[arr] I like this one...
http://www.musicindiaonline.com/n/i/top_stories/3036/ Double Oscar winner AR Rahman's life has become super-hectic after his international win. This Chennai-based music composer who has been dividing his time between Chennai, Mumbai, London and Los Angeles, has now begun to miss the time he used to spend at home with his wife and children. So Rahman took a totally unscheduled break from his assignments in LA and was back in Chennai on Friday for two weeks. Confirming the news, Rahman said, The kids were always there with me when I worked regularly from home in Chennai. Now I get to spend less time with them. Even now when I'm here in Chennai, work for my pending Hindi films like Blue has to be taken care of. I've come at a time when I cannot afford to take a break. My first Hollywood soundtrack for Couples Retreat has to be ready because the film is releasing on October 6. Not that Rahman is complaining. He is used to being rushed. I always liked to work at my own pace and that hasn't changed. But now the volume and profile of the workload is so eclectic that I need to find more time to focus on the individual assignments more carefully. Yeah, it's a tough balancing act. But I'm enjoying myself. After I finish the soundtrack of Couples Retreat, which is 80 per cent complete, I've an artistes' album coming up. It is one of my biggest international challenges. It's too early to talk about it. But yes, it will involve musicians from all over the world and I'll be composing the music. Recently, I also got to work with the John Williams Orchestra and that was a dream-come-true. I guess my dreams are coming true, gushed Rahman. Rahman wants all his children to be adept at music. In fact, Rahman's son, Ameen, who has sung in Couples Retreat, attends Rahman's music academy in Chennai. Commenting on Ameen's early start, Rahman said, It's just a small part of a song in Couples Retreat. We found his voice to be suitable for it. And that's it. My son is certainly not embarking on a singing career at that age. He's just a child. He has so many things to do and achieve before he decides on a career. I think he should be allowed to do what he likes. The final call will be his. No peer pressure. Rahman returns to LA in the second week of August. Tease him about being Dr Rahman and he says, You will have to say the `Doctor' thrice, referring to the three doctorates that he has received since the Oscar triumph.
[arr] Had MJ and ARR come together again...
ARR and MJ had performed in Munich almost a decade ago. Post Jai Ho, they intended to collaborate! What a legacy would it have been, should they've had a chance to materialise the thought! An honour for India for seeing two legends coming together again and in a big way! Divya --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Thulasi Ram karoke...@... wrote: thank u. sharing the content actually helps. i wish ARR goes ahead with the unity anthem. On Fri, Jun 26, 2009 at 11:15 PM, Kalimuthu kalimu...@... wrote: Touching! RIP, MJ! Pasting it here, in case if we lose the online version for some reason A.R. Rahman issues statement on Michael Jackson's death. 25th June, 2009 I am shocked at the untimely passing away of Michael Jackson, one of the greatest musicians of our time. MJ, for most of our generation was an icon who made uncompromising music. He pushed the milestone of Pop music to unbelievable levels through the 80s and 90s. I am yet to find an artist with that energy, perfection and vision. I met him personally after the Oscars in Los Angeles and we vibed very well. He said that he loved India and the Indian people. He said he heard good things about me and he was praising the chord progression of Jai Ho's chorus. He was bursting with energy and told me that every dance move he did,came from his soul and did a five second stunning example. It was like a lightning strike :) He was concerned about developmental issues such as Global Warming and about wars and its damages to the human community. He asked me to compose a unity anthem on the likes of We are the World for him. I nodded in awe ...! He introduced me to his three lovely bright kids. The kids told him I love you dad and he replied I love you more as a proud father. I wished him well for his concerts and he said God Bless you. After hearing the shocking news I wished it was another rumor which would fade away soon. It took me time to believe that he is no more. I remember, my late sound engineer Sridhar had brought me a video of the premiere of Remember the Time when I was recording Kadal Rojave for my first movie Roja. Seeing it inspired all of us that afternoon. Now, there is no Sridhar and no Jackson anymore. I hope all of us value people's existence more and respect them when they are alive. LIFE IS SHORT...! Artists and their art live for ever. Jai Ho, MJ ! We love you for your music, regardless of all the controversies! A.R. Rahman 25 June, 2009. On Fri, Jun 26, 2009 at 1:27 AM, Gopal Srinivasan catchg...@...wrote: A.R. Rahman issues statement on Michael Jackson's death - on http://www.arrahman.com
[arr] Was ARR at IIFA 2009?
Hi! Can someone tell me if ARR was at the IIFA ceremony to collect his awards...specially the IIFA Music Director of the Decade award! I missed the telecast and would have wanted to see him walk with that shyness he always has and give a faint smile and talk something very sober and with humility! Divya
[arr] Pankaj Udhas on ARR in December
Dear Apurva, Unless I read that interview of Pankaj myself, I wouldn't be able to comment. In December, I myself interviewed Pankaj Udhas and he was in full praise of ARR. He said that ARR is one music director/composer he admires a lot and would want to work with him! I do not take time out to figure how I could post a copy of that inteview I did, but it has been on my mind for long now that I must be quoting his words for this group here. But your note just pushed me that inch to write it for ya guys now :) Divya --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, apurva nahata nahataapu...@... wrote: Dear All; I was just reading HT cafe mumbai edition march 5 2009.. An interview of Pankaj Udhas is published on page 9 :thats music: Udhas ji has mentioned the following lines A.R.Rahman can hold two oscars ,but slumdogs share are hardly encouraging. And Ht has highlighted those two lines... Reading it i got such a pinch in my stomach that i didnt want to read the interview.. Normally I always like reading interviews of leading musicians.. One thing I fail to understand why do people start criticising if someone has achieved something which they could not inspite of being in the same profession.. Few days ago same was the case with Jagjit singh.. With due respect to both ( Jagjit singh and Pankaj Udhas),I felt really sad that veterans like them commenting such things..Rahman is god and nobody could malign his image.. I would like to point out by doing such things people like the ones I have mentioned (jagjit singh and Pankaj Udhas) are doing no good for there image.. Also Rahman doesnot need to prove anything by sell of albums.. With huge amount of downloading going on its impractical to think that sales will increase..But then as an a r fan .. its my responsibility not 2 react to such silly issues.. cos this may lead to showing disrespect for my god..Sachin tendulkar always silences his critics by scoring a timely ton now and again..Never will he speak anything to the media And same is the case with A R.. Long live AR and long live his music...
[arr] Lifetime achievement?
Is it true that ARR was chosen for a Lifetime Achievement award few years ago? Divya
[arr] Re: ARR: the best of all times?
I think both you guys are right. It is really hard to choose the best of all times. R D Burman was and still a legend. ARR, the living legend, revolutionised and popularised Indian film music all around the world, something RDBurman necessarily did not achieve in his lifetime. Each of these geniuses have been hailed the best during their times. And a comparison may not be just, rather there will be a tie-up between the two. Divya --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, divyaishu divyai...@... wrote: Wonder if anyone watched Headlines Today polls last week: as to if ARR is the best music-director/composer of all times. There was an inevitable comparison between ARR and R D Burman. The public opninion showed that 65% of them believed ARR is the best of all times! That is definitely an overwhelming majority considering that we have had Laxmikant-Pyarelal and also the greats of Shankar-Jaikish, S D Burman, Naushad, and so on The day is not far when the world would call ARR the best of all times. (Perhaps they alraedy do...)! Divya
[arr] ARR: the best of all times?
Wonder if anyone watched Headlines Today polls last week: as to if ARR is the best music-director/composer of all times. There was an inevitable comparison between ARR and R D Burman. The public opninion showed that 65% of them believed ARR is the best of all times! That is definitely an overwhelming majority considering that we have had Laxmikant-Pyarelal and also the greats of Shankar-Jaikish, S D Burman, Naushad, and so on The day is not far when the world would call ARR the best of all times. (Perhaps they alraedy do...)! Divya
[arr] Re: Does Gulzar get a Oscar Statue award too?
Yes, Gulzar will also receive it. Didn't you see three statues, one each for Rasool Pukooty and his two other friends? I don't deny Gulzar's genius, I have been his fan too. But if it weren't for Rahman's music, then Gulzar's lyrics would have been something the western audience would not have been interested in looking into! I'm impressed Gulzar said in a TV interview this morning, following the awards, from Bombay, It is because of Rahman. Divya --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, sath.murthy sath.mur...@... wrote: When they mentioned the winner of the original song. they said that Winner is jai ho - AR Rahman and Gulzar. does that mean will Gulzar get a oscar award too? if so, why wasn't he invited to the ceremony? Thanks Sath.
[arr] Re: CNN IBN:Face the nation-Is A R Rahman the finest Indian music director ever?
Well, who had the highest percentage of votes around that time? Did they have a choice? --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, pravin_karnam pravinkar...@... wrote: Today 10.00PM. Current vote status: Yes-63% These people will debate even if rahman wins record oscars by any music director.
[arr] Re: Screen Awards - Best Music - Who?
Well, the Wikipedia site shows A R Rahman winning the Screen Award for JTYJN in the category of Best Music Direction ! Divya --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Siraj K cutesi...@... wrote: Friends, Who is the winner of Best Music in Screen Awards? As per official website, it says *ARR *for *JTYJN *is the winner. http://www.screenindia.com/screenaward09/winners_2009.html But youtube video (red carpet) shows, SEL for RockOn is the winner. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4r8jfBiza4sfeature=related Please somebody clarify. Cheers, Siraj
[arr] Madame Tussauds: is the polling closed?
Went to the Madame Tussauds link again only to find no polling links open! Whatever will happen...even the online polling looked so faked up with inconsistent results. Who would want to leave behind an ARR or Tendulkar for a third person? Butwith the Golden Globe this Jan, people abroad must have begun to take Rahman seriously :) Really want to see his replica at the Madame Tussauds. Divya
[arr] Joy unbounded on ARR's victory!
Yesterday as I was leaving a note on the forum, my joy was so unbounded, I wasn't just not able to say anything. I have been smiling since I saw Rahman winning and giving that little sweet talk: he mentioned the billion Indian and that includes you and me! It is certainly Rahman's calibre and magic of his music that has got him this far. It's his faith and God's blessings over him. But I had been praying each day that he must win. As I drove towards my workplace I only said to God, Almighty please get him the Golden Globe Award. And I bet it wasn't just me. It is a billion other fans like me who might have prayed for him, or who simply had their thoughts with him. Let's put the same faith so that Rahman emerges a victor again at the Oscars this year! Divya
[arr] ARR wins the Golden Globe Award !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://entertainment.in.msn.com/bollywood/article.aspx?cp- documentid=1780335 So happy I am for him! His victory is my victory! Divya
[arr] What's about 6th Jan?
Folks, who is yet another British genius who shares his DOB with Rahman? It's none other than.Mr. Bean! (I'm giggling already). Atkinson (Mr. Bean) is a genius in his own way too and I'd say this in the wake of some criticism on this I got from my cousin...that this comic character could be a 'genius' too! Ofcourse, it's not that dead easy to create a Mr.Bean. So anybody in the forum who's born on 6th Jan might want to brush his collar once ;) Divya
[arr] Madame Tussauds giving a jolt
Hi all, How is this online voting system really working? How can Madhuri Dixit manage to get a 61% vote when compared to bigger legends like Rahman and Tendulkar with just about 20% and 16% votes respectively? I really suspect some sort of multiple voting ongoing. Perhaps a mad Madhuri fan has been staying up all night and clicking each time to vote! http://www.madametussauds.com/london/newsandevents/india2009.aspx Divya
[arr] Correct DOB of ARR?
Guys, there has always been an ambiguity in Rahman's DOB. Some say it is 5th Jan and some say it's 6th Jan. Like yesterday on 'Rangoli' (DD1), the anchor sent Rahman her birthday wishes for 5th Jan! Which one's right? Divya
[arr] Madame Tussauds update
Man o man o man Why is this Madame Tussauds giving me a jerk each time? This morning it gives me a big suprise. Madhuri Dixit suddenly receives so many votes! Well, our goal is to see ARR's statue there this 2009. And someone so nice does deserve it. Divya
[arr] And who's the copycat?
This is one issue that led me to have an arguement with someone I know of older generation. It is actually a very sensitive talk because at times the notes can be coincidental. Take the film Vaada. That song by Himesh Reshammiya where Amisha Patel is featured in a black saree, perhaps called Maula and perhaps the first song in the movie is an utter replication of what Rahman offered in Tazheeb as Sabak Aisa. Take that song from Krish...Dil na liya and you'd know what a blunder Rajesh Roshan committed as he tried to make it sound like Pukar's Key Sera Sera. It was a disgusting sound. I don't see a single song that's been conscientious replication by Rahman. Whenever he did draw inspiration he also made it explicit. One example is Ringa Ringa akin to Choli ke Peeche song. And if someone still wanted to call him a copycat, then the rest of the composers are even bigger species of the copycat galore. In fact the rest of the music directors have copied ARR many a times. So much so that I draw inspiration kinda talk has become a fashionable defense for them. Unfortunately a majority of those unintelligent audiences do not realise who's copied, who hasn't from whom. At the end of the day ARR still stands out. Divya --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Sajaad Farook sajaa...@... wrote: well sometime back there was this site with clippings of inspired tracks and some of rahman's songs were also part of it, though i have forgotten the web address of the site. --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Vithur vithurm@ wrote: Did anyone say Rahman is a copycat ??? Who are they ? On Wed, Dec 24, 2008 at 4:37 PM, Sajaad Farook sajaad_f@ wrote: To all those who say Rahman has faded or is a copycat or whatever, try answering the following questions about Indian Composers and you will know. CAN anyone compose a LAGAAN? CAN anyone compose a Vande Mataram? HAS anyone got a Golden Globe Nomination? Just go check the user comments of LAGAAN, I HAVE FOUND IT and some of Rahman's movies on Amazon.com and you will know. There are so many reviews which are predominantly by Americans which is proof to the mans talents and his reach beyond liguistical barriers! HAIL Golden Globe Nominee Pathmashri A.R.Rahman! -- regards, Vithur
[arr] ARR is for 2009 movie Awards!
http://ezinearticles.com/?Filmfare-Awards-2009---A-Calculated- Prediction-on-Bollywood-Awards-2008id=1805398 I haven't even checked out the potential names in various categories yet. I only checked out that ARR is the most potential to win movie awards for his work in 2008 (wish both for background score and music direction), this year was extraordinary for ARR. And I pray he wins an Oscar in 2009! Will Ghajini be considered for this year, or will it be carried forward to the next year? I hear Amir has strong chances of bagging an award too as the best actor. If he does, good for him! because he never won an award, nor does he ever show up at an award ceremony. Divya
[arr] ARR leading by 44% votes
I wish a very Happy New Year to everyone in the group. The good reason that associates us on this group is A R Rahman. And there can be nothing better than seeing him grow and emerge a winner each day. I just checked the Madame Tussauds current vote status. ARR has overtaken Tendulkar by 3% more votes, that is to say 44% votes for ARR and 41% for Tendulkar. Interesting; multiple voting is allowed but you will have to open the site each time to vote. Clicking 'Back' wouldn't work. Let's all see ARR winning an Oscar, ARR's wax replica at Madame Tussauds and ARR giving us a lot of memorable music this year. Divya
Re: [arr] Madame Tussauds _ Vote For ARR
How funny is this ! Last year just about the same time when I tried vouching for ARR's wax replica at Madame Tussauds, there was an uproar in the group! We should have voted much before this call. I just voted and he is by far the most voted person for Madame Tussauds. ARR deserves to be there. And God bless him! Divya --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Abdul Basith basith...@... wrote: Voted..! I am sure our boss will be the Indian Superstar... God Bless ARR.! -- Kind Regards, Abdul Basith On Tue, Dec 30, 2008 at 10:08 AM, Bipin Shenoy shenoy_bip...@...wrote: Our boss is in the lead now with 58% votes :) Way to go team. --- On *Mon, 29/12/08, mukul mukul_v...@...* wrote: From: mukul mukul_v...@... Subject: [arr] Madame Tussauds _ Vote For ARR To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Monday, 29 December, 2008, 9:43 PM Madame Tussauds London will be launching an Indian superstar in Spring 2009. But who will it be? As of now Rahman is trailing way behind by managing only 6% vote Most importantly the vote is going on official site, and it will decide who will make it to the coveted league. So all ARR fans take a shot and make our dream-come true. So show our enthusiasm like we did it before in many instances Let's not forget it is too big an event So come on guys and vote like there is no tomorrow see the link http://www.madametu ssauds.com/ London/NewsAndEv ents/india2009. aspxhttp://www.madametussauds.com/London/NewsAndEvents/india2009.aspx Always for ARR posted by - ARINDAM (orkut) -- Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Invite them now.http://in.rd.yahoo.com/tagline_messenger_6/*http://messenger.yaho o.com/invite/
Re: [arr] Madame Tussauds _ Vote For ARR
Guys, the latest on Madame Tussauds list: ARR needs 10% votes than Tendulkar. Go and vote if you haven't yet! Or spread the word. Divya --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Bipin Shenoy shenoy_bip...@... wrote: Our boss is in the lead now with 58% votes :) Way to go team. --- On Mon, 29/12/08, mukul mukul_v...@... wrote: From: mukul mukul_v...@... Subject: [arr] Madame Tussauds _ Vote For ARR To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Monday, 29 December, 2008, 9:43 PM Madame Tussauds London will be launching an Indian superstar in Spring 2009. But who will it be? As of now Rahman is trailing way behind by managing only 6% vote Most importantly the vote is going on official site, and it will decide who will make it to the coveted league. So all ARR fans take a shot and make our dream-come true. So show our enthusiasm like we did it before in many instances Let's not forget it is too big an event So come on guys and vote like there is no tomorrow see the link http://www.madametu ssauds.com/ London/NewsAndEv ents/india2009. aspx Always for ARR posted by - ARINDAM (orkut) Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Go to http://messenger.yahoo.com/invite/
[arr] Aajtak: ARR declared Sarvshreshtha Sangeetkaar for 2008!
Hi all, More good news for you: ARR received the highest number of votes (40%) for his compositions in Jaane Tu ya Jaane Na. He was nominated for Jodhaa Akbar too and had received the second-highest votes for his rendition in Jodhaa Akbar. Cool! Was aired this evening 8pm on AajTak news. Divya
[arr] Musicindiaonline.com on ARR
Today featured on musicindiaonline.com: http://www.musicindiaonline.com/n/i/top_stories/2804/ Divya
[arr] JTYJN: Best of 2008 as per MSN.com
http://entertainment.in.msn.com/bollywood/gallery.aspx?cp- documentid=1764403 JTYJN has bagged the No.1 spot for 2008's best albums. Ghajini comes at the 3rd position while second is Singh is King. I actually see a very stiff compeition between Ghajini and JTYJN. It's been really hard to choose the better one between the two. And so if I had to chose amongst them if Yuvraaj was contesting too. Ghajini ranking after Singh is King (frowning a bit)...I really don't think so. Ghajini has got a standard much above that of what Pritam rendered in Singh is King. Seriously. It's not all that great. Yes, Pritam's Lambi Judai that is standing at spot 9 is better off than Singh is King and that should have got a top spot, in the top 5 slots. Divya
[arr] Marhaba Mustafa
Hi all, I just heard 'Marhaba Mustafa' from 'Al Risalah'. I was impressed instantly. But can someone tell if Al Risalah is a non-movie album, please? Divya
[arr] SDM...eventually!
Hi all, I always seem to be lagging behind you guys when it comes to hearing the latest of ARR's compositions...for instance I have been reading about SDM for a quite sometime now and have been reading about it on this forum too but it is only today (being a Sunday) I took time out and listened to the SDM songs now. Work of the genius comes in again. Jai Ho seems to be my favourite. O Saya is good too. What really amused me was Ringa Ringa :) I kept smiling throughout as I listened to Ringa Ringa. Well made. The music is striking, really and instantly. ARR, you must be up to grab the Oscar now! Divya
[arr] Multiple voting allowed
Folks, multiple voting is allowed on NDTV Song of the Year 2008 link: http://movies.ndtv.com/songoftheyear08.aspx So go ahead and vote as many times as you can for Kabhi Kabhi Aditi song! Divya --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, rivjot riv...@... wrote: Ya same, but kinda surprised to see no song from Jodhaa Akbar (especially Khwaja Jashan-E-Bahaaraa) rather songs like Singh is Kinng :/ Yuvvraaj/Ghajini songs will probably be considered for next year just like TZP song listed for this year? --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Vithur vithurm@ wrote: Voted Gopal for Kabhi Kabhi Aditi... On Sat, Dec 27, 2008 at 10:50 PM, Gopal Srinivasan catchgops@wrote: http://movies.ndtv.com/songoftheyear08.aspx -- regards, Vithur
[arr] Re: ARR WINS ''POGO AMAZING KIDS AWARD''
How sweet! I did watch it this morning...very unlike me who watches Pogo either only for Takeshi's Castle, or Mr.Bean :) This was a good change. Divs --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Vithur vith...@... wrote: ARR WINS ''POGO AMAZING KIDS AWARD'' Just saw an NDTV report that A.R. Rahman won the Pogo amazing kids awards ''which is chosen by the kids for Kabhi Kabhi Aditi from JTYJN. SRRY PPL CNT GIVE U ANY LINKS AS IT WAS JST A NEWS REPORT IN NDTV ( ORKUT ) -- regards, Vithur
[arr] Re: Screen's Five best scores of the year
Ah, the so called deliberate hit. Surely, other than ARR, it's Pritam who is doing a fab job these days. Divya --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Gomzy gomtesh.upad...@... wrote: Tandoori Nights was/is a rage among the common public. On Wed, Dec 24, 2008 at 11:31 AM, divyaishu divyai...@... wrote: Hello! Give me one song from Karz that became a rage. Himesh Reshammiya is gone with the wind, mate! Divya --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com arrahmanfans% 40yahoogroups.com, $ Pavan Kumar $ pawancumarr@ wrote: http://www.screenindia.com/news/five-best-scores/402005/ The five best scores, in terms of content and calibre, would be Jodhaa Akbar, Kar, Rock On!!, Yuvvraaj and - well, we would have a definite tie between Race and Black And White for the sixth position. Subhash Ghai clearly emerges as the most musical filmmaker of the year (with both Yuvvraaj and Black And White) while Rahman had an edge among the music directors. The other average to above-average scores were Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na, Kismat Konnection, Golmaal Returns, Hello, Hijack, Dasvidaniya, Welcome To Sajjanpur and Tashan. That's it - among about 75 films! Five top music directors The ratings of the top composers have not changed since the year before. Pritam remains the most popular and the most prolific with seven releases and four films of others with add-on songs by him. Easily the most mass-oriented, sometimes admittedly unoriginal, he scored Race, Kismat Konnection, Golmaal Returns and Jannat besides Singh Is Kinng. A.R. Rahman did his best with musically-conscious filmmakers like Subhash Ghai (Yuvvraaj) and Ashutosh Gowariker (Jodhaa Akbar), besides a hit score in Jaane Tu , while the track Guzarish from Ghajini has also become a rage. The choosy Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy came up trumps with a mass rock score in Rock On!! but were clearly out of sync in Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic. Himesh Reshammiya, now restricted musically to his own acting vehicles, scored a high with Kar but the overdose of his vocals (as detractors saw it) and his `mass' orientation followed by the failure of the film diverted attention from the merit in his compositions. The same happened with his Tamil film, Dasavathaaram. But Vishal-Shekhar, whose creative graph was booming from the 2006 Taxi No. 9-2-1-1 to the early 2008 Tashan, went on a creative tailspin despite stray songs in Bhoothnath and Bachna Ae Haseeno. And Sajid-Wajid and Salim-Sulaiman are waiting in the wings. Five top singers Sonu Niigaam continued to be the most respected male singer, in a league of his own, though he has become very selective. He was even responsible for the only non-film album of merit this year, Classically Mild. Udit Narayan was around in just a few films, but made a mark with his songs in Black And White, Mere Baap Pehle Aap and above all Tashan. The regular top five male singers in alphabetical order again were KK, Kailash Kher, Kunal Ganjawala, Shaan and Sukhwinder Singh. The female ranking would be led by Alka Yagnik (in selective but super fettle in Kismat Konnection, Love Story 2050, Mere Baap Pehle Aap and Yuvvraaj), Mahalakshmi Iyer, Shilpa Rao, Shreya Ghoshal and Sunidhi Chauhan. Five top lyricists Nothing much changed on the lyrical scenario either - with Sameer remaining the busiest, Gulzar and Javed Akhtar the most respected and Prasoon Joshi as the most fulfilling, if low-key, writer. The fifth place clearly goes to both Abbas Tyrewala (Jaane Tu ), though he is unlikely to write for other filmmakers and also Swanand Kirkire (Welcome To Sajjanpur) who was at low-key this year
[arr] ARR is a perennial phenomenon!
I can recall very faintly, it is perhaps VS, like Pritam, who are of the same opinion that JTYJN is the music of the year. It's really nice of these guys to appreciate others. But what is the following men's attitude towards ARR? Ismail Durbar: This guy actually sobbed and had tears rolling down his cheeks when an ARR musical was being screened. Now was that khushee ke aansoo or was that neighbour's envy? Himesh Reshammiya: Dude, you did admit at Coffee with Karan what a big admirer of ARR you are! But whatever happened to your I'm the best attitude? Wanting to keep a low profile after all that controversial bragging? Sukhwinder Singh: I remember him doing some silly Bhangra and low- budget private albums before he bagged an opportunity for Dil Se. He was overtly unsophisticated and his voice didn't sound all that great then. And he did some unimpressive anchoring too on DD channels for music countdowns at that time. He might never want to look back to those days :) because if he did, he'd be embarrassed :) In terms of his admiration for ARR, it's been on and off. But the sense of gratitude seems to have drained down somewhere specially after he made his score for Chak De. Jatin-Lalit: These brothers have been having a fight, they've even split. Why would you want them to take time out appreciating the rest? Aadesh Shrivastav: He's always delivered lightweight music. And failed to engrave a big mark of his own. No wonder why he wouldn't want to appreciate somebody else's work. And last but not the least...guys, you ought not forget him...it is Anu Malik...now spelt Aanu Malik...one guy who garnered so much fan- following. I remember enjoying his concert at the Centaur in Mumbai in 1994 Xmas season. At the same time the television sets were hit by ARR's Muqabla Muqabla song. And I was so bowled over by ARR. I had wanted to dance to this song again and again and again (and I still do). ARR had arrived and Anu Malik couldn't help but say, I don't understand this guy's music. :) Well, well, well, everybody has his veritable time come into play. But an ARR is a perennial phenomenon. Divya --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Jahanzeb Farooq jahanzebti...@... wrote: despite the fact that Pritam is a copycat he is a nice and humble person. i appreciate him, very few among the current composers can praise others' work. Shankar, Himesh and VS are also among those very few. on the other hand I never heard any good comments about ARR from Ismail Darbar, Jatin-Lalit, Aadesh and even Sukhwinder Singh who got all his glory due to ARR's Chaiyan Chaiyan and now Jai ho. --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Sreekrishnan R rahmanfever@ wrote: Pritam: For me, JTYJN is the music of the year Joginder Tuteja, Bollywood Trade News Network 2008 is coming to an end and the debate has started heating up around the best soundtrack of the year so far. Will Pritam walk away with the honors due to five successful albums â RACE, JANNAT, SINGH IS KINNG, KISMAT KONNECTION and GOLMAAL RETURNS? Or is it going to be A.R. Rahman who has proved his dominance with albums like JAANE TU YA JAANE NAA, JODHAA AKBAR and GHAJINI? Even VishalâShekhar have had a fruitful year with BACHNA AE HASEENO, TASHAN and DOSTANA. Yes, there have been many good albums this year but for me, the topmost music of 2008 has to be JAANE TU YA JAANE NAA. 'Kabhi Kabhi Aditi' is such brilliant composition, it itself can be weighed in gold, says Pritam in sheer awe of this composition by Rahman. That's because it is songs like these that inspire you to push your creatively. A number like this doesn't come every year, leave aside a month, continues Pritam. But considering that he has given a string of hits yet again in 2008, doesn't he feel that time have come for his consistency to be acknowledged? After all, he has been pretty much ruling the scene for last two years, just like Himesh Reshammiya was doing for a couple of years before him? Well, I am not even dreaming of thinking in this direction this year at the least, Pritam speaks in the same tone as before, How can you even bring any other song or album in comparison? Forget them all, for me JAANE TU YA JAANE NAA is the music of the year. http://www.glamsham.com/movies/scoops/08/dec/19-pritam-for-me- jtyjn- is-the-music-of-the-year-120803.asp Krish. Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Go to http://messenger.yahoo.com/invite/
[arr] Ghajini music review on Musicindiaonline.com
http://www.musicindiaonline.com/ar/i/movie_name/10175/0/ Ghajini music review on Musicindiaonline.com Divya
Re: [arr]Has anyone noticed?
There was a similar exchange of interludes between Tu meri Dost hai and Tu Muskura songs from Yuvvraaj. And it was really befitting. Divs --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Gomzy gomtesh.upad...@... wrote: I am surprised you guys are figuring that out now :) On Fri, Dec 26, 2008 at 10:02 AM, Vithur vith...@... wrote: absolutely true. Noticed this bro Of course you found it out ...Good observation On Fri, Dec 26, 2008 at 12:59 AM, fani kalyan rythmdivine2...@...wrote: The starting humming of guzarish is the same(almost) as the second sax interlude in behka behka!! -- regards, Vithur
[arr] Re: ARR is a perennial phenomenon!
I can confirm it was Salim-Suleiman as well who opined JTYJN is the music of the year. Divs --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, divyaishu divyai...@... wrote: I can recall very faintly, it is perhaps VS, like Pritam, who are of the same opinion that JTYJN is the music of the year. It's really nice of these guys to appreciate others. But what is the following men's attitude towards ARR? Ismail Durbar: This guy actually sobbed and had tears rolling down his cheeks when an ARR musical was being screened. Now was that khushee ke aansoo or was that neighbour's envy? Himesh Reshammiya: Dude, you did admit at Coffee with Karan what a big admirer of ARR you are! But whatever happened to your I'm the best attitude? Wanting to keep a low profile after all that controversial bragging? Sukhwinder Singh: I remember him doing some silly Bhangra and low- budget private albums before he bagged an opportunity for Dil Se. He was overtly unsophisticated and his voice didn't sound all that great then. And he did some unimpressive anchoring too on DD channels for music countdowns at that time. He might never want to look back to those days :) because if he did, he'd be embarrassed :) In terms of his admiration for ARR, it's been on and off. But the sense of gratitude seems to have drained down somewhere specially after he made his score for Chak De. Jatin-Lalit: These brothers have been having a fight, they've even split. Why would you want them to take time out appreciating the rest? Aadesh Shrivastav: He's always delivered lightweight music. And failed to engrave a big mark of his own. No wonder why he wouldn't want to appreciate somebody else's work. And last but not the least...guys, you ought not forget him...it is Anu Malik...now spelt Aanu Malik...one guy who garnered so much fan- following. I remember enjoying his concert at the Centaur in Mumbai in 1994 Xmas season. At the same time the television sets were hit by ARR's Muqabla Muqabla song. And I was so bowled over by ARR. I had wanted to dance to this song again and again and again (and I still do). ARR had arrived and Anu Malik couldn't help but say, I don't understand this guy's music. :) Well, well, well, everybody has his veritable time come into play. But an ARR is a perennial phenomenon. Divya --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Jahanzeb Farooq jahanzebtippu@ wrote: despite the fact that Pritam is a copycat he is a nice and humble person. i appreciate him, very few among the current composers can praise others' work. Shankar, Himesh and VS are also among those very few. on the other hand I never heard any good comments about ARR from Ismail Darbar, Jatin-Lalit, Aadesh and even Sukhwinder Singh who got all his glory due to ARR's Chaiyan Chaiyan and now Jai ho. --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Sreekrishnan R rahmanfever@ wrote: Pritam: For me, JTYJN is the music of the year Joginder Tuteja, Bollywood Trade News Network 2008 is coming to an end and the debate has started heating up around the best soundtrack of the year so far. Will Pritam walk away with the honors due to five successful albums â RACE, JANNAT, SINGH IS KINNG, KISMAT KONNECTION and GOLMAAL RETURNS? Or is it going to be A.R. Rahman who has proved his dominance with albums like JAANE TU YA JAANE NAA, JODHAA AKBAR and GHAJINI? Even VishalâShekhar have had a fruitful year with BACHNA AE HASEENO, TASHAN and DOSTANA. Yes, there have been many good albums this year but for me, the topmost music of 2008 has to be JAANE TU YA JAANE NAA. 'Kabhi Kabhi Aditi' is such brilliant composition, it itself can be weighed in gold, says Pritam in sheer awe of this composition by Rahman. That's because it is songs like these that inspire you to push your creatively. A number like this doesn't come every year, leave aside a month, continues Pritam. But considering that he has given a string of hits yet again in 2008, doesn't he feel that time have come for his consistency to be acknowledged? After all, he has been pretty much ruling the scene for last two years, just like Himesh Reshammiya was doing for a couple of years before him? Well, I am not even dreaming of thinking in this direction this year at the least, Pritam speaks in the same tone as before, How can you even bring any other song or album in comparison? Forget them all, for me JAANE TU YA JAANE NAA is the music of the year. http://www.glamsham.com/movies/scoops/08/dec/19-pritam-for-me- jtyjn- is-the-music-of-the-year-120803.asp Krish. Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Go to http://messenger.yahoo.com/invite/
[arr] Re: ARR and Sufi music
Having mentioned these songs, I forgot talking about Noor-un-ala-noor from Meenaxi: a tale of 3 cities. Penned by M.F.Hussain himself, the lyrics bear a peppy music by ARR. I wonder why such songs have been sidelined by the media! Perhaps it is more than often not the public's vote, it is actually the media personnels choice, which is sad. Divya --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, divyaishu divyai...@... wrote: I am astonished that each time I am contemplating a prayer to the Almighty, specially while praying earnestly, I'm invariably singing a Sufiana song of Rahman! The most recent one being Khwaja Mere Khwaja...apart from the fact that I'd been a follower of Khwaja ji even before the song was released. It's amzing the gamut of Sufi music ARR has rendered; Piya Haji Ali, Al Maddat Maula, and Khwaja: each song beautiful in its own way and getting me eccstatic in praise of the Almighty...the first one bearing a lot of rhythm, the second being extremely intense as if it is fervent prayer and the Khwaja song raising an vehement urge to culminate in the love of God. And praise be to each of these Sufi Saints and praise be to ARR for giving us such soulful music.
[arr] ARR: how old was he?
Guys, I never got this one right: that Rahman allegedly did Roja at 19 ! How is that possible, considering that he is 42 now? Did media mean to say he started his career at 19? Or does the media just love ARR so much to claim so? Divya
[arr] Re: Screen's Five best scores of the year
Hello! Give me one song from Karz that became a rage. Himesh Reshammiya is gone with the wind, mate! Divya --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, $ Pavan Kumar $ pawancum...@... wrote: http://www.screenindia.com/news/five-best-scores/402005/ The five best scores, in terms of content and calibre, would be Jodhaa Akbar, Kar, Rock On!!, Yuvvraaj and - well, we would have a definite tie between Race and Black And White for the sixth position. Subhash Ghai clearly emerges as the most musical filmmaker of the year (with both Yuvvraaj and Black And White) while Rahman had an edge among the music directors. The other average to above-average scores were Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na, Kismat Konnection, Golmaal Returns, Hello, Hijack, Dasvidaniya, Welcome To Sajjanpur and Tashan. That's it - among about 75 films! Five top music directors The ratings of the top composers have not changed since the year before. Pritam remains the most popular and the most prolific with seven releases and four films of others with add-on songs by him. Easily the most mass-oriented, sometimes admittedly unoriginal, he scored Race, Kismat Konnection, Golmaal Returns and Jannat besides Singh Is Kinng. A.R. Rahman did his best with musically-conscious filmmakers like Subhash Ghai (Yuvvraaj) and Ashutosh Gowariker (Jodhaa Akbar), besides a hit score in Jaane Tu , while the track Guzarish from Ghajini has also become a rage. The choosy Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy came up trumps with a mass rock score in Rock On!! but were clearly out of sync in Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic. Himesh Reshammiya, now restricted musically to his own acting vehicles, scored a high with Kar but the overdose of his vocals (as detractors saw it) and his `mass' orientation followed by the failure of the film diverted attention from the merit in his compositions. The same happened with his Tamil film, Dasavathaaram. But Vishal-Shekhar, whose creative graph was booming from the 2006 Taxi No. 9-2-1-1 to the early 2008 Tashan, went on a creative tailspin despite stray songs in Bhoothnath and Bachna Ae Haseeno. And Sajid-Wajid and Salim-Sulaiman are waiting in the wings. Five top singers Sonu Niigaam continued to be the most respected male singer, in a league of his own, though he has become very selective. He was even responsible for the only non-film album of merit this year, Classically Mild. Udit Narayan was around in just a few films, but made a mark with his songs in Black And White, Mere Baap Pehle Aap and above all Tashan. The regular top five male singers in alphabetical order again were KK, Kailash Kher, Kunal Ganjawala, Shaan and Sukhwinder Singh. The female ranking would be led by Alka Yagnik (in selective but super fettle in Kismat Konnection, Love Story 2050, Mere Baap Pehle Aap and Yuvvraaj), Mahalakshmi Iyer, Shilpa Rao, Shreya Ghoshal and Sunidhi Chauhan. Five top lyricists Nothing much changed on the lyrical scenario either - with Sameer remaining the busiest, Gulzar and Javed Akhtar the most respected and Prasoon Joshi as the most fulfilling, if low-key, writer. The fifth place clearly goes to both Abbas Tyrewala (Jaane Tu ), though he is unlikely to write for other filmmakers and also Swanand Kirkire (Welcome To Sajjanpur) who was at low-key this year
[arr] Pakistani site on Ghajini music !
This is what a Pakistani site have to say of Ghajini's music and
ofcourse of ARR !
Year 2008 will indeed go down as one of the most historic one for
the lovers of quality film music as it will be remembered as the
year when Bollywood's most revered and
talented and extremely choosy music director, of this era, A. R.
Rahman bestowed upon his fans four superlative albums. Starting with
Ashutosh Gowariker's magnum-opus JODHAA AKBAR followed by ADA - A
WAY OF LIFE, Aamir Khan's JAANE TU... YA JAANE NA and the most
recent one, Subhash Ghai's YUVVRAAJ. Needless to add that all these
albums were classy and a hit with the patrons of good quality music,
barring ADA- A WAY OF LIFE (commercially). His long term association
with perfectionist actor, Aamir Khan has always brought out the best
in Rahman (RANGEELA, LAGAAN, MANGAL PANDEY and RANG DE BASANTI) and
naturally expectations assume humungous proportions as his last
album, GHAJINI, makes it to the stands this year itself. The Tamil
version of GHAJINI had some rocking music by the top music director
of South India, Harris Jayaraj. And with music maestro, A.R.Rahman
at the helm this time around, with help in the lyrical department
from the new age lyricist, the intellectually brilliant Prasoon
Joshi (their RDB was path breaking), things can only get better. So,
without wasting time let us check out the GHAJINI audio.
Sonu Nigam's cupid struck humming and mandolin strums
commence 'Guzarish' as he serenades the listeners, transporting them
into a beautiful make belief romantic world, through this stunningly
striking love ballad. Much like the signature tune of Rahman's last
romantic track from the album, YUVVRAAJ ('Tu Meri Dost Hai') this
love ballad too relies heavily on Sonu's haunting background
hummings to create the subtle love effect. Here though, Sonu Nigam
is the guest vocalist and is present only for the humming part,
which is incorporated in the beginning, in between and also in the
end. But don't be disappointed as Rahman's new favourite, Javed Ali
('Jashn-E-Bahara') holds fort quite strongly with his crackling
strong vocals. Javed Ali is a revelation here, as in 'Jashn-E-
Bahara' his vocals were quite base and deep to match Hrithik while
here Javed's superb voice modulations are in sync with Aamir's
perfect and smooth ones. Only his diction presents a minor problem
which needs to be corrected. This propositioning number becomes
super special because of Prasoon Joshi's lovely lyrics which are
simple yet they are awesome, as there cannot be a better word than
the urdu word, 'guzarish', meaning request to appear polite and
polished . 'Bas ek haan ki guzarish, Phir hogi khushiyon ki barish,
Tu meri adhuri pyaas pyaas, Tu aa gayi man ko raas raas, Ab to tu aa
ja paas paas, Hai guzarish.' A proposal which cannot be turned down
at any cost, such is the effect of the number. So all you guys in
love go ahead, it's our 'guzarish' to propose to your beloved with
this number this Valentine day and you sure will succeed. An
excellent, in fact, a gem of a track from the maestro.
Suzanne is the female vocalist who has been entrusted with the next
number, 'Aye Bachchu' . And the number is just right for Suzanne, as
she has become a sort of an icon for the songs that require full of
attitude, westernized singing. But we are forced to say that if this
number was by Pritam, one would have rated it as passable but this
comes from Rahman, the musical genius and so, it disappoints.
Nothing, but the best is expected of the maestro. May be in his
defense we can say that the song is a situational one but it is a
let down nevertheless, specially after a cracker of a start in form
of 'Guzarish'. Prasoon Joshi's lyrics though situational and apt
still disappoint. Once again it's Prasoon, the lyricist of RANG DE
BASANTI and TAARE ZAMEEN PAR, so obviously the level of expectancy
is much higher. The recent number on this line that we heard
was 'Oop Oop Cha' (DRONA) and 'Soniya'(KIDNAP).
Thankfully, Rahman and Prasoon are back to their best with the next
track, 'Kaise Mujhe', a classy romantic composition that has a
mesmerizing effect on the listeners. The beauty of the number lies
in its very smooth, slow paced melody and the lovely musical
arrangements in the background. The superb use of 'sitar', piano'
lend an air of romance, a number that can be effectively be used in
a candlelight dinner by a couple in love or even in ballroom
dancing. This is true blue Rahman, the Rahman we all love and
revere. And his counterpart, Prasoon Joshi who has always been a
superb support too is in full flow. His poetic prowess is diligently
brought to the fore through this lovely love ballad. 'Kaise mujhe
tum mil gayee, Kismat pe aaye na yakeen' No 'tukbandi' (rhyming
words), here. Of course the two singers Benny Dayal (after a
splendid JAANE TU... and YUVVRAAJ) and Shreya Ghoshal need to be
mentioned, as it is their
Re: [ARR] Sonu Nigam Interview on Rediff
I am surprised at the interviewer. Actually Yuvvraaj songs weren't all that bad to be declared lost with the movie. If I had to speak of myself I liked all the songs except Mastam. And as a generic statement, people loved Dost and Tu Muskura, that is to say atleast 2 songs in the album that the average audiences might want to hum repeatedly. Sonu Nigam says the songs weren't promoted well. I think it was poor picturization. Shano Shano must have had a great choreography. When I first heard the song, I thought it must have had some incredibly fast dance sequences, unlike what was portrayed. But when one still reverts to the audio version, it does sound different, it sounds foot- tapping, sounds just apt for a dance floor, buddy! (And you wouldn't expect this sort of thumping outcome from any composer other than ARR for a song like Shano!) The bottomline: a poor presentation by Subhash Ghai. Divya --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Gomzy gomtesh.upad...@... wrote: http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2008/dec/22video1-sonu-sings-for- rediff.htm Excerpts *How did the industry people react to this change in you?* People, who wanted to work with me, were obviously disturbed by my unavailability. Others were rejoicing as they were getting more work. I don't have to worry about how people reacted. I need to worry about myself and my contribution to the industry. Honestly, when people hear too much of you, they stop appreciating your work. On the other hand, when they get less of you, they start missing you. For example, I just hummed a part in *Guzarish* from *Ghajini*http://www.rediff.com/movies/ghajini08.html. I haven't sung the song. But the kind of reviews I got just for my humming is amazing. And this is because they have not been hearing enough of me. If they had heard me through the songs of *Ghajini*, they wouldn't have spoken about my humming. *Is it true that you had sung Guzarish a long time ago?* Yes. I sang the song about two and a half years ago, with different lyrics. When they changed the lyrics and asked me to sing, I wasn't available. I was in New Jersey for my son's birth. So they called Javed Ali and I think he has done an awesome job. The song became his. But out of respect for me, A R Rahman kept the humming part intact. *Did that upset you?* No. If I was an insecure person, it would have. It was meant to be Javed's song, and so it is. Everybody has the right to earn their bread and butter. There is no point cribbing about something that was not meant for you. *What do you think went wrong with Yuvvraaj's music? Why, do you think, the film and music did not do well?* *Yuvvraaj* had great songs. My favourite was *Dost*. I wish I was given that song to sing. I sang three songs from the film. I think they were not promoted well. If they were, things would have been different. *Mastam Mastam* came out when the film released and since the film didn't do well, the song got lost. *Dil Ka Sikka* is out now, and the film is out of theatres. A lot depends on the fate of the film. If it is promoted well, it would have done well -- like *Nagada* from *Jab We Met*.
[arr] Jaane Tu....the movie
I watched Jaane Tu...eventually and only yesterday. Folks, sorry, I wonder why the movie was such a mega-hit. Other than Rahman's music there was nothing worth admiring about it. Very immature, very freaky storyline, I was disimpressed that Naseeruddin Shah opted for such a role, and disappointed Aamir Khan could produce a film with this storyline. A movie like A Wednesday is what is in dearth, really. Something that can teach the youth to be more responsible not only as citizens, but also as good human beings. You don't want be an irresponsible teenager even at 20! And where was Jaane Tu...ya jaane na song sung by Sukhwinder and also the one in female version featured? I waited throughout to watch that number alone! Divya
[arr] Re: ARR says his music is sounding repetitive..........
Only goes to show how much he expects to deliver...he knows he is yet to give his best, and no wonder why he experiments so much! Divya --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Chord purev...@... wrote: What does he mean by that exactly? Doesn't sound repetitive to me! Each album this year sounded so different from one another. Maybe it's a creative repetition that he's talking about, not what reaches our ears.
[arr] ARR and Sufi music
I am astonished that each time I am contemplating a prayer to the Almighty, specially while praying earnestly, I'm invariably singing a Sufiana song of Rahman! The most recent one being Khwaja Mere Khwaja...apart from the fact that I'd been a follower of Khwaja ji even before the song was released. It's amzing the gamut of Sufi music ARR has rendered; Piya Haji Ali, Al Maddat Maula, and Khwaja: each song beautiful in its own way and getting me eccstatic in praise of the Almighty...the first one bearing a lot of rhythm, the second being extremely intense as if it is fervent prayer and the Khwaja song raising an vehement urge to culminate in the love of God. And praise be to each of these Sufi Saints and praise be to ARR for giving us such soulful music.
[arr] ARR rules
Today's (17 Dec 2008) MSN homepage says: Top 10 Bollywood albums of 2008: Music maestro A. R Rahman leads the list followed by Pritam Chakraborty... http://entertainment.in.msn.com/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=1764403 Divya
[arr] HT on 'Slum Song'
From the Hindustan Times: http://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/StoryPage.aspx? sectionName=HomePageid=8e4ec5ff-570b-4fab-980a- 9e10d536bdbfHeadline=Slum+song Divya
[arr] Jodhaa Akbar nominated for BAFTA
http://video.msn.com/?mkt=en-inplaylist=videoByUuids:uuids:8e59c78e- 8708-477a-95bb-3c5041c42216showPlaylist=true Wish ARR wins BAFTA award too among others. Divya
[arr] Re: Milliblog Annual Music Round-up 2008
Well, in my opinion, the Hindi countdown in this Milliblog round-up has been done very poorly. This just goes to whoever did the ratings has rather a poor sense of music, no offense please, but he really does! Now, he didn't even include 'Tu hi to meri dost hai' which rules over 'Tu muskura' ! And where's Ghajin's 'Behka' song that is being aired almost always? I can't talk about the ratings in other languages that this round-up shows, as I don't listen to much of those songs. Divya --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Vithur vithurm@ wrote: Milliblog Annual Music Round-up 2008 Annual music round-ups are getting increasingly difficult. What should they be ideally based on? The number of times a song is played? By whom? Number of CDs sold? The Milliblog annual round-up is comparatively simpler - this is a list of songs, across the four languages (and Indipop) I track music in, that I seem to fondly recall at the end of the year, with gratitude that they filled my life with a lot of (musical) joy. But I need to be honest here. I do not listen to every piece of music in Telugu and Kannada, but I do listen to almost everything that is released in Hindi and Tamil, besides Indipop. Malayalam music is something I need to get active in 2009, to make this blog and this list more comprehensive. Also, as you may have already noted, my musical interests are very, very composer-driven and composer-specific. Singers and lyricists are secondary, to me personally, so please don't hold that against this list! I'm quite sure that there are many more tracks and soundtracks that you may have in mind and think that they deserved a place in this post - I sure would love to listen to your opinions bring them on, in the comments. *As always, the lists here are in order of preference no random lists in Milliblog!* *Hindi* Hindi film music was heady, innovative and lively in 2008. While Rock On is my unrivaled favorite as the most preferred song of the year, as an overall soundtrack, I have to hand it out to Amit Trivedi's striking debut film score for Aamir. The Rock On soundtrack is a close no. 2 and the under-appreciated Tashan is my choice for third spot. Its a pity the movie dragged this soundtrack down. But, beyond these scores, the composer (s) who made incredible progress this year were Vishal Shekhar. Even in an album like Dostana or De Taali, that doesn't feature in the top 10 (De Taali narrowly missed the list and I had listed 'Aaj main boond hoon' at no. 11!), this duo was hyper innovative. The expert blend of appealing music with a lovely dose of imaginative sounds this year is what led me to crown them as the composer(s) of the year. Last year's crown champ, Pritam, despite my constant volley of plagiarism accusation features at no. 2 and no. 9 - he deserves it. Jannat was actually at no. 4 at the list of top OSTs! Rahman, fresh from the musical high of Slumdog Millionaire OST, has 3 tracks in the list, though, in my opinion, his music was short of the extraordinary brilliance expected out of him each time, in 2008. *Composer(s) of the year:* Vishal Shekhar *Top 3 Hindi OSTs* 01. Aamir (*Amit Trivedi*) 02. Rock On (*Shankar Ehsaan Loy*) 03. Tashan (*Vishal Shekhar*) *Top 10 Hindi songs of 2008* 01. Rock On (*Rock On, Shankar Ehsaan Loy*) 02. Zara si (*Jannat, Pritam*) 03. Khwaja mere khwaja (*Jodha Akbar, A R Rahman*) 04. Phas gaya (*Aamir, Amit Trivedi*) 05. Kabhi kabhi (*Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na, A R Rahman*) 06. Mar jawan (*Fashion, Salim Sulaiman*) 07. Dil haara (*Tashan, Vishal Shekhar*) 08. Aahista aahista (*Bachna Ae Haseeno, Vishal Shekhar*) 09. Aai paapi (*Kismat Konnection, Pritam*) 10. Tu muskura (*Yuvvraaj, A R Rahman*) *Tamil* The most striking thing about Tamil film music in 2008 is the constant infusion of new talent. There are 3 debutants in the top 10 - James Vasandhan, SS Kumaran and Selvaganesh - and this is an incredible sign. To be fair, James Vasandhan's sole ticket to fame was one song in Subramaniyapuram, while SS Kumaran's Poo was a great soundtrack, overall. That is reason enough to give his Poo soundtrack no. 2 in the Top 3 OSTs list. No. 1 is of course Harris' Vaaranam Aayiram - its a pity that he's not going to work with Gautam Menon again. Their last outing together is a complete knock-out. The addition of GV Prakash Kumar's Anandha Thaandavam at No. 3 may surprise many, but, this young composer's music in the film is extremely addictive beyond the facade of being simply catchy! Yuvan, wit 2 tracks in the top 10 had a reasonably good year, but Vidyasagar deserves the composer of the year tag. Even non-top 10 tracks in films like Mahesh, Saranya Matrum Palar or Pirivom Sandhippom had overall enjoyable music that was
[arr] Re: Sporty Looking ARR ... See image attached
Hey Vithur ! What an image of ARR, dude ! They're cool...how did you get it? He looks so cool...a rock star, man o man ! Divya --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Vithur [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: See the image attached. Sporty Looking Jazzy ARR. Chance ye illai Chumma Adhiradullaa -- regards, Vithur
[arr] Is this ARR's best in 2008?
This is the music review I got on MSN. Please follow the link: http://entertainment.in.msn.com/bollywood/article.aspx?cp- documentid=1676673 Divya
[arr] Yuvvraaj and Ghajini - mindblowing music
Hello everyone! It's such a guilty feeling to have been away from the group for a while now, it's been only a week and I have been catching up with all the messages on the group. And very unlike me, I perhaps caught up with Yuvvraaj's music much later than most of you must have heard them for the 100th time, hahaha ! And just to tell you, I didn't want to lose time listening to Ghajini songs. And I did that just moments ago...those who are ahead of me in these song tracks must pardon me... My verdict: the songs (both Yuvvraaj and Ghajini)...what to say...I have no words...they are just... they have just swept me off my feet...now I'm lattoo over these tracks. ARR is afterall ARR :) Divya
Re: [arr] Why God loves ARR so much !!!!
How funny...this is precisely what I was asking myself today, Why is ARR God's such favourite? is what I asked myself. Well, he's a good guy, no wonder. He doesn't lose his cool, he doesn't let insecurities take a toll on him. I think he simply surrenders to the Almighty, and there he is ! And could be the Guardian Angels, and on a bit of scruplous note, he has his father's blessings from Heaven...ARR is still delivering and he will deliver the best of all times...this time he wins an Oscar :) Divya --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, victor kumar [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Â Â HUMILITYÂ Â Â Â Â --- On Mon, 24/11/08, V S Rawat [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: V S Rawat [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [arr] Why God loves ARR so much To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Monday, 24 November, 2008, 12:39 AM On 11/23/2008 7:57 PM India Time, _Vithur_ wrote: Dear all, This is the only question I want to ask ARR ( if at all God Wills , I meet him next time ) . How is that God is continuosly blessing you with Musical Inspirations ?. :-) The above question should be asked to God not to ARR. How come you are able to get God 's Blessing always ? Pls tell us the secret., Oh, you meant to ask ARR ki what maska he is offerring to God to earn His blessings, so that you can lagaao same maska to God to get blessed. Vithur is a clever boy. :-) he he he. You have never never disappointed me anytime. ( THIS IS FROM MY HEART ) -- regards, Vithur -- Rawat Get perfect Email ID for your Resume. Grab now http://in.promos.yahoo.com/address
[arr] Just heard over the Delhi Marathon
I have been glued to my television set waiting to get a glimpse of A R Rahman who is likely to make an appearance at the Delhi Marathon. It's been over an hour now and I don't know if he will really turn up unlike Ajay Devgan-Kajol, Kapil Dev who have made their presence there. Having my fingers crossed ! Divya
[arr] A Diwali treat for you!
http://entertainment.in.msn.com/aajkafankaar.aspx?cp-documentid=1686032 Follow the above link... And wish you all a very happy and prosperous Diwali! Divya
[arr] A prayer every day
Dear A.R.Rahman, I had my fingers crossed while they were declaring the Screen Awards for 2007 for Best Background Score and the Best Music Director. And it was so exhilirating a moment that you bagged them both proving yourself invincible yet again! With 99.9% of your genius and hard-work it is also the little prayer from my side that went out for you. I just wish to tell you that each day when I pray for myself, I include you in my prayers too wishing for you all the success and glory in life! Hope you find room for my prayers too :) Divya
[arr] To vouch for A.R.Rahman at Madame Tussads!
Dear all A.R.Rahman fans, We have had Amitabh Bachan, SRK, and Aishwarya Rai at London's Madame Tussads Wax Museum. I think it is time we get A.R.Rahman, the living legend's, wax statue standing proud there ! The more the number of people vouching for the cause, the more the possibility of getting to see him among the ace statues there. So please, forward the message to as many Rahmaniacs as possible. Thanks, Divya
