[arr] Re: JTYJN very disappointing.

[shanavas.chemmamkuzhi]

Sad to see this messages about JTYJN. I think "Aditi" is one of AR's 
biggest hit in Hindi and no body can deny Abbas Tyrewala's 
contribution to that song.

Between ..JTYJN is a good romantic comedy and i hope it will work in 
Boxoffice.

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Gomzy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 
wrote:
>
> I second Durba here. The director didnt know when to use the songs.
> Whats more surprising is , he himself was the lyricist. Strange !
> Sometimes i just wish ARR composes for the yashs, karan johars, 
and the
> bhansalis.
> Agreed their movies usually suck, but they handle music so well.
> 
> On Mon, Jul 7, 2008 at 10:54 AM, durba bhattacharjee <
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> 
> >   I beg to differ. I think JTYJN was a big time disappoinment. 
The
> > movie was ok with some good hilarious scenes but it was clear 
that
> > the director has no understanding of making a song sequence. He 
just
> > wasted the songs. For example, Tu Bole starts at the very next 
scene
> > after Aditi song ends. We havnt gone to see Chitrahar, right? 
Then
> > why two songs in two consecutive scenes? So naturally, Tu Bole 
comes
> > with the fate of being chopped off after 30 seconds or so. The 
same
> > fate with Jane Tu Meri Kya Thi (Sukhwinder version). The 
situation of
> > the song arrives at the middle of another song After the 
first
> > para of Kahin To (the most ill traeted song), the opening music 
of
> > Jane Tu Meri Kya Thi (Sukhwinder version) starts!!! And it was 
quite
> > obvious that this song would never take off, for that simple 
reason,
> > we are note gone to see Chitrahar.
> >
> > But one thing I really don't understand why this same story 
repeats
> > with ARR again and again? Why his songs being treated so badly in
> > almost every film? Hindi film is always identified with music and
> > dance. In last two years whatever movies I have seen and liked 
are
> > full with songs. Except Aamir and Sarkar Raj, the movies like 
JWM,
> > TZP, Omkara, Metro, etc all has good music and good song 
sequences
> > too. The directors of these movies not only succeeded to get good
> > songs from their MDs but also gave their movies a different 
dimension
> > by using the songs the most beautiful way. Then why this never
> > happens with ARR? The last time I saw ARR's music being used very
> > well was RDB.
> >
> > --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com ,
> > "siva_arr"  wrote:
> > >
> > > While I can appreciate the concern as ARR's fan, I think we 
shud be
> > > realistic in our expectations about treatment of songs in 
movie. I
> > > thought Jaane tu felt like bit stretched in terms of time and 
two
> > more
> > > full songs wud have made considerable damage to the movie. I am
> > happy
> > > that Abbas got two nice songs from Rahman( even though they 
were
> > just
> > > meant to be background) and it is not that those songs didn't 
reach
> > > public as well.
> > > I am looking forward for future movies from same combo and def 
Abbas
> > > is here to stay as a director. And yes ARR has probably found a
> > young
> > > director who makes cool movies and he has been missing such
> > directors
> > > for too long.
> > >
> > > Siva
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com ,
> > Dhruv Shenoy 
> > > wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Hi friends,
> > > >  Just watched JTYJN The film was complete
> > > disappointment. The way they treated each song also 
disappointed me.
> > > Poor choreography for Pappu Cant Dance The director made 
hell
> > out
> > > of the beautiful song Kahin To And one more thing you wont 
get
> > to
> > > hear much from ARR in terms of background music. But i know 
that
> > > situation was like that in the film where you dont actually 
need
> > > background music. But who wants to see the film i went there 
for ARR
> > > and i am happy that ARR has done brilliant job in terms of 
music.
> > But
> > > director had done injustice to his music. And more thing the
> > director
> > > has also edited Jaane Tu Meri Kya Hai from the film. I 
think ARR
> > > should not work with those people who does not understand his 
music.
> > > My rating to this movie is 2/5. ARR's music 5/5. Because it 
was only
> > > ARR's music who made me sit and watch that film. Otherwise i 
would
> > > have straight away moved out of cinema hall.
> > > >
> > >
> >
> >  
> >
>

[arr] Re: Thanks to Abbas Tyrewala

[shanavas.chemmamkuzhi]

I have seen many messages regarding two songs. That was the reason 
behind my comment.Anyway my fav song is Jaane Tu Mera Kya Hai and 
i'm addicted to that song.

Regards
Shanavas

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "kishore parayath" 
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> *Excuse me. The songs are 100% ORIGINAL... And U can expect 
100%
> ORIGINAL songs only from RAHMAN sir... There are some fans of 
other music
> directors in this community, who are against Rahman, who come in 
guise, and
> try to defame Rahman, so that their Music DIrectors get the focus. 
*
> *For RAHMAN songs, 100% ORIGINALITY is GURATEED!!!*
> *EVERY SONG is PURELY ORIGINAL!*
> **
> **
>

[arr] Thanks to Abbas Tyrewala

[shanavas.chemmamkuzhi]

I dont know the songs are original or not, but i really liked the 
songs from Jaane Tu.Thanks to Abbas Tyrewala for beautiful lyrics.

Rahman Sir, please work with more young directors, now waiting for 
Ghajani and chennail oru mazhaikalam.

Regards
Shanavas 

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Theone" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Hakkeem.A  Bhai
> 
> Thats a new one lol
> 
> > --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Hakkeem  wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi,
> > >   This is my personal opinion , with hefty importance to 
Melody, i 
> > say these two albums are tailor made for the Pink sector.( i 
admit i 
> > like fast numbers)
> > > 
> > > 
> > > Kind regards,
> > > Hakkeem.A
> > > (I Support AR Rahman foundation and unicef )
> > >
> >
>

[arr] Re: Our BOSS's interview after receiving the filmfare award

[shanavas.chemmamkuzhi]

I'm very happy that Rahman mentioned about Saawariya in the Filmfare 
award function.

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Madhavan Rajan" 
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Here's the link...Enjoy!
> 
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ncZ4hY7LM8&feature=related
> 
> Cheers,
> Madhavan.R
>

[arr] Re: Time now to accept ARR - Ashutosh combo as No. 1 in India - My opinion

[shanavas.chemmamkuzhi]

Comparing with Ashuthosh is an insult to Mani Ratnam.From Mounaragam 
to Kannathil Muthamittal, Mani Ratnam films always offered great 
music.Ashuthosh is over dependent on AR, but Maniratnam is capable 
to produce good music with any music director.


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Arijit Debnath" 
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> I think whatever the outcome of Rahman-Ashu combo...it's totally 
Rahman's
> contribution... if u go for Ashu-'s 1st directorial venture (Bazi 
starring
> Amir Khan) am sure u'll be laughing at hearing the songs and BGMs.
> 
> Ashu killed a beautiful song called "Yeh jo desh" in Swadesh with 
poor
> picturisation.
> 
> Mani's thinking is far beyond than Ashu's... I think no one other 
than Mani
> can give an idea to compose songs in "Chor Chor/thiruda thiruda".
> 
> The BGM of Dil Se...the song concept for "Dile Se re", "satrangee 
re"
> its like awesome.
> Take any song from Roja... in India "rukmani rukmani" is 1st song 
of its
> kind... and think about the picturization.
> What abt "iruvar"/"Kannathil 
muthamittal"/"Bombay"/"Alepaudey"/"GURU"??
> The best thing of mani-arr combo is the freshness and new blend...
> something never before heard... be it songs or bmg...so 
innovative
> 
> Innivation also noted in RDB BGMs..
> I am telling u the diff between Ashu and Rakesh mehera in terms of
> innovation:
> 
> The song "Ghanana ghanana"... the part "Mana dharkaye bijuria" in 
3 times
> (lyrics may be wrong)...its called a "Tihai" in hindustani 
classical... but
> what Rahman did in the last phrase he added "mana mana dharkaye
> bijuria"which is technically not correct or out of beat... but 
musically
> awesome and innovative... but I am sure...this is coming 
completely out of
> Rahman's musical mind...no contribution from Ashu.
> 
> Now consider the song "Khalbali"   "ziddi..." a totally misfit 
song to the
> Rebels in 1940's India... but "Ziddi.." portion is being played 
when Bhagat
> Sing and his followers are fasting here Rakesh is injecting 
the song in
> right place
> 
> Also take the moment the patriots are hiding and British police
> chasing...and a rock kind of guiter is in background...just like 
telling
> "I'll break free"...this is innovation, again Rahman is injected by
> Director
> 
> but in Ashu's movies songs and bgms are contemporary... real good
> compositions but not surprising.
> 
> Anyway... all these are my personal feelings...
> 
> Arijit
> 
> 
> 
> 
> On 21/02/2008, Pradeepan R <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> >the reason why Ashutosh-ARR combo works well is because
> > CONSCIOUSLY & INTENTIONALLY Ashutosh makes the movie with plenty 
of scope
> > for BGM.
> >
> > for example. consider a scene from Lagaan.
> > Indian batsman gets hit on the head.
> > Ashu intentionally shows reactions from atleast 4 or 5 
characters for well
> > over a second, with closeup of their faces.
> > This definitely needs a good BGM.
> >
> > another example from Swades.
> > SRK stares at the open sky for a few seconds upto a minute.
> > There HAS to be a BGM there..
> >
> > with Mani, things are more casual - less cinematic (may be 
termed as
> > mature).
> > But still ARR has lot of chances for good BGM, but not so much 
as the
> > SOngs itself.
> > Mani gives ARR a great chance for scoring songs - that can be 
heard with
> > the movie as well as without any idea of the Movie..
> >
> > with Ashu, its more blended with the movie..
> > I'm not comparing Ashu & Mani , but it will be appropriate to 
conclude
> > that
> >
> > - Ashu will make a great director for a real 'musical'.  (ARR 
should use
> > him if he plans to make a musical in India).
> > - Mani will make a great director for fact based, closer to life 
style
> > movies.
> >
> > But its too early to judge which combo is better :))
> >
> > On Thu, Feb 21, 2008 at 9:30 AM, Arijit Debnath <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > wrote:
> >
> > >To me Mani-ARR is the best combo, nothing else matters
> > >
> > > Arijit
> > >
> > >
> > >  On 21/02/2008, Pravinder Sheoran <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > > >
> > > >   Hi Guys,
> > > > After a lot lot of thinking process, i have come to the 
conclusion
> > > > that its time now to accept that ARR - Ashutosh combination 
has
> > > > surpassed ARR - Mani Ratnam combination (which has been no.1 
for a
> > > > long long time now).
> > > > It may be that many times Rahman Saab composes out of the 
world songs
> > > > for Mani Ratnam and Mani Sir also comes out with many ground 
breaking
> > > > videos for A R Rahman many times.
> > > >
> > > > But when it comes to be a combined effect, i think ARR and 
Ashutosh
> > > > give more delightful output which is best in terms of 
situation
> > > > handling
> > > > (I mean the songs are according to the situation of the 
movie) without
> > > > compromising the quality and taking care of popularity as 
well.
> > > >
> > > > Its really a tough decision though, i might be influenced by 
the
> > > > factor that JA has j

[arr] Re: Time now to accept ARR - Ashutosh combo as No. 1 in India

[shanavas.chemmamkuzhi]

Mani Ratnam-AR and Mani ratnam-Ilayaraja are the best Director-Music 
Director combinations happened Indian film music.


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Pravinder Sheoran" 
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Hi Guys,
> After a lot lot of thinking process, i have come to the conclusion
> that its time now to accept that ARR - Ashutosh combination has
> surpassed ARR - Mani Ratnam combination (which has been no.1 for a
> long long time now).
> It may be that many times Rahman Saab composes out of the world 
songs
> for Mani Ratnam and Mani Sir also comes out with many ground 
breaking
> videos for A R Rahman many times.
> 
> But when it comes to be a combined effect, i think ARR and 
Ashutosh  
> give more delightful output which is best in terms of situation 
handling 
> (I mean the songs are according to the situation of the movie) 
without
> compromising the quality and taking care of popularity as well.
> 
> Its really a tough decision though, i might be influenced by the
> factor that JA has just been released and has a huge temporary 
effect
> on my mind (Which may prove to be a permanent effect as well).
> 
> AGREE or DISAGREE?
> 
> Pravinder.
>

[arr] Re: Ghajini-Hindi audio rights sold for 8.5 crores

[shanavas.chemmamkuzhi]

"I can't draw a net on all my assignments and draw up a uniform 
code" -AR Rahman


I think Aamir Khan and Subhash Gai are exempted ones.


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "S, Karthik" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 
wrote:
>
> Does ARR have the exlusive rights to use the songs from these 
movies in the concerts?
>  
> Royalty and rights to use where the main agenda ARR had with T 
Series that forced him to quit OSO. What is happening now?
>  
> regards,
> Karthik
> 
> ____
> 
> From: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com on behalf of 
shanavas.chemmamkuzhi
> Sent: Wed 2/20/2008 11:01 AM
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [arr] Re: Ghajini-Hindi audio rights sold for 8.5 crores
> 
> 
> .
>  T-series will distribute 3 Rahman albums this year:
> 
> 1.Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na 
> 2.Main Yuvraj
> 2.Ghajini
>

[arr] Re: Ghajini-Hindi audio rights sold for 8.5 crores

[shanavas.chemmamkuzhi]

T-series will distribute 3 Rahman albums this year:

1.Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na 
2.Main Yuvraj
2.Ghajini



--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Vinod Raju" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> 
> 
> The Indian Film Company, which also distributed WELCOME, has 
acquired 
> the all-India rights of GHAJINI remake for Rs. 53 crore (including 
cost 
> of print and publicity). The audio and home video rights have been 
sold 
> to T-Series for Rs. 8.5 crore. 
> 
> http://www.glamsham.com/movies/scoops/08/feb/19-ghajini-rights-for-
71-
> crore-not-90-020809.asp
> 
> 
> 
> -Vinod
>

[arr] Re: JA movie review

[shanavas.chemmamkuzhi]

JA is neither a classic nor spectacular movie, but worth for one 
time watch.Its an above average hindi film with excellent 
performances of lead actors. Ashuthosh treated Rahman's music as a 
second hero of the movie, but i doubt Rahman met his 
expectations.Computer graphics is so bad and many unnecessary sub 
plots are there. I liked the picturisation of Khwaja Mere Khwaja and 
Manmohana.


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Rajeev Gandhi" 
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> - Going to a theater for a movie is some effort on your part.
> - download and watch is easier.
> I myself took this effort, spent 11$ + gas + got tortured for 4 
hours.
> 
> I meant to say that let alone theater, it was not even worth the 
easy
> way of d&w.
> 
> Regards,
> rajeev
> 
> 
> 
> 
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, || V i s h w e s h ||
>  wrote:
> >
> > If you watched it in theater then what's with "It's not even 
worth
> download and watch"?? 
> > 
> > 
> >  --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Rajeev Gandhi" 
 
> >  wrote:
> >  >
> >  > Hi,
> >  > I saw JA yesterday. It sucks big time. movie lasts for 3hours 
45
> >  > minutes and will bore you to death. Not a single person in 
the whole
> >  > theater liked the movie. Ashutosh has made a joke out of 
akbar.
> >  > 
> >  > Its not even worth download and watch. Dont waste your 
time/money on
> >  > this movie. what a waste of 40+ crores.
> >  > 
> >  > regards,
> >  > raj
> > 
> > 
> > 
> >   
> > 
> > 
> >   " The search is more important than the destination "
> > 
> >   - a r rahman -
> > 
> >
> > -
> > Never miss a thing.   Make Yahoo your homepage.
> >
>

Re: [arr] Kathir Returns !!!

[shanavas.chemmamkuzhi]

"Musical Storm"

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, harshal chavan 
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> `Isai Puyal' 
> A.R. 
> Rahman
> 
> What is the meaning of Isai Puyal? Please anyone can tell me?
> 
> 
> J a i R A H M A N
> 
> Harshal Chavan
> 
> 
> - Original Message 
> From: fazil_anand <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Friday, February 8, 2008 8:44:43 AM
> Subject: [arr] Kathir Returns !!!
> 
> 
> 
> Hi 
> Guysss
> 
> 
> February 
> 7, 
> 2008, 
> 3:27:11 
> PM
> 
> Director 
> Kathir, 
> who 
> has 
> successful 
> films 
> like 
> Idhayam, 
> Kadhal 
> Desam
> and 
> Kadhalar 
> Dhinam, 
> is 
> back 
> in 
> Kollywood 
> after 
> a 
> brief 
> hiatus. 
> The
> director's 
> previous 
> release, 
> Kadhal 
> Virus, 
> was 
> a 
> disaster 
> at 
> the
> box-office 
> despite 
> A.R. 
> Rahman's 
> melodious 
> tunes.
> 
> The 
> buzz 
> is 
> that 
> Bharath, 
> who 
> has 
> had 
> a 
> decent 
> outing 
> as 
> a 
> mass 
> hero
> in 
> Pazhani, 
> will 
> play 
> the 
> male 
> lead. 
> However, 
> sources 
> say 
> that 
> this
> might 
> be 
> mere 
> speculation 
> as 
> the 
> actor 
> will 
> be 
> teaming 
> up 
> with
> director 
> Suresh 
> Krishna 
> after 
> his 
> current 
> project 
> Seval 
> with 
> director
> Hari.
> 
> Kathir 
> is 
> well-known 
> for 
> his 
> saccharine 
> love 
> stories, 
> enchanting
> visuals 
> and 
> mellifluous 
> music. 
> In 
> fact, 
> music 
> has 
> been 
> a 
> strong 
> point
> in 
> all 
> of 
> Kathir's 
> films, 
> right 
> from 
> his 
> debut 
> Idhayam. 
> While 
> Idhayam
> had 
> music 
> by 
> maestro 
> Ilayaraja, 
> all 
> his 
> following 
> ventures--Uzhavan,
> Kadhal 
> Desam, 
> Kadhalar 
> Dhinam 
> and 
> Kadhal 
> Virus 
> were 
> composed 
> by 
> `Isai
> Puyal' 
> A.R. 
> Rahman.
> 
> It 
> is 
> expected 
> that 
> the 
> Isai 
> Puyal, 
> a 
> good 
> friend 
> of 
> Kathir, 
> will 
> be
> the 
> composer 
> of 
> the 
> new 
> venture 
> too. 
> One 
> hopes 
> that 
> Kathir 
> will 
> make 
> a
> successful 
> re-entry 
> and 
> wipe 
> away 
> memories 
> of 
> the 
> Kadhal 
> Virus 
> disaster.
> 
> ALL 
> HAIL 
> RAHMAN 
> !!!
> 
> Anand
> 
> 
> 
> 
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> you 
> searching 
> for 
> a 
> reason, 
> to 
> be 
> kind?
> 
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[arr] Re: Joginder at it again !!

[shanavas.chemmamkuzhi]

Joginder thinks that JA wont work in Box Office,thats why he is so 
confident in his views.

I think this movie is more important for Ashuthosh, he has only one 
hit in his 4 movies career.I hope he will deliver a "super hit" this 
time and that will be the best answer to Joginder.


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Thulasi Ram" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 
wrote:
>
> he is totally tasteless. he is turning out an example for how a 
reviwer
> shouldnt be... dude.. by the way, m jus hearing ur 
instrumental..excellent
> effort
> 
> On Feb 6, 2008 1:32 PM, Thineshan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> 
> >   we fans know that the music is beyond superb, now after the 
movie
> > releases, the nation would know. chaiyya chaiyya was just another
> > track till we saw how it was picturized. so wait... i wanna see 
what
> > Joginder says after the music becomes a rage which i think it 
will.
> > stupid guy
> >
> >  
> >
>

[arr] Re: Jodha Akbar is another Mangal Pandey

[shanavas.chemmamkuzhi]

I had a feeling that nobody liked Mangal Pandey and Parasuram 
albums.But from this discussion i understand that many people liked 
the songs very much. I also understand from this discussion that there 
is no point in comparing two music pieces, it wont reach anywhere.so 
if you like a song add to your playlist ,otherwise forget about it.

Re: [arr] plz stop bashing Parsuram!!!

[shanavas.chemmamkuzhi]

Out of his 76 albums, i disliked only 8 albums.

Out of 400+ songs, i disliked around 25+ songs only.

I consider myself a huge fan of Rahman Sir.


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Gomzy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 
wrote:
>
> Shanavas, We get your point. You find most of arr's albums bad. No 
issues.
> Can you please
> stop ranting about it everyday now? Please understand that this a 
arr fan
> base, and you would
> but logically see everyone praising arr . And it by no way means 
that we
> need to blindly do it. But you are
> hell bent upon criticising arr without backing up your wierd 
claims.
> 
> So what if you dont like his albums? Is it necessary that others 
too should
> feel the same way?
> Understand that each individual has his own taste and you have no 
business
> in imposing your thoughts on others.
> Hope arr's future albums satisfy you . Cheers :)
> 
> 
> On 2/5/08, arunblore69 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> >   Shanavas...its time for u to stop these kinda messages..and 
Vithur
> > said i very hard to digest these kinda false and irritating 
messages.
> >
> > Thanks
> > Arun
> >
> > --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com , "
> > shanavas.chemmamkuzhi"
> >  wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > Duty of a Rahman fan to buy original CDs and encourage for 
others
> > > the same. Its is not the duty of a Rahman fan to defend his bad
> > > works.
> > >
> > > Duty of a Rahman fan to explore his music to more people.It is 
not
> > > the duty of a Rahman fan to vote for him every Bollywood 
awards.
> > >
> > > I heard from many people that Rahman didnt deserve last Screen
> > > award , he won due to his fans.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com ,
> > Vithur  wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Not only Parashuram.. do not say any album of ARR is bad.. 
There
> > > are many
> > > > wonderful things that we can discuss abt ARR.
> > > >
> > > > A true RAHMANIAC cannot tolerate it under any circumstance ..
> > SORRY
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > On 2/4/08, muzic fuzon  wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > Excuse me if am hurting someone!!!
> > > > >
> > > > > but plz stop saying that Paruram is the worst album...
> > > > >
> > > > > i agree wid u that songs like Dolna and stuff are not up to
> > the
> > > mark...
> > > > >
> > > > > but at the same time how can u forget the songs like:
> > > > >
> > > > > Mupathu nimidam(Unnikrishnan):Amazing composition and great
> > > blend of
> > > > > vocals and piano in between...that ssong definatelt 
deserves
> > > applauds.
> > > > >
> > > > > Kadhal (Karthik& Sadhna sargam): u listen to this song in 
bad
> > > mood..it
> > > > > will lift ur spirits!!!full of life..full of 
happiness...and
> > for
> > > ppl who
> > > > > have music knowlege..check out the symphony in between..the
> > > voilins...only a
> > > > > deaf can say that symphony voilins were bad...
> > > > >
> > > > > chittu kuruvi : A great experiment..i believe arr has 
succeded
> > > with flying
> > > > > colors!!i love arjun's voice in it...after seeing the
> > > picturization..i was
> > > > > just wondering..how can somebody kill compositions like 
dis!!!
> > > > >
> > > > > out of 5..if 3 compisitions are good..i dnt think dat ablum
> > > deserves any
> > > > > bashings or something...
> > > > > i dnt understand even a word of tamil..still am mad for 
these
> > 3
> > > songs
> > > > >
> > > > > AND GUYS ..EVERY ALBUM CAN NOT BE LIKE INDIRA OR 
ROJA...KINDLY
> > > KEEP UR
> > > > > EARS , HEARTS AND MINDS OPEN FOR EXPERIMENTAIONOR MUSIC
> > WILL
> > > SOUND
> > > > > STEREOTYPE
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > hope i didnt offend anyone!!!
> > > > >
> > > > > thanx
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > --
> > > > > Live the life in style with MSN Lifestyle. Check out! Try 
it
> > now!
> > > <http://content.msn.co.in/Lifestyle/Default>
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > regards,
> > > > Vithur
> > > >
> > > > A.R.RAHMAN - MY BREATH & LIFE FORCE
> > > >
> > >
> >
> > 
> >
>

[arr] Re: Jodha Akbar is another Mangal Pandey

[shanavas.chemmamkuzhi]

In south, the music sales is depends on the actors. Most of the 
Rajani and Vijay songs were super hits. But in hindi, music wont 
sell due to actors.


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Dinesh" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 
wrote:
>
> Just to justify ur like for Mangal & JA doesnt mean u can go on
> bashing ATM, for ur KIND information, ATM album was 1 of the 
biggest
> hit ALBUM last year in Tamil, infact it did more wonders than 
Sivaji
> audio. unless ur being super ignorant, then i have no idea. well, 
yea,
> even i enjoyed ATM more than JA. its been quite sometime ive 
placed JA
> songs in my playlist but ATM songs r alwiz there. So what now?
> 
> ok fine, JA & ATM r focused for a diff set of audience, 100 % 
agreed.
> Did u know ATM had some great experimental numbers, just like JA. 
ATM
> is no inferior to JA, Mind you!! listen to Valayapathi, an 
excellent
> mixure of classical & folk.if ur not a fan of both the genre,then 
im
> so sorry!! Keelamal, i have not seen anyone dislike this song.
> Madhuraike Pogathedi simply an excellent folkish number which ARR 
USED
> to provide us back in 1990s, and he hasnt lost his touch a single 
%!
> Marylin Monroe Cloninga, another peppy number, with AMAZING tune,
> loved the tune allot...very very catchy. Ponmagal Vanthal remix?
> though im not a fan of it, it rocked the WHOLE tamil nation. 
> 
> now, ATM faced less bashing from reviewers compared to JA. so can 
we
> say ATM faced more success than JA? THINK ABOUT IT.!!
>

Re: [arr] plz stop bashing Parsuram!!!

[shanavas.chemmamkuzhi]

Duty of a Rahman fan to buy original CDs and encourage for others 
the same. Its is not the duty of a Rahman fan to defend his bad 
works.

Duty of a Rahman fan to explore his music to more people.It is not 
the duty of a Rahman fan to vote for him every Bollywood awards.

I heard from many people that Rahman didnt deserve last Screen 
award , he won due to his fans.



--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Vithur <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Not only Parashuram.. do not say any album of ARR is bad.. There 
are many
> wonderful things that we can discuss abt ARR.
> 
> A true RAHMANIAC cannot tolerate it under any circumstance .. SORRY
> 
> 
> On 2/4/08, muzic fuzon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> >   Excuse me if am hurting someone!!!
> >
> > but plz stop saying that Paruram is the worst album...
> >
> > i agree wid u that songs like Dolna and stuff are not up to the 
mark...
> >
> > but at the same time how can u forget the songs like:
> >
> > Mupathu nimidam(Unnikrishnan):Amazing composition and great 
blend of
> > vocals and piano in between...that ssong definatelt deserves 
applauds.
> >
> > Kadhal (Karthik& Sadhna sargam): u listen to this song in bad 
mood..it
> > will lift ur spirits!!!full of life..full of happiness...and for 
ppl who
> > have music knowlege..check out the symphony in between..the 
voilins...only a
> > deaf can say that symphony voilins were bad...
> >
> > chittu kuruvi : A great experiment..i believe arr has succeded 
with flying
> > colors!!i love arjun's voice in it...after seeing the 
picturization..i was
> > just wondering..how can somebody kill compositions like dis!!!
> >
> > out of 5..if 3 compisitions are good..i dnt think dat ablum 
deserves any
> > bashings or something...
> > i dnt understand even a word of tamil..still am mad for these 3 
songs
> >
> > AND GUYS ..EVERY ALBUM CAN NOT BE LIKE INDIRA OR ROJA...KINDLY 
KEEP UR
> > EARS , HEARTS AND MINDS OPEN FOR EXPERIMENTAIONOR MUSIC WILL 
SOUND
> > STEREOTYPE
> >
> >
> > hope i didnt offend anyone!!!
> >
> > thanx
> >
> >
> > --
> > Live the life in style with MSN Lifestyle. Check out! Try it now!

> >
> > 
> >
> 
> 
> 
> -- 
> regards,
> Vithur
> 
> A.R.RAHMAN -  MY BREATH & LIFE FORCE
>

[arr] Re: Jodha Akbar is another Mangal Pandey

[shanavas.chemmamkuzhi]

Sorry for that word. I will be careful in future posts.

-Shanavas

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Vithur <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Pls never say ARR did any worst album or stuff like that. This is 
a forum
> for admiring ARR. if you do not like some songs, its your personal 
taste,
> and may be you can keep that opinion with yourselves, instead of 
hurting
> other's sentiments
> 
> 
> How can you claim that its worst and things like that. There are 
some ardent
> followers of ARR in this group and I am one of them.
> 
> NEVER USE WORDS LIKE WORST ALBUM ETC . But I cant bear these 
words Sorry
> 
> 
> ( I AM SORRY IF I WAS RUDE )
> 
> 
> On 2/4/08, shanavas.chemmamkuzhi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> >
> > I think you forget one album between Thenali and ATM
> >
> > "Parasuram" - AR's worst album ever.
> >
> > --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com ,
> > "Triply R."
> >  wrote:
> > >
> > > How right you are!! I haven't enjoyed a Hindi Rahman
> > > album as much as JA since Mangal Pandey! Both of them
> > > are really excellent albums and 2 things that
> > > vindicate my stance as a Rahman fan!
> > >
> > > By the way, what is ATM? Oh wait, isn't it that new
> > > Vijay album that was supposed to release sometime last
> > > year? What? It's already out? Oh yeah, now I remember.
> > > It was out of everyone's mind faster than any other
> > > Rahman album since Tenali!
> > >
> > > For my part, I pretend ATM doesn't even exist. Sivaji
> > > was the last Rahman album before JA and the next few
> > > are going to be real winners, Main Yuvraaj, Ghajini,
> > > Dilli 6, Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na, Sultan.. a real treat
> > > for Rahman fans this year. Then we may also get
> > > Sakarkatti sometime this decade!
> > >
> > > > > --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com ,
> > "Subramanian
> > > > H K" 
> > > > > wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > enjoy ATM till the next album releases..
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > __
> > ___
> > > Looking for last minute shopping deals?
> > > Find them fast with Yahoo! Search.
> > http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?
> > category=shopping
> > >
> >
> > 
> >
> 
> 
> 
> -- 
> regards,
> Vithur
> 
> A.R.RAHMAN -  MY BREATH & LIFE FORCE
>

[arr] Re: Jodha Akbar is another Mangal Pandey

[shanavas.chemmamkuzhi]

I think you forget one album between Thenali and ATM

"Parasuram" - AR's worst album ever.

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Triply R." 
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> How right you are!! I haven't enjoyed a Hindi Rahman
> album as much as JA since Mangal Pandey! Both of them
> are really excellent albums and 2 things that
> vindicate my stance as a Rahman fan!
> 
> By the way, what is ATM? Oh wait, isn't it that new
> Vijay album that was supposed to release sometime last
> year? What? It's already out? Oh yeah, now I remember.
> It was out of everyone's mind faster than any other
> Rahman album since Tenali! 
> 
> For my part, I pretend ATM doesn't even exist. Sivaji
> was the last Rahman album before JA and the next few
> are going to be real winners, Main Yuvraaj, Ghajini,
> Dilli 6, Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na, Sultan.. a real treat
> for Rahman fans this year. Then we may also get
> Sakarkatti sometime this decade!
> 
> > > --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Subramanian
> > H K"  
> > > wrote:
> > > >
> > > > 
> > > > enjoy ATM till the next album releases..
> > > >
> > >
> > 
> > 
> > 
> 
> 
> 
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[arr] Re: Jodha Akbar is another Mangal Pandey

[shanavas.chemmamkuzhi]

I dont think there is different types of audience. Good music is 
always good music.

Film's success is not depend on film's music, but Mangal Pandey 
music was a huge disappointment.

As per the sales and popularity, JA is not a super duper album.


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Sai" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> ATM and JA are both on different leagues. Both are for different 
> types of audience. Rahman cant give either one of them everytime.
> 
> Mangal Pandey was a good musical album too. The film wasnt a 
success, 
> and its not Rahman's responsibility. JA is a super duper album, 
and I 
> dont wish to know what the critics say about JA.
> 
> sai
> 
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Chord"  wrote:
> >
> > Thanks for your opinion representing a very, very miniscule 
> minority.Have a blast with ATM, whch by the way, has a few good 
> numbers.  The rest of us will relish JA.
> > 
> > 
> > --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Subramanian H K" 
 
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > 
> > > enjoy ATM till the next album releases..
> > >
> >
>

[arr] Deewali 2008

[shanavas.chemmamkuzhi]

Stage is set for "classic" deewali boxoffice battle.

King Khan vs Aamir Khan

Ghajani Hindi vs Rab Ne Banadi Jodi(Aditya Chopra)

Re: [arr] Listening to Iruvar after almost 10 years

[shanavas.chemmamkuzhi]

"Pookodiyin Punnagai" was the best song in this album.

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "joby cherian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 
wrote:
>
> this was the film where Mr. A.R Rahman, Mr.Mohanlal and 
Mr.Maniratam
> definetely deserved a National Award. still that haunts me like 
anything.
> 
> On Nov 21, 2007 1:17 PM, Raghu B P <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> 
> >   Hello All,
> >
> > It's been a long time since I posted here.
> >
> > Recently started listening to Iruvar after a very long time, 
almost
> > 10 years. Amazing album, an absolute classic. It's strange that 
I did
> > not like it 10 years ago, I was very disappointed then, but now 
I have
> > fallen in love with it. May be I did not like it then because I 
was 20
> > years old :) but now as I have grown older and married :), I am 
able
> > to connect with them, believe me I don't understand a word in 
tamil.
> > But the songs in Iruvar have a soothing effect.
> >
> > Guys do give it a try.
> >
> > Love ARR
> > Raghu
> > 
> >
>

[arr] Re: Those seeking Rahman from the 90s

[shanavas.chemmamkuzhi]

I appoligise for my posts.Same point you people accepted from Dasun 
when he wrote in good english. I'm very weak in english, so i cant 
express my feelings here like him.

Why we need AR Rahman for remix songs(New,ATM),any music director 
can do that. 

Regards
Shanavas 

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Siraj K" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> When you say you didn't like the movies which you listed in your 
mail, we
> (atleast I) can clearly understand whats your music taste!!!
> 
> -Siraj
> 
> 
> On 1/27/08, shanavas.chemmamkuzhi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 
wrote:
> >
> >
> > I will not agree with you.I'm not satisfied with AR last few 
works.I
> > feel that the "Rahman magic" was missing in some new albums.I 
think
> > in last 4 years only 2 albums had the magic touch(Meenaxi and 
Rang
> > de Basanti). New and Anbe Aaruyire were not expected from from 
AR.
> >
> > Meenaxi (2004)
> > Aayitha Ezhuthu (2004)
> > New (2004)
> > Swades (2004)
> > Bose:(2005)
> > The Rising (2005)
> > Anbe Aaruyire (2005)
> > Water (2005)
> > Rang De Basanti (2006)
> > Sillunu Oru Kaadhal (2006)
> > Godfather (2006)
> > Guru (2007)
> > Provoked (2007)
> > Sivaji (2007)
> > Azhagiya Thamizh Magan (2007)
> > Jodhaa Akbar (2008)
> >
> > I'm very confident that he will bring the magic back in his 
music.I
> > was very disappointed with "Daud" ,then came Earth and Dilse.So
> > waiting for Jaane tu ya jaane na and Ghajani hindi.
> >
> > --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com ,
> > "Chord"  wrote:
> > >
> > > Been hearing mumblings about wanting the Rahman from the 90s 
back.
> > >
> > > My advice? Cut your losses and grieve, or celebrate with the
> > mature
> > > and progressive composer whose brilliance is unfaded.
> > >
> > > Rahman going back in time is not going to happen. Oh, sure,
> > Rahman
> > > will keep belting out quality/hit scores, but if you're wanting
> > Deja
> > > Vu Rahman, forget it. And that's a good thing. If he kept going
> > > back to his 90s mould, he would be labeled as repetitive, one
> > > dimensional, etc. I'd much rather have a Rahman who moves
> > forward,
> > > progresses and matures as a composer, and experiments, even if 
all
> > > his experiments don't work at the BO.
> > >
> > > BTW, to me, JA is not an experiment gone wrong. It's Rahman on
> > top
> > > of his game. The guy is a master composer with unknown
> > potential.
> > > If you want Rahman from the 90s, there are PLENTY of 
soundtracks
> > to
> > > choose from. I love Rahman from the 90s and I have lots of CDs 
I
> > can
> > > put on if I want to go back. But, I also love Rahman of today,
> > even
> > > if I don't cherish ALL his songs, just like in the past. He's
> > been
> > > there, done that.
> > >
> > > Time to move forward. No more Dil Se, no more Taal. Why would
> > you
> > > want a repeat? He's done those already!
> > >
> > > The long haul, luxury Rahman express is moving forward and 
ready
> > to
> > > go the distance. If you want to join him, all aboard! If not,
> > the
> > > slower, run down, short distance Pritam/Himesh express has 
limited
> > > room, but no AC compartment or first class seats.
> > >
> >
> > 
> >
>

[arr] Re: mani's?

[shanavas.chemmamkuzhi]

As per Mid-Day (Dec 07), Mani is working for a SRK movie.

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, chitra geetam 
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> what is mani ratnam doing these days?
> its been long time since he announced anything.
> there must be something after lajjo being stopped.
> 
> Greetings
> Chitra
> "Music Moves"
> 
> 
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[arr] Re: Bajirao Mastani - sanjay Bhansali Film

[shanavas.chemmamkuzhi]

I wish Bhansali sign Rahman and Sameer for Bajirao.


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Vithur <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Bajirao Mastani directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali with music by 
A.R. Rahman.
> It is based on the life of Bajirao, his wife Kashibai and his 
mistress
> Mastani. It is a true life story.
> 
> *
> http://www.bajiraomastani.co.in/2007/12/10/bajirao-mastani-is-a-
true-historical-story/8786/index.html
> *
> Is this true 
> 
> -- 
> regards,
> Vithur
> 
> A.R.RAHMAN -  MY BREATH & LIFE FORCE
>

[arr] Re: Can someone define "living up to ARR's own standards"?

[shanavas.chemmamkuzhi]

Sorry. Another good example:

Ottagathe thattiko - Gentleman (1993)

Kuyiline Thedi - Neelakkuyil (1954)


"Ottagathe thattiko" was directly lifted from Neelakuyil.The music 
director of Neelakkuyil, Raghavan master was a close friend of 
Rahman's father K.A. Sekhar. 

Both songs were huge hits in kerala.


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Shah Navas" 
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> All these discussions are signs that ARR will go down in the 
history as a
> Legend.. We just need to look at history to realise that. .
> 
> Good discussion..I am enjoying it a lot.
> 
> 
> 
> On Jan 28, 2008 2:48 PM, jamshid TC <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> 
> >   *Vande Mataram* was released in 1997 on India's 50th 
anniversary of
> > independence .
> >
> >
> >
> > -Jamshid
> >
> > --- On *Sun, 1/27/08, shanavas.chemmamkuzhi <
> > [EMAIL PROTECTED]>* wrote:
> >
> > From: shanavas.chemmamkuzhi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > Subject: [arr] Re: Can someone define "living up to ARR's own 
standards"?
> > To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> > Date: Sunday, January 27, 2008, 10:27 PM
> >
> >
> > I disagree here.Time won't affect the quality of music.Rahman 
used the
> > same tune in 1994 and 2000 ,and both songs were appreciated.
> >
> > Porale Ponnuthayi - Karuthamma (1994)
> > Chanda Suraj Lakhon Tare - Vande Matharam (2000)
> >
> >
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>

[arr] Re: ARR's Standard Deviation - Part I - Originality

[shanavas.chemmamkuzhi]

Dasun is talking about 92-96 era. Earth released on 98.

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Gomzy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 
wrote:
>
> well I feel thats nonsense. You can see his original works in 
earth then
> onto lagaan and then upto swades atleast. Not to mention water !
> 
> On Jan 28, 2008 12:08 PM, : Avinash : <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> 
> >   Hi Dasun.. That's really well thought, in depth writeup man. 
You
> > really stole my words! :) I was thinking, how to explain 'chord'
> > about defining ARR standards and you perfectly reflected my
> > mind.. :) Keep it flowing..
> >
> > Thanks..
> > -Avinash
> >
> > -- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com , Dasun
> > Abeysekera 
> >
> > wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > Originality
> > >
> > > The most original songs of the 92-96 era, in my opinion, are 
Thee
> > Thee from Thiruda Thiruda (93) and Mettupodu from Duet (94); and
> > their respective albums too can be called the most original from
> > ARR's highest creative standpoint. Roja would certainly have to 
be
> > considered original if we compare ARR's originality to the 
relative
> > originality of the musical backdrop of that era, but that is not 
what
> > we are attempting here; I feel that compared with the 
aforementioned
> > albums, Roja, along with the likes of Puthiya Mugham, Uzhavan, 
and
> > Bombay would qualify as some of the most soulful and brilliantly
> > crafted albums, but, not the most original; again, please keep in
> > mind that my comparisons are confined to ARR's body of work and 
not
> > extended to any comparison's with the work by any of his composer
> > peers.
> > >
> > > Thiruda Thiruda (93) was a breakthrough album for ARR as he was
> > able to match, if not exceed, the expectations surrounding his 
second
> > post-Illayaraja Mani Ratnam production after Roja, which could 
not
> > have been an easy task for a 25 year old who thought his first 
movie
> > album would be his last! Thee Thee's stunning energy and 
freshness is
> > only the icing on the cake after the beautiful vocal tapestry of
> > Raasathi, the operatic grandeur of Veerapandi Kottayile, and 
barring
> > its close references to Michael Jackson-like dance beats,
> > Chandralekha as well. Duet (94), on the other hand, with an
> > unprecedented use of Kadiri Gopalnath and his saxophone to 
showcase
> > Carnatic music, was quite a daringly original attempt for a 
movie; to
> > say both maestros pulled it off with shocking success, would be 
an
> > understatement.
> > >
> > > So, has there been a song/album of that calibre in recent 
times? I
> > think it will be an accurate statement to say that there has not 
been
> > a song like Thee Thee or Mettupodu in recent times, certainly 
not a
> > conceptually original album of Duet's kind, and most surely not 
an
> > album for an Indian movie. Now why could that be? First of all, 
as
> > you lose your youthful freshness and become enmeshed in a 
system, you
> > lose a significant share of that rebellious spirit. Albert 
Einstein
> > said during his latter years when he went on his quest to 
discover a
> > Unified Field Theory, how much he wished he had that same 
rebellious
> > spirit which fuelled his strength of mind and imaginative powers 
to
> > overthrow the revered Laws of Sir Isaac Newton and his universe 
of
> > absolute time and space with the new Relativity Theory. 
Similarly, in
> > United States presidential politics, Sen. Barack Obama is 
touting his
> > freshness in Washington as one of his biggest strengths for 
bringing
> > about real change to the country. So, yes, time spent in any
> > environment can significantly reduce your capacity for daring and
> > originality, which is what we are seeing with ARR in India. 
However,
> > let us not forget that we owe much of the advancement of the 
quality
> > of Indian music to him and let's not be surprised if his most
> > original work comes from his work abroad because that 
environment is
> > still new to him and he has many colors to show to the rest of 
the
> > world where he is not yet legend!
> > >
> > >
> > > __
> > > Shed those extra pounds with MSN and The Biggest Loser!
> > > http://biggestloser.msn.com/
> > >
> >
> >  
> >
>

[arr] Re: Can someone define "living up to ARR's own standards"?

[shanavas.chemmamkuzhi]

I disagree here.Time won't affect the quality of music.Rahman used the 
same tune in 1994 and 2000 ,and both songs were appreciated.

Porale Ponnuthayi - Karuthamma (1994)
Chanda Suraj Lakhon Tare - Vande Matharam (2000)

[arr] Re: Can someone define "living up to ARR's own standards"?

[shanavas.chemmamkuzhi]

I used to cry when i listen to "Porale ponnuthayi" from Karithamma 
and "Ye ajnabi" from Dil se. Pure magic!!

I want the same magic back in Rahman music.I dont care Subash k jha 
or Joginder tuteja or any other so called critics, but i want all of 
them criticize Rahman now.

WHAT IS THE PROBLEM IN PUSHING AN ARTIST WHO IS CAPABLE TO DELIVER 
EXTRA-ORDINARY MUSIC.

fyi : Criticism is not new to AR. One south indian magazine called 
him "one film wonder" in Genteman review.But AR prove them wrong.

Regards
Shanavas


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Chord" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> I think it's a matter of taste, nothing more.  I'm all for 
specific 
> constructive criticism within reason.  To hear "Rahman not living 
up 
> to his own standards" for every fricking release of his nowadays 
is 
> not within reason for me.  Ok, there are some fans not as happy 
with 
> Rahman's music today compared to the past. Of course they have a 
> right to express what they feel.  I have to accept that as THEIR 
> OPINION, not a fact.  Disappointed with the music for such and 
such 
> reason?  Fine with me.  Didn't like the song for such and such 
> reason?  Ok!  Rahman's not as good as he used to be?  That's not 
> getting past me!
> 
> You mentioned hardly any songs unliked in Rahman's earlier days.  
Be 
> careful of confounding variables including novelty, change in 
sound, 
> music scene, music taste.  Judging Rahman's music certainly 
requires 
> an examination of the predominant music scene and most certainly, 
> Rahman's music STOOD OUT more in his early days than today.  To 
me, 
> that doesn't make his music from that time period superior or a 
> fulcrum by which to judge subsequent soundtracks.  IMO if you 
asked 
> Rahman himself whether his music has worsened over time or if he's 
> not living up to his own standards from the past, I think he would 
> scoff and say, of course not.  He sets the standard for himself 
each 
> time he releases an album for better or for worse.  I''m sure he 
has 
> his favorites, but I'm pretty sure he would be just as proud or 
> critical of his music back then as today.  Yes, I agree, his songs 
> have become more situational, but films too have become more 
specific 
> in theme in content with diverse storylines demanding different 
types 
> of music from Rahman.  Rahman is more selective today too.
> 
> I'm in my 30s.  I'm a relatively late oncomer to Rahman's music 
(mid 
> 90s) but I enjoy all his music from day 1 to now.  I view him as a 
> progressive artist who is maturing at every step and willing to 
> experiment, even if all his experiments are not appreciated by the 
> masses or his fans. I am just as critical of his music from Roja 
to 
> Jodha Akbar and not all his music is appreciated by me.  In fact, 
I 
> find some of his music from his early days extremely radical and 
hard 
> to reach, far from appealing emotionally, although admittedly 
> brilliant on a left brain level. Yes, some of his best work IMO is 
> from his early days, but I also find some of his best work from 
> recent soundtracks too!
> 
> 
> 
> 
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Ranojoy"  
> wrote:
> >
> > Let me try to explain. For the first 5 years,  between 1992 and 
> 1996,
> > almost none of the people here or ANYWHERE will be able to find 
5 A 
> R
> > songs that they didn't like. Out of 25-30 albums. That's a high
> > standard. Every phrase, every intro, every verse is astounding 
from
> > that period. In Guru, the first interlude from Barso Re is 
> phenomenal
> > and no other composer is capable of that kind of music, and many 
> fans
> > think that A R is capable of sustaining that sort of quality 
over 
> the
> > length of the entire album, which may or may not happen because 
the
> > songs are extremely situational nowadays.
> > It is RIDICULOUS for anyone here to say that one cannot 
criticize 
> this
> > aspect of Rahman's music or that, because there are many many 
fans 
> who
> > have been there since the first song of A R R ever aired and 
before,
> > and have a right to express their feelings.
> > I am curious to know how old some of you are, because there 
seems to
> > be a generational gap developing in this group :)
> > 
> > --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Chord"  wrote:
> > >
> > > I hear this phrase over and over and over in reviews.  What 
does 
> that 
> > > mean exactly?  Is it purely subjective or are there elements 
of 
> > > Rahman's best works that can be operationalized?  If ARR is a 
> > > progressive artist who doesn't stick to formulas, what exactly 
> are his 
> > > standards that people expect him to adhere to album after 
album?
> > > 
> > > I think it's the same dilemma for all suuccessful artists.  
You 
> take 
> > > rock bands from the west, you hear so many comments about how 
> their 
> > > earlier works outshine later works.  "Oh, this group's music 
back 
> in 
> > > the 70s was so much better than their work now".  Their ow

[arr] Re: Those seeking Rahman from the 90s

[shanavas.chemmamkuzhi]

I will not agree with you.I'm not satisfied with AR last few works.I 
feel that the "Rahman magic" was missing in some new albums.I think 
in last 4 years only 2 albums had the magic touch(Meenaxi and Rang 
de Basanti). New and Anbe Aaruyire were not expected from from AR.

Meenaxi (2004) 
Aayitha Ezhuthu (2004) 
New (2004) 
Swades (2004) 
Bose:(2005) 
The Rising (2005) 
Anbe Aaruyire (2005) 
Water (2005) 
Rang De Basanti (2006) 
Sillunu Oru Kaadhal (2006) 
Godfather (2006) 
Guru (2007) 
Provoked (2007) 
Sivaji (2007) 
Azhagiya Thamizh Magan (2007) 
Jodhaa Akbar (2008) 

I'm very confident that he will bring the magic back in his music.I 
was very disappointed with "Daud" ,then came Earth and Dilse.So 
waiting for Jaane tu ya jaane na and Ghajani hindi.  


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Chord" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Been hearing mumblings about wanting the Rahman from the 90s back.
> 
> My advice? Cut your losses and grieve, or celebrate with the 
mature 
> and progressive composer whose brilliance is unfaded.  
> 
> Rahman going back in time is not going to happen.  Oh, sure, 
Rahman 
> will keep belting out quality/hit scores, but if you're wanting 
Deja 
> Vu Rahman, forget it.  And that's a good thing.  If he kept going 
> back to his 90s mould, he would be labeled as repetitive, one 
> dimensional, etc.  I'd much rather have a Rahman who moves 
forward, 
> progresses and matures as a composer, and experiments, even if all 
> his experiments don't work at the BO.  
> 
> BTW, to me, JA is not an experiment gone wrong.  It's Rahman on 
top 
> of his game.  The guy is a master composer with unknown 
potential.  
> If you want Rahman from the 90s, there are PLENTY of soundtracks 
to 
> choose from.  I love Rahman from the 90s and I have lots of CDs I 
can 
> put on if I want to go back.  But, I also love Rahman of today, 
even 
> if I don't cherish ALL his songs, just like in the past.  He's 
been 
> there, done that.  
> 
> Time to move forward.  No more Dil Se, no more Taal.  Why would 
you 
> want a repeat?  He's done those already! 
> 
> The long haul, luxury Rahman express is moving forward and ready 
to 
> go the distance.  If you want to join him, all aboard!  If not, 
the 
> slower, run down, short distance Pritam/Himesh express has limited 
> room, but no AC compartment or first class seats.
>

[arr] Re: Those seeking Rahman from the 90s

[shanavas.chemmamkuzhi]

I think the problem is with his directors, Nowadays AR is not 
working with talented young directors(atleast in tamil)like 
Vishuvardhan,Bala,Selvaraghavan,Gautham menon,Ameer...

I hope Ghajani Hindi music(Murugadoss-Rahman)will prove my point.

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "prashanth.palanisamy" 
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> hmmm...good pointm one of the few who actually feel a lil
> nostalgic when i listen to his 90's ..and i do crave for that 
kind
> of music at that moment esp stuff like uzhavan or pudhiya mugam et
> al!!!.well i think.the problem now is everyone(everyone 
knows
> some aspect of music now...tanks to technology!!!) is making his 
kinda
> soundso u know its tougher to stand out nowi love his 
current
> style of music as wellbut i sometimes wish for the vinatge
> stuff... i think that is human.and again the comparison b/w him
> and sachin come to my mind now. i love his adelaide(more mature
> and understanding the 'situation' attitde) century but i still 
think
> the Sharjah one was electrifying(carefree and i dont care who u are
> attitude).!!! :)
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Chord"  wrote:
> >
> > Been hearing mumblings about wanting the Rahman from the 90s 
back.
> > 
> > My advice? Cut your losses and grieve, or celebrate with the 
mature 
> > and progressive composer whose brilliance is unfaded.  
> > 
> > Rahman going back in time is not going to happen.  Oh, sure, 
Rahman 
> > will keep belting out quality/hit scores, but if you're wanting 
Deja 
> > Vu Rahman, forget it.  And that's a good thing.  If he kept 
going 
> > back to his 90s mould, he would be labeled as repetitive, one 
> > dimensional, etc.  I'd much rather have a Rahman who moves 
forward, 
> > progresses and matures as a composer, and experiments, even if 
all 
> > his experiments don't work at the BO.  
> > 
> > BTW, to me, JA is not an experiment gone wrong.  It's Rahman on 
top 
> > of his game.  The guy is a master composer with unknown 
potential.  
> > If you want Rahman from the 90s, there are PLENTY of soundtracks 
to 
> > choose from.  I love Rahman from the 90s and I have lots of CDs 
I can 
> > put on if I want to go back.  But, I also love Rahman of today, 
even 
> > if I don't cherish ALL his songs, just like in the past.  He's 
been 
> > there, done that.  
> > 
> > Time to move forward.  No more Dil Se, no more Taal.  Why would 
you 
> > want a repeat?  He's done those already! 
> > 
> > The long haul, luxury Rahman express is moving forward and ready 
to 
> > go the distance.  If you want to join him, all aboard!  If not, 
the 
> > slower, run down, short distance Pritam/Himesh express has 
limited 
> > room, but no AC compartment or first class seats.
> >
>

[arr] Re: One More very disappointing Ja review .. Sorry for posting this here

[shanavas.chemmamkuzhi]

I tried JA songs many times, but its not working for me.
May be i'm not qualified to understand his new standards.I also 
failed to understand the greatness of "Ek lo ek muft" from Guru.

BTW...i'm eagerly waiting for 3 AR albums, I think this talented 
(young) directors will bring back my fav "ar rahman".

1.Abbas Tyrewala - Jaane tu ya jane na 
2.Gautham Menon - Chennaiyil oru mazhaikalam
3.A.R Murugadoss - Ghajini Hindi

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Chord" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> If you're stuck in time, anything Rahman produces now will never 
> satisfy you because he's not looking back.
> 
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "shanavas.chemmamkuzhi" 
>  wrote:
> >
> > I'm waiting for "Chennaiyil Oru Mazhaikalam" and "Ghajani 
hindi". I 
> > hope he will satify his old fans like me.
> > 
> > --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Gomzy  
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > Thats cuz they became classics. Just like them JA will be soon 
be 
> > a classic.
> > > Again, it varies from
> > > person to person. I rank this album higher than the ones you 
have 
> > mentioned.
> > > cheers :)
> > > 
> > > 
> > > On 1/25/08, shanavas.chemmamkuzhi  
> > wrote:
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > I like more his old albums like 
Earth,Karuthamma,Uhavan,Indira
> > > >
> > > > --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com  > 40yahoogroups.com>,
> > > > Gomzy 
> > > > wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > I am glad you liked atleast one song.
> > > > >
> > > > > On 1/25/08, shanavas.chemmamkuzhi 
> > > > wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I'm disappointed with JA album. Only liked "Khwaja Mere 
> > Khwaja"
> > > > > >
> > > > > > --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com  > 40yahoogroups.com> > > > 40yahoogroups.com>,
> > > > > > "Sribalaji" 
> > > > > > wrote:
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > I understood what happened to bollywood review team. 
They 
> > are
> > > > > > > marketing the Jodha Akbar in a negative way inorder to 
> make
> > > > > > Rahman's
> > > > > > > image down.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > This is highly impossible and A.R.Rahman has already 
> > reached
> > > > the
> > > > > > top
> > > > > > > several years before and he will continue the same 
> > position in
> > > > the
> > > > > > > successive decades.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Surpassing Rahman is a nightmare for those people. 
That's 
> > why
> > > > they
> > > > > > > are trying to do such childish thingslet us 
forgive 
> > those
> > > > > > chotta
> > > > > > > people.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > what do you say guys? Am i right?
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > regards,
> > > > > > > sribalaji
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com  > 40yahoogroups.com> > > > 40yahoogroups.com>,
> > > > > > Vithur  wrote:
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > http://oneknightstands.net/music-review-jodhaa-akbar/
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > So Ashutosh Gowariker is back, with the same team of
> > > > A.R.Rahman
> > > > > > > and Javed
> > > > > > > > Akhtar who have tasted huge success before with 
Swades 
> > and of
> > > > > > > course Lagaan.
> > > > > > > > And this being titled " Jodhaa Akbar" expectations 
are
> > > > obviously
> > > > > > > sky-high.
> > > > > > > > The Hrithik-Ash Jodi, the budget from UTV breaking 
> > through
> > > > the
> > > > > > > roof, and the
> > > > > > > > stellar visuals shown in the trailer, of course , 
> > Gowariker
> > > > > > > promises all of
> > > > > > > > that including good music. Only this time, it is not 
as

[arr] Re: One More very disappointing Ja review .. Sorry for posting this here

[shanavas.chemmamkuzhi]

I'm waiting for "Chennaiyil Oru Mazhaikalam" and "Ghajani hindi". I 
hope he will satify his old fans like me.

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Gomzy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 
wrote:
>
> Thats cuz they became classics. Just like them JA will be soon be 
a classic.
> Again, it varies from
> person to person. I rank this album higher than the ones you have 
mentioned.
> cheers :)
> 
> 
> On 1/25/08, shanavas.chemmamkuzhi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 
wrote:
> >
> >
> > I like more his old albums like Earth,Karuthamma,Uhavan,Indira
> >
> > --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com ,
> > Gomzy 
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > I am glad you liked atleast one song.
> > >
> > > On 1/25/08, shanavas.chemmamkuzhi 
> > wrote:
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > I'm disappointed with JA album. Only liked "Khwaja Mere 
Khwaja"
> > > >
> > > > --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com  > 40yahoogroups.com>,
> > > > "Sribalaji" 
> > > > wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > I understood what happened to bollywood review team. They 
are
> > > > > marketing the Jodha Akbar in a negative way inorder to make
> > > > Rahman's
> > > > > image down.
> > > > >
> > > > > This is highly impossible and A.R.Rahman has already 
reached
> > the
> > > > top
> > > > > several years before and he will continue the same 
position in
> > the
> > > > > successive decades.
> > > > >
> > > > > Surpassing Rahman is a nightmare for those people. That's 
why
> > they
> > > > > are trying to do such childish thingslet us forgive 
those
> > > > chotta
> > > > > people.
> > > > >
> > > > > what do you say guys? Am i right?
> > > > >
> > > > > regards,
> > > > > sribalaji
> > > > >
> > > > > --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com  > 40yahoogroups.com>,
> > > > Vithur  wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > http://oneknightstands.net/music-review-jodhaa-akbar/
> > > > > >
> > > > > > So Ashutosh Gowariker is back, with the same team of
> > A.R.Rahman
> > > > > and Javed
> > > > > > Akhtar who have tasted huge success before with Swades 
and of
> > > > > course Lagaan.
> > > > > > And this being titled " Jodhaa Akbar" expectations are
> > obviously
> > > > > sky-high.
> > > > > > The Hrithik-Ash Jodi, the budget from UTV breaking 
through
> > the
> > > > > roof, and the
> > > > > > stellar visuals shown in the trailer, of course , 
Gowariker
> > > > > promises all of
> > > > > > that including good music. Only this time, it is not as 
good
> > as
> > > > it
> > > > > should
> > > > > > sound. Jodhaa Akbar, the soundtrack, disappoints and can 
at
> > best
> > > > > be termed
> > > > > > as one of the most mediocre works of the creators- 
A.R.Rahman
> > > > and
> > > > > Lyricist-
> > > > > > Javed Akhtar. And no, no amount of good picturisation can
> > save
> > > > the
> > > > > utter
> > > > > > drag of the OST. What you expect is of course, music that
> > lives
> > > > > that period
> > > > > > and yet has a contemporary appeal , something which 
Rahman
> > isn't
> > > > > new to. But
> > > > > > forget the period part, it doesn't appeal either.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Let's deal with it one by one shall we? The soundtrack 
opens
> > > > with
> > > > > a very
> > > > > > predictable Opening theme of sorts. The kind you'd 
actually
> > > > > picturise to
> > > > > > feature on a Mughal period movie. *Azeem-o-shaan 
ShahenShah*
> > is
> > > > > heavy on
> > > > > > percussions, is absolutely ambient and the grandeur comes
> > across
> > > > > in the
> > > > > > sound arrangements. The Chanan Chans and the sound of the
> > > > > courtesans at
> > > > > > Akbar's court, and the praise to the Emperor are all 
summed
> > up
>

[arr] Re: One More very disappointing Ja review .. Sorry for posting this here

[shanavas.chemmamkuzhi]

I like more his old albums like Earth,Karuthamma,Uhavan,Indira

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Gomzy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 
wrote:
>
> I am glad you liked atleast one song.
> 
> On 1/25/08, shanavas.chemmamkuzhi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 
wrote:
> >
> >
> > I'm disappointed with JA album. Only liked "Khwaja Mere Khwaja"
> >
> > --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com ,
> > "Sribalaji" 
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > I understood what happened to bollywood review team. They are
> > > marketing the Jodha Akbar in a negative way inorder to make
> > Rahman's
> > > image down.
> > >
> > > This is highly impossible and A.R.Rahman has already reached 
the
> > top
> > > several years before and he will continue the same position in 
the
> > > successive decades.
> > >
> > > Surpassing Rahman is a nightmare for those people. That's why 
they
> > > are trying to do such childish thingslet us forgive those
> > chotta
> > > people.
> > >
> > > what do you say guys? Am i right?
> > >
> > > regards,
> > > sribalaji
> > >
> > > --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com ,
> > Vithur  wrote:
> > > >
> > > > http://oneknightstands.net/music-review-jodhaa-akbar/
> > > >
> > > > So Ashutosh Gowariker is back, with the same team of 
A.R.Rahman
> > > and Javed
> > > > Akhtar who have tasted huge success before with Swades and of
> > > course Lagaan.
> > > > And this being titled " Jodhaa Akbar" expectations are 
obviously
> > > sky-high.
> > > > The Hrithik-Ash Jodi, the budget from UTV breaking through 
the
> > > roof, and the
> > > > stellar visuals shown in the trailer, of course , Gowariker
> > > promises all of
> > > > that including good music. Only this time, it is not as good 
as
> > it
> > > should
> > > > sound. Jodhaa Akbar, the soundtrack, disappoints and can at 
best
> > > be termed
> > > > as one of the most mediocre works of the creators- A.R.Rahman
> > and
> > > Lyricist-
> > > > Javed Akhtar. And no, no amount of good picturisation can 
save
> > the
> > > utter
> > > > drag of the OST. What you expect is of course, music that 
lives
> > > that period
> > > > and yet has a contemporary appeal , something which Rahman 
isn't
> > > new to. But
> > > > forget the period part, it doesn't appeal either.
> > > >
> > > > Let's deal with it one by one shall we? The soundtrack opens
> > with
> > > a very
> > > > predictable Opening theme of sorts. The kind you'd actually
> > > picturise to
> > > > feature on a Mughal period movie. *Azeem-o-shaan ShahenShah* 
is
> > > heavy on
> > > > percussions, is absolutely ambient and the grandeur comes 
across
> > > in the
> > > > sound arrangements. The Chanan Chans and the sound of the
> > > courtesans at
> > > > Akbar's court, and the praise to the Emperor are all summed 
up
> > in
> > > this song,
> > > > but at almost 6 minutes, this is a never ending praise-tale, 
and
> > > all I can
> > > > compare it to is an audio History lesson. The swords are
> > clinging
> > > and the
> > > > sounds of celebrations, I can see how Gowariker is going to 
put
> > > this down to
> > > > celluloid.
> > > >
> > > > *Jashn-e-Bahaara* begins with Arabic belly-dancing 
percussions
> > and
> > > an
> > > > unpolished Sonu Nigam's voice…oops this one's Javed Ali. This
> > > sounds too
> > > > modern for the 16th century, and no, it is still not a great
> > song.
> > > This is
> > > > so not pleasing to the ears and it seems Rahman had to rush 
to
> > the
> > > loo and
> > > > hence finished it in a jiffy. The santoors, harps, and the 
extra
> > > effort on
> > > > making the arrangement sound arabic doesn't help it at all. 
This
> > > song is
> > > > just complete waste.
> > > >
> > > > Third track- The harmonium , the Qawwali Harmonium, it 
reminds
> > me
> > > of Piya
> > > > Haji Ali(Fiza) or perhaps Mann Ye Baanwra (Hazaaro 
Khwahishein
> > > Aisi): that
> > > > signature vocal sound of A.R.Rahman and there he goes-

[arr] Re: One More very disappointing Ja review .. Sorry for posting this here

[shanavas.chemmamkuzhi]

I'm disappointed with JA album. Only liked "Khwaja Mere Khwaja"


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Sribalaji" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 
wrote:
>
> I understood what happened to bollywood review team. They are 
> marketing the Jodha Akbar in a negative way inorder to make 
Rahman's 
> image down.
> 
> This is highly impossible and A.R.Rahman has already reached the 
top 
> several years before and he will continue the same position in the 
> successive decades. 
> 
> Surpassing Rahman is a nightmare for those people. That's why they 
> are trying to do such childish thingslet us forgive those 
chotta 
> people.
> 
> what do you say guys? Am i right?
> 
> regards,
> sribalaji
> 
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Vithur  wrote:
> >
> > http://oneknightstands.net/music-review-jodhaa-akbar/
> > 
> > So Ashutosh Gowariker is back, with the same team of A.R.Rahman 
> and Javed
> > Akhtar who have tasted huge success before with Swades and of 
> course Lagaan.
> > And this being titled " Jodhaa Akbar" expectations are obviously 
> sky-high.
> > The Hrithik-Ash Jodi, the budget from UTV breaking through the 
> roof, and the
> > stellar visuals shown in the trailer, of course , Gowariker 
> promises all of
> > that including good music. Only this time, it is not as good as 
it 
> should
> > sound. Jodhaa Akbar, the soundtrack, disappoints and can at best 
> be termed
> > as one of the most mediocre works of the creators- A.R.Rahman 
and 
> Lyricist-
> > Javed Akhtar. And no, no amount of good picturisation can save 
the 
> utter
> > drag of the OST. What you expect is of course, music that lives 
> that period
> > and yet has a contemporary appeal , something which Rahman isn't 
> new to. But
> > forget the period part, it doesn't appeal either.
> > 
> > Let's deal with it one by one shall we? The soundtrack opens 
with 
> a very
> > predictable Opening theme of sorts. The kind you'd actually 
> picturise to
> > feature on a Mughal period movie. *Azeem-o-shaan ShahenShah* is 
> heavy on
> > percussions, is absolutely ambient and the grandeur comes across 
> in the
> > sound arrangements. The Chanan Chans and the sound of the 
> courtesans at
> > Akbar's court, and the praise to the Emperor are all summed up 
in 
> this song,
> > but at almost 6 minutes, this is a never ending praise-tale, and 
> all I can
> > compare it to is an audio History lesson. The swords are 
clinging 
> and the
> > sounds of celebrations, I can see how Gowariker is going to put 
> this down to
> > celluloid.
> > 
> > *Jashn-e-Bahaara* begins with Arabic belly-dancing percussions 
and 
> an
> > unpolished Sonu Nigam's voice…oops this one's Javed Ali. This 
> sounds too
> > modern for the 16th century, and no, it is still not a great 
song. 
> This is
> > so not pleasing to the ears and it seems Rahman had to rush to 
the 
> loo and
> > hence finished it in a jiffy. The santoors, harps, and the extra 
> effort on
> > making the arrangement sound arabic doesn't help it at all. This 
> song is
> > just complete waste.
> > 
> > Third track- The harmonium , the Qawwali Harmonium, it reminds 
me 
> of Piya
> > Haji Ali(Fiza) or perhaps Mann Ye Baanwra (Hazaaro Khwahishein 
> Aisi): that
> > signature vocal sound of A.R.Rahman and there he goes-Ya Ghareeb 
> Nawaaz….oh
> > the bass and the keyboards, the claps and the ambient chorus, 
and 
> then..the
> > Tablas happen. *Khwaja Mere Khwaja* rules the entire soundtrack. 
> The bass
> > continues to go strong and then, we have an unknown wind 
> instrument going
> > solo. Needless to say, the ease with which Rahman hits the high 
> notes gives
> > the song an exalted feel. The tabla tempo changes near the end, 
as 
> the song
> > crescendoes.
> > 
> > And as expected, Sonu Nigam features in at track 4:*In Lamho ke 
> Daaman main*.
> > The words are absolute magic here–In Lamho Ke Daaman main, 
> Paakezah sa
> > Rishta Hai . I guess Rahman saved Sonu for the best. There is an
> > intoxicating echo element in this song. Madhushree started as 
the 
> other
> > Sadhna Sargam, but post Yuva (Kabhi Neem Neem), I wonder if 
Sadhna 
> Sargam is
> > the other Madhushree. I can totaly see Ash expressing "Prem Aag 
> main Jalte
> > Dono Hi….Tan Bhi Hai, Man Bhi…", and the flute takes over. When 
it 
> comes to
> > Rahman, the structure of a song, more than often, defies 
> definition. Same is
> > the case here. This one is a bit of respect retainer for the 
> soundtrack.
> > 
> > Rahman has given us O Paalanhaare and Pal Pal Hai Bhaari, both 
> Bhajans
> > written by Javed Akhtar. With "*Mann Mohana*", the directors 
> intention was
> > to deal with Jodhaa's Hindu roots. I don't know what to say 
about 
> this one.
> > It is for sure not an ordinary song, but at the same time, I 
> wouldn't
> > actually remember this one after listening to the whole 
> soundtrack, or
> > perhaps watching the movie (unless Ash does "something"). 
Further 
> the
> > portion: "tum bin paau kaise chain kanhaa"…sounds exact