome song the song is to gd! 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. Homepage: http://www.arrahmanfans.com Admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Subscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Groups Links You are invited to Get a Free AOL Email ID. - http://webmail.aol.in
[arr] THE INCOMPARABLE MUSICAL MIRACLE-THE GREAT ARR
The great ARR does not need any certificates or defenses or comparisons, as to His contemporary musical excellence and contemporary musical superiority. It is my personal, repeat personal, opinion that HE reached Himalayan heights and one need not make another one small, to make ARR look bigger. ARR is at once human and humane. God fearing. Exudes humility. Displays understanding and reverence, where they are deserved and are due. These rare attributes are, in addition to the Divine music that flows from him like perennial sacred river, in which each one of us are getting immersed, with pleasure, day in and day out. In other words, what I am trying to think loud is, instead of spending so many words in defending, where defense is absolutely superfluous, THE Musical BOSS. And a lesser number of words on saying or proving, where proof is not needed, that others are not as good and as original, we all can listen to a particular song composed by our ARR, say on a Monday, and the rest of the week, we can say what nuances we detected and what twists we did not notice earlier, on which spots the Genius is more evident and how and where the instrumentalists excelled and where one liked the singer's contribution most. This will facilitate the not so observant also to enjoy the song more. The song of the week will, thus, be owned by all, literally, with full awareness. Please ignore if this is impracticable and not in the interests of this Group of ARR-fans. csrao You are invited to Get a Free AOL Email ID. - http://webmail.aol.in
[arr] INIMITABLE MUSIC OF OUR ARR
QUOTE-After silence, that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible is music.? Aldous Huxley, "Music at Night", 1931-UNQUOTE. I add that it is the music of the inimitable ARR. csrao You are invited to Get a Free AOL Email ID. - http://webmail.aol.in
[arr] ARR"S worst [?] composition
It is odd that we should be on a vigorous search for the worst composition of the great and much admired composer who has no parallels. Will it be very difficult for us to stop these negative searches? csrao You are invited to Get a Free AOL Email ID. - http://webmail.aol.in
Re: [arr] Re: I HOPE U PEOPLE CAN CLARIFY THIS!!!
I will be least surprised if the so called professional and/or amateur experts with insight, find fault, one day, with our great MD, the legend at his forties [?], for using "sa re ga ma pa da ni" and the standard ragaas. I wish we stop detective work coupled with sadistic pleasure, and learn to enjoy what is served, which is a glorious serving for the music lovers. csrao * <http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amateur> * On Wed, Jun 25, 2008 at 8:56 AM, kenny korg <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > its a trend nowadays.. > old song melodies used as music with new sounds... > u cant say that as copy > example: in Naan avan illai u can listen Palaniyappa Nyana palaniappa is > used in the song naan avan illai... > The purpose is not copy,, > but to make the song more beautiful. in another way its a sign of > appreciating old music/song > another example is in movie Oram Poo in song Muyelekkum Amaikum race got > old music is played in Distortion Guitar and the song also follow the old > melody... did by GV prakash... > in Arinthum ariyamelum in song Thee pidikka song got old song music > right... > it is not intended to copy.. but its a trend... > Nowadays u can check all the music directors do that cause its a trend and > u shoud appreciate Rahman cause he started it long time ago but other > director is doing it now. > The idea came from him... > Boss is a trend setter > > love u Rahman > > >
[arr] Rahaman defined music and instrumentation afresh
Friends, I do not know how much I am qualified or not qualified to say some thing on this knowledge forum. Though I am with the group for months on, this is my first posting. My favorites are almost all the songs of ARR. As a matter of fact I am, eminently placed to get disqualified from belonging to this Group. I do not know Hindi. I do not Know Tamil. I do not have any knowledge of Music. Above all this, I am aged all of 72 years. But I have a gut feeling about and instant reaction to good tunes, good instrumentation and calm, soothing and vibrant music. That day ages back when I first heard songs from Roja, I instinctively knew that this gentleman arrived to thrill us forever and take us on a musical raid of un-scalable and unimaginable heights. He elevated cine music to unattainable heights. I have a good collection of his Tamil songs which I love many, I like all. Daily, I listen to these songs for 2 to 4 hours. They refresh me, keep me fit and energetic. Arr's uniquness, according to me, I repeat, according to me,, lies in: 1. Treating voice [male or female] as yet another instrument, to be played upon. 2. Each of his song is a symphony. To reach those heights and lows in 3/4 minutes is possible only to him. 3. He is a master at creating heavenly interludes which are more often than not are the highlights of many songs. 4. I had never heard any one using drums [or allied instruments], shehnai, [I am not worried about exact names, as long as I enjoy them], flute to this advantage. How he introduces weaving them in to the voice, takes them, leaving the voice behind, to a solo crescendo and taper off, very effectively, yet all in a fraction of a minute, which is humanly impossible. He is Blessed, if not he himself is Divine. 5. I divide the Indian cine music era in to two segments. PreARR and PostARR eras. In the PreARR era we used to ask who sang that song? Rafi or Kishore. Now we ask who composed it? That is the power duly acquired and got by our honored ARR. I have my own two Play-lists of ARR's Tamil songs. One I play in whichever mood I am in. These songs are level-all gems. The second list I play when I feel I am in good and high spirit! In other words, what I am saying is that I adore those, around 70, Tamil songs tuned by ARR, even though I do not know the language. Proving, if proof is needed, music has no language. Rather It is ARR who proved it through millions like me. Let us not enter in to Lilliputian arguments over that GIANT Musician whose presence amongst us we are fortunate to have. The Beauty is I hear his songs even when I am not listening to them!!! Thanks to those haunting and teasing melodies and tunes. csrao
