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hi friends, how are u all? its nice of u sharing a wonderful intervies esp. Mr.kalimuthu has given in thr form which everyone could read without problem. friends in future try to do like mr.muthu did as most of the interviews u post in flickr not possible to read as it is so small. some Anna's interviews(videao's) came a fewyears back have tp be possesses like this intervew. somw of the interview which we have to look for 1) Rahman with Dr.Abdul Hameed in Sun Tv telecasted on pongal(jan 1994)in Sun tv.if someone has the video please put it in youtube,it is one of the best program on rahmannna which everyone like balachandar, vairamauthu shares a lot on anna. on the end anna has composed a beautiful music esp for his fans with thavil and nadaswaram.i still remember the music and i wanted to hear the music again. surely many of u have watched that program,please re collect it. if some one in media can get the video or persons closed to anna can put in yuotube it will be much apreciated.eagerly waiting for ur response. Murali ___ To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Sat, 29 Mar 2008 21:17:25 +0530 Subject: Re: [arr] Excellent Deccan Chronicle interview with ARR Hi Thank you so much for posting this. Regards S.Sunder - Original Message From: Kalimuthu To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, 29 March, 2008 4:54:14 AM Subject: Re: [arr] Excellent Deccan Chronicle interview with ARR TRANSCRIPT = = = = = = === Thamarai: When I heard that the interview would take place early morning, I was very doubtful. I thought to myself, interview with Rahman sir in the morning? Impossible. If it was at night, one would have believed it. ARR (laughs): Well sometimes I also work early morning at around 5 am or so. Thamarai: I know that you used to be an introvert and shy kind of person. However, of late you have become more outgoing.. ARR (laughs): Nalla Pesarena (am I speaking well)?. Initially I was hesitant, but after sometime, you tend to open up. Krish: I would like to know about your music school. Can anybody - rich or poor, aspiring to learn music come here? How will its reach be? ARR: If you know a little about music, there is a course here. And if you don't know anything about music. you have a course for that as well. If you know everything about it and still want to know more, you could come here. There are three different courses. We plan on training 15-20 kids from difference communities from the road and see what level they take it to. We want to bring together different people, keeping music as a common thread. Joshua Sridhar: During you initial years of playing the keyboard, did you ever think that you would make it this big? ARR: Hmmm... No. In fact when I was doing my film, I was still not ready,. But later on, I understood that teamwork gets everybody's energy levels pumping. That's where you get the drive and positive vibes. The final product is just not yours, but a result of the efforts of many. It's like a bouquet of good things. JS: Did you have any role model? ARR: I cannot zero it down to a single person. I listen to Queen. Vangelis and they're all unique. When I started composing, these influences came together as one. I like Michael Jackson, but I could never be a performer (laughs). But somewhere, in me, those energy levels are there. Like when I did Chandralekha, it has a very Jacksons feel, but not Jackson. It just comes out in your music in a different way. JS: Have you ever taken up a project that you later regretted having signed? ARR: Well, I always think about the other side; that I was lucky to get the good projects. Because if you harbor negativity and keep complaining about it, you will never stop. Think positive and keep going. What's the worst that could have happened? JS: As an upcoming composer I find it difficult to deal with the business side of music. Why don't you start a talent management company? ARR: Think in terms of the big picture - when I get wrong films, I still do my best. I know people note that. Instead of cribbing, give it your best shot. Sometimes, I know from day one that the movie won't do well. But I want my contribution to mean something to the film. I do not think India is ready for a management company. Because music is something that you handle with your heart and your brain. Sometimes you have a beautiful project where they can't pay you money. Sometimes they will pay you, but the work won't be exciting. It's like you can't lose out on either. Thamarai: Every 15 years or so, old tunes make a comeback and everyone starts following it. ARR (interrupts) : Do you want me to go back to Roja again? T: No. but what did you think is the style now? ARR: If one thing works, everyone wants
Re: [arr] Excellent Deccan Chronicle interview with ARR
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Re: [arr] Excellent Deccan Chronicle interview with ARR
Awesome one..Thanks a lot guys for sharing this up. Enjoyed reading it.. Wow..rahman driving a two wheeler..thats Arr ;) I still cant beleive that Rahman is going to compose for Gautham Menon..Lets hope it comes up soon.. :) Gopal Srinivasan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.flickr.com/photos/arrahmanfans/2368363002/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/arrahmanfans/2367529951/ Thanks to Thulasi Ram for spotting this. - You rock. That's why Blockbuster's offering you one month of Blockbuster Total Access, No Cost.
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VEry nice interviewfelt very nice reading it. For a change there were some really interesting and not-so-often asked questions from our musical trio which made the interview even better!!! BTW wat were Krish and Naresh doin at 4 a.m in the morning chattting [:)] On Sat, Mar 29, 2008 at 6:24 AM, Kalimuthu [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: TRANSCRIPT = Thamarai: When I heard that the interview would take place early morning, I was very doubtful. I thought to myself, interview with Rahman sir in the morning? Impossible. If it was at night, one would have believed it. ARR (laughs): Well sometimes I also work early morning at around 5 am or so. Thamarai: I know that you used to be an introvert and shy kind of person. However, of late you have become more outgoing.. ARR (laughs): Nalla Pesarena (am I speaking well)?. Initially I was hesitant, but after sometime, you tend to open up. Krish: I would like to know about your music school. Can anybody - rich or poor, aspiring to learn music come here? How will its reach be? ARR: If you know a little about music, there is a course here. And if you don't know anything about music. you have a course for that as well. If you know everything about it and still want to know more, you could come here. There are three different courses. We plan on training 15-20 kids from difference communities from the road and see what level they take it to. We want to bring together different people, keeping music as a common thread. Joshua Sridhar: During you initial years of playing the keyboard, did you ever think that you would make it this big? ARR: Hmmm... No. In fact when I was doing my film, I was still not ready,. But later on, I understood that teamwork gets everybody's energy levels pumping. That's where you get the drive and positive vibes. The final product is just not yours, but a result of the efforts of many. It's like a bouquet of good things. JS: Did you have any role model? ARR: I cannot zero it down to a single person. I listen to Queen. Vangelis and they're all unique. When I started composing, these influences came together as one. I like Michael Jackson, but I could never be a performer (laughs). But somewhere, in me, those energy levels are there. Like when I did Chandralekha, it has a very Jacksons feel, but not Jackson. It just comes out in your music in a different way. JS: Have you ever taken up a project that you later regretted having signed? ARR: Well, I always think about the other side; that I was lucky to get the good projects. Because if you harbor negativity and keep complaining about it, you will never stop. Think positive and keep going. What's the worst that could have happened? JS: As an upcoming composer I find it difficult to deal with the business side of music. Why don't you start a talent management company? ARR: Think in terms of the big picture - when I get wrong films, I still do my best. I know people note that. Instead of cribbing, give it your best shot. Sometimes, I know from day one that the movie won't do well. But I want my contribution to mean something to the film. I do not think India is ready for a management company. Because music is something that you handle with your heart and your brain. Sometimes you have a beautiful project where they can't pay you money. Sometimes they will pay you, but the work won't be exciting. It's like you can't lose out on either. Thamarai: Every 15 years or so, old tunes make a comeback and everyone starts following it. ARR (interrupts): Do you want me to go back to Roja again? T: No. but what did you think is the style now? ARR: If one thing works, everyone wants to follow it and it becomes more of a trend. Rather than following something blindly, come up with new stuff. For example, if trance is the 'in-thing', everyone follows similar compositions and in a year, it will become old and boring. T: You do few Tamil movies, these days. We are feeling bad and wish you do more. ARR: Even I want to work in more Tamil films. But, I am happy with what I am doing. Loads of young talents have joined the industry. (Points at Joshua) He is going well. We have to make way for them too. JS: Composers like me look up to you. I grew up listening to your music and wanted to be as great as you. There's also this expectation. We wonder why couldn't he do in this way or that way? Youngsters find it tough managing their work. ARR: (Laughs) Why couldn't I do what? JS: No, like streamlining and standardization of sorts. ARR: I am a composer. Maybe when I quit composing, I will do that. JS: No you wouldn't have to be doing. But with a vision like yours, something on those lines. ARR: As of now, I think we are not getting the right education. All of us are lucky to be self taught. But how many people can do so and go in the right direction. I
Re: [arr] Excellent Deccan Chronicle interview with ARR
Hi Thank you so much for posting this. Regards S.Sunder - Original Message From: Kalimuthu [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, 29 March, 2008 4:54:14 AM Subject: Re: [arr] Excellent Deccan Chronicle interview with ARR TRANSCRIPT = = = = = = === Thamarai: When I heard that the interview would take place early morning, I was very doubtful. I thought to myself, interview with Rahman sir in the morning? Impossible. If it was at night, one would have believed it. ARR (laughs): Well sometimes I also work early morning at around 5 am or so. Thamarai: I know that you used to be an introvert and shy kind of person. However, of late you have become more outgoing.. ARR (laughs): Nalla Pesarena (am I speaking well)?. Initially I was hesitant, but after sometime, you tend to open up. Krish: I would like to know about your music school. Can anybody - rich or poor, aspiring to learn music come here? How will its reach be? ARR: If you know a little about music, there is a course here. And if you don't know anything about music. you have a course for that as well. If you know everything about it and still want to know more, you could come here. There are three different courses. We plan on training 15-20 kids from difference communities from the road and see what level they take it to. We want to bring together different people, keeping music as a common thread. Joshua Sridhar: During you initial years of playing the keyboard, did you ever think that you would make it this big? ARR: Hmmm... No. In fact when I was doing my film, I was still not ready,. But later on, I understood that teamwork gets everybody's energy levels pumping. That's where you get the drive and positive vibes. The final product is just not yours, but a result of the efforts of many. It's like a bouquet of good things. JS: Did you have any role model? ARR: I cannot zero it down to a single person. I listen to Queen. Vangelis and they're all unique. When I started composing, these influences came together as one. I like Michael Jackson, but I could never be a performer (laughs). But somewhere, in me, those energy levels are there. Like when I did Chandralekha, it has a very Jacksons feel, but not Jackson. It just comes out in your music in a different way. JS: Have you ever taken up a project that you later regretted having signed? ARR: Well, I always think about the other side; that I was lucky to get the good projects. Because if you harbor negativity and keep complaining about it, you will never stop. Think positive and keep going. What's the worst that could have happened? JS: As an upcoming composer I find it difficult to deal with the business side of music. Why don't you start a talent management company? ARR: Think in terms of the big picture - when I get wrong films, I still do my best. I know people note that. Instead of cribbing, give it your best shot. Sometimes, I know from day one that the movie won't do well. But I want my contribution to mean something to the film. I do not think India is ready for a management company. Because music is something that you handle with your heart and your brain. Sometimes you have a beautiful project where they can't pay you money. Sometimes they will pay you, but the work won't be exciting. It's like you can't lose out on either. Thamarai: Every 15 years or so, old tunes make a comeback and everyone starts following it.. ARR (interrupts) : Do you want me to go back to Roja again? T: No. but what did you think is the style now? ARR: If one thing works, everyone wants to follow it and it becomes more of a trend. Rather than following something blindly, come up with new stuff. For example, if trance is the 'in-thing', everyone follows similar compositions and in a year, it will become old and boring. T: You do few Tamil movies, these days.. We are feeling bad and wish you do more. ARR: Even I want to work in more Tamil films. But, I am happy with what I am doing. Loads of young talents have joined the industry. (Points at Joshua) He is going well. We have to make way for them too. JS: Composers like me look up to you. I grew up listening to your music and wanted to be as great as you. There's also this expectation. We wonder why couldn't he do in this way or that way? Youngsters find it tough managing their work. ARR: (Laughs) Why couldn't I do what? JS: No, like streamlining and standardization of sorts. ARR: I am a composer. Maybe when I quit composing, I will do that. JS: No you wouldn't have to be doing. But with a vision like yours, something on those lines. ARR: As of now, I think we are not getting the right education. All of us are lucky to be self taught. But how many people can do so and go in the right direction. I am trying to get the best of the west and give back the best of the east. K: There are umpteen samples available online for any given instrument. Do
Re: [arr] Excellent Deccan Chronicle interview with ARR
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An awesome one... // At 4 am or so, we saw you shuttling between your studios in a two wheeler... -- 4 a.m? it was me. :-) BTW, What's Chakravarthy? Is that Sultan? On Thu, Mar 27, 2008 at 10:58 PM, Gopal Srinivasan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: And Srinivasa Krishnan. - Original Message From: Gopal Srinivasan [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, March 28, 2008 11:27:17 AM Subject: [arr] Excellent Deccan Chronicle interview with ARR http://www.flickr. com/photos/ arrahmanfans/ 2368363002/ http://www.flickr. com/photos/ arrahmanfans/ 2367529951/ Thanks to Thulasi Ram for spotting this.
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it should be Sakkarakatti and not Chakravarthy.. cool interview with ARR and all credits to Srini for scanning the images.. good to know Krish is singing for ARR.. talks are with Gautam?!? interesting.. ARRs choice as Yesudas is kinda surprising! long live ARR and his music! On Thu, Mar 27, 2008 at 11:22 PM, Kalimuthu [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: An awesome one... // At 4 am or so, we saw you shuttling between your studios in a two wheeler... -- 4 a.m? it was me. :-) BTW, What's Chakravarthy? Is that Sultan? On Thu, Mar 27, 2008 at 10:58 PM, Gopal Srinivasan [EMAIL PROTECTED]catchgops%40yahoo.com wrote: And Srinivasa Krishnan. - Original Message From: Gopal Srinivasan [EMAIL PROTECTED] catchgops%40yahoo.com To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, March 28, 2008 11:27:17 AM Subject: [arr] Excellent Deccan Chronicle interview with ARR http://www.flickr. com/photos/ arrahmanfans/ 2368363002/ http://www.flickr. com/photos/ arrahmanfans/ 2367529951/ Thanks to Thulasi Ram for spotting this.
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Thanks to Srini and Thulasi. Spectacular interview by ARR. Valuable information about the thoughts and feelings of ARR. thanks rahmaniacs for posting this. Gopal Srinivasan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: And Srinivasa Krishnan. - Original Message From: Gopal Srinivasan [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, March 28, 2008 11:27:17 AM Subject: [arr] Excellent Deccan Chronicle interview with ARR http://www.flickr. com/photos/ arrahmanfans/ 2368363002/ http://www.flickr. com/photos/ arrahmanfans/ 2367529951/ Thanks to Thulasi Ram for spotting this. - Unlimited freedom, unlimited storage. Get it now
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I guess it is 'Sultan' because he says that 'Probably because they are using too many animated sequences in the movie. But if the film is good, the wait doesn't matter.' On Fri, Mar 28, 2008 at 12:08 AM, Thulasi Ram [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: it should be Sakkarakatti and not Chakravarthy.. cool interview with ARR and all credits to Srini for scanning the images.. good to know Krish is singing for ARR.. talks are with Gautam?!? interesting.. ARRs choice as Yesudas is kinda surprising! long live ARR and his music! On Thu, Mar 27, 2008 at 11:22 PM, Kalimuthu [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: An awesome one... // At 4 am or so, we saw you shuttling between your studios in a two wheeler... -- 4 a.m? it was me. :-) BTW, What's Chakravarthy? Is that Sultan? On Thu, Mar 27, 2008 at 10:58 PM, Gopal Srinivasan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: And Srinivasa Krishnan. - Original Message From: Gopal Srinivasan [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, March 28, 2008 11:27:17 AM Subject: [arr] Excellent Deccan Chronicle interview with ARR http://www.flickr. com/photos/ arrahmanfans/ 2368363002/ http://www.flickr. com/photos/ arrahmanfans/ 2367529951/ Thanks to Thulasi Ram for spotting this.
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I think it's not Sultan coz AFAIK, Sultan is fully animated movie completely done in 3D... right?? Kalimuthu [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I guess it is 'Sultan' because he says that 'Probably because they are using too many animated sequences in the movie. But if the film is good, the wait doesn't matter.' On Fri, Mar 28, 2008 at 12:08 AM, Thulasi Ram [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: it should be Sakkarakatti and not Chakravarthy.. cool interview with ARR and all credits to Srini for scanning the images.. good to know Krish is singing for ARR.. talks are with Gautam?!? interesting.. ARRs choice as Yesudas is kinda surprising! long live ARR and his music! Recent Activity 42 New Members Visit Your Group Find helpful tips for Moderators on the Yahoo! Groups team blog. How-To Zone on Yahoo! Groups Find garden, home auto groups. Special K Group on Yahoo! Groups Join the challenge and lose weight. . The search is more important than the destination - a r rahman - - Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now.
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shuttling between his studios in a *two wheeler*.. that's arr!!! On Fri, Mar 28, 2008 at 11:52 AM, Kalimuthu [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: An awesome one... // At 4 am or so, we saw you shuttling between your studios in a two wheeler... -- 4 a.m? it was me. :-) BTW, What's Chakravarthy? Is that Sultan? On Thu, Mar 27, 2008 at 10:58 PM, Gopal Srinivasan [EMAIL PROTECTED]catchgops%40yahoo.com wrote: And Srinivasa Krishnan. - Original Message From: Gopal Srinivasan [EMAIL PROTECTED] catchgops%40yahoo.com To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, March 28, 2008 11:27:17 AM Subject: [arr] Excellent Deccan Chronicle interview with ARR http://www.flickr. com/photos/ arrahmanfans/ 2368363002/ http://www.flickr. com/photos/ arrahmanfans/ 2367529951/ Thanks to Thulasi Ram for spotting this. -- Regards, V SRINIVASA KRISHNAN
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Thank you Gopal and Thulasi for posting this.. I'm in night shifts.. After sending the mail to Thulasi and our group, I went to bed.. Just now I noticed that the mail sent to our group got bounced.. Thanks again to Thulasi for forwarding it to Gopal.. An Excellent Interview.. Thank you Deccan Chronicle.. :) On Fri, Mar 28, 2008 at 11:28 AM, Gopal Srinivasan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: And Srinivasa Krishnan. - Original Message From: Gopal Srinivasan [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, March 28, 2008 11:27:17 AM Subject: [arr] Excellent Deccan Chronicle interview with ARR http://www.flickr. com/photos/ arrahmanfans/ 2368363002/http://www.flickr.com/photos/arrahmanfans/2368363002/ http://www.flickr. com/photos/ arrahmanfans/ 2367529951/http://www.flickr.com/photos/arrahmanfans/2367529951/ Thanks to Thulasi Ram for spotting this. -- Regards, V SRINIVASA KRISHNAN http://www.orkut.com/Profile.aspx?uid=9379675792624853086
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Thanks for the interesting interview. I loved this part - At 4 am or so, we saw you shuttling between your studios in a two wheeler... -- 4 a.m? it was me. I too think that the movie that they were talking abt was Sultan. There were earlier news that Sakkarakatti shooting was completed. Satish --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, || V i s h w e s h || [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think it's not Sultan coz AFAIK, Sultan is fully animated movie completely done in 3D... right?? Kalimuthu [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I guess it is 'Sultan' because he says that 'Probably because they are using too many animated sequences in the movie. But if the film is good, the wait doesn't matter.' On Fri, Mar 28, 2008 at 12:08 AM, Thulasi Ram [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: it should be Sakkarakatti and not Chakravarthy.. cool interview with ARR and all credits to Srini for scanning the images.. good to know Krish is singing for ARR.. talks are with Gautam?!? interesting.. ARRs choice as Yesudas is kinda surprising! long live ARR and his music! Recent Activity 42 New Members Visit Your Group Find helpful tips for Moderators on the Yahoo! Groups team blog. How-To Zone on Yahoo! Groups Find garden, home auto groups. Special K Group on Yahoo! Groups Join the challenge and lose weight. . The search is more important than the destination - a r rahman - - Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now.
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ya.. that's true too.. but krish for Rajni's voice Sultan might not be suitable. his voice vl b suitable fo r youth story.. anyway, who knows, karthik sang for Rajni in Baba.. Krish might have sung for Sultan too.. Sakkarakatti audio vl b out in a month or so.. we can see the singer's list and confirm On Fri, Mar 28, 2008 at 7:12 AM, satish_srini [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks for the interesting interview. I loved this part - At 4 am or so, we saw you shuttling between your studios in a two wheeler... -- 4 a.m? it was me. I too think that the movie that they were talking abt was Sultan. There were earlier news that Sakkarakatti shooting was completed. Satish --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com, || V i s h w e s h || [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think it's not Sultan coz AFAIK, Sultan is fully animated movie completely done in 3D... right?? Kalimuthu [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I guess it is 'Sultan' because he says that 'Probably because they are using too many animated sequences in the movie. But if the film is good, the wait doesn't matter.' On Fri, Mar 28, 2008 at 12:08 AM, Thulasi Ram [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: it should be Sakkarakatti and not Chakravarthy.. cool interview with ARR and all credits to Srini for scanning the images.. good to know Krish is singing for ARR.. talks are with Gautam?!? interesting.. ARRs choice as Yesudas is kinda surprising! long live ARR and his music! Recent Activity 42 New Members Visit Your Group Find helpful tips for Moderators on the Yahoo! Groups team blog. How-To Zone on Yahoo! Groups Find garden, home auto groups. Special K Group on Yahoo! Groups Join the challenge and lose weight. . The search is more important than the destination - a r rahman - - Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now.
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can anyone download and attach the images and send it across to me as the site is blocked in UAE. Regards S.Sunder - Original Message From: Gopal Srinivasan [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, 28 March, 2008 9:57:17 AM Subject: [arr] Excellent Deccan Chronicle interview with ARR http://www.flickr. com/photos/ arrahmanfans/ 2368363002/ http://www.flickr. com/photos/ arrahmanfans/ 2367529951/ Thanks to Thulasi Ram for spotting this. Why delete messages? Unlimited storage is just a click away. Go to http://help.yahoo.com/l/in/yahoo/mail/yahoomail/tools/tools-08.html
Re: [arr] Excellent Deccan Chronicle interview with ARR
TRANSCRIPT = Thamarai: When I heard that the interview would take place early morning, I was very doubtful. I thought to myself, interview with Rahman sir in the morning? Impossible. If it was at night, one would have believed it. ARR (laughs): Well sometimes I also work early morning at around 5 am or so. Thamarai: I know that you used to be an introvert and shy kind of person. However, of late you have become more outgoing.. ARR (laughs): Nalla Pesarena (am I speaking well)?. Initially I was hesitant, but after sometime, you tend to open up. Krish: I would like to know about your music school. Can anybody - rich or poor, aspiring to learn music come here? How will its reach be? ARR: If you know a little about music, there is a course here. And if you don't know anything about music. you have a course for that as well. If you know everything about it and still want to know more, you could come here. There are three different courses. We plan on training 15-20 kids from difference communities from the road and see what level they take it to. We want to bring together different people, keeping music as a common thread. Joshua Sridhar: During you initial years of playing the keyboard, did you ever think that you would make it this big? ARR: Hmmm... No. In fact when I was doing my film, I was still not ready,. But later on, I understood that teamwork gets everybody's energy levels pumping. That's where you get the drive and positive vibes. The final product is just not yours, but a result of the efforts of many. It's like a bouquet of good things. JS: Did you have any role model? ARR: I cannot zero it down to a single person. I listen to Queen. Vangelis and they're all unique. When I started composing, these influences came together as one. I like Michael Jackson, but I could never be a performer (laughs). But somewhere, in me, those energy levels are there. Like when I did Chandralekha, it has a very Jacksons feel, but not Jackson. It just comes out in your music in a different way. JS: Have you ever taken up a project that you later regretted having signed? ARR: Well, I always think about the other side; that I was lucky to get the good projects. Because if you harbor negativity and keep complaining about it, you will never stop. Think positive and keep going. What's the worst that could have happened? JS: As an upcoming composer I find it difficult to deal with the business side of music. Why don't you start a talent management company? ARR: Think in terms of the big picture - when I get wrong films, I still do my best. I know people note that. Instead of cribbing, give it your best shot. Sometimes, I know from day one that the movie won't do well. But I want my contribution to mean something to the film. I do not think India is ready for a management company. Because music is something that you handle with your heart and your brain. Sometimes you have a beautiful project where they can't pay you money. Sometimes they will pay you, but the work won't be exciting. It's like you can't lose out on either. Thamarai: Every 15 years or so, old tunes make a comeback and everyone starts following it. ARR (interrupts): Do you want me to go back to Roja again? T: No. but what did you think is the style now? ARR: If one thing works, everyone wants to follow it and it becomes more of a trend. Rather than following something blindly, come up with new stuff. For example, if trance is the 'in-thing', everyone follows similar compositions and in a year, it will become old and boring. T: You do few Tamil movies, these days. We are feeling bad and wish you do more. ARR: Even I want to work in more Tamil films. But, I am happy with what I am doing. Loads of young talents have joined the industry. (Points at Joshua) He is going well. We have to make way for them too. JS: Composers like me look up to you. I grew up listening to your music and wanted to be as great as you. There's also this expectation. We wonder why couldn't he do in this way or that way? Youngsters find it tough managing their work. ARR: (Laughs) Why couldn't I do what? JS: No, like streamlining and standardization of sorts. ARR: I am a composer. Maybe when I quit composing, I will do that. JS: No you wouldn't have to be doing. But with a vision like yours, something on those lines. ARR: As of now, I think we are not getting the right education. All of us are lucky to be self taught. But how many people can do so and go in the right direction. I am trying to get the best of the west and give back the best of the east. K: There are umpteen samples available online for any given instrument. Do you think musicians are becoming obsolete due to this? ARR: I think there is always a demand for great musicians. If you are a good composer, they're ready to pay you well. When maestros play, they do make a lot of money. But it's not all monetary, it's for the respect
