Re: [arr] Top 10 duds from Rahman - IBN Live
LOL You got to be KIDDING me! Why can't these media DUDS stop picking uselessly and use their power and resources to do something better for the country. Ridiculous... From: $ Pavan Kumar $ To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Fri, September 3, 2010 3:29:16 AM Subject: [arr] Top 10 duds from Rahman - IBN Live Never expected such a stupid article from TV18 group..anyways..have fun reading it guys Please..take it easy..read, laugh and delete... http://ibnlive.in.com/news/swagatham-fiasco-rahmans-top-10-duds/130209-3.html?from=tn Swagatham fiasco: Rahman's top 10 duds ibnlive.com Posted on Sep 03, 2010 at 11:24 | Updated Sep 03, 2010 at 11:52 The verdict is in. 'Swagatham', A R Rahman’s anthem for the Commonwealth Games, has received anything but rapturous welcome. People who have heard it are cool, downloads are flat, music professionals are looking away – even politicians are denouncing the song. The slow-paced number, sung by Rahman himself, has got everyone wondering whether this is what the Games deserves. PollWhy does the CWG anthem Swagatham not work for you? Slow-paced Lacks punch Style of Rahman is missing While everyone may wonder what went wrong, it’s worth remembering that Rahman, for all his apparent Midas touch with melody, has had his share of duds. Unfortunately, the tune that the nation was looking forward to has turned out to be one of them. Some of the songs Rahman composed in his early years for Malayalam and Telugu films have remained unpopular. Fans who have grown used to the trademark Rahman style over the years have also complained the composer is repeating himself. Towering expectations of the man dubbed “Mozart of Madras” of repeating the legendary success of ‘Roja’ in every film may have also led to a slump in quality in some soundtracks. “I’ve heard better from Rahman,” was the common sentiment on the streets when “Jai Ho” received international acclaim. Here, then, are Rahman’s top 10 dud soundtracks from a musical career spanning almost 20 years – songs that have either bombed at the charts or simply faded from memory for lack of fizz: 1. 'Swagatham': A nation, eagerly awaiting its own ‘Waka Waka’ from its trusted composer, is bitterly disappointed at the outcome of the Commonwealth Games anthem. Critics call it a “cacophony” while fans find the punch missing. 2. 'Raavan': The music of Raavan is dark and appeals to specific audiences. One of the most anticipated films of 2010, Rahman brings in contemporary techno and marries it off to Punjabi folk creating tracks like ‘Thok de killi’ that lack the hummability of ‘Behne de’ or its staying power. 3. 'Fire': Rahman composed the background score for Deepa Mehta's Fire. It had the appeal of any Rahman classic but failed to leave a mark in India as the soundtrack was available only through mail order from a German company. 4. 'Vinnaithandi Varuvaaya': Rahman’s Tamil album comes after a hiatus of two years and disappointed fans say the songs lack character. 5. 'Parasuram': Rahman tries to experiment with lyrics in ‘Jack and Jill’ and the effect is disastrous. Fans trash the music of this 2003 starrer and ‘Dolna Dolna’ is the only song that leaves a mark in an album that has songs sung by Hariharan. 6. 'Jeans': After a decade, ‘Ajooba’ sang by Hariharan is the only Jeans soundtrack that sticks with audiences. Beautiful lyrics by Javed Akhtar and Hariharan’s lilting vocals failed to move traditional Rahman fans looking for more than just instrumental fusions and contemporary background score. 7. 'Mr. Romeo': This Prabhu Deva starrer had songs such as “Mona Lisa” composed by Rahman that faded with the film. 8. 'Yodha': An off beat Malyalam film that had Buddhist music in it, shifting away from the usual Rahman style. 9. 'Lovebirds': ‘No Problem’ – perhaps the only song that has outstayed the film’s shelf life – is part of a collection put together by Rahman that is mostly forgettable. 10. 'Kadhal Desam': Rahman sang some of the tracks of the 1996 Tabbu starrer. While Mustafa Mustafa went on to become a hit with several versions being replicated on the internet by budding artists, numbers such as 'Hello Doctor' never caught on.
Re: [arr] Food for thought from ARR Sir: Lets Start September with SOME Positiveness. :-)
You are most welcome. It was in answer to the question: There has been criticism that your music is not original? http://www.pvv.org/~kailasan/interviews/chennai_news032000.htm From: raj To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wed, September 1, 2010 9:51:30 PM Subject: Re: [arr] Food for thought from ARR Sir: Lets Start September with SOME Positiveness. :-) Great post Manisha. Relief among boring CWG posts. Thanks again. Btw,In which interview he said ' I am inspired by beethovan,mozart,bach.. ' ( point 2 ). If you have the link please share. thanks. --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Vithur wrote: > > Wonderful wonderful Wonderful > > Very good post Manisha. Thanks for this. > > Lets all dive deep into this post and observe the essence > > On 9/1/10, manisha madhavan wrote: > > Just thought would post 5 interesting quotes by Rahman Sir that have caught > > my > > attention. I know there is an ocean of others, but felt these were the most > > relevant at the moment. :) Feel free to add your different 5. > > > > > > 1. "There is a story of Michelangelo -- if I am not wrong -- which I heard > > recently. It seems that he was painting beautiful pictures at the back of > > the > > church. > > People told him you are a fool because you are not painting in the front > > where > > people can appreciate your work. > > The answer was: I do my work for God. I think he can watch it anywhere. > > I thought it was a brilliant answer because everything doesn't need to have > > instant appreciation. Even if one of you have appreciated those fine > > nuances, > > that is enough for me." > > > > 2. "No one can be completely original, because the notes are already there. > > I do > > a lot of fusion from different traditions including Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, > > reggae, rock and Carnatic music — my favourites. As far as possible, i try > > to be > > original. The rest is up to Allah." > > > > 3. "We have to push ourselves in any field, whether we like it or not. It is > > just the question of your mindset. We need to adjust and look into our own > > selves. The moment you have this attitude that whatever you do is the best, > > you > > will cease to grow or for that matter experiment, which is very necessary > > for > > creation. I mainly work by instinct." > > > > 4. "Any great love song, when attributed to a divine source, gets an extra > > dimension People say any love that is immortal is divine love… The > > inspiration, > > therefore, is a divine one.." > > > > 5. "I also believe in karma. When you do good and think good, there're bound > > to > > be good things happening in your life too. The good wishes you earn in this > > lifetime are the real awards. Good work may or may not get you the awards, > > but you will always reap the benefits of good wishes, that's the real > > Reward!" > > > > > > Have a great month all :) > > ManishaM > > > > > > > -- > regards, > Vithur >
[arr] Food for thought from ARR Sir: Lets Start September with SOME Positiveness. :-)
Just thought would post 5 interesting quotes by Rahman Sir that have caught my attention. I know there is an ocean of others, but felt these were the most relevant at the moment. :) Feel free to add your different 5. 1. "There is a story of Michelangelo -- if I am not wrong -- which I heard recently. It seems that he was painting beautiful pictures at the back of the church. People told him you are a fool because you are not painting in the front where people can appreciate your work. The answer was: I do my work for God. I think he can watch it anywhere. I thought it was a brilliant answer because everything doesn't need to have instant appreciation. Even if one of you have appreciated those fine nuances, that is enough for me." 2. "No one can be completely original, because the notes are already there. I do a lot of fusion from different traditions including Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, reggae, rock and Carnatic music — my favourites. As far as possible, i try to be original. The rest is up to Allah.” 3. "We have to push ourselves in any field, whether we like it or not. It is just the question of your mindset. We need to adjust and look into our own selves. The moment you have this attitude that whatever you do is the best, you will cease to grow or for that matter experiment, which is very necessary for creation. I mainly work by instinct.” 4. ”Any great love song, when attributed to a divine source, gets an extra dimension People say any love that is immortal is divine love… The inspiration, therefore, is a divine one..” 5. "I also believe in karma. When you do good and think good, there're bound to be good things happening in your life too. The good wishes you earn in this lifetime are the real awards. Good work may or may not get you the awards, but you will always reap the benefits of good wishes, that's the real Reward!" Have a great month all :) ManishaM
Re: [arr] BD Ganesh in America's so you can dance
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_375HOF90k&feature=related From: Raghu To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thu, August 12, 2010 9:44:17 PM Subject: [arr] BD Ganesh in America's so you can dance Thrilled to watch Ganesha in So you dance finale on fox29. Never watched this program, luckyly switched on today.
[arr] Thamarai.com interview with Vikram and Mani Sir on ARR and more
Mani Sir speaks about ARR, importance of music in his films and use of the Kora instrument in Raavan Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IBLc9yw4AYPart 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ui6l7ZfyYU
Re: [arr] PBS Chicago Tonight interview
Gosh Sir looks soo exhausted. Hope he takes these couple of days to get ample rest and re-energize himself. Back to back shows, travel and rehearsals, will surely takes toll on body. Hope he takes care of his health...most important...shows, performance, everything comes after. From: Gopal Srinivasan To: arrahmanfans Sent: Sat, June 19, 2010 2:00:44 PM Subject: [arr] PBS Chicago Tonight interview http://www.wttw. com/main. taf?p=42, 8,80&player=Chicago- Tonight&pid=p3xDBJpb3wlR6TL jsO39VFKoHY01p1p V
Re: [arr] AR's message on Facebook and Twitter
Heartbroken and disappointed for all Detroit and Toronto fans that we will miss Sir's presence this weekend that we were so eagerly waiting for. But glad the crew is okay. Prayers to the team to get back to top shape again. And we hope to see you soon! From: Gopal Srinivasan To: arrahmanfans Sent: Sat, June 19, 2010 7:41:52 PM Subject: [arr] AR's message on Facebook and Twitter We are forced to cancel the show in Detroit due to an infrastructure collapse at The Pontiac Silverdome which damaged the set. The incident occured during stage construction. No one was seriously injured. Dates in Detroit and Toronto will be rescheduled due to the incident. I regret any inconvenience this causes my fans and am deeply grateful no one from my team or the local Detroit stage crew was seriously injured. Reggie Bankaston, Derek Gordon, Terry Cooley, Alan, Jason, Ryan, Leon... My heart is with you... I am really grateful to the Almighty for saving us from disaster. Dear fans in Detroit and Toronto, we will meet soon. Thank you for your understanding, support and love!
Re: [arr] Re: Volume Track Differences between Beera and the two Veeras
Did anyone else also notice that there is an extra verse in Thok De Killi which is not present in Kodu Poatta? At about 3:43 or so...in TDK there is another verse added but in KP it goes right to the chorus... nevertheless i think the idea was to listen to each soundtrack as whole completely and not play each version of each track back to back...where we are then able to notice these differences... From: wiredbeats To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Fri, May 28, 2010 2:37:40 PM Subject: Re: [arr] Re: Volume Track Differences between Beera and the two Veeras raavan and raavanan will certainly have 2 different masters. Specific to this, there are some obvious arrangement level differences, then there is every reason to believe they are mastered with different tastes. Quitly likely. I am talking of Same song released in X and showed up a compilation CD from Y and sounding different! Remixes I Originals I Opinions at http://www.wiredbea ts.com From: Devan To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com Sent: Fri, 28 May, 2010 11:19:47 AM Subject: [arr] Re: Volume Track Differences between Beera and the two Veeras The difference wont be due to tseries and sony releases. Remember guru tamil and hindi releases. Both are released by sony bmg. But the two sounded differently. Hindi release was much better. Thats why i think this difference in raavan versions occured during mastering. Not damn sure --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, wiredbeats wrote: > > I dont know!..i really dont know why and how this happens. Ya the master will > vary obviously because the language version varies. But why does that have an > effect on the CD as such. I dont know. > > In fact i have observed this...that when a track is released in Label X and > then the same track shows up in Label Y in a compilation disc, the sound > varies. It must really be at the CD replication end. > > any expert opinions? May be Phani Kalyan can throw some light since he has > recently sat through a masteing session for new film Pappu. > Remixes I Originals I Opinions at http://www.wiredbea ts.com > > > > > _ _ __ > From: Devan > To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com > Sent: Wed, 26 May, 2010 9:35:59 PM > Subject: [arr] Re: Volume Track Differences between Beera and the two Veeras > > > Means T-series better than Sony??? Possibly that will be a result of seperate > mastering in the studio for tamil and hindi versions. > > --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, wiredbeats wrote: > > > > Not just veera. All tracks have that difference you mentioned. Especially > > Ranja Ranja sounds much better than the tamil version. I think its just > > because both the titles are from different companies. > > Remixes I Originals I Opinions at http://www.wiredbea ts.com > > > > > > > > > > _ _ __ > > From: AJ > > To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com > > Sent: Tue, 25 May, 2010 11:45:31 PM > > Subject: [arr] Volume Track Differences between Beera and the two Veeras > > > > > > I have tested this many times on good speakers, through headphones, best > > sound quality, etc. and no doubt, there are distinct volume differences in > > some of the arrangement tracks between Veeras and Beera. > > > > Veeras' claps and bass lines are significantly louder, leading to a fuller > > sound throughout both versions of the Veera song (Tamil and Telugu), while > > the bass lines and claps in Beera are very low in volume, subued throughout > > the song. If you listen to the first minute of Beera, then the first > > minute of both Veeras, you will be able to tell the difference immediately. > > > > I referred to this in my overall review of the soundtrack, but this > > difference keeps coming up for me, esp. when I put Raavan and Raavanan on > > the same CD. > > > > I wonder why the differences in volumes between these versions. > > > > Please don't block this post. I'm not trying to start something about > > differences between Hindi/Tamil/ Telugu, etc., not claiming one to be > > superior to the other, etc., but just commenting on these specific > > differences between the versions and wondering why ARR decided on this. > > >
Re: [arr] Making of Raavan Music -- More videos
Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRIFzQBHjvg Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8gggpNVQpg From: manisha madhavan To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wed, May 26, 2010 5:16:13 PM Subject: [arr] Making of Raavan Music Preview video http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=LZMocj6lAns
[arr] Making of Raavan Music Preview video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZMocj6lAns
Re: [arr] Missing ARR Concerts in INDIA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=be4Vg5c_C3Y&feature=related ARR says here that there maybe one in Nov-Dec... :-) From: Vithur To: arrahmanfans Sent: Sat, May 1, 2010 2:59:25 AM Subject: [arr] Missing ARR Concerts in INDIA Dear All, Its been too too long since we had ARR concerts in India I am really really missing them. We are a group of ARR lovers here , who used to attend all concerts, wherever they were in India. It used to be a great time, meeting each one of us and having good fun. Sir.. Pls come back to INDIA, and lets rock everywhere. Missing ARR concerts in INDIA.. Really Missing it. -- regards, Vithur
[arr] Re: Use of Erhu instrument in recent ARR pieces
Sorry, actually i think its played more like a cello than a violin. Anyways, hope this is the right instrument...correct me if i'm way off. From: manisha madhavan To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Fri, April 30, 2010 12:30:45 AM Subject: Use of Erhu instrument in recent ARR pieces Loving how ARR Sir used this instrument so subtly in both Raavan and VTV. The Erhu is this two-string chinese instrument, played like a violin. I have loved the sound right from when I heard it in Golden Era (Warriors of Heaven and Earth) ...and just 3 months ago I got a Erhu concerto CD and have been addicted to the sound of that instrument. So I was so ecstatic when I heard it used in the BGM of Female Aaromale during the scene right before Manipaaya starts. And again was extremely happy to hear it being used in Killi Re from 3:11-3:21. Its just so subtle yet beautiful...only ARR the wizard is brilliant enough to add these pinch of exotic instruments to create magic with each tune. If anybody knows other pieces in which this instrument has been used, do let me know! And i hope ARR Sir continues using it even more in the future :-)
[arr] Use of Erhu instrument in recent ARR pieces
Loving how ARR Sir used this instrument so subtly in both Raavan and VTV. The Erhu is this two-string chinese instrument, played like a violin. I have loved the sound right from when I heard it in Golden Era (Warriors of Heaven and Earth) ...and just 3 months ago I got a Erhu concerto CD and have been addicted to the sound of that instrument. So I was so ecstatic when I heard it used in the BGM of Female Aaromale during the scene right before Manipaaya starts. And again was extremely happy to hear it being used in Killi Re from 3:11-3:21. Its just so subtle yet beautiful...only ARR the wizard is brilliant enough to add these pinch of exotic instruments to create magic with each tune. If anybody knows other pieces in which this instrument has been used, do let me know! And i hope ARR Sir continues using it even more in the future :-)
[arr] More Videos on Jai Ho: Journey Home NYC Press conference coverage
AR Rahman - Journey Home - JAI HO 2010 Press Conference - World Heritage Cultural Center (WHCC) -- Can see Rajib's video mix in this one http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSHhmqSLI3Q Annirudh Bhattacharyya (New York) interviews ARR about his shows and more...AND ARR says TOUR MAYBE COMING TO INDIA IN NOV-DEC: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=be4Vg5c_C3Y&feature=related More press conference takes...but this is just music...however @ 4:43 you can see ARR laughing away! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymH87pbn3sE&feature=related ENJOY!
[arr] Raavan Music Launch Youtube Videos
Big Thanks to the Uploader @ AishwaryaRaiOnline Channel Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4LV3RGrzfQ Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jr_AhwRS2RE Part 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zOQ7YUAnxM Part 4 (ARR Sings): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRkmNl6L4nI Part 5: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osUT63SceXk
[arr] Re: Miami University Orchestra and Choral group performs Lagaan's Chale Chalo
Here is Taal's Ramta Jogi performed by the same group: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QI1-hwtL2V8 From: manisha madhavan To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Fri, April 16, 2010 8:27:37 PM Subject: Miami University Orchestra and Choral group performs Lagaan's Chale Chalo Conductor: Ethan Sperry http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12oteYm6mB8
[arr] Re: Miami University Orchestra and Choral group performs Lagaan's Chale Chalo and MORE- MUST WATCH!
Okay here is Sivaji's Balleilakka being performed! A MUST WATCH!...I was totally blown away by it, and soo proud seeing White American's singing in Tamil! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tD6uK98QvQI And here is also a Solkattu piece performed as prelude to Chale Chalo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8yl73jdQj0&feature=related ____ From: manisha madhavan To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sun, April 18, 2010 1:22:46 AM Subject: Re: Miami University Orchestra and Choral group performs Lagaan's Chale Chalo Here is Taal's Ramta Jogi performed by the same group: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QI1-hwtL2V8 ________ From: manisha madhavan To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Fri, April 16, 2010 8:27:37 PM Subject: Miami University Orchestra and Choral group performs Lagaan's Chale Chalo Conductor: Ethan Sperry http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12oteYm6mB8
[arr] Miami University Orchestra and Choral group performs Lagaan's Chale Chalo
Conductor: Ethan Sperry http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12oteYm6mB8
Re: [arr] As of today, rank order these ARR sung songs
Ranking ARR songs are even tougher than writing exams. Just listened to these 6 and here is mine atm: 1.) Dil Se Re 2.) Khwaja Mere Khwaja 3.) Vellai Pookal 4.) Rehna Tu 5.) Vande Mataram 6.) Yeh Jo Desh From: AJ To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Mon, April 12, 2010 8:09:29 PM Subject: [arr] As of today, rank order these ARR sung songs Here I go with my rankings again... :-) According to me, these are the top 6 AR Rahman sung songs (note I'm basing the ratings based on the quality of the whole song, not just AR's singing) Yeh Jo Desh Hai Tera Vellai Pookal Vande Mataram Dil Se Re Khwaja Mere Khwaja Rehna Tu Ok.. now, rank em! Here's mine (only for today...subject to change in time) 1) Rehna Tu 2) Dil Se Re 3) Vande Mataram 4) Khwaja Mere Khwaja 5) Vellai Pookal 6) Yeh Jo Desh Hai Tera
Re: [ARR] VTV
Non-stop listening...in constant loopsometimes i need to stop listening to give my 'feelings' a break..LOL Another album that triggers an array of unexplainable emotions...each time you give it a listen!! Just brilliant! From: AJ To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thu, April 8, 2010 7:04:41 AM Subject: Re: [ARR] VTV VTV is a very special album for me too, despite me not knowing a word of Tamil. There is something quite spiritual about this album that I can't really describe further. There's a very nice range of music and the sound quality is crisp and top notch. The orchestration is beautiful and even the faster, techno numbers are intelligently created with exceptional rhythm and crafty arrangements. Man oh man...VTV, D6, CR, Blue, Jaane Tu, Yuvvraaj, Ada, Jodha Akbar.it simply doesn't get any better. --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, pratap wrote: > > Exactly man!!! A very complete album... > > http://indian- music-bgm. blogspot. com/Â Please do not add me in YM. I only > use this account for the group... > > > --- On Wed, 4/7/10, Gomzyâ„¢ wrote: > > From: Gomzyâ„¢ > Subject: [ARR] VTV > To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com > Date: Wednesday, April 7, 2010, 2:23 AM > > > > > > > > Â > > > > > > > > > > I cant remember listening to any album as much as i am listening to VTV. > And that too in a loop right from Omana penne to Aromale like one big song. > Quite an amazing experience. > __ The new Internet Explorer® 8 - Faster, safer, easier. Optimized for Yahoo! Get it Now for Free! at http://downloads.yahoo.com/ca/internetexplorer/
Re: [arr] Dream come true
Awesome! ...No doubt, God always answers sincere and genuine prayers :-) ENJOY From: Rivjot To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thu, April 8, 2010 2:12:15 AM Subject: [arr] Dream come true Jai Ho Concert - June 30, 2010, Wednesday: Vancouver (PNE Collesium) This concert was not on schedule earlier, but now it is :D God has listened to my prayers, 30th June is when I will be seeing ARR for the very first time. I just cant stop smiling thinking about that day!! __ Yahoo! Canada Toolbar: Search from anywhere on the web, and bookmark your favourite sites. Download it now http://ca.toolbar.yahoo.com.
Re: [arr] ARR on Lift Kara De - youtube links
Oh YES! Can't believe i forgot that! I don't think anything can come close to that interview. It falls in its own category! :) From: Vinayakam Murugan To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Mon, March 29, 2010 1:14:15 AM Subject: Re: [arr] ARR on Lift Kara De - youtube links He has appeared in the Simi Garewal show before, If I am not mistaken. Warm Regards ~~~ Vinayak http://www.flickr. com/photos/ rightplacerightt ime/ On Mon, Mar 29, 2010 at 10:11 AM, manisha madhavan wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >> > >> > >Totally agree. One word to sum up all the bollywood over-dramatic >gimmicks...Karan Johar...I know these shows have pretty good intentions behind >it and its good to see that they are doing a bit to help humanity, but still >think it highly monopolized and still think their main intention is to >entertain audience. And 'real' TV, especially reality shows is always filtered >content so one can never know what actually goes on 'behind the scenes' in the >'real' world when watching these things. > > >Nevertheless it was great to hear ARR Sir playing the Rehna Tu intro at the >start of the show. And also this is the first time Sir has appeared in a full >hour talk show! It was great to watch his reactions to the videos that were >played, also his answers and humble remarks throughout the > show. :-) > > > >From: Ramesh R >To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com >Sent: Sun, March 28, 2010 3:29:17 PM >Subject: Re: [arr] ARR on Lift Kara De - youtube links > > > > > > >> > >Thanks for the links (and to the person who uploaded them). This is the first >time I saw what the show was about. While I do appreciate the intent behind >the show and how it gives a sizable donation to one family for their >betterment, a lot of the gimmicks in the show left me with mixed feelings. > >When the lady was talking about her hardship it felt very manipulative to have >music in the background. It's not cinema. It's someone's life. To use music >and overscore it, is an insult to that person since it's trying to evoke >feelings of pity. That she has managed thus far despite the hardships is a >testament to her resilience and courage. What she needs is sympathy and >support. Not the cinematic equivalent of "look at her sad plight. Now cue > in the sad strings and flute. Feel sorry for her". You don't have to be > patronizing when want to be charitable. And I haven't even started about the > rest of the gimmicks. Enough said. > >For all the noble intentions, they had just 3 minutes about the lady and the >rest of it was all fluff. It primarily seems like a mix of a talk show and a >reality show that earns brownie points masquerading as a sincere effort at >charity. > >Santosh Pandey, > You seem like an awesome guy. Like ARR said, you didn't lose. Everyone's > a winner. Just wait for the day when you'll get to meet ARR. Keep up your > good work! > > >RR > > > > >> From: Anil Nair >To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com >Sent: Sat, March 27, 2010 10:25:46 PM >Subject: [arr] ARR on Lift Kara De - youtube links > > > >> > > > >Part - 1 - http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=7qjN7nljwIE >Part - 2 - http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=t1MXOBUlX2E&feature=related >Part - 3 - http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=r31luSlbEmw&feature=channel >Part - 4 - http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=-SZmiKidOrY&feature=channel >Part - 5 - http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=f5uNKebk91U&feature=channel >Part - 6 - http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=jJo1fRUA0cE&feature=channel >Part - 7 - http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=B7PDCZP9eX4&feature=channel >Part - 8 - http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=kkrtpcDgKzA&feature=channel >Part - 9 - http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=juYMe-OpdYI&feature=channel > > >Enjoy . > >-- >-A >http://viewsnmuse. blogspot. com > > > > > >Looking for the perfect gift?Give the gift of Flickr! > __ Looking for the perfect gift? Give the gift of Flickr! http://www.flickr.com/gift/
Re: [arr] ARR on Lift Kara De - youtube links
Totally agree. One word to sum up all the bollywood over-dramatic gimmicks...Karan Johar...I know these shows have pretty good intentions behind it and its good to see that they are doing a bit to help humanity, but still think it highly monopolized and still think their main intention is to entertain audience. And 'real' TV, especially reality shows is always filtered content so one can never know what actually goes on 'behind the scenes' in the 'real' world when watching these things. Nevertheless it was great to hear ARR Sir playing the Rehna Tu intro at the start of the show. And also this is the first time Sir has appeared in a full hour talk show! It was great to watch his reactions to the videos that were played, also his answers and humble remarks throughout the show. :-) From: Ramesh R To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sun, March 28, 2010 3:29:17 PM Subject: Re: [arr] ARR on Lift Kara De - youtube links Thanks for the links (and to the person who uploaded them). This is the first time I saw what the show was about. While I do appreciate the intent behind the show and how it gives a sizable donation to one family for their betterment, a lot of the gimmicks in the show left me with mixed feelings. When the lady was talking about her hardship it felt very manipulative to have music in the background. It's not cinema. It's someone's life. To use music and overscore it, is an insult to that person since it's trying to evoke feelings of pity. That she has managed thus far despite the hardships is a testament to her resilience and courage. What she needs is sympathy and support. Not the cinematic equivalent of "look at her sad plight. Now cue in the sad strings and flute. Feel sorry for her". You don't have to be patronizing when want to be charitable. And I haven't even started about the rest of the gimmicks. Enough said. For all the noble intentions, they had just 3 minutes about the lady and the rest of it was all fluff. It primarily seems like a mix of a talk show and a reality show that earns brownie points masquerading as a sincere effort at charity. Santosh Pandey, You seem like an awesome guy. Like ARR said, you didn't lose. Everyone's a winner. Just wait for the day when you'll get to meet ARR. Keep up your good work! RR From: Anil Nair To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com Sent: Sat, March 27, 2010 10:25:46 PM Subject: [arr] ARR on Lift Kara De - youtube links Part - 1 - http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=7qjN7nljwIE Part - 2 - http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=t1MXOBUlX2E&feature=related Part - 3 - http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=r31luSlbEmw&feature=channel Part - 4 - http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=-SZmiKidOrY&feature=channel Part - 5 - http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=f5uNKebk91U&feature=channel Part - 6 - http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=jJo1fRUA0cE&feature=channel Part - 7 - http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=B7PDCZP9eX4&feature=channel Part - 8 - http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=kkrtpcDgKzA&feature=channel Part - 9 - http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=juYMe-OpdYI&feature=channel Enjoy . -- -A http://viewsnmuse. blogspot. com __ Yahoo! Canada Toolbar: Search from anywhere on the web, and bookmark your favourite sites. Download it now http://ca.toolbar.yahoo.com.
Re: [arr] A R Rahman Library & Gallery
Hi Santosh Bhai, Watched the episode yesterday, and I was soo glad that ARR Sir got to see your Gallery and got to know about it!!! Congratulations! And if i had to choose the top fan from the top 3 that were shown last night...it would have definitely been you! Keep up the great work, and I hope to come see the Gallery when I visit Mumbai :-) From: Santosh To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sun, March 28, 2010 9:48:04 AM Subject: [arr] A R Rahman Library & Gallery Hai Dear Rahmaniac .. 27th March 2010 is Gr8est day in My Life.My Guru see Me & Our A R Rahman Library & Gallery .Rahmansir Autography & Written a Msg for All Rahmaniac on Our Sir A R Rahman Painting is Gr8. I Congrats to Anand bro. to become Biggest Fans of Rahmansir & Maqboul broVery Gr8 Singer. RahmanSir Is Gr8est & All Rahmaniac are Gr8. Thanks lots to All MyRahmaniac for Ur Gr8 Wishes always for Me & Our A R Rahman Library & Gallery .This Sony T.V. Lift Kara de do Gr8 Works for Humantiy .. I feel proud that our Guru is Part of it.. Jai..Ho.. RahmanSir . I feel that If I was there I am tell RahmanSir Pls Sing a Song of Humantiy "Pray For Me Brother " Bcoz this song really inspire me lots & lots in My Life .. & Lift Kara de is for Humantiy.. & A.R.Foundation for Humantiy & I want to part of it for Humantiy , Our A R Rahman Library & Gallery made for Humantiy. Jai..ho.. God Bless RahmanSir & All Rahmaniac .. Jai..Ho.. Thanks & Regrads , SantoshKumar Pandey , A.R.Rahman Library & Gallery . __ Looking for the perfect gift? Give the gift of Flickr! http://www.flickr.com/gift/
Re: [arr] A sneak peak of Lift Kara de With A.R.Rahman
You can watch the video here: http://www.india-forums.com/video/video.asp?vc=B05D69BF-B6BE-442F-9DA1-68448AD18842 From: Mohamed Hashir To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thu, March 25, 2010 9:07:24 AM Subject: Re: [arr] A sneak peak of Lift Kara de With A.R.Rahman "This video either has been removed from Facebook or is not visible due to privacy settings." this is the responce... On Thu, Mar 25, 2010 at 4:45 PM, A.R.Rajib wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >> > >> > >Uploaded by Arun Bharath > >http://www.facebook .com/video/ video.php? v=381672890981&ref=nf > > >MUST Watch people !!! > >-- >- Regards > >~ ~ A.R.Rajib ~ ~ > > __ Make your browsing faster, safer, and easier with the new Internet Explorer® 8. Optimized for Yahoo! Get it Now for Free! at http://downloads.yahoo.com/ca/internetexplorer/
[arr] Jai Ho by cappella group called Sterotypes performed at Michigan theatre -- Pretty cool
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqtqpmN3F_M And also to note that they took home first place in this International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella (ICCA) One of the judges for this semifinal was Kristina Wood, whose bio noted that she had worked with A.R. Rahman on a music for a number of films, includingSlumdog Millionaire. Oh the irony, that that’s exactly where The Stereotypes were headed with their closer, “Jai Ho.” Forgive my language, but this is probably the single ballsiest song choice I’ve ever seen an accomplished group make in a competition set. The solo was solid, and the choreography was, by far, the most fun of the night. The guys used a positively sick stomp and clap routine for percussion at one point. This is a textbook example of how you close a set—saving your most powerful, barn-burning number for the end; picking a song that very few a cappella groups in the world are doing; executing the heck out of it. I simply can’t say enough good things about this song, easily my favorite set closer I’ve seen so far in 2010. http://www.acappellablog.com/2010/03/22/event-review-icca-midwest-semifinal-at-michigan-theater/ __ Get a sneak peak at messages with a handy reading pane with All new Yahoo! Mail: http://ca.promos.yahoo.com/newmail/overview2/
Re: [arr] Food Distribution - March 21, 2010
I totally agree with Gomzy!! Vithur Brono words can come close to describe the nobleness and extraordinary dedication that you show to keep this initiative going week after week!! May infinite wishes, blessings and only good things be there for you..for your kind heart and caring mind and to keep this going for endless time :-) From: Gomzy™ To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sat, March 20, 2010 2:00:47 AM Subject: Re: [arr] Food Distribution - March 21, 2010 Vithur, what you do is most commendable and although we arent in chennai, you have our full support for this tremendous initiative of yours. On Sat, Mar 20, 2010 at 10:38 AM, Vithur wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >> > >> > >Food Distribution near Am Studios, Kodambakkam tomorrow at 11 30 hrs. >>All are welcome > >>Chennai > >>-- >>regards, >>Vithur > __ Be smarter than spam. See how smart SpamGuard is at giving junk email the boot with the All-new Yahoo! Mail. Click on Options in Mail and switch to New Mail today or register for free at http://mail.yahoo.ca
Re: [arr] A R Rahman Library & Gallery in Lift Kara De ..
Hearty congrats to you Santosh Bro!! Its great to hear that thousands more will get to see your genuine hard-work, dedication and love for ARR Sir! Congrats again and God bless :-) From: Santosh Pandey To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sat, March 20, 2010 8:18:51 AM Subject: [arr] A R Rahman Library & Gallery in Lift Kara De .. . > All Dear Rahmaniac.. >Gr8 News ..Our A R Rahman Library & Gallery telecasted on > next week on Sat..27th 2010 in Lift Kara De.. at 8.00pm .. & also u will see > Me & My Family & My Godfather Yogeshsir make My & All Rahmaniac Dreams true > .. & also All Rahmaniac Will see Gr8 bro..Maqboul singer .. He sing All > RahmanSir song in gr8 voice , Maqboul dreams is to sing song for RahmanSir > ,God bless My Bro..dreams , I am not Win But My bro..Anand bro..win & Meet > RahmanSir .. Jai..Ho.. God Bless RahmanSir & All Rahmaniac .. > > Thanks & Regrads, >A R Rahman Library & Gallery , > SantoshKumar Pandey .. > The INTERNET now has a personality. YOURS! See your Yahoo! Homepage. __ Yahoo! Canada Toolbar: Search from anywhere on the web, and bookmark your favourite sites. Download it now http://ca.toolbar.yahoo.com.
[arr] Voicing thier support: good article on contribuitions by artists towards ending poverty
Voicing their support THERE are some people in the music industry who will go all out to fight poverty and hunger. Some singers donate cash, others lend their voices towards charitable causes while a few take time off from their hectic schedules to visit the underprivileged. Humanitarian: In this 2003 file picture, Irish rock star Bob Geldof is looking upon a malnourished two-year-old boy living with AIDS in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Geldof, 58, has been raising funds for famine relief in Africa for over 25 years. Feed the world Punk rocker-turned-political activist and philanthropist Bob Geldof, 58, has been raising funds for famine relief in Africa for over 25 years by co-founding Band Aid in 1984; Live Aid in 1985 and Band Aid II in 1989, Band Aid 20 in 2004. He worked closely with then-British prime minister Tony Blair and helped organise the Commission for Africa to study problems faced by the country. In 2005, he organised Live 8 to increase awareness of world poverty and urge world leaders to create solutions for helping the poorest countries. Charity hero Hong Kong action star Jackie Chan, 55, is a Unicef and Unaids Goodwill Ambassador. He is founder of Jackie Chan Charitable Foundation, which helps young people in a variety of worthy causes, including the provision of medical services and aid to victims of natural disasters and Dragon’s Heart Foundation, which strives to meet the needs of poverty-stricken children and the elderly in the hardest-to-reach areas of China. Magnanimous Chan also helped to rebuild a village after the devastating tsunami hit Banda Acheh in 2004. Although its official name is Friendship Village of Indonesia-China, most people there refer to it as the “Jackie Chan village”. Sustainble living In 1997, singer Jewel established Project Clean Water, a foundation to provide clean water on a global scale. Jewel co-launched Higher Ground For Humanity to improve education and promote sustainable development in South America, Central America, India, and Africa. Jewel, 35, is a spokesperson for Mary Kay Ash Charitable Foundation, which works to eradicate cancers affecting women. Music therapy Grammy winner composer A.R. Rahman was appointed the global ambassador for the anti-tuberculosis drive Stop TB Partnership, by the World Health Organisation in 2004. In 2006, he composed the music for the short film The Banyan, in aid of destitute women in Chennai, India. He has shown support for charities including India’s Save The Children and worked with Cat Stevens for his song Indian Ocean,with proceeds going to orphans in tsunami-hit Banda Aceh. In 2008, he opened the KM Music Conservatory college in Chennai to train aspiring musicians in vocals, instruments, music technology and sound design. Legendary John After reading American economist Jeffrey Sachs’ The End of Poverty, Grammy award-winning singer John Legend, 31, was inspired to lend his support to the disadvantaged. Legend travelled to Ghana, Africa and launched the Show Mecampaign which provides mosquito nets, free meals to children attending school, safe water points, local clinics and fertiliser. Legend also raises awareness and support for GQ magazine’s charity drive, The Gentlemen’s Fund. – Compiled by Sheela Chandran http://www.star-ecentral.com/news/story.asp?file=/2010/3/15/music/5615429&sec=music __ Ask a question on any topic and get answers from real people. Go to Yahoo! Answers and share what you know at http://ca.answers.yahoo.com
[arr] Avatar singer Lisbeth Scott share few words about AR Rahman in Interview
Avatar singer lends voice to Lahore IBNS | Monday, 15 March , 2010, 12:36 Singer Lisbeth Scott – who has lent her voice to several blockbuster Hollywood films likeAvatar, King Kong, Chronicles of Narnia and Shrek - has sung the opening alaap in the Warner Brothers-Sai Om Films' forthcoming film Lahore. She talks about the experience, the film and why, when it comes to Bollywood, Lagaan remains her favourite movie. Excerpts: What made you decide to sing for a Hindi movie? The composer, Wayne Sharpe, liked my work in several films he had seen, and he contacted me about singing on his score for Lahore. When I heard about the film and its compelling subject matter, I knew I would love to sing in it. How was the experience? It was a wonderful and intense experience working with Wayne on his beautiful score for Lahore. It was cold in New York when I arrived and I was working on another project in the city during my visit as well. We had all been working long hours and were a bit bleary eyed. When Wayne and I first got together, he decided to start by giving me an idea of the film and showed me the first fight scene. I was mesmerised and realised what an important and special film this was. We worked steadily after that for several days and had a very easy and organic creative interaction. I am very excited to see and hear the final results! Did you have to sing any Indian melody or raga? I have sung in Hindi before and I have used Indian-based styles for the film and not the raga. Is what you have sung quite similar to what you have done in Hollywood projects- since it is part of the background score. It is quite interesting and it is not exactly the background score because sometimes there is voice, too. But yes, it’s not a song situation for the cast. It’s the opening soundtrack of the film. If given a chance to work with an Indian singer, whom would you prefer? Personally, I would choose AR Rahman who did the score for Slumdog Millionaire. I love Indian sound and I have always been drawn to classical music. When you were singing for Lahore, was there something new you did which you haven’t done before in Hollywood projects? The nice thing about Wayne Sharpe’s score is that he manages to blend the styles and sounds differently and he also has sense of world music. I used my voice differently as there was an Indian flavour to it and the wonderful part of this movie is that it has a universal message about cultural borders and healing conflicts. Did you find any similarities between your singing in Avatar and Lahore? Yes there were similarities in the approaches. There were several scenes in Avatar which I watched and listened to the music, which was written by the composer, and created certain melodies. I did something similar with Wayne Sharpe, too. He allowed me to create my own melody and give my response. Have you watched any Indian films to understand the genre of music? My favourite movie is Lagaan. That was the first Hindi movie I saw. For me, musically, it was a dream come true. The music that was played was fantastic and an eye opening experience. The film had intense passion that made me love Bollywood movies. What attracted you to Indian music? The first time I got interested in the Indian music was when I was a child. When I was 12 year old, I had a jazz music teacher and he was an Indian. One day he played Pt. Ravi Shankar’s signature music and I remember I was so fascinated and speechless as the music was fantastic. After that I had this immense love for Indian music. As you are big fan of AR Rahman? What do you like about his music? When I heard his music in Slumdog Millionaire, I was completely blown away [laughs]. One thing that I love about his music is that he sings a song and creates a melody in such a way that it takes the listener through a harmonious journey and it opens your heart. He creates a world of his own that is very powerful thing for an artist and he is a master of that. What inspires you to work in Hollywood instead of creating your own album? I have already done lot of work as a solo artist and I do have nine albums of my own. When I came first to Hollywood, one of my friends heard me singing and that friend knew a film composer and he asked me to sing for a Hollywood movie. That is how I entered Hollywood. I love being a part of musical world. I think that passion for your work makes you successful and I love whatever I do. I love the intensity of expression, languages and I just love singing and listening to music. I love to take all the challenges that I come across. http://sify.com/movies/bollywood/fullstory.php?id=14935209&cid=2359 __ Looking for the perfect gift? Give the gift of Flickr! http://www.flickr.com/gift/
Re: [arr] The 25
BEAUTIFULLL And this list is ofcourse going to be endless as long as ARR is in the industry! Big hearty congrats to ARR Sir once again! From: Gopal Srinivasan To: arrahmanfans Sent: Sat, February 27, 2010 12:40:45 PM Subject: [arr] The 25 Best Music - Roja (Tamil, 1993) Best Music - Gentleman (Tamil, 1994) R D Burman Award for Best New Musical Talent - Roja (Hindi, 1995) Best Music - Kadhalan (Tamil, 1995) Best Music - Rangeela (Hindi, 1996) Best Music - Bombay (Tamil, 1996) Best Music - Kadhal Desam (Tamil, 1997) Best Music - Minsara Kanavu (Tamil, 1998) Best Music - Dil Se.. (Hindi, 1999) Best Music - Jeans (Tamil, 1999) Best Music - Taal (Hindi, 2000) Best Music - Mudhalvan (Tamil, 2000) Best Music - Alai Payuthey (Tamil, 2001) Best Music - Lagaan (Hindi, 2002) Best Background Score - The Legend of Bhagat Singh (Hindi, 2003) Best Music - Saathiya (Hindi, 2003) Best Background Score - Swades (Hindi, 2005) Best Music - Rang De Basanti (Hindi, 2007) Best Music - Sillunu Oru Kadhal (Tamil, 2007) Best Music - Guru (Hindi, 2008) Best Background Score - Guru (Hindi, 2008) Best Music - Shivaji (Tamil, 2008) Best Background Score - Jodhaa Akbar (Hindi, 2009) Best Music - Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na (Hindi, 2009) Best Music - Delhi 6 (Hindi, 2010) __ Make your browsing faster, safer, and easier with the new Internet Explorer® 8. Optimized for Yahoo! Get it Now for Free! at http://downloads.yahoo.com/ca/internetexplorer/
[arr] Le Sutra : Baz Luhrmann, Vincent Fantauzzo, AR Rahman- Video
'Baz Luhrmann and Vincent Fantauzzo paint a wall LIVE in Mumbai India, for the charity DEEDS. With original music courtesy AR Rahman.' ARR's Himalaya piece for the video promotion: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-5WbFztglc __ Make your browsing faster, safer, and easier with the new Internet Explorer® 8. Optimized for Yahoo! Get it Now for Free! at http://downloads.yahoo.com/ca/internetexplorer/
Re: [arr] Another WATW pic
So great to see a body of great talents coming together and ARR Sir right up front :D From: Gopal Srinivasan To: arrahmanfans Sent: Wed, February 3, 2010 3:44:42 AM Subject: [arr] Another WATW pic http://www.shineon- media.com/ gallery/displayi mage.php? pid=133928& fullsize= 1 __ Looking for the perfect gift? Give the gift of Flickr! http://www.flickr.com/gift/
Re: [arr] Stars remake "We are the World" for Haiti victims
Small clip of shoot: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOuJ4tJ4mts From: Gopal Srinivasan To: arrahmanfans Sent: Tue, February 2, 2010 3:57:49 AM Subject: [arr] Stars remake "We are the World" for Haiti victims Stars remake "We are the World" for Haiti victims Tue Feb 2, 2010 8:43am GMT Email | Print | Share | Single Page [-] Text [+] 1 of 2Full Size By Dean Goodman LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Star-struck singers, rappers and actors, including Barbra Streisand, Kanye West and Miley Cyrus, checked their egos at the door on Monday to record a new version of "We are the World" for Haiti earthquake victims, 25 years after the song raised awareness of the famine in Africa. None of the singers of the original song were invited to participate in the update, which was recorded at the same Hollywood studio once again under the oversight of Quincy Jones and the song's co-writer Lionel Richie. In all, more than 70 stars lent their voices to the song, and they all seemed in awe of each other. "As celebrities, we're fans of one another, so we're all looky-looing in there, and getting autographs and numbers," said Natalie Cole. Streisand, Celine Dion and Tony Bennett appeared to inspire the most stares. Fifteen-year- old Canadian heartthrob Justin Bieber joked that he would ask his new friend, R&B singer Akon, to get the telephone number of Nicole Scherzinger of the Pussycat Dolls. Streisand, a noted perfectionist, ran through multiple takes of the line originally sung by Diana Ross, each one seemingly better than the previous one. Jazz singer Patti Austin came into her recording booth to coach her. Guitar virtuoso Carlos Santana sang along, even though he is not a singer. Two members of the Beach Boys, Brian Wilson and Al Jardine, appeared to ignore each other. 'INSPIRED CHAOS' Classical crossover tenor Josh Groban described the event as "inspired chaos." "It's great to see so many legendary artists sweating it out. Everybody left their ego at the door," he said, referring to a request made by Jones at the original session in 1985. "To be smack-dab in the middle of a sandwich between Barbra Streisand and Weezy (rapper Lil Wayne) was personally a creative experience I don't think I'll ever have the pleasure of having again," Groban added. For his part, Lil Wayne said his mother asked him to get a photo of Gladys Knight. He was among a heavy quotient of hip-hop stars, including Snoop Dogg, Lil Wayne, Drake, LL Cool J, and will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas as well as West. "Hip-hop is rock 'n' roll to a lot of people around the world, right now," said Jones, explaining the absence of the modern-day equivalents of original performers Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan or Paul Simon. Lil Wayne, for one, noted that he was not a singer, and thought organizers were joking when they asked him to sing the line originally sung by Dylan. Asked if he did a better job, Lil Wayne said, "Hell no!" Country and Latino artists were notably under-represented. Organizers said they were turned down for various reasons by some stars. In fact, most of the big Grammy winners from the night before were absent, including Beyonce and Jay-Z, who returned to New York, and Taylor Swift, who flew to Australia straight after the ceremony. Randy Phillips, one of the organizers, said his "one regret" was the absence of dance-pop star Lady Gaga. The song, which was still being worked on into the small hours of Tuesday, will make its world premiere during NBC's coverage of the Vancouver Winter Olympics on February 12. Both the song and an accompanying video, shot by Oscar-winning "Crash" director Paul Haggis, will go on sale both through traditional and online retailers. Phillips said all proceeds will go to a newly established foundation that will carefully monitor disbursement. The January 12 earthquake killed up to 200,000 people in Haiti and devastated the already impoverished nation. http://uk.reuters. com/article/ idUKTRE6111GG201 00202?sp= true __ Yahoo! Canada Toolbar: Search from anywhere on the web, and bookmark your favourite sites. Download it now http://ca.toolbar.yahoo.com.
Re: [arr] 500 Days of Hosanna
LOL..Awesome!! This was a great movie btw...'50 Days of Summer' -- I wouldn't be surprised if VTV story actually bared resemblance to this one...h From: Gopal Srinivasan To: arrahmanfans Sent: Mon, February 1, 2010 9:56:18 PM Subject: [arr] 500 Days of Hosanna http://www.lazygeek .net/2010/ 02/500-days- of-hosanna __ Connect with friends from any web browser - no download required. Try the new Yahoo! Canada Messenger for the Web BETA at http://ca.messenger.yahoo.com/webmessengerpromo.php
[arr] ARR Receiving Grammy Youtube Video
Hey Y'all, Have just uploaded Videos of ARR Sir accepting both the Grammy Awards on Youtube: Accepting for Best Compilation Soundtrack: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkkQYNTvy3A Accepting for Best Written Song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rx1EFJLKydU JAI HO __ Make your browsing faster, safer, and easier with the new Internet Explorer® 8. Optimized for Yahoo! Get it Now for Free! at http://downloads.yahoo.com/ca/internetexplorer/
Re: [arr] Celebrity tweets on AR's grammy win
JAI HOThe excitement and joy is infinite!! Heartiest congrats to the epitome of WORLD MUSICARR- THE ULTIMATE CONQUERER From: Gopal Srinivasan To: arrahmanfans Sent: Mon, February 1, 2010 6:09:02 AM Subject: [arr] Celebrity tweets on AR's grammy win It's insane: Rahman after Grammy winNDTVMovies.com Monday, February 01, 2010 (New Delhi) Print | A+ A- List of winners: 52nd Grammy awards Special: 52nd Grammy awards Pics: Grammy winners 2010 Pics: Red carpet @ Grammy Pics: Rahman's Grammy moment Special: Beyonce, Pink rock the stage at Grammys Pics: Tribute to MJ at Grammys Pics: Best dressed at the Grammys! 'Insane' is how AR Rahman has described his twin Grammy win on his Twitter page. Rahman won best compilation soundtrack for a motion picture at the 52nd Grammy Awards and 'Jai Ho' won best motion picture song. Rahman shares the Grammy with lyricist Gulzar who penned 'Jai Ho' for the film Slumdog Millionaire. Admitting that he had 'never even dreamt about winning all these awards..', Rahman has thanked his well wishers for inspiring him to greater success. "And all my well wishers from the world who keep me going... Jaiho India...!" Besides his spiritual Sufi teacher Ameen Peerullah Malik Sahib, the music maestro has also expressed his gratitude to Slumdog Millionaire director Danny Boyle, the film's creative team and cast. Others who find mention in his tweets include sound engineer Resul Pookutty (he won the Academy Award for Best Sound Mixing for the film Slumdog Millionaire), lyricist Gulzar and 'Jai Ho' singer Sukvinder Singh. According to Rahman, he owes his success to a number of people, among them some noted personalities from Bollywood and Hollywood. "My mentors Maniratnam, Shekhar Kapur and Subhash Ghai, and mentor in the west, Andrew Lloyd WebberFolks at id-PR, Allison and Courtney," he tweets. Rahman has not forgotten his family in the excitement of the moment. "y extraordinary musicians from Chennai and Mumbai, My mother, My father, my Sisters and my lovely wife and children," he writes on his Twitter page. Meanwhile Twitter is abuzz with Rahman's latest triumph. "Jai Ho" Rahman for the Grammy!! One more feather in your cap :)" tweets 'ananthnaag'. According to 'deeptinischal' Rahman "rocks". And 'Shankarnb @arrahman' tweets that Rahman's win symbolises "the success of aspirations of every Indian". Celebrities are also using the micro-blogging site to congratulate Rahman. "And to A.R. Rahman...CONGRATULA TIONS!!love the track from couples retreat..." (Deepika Padukone, actor) "AR rahman goes beyond Slumdog and takes over hollywood ! Two grammies. I will send the best tweet to him personally." (Shekhar Kapur, filmmaker) "CONGRATS A.R.!!! CONGRATS INDIA!!! Jai h! !!! Ssso proud:-) @rojajimmy @arrahman JAI HO SIR. Awesome. 2 Grammys." (Mallika Sherawat, actor) "@arrahman Congratulations! ! That's a fantastic achievement! We wish u many more!! God bless!" (Lara Dutta, actor) "What great news to wake up to this morning. Double grammy:) this is just the beginning sir. So proud of u. hearty congratulations @arrahman." (Shreya Ghoshal, singer) "2 Grammys. RAHMAN, congratulations! God is great, and India is truly proud." (Vishal Dadlani, Music composer) "What fabulous news this morn tweeps! Rahman wins 2 Grammys!!Yaay! Jai ho! Have a super day!Can't believe Jan 2010 over. The year is flyin by!" (Sophie Chaudhary, actor) "Wake up to hear Man U trash Arsenal and Rahman win a grammy.. Prefect start to a very busy week ahead." (Mahesh Bhupathi, tennis player) "@arrahman congrats.. You make us extremely proud time and time again.." (Mahesh Bhupathi, tennis player) "bravo rahman!!! two Grammy's!! Jai Ho!!" (Kajol Devgan, actor) "@arrahman congrats dear once again u made india proud..." (Madhur Bhandarkar, filmmaker) "Morning world.And Congrats a r rahman for winning 2 grammies. Jai ho rahman." (Eesha Koppikhar, actor) Interestingly, the euphoria doesn't stop Shekhar Kapur from touching upon the debate that has surrounded Slumdog Millionaire, the film that has brought such accolade for Rahman's musical genius. "Was slumdogmillionaire an indian film. And if not, why not?" he tweets. Jai Ho has won Rahman a number of prestigious international awards including two Oscars, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA), Critics Choice Award and the Golden Globe. http://movies. ndtv.com/ movie_story. aspx?Section= Movies&ID=ENTEN20100128601&subcatg=MOVIESINDIA&keyword=bollywood __ Yahoo! Canada Toolbar: Search from anywhere on the web, and bookmark your favourite sites. Download it now http://ca.toolbar.yahoo.com.
Re: [arr] Re: Thai manne vanakkam song performed by Chinese Artist
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR POSTING THE LINKS :) I literally had tears rolling down my eyes...tears of joy...watching all these clips, especially Thai Manne Vanakkam and Chinna Chinna Aasai. Shows that every person's potential is just endless ...all you need to do is take effort, recognize it, and develop it :). And shows once again that music has no boundaries and no limitations! What an inspiration to watch! TRULY!! From: ilovearrmusic To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tue, January 26, 2010 4:50:37 AM Subject: [arr] Re: Thai manne vanakkam song performed by Chinese Artist http://www.youtube. com/arrahmanworl d 4 more videos updated 1. Jai ho musical treat ( online available ) http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=LW8dAQU62Lo 2. chinna chinna aasai sung by chinese artist ( online available ) http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=9DiI1va3WdA 3. Amazing dance part ( now uploading) 4. ARR ji speaks before heart touching music ( now uploading) with regards pyarilal --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, "ilovearrmusic" wrote: > > > Thai manne vanakkam song performed by Chinese Artist front of ARR ji > > http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=CRGsIf4f6- o > > more details about this event > http://dreamon2010. com/ > > with regards > pyarilal > __ Reclaim your name @ymail.com or @rocketmail.com. Get your new email address now! Go to http://ca.promos.yahoo.com/jacko/
Re: [arr] VTV review.
This was an absolute delightful read. Here is Baradwaj Rangan's main blog page, where there are TONS of his other reviews. http://www.desipundit.com/baradwajrangan/2010/01/23/between-reviews-music-from-beyond-the-skies/ One of the few Indian critiques that i actually enjoyed reading. :) From: sriramvr_in To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sun, January 24, 2010 1:29:09 AM Subject: [arr] VTV review. http://www.expressb uzz.com/edition/ story.aspx? Title=Admirably+ restless+ &+creative+ spirit&artid= 4NDk8KkoklA= &SectionID= f4OberbKin4= &MainSectionID= f4OberbKin4= &SEO=A+R+ Rahman,+Gautham+ Vasudev+Menon, +Aaromale, +Vinna&SectionNa me=cxWvYpmNp4fBH AeKn3LcnQ= = __ Yahoo! Canada Toolbar: Search from anywhere on the web, and bookmark your favourite sites. Download it now http://ca.toolbar.yahoo.com.
Re: [arr] (SemiARR) Anmol Bhave bags National Award for best Sound !
Hearty congrats to Mr. Anmol Bhave. News like this always brightens our days and keeps us motivated to work hard and try to achieve best :) From: DineshVaidya To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sat, January 23, 2010 10:18:37 PM Subject: [arr] (SemiARR) Anmol Bhave bags National Award for best Sound ! Anmol Bhave, a Yahoo Group member, Chief of The Wandering Souls "RAHMANIA" and a disciple of our Guruji has been chosen for NATIONAL AWARD by Government of India for Best Sound for a film "GANDH" ( in Marathi ) ! This is Anmol's second National Award for Best Sound. He received his first award for his FTII graduation film "CLOSURE" 3 years back. Anmol also did Music Direction and Sound for a childrens film in Kannada "GUBBACHIGALU" and also did sound for another FTII graduation film "THREE OF US". Incidently BOTH these films received NATIONAL AWARDs for best films in their category ! Directly or indirectly this is a hattrick of sorts for Anmol ! Anmol owes his success to AR Rahman. Though Anmol is a Mechanical Engineer, the field of SOUND ENGINEERING attracted him the most after exposed to the unique sound of ARRahman's music and he has chosen SOUND ENGINEERING as his career now. Anmol claims that every performance of his show RAHMANIA opens up a new treasure into Rahman's unique Sound Engineering skills and Anmol admits that on the scale of ARR, he has a long way to go.. On behalf of the Yahoo group, I congratulate Anmol and wish him even more success in his future assignments. I am sure Guruji ARR must be happy with his talented disciple .. Best regards Dinesh Vaidya Pune __ Be smarter than spam. See how smart SpamGuard is at giving junk email the boot with the All-new Yahoo! Mail. Click on Options in Mail and switch to New Mail today or register for free at http://mail.yahoo.ca
Re: [arr] I'm very confused about something.....
I think the people who write these articles are a bit 'amateurish' and cannot easily recognize and appreciate classy and 'mature' music :) From: Sreekrishnan R To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thu, January 21, 2010 7:52:41 AM Subject: Re: [arr] I'm very confused about something. That's the same thing happening with these guys in the case of NaNa also. "NaNa - Tamil Song - Oscar Nomination" ~Sigh! Even BBC reported the same! LOL Rahman fever ™ His Music ~ My Mother Tongue From: Srini To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com Sent: Thu, 21 January, 2010 9:02:36 AM Subject: Re: [arr] I'm very confused about something... .. I think I can explain how everyone came up with the same word. They simply copied from the first guy :) You know how it works Chord, don't u? Cheers, Srini > --- On Thu, 21/1/10, ichord wrote: > > From: ichord > Subject: [arr] I'm very confused about something... .. > To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com > Date: Thursday, 21 January, 2010, 2:41 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I've checked various VTV reviews abound, and not all reviews are full >throttle positive, which is fine. People are entitled to their own opinions. >But, one word that I'm seeing being thrown around by some on the web to >describe some of the music on VTV is "amateurish" . > > Am I missing something? The music of VTV to me is very mature, thorough, > thoughtful, deep, intricate, purposeful, and very crafty. I don't know based > on what type of perception that some people are coming up with the word > "amateurish. " If it was just one person who used this word, I wouldn't care > to mention it and wouldn't care in general, but it's a word used by several > (won't mention names or websites to avoid off topic discussions) . Someone > just recently described the music of "Hosanna" as amateurish. Huh? > > Can anyone throw some light onto this? Does anyone else feel this way? If > you do, that's fine, I would just like to know why you think so. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > - - -- 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.arrahman fans.com Admin: ad...@arrahmanfans. com To Subscribe: arrahmanfans- subscribe@ yahoogroups. com To Unsubscribe: arrahmanfans- unsubscribe@ yahoogroups. comYahoo! Groups Links The INTERNET now has a personality. YOURS! See your Yahoo! Homepage. __ Yahoo! Canada Toolbar: Search from anywhere on the web, and bookmark your favourite sites. Download it now http://ca.toolbar.yahoo.com.
Re: [arr] Re: Sydney Concert Full videos on Youtube
I have been watching the all the concert clips over and over for the past 3 days!!...the ENERGY is just unbelievable! From: ichord To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tue, January 19, 2010 9:27:28 PM Subject: [arr] Re: Sydney Concert Full videos on Youtube After seeing these videos and the whole concert itself, how can anyone NOT think that AR is THE greatest musician/composer who ever lived? My God, what a mindblowing concert --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, "s_girish2003" wrote: > > Found this link in youtubeAll parts of Sydney Concert > > http://www.youtube. com/user/ 4topcats# p/u/21/HoFokPHlG BM > > Thanks to the original uplaoder.. > __ Yahoo! Canada Toolbar: Search from anywhere on the web, and bookmark your favourite sites. Download it now http://ca.toolbar.yahoo.com.
[arr] Who needs alcohol when you have Music and ARR...
Just came across this small bit on the Sydney Morning Herald...:) -MM Way to go - Claire Hanley McMahons Point While the A.R. Rahman concert at Parramatta Park on Saturday night was outstanding in itself, the behaviour of the predominantly Indian crowd was incredible. I have never been to a large-scale event and seen so many people enjoying themselves so much without the help of any alcohol. The bar sales must have been the lowest for any Sydney Festival event. It was a truly all-ages night, but to see groups of young men and women having a great night out without the need to drink was a delight to behold. Having witnessed the horrors of New Year's Eve drunkenness for so many years, I think some young people could certainly learn a few lessons from their Indian peers. http://www.smh.com.au/national/letters/pms-got-to-top-with-education-they-now-deny-others-20100118-mgn2.html __ The new Internet Explorer® 8 - Faster, safer, easier. Optimized for Yahoo! Get it Now for Free! at http://downloads.yahoo.com/ca/internetexplorer/
Re: [arr] ARR Interview in Thamarai.com
Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJPJTpATdzM&feature=player_embedded Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPkUADLyYU4 From: Vithur To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wed, January 13, 2010 10:27:14 AM Subject: [arr] ARR Interview in Thamarai.com Thamarai pongal special, we're putting up AR's interview at around 8pm UK time (13th), 1am India time (14th) today. www.thamarai. com -- regards, Vithur __ Make your browsing faster, safer, and easier with the new Internet Explorer® 8. Optimized for Yahoo! Get it Now for Free! at http://downloads.yahoo.com/ca/internetexplorer/
Re: [arr] A focus on the song "Manipaya"
Chord, you are soo right about the unconventional melodic structure of this song. Which infact draws you to listen to it several times to understand it. Its almost like looking at an abstract painting or reading an obscure novel, where only with constant revisitation it registers in your mind and you are able to understand the true message and value behind it, and each revisitation you discover something new, which makes you want to come back to it again. Oh the raw emotion behind this song is just remarkable!! From: ichord To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wed, January 13, 2010 11:21:58 AM Subject: [arr] A focus on the song "Manipaya" I am very pleased to see this song being highly rated here in this group, coming in at number 2 in terms of favorite songs in my poll of fav VTV songs. The high ratings are a bit surprising in a way because the song's melodic structure is very unconventional and drawn out, hard to follow compared to most film song melodies, and appears to meander without direction, even though it doesn't (a criticism noted in many reviews). There are also not too many catchy hooks in the melody, even though the melody itself is quite beautiful... very much akin to a Western theatrical play song you might hear on stage. On the other side, the high ratings here in this group are not surprising since I feel most of us are more open minded about different melodic variations and song structures than the average person out there; we being passionate Rahman fans, are perhaps more receptive to such experimentations and give it a chance. Actually, this song requires a lot of patience and time...it requires you to slow down your listening pace and be more in the musical moment at any given time...demanding that you pay closer attention to the direction and tone of the melody and its accompanying, subtle harmonic structures. As I alluded to in my review, this song falls more in line with an "artistic" oriented composition and less in line with an "entertaining" oriented composition with higher values of aestheticism and abstractness. But the above mentioned points may not be received by a lot of people, thus many brushing off the song as being too bland and directionless, lacking spark, energy, intensity. But, really, the true beauty is in the subtlety, under the surface, if you're willing, patient, and open enough to experience it. It is truly a "growing" song that requires multiple exposures to appreciate it. It definitely took time to grow on me and I'm still discovering more of its beauty with each listen, uncovering subtle instruments here and there, a chord progression that I first missed, etc. etc. I'm so glad and grateful that AR likes to experiment like this...giving us something new and fresh each time, at the risk of initial resistance and hesitation due to the time needed to accomodate to such novelty and originality. That quality to me is a the hallmark of a true genius, one who is daring enough to push the envelope and defy traditional forms, yet being very confident in its execution. It's what keeps AR so successful, relevant, and vibrant as he moves further in his career. Check out the ending with Shreya's soft voice and AR's delicate piano touches. .just class, PURE CLASS!!! A truly special song full of feeling, innocence, sincerity that I will cherish forever __ Get a sneak peak at messages with a handy reading pane with All new Yahoo! Mail: http://ca.promos.yahoo.com/newmail/overview2/
Re: [arr] Galatta has borrowed my review without permission
OMG...absolutely ridiculousits funny how they think no one will notice..do they not understand the concept of plagiarism and how morally wrong it is and in some places a down-right crime???! .I mean if you are using someone's work, least you can do is ask permission/acknowledge/give credit. iChord please see if you can get in touch with whoever is the editor in Galatta and give them a piece of mind! Here I found this from the site...hope it helps.. Galatta.com a Dot Com Infoway Limited media Initiative Post Box 7166 Chennai – 600 102 Tel: +91 -44-4262 Fax: +91-44-26284040 Email: adsa...@galatta.com From: ichord To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tue, January 12, 2010 1:09:09 PM Subject: [arr] Galatta has borrowed my review without permission Imitation can be flattery, but I'm not feeling very flattered by parts of my review being used in other websites. Read my review and then read the review by Galatta below and you will see how Galatta has taken liberties to use the same words, phrases, and ideas that I wrote in my review. I'm not happy about this. --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, "Manaf C.P" wrote: > > A nice review > > > >*Vinnathaandi Varuvaayaa music review* > Ambili [January 12, 2010, 3:19:19 PM] > [image: Vinnathaandi Varuvaayaa music review] > > One of the much-awaited music releases, Gautham Menon's *Vinnathaandi > Varuvaayaa (VTV)* is all set to rock the charts. The album has seven songs > composed by the Mozart of Madras, A.R. Rahman. Let's take a look at the > album: > > 'Omanna Penne' is a beautiful blend of Western rhythms and the Carnatic > ragas. The stylistic Nadaswaram adds a cleansing feel to the song. The > ending Nadaswaram seems to be an extension of 'Rehna Tu' from *Delhi 6*. The > music has been wonderfully rendered by Benny Dayal and Kalyani Menon. > > 'Anbil Avan' by Devan Ekambaram and Chinmayi has some joyful melody feel. > The music has some very nice and quick chord progressions. 'Vinnathaandi > Varuvaayaa' is brilliant. The title song has some beautiful strings, amazing > vocals, chords, heartfelt emotions, delicate and subtle music. Great singing > by Karthik. > > 'Hosana' -- the much-awaited song -- no one can do it better than Rahman. > The Scottish flavoured flute and the subtle mandolin rhythms makes the music > so crisp and clear. This is definitely a masterpiece and one of the best > songs from Rahman in recent times. Vijay Prakash, Suzzanne and Blaze have > rendered their voices for the song. > > 'Kannukkul Kannai' has a Western classical feel but seems to be a little > disappointing. 'Mannipaaya' is a romantic duet by Shreyal Ghosal and A.R. > Rahman. Get ready to experience some breathtaking melody, sophisticated > arrangements, subtle symphonic artistry. One of the album's highlights for > sure, and we hope it will be a visual treat too. > > 'Aaromale' is a brilliant masterpiece from the music genius. Sensual, > stylistic, clean acoustic guitar with mindblowing vocals by Alphonse. The > vocal fade at the ending is simply brilliant. Watch out for this at the top > of the charts. > > On the whole, *VTV* is well beyond expectations; it would definitely be a > distinct highlight in ARR's career. The album is one of the finest musical > packages with originality, sophistication, class and quality. > > http://tamil. galatta.com/ entertainment/ livewire/ id/Vinnathaandi_ > Varuvaayaa_ music_review_ 34474.html > > > > -- > Regards > > MANAF > > WP SHJ > Phone : - 06 - 5584373 > Mobile:- 055 - 4146078 > __ Ask a question on any topic and get answers from real people. Go to Yahoo! Answers and share what you know at http://ca.answers.yahoo.com
Re: [arr] VTV and the Meaning of Artistic Liberty
Reading this piece in itself shows the artistic liberty that you are describing. Beautifully written iChord, the words you choose in your written compositions always are so rich in description and emotion. Its always a pleasure reading your posts :) MM From: ichord To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tue, January 12, 2010 2:24:49 PM Subject: [arr] VTV and the Meaning of Artistic Liberty Artistic unconventionality may haave a price in terms of difficult common accessability and initial resistance, but the upside is to value a long term tradition of artistic liberty, heavily influenced and in some ways born out of the Rennaissance period of world history. What is artistic liberty? It's a type of freedom of expression.. of thoughts, ideas, concepts, emotions unbounded by dogma, static rules, and artificial boundaries, both within and without the individual expressing such a freedom. It's a gift of nature, an affirmation of our humanity, and a vehicle of creative expression that serves to communicate the deepest part of ourselves and to help interpret our world aesthetically through an unknown, undiscovered canvas of free ideas and concepts that are "out there", and yet "within us" at the same time. Music as an artform is a medium of this expression among a spectral array of various nonverbal communication forms, yet, to me, embodies a holistic attribute more than other art forms that helpes to synthesize the senses and the spirit. The power of focused sound, positively intended vibrations on the molecular level indeed serve many positive purposes through its recreative invention and various sonic avatars. It it we, the receivers, interpreters, and listeners, through the magic of our neural makeup, who are divinely gifted and bestowed the ability to create, invent, and magnify from this aural sea of sound consciousness that embodies our very existence from conception to death. When I listen to a contextually unconventional music album like VTV, the concept of artistic liberty superimposed on the idea of musical freedom immediately strikes me as a divine gift, that only very few in this world are able to communicate so movingly and convincingly. No doubt, Rahman's music has always been about unbounded freedom from the confines of sound limitation and conventional rules, aided by a myriad of technological tools. It is to the fortune of Rahman that he arrived at musical time when his own creative intentions met technological upswelling at a very important crossroad in a momentous part of musical history. Yes, it was written, and yes, it was intended. I celebrate VTV not only because it pleases me aesthetically and challenges my intellect, stimulating both left and right hemispheres into a holistic phenomenon, but also for what it represents; another fulcrum of artistic liberty and musical freedom from a man, one of the greatest musicians ever, whose creative intentions are only pure and loving. The larger picture, the unbridled privilge of being a witness and recepient to this special expression calls out loud and clear to me and I am listening... listening. ...listening . __ Looking for the perfect gift? Give the gift of Flickr! http://www.flickr.com/gift/
Re: [arr] Hosanna Composition = Awesomesness
BeautifulMusic no doubt has a healing power and ARR Sir's music definitly has some therapeutic effect. Glad to know she is improving :) Khwaja...i don't even want to get started on that...its just perfect...prayers always with her :) From: ChanderR To: "arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com" Sent: Mon, January 11, 2010 11:28:45 AM Subject: Re: [arr] Hosanna Composition = Awesomesness Thanks much appreciated. She has come a very long way right from the death bed to a state where she is able to listen to Rahman's music! By the way: She is hooked to "Khwaja" song ever since her ICU days. Regards Chander On 12/01/2010, at 3:07 AM, manisha madhavan wrote: >YES! The power of music, the power that is Rahman, the magic within Hosanna. >It is beyond awesomness. >I feel just listening to the divine utterances of Hosanna in this song will no >doubt give her a sense of calmness and relief :) > >May your wife get all the strength to undergo complete recovery :) God Bless. > > > > From: ChanderR >To: "arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com" >Sent: Mon, January 11, 2010 1:49:24 AM >Subject: [arr] Hosanna Composition = Awesomesness > > >Hi Guys, > >This track truly is a masterpiece. > >This will be an instant hit among all. > >Without any exagerration: My wife recently had a brain hamorraphage and since >then she is under selective memory loss. > >This morning I got her to listen to Hosanna and she literally started dancing >to it and made a statement saying that "Is this track by Rahman by any chance?" > >This is the power of Rahman's music! > >Thanks > >Chander > > > Instant message from any web browser! Try the new Yahoo! Canada Messenger for the Web BETA __ Connect with friends from any web browser - no download required. Try the new Yahoo! Canada Messenger for the Web BETA at http://ca.messenger.yahoo.com/webmessengerpromo.php
Re: [arr] Hosanna Composition = Awesomesness
YES! The power of music, the power that is Rahman, the magic within Hosanna. It is beyond awesomness. I feel just listening to the divine utterances of Hosanna in this song will no doubt give her a sense of calmness and relief :) May your wife get all the strength to undergo complete recovery :) God Bless. From: ChanderR To: "arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com" Sent: Mon, January 11, 2010 1:49:24 AM Subject: [arr] Hosanna Composition = Awesomesness Hi Guys, This track truly is a masterpiece. This will be an instant hit among all. Without any exagerration: My wife recently had a brain hamorraphage and since then she is under selective memory loss. This morning I got her to listen to Hosanna and she literally started dancing to it and made a statement saying that "Is this track by Rahman by any chance?" This is the power of Rahman's music! Thanks Chander __ Looking for the perfect gift? Give the gift of Flickr! http://www.flickr.com/gift/
[arr] The Birth of Divine Music
Today marks the day! HAPPY BIRTHDAY RAHMAN SIR! Wishing you perfect health and infinite spiritual wealth. Thank you for all that you have given to us. May today be as special for you as everyday is for us when listening to your magic. God Bless and Jai Ho! -Manisha M __ Make your browsing faster, safer, and easier with the new Internet Explorer® 8. Optimized for Yahoo! Get it Now for Free! at http://downloads.yahoo.com/ca/internetexplorer/
[arr] Ten moments that defined India (Flashback 2009)
Source: http://trak.in/news/ten-moments-that-defined-india-flashback-2009/40095/ 1 . Satyam Computer Services: The entire edifice of corporate governance in India was shaken Jan 7 when leading IT entrepreneur B. Ramalinga Raju admitted to a $1.4 billion fraud over several years in the company he had founded and nursed into one of the largest software exporters. But the country’s regulatory system acted swiftly and decisively to stem its ramifications. Result: Satyam Computer Services has been acquired by the Mahindra group and is well on its road to recovery and growth. 2. ‘Jai Ho’ at the Oscars: It was India’s day at the Academy Awards on Feb 22 when ‘Slumdog Millionaire’, based on a book by Indian diplomat Vikas Swaroop, grabbed eight Oscars. These included two Oscars for Best Original Score and Best Original Song for Indian maestro A.R. Rahman, who also performed at the event, and for Best Sound Mixing for Rasul Pookutty. Also figuring in the Oscar list was veteran lyricist Gulzar who shared with Rahman the award for Best Original Song. 3. People’s car Nano: When Ratan Naval Tata, chairman of the $62 billion Tata group, handed the keys of a gleaming lunar silver-coloured Nano to its proud owner on July 17, he kept his promise of delivering a ‘people’s car’ for all of Rs.100,000 (less than $2,500) at factory gates. In the process, India found a place on the world automobile map, as the small car had been grabbing unprecedented global attention, and was even compared with Model T and Volkswagen Beetle. 4. Manmohan Singh: The soft-spoken Sikh defied pollsters to spearhead a stunning victory for the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) and get a second consecutive term as prime minister, only the second man after Jawaharlal Nehru to do so. He was sworn in May 22 after a staggered election that dealt crippling blows to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Left parties while giving the Congress 185 seats in the 545-member Lok Sabha. 5. Maoist siege: From obscurity to notoriety, Lalgarh in West Bengal was flung to the national centrestage by Maoist guerrillas who laid virtual siege on the area. It took a massive operation in June to flush out the Maoists. But Lalgarh was only the tip as Maoists cut a swathe of violence through the country with landmine blasts, explosions at public buildings and ambushing of police. 6. Moon Mission: India’s mooncraft Chandrayaan-I was aborted Aug 30, but the ‘baby’ had done its job by finding water on the moon, project director of the country’s maiden lunar mission M. Annadurai said Sep 24. It was a proud moment for India when two NASA spacecraft confirmed the discovery. Chandrayaan-I carried five Indian instruments and six from abroad, including M3 and another from NASA, three from the European Space Agency (ESA), and one from Bulgaria. 7. Sachin Tendulkar: Cricket’s ace bat Sachin Tendulkar hit another high when he crossed the milestone of 17,000 ODI runs with a masterful 175 against Australia in Hyderabad Nov 5. Tendulkar crossed the landmark during his 435th game, continuing his brilliance even 20 years after he stepped on the international scene way back in 1989. 8. Madhu Koda: From a labourer in an iron ore mine to the highest echelons of power as chief minister of Jharkhand, Madhu Koda, 38, wrote himself into the biggest corruption scandal as the centre of a Rs.2,500 crore money laundering scam. The former chief minister was arrested Nov 30. With him in the mega scam are several of his ministerial colleagues. 9. ULFA arrests: Bringing a long- term hunt to an end, chairman of outlawed United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) Arabinda Rajkhowa was arrested Dec 4 along with his deputy commander-in-chief Raju Baruah and several others. The 56-year-old had been in Bangladesh for close to two decades, operating out of bases in that country to carry out their hit-and-run guerrilla strikes in Assam. 10. Telangana: The year ended on a stormy political note when the central government announced Dec 9 that it would go ahead with the formation of a separate state of Telangana. The move saved Telangana Rashtra Samiti (TRS) chief K. Chandrasekhara Rao, who was on the 11th day of his hunger strike, and restored calm in Andhra Pradesh’s Telangana region. But there were violent protests in the Andhra and Rayalaseema regions, splitting political parties along regional lines. __ Looking for the perfect gift? Give the gift of Flickr! http://www.flickr.com/gift/
Re: [arr] AUDIO RELEASE IN INDIA ON 26TH DECEMBER 2009, CONFIRMED BY MUSIC GALLERY, COIMBATORE
'All good things arrive unto them that WAIT...' - Mark Twain WAITING is the LEAST we can dofor all that ARR has done for us... From: raj To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tue, December 22, 2009 9:22:50 PM Subject: Re: [arr] AUDIO RELEASE IN INDIA ON 26TH DECEMBER 2009, CONFIRMED BY MUSIC GALLERY, COIMBATORE Without offending anybody, the right to getting offended or not is a individual's choice and so be it!!! --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, Shah Navas wrote: > > Without offending anybody - If you are spending your time just waiting for > ARR's release and doing nothing else, you have all the rights to be > offended. There are products which impacted business that got delayed > (Windows), which impacted lives that got delayed (relief funds)..it is there > we should be frustrated not for music release that was not even officially > announced. > > > On Tue, Dec 22, 2009 at 6:39 AM, Rivjot wrote: > > > > > > > I think Gops put this up really well, just want to pop in and say one > > thing. Agree that its not easy to wait for Rahman's music but in any case, > > always look at the positives. We do know that Shreya's song was recorded > > just like a week before, would you have liked to have VTV cd with 6 songs > > and then get to know that one song was not included (biggest example : Shauk > > Hai - Guru, which never got released on CD, I know it released on that > > crappy mp3 CD). Again would you have liked to songs properly mastered before > > getting released? Obviously yes, because we as usual be first one to > > complain about sound quality (Example - Blue cd got so many complain from > > fans). > > > > There are always reasons for not CDs getting delayed in releasing and we > > should not have any frustration as long as official released dates are not > > announced (its difference case of 'on hold' /'stuck' CDs like Connection, > > Provoked, B&B, Boys, Sivaji etc.. that is more like unfortunate / sadness, > > but I am sure there are also reasons behind them not getting released.. > > hopefully they will release someday) > > > > > > --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com , > > Gopal Srinivasan wrote: > > > > > > It is heartening to see some mature reaction to this The grief that > > others > > > have given vent to is understandable and when set in the context of many > > > such delays previously it is not surprising. But, just in this specific > > > case, do realize that no official date has been announced by the VTV > > team. > > > Don't go by what every sundry blog or obscure music store decides to tell > > > you. A launch event is scheduled based on the availability of the people > > in > > > attendance. Ideally, one would like to see the CDs release > > simultaneously. > > > But this is a time of the year it is difficult to co-ordinate schedules > > and > > > the event was held to accommodate people's schedules. The CD is currently > > > being mastered and is expected to release in the first week of January - > > > even on this it's only my indication and not an official communication > > from > > > the music label or the studio. > > > > > > On Mon, Dec 21, 2009 at 13:22, $ Pavan Kumar $ wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > To all those criticizing and stuffs..tell me..was there any single > > official > > > > press release from the producers of VTV stating that the audio will be > > > > released in so and so date? > > > > > > > > We fans just go by the news in the online sites and start building our > > > > expectations on those false media reports..I agree..some of them in our > > > > industry still dont work in a professional way..but try to understand > > that a > > > > lot of hard work and detailing goes into the every end product that > > comes > > > > out in the market. No producer will like to lock in his money for > > longer > > > > period of time..the so-called delays happen due to many reasons which > > we > > > > might not be aware off...so lets have some patience and be less > > demanding... > > > > > > > > - - > > > > *From:* Sath Murthy > > > > *To:* arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com > > > > > > *Sent:* Mon, December 21, 2009 11:15:56 PM > > > > *Subject:* Re: [arr] AUDIO RELEASE IN INDIA ON 26TH DECEMBER 2009, > > > > CONFIRMED BY MUSIC GALLERY, COIMBATORE > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > This is not a way of increasing the curiosity among the fans.. but its > > > > definitely getting negative response from everyone... Lot of tweets > > regd. > > > > this.. samples are: > > > > > > > > Two long days have passed after Vinnai Thaandi Varuvaaya audio was > > launched > > > > in London. Still no sign of audio CDs. Pongada neengaLum unga... > > > > > > > > à ®•à ¯ à ®®à ¯ à ®ªà ®²à ¯ à ®®à ®©à ®¨à ®¿à ®²à > > > > ¯ˆ à ®Žà ®©à ¯ à ®±à ¯ à ®'à ®©à ¯ à ®±à ¯ > > à ®‰à ®£à ¯ à ®Ÿà ¯ .. à ®¨à ®²à ¯ à ®² à ®‰à ®¤à > > ®¾à ®°à ®£Ã
Re: [arr] Paani on
Thanks for the info! I am reallly looking forward to the BGMs for this one! :)...Noticing ARR Sir is being affiliated with very 'water' centric projects lately :). From: Gopal Srinivasan To: arrahmanfans Sent: Tue, December 15, 2009 5:27:59 PM Subject: [arr] Paani on Water-ing hole Shekhar's Paani is ready to roll in Spain By Subhash K Jha Posted On Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at 02:40:33 AM Shekhar Kapoor flew into Chennai earlier this month to record his first song for Paani, officially flagging off his first feature film undertaking since the sequel to Elizabeth two years ago. Says Shekhar, “Paani is now completely on. We start shooting in April 2010. We're at a pre-visualisation stage. And I needed Rahman's song for that. Since it is located in a futuristic city, I've artistes in Los Angeles, Singapore and India creating my city.” While the film is set in futuristic Mumbai, Shekhar plans to shoot in Spain. “I've had a big offer from Spain to shoot the film in their country. They too are fascinated by the water theme. It's a massive project. Otherwise it wouldn't interest me.” The film will star newcomers in the lead. Says Shekhar, “The girl has to be a 17-year old French-Canadian who lives in the Upper City (the posh area) of Mumbai. And the young Indian boy is a desi Leonardo DiCaprio who's a water revolutionary.” The film is a forbidden love story. “The girl's father is the global head of a water company. We need another girl, a smouldering entertainer like Shakira, who's a big star in the Upper and the Lower City. Then there's an Oracle called Amma.” Shekhar will cast the hero from India while the girl will be cast internationally. He swears he hasn't decided a single member of the vast cast as yet. “You know I had planned whole schedules of Elizabeth and I hadn't found the actress to play the lead. And since Elizabeth wasn't cast, no one else was. The studios were getting frantic with worry. We tested a hundred actresses. I wasn't the least worried. I knew I'd find my Elizabeth. I saw two shots of Cate Blanchett in a film no one had seen and I decided on her. The most difficult actor to cast was Richard Attenborough. Likewise I'm not worried about Paani.” The spoken language of Paani would be English. But there will be a dubbed Hindi version. “Even the characters of the Lower City would be speaking English. Slumdog Millionaire has proved that language is no barrier. Even though all the Indians spoke English, the language didn't come in the way of credible self-expression. I will have a dubbed Hindi version too.” Paani will be readied in time for the Venice Film Festival in 2011. 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: ad...@arrahmanfans.com To Subscribe: arrahmanfans-subscr...@yahoogroups.com To Unsubscribe: arrahmanfans-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links __ Looking for the perfect gift? Give the gift of Flickr! http://www.flickr.com/gift/
Re: [arr] First song for my baby!
How cute :) Try Pyaara Sa Gaon from Zubeidaa :)..its such a lovely and soft song, whenever i listen to it i imagine playing it to my little one (whenever that may be) -Manisha From: Jahanzeb To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tue, December 15, 2009 3:59:26 PM Subject: [arr] First song for my baby! I have just become a father six days ago, Almighty has blessed me with a son. Today I played him his first ever song, it was Chanda Re (Sapnay), as it's music is so soothing and sweet. Next I played Mosquito (Connections) . And I can tell you that he enjoyed it and was so calm and concentrating :) I hope he also becomes a Rahmaniac soon :):) I know it sounds funny but I would appreciate if you could suggest me more ARR songs with music that's attractive for babies. /Jahanzeb __ Looking for the perfect gift? Give the gift of Flickr! http://www.flickr.com/gift/
Re: [arr] KM Music Conservatory - A musical voyage
Very nice read. Thank for posting this article. :) From: Roshan To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Fri, December 11, 2009 6:12:08 AM Subject: [arr] KM Music Conservatory - A musical voyage http://www.globalad justments. com/?q=node/ 1228 sorry if it has been posted before. Special Feature A MUSICALVOYAGE Photos T Selvakumar byAriel Howard They are incredibly talented individuals, but what I find most exciting is the passion they inspire. They have changed the way that I experience music MUSIC has always been a part of my life, be it the jazz and zydeco of my native New Orleans or the bolel blues that permeated my first diplomatic assignment to Ethiopia. An ardent appreciator of many types of music, my own ability to create is limited to one year of middle school recording and guitar lessons and belting out (all the wrong) tunes in the shower. But when you live in India, you come to believe, and then to know, that anything is possible. So when I received a request to assist the musicians of A.R. Rahman’s KM Music Conservatory in preparing for their performance in the U.S. Consulate General’s tribute to Martin Luther King and Mahatma Gandhi, I seized the opportunity. When Rahman envisaged KM Music Conservatory, his aim was to “expand the horizons of musicians in India by creating an awareness of Western music and music technology, while continuing to respect and strengthen the art of Indian music.” To help make that vision a reality, he had assembled a gifted faculty, “engaged nationally and internationally in creative and scholarly endeavors.” Like me, these artists have travelled from their homes in the United States, Canada and Europe to embrace the masterpiece that is India. They are Rahman’s musical diplomats, building bridges between India and the West in ways that no one else can. On a warm Chennai evening at the Global Adjustments’ India Immersion Centre, this U.S. Vice Consul and amateur shower vocalist sat down over coffee and samosas for a tête-à-tête with KM’s Robert Koolstra, Alison Maggart, Kavita Baliga, Michael Lindsey, Joshua Pollock and Eilidh Martin. AH: Mark Twain wrote, “In religion, India is the only millionaire – the One land that all men desire to see…” As musicians, what attracted you to India? EM: India was always this exotic, foreign place in my mind. I came here just by chance. I hadn’t even heard of Rahman! It was a chain of events. I played in Holland with Robert, who was going to KM, and he told me they needed a cellist. JP: For me, I visited India in 2005 for the first time. It was the ideal atmosphere for me, but I never thought I would be able to stay as a Western musician. I thought that if I moved to India, I might miss out on other opportunities in the West. One fine day, while living in London, my friend and I were standing next to a world map, waiting for someone we were supposed to meet. The person never showed up. My friend was looking for a change, so we decided to close our eyes and choose a spot on the map. I pointed to Chennai. I went home, searched online for opportunities and found the press release for KM. AH: And the rest is history! Michael, you had also travelled to India before moving here with KM. How did your relationship with India begin? ML: I first came to India in 2006 to learn tabla. It was my first time leaving the country and I was a sophomore in college. After the ride home from the airport I knew that this place was for me. The sights, the sounds, even the smells, registered to me as something completely foreign, and I immediately fell in love. As a musician, and specifically a percussionist, India is a place of never ending challenges. The complex rhythmic cycles, as well as the numerous challenging percussion instruments I’ve been trying to learn, seemed like a musical buffet for me. I was thrilled when I got the job at KM and have realised that India is the place where I belong. AH: Drawing on your experience, what can Western musicians learn from Indian music and how can Indian music be strengthened by Western music traditions? RK: Western music has its basis in harmony whereas Indian music has its basis in rhythm. In the Western world, the keyboard has developed as a leading instrument. In India, we see instruments like tabla, etc. In Western music before 1900, a beat basically is in 2, 3 or 4 while Indian (baroque) music already uses advanced polyrhythms. So if we give some harmony and take some rhythm, and the Indians give some rhythm and take some harmony, interesting things might happen! ML: This is a tricky question. I don’t think that Indian music should be ‘strengthened’ by Western music traditions. The technique, theory and tradition of Indian music make it what it is and I feel that it should stay that way. AH: The KM Music Conservatory considers itself an instrument to “achieve ‘good’ social ends.” How have you sought to impact
[arr] " I am very happy for Rahman also. It will a great honour for India whether Rahman gets it or me," Ustad Amjad Ali Khan
Winning Grammy will be a huge honour for India: Amjad Ali Khan New Delhi: Sarod maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, who has been nominated for the 2010 Grammy awards along with leading composer AR Rahman, says winning the prestigious trophy will be a great honour for the country. The 64-year-old stalwart of Indian classical music has been nominated in the category of 'Best Traditional World Music Album' for the album 'Ancient Sounds' along with Iraqi soloist Rahim Alhaj. Rahman has been nominated in two categories -- 'Best Song written for Motion Picture, Television or Other visual media' and 'Best Compilation Soundtrack Album for Motion Picture, Television or Other visual Media' for Slumdog Millionaire. "I feel it's a blessing of God and I am very happy for Rahman also. It will a great honour for India whether Rahman gets it or me," Ustad Amjad Ali Khan told PTI. Khan, who is credited for taking the folk sound of Sarod into mainstream classical music, said he never thought that the album will get such response. "It's the first duet of Sarod and an Arab Instrument Oud in which I have composed the songs. We recorded it in America but I never thought people would like it so much," he said. "Both instruments have an ancient sound and its very interesting, I really enjoyed doing it," Khan said. The veteran musician has constantly been bestowed with honours including the Padma Shri in 1975, the Padma Bhushan in 1991, and the Padma Vibhushan in 2001. "It took time for the world to realise the greatness of the sound of Sarod. I want to see it on the same level as instruments like Violin," he said. Khan's album will compete with 'Double Play', 'Douga Mansa', 'La Guerra No' and 'Drum Music Land' for the Grammys, known as the Oscars of the music industry. The 52th edition of the Annual Grammy Awards will be held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on January 31 next year. Source: http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_winning-grammy-will-be-a-huge-honour-for-india-amjad-ali-khan_1320162 __ Make your browsing faster, safer, and easier with the new Internet Explorer® 8. Optimized for Yahoo! Get it Now for Free! at http://downloads.yahoo.com/ca/internetexplorer/
Re: [ARR]: Peter Kay Animated All Star Band - Children In Need 2009
Sooo cute!! And wonderful surprise indeed :) Thanks for the share! From: Thulasi Ram To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tue, December 1, 2009 4:00:08 PM Subject: [ARR]: Peter Kay Animated All Star Band - Children In Need 2009 http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=WHVEAfPcQWo Peter Kay Animated All Star Band - Children In Need 2009 [HQ] surprise starts from 2:25 mins. enjoy!! __ Get a sneak peak at messages with a handy reading pane with All new Yahoo! Mail: http://ca.promos.yahoo.com/newmail/overview2/
Re: [arr] Special orphanage Visit - H.Sridhar's First Anniversary
So thoughtful!! You ROCK as always Vithur!!! With such noble initiatives of yours :). From: Vithur To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sun, November 22, 2009 11:35:35 AM Subject: [arr] Special orphanage Visit - H.Sridhar's First Anniversary Dear All, December 1st, 2008 was the sad day , when Mr. H Sridhar, the astounding Sound Engineer passed away . This year Dec 1st falls on Tuesday. We a group of Fan members were thinking, as to why not spend a day with an orphanage in Chennai, sponsor them special lunch. So, we have tentatively thinking of spending next Sunday in an orphanage in West Mambalam, Chennai. We shall sponsor special lunch for the kids there and dedicate the day for Mr. Sridhar. More details to follow... -- regards, Vithur __ Connect with friends from any web browser - no download required. Try the new Yahoo! Canada Messenger for the Web BETA at http://ca.messenger.yahoo.com/webmessengerpromo.php
Re: [arr] Rahman, Resul Pookutty visit Ajmer dargah
A bit from Shekhar Kapur's blog on this experience :) : AR Rahman and I at Ajmer Dargah Shariff of Hazrat Khwaja Muinuddin Chisti I want to thank A R Rahman for taking me to Ajmer to visit The Dargah Sherriff of Khwaja Muinuddin Chisti. It was my first visit and going with AR Rahman made the visit even more amazing. It is very difficult and perhaps not right to write or express the feelings unless one has had time to live with them for a while. Rahman and I were working in the music of Paani when on the way back to Mumbai I found myself sitting next to him on the flight when I had just said bye to him ! He was going to Ajmer and asked if I would come and of course I went. I saw that as a sign for the beginings of Paani. My only regret is that I was not there for the early morning Qwaali. http://www.shekharkapur.com/blog/archives/2009/11/ar_rahman_and_i.htm From: Sreekrishnan R To: "We, the fans !" Sent: Sat, November 21, 2009 12:57:51 PM Subject: [arr] Rahman, Resul Pookutty visit Ajmer dargah http://www.ptinews. com/news/ 388031_Rahman- -Pookutty- visit-Ajmer- dargah Ajmer, November 21 (PTI) Oscar Award winners, musician AR Rahman and sound technician Resul Pookutty visited the Dargah of Moinuddin Chisty here today. Accompanied by acclaimed filmmaker Shekhar Kapoor, the award winning duo offered a 'Chadar' at the shrine. Rahman and Pookutty who won the coveted Academy award for their work in the film 'Slumdog Millionaire' said that there is need to start an awareness campaign to clean up the religious places in the country, including those in Ajmer. They also took part in the 'Dastarbandi' ritual after which they went to Anjuman Office and saw the 'Jhalra' water tank in the dargah premise. Rahman fever His Music ~ My Mother Tongue The INTERNET now has a personality. YOURS! See your Yahoo! Homepage. __ Be smarter than spam. See how smart SpamGuard is at giving junk email the boot with the All-new Yahoo! Mail. Click on Options in Mail and switch to New Mail today or register for free at http://mail.yahoo.ca
Re: [arr] 2 days @ d venue
Thanks for sharing your experience in such detail Souvik :). Can feel your immense joy and excitement as I read it! Happy that you got to experience all this! God Bless. From: souvik gupta To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sat, November 14, 2009 4:39:54 PM Subject: [arr] 2 days @ d venue hello everyone, i wud like to share dis experience of mine which is like a dream cum true..and i think am blessed..from d day i heard bout d concert at kolkata wnted to b there as a bakstage crew to c arr closely..watch his moves..watch him walk..watch him talk..i asked a lot of frnds of mine..bt dats not an easy thng to have in real.on 11th my band mate whose a drummer got a call from jeoraj who asked for d kit on hire.Tis chance came from nowhere,i guess god fulfilled my wishes as i waited for dis moment from 15 yrs.went with d kit to d venue with rohit our drummer and rajib whose al d way from bangladesh just to c d concert..reached d venue around 10 30.stepped onto i and wow tat was a feeling..after we set up d kit wt jeoraj we came to know only 1 cn stay at d venue with d kit..been a lttl selfish and said i ll stay there with d kit.dey said dey ll provide me with a pass from rapport global..waited near d green room.slowly d musicians came to d venue keith peters,shankar, naveen recognized many of dem by d pass they had..finaly got my crew pass and thnked god..jeoraj said dat d rhrsals usualy start atr night and continues till morning and rahman sir will drop in at night only..i was ready to wait d whole night..saw sivamanis kit was set and guys from electrocraft micing d kits.in d mean time had a nice chat wt jeoraj shared our views on music.by the time more musicians came in..saw steffen devassy,and p.a.deepak sitting on a chair wt his laptop on..said hello to him and for sum queries on mac and logic..it was realy scary as i was expecting sumone asking me not to be on stage and talk to dem..i was standing in a side and watched d progress.d best musicians and technicians of india on work.it was realy hot on stage bt d musicians were all enjoying on stage and having fun.after d lunch every one was set for a sound check..by d time d singers started coming in..saw blaaze,benny dayal,tanvi, vivianne, suzanne coming down one after another..Wow! !! i was sitting in a corner whn i saw blaaze,benny and vivianne chating had their autographs on my pray for me brother cd..viviane asked me to teach her some words in bengali..and she succesfuly pronounced some bangla words clearly..by d time murthy sir came down.stefen devassy was checking d cottage piano which was there for rahman sir..wow!!!wat feel and technic clearly suggested he s trained in western classical music..den came rashid ali and sivamani.sivamani cheerful as usual.everyone waited for d rhrsals to start off..rhrsals started around 5 with usha uthup singing jaane tu ya jane na..i was sitting beside d stage waiting for rahman sir..by d time hariharan and sadhna sargam dropped in..benny said just to stand a little further bak so tat i dont get ne scolding..so nice of him to do tat..after sum time he asked me how come i was thr i told him am a keyboard player and a programer and came wt d kit..i guess he undrstud everythng just smiled at me.i was sitting in a corner..watchng dem rhrsing and waiting to c god closely..a gentleman came down and sat right infront of me..mr vijay iyer..staring at me and thinking wat d hell is dis guy doin here wt a crew pass and doing nothng..lol! !! suddenly i saw a bunch of ppl cuming on stage..oh my God tats A.R.Rahman himself guarded by swamidurai and a bald gentleman..AAH the moment i waited for 15 years .His presence made a difference to d entire place..he came down and checked things had a talk with murthy sir..and put on d roland ax synth..i just wnted to take a closer luk at him..i was watching only him..it was magical..watching god infront and still bein alive..benny came and asked me how am i feeling..i cudnt say nethng just smiled at him..den time passed by i was so engrossed in watching him time passed by in a wink.he was watching things carefuly and walked to difrnt corners of d stage..i cud imagine a lion roaming all around d stage like a king..he was playing sum solos on his synth amazing..gracefuly playing d grace notes..he was sharing sum jokes and it was so great 2 c him smiling..got introduced to israth m'am and javed ali by a very kind hearted gentleman from chennai..he was kind enough to come to me and saying hello..didnt expect that at all..so nice of him.sir announced an half an hour break for dinner.all d ladies went to hav their food.israth ma'm asked me "saapriya " thnk god i understand a bit and when he knew i didnt she asked me to hav my food..so kind of her to do tat..i was realy surprised how sister of an oscar winner cn b so humble.i didnt want to miss ne moment so i stayed on stage..watching him re
Re: [arr] MY BIG DREAM OF THE DECADE CAME TRUE
Felt great joy reading your post! Could totally relate to it! No experience can match the first time you get to see HIM up close. And yes it is surely thanks to those guardian angels that come along your path to make ur dream and wishes a reality. Hearty congrats! From: umiesha To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Mon, October 26, 2009 4:11:45 PM Subject: [arr] MY BIG DREAM OF THE DECADE CAME TRUE 17TH October 2009…… Diwali – the Hindu Festival of Light…… My Birthday too……. NETHERLANDS My `big dream of the decade' came true…in a most unexpected way. It was around 4.30 p.m. and I was chatting online with my sister, telling her how depressed I was because I was going to miss another chance to see my `Hero' – A R Rahman – who would be attending an award ceremony 350km away in neighbouring Belgium. While we were chatting, the doorbell rang, making me jump, so I logged off and went to see who was at the door – it was my good friend, Dinesh. Opening the door, he gave me a big hug and greeted me with "happy birthday and may all your dreams come true!" I thanked him but told him that I only had one dream and no way was that going to come true! Dinesh asked me what I was talking about. "My Guruji is attending an award ceremony in Belgium", I replied. Dinesh was a little upset and said, "He is not only your Guruji but mine too!" I apologised to Dinesh and told him that all the tickets for the ceremony had been sold the previous week – I have known that since two days before. I didn't have a car – or a driving license, for that matter – and if I went by train, I would not be able to get back home as the ceremony didn't finish until 11.00 p.m. What's more, I did not know anyone in Belgium, so had no local support. "Sorry", my `Rahmaniacs' , I didn't tell you what the ceremony was about. It was the `World Soundtrack Academy Awards' and was being held in the city of Gent. OK, back to how I could make my big dream come true. Dinesh suggested that we call the place where the ceremony was being held and ask again about tickets. "OK," I said, "I'll do it" and dialled the Awards office number. "How may I help you?" the receptionist asked. I told her that I was calling from the Netherlands and asked if there were any tickets available for that evening's awards programme. I didn't need to tell Dinesh that the receptionist' s reply had been, "I am sorry to say that all the tickets have been sold" – it was obvious from the way I looked at him. I did not hang-up however but told the receptionist, "Look, I am A R Rahman's craziest fan – I don't care if I don't get to talk with him – just to see him would be enough. At what time will the guests be at the entrance? Is it possible just to stand there to get a look at him? Please help me madam! My home is 350 km away from Gent and it will take me almost 3 hours by car to get there. Dinesh could hear all this as I had switched my `phone to `speaker-phone' . After a while, the receptionist said, "Look, I know how much you guys love A R Rahman… let me talk to my colleague". - my face got brighter – "The show is going to start around 8.00p.m. but the doors will be open between 6.00p.m. and 7.45p.m. and that's when all the VIP's will arrive; then there's a break at 9.00p.m….oh, just a minute" she said. After a short time, she came back on the line and told us, "you guys might just be lucky…you might get two tickets after the break but I can't promise anything because it depends on whether people stay for the second part of the ceremony." That last sentence left our hearts racing and I could hardly form my words to thank her. She laughed and hung up. Now, the next problem was the car! Dinesh had a license but did not have his own motor. "I'm going to `phone a car rental company", he said, and by the time I was going to remind him that today was a Saturday, he was already being told, "Yep, we have a car available" and Dinesh told him that he would collect it in 5 minutes. I couldn't believe our luck. I looked at the clock and saw that it was 5 minutes past 5.00p.m and my mind could think of nothing except getting the car and driving straight to Gent. Dinesh told me he would collect the car and be back to pick me up in 10 minutes and that I should be ready and waiting on the street! Although my stomach was churning and my nerves were on a knife-edge, the thought of the ceremony in Gent helped reduce the tension. I just wanted to see my hero's humble face and tell him, "Guruji, I love you, jai ho!" even if it was some distance away from him. That's all I was thinking. Out on the street, I saw a new Nissan approaching, with Dinesh at the wheel. I was jumping up and down as though I had taken the winning catch in the last cricket match of the season! Dinesh knew that I was not feeling well so suggested I got in the back seat and try to sleep. To get there at the time the receptionist
Re: [arr] One Drop- Vellai Pokkal - ARR - Video
Here is the HQ video!: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCMGOgrJPqk From: mohammed sajin To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sun, October 11, 2009 5:02:14 AM Subject: Re: [arr] One Drop- Vellai Pokkal - ARR - Video WOW gr8 video... . coool AR!!! Thanks to both Manisha for uploading and Raijen for sharing. Guys plz let us know when HQ video is available. From: RaijenB To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com Sent: Sun, October 11, 2009 7:22:36 AM Subject: [arr] One Drop- Vellai Pokkal - ARR - Video Vellai Pookal- AR Rahman (Poetic Social Mission) Videohttp://www.youtube. com/watch? v=lsKmpCjGEQ4 Regardss.. Raijen Billvamangal __ Get a sneak peak at messages with a handy reading pane with All new Yahoo! Mail: http://ca.promos.yahoo.com/newmail/overview2/
Re: [arr] Poetic Social Mission watch webcast online! -- ARR's Vellai Pookal
Here is the video that was aired. Quality is not great, I took it from my camera. Hope a better quality gets posted soon. All can enjoy this till then i guess :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsKmpCjGEQ4 Cheers, Manisha From: manisha madhavan To: AR Rahman Sent: Fri, October 9, 2009 11:51:27 PM Subject: [arr] Poetic Social Mission watch webcast online! -- ARR's Vellai Pookal Sorry here is the link to watch: http://broadcast. onedrop.org/ - Forwarded Message From: manisha madhavan To: AR Rahman Sent: Fri, October 9, 2009 11:41:36 PM Subject: Poetic Social Mission watch webcast online! -- ARR's Vellai Pookal Hey All, Just saw ARR in pure divine form singing Vellai Pookal. Hope some of you were able to catch it. This special show, getting the whole world together for water started at 8:00 PM- 10:00 PM (EST) on Friday. Its a 2 hr show. I missed it the first time, but they repeated it the second time again from 10PM (EST). ARR comes about 1 hr 23 mins into the show, right after the Arabic singers i think from Morroco. If people missed it, they can catch it again when they repeat the entire program every 2 hrs. Hope someone is able to record the segment!! Cheers, Manisha All new Yahoo! Mail - Get a sneak peak at messages with a handy reading pane. The new Internet Explorer® 8 - Faster, safer, easier. Optimized for Yahoo! Get it Now for Free! __ The new Internet Explorer® 8 - Faster, safer, easier. Optimized for Yahoo! Get it Now for Free! at http://downloads.yahoo.com/ca/internetexplorer/
[arr] Poetic Social Mission watch webcast online! -- ARR's Vellai Pookal
Sorry here is the link to watch: http://broadcast.onedrop.org/ - Forwarded Message From: manisha madhavan To: AR Rahman Sent: Fri, October 9, 2009 11:41:36 PM Subject: Poetic Social Mission watch webcast online! -- ARR's Vellai Pookal Hey All, Just saw ARR in pure divine form singing Vellai Pookal. Hope some of you were able to catch it. This special show, getting the whole world together for water started at 8:00 PM- 10:00 PM (EST) on Friday. Its a 2 hr show. I missed it the first time, but they repeated it the second time again from 10PM (EST). ARR comes about 1 hr 23 mins into the show, right after the Arabic singers i think from Morroco. If people missed it, they can catch it again when they repeat the entire program every 2 hrs. Hope someone is able to record the segment!! Cheers, Manisha All new Yahoo! Mail - Get a sneak peak at messages with a handy reading pane. __ Looking for the perfect gift? Give the gift of Flickr! http://www.flickr.com/gift/
[arr] Poetic Social Mission watch webcast online! -- ARR's Vellai Pookal
Hey All, Just saw ARR in pure divine form singing Vellai Pookal. Hope some of you were able to catch it. This special show, getting the whole world together for water started at 8:00 PM- 10:00 PM (EST) on Friday. Its a 2 hr show. I missed it the first time, but they repeated it the second time again from 10PM (EST). ARR comes about 1 hr 23 mins into the show, right after the Arabic singers i think from Morroco. If people missed it, they can catch it again when they repeat the entire program every 2 hrs. Hope someone is able to record the segment!! Cheers, Manisha __ The new Internet Explorer® 8 - Faster, safer, easier. Optimized for Yahoo! Get it Now for Free! at http://downloads.yahoo.com/ca/internetexplorer/
Re: [arr] Blue - Horrible Choreography
Totally agree. I was very very very dissapointed with Fiqrana, they totally ruined the class of the song by shooting a video of that kind. :(. Just hoping they do some justice to Rehnuma and Yaar Mila... From: Rivjot To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wed, October 7, 2009 8:22:53 PM Subject: [arr] Blue - Horrible Choreography Really hurt after watching Blue Theme (new version), Bhoola Tujhe and (especially) Fiqrana.. what have they done to them?? Video is sooo boring and un-appealing :( Not even 1% justice done with such amazing songs ; just my opinion though.. __ Looking for the perfect gift? Give the gift of Flickr! http://www.flickr.com/gift/
Re: [arr] Listen to Raavan's song by Aishwarya Rai
WOW...really??...would have never expected Ash's voice to sound like this...very surprised... From: Rivjot To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, October 3, 2009 11:27:31 AM Subject: [arr] Listen to Raavan's song by Aishwarya Rai Aishwarya Rai posted this on her twitter profile - A song sung by me in Tamil for Raavan/Ashokavanam with Rahman's tunes!! http://twiturm. com/m9vae ; a Super-Exclusive for you guys!! <3 :) Done with the film now!! taking a short break for a week and then back in action for the final schedule of Vipul's 'Action Replay'!! __ Looking for the perfect gift? Give the gift of Flickr! http://www.flickr.com/gift/
[arr] One Drop: Poetic social Mission October 9th- Official Website
http://www.onedrop.org/en/default.aspx Under the theme Moving Stars and Earth for Water, the Poetic Social Mission is a special two-hour program that raises awareness about the issues of water in the world today from a variety of perspectives. On October 9, 2009 at 8:00 p,m. EDT (GMT-4), this live event will be presented around the world by a global community of artists representing all cultures and creative disciplines and well- known personalities. Mumbai World-renowned Indian environmentalist Vandana Shiva reads the next segment of the tale, on the spiritual properties of water. In a video clip, Academy Award- winning composer A. R. Rahman performs one of his most celebrated songs in a moment specially created for the Poetic Social Mission. __ Be smarter than spam. See how smart SpamGuard is at giving junk email the boot with the All-new Yahoo! Mail. Click on Options in Mail and switch to New Mail today or register for free at http://mail.yahoo.ca
Re: [arr] Picture of ARR for ONE DROP Foundation
AWESOME!! Can't wait for the video to come out! Just imagine Vellai Pookal to this all-white video!! From: pratap To: ARR FAN CLUB Sent: Friday, October 2, 2009 4:43:49 PM Subject: [arr] Picture of ARR for ONE DROP Foundation http://www.flickr. com/photos/ onedropfoundatio n/3968036399/ http://indian- music-bgm. blogspot. com/ http://www.facebook .com/elensar5233 __ Get a sneak peak at messages with a handy reading pane with All new Yahoo! Mail: http://ca.promos.yahoo.com/newmail/overview2/
Re: [arr] ARR - The Center of My Musical Gravity
Rightly said Chord...I feel the same way. I have been basically brought up all my life outside India...so am always exposed to various artists and genres. But no matter how many other artist's works i listen to...ARR GREATLY dominates all my playlists. Its only his music I feel that I have a personal connection to. Whenever I listen to any of ARR Sir's work I feel as though my heart, soul, and mind just get pulled towards each tone, each note, each beat. I feel like the music has almost taken over my body and emotions and that nothing exists else exists except the beautiful sound going into my ears and spreading through every blood cell. Though I do have some fav pieces and songs from other artists, I think only ARR's work till now has had this kind of effect on me It really just pulls you towards it...there is some divine power and energy in every note that he composes, no doubt!! From: ichord To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2009 5:38:39 PM Subject: [arr] ARR - The Center of My Musical Gravity I'm a very musical person. Music is essential for my day to day living, helping me to stay in touch with my emotions, helping to ward off negative thoughts, helping to motivate, helping to energize, helping to stay grounded. It goes beyond mere pleasure ..it helps me grow, think in different ways, and generates compassion towards others (good music). I try to listen to as many artists as I possibly canfrom India, all the MDs works that sound interesting, classical and semi classical artists, fusion artists, etc. From the West, I'm a big fan of 80s pop, classic rock from the 70s and 80s (Rush, Pink Floyd, Boston); also love techno and trance (Pet Shop Boys). Also like to listen to Western classical music, since that is my musical background, playing the piano having taken Western classical music lessons as a child. Also love some hollywood soundtracks (recent example, Curious Case of Benjamin Button by Alexandre Desplat HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! ) Problem I have right now is timebetween family and work, I don't have much time to search new music, spend hours searching and listening to various artists and new music, nevermind not even being able to keep up with the collection I already have! So, what do I do? Follow the musical path of least resistance and strongest musical gravitational pull.ARR. ARR's music is tops for me. I enjoy his music more than I enjoy any other artists' music out there, yet I don't want to limit my listening enjoyment just to him. But, these days, I feel I have no choice in some ways, esp. since there have been so many ARR releases in the past 2 years. If I happen to hear a soundtrack from another artist by recommendation, I will listen and try to attach myself to it, but invariably, ARR has been the center of my musical gravity. If I listen to someone else's work for a while, no matter how good it is and how much I enjoy it, I need to always reset my musical barometer and return back to ARR's compositions for refueling! ARR's music today meets all of my musical needsenergizing music, spiritual music, touching/melodious music, relaxing/soulful music, Indian semi classical music, Western classical music, pop, jazz, smooth jazz, dance, rock, you name it. His output is so incredibly diverse, that I just don't feel the urge to seek out musical satisfaction elsewhere, although I will appreciate another artist's compositions if I come across a good one. I just keep going back to ARR. __ Yahoo! Canada Toolbar: Search from anywhere on the web, and bookmark your favourite sites. Download it now http://ca.toolbar.yahoo.com.
Re: [arr] ARR to put up grand musical show in Los Angeles!
So cool! Just imagining PJ Morton and AR Rahman live...performing Sajna! Ah what a treat that would be!! Really hope they Air this live on channel! From: Sreekrishnan R To: "We, the fans !" Sent: Tuesday, September 29, 2009 2:46:34 PM Subject: [arr] ARR to put up grand musical show in Los Angeles! http://www.dnaindia .com/entertainme nt/report_ ar-rahman- to-put-up- grand-musical- show-in-los- angeles_1293797 Mumbai: After Hrs has learnt that AR Rahman is putting up a grand musical show in Los Angeles before the premiere of his forthcoming Hollywood venture. It promises to be a first-of-its- kind event in Hollywood and the guest list includes Hollywood A-listers like Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, Owen Wilson and Sean Penn, besides David and Victoria Beckham, among others. Incidentally, they are all friends of actor Vince Vaugh, who has written the script of the film. A source close to the development says, "For this grand musical night, Rahman will belt out numbers from his English movie Couples Retreat. Atlanta Soul singer PJ Morton has sung one track in the movie and will also feature in this event alongside Rahman. This will be very different from the usual formal premiere nights in Hollywood. Since the movie has an Indian collaboration, the idea was to add a lot of vibrancy, colour and music." Rahman's special aide confirmed the news saying, "A big event is being planned in Los Angeles where the who's who of America will be present. The movie's premiere is definitely going to be a star-studded affair but we cannot share the complete guest list." Rahman fever His Music ~ My Mother Tongue Send free SMS to your Friends on Mobile from your Yahoo! Messenger. Download Now! http://messenger. yahoo.com/ download. php __ Looking for the perfect gift? Give the gift of Flickr! http://www.flickr.com/gift/
Re: [arr] ARR to put up grand musical show in Los Angeles!
Venue and time details...for those who might be in the near area :) http://www.californiachronicle.com/articles/yb/135825360 WHERE:__ Mann's Village Theatre 961 Broxton Avenue Westwood, CA WHEN:__ Monday, October 5, 2009 5:30 PM__ Press Call Time 6:30 PM__ Celebrity Arrivals 7:30 PM__ Screening Begins COUPLES RETREAT arrives in theaters nationwide on Friday, October 9, 2009 From: Sreekrishnan R To: "We, the fans !" Sent: Tuesday, September 29, 2009 2:46:34 PM Subject: [arr] ARR to put up grand musical show in Los Angeles! http://www.dnaindia .com/entertainme nt/report_ ar-rahman- to-put-up- grand-musical- show-in-los- angeles_1293797 Mumbai: After Hrs has learnt that AR Rahman is putting up a grand musical show in Los Angeles before the premiere of his forthcoming Hollywood venture. It promises to be a first-of-its- kind event in Hollywood and the guest list includes Hollywood A-listers like Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, Owen Wilson and Sean Penn, besides David and Victoria Beckham, among others. Incidentally, they are all friends of actor Vince Vaugh, who has written the script of the film. A source close to the development says, "For this grand musical night, Rahman will belt out numbers from his English movie Couples Retreat. Atlanta Soul singer PJ Morton has sung one track in the movie and will also feature in this event alongside Rahman. This will be very different from the usual formal premiere nights in Hollywood. Since the movie has an Indian collaboration, the idea was to add a lot of vibrancy, colour and music." Rahman's special aide confirmed the news saying, "A big event is being planned in Los Angeles where the who's who of America will be present. The movie's premiere is definitely going to be a star-studded affair but we cannot share the complete guest list." Rahman fever His Music ~ My Mother Tongue Send free SMS to your Friends on Mobile from your Yahoo! Messenger. Download Now! http://messenger. yahoo.com/ download. php __ The new Internet Explorer® 8 - Faster, safer, easier. Optimized for Yahoo! Get it Now for Free! at http://downloads.yahoo.com/ca/internetexplorer/
Re: [arr] Re: Chiggy Wiggy removed from Blue
I think for some reason we just have to wait and see it to believe it Sometimes media can conjure up the most obscure news for people to read them.. From: Roshan To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, September 29, 2009 1:18:19 AM Subject: Re: [arr] Re: Chiggy Wiggy removed from Blue they are right about one thing.. having a song (however good that is) at the cost of $ 1 Million just to show a dance is ridiculously expensive. but i hope they do retain it at towards the end or something. It is still a good song. On Tue, Sep 29, 2009 at 2:22 AM, ichord wrote: >Where did you get this information? Well, if it's true, that's too bad. I >still like the song, however! > > >--- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, Naveen Naushad wrote: >> >> Kylie Minogue's big Bollywood debut has fizzled out. She recorded the song >> Chiggy Wiggy, composed by A R Rahman, for the film Blue - which stars Akshay >> Kumar, Lara Dutt, Sanjay Dutt and Zayed Khan - but it will not be used. >> >> Minogue was paid $1-million (R7.3m) for the song, but the producers decided >> not to use it because it was "silly". >> >> A source said, "The film is way over budget and the producers are struggling >> to complete it. Everyone expected the song to be a hit, especially since >> Rahman was involved, but it was disappointing. It makes no sense to have the >> song because it does not add anything to the film." >> >> >> Naveen >> > > -- - - - http://ramblingsoul .com http://2ic.in __ Make your browsing faster, safer, and easier with the new Internet Explorer® 8. Optimized for Yahoo! Get it Now for Free! at http://downloads.yahoo.com/ca/internetexplorer/
[arr] Vellai Pookal going to be used to campaign Water Conservation w/ ARR featuring in vid.
A.R. Rahman's water conservation message Padma Iyer [September 28, 2009, 5:49:56 PM] Twin Oscar winner A.R. Rahman has indeed charmed the whole world. He is currently working with some of the biggest names in international music and at the same time, doing his bit for the betterment of the world. Following his anti-poverty anthem for the UN, the Mozart of Madras is now joining the likes of U2 and Shakira for a global video on water conservation. The video was shot in Filmistan Studios recently. This music video will be aired worldwide through the Internet. The 120 minute webcast is titled 'Moving Stars And Earth For Water' and will also feature U2, Peter Gabriel and Shakira. Rahman's 3.40-minute music video is based on the musical track 'Vellai Pookal' penned by Vairamuthu, from the movie Kannathil Mutthamittal. This Mani Ratnam classic had won Rahman the National Award. Talking about why he chose this particular track, Rahman said that he always relied on his instincts for music and this track felt perfect for the theme of water conservation. The video, directed by Deepak Gattani, founder of Rapport Global, will feature Rahman (dressed in white) and kids as the song is addressed to the young generation of today. The 'Moving Stars And Earth For Water' webcast is pioneered by the Canadian foundation One Drop and it hopes to raise worldwide awareness on water conservation. http://tamil.galatta.com/entertainment/livewire/id/AR_Rahman_water_conservation_message_30554.html __ Be smarter than spam. See how smart SpamGuard is at giving junk email the boot with the All-new Yahoo! Mail. Click on Options in Mail and switch to New Mail today or register for free at http://mail.yahoo.ca
Re: [arr] sajna - kunal ganjawala
I don't think its Kunal's voice. It sounds more of a non-Indian voice because of the accent. I even tweeted the Vince Vaughn fanclub asking if they know its him who sang...and they said could be and directed me to Farshad's blog to read more...LOL. I mean there were articles before saying that "ARR gets Vince to croon for CR", and the song is a melody...so this might be it!? I guess we have to wait till the CDs hit the store to really find out details... From: juliencristobal To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, September 25, 2009 12:14:53 PM Subject: Re: [arr] sajna - kunal ganjawala No chance! Jean Reno has a strong barriton voice. On the other hand the high pitches in Nana sound like Akon. Can he have 2 tracks in Couples retreat including Sajna? --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, mangal pravien wrote: > > i think it's the french actor from the movie pink panther who sang it... if > am not wrong > > --- On Fri, 9/25/09, shafaq ishaan wrote: > > From: shafaq ishaan > Subject: [arr] sajna - kunal ganjawala > To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com > Date: Friday, September 25, 2009, 5:58 AM > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > guyz i think this sung by kunal ganajwala from bheege hont fame > > > > mind blowing song it is so romantical. > > > > www www > > > > from ishaan > > Deel je favoriete foto's online met Windows Live Photos > __ Yahoo! Canada Toolbar: Search from anywhere on the web, and bookmark your favourite sites. Download it now http://ca.toolbar.yahoo.com.
Re: [arr] Re: Unveiling the soundtrack of Couples Retreat
Can anybody confirm who sang Sajna? Is it Vince Vaughn? From: vivsri_aus To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, September 24, 2009 11:28:52 PM Subject: [arr] Re: Unveiling the soundtrack of Couples Retreat The music of my first Hollywood comedy is unveiled! What do you think of it? http://bit.ly/ gbQcb http://twitter. com/arrahman --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, Arun KB Ganesh wrote: > > B-L-O-W-NA-W-A-Y !! > > "Sajna" got me emotional :-) > > Feeeling so happy after a long time.. Thank you ARR .. Thank you , thank > you, thank you :)) > > > On Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 8:40 AM, Vinod R Iyer > wrote: > > > > > > > huraaay .. Life just got better :) > > Let's Play !! > > > > Cheers > > > > On Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 8:34 AM, Arun KB Ganesh wrote: > > > >> > >> > >> I second you Chord ! Truly great stuff ... > >> > >> On Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 8:29 AM, ichord wrote: > >> > >>> > >>> > >>> Oh MY GOD!!! Gopal! Thanks so much! I wish every ARR soundtrack could be > >>> unveiled like this! The MUSIC IS ABSOLUTELY MINDBLOWING. ...COMPLETELY > >>> BLOWING AWAY MY EXPECTATIONS! Check out the sounds guys, the > >>> instruments, the beauty of ARR right here!! Great, I was just about to > >>> fall asleep, and now I can't Thank you, thank you > >>> > >>> > >>> --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com , > >>> Gopal Srinivasan wrote: > >>> > > >>> > http://www.couplesr etreatsoundtrack .com/ > >>> > > >>> > >>> > >> > > > > > > -- > > Have Fun, > > Vinod > > > > http://the-other- side-of-mirror. blogspot. com > > http://myworldofmnm .wordpress. com > > > > > > > __ Get a sneak peak at messages with a handy reading pane with All new Yahoo! Mail: http://ca.promos.yahoo.com/newmail/overview2/
Re: [arr] Re: Unveiling the soundtrack of Couples Retreat
Absolutely mind-blowing!! I just love the way ARR sir has blended in Indian flava with western mainstream cinema in the most subtle form! A ARR does not seize to amaze From: Anil Nair To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, September 24, 2009 11:28:07 PM Subject: Re: [arr] Re: Unveiling the soundtrack of Couples Retreat Wow !!! There goes my Gym plans for the evening :-) Thanks Gopal and of course Thanks ARR -A On Thu, Sep 24, 2009 at 8:20 PM, Arun KB Ganesh wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > >> >B-L-O-W-NA-W-A-Y !! > >"Sajna" got me emotional :-) > >Feeeling so happy after a long time.. Thank you ARR .. Thank you , thank you, >thank you :)) > > >On Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 8:40 AM, Vinod R Iyer >wrote: > > >>huraaay .. Life just got better :) >> >> >> >>Let's Play !! >> >> >>Cheers >> >> >> >> >>On Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 8:34 AM, Arun KB Ganesh wrote: >> >> >>>I second you Chord ! Truly great stuff ... >>> >>> >>> >>>On Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 8:29 AM, ichord wrote: >>> >>> Oh MY GOD!!! Gopal! Thanks so much! I wish every ARR soundtrack could be unveiled like this! The MUSIC IS ABSOLUTELY MINDBLOWING. ...COMPLETELY BLOWING AWAY MY EXPECTATIONS! Check out the sounds guys, the instruments, the beauty of ARR right here!! Great, I was just about to fall asleep, and now I can't Thank you, thank you --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, Gopal Srinivasan wrote: > > http://www.couplesr etreatsoundtrack .com/ > >>> >> >> >>-- >>Have Fun, >>Vinod >> >>http://the-other- side-of-mirror. blogspot. com >>http://myworldofmnm .wordpress. com >> > -- -A http://viewsnmuse. blogspot. com __ Yahoo! Canada Toolbar: Search from anywhere on the web, and bookmark your favourite sites. Download it now http://ca.toolbar.yahoo.com.
Re: [arr] Ph.D. Dissertation on Rahman's music?
ichord, what a wonderful thought! You already have a thesis formulated, just have to pitch it to someone in that department/field, and maybe you can write one yourself :)...ur right, there is such large body of work of ARR to use as evidence and also even stronger responses and reactions from lay people and media releases in both the Indian and International arena regarding his work. It would be a wonder to read :) From: ichord To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, September 20, 2009 2:06:39 PM Subject: [arr] Ph.D. Dissertation on Rahman's music? We all know ARR is now a doctor 3 times over with his 3 honorary doctorates. He is truly deserving of these degrees. However, wouldn't it be cool if someone did their Ph.D. dissertation or thesis on his music? Would that be even possible? I think it is! Imagine someone pursuing their Ph.D. in anthropology of music or ethno-musicology. "The phrase anthropology of music is most closely associated with Alan P. Merriam's 1964 landmark book bearing this title. In this prescriptive text, influential through the 1980s, Merriam defines ethno-musicology as the study of music in culture in relation to the mutual interactions of sound, behavior, and concepts." Above quote taken from: http://science. jrank.org/ pages/7893/ Music-Anthropolo gy.html#ixzz0Rff ZiTPx Someone could easily pick AR Rahman's music from India as a theoretical dissertation topic, highlighting how Rahman's music not only represents the broad diversity of Indian culture, but how his music, like India, absorbs various world influences to form its coherent identity from a conceptual basis and its subsequent impact on human behavior and culture. Rahman has enough of a volume of both domestic and international music for someone to really study and create a dissertation. It would be absolutely fascinating! __ Looking for the perfect gift? Give the gift of Flickr! http://www.flickr.com/gift/
Re: [arr] Fwd:
Thanks for fwding wishes!! :) Eid Mubarak to ARR Sir and everyone else in this wonderful group/community! Hope the year is a blessed one! -Manisha From: Gopal Srinivasan To: arrahmanfans Sent: Sunday, September 20, 2009 10:53:28 AM Subject: [arr] Fwd: Fowarding Eid wishes from ARR to the group. -- Forwarded message -- From: A R Date: Sun, Sep 20, 2009 at 10:46 Subject: To: Gopal Srinivasan Eid mubarak...wishall the group .. __ Looking for the perfect gift? Give the gift of Flickr! http://www.flickr.com/gift/
Re: [arr] Tamil song in Couples Retreat !!!!
SOO AWESOME!!!...:D :D :D From: coolwiz80 To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, September 18, 2009 9:53:03 PM Subject: Re: [arr] Tamil song in Couples Retreat Wowww...this is exciting stuff...tamil song in a hollywood movie :):) ...Kalakkal stuff...and that too Rahman singing it...feels extremely good..now this site is gonna b running 24 hrs in the background :) --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, Saravanan wrote: > > OMG!! It's in the download section..And even i can hear Kailash's(?? ?) alaap > i guess in the gallery section...Tamil song..Brand new song..Sung by > Rahman..It's a very catchy melody..All in a hollywood movie..strange but > exciting...www. couplesretreatmo vie.com/ > --- On Fri, 9/18/09, Nano wrote: > > From: Nano > Subject: [arr] Tamil song in Couples Retreat > To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com > Date: Friday, September 18, 2009, 10:59 PM > > This is earth shattering concept...go to the movie website > > > > - - -- > > 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.arrahman fans.com > Admin: ad...@... > To Subscribe: arrahmanfans- subscribe@ yahoogroups. com > To Unsubscribe: arrahmanfans- unsubscribe@ ...! Groups Links > __ The new Internet Explorer® 8 - Faster, safer, easier. Optimized for Yahoo! Get it Now for Free! at http://downloads.yahoo.com/ca/internetexplorer/
Re: [arr] Re: My wish
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 > > > > > > __ Connect with friends from any web browser - no download required. Try the new Yahoo! Canada Messenger for the Web BETA at http://ca.messenger.yahoo.com/webmessengerpromo.php
Re: [arr] Few apt words to describe Blue.......
- Foot-tapping - Energetic - Charismatic - hip flavour - SHREYA One analogy i can think of to describe this album...is waves apporaching you as you stand by the ocean. At first when its distant the effect is slow and subtle and you don't really feel it, but as it gets closer to you within time...it just hits you with a BURST of energy and force and you are left feeling totally refreshed and invigorated, and can't wait for it to come again and again!! This album just gets to you as drown deeper and deeper into it. Can't stop listening to it!! -Manisha From: ichord To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, September 8, 2009 10:02:57 PM Subject: [arr] Few apt words to describe Blue... - A generational leap - Flashy - Glossy - Colorful - Grooving IMHO, One of ARR's most rocking, glossiest, flashiest albums in ages. More later. Heard all the songs from a friend in Chennai who has the CD. Can't wait to buy the original CD. __ Looking for the perfect gift? Give the gift of Flickr! http://www.flickr.com/gift/
Re: [arr] Passage released [2 Attachments]
Man this has been such an exciting day with all these releases!! More on the launch in Venice. http://www.brand.swarovski.com/Content.Node/presscentre/swarovskisparkles/stagescreen/news/passageinvenice.ja.html#/ja/presscentre/swarovskisparkles/stagescreen/news/passageinvenice Pics of the launch: http://www.brand.swarovski.com/Content.Node/ourinitiatives/stagescreen/movies/passage/gallery/passage7.en.html# --Manisha From: Gopal Srinivasan To: arrahmanfans Sent: Tuesday, September 8, 2009 10:39:36 AM Subject: [arr] Passage released http://www.passage- experience. com/ The movie and music are online. ARR was in attendance at the official premiere in Venice over the weekend. __ Be smarter than spam. See how smart SpamGuard is at giving junk email the boot with the All-new Yahoo! Mail. Click on Options in Mail and switch to New Mail today or register for free at http://mail.yahoo.ca
Re: [arr] Some suggestions before we hear all of Blue
Very valuable post. Truthfully said and well written. Yea should deffo post this up b4 each ARR release. Good reminder for all of us. Manisha --- On Mon, 7/9/09, ichord wrote: >From: ichord >Subject: [arr] Some suggestions before we hear all of Blue >To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com >Date: Monday, 7 September, 2009, 4:49 PM > > >Guys, > >Just some reminders before we hear Blue in full. Please don't take this as >instruction, merely suggestions and reminders. > >1) Blue is an action flick. Expect a lot of songs to be fast, catchy, upbeat, >Western in nature. ARR > can't compose semi classical music with this type of movie. Remember, film > soundtracks are not private albums. ARR is very particular about scoring > music that fits well with a movie's theme, script, situation. > >2) ARR's songs grow. If at first you don't like, give them a chance. > >3) Try to appreciate the hard work that goes into each of the tracks, even if >that track is not your favorite. Pay attention to small details in rhythm, >sound, variations, voice, etc to enhance enjoyment. Headphones will help > >4) If someone in this group does not like the album or a song and disagrees >with you strongly, let that opinion be and don't try to argue and persuade >that person to like what you like. Expect a lot of mixed reactions to the >music not only from us here, but from reviews as well. Expect both good and >bad reviews. Expectations play a HUGE role in how we judge and perceive an >ARR soundtrack, > esp. in the beginning. > >5) The soundtrack preceding the current soundtrack can influence expectations >and judgement. Delhi 6 was a career high for Rahman in many people's >opinions. Some may expect another career high in Blue, which may not be >possible given the type of movie, director, etc. > >6) You don't have to like every ARR song or album. Some songs are situational >and not everyone's cup of tea. ARR uses various genres of music and everyone >has different tastes. Again, let different opinions stand and try not to take >offense if someone disagrees with you and puts down Blue's music. Some may >change their minds later. > >7) If Blue's music is not your thing, have faith in ARR. Every movie, every >soundtrack is different. Avoid comments like "ARR has lost it" If you don't >like this one, maybe you'll love the next one. > >8) Remember, if everyone one of us liked every single song > and every single album from ARR, what a boring fan club we would be. > Different strokes for different folks and it's diversity in thought and > opinion that makes the world go round. > >9) Try not to complain that ARR did not score Dil Se part II or Roja part II. >By now, you should know that ARR is always moving forwards, trying new >directions, styles, etc. THat's what makes him special. Sometimes his >experiments do well, sometimes not so well. Keep the big picture in mind. If >you miss the AR of old, you have lots of older albums to listen to. And don't >confuse nostalgia with quality. > >10) Finally, remember how special ARR's music is and try to appreciate the >diversity in his music, even if you don't appreciate as much a particular >album. These moments where we await a new ARR soundtrack are special and >won't come again. Enjoy the ride, savor the excitement, roll with the let >downs, and have > faith in ARRalways have faith! > >Enjoy Blue!!! > > > > - - -- > >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.arrahman fans.com >Admin: ad...@arrahmanfans. com >To Subscribe: arrahmanfans- subscribe@ yahoogroups. com >To Unsubscribe: arrahmanfans- unsubscribe@ yahoogroups. comYahoo! Groups > Links > > > > > Love Cricket? Check out live scores, photos, video highlights and more. Click here. __ Be smarter than spam. See how smart SpamGuard is at giving junk email the boot with the All-new Yahoo! Mail. Click on Options in Mail and switch to New Mail today or register for free at http://mail.yahoo.ca
Re: [arr] Is this track from SDM?
The original version of this routine was to Jai Ho...you can watch it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33JgUA9U0w8 But the one in the link u've posted isn't...i think they just added some other music to the clipdon't know why.. From: nat_samy To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, September 5, 2009 9:42:12 AM Subject: [arr] Is this track from SDM? A dance routine in "So you think you can dance USA" was supposedly from Slumdog Millionaire. Can someone check the youtube http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=bjiRo5zorXw and tell if this is so? __ The new Internet Explorer® 8 - Faster, safer, easier. Optimized for Yahoo! Get it Now for Free! at http://downloads.yahoo.com/ca/internetexplorer/
[arr] ARR chilling with Usher and Chirstopher Grey [5 Attachments]
Some pics posted on creative director Chirstopher Grey's FB page. Check it out.. ARR sir is looking TOO COOL! hehe -- Manisha __ The new Internet Explorer® 8 - Faster, safer, easier. Optimized for Yahoo! Get it Now for Free! at http://downloads.yahoo.com/ca/internetexplorer/
[arr] ARR to appear on extravaganza show about importance of access to clean water around globe-- hosted by founder of Cirque du Soleil
Source: http://www.topnews.in/circus-entrepreneur-details-water-extravaganza-space-2209861 Circus entrepreneur details water extravaganza from space Submitted by Sahil Nagpal on Thu, 09/03/2009 Los Angeles - The founder of Cirque du Soleil announced plans Wednesday to use his upcoming space trip to host a two-hour extravaganza about the importance of access to clean water across the globe. Guy Laliberte said in a webcast that the gala would take place on October 9 aboard the International Space Station and from 14 cities as well. Among the terrestrial guests on the show will be US former vice president Al Gore, supergroup U2, Indian musician AR Rahman and pop stars Peter Gabriel and Shakira. Laliberte, 49, is due to take off on a Russian Soyuz spacecraft on September 30 for a 12-day round trip to the International Space Station. Laliberte's fortune is estimated at some 2.5 billion dollars, and he paid an estimated 30 million dollars for the trip. The event, called Moving Stars and Earth for Water is thought to be the first organized art show from space. In a webcast, Laliberte described it as a "poetic social mission" aimed at highlighting the importance of water for Planet Earth. The idea of the show will be to present a "poetic fairy tale" that will tell the importance of water through the perspective of four characters: the sun, the moon, the stars and a single drop of water. The show has been written by Canadian author Yann Martel, (Life of Pi) and will feature many of the extravagant acts that have made Cirque du Soleil famous around the world, Laliberte said. Though he might don his clown's nose for the show, he joked that he won't be allowed to perform fire-eating tricks in orbit. "People should see it as a moment where the voices of the world are unifying in a specific moment and participating at an event together to talk about water," he said. "This is a moment of great friendship, of great artistic rendering, I believe, and hopefully this artistic project will touch people." The cities that will host events include Montreal, Moscow, Johannesburg, Mumbai, Marrakesh, Sydney, Tokyo, Mexico City, Rio de Janeiro, Paris and London, as well as the US cities New York, Santa Monica, California, and Tampa, Florida. Laliberte will coordinate the performances from the space station and will be the seventh private explorer to travel to space. (dpa) __ Looking for the perfect gift? Give the gift of Flickr! http://www.flickr.com/gift/
Re: [arr] 'Just Plain Folks 2009 Music Awards'
YAY! So happy that Varalaru is finally getting its LONG due recognition! :-) From: catchgops To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2009 8:35:09 AM Subject: [arr] 'Just Plain Folks 2009 Music Awards' 'Just Plain Folks 2009 Music Awards' Rahman wins 'Grassroot Grammy' One more honour for the `Mozart of Madras' By Agencies Wed, Sep 02, 2009 11:40:00 GMT Share this page Finally, the world is recognizing the genius of Indian music wizard A R Rahman. After winning two Oscars on the same night, Rahman has now won the 'Grassroot Grammy' award held in the US. The composer bagged the top prize for the soundtrack in the Tamil film `Godfather' in the 'Best Indian album' category at the 'Just Plain Folks 2009 Music Awards' held recently. Among the other artists nominated in the same category were Bangla band 'Krosswindz' and south composer Ilayaraja. Rahman's composition 'Innisai' (Radio Mix) from `Godfather' also won the third place in the 'Best Indian Song' category while his 'Illamai' was fifth. Ilyaraja's "Music Journey: Live in Italy" was third in the 'Best Indian album' category. In 'Indian Classical and Traditional Album' category Shweta Jhaveri's "Avishkar" clinched the first position. The 'Just Plain Folks 2009 Music Awards' is aimed at supporting grassroot songwriters and musicians through networking, education and promotional support. The awards received responses from over 163 countries. It has over 50,000 members worldwide. http://www.apunkach oice.com/ content/article/ sid495-rahman_ wins_grassroot_ grammy/ __ Looking for the perfect gift? Give the gift of Flickr! http://www.flickr.com/gift/
[arr] The greatness of ALMIGHTY -- A magical encounter with ARR
I had posted this on my Facebook profile last month. Thought I would share it here too, after Farzad's suggestion. I have read many Rahmaniacs' experiences meeting ARR Sir, each one unique and extremely touching. It truly is a moment of ultimate bliss, as i felt it myself! Well here is my story, if you have some free time on you hands, please do read. (WARNING: its quite long) YES! ...i guess it WAS written...:-D Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at 5:52pm Honestly, don't know where to start. Each time I replay the moment in my mind, it feels like it was a dream. I keep asking myself, 'Did it actually happen? Did I actually see ARR Sir? Did I actually shake his hand? Did i really talk to him?'..YES!...and it was totally unbelievable and still gives me goosebumps even as i type this. The day was August 7th, 2009; a day that will be special and close to my heart in this life and more. Actually come to think of it, this day would not have even happened as it did. My flight tickets were all booked and I was supposed leave to Mumbai from Chennai on 7th morning. Special thanks to my friend for talking some sense into me, saying that i should postpone my ticket, as 7th evening was KMMC's one year completion celebration, and ARR Sir might be coming to the function. So I ended up cancelling my flight and re-booking it for the 8th. So there I was on the 7th at KMMC's first annual day function. Actually I felt blessed just being there in that music academy hall in Mylapore, just watching ARR's students practicing and doing final rehearsals for the big night. All these years I have been following Rahman Sir, watching interviews, reading articles, and I knew how much this school meant to him, and for that school to be completing one whole year successfully was an amazing accomplisment in itself. Thus i was truly happy just to be present there and be part of it. The show was scheduled to start at 6 pm, and the time was nearing. I went to sit closer (row 6) so i could get a better view of the stage. The stage was set up so beautifully and very 'classy', just as ARR Sir would have wanted it. So i was just sitting there quietly observing all the people (mostly friends and family of KMMC students) getting seated. Then saw all of ARR's family including his sisters and family, ARR's wife and children, and his mother taking a seat in the front row. One note to add is that ARR Sir's wife looks even more ravishing and gorgeous in person than she does in the pictures I have seen of her. The time was almost nearing 7 and still no sign of ARR Sir. However, there was an empty seat next to his mother so I was positive that Rahman Sir would show up. And YES, he finally entered through the side door, wearing his simple white kurtha and radiating goodness all over. The whole auditorium stood to give a welcome ovation. YES! Finally, I had seen the great man himself. What a feeling of pure joy and happiness!! And what was even more amazing was that I was sitting just 5 rows directly behind him and there was nobody sitting in the seats directly in front, so had a clear view throughout the show. Could see when Sir was watching the show in pure focus or when he was bopping his head for some of the songs, or when he was whispering something to his mother on his left or to the dean of Middlesex University on his right. The best moment was when his cute little son sat on sir's lap, and ARR was happily talking to him. These were truly unforgettable moments that I feel soo fortunate to have witnessed. And of course with brilliant performances from KM students and breathtaking performances from the KM faculty, I was just in heaven. This was really a magical way to end my trip, with this blissful thing called music. After the concert ended, ARR Sir was called on stage to say a few words, and then presented each of the students with certificate of completion. Then he soon went backstage, and the lights of the auditorium came on and everybody started to leave. At this moment I really had mixed feelings. I was extremely ecstatic that I got to see Rahman Sir just 5 rows away. But i was slightly sad that I could not capture this moment on camera, as no photography was allowed. But i was definitely not disappointed. I mean all these years I have only seen him on TV, internet or through binoculars, but now i just saw him in flesh and blood through my own eyes. So that itself made my spirit rise. But I never expected what was to come next. Never in my life I would have imagined the following would happen: As I was talking to one of the most humble Rahmaniacs, i saw a crowd gathering on stage. Then my friend came and I asked him if ARR was on stage. And he was like YES...you can go up on stage and see if you can catch a closer glimpse of ARR. So he lead me up stage and there I was among everyone else and ARR Sir. At first I could not see him, but i saw many people taking pics, so I too pulled
Re: [arr] Devotional songs of A R Rahman
Here are a few that I could think of that could be added to the list: Vaishnava Janaiho – Water Ek Onkar- Rang De Basanthi Khwaja Mere Khwaja- Jodha Akbar Aarti (Tumre Bhavan Mein) - Delhi-6 Iswar Allah - Earth 1947 Ek Tu Hi Bharosa- Pukar - Manisha --- On Fri, 8/28/09, Deepu K wrote: From: Deepu K Subject: Re: [arr] Devotional songs of A R Rahman To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Received: Friday, August 28, 2009, 11:16 AM Hi, I think you can add song from Kisna too- Woh Kisna hai ! Deepthi. From: Farzad Khaleel To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com Sent: Friday, August 28, 2009 8:48:14 AM Subject: [arr] Devotional songs of A R Rahman Please help me to list down the Devotional songs composed by Rahman :- O Palanhare - Lagaan Mann Mohana - Jodha Akbar Pal Pal Hai bhaari - Swades Piya Haji Ali - Fiza Arziyaan - Delhi 6 Norunallah - Meenaxi Zikr - Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose -- Farzad Khaleel www.rahmaniac. com __ Yahoo! Canada Toolbar: Search from anywhere on the web, and bookmark your favourite sites. Download it now http://ca.toolbar.yahoo.com.
Re: [arr] Help to select Dance songs for School function
Wow...being a dancer myself have been dancing to songs by Rahman Sir as far as I can remember. Some of my favs in tamil dance numbers include: 1. Vallayapatti- Azhagiya Tamizh Magan 2. Maduraikku Pogathadee- Azhagiya Tamizh Magan 3. Vaaji- Sivaji 4. Humma Humma- Bombay 5. Thaiya Thaiya- Uyire 6. Chandreleka- Thiruda Thiruda 7. Kuthchi Kuthchi Rakama- Bombay 8. Mukkala- Kadhalan 9. Thillana Thillana- Muthu 10. Uppu Karuvadu- Mudhalvan 11. Kannodu- Jeans 12. September Madam- Alaiypayuthae 13. Yaakai Thiri-Ayutha Ezhuthu 14. Rasika Rasika- Star 15. Taxi Taxi- Sakkarakatti There are tons more but these are some of my favorites! Hope this helps! And good luck with the performance! Manisha M --- On Thu, 1/22/09, Srini Santhanam wrote: From: Srini Santhanam Subject: Re: [arr] Help to select Dance songs for School function To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Thursday, January 22, 2009, 6:15 AM My wife has been asked to do a dance performance at the Indian embassy for Republic day.. They wanted a tamil song.. so i weaved together Mazhai thuli and tamil version of Vande Mataram for the performance. . Cheers,Srini On Jan 22, 2009, at 1:07 AM, Vithur wrote: My choice ...( I think you would prefer to go for Tamil songs. ) 1. Ella Pughazum2. Atiradhee3. Mazhai Thuli - Sangamam4. Ballelaka5. Oruvan oruvan Mudhalali6. Taxi Taxi7. Chinnamma Chilakkamma ( Tamil )8. Kanodu Kanbathellam9. Vetri Kodi Kattu10. Soniya Soniya - Ratchagan11. Mukkabla12. Chandralekha - Thiruda Thiruda13. Kannum Kannum Kollai Adhital14. Thenali15. Telephone Manipol All the best for the function. On Wed, Jan 21, 2009 at 7:02 PM, stharirahman wrote: Hai friends, I have been running a Matriculation School in a Village of Tanjore Dist. Now i wish to celebrate our Annual Day. As a devotee of MY Rahman, i decided to use only HIS songs for students dance, BGMs for other programs, welcome music for the chief guests etc. (THAI MANNE VANAKKAM is our everyday prayer song). i cannot select few songs for dancing because i love all and every bit of his music. so please suggest any 15 best catchy songs. S.T.Harirahman -- regards, Vithur
Re: [arr] When is Ada hitting screen?
It will be releasing sometime in August. --- On Wed, 7/16/08, Thulasi Ram <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: Thulasi Ram <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [arr] When is Ada hitting screen? To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Wednesday, July 16, 2008, 9:28 AM no! ada is a movie.. the movie will released sometime this year i guess On Wed, Jul 16, 2008 at 5:21 AM, r arvind <[EMAIL PROTECTED] com> wrote: AFAIK ada is a private album from rahman hopefully we can expect some music videos from the album --- On Wed, 7/16/08, V S Rawat <[EMAIL PROTECTED] com> wrote: From: V S Rawat <[EMAIL PROTECTED] com> Subject: [arr] When is Ada hitting screen? To: "arrf" Date: Wednesday, July 16, 2008, 3:01 PM After the release of Ada music, there is hardly any info about the movie or its release, in this list, and also on net. What gives? When we get to see it? -- V
