Re: [arr] Top 10 duds from Rahman - IBN Live

[kishore parayath]

Nonsense!! VTV, Kadhal Desam and Jeans were blockbusters

Re: [arr] Top 10 duds from Rahman - IBN Live

[Ram Motipally]

Look at it another way...I remember reading this loose reproduction of a quote 
about greatness in sports. When people talk about what a sports person has not 
NOT achieved instead of talking about what he HAS achieved, that is a sign of 
greatness.. Sampras never won French Open, Lendl never won Wimbledon.

The mere fact that a channel needs to talk about ARs duds is a back handed 
compliment




From: V S Rawat 
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Fri, September 3, 2010 2:43:57 PM
Subject: Re: [arr] Top 10 duds from Rahman - IBN Live

Well said, Gops. Politicians are never taken seriously but whatever 
repute of evenhandedness media had has got evaporated by such ugly 
orchestrated campaign. The questions to media are, as you wrote, “Why 
are people so bitter over a song,” and, “what have you done that’s so 
great? Do you create anything, or just criticize others’ work and 
belittle their motivations?”

And this particular article will serve an undisputable proof of the 
ugliness of this campaign against ARR.

Thanks.
--
Rawat

On 9/3/2010 5:30 PM India Time, _Gopal Srinivasan_ wrote:

> I guess this article says it all - you write a list of Top 10 duds and
> you actually struggle to come up with 10. Beyond Parasuram, nothing in
> that list is a dud. VTV would rank among his biggest hits. As would
> Jeans. Has the person even listened to the score of Water? Since when
> did the fact that the music was not released a criterion for judging
> it's success?
>
> I am reminded of this recent exchange between Apple CEO Steve Jobs and
> Valleywag Editor Ryan Tate, following the iPhone 4 death-grip issue,
> in which Jobs asked Tate, “Why are you so bitter over a technical
> issue,” and, “what have you done that’s so great? Do you create
> anything, or just criticize others’ work and belittle their
> motivations?”
>
> That's all that journalism has come to today. Every two-bit 14-yr old
> with a computer and an internet connection can write any trash and
> reach a million people. Except, we are not talking about 14-year olds
> but 40-yr old imbeciles.
>
> On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 03:29, $ Pavan Kumar $  wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>> Never expected such a stupid article from TV18 group..anyways..have fun 
>> reading 
>>it guys
>> Please..take it easy..read, laugh and delete...
>> 
>>http://ibnlive.in.com/news/swagatham-fiasco-rahmans-top-10-duds/130209-3.html?from=tn
>>n
>>
>> Swagatham fiasco: Rahman's top 10 duds
>>
>> ibnlive.com
>> Posted on Sep 03, 2010 at 11:24 | Updated Sep 03, 2010 at 11:52
>>
>> The verdict is in. 'Swagatham', A R Rahman’s anthem for the Commonwealth 
>> Games, 
>>has received anything but rapturous welcome.
>>
>> People who have heard it are cool, downloads are flat, music professionals 
>> are 
>>looking away – even politicians are denouncing the song.
>>
>> The slow-paced number, sung by Rahman himself, has got everyone wondering 
>>whether this is what the Games deserves.
>>
>> Poll
>>
>> Why does the CWG anthem Swagatham not work for you?
>> Slow-paced
>> Lacks punch
>> Style of Rahman is missing
>>
>> While everyone may wonder what went wrong, it’s worth remembering that 
>> Rahman, 
>>for all his apparent Midas touch with melody, has had his share of duds. 
>>Unfortunately, the tune that the nation was looking forward to has turned out 
>>to 
>>be one of them.
>>
>> Some of the songs Rahman composed in his early years for Malayalam and 
>> Telugu 
>>films have remained unpopular.
>>
>> Fans who have grown used to the trademark Rahman style over the years have 
>> also 
>>complained the composer is repeating himself.
>>
>> Towering expectations of the man dubbed “Mozart of Madras” of repeating the 
>>legendary success of ‘Roja’ in every film may have also led to a slump in 
>>quality in some soundtracks.
>>
>> “I’ve heard better from Rahman,” was the common sentiment on the streets 
>> when 
>>“Jai Ho” received international acclaim.
>>
>> Here, then, are Rahman’s top 10 dud soundtracks from a musical career 
>> spanning 
>>almost 20 years – songs that have either bombed at the charts or simply faded 
>>from memory for lack of fizz:
>>
>> 1. 'Swagatham': A nation, eagerly awaiting its own ‘Waka Waka’ from its 
>> trusted 
>>composer, is bitterly disappointed at the outcome of the Commonwealth Games 
>>anthem. Critics call it a “cacophony” while fans find the punch missing.
>>
>> 2. 'Raavan': The music of Raavan is dark an

Re: [arr] Top 10 duds from Rahman - IBN Live

[V S Rawat]

Well said, Gops. Politicians are never taken seriously but whatever 
repute of evenhandedness media had has got evaporated by such ugly 
orchestrated campaign. The questions to media are, as you wrote, “Why 
are people so bitter over a song,” and, “what have you done that’s so 
great? Do you create anything, or just criticize others’ work and 
belittle their motivations?”

And this particular article will serve an undisputable proof of the 
ugliness of this campaign against ARR.

Thanks.
--
Rawat

On 9/3/2010 5:30 PM India Time, _Gopal Srinivasan_ wrote:

> I guess this article says it all - you write a list of Top 10 duds and
> you actually struggle to come up with 10. Beyond Parasuram, nothing in
> that list is a dud. VTV would rank among his biggest hits. As would
> Jeans. Has the person even listened to the score of Water? Since when
> did the fact that the music was not released a criterion for judging
> it's success?
>
> I am reminded of this recent exchange between Apple CEO Steve Jobs and
> Valleywag Editor Ryan Tate, following the iPhone 4 death-grip issue,
> in which Jobs asked Tate, “Why are you so bitter over a technical
> issue,” and, “what have you done that’s so great? Do you create
> anything, or just criticize others’ work and belittle their
> motivations?”
>
> That's all that journalism has come to today. Every two-bit 14-yr old
> with a computer and an internet connection can write any trash and
> reach a million people. Except, we are not talking about 14-year olds
> but 40-yr old imbeciles.
>
> On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 03:29, $ Pavan Kumar $  wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>> Never expected such a stupid article from TV18 group..anyways..have fun 
>> reading it guys
>> Please..take it easy..read, laugh and delete...
>> 
>> http://ibnlive.in.com/news/swagatham-fiasco-rahmans-top-10-duds/130209-3.html?from=tn
>>
>> Swagatham fiasco: Rahman's top 10 duds
>>
>> ibnlive.com
>> Posted on Sep 03, 2010 at 11:24 | Updated Sep 03, 2010 at 11:52
>>
>> The verdict is in. 'Swagatham', A R Rahman’s anthem for the Commonwealth 
>> Games, has received anything but rapturous welcome.
>>
>> People who have heard it are cool, downloads are flat, music professionals 
>> are looking away – even politicians are denouncing the song.
>>
>> The slow-paced number, sung by Rahman himself, has got everyone wondering 
>> whether this is what the Games deserves.
>>
>> Poll
>>
>> Why does the CWG anthem Swagatham not work for you?
>> Slow-paced
>> Lacks punch
>> Style of Rahman is missing
>>
>> While everyone may wonder what went wrong, it’s worth remembering that 
>> Rahman, for all his apparent Midas touch with melody, has had his share of 
>> duds. Unfortunately, the tune that the nation was looking forward to has 
>> turned out to be one of them.
>>
>> Some of the songs Rahman composed in his early years for Malayalam and 
>> Telugu films have remained unpopular.
>>
>> Fans who have grown used to the trademark Rahman style over the years have 
>> also complained the composer is repeating himself.
>>
>> Towering expectations of the man dubbed “Mozart of Madras” of repeating the 
>> legendary success of ‘Roja’ in every film may have also led to a slump in 
>> quality in some soundtracks.
>>
>> “I’ve heard better from Rahman,” was the common sentiment on the streets 
>> when “Jai Ho” received international acclaim.
>>
>> Here, then, are Rahman’s top 10 dud soundtracks from a musical career 
>> spanning almost 20 years – songs that have either bombed at the charts or 
>> simply faded from memory for lack of fizz:
>>
>> 1. 'Swagatham': A nation, eagerly awaiting its own ‘Waka Waka’ from its 
>> trusted composer, is bitterly disappointed at the outcome of the 
>> Commonwealth Games anthem. Critics call it a “cacophony” while fans find the 
>> punch missing.
>>
>> 2. 'Raavan': The music of Raavan is dark and appeals to specific audiences. 
>> One of the most anticipated films of 2010, Rahman brings in contemporary 
>> techno and marries it off to Punjabi folk creating tracks like ‘Thok de 
>> killi’ that lack the hummability of ‘Behne de’ or its staying power.
>>
>> 3. 'Fire': Rahman composed the background score for Deepa Mehta's Fire. It 
>> had the appeal of any Rahman classic but failed to leave a mark in India as 
>> the soundtrack was available only through mail order from a German company.
>>
>> 4. 'Vinnaithandi Varuvaaya': Rahman’s Tamil album comes after a hiatus of 
>> two years and disappointed fans say the songs lack character.
>>
>> 5. 'Parasuram': Rahman tries to experiment with lyrics in ‘Jack and Jill’ 
>> and the effect is disastrous. Fans trash the music of this 2003 starrer and 
>> ‘Dolna Dolna’ is the only song that leaves a mark in an album that has songs 
>> sung by Hariharan.
>>
>> 6. 'Jeans': After a decade, ‘Ajooba’ sang by Hariharan is the only Jeans 
>> soundtrack that sticks with audiences. Beautiful lyrics by Javed Akhtar and 
>> Hariharan’s lilting vocals failed to move traditio

Re: [arr] Top 10 duds from Rahman - IBN Live

[Bergin Roy]

i left a comment... i don't think they'd moderate that.

On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 2:39 PM, Madhavan Rajan wrote:

>
>
> Seriously, there were some very good editors out there with
> respect...Everything in the media is now changed...I don't know where are we
> heading towards?? So, what do they think are the strengths of our nation??
> Don't know what will be the fate, If they keep doing this to every icon in
> this country...Sigh!!
>
> On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 5:30 PM, Gopal Srinivasan wrote:
>
>> I guess this article says it all - you write a list of Top 10 duds and
>> you actually struggle to come up with 10. Beyond Parasuram, nothing in
>> that list is a dud. VTV would rank among his biggest hits. As would
>> Jeans. Has the person even listened to the score of Water? Since when
>> did the fact that the music was not released a criterion for judging
>> it's success?
>>
>> I am reminded of this recent exchange between Apple CEO Steve Jobs and
>> Valleywag Editor Ryan Tate, following the iPhone 4 death-grip issue,
>> in which Jobs asked Tate, “Why are you so bitter over a technical
>> issue,” and, “what have you done that’s so great? Do you create
>> anything, or just criticize others’ work and belittle their
>> motivations?”
>>
>> That's all that journalism has come to today. Every two-bit 14-yr old
>> with a computer and an internet connection can write any trash and
>> reach a million people. Except, we are not talking about 14-year olds
>> but 40-yr old imbeciles.
>>
>> On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 03:29, $ Pavan Kumar $ 
>> wrote:
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Never expected such a stupid article from TV18 group..anyways..have fun
>> reading it guys
>> > Please..take it easy..read, laugh and delete...
>> > 
>> >
>> http://ibnlive.in.com/news/swagatham-fiasco-rahmans-top-10-duds/130209-3.html?from=tn
>> >
>> > Swagatham fiasco: Rahman's top 10 duds
>> >
>> > ibnlive.com
>> > Posted on Sep 03, 2010 at 11:24 | Updated Sep 03, 2010 at 11:52
>> >
>> > The verdict is in. 'Swagatham', A R Rahman’s anthem for the Commonwealth
>> Games, has received anything but rapturous welcome.
>> >
>> > People who have heard it are cool, downloads are flat, music
>> professionals are looking away – even politicians are denouncing the song.
>> >
>> > The slow-paced number, sung by Rahman himself, has got everyone
>> wondering whether this is what the Games deserves.
>> >
>> > Poll
>> >
>> > Why does the CWG anthem Swagatham not work for you?
>> > Slow-paced
>> > Lacks punch
>> > Style of Rahman is missing
>> >
>> > While everyone may wonder what went wrong, it’s worth remembering that
>> Rahman, for all his apparent Midas touch with melody, has had his share of
>> duds. Unfortunately, the tune that the nation was looking forward to has
>> turned out to be one of them.
>> >
>> > Some of the songs Rahman composed in his early years for Malayalam and
>> Telugu films have remained unpopular.
>> >
>> > Fans who have grown used to the trademark Rahman style over the years
>> have also complained the composer is repeating himself.
>> >
>> > Towering expectations of the man dubbed “Mozart of Madras” of repeating
>> the legendary success of ‘Roja’ in every film may have also led to a slump
>> in quality in some soundtracks.
>> >
>> > “I’ve heard better from Rahman,” was the common sentiment on the streets
>> when “Jai Ho” received international acclaim.
>> >
>> > Here, then, are Rahman’s top 10 dud soundtracks from a musical career
>> spanning almost 20 years – songs that have either bombed at the charts or
>> simply faded from memory for lack of fizz:
>> >
>> > 1. 'Swagatham': A nation, eagerly awaiting its own ‘Waka Waka’ from its
>> trusted composer, is bitterly disappointed at the outcome of
>> the Commonwealth Games anthem. Critics call it a “cacophony” while fans find
>> the punch missing.
>> >
>> > 2. 'Raavan': The music of Raavan is dark and appeals to specific
>> audiences. One of the most anticipated films of 2010, Rahman brings in
>> contemporary techno and marries it off to Punjabi folk creating tracks like
>> ‘Thok de killi’ that lack the hummability of ‘Behne de’ or its staying
>> power.
>> >
>> > 3. 'Fire': Rahman composed the background score for Deepa Mehta's Fire.
>> It had the appeal of any Rahman classic but failed to leave a mark in India
>> as the soundtrack was available only through mail order from a German
>> company.
>> >
>> > 4. 'Vinnaithandi Varuvaaya': Rahman’s Tamil album comes after a hiatus
>> of two years and disappointed fans say the songs lack character.
>> >
>> > 5. 'Parasuram': Rahman tries to experiment with lyrics in ‘Jack and
>> Jill’ and the effect is disastrous. Fans trash the music of this 2003
>> starrer and ‘Dolna Dolna’ is the only song that leaves a mark in an album
>> that has songs sung by Hariharan.
>> >
>> > 6. 'Jeans': After a decade, ‘Ajooba’ sang by Hariharan is the only Jeans
>> soundtrack that sticks with audiences. Beautiful lyrics by Javed Akhtar and
>> Hariharan’s l

Re: [arr] Top 10 duds from Rahman - IBN Live

[Madhavan Rajan]

Seriously, there were some very good editors out there with
respect...Everything in the media is now changed...I don't know where are we
heading towards?? So, what do they think are the strengths of our nation??
Don't know what will be the fate, If they keep doing this to every icon in
this country...Sigh!!

On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 5:30 PM, Gopal Srinivasan wrote:

> I guess this article says it all - you write a list of Top 10 duds and
> you actually struggle to come up with 10. Beyond Parasuram, nothing in
> that list is a dud. VTV would rank among his biggest hits. As would
> Jeans. Has the person even listened to the score of Water? Since when
> did the fact that the music was not released a criterion for judging
> it's success?
>
> I am reminded of this recent exchange between Apple CEO Steve Jobs and
> Valleywag Editor Ryan Tate, following the iPhone 4 death-grip issue,
> in which Jobs asked Tate, “Why are you so bitter over a technical
> issue,” and, “what have you done that’s so great? Do you create
> anything, or just criticize others’ work and belittle their
> motivations?”
>
> That's all that journalism has come to today. Every two-bit 14-yr old
> with a computer and an internet connection can write any trash and
> reach a million people. Except, we are not talking about 14-year olds
> but 40-yr old imbeciles.
>
> On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 03:29, $ Pavan Kumar $ 
> wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> > Never expected such a stupid article from TV18 group..anyways..have fun
> reading it guys
> > Please..take it easy..read, laugh and delete...
> > 
> >
> http://ibnlive.in.com/news/swagatham-fiasco-rahmans-top-10-duds/130209-3.html?from=tn
> >
> > Swagatham fiasco: Rahman's top 10 duds
> >
> > ibnlive.com
> > Posted on Sep 03, 2010 at 11:24 | Updated Sep 03, 2010 at 11:52
> >
> > The verdict is in. 'Swagatham', A R Rahman’s anthem for the Commonwealth
> Games, has received anything but rapturous welcome.
> >
> > People who have heard it are cool, downloads are flat, music
> professionals are looking away – even politicians are denouncing the song.
> >
> > The slow-paced number, sung by Rahman himself, has got everyone wondering
> whether this is what the Games deserves.
> >
> > Poll
> >
> > Why does the CWG anthem Swagatham not work for you?
> > Slow-paced
> > Lacks punch
> > Style of Rahman is missing
> >
> > While everyone may wonder what went wrong, it’s worth remembering that
> Rahman, for all his apparent Midas touch with melody, has had his share of
> duds. Unfortunately, the tune that the nation was looking forward to has
> turned out to be one of them.
> >
> > Some of the songs Rahman composed in his early years for Malayalam and
> Telugu films have remained unpopular.
> >
> > Fans who have grown used to the trademark Rahman style over the years
> have also complained the composer is repeating himself.
> >
> > Towering expectations of the man dubbed “Mozart of Madras” of repeating
> the legendary success of ‘Roja’ in every film may have also led to a slump
> in quality in some soundtracks.
> >
> > “I’ve heard better from Rahman,” was the common sentiment on the streets
> when “Jai Ho” received international acclaim.
> >
> > Here, then, are Rahman’s top 10 dud soundtracks from a musical career
> spanning almost 20 years – songs that have either bombed at the charts or
> simply faded from memory for lack of fizz:
> >
> > 1. 'Swagatham': A nation, eagerly awaiting its own ‘Waka Waka’ from its
> trusted composer, is bitterly disappointed at the outcome of
> the Commonwealth Games anthem. Critics call it a “cacophony” while fans find
> the punch missing.
> >
> > 2. 'Raavan': The music of Raavan is dark and appeals to specific
> audiences. One of the most anticipated films of 2010, Rahman brings in
> contemporary techno and marries it off to Punjabi folk creating tracks like
> ‘Thok de killi’ that lack the hummability of ‘Behne de’ or its staying
> power.
> >
> > 3. 'Fire': Rahman composed the background score for Deepa Mehta's Fire.
> It had the appeal of any Rahman classic but failed to leave a mark in India
> as the soundtrack was available only through mail order from a German
> company.
> >
> > 4. 'Vinnaithandi Varuvaaya': Rahman’s Tamil album comes after a hiatus of
> two years and disappointed fans say the songs lack character.
> >
> > 5. 'Parasuram': Rahman tries to experiment with lyrics in ‘Jack and Jill’
> and the effect is disastrous. Fans trash the music of this 2003 starrer and
> ‘Dolna Dolna’ is the only song that leaves a mark in an album that has songs
> sung by Hariharan.
> >
> > 6. 'Jeans': After a decade, ‘Ajooba’ sang by Hariharan is the only Jeans
> soundtrack that sticks with audiences. Beautiful lyrics by Javed Akhtar and
> Hariharan’s lilting vocals failed to move traditional Rahman fans looking
> for more than just instrumental fusions and contemporary background score.
> >
> > 7. 'Mr. Romeo': This Prabhu Deva starrer had songs such as “Mona Lisa”
> composed by 

Re: [arr] Top 10 duds from Rahman - IBN Live

[ravi]

Don't forget there is twitter.com to express and you will find almost all the 
celebrated journalists there. Anything written will be visible so if they are 
hell bent to take a dig on AR why can't we retaliate. humiliate them for their 
mistake so much that they become responsible. 

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Bergin Roy  wrote:
>
> Yes AJ, really feel sick...
> 
> If this mentality continues, India is digging itself to be buried. Nobody
> would peacefully here.
> Shame on you reporters !!!
> 
> On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 8:32 AM, AJ  wrote:
> 
> >
> >
> > Gopal and everyone else,
> >
> > I can't believe what I just read. Who in the name of God allows these
> > idiots to post and submit? These guys are just pulling stuff out of their
> >  and making it appear true. Sad is the fact that some people actually
> > believe that whatever the media writes is true.
> >
> > I feel sick!
> >
> > --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com ,
> > "Raghu"  wrote:
> > >
> > > Jeez.. who are these journalists (sorry mathew; not you) working in
> > > these main stream news organizations..
> > > forget about their own knowledge,do they even do a lill research
> > > before writing up anything like this?
> > > Absolutely ridiculous article.
> >
> > >
> > >
> > > --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com ,
> > Gopal Srinivasan  wrote:
> > > >
> > > > I should add, commenters on Rediff message boards have taken over the
> > > > media in India.
> > > >
> > > > On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 08:00, Gopal Srinivasan  wrote:
> > > > > I guess this article says it all - you write a list of Top 10 duds
> > and
> > > > > you actually struggle to come up with 10. Beyond Parasuram, nothing
> > in
> > > > > that list is a dud. VTV would rank among his biggest hits. As would
> > > > > Jeans. Has the person even listened to the score of Water? Since when
> > > > > did the fact that the music was not released a criterion for judging
> > > > > it's success?
> > > > >
> > > > > I am reminded of this recent exchange between Apple CEO Steve Jobs
> > and
> > > > > Valleywag Editor Ryan Tate, following the iPhone 4 death-grip issue,
> > > > > in which Jobs asked Tate, "Why are you so bitter over a technical
> > > > > issue," and, "what have you done that's so great? Do you create
> > > > > anything, or just criticize others' work and belittle their
> > > > > motivations?"
> > > > >
> > > > > That's all that journalism has come to today. Every two-bit 14-yr old
> > > > > with a computer and an internet connection can write any trash and
> > > > > reach a million people. Except, we are not talking about 14-year olds
> > > > > but 40-yr old imbeciles.
> > > > >
> > > > > On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 03:29, $ Pavan Kumar $  wrote:
> > > > >>
> > > > >>
> > > > >>
> > > > >> Never expected such a stupid article from TV18 group..anyways..have
> > fun reading it guys
> > > > >> Please..take it easy..read, laugh and delete...
> > > > >> 
> > > > >>
> > http://ibnlive.in.com/news/swagatham-fiasco-rahmans-top-10-duds/130209-3.html?from=tn
> > > > >>
> > > > >> Swagatham fiasco: Rahman's top 10 duds
> > > > >>
> > > > >> ibnlive.com
> > > > >> Posted on Sep 03, 2010 at 11:24 | Updated Sep 03, 2010 at 11:52
> > > > >>
> > > > >> The verdict is in. 'Swagatham', A R Rahman's anthem for
> > the Commonwealth Games, has received anything but rapturous welcome.
> > > > >>
> > > > >> People who have heard it are cool, downloads are flat, music
> > professionals are looking away – even politicians are denouncing the song.
> > > > >>
> > > > >> The slow-paced number, sung by Rahman himself, has got everyone
> > wondering whether this is what the Games deserves.
> > > > >>
> > > > >> Poll
> > > > >>
> > > > >> Why does the CWG anthem Swagatham not work for you?
> > > > >> Slow-paced
> > > > >> Lacks punch
> > > > >> Style of Rahman is missing
> > > > >>
> > > > >> While everyone may wonder what went wrong, it's worth remembering
> > that Rahman, for all his apparent Midas touch with melody, has had his share
> > of duds. Unfortunately, the tune that the nation was looking forward to has
> > turned out to be one of them.
> > > > >>
> > > > >> Some of the songs Rahman composed in his early years for Malayalam
> > and Telugu films have remained unpopular.
> > > > >>
> > > > >> Fans who have grown used to the trademark Rahman style over the
> > years have also complained the composer is repeating himself.
> > > > >>
> > > > >> Towering expectations of the man dubbed "Mozart of Madras" of
> > repeating the legendary success of `Roja' in every film may have also led to
> > a slump in quality in some soundtracks.
> > > > >>
> > > > >> "I've heard better from Rahman," was the common sentiment on the
> > streets when "Jai Ho" received international acclaim.
> > > > >>
> > > > >> Here, then, are Rahman's top 10 dud soundtracks from a musical
> > career spanning almost 20 years – songs that have either bombed at the
> > charts or simply faded from memory for lack of fiz

Re: [arr] Top 10 duds from Rahman - IBN Live

[jemsheed]

Never expected such a blunder from ibn live...

Re: [arr] Top 10 duds from Rahman - IBN Live

[nakul gupta]

is the reporter out of his mind  he is saying vtv ,jeans and raavan are duds , 
i really feel very sad after reading this article , let me tell u i dont 
understand tamil but i feel out of the world when i listen to vtv and even my 
friends love it . i dont think that this repoter has ever listened to these 
albums, shame on him

--- On Fri, 9/3/10, Thulasi Ram  wrote:


From: Thulasi Ram 
Subject: Re: [arr] Top 10 duds from Rahman - IBN Live
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Friday, September 3, 2010, 9:25 PM


  



utter nonsense.


On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 8:29 AM, $ Pavan Kumar $  wrote:


  





Never expected such a stupid article from TV18 group..anyways..have fun reading 
it guys


Please..take it easy..read, laugh and delete...



http://ibnlive.in.com/news/swagatham-fiasco-rahmans-top-10-duds/130209-3.html?from=tn




Swagatham fiasco: Rahman's top 10 duds
ibnlive.com 
Posted on Sep 03, 2010 at 11:24 | Updated Sep 03, 2010 at 11:52







The verdict is in. 'Swagatham', A R Rahman’s anthem for the Commonwealth Games, 
has received anything but rapturous welcome.

People who have heard it are cool, downloads are flat, music professionals are 
looking away – even politicians are denouncing the song.

The slow-paced number, sung by Rahman himself, has got everyone wondering 
whether this is what the Games deserves.






PollWhy does the CWG anthem Swagatham not work for you?





Slow-paced


Lacks punch


Style of Rahman is missing


While everyone may wonder what went wrong, it’s worth remembering that Rahman, 
for all his apparent Midas touch with melody, has had his share of duds. 
Unfortunately, the tune that the nation was looking forward to has turned out 
to be one of them.

Some of the songs Rahman composed in his early years for Malayalam and Telugu 
films have remained unpopular.

Fans who have grown used to the trademark Rahman style over the years have also 
complained the composer is repeating himself.

Towering expectations of the man dubbed “Mozart of Madras” of repeating the 
legendary success of ‘Roja’ in every film may have also led to a slump in 
quality in some soundtracks.

“I’ve heard better from Rahman,” was the common sentiment on the streets when 
“Jai Ho” received international acclaim.

Here, then, are Rahman’s top 10 dud soundtracks from a musical career spanning 
almost 20 years – songs that have either bombed at the charts or simply faded 
from memory for lack of fizz:

1. 'Swagatham': A nation, eagerly awaiting its own ‘Waka Waka’ from its trusted 
composer, is bitterly disappointed at the outcome of the Commonwealth 
Games anthem. Critics call it a “cacophony” while fans find the punch missing.

2. 'Raavan': The music of Raavan is dark and appeals to specific audiences. One 
of the most anticipated films of 2010, Rahman brings in contemporary techno and 
marries it off to Punjabi folk creating tracks like ‘Thok de killi’ that lack 
the hummability of ‘Behne de’ or its staying power.

3. 'Fire': Rahman composed the background score for Deepa Mehta's Fire. It had 
the appeal of any Rahman classic but failed to leave a mark in India as the 
soundtrack was available only through mail order from a German company.

4. 'Vinnaithandi Varuvaaya': Rahman’s Tamil album comes after a hiatus of two 
years and disappointed fans say the songs lack character.

5. 'Parasuram': Rahman tries to experiment with lyrics in ‘Jack and Jill’ and 
the effect is disastrous. Fans trash the music of this 2003 starrer and ‘Dolna 
Dolna’ is the only song that leaves a mark in an album that has songs sung by 
Hariharan.

6. 'Jeans': After a decade, ‘Ajooba’ sang by Hariharan is the only Jeans 
soundtrack that sticks with audiences. Beautiful lyrics by Javed Akhtar and 
Hariharan’s lilting vocals failed to move traditional Rahman fans looking for 
more than just instrumental fusions and contemporary background score.

7. 'Mr. Romeo': This Prabhu Deva starrer had songs such as “Mona Lisa” composed 
by Rahman that faded with the film.

8. 'Yodha': An off beat Malyalam film that had Buddhist music in it, shifting 
away from the usual Rahman style.

9. 'Lovebirds': ‘No Problem’ – perhaps the only song that has outstayed the 
film’s shelf life – is part of a collection put together by Rahman that is 
mostly forgettable.

10. 'Kadhal Desam': Rahman sang some of the tracks of the 1996 Tabbu starrer. 
While Mustafa Mustafa went on to become a hit with several versions being 
replicated on the internet by budding artists, numbers such as 'Hello Doctor' 
never caught on.














  

Re: [arr] Top 10 duds from Rahman - IBN Live

[Bergin Roy]

Yes AJ, really feel sick...

If this mentality continues, India is digging itself to be buried. Nobody
would peacefully here.
Shame on you reporters !!!

On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 8:32 AM, AJ  wrote:

>
>
> Gopal and everyone else,
>
> I can't believe what I just read. Who in the name of God allows these
> idiots to post and submit? These guys are just pulling stuff out of their
>  and making it appear true. Sad is the fact that some people actually
> believe that whatever the media writes is true.
>
> I feel sick!
>
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com ,
> "Raghu"  wrote:
> >
> > Jeez.. who are these journalists (sorry mathew; not you) working in
> > these main stream news organizations..
> > forget about their own knowledge,do they even do a lill research
> > before writing up anything like this?
> > Absolutely ridiculous article.
>
> >
> >
> > --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com ,
> Gopal Srinivasan  wrote:
> > >
> > > I should add, commenters on Rediff message boards have taken over the
> > > media in India.
> > >
> > > On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 08:00, Gopal Srinivasan  wrote:
> > > > I guess this article says it all - you write a list of Top 10 duds
> and
> > > > you actually struggle to come up with 10. Beyond Parasuram, nothing
> in
> > > > that list is a dud. VTV would rank among his biggest hits. As would
> > > > Jeans. Has the person even listened to the score of Water? Since when
> > > > did the fact that the music was not released a criterion for judging
> > > > it's success?
> > > >
> > > > I am reminded of this recent exchange between Apple CEO Steve Jobs
> and
> > > > Valleywag Editor Ryan Tate, following the iPhone 4 death-grip issue,
> > > > in which Jobs asked Tate, "Why are you so bitter over a technical
> > > > issue," and, "what have you done that's so great? Do you create
> > > > anything, or just criticize others' work and belittle their
> > > > motivations?"
> > > >
> > > > That's all that journalism has come to today. Every two-bit 14-yr old
> > > > with a computer and an internet connection can write any trash and
> > > > reach a million people. Except, we are not talking about 14-year olds
> > > > but 40-yr old imbeciles.
> > > >
> > > > On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 03:29, $ Pavan Kumar $  wrote:
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >> Never expected such a stupid article from TV18 group..anyways..have
> fun reading it guys
> > > >> Please..take it easy..read, laugh and delete...
> > > >> 
> > > >>
> http://ibnlive.in.com/news/swagatham-fiasco-rahmans-top-10-duds/130209-3.html?from=tn
> > > >>
> > > >> Swagatham fiasco: Rahman's top 10 duds
> > > >>
> > > >> ibnlive.com
> > > >> Posted on Sep 03, 2010 at 11:24 | Updated Sep 03, 2010 at 11:52
> > > >>
> > > >> The verdict is in. 'Swagatham', A R Rahman's anthem for
> the Commonwealth Games, has received anything but rapturous welcome.
> > > >>
> > > >> People who have heard it are cool, downloads are flat, music
> professionals are looking away – even politicians are denouncing the song.
> > > >>
> > > >> The slow-paced number, sung by Rahman himself, has got everyone
> wondering whether this is what the Games deserves.
> > > >>
> > > >> Poll
> > > >>
> > > >> Why does the CWG anthem Swagatham not work for you?
> > > >> Slow-paced
> > > >> Lacks punch
> > > >> Style of Rahman is missing
> > > >>
> > > >> While everyone may wonder what went wrong, it's worth remembering
> that Rahman, for all his apparent Midas touch with melody, has had his share
> of duds. Unfortunately, the tune that the nation was looking forward to has
> turned out to be one of them.
> > > >>
> > > >> Some of the songs Rahman composed in his early years for Malayalam
> and Telugu films have remained unpopular.
> > > >>
> > > >> Fans who have grown used to the trademark Rahman style over the
> years have also complained the composer is repeating himself.
> > > >>
> > > >> Towering expectations of the man dubbed "Mozart of Madras" of
> repeating the legendary success of `Roja' in every film may have also led to
> a slump in quality in some soundtracks.
> > > >>
> > > >> "I've heard better from Rahman," was the common sentiment on the
> streets when "Jai Ho" received international acclaim.
> > > >>
> > > >> Here, then, are Rahman's top 10 dud soundtracks from a musical
> career spanning almost 20 years – songs that have either bombed at the
> charts or simply faded from memory for lack of fizz:
> > > >>
> > > >> 1. 'Swagatham': A nation, eagerly awaiting its own `Waka Waka' from
> its trusted composer, is bitterly disappointed at the outcome of
> the Commonwealth Games anthem. Critics call it a "cacophony" while fans find
> the punch missing.
> > > >>
> > > >> 2. 'Raavan': The music of Raavan is dark and appeals to specific
> audiences. One of the most anticipated films of 2010, Rahman brings in
> contemporary techno and marries it off to Punjabi folk creating tracks like
> `Thok de killi' that lack the hummability of `Behne de' or its staying
> powe

Re: [arr] Top 10 duds from Rahman - IBN Live

[Thulasi Ram]

utter nonsense.

On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 8:29 AM, $ Pavan Kumar $ wrote:

>
>
> Never expected such a stupid article from TV18 group..anyways..have fun
> reading it guys
>
> Please..take it easy..read, laugh and delete...
>
> 
>
> http://ibnlive.in.com/news/swagatham-fiasco-rahmans-top-10-duds/130209-3.html?from=tn
>
> Swagatham fiasco: Rahman's top 10 duds
> ibnlive.com 
> Posted on *Sep 03, 2010 at 11:24* | Updated *Sep 03, 2010 at 11:52*
>
>
> The verdict is in. 'Swagatham', A R Rahman’s anthem for the *Commonwealth
> Games* **,
> has received anything but rapturous welcome.
>
> People who have heard it are cool, downloads are flat, music professionals
> are looking away – even politicians are denouncing the song.
>
> The slow-paced number, sung by Rahman himself, has got everyone wondering
> whether this is what the Games deserves.
>
>
>  Poll*Why does the CWG anthem Swagatham not work for you?*
> Slow-paced Lacks punch Style of Rahman is missing
>
> While everyone may wonder what went wrong, it’s worth remembering that
> Rahman, for all his apparent Midas touch with melody, has had his share of
> duds. Unfortunately, the tune that the nation was looking forward to has
> turned out to be one of them.
>
> Some of the songs Rahman composed in his early years for Malayalam and
> Telugu films have remained unpopular.
>
> Fans who have grown used to the trademark Rahman style over the years have
> also complained the composer is repeating himself.
>
> Towering expectations of the man dubbed “Mozart of Madras” of repeating the
> legendary success of ‘Roja’ in every film may have also led to a slump in
> quality in some soundtracks.
>
> “I’ve heard better from Rahman,” was the common sentiment on the streets
> when “Jai Ho” received international acclaim.
>
> Here, then, are Rahman’s top 10 dud soundtracks from a musical career
> spanning almost 20 years – songs that have either bombed at the charts or
> simply faded from memory for lack of fizz:
>
> 1. 'Swagatham': A nation, eagerly awaiting its own ‘*Waka 
> Waka*
> **’ from its trusted composer, is bitterly disappointed at the outcome of
> the *Commonwealth 
> Games*
> ** anthem. Critics call it a “cacophony” while fans find the punch
> missing.
>
> 2. 'Raavan': The music of Raavan is dark and appeals to specific audiences.
> One of the most anticipated films of 2010, Rahman brings in contemporary
> techno and marries it off to Punjabi folk creating tracks like ‘Thok de
> killi’ that lack the hummability of ‘Behne de’ or its staying power.
>
> 3. 'Fire': Rahman composed the background score for Deepa Mehta's Fire. It
> had the appeal of any Rahman classic but failed to leave a mark in India as
> the soundtrack was available only through mail order from a German company.
>
> 4. 'Vinnaithandi Varuvaaya': Rahman’s Tamil album comes after a hiatus of
> two years and disappointed fans say the songs lack character.
>
> 5. 'Parasuram': Rahman tries to experiment with lyrics in ‘Jack and Jill’
> and the effect is disastrous. Fans trash the music of this 2003 starrer and
> ‘Dolna Dolna’ is the only song that leaves a mark in an album that has songs
> sung by Hariharan.
>
> 6. 'Jeans': After a decade, ‘Ajooba’ sang by Hariharan is the only Jeans
> soundtrack that sticks with audiences. Beautiful lyrics by Javed Akhtar and
> Hariharan’s lilting vocals failed to move traditional Rahman fans looking
> for more than just instrumental fusions and contemporary background score.
>
> 7. 'Mr. Romeo': This *Prabhu 
> Deva*
> ** starrer had songs such as “Mona Lisa” composed by Rahman that faded
> with the film.
>
> 8. 'Yodha': An off beat Malyalam film that had Buddhist music in it,
> shifting away from the usual Rahman style.
>
> 9. 'Lovebirds': ‘No Problem’ – perhaps the only song that has outstayed the
> film’s shelf life – is part of a collection put together by Rahman that is
> mostly forgettable.
>
> 10. 'Kadhal Desam': Rahman sang some of the tracks of the 1996 Tabbu
> starrer. While Mustafa Mustafa went on to become a hit with several versions
> being replicated on the internet by budding artists, numbers such as 'Hello
> Doctor' never caught on.
>
>
>  
>

Re: [arr] Top 10 duds from Rahman - IBN Live

[ARRvind]

One of the most cheapest article i ve ever read! Do they even know what these 
"so called" duds made an impact back then when these all released? I mean, how 
on earth can they even publish such crap without collecting proper information?
My blood boils so hot to see the list here...! The writer really needs some 
sanity test to be done!

--- On Fri, 9/3/10, AJ  wrote:

From: AJ 
Subject: Re: [arr] Top 10 duds from Rahman - IBN Live
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Friday, September 3, 2010, 12:32 PM















 
 



  



  
  
  Gopal and everyone else,



I can't believe what I just read.  Who in the name of God allows these idiots 
to post and submit? These guys are just pulling stuff out of their  and 
making it appear true.  Sad is the fact that some people actually believe that 
whatever the media writes is true.



I feel sick!  



--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Raghu"  wrote:

>

> Jeez.. who are these journalists (sorry mathew; not you) working in 

> these main stream news organizations..

> forget about their own knowledge,do they even do a lill research

> before writing up anything like this?

> Absolutely ridiculous article.

> 

> 

> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Gopal Srinivasan  wrote:

> >

> > I should add, commenters on Rediff message boards have taken over the

> > media in India.

> > 

> > On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 08:00, Gopal Srinivasan  wrote:

> > > I guess this article says it all - you write a list of Top 10 duds and

> > > you actually struggle to come up with 10. Beyond Parasuram, nothing in

> > > that list is a dud. VTV would rank among his biggest hits. As would

> > > Jeans. Has the person even listened to the score of Water? Since when

> > > did the fact that the music was not released a criterion for judging

> > > it's success?

> > >

> > > I am reminded of this recent exchange between Apple CEO Steve Jobs and

> > > Valleywag Editor Ryan Tate, following the iPhone 4 death-grip issue,

> > > in which Jobs asked Tate, "Why are you so bitter over a technical

> > > issue," and, "what have you done that's so great? Do you create

> > > anything, or just criticize others' work and belittle their

> > > motivations?"

> > >

> > > That's all that journalism has come to today. Every two-bit 14-yr old

> > > with a computer and an internet connection can write any trash and

> > > reach a million people. Except, we are not talking about 14-year olds

> > > but 40-yr old imbeciles.

> > >

> > > On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 03:29, $ Pavan Kumar $  wrote:

> > >>

> > >>

> > >>

> > >> Never expected such a stupid article from TV18 group..anyways..have fun 
> > >> reading it guys

> > >> Please..take it easy..read, laugh and delete...

> > >> 

> > >> http://ibnlive.in.com/news/swagatham-fiasco-rahmans-top-10-duds/130209-3.html?from=tn

> > >>

> > >> Swagatham fiasco: Rahman's top 10 duds

> > >>

> > >> ibnlive.com

> > >> Posted on Sep 03, 2010 at 11:24 | Updated Sep 03, 2010 at 11:52

> > >>

> > >> The verdict is in. 'Swagatham', A R Rahman's anthem for the Commonwealth 
> > >> Games, has received anything but rapturous welcome.

> > >>

> > >> People who have heard it are cool, downloads are flat, music 
> > >> professionals are looking away – even politicians are denouncing the 
> > >> song.

> > >>

> > >> The slow-paced number, sung by Rahman himself, has got everyone 
> > >> wondering whether this is what the Games deserves.

> > >>

> > >> Poll

> > >>

> > >> Why does the CWG anthem Swagatham not work for you?

> > >> Slow-paced

> > >> Lacks punch

> > >> Style of Rahman is missing

> > >>

> > >> While everyone may wonder what went wrong, it's worth remembering that 
> > >> Rahman, for all his apparent Midas touch with melody, has had his share 
> > >> of duds. Unfortunately, the tune that the nation was looking forward to 
> > >> has turned out to be one of them.

> > >>

> > >> Some of the songs Rahman composed in his early years for Malayalam and 
> > >> Telugu films have remained unpopular.

> > >>

> > >> Fans who have grown used to the trademark Rahman style over the years 
> > >> have

Re: [arr] Top 10 duds from Rahman - IBN Live

[kitcha_swamy]

Sometimes, looking stupid might attract. I think that is the whole concept of 
this article. It has always been some kind of a marketing strategy to tingle 
the emotions of a huge following fan base, so the ripple effect would be more 
and more, giving the site its needed traffic glory. This time nobody wants to 
lose the opportunity of making AR the scapegoat. Every single blog/wesbite are 
making use of it bigtime, like hyenas tearing apart the soul and blood of a 
creation. Good for them, they have reasonable achieved what they were aiming 
for. The inention is to be become popular by making someone super popular, 
unpopular. The very system that the politicians & media, have always followed. 
Now topping it all, some of the fellow Industry personalities who always have 
craved for success like AR, have followed path. It seems to me like a long 
standing Quest to bring down the BEST. Let these LOSERS be happy about it (its 
after all one in a lifetime opportunity for them lol), for they never had a 
chance to show prominence through sense. We all know it could only come through 
Non-Sense :).

Jai Ho !!!
Swamy (aka Kitcha)

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Gopal Srinivasan  wrote:
>
> I guess this article says it all - you write a list of Top 10 duds and
> you actually struggle to come up with 10. Beyond Parasuram, nothing in
> that list is a dud. VTV would rank among his biggest hits. As would
> Jeans. Has the person even listened to the score of Water? Since when
> did the fact that the music was not released a criterion for judging
> it's success?
> 
> I am reminded of this recent exchange between Apple CEO Steve Jobs and
> Valleywag Editor Ryan Tate, following the iPhone 4 death-grip issue,
> in which Jobs asked Tate, "Why are you so bitter over a technical
> issue," and, "what have you done that's so great? Do you create
> anything, or just criticize others' work and belittle their
> motivations?"
> 
> That's all that journalism has come to today. Every two-bit 14-yr old
> with a computer and an internet connection can write any trash and
> reach a million people. Except, we are not talking about 14-year olds
> but 40-yr old imbeciles.
> 
> On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 03:29, $ Pavan Kumar $  wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> > Never expected such a stupid article from TV18 group..anyways..have fun 
> > reading it guys
> > Please..take it easy..read, laugh and delete...
> > 
> > http://ibnlive.in.com/news/swagatham-fiasco-rahmans-top-10-duds/130209-3.html?from=tn
> >
> > Swagatham fiasco: Rahman's top 10 duds
> >
> > ibnlive.com
> > Posted on Sep 03, 2010 at 11:24 | Updated Sep 03, 2010 at 11:52
> >
> > The verdict is in. 'Swagatham', A R Rahman's anthem for the Commonwealth 
> > Games, has received anything but rapturous welcome.
> >
> > People who have heard it are cool, downloads are flat, music professionals 
> > are looking away – even politicians are denouncing the song.
> >
> > The slow-paced number, sung by Rahman himself, has got everyone wondering 
> > whether this is what the Games deserves.
> >
> > Poll
> >
> > Why does the CWG anthem Swagatham not work for you?
> > Slow-paced
> > Lacks punch
> > Style of Rahman is missing
> >
> > While everyone may wonder what went wrong, it's worth remembering that 
> > Rahman, for all his apparent Midas touch with melody, has had his share of 
> > duds. Unfortunately, the tune that the nation was looking forward to has 
> > turned out to be one of them.
> >
> > Some of the songs Rahman composed in his early years for Malayalam and 
> > Telugu films have remained unpopular.
> >
> > Fans who have grown used to the trademark Rahman style over the years have 
> > also complained the composer is repeating himself.
> >
> > Towering expectations of the man dubbed "Mozart of Madras" of repeating the 
> > legendary success of `Roja' in every film may have also led to a slump in 
> > quality in some soundtracks.
> >
> > "I've heard better from Rahman," was the common sentiment on the streets 
> > when "Jai Ho" received international acclaim.
> >
> > Here, then, are Rahman's top 10 dud soundtracks from a musical career 
> > spanning almost 20 years – songs that have either bombed at the charts or 
> > simply faded from memory for lack of fizz:
> >
> > 1. 'Swagatham': A nation, eagerly awaiting its own `Waka Waka' from its 
> > trusted composer, is bitterly disappointed at the outcome of 
> > the Commonwealth Games anthem. Critics call it a "cacophony" while fans 
> > find the punch missing.
> >
> > 2. 'Raavan': The music of Raavan is dark and appeals to specific audiences. 
> > One of the most anticipated films of 2010, Rahman brings in contemporary 
> > techno and marries it off to Punjabi folk creating tracks like `Thok de 
> > killi' that lack the hummability of `Behne de' or its staying power.
> >
> > 3. 'Fire': Rahman composed the background score for Deepa Mehta's Fire. It 
> > had the appeal of any Rahman classic but failed to leave a mark i

Re: [arr] Top 10 duds from Rahman - IBN Live

[manisha madhavan]

LOL
You got to be KIDDING me!
Why can't these media DUDS stop picking uselessly and use their power and 
resources to do something better for the country.
Ridiculous...




From: $ Pavan Kumar $ 
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Fri, September 3, 2010 3:29:16 AM
Subject: [arr] Top 10 duds from Rahman - IBN Live

  
Never expected such a stupid article from TV18 group..anyways..have fun reading 
it guys

Please..take it easy..read, laugh and delete...


http://ibnlive.in.com/news/swagatham-fiasco-rahmans-top-10-duds/130209-3.html?from=tn


Swagatham fiasco: Rahman's top 10 duds
ibnlive.com 
Posted on Sep 03, 2010 at 11:24 | Updated Sep 03, 2010 at 11:52


The verdict is in. 'Swagatham', A R Rahman’s anthem for the Commonwealth Games, 
has received anything but rapturous welcome.
People who have heard it are cool, downloads are flat, music professionals are 
looking away – even politicians are denouncing the song.
The slow-paced number, sung by Rahman himself, has got everyone wondering 
whether this is what the Games deserves.

PollWhy does the CWG  anthem Swagatham not work for you?

 Slow-paced 
 Lacks punch 
 Style of Rahman is missing 

While everyone may wonder what went wrong, it’s worth remembering that Rahman, 
for all his apparent Midas touch with melody, has had his share of duds. 
Unfortunately, the tune that the nation was looking forward to has turned out 
to 
be one of them.
Some of the songs Rahman composed in his early years for Malayalam and Telugu 
films have remained unpopular.
Fans who have grown used to the trademark Rahman style over the years have also 
complained the composer is repeating himself.
Towering expectations of the man dubbed “Mozart of Madras” of repeating the 
legendary success of ‘Roja’ in every film may have also led to a slump in 
quality in some soundtracks.
“I’ve heard better from Rahman,” was the common sentiment on the streets when 
“Jai Ho” received international acclaim.
Here, then, are Rahman’s top 10 dud soundtracks from a musical career spanning 
almost 20 years – songs that have either bombed at the charts or  simply faded 
from memory for lack of fizz:
1. 'Swagatham': A nation, eagerly awaiting its own ‘Waka Waka’ from its trusted 
composer, is bitterly  disappointed at the outcome of the Commonwealth 
Games anthem. Critics call it a “cacophony” while fans find the punch missing.
2. 'Raavan':  The music of Raavan is dark and appeals to specific audiences. 
One 
of the most anticipated films of 2010, Rahman brings in contemporary techno and 
marries it off to Punjabi folk creating tracks like ‘Thok de killi’ that lack 
the hummability of ‘Behne de’ or its staying power.
3.  'Fire': Rahman composed the background score for Deepa Mehta's Fire. It had 
the appeal of any Rahman classic but failed to leave a mark in India as the 
soundtrack was available only through mail order from a German company.
4. 'Vinnaithandi Varuvaaya': Rahman’s Tamil album comes after a  hiatus of two 
years and disappointed fans say the songs lack character.
5. 'Parasuram': Rahman tries to experiment with lyrics in ‘Jack and Jill’ and 
the effect is disastrous. Fans trash the music of this 2003 starrer and ‘Dolna 
Dolna’ is the only song that leaves a mark in an  album that has songs sung by 
Hariharan.
6. 'Jeans': After a decade, ‘Ajooba’ sang by Hariharan is the only Jeans 
soundtrack that sticks with audiences. Beautiful lyrics by Javed Akhtar and 
Hariharan’s lilting vocals failed to move traditional Rahman fans looking for 
more than just  instrumental fusions and contemporary background score.
7. 'Mr. Romeo': This Prabhu Deva starrer had songs such as “Mona Lisa” composed 
by Rahman  that faded with the film.
8. 'Yodha': An off beat Malyalam film that had Buddhist music in it, shifting 
away from the usual Rahman style.
9. 'Lovebirds': ‘No Problem’ – perhaps the only song that has outstayed the 
film’s shelf life – is part of a collection put together by Rahman that is 
mostly forgettable.
10. 'Kadhal Desam': Rahman sang some of the tracks of the 1996 Tabbu starrer. 
While Mustafa Mustafa went on to become a hit with several versions being 
replicated on the internet by budding artists, numbers such as 'Hello Doctor' 
never caught on.


 

Re: [arr] Top 10 duds from Rahman - IBN Live

[Roshan]

it seems that they are on a mission to bring down rahman. every damn channel
in this country is now running the "Rahman-Is-A-Dud" show.

the IBN article was the height of all this nonsense.  listing a top 10 dud
with hit albums? people actually have loved those albums.  they perfectly
knew that those albums were hit.  it was written with the intend to
humiliate rahman as he is getting more success internationally.

i guess the best we can do is hope that this phase also will pass.  I also
wish that rahman take back that song.. they don't deserve talents like
Rahman.

they would be better off with the other morons that joined in criticizing
rahman.





On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 5:54 PM, Roshan  wrote:

> lol.. all of the album mentioned there are my favorites
>
> 1947 earth is a dud ?  they must be so effing retarded to call that a dud.
>
>
> On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 5:30 PM, Gopal Srinivasan wrote:
>
>> I guess this article says it all - you write a list of Top 10 duds and
>> you actually struggle to come up with 10. Beyond Parasuram, nothing in
>> that list is a dud. VTV would rank among his biggest hits. As would
>> Jeans. Has the person even listened to the score of Water? Since when
>> did the fact that the music was not released a criterion for judging
>> it's success?
>>
>> I am reminded of this recent exchange between Apple CEO Steve Jobs and
>> Valleywag Editor Ryan Tate, following the iPhone 4 death-grip issue,
>> in which Jobs asked Tate, “Why are you so bitter over a technical
>> issue,” and, “what have you done that’s so great? Do you create
>> anything, or just criticize others’ work and belittle their
>> motivations?”
>>
>> That's all that journalism has come to today. Every two-bit 14-yr old
>> with a computer and an internet connection can write any trash and
>> reach a million people. Except, we are not talking about 14-year olds
>> but 40-yr old imbeciles.
>>
>> On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 03:29, $ Pavan Kumar $ 
>> wrote:
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Never expected such a stupid article from TV18 group..anyways..have fun
>> reading it guys
>> > Please..take it easy..read, laugh and delete...
>> > 
>> >
>> http://ibnlive.in.com/news/swagatham-fiasco-rahmans-top-10-duds/130209-3.html?from=tn
>> >
>> > Swagatham fiasco: Rahman's top 10 duds
>> >
>> > ibnlive.com
>> > Posted on Sep 03, 2010 at 11:24 | Updated Sep 03, 2010 at 11:52
>> >
>> > The verdict is in. 'Swagatham', A R Rahman’s anthem for the Commonwealth
>> Games, has received anything but rapturous welcome.
>> >
>> > People who have heard it are cool, downloads are flat, music
>> professionals are looking away – even politicians are denouncing the song.
>> >
>> > The slow-paced number, sung by Rahman himself, has got everyone
>> wondering whether this is what the Games deserves.
>> >
>> > Poll
>> >
>> > Why does the CWG anthem Swagatham not work for you?
>> > Slow-paced
>> > Lacks punch
>> > Style of Rahman is missing
>> >
>> > While everyone may wonder what went wrong, it’s worth remembering that
>> Rahman, for all his apparent Midas touch with melody, has had his share of
>> duds. Unfortunately, the tune that the nation was looking forward to has
>> turned out to be one of them.
>> >
>> > Some of the songs Rahman composed in his early years for Malayalam and
>> Telugu films have remained unpopular.
>> >
>> > Fans who have grown used to the trademark Rahman style over the years
>> have also complained the composer is repeating himself.
>> >
>> > Towering expectations of the man dubbed “Mozart of Madras” of repeating
>> the legendary success of ‘Roja’ in every film may have also led to a slump
>> in quality in some soundtracks.
>> >
>> > “I’ve heard better from Rahman,” was the common sentiment on the streets
>> when “Jai Ho” received international acclaim.
>> >
>> > Here, then, are Rahman’s top 10 dud soundtracks from a musical career
>> spanning almost 20 years – songs that have either bombed at the charts or
>> simply faded from memory for lack of fizz:
>> >
>> > 1. 'Swagatham': A nation, eagerly awaiting its own ‘Waka Waka’ from its
>> trusted composer, is bitterly disappointed at the outcome of
>> the Commonwealth Games anthem. Critics call it a “cacophony” while fans find
>> the punch missing.
>> >
>> > 2. 'Raavan': The music of Raavan is dark and appeals to specific
>> audiences. One of the most anticipated films of 2010, Rahman brings in
>> contemporary techno and marries it off to Punjabi folk creating tracks like
>> ‘Thok de killi’ that lack the hummability of ‘Behne de’ or its staying
>> power.
>> >
>> > 3. 'Fire': Rahman composed the background score for Deepa Mehta's Fire.
>> It had the appeal of any Rahman classic but failed to leave a mark in India
>> as the soundtrack was available only through mail order from a German
>> company.
>> >
>> > 4. 'Vinnaithandi Varuvaaya': Rahman’s Tamil album comes after a hiatus
>> of two years and disappointed fans say the songs lack character.
>> >
>> > 5. 'Parasuram': Rahm

Re: [arr] Top 10 duds from Rahman - IBN Live

[$ Pavan Kumar $]

ROFLL

Gops..thats the best way to describe it...LOLAwesome..




From: Gopal Srinivasan 
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Fri, September 3, 2010 5:33:02 PM
Subject: Re: [arr] Top 10 duds from Rahman - IBN Live

I should add, commenters on Rediff message boards have taken over the
media in India.

On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 08:00, Gopal Srinivasan  wrote:
> I guess this article says it all - you write a list of Top 10 duds and
> you actually struggle to come up with 10. Beyond Parasuram, nothing in
> that list is a dud. VTV would rank among his biggest hits. As would
> Jeans. Has the person even listened to the score of Water? Since when
> did the fact that the music was not released a criterion for judging
> it's success?
>
> I am reminded of this recent exchange between Apple CEO Steve Jobs and
> Valleywag Editor Ryan Tate, following the iPhone 4 death-grip issue,
> in which Jobs asked Tate, “Why are you so bitter over a technical
> issue,” and, “what have you done that’s so great? Do you create
> anything, or just criticize others’ work and belittle their
> motivations?”
>
> That's all that journalism has come to today. Every two-bit 14-yr old
> with a computer and an internet connection can write any trash and
> reach a million people. Except, we are not talking about 14-year olds
> but 40-yr old imbeciles.
>
> On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 03:29, $ Pavan Kumar $  wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>> Never expected such a stupid article from TV18 group..anyways..have fun 
>> reading 
>>it guys
>> Please..take it easy..read, laugh and delete...
>> 
>>http://ibnlive.in.com/news/swagatham-fiasco-rahmans-top-10-duds/130209-3.html?from=tn
>>n
>>
>> Swagatham fiasco: Rahman's top 10 duds
>>
>> ibnlive.com
>> Posted on Sep 03, 2010 at 11:24 | Updated Sep 03, 2010 at 11:52
>>
>> The verdict is in. 'Swagatham', A R Rahman’s anthem for the Commonwealth 
>> Games, 
>>has received anything but rapturous welcome.
>>
>> People who have heard it are cool, downloads are flat, music professionals 
>> are 
>>looking away – even politicians are denouncing the song.
>>
>> The slow-paced number, sung by Rahman himself, has got everyone wondering 
>>whether this is what the Games deserves.
>>
>> Poll
>>
>> Why does the CWG anthem Swagatham not work for you?
>> Slow-paced
>> Lacks punch
>> Style of Rahman is missing
>>
>> While everyone may wonder what went wrong, it’s worth remembering that 
>> Rahman, 
>>for all his apparent Midas touch with melody, has had his share of duds. 
>>Unfortunately, the tune that the nation was looking forward to has turned out 
>>to 
>>be one of them.
>>
>> Some of the songs Rahman composed in his early years for Malayalam and 
>> Telugu 
>>films have remained unpopular.
>>
>> Fans who have grown used to the trademark Rahman style over the years have 
>> also 
>>complained the composer is repeating himself.
>>
>> Towering expectations of the man dubbed “Mozart of Madras” of repeating the 
>>legendary success of ‘Roja’ in every film may have also led to a slump in 
>>quality in some soundtracks.
>>
>> “I’ve heard better from Rahman,” was the common sentiment on the streets 
>> when 
>>“Jai Ho” received international acclaim.
>>
>> Here, then, are Rahman’s top 10 dud soundtracks from a musical career 
>> spanning 
>>almost 20 years – songs that have either bombed at the charts or simply faded 
>>from memory for lack of fizz:
>>
>> 1. 'Swagatham': A nation, eagerly awaiting its own ‘Waka Waka’ from its 
>> trusted 
>>composer, is bitterly disappointed at the outcome of the Commonwealth 
>>Games anthem. Critics call it a “cacophony” while fans find the punch missing.
>>
>> 2. 'Raavan': The music of Raavan is dark and appeals to specific audiences. 
>> One 
>>of the most anticipated films of 2010, Rahman brings in contemporary techno 
>>and 
>>marries it off to Punjabi folk creating tracks like ‘Thok de killi’ that lack 
>>the hummability of ‘Behne de’ or its staying power.
>>
>> 3. 'Fire': Rahman composed the background score for Deepa Mehta's Fire. It 
>> had 
>>the appeal of any Rahman classic but failed to leave a mark in India as the 
>>soundtrack was available only through mail order from a German company.
>>
>> 4. 'Vinnaithandi Varuvaaya': Rahman’s Tamil album comes after a hiatus of 
>> two 
>>years and disappointed fans say the 

Re: [arr] Top 10 duds from Rahman - IBN Live

[DineshVaidya]

Typical like a journalist, this guy from IBN or whosoever channel is only 
concentrating on his channel's TRP ratings. They very well know the brand value 
of ARR and are using Rahman as a tool to make controversial comments to sell 
their channel programmes. 

Their frenzy was portrayed in PEEPLI (LIVE) movie recently and somehow after 
seeing that movie, one tends to pity the media persons. They will record 
someone dying and will take pride in showing it as breaking news ...

IBN channel is genuinely the worst channel who takes pride in showing lousy 
information as news..

So, Ignore these stupid commentors in TV / newsprint. They don't know the real 
AR Rahman which  a true Rahman fan knows so why worry ?

Jai HO !

Dinesh Vaidya
The Wandering souls "Rahmania"
Pune


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Gopal Srinivasan  wrote:
>
> I should add, commenters on Rediff message boards have taken over the
> media in India.
> 
> On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 08:00, Gopal Srinivasan  wrote:
> > I guess this article says it all - you write a list of Top 10 duds and
> > you actually struggle to come up with 10. Beyond Parasuram, nothing in
> > that list is a dud. VTV would rank among his biggest hits. As would
> > Jeans. Has the person even listened to the score of Water? Since when
> > did the fact that the music was not released a criterion for judging
> > it's success?
> >
> > I am reminded of this recent exchange between Apple CEO Steve Jobs and
> > Valleywag Editor Ryan Tate, following the iPhone 4 death-grip issue,
> > in which Jobs asked Tate, "Why are you so bitter over a technical
> > issue," and, "what have you done that's so great? Do you create
> > anything, or just criticize others' work and belittle their
> > motivations?"
> >
> > That's all that journalism has come to today. Every two-bit 14-yr old
> > with a computer and an internet connection can write any trash and
> > reach a million people. Except, we are not talking about 14-year olds
> > but 40-yr old imbeciles.
> >

Re: [arr] Top 10 duds from Rahman - IBN Live

[$ Pavan Kumar $]

Please spread this article as much as possible...This article should make 
people 
realize why CWG song for no reason is targeted and how media is going overboard 
on this..



From: dinesh.theboss 
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Fri, September 3, 2010 5:50:08 PM
Subject: Re: [arr] Top 10 duds from Rahman - IBN Live

  
This is the limit! what on earth is this One bad review and these websites 
comes up with a Top 10 duds... just to make their website even more popular? 
and 
the worse is that VTV is a flop? and Jeans? and Kadhal Dhesam?? My god... 
my 
head is spinning. Guys, please take the appropriate action towards this 
article... this is the limit!

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Gopal Srinivasan  wrote:
>
> I guess this article says it all - you write a list of Top 10 duds and
> you actually struggle to come up with 10. Beyond Parasuram, nothing in
> that list is a dud. VTV would rank among his biggest hits. As would
> Jeans. Has the person even listened to the score of Water? Since when
> did the fact that the music was not released a criterion for judging
> it's success?
> 
> I am reminded of this recent exchange between Apple CEO Steve Jobs and
> Valleywag Editor Ryan Tate, following the iPhone 4 death-grip issue,
> in which Jobs asked Tate, "Why are you so bitter over a technical
> issue," and, "what have you done that's so great? Do you create
> anything, or just criticize others' work and belittle their
> motivations?"
> 
> That's all that journalism has come to today. Every two-bit 14-yr old
> with a computer and an internet connection can write any trash and
> reach a million people. Except, we are not talking about 14-year olds
> but 40-yr old imbeciles.
> 
> On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 03:29, $ Pavan Kumar $  wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> > Never expected such a stupid article from TV18 group..anyways..have fun 
>reading it guys
> > Please..take it easy..read, laugh and delete...
> > 
> > 
>http://ibnlive.in.com/news/swagatham-fiasco-rahmans-top-10-duds/130209-3.html?from=tn
>
> >
> > Swagatham fiasco: Rahman's top 10 duds
> >
> > ibnlive.com
> > Posted on Sep 03, 2010 at 11:24 | Updated Sep 03, 2010 at 11:52
> >
> > The verdict is in. 'Swagatham', A R Rahman's anthem for the Commonwealth 
>Games, has received anything but rapturous welcome.
> >
> > People who have heard it are cool, downloads are flat, music professionals 
>are looking away – even politicians are denouncing the song.
> >
> > The slow-paced number, sung by Rahman himself, has got everyone wondering 
>whether this is what the Games deserves.
> >
> > Poll
> >
> > Why does the CWG anthem Swagatham not work for you?
> > Slow-paced
> > Lacks punch
> > Style of Rahman is missing
> >
> > While everyone may wonder what went wrong, it's worth remembering that 
>Rahman, for all his apparent Midas touch with melody, has had his share of 
>duds. 
>Unfortunately, the tune that the nation was looking forward to has turned out 
>to 
>be one of them.
> >
> > Some of the songs Rahman composed in his early years for Malayalam and 
> > Telugu 
>films have remained unpopular.
> >
> > Fans who have grown used to the trademark Rahman style over the years have 
>also complained the composer is repeating himself.
> >
> > Towering expectations of the man dubbed "Mozart of Madras" of repeating the 
>legendary success of `Roja' in every film may have also led to a slump in 
>quality in some soundtracks.
> >
> > "I've heard better from Rahman," was the common sentiment on the streets 
> > when 
>"Jai Ho" received international acclaim.
> >
> > Here, then, are Rahman's top 10 dud soundtracks from a musical career 
>spanning almost 20 years – songs that have either bombed at the charts or 
>simply 
>faded from memory for lack of fizz:
> >
> > 1. 'Swagatham': A nation, eagerly awaiting its own `Waka Waka' from its 
>trusted composer, is bitterly disappointed at the outcome of the Commonwealth 
>Games anthem. Critics call it a "cacophony" while fans find the punch missing.
> >
> > 2. 'Raavan': The music of Raavan is dark and appeals to specific audiences. 
>One of the most anticipated films of 2010, Rahman brings in contemporary 
>techno 
>and marries it off to Punjabi folk creating tracks like `Thok de killi' that 
>lack the hummability of `Behne de' or its staying power.
> >
> > 3. 'Fire': Rahman composed the backgrou

Re: [arr] Top 10 duds from Rahman - IBN Live

[AJ]

Gopal and everyone else,

I can't believe what I just read.  Who in the name of God allows these idiots 
to post and submit? These guys are just pulling stuff out of their  and 
making it appear true.  Sad is the fact that some people actually believe that 
whatever the media writes is true.

I feel sick!

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Raghu"  wrote:
>
> Jeez.. who are these journalists (sorry mathew; not you) working in
> these main stream news organizations..
> forget about their own knowledge,do they even do a lill research
> before writing up anything like this?
> Absolutely ridiculous article.
>
>
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Gopal Srinivasan  wrote:
> >
> > I should add, commenters on Rediff message boards have taken over the
> > media in India.
> >
> > On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 08:00, Gopal Srinivasan  wrote:
> > > I guess this article says it all - you write a list of Top 10 duds and
> > > you actually struggle to come up with 10. Beyond Parasuram, nothing in
> > > that list is a dud. VTV would rank among his biggest hits. As would
> > > Jeans. Has the person even listened to the score of Water? Since when
> > > did the fact that the music was not released a criterion for judging
> > > it's success?
> > >
> > > I am reminded of this recent exchange between Apple CEO Steve Jobs and
> > > Valleywag Editor Ryan Tate, following the iPhone 4 death-grip issue,
> > > in which Jobs asked Tate, "Why are you so bitter over a technical
> > > issue," and, "what have you done that's so great? Do you create
> > > anything, or just criticize others' work and belittle their
> > > motivations?"
> > >
> > > That's all that journalism has come to today. Every two-bit 14-yr old
> > > with a computer and an internet connection can write any trash and
> > > reach a million people. Except, we are not talking about 14-year olds
> > > but 40-yr old imbeciles.
> > >
> > > On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 03:29, $ Pavan Kumar $  wrote:
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> Never expected such a stupid article from TV18 group..anyways..have fun 
> > >> reading it guys
> > >> Please..take it easy..read, laugh and delete...
> > >> 
> > >> http://ibnlive.in.com/news/swagatham-fiasco-rahmans-top-10-duds/130209-3.html?from=tn
> > >>
> > >> Swagatham fiasco: Rahman's top 10 duds
> > >>
> > >> ibnlive.com
> > >> Posted on Sep 03, 2010 at 11:24 | Updated Sep 03, 2010 at 11:52
> > >>
> > >> The verdict is in. 'Swagatham', A R Rahman's anthem for the Commonwealth 
> > >> Games, has received anything but rapturous welcome.
> > >>
> > >> People who have heard it are cool, downloads are flat, music 
> > >> professionals are looking away – even politicians are denouncing the 
> > >> song.
> > >>
> > >> The slow-paced number, sung by Rahman himself, has got everyone 
> > >> wondering whether this is what the Games deserves.
> > >>
> > >> Poll
> > >>
> > >> Why does the CWG anthem Swagatham not work for you?
> > >> Slow-paced
> > >> Lacks punch
> > >> Style of Rahman is missing
> > >>
> > >> While everyone may wonder what went wrong, it's worth remembering that 
> > >> Rahman, for all his apparent Midas touch with melody, has had his share 
> > >> of duds. Unfortunately, the tune that the nation was looking forward to 
> > >> has turned out to be one of them.
> > >>
> > >> Some of the songs Rahman composed in his early years for Malayalam and 
> > >> Telugu films have remained unpopular.
> > >>
> > >> Fans who have grown used to the trademark Rahman style over the years 
> > >> have also complained the composer is repeating himself.
> > >>
> > >> Towering expectations of the man dubbed "Mozart of Madras" of repeating 
> > >> the legendary success of `Roja' in every film may have also led to a 
> > >> slump in quality in some soundtracks.
> > >>
> > >> "I've heard better from Rahman," was the common sentiment on the streets 
> > >> when "Jai Ho" received international acclaim.
> > >>
> > >> Here, then, are Rahman's top 10 dud soundtracks from a musical career 
> > >> spanning almost 20 years – songs that have either bombed at the charts 
> > >> or simply faded from memory for lack of fizz:
> > >>
> > >> 1. 'Swagatham': A nation, eagerly awaiting its own `Waka Waka' from its 
> > >> trusted composer, is bitterly disappointed at the outcome of 
> > >> the Commonwealth Games anthem. Critics call it a "cacophony" while fans 
> > >> find the punch missing.
> > >>
> > >> 2. 'Raavan': The music of Raavan is dark and appeals to specific 
> > >> audiences. One of the most anticipated films of 2010, Rahman brings in 
> > >> contemporary techno and marries it off to Punjabi folk creating tracks 
> > >> like `Thok de killi' that lack the hummability of `Behne de' or its 
> > >> staying power.
> > >>
> > >> 3. 'Fire': Rahman composed the background score for Deepa Mehta's Fire. 
> > >> It had the appeal of any Rahman classic but failed to leave a mark in 
> > >> India as the soundtrack was available only through mail order from a 
>

Re: [arr] Top 10 duds from Rahman - IBN Live

[dinesh.theboss]

This is the limit! what on earth is this One bad review and these websites 
comes up with a Top 10 duds... just to make their website even more popular? 
and the worse is that VTV is a flop? and Jeans? and Kadhal Dhesam?? My 
god... my head is spinning. Guys, please take the appropriate action 
towards this article... this is the limit!

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Gopal Srinivasan  wrote:
>
> I guess this article says it all - you write a list of Top 10 duds and
> you actually struggle to come up with 10. Beyond Parasuram, nothing in
> that list is a dud. VTV would rank among his biggest hits. As would
> Jeans. Has the person even listened to the score of Water? Since when
> did the fact that the music was not released a criterion for judging
> it's success?
> 
> I am reminded of this recent exchange between Apple CEO Steve Jobs and
> Valleywag Editor Ryan Tate, following the iPhone 4 death-grip issue,
> in which Jobs asked Tate, "Why are you so bitter over a technical
> issue," and, "what have you done that's so great? Do you create
> anything, or just criticize others' work and belittle their
> motivations?"
> 
> That's all that journalism has come to today. Every two-bit 14-yr old
> with a computer and an internet connection can write any trash and
> reach a million people. Except, we are not talking about 14-year olds
> but 40-yr old imbeciles.
> 
> On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 03:29, $ Pavan Kumar $  wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> > Never expected such a stupid article from TV18 group..anyways..have fun 
> > reading it guys
> > Please..take it easy..read, laugh and delete...
> > 
> > http://ibnlive.in.com/news/swagatham-fiasco-rahmans-top-10-duds/130209-3.html?from=tn
> >
> > Swagatham fiasco: Rahman's top 10 duds
> >
> > ibnlive.com
> > Posted on Sep 03, 2010 at 11:24 | Updated Sep 03, 2010 at 11:52
> >
> > The verdict is in. 'Swagatham', A R Rahman's anthem for the Commonwealth 
> > Games, has received anything but rapturous welcome.
> >
> > People who have heard it are cool, downloads are flat, music professionals 
> > are looking away – even politicians are denouncing the song.
> >
> > The slow-paced number, sung by Rahman himself, has got everyone wondering 
> > whether this is what the Games deserves.
> >
> > Poll
> >
> > Why does the CWG anthem Swagatham not work for you?
> > Slow-paced
> > Lacks punch
> > Style of Rahman is missing
> >
> > While everyone may wonder what went wrong, it's worth remembering that 
> > Rahman, for all his apparent Midas touch with melody, has had his share of 
> > duds. Unfortunately, the tune that the nation was looking forward to has 
> > turned out to be one of them.
> >
> > Some of the songs Rahman composed in his early years for Malayalam and 
> > Telugu films have remained unpopular.
> >
> > Fans who have grown used to the trademark Rahman style over the years have 
> > also complained the composer is repeating himself.
> >
> > Towering expectations of the man dubbed "Mozart of Madras" of repeating the 
> > legendary success of `Roja' in every film may have also led to a slump in 
> > quality in some soundtracks.
> >
> > "I've heard better from Rahman," was the common sentiment on the streets 
> > when "Jai Ho" received international acclaim.
> >
> > Here, then, are Rahman's top 10 dud soundtracks from a musical career 
> > spanning almost 20 years – songs that have either bombed at the charts or 
> > simply faded from memory for lack of fizz:
> >
> > 1. 'Swagatham': A nation, eagerly awaiting its own `Waka Waka' from its 
> > trusted composer, is bitterly disappointed at the outcome of 
> > the Commonwealth Games anthem. Critics call it a "cacophony" while fans 
> > find the punch missing.
> >
> > 2. 'Raavan': The music of Raavan is dark and appeals to specific audiences. 
> > One of the most anticipated films of 2010, Rahman brings in contemporary 
> > techno and marries it off to Punjabi folk creating tracks like `Thok de 
> > killi' that lack the hummability of `Behne de' or its staying power.
> >
> > 3. 'Fire': Rahman composed the background score for Deepa Mehta's Fire. It 
> > had the appeal of any Rahman classic but failed to leave a mark in India as 
> > the soundtrack was available only through mail order from a German company.
> >
> > 4. 'Vinnaithandi Varuvaaya': Rahman's Tamil album comes after a hiatus of 
> > two years and disappointed fans say the songs lack character.
> >
> > 5. 'Parasuram': Rahman tries to experiment with lyrics in `Jack and Jill' 
> > and the effect is disastrous. Fans trash the music of this 2003 starrer and 
> > `Dolna Dolna' is the only song that leaves a mark in an album that has 
> > songs sung by Hariharan.
> >
> > 6. 'Jeans': After a decade, `Ajooba' sang by Hariharan is the only Jeans 
> > soundtrack that sticks with audiences. Beautiful lyrics by Javed Akhtar and 
> > Hariharan's lilting vocals failed to move traditional Rahman fans looking 
> > for more than just instrumental fusio

Re: [arr] Top 10 duds from Rahman - IBN Live

[Raghu]

Jeez.. who are these journalists (sorry mathew; not you) working in 
these main stream news organizations..
forget about their own knowledge,do they even do a lill research
before writing up anything like this?
Absolutely ridiculous article.


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Gopal Srinivasan  wrote:
>
> I should add, commenters on Rediff message boards have taken over the
> media in India.
> 
> On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 08:00, Gopal Srinivasan  wrote:
> > I guess this article says it all - you write a list of Top 10 duds and
> > you actually struggle to come up with 10. Beyond Parasuram, nothing in
> > that list is a dud. VTV would rank among his biggest hits. As would
> > Jeans. Has the person even listened to the score of Water? Since when
> > did the fact that the music was not released a criterion for judging
> > it's success?
> >
> > I am reminded of this recent exchange between Apple CEO Steve Jobs and
> > Valleywag Editor Ryan Tate, following the iPhone 4 death-grip issue,
> > in which Jobs asked Tate, "Why are you so bitter over a technical
> > issue," and, "what have you done that's so great? Do you create
> > anything, or just criticize others' work and belittle their
> > motivations?"
> >
> > That's all that journalism has come to today. Every two-bit 14-yr old
> > with a computer and an internet connection can write any trash and
> > reach a million people. Except, we are not talking about 14-year olds
> > but 40-yr old imbeciles.
> >
> > On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 03:29, $ Pavan Kumar $  wrote:
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Never expected such a stupid article from TV18 group..anyways..have fun 
> >> reading it guys
> >> Please..take it easy..read, laugh and delete...
> >> 
> >> http://ibnlive.in.com/news/swagatham-fiasco-rahmans-top-10-duds/130209-3.html?from=tn
> >>
> >> Swagatham fiasco: Rahman's top 10 duds
> >>
> >> ibnlive.com
> >> Posted on Sep 03, 2010 at 11:24 | Updated Sep 03, 2010 at 11:52
> >>
> >> The verdict is in. 'Swagatham', A R Rahman's anthem for the Commonwealth 
> >> Games, has received anything but rapturous welcome.
> >>
> >> People who have heard it are cool, downloads are flat, music professionals 
> >> are looking away – even politicians are denouncing the song.
> >>
> >> The slow-paced number, sung by Rahman himself, has got everyone wondering 
> >> whether this is what the Games deserves.
> >>
> >> Poll
> >>
> >> Why does the CWG anthem Swagatham not work for you?
> >> Slow-paced
> >> Lacks punch
> >> Style of Rahman is missing
> >>
> >> While everyone may wonder what went wrong, it's worth remembering that 
> >> Rahman, for all his apparent Midas touch with melody, has had his share of 
> >> duds. Unfortunately, the tune that the nation was looking forward to has 
> >> turned out to be one of them.
> >>
> >> Some of the songs Rahman composed in his early years for Malayalam and 
> >> Telugu films have remained unpopular.
> >>
> >> Fans who have grown used to the trademark Rahman style over the years have 
> >> also complained the composer is repeating himself.
> >>
> >> Towering expectations of the man dubbed "Mozart of Madras" of repeating 
> >> the legendary success of `Roja' in every film may have also led to a slump 
> >> in quality in some soundtracks.
> >>
> >> "I've heard better from Rahman," was the common sentiment on the streets 
> >> when "Jai Ho" received international acclaim.
> >>
> >> Here, then, are Rahman's top 10 dud soundtracks from a musical career 
> >> spanning almost 20 years – songs that have either bombed at the charts or 
> >> simply faded from memory for lack of fizz:
> >>
> >> 1. 'Swagatham': A nation, eagerly awaiting its own `Waka Waka' from its 
> >> trusted composer, is bitterly disappointed at the outcome of 
> >> the Commonwealth Games anthem. Critics call it a "cacophony" while fans 
> >> find the punch missing.
> >>
> >> 2. 'Raavan': The music of Raavan is dark and appeals to specific 
> >> audiences. One of the most anticipated films of 2010, Rahman brings in 
> >> contemporary techno and marries it off to Punjabi folk creating tracks 
> >> like `Thok de killi' that lack the hummability of `Behne de' or its 
> >> staying power.
> >>
> >> 3. 'Fire': Rahman composed the background score for Deepa Mehta's Fire. It 
> >> had the appeal of any Rahman classic but failed to leave a mark in India 
> >> as the soundtrack was available only through mail order from a German 
> >> company.
> >>
> >> 4. 'Vinnaithandi Varuvaaya': Rahman's Tamil album comes after a hiatus of 
> >> two years and disappointed fans say the songs lack character.
> >>
> >> 5. 'Parasuram': Rahman tries to experiment with lyrics in `Jack and Jill' 
> >> and the effect is disastrous. Fans trash the music of this 2003 starrer 
> >> and `Dolna Dolna' is the only song that leaves a mark in an album that has 
> >> songs sung by Hariharan.
> >>
> >> 6. 'Jeans': After a decade, `Ajooba' sang by Hariharan is the only Jeans 
> >> soundtrack that sticks with au

Re: [arr] Top 10 duds from Rahman - IBN Live

[Gopal Srinivasan]

I should add, commenters on Rediff message boards have taken over the
media in India.

On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 08:00, Gopal Srinivasan  wrote:
> I guess this article says it all - you write a list of Top 10 duds and
> you actually struggle to come up with 10. Beyond Parasuram, nothing in
> that list is a dud. VTV would rank among his biggest hits. As would
> Jeans. Has the person even listened to the score of Water? Since when
> did the fact that the music was not released a criterion for judging
> it's success?
>
> I am reminded of this recent exchange between Apple CEO Steve Jobs and
> Valleywag Editor Ryan Tate, following the iPhone 4 death-grip issue,
> in which Jobs asked Tate, “Why are you so bitter over a technical
> issue,” and, “what have you done that’s so great? Do you create
> anything, or just criticize others’ work and belittle their
> motivations?”
>
> That's all that journalism has come to today. Every two-bit 14-yr old
> with a computer and an internet connection can write any trash and
> reach a million people. Except, we are not talking about 14-year olds
> but 40-yr old imbeciles.
>
> On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 03:29, $ Pavan Kumar $  wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>> Never expected such a stupid article from TV18 group..anyways..have fun 
>> reading it guys
>> Please..take it easy..read, laugh and delete...
>> 
>> http://ibnlive.in.com/news/swagatham-fiasco-rahmans-top-10-duds/130209-3.html?from=tn
>>
>> Swagatham fiasco: Rahman's top 10 duds
>>
>> ibnlive.com
>> Posted on Sep 03, 2010 at 11:24 | Updated Sep 03, 2010 at 11:52
>>
>> The verdict is in. 'Swagatham', A R Rahman’s anthem for the Commonwealth 
>> Games, has received anything but rapturous welcome.
>>
>> People who have heard it are cool, downloads are flat, music professionals 
>> are looking away – even politicians are denouncing the song.
>>
>> The slow-paced number, sung by Rahman himself, has got everyone wondering 
>> whether this is what the Games deserves.
>>
>> Poll
>>
>> Why does the CWG anthem Swagatham not work for you?
>> Slow-paced
>> Lacks punch
>> Style of Rahman is missing
>>
>> While everyone may wonder what went wrong, it’s worth remembering that 
>> Rahman, for all his apparent Midas touch with melody, has had his share of 
>> duds. Unfortunately, the tune that the nation was looking forward to has 
>> turned out to be one of them.
>>
>> Some of the songs Rahman composed in his early years for Malayalam and 
>> Telugu films have remained unpopular.
>>
>> Fans who have grown used to the trademark Rahman style over the years have 
>> also complained the composer is repeating himself.
>>
>> Towering expectations of the man dubbed “Mozart of Madras” of repeating the 
>> legendary success of ‘Roja’ in every film may have also led to a slump in 
>> quality in some soundtracks.
>>
>> “I’ve heard better from Rahman,” was the common sentiment on the streets 
>> when “Jai Ho” received international acclaim.
>>
>> Here, then, are Rahman’s top 10 dud soundtracks from a musical career 
>> spanning almost 20 years – songs that have either bombed at the charts or 
>> simply faded from memory for lack of fizz:
>>
>> 1. 'Swagatham': A nation, eagerly awaiting its own ‘Waka Waka’ from its 
>> trusted composer, is bitterly disappointed at the outcome of 
>> the Commonwealth Games anthem. Critics call it a “cacophony” while fans find 
>> the punch missing.
>>
>> 2. 'Raavan': The music of Raavan is dark and appeals to specific audiences. 
>> One of the most anticipated films of 2010, Rahman brings in contemporary 
>> techno and marries it off to Punjabi folk creating tracks like ‘Thok de 
>> killi’ that lack the hummability of ‘Behne de’ or its staying power.
>>
>> 3. 'Fire': Rahman composed the background score for Deepa Mehta's Fire. It 
>> had the appeal of any Rahman classic but failed to leave a mark in India as 
>> the soundtrack was available only through mail order from a German company.
>>
>> 4. 'Vinnaithandi Varuvaaya': Rahman’s Tamil album comes after a hiatus of 
>> two years and disappointed fans say the songs lack character.
>>
>> 5. 'Parasuram': Rahman tries to experiment with lyrics in ‘Jack and Jill’ 
>> and the effect is disastrous. Fans trash the music of this 2003 starrer and 
>> ‘Dolna Dolna’ is the only song that leaves a mark in an album that has songs 
>> sung by Hariharan.
>>
>> 6. 'Jeans': After a decade, ‘Ajooba’ sang by Hariharan is the only Jeans 
>> soundtrack that sticks with audiences. Beautiful lyrics by Javed Akhtar and 
>> Hariharan’s lilting vocals failed to move traditional Rahman fans looking 
>> for more than just instrumental fusions and contemporary background score.
>>
>> 7. 'Mr. Romeo': This Prabhu Deva starrer had songs such as “Mona Lisa” 
>> composed by Rahman that faded with the film.
>>
>> 8. 'Yodha': An off beat Malyalam film that had Buddhist music in it, 
>> shifting away from the usual Rahman style.
>>
>> 9. 'Lovebirds': ‘No Problem’ – perhaps the only song that has o

Re: [arr] Top 10 duds from Rahman - IBN Live

[Gopal Srinivasan]

I guess this article says it all - you write a list of Top 10 duds and
you actually struggle to come up with 10. Beyond Parasuram, nothing in
that list is a dud. VTV would rank among his biggest hits. As would
Jeans. Has the person even listened to the score of Water? Since when
did the fact that the music was not released a criterion for judging
it's success?

I am reminded of this recent exchange between Apple CEO Steve Jobs and
Valleywag Editor Ryan Tate, following the iPhone 4 death-grip issue,
in which Jobs asked Tate, “Why are you so bitter over a technical
issue,” and, “what have you done that’s so great? Do you create
anything, or just criticize others’ work and belittle their
motivations?”

That's all that journalism has come to today. Every two-bit 14-yr old
with a computer and an internet connection can write any trash and
reach a million people. Except, we are not talking about 14-year olds
but 40-yr old imbeciles.

On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 03:29, $ Pavan Kumar $  wrote:
>
>
>
> Never expected such a stupid article from TV18 group..anyways..have fun 
> reading it guys
> Please..take it easy..read, laugh and delete...
> 
> http://ibnlive.in.com/news/swagatham-fiasco-rahmans-top-10-duds/130209-3.html?from=tn
>
> Swagatham fiasco: Rahman's top 10 duds
>
> ibnlive.com
> Posted on Sep 03, 2010 at 11:24 | Updated Sep 03, 2010 at 11:52
>
> The verdict is in. 'Swagatham', A R Rahman’s anthem for the Commonwealth 
> Games, has received anything but rapturous welcome.
>
> People who have heard it are cool, downloads are flat, music professionals 
> are looking away – even politicians are denouncing the song.
>
> The slow-paced number, sung by Rahman himself, has got everyone wondering 
> whether this is what the Games deserves.
>
> Poll
>
> Why does the CWG anthem Swagatham not work for you?
> Slow-paced
> Lacks punch
> Style of Rahman is missing
>
> While everyone may wonder what went wrong, it’s worth remembering that 
> Rahman, for all his apparent Midas touch with melody, has had his share of 
> duds. Unfortunately, the tune that the nation was looking forward to has 
> turned out to be one of them.
>
> Some of the songs Rahman composed in his early years for Malayalam and Telugu 
> films have remained unpopular.
>
> Fans who have grown used to the trademark Rahman style over the years have 
> also complained the composer is repeating himself.
>
> Towering expectations of the man dubbed “Mozart of Madras” of repeating the 
> legendary success of ‘Roja’ in every film may have also led to a slump in 
> quality in some soundtracks.
>
> “I’ve heard better from Rahman,” was the common sentiment on the streets when 
> “Jai Ho” received international acclaim.
>
> Here, then, are Rahman’s top 10 dud soundtracks from a musical career 
> spanning almost 20 years – songs that have either bombed at the charts or 
> simply faded from memory for lack of fizz:
>
> 1. 'Swagatham': A nation, eagerly awaiting its own ‘Waka Waka’ from its 
> trusted composer, is bitterly disappointed at the outcome of the Commonwealth 
> Games anthem. Critics call it a “cacophony” while fans find the punch missing.
>
> 2. 'Raavan': The music of Raavan is dark and appeals to specific audiences. 
> One of the most anticipated films of 2010, Rahman brings in contemporary 
> techno and marries it off to Punjabi folk creating tracks like ‘Thok de 
> killi’ that lack the hummability of ‘Behne de’ or its staying power.
>
> 3. 'Fire': Rahman composed the background score for Deepa Mehta's Fire. It 
> had the appeal of any Rahman classic but failed to leave a mark in India as 
> the soundtrack was available only through mail order from a German company.
>
> 4. 'Vinnaithandi Varuvaaya': Rahman’s Tamil album comes after a hiatus of two 
> years and disappointed fans say the songs lack character.
>
> 5. 'Parasuram': Rahman tries to experiment with lyrics in ‘Jack and Jill’ and 
> the effect is disastrous. Fans trash the music of this 2003 starrer and 
> ‘Dolna Dolna’ is the only song that leaves a mark in an album that has songs 
> sung by Hariharan.
>
> 6. 'Jeans': After a decade, ‘Ajooba’ sang by Hariharan is the only Jeans 
> soundtrack that sticks with audiences. Beautiful lyrics by Javed Akhtar and 
> Hariharan’s lilting vocals failed to move traditional Rahman fans looking for 
> more than just instrumental fusions and contemporary background score.
>
> 7. 'Mr. Romeo': This Prabhu Deva starrer had songs such as “Mona Lisa” 
> composed by Rahman that faded with the film.
>
> 8. 'Yodha': An off beat Malyalam film that had Buddhist music in it, shifting 
> away from the usual Rahman style.
>
> 9. 'Lovebirds': ‘No Problem’ – perhaps the only song that has outstayed the 
> film’s shelf life – is part of a collection put together by Rahman that is 
> mostly forgettable.
>
> 10. 'Kadhal Desam': Rahman sang some of the tracks of the 1996 Tabbu starrer. 
> While Mustafa Mustafa went on to become a hit with several versions b

[arr] Top 10 duds from Rahman - IBN Live

[$ Pavan Kumar $]

Never expected such a stupid article from TV18 group..anyways..have fun reading 
it guys

Please..take it easy..read, laugh and delete...


http://ibnlive.in.com/news/swagatham-fiasco-rahmans-top-10-duds/130209-3.html?from=tn


Swagatham fiasco: Rahman's top 10 duds
ibnlive.com 
Posted on Sep 03, 2010 at 11:24 | Updated Sep 03, 2010 at 11:52


The verdict is in. 'Swagatham', A R Rahman’s anthem for the Commonwealth Games, 
has received anything but rapturous welcome.
People who have heard it are cool, downloads are flat, music professionals are 
looking away – even politicians are denouncing the song.
The slow-paced number, sung by Rahman himself, has got everyone wondering 
whether this is what the Games deserves.

PollWhy does the CWG anthem Swagatham not work for you?

 Slow-paced 
 Lacks punch 
 Style of Rahman is missing 

While everyone may wonder what went wrong, it’s worth remembering that Rahman, 
for all his apparent Midas touch with melody, has had his share of duds. 
Unfortunately, the tune that the nation was looking forward to has turned out 
to 
be one of them.
Some of the songs Rahman composed in his early years for Malayalam and Telugu 
films have remained unpopular.
Fans who have grown used to the trademark Rahman style over the years have also 
complained the composer is repeating himself.
Towering expectations of the man dubbed “Mozart of Madras” of repeating the 
legendary success of ‘Roja’ in every film may have also led to a slump in 
quality in some soundtracks.
“I’ve heard better from Rahman,” was the common sentiment on the streets when 
“Jai Ho” received international acclaim.
Here, then, are Rahman’s top 10 dud soundtracks from a musical career spanning 
almost 20 years – songs that have either bombed at the charts or simply faded 
from memory for lack of fizz:
1. 'Swagatham': A nation, eagerly awaiting its own ‘Waka Waka’ from its trusted 
composer, is bitterly disappointed at the outcome of the Commonwealth 
Games anthem. Critics call it a “cacophony” while fans find the punch missing.
2. 'Raavan': The music of Raavan is dark and appeals to specific audiences. One 
of the most anticipated films of 2010, Rahman brings in contemporary techno and 
marries it off to Punjabi folk creating tracks like ‘Thok de killi’ that lack 
the hummability of ‘Behne de’ or its staying power.
3. 'Fire': Rahman composed the background score for Deepa Mehta's Fire. It had 
the appeal of any Rahman classic but failed to leave a mark in India as the 
soundtrack was available only through mail order from a German company.
4. 'Vinnaithandi Varuvaaya': Rahman’s Tamil album comes after a hiatus of two 
years and disappointed fans say the songs lack character.
5. 'Parasuram': Rahman tries to experiment with lyrics in ‘Jack and Jill’ and 
the effect is disastrous. Fans trash the music of this 2003 starrer and ‘Dolna 
Dolna’ is the only song that leaves a mark in an album that has songs sung by 
Hariharan.
6. 'Jeans': After a decade, ‘Ajooba’ sang by Hariharan is the only Jeans 
soundtrack that sticks with audiences. Beautiful lyrics by Javed Akhtar and 
Hariharan’s lilting vocals failed to move traditional Rahman fans looking for 
more than just instrumental fusions and contemporary background score.
7. 'Mr. Romeo': This Prabhu Deva starrer had songs such as “Mona Lisa” composed 
by Rahman that faded with the film.
8. 'Yodha': An off beat Malyalam film that had Buddhist music in it, shifting 
away from the usual Rahman style.
9. 'Lovebirds': ‘No Problem’ – perhaps the only song that has outstayed the 
film’s shelf life – is part of a collection put together by Rahman that is 
mostly forgettable.
10. 'Kadhal Desam': Rahman sang some of the tracks of the 1996 Tabbu starrer. 
While Mustafa Mustafa went on to become a hit with several versions being 
replicated on the internet by budding artists, numbers such as 'Hello Doctor' 
never caught on.