Re: [arr] Ella Pugazhum Iraivanukke - Oscar Spl show - all episodes - Download

[sunder s]

i am not able to wdownload... it says source file missing plz help

On Sun, Feb 22, 2009 at 6:45 AM, Aravind AM  wrote:

>   Hi all,
>
> I've recorded and uploaded the show here:
>
> http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=7c05c93aad05cd384012e8015643d9c84960715685cda637
>
>
> I've split it into 7 parts - all wmv files.
>
>
> Cheers,
> Aravind
>
> --
> My Blog: http://arrahmaniac.blogspot.com
> Rahmania show interviews: http://rahmania.4shared.com
> --
>
>
> --
> Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Invite them 
> now.
> 
>

Re: [arr] Re: How was your day at work today....

[sunder s]

everyone know that i am big fan of arr.. so the whole office took me out for
a treat :)

On Tue, Feb 24, 2009 at 7:54 PM, Pradeepan R wrote:

>   Dusmanta,
> same here :) A friend who had last spoken in 2003 called me up !!!
> and @ my sister's work place, it seems everyone was glued to the TV at the
> cafetaria. :)
>
> Jai Ho ARR.
>
>
>
> On Tue, Feb 24, 2009 at 4:01 AM, Dusmanta Nayak <
> dknayak_loosecont...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>>  m from rourkela,orissa working in L&T and a silent member of this
>> group 4m last 5 years. Yesterday i had received 18 phone calls from my
>> friends working across the country. Interestingly some of my friends(collage
>> mate) call me after a long time only to wish me about the news.. I feel very
>> proud that they remember me as a rahman fan..
>> in our locality music means new dance number, regional songs, new himesh
>> songs etc… my friends call me mad, pagal etc when I was listen only rahman
>> song for hours.. yesterday some of my friends came to me with their pen
>> drive and asked for rahman songs…this is real rahman magic.
>>
>> proud to be a rahman fan..
>>
>> Regards
>> DKNayak
>>
>>
>>
>
>
> --
> Cheers,
> Pradeepan.
>
> "All you need to do is, decide what to do with the time that is given to
> you !"
>
>  
>

Re: [arr] I initially wondered how I was going to do it: A.R. Rahman

[sunder s]

I feel it would have been better if arr didn't include the rap part into
this song, i feel the mood of the song is getting disturbed by the rap part
even in sruthi's portion. wht u guys say?

On Sun, May 16, 2010 at 2:54 AM, satish_srini wrote:

>
>
> "The Tamil was of a very high standard and I initially wondered how I was
> going to do it, but thankfully it has come out well." This was how A.R.
> Rahman described his experience of working with the anthem for the World
> Classical Tamil Conference which was released on Saturday.
>
> Apparently, the tune for the anthem came to him immediately, but production
> was quite another matter. "It took two to two-and-a-half months, but we were
> working with a large crew – almost 70 singers," Rahman, dapper in a rich
> reddish-brown kurtha with an embroidered panel running down the front, told
> reporters on the eve of the function to release the anthem.
>
> "All of us together worked on the anthem – There was TMS [T.M.
> Soundararajan], Yuvan [Shankar Raja], Shruti Hassan, P.Sushila…(to name a
> few). Basically, I have been busy in Hollywood and also touring. Therefore I
> was working on a tight schedule and was available only for two or three
> days, so people who could come then joined us," he said to a question on how
> the singers were chosen. A new verse on Kamban and Avvaiyar was added almost
> when the composing was over, and had to be incorporated into the final cut.
>
> TMS begins with "Pirapokkum Ella Uyirkkum," the first lines of the anthem
> composed by Chief Minister M.Karunanidhi. Some of the other top playback
> artistes featuring in the anthem include Harini, Hariharan, Benny Dayal,
> Srinivas, Vijay Jesudas, Naresh Iyer. Rahman's nephew G.V.Prakash and sister
> Rehana have also joined the ensemble.
>
> The thing about this anthem, Rahman says, is that it also features singers
> who have distinguished themselves in other genres of music such as Carnatic
> (Aruna Sayeeram, Bombay Jaishree, Nithyashree and Soumya), folk, Sufi
> (M.Y.Abdul Ghani, Khajamoideen, S.Sabumoideen), and even rap (Blaaze).
> Another key aspect is that three generations of singers have participated.
>
> Responding to a complaint that the words in his songs were often drowned
> out by the instruments, he says, "I think you will hear the words in this
> song. In fact we have kept the instruments to a minimum so that the words
> are clear." The traditional Tamil nagaswaram and tavil blend melodiously
> with the guitar and drums, even as the carnatic notes wind seamlessly with
> the rap.
>
> And what are his favourite lines from the anthem? For some one who added a
> line in Tamil in his Oscars acceptance speech, the answer was predictable:
> "Semmozhiyaana Tamizh mozhiyaam," the line that runs right through as the
> chorus.
>
> http://beta.thehindu.com/news/states/tamil-nadu/article431202.ece
>
>  
>

[arr] Song growing - Is it due to music or Lyrics

[sunder s]

Hi Everyone,

This question was running through my mind after for quite long time and
ravaan has created more confusions. Initially I had the feeling that since
the new music is new to us, the arrangements of the music is new to our
brain which takes time to grow on us. When ravaan released, it took time to
grow on me, and when i was fully into ravaan , ravanan got released. Since
the only difference in ravanan is only lyrics I didnt like it when i heard
first time. Now I like ravanan more than ravan. Now I am back to square one.

Song growing is due to music or lyrics. Some one clarify.

Regards
S.Sunder

[arr] : Maralantae - killing me

[sunder s]

Hi guys,

I haven't heard any song like this till now... this song is killing me... i
am hearing this for the 100th time( still hearing while typing this)... what
a music and singing by the master... I have no words to express.. Can any
one provide me the lyrics and its meaning... pls i am dying here... somebody
save me.

Regards
S.Sunder

Re: [arr] : Maralantae - killing me

[sunder s]

Hi Ram

Thanks a trillion...you have saved my life yar and after knowing the
meaning... its even more killing me... but this time I ll not die :)

Regards,
S.Sunder

On Wed, Jul 14, 2010 at 8:26 PM, Ram Motipally wrote:

>
>
> Sunder, before you die, here it is :-) I had already shared once before on
> the group.
>
> Maaralante Lokam ... Maaralanta Nuvve
>
> "If the world has to changeyou have to change"
>
> Veese Gaali Andarikosam..Vaana Megham daachukodhu thana kosam
> "the breeze blows for everyonethe rain clouds dont hide the rain for
> themselves"
>
> Surya kanthi andari kosam.. Chandra jyothi yeragadhu ye swardham
> "sunlight is for everyonethe moonlight is no selfish"
>
> Okkarikaina melu chesthe lokam antha melu jarigenu
> "even if good is done to one, it is done to the whole world"
>
> Okkarikaina haani chesthe lokam antha haani kaligenu
> "even if harm is done to one, it is done to the whole world"
>
> Maaralante Lokam ... Maaralanta Nuvve
> "if the world has to change...you have to change"
>
> Nuvvante lokam .. Nee vente lokam.. Ee maata slokam .. Sodara...
> Nuvvante lokam .. Nee vente lokam.. Ee maata slokam .. Sodara...
> "you are the worldthe world is behind you...your world is a
> slokam...ohh brother"
>
> Maa telugu thalliki  Mallepoodanda(chorus)
> Maa telugu thallik...Mallepoodanda... ...(main)
> "to our telugu motherflower garland (jasmine flower)"..
>
> Maaralante Lokam ... Maaralanta Nuvve
> Veese Gaali Andarikosam.. Vaana Megham daachukodhu thana kosam
> Surya kanthi andari kosam.. chandra jyothi yeragadhu ye swardham
> Okkarikaina melu chesthe lokam antha melu jarigenu
> Okkarikaina haani chesthe lokam antha haani kaligenu
>
> Sahanam Lo Gandhiji.. Samaram Lo Netaji..
> Sahanam Lo Gandhiji.. Samaram Lo Netaji..
> "in patience he is gandhiji...in bravery he is netaji"
>
>
> Maaralante Lokam ... Maaralanta Nuvve
>
> Maa telugu thalliki  Mallepoodanda(chorus)
>
>
>
>
> --
> *From:* sunder s 
> *To:* arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> *Sent:* Tue, July 13, 2010 12:26:03 PM
>
> *Subject:* [arr] : Maralantae - killing me
>
>
>
> Hi guys,
>
> I haven't heard any song like this till now... this song is killing me... i
> am hearing this for the 100th time( still hearing while typing this)... what
> a music and singing by the master... I have no words to express.. Can any
> one provide me the lyrics and its meaning... pls i am dying here... somebody
> save me.
>
> Regards
> S.Sunder
>
>
>
>  
>

Re: [arr] : Maralantae - killing me

[sunder s]

ha ha sure Ram... have you done translation only for this song or for all
songs... It would be terrific for all the fans if you translate all songs
:)

I have a question for u... in the song there is a phrase " Ee maata slokam
.. Sodara..." actually its slokam or shokam... when i hear the song its
shokam but in the context it looks slokam

Regards
S.Sunder

On Thu, Jul 15, 2010 at 4:48 AM, Ram Motipally wrote:

>
>
> Sunder, enjoy, stay safe and stay alive :-) you have many more ARR albums
> to enjoy
>
> Ram
>
> ----------
> *From:* sunder s 
> *To:* arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> *Sent:* Wed, July 14, 2010 10:08:43 AM
> *Subject:* Re: [arr] : Maralantae - killing me
>
>
>
> Hi Ram
>
> Thanks a trillion...you have saved my life yar and after knowing the
> meaning... its even more killing me... but this time I ll not die :)
>
> Regards,
> S.Sunder
>
> On Wed, Jul 14, 2010 at 8:26 PM, Ram Motipally wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> Sunder, before you die, here it is :-) I had already shared once before on
>> the group.
>>
>> Maaralante Lokam ... Maaralanta Nuvve
>>
>> "If the world has to changeyou have to change"
>>
>> Veese Gaali Andarikosam..Vaana Megham daachukodhu thana kosam
>> "the breeze blows for everyonethe rain clouds dont hide the rain for
>> themselves"
>>
>> Surya kanthi andari kosam.. Chandra jyothi yeragadhu ye swardham
>> "sunlight is for everyonethe moonlight is no selfish"
>>
>> Okkarikaina melu chesthe lokam antha melu jarigenu
>> "even if good is done to one, it is done to the whole world"
>>
>> Okkarikaina haani chesthe lokam antha haani kaligenu
>> "even if harm is done to one, it is done to the whole world"
>>
>> Maaralante Lokam ... Maaralanta Nuvve
>> "if the world has to change...you have to change"
>>
>> Nuvvante lokam .. Nee vente lokam.. Ee maata slokam .. Sodara...
>> Nuvvante lokam .. Nee vente lokam.. Ee maata slokam .. Sodara...
>> "you are the worldthe world is behind you...your world is a
>> slokam...ohh brother"
>>
>> Maa telugu thalliki  Mallepoodanda(chorus)
>> Maa telugu thallik...Mallepoodanda... ...(main)
>> "to our telugu motherflower garland (jasmine flower)"..
>>
>> Maaralante Lokam ... Maaralanta Nuvve
>> Veese Gaali Andarikosam.. Vaana Megham daachukodhu thana kosam
>> Surya kanthi andari kosam.. chandra jyothi yeragadhu ye swardham
>> Okkarikaina melu chesthe lokam antha melu jarigenu
>> Okkarikaina haani chesthe lokam antha haani kaligenu
>>
>> Sahanam Lo Gandhiji.. Samaram Lo Netaji..
>> Sahanam Lo Gandhiji.. Samaram Lo Netaji..
>> "in patience he is gandhiji...in bravery he is netaji"
>>
>>
>> Maaralante Lokam ... Maaralanta Nuvve
>>
>> Maa telugu thalliki  Mallepoodanda(chorus)
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> *From:* sunder s 
>> *To:* arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
>> *Sent:* Tue, July 13, 2010 12:26:03 PM
>>
>> *Subject:* [arr] : Maralantae - killing me
>>
>>
>>
>> Hi guys,
>>
>> I haven't heard any song like this till now... this song is killing me...
>> i am hearing this for the 100th time( still hearing while typing this)...
>> what a music and singing by the master... I have no words to express.. Can
>> any one provide me the lyrics and its meaning... pls i am dying here...
>> somebody save me.
>>
>> Regards
>> S.Sunder
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
>
>  
>

Re: [arr] : Maralantae - killing me

[sunder s]

Its ok Ram, I am still not over with maralantee.. in my
facebook/googletalk/yahoo status msg i have full song lyrics of
maralentee... and i had the previlage of telling d meaning of the song and
who ever head it told me tht song is very nice. All credit goes to you.
thank u so much, if you get meaning of other songs do share it.

Sunder

On Wed, Jul 21, 2010 at 10:11 AM, Ram Motipally wrote:

>
>
> Sunder sorry for late response. I translated only this one. I think someone
> has already done namakame and I briefly explained Maham Maye. If I can get
> the telugu lyrics, I can try to translate.
>
> Yes I agree with you, the sound is not very clear, but it has to be slokam,
> otherwise it wont make any sense. Hope you are still enjoying Puli.
>
> Ram
>
> ------
> *From:* sunder s 
> *To:* arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> *Sent:* Thu, July 15, 2010 12:55:40 PM
>
> *Subject:* Re: [arr] : Maralantae - killing me
>
>
>
> ha ha sure Ram... have you done translation only for this song or for all
> songs... It would be terrific for all the fans if you translate all songs
> :)
>
> I have a question for u... in the song there is a phrase " Ee maata slokam
> .. Sodara..." actually its slokam or shokam... when i hear the song its
> shokam but in the context it looks slokam
>
> Regards
> S.Sunder
>
> On Thu, Jul 15, 2010 at 4:48 AM, Ram Motipally wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> Sunder, enjoy, stay safe and stay alive :-) you have many more ARR albums
>> to enjoy
>>
>> Ram
>>
>> --
>> *From:* sunder s 
>> *To:* arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
>> *Sent:* Wed, July 14, 2010 10:08:43 AM
>> *Subject:* Re: [arr] : Maralantae - killing me
>>
>>
>>
>> Hi Ram
>>
>> Thanks a trillion...you have saved my life yar and after knowing the
>> meaning... its even more killing me... but this time I ll not die :)
>>
>> Regards,
>> S.Sunder
>>
>> On Wed, Jul 14, 2010 at 8:26 PM, Ram Motipally wrote:
>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Sunder, before you die, here it is :-) I had already shared once before
>>> on the group.
>>>
>>> Maaralante Lokam ... Maaralanta Nuvve
>>>
>>> "If the world has to changeyou have to change"
>>>
>>> Veese Gaali Andarikosam..Vaana Megham daachukodhu thana kosam
>>> "the breeze blows for everyonethe rain clouds dont hide the rain for
>>> themselves"
>>>
>>> Surya kanthi andari kosam.. Chandra jyothi yeragadhu ye swardham
>>> "sunlight is for everyonethe moonlight is no selfish"
>>>
>>> Okkarikaina melu chesthe lokam antha melu jarigenu
>>> "even if good is done to one, it is done to the whole world"
>>>
>>> Okkarikaina haani chesthe lokam antha haani kaligenu
>>> "even if harm is done to one, it is done to the whole world"
>>>
>>> Maaralante Lokam ... Maaralanta Nuvve
>>> "if the world has to change...you have to change"
>>>
>>> Nuvvante lokam .. Nee vente lokam.. Ee maata slokam .. Sodara...
>>> Nuvvante lokam .. Nee vente lokam.. Ee maata slokam .. Sodara...
>>> "you are the worldthe world is behind you...your world is a
>>> slokam...ohh brother"
>>>
>>> Maa telugu thalliki  Mallepoodanda(chorus)
>>> Maa telugu thallik...Mallepoodanda... ...(main)
>>> "to our telugu motherflower garland (jasmine flower)"..
>>>
>>> Maaralante Lokam ... Maaralanta Nuvve
>>> Veese Gaali Andarikosam.. Vaana Megham daachukodhu thana kosam
>>> Surya kanthi andari kosam.. chandra jyothi yeragadhu ye swardham
>>> Okkarikaina melu chesthe lokam antha melu jarigenu
>>> Okkarikaina haani chesthe lokam antha haani kaligenu
>>>
>>> Sahanam Lo Gandhiji.. Samaram Lo Netaji..
>>> Sahanam Lo Gandhiji.. Samaram Lo Netaji..
>>> "in patience he is gandhiji...in bravery he is netaji"
>>>
>>>
>>> Maaralante Lokam ... Maaralanta Nuvve
>>>
>>> Maa telugu thalliki  Mallepoodanda(chorus)
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> *From:* sunder s 
>>> *To:* arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
>>> *Sent:* Tue, July 13, 2010 12:26:03 PM
>>>
>>> *Subject:* [arr] : Maralantae - killing me
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Hi guys,
>>>
>>> I haven't heard any song like this till now... this song is killing me...
>>> i am hearing this for the 100th time( still hearing while typing this)...
>>> what a music and singing by the master... I have no words to express.. Can
>>> any one provide me the lyrics and its meaning... pls i am dying here...
>>> somebody save me.
>>>
>>> Regards
>>> S.Sunder
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
>
>  
>

Re: [arr] Kadhal anukkal - FULL lyrics

[sunder s]

oh my god, what a powerful lyrics, reading itself is very difficult,
composing a tune is very difficult and composing a tune and making the
lyrics look easy is very very difficult, thats why arr is international
composer all others are still state level composers what you guys say?

On Thu, Jul 29, 2010 at 10:42 PM, Thulasi Ram  wrote:

>
>
> http://rajinifans.com/latest_news_detail.html?rId=1350
>
> its a scanned copy of the vikadan page.
> enjoy!
>
>  
>

[arr] enthiran - First listen

[sunder s]

Guys

Hearing enthiran from morning, its completely a fresh journey it takes lot
of time to understand the music, so before commenting/rating on any song or
even the album make sure you have heard the album atleast 100 times.

This is my humble request.

Regards,
S.Sunder

Re: [arr] Three Cheers for Khatija!!!!!

[sunder s]

In short

Khatija  = Harini + Shereya ghosal



On Sun, Aug 1, 2010 at 8:23 AM, Hameed Akbar  wrote:

>
>
> Yes even I wanted to appreciate her.. I was wondering how old is she.. she
> sounds very mature..
>
>
> On Sat, Jul 31, 2010 at 9:10 PM, AJ  wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> ARR fans,
>>
>> How about a big round of applause for AR Rahman's daughter Khatija's debut
>> singing? I don't like to comment on family members, but Khatija's singing in
>> this album really impressed me a lotvery poised, mature, and with a
>> beautiful, clear, confident voice! We are proud of you, Khatija! We hope to
>> hear more of you in the future with your father and maybe beyond!
>>
>> Those close to ARR, please pass on the message that her singing is being
>> appreciated widely!
>>
>>
>  
>

Re: [arr] Endhiran - Initial Reactions - Mixed Feelings

[sunder s]

Guys,

ARR has done so many genre of music, if you want melody there are huge
collections in his whole set of composition, classic, hindustani, fusion,
rap etc etc. There are albums which contains mixture of these genre of
music, some having same genre, sangamam is purely classical, boys, enthiran
are purely western, sivaji mixture of both... so depending on what director
asks arr delivers them, so dont compare music of one album with another,
that doesn't make sense. If songs are like sivaji then people would say
songs are same like sivaji, nothing new, if it is not like sivaji we say "i
expected something like sivaji"

All I would say for those who doesn't like enthiran, take a break go and
listen arr's old albums and hear enthiran, you will feel the difference.
Still you are not satisfied, go and hear other music director's music, this
will really help.

Regards,
S.Sunder

On Sun, Aug 1, 2010 at 8:27 AM, Ramesh R  wrote:

>
>
> I'm in the same boat but perhaps for different reasons. It's been a long
> while since I could really dig into an ARR album. I like few parts of
> Pudhiya Manidha, the elongated brass/string chords in Kadhal Annukal (isn't
> that reminiscent of Don Davis/Navras?), the African vocals in Kilimanjaro,
> the bizarre, saccharine classical section in Chitti Dance. I can't listen to
> the others. It's just not my kind of music again. I treat each of the recent
> ARR release like how I listen to a Morricone giallo from the 70s-- a few
> gems in between lots of 'unlistenable' stuff.
>
> I'm glad that I'm in the minority and it's good to see many of you liking
> the music.
>
> --
> *From:* Roshan 
> *To:* arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> *Sent:* Sat, July 31, 2010 2:21:32 PM
> *Subject:* Re: [arr] Endhiran - Initial Reactions - Mixed Feelings
>
>  
>

Re: [arr] ARR's voice in Irumbile..

[sunder s]

Noway... Nan varuvaen is too good... even better than newyork nagaram

On Mon, Aug 2, 2010 at 5:01 AM, Pradeepan  wrote:

>
>
> & Rihanna should listen to this song to understand what she is missing in
> her Career :-)
> she must work with ARR.
>
>
> On 8/1/10, Thulasi Ram  wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>> agree.. agree.. agree// cant get over this song!!! m n ARR-robot mode..
>>
>>
>> On Sun, Aug 1, 2010 at 11:13 PM, Pradeepan wrote:
>>
>>>
>>>
>>> I Felt that AR's voice was absolutely perfect in his singing of 'Irumbile
>>> oru Idhayam"...
>>> I felt after few songs, he was back at his singing best..maybe after New
>>> York Nagaram. Khwaja comes very close.
>>>
>>> --
>>>
>>> "All you need to do is decide what to do with the time that is given to
>>> you" - Gandalf the Gray.
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
> --
>
> "All you need to do is decide what to do with the time that is given to
> you" - Gandalf the Gray.
>
>  
>

Re: [arr] ARR-Endhiran specific videos from audio launch

[sunder s]

Hi

All the videos are deleted due to copy rights, can you upload in mediafire?

Regards,
S.Sunder

On Mon, Aug 2, 2010 at 10:50 PM, Thulasi Ram  wrote:

>
>
> k cool. vl do. din know that!
>
>
> On Mon, Aug 2, 2010 at 9:19 AM, Madhavan Rajan wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> Thanks again...Just a small hint...If you want to share the video exactly
>> from a specific timeline, please add *#t=00m:00s* at the end of the
>> link...
>>
>> For example, AR's speech starts exactly at 7 min and 17 sec...so the link
>> would be http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJwj0c7UbqI#t=07m17s...
>>
>> This would help a lot for mobile internet users with slow speeds
>>
>>
>> On Mon, Aug 2, 2010 at 4:30 AM, Thulasi Ram  wrote:
>>
>>>
>>>
>>> i've watching 18 clips from the following link:
>>> http://www.youtube.com/user/runeelavetham19#p/u/23/9fhdAYlRmt0
>>> and found the following related to us
>>>
>>> dont miss ARR and shankar's speech. shankar explains how he got all songs
>>> from ARR.
>>>
>>> enthiran song performances:
>>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqdbGPDAsaE
>>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imrzyDcZ2WM
>>>
>>> ARRs speech:
>>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJwj0c7UbqI
>>>
>>> Shankar's song by song review & info:
>>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbOfOS5Vn7Y
>>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbNyPYVSG84
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Cheers,
>> Madhavan.R
>> Be a Music Fan; not a Music Pirate!
>>
>>
>  
>

Re: [arr] Phani Kalyan about AR Rahman & KMMC

[sunder s]

Excellency writeup, as and when we read it we get the feeling we are also
part of KMMC, it would be great if every one part of KMMC share their
experience here, especially foreign students who are studying in KMMC, as
they come from different culture and learning carnatic and all kinds
of Indian music.

Thanks Vithur for sharing :)

On Fri, Aug 13, 2010 at 9:40 PM, fani kalyan wrote:

>
>
> Thank you so much
>
> --- On *Thu, 8/12/10, Gayathri Chandrakasan *wrote:
>
>
> From: Gayathri Chandrakasan 
> Subject: Re: [arr] Phani Kalyan about AR Rahman & KMMC
> To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Thursday, August 12, 2010, 8:02 PM
>
>
>
>
> Amazingly written Phani, enjoyed every moment of reading it. Your feelings
> about KMMC and ARR are expressed genuinely and beautifully in this
> writeup.Through your write-up, I noticed how dedicated and passionate you
> are to your music, may this dedication and passion of yours enable you to
> reach the "moon" as predicted by ARR! May God bless you always!
>
> P.S: I've just got the oppurtunity to listen to your Pappu. Great job, will
> definitely about this in my next mail.
>
> P.P.S: Thanks Vithur for sharing this with us!
>
> --- On *Wed, 8/11/10, Vithur * wrote:
>
>
> From: Vithur 
> Subject: [arr] Phani Kalyan about AR Rahman & KMMC
> To: "arrahmanfans" 
> Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2010, 10:48 PM
>
> There are certain experiences in life that change you as a person and
> help you grow into a better individual. For me, these defining
> experiences happened during those years that I was a student of AR
> Rahman’s KM Music Conservatory.
>
> As I look back on that journey that has evolved me into making music
> my life and profession I feel KMMC happened a little late in my life
> but I strongly feel it couldn't have come at a more right moment than
> this. I had a keen interest in music since childhood, listening along
> with my grandfather to his thousands of carnatic collections including
> M.Balamuralikrishna, Thyagaraja, Ramadas, and many Annamayya
> Keerthanas and instrumentals. I recall composing rough tunes for fun,
> even before I started learning music formally. But it wasn’t until AR
> Rahman happened, that my passion for music grew beyond words. I became
> a devout fan of Rahman Sir ever since Bombay had released. I remember
> skipping my school continuously to go to the theatre where Bombay was
> being played just to listen to the music and the background scores.
> And with each of his releases after that, his music became a daily
> fuel for me.
>
> I had completed my Engineering degree in Chennai and was working a
> mundane software job. Of course, my body was there, but my ears, mind
> and thoughts were just tunes, melodies, rhythm and one man- AR Rahman.
> So when I heard news that Rahman Sir was going to open his own music
> school here in Chennai, which offers courses in western classical
> music, various areas of music technology, instruments, and vocals, I
> thought to myself, “If I wanted to give my passion for music a chance
> to grow and give a chance to live my dream-job as a composer, THIS was
> it.” And what better opportunity to learn at an institution developed
> by a man who I worshipped and looked up to for so many years. So
> without hesitation I applied for an audition. Now I wasn’t at all sure
> I would get in and did not even tell my family or anyone else about
> applying to the school. I thought to myself by auditioning I would at
> least catch a glimpse of the school and studio, and if lucky catch a
> glimpse of Rahman Sir. So I was super surprised and was just in utter
> disbelief when I got that call of acceptance and my family was even
> more shocked when I told them that I am going to resign my job and
> join KMMC. So here I was literally on cloud 9, about to begin a
> journey that I had only dreamt of all these years.
>
> In KMMC I took western classical vocals and composition as a major
> with a prior knowledge in carnatic vocals and keyboard. As soon as I
> entered the conservatory compound on the first day, I could just feel
> the aura of positive energy all around. The school had almost like a
> homely and soothing atmosphere with wooden floors and furniture,
> accented with warm curtains, large middle-eastern rugs, a beautiful
> grand piano and a picture of Rahman sir's father in the main reception
> area. More than this it was my fellow classmates from all corners of
> the world, and the amazing faculty that made those years the most
> memorable.
>
> Moreover, being part of KMMC I saw Rahman Sir in a whole different
> light, and my respect and devotion towards him grew to infinite
> lengths. During the first week he came and interacted with us in
> person and asked us our ambitions and goals. I still remember when I
> asked Sir at that time to hum a few lines of New York Nagaram, what he
> said in response will forever stay with me. He said. "Guys don't stick
> only onto New York Nagaram, music is beyond the regular co

Re: [arr] Re: What is our role as a fan group ?

[sunder s]

Yes I totally agree, negativity is one thing i hate to read, there is full
of positive energy ARR has given us right from roja to Endiran, and people
have not stopped comparing. ARR has moved on from 1990 to 2010 and has taken
us with him, but for some reason there are few people still in 90s, come on
guys catch a bus and come to this century, there are so many new and
enjoyable things happening here, Better late than Never

On Mon, Aug 16, 2010 at 5:41 AM, AJ  wrote:

>
>
> Some notable members also bring in a TON of negativity to this group beyond
> just criticizing or not liking an albumconstantly telling us how he
> doesn't like ARR's music post a certain year and after each ARR album,
> completely writing it off saying how disappointed he is and once again, how
> he has not been impressed with an ARR song since a certain year, how things
> went wrong after a certain yearetc. etc.
>
> Give it up.if ARR is that disappointing to you these days, why keep
> posting here? Please let the rest of us enjoy his work today and stop
> distracting our appreciation with your constant negativity!
>
> As someone else posted.your silence is sweetness!
>
>
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com , "AJ"
>  wrote:
> >
> > Bravo! Awesome post, Ram! Keep em coming! Totally agree!
> >
> > --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com ,
> Ram Motipally  wrote:
> > >
> > > Friends,
> > >
> > > I have been seeing some of the mails since Endhiran music has been
> released.
> > > There have been good, bad as well as outright ugly emails. This had me
> thinking,
> > > who are we as fans, what role do we have and since we are in a group,
> is there a
> > > decorum we need to follow ? Do we just allow all opinions or do we try
> to always
> > > be appreciative. I do not know all the answers, but this set me across
> a thought
> > > process which I wanted to pen down here.
> > >
> > > Since this is a AR fna group, what is the dictionary definition of a
> fan ?
> > > (reproduced from m-w.com)
> > >
> > > Main Entry: 3fan
> > > Function: noun
> > > Etymology: probably short for fanatic
> > > Date: 1682
> > > 1 : an enthusiastic devotee (as of a sport or a performing art) usually
> as a
> > > spectator
> > > 2 : an ardent admirer or enthusiast (as of a celebrity or a
> > > pursuit) 
> > >
> > > If we take this definition, we are more or less (most of us)
> enthusiastic
> > > devotees/admirers or enthusiasts of AR, right ? And to enlarge this, we
> should
> > > be admirers of his entire body of work or his body of work over the
> total
> > > duration. Now, this does not mean we have to admire every song or album
> that he
> > > has ever churned out. At the very least this means that we need to have
> a
> > > context of the man, his music and his entire body of work. We need to
> be
> > > sensitive to the fact that the music is an input of many people like
> the
> > > director of the movie, producer, context of the movie, scene, emotion
> etc.
> > >
> > > Are we really fans of AR or his music, if we just react to every song
> and album
> > > as a standalone piece of work ? Isnt that primarily a function of our
> like or
> > > dislike ? What has AR and his music got to do with our like or dislike
> ? Let me
> > > give the example of food - I love avakai (kind of pickle in andhra). If
> I feed
> > > it to my american friend, telling him it is the best thing in the
> world, he will
> > > run away ! Now, most of my american friends enjoy steaks (beef), I can
> never
> > > ever eat one ! Does this mean avakai or beef is good or bad ?
> Absolutely no, it
> > > is just a function of my like/dislike, my upbringing, my culture etc.
> > >
> > > Now, what does one do if you dont enjoy a certain AR album or song ? If
> we are
> > > just reacting to our like/dislike at that point in time, then we will
> praise the
> > > song we like and rip the song we dont like. Infact what is happening is
> the
> > > individual is just reacting to his/her like/dislike, AR or the song has
> nothing
> > > to do with it. This will happen for any song or any musician they will
> hear. But
> > > if you are really a fan, you will go with a positive intent to enjoy
> the song,
> > > because you know the musician and his large body of work and know that
> you can
> > > expect quality stuff. You are patient, you invest more energy as you
> are a fan
> > > and take all possible efforts to not miss the quality music, you have
> > > experienced in the past. It is possible that you might still not like
> the music.
> > > I have not liked many of AR's songs or albums. Many times it is also a
> function
> > > of how I am feeling at the time. I might be neck deep in work issues
> and not
> > > find the effort to enjoy the music. Or I might be going through some
> personal
> > > issues and not be in the right frame of mind to enjoy AR's music at
> that point
> > > in time. Sometimes when I revisit the song after many years, I start to
> like it.
> > > Sometimes being in a f

Re: [arr] Robots don't sing Qawalis

[sunder s]

yes from the trailer and the music of chitti dance, its for sure that the
robot is dancing for this song from classical to western... its going to be
a graphical treat.

On Sun, Aug 22, 2010 at 2:01 AM, Indmov Buff  wrote:

>
>
> Yes but that's as broad as saying  anything can happen at any time to
> anyone in this world! A qawalli or a Maula is never going to be in a Shankar
> Movie. Only if those who want these kind of tracks in a  Shankar movie could
> just re-visit all his past movies, they'll understand what kind of music he
> likes to extract from AR.
>
> --
> *From:* V S Rawat 
> *To:* arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
> *Sent:* Sat, 21 August, 2010 16:36:10
> *Subject:* Re: [arr] Robots don't sing Qawalis
>
>
>
> When it is Shankar, any"thing" will sing as well as dance. Remember
> Nayak, all those snakes and all animals sang in Saiyyan. Why get
> surprised with a Robot singing now? I expect it to dance to.
>
> --
> Rawat
>
> On 8/21/2010 7:41 PM India Time, _Roshan_ wrote:
>
> > lol.. robots don't sing anything by its own. not yet
> >
> > but this elvis robot singslike elvis
> >
> > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=harJC_nvQmg&feature=search
> > 
> >
> > On Sat, Aug 21, 2010 at 6:29 AM, AJ 
> > 
> > > wrote:
> >
> > I read a comment in another forum where someone expressed
> > disappointment that there was not a song like Khwaja Mere Khwaja or
> > Maula Maula in Robot. Last I checked, robots don't sing Qawalis and
> > I don't think people are inspired to sing Qawalis in the presence of
> > a robot..but I could be wrong...
>
>
>  
>