Re: [arr] Song Database Structure [1 Attachment]

2010-08-30 Thread Prasad Varma
I am hoping that the attached spreadsheet would be of some use to the folks working on the database. The complete credit for creating this spreadsheet goes to my dear friend Amith Chandran who selflessly shared it with me. PV From: Gopal Anandan

Re: [arr] ARR Database Interface Design

2010-08-28 Thread Prasad Varma
Great work Rajesh! Would it be possible to run a query on singers? For example can I get all songs sung by Udit both solos and otherwise? From: rakesh kumar rak_d_ku...@yahoo.com To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Fri, August 27, 2010 5:54:17 AM Subject:

[arr] Bollywood composer seeks global pop stardom - Associated Press

2010-05-27 Thread Prasad Varma
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100527/ap_en_mu/us_film_bollywood_on_tour Bollywood composer seeks global pop stardom * Buzz up! By JACOB ADELMAN, Associated Press Writer Jacob Adelman, Associated Press Writer – 1 hr 5 mins ago BURBANK, Calif. – With scores of dancers

Re: [arr] Slumdogs - Highlights from Slumdog Millionaire

2010-05-19 Thread Prasad Varma
This is a cover version of Slumdog Milionaire. A decent effort but nothing great Don't hold your breath on this one. Talking of cover versions, the best ones I think are Sarah Brightman's The Journey Home from her best selling album, Harem and Andy Findon's I could Live Here (Bombay Dreams)

Re: [arr] Is there Raavanan DTS CD?

2010-05-12 Thread Prasad Varma
I think DVD Audio CD is another multi channel format. Both SACD and DVD Audio did not catch on and or on their way out. I am finding it really hard or expensive to find SACDs. In my opinion unless the original artist endorses the multi channel mix like Pink Floyd did for DSoM and Depeche

Re: [arr] Is there Raavanan DTS CD?

2010-05-12 Thread Prasad Varma
Sorry I meant DVD Audio DVD as there is no such thing as DVD Audio Cd. While DVD Audio is playable on any DVD Player, SACD Discs are playable on special SACD Players unless the disc is dual layered. From: Prasad Varma svspva...@yahoo.com To: arrahmanfans

Re: [arr] Raavanan

2010-05-05 Thread Prasad Varma
Yeah but that disappointment of not seeing them would pale in comparison to not having to listen to them at all. For example the majority of the songs in D6 were edited out to smaller numbers. While a few people objected to this, having full songs on the CD is a much desirable option than

Re: [arr] Re: Right headphones holds the key!

2010-05-04 Thread Prasad Varma
, Sennheiser and VLC player. Made for A R Rahman. On Tue, May 4, 2010 at 1:42 AM, Prasad Varma svspva...@yahoo. com wrote: Am assuming you are using these Cans to listen from your PC with a decent sound card. I am not keen to get attached to a PC despite a 10 ft cord for my

Re: [arr] Re: Right headphones holds the key!

2010-05-04 Thread Prasad Varma
the key! A creative audigy sound blaster , Sennheiser and VLC player. Made for A R Rahman. On Tue, May 4, 2010 at 1:42 AM, Prasad Varma svspva...@yahoo. com wrote: Am assuming you are using these Cans to listen from your PC with a decent sound card. I am not keen

Re: [arr] Rahman should release his unreleased songs

2010-05-04 Thread Prasad Varma
I think this is a great idea too. It is extremely frustrating that a finished product which is just a few mouse clicks way to be put on a CD goes into oblivion for unjustified reasons. I can understand the songs getting edited out in the movie to help the narrative but not their omission on the

[arr] Even Asha’s song was not used: Rahman - TOI Interview

2010-05-03 Thread Prasad Varma
Some great news for you guys esp chord. Three recorded songs for Raavan not included in the movie and most probably on the CD too Guess Mani sir's theory is What you see (in the film) is what you get (on the CD) See interview below:

Re: [arr] Re: Right headphones holds the key!

2010-05-03 Thread Prasad Varma
Am assuming you are using these Cans to listen from your PC with a decent sound card. I am not keen to get attached to a PC despite a 10 ft cord for my music listening. How do they sound on a personal mp3 player like Ipod? I think a headphone amplifier is almost essential to drive these bad

Re: [arr] Re: I want ARR to compose a pure, ethnic Indian album (and a rock)

2010-05-01 Thread Prasad Varma
I wouldn't categorize Pink Floyd as 'Hard Rock' by any stretch of imagination. I would describe AC/DC, Deep Purple, Scorpions or Queen's music as Hard Rock. Pink Floyd is more Classic Rock or Psychedelic Rock. Their best selling album Dark Side of the Album is an epic in more ways than one and

Re: [arr] Re: Use of Erhu instrument in recent ARR pieces

2010-04-30 Thread Prasad Varma
Oh man! (Gomzy that was for you ;-) ) I am glad someone here noticed this and pointed it out. Actually ever since WOHE, ARR has been smuggling a lot of subtle Chinese arrangements in his songs that need a decent pair of headphones and a keen sense of hearing to discern. The first time I heard

Re: [arr] Royal Festival Hall THE MUSIC OF AR RAHMAN

2010-03-17 Thread Prasad Varma
London Philharmonic Orchestra and Royal Philharmonic Orchestra have released several albums in the past A Couple of my favorites are LSO plays Jethro Tull and Symphonic Pink Floyd: http://www.amazon.com/Classic-Case-Symphony-Orchestra-Featuring/dp/B03FOE

Re: [arr] AR Rahman has got Celine Dion on record

2010-02-15 Thread Prasad Varma
Ha Ha Ha Ha. Nice one I guess the source is a figment of his rampant imagination. But the mere possibility is appetizing From: GopalSrinivasan catchg...@gmail.com To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Mon, February 15, 2010 11:08:43 AM Subject: Re: [arr] AR

[arr] Rahat Fateh Ali Khan wants to sing for ARR

2010-02-01 Thread Prasad Varma
I do hope this happens some time soon. Rahat has a great voice and singing style and Rahman's sufi numbers are cut out perfectly for him http://www.screenindia.com/news/i-must-be-even-more-careful-now/572580/ I must be even more careful now!’ Rajiv Vijayakar Posted: Jan 29, 2010 at 1430 hrs

Re: [arr] Sydney Jai Ho Concert to be released on DVD

2010-01-24 Thread Prasad Varma
This is awesome!. I am expecting a few singing issues will be fixed during post production Great news! How about including some extras (interviews with Ar/Sivamani/et al.. )? Now I'm getting greedy From: pratap pratap_elen...@yahoo.com To: ARR FAN CLUB

Re: [arr] Re: Sydney Concert Full videos on Youtube

2010-01-23 Thread Prasad Varma
I understand it is easy to be a arm chair critic and an opinion is just a few loose key strokes away. Of course there are several highlights in the concert. The production was grand, the effects were special, the enthusiasm was infectious. And Escape and Mausam was off the charts.But in my

Re: [arr] Baradwaj Rangan on VTV

2010-01-23 Thread Prasad Varma
Very poetic. When it comes to reviewing style, Baradwaj is peerless.. From: Vinayakam Murugan mvinaya...@gmail.com To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sat, January 23, 2010 11:17:00 AM Subject: [arr] Baradwaj Rangan on VTV http://www.desipund

Re: [arr] Fwd: Jai Ho! Sydney Concert

2010-01-18 Thread Prasad Varma
Thanks a lot Srini. Much appreciated! From: Srini Santhanam saint.si...@gmail.com To: ARRahmanfans arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sun, January 17, 2010 11:55:03 AM Subject: [arr] Fwd: Jai Ho! Sydney Concert   Friends, I've uploaded further 3 parts

Re: [arr] Fwd: Jai Ho! Sydney Concert

2010-01-17 Thread Prasad Varma
Srini, Thanks a lot for the upload. Your video quality is amazing !! Would it be possible to upload the rest too if its is not too much of a hassle for the sake of finicky guys like me? :-) Thanks PV From: Srini Santhanam saint.si...@gmail.com To:

Re: [arr] Is that a flaw in Hosanna?

2010-01-15 Thread Prasad Varma
I personally think it's a glitch. Man you guys are sure keeping AR's tecnical team on their toes :-) :-) I think the mixing team should let this group audit the final mix before it goes public ;-) From: Sreekrishnan R rahmanfe...@yahoo.co.uk To:

Re: [arr] Re: Rediff reviews VTV music - Vintage Rahman

2010-01-15 Thread Prasad Varma
I strongly second these requests :-) :-) From: Jahanzeb jahanzebti...@yahoo.com To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Fri, January 15, 2010 9:01:28 AM Subject: [arr] Re: Rediff reviews VTV music - Vintage Rahman   Yeah given the amount of write-ups ichord

Re: [arr] Dissection of my posts

2009-09-13 Thread Prasad Varma
I am sure several members will agree with me on how substantial your posts have been to the group. As a lay person with no training in music, I have benefited immensely from your thorough analysis and insights into AR's music Please do not let your enthusiasm and exuberance curbed by one odd

Re: [arr] Re: 'Blue' Sound/Audio Quality - Dissapointed

2009-09-13 Thread Prasad Varma
Anand, You have hit the nail on the head when it comes to multi layering. I did refer to specific sections of the soundtrack that had fewer layers that sounded crystal clear in my earlier mail to highlight this point. I think there are a few members who do not like the 'busy' flavor of the

Re: [arr] Re: 'Blue' Sound/Audio Quality - Dissapointed

2009-09-13 Thread Prasad Varma
hai.Sound Wise. Please tell me if the audio clarity with each instrument distinctly audible is possible with aaj dil gustaka hai. Again sound quality wise.If yes, then i have issues with my ears. On Sun, Sep 13, 2009 at 8:07 PM, Prasad Varma svspva...@yahoo. com wrote: Anand

Re: [arr] Review - Karthik (Milliblog) reviews Blue

2009-09-11 Thread Prasad Varma
You can listen to a song dozens of times without getting tired but no matter how much a love a movie you cannot watch it as many times. I am talking generally and not about exceptions.( I remember reading some where that a lady watched 'Muqaddar Ka Sikander' everyday for over an year and got

Re: [ARR] Shenai in chiggy wiggy

2009-09-11 Thread Prasad Varma
Yup I noticed it too. Shenai in a  Bhangra song!. What next?  Saarangi in a club song  may be! From: Gomzy™ gomtesh.upad...@gmail.com To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, September 11, 2009 2:12:18 AM Subject: [ARR] Shenai in chiggy wiggy   Did

Re: [arr] 'Blue' Sound/Audio Quality - EXTREMELY WELL DONE!!!!!

2009-09-10 Thread Prasad Varma
I am really surprised at the very contrasting reactions to the audio quality of Blue. I am afraid I am finding it hard to decipher what's in it that makes it sound a lil messy. AR's songs have always been multilayered but this one raises the bar even higher. There are several pan effects going

Re: [arr] Re: Connections Album the earlier one

2009-09-10 Thread Prasad Varma
I am glad this thread has received support. I am all for an online petition for starters From: ~ s...@ps ~ swaps15...@yahoo.com To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, September 10, 2009 2:08:24 PM Subject: Re: [arr] Re: Connections Album the earlier

Re: [arr] Re: This might explain BLUE's audio quality - Loudness War!

2009-09-10 Thread Prasad Varma
I am glad we are having a civilized discussion here on the group despite having major differences of opinion on the sound quality. Wired Beats - Before I address your opinion let me chime in that I really enjoy your remixes and have downloaded all of them and made them an integral part of my

Re: [arr] Passage released

2009-09-08 Thread Prasad Varma
Will the music be released seperately for purchase? From: Gopal Srinivasan catchg...@gmail.com To: arrahmanfans arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, September 8, 2009 9:39:36 AM Subject: [arr] Passage released   http://www.passage- experience. com/

Re: [arr] Oh Pappa...ARR's TOP quality arrangement for Raj Koti

2009-03-21 Thread Prasad Varma
The tune composed by the duo Raj - Koti is heavily inspired by Axel F's Miami Vice Theme. However the interludes are not. http://www.amazon.com/Axel-F-Miami-Vice-Themes/dp/B000QO2MY2 In a very emotional T.V. interview after the Oscar win, Koti mentioned that ARR  who worked for the duo in the

Re: [arr] ::: Munbe Vaa instrumental ::: - by Aakash Shah

2009-03-07 Thread Prasad Varma
Awesome work once again Aakash!! Keep'em coming From: Aakash shahaakash...@yahoo.co.in To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, March 7, 2009 3:02:50 AM Subject: [arr] ::: Munbe Vaa instrumental ::: - by Aakash Shah Hello friends, I have made an

[arr] RGV quote on A.R.R

2009-03-05 Thread Prasad Varma
http://rgvarma.spaces.live.com/blog/fakehandlerpage.aspx?sa=352097956 Following his recent blog entry on A.R.R.  Since both you and Rahman came together to Bollywood through Rangeela do you think you have been as successful as him? Ans: No, because he has never done any bad work unlike me. His

Re: [arr] [BGM] Provoked

2009-02-06 Thread Prasad Varma
Vithur, A wonderful weekend gift. Thanks a lot. This is just whetting our appetite for the real deal!! Prasad From: Vithur vith...@gmail.com To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com; K. Kumar arrking4...@yahoo.com; anishshreya anishshr...@yahoo.com.sg; Chord

Re: [arr] ARR Interview on NPR Music - Request

2009-02-02 Thread Prasad Varma
Guys, Can someone please post the mp3 in High Quality of this interview? This one is a keeper. Thanks in advance PV From: Ramesh R triscod...@yahoo.com To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, January 31, 2009 7:10:11 PM Subject: [arr] ARR Interview

[arr] SDM Released with another Album Art?

2009-01-31 Thread Prasad Varma
Guys, Can someone who bought this CD in U.K please confirm the album cover as suggested by Amzon UK is accurate and is different from the one sold on Amazon US? http://www.amazon.co.uk/Slumdog-Millionaire-Music-Motion-Picture/dp/B001NH4KPA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8s=musicqid=1233407297sr=1-1

Re: [arr] Which ARR albums or songs would Westerners appreciate the most?

2009-01-31 Thread Prasad Varma
I think Sony Music can do well rereleasing Vandemataram with a bold From The Academy Award The Golden Globe Winning Artist (hopefully) on its sleeve Vandematarm is a timeless classic with a pan global appeal despite the strong patriotic flavor mainly because of the classy instrumentation I

[arr] Man Chandre Lyrics/Translation request

2009-01-21 Thread Prasad Varma
Can someone please post the lyrics the English translation of this divine gift from ARR? Yes it is indeed One of the most beautiful compositions by ARR ever From: Chord purev...@yahoo.com To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2009

[arr] Attn: Rajeev7

2009-01-21 Thread Prasad Varma
Rajeev, Can you please send me a direct email about my thoughts on ARR's music? PV

Re: [arr] My strong thoughts on Connections

2009-01-21 Thread Prasad Varma
I am afraid Connections will be lost (pun intended) in the huge success of Delhi 6 SDM. Connections, I am sure is unlikely to get good reviews with phrases like 'experimental and 'non-commercial' thrown in to describe it. I too agree that it is blasphemous to churn out an instant review for

Re: [arr] Re: Buying online from Shrimatis.com

2009-01-20 Thread Prasad Varma
I too am indebted to Shrimatis for helping me with my ARR collection. The shipping depends on the optio you pick and they support is excellent. Highly recommended !!! From: arunava bhowmick arunava_1...@yahoo.co.in To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent:

Re: [arr] How do I correctly tag ARR mp3s?

2009-01-20 Thread Prasad Varma
Here's what I do: 1.Artist : Singers 2. Album Artist: A.R.Rahman 3. Composer:A.R.Rahman 4. Genre:A.R.Rahman (I firmly believe A.R's music is a genre in itself and escapes stereotyping like soundtrack :-)) 5. Name of the song: Obviously the name of the song Hope this helps and good luck in

Re: [arr] Milliblog reviews Delhi-6: Awe-inspiring

2009-01-15 Thread Prasad Varma
I am sure Karthik will not be criticized this time for writing a flippant review based on a single hasty online listen :-) :-) :-) From: Gopal Srinivasan catchg...@yahoo.com To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2009 11:01:18 AM

[arr] Nice ARR Interview on Morning Becomes Eclectic - KCRW (NPR)

2009-01-15 Thread Prasad Varma
A nice interview of ARR. Can any of the tech savvy guys here convert this to mp3 post please? http://www.kcrw.com/music/programs/mb/mb081212ar_rahman

Re: [arr] Re: Celebrating A.R.Rahman

2009-01-13 Thread Prasad Varma
Suresh, Thanks a lot for your outstanding work. It does appear to be a lot of effort to extract the bits and synchronize your commentary with the scene. Thank you for the wonderful gift. I was very impressed with your narrative explaining what made the score work. This is a must watch for

[arr] L.A. Times on A.R.R

2009-01-13 Thread Prasad Varma
http://theenvelope.latimes.com/news/more/print/la-en-rahman3-2008dec03,0,4616321.htmlstory 'Slumdog Millionaire': Bollywood's go-to guy, composer A.R. Rahman. (Ameet Mallapur / Fox Searchlight Pictures) 'Slumdog Millionaire' composer A.R. Rahman swept up by worldly influences December 3,

Re: [arr] ARR YOU ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2009-01-11 Thread Prasad Varma
Am feeling on top of this world.!!H From: Chord purev...@yahoo.com To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, January 11, 2009 9:03:33 PM Subject: [arr] ARR YOU ROCK! CONGRATS TO ALL ARR FANS EVERYWHERE!! ! ARR IS NOW A

[arr] Richard Corliss of Time Magazine on ARR win

2009-01-11 Thread Prasad Varma
Richard Corliss has been a hue fan of ARR for several years before the rest in the West even heard his name. Here is a pumped up Richard celebrating ARR's win as nuch as we did on Time Live blog     9:46 p.m. - Richard Corliss: A brilliant songwriter that few people in the U.S. have heard of

[arr] Screen Articles

2009-01-10 Thread Prasad Varma
http://www.screenindia.com/news/crystalgazing-2009/408267/ Not surprising that almost every bigwig mentioned in the article picked JTJN as their favorite. However it is surprising that our favorite ARR basher Rajiv Vijayakar is slightly changing his tune:

[arr] Screen Articles

2009-01-08 Thread Prasad Varma
http://www.screenindia.com/news/crystalgazing-2009/408267/_ Not surprising that almost every bigwig mentioned in the article picked JTJN as their favorite. However it is surprising that our favorite ARR basher Rajiv Vijayakar is slightly changing his tune:

Re: [arr] Re: Provoked CD

2009-01-07 Thread Prasad Varma
Can the Powers that be here whisper a reminder into ARR's ears please? From: serge belier s03g...@hotmail.com To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 7, 2009 6:12:38 AM Subject: RE: [arr] Re: Provoked CD I am also waiting to buy this CD

[arr] Fw: Reissue/Remastering of 1947 Earth

2008-12-21 Thread Prasad Varma
favorite albums. Thanks and cheers Roy --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Prasad Varma svspva...@... wrote: Thanks to ARR and the late H.Sridhar almost all ARR Cds sound top notch with the exception of 1947 The Earth (T Series). 1947 is a classic with  masterpieces from start to finish

[arr] Reissue/Remastering of 1947 Earth

2008-12-20 Thread Prasad Varma
Thanks to ARR and the late H.Sridhar almost all ARR Cds sound top notch with the exception of 1947 The Earth (T Series). 1947 is a classic with  masterpieces from start to finish. Several fans of vintage ARR would not hesitate twice to include it in their Top Five ARR CDs . Unfortunately this

Re: [arr] Re: Milliblog Annual Music Round-up 2008

2008-12-17 Thread Prasad Varma
I think we should all respect Karthik's personal opinion. His blog is not only widely read but also well respected. For heaven's sake it is a blog and he keeps reiterating that it is just a matter of personal opinion. I don't see any reason on why he has to substantially explain his stance. If

Re: [arr] Who Will Be Nominated For Best Score And Best Original Song At The Oscars ?

2008-12-10 Thread Prasad Varma
I think ARR has a very strong chance for the best song category but I doubt if he even gets nominated for the best score (I'd love to be proved wrong though). The reason being there was not much material/scope for the score as ARR himself mentioned that Danny Boyle wanted the songs themselves

[arr] Sivaji - First ARR movie on Blu - Ray

2008-12-10 Thread Prasad Varma
Sivaji I think will be the first movie of our boss on Blu-ray. And the good news for us is the audio will be in lpcm uncompressed aka lossless. :-) :-) Now if only they release Jodha Akbar/Taal/Swades/Rangeela ... (How about all ARR films!) on Blu-ray ASAP with uncompressed audio I

Re: [arr] What trends in ARR's music have you noticed from Roja to now?

2008-09-19 Thread Prasad Varma
Awesome observations Pradeep. A thoroughly enjoyable post!! Thanks for your time !!! - Original Message From: Pradeepan R [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2008 2:20:31 PM Subject: Re: [arr] What trends in ARR's music have you noticed

Re: [arr] THE INCOMPARABLE MUSICAL MIRACLE-THE GREAT ARR

2008-09-18 Thread Prasad Varma
I think this is a great idea. I am really hungry for some musically rich discussions that the group has been meandering away from. Why don't you please go ahead and pick a song and title the thread Song of the Week? - Original Message From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

Re: [arr] JTYJN songs DVD

2008-08-25 Thread Prasad Varma
Anyone knows if it is in 5.1? - Original Message From: Gopal Srinivasan [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 25, 2008 9:11:16 AM Subject: [arr] JTYJN songs DVD http://www.musicyog i.com/asp/ musicDetails. asp?albId= ALB7759

Re: [arr] Re: Jodha Akbar to be aired on Aug 15th

2008-08-05 Thread Prasad Varma
Ashutosh had always officially maintained that there was never an extra song despite indications to the contrary from ARR himself. So including that song would prove that Ashutosh was not sticking to facts. It is very unlikely that Ashutosh would include it unless he suffers from a short

Re: [arr] A.R.Rahman Unpopulared Movie Names

2008-07-07 Thread Prasad Varma
Awesome. Hope one day I can experience the same feeling!!! - Original Message From: r arvind [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, July 7, 2008 11:59:56 AM Subject: Re: [arr] A.R.Rahman Unpopulared Movie Names Finally Found Priyanka Fire Audio CDS From a

[arr] Thank You Vithur

2008-06-05 Thread Prasad Varma
Vithur, Thank you very much for continuing to selflessly spend time and share all the BGMs And I really admire your patience in handling all the 'enthusiastic' responses Keep smiling :-) Warm regards PV

Re: [arr] Re: Kabhi-Kabhi Singer

2008-05-06 Thread Prasad Varma
Ambrish, Could you give some flavor for the songs of Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na that you personally recorded? Man it must have been a wonderful experience for a fan like you to interact with him professionally. Hope you can take the time to post about your experiences some time PV - Original

[arr] ARR RGV combo a possibilty again?

2008-04-29 Thread Prasad Varma
I know RGV has fallen on bad times and his music sense of late has not been as tasteful as before but this is welcome news if the interview is real. http://www.naachgaana.com/2008/04/29/i-didnt-have-time-for-dasavatharam-rahman/ After Daud, Ram Gopal Varma and you haven’t worked together. Why?

Re: [arr] Re: Rare ARR Treasures

2008-04-04 Thread Prasad Varma
Sent: Thursday, April 3, 2008 11:06:58 PM Subject: [arr] Re: Rare ARR Treasures Hi prasad..where did you get the malayalam version of roja? are the cds still available? somewhere? I have been searching for it online but no luck.. thanks raghu --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, Prasad Varma

[arr] Rare ARR Treasures

2008-04-03 Thread Prasad Varma
Managed to get a very rare German pressing of promo single on Columbia label of Ma Tuje Salaam. I believe this was the promo material for Vandemataram and was never released for the public. Tracks include the album version of Ma Tuje Salaam (6:04) and a Rado Edit (4:19). And thanks to a

Re: [arr] LOTR CD is NOW available at Amazon?

2008-02-09 Thread Prasad Varma
available at Amazon? I received my copy today. - Original Message From: Prasad Varma [EMAIL PROTECTED] com To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com Sent: Tuesday, February 5, 2008 7:32:02 PM Subject: [arr] LOTR CD is NOW available at Amazon? Says in stock. Any one ordered

[arr] LOTR CD is NOW available at Amazon?

2008-02-05 Thread Prasad Varma
Says in stock. Any one ordered it yet? http://www.amazon.co.uk/Lord-Rings-Original-London-Production/dp/B0010Y3C4Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8s=musicqid=1202219967sr=1-1 Be a better friend, newshound, and

Re: [arr] LOTR CD is NOW available at Amazon?

2008-02-05 Thread Prasad Varma
available at Amazon? I received my copy today. - Original Message From: Prasad Varma [EMAIL PROTECTED] com To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com Sent: Tuesday, February 5, 2008 7:32:02 PM Subject: [arr] LOTR CD is NOW available at Amazon? Says in stock. Any one ordered

Re: [arr] CD COVERS

2007-12-27 Thread Prasad Varma
Gopal, I think it would be a great idea to have different versions of the CD covers uploaded at a repository. Some CDs/cassettes are so hard find that having at least the Album art gives me vicarious pleasure of owning them. (Malayalam Yodha / Duet with 11 tracks/Rangeli/50-50 anyone?) And a

Re: [arr] Are u happy - tere bina at 60%

2007-12-11 Thread Prasad Varma
I can understand the group's enthusiasm in seeing ARR garner as many awards as possible. I personally think awards in general and on-line voting in particular is very flawed, so why even care and expend energies? If Tera Bina would have finished last in the poll would that make it less

[arr] Rahman Instrumentals on Veena - E. Gayathri

2007-11-27 Thread Prasad Varma
A few years ago an album of ARR instrumentals on Veena by E.Gayathri was released. Can someone please provide me with the catalog information, label and the exact title? Is the Cd still available anywhere in Madras? Are there any other good instrumentals of ARR played on classical instruments

Re: [arr] Aahista-swades-santoor?

2007-11-14 Thread Prasad Varma
I think it is a harp. The song is an absolute beauty. Love the way ARR randomly alternated the male and female vocals. It's very cerebral of ARR to have used the harp - an instrument associated with angels for a lullaby song. - Original Message From: arr_raghu [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

Re: [arr] ATM CD avail @ anytamil.com in USA

2007-10-22 Thread Prasad Varma
I did buy a couple of Cds from them. They use soft padded sleeves for the CD and crop the liner notes to fit in them in their customized case which is a bummer. So the next time I instructed them to just take out all the liner notes and send them separately along with the Cds which they did.

[arr] Rahman on Jodha Akbar

2007-10-16 Thread Prasad Varma
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[arr] Rajkumar Hirani on ARR's BGM Expertise

2007-09-18 Thread Prasad Varma
Rajkaumar Hirani speaks highly about ARR's music in Lagaan http://www.ibnlive.com/videos/47897/08_2007/splendid60_director_spl1a/directors-special-films-that-changed-hindi-cinema.html - Building a website is a piece of cake. Yahoo! Small Business gives

Re: [arr] Provoked soundtrack release is Urgent

2007-09-06 Thread Prasad Varma
The theme of Provoked is definitely among his haunting creations ever. It is really sad that such wonderful music is not being considered for a commercial release. I think we can make the CD production viable within this group itself. I request all the fellow lovers of ARR to strongly second

Re: [arr] RDB Lounge mix

2006-05-21 Thread Prasad Varma
Vivek,Fantastic Job!!. Hope you keep doing more stuff like this. Thanks a bunch for sharing it with usPVVivek [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:FolksCall it impulse or what ever. I just made one more mix and this time on Rang De Basanti.Rang De Basanti - The mood swing mix

[arr] Vennela Vennela - Prema Desam

2006-04-27 Thread Prasad Varma
I recently realized that the song Thendrale Thendrale from Kadhal Desam is 6.30 minutes long and has both Mano Unnikrishnan singing.The Hindi version Jaari Jaa Hawa also seems to last the full 6.30 minutes thoughI have the Telugu version Prema Desam in 2 different combinations and on both

[arr] Mandolin Srinivas ARR

2006-04-24 Thread Prasad Varma
Did ARR use U. Srinivas in any of his songs? Do you guys know if U.Srinivas played in any film songs?Thanks Blab-away for as little as 1¢/min. Make PC-to-Phone Calls using Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Explore, Experience, Enjoy A.R.Rahman - The Man, The Music, The Magic. Only at

Re: [arr] Kalbali Title Track Full

2006-04-17 Thread Prasad Varma
Gulam,This is serious professional quality! It's time for you to come out with another ARR Remix compilation CD.I still keep enjoying your ARR Remix Mania CD!!Thanks once again for sharing this with usPVP.S. Could you please fix the City of Noise - Japan Mix link please?

Re: [arr] *Kuliruthu--- Recreated*

2006-04-13 Thread Prasad Varma
Great Job Prashant! Can you upload the full song if posible?RegardsPVPrashanth Rajan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My respect to anna and a big hi to all his fans aroundthe world!...Anna's music is an inspiration to millions of musiclovers. Im definitely one among them and would like

[arr] Bharathiraaja's Next Film - No ARR

2006-03-30 Thread Prasad Varma
Very disappointing. ARR/Bharathiraaja combohad some great albumshttp://www.hindu.com/mp/2006/03/30/stories/2006033001360500.htmMany noted south Indian filmmakers have tried their best to get Nana Patekar to act in a regional film. But all of them have failed as Nana makes it clear that

[arr] Kangalal Kaidhu Sei BGMs - Aravind

2006-01-13 Thread Prasad Varma
Hi Aravind,Could you please share the KKSBGMs- with the group? If you already did can you please resend the link?RegardsPV"Aravind a.m." [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Hi Wasim,First of all, I am sorry if I have offended u I do understand that making BGMs takes a lot of time - coz,

Re: [arr] Jeans BGMs (voiceless) + plus the song not included in CDs/Tapes.

2006-01-10 Thread Prasad Varma
Hi Wasim,I absolutely adore ALL the BGMs that you selflessly share with the group. Thanksa lot. There might be several other folks out here who thoroughly enjoy the fruits of your labor without publicly acknowledging it. Please do keep up the good work. Can you please add Rangeela and Daud

Re: [arr] Re: Great Interview by Rahman on NDTV

2005-12-17 Thread Prasad Varma
were your worst fears? --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Prasad Varma [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Gopal,Can you please elaboarte on point 1 below? What exactly was the question and the answer?You just confirmed my worst fears.RegardsPrasadGopal Srinivasan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote

Re: [arr] Re: Great Interview by Rahman on NDTV

2005-12-16 Thread Prasad Varma
Gopal,Can you please elaboarte on point 1 below? What exactly was the question and the answer?You just confirmed my worst fears.RegardsPrasadGopal Srinivasan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The highlights of the interview were i. A rift with Ramgopal Varma over issues of morality. he didn't

Re: [arr] music review :THE RISING

2005-07-21 Thread Prasad Varma
Excellent review. Keep'em coming! VijayNarain [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Music review : Mangal Pandey-The risingFinally here it is ! And A.R.Rahman is back after quite some time. Onthe first hearing I was baffled that this was an album from A.R. Noneof the songs seemed impressive. But that is

[arr] Rajeev Vijayakar on Bose

2005-05-11 Thread Prasad Varma
Here's what Rajeev Vijayakar a self confessed fan of Anu Malik and Himesh Reshmaiyaya has to say on Bose: http://www.screenindia.com/fullstory.php?content_id=10370 "Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose - The Forgotten HeroTimes Music, Rs 55It is ‘Ghoomparani...’ that is the album’s ace. Sung by Sapna

[arr] Jagdeep - Thanks and more Questions

2005-04-04 Thread Prasad Varma
Jagdeep, That was an awesome mail. Will revisit Badal at the earliest. Can somebody help me with following: 1) Zahereela Zaheereela Pyaar from Daud begins with the funkiest of synth sounds I've ever heard. Can anybody tell me what in the world makes that sound? Wonder why the recording level