[arr] Re: cry cry full song!!!! :D

2010-09-08 Thread vimaljk
Terrific song!...what a year!VTV...Raavanan...Puli..EndhiranSemmozhi, CWG Theme.and now Jhootanot to mention 127 Hours!! --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, shamlan chamma_d...@... wrote: hey guys i just Listened 2 da full version on youtube...it rocks replaying nonstop :D

[arr] Re: Revisited a true and almost hidden ARR beauty......

2010-09-08 Thread vimaljk
Yes!...One of ARR's underrated gems...except for Mil Gayee (mostly b/c it pales in comparison to Anjali) the album is perfect! --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, AJ purev...@... wrote: The song: Tum Ho Meri Nicahon Main Singers: Hariharan and Sujatha The Album: Kabhi Na Kabhi Year: 1997

Re: [arr] Nonsense article at ibnlive.com

2010-09-03 Thread vimaljk
This may the the most idiotic list made in the history of man!..almost all the albums on the list were both acclaimed and popular!...i kind of feel bad that i clicked on it and gave it more publicity!also, the rationales provided are ridiculous!I think we should stop posting such articles

[arr] Re: WE ARE WITH YOU...RAHMAN

2010-09-02 Thread vimaljk
Totally with you ARR!The CWG theme is great..Endhiran is spectacular...Semmozhi is epic...Gujurat Anthem is good...Komaram Puli had its gems...Raavanan was solid...and of course...Vinnai Thandi Varuvaya is your crowning glory!...looking forward to Jhoota Hai Sachi and the score for 127

[arr] the CWG theme is rousing, trilling, spectacular and epic

2010-08-31 Thread vimaljk
very eclecticcatchydelivers the goodsall the detractors do is show how many people in India have horrible music taste!...hahaif this were made anywhere else, people would recognize its brilliance

Re: [arr] Why CWG Theme Song was also not in English Version ???

2010-08-31 Thread vimaljk
Actually hindi is NOT the national language of India it's the princial official language (for govt. administration etc.)India has MANY national languages actually.. this is from Wikipedia: The principal official language of the Republic of India is Standard Hindi, while English is the

Re: [arr] puthiya

2010-08-27 Thread vimaljk
SEL cannot compose Puthiya Manitha!...c'mon man!Puthiya Manitha is an EPIC!and only one MD in India can produce EPICS...ARR --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, AJ purev...@... wrote: I don't think ANY composer in India can compose a like like Puthiya Manitha the with the same

[arr] Why no trade/official reviews of Robot (Hindi version of Endhiran)?

2010-08-27 Thread vimaljk
It's only the BIGGEST film in INDIAN history (in terms of budget, ambition, lead stars, etc.)...kind of a shame that its not reciveing more press throughout india!

Re: [arr] SAD abt ENDHIRAN songs

2010-08-25 Thread vimaljk
Wait till the movie comes out...the thing about the more difficult Rahman soundtracks is that they go hand in glove with the film and make more sense in the narrative/visual context...that being said, don't you at least like Irumbile?? --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Roshan c.pix...@...

Re: [arr] 2010 a wonderful year for all arr fans

2010-08-19 Thread vimaljk
Totally agree...2010 is one of ARRs best years ever!...who else can produce masterpieces like VTV and Endhiran in such a short span?? --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Taimur Nadeem taimur.nad...@... wrote: Ya ya ya regards, taimur --- On Tue, 8/17/10, prasad s prasad_s...@...

[arr] To those who say ARR hasn't composed soulful numbers recently

2010-08-16 Thread vimaljk
Sivaji: Sahana (both versions) Azhagiya Tamil Magan: Kelamal Jodhaa Akbar: Mann Mohana Ada: Tu Mera Hai Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na: Jaane Tu Mera Kya Hai (Female) Yuvraaj: Tu Muskura Slumdog Millionaire: Dreams on Fire Delhi 6: Dil Gira Dafatan Couple's Retreat: Sajna Vinnai Thandi Varuvaya:

Re: [arr] THE RAHMAN TODAY---doesnt look good--

2010-08-16 Thread vimaljk
in response to the comment: do we really want to listen to english songs from an english movie which will not be like tamil or hindi songs that are so so soulful... are u kidding me??...so u are basically saying that Indian music has a monopoly on soulfulness?..that's just ridiculous!face

Re: [arr] Endhiran Music Review by Dinesh Scaran

2010-08-14 Thread vimaljk
Why not?...it's a 9.5 for me! --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Kalimuthu kalimu...@... wrote: Not to offend you or anyone else but 10/10? Wow! On Sat, Aug 14, 2010 at 6:17 AM, Dinesh Scaran dinesh.sca...@...wrote: Guys, ive written down my thoughts in the album. Hope i have

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

2010-08-13 Thread vimaljk
lol yes...I don't know why he keeps posting even though he doesn't like most of ARR's stuff nowadays! --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, AJ purev...@... wrote: Taimur, Thanks for reminding us about your very selective tastes and how ARR fails to please you these days...wowyou

[arr] Re: Endhiran - The magic have finally been revealed to me

2010-08-13 Thread vimaljk
Glad Endhiran worked it's magic on you!...What I love most album is that it's very much an ALBUM and not a bunch of songs put together...it reflects the movies genre very wellEndhiran is amazing and I'm sure it will be more amazing once we see how it's integrated into the movie --- In

[arr] Re: best choreographed song ?

2010-08-08 Thread vimaljk
:) On Sat, 07 Aug 2010 21:10 BST vimaljk wrote: Muqabalaso innovative...the visuals and music blend so seamlessly that it's hard to tell where one ends and the other begins!i have said it before and I will say it again, NO ONE in India choreographs better than Shankar!...Endhiran

[arr] Re: best choreographed song ?

2010-08-07 Thread vimaljk
Muqabalaso innovative...the visuals and music blend so seamlessly that it's hard to tell where one ends and the other begins!i have said it before and I will say it again, NO ONE in India choreographs better than Shankar!...Endhiran will be a treat for sure! --- In

[arr] Ranking Endhiran Songs

2010-08-04 Thread vimaljk
1. Puthiya Manitha 2. Irumbile Oru Idhayam 3. Arima Arima 4. Boom Boom Robot Da 5. Kilimanjaro 6. Kadhal Anukal 7. Chitti Dace Showcase

[arr] Re: Endhiran for kids only

2010-08-04 Thread vimaljk
Endhiran is WORLD CLASS. period. about the lyrics...i've just looked at the translations...but they reflect the theme of the movie, which is what lyrics are SUPPOSED to do. --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Taimur Nadeem taimur.nad...@... wrote: the most immature and outdated music by A

[arr] Re: Very depressed with Endhiran

2010-08-04 Thread vimaljk
Listen to Arima Arima and Puthiya Manitha!...once you grasp their structures you will realize their brilliance! --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, parichay bhattacharya paricha...@... wrote: Only Kadal Anukkal and CHitti Dance showcase to take away from this album.

Re: [arr] Which is your favorite ARR album opener (track 1)?

2010-08-04 Thread vimaljk
Easy. Urvasi Urvai from Kaadhalan. --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Rajesh Kumar srk2...@... wrote: Oruvan Oruvan Mudhalali from Muthu From: AJ purev...@... To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tue, August 3, 2010 6:49:04 PM Subject: [arr]

Re: [arr] Front Runner for National Awards 2010?

2010-08-04 Thread vimaljk
Yes, I agree..the National Awards are extremely inconsistent in picking the deserving candidate (i.e. giving Arjun Rampal an award..rofl!)and for the music awards, they are extremely biased toward Indian Classical albumsthink of how many great and deserving ARR albums that didn't win

[arr] Re: Dilse....by far #1

2010-08-03 Thread vimaljk
Dil Se is great no doubt, but PLENTY of ARR albums I think are better...for example: VTV, Endhiran, Delhi 6, Kangalal Kaidhu Sei, Kandukondein Kandukondein, Iruvarimagine if Dil Se released today...I think the other albums I listed would look better..it's just that in 1998 Dil Se was so

[arr] Ranking Rahman's Best in 2010 so Far in All languages

2010-08-03 Thread vimaljk
1. VTV 2. Endhiran: The Robot 3. Raavanan 4. Komaram Puli --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, prasad s prasad_s...@... wrote: vtv the best, raavanan perfect. endhiran will grow to be the best soon --- On Tue, 3/8/10, Indmov Buff indmovb...@... wrote: From: Indmov Buff indmovb...@...

[arr] Re: Ranking Rahman's 2010 tamil soundtracks thus far

2010-08-03 Thread vimaljk
1. VTV (one of Rahman's 10 best soundtracks) 2. Endhiran (one of Rahman's 20 best soundtracks) 3. Raavanan (good but not great...not enough experimentation --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Indmov Buff indmovb...@... wrote: My list will be 1) Raavanan 2) VTV 3) Endhiran

Re: [arr] Yogi b - a good change over Blaaze...

2010-08-03 Thread vimaljk
Sorry, meant to write Kash n Krissy...both her and Ember rap with the quality of American rappers!Yogi and Blaaze are good too but I like the others better...have to give Yogi special props for rapping all in Tamil..cant be easy!..also, Blaaze is a big ARR supporter so we should respect

[arr] Re: Which ARR album surprised you the most?

2010-08-03 Thread vimaljk
Vinnai Thandi Varuvaya- for its unbounded experimentation Jodhaa Akbar- it had a more low-key approach then i expected (except Azeem O Shan) Endhiran- again, like VTV didn't expect the level of experimentation that was there Boys- rare for an album at that time to have so much rap..also during

Re: [arr] Enthiran:Future magic recipe

2010-08-02 Thread vimaljk
Yes, such messages shouldn't be allowed...they add nothing to the critical discussion. In fact, I think that rather than us say whether an album is good/badwe should focus more on analysis of the music...true music criticism...what do you guys think?? --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com,

[arr] How Endhiran stacks up against the rest of the ARR-Shankar Combo Soundtracks

2010-08-01 Thread vimaljk
Jeans Kadhalan Indian Boys Endhiran Mudhalvan Gentleman Sivaji at #5 just behind Boys (it may move up once I see the movie and how the songs are used)..what do you guys say??

[arr] Re: A R Rahman - Isn't he doing GOOD?

2010-07-31 Thread vimaljk
Not knowing Bob Marley is more a reflection of musical ignorance than his stature...also, it's not just the question of doing one Hindi movie...ARR would have to do at least 3 indian (hindi, tamil, telugu) a year..plus ads/anthems..etc.let the man branch out!...if ARR took your

[arr] Endhiran is STUNNING!

2010-07-31 Thread vimaljk
What a world-class album!...Didn't expect such experimental song structures/orchestration!...Haven't been this satisfied with an ARR album since VTV (Yes, I think Endhiran is better than Raavanan or Komaram Puli!).9-9.5/10!

[arr] Re: A R Rahman - Isn't he doing GOOD?

2010-07-30 Thread vimaljk
@Naveen, ARR has accomplished all there is to accomplish in India...now it's time for him to become a legend internationally...and be one of the few household entertainment names throughout the world (like Bob Marley) please don't discourage his progress!...what can ARR gain by remaining

[arr] Re: sir should compose for a malayalam movie now...

2010-07-26 Thread vimaljk
Totally agree, but let's not restrict the genre!..Let ARR do fast numbers if he wants!...Not just classical compositions touch the heart!Unfortunately, I don't see him doing a Malayalam album for budget/time reasonsbut yes, would love ARR to deliver another Malayalam masterpiece (after

Re: [arr] sir should compose for a malayalam movie now...

2010-07-26 Thread vimaljk
I actually with it's for a Satyan Anthikad movie...as it will at least be an above/average movie..there will be scope for fast and slow songs..and the movie will probably be a commercial success (even more so with ARR attached!)...either that or BlessyShyamaprasad movies are good, no doubt,

[arr] Re: Lost Touch due to Tours and Live Programms

2010-07-15 Thread vimaljk
ARR released Couple's Retreat, Delhi 6 and above all, VINNAI THANDI VARUVAYA after the Oscarshe has lost nothing!...He is int he MOST INNOVATIVE phase of his career (would amazing songs like Dil Gira Dafatan and Ommana Penne have been possible 10 years back??...No.) ARR is not an idiotI

[arr] Re: Endhiran sky high expectations

2010-07-15 Thread vimaljk
Completely agree. Shankar and ARR is the best combo in India (though Gautham ARR may rival them if they keep producing gems like VTV!) They are a perfect mix of innovation and accessibilityalso NO ONE in India choreographs songs like Shankar! --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Taimur

Re: [arr] Critics - Be Ware

2010-07-14 Thread vimaljk
Sanket, The problem is not you expressing your opinion, but your assumption that deep down we agree with you...we don't! VTV is one of ARR's 10 most magical albums...also, it marks a distinct point in his musical evolution...it is far beyond most of his '90s works --- In

[arr] Re: Most Underrated ARR Albums

2010-07-13 Thread vimaljk
think the album was a big commercial success all in all...Kannathil deserved more fame and adulation --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, raj arr_naga...@... wrote: National award winning Kannathil Mutthamital underated? --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, vimaljk vimaljk@ wrote

[arr] My initial take on Komaram Puli

2010-07-11 Thread vimaljk
Namatante and Dochey are instant classics, Malarante is rousing, Maham Maye is catchy but wish it were a bit more innovative, Amma Thalei'm still trying to figure out..passages in it I love and passages that just don't work for me...Power Star...that one i cant stand overall a good fun

[arr] Types of movies I'd like ARR to work with

2010-06-28 Thread vimaljk
only listing Indian-type movies here(I actually would like ARR to do more international work than Indian work, as he has accomplished all there is to accomplish in India!) -a sci-fi movie (this will be satisfied w/ Enthiran) -typical grand Shah Rukh Khan romance movie like Veer Zaara in

Re: [arr] Komaram Puli Release Date Question

2010-06-26 Thread vimaljk
in his original Telugu works? I do. ;-) On 6/26/10, vimaljk vima...@... wrote: any idea when we can expect it?...really looking forward to it b/c its ARR's first straight telugu soundtrack in awhileand hopefully his first good one in telugu (only 1-2 songs in gang master are good

[arr] Komaram Puli Release Date Question

2010-06-25 Thread vimaljk
any idea when we can expect it?...really looking forward to it b/c its ARR's first straight telugu soundtrack in awhileand hopefully his first good one in telugu (only 1-2 songs in gang master are good and super police is a dud imo)..butam sure ARR will deliver big time!

[arr] Raavanan was OUTSTANDING and ARRs score perfectly blended in with the movie

2010-06-19 Thread vimaljk
best Mani movie since Kannathil Muthamittal (2002)...i think the reason why a lot of people are not liking Raavan is b/c of Abhishek's acting...no need to worry about that here b/c when Vikram plays a role, he's always perfectthe songs I didn't like in the soundtrack were elevated by their

[arr] When Will We Get to See the Video of Senmozhi?

2010-05-24 Thread vimaljk
Senmozhi is such a magical masterpiece!i wish they would release the video Gautham directed for it...am sure the music mixed with the visuals will make for an astounding experience!

Re: [arr] Karunanidhi Releases Theme Song for Classical Tamil Conference

2010-05-16 Thread vimaljk
Incredible music and visualswill this be released online later...like in a full screen/clear form?bc if not it would be a shame.. --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, ajay_baskar2...@... ajay_baskar2...@... wrote: She has already crooned 'Kannukku mai',right? Sent from my Nokia

[arr] Re: Revisiting Guru

2010-05-13 Thread vimaljk
Guru was an awesome album with FOUR masterpieces: Barso Re, Aye Hairathe, Tere Bina, and above allJaage Hain actually..i think Barso Re became the most popular...esp since its fast and catchy i didn't like the song choreography in Guru (not bad, but very routine)..but that's not ARR's

[arr] Re: An open letter to ARR by Charu

2010-05-12 Thread vimaljk
someone who doesn't appreciate VTV simply doesn't have music taste! --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Satheesh Punniamurthy sath.mur...@... wrote: Friends, This Charu is the guy who supported Nithiyananda and now he has no better work, hence wrote a open letter to ARR. In this he says

[arr] Re: Back where he belongs

2010-05-10 Thread vimaljk
COMPLETELY agree with ALL your points AJ...he is the ONLY MD who can compose all those albums...let alone is succession!...well I guess us fans who have more enlightened music senses can enjoy them!our gain and the others' loss! --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, AJ purev...@... wrote:

Re: [arr] After Rythm it's VTV!

2010-05-10 Thread vimaljk
Ya...I also agree that its harsh to say ARR hasnt delivered his magic from Rhythm to VTV Here are his masterpieces in the interim period (CHRONOLOGICALLY) Lagaan Kannathil Muthamittal Bombay Dreams Saathiya Boys Warriors of Heaven and Earth Tehzeeb Udhaya Kangalal Kaidhu Sei Meenaxi Swades

[arr] Has ARR ever used Haricharan (not Hariharan)

2010-05-10 Thread vimaljk
anyone know?if not...I really wish he would!...his voice is awesomeit's kind of like a mix b/w Karthik and Sony Nigam!a good example of his singing is the song Thuli Thuli from Paiyya http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAA9HhU0oUM i could totally seeing ARR creating a magical track

Re: [arr] Back where he belongs

2010-05-09 Thread vimaljk
Couple's Retreat was AMAZING..and was one of Rahman's best albums...not saying Raavana/Raavan is bad..but to say its better is just riduculous!...also its apples and oranges as couple's retreat is a SCORE (more or less) while Raavana/Raavan is a SOUNDTRACKYuvraaj is better as well...Tu Hi

[arr] Re: Raavanan vs Raavan - Comparison - Why?

2010-05-08 Thread vimaljk
vinayakam, not exactlythe 2 best songs of rhythm (nadiye and anbe) were not remade...also...there were 2-3 other songs original to Lakeer barring the Rhythm remakes,...Lakeer was one of Rahman's worst soundtracks imoBUT he responded quickly with the magical masterpiece Meenaxi that

[arr] Re: Raavanan vs Raavan - Comparison - Why?

2010-05-08 Thread vimaljk
Rhythmof courseis an undoubted masterpiece! --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Vinayakam Murugan mvinaya...@... wrote: Great post, Dinesh. Just one note. Rhythm was also redone as Lakeer. Warm Regards ~~~ Vinayak http://www.flickr.com/photos/rightplacerighttime/

[arr] Re: i now like Keta Kari better than Kata Kata

2010-05-06 Thread vimaljk
, 2010 at 12:50 AM, vimaljk vimaljk@ wrote: well..since i understand neither language...natural for me to try out both versions and see which one i like better...and choose that one when i listen later for example: i listen to Saathiya but not to Alai Payuthey i listen

[arr] Re: i now like Keta Kari better than Kata Kata

2010-05-05 Thread vimaljk
nonothing like that...poor choice of words on my part --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, AJ purev...@... wrote: Why are you so bent on one version beating another? --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, vimaljk vimaljk@ wrote: has more of a flow to it and not disjointed...also

[arr] Re: i now like Keta Kari better than Kata Kata

2010-05-05 Thread vimaljk
, vimaljk vimaljk@ wrote: nonothing like that...poor choice of words on my part --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, AJ purevibz@ wrote: Why are you so bent on one version beating another? --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, vimaljk vimaljk@ wrote: has more of a flow

[arr] Re: i now like Keta Kari better than Kata Kata

2010-05-05 Thread vimaljk
... Has it ever happened with any artist ? any Idea ? On Thu, May 6, 2010 at 12:50 AM, vimaljk vima...@... wrote: well..since i understand neither language...natural for me to try out both versions and see which one i like better...and choose that one when i listen later for example: i

[arr] i now like Keta Kari better than Kata Kata

2010-05-04 Thread vimaljk
has more of a flow to it and not disjointed...also doesn't sound as much of a retread of Azeem o Shan like Kata Kata (Azeem O Shan is so amazing that any song that comes near its path will be humbled). so...just have to see if Kattai Sirukku edges out Ranja...and Raavana will beat Raavan

[arr] Re: Would Kata Kata's rural hindi belt ethnicity fit the Tamil version

2010-05-02 Thread vimaljk
well..to be fair..we don't know which was composed first.. also...remember how Rahman made Yaro yarodi into Chalka re...same tune..but minor variations made it so different...imo Rahman improved yaro yarodi with chalka re..same goes for all the Saathiya soundtrack...rare soundtrack where

Re: [ARR] VTV is just unstoppable

2010-05-01 Thread vimaljk
COMPLETELY agree...each and every song is 10/10 in VTV!..THE best ARR album since Kangalal Kaidhu Sei! --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, AJ purev...@... wrote: VTV is a masterpiece..my favs are Omanna Penne, VTV title song, Hosanna, and Aaromale. The others songs are good too, but

Re: [arr] Raavanan audio on May 5

2010-05-01 Thread vimaljk
that Sify (however reputable it is) gets the wrong story sometimes so hoping we still have an audio launch in Chennai. Please. From: vimaljk vima...@... To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Fri, 30 April, 2010 16:29:34 Subject: Re: [arr] Raavanan

[arr] Re: Blue vs Raavan: curing the oscar aberration

2010-05-01 Thread vimaljk
I liked Blue a lot!...in fact I like the Blue songs better than the Raavan songs (though Ravana songs may be better b/c some of the songs have different singers)Chiggy WIggy, Aaj Dil Blue theme Fiqrana were all really coolRehnuma is good as well..thoough I wish a diff. singer than Sony

[arr] Tehzeeb and Udhaya possibly THE most UNDERrated albums

2010-05-01 Thread vimaljk
im still shocked/disappointed that these two albums never got the respect and popularity they deserved...what do u guys think??

Re: [arr] Puli Track List

2010-04-30 Thread vimaljk
YES!...three singers i've longed to hear in an ARR album for awhileL Vijay Yesudas (son of the greatest Indian playback singer imo), Sujatha (hasn't sung for ARR since New (i think), and Sunidhi Chauhan (has sung 1-2 songs but i wanna see ARR use her voice as well as MM Kreem did in Sur) i

[arr] Re: Puli expectations are low for me - yours??

2010-04-30 Thread vimaljk
Expectations are highchance for Rahman to have his first success in a straight Telugu movie (Super Police and Gang Master were weak imo).also New and Ah Aah were good albums (barring a song or two) also...not everyone is looking for rustic/soul stirring tracksI for one like to

Re: [arr] Raavanan audio on May 5

2010-04-30 Thread vimaljk
I completely agree. Plus, Mani and Rahman hail from the Tamil film industry.Also, Vikram is a MUCH better actor that Abhishek (not saying that Abhi is bad but Vikram is probably one of the top 5 in the country)...this clearly reeks of one version being favored over the otheralso i find

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

2010-04-30 Thread vimaljk
would like to hear a classic punk/ska song from Rahmansomething like The Clash or The English Beatnot sure if it would get universal acceptance but it would be awesome a full country or even better...a bluegrass one..would be amazing --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com,

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

2010-04-30 Thread vimaljk
in such music. Till now, all Indian rock songs I've heard, have strange and mostly weird lyrics which don't fit. Pravinder. --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, vimaljk vimaljk@ wrote: would like to hear a classic punk/ska song from Rahmansomething like The Clash

[arr] Re: I want ARR to compose a pure, ethnic Indian album.........

2010-04-29 Thread vimaljk
Actually I want a NON Indian sounding acoustic album..that would be cool...kind of like the unplugged version of the VTV songs...ARR has already made lagaan, zubeida, taj mahal, etclet him try new things! --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, AJ purev...@... wrote: Indian ethnic film

Re: [arr] 17 years on, Thiruda Thiruda is still the one to beat

2010-04-28 Thread vimaljk
Jeans is the best for mesuch variety!and never ever gets old...Kadhalan is also up there.VTV is pretty close too! --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Gomzy™ gomtesh.upad...@... wrote: for me Dil Se tops everything :) On Wed, Apr 28, 2010 at 5:02 PM, AJ purev...@... wrote:

Re: [arr] Raavan - is it the best album so far ?

2010-04-26 Thread vimaljk
Delhi 6 is MUCH better than Raavan (variety of songs and lushness or orchestration BUT Vinnai Thandi Varuvaya OWNS Delhi 6!...but at the end of the day..all that matters is that we keep getting good music! --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, V S Rawat vsra...@... wrote: On 4/27/2010 1:41 AM

[arr] Re: VTV National Awards// Sharing my thoughts

2010-04-25 Thread vimaljk
though I am cynical about awards in general...i'd love to see VTV win every award it can.it really is one of those special albums in ARR's career and a def. benchmark of his musical evolution and innovation...i think (as much as possible) ARR/Sony/Gautham should try and get some

[arr] Re: 5 years have passed... its drought - I've had it!!!!!!

2010-04-24 Thread vimaljk
Even though I'm not loving Raavan that much (though it's still of coruse a good album)...i think it's just RIDICULOUS to say Rahman has been disappointing for 5 years!...what about VTV, Delhi 6, Water, Bose, Couple's Retreat???if those don't constitute great music than I don't know what

[arr] Re: 5 years have passed... its drought - I've had it!!!!!!

2010-04-24 Thread vimaljk
--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, AJ purev...@... wrote: How will the Tamil version be better if the music is the same (except for maybe one song?) Are you talking more about the lyrics? --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, vimaljk vimaljk@ wrote: Even though I'm not loving Raavan that much (though

Re: [arr] Raavan Impression

2010-04-23 Thread vimaljk
I'm not liking the album too much on my first impression...of course will give it timealso...will be patient as the Tamil version has not arrived yet (perhaps it sounds better).I think the layering, etc. is far too simple after the brilliant complexity of Vinnai Thandi Varuvaya...i kind

Re: [arr] Raavan Impression

2010-04-23 Thread vimaljk
Ranja Ranja is also promising..but i think it will be better with Asha Bhonsle singing in the tamil versionanyone know when the Tamil version will be out? --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, vimaljk vima...@... wrote: I'm not liking the album too much on my first impression...of course

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

2010-04-22 Thread vimaljk
i understand if u don't like Slumdog as much as others but bad?c'mon man!...O Saya and Latika's theme are masterpieces, Jai Ho is so brilliantly structured!.am sure Raavan/Ravana's music will be good...but my expectations are a bit lower since Vinnai Thandi Varuvaya was SO good that i

[arr] Chamber Group in America signs Zikr from Bose!

2010-04-16 Thread vimaljk
Amazing! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_50E4qyy0vU

[arr] (Non-ARR) Angadi Theru

2010-04-13 Thread vimaljk
i am mesmerized by the Angadi Theru songsso soulful and well orchestrated!GV Prakash and Vijay Anthony hit it out of the ballpark!...Un Perai Sollum and Aval Appadi are instant classics what do you guys think?

[arr] Re: 'That's not the way to sing Vande Mataram'

2010-04-11 Thread vimaljk
Why do we post articles like this in the forum??it just brigns in unnecessary negativity!we need not be bothered if some 90 year old can't appreciate the amazing music of Rahman!...its his loss!...lets not give him and others like him publicity they don't deserve! --- In

Re: [arr] IN Entertainment acquires Hindi remake rights of Vinaaithaandi Varuvaayaa

2010-04-11 Thread vimaljk
ya..they should definitely keep her as a malayaleehope Rahman retains all the tracks(and singers) from the original! --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, wiredbeats wiredbe...@... wrote: I had discussed this earlier, the movie can't be dubbed..wont run. When thy do a retake the girls

[arr] Re: VTV

2010-04-09 Thread vimaljk
@ mvinakakam: there is an unplugged version of Mannipaya sung by CHinmayee and Karthik http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcS3SEaCoEUfeature=related enjoy! --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Vinayakam Murugan mvinaya...@... wrote: I listen to the unplugged versions more than the original

Re: [ARR] VTV

2010-04-07 Thread vimaljk
I COMPLETELY agree with u!...VTV is one of those big artistic evolutions in ARR's career...like each of the songs sound entirely different from each other and completely different from anything he has composedit is undoubtedly his best album since Kangalal Kaithu Sei in 2003!...i am so

[arr] Questions about Raavan audio (NOT about the release date)

2010-03-29 Thread vimaljk
Do you guys have any idea if the audio will be recorded originally in Tamil and then in Hindu or vice versa.if I remember correctly the Yuva sogns were recorded before Aayitha Ezhutu (b/c you can hear Lucky Ali's voice in Hey Goodbye Nanba, the word Fanaa is used in the tamil version, as

[arr] Re: Questions about Raavan audio (NOT about the release date)

2010-03-29 Thread vimaljk
enjoyed by larger audience. Its choice thats personified and needless be the same with every other. --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, vimaljk vimaljk@ wrote: Do you guys have any idea if the audio will be recorded originally in Tamil and then in Hindu or vice versa.if I remember

[arr] Re: Currently, rank order these ARR albums.

2010-03-13 Thread vimaljk
1. VTV 2. Couple's Retreat 3. Delhi 6 4. Slumdog Millioanire the rest r harder to rank...but they pale in comparison to these 4 masterpieces --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, AJ purev...@... wrote: Curious to know your ranking of the following recent albums by ARR at this point in

[arr] Vinnai Thandi Varuvaya Chart Position

2010-03-12 Thread vimaljk
http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-slide-shows/movie-4/top-ten-songs/vinnaithaandi-varuvaayaa.html This time...it's Aaromale! so...based on my memoryall the songs have reached #1...amazing!

[arr] Vinnai Thandi Varuvaya chart position

2010-02-26 Thread vimaljk
http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-slide-shows/movie-4/top-ten-songs/vinnaithaandi-varuvaayaa.html just like all the other times..it's a different song...this time its Mannipaya!after ages we have an ARR album where every single song is gonna be a hit! (that should silence the

[arr] Vinnai Thandi Varuvaya Chart Position According to behindwoods

2010-02-12 Thread vimaljk
at #1 since its release..and this is BEFORE the movie release!..great news!...also...each time this list is posted..it's been a new song (Hosanna..then Omana Penne...then Anbil Avan)great news!

[arr] Question about VTV Audio Sales

2010-02-01 Thread vimaljk
hey everyone!...i was wondering if there was any way to know how Vinnai Thandi varuvaya is doing int terms of sales...i truly believe it is one of Rahman's ten best albums and would love to know that it is a massive hitit would change Indian music for the better!

[arr] Re: (non arr) Some song recommendations

2010-01-19 Thread vimaljk
Puthiya Mukham (Malayalam) by Deepak Dev...Deepak is awesome..like Rahman he is an expert at melody as well as orchestration...the sound engineering in his songs are tremendous..i feel (based on my exposure) that he is def. one of the top 5 music directors in India (currently)...other good

Re: [arr] VTV Not from Soul

2010-01-19 Thread vimaljk
No soul?!?!?!?have u HEARD Aaromale?...or Mannipayya?...or the Title Track?seriously...just cause a song has a more Western than Indian vibe doesn't mean it lacks soul!...soul is both subjective and beyond national distinctions... Vinnai Thandi Varuvaya...one of AR Rahman's most

[arr] Vinnai Thandi Varuvaya one of AR Rahman's 10 best albums!

2010-01-14 Thread vimaljk
I know I recently published a ten best albums and songs list of AR Rahman (wanted to get it done before the new decade)but that list already needs to be changed..Vinnaithandi Varuvaya is..withotu a doubt in my mind..one of AR Rahman's best works till date!...i can't stop and don't want to stop

[arr] Re: My favorite VTV Songs

2010-01-12 Thread vimaljk
1. Aaromale (10/10) 2. Vinnai Thandi Varuvayya (10/10) 3. Omana Penne (9.5/10) 4. Anbil Avan (9.5/10) 5. Hosanna (9.5/10) 6. Mannipayya (8.5/10) 7. Kannukul Kannnai (8/10) --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, s03g373 s03g373 s03g...@... wrote: My favorite VTV songs in the order of my

[arr] AR Rahman kicks off the decade with a mindblowing masterpiece!

2010-01-11 Thread vimaljk
Vinnai Thandi Varuvaya left me speechless!...this is THE most experimental album AR Rahman with one album..ARR has outdone all the previous works of the Harris-Gautham combo (not an insult to that combo...it's one of my favorites...the best track of the album is Aaromale...WOWthere has

[arr] Re: Listen to VTV songs preview

2010-01-08 Thread vimaljk
they sound s unique!...looks like we have a winner on our hands! --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, juliencristobal juliencristo...@... wrote: Here's the link to listen to VTV preview (the 7 songs!)

[arr] Re: Top Ten ARR Albums 2000-2009

2010-01-05 Thread vimaljk
1. Kangalal Kaidhu Sei 2. Kandukondain Kandukondain 3. Lagaan 4. Boys 5. Delhi-6 6. Kannathil Muthamittal 7. Rhythm 8. Meenaxi 9. Swades 10. Bose --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Rivjot riv...@... wrote: Why are we given this tough task of

[arr] Hosana sounds AMAZING!

2009-12-22 Thread vimaljk
WOW! is all i can say!...if the small clip of Hosana is any indication...Vinnai Thandi Varuvaya looks like a classic album!

Re: [arr] best albums and songs of ARR PRE-Oscars

2009-12-13 Thread vimaljk
been so good! --- On Sat, 12/12/09, vimaljk vima...@... wrote: From: vimaljk vima...@... Subject: [arr] best albums and songs of ARR PRE-Oscars To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Saturday, December 12, 2009, 5:37 AM   hey guystook me a long time to make this list

[arr] best albums and songs of ARR PRE-Oscars

2009-12-12 Thread vimaljk
hey guystook me a long time to make this list..its not ranked but alphabetical...i feel that now that he has won 2 Oscars...his career can logically be divided into Pre and Post Oscars Ten Best Albums of AR Rahman So Far In ALPHABETICAL order Movie Name, Language, Year 1947: Earth (Hindi)

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