[arr] Dilli6 - link to listen online

2009-01-15 Thread Ricky
Since Indiafm has discontinued the listening of the Dilli6 songs directly, here's the backdoor entry: http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/scripts/jukeboxmp3.php? count=9&ID0=6809&ID1=6810&ID2=6812&ID3=6814&ID4=6817&ID5=6818&ID6=6821&I D7=6822&ID8=6823 Enjoy!! -Ricky

[arr] Re: Reissue/Remastering of 1947 Earth

2008-12-24 Thread Ricky
Great idea Prasad!!! 1947 is definitely one of the greatest gems from ARR - and it would be a privilege to hear the remastered version. -Ricky --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Prasad Varma wrote: > > Thanks to ARR and the late H.Sridhar almost all ARR Cds sound top notch with the exc

[arr] Bombay Dreams for Figure Skating!!

2008-09-19 Thread Ricky
anesh, and Closer than Ever have been used ingeniously! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gbmrdaaxayc Enjoy -Ricky

[arr] Re: Your Last song in this Life

2008-08-24 Thread Ricky
Very nice question. Mine would be Roobaroo Roshni from RDB. -Ricky --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Pravinder Sheoran" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Vellai Pookal, > If god gives extra 2 minuts, i'll ask to replay Vellai Pookal. > > --- In arrahma

[arr] Re: To sing like Rahman!

2008-06-20 Thread Ricky
is by far the most amazing musician ever, with reference to singers - its not fair to underrate those who are really genius in that field. -Ricky --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "naztitude" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > This is not any new thought but each t

[arr] Re: ARR"s focus on solo instruments

2008-06-03 Thread Ricky
Buddy...my guess is you haven't listened to any other Indian music then :) Haven't you heard Shankar Jaikishan using Accordian in Awara, S.D.Burman using Kalyanji's 'been' in Nagin, R.D.Burman using harmonica in Aradhana, Jatin Lalit using piano in Pehla Nasha, Vishal using guitar in Satya, Anu Ma

[arr] Re: NO UDIT !!!!!!!!!!

2008-01-20 Thread Ricky
No offense taken. Just a few points --> one: as you already pointed out, many times singers are taken based on their availability. I do realize that Udit has really cutback on his singing assignments, maybe as he realizes that people expect 'newer' or 'hip' voices, or to make way for his son. t

[arr] Re: NO UDIT !!!!!!!!!!

2008-01-20 Thread Ricky
ved can be seen in 'Jaane' from Chameli. Udit had truly shown why he is rated as one of the best singers. Oh well, I am glad that overall the album is a masterpiece, though - Udit - you are truly missed. -Ricky --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Gomzy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

[arr] Re: List of ARRs songs that were not recognized as it should have been

2007-10-05 Thread Ricky
aadi, Ekla chalo, Desh ki mitti - are beyond comparison!) Oh well, my mind is watering ..gotta switch on the ipod starting for 1947 Earth! -Ricky --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "durba bhattacharjee" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Though late but still I would like t

[arr] Re: Would like ARR to compose songs in raaga Yaman

2007-09-30 Thread Ricky
I believe the wonder Hariharan-Alka duet from Guru - Aye Hairathe - is based on Yaman. Definitely love that song! -Ricky --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Chord" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Almost any song or composition out there in Yaman is appreciated by &g

Re: [arr] which is the best album released so far in 2007??

2007-09-28 Thread Ricky
c can easily trick the mind into forming pre-judiced opinions. Best wishes, Ricky --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, $*$ PaVaN $*$ <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Ricky, > > I havent listened to the samples at itwofs,but i have heard tht songs are copied,even in zoom

Re: [arr] which is the best album released so far in 2007??

2007-09-27 Thread Ricky
ged my opinion of him. He does have talent, though often gets into the 'inspirational' mode. But, when he does some original stuff, its really cool.. Regards, Ricky --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, $*$ PaVaN $*$ <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Ricky, > >

Re: [arr] which is the best album released so far in 2007??

2007-09-26 Thread Ricky
, SEL have done a decent job in Salaam-e-ishq (a fun album), and excellent experimentation in Johnny Gaddar (the title and Move you body are compositions that could put the International rock and R&B songs to shame). -Ricky --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Abdul Manaf <[EMAIL PROTE

[arr] Re: Arr Singers

2007-09-16 Thread Ricky
27;Mayya mayya' from Guru or relatively unknown singers singing 'Khalbali' from RDB. Lets recognize the music, not the regions! Thanks, Ricky --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Sarathy S <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > rehman kindly offer more songs

Re: [arr] An organization dedicated to A.R.Rahman

2007-05-09 Thread Ricky
Thanks Siraj!! Are you from Toronto? --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Siraj K" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Gr8 dude. Very good initiative and gr8 tribute to the music legend, ARR. > > - Siraj > > > On 5/7/07, Ricky <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wro

[arr] An organization dedicated to A.R.Rahman

2007-05-07 Thread Ricky
track! Warm regards, Ricky --- EVENT INFO YUVA. Youth. Young, Urban, Vibrant, Active. Yuva (www.yuva4u.com) is fresh approach geared towards bringing interactivity for South Asians in Canada. ROOBAROO - is the first event presented by YUVA on Friday June 15 at Sapphire Ba

Re: [arr] who is next????

2007-03-01 Thread Ricky
, the music takes a while and does grow on you. -Ricky --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > hi dears > shall i ask u one ques?? > the master maestro in indian music is one and only our ARR > for the past ten years hes having the 1st position

[arr] Re: Why are ARR's songs butchered in films?

2007-02-09 Thread Ricky
Personally, I would love for Farhan Aktar to work with Rahman, ideally with Aamir in the movie, and Gulzar or Parsoon Joshi with the lyrics. That would be my dream combo. -Ricky --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Ajit" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I just saw Guru.

Re:[arr]Nominations for the 52nd Filmfare Awards

2007-02-08 Thread Ricky
s and uniqueness of the lyrics! Oh well...maybe Aamir got it right. Its not use watching these awards. Might as well use a parrot next time to pick the winners! -Ricky --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Shwetha Signs <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > FF could have ateast nominated cou

[arr] Zakir Hussain - Rahman one of the best!

2007-01-23 Thread Ricky
ore well- informed. Hats off to the composers – they are fabulous. Entire interview at: http://www.indiafm.com/features/2007/01/23/2148/ index.html -Ricky

[arr] Excellent video - singers wishing A.R.Rahman -- Happy Birthday

2007-01-10 Thread Ricky
A brilliant video presentation of singers wishing Rahman a happy birthday. http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/gallery/events/11299.html Check out Naresh Iyer get so emotional about Tu Bin Bataye, Roobaroo, Patshala,..and also sing a few lines of Tere Bina Check out Sadhna Sargam sing Chu

[arr] Happy Birthday to the music revolutionist - Rahman!

2007-01-06 Thread Ricky
nment. Roobaroo roshni -- how true, the sunlight from you music - a combination of sur, taal, and emotions. Roobaroo roshni! -Ricky Chandarana Toronto, Canada.

[arr] Re: Highlighted are J-L's digs at ARR

2006-12-16 Thread Ricky
reatness. I have read various articles where JL have acknowledged Rahman's music and its greatness. So, I think this article / quote is totally out of context. More over, I also fail to see the need of bringing such cynicism to the group that should be more focused on great music, and

[arr] Re: Highlighted are J-L's digs at ARR

2006-12-16 Thread Ricky
er, lets not forget their contribution to good music. -Ricky --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "rk_rathinam" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Look at happened to these people (Jatin-Lalit) who spoke ill of AR > Rahman...their music speaks for itself, it seems...today they both

[arr] Re: 3 ARR songs in list of Oscar eligible songs

2006-12-09 Thread Ricky
t of these three. Any thoughts? -Ricky --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "vinodraju2k" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > This is great news indeed. > > Because the list posted there is from the official Oscars Academy > release > > http://www.oscar

[arr] Re: ARR's Top 10 musicals

2006-12-06 Thread Ricky
gt; not an alltime great.. Anyway, his choice I guess. He also must have > been pressed for time. Oh well. :) > > --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Ricky" wrote: > > > > You haven't heard 1942 - A love story??? Which world did you live > in? > > Ek l

Re: [arr] ARR's Top 10 musicals

2006-12-03 Thread Ricky
song to name!), and soo many others are missing. I am no so sure that Satyam Shivam Sundaram, Sadma, Qurbani or Hero would fall in a masterpiece category! View anyone? -Ricky --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, bar yar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Is that what Rahman Bhai likes

Re: [arr] Your Favourite SOng In Guru

2006-12-03 Thread Ricky
For me: 1. Maya Maya -- never before heard fusion of Arabic and Gujarati folk. Once you get past the accent of Tottler, its really catchy and wonderful. Intrinsic layering including chorus harmonies make it even more fun to listen again and again. 2. Ae hairathe - perfect singer selection (I beli

[arr] Re: Bappi Lahiri sings title song in Guru

2006-05-25 Thread Ricky
o you really question the judgement of Rahman in chosing Bappi? -Ricky --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Kamal Aakarsh Vishnubhotla <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > This is one of teh biggest disappointments that rahman gave me.Ofcourse, i might change my opinion if the song is good

[arr] SUGGESTION: transfer to newsvine

2006-04-05 Thread Ricky
is invite only for now, and will soon be public. If anyone's interested, I can send out invites (I have about 20). Note, this is just a suggestion to improve the group discussions, and enable a more functional way of tracking posts. This will improve the involvement to the group as well.

Re: [arr] asha bhonsle and rd burman

2006-04-05 Thread Ricky
Aakash, I agree with all that you have said. Especially about the great music by RDBurman (or for that matter, Salil Chaudry, Jaidev, SJ, LP, KA, etc..). However, I disagree with your premise that "Among the current crop, Rahman is the only composer who is doing good job." Yes, Rahman is miles ahea

[arr] The hands of the genius

2006-03-23 Thread Ricky
Photographed during my trip to Bangalore -- at the Planet M. http://static.flickr.com/37/108926057_d74bd67f5a_o.jpg The photo includes the hand prints of A.R.Rahman, and the evergreen singer Asha Bhonsle. Enjoy (and leave comments!) -Ricky Explore, Experience, Enjoy A.R.Rahman - The

[arr] Re: Expectations for Guru's music are going to be HUGE!

2006-03-16 Thread Ricky
l of those creations are actually soaked in melody. Its just that the overall result is just so above standard, that we don't realize the marvel behind it! -Ricky --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Ajit" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Just think...Mani, Rahman,

[arr] Re: A song in Kangalal Kaidhu Sei

2006-03-15 Thread Ricky
, I am not a Tamilian, and nor do I understand Tamil. nevertheless, KKS remains one of my fav albums of all times. -Ricky --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Dinesh" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > yes,the problem is ,some of ARR fans stick to thier own > languages,w

Re: [arr] A little late in the day for a review of RDB's music

2006-02-10 Thread Ricky
viously be over-the-head. 'bandar kya jaane adrak ka swad' :) -Ricky --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Thulasi Ram <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > he is definitely a man without any musical taste. he also falls into the > taran adarsh category. tasteless creatures

[arr] Re: RDB Background Score Rocks

2006-01-29 Thread Ricky
lywood, but probably of India as well! -Ricky --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "NARASIMMAN" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Saw RDB in chicago here yesterday. The background scored rocked big > time. > > Couple of places where the bkg stand out.. The us

[arr] Re: luka chuppi...

2006-01-21 Thread Ricky
ength. Since -- Fannah from Yuva had ARR and other female singers. But, I guess that had more of chorus. Similiarly Baar baar ha, had Rahman with Srinivas and other female singers. -Ricky --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "sriharsha24" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I also

[arr] Re: RDB music review plz read

2005-12-28 Thread Ricky
'Interesting' review. Though it seems like the reviewer forgot to 'download ;)' Roobaaroo (the best song of the album, IMHO). -Ricky --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "krishna" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > plz follow the link and rea

[arr] Water -- WHY?

2005-12-23 Thread Ricky
om the previous version)..and I might need to get used to it, and hear the sounds more. Hopefully, the Indian version will overcome the possible shortcomings of this orchestration (and missing song). And having said that, the melody of these songs do remain intact..and

[arr] Rahman the only Indian artist in Google tunes!!

2005-12-15 Thread Ricky
Hi: Today google launched a feature, that would give 'music results' when the search is for an artist. And, not surprisingly - A.R.Rahman is there!! http://www.google.com/search?q=a%20r%20rahman&hl=en&meta= Way to go Rahman...paint the world orange (i.e rang de

[arr] Re: A R Rahman & R D Burman? (Do u think comparison exists?)

2005-12-08 Thread Ricky
elieve it was missing the critical touch of 'composing music for a film' that only comes when you listen to the story and situations. All in all, Swades was a masterpiece compared to Veer Zaara (just the Swades title song itself can beat the entire VZ album) -- but then, it was publicity,

[arr] Re: A R Rahman & R D Burman? (Do u think comparison exists?)

2005-12-07 Thread Ricky
nge...so is he better than ARR? Nah -- everyone is great to come up with tunes that sit in the hearts of sooo many millions! -Ricky --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Pravinder Sheoran" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hi guys > i just do not want to creat any contr

[arr] Re: why doesn,t Yash Chopra , Karan Johar take ARR..

2005-12-06 Thread Ricky
-- that could definately make sense..as these directors try to achieve something beyond a 'formula' -- a Black or a Dil Chahta Hai/Lakshya. Well, enough of writing..and I just awaiting this Thursday for the release of RDB!!! (coincedently the initials of one of my other fav music director!!

[arr] Re: why doesn,t Yash Chopra , Karan Johar take ARR..

2005-12-05 Thread Ricky
es more hummable tunes. Additionally, as a thought -- can you imagine Rahman giving music for a Govinda movie like Viju Shah giving Makhna / Disco mein jaye or Anand Milind giving Main to raste se jaa raha tha. Its just not Rahman-ish style to match the genre! Long live Rahman! -Ricky --- In

[arr] Re: A Suggestion To A.R.Rahman

2005-11-28 Thread Ricky
I do also feel that Daler is the best person to sing the track. The youthfullness of the song is mostly a result of the tune and treatment ..which are in the very able hands of Rahman himself. For that matter -- don't you think Aah aah (title track) or Fannah were youthful? If so, is Rahman a yout

Re: [arr] one 2 ka 4 and bombay dreams ?

2005-09-27 Thread Ricky
Actually its not How Many Stars. Its been used in 'Are you sure you want to be famous'. --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, krishna <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Yes, it has been reused in bombay dreams in the name of "How Many Stars" as > well as in Alli Arjuna (tamil) in the name of "Undan Nenji

[arr] Re: Remembering Dil Se.......

2005-09-21 Thread Ricky
lex composition, and yet make it to easy to listen to..Rahman -- you are a genius!! Top it all with brilliant lyrics by Gulzarwhat more can one want!! --- Additionally, some of my other favourite, or candidates for 10/10 Rahman creations: - Bombay - Swades - Taal - Zubeeida -

[arr] Re: Food for thought

2005-08-18 Thread Ricky
rcially in the age of one-time wonders like Kaal Dhamal! -Ricky --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "Swaminathan Sivaramakrishnan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > If Mangal Pandey flops, it would be Rahman's 9th consecutive flop in Hindi... Coming in the line of Bose, Kisna, S

[arr] Re: ANY MUSICIANS OUT THERE????

2005-08-05 Thread Ricky
I am a wannabe musician and a bit of lyricist. I currently have about 30-50 tunes in my bank..and I have even written lyrics for some of them. Where are you locateD? --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, shahid roy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hey group, > This is for all those of you who are m

[arr] Re: Rasiya - Rising

2005-07-17 Thread Ricky
so true. i am totally glued to Rasiya..its beyond brilliant. --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "muthiaharun" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > People I never believed i would love rasiya so much > great music, n great voice > the interlude in between the song, god, great t is. > i don't know, wheth

Re: [arr] 3 Singers!!!

2005-05-07 Thread Ricky
Well, a few more songs: - Kuchi kuchi (Bombay) has Udit, Kavita and the kid - Pal pal hai bhari (Swades) - Alka, Ashutosh, Hariharan - Shaba Shabha (Daud) - Sonu along with 2 other singers - Sadiyan (Lakeer) - Shreya, Udit, Hariharan - Yuva title - ARR, Karthik and Mehboob - Hum dum suniyo re (Saa

[arr] Re: Some of ARR's best work in last two years

2005-04-07 Thread Ricky
So true. In fact, I don't understand Tamil..and yet absolutely adore KANGALAL KAITHU SEI. Whenever I want to feel like walking in heaven, I listen to KKS! In Hindi, I think a few more would qualify for the top spot, incld Dil Se, and Legend of Bhagat Singh. --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.