[arr] Happy Eid!

2010-09-08 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
he joy and laughter you have ever wished! Happy Eid Mubarak! Regards, Gayathri ._,___

Re: [arr]

2010-09-07 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
Thanks Gopal! I can hardly wait to watch the episode :)) --- On Tue, 9/7/10, Gopal Srinivasan wrote: From: Gopal Srinivasan Subject: [arr] To: "arrahmanfans" Date: Tuesday, September 7, 2010, 1:42 AM   http://twitter.com/V1SH4L/status/23219854935

Re: [arr] Are you for or against ARR redoing CWG theme song

2010-09-06 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
However, if it is a commissioned artist, say, you hire a painter to do draw your mom's or dad's portrait, or yourself's, and what he draws you don't like, you don't think that his portrait is expressing the qualities you would like to see on the pic face of your mom or dad, or on your own p

Re: [arr] Namakame.....is the only song I love in Komaram Puli

2010-09-05 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
You're right. Alaipayuthey was originally composed and written by Oothukadu Venkatasubbu Iyer. There have been many versions to the song from the time it has been first composed with slight changes to the tunes. ARR's version is one of them. --- On Sun, 9/5/10, Gomzy™ wrote: From: Gomzy™ Su

Re: [arr] Are you for or against ARR redoing CWG theme song

2010-09-05 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
I'm against it. CWG or not, there's nothing more insulting than asking a composer to redo a song which has been released. Every composition is like a baby to the composer. Others may like/dislike the "baby" but a composer will never hate the same. By asking ARR to redo the song is akin to tellin

Re: [arr] 2 ARR Movies in one day!!!!

2010-09-05 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
Perfect timing Chella! Coincidently I have been listening to The Legend of Bhagat Singh and Lagaan continuously for the past 1 week. Amazing compositions. Couldn't get enough of them! --- On Fri, 9/3/10, chella govindarajan wrote: From: chella govindarajan Subject: [arr] 2 ARR Movies in one d

Re: [arr] My blogpost on the CWG theme song

2010-09-03 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
It was a wonderful article Diya. Though I did not agree with some of your points, I must say that I thoroughly enjoyed reading the same. Left a comment on your blog too. Hope to hear a lot more from you in the near future. Regards. --- On Thu, 9/2/10, diya wrote: From: diya Subject: [arr] M

Re: [arr] I truly do not believe most people endorse the following statement:

2010-09-02 Thread Gayathri
.' had he said all his works are path breaking > and music redefining? > > Btw, I liked Ghajini. > > > --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Gayathri Chandrakasan gayathri_ck17@ wrote: > > > > When liking a music depends on one's taste and interest, wh

Re: [arr] Re: Will the CWG song be re-done now?

2010-09-02 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
Actually, "going beyond" doesn't necessarily mean to surpass something. It can also mean to be different or away from something. In that light, probably ARR would have meant that CWG theme would be something different than Waka Waka rather than what was interpreted by the media. --- On Wed, 9/1

Re: [arr] rahman sir stop composing for indian films and themes these guys forgotten u

2010-09-02 Thread Gayathri
I tend to disagree with this point. Lack of appreciation is not a reason to leave one's field. What happens if Hollywood failed to appreciate his work tomorrow? Do you want him to leave Hollywood as well? Personally, I don't want ARR to leave Bollywood or Kollywood (or whatever other woods we

Re: [arr] Re: CWG Song is thumping and inspiring!!

2010-09-01 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
i read this sentence...I thought you were about to say that the song didn't grow upon you:) The next sentence made my daylol... --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Gayathri Chandrakasan wrote: > > There are a number of ARR's songs which tend to take time to grown on you,

Re: [arr] CWG track..heres my take

2010-09-01 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
"if we approach things with pre-conceived notion, nothing can change the mindset." I truly agree with this. I don't think people were expecting a Waka Waka or a Maa Tujhe Saalam or even a Maro Maro from ARR. If yes, then all these ideas would have been expressed to him during composition proces

[arr] Re: Is ARR a God or a super power human?

2010-09-01 Thread Gayathri
A rose by any other name would smell just as sweet. Likewise, you portray the same message in all your mails regardless of the words used. Why does anyone have to compare ARR's work with Thiruda Thiruda? Why can't Thiruda Thiruda and his other releases be enjoyed in their own merits without bei

Re: [arr] I truly do not believe most people endorse the following statement:

2010-09-01 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
When liking a music depends on one's taste and interest, who are we to judge what is mediocre and what is not? --- On Sun, 8/29/10, kishore parayath wrote: From: kishore parayath Subject: Re: [arr] I truly do not believe most people endorse the following statement: To: arrahmanfans@yahoogro

Re: [arr] CWG Song is thumping and inspiring!!

2010-08-31 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
There are a number of ARR's songs which tend to take time to grown on you, but this one is an exception, at least for me. I just fell in love with the song the moment I first heard it. It has a great blend of carribean, western and Indian music. The increase of tempo was done gradually and taste

Re: [arr] Re: [Endiran dissapointed thread] All post here

2010-08-27 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
Look on the bright side, probably by having a specific thread such as this will prevent members from throwing words at one another. Members who are disgruntled about the album will have room to voice out their opinions without being "bashed", while members who love Enthiran, will now have the o

Re: [arr] SAD abt ENDHIRAN songs

2010-08-27 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
Don't worry about it, Fameeb. Enthiran is something which can be regarded as avant-garde- it may not be everyone's choice of music but it's definitely very experimental and unconventional. There's no need to feel sad or hurt for not liking it. Who knows, maybe you'll enjoy the songs once you wat

Re: [arr] Dileep Reborn....???

2010-08-26 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
I share the same feelings too. Not only the soundtracks and bgms, but even as the respective films are concerned, I would pick Raavanan (haven't watched Raavan yet) rather than VTV. There was something eccentric, mystifying yet enriching in the film. ...not sure why it didn't fare too well at th

[arr] Re: Gotta think thrice before posting nowadays...

2010-08-24 Thread Gayathri
Quote:- "I'm just writing this because recently (since 2007, when I joined), with every new releases someone will post a negative review and the rest start bashing that person. Let's have some healthy interactions here..." I agree that we need healthy interactions in this forum but it has to work

[arr] Re: Why the past songs are better

2010-08-24 Thread Gayathri
That is a very well-thought and genuine article you have there Roshan. You know, I was just about to write a similar piece myself but you beat me to it! ;)) Glad you did, it was just wonderful to read them. On a further note, I wish to state a few points myself with regards to this issue and hope

Re: [arr] Rahman vs lucky actresses !!!

2010-08-23 Thread Gayathri
"(IMO) This list contain 'original' movie names. E.g. Kandukondain Kandukondain instead of Priyuralu Pilichindi, Kadhalan instead of Premikudu etc" Haha, yeah, for a moment I thought Priyuralu Pilichindi was a Telugu movie ARR composed for, which I was not aware of til date. It's only after I gogg

Re: [arr] Re: Congrats to Mugdha - KM Music Student on SaReGaMaPa Singing Superstar

2010-08-15 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
I loved the way she performed the opera number and how gracefully she switched to the O rey chori track. She was just phenomenal! About Vishal asking about KMMC...I don't think he asked the question out of ignorance, then again, it was not rudeness either. Probably he wanted Mughda to say it o

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

2010-08-13 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
Amazingly written Phani, enjoyed every moment of reading it. Your feelings about KMMC and ARR are expressed genuinely and beautifully in this writeup.Through your write-up, I noticed how dedicated and passionate you are to your music, may this dedication and passion of yours enable you to reach

[arr] Re: Enthiran Music Review - A 4 Point Masterpiece Only - 1100110

2010-08-12 Thread Gayathri
AJ, Just read your review. I knew something was not right when I came back here, and I just found out what it was after reading your latest post (on the favorite playlist count)...I missed your Endhiran review! Well, it did take me some time to track your review but it was worth it. Like Rosha

Re: [arr] Re: best choreographed song ?

2010-08-12 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
I agree with Indmovboff in this- Maniratnam is the best when it comes to the picturisations of songs. Shankar is no doubt, great with graphics and grandeur presentation- I still smile whenever I see Chikku Bukku (with the arrows shooting out from Prabhu Deva's eyes, or the smoke fuming out fro

Re: [arr] Re: Song of the Album (Playlist count)

2010-08-12 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
Off late, I've been drawn to Kattu Siruki from Raavanan. Amazingly, this was not one of my favorites when the audio was released. But for some reasons, I've been hearing to this number quite a lot recently as compared to other songs...and I love every moment of listening to it :)) My favorites (

Re: [arr] Addicted to Enthiran!

2010-08-11 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
Are you being sarcastic or were the questions meant to be rhetoric? No offense meant, just needed to get my facts right before replying to the same. --- On Wed, 8/11/10, Anil Nair wrote: From: Anil Nair Subject: Re: [arr] Addicted to Enthiran! To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Wednesday,

Re: [arr] goats?

2010-08-11 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
Doesn't the goat's sound comes during the portion where Kathija sings "ella uyirkum nanmaiya iru" (do good to all living things)? In all probabilities, they're probably trying to register the sounds of the living things in Endhiran's mind. --- On Wed, 8/11/10, Raghu wrote: From: Raghu Subjec

Re: [arr] Re: best choreographed song ?

2010-08-10 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
mail was about ooh la la la :)  On Mon, Aug 9, 2010 at 10:20 AM, Gayathri Chandrakasan wrote:   Surprised that no one spoke about Minsara Kanavu, or did I miss the mail as usual? I always felt that Prabhu Deva is one choreographer who complemented

Re: [arr] A.R.Rahman- the epitome of a true music virtuoso

2010-08-10 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
s@yahoogroups.com Date: Sunday, August 8, 2010, 11:08 PM   Great views put-forth Gayathri..! Keep up the good work ..and please dont go back to "hibernation" state again..!  :)   By the way..the Robotic voice in Pudhiya Manidha is by ou

Re: [arr] Re: best choreographed song ?

2010-08-09 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
Surprised that no one spoke about Minsara Kanavu, or did I miss the mail as usual? I always felt that Prabhu Deva is one choreographer who complemented ARR's music beautifully, right from his Chikku Bukku days. But somewhere along the line, PD seemed to be very repetitive with his steps and lac

Re: [arr] A.R.Rahman- the epitome of a true music virtuoso

2010-08-09 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
st 7, 2010, 12:25 PM   Hai Gayathri, May I know, how you ranking the Endhiran songs? just curios! I admire, as you respect the album even it is not your cup of tea.   From: Gayathri To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com Sent: Thu, August 5, 2010 10:41:15 AM Subject: [arr] A.R.Rahm

Re: [arr] A.R.Rahman- the epitome of a true music virtuoso

2010-08-09 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
Thanks Vithur :) --- On Sun, 8/8/10, Vithur wrote: From: Vithur Subject: Re: [arr] A.R.Rahman- the epitome of a true music virtuoso To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Sunday, August 8, 2010, 1:28 AM Excellent Write Up Gayatri. Keep writing. Thanks. On 8/6/10, Gayathri Chandrakasan

Re: [arr] A.R.Rahman- the epitome of a true music virtuoso

2010-08-07 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
0, 4:13 AM   Thanks for sharing your experiences here!!!...Enjoyed reading the whole thing...Please write more and more...These kind of write-ups are like fuel to this group that drives this group continuously. .. On Thu, Aug 5, 2010 at 12:11 PM, Gayat

Re: [arr] A.R.Rahman- the epitome of a true music virtuoso

2010-08-07 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
0, 4:13 AM   Thanks for sharing your experiences here!!!...Enjoyed reading the whole thing...Please write more and more...These kind of write-ups are like fuel to this group that drives this group continuously. .. On Thu, Aug 5, 2010 at 12:11 PM, Gayat

Re: [arr] A.R.Rahman- the epitome of a true music virtuoso

2010-08-07 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
0, 4:13 AM   Thanks for sharing your experiences here!!!...Enjoyed reading the whole thing...Please write more and more...These kind of write-ups are like fuel to this group that drives this group continuously. .. On Thu, Aug 5, 2010 at 12:11 PM, Gayat

Re: [arr] A.R.Rahman- the epitome of a true music virtuoso

2010-08-07 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
0, 4:13 AM   Thanks for sharing your experiences here!!!...Enjoyed reading the whole thing...Please write more and more...These kind of write-ups are like fuel to this group that drives this group continuously. .. On Thu, Aug 5, 2010 at 12:11 PM, Gayat

Re: [arr] Re: Very depressed with Endhiran

2010-08-07 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
If you don't find the heavenly tunes you're looking for in Endhiran, don't worry. Endhiran is not the only album ARR has composed or going to compose. There'll be many more albums coming out from him in future and I'm very sure you'll find what you're looking for in them. Endhiran is not your cu

Re: Re [arr] A.R.Rahman- the epitome of a true music virtuoso

2010-08-07 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
  Wonderful Review - Forwarded Message From: Gayathri To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com Sent: Thu, August 5, 2010 2:41:15 AM Subject: [arr] A.R.Rahman- the epitome of a true music virtuoso   With the heavy workload for the past 1 month, I hardly had any time to spend on myself

[arr] A.R.Rahman- the epitome of a true music virtuoso

2010-08-05 Thread Gayathri
music virtuoso- he has practically revolutionize the current music scene, escalating it to such greater heights, that it will be highly impossible for other musicians to climb, let alone touch the peak the music is brought to. Endhiran may not be my most favorite albums but I'm certainly glad to have lived to hear them. Gayathri

Re: [arr] [Non ARR] Aisha by Amit Trivedi

2010-07-09 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
All of a sudden, everyone seems to think they've turned into moderators of the group. If Gopal S himself thinks that these posts are acceptable in ARR's yahoo group, why should you and Taimur make a fuss about this whole thing? In any event, I don't think anyone was comparing Amit with ARR nor d

Re: [arr] [Non ARR] Aisha by Amit Trivedi

2010-07-08 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
I agree. Amit is definitely a talent to look out for. I love Iktara from Wake Up Sid, and DevD songs are, needless to say, phenomenal! I've been watching Aisha's trailer on tv for some time now, and the music sounds cool to the ears. Will definitely check out the songs soon :)) --- On Thu, 7/8/

Re: [arr] Re: Revisiting "Indira" Album - Subtle, Yet Strong!!!

2010-06-28 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
now than then, I believe. Will be writing my views on them soon. Regards, Gayathri --- On Mon, 6/28/10, ARRvind wrote: From: ARRvind Subject: Re: [arr] Re: Revisiting "Indira" Album - Subtle, Yet Strong!!! To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Monday

Re: [arr] kabhi kabhi aditi and raavan

2010-06-18 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
Quote: "a request to include kabhi kabhi Aditi is an example for ppl to understand that there are Intnl audience for those songs who are eagerly wanting to listen and that they understand there are score other than Thiruda Thiruda and Rangeela." Rightly said Ravi. For the past 2 decades, ARR has b

Re: [arr] Re: ARR lost IIFA to Pritam

2010-06-09 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
I agree with you on Delhi6. The first time I watched it, I actually found it to be distasteful myself. In fact, I even wrote about this in our ARR group some time back (when the film was released). Nevertheless, a fellow member replied to my post and commented that Delhi6 is indeed a wonderful f

Re: [arr] I feel Behne de singing didn't keep up with its music

2010-05-30 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
e. --- On Thu, 5/27/10, Gopal Anandan wrote: From: Gopal Anandan Subject: Re: [arr] I feel Behne de singing didn't keep up with its music To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Thursday, May 27, 2010, 5:06 AM   Gayathri ji - the debate is not s

Re: [arr] I feel Behne de singing didn't keep up with its music

2010-05-27 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
Quote "But, Gayatri, if you compare among females, you wouldn't find younger lot of them lacking in any manner from the veterans. ARR has introduced so many female singers,you can name any female singer and find that her first ARR song is great and doesn't give any slightest indications that it

Re: Re: [arr]My experiences at KMMC to Inviting all to Audio release function

2010-05-26 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
All the best Phani! Wishing you all the success you truly deserve :) And thank you so much for inviting all of us to your music release function. I really wish I was not on the other side of the world right now :(( Nevertheless, my best wishes to you and your team! Regards, Gayathri --- On

Re: [arr] I feel Behne de singing didn't keep up with its music

2010-05-26 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
I beg to differ here. I really felt Karthik has done a wonderful job in Behne De. The song clearly speaks of the protagonist's passion and longing...and Karthik managed to voice out these feelings with such great intensity through his powerful singing. And the way his voice travels from the low

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

2010-05-19 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
Both, I believe. It's my humble opinion that music and lyrics have equal weight to play in a song. In fact, I would go on to say that every successful song is akin to a fruit reaped from the combination of wonderful music and powerful lyrics. In the case of Raavan/ Raavanan, our minds just need

Re: [arr] Need Thirakkadha (ESK) translation

2010-05-17 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
Excellent translations Srini! God bless you :))) --- On Fri, 5/14/10, Srini Santhanam wrote: From: Srini Santhanam Subject: Re: [arr] Need Thirakkadha (ESK) translation To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Friday, May 14, 2010, 6:52 AM   Hey, I'm back a

Re: [arr] Re: Shreya Ghoshal and Her Awesomeee Tamil Diction!!!

2010-05-12 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
excellent example is the way she sings the line -- "Anaivarum > > > thoongidum > > > eravaenum nearam athu enaku thalai anai nanaithindum nearam" > > > > > > ..Sudan > > > > > > On Tue, May 11, 2010 at 10:36 AM, Gayathri Chandrakasan <

RE: [arr] I like Raavanan Music but I agree with those who don't like it as much

2010-05-11 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
x27;ve been looking from a highly negative perspective as far as Raavan/Raavanan are concerned and that probably has been preventing you from accepting the albums the way they are meant to be. Regards, Gayathri --- On Mon, 5/10/10, Taimur Nadeem wrote: From: Taimur Nadeem Subject: RE: [arr]

Re: [arr] Shreya Ghoshal and Her Awesomeee Tamil Diction!!!

2010-05-10 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
I agree, it's always been amazing to hear Shreya Ghosal in Tamil. She pronounces the words which such perfection that you're left wondering if Tamil is actually her mother tongue! I agree with you Arvind that Manipaya is a comparatively easier song to sing. She might not have to concentrate on t

Re: [arr] A message to Maniratnam

2010-05-10 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
Just for the records, there's a huge difference between making a film in dual languages and dubbing a film in other languages. Raavanan/Raavan falls in the former category. Thus, your request to Maniratnam to stop dubbing films in other languages doesn't hold water in this context. Unless you'r

Re: [arr] I like Raavanan Music but I agree with those who don't like it as much

2010-05-10 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
That a nice, detailed review Suresh. Thanks for sharing them with us. Quote: "I like ‘Raavanan’ music. And I completely agree with all those who have problems with ‘Raavanan’ music. I am too empathetic to complain about ‘Raavanan’ music or to disagree with those who don’t like it as much as I do."

RE: [arr] I like Raavanan Music but I agree with those who don't like it as much

2010-05-10 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
It's my humble opinion that most people couldn't see the beauty in Raavanan after listening to Raavanbut then, this has always been the case, at least for me. I've always found it tough to accept the new version after listening to the original numbers. I didn't like Thaalam, Uyire or Saathi

Re: [arr] What is anurada sriram singing?

2010-05-06 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
When I first heard the song, I didn't like Anuradha's singing at all too. It could be because I was captivated by Rekha's voice in the Hindi version, and it could also be because I've never heard Anuradha singing in such a way. But with continuous hearing, I don't feel her voice to be funny nor

Re: [arr] Re: My thoughts on Raavan

2010-05-05 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
become a rage among kids ;) > > On Wed, May 5, 2010 at 8:15 AM, Gayathri Chandrakasan < > gayathri_c...@yahoo.com> wrote: > >> >> >> Hi AJ, >> >> Thanks a lot, that's really very thoughtful of you. >> >> Like your daughter, my nephew

Re: [arr] Re: My thoughts on Raavan

2010-05-04 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
your daughter.Take care --- On Tue, 5/4/10, AJ wrote: From: AJ Subject: [arr] Re: My thoughts on Raavan To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Tuesday, May 4, 2010, 4:49 AM   Great post, Gayathri! You know, I was going to write a post wondering wh

Re: [arr] My thoughts on Raavan

2010-05-04 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
ue, 5/4/10, ARRvind wrote: From: ARRvind Subject: Re: [arr] My thoughts on Raavan To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Tuesday, May 4, 2010, 11:35 AM   Awesome write-up, Gayathri!! Could visualize your excitement and enjoyment while you and your neph

Re: [arr] My thoughts on Raavan

2010-05-04 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
s on Raavan To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Tuesday, May 4, 2010, 4:58 AM   Hi Gayathri, Convey my hi to Master Nephew. you described his spontanous response to the songs so well that I could visualize your and his journey. You didn't mention

[arr] My thoughts on Raavan

2010-05-04 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
My thoughts on Raavan Ok, let me begin with a warning…this is a long post, and those who know me (and know how I love to drift out of the topic most of the time) here’s a consolation…there’s a “delete” just around the corner for your convenience  LOL, Just kidding, please read this mail, even

Re: [arr] Re: Hope no songs like "baazi lagaa" and "Ek lo Ek muft" will be in Raavan

2010-04-23 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
but for the masterpiece that is the Delhi 6 soundtrack, Rahman has a free pass to do anything for the next 10 years! And when he makes albums like VtV, it's just the icing on an already excellent cake!   But, again, this is my opinion. When I say Slumdog is bad and Guru is medicore and

Re: [arr] Re: Hope no songs like "baazi lagaa" and "Ek lo Ek muft" will be in Raavan

2010-04-21 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
Guru is the weakest album of Mani-ARR combo? Oh dear! It's really sad to hear such remarks from ARR's fan. Yes, one is entitled to have his/her own preferences but to say that this is the weakest album from their combo is...well, it's kinda hard to digest such comments. Barso Re, Tere Bina, Ay

Re: [arr] (Non-ARR) Angadi Theru

2010-04-16 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
I haven't listen to madarasapathinam songs yet. And you're right. The song in the link is amazing! I would definitely get the album now...Nevertheless, talking about Angadi Theru, been hearing good reviews about the songs esp the Vijay's bgm.(The only songs which I've heard from the movie are Av

Re: [arr] Which are your favorite ARR song beginnings and endings?

2010-04-16 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
How ironic that you bring this topic up now :) I was just listening to Munbe Vaa (Sillunu Oru Kadhal) today and thought about how its prelude music used to bring a smile to my face everytime it was played. One might think that the feeling might have varied as time goes by, but surprisingly after

Re: [arr] VTV Lyrics, Thamarai and Vairamuthu !!

2010-03-19 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
Personally, I feel that Thamarai has done a commendable job in VTV. It's never easy to write the lyrics for ARR's compositions and yet she has managed came out with flying colours. Her lyrics might not have been poetically inclined, but as Srinivasa rightly pointed out, they fitted the film lik

Re: [arr] பாக்ஸ் ஆஃபிஸ ் - விண்ணைத்தாண்ட ி வருவாயா சாதனை

2010-03-10 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
Vinnaithandi Varuvaya "Vinnaithandi Varuvaya" ("Will you come across the sky?") is truly at a place unreachable by others. The movie received a great response from the urban folks. And despite some "venom" reviews on the film, the viewers seem to be giving thumbs up to the film. It has to be tak

Re: [arr] hi friends.........

2010-03-08 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
Hi Katy, Welcome to the group. I'm sure you'll have a great time here :) --- On Mon, 3/8/10, gssamericaservices wrote: From: gssamericaservices Subject: [arr] hi friends. To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Monday, March 8, 2010, 1:29 AM   Hi

[arr] Re: Your ideal interview question

2010-03-05 Thread Gayathri
This may sound dumb but I really wouldn't want to ask any questions to ARR. As it is, there are just way too many questions thrown by the media to him at the moment. Given a choice, I would really be happy watching ARR chilled out and talking about his life, his music and his experience in the

Re: [arr] Watch this rockstar performance of an AR song by a kid in a TV show!

2010-02-28 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
Wonderful performance by Siddharth. Speaking about kids' performances, kindly do watch Anakha's performance on the same show. Her rendition on Malargale Malargale (Love Birds) was just amazing! --- On Sun, 2/28/10, Madhavan Rajan wrote: From: Madhavan Rajan Subject: [arr] Watch this rockstar

Re: [arr] One album that is completely perfect!

2010-02-05 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
Let me guessJodha Akhbar? --- On Thu, 2/4/10, Madhavan Rajan wrote: From: Madhavan Rajan Subject: [arr] One album that is completely perfect! To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Thursday, February 4, 2010, 3:10 PM   It is the one album in the recen

Re: [arr] Re: ARR wins 2 Grammy awards!

2010-01-31 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
ARR is just amazing! My heartiest congratulations to him and his wonderful team! May God bless him always :) --- On Sun, 1/31/10, arr_raghu wrote: From: arr_raghu Subject: [arr] Re: ARR wins 2 Grammy awards! To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Sunday, January 31, 2010, 6:14 PM   cong

Re: [arr] My favorite ARR Songs/Tracks since Jan 2009

2010-01-28 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
ly thought Passage has some of the most captivating and poignant tracks. Not that I'm expecting you to share the same feelings about them...nevertheless, I do wish to know your opinion on the tracks. Regards, Gayathri --- On Wed, 1/27/10, AJ wrote: From: AJ Subject: [arr] My favorite ARR Son

Re: [arr] ARR and IR's press meet after the announcement of PB awards

2010-01-27 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
Thanks myown_niche for your fine reflections on this matter. You've pointed out the exact thoughts that were running on my mind. I too feel that it's futile to venture into this topic. The fact that ARR has been conferred with one of the highest award is a reason to celebrate by itself. Thus, w

Re: [arr] ARR and IR's press meet after the announcement of PB awards

2010-01-26 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
Hi Anil, The lines have been translated by Sath Murthy himself. Kindly read the paragraphs before the respective tamil lines. --- On Tue, 1/26/10, Anil Wadghule wrote: From: Anil Wadghule Subject: Re: [arr] ARR and IR's press meet after the announcement of PB awards To: arrahmanfans@yahoogr

Re: [arr] Thai manne vanakkam song performed by Chinese Artist

2010-01-26 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
Amazing! --- On Tue, 1/26/10, ilovearrmusic wrote: From: ilovearrmusic Subject: [arr] Thai manne vanakkam song performed by Chinese Artist To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Tuesday, January 26, 2010, 12:10 AM   Thai manne vanakkam song performed by Chinese Artist front of ARR ji h

Re: [arr] Re: Thai manne vanakkam song performed by Chinese Artist

2010-01-26 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
Thanks a lot Pyarilal! --- On Tue, 1/26/10, ilovearrmusic wrote: From: ilovearrmusic Subject: [arr] Re: Thai manne vanakkam song performed by Chinese Artist To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Tuesday, January 26, 2010, 1:50 AM   http://www.youtube. com/arrahmanworl d 4 more videos

Re: FW: [arr] My opinion on VTV

2010-01-21 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
ture :) --- On Fri, 1/15/10, Jesheem Mohamed wrote: From: Jesheem Mohamed Subject: FW: [arr] My opinion on VTV To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Friday, January 15, 2010, 11:40 PM   Gayathri, That was a wholesome review that you've put to

Re: [arr] My opinion on VTV

2010-01-16 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
Thanks Ichord :) --- On Fri, 1/15/10, ichord wrote: From: ichord Subject: Re: [arr] My opinion on VTV To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Friday, January 15, 2010, 6:26 PM   Fantastic review, Gayathri! Really enjoyed reading it!! --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, Gayathri

Re: [arr] My opinion on VTV

2010-01-15 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
ly omana penne..)..and as soon as i open my eyes I play the music to give rest to my soul..I wonder if my Childhood has come back, or ARR added some special magic from his pocket ...   And our YG is noless than a magic.. Gayathri, am amazed by ur review. Its like you have written my heart out. Th

Re: [arr] My opinion on VTV

2010-01-15 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
Thanks Vithur :) --- On Fri, 1/15/10, Vithur wrote: From: Vithur Subject: Re: [arr] My opinion on VTV To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Friday, January 15, 2010, 2:51 AM   Nice review Gayatri well written.     On Fri, Jan 15, 2010 at 2:56 PM, Gayathri Chandrakasan wrote

[arr] My opinion on VTV

2010-01-15 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
Though it has just been two days since I bought the cd, nevertheless for some reasons, I feel as if I've been having an age old "relationship" with the album. To tell the truth, when I first heard the songs, I did like the album for the overall presentation. However, as the songs kept playing

Re: [arr] A R Rahman Library & Gallery belong to All RahmanFans in this Worlds .

2010-01-14 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
d love continue to rule our hearts just as ARR's music does. And may more genuine & loving gems like your goodself continue to spread ARR's ideology throughout the world. Regards, Gayathri --- On Thu, 1/14/10, Santosh Pandey wrote: From: Santosh Pandey Subject: [arr] A R Rahma

Re: [arr] Kural in ARR songs

2010-01-13 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
Boys- Dating song? --- On Wed, 1/13/10, Elanchezhian wrote: From: Elanchezhian Subject: [arr] Kural in ARR songs To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Wednesday, January 13, 2010, 8:30 PM   Guys, First let me thank ARR sir for such a mind blowing album..

Re: [arr] Where is Gayathri??

2010-01-12 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
ve and detailed! Thanks a lot for the amazing review and thanks for remembering me Regards, Gayathri --- On Tue, 1/12/10, ichord wrote: From: ichord Subject: [arr] Where is Gayathri?? To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Tuesday, January 12, 2010, 7:04 PM  

Re: [arr] Re: how to make a gud song to an irritating one.

2010-01-12 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
That's a good reply Rawat, but I'm afraid you quoted the wrong person. It was Aneesh who criticized on "Aromale", not RaijenB. From: V S Rawat To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com Sent: Tue, January 12, 2010 12:20:28 PM Subject: Re: [arr] Re: how to make a gud song to an irritating one.

Re: [arr] this is tooooooooo much Re: VTV audion on 12th jan for sure.

2010-01-07 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
Cool down Prasad...why do you need to get frustrated on matters like this? Didn't the official release date of VTV audio have been fixed on 12th January? So, be happy...in a matter of a few days, you'll be able to enjoy the music. If it's any consolations, think of those living overseas who have

Re: [arr] Sivaji - Hindi

2009-12-29 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
Once you've heard and fallen in love with the original version, it's hard to have the same feeling while listening to the dubbed versions. --- On Tue, 12/29/09, pratap wrote: From: pratap Subject: Re: [arr] Sivaji - Hindi To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Tuesday, December 29, 2009, 7:11

Re: [arr] AUDIO RELEASE IN INDIA ON 26TH DECEMBER 2009, CONFIRMED BY MUSIC GALLERY, COIMBATORE

2009-12-22 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
"If you are spending your time just waiting for ARR's release and doing nothing else, you have all the rights to be offended". Well said Shah Navas! It's just a matter of time before the audio would be released. So why not just wait for it instead of venting out frustrations or being offended

Re: [arr] Revisiting "RHYTHM" (2000) Music Album!!

2009-12-22 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
Once again Arvind, great review on the album. Rhythm is definitely one of my personal favourite albums too. I'm glad that you took the time to write about the beauty of each and every song of the album. Nevertheless, what happen to the review on Katre En Vaasal? Did you intentionally leave that

Re: [arr] Revisiting "Parthaale Paravasam" Album

2009-12-10 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
Great review ARRvind! Like many, I too had high expectations on Parthale Paravasam. KB sir has always strike me as a director with a good sense of music and like you rightly pointed out, he's one of the few directors who is meticulous about song pciturisations. Plus, with the winning associati

Re: [arr] Guess the song and add new lyrics

2009-12-10 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
Sevvanam Chinna Pen from Pavithra --- On Wed, 12/9/09, Madhavan Rajan wrote: From: Madhavan Rajan Subject: Re: [arr] Guess the song and add new lyrics To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Wednesday, December 9, 2009, 12:10 PM   orae paarvai ada orae va

Re: [arr] Sir A R Rahman Library & Gallery

2009-12-09 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
Truly amazing Mr. Santosh! Keep up the good work :) --- On Mon, 12/7/09, Santosh Pandey wrote: From: Santosh Pandey Subject: [arr] Sir A R Rahman Library & Gallery [5 Attachments] To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Monday, December 7, 2009, 10:20 PM  

[arr] Re: "'Jai Ho' is from Ramayan to Rahman; I will take no credit for it" - Gulzar

2009-12-08 Thread Gayathri
In times where everyone is trying to hog the limelight and steal credits for themselves, it's highly refreshing and humbling to see artists esp seniors of Mr.Gulzar's traits and characteristics. God bless him and Rahman and may they continue giving us magical numbers in future. --- In arrahmanf

Re: [arr] Worlds Best Three Awards for Sir A R Rahman. God make this soon for All RahmanFans.

2009-12-08 Thread Gayathri
That's one of the most wonderful and sincere mail I've read in the recent times. Hat's off to you Mr.Santosh! Like you, I'm praying that ARR will win all the awards. Kindly ignore the insensitivity shown by some and lets all wish for Santosh's dreams to come true in near future :) --- In arra

Re: [arr] A.R.Rahman 25 | Ananta Vikatan special!

2009-11-25 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
Thanks a lot for the article Sree and Sairamm. Just curious about point no. 19. 19.The first film by rahman is "Roja".But this is not true. His first film was "Yodha".This film starred Mohanlal in malayalam.. Is this true? I thought Yodha was his second film... --- On Wed, 11/25/09, Sreekrishna

Re: [arr] Re: Shreya Ghoshal singing a new tamil song for AR!

2009-11-19 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
If it's blue, then she must have mentioned it. Maybe it's a remake of some telugu album...ARR is currently working on Puli in Telugu right? Then again, this whole "Shreya and tweet" is so hard to believe...there's a high possibility that it's a hoax, just like the Aishwarya's tweet about Ravana

Re: [arr] AR Rahman acting in a film?

2009-11-18 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
I wouldn't call it a cameo. It was actually a clip of the filmfare award function where ARR received the best music director award from K.Balachander for the film Minsara Kanavu. --- On Tue, 11/17/09, Ip Boy wrote: From: Ip Boy Subject: Re: [arr] AR Rahman acting in a film? To: arrahmanfans@y

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