date:20090228


all the very best john and anees.very happy to hear this and wishing all 
success.


 i got a good friend like u because of arranna.wishing u all to do more and 
more activities in future.

 

murali

coimbatore


To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
From: johnjeevin...@gmail.com
Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2009 21:55:08 +
Subject: [arr] Re: A Special Event to celebrate Rahman sir's oscar in a 
positive way.. A Food Donation at Nethrodaya- Chennai.





Yep very true i still remember de first time v met der it was so 
great..any1 who is intrested can join us am sure u will also have a 
great time...if u require any info plz feel free to contact us

John-9940394055
Anees-9884149554 

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Rakesh Rajan rakesh...@... 
wrote:

 Dear Rahmaniacs, 
 This week has been a truly momentous and joyful one for all of us. 
To keep the spirit of the oscar alive, we have decided to do a 
special food donation at Nethrodaya, a place for the visually 
challenged in mugapair, chennai. 
 This has been planned for the 28th, feb, saturday. we're going to 
serve dinner for the underprivileged students of the place, who are 
fans of ARR themselves. 
 This is an invitation to all the fans from chennai to join us in 
the proceedings tomorrow. We're meeting at Music World, Anna Nagar at 
4.30 PM. We'l have a small discussion about ARR n his victory and a 
small celebration and head for Nethrodaya. Everything has already 
been arranged. The dinner wil be served at around 7.30 pm. Pls do 
Join us and make the Evening Rahmantic for all of us and happy for 
the KIDs at Nethrodaya.. 
 Thanks, 
 Regards,
 Rakesh(arr)
 
 
 
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Re: [arr] Superb….Suberb…Suberb….Now No n-Rahmaniacs wish to be a Rahmaniac….

2009-02-28 Thread Mahima Sengupta

I do appreciate your enthusiasm at the thought of people who are not within the 
fold  ( Rahmaniacs  as coined by us fans) coming into the fold. But I also fear 
the converse happening. By overstating Rahmaniacs we  would alienate 
ourselves from the general crowd who are otherwise listening and admiring ARR. 

--- On Sat, 2/28/09, sathya.boopathy sathya.boopa...@yahoo.com wrote:
From: sathya.boopathy sathya.boopa...@yahoo.com
Subject: [arr] Superb….Suberb…Suberb….Now Non-Rahmaniacs wish to be a 
Rahmaniac….
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Saturday, February 28, 2009, 6:58 AM

Hi All Rahmaniacs,

Thanks to Gopal Sir to share this wonderful event about
oscARR……. 

We have all already known that Naanum Kodeeshwaran (Tamil
Version of SDM) was released in TamilNadu…. Yesterday…

Since Feb 19 (when I saw First Ad in Newspaper), I had been
also eager to see the tamil version of the film (But, I have already seen the
SDM two times)…..

Yesterday, I saw Naanum Kodeeshwaran with majority of Tamil
audiences in SugaPriya Complex DTS / AC (QUBE Sound System) ,Anna Nagar, 
Madurai ..,…. Wow!…

What a wonderful time it was!

All Tamil Audiences (Non-Rahmaniacs) were excited by
oscARR….BGM, Re-Recording and so on…

I could see infinite happiness in their eyes.

All were expecting the final oscARR won song JAI HO….

Then, All were enjoying the song until end of the song…. No
one came out away….

I feel very happy to see this wonderful changes between
Tamil Audiences(Non- Rahmaniacs ).

Now , Non-Rahmaniacs have started to analyze oscARR Music….

For that, We are Rahmaniacs ….. Let's be proud….

Tamil Version NK Dubbing is superb match…. No Difference for
the English, Hindi and Tamil… oscARR Music is as usual without any sounds
missing in NK…

We should thank here Falcon Films and Actor Simbu, Singer
cum Actor SPB ,Actor Radha Ravi and so on…

Have you seen anybody tamil version of SDM yesterday ?(Especially to Tamil Kavi 
Sathish,Tamilinian .) that
is NK…. If any, pls share with our oscARR group…

Most important thing here is Non- Rahmaniacs also want to
expect Hollywood films of oscARR (Universal
Music Director)….. How is it???   definitely
Superbb bb…….

Thanks  Regards

H.Sathiyenthira Boopathy.

Ella Pugazhum Iraivan Oruvanukke…..

[arr] similarity

2009-02-28 Thread VK Murthy

i was telling a friend about slumdog movie...and i was telling
directors' name and by MISTAKE i say Bonny Dayle.. Denny Bayal... Benny
Dayal! then only i said the correct name Danny Boyle...!

what a similarity ...somebody send this mail to Danny and Benny and
ARR... wow congrats ARR for 2 oscar and in advance for FILIM
FAIR

Re: [arr] Filmfare Awards All the best to GURUJI Get these also !

2009-02-28 Thread Mahima Sengupta

possibly one up manship amonst news channel is killing the enthusiasm of 
organisers to telecast the ceremony later?
--- On Sat, 2/28/09, Dinesh Vaidya dnshvai...@yahoo.co.in wrote:
From: Dinesh Vaidya dnshvai...@yahoo.co.in
Subject: [arr] Filmfare Awards  All the best to GURUJI  Get these also !
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Saturday, February 28, 2009, 2:39 AM

Each award is important and Best wishes to ARR for tonights Filmfare

awards ! 

ARR started his AWARDS career with Filmfares, so the journey

continues... . You can and should never say no to an award. If you are

good, you are good ! Others should improve their quality to match with

Rahman's performance. Just by Rahman's withdrawing from awards does

not improve other MD's quality.

Jai Ho Rahman ! He will always RahE-Mahaan !

Continue winning many such awards..

-

Earlier, I remember Filmfare or such awards used to be telecast live,

well not exactly live but delayed live so that the same night we could

see the ceremony, say 2 hours after the actual event. 

Now they don't do that but, with the news channels reporting the

awards as breaking news from the venue, the excitement of watching the

awards ceremony one week later is not there. What's the logic of this,

can someone find out ?

Best regards

Dinesh Vaidya

Pune

[arr] balu mahendra's comment on arr for his national award in roja


veteran director balu mahendra has said that hios vote for arr

has won him the best music director award  for roja in national award ceremony.

 

he has said that he voted for arr than ilayaraja for thevar magan.

 

i dont think because of this only arr won as roja songs asr liked by majority

of indian people and it might be the sure winner when compared to others.

 

check this out

 

http://sify.com/movies/tamil/fullstory.php?id=14861752cid=2363

 

 

murali,

coimbatore

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RE: [arr] Re: ARR had narrowly missed an accident before Oscars


yes god is with him.but arranna do take care of ur health too.after oscar

u should seriously go for master check ups regularly.have time to do excercise 
to keep fit.

 

surely u should spare time for ur health.its a small equest from all ur fans.

 

murali,

coimbatore



To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
From: moinulha...@gmail.com
Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2009 09:33:49 -0500
Subject: Re: [arr] Re: ARR had narrowly missed an accident before Oscars





This clearly proves that ALLAH is with them, those who never forgets him.
And also i would like to make a note here is that, its all due to the sadaqat 
(giving alms) to poor and needful, his life was saved.
And also vithur bro and other brothers who organize food distribution every 
weekend is the result of his protection.


May GOD protect you all for all your good deeds, in favour of the needful human 
beings.


GOD BLESS YOU ALL.


ALLAH HAFIZ
Regards
Moin.H


On Fri, Feb 27, 2009 at 7:33 AM, Jahanzeb Farooq jahanzebti...@yahoo.com 
wrote:






may Allah Almighty always bless him and protect him from everything 
bad.



--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Vinod Raju vi...@... wrote:

 

 Shocking to hear this from ARR himself talking to Headlines Today 
 after his arrival at Chennai airport.
 
 Apparently, a huge chandelier fell down close to ARR when he and his 
 team were rehearsing in the Kodak theatre ahead of the Oscars night, 
 and he had a miraculous escape.
 
 I almost skipped a beat hearing this.
 
 Lets thank the good heavens for taking care of our beloved man.
 
 
 -Vinod







-- 
(¨`•.•´¨) Always
`•.¸(¨`•.•´¨) Keep
`•.¸¸.•´ Smiling!

GOD BLESS YOU
With Love and Care Always
Moin.H

-- 
Life  is too short to wake up with regrets. So love the people who  treat you 
right. Forget about the one's who don't. Believe  everything happens for a 
reason. If you get a second chance,  grab it with both hands.  If it changes 
your life, let  it.  Nobody said life would be easy, they just promised  it 
would be worth it.









 
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[arr] articles on arr in tamil magazines this weeek


hi friends,

 

every magazine has highlighted arr in this week issue  i would like to share 
important points 

on him which many of us not heard about.

 

nakkeeran says that he wanted to give more money for msv sir for the sangamam 
song where the producers are not willing.he said it is not amount i want to 
give respect to him,so he offered that money from his salary.

 

an old person was working in arr home,whenever he comes he will stand and 
wishes him.arr said that he is much elder than him,so please dont stand smile 
at me which is more than enough.

 

parthiban says wherever they meet arr say that we will make the movie aelelo 
a worthful movie.though the movie was not re-started our friendship continues.

 

deva,music director says that if they came to know about arr's good heart they 
might have given another oscar as a good human being.

 

article on arr about writer gnani in kumudam magazine is a worthful 
reading.give me some time will send u the highlights what he said on arr.

 

jai ho.

 

murali,

coimbatore
 


To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
From: vith...@gmail.com
Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2009 16:47:15 +0530
Subject: [arr] Some Tamil Magazine Scans






http://i39.tinypic.com/5pkf7p.jpg - Anandha Vikatan 
 
 http://i44.tinypic.com/18yiyo.jpg - Kumudam 

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RE: [arr] Re: Illayaraja is above Oscar - AR Rahman



 raja sir is very happy.he was in tiruvannamalai a famous sivan temple in 
t.nadu as it was sivarathri on that day.his son and daughter conveyed the news 
and he told that he got this award all by his dad's blessings.he was praising 
arr when he got bafta and golden globe award.

 

he is participating in the function on mar'1st for arr's victory.

 

raja is always praise for arr,only the medias are creating that they are 
competitors,

both esp.arr have huge respect for raja.

 

murali

coimbatore


To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
From: jibande...@yahoo.co.in
Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2009 06:44:48 +
Subject: [arr] Re: Illayaraja is above Oscar - AR Rahman






What was IR's reaction to AR's Oscar Triumph?
any updates? Has he congratulated him..?

-jiban

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, ramakrisha laxmana subramanian 
siva gopala acharya iyer .aiyooo amma idli wada dosa sambar chatni . 
sriramiye...@... wrote:

 Great to hear that!
 
 
 --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Ganesh.V gvalways4u@ 
 wrote:
 
  Illayaraja is above Oscar - AR Rahman
  
  http://thatstamil.oneindia.in/movies/specials/2009/02/26-
ilayaraja-
 is- above-oscars-ar-rahman.html 
  AR
  Rahman said this in a press meet organized at Vadapalani(Chennai)
  Green-Park hotel where more than 400 members had turned up 
including
  pressmen, cinema artists, video cameramen and other technicians 
and
  this was telecasted live in most channels. 
  He also added that had
  IR tried a different strategy in promoting his music to the mass, 
he
  would have got an Oscar a long time ago and praised Illayaraja 
 saying
  there is no boundries for Illayaraja's music and Oscar award is 
 nothing
  compared to his genius in composing. 
  When asked if straight Indian
  movies could also win Oscar awards, Rahman said it is possible but
  there is a pattern/formula for impressing the jury at the Oscar 
and
  should our film makers crack that formula and play the right 
strings 
 we
  could win Oscars for Indian movies as well.
  
  Regards
  GV(orkut)
  
  
  
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Re: [arr] Filmfare Awards All the best to GURUJI Get these also !

2009-02-28 Thread Shah Navas

To make more money out of commercials may be

On Sat, Feb 28, 2009 at 4:39 AM, Dinesh Vaidya dnshvai...@yahoo.co.inwrote:

   Each award is important and Best wishes to ARR for tonights Filmfare
 awards !

 ARR started his AWARDS career with Filmfares, so the journey
 continues You can and should never say no to an award. If you are
 good, you are good ! Others should improve their quality to match with
 Rahman's performance. Just by Rahman's withdrawing from awards does
 not improve other MD's quality.

 Jai Ho Rahman ! He will always RahE-Mahaan !

 Continue winning many such awards..

 -

 Earlier, I remember Filmfare or such awards used to be telecast live,
 well not exactly live but delayed live so that the same night we could
 see the ceremony, say 2 hours after the actual event.

 Now they don't do that but, with the news channels reporting the
 awards as breaking news from the venue, the excitement of watching the
 awards ceremony one week later is not there. What's the logic of this,
 can someone find out ?

 Best regards
 Dinesh Vaidya
 Pune

RE: [arr] Chennai Vadapalani Programme.. LIVE?????



 boss are u sure.do update us.please anyone of u record this prog.surely

 video we have to cherish forever.because all the legends of music industry is 
going to participate.

 

vithur need ur efforts in ths too as usual.

 

murali,

coimbatore


To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
From: sathya.boopa...@yahoo.com
Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2009 12:11:17 +
Subject: Re: [arr] Chennai Vadapalani Programme.. LIVE?






Thank You Very Much Vithur.

Regards

H.Sathiyenthira Boopathy.

Ella Pugazhum Iraivan Oruvanukke...

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Vithur vith...@... wrote:

 It is SUN TV
 
 On Fri, Feb 27, 2009 at 2:53 PM, sathya.boopathy
 sathya.boopa...@...wrote:
 
  Hi All,
 
  I want to know about Chennai Vadapalani Programme... Which 
channel is
  going to telecast lively?
 
 
  Pls tell me if any..
 
 
 
  Thanks  Regards
 
  H.Sathiyenthira Boopathy.
 
  Ella Pugazhum Iraivan Oruvanukke
 
  
 
 
 
 
 -- 
 regards,
 Vithur










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[arr] Re: what's the next music from our BOSS ?

2009-02-28 Thread rivjot

Sultan - The Warrior

--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Firoze huzzein ma
firozema...@... wrote:

 what's the next music from our BOSS ?

Re: [arr] Real Jai ho - Don't miss it - Videos.....:)

keep it up.

On Fri, Feb 27, 2009 at 11:54 PM, ilovearrmusic ilovearrmu...@yahoo.inwrote:


 Thanks for your mail Mr. vithur

 Daily 100 of mails coming in our group correct? how many can read all
 those mail ?

 It is not possible I know it but as a contributor like me ( who
 all are posting ) to know how many people try to read our mail?! or
 responding it?!!!

 so as a contributor just want to know those NOs...for example
 Yahoo group showing how many mail posted in monthly? why are they
 trying to show? because new user should know posting nos. and activities
 ! correct?!

 just like thatif I got more response for my mail I will do more
 work for you ( our members)! these kind of support encourage more
 contributors:)

 other members view plz.:)

 thank you

 anbudan
 pyarilal

 --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com,
 Vithur vith...@... wrote:
 
  Thanks. Keep contributing without expecting any reciprocation, just
 like how
  AR does music without expecting any awards or recognition.
 
 
 
 
  On Sat, Feb 28, 2009 at 12:05 PM, ilovearrmusic
 ilovearrmu...@...wrote:
 
   hi friends
  
   ARR ji reached..where? just look all these JAI HO...
  
   http://ilovearrahman.com/jai_ho.html
  
   enjoy
  
   Today morning updated few pic in my latest updates folder
   if you don't please check here
  
   http://ilovearrahman.com/arr_oscar_news/Latest-28-02-2009/
  
   send me your viewsif i got more response for my mail i will
 do
   more and more interesting updates..
  
   anbudan
   pyarilal
  
  
  
 
 
 
  --
  regards,
  Vithur

Re: [arr] Real Jai ho - Don't miss it - Videos.....:)

2009-02-28 Thread Syed Ab. Cader

appriciated!! keep going

Regards
Syed

On Sat, Feb 28, 2009 at 11:54 AM, ilovearrmusic ilovearrmu...@yahoo.inwrote:


 Thanks for your mail Mr. vithur

 Daily 100 of mails coming in our group correct? how many can read all
 those mail ?

 It is not possible I know it but as a contributor like me ( who
 all are posting ) to know how many people try to read our mail?! or
 responding it?!!!

 so as a contributor just want to know those NOs...for example
 Yahoo group showing how many mail posted in monthly? why are they
 trying to show? because new user should know posting nos. and activities
 ! correct?!

 just like thatif I got more response for my mail I will do more
 work for you ( our members)! these kind of support encourage more
 contributors:)

 other members view plz.:)

 thank you

 anbudan
 pyarilal

 --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com,
 Vithur vith...@... wrote:
 
  Thanks. Keep contributing without expecting any reciprocation, just
 like how
  AR does music without expecting any awards or recognition.
 
 
 
 
  On Sat, Feb 28, 2009 at 12:05 PM, ilovearrmusic
 ilovearrmu...@...wrote:
 
   hi friends
  
   ARR ji reached..where? just look all these JAI HO...
  
   http://ilovearrahman.com/jai_ho.html
  
   enjoy
  
   Today morning updated few pic in my latest updates folder
   if you don't please check here
  
   http://ilovearrahman.com/arr_oscar_news/Latest-28-02-2009/
  
   send me your viewsif i got more response for my mail i will
 do
   more and more interesting updates..
  
   anbudan
   pyarilal
  
  
  
 
 
 
  --
  regards,
  Vithur

[arr] kindly record arr feliciation program on march 1st


dear friends,

 

its confirmed that sun tv is telecating live on arr's feliciation program on 
mar'1st(sourse: indliaglitz website)

 

if anyone of u will record it will be very helpful.

 

a video to be cherished forever.

 

murali,coimbatore

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[arr] Video: ARR meets press; clarifies almost ALL questions

http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/gallery/events/17619.html

watch it to get answers for almost all answers for ur q's reg oscars, future
projects, absence of sukhwinder, gulzar and sivamani in oscars.

some tit-bits:

music for mani's movie is almost complete'
s, ARR s doing kathirs movie

[arr] Abbas Tyrewala is lyricist for Blue

2009-02-28 Thread rivjot

Last minute panic: Kylie's song for Blue is not ready yet Click here
to add this article to My Clips

Kylie Minogue is ready to rock for Anthony D'Souza's Blue. But her
song is not ready! At least not as ready as the director wants it to be.

Explains Anthony, Though the lyrics have been readied, and Abbas
Tyrewala has done a wonderful job, there's something missing. I want
that one hook or catch line that would give that song an extra global
push/appeal to go with Bollywood-goes-international image represented
by Kylie Minogue in Blue.

Anthony doesn't know what that phrase would be. But he's sure Abbas
will deliver before the song starts shooting in the next couple of
days. I want something like Gulzar Saab's 'Chaiyya Chaiyya' or 'Jai
Ho'. Abbas is a brilliant writer. I know he can do it.

When contacted, Abbas Tyrewala is surprised to hear about Tony's
dissatisfaction with the song. I don't write lyrics any more for
outside assignments. But when it comes to Rahman I can't stop myself.
I thought the song is done and ready to be shot. It wasn't easy
writing two sets of lyrics reflecting two languages, cultures,
thoughts and ways of life. And then the male and female portions of
the song were recorded separately in Mumbai. So I wrote extra lyrics
because we didn't know what shape the composition will finally take
when the two voices are brought together.

About the catchphrase that Anthony D'Souza is looking for, Abbas says,
If any changes are required I'm not aware of them.

[arr] Video: ARRs returns home among HUGE celebration from fans

http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/gallery/events/17610.html

rocking!

[arr] Rahman comes THIS close to death in LA


While all the hoopla and euphoria surrounding A R Rahman’s double Oscar has 
been talked about no one knows he had a close shave with death during the 
rehearsals for his stage performance for the Oscars. 

The shocking shave with death came to light after Rahman’s return to India on 
Thursday when he blurted out the truth innocently.

The accident could’ve proved catastrophic and would’ve meant almost sure-death 
for Rahman. 

Recalling the nerve-wracking experience Rahman says, “I really don’t know what 
happened. Two days before the Oscars we were rehearsing at one of the theatres 
for the Oscars, the Jay Leno Show and the Oprah Winfrey Show when a massive 
chandelier, covering portion of the ceiling crashed to the spot just a split 
-second after I moved away.”

This isn’t just a routine drama-in-real-life occurrence.

Divulges Rahman, “ If I hadn’t moved way I’d have become history after making 
history in no time at all.The chandelier crashed exactly at the spot I was 
standing in just seconds before. It left me shaken but not terrified. I guess 
it was God’s warning not to take any of the good things that are happening to 
me too seriously.”

Sighing in relief Rahman says, “I think the love and prayers of all those who 
love me saved me. As I walked from the left side of the stage to the right I 
could feel a heavy drop from the air, like water rushing down from a height of 
30 to 40 feet. So with the good came the rude reminder of how quickly it can 
all be snatched away.”

Says Rahman, “When I did Oprah Winfrey’s show for the Oscars she asked me what 
Jai ho meant. I said it meant, ‘May the victory be yours.’ She wished the same 
back for me and I could see she meant it. It’s the best wishes from the world 
over that saved my life that day.”

Rahman says he wasn’t the least scared being so close to death. “What has to 
happen will happen. I believe one is constantly walking hand-in-hand with 
death. Death is like a constant companion. But let’s not go into dark spaces 
right now.”

http://www.santabanta.com/cinema.asp?pid=26476

Re: [arr] Jazz Fusion of Munnal Munnal Vaada

vithur.. can u re-up? i cant access the file now. thanx

On Fri, Feb 27, 2009 at 8:36 AM, Vithur vith...@gmail.com wrote:

   http://www.mediafire.com/?ykgjjmm1igm

 Jazz Fusion of Munnal Munnal Vaada as a BGM in ATM.

 Simply Superb Work by ARR..

 My sincere thanks to Pratap for assisting me in the new method of ripping
 BGMs.

 I think all my future BGM works would be great

 --
 regards,
 Vithur

Re: [arr] Jazz Fusion of Munnal Munnal Vaada

2009-02-28 Thread || V i s h w e s h ||

Oh, Okz! Thanx for the quick reply! 

 The search is more important than the destination   - a r rahman -

--- On Sat, 28/2/09, Vithur vith...@gmail.com wrote:
From: Vithur vith...@gmail.com
Subject: Re: [arr] Jazz Fusion of Munnal Munnal Vaada
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Saturday, 28 February, 2009, 12:44 PM

Its the same method which you adopted for ripping SWADES.. 

Its new to me. 

On Sat, Feb 28, 2009 at 12:24 PM, || V i s h w e s h || vishws...@yahoo. com 
wrote:

Hey guys, can you please share the new method?

Thanx  regards,
-Vishwesh.

 The search is more important than the destination 
- a r rahman -

--- On Sat, 28/2/09, pratap pratap_elensar@ yahoo.com wrote:

From: pratap pratap_elensar@ yahoo.com
Subject: Re: [arr] Jazz Fusion of Munnal Munnal Vaada

To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com
Date: Saturday, 28 February, 2009, 6:41 AM

You are welcome bro. Knowledge is too be shared isn't it? Hope to see more 
wonderful work from you... 

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Re: [arr] Orchestral version of Lathika Theme from SDM - Download HQ WAV

2009-02-28 Thread V S Rawat

On 2/28/2009 11:56 AM India Time, _pratap_ wrote:

 High quality in WAV format:
 
 http://www.mediafire.com/?y1mn2z2vxom
 

Something is wrong.
--
Invalid File. This error has been forwarded to MediaFire's development team.

The key you provided for file download was invalid. This is usually 
caused because the file is no longer stored on Mediafire. This occurs 
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[arr] Video: Artisits congratulate ARR

AR Rahman Congratulated For The Oscars

http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/gallery/events/17620.html

Re: [arr] what's the next music from our BOSS ?

2009-02-28 Thread V S Rawat

On 2/28/2009 1:45 PM India Time, _Firoze huzzein ma_ wrote:

 what's the next music from our BOSS ?
 

Specify you asked about Tamil, Hindi or Hollywood?

ha ha ha. just kidding.

Could be Ravan or Blue.

--
Rawat

Re: [arr] what's the next music from our BOSS ?

2009-02-28 Thread Arvind Ar

I think most probable first release would be Blue!!!

--- On Sat, 2/28/09, Firoze huzzein ma firozema...@gmail.com wrote:

From: Firoze huzzein ma firozema...@gmail.com
Subject: [arr] what's the next music from our BOSS ?
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Saturday, February 28, 2009, 8:15 AM

what's the next music from our BOSS ?

[arr] A R Rahman and Resul Pookuty will be honoured at Trivandrum on April 14th


To participate in a music concert to help the HIV positive children, Oscar  
award  winner A.R. Rahman is arriving at Trivandrum on April 14, on the Vishu 
Day. The programmes will be presented in three stages simultaneously, at 
Chandrasekharan Nair stadium, Central and Nisha Gandhi auditorium. When Rahman 
conducts the concert in one  venue, members of his troupe will entertain the 
audience in other two stages. 107 musicians including  foreigners  will arrive. 
 The aim of this different programme is to collect maximum amount of money from 
a vast audience to help the children. This is the  first music fest Rahman 
attending  after his Oscar achievement . Other than the famous playback singers 
many famous  actors would sing along. The organisers of the fest is Global 
Kerala Initiative-Keraleeyam. Another Oscar winner Resul Pookuty will also be 
honoured in the fest.

Also the winners of Oscar award will be honoured  by the organisations in the 
Malayalam film industry  jointly. AMMA  president Innocent said, the  reception 
would be conducted after discussions with secretary  Mohanlal and other 
members. All other organisations iin the  field will participate in the 
function.

http://www.rainoh.com/Home/a-r-rehman-and-resul-pookuty-will-be-honoured-at-trivandrum-on-april-14th

[arr] Video: Kamal on ARR achievement

Watch video here
http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/gallery/Events/17586.html

kamal is agonized/thrilled/angry in his interview.. anyways, two songs for
marmayogi has been completed and they deserve an oscar each, per kamal!

Kamal Haasan, the universal hero of Tamil cinema was in a strong contention
for the Oscar race and thrived his best to win the coveted trophy. But,
Rahman has raced ahead and a generous Kamal is glad that an Indian had
achieved such heights on a global scale.

An exclusive press meet was organized by the actor to express his
congratulations to AR Rahman for winning the Oscars and he also shared his
views about the Oscar awards. He opines that it's a scale which measures the
quality of Hollywood cinema and not world cinema.

Olympics is a competition conducted on a global scale but Oscars are for
America alone and not to be considered to rate our movies.

He also said that he's proud that one of us from Tamil Nadu has gone to make
a mark and make India proud.

[arr] overwhelming reception

2009-02-28 Thread dasara bullodu

for the whole week I lost my breath.. I think I am slowly recovering from
the dizzying events of the past week. this was long pending honor and
recognition for arr. and his words of love for the acceptance speech came
out as the icing on the cake. whatever he speaks will be etched in gold. he
also spoke about the power of democracy and suggested all his fans should
follow democracy. India being the world's largest democracy is getting its
due finally... jai ho india

Re: [arr] Mr. Fair says. If I could have a little bit of time with A.R. Rahman,

rightly said, i also think it should be 200 now. updating wiki would 
be sufficient i think.


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Anil Nair rhythmca...@... 
wrote:

 This 100 million figure (Sales) has been around for quite some time 
now
 at least for the past 2-3 years - it should be more than 200 
million now
 ;-)
 Somebody update the Wiki ...am sure media will pick that up (for 
lack of
 official numbers) and very soon, we will have that number being 
reported by
 everyone.
 
 Just kidding 
 
 -A
 
 On Thu, Feb 26, 2009 at 9:09 PM, Vithur vith...@... wrote:
 
'Slumdog' Remix The Oscar-winning song 'Jai Ho' is reworked with 
help
  from a Pussycat Doll
 
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By ETHAN SMITHhttp://online.wsj.com/search/search_center.html?
KEYWORDS=ETHAN+SMITHARTICLESEARCHQUERY_PARSER=bylineAND
   Getty Images
 
  Oscar-winner A.R. Rahman, above-left, will try to scale the U.S. 
pop charts
 
  A.R. Rahman triumphed at the Oscars Sunday night. Now one of 
America's
  biggest record labels is hoping the Indian film composer can 
conquer the
  U.S. pop-music charts, thanks to an unlikely collaboration with 
the lead
  singer of the pop group the Pussycat Dolls.
 
  The morning after Mr. Rahman's twin victories for best song and 
best score
  for the film Slumdog Millionaire, Universal Music Group's 
Interscope
  Geffen AM Records released an English-language pop version of his
  prize-winning song Jai Ho. (The title means, approximately, Be
  Victorious in Hindi.)
   Tune In
 
  Listen to a clip from the remixed version of Jai Ho:
 
 - Jai Ho
 
  Read More
 
 - *Full coverage of the 2009 Academy 
Awards*http://online.wsj.com/public/page/oscars.html
 
  The new version of the song adds to Mr. Rahman's original music 
and vocals
  a rough English translation of the Hindi lyrics, sung by Nicole 
Scherzinger
  of the Pussycat Dolls. You are the reason that I breathe, she 
sings in the
  song's chorus. You are the reason that I still believe / You are 
my
  destiny.
 
  The remix, titled Jai Ho (You Are My Destiny), was produced by 
Ron Fair,
  the chairman of Interscope's Geffen Records division, and a pop 
producer and
  songwriter who has created hits for the Dolls, Christina Aguilera 
and
  others.
 
  The producers were aiming to have the new song ready for release
  immediately after the Oscars whether or not the original won. The 
remix was
  created over about a month, from mid-January until last week, with
  contributions from three continents. Mr. Fair and a team of 
songwriters
  worked in Los Angeles, with input from Mr. Rahman, via Skype, in 
Chennai,
  India. On a concert tour with her group, Ms. Scherzinger recorded 
her vocal
  parts at studios in various cities around England.
Getty Images
 
  Nicole Scherzinger of the Pussycat Dolls
 
  Mr. Fair enlisted several lyricists to create English lyrics that 
satisfied
  competing goals. The challenge was not to make it too literal, 
too uncool,
  he says. We were trying to make something that would appeal to 
contemporary
  music fans, yet still be true to the story of the film.
 
  Mr. Fair's new mix preserves the original's electronic dance 
beats,
  Japanese taiko drums, and soaring Hindi melodies. But partly 
because it was
  composed

[arr] Re: Dhun - ARR / Rajiv Menon - Another Musical in making

wow i am so glad and excited for Dhun, it seems to be a film heavily 
based on music. i smell something really incredible, may be his all 
time best, or may be as good as Dil se or Taal. also expectations are 
skyrocketing after outstanding music of Sapnay and KK earlier from 
Rajiv Menon.


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Sath Murthy sath.mur...@... 
wrote:

 Hello Friends,
 
 Get ready for another musical by ARR. Dir Rajiv Menon. Movie 
Name... Dhun ... Starring Abhishek and Aishwarya Rai... going to 
floors by June.
 
 http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/2009/02/26/12594/index.html
 
 Minsara kanavu... KK long wait is coming to an end.
 
 Sath Murthy.

[arr] The next music from our BOSS ?

2009-02-28 Thread sandhiya vs










என்றும் அன்புடன்

'தமிழ்கவி'௧விசதீஷ்


NEXT MUSIC FROM OUR BOSS IS  STARRING SUPER STAR..
 
SOUNDARYA RAJINIKANTH DIRECTORIAL '  SULTHAN THE WARRIOR' IN TAMIL. WITH 
 
FIVE ATHIRADE SONGS.
 


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[arr] Re: Ek Oscar Lo, Ek Muft: Gulzar

 jury is looking is creative music and influencial words 

well i don't think so. jury does not even understand hindi lyrics. 
they looked the music and overall song and hence i think that after 
ARR these are singers (esp. Sukhwinder) who deserves the most.


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, arr_raghu arr_ra...@... 
wrote:

 I think it belongs to ARR, Gulzar and Sukhwinder in that order.
 After ARR's Music, it is the simple and catchy phrase 
 JaiHo and its strong meaning is the one which made an 
 impact at Academy Jury. Sukhi sung very well, but really
 what the jury is looking is creative music and influencial words.
 Without discounting any of Sukhi's talent..
 
 
 --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Jahanzeb Farooq
 jahanzebtippu@ wrote:
 
   Gulzar Saab  would also  like make mention  of  Sukhwinder who  
sang 
  the Oscar-winning song  Jai ho.   No one  else is mentioning  him. 
He 
  is an integral part of Jai ho. Of course, Rahman is  the most 
  important part  of  the  song. But after that Sukhwinder and I   
are 
  also important  components  in  the song.
  
  i completely agree. poor Sukhwinder is completely being ignored. 
come 
  on people he is the main singer of the winner song, give him some 
  importance. after ARR composed the song, this is he who rocked it 
and 
  made it what it is today. he deserves much. and as i said already, 
ARR 
  should have mentioned/thanked him while receiving the award. i 
think 
  he forgot. i must say after ARR the person whom this song belongs 
the 
  most is Sukhwinder.
  
  
  
  --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Prakash Balaramkrishna 
  prakysnaky@ wrote:
  
   http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Entertainment/Ek-Oscar-Lo-Ek-
  Muft-Gulzar/articleshow/4187879.cms
   
   With
   all the bouquets my  home has literally become  'Gulzar'. The 
  Rahman-Gulzar jodi
   can truly  be  captioned 
   Gulzar More Pics 
   Jai
   ho.â 
   
   Speaking on  A R Rahmanâs two
   Oscars,  Gulzar Saab chuckles mischievously.  âItâs  like 
the 
  song I
   wrote  for Guru  for him  Ek lo ek muft. He  got  one Oscar and 
then  
  the other
   one was a  bonus. Happily Iâm part   of the second
   one.â 
   
   Gulzar Saab   was not in  Los
   Angeles when the  double Oscar   for  Slumdog Millionaire  
including 
  one for  a 
   song Jai ho  written  by  the  poet-extraordinaire was
   announced. 
   
   In fact  he wasnât even 
   watching the Oscars when  the Oscar  for Jai ho
   announced. 
   
   âForget about me. I  feel 
   very proud  of
   Rahman ... always have always will. I think Rahman brought a 
change 
  to  Indian film songs,
   and for years.  He gave a new form to the  film song. This  
  recognition at the 
   Oscars  proves  that he has made a  world  of  difference  to 
the 
  Hindi film
   song.  Otherwise classical Indian  music  was always known 
globally 
  even before
   the fim song.â 
   
   Gulzar Saab reminisces on Rahman. 
   âI  started  noticing his pathbreaking numbers when he  did 
his 
  first
   score with me in Dil  Se. But  even  before that  he was doing 
  pioneering work. 
   When I  heard  the announcement  for  his first  Oscar I got a  
lump 
  in  my 
   throat. It was enough  for  me. I got  up  and left  the room. I  
  didnât 
   know   my song Jai ho  won  the Oscar. My son-in-law  Govind   
came 
  and hugged
   me  and said, âItâs  won a  double Oscar  . One for your 
   song.â 
   
   Gulzar Saab feels the double Oscar 
   is  a benchmark  for our cinema. âIt makes  Indian cinema   a 
part  
  of
   world cinema, just like there are Asian awards that make us part 
of 
  Asian
   cinema. Oscars  certainly  put us  under a  global gaze. Since  
the 
  Oscars are
   American our Indian films never before  went into mainstream 
  categories. Slumdog
   Millionaire has opened up doors  for  our cinema
   .â 
   
   Gulzar Saab  is  also very  proud of
   the Oscar  given  to  Resul Pookutty  for  sound mixing. â
Rahmanâ
  s 
   Oscar we all expected. Iâm happy to be part  of  his second 
Oscar. 
  But
   Resulâs recognition  is  a breakthrough for all technicians in   
  Indian
   cinema.â 
   
   Gulzar Saab  would also  like make
   mention  of  Sukhwinder who  sang the Oscar-winning song  Jai 
ho.   
  âNo
   one  else is mentioning  him. Heâs an integral part of Jai ho. 
Of 
  course,
   Rahman is  the most important part  of  the  song. But after 
that 
  Sukhwinder and
   I   are also important  components  in  the
   song.â 
   
   So why  wasnât he  at  the 
   Oscars  ceremony? 
   Because,â
   Gulzar Saab deadpans, âI didnât have a  black coat  and no 
  lawyer 
   was  willing to  lend  me a size  that  fitted. I was too 
nervous to  
  attend
   without  a black coat.â 
   
   Press him a little further he  comes
   out  with   the truth, âMy right shoulder got hurt  while 
playing 
  tennis.
   I pulled a muscle  two weeks ago.  Iâm going

[arr] Re: [Non-ARR] - SDM expands to more N. American theaters this Friday

fantastic and very wise move by Searchlight. i was expecting this. 
wonderful.



--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Anil Nair rhythmca...@... 
wrote:

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 the film's Oscar wins. It's the widest release in Searchlight's 
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Re: [arr] where is sukhwinder?????????

i also felt the same. on one side he is saying ARR is like his brother 
and on other side he is saying that he did not attend his calls etc.

but i sincerely feel sad for him that he could not attend the ceremony 
and that poor guy is being ignored everywhere. and i think whoever is 
responsible of messing things up should be brought to light so that he 
could not blame boss anymore in hidden or open words.



--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, ramakrisha laxmana subramanian 
siva gopala acharya iyer .aiyooo amma idli wada dosa sambar chatni . 
sriramiye...@... wrote:

 I saw it too! I was surprised when he said, he didn't watch it LIVE. 
 The worst was when he said, his dream was to see AR win an Oscar, 
how 
 could then not have seen it LIVE? Or did he watch it and then lie to 
 the press, coz he was not there in LA to perform.
 
 He also indicated he didn't care a damn about performing at the 
Oscars 
 but later said that he was disappointed! :O
 
 When asked as to why he couldn't perform there, he said he hadn't 
 received any calls from the events guys, and that AR had also not 
 picked up his calls. But later said AR was in no way responsible for 
 him not being there. 
 
 
 I instantly had a what-the-hell is he saying look  on my face after 
 all that he said.
 
 Sukhi, is a great singer, all that he is today is because of ONLY 
AR, 
 I hope he doesn't carry this 'head weight' further.
 
 
 --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, partha sarathi 
 partha_sachin@ wrote:
 
  Hi All,
  
  I was watching the news in HEADLINES TODAY on the Oscar day after 
 our GOD received the award, Sukhi called up all the journalists for 
 press meet and these were his comments for which I have completely 
 lost respect for him. It seems he did not watch the OSCAR ceremony 
 live on TV as he was fast asleep.
  
  He said I am wondering how ARR could manage the performance 
without 
 me.
  
  I think our GOD 'ARR' should not consider these kind of artists in 
 his future projects. People with this kind of attitude should be 
 taught a lesson.
  
  I don't have the link for this video.
  
  
  --- On Fri, 27/2/09, Anil Nair rhythmcalls@ wrote:
  From: Anil Nair rhythmcalls@
  Subject: Re: [arr] where is sukhwinder?
  To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
  Date: Friday, 27 February, 2009, 12:40 AM
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  I don't think they were denied a VISA - that would 
 beÂ too strong a statement :-)
  Â 
  The travel required a letter from the Academy stating the 
 purpose/nature of the visit which didnt arrive on time (or didnt 
 arrive at all).
  Â 
  So I guess they couldn't proceed without that
  Â 
  -A
  
  
  On Thu, Feb 26, 2009 at 8:35 AM, Vithur vith...@gmail. com 
wrote:
  
  
  
  
  
  
  He was denied a VISA and didnt travel... Didnt you read it ? 
  
  
  
  On Thu, Feb 26, 2009 at 5:48 PM, praka_here praka_h...@yahoo. 
 co.in wrote:
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  guys why was sukhwinder missing at the oscar ceremony...he was
  supposed to be there isnt it??and has any news channel 
 interviewed
  him 
  
  if so pls post it.. !!
  
  
  
  
  
  -- 
  regards,
  Vithur
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  -- 
  -A
  http://viewsnmuse. blogspot. com
  
  
   
  

  
  
  
  
   
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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Re: [arr] His Father's Blessings has brought him the Oscars - Illayaraja

2009-02-28 Thread dasara bullodu

thanks vithur 
and kudos to isai gnani Illayaraja finally he wished.

It is truly the blessing of Lord Shiva himself. ARR's dad's name Shekar
means lord Shiva... and arr recieved the award on Shivarathri. That too,
this year Maha Shivarathri falling on a Monday makes it even more special.
The best part is when resul pookutty chanted OM and expressed its
significance to the audience watching oscars all over the whole world. So,
Illayaraja is absolutely right in saying his father's blessings brought him
the oscar.


It will be amazing if both the living legends can come together and produce
an album that will be a timeless treasure. what do you guys say???

jai ho...
babu


On Fri, Feb 27, 2009 at 4:24 PM, Vithur vith...@gmail.com wrote:

For members who were interested to know what Raja Sir had to say abt
 ARR...

 http://i41.tinypic.com/of60s8.jpg

 (the snap is an old one ... It was during Yuvan's Marriage )

 ( Latest Kumudham Magazine)  The Full world seems to be interested only
 in knowing what Raja Sir had to say abt ARR.

 --
 regards,
 Vithur

[arr] Rahmaniat - Outlook magazine cover story


THe latest issue of Outlook has a cover story on ARR. Unfortunately, they used 
the same image
as their sister publication, People did a couple of week ago.

Rahmaniat 

And so it is that a shy, diffident man arrives on the world stage with a bang 

NAMRATA JOSHI, LATA KHUBCHANDANI ON A.R. RAHMAN
February 22, 2009: India rejoices as A.R. Rahman lifts two Oscars at the Kodak 
Theatre in Los
Angeles.
Flashback to 1992: India is taken by storm when Mani Ratnams unassuming film, 
Roja, gets
everyone hooked to its fresh, irresistibly lilting soundtrack. The film debut 
of a shy
jinglemaker, it bags Rahman the national award for best composer, and years 
later gets picked
as one of Time magazines 10 best soundtracks of all time.

The two milestones to the left span a 17-year-long journey that has not just 
been about
personal achievement but also about spearheading a musical revolution, breaking 
old moulds and
setting new trends, giving a fresh face to that much-reviled entity called 
Hindi film music.
All this managed almost with a remote control, in the peace of A.R. Rahmans 
famous recording
studio in Kodambakkam, Chennai.

Tamil film music had been flourishing thanks to the genius of Ilaiyaraaja, when 
Rahman stepped
in and took it in another direction. In Bollywood, however, things were not as 
happy. He came
in at a time when Hindi film music had become a parody of itself, says 
composer Vishal (of the
Vishal-Shekhar duo). Rahmans arrival brought to it a new vigour, vitality and 
finesse,
broadening the narrow horizons in which Bollywood melodies operated. He showed 
new
possibilities and creative ways of making a song, bringing in fresh sounds, 
voices and
instrumentation. He took music on an entirely different path, says composer 
and singer
Shankar Mahadevan.


Jai Ho lyricist Gulzar

Such has been Rahmans influence that many contemporary music composers openly 
acknowledge that
they owe their careers to him. I had only heard R.D. Burman; for me the whole 
cheesy 80s
music was just noise; I didnt want to get into film music at all. But after 
Rahman, it became
okay to head for the film industry, says Vishal. Music director Shantanu 
Moitra found the
courage to leave advertising for films because Rahman showed that there was a 
place for
melodic and contemporary sound in Hindi films.

Rahman began to be noticed abroad too. Mihai Chirilov, Romanian film critic and 
artistic
director of the cutting-edge Transilvania International Film Festival, 
remembers watching
Ashutosh Gowarikers Lagaan in Locarnos majestic Piazza Grande back in 2001. 
What blew me was
the sophistication of Rahmans music, the sharpness of its beats and orchestral 
richness, that
was miles removed from the Bollywood music I had been exposed to, he says. No 
wonder people
took to it across the world, and Rahman went on to collaborate with the best of 
talentfrom
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan (for Gurus of Peace) to Andrew Lloyd Webber in Bombay 
Dreams, his biggest
shot in the global entertainment arena before Slumdog Millionaire. Classical 
music has always
received respect worldwide, but Rahman took our film and popular music on to 
the global map,
says music composer Salim (of Salim-Suleiman fame).


Jai ho: Slum kids hail AR at his Chennai music school-cum-studio

In his own unique way, the shy and deeply spiritual man who creates music from 
the silence
surrounding him has reached across and interacted with the entire world. His 
music knows no
boundaries, says filmmaker Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra. Having defied localism 
with his easy
mobility between the south and the north, he has now effortlessly bridged the 
global East-West
musical divide. He understands the global pulse, says classical musician Anil 
Srinivasan,
his songs work as well in Paris as in Mali or in NY.

There have been other film composers who have looked westwards for inspiration, 
but the
cross-cultural pitch did not define their work as acutely as it does Rahmans. 
Having a strong
grounding in diverse forms of music, his creations show a medley of musical 
influencesfrom
jazz and rock to gangsta rap and Asian Underground. So it is that a hip-hop 
groove uplifts a
folksy Genda Phool in Delhi-6, just as reggae rhythm spliced through a simple 
tune and turned
it into the very catchy Chinna chinna asai in Roja. From Arabic to jazz to Sufi 
to bhajans,
just a single Rahman album (Delhi-6) can encompass his magically eclectic 
approach and ability
to harmoniously mix different genres. He uses Western instruments to echo 
Indian sounds
whereas the others are doing just the opposite, observes Chirilov. Take his
favouriteChhaiyyan Chhaiyyan from Dil Se. Its not just ear candy or 
instantly catchy. It is
refreshingly modern in the way it updates the traditional Indian rhythms to 
more contemporary
sounds, without making them sound like cheap disco or techno tracks, says 
Chirilov.

Whatever the influences, the Indian core has always remained significant in

[arr] Opportunistic T-Series release


T-Series has released a 3 CD pack of ARR songs titled 'A.R.Rahman Signature 
Collection' to cash
in on his recent success.

http://webstore.tseries.com/product_details.php?type=acdpid=4925

Unfortunately, all the non-T-Series songs are horrendous cover versions.

[arr] 'He Liberated The Film Song'


'He Liberated The Film Song'
He changed the age old format of the film song-- the asthayi and the antara and 
then a cross
line to match the asthayi -- that has been our format since the inception of 
film music


GULZAR ON A.R. RAHMAN

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When Rahman entered the Tamil and Telugu film industry I do not know how it 
affected them, but
when he came to Hindi films with Roja his entry was noticed and much talked 
about. Detractors
started saying, Hes repetitive etcetera, but Rahman quietly continued doing 
his work and
they fell silent and his music grew on them.

Here people take a lot of time in accepting anything new. Thats a peculiar 
quality we seem to
have. He used folk and classical and blended it beautifully. He used western 
sounds and
electronics and used them in Hindi music and they didnt sound foreign at all. 
He blended them
so well into our music.. 

For the lyricists, he made a very important contribution. He changed the age 
old format of the
film song-- the asthayi and the antara and then a cross line to match the 
asthayi -- that has
been our format since the inception of film music. Rahman let it go and I for 
one felt greatly
elated because I have always used blank verse and I was very comfortable with 
this form. He
liberated the film song from the earlier shackles. I had used this kind of 
writing earlier in
songs like meraa kuchh saamaan tumhaare paas paRaa hai etc but his coming made 
it acceptable.

In our music today, Rahmans presence has made a whole lot of difference. What 
else can we ask
for? Not only in India, he has opened up the horizon in the west also. It needs 
courage to
experiment the way he does. His Bombay Dreams was an experiment which succeeded 
beautifully.

He is totally obsessed with work and, whatever the platform, he enjoys trying 
new things.
Thats how he has reached a level where he hasnt lifted one but two Oscars. 
When he lifted
one, he lifted two!

I must add that in the Jai Ho song which won the other Oscar, there was a magic 
voice whose
contribution cannot be missed -- that of Sukhwinder Singh. There have been 
times when the
singer and the lyricist have won awards and the composer has not but that 
doesnt lessen the
role of the composer.

Rahman is this era.

Jai Ho

As told to Lata Khubchandani 


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IN THIS STORY:

Sukhwinder Singh
'One time, one job'. This is something I have learnt from Rahman.

Pyarelal
I don't think he's outstanding.

Prasoon Joshi
He has a way of breaking the meter, it gets freshness into the song.

Sivamani
'For him, every song is an Oscar or a Grammy'

Shankar Mahadevan
What RD Burman did in the 70s, Rahamn came and did in the late 80s.

Mahalxmi Iyer
With his first album he revolutionized the sound, the style and the content of 
Indian film
music for the future, all at once.

Sonu Nigam
His honesty has given his music a certain ingenuity, a certain simplicity. And 
the better the
talent, the more I see God influencing the work.

Shantanu Moitra
He himself is a technician, so he actually works with textures of voices. 
Rahman's mixing
really stands out -- be it on a transistor or a hi-fi system.

Anu Malik
When I first heard Choti Si Aasha it was mindboggling -- a composer was born to 
my mind.

Vishal 
Of Vishal-Shekhar: If even his average work can get him on a global platform 
and fetch him two
Oscars, just imagine what would Dil Se deserve  at least six!

Salim
Of the Salim-Suleiman duo: Rahman has done for film music what Ravi Shankar or 
Zakir Hussain
have done for classical music or Zubin Mehta for Western classical music.

Harshdeep
Whenever Rahman listens to somebody, the voice registers in his mind and when 
he has a song fit
for that voice, he calls you

Kavita Paudwal
To him, a voice is also another sound--a wonderful sound to which he gives due 
prominence

Madhushree
He is always searching. He's very creative. He wants to work with new people, 
make new sounds,
do new things

Shaan
He refused to shift to Mumbai, stayed in Chennai, recorded in his own way. That 
aura as a
composer works for him. 

Mohit Chauhan
There are silences, spaces in his music. His music borders on spirituality.

Chinmayi Sripada
His music is all about the magic of sound. It has divinity; you connect at an 
emotional level.

Benny Dayal
He plays with the texture of the voice but lets the singer be. Recording is 
more impromptu than
rehearsed.

Anil Srinivasan 
Illaiyaraja is brilliant but he is more about music while Rahman is all about 
sound.

Kailash Kher
Like new recipes of food, he keeps trying out new voices, has an innovative 
mind and is
constantly experimenting.

Srinivas Bhashyam
He bridged the North-South divide. He has been a patriotic, not regionalistic 
person. He sees
India as one entity.

Shaleen Sharma
He doesn't make music into a khichdi. He

[arr] Jingle-Jangle Morning


Jingle-Jangle Morning
Free of cultural colours, Rahman's music rings to global ears


SADANAND MENON ON A.R. RAHMAN

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Comparisons are odious. But in south Indiaand in Chennai at leastyou cant 
duck the over
15-year-long debate on the comparative genius of A.R. Rahman and his musical 
senior by
twenty-three years, Ilaiyaraaja. Rahmans double Oscar haul might have been a 
seamless moment
of Indian triumph at Kodak Theatre, but in his native Chennai, it reopened the 
old debate. If
Rahman is Mozart to his followers, Ilaiyaraaja is Bach to his.
The connection between the two goes back a long way. In the early 1970s, as 
Ilaiyaraaja was
trying to find a toehold in Kollywood, working with hit music directors like 
M.S. Viswanathan,
Salil Choudhury, G.K. Venkatesh and such, he was simultaneously trying to 
compose his own
music. The instruments he hired for this were from another south Indian 
composer, R.K. Shekhar,
who happened to be Rahmans father.

Shekhar passed away shortly thereafter, but the family continued to hire out 
instruments. By
the early 1980s, Ilaiyaraaja had become the stuff of legend, having already 
rewritten the rules
of music composition in south Indian films with his dramatic debut in Annakkili 
(1976). As a
good turn to the family that had helped him on the road to fame, he absorbed 
the barely
15-year-old Rahman as a keyboard player in his orchestra. For almost 10 years, 
Rahman continued
to perform for Ilaiyaraaja, before Mani Ratnam handed him the baton for Roja 
(1992). And the
rest, as they say, is history.

The hotly debated issue in the south is whether Rahman would have realised any 
of his potential
but for the wide door that had already been pushed open for himmusically by 
the pioneering
work of Ilaiyaraaja. Interestingly, both are proficient in western classical 
harmonies and
string arrangements. Both have graduated from the Trinity College of Music, 
London, though
Ilaiyaraaja bagged a gold medal there. For classical Indian music, both were 
students of
Dhanraj Master in Chennai. Both have awesome proficiency on the piano, 
keyboard and
synthesizer. On top of it, both are versatile vocalists, with a distinctly 
nasal tinge.

Ilaiyaraajas over 30-year-long career has seen him compose over 4,000 songs in 
six languages,
with a dynamic yoking of south Indian folk tunes to western orchestration, 
which brought him
three national awards. Earlier Oscar entries from India like Anjali (1990) and 
Hey Ram (2000)
boasted of his music score. Amazingly, he has sung over 400 songs himself. 
Rahman has been in
the field for roughly half the time of Ilaiyaraaja. He has won four national 
awards and now
holds on to a Golden Globe, a piece of metal from BAFTA and the two Oscar 
statuettes.

While the similarities between the two are significant, it is their differences 
that should
interest us. Ilaiyaraajas music creates itself around and inhabits culturally 
identifiable
frames, whether classical, semi-classical or folk. His compositions are 
raga-based and even in
western classical-inspired numbers, he acknowledges the sanctity of its 
original structures.
Where he makes a departure is in the polyphonic interludes. A typical example 
would be his
amazing foot-tapper, Rakkamma, Kaiyye Thattu... (Thalapathi, 1991), in which 
he moves with
panache from a swiftly orchestrated popular folk tune to a serene, quiet solo 
classical with a
deft, magical interlude of hummed bars.

Rahman, on the other hand, is a cleverer sound organiser and it is his artistry 
with the
synthesizer that is the hallmark of his music. In fact, Rahman is perhaps the 
finest tuner of
short jingles that we have, and his early career was built up composing 
advertisement jingles
for coffee, sports shoes and such. This also included, for example, the catchy 
signature tune
for Asianet, the first private regional language TV channel in India.

Listening to these, one can construct a fair map of Rahmans musical method. 
Most of his
compositions are, in fact, a stringing together of discrete jingles joined 
together by
counterpoints and contrapuntal bridges. A serious examination of his music will 
reveal the
carryover of the seductive values of his lineage in advertising. It is devoid 
of cultural
markers, unlike in Ilaiyaraajas work. This, now, becomes his strength as it 
finds ready
resonance in the globalised entertainment industry, which is constantly on the 
hunt for sounds
without shadows.

It has to be said that serious musical work belongs to Ilaiyaraaja. Rahmans 
forte is packaged
marketing of catchy jingles. Of course, one hums along.

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[arr] 'There's Work To Do With Kylie Minogue And Pussycat Dolls'


'There's Work To Do With Kylie Minogue And Pussycat Dolls'
He's audibly ecstatic and unusually forthcoming. A quick phone interview in the 
middle of a
hectic first day back home in Chennai


NAMRATA JOSHI INTERVIEWS A.R. RAHMAN

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An audibly ecstatic and unusually forthcoming A.R. Rahman gives a quick phone 
interview in the
middle of a hectic first day back home in Chennai

You have tasted global success before with Bombay Dreams and Lord of the Rings. 
How is it
different with the Oscar?

The Oscar gives you the luxury to do more of your kind of work. It opens up 
doors for
collaborations with the best of talent abroad. With the two statuettes in my 
hand I feel on par
with the best out there. I am no longer intimidated. In the last two weeks in 
LA, that white
skin complex is gone.

Will we now find you doing more work abroad than in India?

Its a difficult decision to take. I certainly dont want to lose out on the 
extraordinary work
a platform like the Oscars will provide in the future.

So what are these extraordinary projects?

There are three or four good projects. You will know more when they happen.

You had a similar opportunity to shift base when Bombay Dreams happened...

I didnt have enough exposure then. I was not ready mentally. The atmosphere 
was new and I
wasnt comfortable. My body of work was also limited. I have a better 
understanding; I am ready
now.

How do you see your own music change now with the forthcoming collaborations?

The transition is yet to be seen. In the past two weeks, all I have given 
thought to is what
dress to wear, and if I have to go for The Tonight Show or Oprah Winfrey.

Will we see an amalgamation of the East and the West in your future, mainstream 
western work
abroad?

I hope to keep the momentum going. Theres stuff to do with Kylie Minogue and 
the Pussycat
Dolls as of now.

You have hugely influenced the film music scene since Roja...

It was society that wanted this change. The younger people wanted my kind of 
music. It was the
right moment for me.

Which is your own favourite composition?

I cant even remember. All I can recollect is Roja... 

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[arr] At Which Time Dilip Became Rahman


At Which Time Dilip Became Rahman 

The Music and the Maker, the maestro's faith in Islam has found the twain makes 
for perfect
consonance 

SHEELA REDDY ON A.R. RAHMAN
Meeting someone for an hour-long interview is no entry ticket to a mans soul, 
but with A.R.
Rahman it seemed like that. The first time I met him was in November 98 when 
hed come to
Delhi to accept a Channel V viewers award for most popular track of the year. 
Some three
million viewers had voted for him, which wasnt surprising, considering how his 
music was
already conquering the film world, both in Tamil and Hindi. But what was 
unusual was the song
this post-Chitrahaar, Def Leppard-adoring generation chose as their favourite 
song of the year,
Vande Mataram. By then, a countrywide row had broken out over the compulsory 
singing of this
national song in schools, but Rahmans popular, flag-waving rendering of it 
(Maa Tujhe
Salaam) was met everywhere, especially among the young, with foot-tapping 
enthusiasm. I had to
find out for myself how this young man with Jesus Christ locks, blue jeans and 
Muslim name had
so cleverly subverted the mullahs and the Hindu fundoos by getting a whole 
generation hooked to
it.
Thats the best part of being a journalist, even a freelance oneyou can go 
with a question to
anyone, anywhere, and get your answer straight from the horses mouth. If you 
know how to reach
it, of course. Rahman was easyI just had to call the Channel V pro. Within 
hours, I was
sitting in a hotel suite with this quiet young man with large, still eyes and 
hands, dressed
all in blackblack jacket, black trousers, black shoeschatting not only about 
the genesis of
his award-winning song (the brainchild of ad film buddy Bharatbalathey both 
wanted to create a
song that would make patriotism hip). But as often happens in such moments of 
enforced
intimacy, we ended up talking of much more. Such as how he converted to Islam 
10 years earlier,
when he was 21.

It started, he said, when his father was dying. Rahman was only 11 years old 
then, the middle
child between two sisters. Having tried everything else and failed, the family 
turned to a
local pir. My father was very ill then, bed-ridden, and the pir sahib couldnt 
do anything for
him at that last stage. But even after his father died, Rahmans family still 
turned to the
pir for emotional support. And then one day, nearly 10 years later, the pir 
sahib came to
Rahmans home. He blessed a room which is very special to me because my father 
died in it, and
which I had turned into my studio. The pir sahib said we were destined to go 
through some
unique experiences, including much suffering, and some very hard times. His 
prophecy had a
curious effect on Rahman: The moment he said that and blessed the room, I felt 
such peace. As
if everything had become green, and my whole life had started afresh.

Within six months, the pir was dead, but the mystical power he had unleashed on 
the family
lived on. Thats when Rahman says the family decided to embrace Islam. I felt 
that, OK, this
feeling that I have is God. Its not about Hindu or Muslim or anything, but 
there is that one
feeling, and that is God. It was not anything dramatic, he explained, like it 
is in films.

It would be hypocritical, he felt, with the dawning of this feeling, if he 
didnt change his
name. And so, Dilip Kumar became Allah Rakha Rahman at the age of 21. For 
Rahman and his
family, the conversion was more a change in their attitude to God than anything 
else. In
fact, he pointed out, if you take ancient Hindu scriptures, the Rig Veda, it 
says God is
one. Its the mystical aspects of the namaaz that he valued the most, Rahman 
said. Prayer is
more like a meditation for me. And it helps me clean my inner self. I go 
through death five
times a day when I pray and I am born again. When I start, I feel I am dead and 
my soul has
departed and when I finish my prayers I am back.I am born again.

Is it like that each time, I wanted to know. He laughed at my atheists 
curiosity. I try to
make it like that each time, but sometimes there is so much turmoil in the 
head, so much
happening And what if hes recording when its time for his prayers? I 
have a small
prayer room next to the studio, and my sister takes over the recording till my 
prayers are
done. And if hes travelling? I carry my prayer mat wherever I go.


In all faith: with wife Saira

Did it make any difference, getting work as A.R. Rahman instead of Dilip Kumar? 
In my field,
he said, it doesnt matter whether you are Hindu or Muslim. If you are good, 
you stay; if you
are bad, you get thrown out. On the other hand, he said, his new religion 
helped him get the
right attitude to work: to keep his sense of balance and distance. Its your 
attitude in life
that brings you success, he said. So Ive taken (from Islam) whatever helps 
me to get into
that attitude. His music and Islam became inextricably linked together.

Interview over,

Re: [arr] Orchestral version of Lathika Theme from SDM - Download HQ WAV

2009-02-28 Thread pratap

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or

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Re: [arr] TOP 10 ALBUMS THAT BUILT BRAND ‘R AHMAN’

2009-02-28 Thread $ Pavan Kumar $

 Wow...atlast a sensible and intresting article from behindwoods..This again 
proves that nothing is impossible.. :)

--- On Sat, 2/28/09, pratap pratap_elen...@yahoo.com wrote:

From: pratap pratap_elen...@yahoo.com
Subject: [arr] TOP 10 ALBUMS THAT BUILT BRAND ‘RAHMAN’
To: ARR FAN CLUB arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Saturday, February 28, 2009, 2:39 AM

TOP 10 ALBUMS THAT BUILT BRAND ‘RAHMAN’

Trying to pick Rahman’s best albums is not easy, because whatever he does is so 
good. Selecting a few good ones as his best is something like ‘searching for a 
needle in a stack of needles’, to borrow a line from Saving Private Ryan. 
Initially, the intention was to make a list of Rahman’s top 10, but it ended up 
in 15 and could well have gone up to 25 had it not been for some ruthless 
decisions, which could be taken only by one with a strong heart. So, here are 
the top 15 albums, not necessarily his best musical scores, but landmark albums 
that have helped build ‘brand Rahman’ into the global phenomenon that he is 
now. 

Sivaji: The Boss :15

We all thought that Shankar would work only with Rahman until Anniyan happened 
and everyone thought that a change in order was imminent. But, Sivaji happened 
and the famous duo was back together. Superstar in his element called for some 
rollicking stuff that would reverberate in theaters. Rahman understood the 
requirements and delivered a score which one would not describe as classy but 
instantly likeable and popular. An ‘Athiradee’ album, which set unseen records 
in audio sales in the recent times. 

Kizhakku Cheemayile :14

This was the first album that took Rahman’s music and popularity to the rural 
parts of Tamil Nadu. Kizhakku Cheemayile remains his only real hit that was 
extremely well received in the villages of the state. The movie’s success and 
the expertise of Bharathiraja in handling rural themes did help a lot. This 
again went on to prove the critics that Rahman is good at folk tunes too. 

Rang De Basanti :13

Rang De Basanti was perfect music for the angry  restless generation next. 
Some of the numbers really tugged at the patriotic strings in the heart, like 
‘Khoon chala’. The anguish of bereavement was perfectly conveyed in ‘Lukka 
chuppi’, the suppressed feelings of anger mixed with the relief of having 
released it was personified in ‘Roobaroo’ while the Punjabi flavor in ‘Rang de 
Basanti’ simply rocked, not to forget the liberating ‘I am a rebel’. 

Muthu :12

This was Rahman’s first step outside Indian boundaries. Though many may not 
consider Muthu as one of Rahman’s best albums, the movie did take his name and 
music as far as Japan. The huge success of the movie in foreign shores gave 
Rahman that vital exposure, which should have primed him for all that, was to 
follow. ‘Thillana thillana’ is still one popular number among Rajini fans.

Minsara Kanavu :11

This was Rahman’s first chance to do a musical film. He did not let the chance 
slip by, showing us his full repertoire of musical skills. The songs became 
boundlessly popular overnight; the National Award was a natural and obvious 
result. The uninhibited ‘Ooh la la la’, the lilting ‘Vennilave’ and the 
sensuous ‘Thanga thaamarai magale’ are proof enough of his versatility.

Boys :10

Contrary to his amazing consistency, Rahman had been going through a bit of a 
low phase for a while (only by his own high standards). Boys marked his return 
to peak form. The music instantly became a youth anthem. There was a time when 
one couldn’t switch channels for 5 minutes without coming across ‘Sa Re Ga Me’ 
or ‘Maaro Maaro’. The album had tremendous energy and vibrancy about it, the 
main reason for the youth loving it no end. 

Gentleman :9

This was the start of Rahman’s long and fruitful association with Shankar. The 
album was the definition of the word ‘popular’. The film was a huge hit and the 
songs were omnipresent. ‘Chikku bukku’ was a craze, so was ‘ottakathai 
kattikko’. ‘En veetu thottathil’ and ‘Usilampatti’ were equally popular. Few 
other albums have enjoyed such overwhelming popularity. 

Alaipayuthey :8

This was romance, getting the right feeling was the most important thing here 
and Rahman was bang on target. He made songs that became youth anthems of love. 
If one says that the music was the single most important factor in the film’s 
success; that is not far off the mark. When Alai Paayuthe released, love was in 
the air everywhere. ‘Pachai nirame’, ‘kadhal sadugudu’, ‘snehithane’ evoked 
emotions that are yet to be replicated by any other composition. Also, the 
stylish ‘endrendrum punnagai’ was the best entry into films that Madhavan could 
have asked for.

Kadhalan :7

This put Rahman on the throne of Tamil cinema music, the cassette sales of 
Kadhalan

[arr] Being in the studio with ARR is magical- Kylie Minoguw

Kylie Minogue, petite and sweet as against pin-up sexy girl, ate with delicate
relish in Twinkle and Akshay Kumar’s Juhu Beach living room. In the background,
Singh Is Kinng was playing softly on the music system, but I doubt the
Australian singer and actress knew the song was picturised on her suave and
charming host. Neither did she know that Akshay, with whom she is doing a song
for A R Rahman in the film Blue, is a superstar here. Though Bollywood, coming
to India and doing a Hindi film, was always on her mind. Now she is here,
Bollywood is happening, and Kylie is “loving the little experiences she’s been
having ever since she landed in Mumbai on Wednesday night”.

She said over a cup of coffee after lunch, “I love to be taken out of my...
well, not my comfort zone, but my world... this is certainly far different from
anything I’ve done before.” By which she meant the whole experience of getting
involved with Bollywood and doing the film Blue. “Three days — that’s all it
took,” she revealed. “I presented Rahman the award at the BAFTA, next day we
met to discuss the concept of the song and the lyrics, third day we recorded!
The whole experience was new. I’m not used to recording a song at the last
minute and not knowing what I’m going to be wearing the next day. But this is
not my world, yet I have confidence in the team, and went along...”

Kylie plays herself in the film, it’s a performance-based role, she has a scene
with Akshay and she’s in two songs — yes, with Sanjay Dutt, Lara Dutta and
Zayed Khan. And though she’s been singing and acting all her professional life,
this time it’s different. “The technical aspects are much the same. It’s just
that this is not part of an album. And being in the studio with Rahman is
magical, he’s on the crest of a wave, but is yet such a generous spirit, very
welcoming, he’s relaxed and calm... such a nice person,” she said thinking of
the Indian music genius who’s just back from the Academy Awards with two
Oscars. The music they make together in the film is of the pop genre. “It’s
definitely got an Indian beat,” Kylie said, “and it’s not difficult...
certainly not a challenge for Rahman.”

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Bollywood/Kylie_always_wanted_to_be_in_Bollywood/articleshow/4204385.cms

Re: [arr] where is sukhwinder?????????

glad to see that. i was waiting for ARR to say something about 
Sukhwinder.


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Rajesh Kumar 
tlrajeshku...@... wrote:

 
 http://specials.rediff.com/entertai/2009/feb/27sld5-rahman-on-
winning-
 oscar-awards.htm
 
 I wanted Sukhi (Sukhvinder Singh) there to sing Jai Ho, he says 
 ruefully. I wanted Sivamani (the talented percussionist) to be part 
 of the show too. But then I had no control over the creative aspects 
 of the show. The dances were choreographed by Fatima Robinson (a big 
 name in Hollywood). I could not coordinate anything. Also, Sukhi's 
 schedule could not fit our schedule
 
 
 
 --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Leslie D dorai365@ wrote:
 
  Sukhi is not here because of Rahman. It is not a statement any ARR 
 fan
  should make. When ARR gives all the credit to God (btw I am an 
 aethist) why
  do people pass such comments. Sukhi is a good singer who has many 
 hits
  outside ARR domian.
  
  On Fri, Feb 27, 2009 at 6:31 AM, ramakrisha laxmana subramanian 
 siva gopala
  acharya iyer .aiyooo amma idli wada dosa sambar chatni . 
  sriramiyer15@ wrote:
  
 I saw it too! I was surprised when he said, he didn't watch it 
 LIVE.
   The worst was when he said, his dream was to see AR win an 
Oscar, 
 how
   could then not have seen it LIVE? Or did he watch it and then 
lie 
 to
   the press, coz he was not there in LA to perform.
  
   He also indicated he didn't care a damn about performing at the 
 Oscars
   but later said that he was disappointed! :O
  
   When asked as to why he couldn't perform there, he said he 
hadn't
   received any calls from the events guys, and that AR had also 
not
   picked up his calls. But later said AR was in no way responsible 
 for
   him not being there.
  
   I instantly had a what-the-hell is he saying look on my face 
after
   all that he said.
  
   Sukhi, is a great singer, all that he is today is because of 
ONLY 
 AR,
   I hope he doesn't carry this 'head weight' further.
  
   --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com arrahmanfans%
 40yahoogroups.com,
   partha sarathi
   partha_sachin@ wrote:
   
Hi All,
   
I was watching the news in HEADLINES TODAY on the Oscar day 
 after
   our GOD received the award, Sukhi called up all the journalists 
 for
   press meet and these were his comments for which I have 
completely
   lost respect for him. It seems he did not watch the OSCAR 
ceremony
   live on TV as he was fast asleep.
   
He said I am wondering how ARR could manage the performance 
 without
   me.
   
I think our GOD 'ARR' should not consider these kind of 
artists 
 in
   his future projects. People with this kind of attitude should be
   taught a lesson.
   
I don't have the link for this video.
   
   
--- On Fri, 27/2/09, Anil Nair rhythmcalls@ wrote:
From: Anil Nair rhythmcalls@
Subject: Re: [arr] where is sukhwinder?
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com arrahmanfans%
 40yahoogroups.com
Date: Friday, 27 February, 2009, 12:40 AM
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
I don't think they were denied a VISA - that would
   beÂ too strong a statement :-)
Â
The travel required a letter from the Academy stating the
   purpose/nature of the visit which didnt arrive on time (or didnt
   arrive at all).
Â
So I guess they couldn't proceed without that
Â
-A
   
   
On Thu, Feb 26, 2009 at 8:35 AM, Vithur vith...@gmail. com 
 wrote:
   
   
   
   
   
   
He was denied a VISA and didnt travel... Didnt you read it ?
   
   
   
On Thu, Feb 26, 2009 at 5:48 PM, praka_here praka_h...@yahoo.
   co.in wrote:
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
guys why was sukhwinder missing at the oscar ceremony...he was
supposed to be there isnt it??and has any news channel
   interviewed
him 
   
if so pls post it.. !!
   
   
   
   
   
--
regards,
Vithur
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
--
-A
http://viewsnmuse. blogspot. com
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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Re: [arr] TOP 10 ALBUMS THAT BUILT BRAND ‘R AHMAN’

2009-02-28 Thread Sam

A top 10 list without Thiruda Thiruda ?? 

--- On Sat, 2/28/09, pratap pratap_elen...@yahoo.com wrote:

From: pratap pratap_elen...@yahoo.com
Subject: [arr] TOP 10 ALBUMS THAT BUILT BRAND ‘RAHMAN’
To: ARR FAN CLUB arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Saturday, February 28, 2009, 4:39 AM

TOP 10 ALBUMS THAT BUILT BRAND ‘RAHMAN’

Trying to pick Rahman’s best albums is not easy, because whatever he does is so 
good. Selecting a few good ones as his best is something like ‘searching for a 
needle in a stack of needles’, to borrow a line from Saving Private Ryan. 
Initially, the intention was to make a list of Rahman’s top 10, but it ended up 
in 15 and could well have gone up to 25 had it not been for some ruthless 
decisions, which could be taken only by one with a strong heart. So, here are 
the top 15 albums, not necessarily his best musical scores, but landmark albums 
that have helped build ‘brand Rahman’ into the global phenomenon that he is 
now. 

Sivaji: The Boss :15

We all thought that Shankar would work only with Rahman until Anniyan happened 
and everyone thought that a change in order was imminent. But, Sivaji happened 
and the famous duo was back together. Superstar in his element called for some 
rollicking stuff that would reverberate in theaters. Rahman understood the 
requirements and delivered a score which one would not describe as classy but 
instantly likeable and popular. An ‘Athiradee’ album, which set unseen records 
in audio sales in the recent times. 

Kizhakku Cheemayile :14

This was the first album that took Rahman’s music and popularity to the rural 
parts of Tamil Nadu. Kizhakku Cheemayile remains his only real hit that was 
extremely well received in the villages of the state. The movie’s success and 
the expertise of Bharathiraja in handling rural themes did help a lot. This 
again went on to prove the critics that Rahman is good at folk tunes too. 

Rang De Basanti :13

Rang De Basanti was perfect music for the angry  restless generation next. 
Some of the numbers really tugged at the patriotic strings in the heart, like 
‘Khoon chala’. The anguish of bereavement was perfectly conveyed in ‘Lukka 
chuppi’, the suppressed feelings of anger mixed with the relief of having 
released it was personified in ‘Roobaroo’ while the Punjabi flavor in ‘Rang de 
Basanti’ simply rocked, not to forget the liberating ‘I am a rebel’. 

Muthu :12

This was Rahman’s first step outside Indian boundaries. Though many may not 
consider Muthu as one of Rahman’s best albums, the movie did take his name and 
music as far as Japan. The huge success of the movie in foreign shores gave 
Rahman that vital exposure, which should have primed him for all that, was to 
follow. ‘Thillana thillana’ is still one popular number among Rajini fans.

Minsara Kanavu :11

This was Rahman’s first chance to do a musical film. He did not let the chance 
slip by, showing us his full repertoire of musical skills. The songs became 
boundlessly popular overnight; the National Award was a natural and obvious 
result. The uninhibited ‘Ooh la la la’, the lilting ‘Vennilave’ and the 
sensuous ‘Thanga thaamarai magale’ are proof enough of his versatility.

Boys :10

Contrary to his amazing consistency, Rahman had been going through a bit of a 
low phase for a while (only by his own high standards). Boys marked his return 
to peak form. The music instantly became a youth anthem. There was a time when 
one couldn’t switch channels for 5 minutes without coming across ‘Sa Re Ga Me’ 
or ‘Maaro Maaro’. The album had tremendous energy and vibrancy about it, the 
main reason for the youth loving it no end. 

Gentleman :9

This was the start of Rahman’s long and fruitful association with Shankar. The 
album was the definition of the word ‘popular’. The film was a huge hit and the 
songs were omnipresent. ‘Chikku bukku’ was a craze, so was ‘ottakathai 
kattikko’. ‘En veetu thottathil’ and ‘Usilampatti’ were equally popular. Few 
other albums have enjoyed such overwhelming popularity. 

Alaipayuthey :8

This was romance, getting the right feeling was the most important thing here 
and Rahman was bang on target. He made songs that became youth anthems of love. 
If one says that the music was the single most important factor in the film’s 
success; that is not far off the mark. When Alai Paayuthe released, love was in 
the air everywhere. ‘Pachai nirame’, ‘kadhal sadugudu’, ‘snehithane’ evoked 
emotions that are yet to be replicated by any other composition. Also, the 
stylish ‘endrendrum punnagai’ was the best entry into films that Madhavan could 
have asked for.

Kadhalan :7

This put Rahman on the throne of Tamil cinema music, the cassette sales of 
Kadhalan created an all time record. It was as if the trend of buying original 
audio

[arr] Re: Opportunistic T-Series release

2009-02-28 Thread Chord

Gops, what do you mean by cover versions?



--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Gopal Srinivasan catchg...@...
wrote:

 
 T-Series has released a 3 CD pack of ARR songs titled 'A.R.Rahman
Signature Collection' to cash
 in on his recent success.
 
 http://webstore.tseries.com/product_details.php?type=acdpid=4925
 
 Unfortunately, all the non-T-Series songs are horrendous cover versions.

[arr] Re: AR Rahman - Oscar Websites Page

great effort Anantha. i think page should have a date column also (for 
the date when article was published) so that it is easy to track 
article chronologically (to know which article has been added already 
and which not).


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Anantha Dreamer clanan...@... 
wrote:

 Hi,
 With the flurry of websites reporting about our boss, it is hardly
 unimaginable for me for tracking all these...
 
 I have created a page for listing some (which i have entered 
manually). The
 links are already being circulated here in this group, so you must 
have read
 already...
 
 http://tinyurl.com/arr-oscar-page
 
 You can also add new links through the interface provided by google 
docs...
 Hope what I have done for myself, will be helpful for anyone who is 
keeping
 track of these articles...
 
 Request you to add links here so that we can have a near-complete 
list in a
 single page...
 
 http://tinyurl.com/arr-oscar-page-new
 
 The entries made here will be automatically visible in the first 
page
 (thanks to google docs)
 Regards,
 Anantha the Dreamer
 
 http://arrtheboss.blogspot.com
 Henny Youngman  - When I told my doctor I couldn't afford an 
operation, he
 offered to touch-up my X-rays.

[arr] Advani calls up Rahman and congratulates him


Leader of the opposition L K Advani today called up Oscar-winning music 
director A R Rahman and congratulated him for his achievement.

Advani, who is touring Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka and addressed a rally in 
Bangalore today telephoned Rahman who returned to India after receiving the 
Oscar for best composer and original score for his work in the film ` Slumdog 
Millionaire'.

In the conversation extending for over five minutes, Advani congratulated and 
wished Rahman good luck for his future. The BJP's Prime Ministerial candidate, 
who is also an ardent movie buff, had also spoken to Rahman after he won the 
Golden Globe awards.

http://www.indopia.in/India-usa-uk-news/news_detail.php?id=513368head=catid=1subcatid=25

[arr] Re: After D6 and the Oscars, are there still doubters in this group?

2009-02-28 Thread Chord

I would say he is not in his
best form and niether D6 nor SD are anyway close to what he has
composed in 90s.

No comment.




--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, jsrwm js...@... wrote:

 Yes!! Yes!! But not in this group.
 
 He's Kamalhassan..
 
 
 --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Niraj Sinha niraj_musicbuff@
 wrote:
 
  No I don't doubt the genius in A R Rahman, he is experimental,
 innovative yet I expect more from him. His orchestration is
 multilayered, it takes time to understand his arrangement that is why
 his tunes take time to grow over you yet I would say he is not in his
 best form and niether D6 nor SD are anyway close to what he has
 composed in 90s. 
  
  Actually music of Delhi6 is too electronic to be honest and I feel
 these days ARR Is generating more tunes in the category which will be
 insipid if you remove orchestration.
  
  --- On Fri, 2/27/09, Jahanzeb Farooq jahanzebtippu@ wrote:
  
  From: Jahanzeb Farooq jahanzebtippu@
  Subject: [arr] Re: After D6 and the Oscars, are there still doubters
 in this group?
  To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
  Date: Friday, February 27, 2009, 10:58 AM
  
  
  
  
  
  
   I remember a few years ago when there were quite a few folks in
here 
   saying how they thought Rahman has lost it or is losing steam or is 
  not living up to his standards, or blah blah blah. 
  
  i was one of them, i thought that he is not living up to his 
  standards. though i NEVER thought he is losing it. and now after 
  Delhi 6 and SDM all those complains are completely gone. especially 
  with Delhi 6 as it is really one albums which very much lived to his 
  standards (though i still look forward to see something like Dil
Se to 
  come up and i am sure it will), one of his bests. and with SDM, he 
  revived us with some of his old style i always missed (Liquid dance) 
  as well as the absolutely awesome, exotic and international Mausam 
   escape and O saya. add Latika's theme and Jai ho and it was true 
  ARR in SDM. 
  
   Rahman has never lost it and never will. He may go through ups and 
   downs in his career, but never will he lose his creative magic, 
  simply because he is so in touch with divinity. 
  
  very true. inshallah. 
  
  --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, Chord purevibz@ . wrote:
  
   I remember a few years ago when there were quite a few folks in
here 
   saying how they thought Rahman has lost it or is losing steam or is 
  not 
   living up to his standards, or blah blah blah. Do any of you still 
   feel this way after listening to the albums from JA to D6 and now 
  with 
   2 Oscar awards? 
   
   Rahman has never lost it and never will. He may go through ups and 
   downs in his career, but never will he lose his creative magic, 
  simply 
   because he is so in touch with divinity. Doubters, beware.

Re: [arr] Re: Opportunistic T-Series release

Quoting Wikipedia cover version, or simply cover, is a new rendition 
(performance or
recording) of a previously recorded, commercially released song.

Many popular songs are usually covered by equally popular artistes. E.g. A song 
like Words has
been covered by many mainline artistes over the years. 

Instead of obtaining rights to include those tracks that are owned by other 
labels (e.g. Bombay by Universal), T-Series has opted to produce its own 
covers. Only, in this case, the covers are by T-Series' studio artistes with 
horrific singing and arrangements. 

T-Series is notorious for producing covers, that's how they built up the giant 
that it is today.


--- Chord purev...@yahoo.com wrote:

 Gops, what do you mean by cover versions?
 
 
 
 --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Gopal Srinivasan catchg...@...
 wrote:
 
  
  T-Series has released a 3 CD pack of ARR songs titled 'A.R.Rahman
 Signature Collection' to cash
  in on his recent success.
  
  http://webstore.tseries.com/product_details.php?type=acdpid=4925
  
  Unfortunately, all the non-T-Series songs are horrendous cover versions.

[arr] AR Rahman on People magazine (For collection)

2009-02-28 Thread Anantha Dreamer

Please take these images and store for archiving purposes: (Feb 2009 edition
after ARR was awarded Golden Globe)

Front page - people magazine
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3520/3269836228_537463200c_o.jpg

Inside pages-Truimph of the spirit
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3393/3269030379_8b5dc019df_b.jpg

Inside pages
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3452/3269050679_88064f3d6d_b.jpg

Inside pages
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3371/3269891348_8a8189c09d_b.jpg


Regards,
Anantha the Dreamer

http://arrtheboss.blogspot.com
W. C. Fields  - I never drink water because of the disgusting things that
fish do in it.

[arr] Re: where is sukhwinder?????????

 He even went ahead to take credit of creating JAI HO music. 

really? strange. i have seen that video but did not hear anything like 
that. can you please post link of the video you watched??


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, partha sarathi 
partha_sac...@... wrote:

 Hi Leslie,
 
 We agree that Suki is no doubt a talented singer and we are even 
ready to take back our words that ARR has given break for Suki But I 
would totally disagree and strongly protest Suki's comments who said 
he wondered how ARR has performed without him at OSCAR NIGHT. I am not 
sure if you have watched the interview on the OSCAR day by Sukhi. He 
even went ahead to take credit of creating JAI HO music. (I laughed at 
these comments). Poor Sukhi, this is my msg to you. People should feel 
the loss, not you personally and please for god sake stop boasting 
about self. (I am not trying to criticise anyone's sentiments, all I 
am trying to say here is be honest)
 
 Thanks  Regards
 
 
 
 
 
 --- On Fri, 27/2/09, Leslie D dorai...@... wrote:
 From: Leslie D dorai...@...
 Subject: Re: [arr] where is sukhwinder?
 To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
 Date: Friday, 27 February, 2009, 4:53 PM
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 If only ARR's thoughts were this arrogant he wouldnt 
have been where he is today. 
 Gulzar didnt need ARR for his fans like me to love him. We love him 
from his days as a sensitive movie director. As far Sukhi is 
considered, he had huge hits without ARR. Chak De, haule Haule, 
Dard-e-disco to name a few. 
 
 
 
 On Fri, Feb 27, 2009 at 11:08 AM, dhina_arr dhina_...@yahoo. co.in 
wrote:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 If ARR has not introduced Sukhi some other music director would have 
 done that same way if sukhi has not sung JAI HO some other 
 singer would have sung that..even ARR could have.. who knows..
 
 The Song won the award because of the tune,music.. . not because of 
 
 Sukhi or Gulzar...i don't think academy members know hindi to 
 understand the Lyrics..
 
 So the credit for JAI HO's win should go to ARR only... Gulzar won 
 because he was part of it.. if any other lyricsist would have 
 
 written the song they would be the winner now..
 
 just my thaught.. not offending Sukhi or gulzar.. 
 
 
 
 
 --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, Leslie D dorai365@ wrote:
 
  Sukhi is not here because of Rahman. It is not a statement any ARR 
 
 fan
  should make. When ARR gives all the credit to God (btw I am an 
 aethist) why
  do people pass such comments. Sukhi is a good singer who has many 
 hits
  outside ARR domian.
  
  On Fri, Feb 27, 2009 at 6:31 AM, ramakrisha laxmana subramanian 
 
 siva gopala
  acharya iyer .aiyooo amma idli wada dosa sambar chatni . 
  sriramiyer15@ ... wrote:
  
   I saw it too! I was surprised when he said, he didn't watch it 
 LIVE.
   The worst was when he said, his dream was to see AR win an 
 
 Oscar, how
   could then not have seen it LIVE? Or did he watch it and then 
 lie to
   the press, coz he was not there in LA to perform.
  
   He also indicated he didn't care a damn about performing at the 
 
 Oscars
   but later said that he was disappointed! :O
  
   When asked as to why he couldn't perform there, he said he 
hadn't
   received any calls from the events guys, and that AR had also 
not
 
   picked up his calls. But later said AR was in no way responsible 
 for
   him not being there.
  
   I instantly had a what-the-hell is he saying look on my face 
 after
   all that he said.
 
  
   Sukhi, is a great singer, all that he is today is because of 
 ONLY AR,
   I hope he doesn't carry this 'head weight' further.
  
   --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com arrahmanfans%
 
 40yahoogroups. com,
   partha sarathi
   partha_sachin@ wrote:
   
Hi All,
   
I was watching the news in HEADLINES TODAY on the Oscar day 
 
 after
   our GOD received the award, Sukhi called up all the journalists 
 for
   press meet and these were his comments for which I have 
 completely
   lost respect for him. It seems he did not watch the OSCAR 
 
 ceremony
   live on TV as he was fast asleep.
   
He said I am wondering how ARR could manage the performance 
 without
   me.
   
I think our GOD 'ARR' should not consider these kind of 
 
 artists in
   his future projects. People with this kind of attitude should be
   taught a lesson.
   
I don't have the link for this video.
   
   
 
--- On Fri, 27/2/09, Anil Nair rhythmcalls@ wrote:
From: Anil Nair rhythmcalls@
Subject: Re: [arr] where is sukhwinder?? ???
To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com arrahmanfans%
 
 40yahoogroups. com
Date: Friday, 27 February, 2009, 12:40 AM
   
   
   
   
   
 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
I don't think they were denied a VISA - that would
   beÂ too strong a statement :-)
 
Â
The travel required a letter from the Academy stating the
   purpose/nature of the visit which didnt arrive on time (or didnt
   arrive at all).
Â
 
So I guess they

[arr] maximum no of msgs in any month

2009-02-28 Thread karamathdr

hi, 
a old member but silent one i just noted that this month had the 
maximum no of msgs obviously the oscar effect that too in 28 days

[arr] Who is composing for ‘Thalaivan Irukkinran ’?

2009-02-28 Thread pratap

‘Thalaivan Irukkinran’ to hit floors on March 9

IndiaGlitz
 [Saturday, February 28, 2009]








Finally,
it’s about Kamal Haasan Mania in tinsel town now as the Super Actor has
completed crafting polished script and screenplay for ‘A Wednesday’
Remake. The Hindi version indeed won laurels across the globe for the
new trend emphasized by Debutant Neeraj Pandey.
  
Well, now with
his ‘Marmayogi’ getting shelved due to unknown reasons, Kamal Haasan
would start shooting his film from March 8. Recently, the actor had
fleeted to Cochin where he discussed the script with Mohanlal at his
own hotel in Travancore. Mohanlal so excited about the gripping
narration has given call sheet for 18 days. With the film hitting
floors on March 9th, Mohan Lal would complete his present project
‘Bhramaram’ and join the sets on March 23rd. Kamal Haasan’s close
friend Chakri, an ad filmmaker wields megaphone for ‘Thalaivan
Irukkinran’.  
  
Buzzes are that Nasser would be enacting the
role of terrorist who’s released along with his gang members and Shriya
Saran taking on the stand of a journalist.







http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/45318.html

Re: [arr] Orchestral version of Lathika Theme from SDM (Download attached)

2009-02-28 Thread Anantha Dreamer

superb ..., thank you very much bro
Regards,
Anantha the Dreamer

http://arrtheboss.blogspot.com
Samuel Goldwyn  - I read part of it all the way through.

On Sat, Feb 28, 2009 at 11:31 AM, pratap pratap_elen...@yahoo.com wrote:

 I've attached the mp3 file...

 --- On *Fri, 2/27/09, Haris Rahman harismakhdo...@gmail.com* wrote:

 From: Haris Rahman harismakhdo...@gmail.com
 Subject: Re: [arr] Need orchestral version of lathika theme from SDM
 To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
 Date: Friday, February 27, 2009, 9:20 PM

  Really it is very beautiful as well as inspiring. I like Latika's theme
 very much and it is the favorite to me from Slumdog Album

 On 2/27/09, krishna krishna_srt@ yahoo.co. in krishna_...@yahoo.co.in
 wrote:

   Hi,
 I'm sure all you rahmaniacs watched the music presentation by the
 academy's orchestra before the score award,from SDM lathika's theme
 orchestral version was played:it was touching heavenly.Request to post
 the same,if somebody can rip that:
 Not surprisingly Hans Zimmer spoke of it as the perfect love theme
 which he was envious of in a nice sort of way.
 rgds,
 kk

[arr] Re: Sachin Tendulkar at Madame Tussauds | Semi ARR

sad to know that ARR missed it. but no worries he will definitely make 
it next time, especially after Oscar victory.


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Bivin Chandra bivinchan...@... 
wrote:

 
 Rahmanji missed it this time..
 
 http://cricket.indiatimes.com/News/Sachin-Tendulkar-at-Madame-
Tussauds/articleshow/4201822.cms

[arr] New Oscar coverage


India Today:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/arrahmanfans/3315672535/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/arrahmanfans/3316500880/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/arrahmanfans/3316503466/


New Indian Express:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/arrahmanfans/3316489330/

The Hindu:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/arrahmanfans/3316493384/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/arrahmanfans/3315671197/

[arr] Rahman must win at Filmfare: Vishal Dadlani

2009-02-28 Thread Vinod Raju

Rahman must win at Filmfare: Vishal Dadlani
28 Feb 2009, 1812 hrs IST, MONIKA RAWAL 
 
As the Filmfare Awards frenzy sets in tonight, musical duo Vishal-
Shekhar is maintaining their calm. Vishal Dadlani (TOI Photo) 


Sans any apprehensions about their nomination for Best Music 
Director for Dostana , a confident Vishal Dadlani said, There are 
no butterfly moments in stomach as such. We are not thinking much 
about it. 

Is it just due to the fact that the competition stands pretty close 
with A R Rahman being nominated for three films including Jodha 
Akbar, Jaane Tu... and Ghajini ? It's not about hoping for an award 
for ourselves. I know Rahman will win and he has to, asserts 
Vishal. 

Impressed by Rahman's international glory, Vishal clearly declares 
him as the ultimate winner. Thumbs up to Rahman, he is the best man 
of all. He just brought two Oscars to India. He has taken India to 
the international platform and by all counts, he deserves this 
award. 

Though Rahman's Oscar success might be attributed to the Hollywood 
venture yet it's his music in totality that speaks for him. Vishal 
clarifies, It doesn't make a difference that he got Oscars for 
Slumdog Millionaire... and in Filmfare, he's been nominated for 
other films. You have to see Rahman's body of work to realize that 
he truly deserves this Filmfare award.  

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Lifestyle/Specials/Rahman-must-
win-at-Filmfare-Vishal-Dadlani/articleshow/4205292.cms

[arr] ARR not composing for AR Murugadoss film with Shahrukh Khan???

2009-02-28 Thread Sath Murthy

After the success of ghajini (hindi) AR Murugadoss is all set to start a film 
with Shahrukh Khan in lead. Buzz is around that Harris Jeyaraj has been roped 
in to do the music. 

I don't know how the market will react to this new combo after the stupendous 
success of ARR - AR Murugadoss in ghajini. It is bad for the trade to 
break such a blockbuster team.

Sath Murthy.

[arr] Re: Opportunistic T-Series release


So, It's better for all of us is to stay away from this signature
collection. T series singers and arrangements... that will kill
almost all the gems of ARR.

Sath.


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Gopal Srinivasan catchg...@...
wrote:

 Quoting Wikipedia cover version, or simply cover, is a new rendition
(performance or
 recording) of a previously recorded, commercially released song.

 Many popular songs are usually covered by equally popular artistes.
E.g. A song like Words has
 been covered by many mainline artistes over the years.

 Instead of obtaining rights to include those tracks that are owned by
other labels (e.g. Bombay by Universal), T-Series has opted to produce
its own covers. Only, in this case, the covers are by T-Series' studio
artistes with horrific singing and arrangements.

 T-Series is notorious for producing covers, that's how they built up
the giant that it is today.


 --- Chord purev...@... wrote:

  Gops, what do you mean by cover versions?
 
 
 
  --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Gopal Srinivasan catchgops@
  wrote:
  
  
   T-Series has released a 3 CD pack of ARR songs titled 'A.R.Rahman
  Signature Collection' to cash
   in on his recent success.
  
   http://webstore.tseries.com/product_details.php?type=acdpid=4925
  
   Unfortunately, all the non-T-Series songs are horrendous cover
versions.

Re: [arr] Re: Did Michael Jackson wished A.R. Rahman

2009-02-28 Thread kishore parayath

I WAS ABOUT TO ASK D SAME QUESTION!! JUZ SIGNED IN FOR THAT...AND SAW THIS!!

On 2/27/09, Jahanzeb Farooq jahanzebti...@yahoo.com wrote:

   i also wonder the same

 --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com,
 pratap pratap_elen...@...
 wrote:
 
  Did Michael Jackson wished A.R. Rahman??? Read this:
 
  Between
  love and hate, I chose love. The actors and directors (present at
 the
  Kodak Theatre) liked the statement. Even Michael Jackson (pop star)
  liked it, he said with a smile. A festive atmosphere prevailed at
 the
  airport where Rahman was treated to a musical reception by his
 friend
  and popular percussionist, Sivamani, who played the drum
 
  Michael Jackson was not there during the Oscar ceremony. Does it
 mean MJ personally contacted AR and wished him or something???
 
 
  Full article
 
 
  Carnival greets AR Rahman at
 ChennaiÂ
 
 
 
 
  2/26/2009 8:19:18 AMÂ
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  AR Rahman at the
 Chennai Airport on Thursday
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Music
  maestro Allah Rakha Rahman, the first Indian to win two Oscars,
  returned to his home city Chennai to a rousing welcome by his fans
 and
  friends in the wee hours of Thursday (February 26).
  Rahman, who
  became the first Indian to win two Oscars, arrived at the Chennai
  airport from Dubai by an Emirates Airways flight around 2.30 AM.
 
  Arriving
  to the chants of 'Jai ho', the award winning song of Slumdog
  Millionaire, by his fans and well-wishers, Rahman said he was
  completely overwhelmed and touched by the rousing reception. They
  (fans) almost killed me with their love, he said in a lighter vein.
 
  A
  large number of people, who waited at the airport for the 'Mozart of
  Madras', cheered him up as he emerged out of the international
 terminal
  to the beats of drum specialist Sivamani and his troupe. Kerala's
  Kottu Melam (percussion instrument) artists gave a performance on
  behalf of the Indian Airlines.
 
  On bagging two Oscars, Rahman
  said, â€œIt (winning Oscars) is not the climax of my career. It is a
  starting point for making a lot of difference in music and in the
 way
  people think about music. Rahman said that he wanted to use the
  occasion to give a message that between love and hate he always
 opted
  for the former.
 
  Between love and hate, I chose love. The
  actors and directors (present at the Kodak Theatre) liked the
  statement. Even Michael Jackson (pop star) liked it, he said with a
  smile. A festive atmosphere prevailed at the airport where Rahman
 was
  treated to a musical reception by his friend and popular
 percussionist,
  Sivamani, who played the drum
 
  On behalf of the state
  government, Tamil Nadu Information Minister Parithi Ilamvazhuthi
  received Rahman with a bouquet at the airport terminal. A visibly
 happy
  Rahman waved at the crowd acknowledging their support before leaving
  for his home. After reaching his home town, the music genius spoke
  exclusively to TIMES NOW and expressed joy and said that there were
  more things to come, this is just the beginning for him.Â
 
 
 
  http://www.timesnow.tv/Newsdtls.aspx?NewsID=30543

Re: [arr] ARR not composing for AR Murugadoss film with Shahrukh Khan???

2009-02-28 Thread Arvind Ar

Yes...thats not a buzz anymore...!!! Harris is composing the music for ARM- SRK 
film. Its confirmed by Indiaglitz..!!! 

--- On Sat, 2/28/09, Sath Murthy sath.mur...@yahoo.com wrote:

From: Sath Murthy sath.mur...@yahoo.com
Subject: [arr] ARR not composing for AR Murugadoss film with Shahrukh Khan???
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Saturday, February 28, 2009, 2:51 PM

After the success of ghajini (hindi) AR Murugadoss is all set to start a film 
with Shahrukh Khan in lead. Buzz is around that Harris Jeyaraj has been roped 
in to do the music. 

I don't know how the market will react to this new combo after the stupendous 
success of ARR - AR Murugadoss in ghajini. It is bad for the trade to 
break such a blockbuster team.

Sath Murthy.

Re: [arr] TOP 10 ALBUMS THAT B UILT BRAND âRAHMANâ


I guess, each and every slot in the TOP 10 should have two to three
albums..

Sath.


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Sam samsing...@... wrote:

 A top 10 list without Thiruda Thiruda ??

 --- On Sat, 2/28/09, pratap pratap_elen...@... wrote:

 From: pratap pratap_elen...@...
 Subject: [arr] TOP 10 ALBUMS THAT BUILT BRAND âRAHMANâ
 To: ARR FAN CLUB arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
 Date: Saturday, February 28, 2009, 4:39 AM















 TOP 10 ALBUMS THAT BUILT BRAND âRAHMANâ






















 Trying to pick Rahmanâs best albums is not easy, because
whatever he does is so good. Selecting a few good ones as his best is
something like âsearching for a needle in a stack of
needlesâ, to borrow a line from Saving Private Ryan. Initially,
the intention was to make a list of Rahmanâs top 10, but it ended
up in 15 and could well have gone up to 25 had it not been for some
ruthless decisions, which could be taken only by one with a strong
heart. So, here are the top 15 albums, not necessarily his best musical
scores, but landmark albums that have helped build âbrand
Rahmanâ into the global phenomenon that he is now.





 Sivaji: The Boss :15





 We all thought that Shankar would work only with Rahman until Anniyan
happened and everyone thought that a change in order was imminent. But,
Sivaji happened and the famous duo was back together. Superstar in his
element called for some rollicking stuff that would reverberate in
theaters. Rahman understood the requirements and delivered a score which
one would not describe as classy but instantly likeable and popular. An
âAthiradeeâ album, which set unseen records in audio sales
in the recent times.





 Kizhakku Cheemayile :14






 This was the first album that took Rahmanâs music and
popularity to the rural parts of Tamil Nadu. Kizhakku Cheemayile remains
his only real hit that was extremely well received in the villages of
the state. The movieâs success and the expertise of Bharathiraja
in handling rural themes did help a lot. This again went on to prove the
critics that Rahman is good at folk tunes too.





 Rang De Basanti :13





 Rang De Basanti was perfect music for the angry  restless generation
next. Some of the numbers really tugged at the patriotic strings in the
heart, like âKhoon chalaâ. The anguish of bereavement was
perfectly conveyed in âLukka chuppiâ, the suppressed
feelings of anger mixed with the relief of having released it was
personified in âRoobarooâ while the Punjabi flavor in
âRang de Basantiâ simply rocked, not to forget the
liberating âI am a rebelâ.





 Muthu :12





 This was Rahmanâs first step outside Indian boundaries. Though
many may not consider Muthu as one of Rahmanâs best albums, the
movie did take his name and music as far as Japan. The huge success of
the movie in foreign shores gave Rahman that vital exposure, which
should have primed him for all that, was to follow. âThillana
thillanaâ is still one popular number among Rajini fans.





 Minsara Kanavu :11





 This was Rahmanâs first chance to do a musical film. He did not
let the chance slip by, showing us his full repertoire of musical
skills. The songs became boundlessly popular overnight; the National
Award was a natural and obvious result. The uninhibited âOoh la
la laâ, the lilting âVennilaveâ and the sensuous
âThanga thaamarai magaleâ are proof enough of his
versatility.



























 Boys :10






 Contrary to his amazing consistency, Rahman had been going through a
bit of a low phase for a while (only by his own high standards). Boys
marked his return to peak form. The music instantly became a youth
anthem. There was a time when one couldnât switch channels for 5
minutes without coming across âSa Re Ga Meâ or
âMaaro Maaroâ. The album had tremendous energy and
vibrancy about it, the main reason for the youth loving it no end.






























 Gentleman :9






 This was the start of Rahmanâs long and fruitful association
with Shankar. The album was the definition of the word
âpopularâ. The film was a huge hit and the songs were
omnipresent. âChikku bukkuâ was a craze, so was
âottakathai kattikkoâ. âEn veetu thottathilâ
and âUsilampattiâ were equally popular. Few other albums
have enjoyed such overwhelming popularity.






























 Alaipayuthey :8






 This was romance, getting the right feeling was the most important
thing here and Rahman was bang on target. He made songs that became
youth anthems of love. If one says that the music was the single most
important factor in the filmâs success; that is not far off the
mark. When Alai Paayuthe released, love was in the air everywhere.
âPachai nirameâ, âkadhal saduguduâ,
âsnehithaneâ evoked emotions that are yet to be replicated
by any other composition. Also, the stylish âendrendrum
punnagaiâ was the best entry into films that Madhavan

[arr] RAHMAN ON CNN IBN-watch now

2009-02-28 Thread sandeep venkatachari

the intw is going great,

one of the best intws i have seen of rahman

reg

The biggest problem in the world could have been solved when it was 
small  
 sandeep.v

[arr] Re: Opportunistic T-Series release

2009-02-28 Thread Chord

I know the definition of covers, but did not know what you meant in
this context.  That's terrible!  Couldn't they just have gotten
permission from other companies to use their songs?  



--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Gopal Srinivasan catchg...@...
wrote:

 Quoting Wikipedia cover version, or simply cover, is a new
rendition (performance or
 recording) of a previously recorded, commercially released song.
 
 Many popular songs are usually covered by equally popular artistes.
E.g. A song like Words has
 been covered by many mainline artistes over the years. 
 
 Instead of obtaining rights to include those tracks that are owned
by other labels (e.g. Bombay by Universal), T-Series has opted to
produce its own covers. Only, in this case, the covers are by
T-Series' studio artistes with horrific singing and arrangements. 
 
 T-Series is notorious for producing covers, that's how they built up
the giant that it is today.
 
 
 --- Chord purev...@... wrote:
 
  Gops, what do you mean by cover versions?
  
  
  
  --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Gopal Srinivasan catchgops@
  wrote:
  
   
   T-Series has released a 3 CD pack of ARR songs titled 'A.R.Rahman
  Signature Collection' to cash
   in on his recent success.
   
   http://webstore.tseries.com/product_details.php?type=acdpid=4925
   
   Unfortunately, all the non-T-Series songs are horrendous cover
versions.

[arr] Re: I almost got killed by love

  How much time will you spend in the US now?
50 per cent of the year I might be there, the rest over here. Before I 
accept some offers there, I need to stay put in the US for some time. 
To do so, I might have to leave some movies in India.

50% time in hollywood.  it seems we gonna be missing his Indian albums 
for some time as hollywood projects would be more orchestra/symphony 
based with western type of music. i don't expect (and he should not) 
him doing many Indian-oriented music (like in SDM) for hollywood 
projects for some time. he should focus on scoring for traditional 
hollywood style music to bag some big projects with reputed directors. 
anyways all in all we gonna miss his Indian albums for some time, it 
seems so.


 But the funniest part was, while rehearsing at the Kodak Theatre, 
every time they would do the mock announcements, they would call out 
everyone's names as winners except me. That made me sure I wasn't 
getting the Oscars. I was prepared to clap for others. 


amazing and funny that they did not call name of the person who won 
the most number of awards. 




--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Gopal Srinivasan catchg...@... 
wrote:

 
 I almost got killed by love
 
 A R Rahman on life after the Oscars
 
 By Subhash K Jha
 Posted On Friday, February 27, 2009 at 02:11:42 AM   
 What was the most exhilarating moment during the whole Oscar 
experience?
 For me, those six kids from Slumdog Millionaire, who belong to a 
humble part of our own Mumbai;
 walking the red carpet with the highest-paid Hollywood stars at the 
Oscars was the highest
 moment. That to me was the truest display of the democratic spirit. 
Compared with that, my
 getting the Oscars is inconsequential. 
 
 These kids didn't even have a birth certificate in the first place 
but got their passports and
 visas within three days. That's the real miracle. I would like to 
hand it to Danny Boyle and
 the producers for looking out for those kids.
 
 l When did you return ?
 I came back to Chennai on Thursday morning and couldn't believe what 
I saw. There were
 5000-6000 people waiting for me at the airport. Everyone wanted to 
touch me, shake hands with
 me. I almost got killed by love. Now that I am home with my 
children, I feel strangely calm and
 euphoric. My mother, sister and wife were with me at the Oscars, but 
not my kids. 
 
 To see you holding those two Oscars was a wonderful historic 
moment.
 It was, wasn't it? Earlier we missed it. Each time I would see those 
disappointed Indian faces
 after the Oscars, I wished that someone would go and get it for us. 
This time we cracked it.
 Resul Pookutty and I getting the Oscar have brought India into the 
centre of the popular
 culture. That's a big high for me. I only wish Gulzar saab and 
Sukhwinder were there to share
 the moment with me.
  
 Why weren't they there?
 I wanted Gulzar saab to be there. The producers had sent him a 
ticket, but he hurt his shoulder
 and had to cancel the ticket. Anyway they called out Gulzar saab's 
name on stage. I felt good
 about that.
 
 Were you surprised by the two Oscars?
 I was numbed. 20 seconds after the announcement, I had to run 
backstage, get into my costume,
 put on my headset and perform like a rock star. To do all this 
gracefully was quite an
 achievement. I was sure, I wouldn't get two Oscars. I just thought 
performing on stage was a
 great honour. 
 
 But the funniest part was, while rehearsing at the Kodak Theatre, 
every time they would do the
 mock announcements, they would call out everyone's names as winners 
except me. That made me
 sure I wasn't getting the Oscars. I was prepared to clap for others. 
So when my name was
 announced, the joy was double. When the first Oscar was announced, I 
never dreamt I would get a
 second one, though the second one was more predictable. Everyone out 
there loves `Jai ho'.
 
 Would you say the Oscars are the highest moment of your life as 
an entertainer?
 No. A year ago, I underwent a spiritual experience, which was far 
greater than all this glory
 can ever be. It happened during one of my pilgrimages. It made me 
calm. So all the good stuff
 that happened to me after Slumdog was like an offshoot of the 
experience I have had last year.
 My music is an extension of my spiritual aspirations.
 
 How do you look back on the last two months?
  I didn't expect the BAFTA. I thought the British had a different 
taste. But the impact of the
 movie and music is all-pervasive.
 
 Suddenly you have become one of them.
 In LA and Hollywood, I felt the same way as a guy coming from a 
small town of India feels in
 Mumbai. But once I got to know them well, I found them as human as 
any ordinary person. Slumdog
 has impacted everyone's life so much. I am looking at a couple of 
projects in Hollywood. I have
 to be very careful what I choose. I don't want to end up as a one-
hit wonder. 
 
 How much time will you spend in the US

[arr] Future films of ARR

2009-02-28 Thread Sath Murthy

In Tamil,
Mani's Ashokavanam
Kathir's Manavar Desam
Gautham's Vinnaithandi Varuvaya and Chennaiyil oru Mazhaikalam
KS Ravikumar's Vikram Starrer

In Telugu
SJ Surya's Komaram Puli

In Hindi
Anthony D'souza's Blue
Mani's Ravan

Thanks
Sath Murthy

Re: [arr] At Which Time Dilip Became Rahman

2009-02-28 Thread Srini Santhanam

There is so much to learn from Rahman - the human being isnt it? to be  
half as good as him is great enough.


On Feb 28, 2009, at 8:26 PM, Gopal Srinivasan wrote:



At Which Time Dilip Became Rahman

The Music and the Maker, the maestro's faith in Islam has found the  
twain makes for perfect

consonance

SHEELA REDDY ON A.R. RAHMAN
Meeting someone for an hour-long interview is no entry ticket to a  
man’s soul, but with A.R.
Rahman it seemed like that. The first time I met him was in November  
’98 when he’d come to
Delhi to accept a Channel V viewers’ award for most popular track of  
the year. Some three
million viewers had voted for him, which wasn’t surprising,  
considering how his music was
already conquering the film world, both in Tamil and Hindi. But what  
was unusual was the song
this post-Chitrahaar, Def Leppard-adoring generation chose as their  
favourite song of the year,
Vande Mataram. By then, a countrywide row had broken out over the  
compulsory singing of this
‘national song’ in schools, but Rahman’s popular, flag-waving  
rendering of it (Maa Tujhe
Salaam) was met everywhere, especially among the young, with foot- 
tapping enthusiasm. I had to
find out for myself how this young man with Jesus Christ locks, blue  
jeans and Muslim name had
so cleverly subverted the mullahs and the Hindu fundoos by getting a  
whole generation hooked to

it.
That’s the best part of being a journalist, even a freelance one—you  
can go with a question to
anyone, anywhere, and get your answer straight from the horse’s  
mouth. If you know how to reach
it, of course. Rahman was easy—I just had to call the Channel V pro.  
Within hours, I was
sitting in a hotel suite with this quiet young man with large, still  
eyes and hands, dressed
all in black—black jacket, black trousers, black shoes—chatting not  
only about the genesis of
his award-winning song (the brainchild of ad film buddy Bharatbala— 
they both wanted to create a
song that would make patriotism hip). But as often happens in such  
moments of enforced
intimacy, we ended up talking of much more. Such as how he converted  
to Islam 10 years earlier,

when he was 21.

It started, he said, when his father was dying. Rahman was only 11  
years old then, the middle
child between two sisters. Having tried everything else and failed,  
the family turned to a
local pir. My father was very ill then, bed-ridden, and the pir  
sahib couldn’t do anything for
him at that last stage. But even after his father died, Rahman’s  
family still turned to the
pir for emotional support. And then one day, nearly 10 years later,  
the pir sahib came to
Rahman’s home. He blessed a room which is very special to me  
because my father died in it, and
which I had turned into my studio. The pir sahib said we were  
destined to go through some
unique experiences, including much suffering, and some very hard  
times. His prophecy had a
curious effect on Rahman: The moment he said that and blessed the  
room, I felt such peace. As

if everything had become green, and my whole life had started afresh.

Within six months, the pir was dead, but the mystical power he had  
unleashed on the family
lived on. That’s when Rahman says the family decided to embrace  
Islam. I felt that, OK, this
feeling that I have is God. It’s not about Hindu or Muslim or  
anything, but there is that one
feeling, and that is God. It was not anything dramatic, he  
explained, like it is in films.


It would be hypocritical, he felt, with the dawning of this  
feeling, if he didn’t change his
name. And so, Dilip Kumar became Allah Rakha Rahman at the age of  
21. For Rahman and his
family, the conversion was more a change in their attitude to God  
than anything else. In
fact, he pointed out, if you take ancient Hindu scriptures, the  
Rig Veda, it says God is
one. It’s the mystical aspects of the namaaz that he valued the  
most, Rahman said. Prayer is
more like a meditation for me. And it helps me clean my inner self.  
I go through death five
times a day when I pray and I am born again. When I start, I feel I  
am dead and my soul has

departed and when I finish my prayers I am back.I am born again.

Is it like that each time, I wanted to know. He laughed at my  
atheist’s curiosity. I try to
make it like that each time, but sometimes there is so much turmoil  
in the head, so much
happening And what if he’s recording when it’s time for his  
prayers? I have a small
prayer room next to the studio, and my sister takes over the  
recording till my prayers are

done. And if he’s travelling? I carry my prayer mat wherever I go.

In all faith: with wife Saira

Did it make any difference, getting work as A.R. Rahman instead of  
Dilip Kumar? In my field,
he said, it doesn’t matter whether you are Hindu or Muslim. If you  
are good, you stay; if you
are bad, you get thrown out. On the other hand, he said, his new  
religion helped him get the
right attitude to work: to keep his sense of balance and

[arr] Re: ARR not composing for AR Murugadoss film with Shahrukh Khan???

2009-02-28 Thread arr_raghu

come on.. what is the point of worry here? 
ARR is now two time Oscar winner.
let him enjoy world class directors at least from now on.


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Sath Murthy sath.mur...@... wrote:

 After the success of ghajini (hindi) AR Murugadoss is all set to
start a film with Shahrukh Khan in lead. Buzz is around that Harris
Jeyaraj has been roped in to do the music. 
 
 I don't know how the market will react to this new combo after the
stupendous success of ARR - AR Murugadoss in ghajini. It is bad for
the trade to break such a blockbuster team.
 
 Sath Murthy.

[arr] Re: For a Rahman fan, the best place to be right now is Chennai...

i wish i could be in Chennai at this memorable time. i envy all you 
lucky Chennai based fans.


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, arr_raghu arr_ra...@... 
wrote:

 Wow.. I wish I am in Chennai now..
 Not the media but can anyone here from this group take a handycam,
 and shoot a small documentary kind of thing showing all the
 posters, banners, everything with or without an english 
 commentary to it? English as not many can get tamil. 
 I just want everyone to experience this rahman festive atmosphere.
 It will be a good project for fun and for records sake.
 Regards
 Raghu
   
 
 
 --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, $ Pavan Kumar $ pawancumarr@
 wrote:
 
  Wow..I never imagined something like this would ever 
happen...Never
 thought an oscar win will make people crazy like this...Its Rahman 
all
 over in chennai..
   
   
  Huge banners / billboards across the city congratulating rahman..I
 see some of them en route to office daily..what a view...what a 
feeling
   
  Most of the city's walls are dominated by posters from 
politicians,
 movie stars, corporates congratulating rahman..
   
  In local news papers you see many advertisements congratulating 
rahman..
   
  Caller tunes, ringtones dominated by Rahman.. people here are
 like..No one else, only Rahman please..
   
  I go to local grocery shop, a guy welcomes his customer by saying
 Jai Ho..a Father sings Jai ho with his some 8yr old son..
   
   
  All these may be just for few days. .but its our fortune that we 
are
 experiencing these magical moments in our lifetime..

[arr] A Snap from Pollachi Township

2009-02-28 Thread ajay baskar

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_S1Eb55eDf8I/SajUYGEwGWI/BFM/g32iAPLkHGM/s1600-h/DSC_0011.jpg
 
Source: Complicateur (www.mayyam.com)


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[arr] Re: Chennai welcomes the Golden boy-Videos

wow.. amazing stuff. thanks a lot for sharing.


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, JOHN JEEVINTH 
johnjeevin...@... wrote:

 Hey guys finally managed to edit de videos which i had got from 
deepak 
 now its ready for viewing.. sorry for takin such a long time..
 
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gencoFCqz0Q
 
 The video starts with Shivmani speakin and a fan dancing for Jai 
ho...
 we tried singing de song but only now do i realise dat v were never 
 realy close to dat.. anyways after which u will be able c ARR goin 
in 
 his car and showing both his oscars to his fans...de final shot will 
be 
 a view of the stage if u notice crefull u will be able to Simbu in 
it
 
 
 Note-video is not of high quality...

[arr] Re: ARR article in Kannada daily... my share in it!

wow... very interesting and funny also. you should be proud that you 
looked like ARR in your childhood :-)

bro we receiving it in digest form don't see attachments (for some 
strange reasons and i could never figure out how to), hence a link 
would have been nicer.



--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Sudhindra Rao sudhindrap...@... 
wrote:

 Dear friends,
  
 I would like to share an information which came as surprise to me.
  
 On 24th Feb, every news paper in India flooded with news article of  
our ARR winning Oscar and it is not different for Vijaya Karnataka 
daily  Mangalore edition.  One of the article explaining ARR's work in 
Kannada film industry during pre-Roja times.  Surprisingly, article 
has two baby pictures, of which first one is of ARR's and  other one 
was none other than mine! .  Author has flicked my 30 years old 
picture(@age of 3) from my personal web page. (attached scanned copy 
of article)  My personal web page also few ARR article and pics, might 
be a google search might have directed him to land in my web page.    
On questioning editor of VK, I have received no definite answer .  
This is how print media can give wrong information.
  
 BTW, article is very interesting, but not sure how much of it is 
true.  
  
 Regards,
 Sudindra
 
 
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Re: [arr] Chennai Vadapalani Programme.. LIVE?????

This is surely going to be telecasted by Sun TV.

I believe Aravind AM would surely record this. Dont worry.

On Sat, Feb 28, 2009 at 2:59 PM, murali ramakrishnan 
dippytheja...@hotmail.com wrote:


  boss are u sure.do update us.please anyone of u record this prog.surely
  video we have to cherish forever.because all the legends of music industry
 is going to participate.

 vithur need ur efforts in ths too as usual.

 murali,
 coimbatore
 --
 To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
 From: sathya.boopa...@yahoo.com
 Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2009 12:11:17 +
 Subject: Re: [arr] Chennai Vadapalani Programme.. LIVE?


 Thank You Very Much Vithur.

 Regards

 H.Sathiyenthira Boopathy.

 Ella Pugazhum Iraivan Oruvanukke...

 --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Vithur vith...@... wrote:
 
  It is SUN TV
 
  On Fri, Feb 27, 2009 at 2:53 PM, sathya.boopathy
  sathya.boopa...@...wrote:
 
   Hi All,
  
   I want to know about Chennai Vadapalani Programme... Which
 channel is
   going to telecast lively?
  
  
   Pls tell me if any..
  
  
  
   Thanks  Regards
  
   H.Sathiyenthira Boopathy.
  
   Ella Pugazhum Iraivan Oruvanukke
  
  
  
 
 
 
  --
  regards,
  Vithur
 


 

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Re: [arr] ARR not composing for AR Murugadoss film with Shahrukh Khan???

It all depends on the Producer's Choice . AR is very busy now, and he cant
be acceping new projects.

BTW, the movie which ARM is going to do is a remake of Tamil movie  Ramana

On Sat, Feb 28, 2009 at 8:21 PM, Sath Murthy sath.mur...@yahoo.com wrote:

After the success of ghajini (hindi) AR Murugadoss is all set to start
 a film with Shahrukh Khan in lead. Buzz is around that Harris Jeyaraj has
 been roped in to do the music.

 I don't know how the market will react to this new combo after the
 stupendous success of ARR - AR Murugadoss in ghajini. It is bad for the
 trade to break such a blockbuster team.

 Sath Murthy.

  




-- 
regards,
Vithur

[arr] CNN IBn Interview - AR's Ambassador Car

Just Ended CNN IBN Interview with ARR was very superb.

Paul Jacob of Nemesis Avenue says that ARR was the youngest lad to have had
a chauffeur driven Ambassador car. Trilok also said that AR fitted a 40 CD
changer in his ambassador car in those times!!

40 CD Changer in an ambassador Car.

AR.. You are simply superb and unique

There were a lot of other interesting things covered up in the Interview. A
very emotional one also.

-- 
regards,
Vithur

Re: [arr] Who is composing for ‘Thalaivan Irukkinr an’?

I believe it would be by ARR

On Sat, Feb 28, 2009 at 7:54 PM, pratap pratap_elen...@yahoo.com wrote:

 ‘Thalaivan Irukkinran’ to hit floors on March 9 IndiaGlitz
 [Saturday, February 28, 2009]

 Finally, it’s about Kamal Haasan Mania in tinsel town now as the Super
 Actor has completed crafting polished script and screenplay for ‘A
 Wednesday’ Remake. The Hindi version indeed won laurels across the globe for
 the new trend emphasized by Debutant Neeraj Pandey.

 Well, now with his ‘Marmayogi’ getting shelved due to unknown reasons,
 Kamal Haasan would start shooting his film from March 8. Recently, the actor
 had fleeted to Cochin where he discussed the script with Mohanlal at his own
 hotel in Travancore. Mohanlal so excited about the gripping narration has
 given call sheet for 18 days. With the film hitting floors on March 9th,
 Mohan Lal would complete his present project ‘Bhramaram’ and join the sets
 on March 23rd. Kamal Haasan’s close friend Chakri, an ad filmmaker wields
 megaphone for ‘Thalaivan Irukkinran’.

 Buzzes are that Nasser would be enacting the role of terrorist who’s
 released along with his gang members and Shriya Saran taking on the stand of
 a journalist.








 http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/45318.html
 




-- 
regards,
Vithur

Re: [arr] Opportunistic T-Series release

And Gopal, did you buy these too as part of your never ending collections
?/!!




On Sat, Feb 28, 2009 at 5:52 PM, Gopal Srinivasan catchg...@yahoo.comwrote:


 T-Series has released a 3 CD pack of ARR songs titled 'A.R.Rahman Signature
 Collection' to cash
 in on his recent success.

 http://webstore.tseries.com/product_details.php?type=acdpid=4925

 Unfortunately, all the non-T-Series songs are horrendous cover versions.
 




-- 
regards,
Vithur

[arr] Re: 'There's Work To Do With Kylie Minogue And Pussycat Dolls'

2009-02-28 Thread arr_raghu

His sense of humor..
In the past two weeks, all I have given thought to 
is what dress to wear


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Gopal Srinivasan catchg...@...
wrote:

 
 'There's Work To Do With Kylie Minogue And Pussycat Dolls'
 He's audibly ecstatic and unusually forthcoming. A quick phone
interview in the middle of a
 hectic first day back home in Chennai
 
 
 NAMRATA JOSHI INTERVIEWS A.R. RAHMAN
 
 | E-MAIL | ONE PAGE FORMAT | FEEDBACK: SEND  |
 An audibly ecstatic and unusually forthcoming A.R. Rahman gives a
quick phone interview in the
 middle of a hectic first day back home in Chennai
 
 You have tasted global success before with Bombay Dreams and Lord of
the Rings. How is it
 different with the Oscar?
 
 The Oscar gives you the luxury to do more of your kind of work. It
opens up doors for
 collaborations with the best of talent abroad. With the two
statuettes in my hand I feel on par
 with the best out there. I am no longer intimidated. In the last two
weeks in LA, that white
 skin complex is gone.
 
 Will we now find you doing more work abroad than in India?
 
 It's a difficult decision to take. I certainly don't want to lose
out on the extraordinary work
 a platform like the Oscars will provide in the future.
 
 So what are these extraordinary projects?
 
 There are three or four good projects. You will know more when they
happen.
 
 You had a similar opportunity to shift base when Bombay Dreams
happened...
 
 I didn't have enough exposure then. I was not ready mentally. The
atmosphere was new and I
 wasn't comfortable. My body of work was also limited. I have a
better understanding; I am ready
 now.
 
 How do you see your own music change now with the forthcoming
collaborations?
 
 The transition is yet to be seen. In the past two weeks, all I have
given thought to is what
 dress to wear, and if I have to go for The Tonight Show or Oprah
Winfrey.
 
 Will we see an amalgamation of the East and the West in your future,
mainstream western work
 abroad?
 
 I hope to keep the momentum going. There's stuff to do with Kylie
Minogue and the Pussycat
 Dolls as of now.
 
 You have hugely influenced the film music scene since Roja...
 
 It was society that wanted this change. The younger people wanted my
kind of music. It was the
 right moment for me.
 
 Which is your own favourite composition?
 
 I can't even remember. All I can recollect is Roja... 
 

http://www.outlookindia.com/full.asp?fodname=20090309fname=Cover+Storysid=3

Re: [arr] Video: Kamal on ARR achievement

2009-02-28 Thread Srini Santhanam

Well, even before watching the video i was under the prejudice that  
Kamal would have come with cryptic / egoistic praise for AR.. (im NO  
way a big fan of AR).. partly because even my mom said there were  
media reports that kamal has said something wrong about people going  
crazy after the Oscar win.


but i must say that he wasn't being any of that.. what he said was a  
fair assesment of the award. I have always felt that the oscars are  
not a Olympics of movie (Though Hollywood represents bulk of the movie  
industry its doesnt have representations from all over the world).. I  
would not be very impressed by an indian movie winning a 'best foreign  
movie' award.. There were signs of egoism in his speech, but if he is  
only human (and he is not AR Rahman). Obviously he is a Big IR fan, so  
he is not able to take it all in good spirit that AR beat every one  
else to the Oscar glory.


What's amazing about AR's achievement is that he could compete with  
the best in the legends and hollywood in their homeground and come out  
triumphant - it deserves all adulations!!


It was also nice to see Kamal come out in support of the movie - and  
say that showing discotheques and skylines does not represent india  
and u will have to show the slums if you are to reflect the real  
India. He said, 'We should not be angry with Danny boyle for showing  
the slums, We should be angry with ourselves that we have slums and do  
something about it' - Similar sentiment to what AR said.


The only question I had for Kamal is - when you are clear about what  
an oscar is? and that it represents only the western movie industry,  
why submit your movies for nominations?


Cheers,
Srini



On Feb 28, 2009, at 6:44 PM, Thulasi Ram wrote:



Watch video here
http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/gallery/Events/17586.html

kamal is agonized/thrilled/angry in his interview.. anyways, two  
songs for marmayogi has been completed and they deserve an oscar  
each, per kamal!


Kamal Haasan, the universal hero of Tamil cinema was in a strong  
contention for the Oscar race and thrived his best to win the  
coveted trophy. But, Rahman has raced ahead and a generous Kamal is  
glad that an Indian had achieved such heights on a global scale.


An exclusive press meet was organized by the actor to express his  
congratulations to AR Rahman for winning the Oscars and he also  
shared his views about the Oscar awards. He opines that it's a scale  
which measures the quality of Hollywood cinema and not world cinema.


Olympics is a competition conducted on a global scale but Oscars are  
for America alone and not to be considered to rate our movies.


He also said that he's proud that one of us from Tamil Nadu has gone  
to make a mark and make India proud.

Re: [arr] Video: ARR meets press; clarifies almost ALL questions

2009-02-28 Thread Srini Santhanam


Thanks Thulasi..

There are some nice things that he has said here. What a human being..  
If there is an oscar for being humble - he will win it hands down!


I'm just writing the ones he said in tamil here:

- I thank everyone for the extraordinary reception you gave me when i  
came back with 2 oscars. Thanks for all your love and prayers.
- Oscar is a big award, but my fans are more important to me and i  
value it more.
- There are 350 million americas 3 times more Indians - Their prayers  
and love mean more to me.
- I have no end goal. You cannot have end goals in Music. Its a  
spiritual thing.
- Music has a power to bring unity and removes the divide across  
religion, ethinicity and language. He also said 'NORTH  SOUTH'
- There is always an apprehension towards new things. Now I hope the  
west will start to hear more of Indian / Asian music.
- There are a few rules to each industry. There is a difference  
between our styles, our movies run for 2.5 hours while theirs is 1.5  
hours. They may not like the music presented the way it is in our  
movies, as the songs (in the movie) are inserted nicely between it has  
created an impact.
- I want the tamil film industry to move to the next level and it  
doesnt happen with one person. it has to be a team effort. I'm  
currently workings with Maniratnam, Shankar, Gautam Menon and Kathir.
- Initially they were shooting the end credits with a different song,  
then i felt Jai ho would be appropriate finish and did that..

- I am getting hollywood offers, i'm planning to take up 2 movies.
- We don't need to everytime cater to western audience, satisfying our  
audience is a big thing!
- but I blabbered (:)) in my first interview that i want my music to  
reach globally. When you say something you have to do it and its good  
thats happened.
- I met Resul first during Hindi Ghajini and was really impressed with  
his work and i'm very happy he won the oscars.
- When a song creates an impact on people or changes a society thats  
more important than an oscar. Like a husband who wants to commit  
suicide because of hatred towards his wife, listens to the song and  
understands the depth of love and changes his decision. thats important.


Friends, please correct it wherever i have got the statements wrongly.

Rahman - Calm and Composing

Cheers,
Srini


On Feb 28, 2009, at 5:48 PM, Thulasi Ram wrote:


http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/gallery/events/17619.html


watch it to get answers for almost all answers for ur q's reg  
oscars, future projects, absence of sukhwinder, gulzar and sivamani  
in oscars.


some tit-bits:

music for mani's movie is almost complete'
s, ARR s doing kathirs movie

Re: [arr] ARR not composing for AR Murugadoss film with Shahrukh Khan???


I read that somewhere it is going to be a romantic tale.. not any
remakes..

Sath.


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Vithur vith...@... wrote:

 It all depends on the Producer's Choice . AR is very busy now, and he
cant
 be acceping new projects.

 BTW, the movie which ARM is going to do is a remake of Tamil movie 
Ramana

 On Sat, Feb 28, 2009 at 8:21 PM, Sath Murthy sath.mur...@... wrote:

  After the success of ghajini (hindi) AR Murugadoss is all set to
start
  a film with Shahrukh Khan in lead. Buzz is around that Harris
Jeyaraj has
  been roped in to do the music.
 
  I don't know how the market will react to this new combo after the
  stupendous success of ARR - AR Murugadoss in ghajini. It is bad for
the
  trade to break such a blockbuster team.
 
  Sath Murthy.
 
 
 



 --
 regards,
 Vithur

Re: [arr] 'He Liberated The Film Song'

2009-02-28 Thread Niraj Sinha

my 2 cents, pls forgive if any info is wrong
 
In a music industry where duo sisters ruled the roost followed by Alka and 
others it is Rahman who would give a song to any new comer, he can easily use a 
new voice, It may not be perfect on sur/pitch or range but Rahman makes it 
acceptable and the song strikes a great chord with people like aye bachchu, 
behka mai behka. So isn't he promoting besura singers. No wait a minute when 
the situation needs he would go for a perfect sur like aaja balam in Yuvraaj 
(title theme) or radha kaise me jale on raag bhimpalasi in Lagaan or ghanan 
ghanan on raag Kafi in Lagaan, so he knows his music very well. His 
orchestration is heavy  and muliti layered and that is why it takes a while for 
his songs to grow over you.
 
Just to add few things more. ARR is a thinking, innovative and evolving 
composer all the time. His Hindi songs in 90s had strong influence of Carnatic 
classical but then when one listens to RDB song or Mangal Pandey's tumhari adao 
pe mai wari wari (raag darbari) ot title theme one can easily identify these 
with freedom fight in North Indian backdrop. Another thing very unique about 
him is he is not afraid of using modern instruments in a song based on old 
story like in Shaheed Bhagat Singh songs he has used both matka and synthesizer 
(mahi ve) and extensive keyboarding in desh mere in same film, similarly in 
tumhari adao pe mai wari wari he would easily use heavy bass drones which 
otherwise a conservative composer wouldn't.
In ye jo des hai tera (swades) he has used Sehahnai and drums in same breath, 
he would use software in a song like jage haain to create sound of santur and 
get away no one minds and ARR establishes a trend this way.
Another thing is his editing, mixing and recording technique, It is said in 
Roja he recorded the same thing over and over so that even those buying 
cassettes get audio quality of CD. He has largest collection of softwares and 
instruments, he often arranges instruments for his players. When he asks a 
player to paly a dhun it is recorded and then it is kept as bank to be used at 
appropriate time, if it is used in a song , the gyu gets moneya and thank title 
on a cassette or CD cover. No one ever did this for any instrumentalist till 
date in Bollywood hence he is immensely popular with players. This is why names 
like Kuttu and Shivamani are house hold thee days.
He keeps abreats of latest develpment in world music and the effect is there to 
see. He used MIA to do rap lyrics in O Saya. Similarly he has used a black 
rapper for BGS of lord of rings. He has changed his keyboards to over 20 times 
in last 15 years and makes sure he uses the best modes and sounds. He has a 
large collectioin of audio sample from several sources (remember killer rhythm 
of aiyo aiyo o from Rangeela? that is audio sample..!) and he himself has 
created large number of samples for every one to use. 
And about humiliy kya kahne, if there was a oscar for humility it would go to A 
R Rahman for suree. 


--- On Sat, 2/28/09, Gopal Srinivasan catchg...@yahoo.com wrote:

From: Gopal Srinivasan catchg...@yahoo.com
Subject: [arr] 'He Liberated The Film Song'
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Saturday, February 28, 2009, 12:25 PM







'He Liberated The Film Song'
He changed the age old format of the film song-- the asthayi and the antara and 
then a cross
line to match the asthayi -- that has been our format since the inception of 
film music

GULZAR ON A.R. RAHMAN

| E-MAIL | ONE PAGE FORMAT | FEEDBACK: SEND - READ |
When Rahman entered the Tamil and Telugu film industry I do not know how it 
affected them, but
when he came to Hindi films with Roja his entry was noticed and much talked 
about. Detractors
started saying, He’s repetitive etcetera, but Rahman quietly continued doing 
his work and
they fell silent and his music grew on them.

Here people take a lot of time in accepting anything new. That’s a peculiar 
quality we seem to
have. He used folk and classical and blended it beautifully. He used western 
sounds and
electronics and used them in Hindi music and they didn’t sound foreign at all. 
He blended them
so well into our music.. 

For the lyricists, he made a very important contribution. He changed the age 
old format of the
film song-- the asthayi and the antara and then a cross line to match the 
asthayi -- that has
been our format since the inception of film music. Rahman let it go and I for 
one felt greatly
elated because I have always used blank verse and I was very comfortable with 
this form. He
liberated the film song from the earlier shackles. I had used this kind of 
writing earlier in
songs like meraa kuchh saamaan tumhaare paas paRaa hai etc but his coming made 
it acceptable.

In our music today, Rahman’s presence has made a whole lot of difference. What 
else can we ask
for? Not only in India, he has opened up the horizon in the west also. It needs 
courage to
experiment the way he does. His Bombay

Re: [arr] Chennai Vadapalani Programme.. LIVE?????


Is it LIVE on SUN TV or gonna be a recorded one? I don't see any promos
regd. that show..

Sath.


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Vithur vith...@... wrote:

 This is surely going to be telecasted by Sun TV.

 I believe Aravind AM would surely record this. Dont worry.

 On Sat, Feb 28, 2009 at 2:59 PM, murali ramakrishnan 
 dippytheja...@... wrote:

 
  boss are u sure.do update us.please anyone of u record this
prog.surely
  video we have to cherish forever.because all the legends of music
industry
  is going to participate.
 
  vithur need ur efforts in ths too as usual.
 
  murali,
  coimbatore
  --
  To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
  From: sathya.boopa...@...
  Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2009 12:11:17 +
  Subject: Re: [arr] Chennai Vadapalani Programme.. LIVE?
 
 
  Thank You Very Much Vithur.
 
  Regards
 
  H.Sathiyenthira Boopathy.
 
  Ella Pugazhum Iraivan Oruvanukke...
 
  --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Vithur vithurm@ wrote:
  
   It is SUN TV
  
   On Fri, Feb 27, 2009 at 2:53 PM, sathya.boopathy
   sathya.boopa...@wrote:
  
Hi All,
   
I want to know about Chennai Vadapalani Programme... Which
  channel is
going to telecast lively?
   
   
Pls tell me if any..
   
   
   
Thanks  Regards
   
H.Sathiyenthira Boopathy.
   
Ella Pugazhum Iraivan Oruvanukke
   
   
   
  
  
  
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[arr] request for hindi r tamil translation

2009-02-28 Thread hassan basha

can any one translate in tamil or hindi please my kind request.

--- On Sat, 2/28/09, Srini Santhanam saint.si...@gmail.com wrote:

From: Srini Santhanam saint.si...@gmail.com
Subject: Re: [arr] At Which Time Dilip Became Rahman
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Saturday, February 28, 2009, 8:36 PM

There is so much to learn from Rahman - the human being isnt it? to be half as 
good as him is great enough.

On Feb 28, 2009, at 8:26 PM, Gopal Srinivasan wrote:

At Which Time Dilip Became Rahman 

The Music and the Maker, the maestro's faith in Islam has found the twain makes 
for perfect
consonance 

SHEELA REDDY ON A.R. RAHMAN
Meeting someone for an hour-long interview is no entry ticket to a man’s soul, 
but with A.R.
Rahman it seemed like that. The first time I met him was in November ’98 when 
he’d come to
Delhi to accept a Channel V viewers’ award for most popular track of the year. 
Some three
million viewers had voted for him, which wasn’t surprising, considering how his 
music was
already conquering the film world, both in Tamil and Hindi. But what was 
unusual was the song
this post-Chitrahaar, Def Leppard-adoring generation chose as their favourite 
song of the year,
Vande Mataram. By then, a countrywide row had broken out over the compulsory 
singing of this
‘national song’ in schools, but Rahman’s popular, flag-waving rendering of it 
(Maa Tujhe
Salaam) was met everywhere, especially among the young, with foot-tapping 
enthusiasm. I had to
find out for myself how this young man with Jesus Christ locks, blue jeans and 
Muslim name had
so cleverly subverted the mullahs and the Hindu fundoos by getting a whole 
generation hooked to
it.
That’s the best part of being a journalist, even a freelance one—you can go 
with a question to
anyone, anywhere, and get your answer straight from the horse’s mouth. If you 
know how to reach
it, of course. Rahman was easy—I just had to call the Channel V pro. Within 
hours, I was
sitting in a hotel suite with this quiet young man with large, still eyes and 
hands, dressed
all in black—black jacket, black trousers, black shoes—chatting not only about 
the genesis of
his award-winning song (the brainchild of ad film buddy Bharatbala—they both 
wanted to create a
song that would make patriotism hip). But as often happens in such moments of 
enforced
intimacy, we ended up talking of much more. Such as how he converted to Islam 
10 years earlier,
when he was 21.

It started, he said, when his father was dying. Rahman was only 11 years old 
then, the middle
child between two sisters. Having tried everything else and failed, the family 
turned to a
local pir. My father was very ill then, bed-ridden, and the pir sahib couldn’t 
do anything for
him at that last stage. But even after his father died, Rahman’s family still 
turned to the
pir for emotional support. And then one day, nearly 10 years later, the pir 
sahib came to
Rahman’s home. He blessed a room which is very special to me because my father 
died in it, and
which I had turned into my studio. The pir sahib said we were destined to go 
through some
unique experiences, including much suffering, and some very hard times. His 
prophecy had a
curious effect on Rahman: The moment he said that and blessed the room, I felt 
such peace. As
if everything had become green, and my whole life had started afresh.

Within six months, the pir was dead, but the mystical power he had unleashed on 
the family
lived on. That’s when Rahman says the family decided to embrace Islam. I felt 
that, OK, this
feeling that I have is God. It’s not about Hindu or Muslim or anything, but 
there is that one
feeling, and that is God. It was not anything dramatic, he explained, like it 
is in films.

It would be hypocritical,  he felt, with the dawning of this feeling, if he 
didn’t change his
name. And so, Dilip Kumar became Allah Rakha Rahman at the age of 21. For 
Rahman and his
family, the conversion was more a change in their attitude to God than anything 
else. In
fact, he pointed out, if you take ancient Hindu scriptures, the Rig Veda, it 
says God is
one. It’s the mystical aspects of the namaaz that he valued the most, Rahman 
said. Prayer is
more like a meditation for me. And it helps me clean my inner self. I go 
through death five
times a day when I pray and I am born again. When I start, I feel I am dead and 
my soul has
departed and when I finish my prayers I am back.I am born again.

Is it like that each time, I wanted to know. He laughed at my atheist’s 
curiosity. I try to
make it like that each time, but sometimes there is so much turmoil in the 
head, so much
happening... . And what if he’s recording when it’s time for his prayers? I 
have a small
prayer room next to the studio, and my sister takes over the recording till my 
prayers are
done. And if he’s travelling? I carry my prayer mat wherever I go.

In all faith: with wife Saira

Did it make any difference, getting work as A.R. Rahman instead of

[arr] Re: ARR not composing for AR Murugadoss film with Shahrukh Khan???

2009-02-28 Thread Ramkumar

Also the movie has little scope for music ... it has only two songs in
tamil if i am not wrong ...


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Vithur vith...@... wrote:

 It all depends on the Producer's Choice . AR is very busy now, and
he cant
 be acceping new projects.
 
 BTW, the movie which ARM is going to do is a remake of Tamil movie 
Ramana
 
 On Sat, Feb 28, 2009 at 8:21 PM, Sath Murthy sath.mur...@... wrote:
 
 After the success of ghajini (hindi) AR Murugadoss is all set
to start
  a film with Shahrukh Khan in lead. Buzz is around that Harris
Jeyaraj has
  been roped in to do the music.
 
  I don't know how the market will react to this new combo after the
  stupendous success of ARR - AR Murugadoss in ghajini. It is bad
for the
  trade to break such a blockbuster team.
 
  Sath Murthy.
 
   
 
 
 
 
 -- 
 regards,
 Vithur

Re: [arr] Who is composing for Thalaivan Irukkinran?


Have anyone of you seen A Wednesday? is there any scope for songs? From
what i see, the movie is like a thriller and wont have scope for songs,
but will have great scope for BGMs.

I guess it will be by ARR, if this movie's time has been replaced by
Marmayogi...

Sath.


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Vithur vith...@... wrote:

 I believe it would be by ARR

 On Sat, Feb 28, 2009 at 7:54 PM, pratap pratap_elen...@... wrote:

  `Thalaivan Irukkinran' to hit floors on March 9 IndiaGlitz
  [Saturday, February 28, 2009]
 
  Finally, it's about Kamal Haasan Mania in tinsel town now as the
Super
  Actor has completed crafting polished script and screenplay for
`A
  Wednesday' Remake. The Hindi version indeed won laurels across
the globe for
  the new trend emphasized by Debutant Neeraj Pandey.
 
  Well, now with his `Marmayogi' getting shelved due to
unknown reasons,
  Kamal Haasan would start shooting his film from March 8. Recently,
the actor
  had fleeted to Cochin where he discussed the script with Mohanlal at
his own
  hotel in Travancore. Mohanlal so excited about the gripping
narration has
  given call sheet for 18 days. With the film hitting floors on March
9th,
  Mohan Lal would complete his present project `Bhramaram' and
join the sets
  on March 23rd. Kamal Haasan's close friend Chakri, an ad
filmmaker wields
  megaphone for `Thalaivan Irukkinran'.
 
  Buzzes are that Nasser would be enacting the role of terrorist
who's
  released along with his gang members and Shriya Saran taking on the
stand of
  a journalist.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/45318.html
 
 



 --
 regards,
 Vithur

[arr] Rahman @ Filmfare says - I have won an Oscar but Filmfare is Asia’s biggest award

2009-02-28 Thread $ Pavan Kumar $

Live updates here :
 
http://movies.indiatimes.com/filmfareshow/4198929.cms

[arr] Rahman @ Filmfare says - I have won an Oscar but Filmfare is Asia’s biggest award

2009-02-28 Thread $ Pavan Kumar $

Live updates here :
 
http://movies.indiatimes.com/filmfareshow/4198929.cms

[arr] Re: Chennai welcomes the Golden boy-Videos

2009-02-28 Thread arr_raghu

From timesofindia site
After sweeping off the International award scene with adulations,
Slumdog... kids are here on Filmfare red carpet. Before we could wish,
legendary music maestro A R Rahman walks the red carpet.
---meaning ARR is at filmfare?


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Jahanzeb Farooq
jahanzebti...@... wrote:

 wow.. amazing stuff. thanks a lot for sharing.
 
 
 --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, JOHN JEEVINTH 
 johnjeevinth1@ wrote:
 
  Hey guys finally managed to edit de videos which i had got from 
 deepak 
  now its ready for viewing.. sorry for takin such a long time..
  
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gencoFCqz0Q
  
  The video starts with Shivmani speakin and a fan dancing for Jai 
 ho...
  we tried singing de song but only now do i realise dat v were never 
  realy close to dat.. anyways after which u will be able c ARR goin 
 in 
  his car and showing both his oscars to his fans...de final shot will 
 be 
  a view of the stage if u notice crefull u will be able to Simbu in 
 it
  
  
  Note-video is not of high quality...

[arr] Re: CNN IBn Interview - AR's Ambassador Car

2009-02-28 Thread Ramkumar

Just missed it .. saw only the final few minutes ...Pls Vithur bhai
can you post the link or transcript?? I will be helped greatly


--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Vithur vith...@... wrote:

 Just Ended CNN IBN Interview with ARR was very superb.
 
 Paul Jacob of Nemesis Avenue says that ARR was the youngest lad to
have had
 a chauffeur driven Ambassador car. Trilok also said that AR fitted a
40 CD
 changer in his ambassador car in those times!!
 
 40 CD Changer in an ambassador Car.
 
 AR.. You are simply superb and unique
 
 There were a lot of other interesting things covered up in the
Interview. A
 very emotional one also.
 
 -- 
 regards,
 Vithur

Re: [arr] Rahman comes THIS close to death in LA

*I guess it was God’s warning not to take any of the good things that are
happening to me too seriously.”*
Only a Spiritually Realised Soul can talk and feel like this.



On Sat, Feb 28, 2009 at 3:37 PM, Bivin Chandra bivinchan...@yahoo.comwrote:


 While all the hoopla and euphoria surrounding A R Rahman’s double Oscar has
 been talked about no one knows he had a close shave with death during the
 rehearsals for his stage performance for the Oscars.

 The shocking shave with death came to light after Rahman’s return to India
 on Thursday when he blurted out the truth innocently.

 The accident could’ve proved catastrophic and would’ve meant almost
 sure-death for Rahman.

 Recalling the nerve-wracking experience Rahman says, “I really don’t know
 what happened. Two days before the Oscars we were rehearsing at one of the
 theatres for the Oscars, the Jay Leno Show and the Oprah Winfrey Show when a
 massive chandelier, covering portion of the ceiling crashed to the spot just
 a split -second after I moved away.”

 This isn’t just a routine drama-in-real-life occurrence.

 Divulges Rahman, “ If I hadn’t moved way I’d have become history after
 making history in no time at all.The chandelier crashed exactly at the spot
 I was standing in just seconds before. It left me shaken but not terrified.
 I guess it was God’s warning not to take any of the good things that are
 happening to me too seriously.”

 Sighing in relief Rahman says, “I think the love and prayers of all those
 who love me saved me. As I walked from the left side of the stage to the
 right I could feel a heavy drop from the air, like water rushing down from a
 height of 30 to 40 feet. So with the good came the rude reminder of how
 quickly it can all be snatched away.”

 Says Rahman, “When I did Oprah Winfrey’s show for the Oscars she asked me
 what Jai ho meant. I said it meant, ‘May the victory be yours.’ She wished
 the same back for me and I could see she meant it. It’s the best wishes from
 the world over that saved my life that day.”

 Rahman says he wasn’t the least scared being so close to death. “What has
 to happen will happen. I believe one is constantly walking hand-in-hand with
 death. Death is like a constant companion. But let’s not go into dark spaces
 right now.”

 http://www.santabanta.com/cinema.asp?pid=26476

 




-- 
regards,
Vithur

Re: [arr] similarity

Ha ha ha A good one. ! Pun with Words.

Benny would be happy reading this

On Sat, Feb 28, 2009 at 2:31 PM, VK Murthy vkmj...@gmail.com wrote:

   i was telling a friend about slumdog movie...and i was
 telling directors' name and by MISTAKE i say Bonny Dayle.. Denny Bayal...
 Benny Dayal! then only i said the correct name Danny Boyle...!

 what a similarity ...somebody send this mail to Danny and Benny and
 ARR... wow congrats ARR for 2 oscar and in advance for FILIM
 FAIR

 




-- 
regards,
Vithur

Re: [arr] request for hindi r tamil translation