Re: [arr] Re: Let's keep in mind the attitudes and exposure of the elders
There you go. . My dad still listens only to 70's and 80's On Mon, Mar 2, 2009 at 9:34 AM, ramakrisha laxmana subramanian siva gopala acharya iyer .aiyooo amma idli wada dosa sambar chatni . sriramiye...@yahoo.co.in wrote: You put it very well! My dad loves the classical old tamil malayalam songs, whenever I play ANY say 'fast track' he doesn't seem to like it. He likes slow and soft music and doesn't care for whose music it is by. I was wondering how people could listen to and love say Himesh or even Anu Malik. But there is something about them which attracts people, and they love AR too, but are more into the former. So at the end of the day, its all about personal choices. And a majority of youngsters in my college love AR and seem to connect with his music instantly, but it varies with every album. They loved 'Jaane tu' more than JA, but for me it's vice-versa. --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com, Chord purev...@... wrote: After reading Jagjit Singh's, Pyarelal's and Ali Khan's comments about ARR and his music, it also struck me the big generational differences in terms of attitudes and exposure towards music. Personally, I have found that even with people I know, like my parents and their friends, their appreciation for music is within a narrow range. Anything outside that range is overlooked and not appreciated as much, and sometimes ridiculed. I have found that amongst many elders, there is a certain arrogance or haughtiness implying, we know what's best. This is a product of our culture revering elders and their wisdom by tradition in contrast to many seniors and elders feeling left out and disrespected by attitudinal changes in today's world reflecting less respect and reverie towards seniors. For example, when I gave my parents a copy of the D6 CD, they only liked the folk and semi-classical elements of the soundtrack. That's it. When I asked them about Jaane Tu, they said that they didn't like the music, although they love and appreciate ARR's other works that are more in line with their taste. Of course, even within elders, there will be a lot of variation in terms of taste and attitude, but overall, I feel that they are more narrow minded about music than we youngsters are OVERALL AS A GROUP, keeping in mind individual differences. Because ARR's music is so diverse and touching upon so many different genres, a large percentage of his work is not going to be appreciated by those with more narrow minded definitions of good music. Who knows, maybe when we reach that age, we too may reflect some of that narrow mindedness in terms of our exposure compared to what the youth may be listening to at that time. However, I have hope that because we youngsters have been exposed to such an array of world music through ARR and other artists, I think we will generally have a broader appreciation for music than previous generations. ARR has gifted us with something very important: tolerance and open mindedness for different types of music. Thank you ARR!
Re: [arr] A.R. Rahman honored by Cine Musicians Union
Please quote the source url. . On Mon, Mar 2, 2009 at 9:13 AM, sandhiya vs vssandh...@yahoo.co.in wrote: With a token of expressing their gratitude for A.R. Rahman who has honored Tamil Film Industry across the globe, Tamil Cine Musicians’ Union took up the occasion of felicitating him. Speaking on the occasion, Rahman said ‘All my praises for my parents who sowed the seeds and I have reaped the harvest’. Also added that many websites have been making abusive comments comparing him with other music directors. But that shouldn’t be the traits of a good media. ‘It’s the aspiration for many musicians who immense talents and I’ve collected the awards on the behalf of them’ Rahman said who continued adding the same appraisals in Tamil ‘Ellam Pugalum Iraivan Oruvanuke’… Finally, he said that if musicians of Ancient India like Naushad didn’t won Oscars, it was all about the fact that they weren’t interested in bagging them. Maestro Ilayaraja on his turn said, ‘there are only a few who possess immense talent and still go on to make it big. Rahman is a phenomenal musician. He added, ‘If MSV is Athara Sruthi, I am Panchamam and Rahman is Panchamam’. Rahman made every Tamilian proud winning two Oscars in one year, he added. On his part, veteran director K Balachandar, who first introduced Rahman in his home production Roja, directed by Maniratnam, and said, ‘Rahman is a rare genius. When other music composers make castles with their music, Rahman builds monuments’. Earlier, speakers including veteran music composers M S Viswanathan, producer A V M Saravanan, and playback singer S Janaki spoke. Ilayaraja presented Rahman with a golden chain while popular director Harris Jayaraj presented a golden ring to the Mozart of Madras. The function was hosted by by S A Rajkumar and Abu Gabriel of the musicians trust. Among those who took part included Shankar Ganesh, Deva, Srikanth Deva, Yuvanshankar Raja, Karthik Raja, Vijay Anthony, D Imman, T M Soundararajan, L R Eswari, Karthi, Chinmayi, Thippu, Chitra, Swarnalatha,Mano, drummer Shivamani among others…. *என்றும் அன்புடன்* 'தமிழ்கவி'௧விசதீஷ் -- Unlimited freedom, unlimited storage. Get it nowhttp://in.rd.yahoo.com/tagline_mail_2/*http://help.yahoo.com/l/in/yahoo/mail/yahoomail/tools/tools-08.html/
Re: [arr] Re: I request my fans to desist from sullying anyone - ARR
I am going to be nice even with Taran Adarsh!
On Mon, Mar 2, 2009 at 8:42 AM, jibandevta jibande...@yahoo.co.in wrote:
What to say of this man?..His heart is filled with love and love only.
..It's high time for us to follow him and stop bashing others;
as we'r not going to gain anything form it..
He is truly 'Modern Day Swami Vivekanada'..history repeates
itself in some or the other way..
-jiban
--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com,
Vithur vith...@... wrote:
God chose me to collect the Oscars' : Rahman 2 Mar 2009, 0407 hrs
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Bhama Devi Ravi, TNN
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CHENNAI: The Westerners should know the
musicianshttp://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Chennai/God-chose-me-
to-collect-the-Oscars--Rahman/articleshow/4209723.cms#,
how will they vote for someone whom they do not know? So, I met an
agent who
guided me, Oscar-winner A R Rahman joked at a felicitation
ceremony held
by the Cine Musicians Union and Trust on Sunday.
People used to smile at me after Roja' and Americans smiled at me
the same
way (after the Oscars) and praised me for the good
musichttp://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Chennai/God-chose-me-to-
collect-the-Oscars--Rahman/articleshow/4209723.cms#,
said Rahman, who won two Oscars for Slumdog Millionaire.' God had
selected
me to collect it, he said, Ten years ago when Japanese, Chinese
and
Italian films used to make it to the Oscars, I used to wonder why
Naushad,
Ilayaraja, M S Viswanathan, Madan Mohan and many others did not get
the
awards. But they have people's love, which is a greater honour than
the
Oscars.
Rahman devoted a great deal of time in thanking the classical
musichttp://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Chennai/God-chose-me-to-
collect-the-Oscars--Rahman/articleshow/4209723.cms#fraternity.
When film music makes it big, rarely do purists acknowledge it.
But I have been surprised by the goodwill, the composer told the
gathering,
which included M Balamurali Krishna.
If the presence of Ilayaraja at the event set to rest the
speculation about
Illayaraja's resoponse to Rahman winning the Oscars, especially
after he
garlanded Rahman and presented him a gold chain, the feverish
competition
between the fans of the two came to the fore when Rahman pleaded
with his
fans not to create hatred. There are a set of fans for every
musician, and
I have been seeing a lot of hate mail on the web. Please respect
everyone,
and I request my fans to desist from sullying anyone, Rahman said.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Chennai/God-chose-me-to-collect-
the-Oscars--Rahman/articleshow/4209723.cms
--
regards,
Vithur
[arr] Music labels rush to cash in on Rahman's triumph
MUMBAI: After A R Rahman brought home twin Oscars, music labels in India are leaving no stone unturned to cash in on the Rahman fever. T-Series has already launched a Rahman compilation last week. Others like Sony BMG, Saregama are working on similar lines and are planning early March launches for similar compilations. T-Series launched a three CD set two days before the Oscar awards and the album has been well received by music lovers. Says T-Series president - marketing media publishing (TV) Vinod Bhanushali, “The album tracks Rahman’s journey from Roja to Slumdog Millionaire as we own many of his titles like 1947 earth, Nayak, Doli sajake rakhna, and the recent titles acquired in the last two years- Yuvvraaj, Jaane tu ya jaane na, Ghajini and Delhi 6.” The label promoted the set across all television channels; and aired an interesting 90 second promo across all music and news channels. Sony BMG, on the other hand, is in talks with major music labels including Saregama, Times Music, Venus Records etc to acquire music rights of Rahman’s titles. Sony BMG would be tentatively be launching a compilation of Rahman’s hits in March. Sony BMG Marketing director Sanujeet Bhujabal says, “We are looking at most of his landmark works including songs from his Tamil soundtracks. Our compilation would include Rahman songs across Bollywood, Tamil numbers, albums etc. We already have some five to six Tamil titles which would be a part of the compilation.” A R Rahman and Sony BMG have been associated with his first album ‘Vande Mataram’. “We have been doing A R Rahman collections/compilations since the past couple of years for his fans. We feel it gives a nice platform to showcase AR Rahman’s range of music to all his fans worldwide,” says Bhujabal. Venus, which already has three earlier Rahman compilations in the market would be giving out their title track of ‘Dil se’ to Sony BMG, which is also in talks with Times Music for the rights of Rahman’s ‘Jana gana mana’, the only Rahman title with that label. Sony BMG is also obtaining the rights of ‘Saathiya’ and ‘Sapnay’ from Saregama. Saregama would also be launching a compilation by 10 March by buying rights from other music labels like Sony BMG, Venus, Universal etc. Saregama head, New Media and Publishing Gautam Sarakar denies that the label is trying to cash in on the slumdog ... http://www.radioandmusic.com/content/editorial/special-reports/music-labels-rush-cash-rahmans-triumph
[arr] conection not conecting to lovers
conection must be released in dvds . i m waiting for that day very badly. actualy for lisning a album buying nokia mobile so expensive for many people like me
Re: [arr] Re: It's Better to release the Connections CD officially to control piracy
Give feedback to Nokia I gave feedback through this website, http://www.nokia.co.in/get-support-and-software/ask-nokia I choose other phone, and web feedback... If we all flood nokia with requests to release cd.. maybe something will work out... IT IS IN OUR HANDS Regards, Anantha the Dreamer http://arrtheboss.blogspot.com Jean-Luc Godard - To be or not to be. That's not really a question. On Mon, Mar 2, 2009 at 12:05 PM, jibandevta jibande...@yahoo.co.in wrote: That is true..We are in need of this audio CD. There is no point in releasing only on Nokia..otherwise such beautifull music will not reach to masses.. but to whom should we contact for this?? Regards -jiban --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com, Sath Murthy sath.mur...@... wrote: Vijay / Gopal, Can this message be passed on to the concerned, Please? It is better to release Connections Album in CD format officially so that the piracy can be controlled. We all fans will buy the original for sure, instead of listening them through other sources. Not everyone will have or having the new Nokia phones that carry those songs exclusively. Thanks Sath Murthy.
[arr] Whole Tamil Film Industry Felicitates ?????
Hi All, I want to know that when the Whole Tamil Film Industry is going to felicitate the oscARR? Pls share the same if any Jai Ho!!! H.Sathiyenthria Boopathy. Ella Pugazhum Iraivan Oruvanukke
[arr] Truly ARR ji had gone global
Iam sharing my experience I had a couple of hours ago. I was with my friend to Landmark(spencers-chennai). We were as usual moving around the Video section. I happened to see a guy from US his name is Mr. justin quan. I saw him starring at me, later voluntarily i approached him he want me to pick up good movies of our ARR ji music. Later i had given him Roja, Thiruda thirudi and so on. Almost he packed 15 DVD's all of ARR ji hits both in tamil and hindi. I feel totally blessed and fortuned as the foreigner had not asked for assistance from landmark assistants. Iam happy to give some informations about ARR to him. with love Arun
[arr] Grammy , Tony , Laurence Olivier Awards
After Academy Awards ,these 3 should be next... Rahman has an Olivier nomination for Bombay Dreams I think... -- Ashish . . .
[arr] Re: osc'ARR' Winning n Performing Video-HDTV Rip Download!
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Re: [arr] Let's keep in mind the attitudes and exposure of the elders
Good Thoughts Chord. I completely agree. However, I guess, I have been really lucky in this regard :) The biggest ARR fan and the closest to me is my dad. He brought a Tape Recorder during the time Genteman was released. That was my first ever cassette. He bought it after he liked the songs. However, the next cassette we bought was Kizhaku Cheemayilae and it was on the day of the audio release. He brought it home with a lot of excitement I still clearly remember. With the song on side A starting Athaiku piranthavalae, I remember the smiling approvals we gave each other :) We still treasure all those audio cassettes. Infact for most of them, I can recollect the day we had bought it and the initial feedback we shared. During my school days, it was always my dad who tracked the audio release dates and kept coming home with the 1st day release cassettes. After I moved to chennai, I slowly took over, thanks to the Internet and arrahmanfans.com:) He still listens to most of his music. He loved Chinnamma Chillakama(Meenaxi). He loved O Saya from Slumdog! No Surprise, the first person I called after ARR won the oscars was my Dad. He was at his school. He is a teacher. Luckily he was in a break so I didnt have to wait to share the news :) Sorry abt a long mail. Somehow, whatever Chord shared, made me nostalgic about all the good times :) Thanks for reading. Regards, Mugilan. On Sun, Mar 1, 2009 at 11:04 PM, Chord purev...@yahoo.com wrote: After reading Jagjit Singh's, Pyarelal's and Ali Khan's comments about ARR and his music, it also struck me the big generational differences in terms of attitudes and exposure towards music. Personally, I have found that even with people I know, like my parents and their friends, their appreciation for music is within a narrow range. Anything outside that range is overlooked and not appreciated as much, and sometimes ridiculed. I have found that amongst many elders, there is a certain arrogance or haughtiness implying, we know what's best. This is a product of our culture revering elders and their wisdom by tradition in contrast to many seniors and elders feeling left out and disrespected by attitudinal changes in today's world reflecting less respect and reverie towards seniors. For example, when I gave my parents a copy of the D6 CD, they only liked the folk and semi-classical elements of the soundtrack. That's it. When I asked them about Jaane Tu, they said that they didn't like the music, although they love and appreciate ARR's other works that are more in line with their taste. Of course, even within elders, there will be a lot of variation in terms of taste and attitude, but overall, I feel that they are more narrow minded about music than we youngsters are OVERALL AS A GROUP, keeping in mind individual differences. Because ARR's music is so diverse and touching upon so many different genres, a large percentage of his work is not going to be appreciated by those with more narrow minded definitions of good music. Who knows, maybe when we reach that age, we too may reflect some of that narrow mindedness in terms of our exposure compared to what the youth may be listening to at that time. However, I have hope that because we youngsters have been exposed to such an array of world music through ARR and other artists, I think we will generally have a broader appreciation for music than previous generations. ARR has gifted us with something very important: tolerance and open mindedness for different types of music. Thank you ARR!
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[arr] New Tamil Anthem by the 'Oscar Tamilian'!
A R Rahman, now popularly known in the state as the 'Oscar Tamilan' is all set to compose a new tune to make a new Tamil Anthem for the world Tamil people. Lyricist Vairamuthu said recently at an audio launch, I will be writing the lyrics for the new Tamil anthem, which is an invocation and will reach out to all the Tamils around the globe. The music for the anthem will be composed by the double Oscar winner A.R.Rahman! A.R.Rahman's first composition 'Chinna Chinna Aasai...' for the movie Roja was written by Vairamuthu, which had fetched both of them a national award. According to the lyricist, Tamilians living in foreign countries will have their own Tamil anthem just like our present anthem 'Neerarum Kadaludttha Nila Madanthai'. It was written by famous poet Manonmaniam Sundaram Pillai and based on the landscapes and boundaries of erstwhile Tamil Nadu. The need for a new anthem was brought to notice when Vairamuthu and A.R.Rahman attended a function together in Malaysia and sang the Tamil anthem in their own. Speaking about the glorious moment when Rahman bagged the Oscar and ended his winning speech in Tamil, Vairamuthu said, Rahman's passion for his mother tongue was evident when he addressed an elite gathering in Tamil. Also, at a time when Tamil has been declared as a classic language by the Centre, I felt proud that Rahman chose to speak Tamil at an international stage. A couple of days before, AR Rahman had also confirmed what Vairamuthu said in the function. He said, I will compose music for the new Tamil Anthem once Vairamuthu completes his work.. http://entertainment.oneindia.in/tamil/exclusive/2009/a-r-rahman-tamil-anthem-020309.html
Re: [arr] Who's AR Rahman?
Great Writing!. I thought Journalism/media should rise above geo - political differences. --- On Mon, 2/3/09, Gopal Srinivasan catchg...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Gopal Srinivasan catchg...@yahoo.com Subject: [arr] Who's AR Rahman? To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Monday, 2 March, 2009, 10:32 AM Who's AR Rahman? It is quite amusing to see how geo- political differences can influence the coverage of events that have cultural acceptability across borders. KUNAL MAJUMDAR scans Dawn and The News of Pakistan, and The Daily Star and The New Age of Bangladesh in search of two words ‘AR Rahman’ and ‘Oscars’. Posted Sunday, Mar 01 15:59:04, 2009 While the Indian media went overboard with the coverage of Oscars, the Pakistani media tried its best to ignore the Indian connection. The leading newspaper Dawn has no mention of AR Rahman’s win. In its lead article – ‘Slumdog scoops eight of its ten nominations’ (23 Feb, 2009); it does mention that the movie is based in Mumbai and gives brief outline of the story. Beyond that, it simply ignores the Indians who won the Oscars. A feeling that Dawn intentionally wanted to stress on the poverty angle of the story comes with the accompanying articles and photographs of slum kids. The News, of the Jang Group, was no different. The article -- ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ wins Oscar gold at 81’st Academy Awards (February 24, 2009) tells the readers that Slumdog is small-budget British movie on “A ragtag group of Indian orphans”. The writer mentions how the cast and the crew of the movie was present to accept the best film award, which included “several school children who were plucked from Mumbai’s shantytowns to appear in the movie”. AR Rahman again ignored! The Daily Times also ignores the Indian winners. However, it has a more sympathetic approach. It quotes Danny Boyle offering gratitude to Mumbaikars and saying they even, “dwarf even this guy (Oscar statue)”. The newspaper is the only one to carry a photograph of the cast and crew of the film, where you can see Anil Kapoor, AR Rahman and Rasul Pookuthy. One wonders how many Pakistanis actually know about Penelope Cruz and Hugh Jackman, compared to AR Rahman! Bangladeshi awareness Bangladeshi newspapers seem to be much more aware about the Indians in the movie. In an article – Oscar Glory for ‘Slumdog’(February 24, 2009), The Daily Star mentions AR Rahman’s win quite prominently. The newspaper calls Slumdog Millionaire a “feel-good film about a Mumbai tea boy who rises from poverty and enters a television quiz show to win millions and find the love of his life”. Quite a contrast to Pakistani media’s definition. It goes on to mention that in spite of being directed and produced by Englishmen, many Indians claim it to be their own. A very just portray of the debate in India on the movie. The article also mentions about Resul Pookutty and the best documentary – Smile Pinki. Photographs alongside have AR Rahman with his two Oscar statues. ‘AR Rahman wins Golden Globe’ was the front-page story on The New Age (February 24, 2009). The newspaper used Reuter’s input and made Rahman’s win the peg of the story. The writer spoke about the versatility of Rahman’s music and his other achievements. While other western actors and films did get a mention, but it didn’t dominate the story unlike the Pakistani coverage. It is quite amusing to find how geo- political differences can influence the coverage of events that have cultural acceptability across borders. http://www.thehoot. org/web/home/ story.php? sectionId= 8mod=1pg= 1valid=true storyid=3683 Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Go to http://messenger.yahoo.com/invite/
Re: [arr] A.R. Rahman honored by Cine Musicians Union
yeah it was a fantastic function for our boss, but his two favourite singers Naresh iyer and Benny dayal missed the same because of their show in Tanjavur. --- On Mon, 3/2/09, Shah Navas shahnavas@gmail.com wrote: From: Shah Navas shahnavas@gmail.com Subject: Re: [arr] A.R. Rahman honored by Cine Musicians Union To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Monday, March 2, 2009, 1:34 PM Please quote the source url. . On Mon, Mar 2, 2009 at 9:13 AM, sandhiya vs vssandh...@yahoo. co.in wrote: With a token of expressing their gratitude for A.R. Rahman who has honored Tamil Film Industry across the globe, Tamil Cine Musicians’ Union took up the occasion of felicitating him. Speaking on the occasion, Rahman said ‘All my praises for my parents who sowed the seeds and I have reaped the harvest’. Also added that many websites have been making abusive comments comparing him with other music directors. But that shouldn’t be the traits of a good media. ‘It’s the aspiration for many musicians who immense talents and I’ve collected the awards on the behalf of them’ Rahman said who continued adding the same appraisals in Tamil ‘Ellam Pugalum Iraivan Oruvanuke’… Finally, he said that if musicians of Ancient India like Naushad didn’t won Oscars, it was all about the fact that they weren’t interested in bagging them. Maestro Ilayaraja on his turn said, ‘there are only a few who possess immense talent and still go on to make it big. Rahman is a phenomenal musician. He added, ‘If MSV is Athara Sruthi, I am Panchamam and Rahman is Panchamam’. Rahman made every Tamilian proud winning two Oscars in one year, he added. On his part, veteran director K Balachandar, who first introduced Rahman in his home production Roja, directed by Maniratnam, and said, ‘Rahman is a rare genius. When other music composers make castles with their music, Rahman builds monuments’. Earlier, speakers including veteran music composers M S Viswanathan, producer A V M Saravanan, and playback singer S Janaki spoke. Ilayaraja presented Rahman with a golden chain while popular director Harris Jayaraj presented a golden ring to the Mozart of Madras. The function was hosted by by S A Rajkumar and Abu Gabriel of the musicians trust. Among those who took part included Shankar Ganesh, Deva, Srikanth Deva, Yuvanshankar Raja, Karthik Raja, Vijay Anthony, D Imman, T M Soundararajan, L R Eswari, Karthi, Chinmayi, Thippu, Chitra, Swarnalatha, Mano, drummer Shivamani among others…. என்றும் அன்புடன் 'தமிழ்கவி'௧விசதீஷ் Unlimited freedom, unlimited storage. Get it now
[arr] Simbu to sing for AR Rahman!
'Little Superstar' Silambarasan will be singing a couple of songs for the movie, 'Vinnai Thaandi Varuvaayaa', to the tunes set by Oscar winner AR Rahman, it is reported. The shooting for the film, directed by Gautham Menon, is progressing at a brisk pace at locations in the US and Tamil Nadu. Simbu, a multi-faceted talent, is a good actor, dancer, choreographer and director. 'Vallavan', a film he hasdirected, was a big hit at the B.O. Our sources say that Simbu has been assisting Goutham in direction too, thus making most of the opportunity to work with the master. Trisha plays the heroine in the movie. http://entertainment.in.msn.com/southcinema/article.aspx?cp-documentid=1864176
Re: [arr] Future films of ARR
you missed Dhun From: Sath Murthy sath.mur...@yahoo.com To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, 28 February, 2009 8:35:00 PM Subject: [arr] Future films of ARR 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 Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Go to http://messenger.yahoo.com/invite/
Re: [arr] Let's keep in mind the attitudes and exposure of the elders
My dad's a big fan of Rahman... Its accept he does relish the youthful - JTYJN kinda music.. - I remember when Duet released, he off the blue went and got a Sony Hi Fi system by himself and said Rahman's music deserves to be listened to in a high quality system (well, thats the best we could afford manage in short time). - To this day - he loves listening to Guru in shuffle mode and his ringtone is from ATM. - When Sangamam released, he used to tell me that the MSV rendition of 'Mazhai thuli' song was written by MSV himself and he wanted to praise Rahman through the song.. His views :) - He was the first to call me and wish me when AR won the oscars. - Last saturday, when the CNN IBN interview was going on, he called me over phone to remind me and said, 'Rahman is a Genius!' and signed off with 'Jai HO'.. it gave me goosebumps. Cheers, Srini On Mar 2, 2009, at 5:21 PM, Mugilan Jeyaraman wrote: Good Thoughts Chord. I completely agree. However, I guess, I have been really lucky in this regard :) The biggest ARR fan and the closest to me is my dad. He brought a Tape Recorder during the time Genteman was released. That was my first ever cassette. He bought it after he liked the songs. However, the next cassette we bought was Kizhaku Cheemayilae and it was on the day of the audio release. He brought it home with a lot of excitement I still clearly remember. With the song on side A starting Athaiku piranthavalae, I remember the smiling approvals we gave each other :) We still treasure all those audio cassettes. Infact for most of them, I can recollect the day we had bought it and the initial feedback we shared. During my school days, it was always my dad who tracked the audio release dates and kept coming home with the 1st day release cassettes. After I moved to chennai, I slowly took over, thanks to the Internet and arrahmanfans.com :) He still listens to most of his music. He loved Chinnamma Chillakama(Meenaxi). He loved O Saya from Slumdog! No Surprise, the first person I called after ARR won the oscars was my Dad. He was at his school. He is a teacher. Luckily he was in a break so I didnt have to wait to share the news :) Sorry abt a long mail. Somehow, whatever Chord shared, made me nostalgic about all the good times :) Thanks for reading. Regards, Mugilan. On Sun, Mar 1, 2009 at 11:04 PM, Chord purev...@yahoo.com wrote: After reading Jagjit Singh's, Pyarelal's and Ali Khan's comments about ARR and his music, it also struck me the big generational differences in terms of attitudes and exposure towards music. Personally, I have found that even with people I know, like my parents and their friends, their appreciation for music is within a narrow range. Anything outside that range is overlooked and not appreciated as much, and sometimes ridiculed. I have found that amongst many elders, there is a certain arrogance or haughtiness implying, we know what's best. This is a product of our culture revering elders and their wisdom by tradition in contrast to many seniors and elders feeling left out and disrespected by attitudinal changes in today's world reflecting less respect and reverie towards seniors. For example, when I gave my parents a copy of the D6 CD, they only liked the folk and semi-classical elements of the soundtrack. That's it. When I asked them about Jaane Tu, they said that they didn't like the music, although they love and appreciate ARR's other works that are more in line with their taste. Of course, even within elders, there will be a lot of variation in terms of taste and attitude, but overall, I feel that they are more narrow minded about music than we youngsters are OVERALL AS A GROUP, keeping in mind individual differences. Because ARR's music is so diverse and touching upon so many different genres, a large percentage of his work is not going to be appreciated by those with more narrow minded definitions of good music. Who knows, maybe when we reach that age, we too may reflect some of that narrow mindedness in terms of our exposure compared to what the youth may be listening to at that time. However, I have hope that because we youngsters have been exposed to such an array of world music through ARR and other artists, I think we will generally have a broader appreciation for music than previous generations. ARR has gifted us with something very important: tolerance and open mindedness for different types of music. Thank you ARR!
Re: [arr] Simbu to sing for AR Rahman!
He has already sung.. 'Baliamore' in Kadal virus (?) isnt it? Cheers, Srini On Mar 2, 2009, at 8:26 PM, Bivin Chandra wrote: 'Little Superstar' Silambarasan will be singing a couple of songs for the movie, 'Vinnai Thaandi Varuvaayaa', to the tunes set by Oscar winner AR Rahman, it is reported. The shooting for the film, directed by Gautham Menon, is progressing at a brisk pace at locations in the US and Tamil Nadu. Simbu, a multi-faceted talent, is a good actor, dancer, choreographer and director. 'Vallavan', a film he hasdirected, was a big hit at the B.O. Our sources say that Simbu has been assisting Goutham in direction too, thus making most of the opportunity to work with the master. Trisha plays the heroine in the movie. http://entertainment.in.msn.com/southcinema/article.aspx?cp-documentid=1864176
[arr] Re: Simbu to sing for AR Rahman!
yea..he has sung bailamore..AR introduced him as a singer,i suppose..he said this in his recent interview too.. :)
[arr] Illayarajas gift to Rahman
Illayaraja's gift to Rahman March 02, 2009 Musiciansof the film industry showed their solidarity in felicitating the Oscar award winner A.R. Rahman. The event took place at the Cine Musicians Auditorium on March 1st at 6 pm. On winning the coveted award, Rahman said, It's the aspiration of all (the musicians)... God selected me to collect the award on their behalf. The music director said that the seeds for his success were sown by his parents. He once again repeated his famous quote: Ella pugazhum iraivanuke (All Glory to the Almighty). [Illayaraja] Speaking of his experience in composing the music for Danny Boyle's Slumdog Millionaire, Rahman said that he completed composing music for the film within three weeks. Rahman stated that though he wondered why some great Indian talents did not make it to the Oscar he realized later that they did not require such an award. While maestro Illayaraja presented Rahman with a gold chain, Harris Jeyaraj gifted him a gold ring. Veteran director K Balachander said Rahman is a rare genius. When other music composers make castles with their music, Rahman builds monuments. Incidentally, Rahman's debut venture Roja was produced by Balachander's home production. Those who took part in the event include M S Viswanathan, producer A V M Saravanan, S Janaki, Shankar Ganesh, Deva, Srikanth Deva, Yuvanshankar Raja, Karthik Raja, Vijay Anthony, D Imman, T M Soundararajan, L R Eswari, Karthi, Chinmayi, Thippu, Chitra, Swarnalatha, Mano, and drummer Shivamani. http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/mar-09-01/illayaraja-02-03\ -09.html http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/mar-09-01/illayaraja-02-0\ 3-09.html
Re: [arr] Future films of ARR
well you missed tyrewaalas' nx. gautam's jessi. The biggest problem in the world could have been solved when it was small sandeep.v --- On Mon, 3/2/09, prakash krishnan praka_h...@yahoo.co.in wrote: From: prakash krishnan praka_h...@yahoo.co.in Subject: Re: [arr] Future films of ARR To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Monday, March 2, 2009, 6:05 PM you missed Dhun From: Sath Murthy sath.murthy@ yahoo.com To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com Sent: Saturday, 28 February, 2009 8:35:00 PM Subject: [arr] Future films of ARR 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 Connect with friends all over the world. Get Yahoo! India Messenger.
[arr] Re: Future films of ARR
you miss Shankar's Endhiran futuring Rajinikanth in tamil 19 steps by Barathbala in hindi english From: Sath Murthy sath.mur...@... To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, 28 February, 2009 8:35:00 PM Subject: [arr] Future films of ARR 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 Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Go to http://messenger.yahoo.com/invite/
Re: [arr] Future films of ARR
u also missed Sultan the Warrior --- On Mon, 3/2/09, prakash krishnan praka_h...@yahoo.co.in wrote: From: prakash krishnan praka_h...@yahoo.co.in Subject: Re: [arr] Future films of ARR To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Monday, March 2, 2009, 4:35 AM you missed Dhun From: Sath Murthy sath.murthy@ yahoo.com To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com Sent: Saturday, 28 February, 2009 8:35:00 PM Subject: [arr] Future films of ARR 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 Connect with friends all over the world. Get Yahoo! India Messenger.
[arr] RGV on ARR
http://rgvarma.spaces.live.com/blog/
[arr] the same
it is very good to see that rahman sir has not changed... he still doesnt think of any awards and composes music with heart... yes you all know this...even then i wanted to tell this becoz of delhi 6 i liked arziyan in the first hearing...dnt know if this happened to others...i didnt like dil gira dafatan and the last two minutes of rehna tu(continuum)... after so many hearings these two are my fav now...the growing effect is still present in our boss's songs...i wonder how u do that rahman sir
[arr] Re: RGV on ARR
--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, rakesh venkatraman rakesh_ven...@... wrote: http://rgvarma.spaces.live.com/blog/ Great read..Thanx bro :-)
Re: [arr] Future films of ARR
Oops.. I completely forgot about some biggies. Regarding GM movies, there will be more with ARR, if all goes through Sura, Jessy, Hindi film with Salman.. There is a talk about Mysskin's Mugamoodi too.. Jai Ho Sath. --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Antony Raveenson raveenson_sums...@... wrote: u also missed Sultan the Warrior --- On Mon, 3/2/09, prakash krishnan praka_h...@... wrote: From: prakash krishnan praka_h...@... Subject: Re: [arr] Future films of ARR To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Monday, March 2, 2009, 4:35 AM you missed Dhun From: Sath Murthy sath.murthy@ yahoo.com To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com Sent: Saturday, 28 February, 2009 8:35:00 PM Subject: [arr] Future films of ARR 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 Connect with friends all over the world. Get Yahoo! India Messenger.
[arr] Another Grand Felicitation for ARR by CM MK on Mar 28 09
CM returned home from hospital after a month. As soon as he returned, he announced a grand function for ARR. All the cadres to attend this ceremony. It is going to be on Mar 28 2009. http://thatstamil.oneindia.in/movies/news/2009/03/02-karunanidhi-plans-grand-felicitation-rahman.html Jai Ho ARR Sath Murthy.
[arr] ARR song recommendations for seniors
Given how seniors mostly go for the slow, semi classical, traditional types of melodies and songs (mostly ethnic Indian), here is a list of songs that you could possibly gift to an elder as a compilation in any way shape or form. ARR has lots of songs that the older generation would love, but may not have heard. Sarfarosh Ki Tamanna Main Vari Vari Desh Ki Mitti Ay Hairathe Aashiqui All songs from Sangamam Pookalam from Thenali O Paalanhare Dola Dola En Swasa Katre title song Hum Hai Iss Pal Yahaan Milo Wahaan Wahaan Zindagi Muskura Naina Milaike Piya Ho Innisai from Godfather Naina Neer E Ajnabi Sahaara (slow) Taal Se Taal Mila Kanna Muchi Yenna Solla Pogirai Allai Payuthey title song Radha Kaise Na Jale Kehta Ye Dil Ishwar Allah Kismat Se Tum Jaari Ja Tu Hi Re Dheeme Dheeme Saiyaan (Zubeida) Mehndi Hai Rachnewali Rang De Basanti Chola Ghoomparani Ekla Chalo Re Pal Pal Bhaari Man Mohanna Jashne Bahaar Mere Maula Bhor Bhaye Tere Bina There are more, but I can think of these for now.
[arr] When music felicitated Rahman
It was a rare occasion on Sunday as musicians from across Kollywood gathered to felicitate music director A R Rahman for having won the Oscars, TOP HONOURS: Musicians wishing Oscar winner A R Rahman the Bafta and the Golden Globe. It was a sight to behold as almost all the legendary music composers gathered on stage at the Cine Musicians Union auditorium to praise the man of the moment, even as a packed auditorium cheered lustily almost everytime his name was mentioned. The first to bless the young achiever was veteran Carnatic singer and music director Balamuralikrishna. “I shouldn’t praise him too much, as a father should praise his son only in his heart,” he said. He was followed by Producer AVM Saravanan, who showered praises on Rahman. However, Saravanan also made use of the opportunity to point out that the Indian government hadn’t honoured veteran musicians like M S Viswanathan, who had been contributing to Kollywood for the last 70 years, and lyricist Vaali, who had been penning lyrics for the last 50 years. “I don’t know why they haven’t been honoured. I believe there is a committee to look into it. I’d like to use this opportunity to draw the attention of those concerned to this issue,” he said. Maestro Ilayaraja, who spoke on the occasion, said, “Even if they place a golden crown on Rahman’s head (and he deserves it too) in a function, it would still not match this evening.” “Not all buds bloom and not all those that bloom become fruits. Similarly, not all the movies go to the Oscars and not all that go get selected. Only a select few get selected. This does not mean that those that have not been selected are inferior,” he said. “Awards have no value without composers. But for the first time, a person from here has gone to the west and commanded the honour. We need to honour that,” he said, to loud cheers. The veteran music director also gifted a gold chain on the occasion to A R Rahman. But the best description of the function came from veteran singer S Janaki, who said, “Today, music has felicitated Rahman.” In his acceptance speech, Rahman started off with his famous phrase — Ella Pughazhum Irraivanukke. Rahman said that his parents had sown the seeds and that he had only reaped the harvest. “It’s the aspiration of all the musicians... I think God selected me to collect the award on their behalf,” he added. Others who spoke on the occasion included director K Balachandar, music directors M S Viswananthan, Harris Jayaraj, Vidyasagar, Yuvan Shankar Raja, Bharadwaj and Shankar Ganesh. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Bollywood/When-music-felicitated-Rahman/articleshow/4212439.cms
[arr] ALL ARR quotes needed plz
Hi! i need all the quotes or profound thoughts spoken by ARR on various ocassions/interviews. Many times, the quotes or lines spoken by ARR were very philosophical, noble and inspiring and i have always liked his thoughts and the way he put them across. I remember someone compiled them sometime ago. Can someone send across. They make very worthy aphorisms. Regards Kamal Aakarsh Vishnubhotla. http://kamal-aakarsh.blogspot.com
[arr] TN Governor Honors ARR
http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/gallery/events/17635.html Sath.
Re: [arr] Awesome composition by ARR for SUN TV in his early days
Wow great find guys. Thanks a ton for ur effort... Regards Ganesh.V --- On Mon, 2/3/09, Sriram S srirams_pa...@yahoo.co.in wrote: From: Sriram S srirams_pa...@yahoo.co.in Subject: Re: [arr] Awesome composition by ARR for SUN TV in his early days To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Cc: Sriram S srirams_pa...@yahoo.co.in Date: Monday, 2 March, 2009, 11:06 AM This was the best ever TV programme on ARR I have watched till date. This was telecasted on Pongal day in 1995. The Programme was titled A R Rahman oru Kadhiraa illay Pudhiraa?. It was hosted by B.H. Abdul hameed. K. Balachander, Vairamuthu, SPB etc spoke about ARR for about 45 minutes. (Remember that this was during his early days where he has done only Roja, Pudiya mugam, Thiruda^2, Vandichola chinrasu, Duet, Kadhalan etc). SPB also told that in Japan they had printed T-shirts with Chinna Chinna Aasai as the slogan. ARR was wearing a Green Shirt (which was very common in all of his interviews during those days) and it was in his Panchathan studio. For the last 15 minutes of the interview, ARR was asked to compose something for the Sun TV viewers on occasion of Pongal. It was the first time (and last time i think) that ARR produced LIVE music . Couple of Nadaswaram and Thavil people were there in his studio and ARR gave them the swarams in verbal and asked them to play, and he recorded them as they played (This was done 2-3 times after some corrections) . He also gave notations to the Thavil person which was awesome to watch. In the end, ARR mixed it completely and played it for the viewers which was a TREAT to watch. I am searching for the interview (SUN TV has the rights for it). In those days there was no Internet or Youtube to get the interview next day. I have recorded the same in a Audio cassette during those days. Have to search it now. This one is a real treat for all RAHMANIACS and a must have !! Thanks, Sriram --- On Mon, 2/3/09, Sath Murthy sath.murthy@ yahoo.com wrote: From: Sath Murthy sath.murthy@ yahoo.com Subject: [arr] Awesome composition by ARR for SUN TV in his early days To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com Date: Monday, 2 March, 2009, 9:55 AM ARR gave an interview to SUN TV (i guess during the release of Bombay) on a Pongal day. At the end of that interview, they asked ARR to compose a musical bit for the Pongal Occasion. Even though i heard that only one time, i was really hooked into that great composition by ARR. I guess the Tavil was played by a famous person (Pazhanichamy? ??). Just hear the fusion of Nadaswaram and Tavil. Just over a minute.. but... WOW... I searched for that in youtube and found it Kept on listening it today for a long long time. I hope that this has been shared already in the group, but i couldn't control myself from posting it again. http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=ECzpnlHyn98 Jai Ho ARR. Sath. Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Invite them now. Connect with friends all over the world. Get Yahoo! India Messenger at http://in.messenger.yahoo.com/?wm=n/
Re: [arr] Rahmaniacs celebrate Oscar win @Nethrodhya
It would have defi been a great show.I was not able to participate as i had coll function that day...Missed it. Regards Ganesh.V --- On Sun, 1/3/09, Vithur vith...@gmail.com wrote: From: Vithur vith...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [arr] Rahmaniacs celebrate Oscar win @Nethrodhya To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Sunday, 1 March, 2009, 7:13 PM That should have been a great occasion. Nice. God Bless. On Sun, Mar 1, 2009 at 2:31 PM, JOHN JEEVINTH johnjeevinth1@ gmail.com wrote: We de Chennai fans celebrated ARR's double oscar win by spending the evening with the members of Nethrodhya,, , Now we have an emotional bonding with Nethrodhay as our very first event took place der about an year and a half ago.. But this time it was different..de was no song from our side we just left the inmates to talk abt how dey felt abt ARR... it was great to hear dem talk.. Following this dey were askin questions to Rehana madam who had come all the way, we take this oppertunity to thank her for coming answering them it was great.. we also learnt a lot of of things thro this We den had de cake cutting the cake was designed to the shape of the Oscars...the Cake cutting was followed by serving of dinner b4 which we had a small prayer for ARR and his family..after serving dinner we had a nice time dancing to ARR's tunes.. All in all it was a greeat evening a lot of new members had come which was very ncouraging.. .. :) Thanks to Rehana madam Nethrodhya- Music World Anna nagar- And all the Rahmaniacs who made it possible.. Special thanks to God for uniting us thro the music of AR.Rahman -- regards, Vithur Did you know? You can CHAT without downloading messenger. Go to http://in.webmessenger.yahoo.com/
[arr] Now I can treat patients: Dr. Rahman :)
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[arr] Re: ALL ARR quotes needed plz
Here yu go bro :-) A collection of AR's one liners and quotes on various occasions..Uploaded it as .txt file..download from here.. ... http://www.mediafire.com/?okwlmyigwkn ... Jai ho osc'ARR' Regards, Sathya!
[arr] Re: A.R. Rahman honored by Cine Musicians Union- Dr. Mangalampalli?
Curious to know what Dr. Mangalampalli BalaMurali Krishna had to say about ARR on this occasion. Does anybody have any reference? They worked on JGM. --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, sandhiya vs vssandh...@... wrote: With a token of expressing their gratitude for A.R. Rahman who has honored Tamil Film Industry across the globe, Tamil Cine Musiciansâ Union took up the occasion of felicitating him. Speaking on the occasion, Rahman said âAll my praises for my parents who sowed the seeds and I have reaped the harvestâ. Also added that many websites have been making abusive comments comparing him with other music directors. But that shouldnât be the traits of a good media. âItâs the aspiration for many musicians who immense talents and Iâve collected the awards on the behalf of themâ Rahman said who continued adding the same appraisals in Tamil âEllam Pugalum Iraivan Oruvanukeâ⦠Finally, he said that if musicians of Ancient India like Naushad didnât won Oscars, it was all about the fact that they werenât interested in bagging them. Maestro Ilayaraja on his turn said, âthere are only a few who possess immense talent and still go on to make it big. Rahman is a phenomenal musician. He added, âIf MSV is Athara Sruthi, I am Panchamam and Rahman is Panchamamâ. Rahman made every Tamilian proud winning two Oscars in one year, he added. On his part, veteran director K Balachandar, who first introduced Rahman in his home production Roja, directed by Maniratnam, and said, âRahman is a rare genius. When other music composers make castles with their music, Rahman builds monumentsâ. Earlier, speakers including veteran music composers M S Viswanathan, producer A V M Saravanan, and playback singer S Janaki spoke. Ilayaraja presented Rahman with a golden chain while popular director Harris Jayaraj presented a golden ring to the Mozart of Madras. The function was hosted by by S A Rajkumar and Abu Gabriel of the musicians trust. Among those who took part included Shankar Ganesh, Deva, Srikanth Deva, Yuvanshankar Raja, Karthik Raja, Vijay Anthony, D Imman, T M Soundararajan, L R Eswari, Karthi, Chinmayi, Thippu, Chitra, Swarnalatha,Mano, drummer Shivamani among othersâ¦. à®à®©à¯à®±à¯à®®à¯ ஠னà¯à®ªà¯à®à®©à¯ 'தமிழà¯à®à®µà®¿'௧விà®à®¤à¯à®·à¯ Check out the all-new Messenger 9.0! Go to http://in.messenger.yahoo.com/
Re: [arr] [Semi-ARR] - Our awards, their awards
This means AR now has 225 Filmfares in his kitty!! The search is more important than the destination - a r rahman - --- On Sun, 1/3/09, Anil Nair rhythmca...@gmail.com wrote: From: Anil Nair rhythmca...@gmail.com Subject: [arr] [Semi-ARR] - Our awards, their awards To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Sunday, 1 March, 2009, 11:39 PM Our awards, their awards celebrity circus BHARATHI S. PRADHAN 'ONE OSCAR IS EQUAL TO 100 FILMFARE TROPHIES'Anyone who watched the Oscars this Monday would’ve wondered just what it is that makes the Academy Awards such a coveted event and why an Indian award comes off as such a pathetic country cousin. The reasons have nothing to do with being in awe of the West. To begin with, we don’t really honour cinema. We worship stars, dynasties and the sponsors. If Resul Pookutty had won a trophy for Best Sound Mixing at any of our awards functions, we’d have never heard the sound of his voice. Our functions are so star-oriented that we don’t respect or honour any other department of filmmaking. There is a time-honoured tradition here that all ‘unimportant’ awards (read, technical awards) are dispensed with earlier in the evening and no winner is accorded the respect of a few seconds before the mike. The ‘important’ celebrity awards are then bunched together to make the finale where glittering stars and famous filmmakers are allowed one-upmanship and rambling before the mike because that’s what the channels think is the sure-fire formula for high viewership. A few years ago, when I was heading an awards show and had meetings with a reputed channel, all they wanted was a list of film star items (they couldn’t care less what the performance would be about) and who’d constitute the celebrity audience. There was no discussion on what kind of aesthetics or talent would be on display and certainly no room for anything that departed from their famous formula. A Jai ho with unknown dancers and a black American singing would have been out of the question. If A.R. Rahman had not been a part of it, our channel heads would’ve collectively shaken their heads and yawned, but who’s the star performer in this item? Today, of course, we have degenerated even further. One peep at the audience and you know who’ll be the Best Actor or Best Actress of the evening. No Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie or Meryl Streep would sit in the front row and go home empty-handed in Mumbai. That’s the difference between the Oscars and our awards functions which revolve solely around pleasing the sponsors and TV channels. In any case, once the sponsors get centre-stage, as they uniformly do at all our functions, the whole event turns too crassly commercial to make it classy. ‘Classy’, was what Resul Pookutty and A.R. Rahman were, that night at the Oscars. When Resul talked of a nationalistic ‘Om’ and Rahman talked of a universal ‘God’, they did the country proud. There was no narrow-thinking ‘cheer me, cheer my religion’, noJai Mata Di, no Allah, no Mother Mary — it was a stylishly secular, universally- accepted ‘God’ (or ‘kadavul’ as Rahman said in Tamil). Similarly, there was no parochial Kerala or Chennai, there was no ‘pat us, we’re both south Indians’ — they were simply two sincere, immensely deserving Indians who were thrilled to bring home to this country a token of the international recognition they had received. Thank you, Resul, thank you, Rahman. You did us proud in more ways than you think. Question being asked: What’s Anil Kapoor going to do once he returns to terra firma? Unfair, really. Why can’t he bask in the sun for a while? For one, he has reason to rejoice — Anil’s pockets get filled with every victory that Slumdog Millionaire notches up, since he was astute enough to accept a modest fee and a small percentage of the profits. With the kind of business the film has done all over the globe, even a small percentage works out to a big grin on the quiz master’s face. The profits apart, let Anil make the most of this short-lived stint in the international spotlight. Next year, this time, he just might be like Shilpa Shetty in UK today — forgotten as yesterday’s headlines. In the glare of the Oscar fever, it surfaced that Jai ho was actually a Subhash Ghai number but he’d handed it back to A.R. Rahman as ‘unsuitable for Yuvvraaj’. Lucky Boyle picked it up as the perfect ending for Slumdog Millionaire. Does Subhash Ghai feel a twinge of regret for foregoing a song that went on to win international approval? “I’m not like others, you know,” says Ghai. “I’m a very giving sort of person. I am genuinely very happy for Rahman. He’s my composer, my friend. One has to forego even a great song sometimes if it doesn’t fit into your film. And Jai ho is a great song that didn’t fit into Yuvvraaj. Rahman is the best and he proved it by getting an Oscar. After all, one Oscar is equal to 100 Filmfare trophies!” Ah, just the sentiments expressed at the
[arr] Re: Music labels rush to cash in on Rahman's triumph
Yeah rright cashing on ARR's success.. Now, you labels better release the old arr stuff which have been hard to find. --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Bivin Chandra bivinchan...@... wrote: MUMBAI: After A R Rahman brought home twin Oscars, music labels in India are leaving no stone unturned to cash in on the Rahman fever. T-Series has already launched a Rahman compilation last week. Others like Sony BMG, Saregama are working on similar lines and are planning early March launches for similar compilations. T-Series launched a three CD set two days before the Oscar awards and the album has been well received by music lovers. Says T-Series president - marketing media publishing (TV) Vinod Bhanushali, âThe album tracks Rahmanâs journey from Roja to Slumdog Millionaire as we own many of his titles like 1947 earth, Nayak, Doli sajake rakhna, and the recent titles acquired in the last two years- Yuvvraaj, Jaane tu ya jaane na, Ghajini and Delhi 6.â The label promoted the set across all television channels; and aired an interesting 90 second promo across all music and news channels. Sony BMG, on the other hand, is in talks with major music labels including Saregama, Times Music, Venus Records etc to acquire music rights of Rahmanâs titles. Sony BMG would be tentatively be launching a compilation of Rahmanâs hits in March. Sony BMG Marketing director Sanujeet Bhujabal says, âWe are looking at most of his landmark works including songs from his Tamil soundtracks. Our compilation would include Rahman songs across Bollywood, Tamil numbers, albums etc. We already have some five to six Tamil titles which would be a part of the compilation.â A R Rahman and Sony BMG have been associated with his first album âVande Mataramâ. âWe have been doing A R Rahman collections/compilations since the past couple of years for his fans. We feel it gives a nice platform to showcase AR Rahmanâs range of music to all his fans worldwide,â says Bhujabal. Venus, which already has three earlier Rahman compilations in the market would be giving out their title track of âDil seâ to Sony BMG, which is also in talks with Times Music for the rights of Rahmanâs âJana gana manaâ, the only Rahman title with that label. Sony BMG is also obtaining the rights of âSaathiyaâ and âSapnayâ from Saregama. Saregama would also be launching a compilation by 10 March by buying rights from other music labels like Sony BMG, Venus, Universal etc. Saregama head, New Media and Publishing Gautam Sarakar denies that the label is trying to cash in on the slumdog ... http://www.radioandmusic.com/content/editorial/special-reports/music-labels-rush-cash-rahmans-triumph
Re: [arr] Awesome composition by ARR for SUN TV in his early days
This one was amazing!! thanks guys... :) --- On Mon, 3/2/09, Ganesh.V gvalway...@yahoo.co.in wrote: From: Ganesh.V gvalway...@yahoo.co.in Subject: Re: [arr] Awesome composition by ARR for SUN TV in his early days To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Monday, March 2, 2009, 2:40 PM Wow great find guys. Thanks a ton for ur effort... Regards Ganesh.V --- On Mon, 2/3/09, Sriram S srirams_pa...@yahoo.co.in wrote: From: Sriram S srirams_pa...@yahoo.co.in Subject: Re: [arr] Awesome composition by ARR for SUN TV in his early days To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Cc: Sriram S srirams_pa...@yahoo.co.in Date: Monday, 2 March, 2009, 11:06 AM This was the best ever TV programme on ARR I have watched till date. This was telecasted on Pongal day in 1995. The Programme was titled A R Rahman oru Kadhiraa illay Pudhiraa?. It was hosted by B.H. Abdul hameed. K. Balachander, Vairamuthu, SPB etc spoke about ARR for about 45 minutes. (Remember that this was during his early days where he has done only Roja, Pudiya mugam, Thiruda^2, Vandichola chinrasu, Duet, Kadhalan etc). SPB also told that in Japan they had printed T-shirts with Chinna Chinna Aasai as the slogan. ARR was wearing a Green Shirt (which was very common in all of his interviews during those days) and it was in his Panchathan studio. For the last 15 minutes of the interview, ARR was asked to compose something for the Sun TV viewers on occasion of Pongal. It was the first time (and last time i think) that ARR produced LIVE music . Couple of Nadaswaram and Thavil people were there in his studio and ARR gave them the swarams in verbal and asked them to play, and he recorded them as they played (This was done 2-3 times after some corrections) . He also gave notations to the Thavil person which was awesome to watch. In the end, ARR mixed it completely and played it for the viewers which was a TREAT to watch. I am searching for the interview (SUN TV has the rights for it). In those days there was no Internet or Youtube to get the interview next day. I have recorded the same in a Audio cassette during those days. Have to search it now. This one is a real treat for all RAHMANIACS and a must have !! Thanks, Sriram --- On Mon, 2/3/09, Sath Murthy sath.murthy@ yahoo.com wrote: From: Sath Murthy sath.murthy@ yahoo.com Subject: [arr] Awesome composition by ARR for SUN TV in his early days To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com Date: Monday, 2 March, 2009, 9:55 AM ARR gave an interview to SUN TV (i guess during the release of Bombay) on a Pongal day. At the end of that interview, they asked ARR to compose a musical bit for the Pongal Occasion. Even though i heard that only one time, i was really hooked into that great composition by ARR. I guess the Tavil was played by a famous person (Pazhanichamy? ??). Just hear the fusion of Nadaswaram and Tavil. Just over a minute.. but... WOW... I searched for that in youtube and found it Kept on listening it today for a long long time. I hope that this has been shared already in the group, but i couldn't control myself from posting it again. http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=ECzpnlHyn98 Jai Ho ARR. Sath. Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Invite them now. Connect with friends all over the world. Get Yahoo! India Messenger at http://in.messenger.yahoo.com/?wm=n/
Re: [arr] Awesome composition by ARR for SUN TV in his early days
Hi Sriram Thats really wonderful of you to share this. Do let us know if you could find out the cassette. On Mon, Mar 2, 2009 at 11:06 AM, Sriram S srirams_pa...@yahoo.co.in wrote: This was the best ever TV programme on ARR I have watched till date. This was telecasted on Pongal day in 1995. The Programme was titled A R Rahman oru Kadhiraa illay Pudhiraa?. It was hosted by B.H. Abdul hameed. K. Balachander, Vairamuthu, SPB etc spoke about ARR for about 45 minutes. (Remember that this was during his early days where he has done only Roja, Pudiya mugam, Thiruda^2, Vandichola chinrasu, Duet, Kadhalan etc). SPB also told that in Japan they had printed T-shirts with Chinna Chinna Aasai as the slogan. ARR was wearing a Green Shirt (which was very common in all of his interviews during those days) and it was in his Panchathan studio. For the last 15 minutes of the interview, ARR was asked to compose something for the Sun TV viewers on occasion of Pongal. It was the first time (and last time i think) that ARR produced LIVE music . Couple of Nadaswaram and Thavil people were there in his studio and ARR gave them the swarams in verbal and asked them to play, and he recorded them as they played (This was done 2-3 times after some corrections). He also gave notations to the Thavil person which was awesome to watch. In the end, ARR mixed it completely and played it for the viewers which was a TREAT to watch. I am searching for the interview (SUN TV has the rights for it). In those days there was no Internet or Youtube to get the interview next day. I have recorded the same in a Audio cassette during those days. Have to search it now. This one is a real treat for all RAHMANIACS and a must have !! Thanks, Sriram --- On *Mon, 2/3/09, Sath Murthy sath.mur...@yahoo.com* wrote: From: Sath Murthy sath.mur...@yahoo.com Subject: [arr] Awesome composition by ARR for SUN TV in his early days To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Monday, 2 March, 2009, 9:55 AM ARR gave an interview to SUN TV (i guess during the release of Bombay) on a Pongal day. At the end of that interview, they asked ARR to compose a musical bit for the Pongal Occasion. Even though i heard that only one time, i was really hooked into that great composition by ARR. I guess the Tavil was played by a famous person (Pazhanichamy? ??). Just hear the fusion of Nadaswaram and Tavil. Just over a minute.. but... WOW... I searched for that in youtube and found it Kept on listening it today for a long long time. I hope that this has been shared already in the group, but i couldn't control myself from posting it again. http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=ECzpnlHyn98http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECzpnlHyn98 Jai Ho ARR. Sath. -- Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Invite them now.http://in.rd.yahoo.com/tagline_messenger_6/*http://messenger.yahoo.com/invite/ -- regards, Vithur
Re: [arr] ARR song recommendations for seniors
For the Tamil Ones, I would suggest 1. En Mel Vizhundha Mazhai Thuli 2. Chitthirai Nilavu 3. En Swasa Kaatre 4. Chinna Chinna Aasai 5. Pachai Kiligal Thodudu So Many On Mon, Mar 2, 2009 at 8:02 PM, Chord purev...@yahoo.com wrote: Given how seniors mostly go for the slow, semi classical, traditional types of melodies and songs (mostly ethnic Indian), here is a list of songs that you could possibly gift to an elder as a compilation in any way shape or form. ARR has lots of songs that the older generation would love, but may not have heard. Sarfarosh Ki Tamanna Main Vari Vari Desh Ki Mitti Ay Hairathe Aashiqui All songs from Sangamam Pookalam from Thenali O Paalanhare Dola Dola En Swasa Katre title song Hum Hai Iss Pal Yahaan Milo Wahaan Wahaan Zindagi Muskura Naina Milaike Piya Ho Innisai from Godfather Naina Neer E Ajnabi Sahaara (slow) Taal Se Taal Mila Kanna Muchi Yenna Solla Pogirai Allai Payuthey title song Radha Kaise Na Jale Kehta Ye Dil Ishwar Allah Kismat Se Tum Jaari Ja Tu Hi Re Dheeme Dheeme Saiyaan (Zubeida) Mehndi Hai Rachnewali Rang De Basanti Chola Ghoomparani Ekla Chalo Re Pal Pal Bhaari Man Mohanna Jashne Bahaar Mere Maula Bhor Bhaye Tere Bina There are more, but I can think of these for now. -- regards, Vithur
Re: [arr] ALL ARR quotes needed plz
Just check up the archives. Our brother $ Pawan Kumar $ had compiled all these very nicely. On Mon, Mar 2, 2009 at 8:02 PM, Aakarsh aakarsh...@yahoo.com wrote: Hi! i need all the quotes or profound thoughts spoken by ARR on various ocassions/interviews. Many times, the quotes or lines spoken by ARR were very philosophical, noble and inspiring and i have always liked his thoughts and the way he put them across. I remember someone compiled them sometime ago. Can someone send across. They make very worthy aphorisms. Regards *Kamal Aakarsh Vishnubhotla.* ** *http://kamal-aakarsh.blogspot.com * -- regards, Vithur
Re: [arr] Awesome composition by ARR for SUN TV in his early days
any chance getting a better audio quality. i m not enough listening to it. must make it as a ringtone. thanks --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Ganesh.V gvalway...@... wrote: Wow great find guys. Thanks a ton for ur effort... Regards Ganesh.V --- On Mon, 2/3/09, Sriram S srirams_pa...@... wrote: From: Sriram S srirams_pa...@... Subject: Re: [arr] Awesome composition by ARR for SUN TV in his early days To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Cc: Sriram S srirams_pa...@... Date: Monday, 2 March, 2009, 11:06 AM This was the best ever TV programme on ARR I have watched till date. This was telecasted on Pongal day in 1995. The Programme was titled A R Rahman oru Kadhiraa illay Pudhiraa?. It was hosted by B.H. Abdul hameed. K. Balachander, Vairamuthu, SPB etc spoke about ARR for about 45 minutes. (Remember that this was during his early days where he has done only Roja, Pudiya mugam, Thiruda^2, Vandichola chinrasu, Duet, Kadhalan etc). SPB also told that in Japan they had printed T-shirts with Chinna Chinna Aasai as the slogan. ARR was wearing a Green Shirt (which was very common in all of his interviews during those days) and it was in his Panchathan studio. For the last 15 minutes of the interview, ARR was asked to compose something for the Sun TV viewers on occasion of Pongal. It was the first time (and last time i think) that ARR produced LIVE music . Couple of Nadaswaram and Thavil people were there in his studio and ARR gave them the swarams in verbal and asked them to play, and he recorded them as they played (This was done 2-3 times after some corrections) . He also gave notations to the Thavil person which was awesome to watch. In the end, ARR mixed it completely and played it for the viewers which was a TREAT to watch. I am searching for the interview (SUN TV has the rights for it). In those days there was no Internet or Youtube to get the interview next day. I have recorded the same in a Audio cassette during those days. Have to search it now. This one is a real treat for all RAHMANIACS and a must have !! Thanks, Sriram --- On Mon, 2/3/09, Sath Murthy sath.murthy@ yahoo.com wrote: From: Sath Murthy sath.murthy@ yahoo.com Subject: [arr] Awesome composition by ARR for SUN TV in his early days To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com Date: Monday, 2 March, 2009, 9:55 AM ARR gave an interview to SUN TV (i guess during the release of Bombay) on a Pongal day. At the end of that interview, they asked ARR to compose a musical bit for the Pongal Occasion. Even though i heard that only one time, i was really hooked into that great composition by ARR. I guess the Tavil was played by a famous person (Pazhanichamy? ??). Just hear the fusion of Nadaswaram and Tavil. Just over a minute.. but... WOW... I searched for that in youtube and found it Kept on listening it today for a long long time. I hope that this has been shared already in the group, but i couldn't control myself from posting it again. http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=ECzpnlHyn98 Jai Ho ARR. Sath. Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Invite them now. Connect with friends all over the world. Get Yahoo! India Messenger at http://in.messenger.yahoo.com/?wm=n/
[arr] Meet Dr A R Rahman
*Meet Dr A R Rahman* Sanjay Pinto Monday, March 02, 2009 9:43 AM (Chennai) *Pics*: *B'wood beauties floored by Rahmanhttp://music.ndtv.com/GalleryDetails.aspx?category=Musicid=3545Section=INDIANpglctn=glrlstgch=2/25/2009%2012:00:00%20AM * *Play: **A R Rahman quiz http://music.ndtv.com/music_quiz.aspx?quiz_id=2* *Congratulate Rahmanhttp://music.ndtv.com/captionthis/A-R-Rahman-oscars.aspx * *Watch*: *Oscar nominated Jai Hohttp://music.ndtv.com/TalkingPicture.aspx?ID=122 * *Special*: *A R Rahmanhttp://music.ndtv.com/general/Home.aspx?template=ARRAHMAN * *Watch*: *Rahman does it again in O Sayahttp://music.ndtv.com/TalkingPicture.aspx?ID=125 * Honorary doctorates are usually conferred on politicians and film stars - a practice that's often come in for criticism. Now this degree will be conferred upon a musician for the soothing and healing touch his music provides. Chennai's Oscar winner will soon be called Dr. A.R.Rahman! Anna University will confer the doctorate on the Mozart Of Madras in Media Sciences. It's a great honour. I can now treat people!, was Rahman's first response to this honour. He has made us all proud. Reason enough for us to bestow this honour on him, says Dr P Mannar Jawahar, Vice Chancellor, Anna University. According to Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor, Tamil Nadu,He is from Chennai. He's our Rahman. That's why all this celebration. http://music.ndtv.com/Music_Story.aspx?id=ENTEN20090085282type=musicindia -- regards, Vithur
[arr] “50 per cent of the year I might be there (US), th e rest over here,” Rahman
After winning two Oscars at this year’s Academy Awards, music composer A R Rahman http://www.apunkachoice.com/celebrities/a_r_rahman/ is planning to take up more projects in Hollywood. However, that doesn’t mean that the Mozart of Madras is saying goodbye to India. Rahman says he will now have to balance work in India with work in the US. “50 per cent of the year I might be there (US), the rest over here,” Rahman recently told a tabloid. The talented composer, who on Saturday won two Filmfare Awards for his compositions in Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na and his background score in Jodhaa Akbar http://www.apunkachoice.com/dyn/movies/hindi/jodhaa_akbar/ , says he would have to say no to some projects in India to be able to take out time to “stay put in the US”. http://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php Now that Rahman has become a known face in the West, he wants to spend some time in the US to be able to establish a base and make connections. Meanwhile, back home in Chennai, Rahman was felicitated by Tamil Nadu Governor Surjit Singh Barnala for having made India proud with his double Oscar win. -- http://www.apunkachoice.com/scoop/music/a-r-rahman-to-spend-more-time-in-hollywood.html regards, Vithur
[arr] They have people’s love, which is greater honor t han the Oscars.” - ARR
*Rahman honored by colleagues* *By Moviebuzz* | Monday, 02 March , 2009, 10:28 The Cine Musicians Union (CMU), one of the oldest unions in the film industry and the parent organization of all musicians on Sunday (March 1) honored the first ever Oscar winner in their fraternity A.R Rahman. He said that it was not only God's blessings which saw him win the coveted Gold-plated statuettes but also saw him selected to collect them on behalf of his fellow Indian musicians. “It’s the aspiration of all (the musicians) and God selected me to collect the award on their behalf. This award belongs to every person in the music industry,’ was Rahman’s theory on winning the Oscars. He repeated ‘Ella Pugazhum Iraivanuke’ (All Glory to the Almighty), which he spoke at the Oscar awards ceremony last week. Rahman added: “I used to wonder why Naushad, Ilayaraja, M.S Viswanathan, Madan Mohan and others did not get the awards. But they have people’s love, which is greater honor than the Oscars.” The surprise of the evening was the presence of veteran Carnatic musician Balamurali Krishna, who was the chief guest and Ilayaraja, which set to rest speculation in the music world about their differences with Rahman. Balamurali Krishna said: “The Oscars awards is a recognition of Rahman’s musical creativity and hard work”. Heaping laurels on Rahman, the maestro Ilayaraja said: “There are only a few who possess immense talent and still go on to make it big. Rahman is a phenomenal musician. If MSV is Athara Sruthi, I am Panchamam and Rahman is Panchamam” On his part, veteran director K Balachander, who first introduced Rahman in his home production* Roja*, directed by Maniratnam, said: “Rahman is a rare genius. When other music composers make castles with their music, Rahman builds monuments’. MSV blessed Rahman with many more such awards and said it was a new beginning for the Indian music industry. Rahman in his speech pleaded with his fans not to create hatred between the music directors by comparing them. Said Rahman: “ I have been seeing the hate mails flooding the net. I request my fans from degrading someone else’s music, the music lovers should stop making such comments and using abusive languages” Ilayaraja presented Rahman with a golden chain while Harris Jayaraj presented a golden ring to the Mozart of Madras. The function was hosted by S A Rajkumar and Abu Gabriel of CMU. Among those who took part included Shankar Ganesh, Deva, Srikanth Deva Yuvanshankar Raja, Karthik Raja, Vijay Anthony, D Imman, T M Soundararajan, L R Eswari, Karthi, Chinmayi, Thippu, Chitra, Swarnalatha,Mano, drummer Shivamani among others *The views expressed in the article are the author's and not of Sify.com. * http://sify.com/movies/tamil/fullstory.php?id=14863982 -- regards, Vithur
[arr] Delhi-6 Gift
Hey guys, I saw Delhi 6 movie here last week. I went for the movie to listen to the background score especially, but the theater sound is pretty bad quality! I didn't get bored anytime during the movie and I enjoyed it very much with the flow of songs that comes in the movie! Especially the theme behind the movie is good...Director couldn't execute so perfect..but I liked it... anyways, thats all about the story and here is the fun part! after the movie, there is booth (raffle) outside for the Delhi-6 viewers from local radio station and Continental airlines. And Guess what, I won it! I won a FREE international Ticket (of course to INDIA) round trip. Thanks to ARR. he is the reason behind this gift!...hu hooojai ho! Luv, Rahmaniac Suresh :)
[arr] 'Slumdog' dance an online craze
'Slumdog' dance an online craze BY MIKE WENDLAND • Free Press Technology Columnist • March 2, 2009 - http://www.freep.com/article/20090302/BLOG01/90302018/+Slumdog++dance+an+online+sensation#pluckcomments - - Print this pagejavascript:NewWindow(600,800,'http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090302/BLOG01/90302018template=printart'); - E-mail this articlehttp://www.freep.com/article/20090302/BLOG01/90302018/+Slumdog++dance+an+online+sensation# - Share this article: javascript:void(0); - Del.icio.us http://del.icio.us/post?v=2 - Facebook http://www.facebook.com/share.php - Digg http://digg.com/submit?phase=2 - Reddit http://reddit.com/submit - Newsvine http://www.newsvine.com/_tools/seed - Buzz up!http://buzz.yahoo.com/article/pub/http%253A%252F%252Fwww.freep.com%252Fapps%252Fpbcs.dll%252Farticle%253FAID%253D%252F20090302%252FBLOG01%252F90302018 - [image: What’s this?]javascript:NewWindow(200,200,'/apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=socialbookmarkshelp'); The stunning success of the Slumdog Millionaire movie continues to echo across the Internet by spawning a dance craze that has millions downloading various versions of that high-energy Jai Ho (You are My Destiny) dance that ends the film. More than 60 videos are on You Tube alone, some from the movie but most home made by fans who are posting their own versions. The best quality one is this remix from the film: Next to the film version, the slickest version of the dance was the one performed by some professionals on Jay Leno's show as Oscar winner composer A.R. Rahman performed the song. Here it is: Ellen Degeneres had the Slumdog cast on her TV show and she got them to demo it and teach the whole audience how: Here's a beginner-level line dance walk through: A half-dozen people have their kids doing Jai Ho dances. I'll spare you the invariably poor results. Same with a long list of videos of couples and individuals who mistakenly think they have rhythm. A bunch of kids in a church confirmation class from England did a version. You get the idea. The dance is huge and getting even bigger because of Internet video sharing http://www.freep.com/article/20090302/BLOG01/90302018/+Slumdog++dance+an+online+sensation -- regards, Vithur
Re: [arr] Truly ARR ji had gone global
Thats Great Bro. But hopefully you referred Thiruda Thiruda instead of Thurda Thirudi...( lol. Just joking ) as Thiruda Thirudi is totally a different movie, starring Dhanush. On Mon, Mar 2, 2009 at 2:41 PM, arunkumar_2023 arunkumar_2...@yahoo.co.inwrote: Iam sharing my experience I had a couple of hours ago. I was with my friend to Landmark(spencers-chennai). We were as usual moving around the Video section. I happened to see a guy from US his name is Mr. justin quan. I saw him starring at me, later voluntarily i approached him he want me to pick up good movies of our ARR ji music. Later i had given him Roja, Thiruda thirudi and so on. Almost he packed 15 DVD's all of ARR ji hits both in tamil and hindi. I feel totally blessed and fortuned as the foreigner had not asked for assistance from landmark assistants. Iam happy to give some informations about ARR to him. with love Arun -- regards, Vithur
Re: [arr] Whole Tamil Film Industry Felicitates ?????
I think it will be very soon. Tn CM is planning for the same. It will happen On Mon, Mar 2, 2009 at 1:41 PM, sathya.boopathy sathya.boopa...@yahoo.comwrote: Hi All, I want to know that when the Whole Tamil Film Industry is going to felicitate the oscARR? Pls share the same if any Jai Ho!!! H.Sathiyenthria Boopathy. Ella Pugazhum Iraivan Oruvanukke -- regards, Vithur
[arr] Gharshana TV serial
Longtime some 15 yrs back, I happen to watch a telugu TV serial called Gharshana, i dont remember the channel name.. I do not know if it is dubbed from tamil, serial had some popular actress may be Amala Nagarjuna (not able to recollect) End credits says-Music by ARRahman.. Does anyone know more about this? -Raghu --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Ganesh.V gvalway...@... wrote: Wow great find guys. Thanks a ton for ur effort... Regards Ganesh.V --- On Mon, 2/3/09, Sriram S srirams_pa...@... wrote: From: Sriram S srirams_pa...@... Subject: Re: [arr] Awesome composition by ARR for SUN TV in his early days To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Cc: Sriram S srirams_pa...@... Date: Monday, 2 March, 2009, 11:06 AM This was the best ever TV programme on ARR I have watched till date. This was telecasted on Pongal day in 1995. The Programme was titled A R Rahman oru Kadhiraa illay Pudhiraa?. It was hosted by B.H. Abdul hameed. K. Balachander, Vairamuthu, SPB etc spoke about ARR for about 45 minutes. (Remember that this was during his early days where he has done only Roja, Pudiya mugam, Thiruda^2, Vandichola chinrasu, Duet, Kadhalan etc). SPB also told that in Japan they had printed T-shirts with Chinna Chinna Aasai as the slogan. ARR was wearing a Green Shirt (which was very common in all of his interviews during those days) and it was in his Panchathan studio. For the last 15 minutes of the interview, ARR was asked to compose something for the Sun TV viewers on occasion of Pongal. It was the first time (and last time i think) that ARR produced LIVE music . Couple of Nadaswaram and Thavil people were there in his studio and ARR gave them the swarams in verbal and asked them to play, and he recorded them as they played (This was done 2-3 times after some corrections) . He also gave notations to the Thavil person which was awesome to watch. In the end, ARR mixed it completely and played it for the viewers which was a TREAT to watch. I am searching for the interview (SUN TV has the rights for it). In those days there was no Internet or Youtube to get the interview next day. I have recorded the same in a Audio cassette during those days. Have to search it now. This one is a real treat for all RAHMANIACS and a must have !! Thanks, Sriram --- On Mon, 2/3/09, Sath Murthy sath.murthy@ yahoo.com wrote: From: Sath Murthy sath.murthy@ yahoo.com Subject: [arr] Awesome composition by ARR for SUN TV in his early days To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com Date: Monday, 2 March, 2009, 9:55 AM ARR gave an interview to SUN TV (i guess during the release of Bombay) on a Pongal day. At the end of that interview, they asked ARR to compose a musical bit for the Pongal Occasion. Even though i heard that only one time, i was really hooked into that great composition by ARR. I guess the Tavil was played by a famous person (Pazhanichamy? ??). Just hear the fusion of Nadaswaram and Tavil. Just over a minute.. but... WOW... I searched for that in youtube and found it Kept on listening it today for a long long time. I hope that this has been shared already in the group, but i couldn't control myself from posting it again. http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=ECzpnlHyn98 Jai Ho ARR. Sath. Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Invite them now. Connect with friends all over the world. Get Yahoo! India Messenger at http://in.messenger.yahoo.com/?wm=n/
Re: [arr] Re: ALL ARR quotes needed plz
Just Rocking Sathya U are a TRUE RAHMANIAC. God Bless you On Mon, Mar 2, 2009 at 8:20 PM, sathya_arr4eva kuldude...@yahoo.co.inwrote: Here yu go bro :-) A collection of AR's one liners and quotes on various occasions..Uploaded it as .txt file..download from here.. ... http://www.mediafire.com/?okwlmyigwkn ... Jai ho osc'ARR' Regards, Sathya! -- regards, Vithur
Re: [arr] RGV on ARR
Excellent writeup by RGV..Loved it..Thanks for sharing it.. --- On Mon, 3/2/09, rakesh venkatraman rakesh_ven...@yahoo.com wrote: From: rakesh venkatraman rakesh_ven...@yahoo.com Subject: [arr] RGV on ARR To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Monday, March 2, 2009, 5:27 AM http://rgvarma. spaces.live. com/blog/
Re: [arr] Now I can treat patients: Dr. Rahman :)
Yes Sir. Patients who are psychic and for whom, music alone is the medicine. Your music alone is the panacea for all ills. Vaidyo ARR Harihi ( ARR is the Doctor of Doctors ) On Mon, Mar 2, 2009 at 8:57 PM, Bhagavathi mohan bhagavathi_mo...@yahoo.co.in wrote: http://www.ndtv.com/convergence/ndtv/video/video.aspx?id=58874 -- Did you know? You can CHAT without downloading messenger. Click herehttp://in.rd.yahoo.com/tagline_webmessenger_2/*http://in.webmessenger.yahoo.com/ -- regards, Vithur
Re: [arr] RGV on ARR
Excellent writeup by RGV..Loved it..Thanks for sharing it.. --- On Mon, 3/2/09, rakesh venkatraman rakesh_ven...@yahoo.com wrote: From: rakesh venkatraman rakesh_ven...@yahoo.com Subject: [arr] RGV on ARR To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Monday, March 2, 2009, 5:27 AM http://rgvarma. spaces.live. com/blog/
Re: [arr] conection not conecting to lovers
;-) - On Mon, Mar 2, 2009 at 2:51 AM, Santosh Kumar santosh.music1...@yahoo.comwrote: conection must be released in dvds . i m waiting for that day very badly. actualy for lisning a album buying nokia mobile so expensive for many people like me
Re: [arr] Gharshana TV serial
Are you sure this is a TV Serial and had Amala in it ?. As Far as I know Gharshana is a Telugu movie of Maniratnam, which was dubbed in Tamil as Idhayathai Thirudathey and had music by IR. ARR doing music for a Telugu Tv Serial !! Gops. Any info ? On Mon, Mar 2, 2009 at 9:59 PM, arr_raghu arr_ra...@yahoo.com wrote: Longtime some 15 yrs back, I happen to watch a telugu TV serial called Gharshana, i dont remember the channel name.. I do not know if it is dubbed from tamil, serial had some popular actress may be Amala Nagarjuna (not able to recollect) End credits says-Music by ARRahman.. Does anyone know more about this? -Raghu --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com, Ganesh.V gvalway...@... wrote: Wow great find guys. Thanks a ton for ur effort... Regards Ganesh.V --- On Mon, 2/3/09, Sriram S srirams_pa...@... wrote: From: Sriram S srirams_pa...@... Subject: Re: [arr] Awesome composition by ARR for SUN TV in his early days To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com Cc: Sriram S srirams_pa...@... Date: Monday, 2 March, 2009, 11:06 AM This was the best ever TV programme on ARR I have watched till date. This was telecasted on Pongal day in 1995. The Programme was titled A R Rahman oru Kadhiraa illay Pudhiraa?. It was hosted by B.H. Abdul hameed. K. Balachander, Vairamuthu, SPB etc spoke about ARR for about 45 minutes. (Remember that this was during his early days where he has done only Roja, Pudiya mugam, Thiruda^2, Vandichola chinrasu, Duet, Kadhalan etc). SPB also told that in Japan they had printed T-shirts with Chinna Chinna Aasai as the slogan. ARR was wearing a Green Shirt (which was very common in all of his interviews during those days) and it was in his Panchathan studio. For the last 15 minutes of the interview, ARR was asked to compose something for the Sun TV viewers on occasion of Pongal. It was the first time (and last time i think) that ARR produced LIVE music . Couple of Nadaswaram and Thavil people were there in his studio and ARR gave them the swarams in verbal and asked them to play, and he recorded them as they played (This was done 2-3 times after some corrections) . He also gave notations to the Thavil person which was awesome to watch. In the end, ARR mixed it completely and played it for the viewers which was a TREAT to watch. I am searching for the interview (SUN TV has the rights for it). In those days there was no Internet or Youtube to get the interview next day. I have recorded the same in a Audio cassette during those days. Have to search it now. This one is a real treat for all RAHMANIACS and a must have !! Thanks, Sriram --- On Mon, 2/3/09, Sath Murthy sath.murthy@ yahoo.com wrote: From: Sath Murthy sath.murthy@ yahoo.com Subject: [arr] Awesome composition by ARR for SUN TV in his early days To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com Date: Monday, 2 March, 2009, 9:55 AM ARR gave an interview to SUN TV (i guess during the release of Bombay) on a Pongal day. At the end of that interview, they asked ARR to compose a musical bit for the Pongal Occasion. Even though i heard that only one time, i was really hooked into that great composition by ARR. I guess the Tavil was played by a famous person (Pazhanichamy? ??). Just hear the fusion of Nadaswaram and Tavil. Just over a minute.. but... WOW... I searched for that in youtube and found it Kept on listening it today for a long long time. I hope that this has been shared already in the group, but i couldn't control myself from posting it again. http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=ECzpnlHyn98 Jai Ho ARR. Sath. Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Invite them now. Connect with friends all over the world. Get Yahoo! India Messenger at http://in.messenger.yahoo.com/?wm=n/ -- regards, Vithur
[arr] Rahman’s Yuvvraj better than Jodhaa, says Ghai
Rahman’s Yuvvraj better than Jodhaa, says Ghai 3 Mar 2009, hrs IST,
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When Rahman sang ‘Jai Ho’, the country got its new-age anthem... perhaps,
even Hollywood!
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However, the rousing anthem came from Bollywood's Subhash Ghai! It was meant
for a score in the Yuvraaj, for which Ghai believes Rahman should have won
the Filmfare as music director.
While people may still tend to believe that it was either composer Rahman or
lyricist Gulzar who coined 'Jai Ho', Ghai has no interest in laying claim to
the winning phrase. “It was sweet of Rahman, who didn’t mind sharing with
the world the fact that I gave these words. But, I wouldn't like to claim
credit. Such creative interactions keep happening in the industry,” says
Bollywood's showman modestly.
“It was when we were composing Shalom Shalom for Yuvvraaj ... I wanted
Rahman to compose a peppy dance number for Zayed Khan with the words Jai Ho,
but it didn’t work out. Later, Rahman used the same for Danny (Boyle, Slumdog
Millionaire 's director) and I had no problems. I’m glad for Rahman.
Whatever the song, it was Rahman’s victory ultimately,” added Ghai.
Well, that’s quite humble of Ghai, specially being a part of an industry
where copyrights and credit-fights are a daily affair. However, that's not
where the Ghai-Rahman mutual admiration ends. Congratulate Ghai about Tu
Muskura from Yuvvraaj taking home a Filmfare Award for Best Playback Singer
and the man says, “It would have been better if the composer (Rahman) had
won the award rather than the singer. Rahman deserved it more for Yuvvraaj than
Jaane tu ... or Jodha Akbar .”
Ghai claims to have received hundreds of SMSes of disheartened fans of
Yuvvraaj's music. He says, “It's believed that if the movie doesn’t work,
the music isn't good either.”
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Vithur
[arr] International Artist's Inspired/Copied from some of Rahman's popular hits
Watch http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5fcH8ZgNJQfeature=related Cheers Ameer Search is more important than Destination Yella Pugalum Iravanukke ! - A R Rahman
Re: [arr] Gharshana TV serial - Another request
Lot of old rare music pieces coming around :) great. Even I was looking for something rare. Long back when kizhakku cheemayile was released I saw a sports inauguration ceremony in DD channel. The venue was chennai and 3 songs were shown which had music by our Boss. One song starts with 'Tamilnadu'. Anyone remember? Anywhere I can get the songs? Please correct me if I am wrong in recollecting. --- On Mon, 3/2/09, arr_raghu arr_ra...@yahoo.com wrote: From: arr_raghu arr_ra...@yahoo.com Subject: [arr] Gharshana TV serial To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Monday, March 2, 2009, 9:59 PM Longtime some 15 yrs back, I happen to watch a telugu TV serial called Gharshana, i dont remember the channel name.. I do not know if it is dubbed from tamil, serial had some popular actress may be Amala Nagarjuna (not able to recollect) End credits says-Music by ARRahman.. Does anyone know more about this? -Raghu --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, Ganesh.V gvalways4u@ ... wrote: Wow great find guys. Thanks a ton for ur effort... Regards Ganesh.V --- On Mon, 2/3/09, Sriram S srirams_param@ ... wrote: From: Sriram S srirams_param@ ... Subject: Re: [arr] Awesome composition by ARR for SUN TV in his early days To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com Cc: Sriram S srirams_param@ ... Date: Monday, 2 March, 2009, 11:06 AM This was the best ever TV programme on ARR I have watched till date. This was telecasted on Pongal day in 1995. The Programme was titled A R Rahman oru Kadhiraa illay Pudhiraa?. It was hosted by B.H. Abdul hameed. K. Balachander, Vairamuthu, SPB etc spoke about ARR for about 45 minutes. (Remember that this was during his early days where he has done only Roja, Pudiya mugam, Thiruda^2, Vandichola chinrasu, Duet, Kadhalan etc) . SPB also told that in Japan they had printed T-shirts with Chinna Chinna Aasai as the slogan. ARR was wearing a Green Shirt (which was very common in all of his interviews during those days) and it was in his Panchathan studio. For the last 15 minutes of the interview, ARR was asked to compose something for the Sun TV viewers on occasion of Pongal. It was the first time (and last time i think) that ARR produced LIVE music . Couple of Nadaswaram and Thavil people were there in his studio and ARR gave them the swarams in verbal and asked them to play, and he recorded them as they played (This was done 2-3 times after some corrections) . He also gave notations to the Thavil person which was awesome to watch. In the end, ARR mixed it completely and played it for the viewers which was a TREAT to watch. I am searching for the interview (SUN TV has the rights for it). In those days there was no Internet or Youtube to get the interview next day. I have recorded the same in a Audio cassette during those days. Have to search it now. This one is a real treat for all RAHMANIACS and a must have !! Thanks, Sriram --- On Mon, 2/3/09, Sath Murthy sath.murthy@ yahoo.com wrote: From: Sath Murthy sath.murthy@ yahoo.com Subject: [arr] Awesome composition by ARR for SUN TV in his early days To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com Date: Monday, 2 March, 2009, 9:55 AM ARR gave an interview to SUN TV (i guess during the release of Bombay) on a Pongal day. At the end of that interview, they asked ARR to compose a musical bit for the Pongal Occasion. Even though i heard that only one time, i was really hooked into that great composition by ARR. I guess the Tavil was played by a famous person (Pazhanichamy? ??). Just hear the fusion of Nadaswaram and Tavil. Just over a minute.. but... WOW... I searched for that in youtube and found it Kept on listening it today for a long long time. I hope that this has been shared already in the group, but i couldn't control myself from posting it again. http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=ECzpnlHyn98 Jai Ho ARR. Sath. Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Invite them now. Connect with friends all over the world. Get Yahoo! India Messenger at http://in.messenger .yahoo.com/ ?wm=n/
[arr] Re: Now I can treat patients: Dr. Rahman :)
can anybody pls rip this video and post in youtube.. thanks --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Bhagavathi mohan bhagavathi_mo...@... wrote: http://www.ndtv.com/convergence/ndtv/video/video.aspx?id=58874 Connect with friends all over the world. Get Yahoo! India Messenger at http://in.messenger.yahoo.com/?wm=n/
Re: [arr] Gharshana TV serial
Vithur, I have heard IR's Gharshana many times. Well, may be i have exxaggerated by saying 15 yrs, may be it was around 12 yrs back.. it is definitely a TV serial.. The end titles sound like clock ticking... I saw only one episode... I have asked this question in this group sometime back but nothing cameup. Letsee.. looks like the only way is to ask ARR directly. Vithur, I know you can dig it up for us ..:). --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Vithur vith...@... wrote: Are you sure this is a TV Serial and had Amala in it ?. As Far as I know Gharshana is a Telugu movie of Maniratnam, which was dubbed in Tamil as Idhayathai Thirudathey and had music by IR. ARR doing music for a Telugu Tv Serial !! Gops. Any info ? On Mon, Mar 2, 2009 at 9:59 PM, arr_raghu arr_ra...@... wrote: Longtime some 15 yrs back, I happen to watch a telugu TV serial called Gharshana, i dont remember the channel name.. I do not know if it is dubbed from tamil, serial had some popular actress may be Amala Nagarjuna (not able to recollect) End credits says-Music by ARRahman.. Does anyone know more about this? -Raghu --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com, Ganesh.V gvalways4u@ wrote: Wow great find guys. Thanks a ton for ur effort... Regards Ganesh.V --- On Mon, 2/3/09, Sriram S srirams_param@ wrote: From: Sriram S srirams_param@ Subject: Re: [arr] Awesome composition by ARR for SUN TV in his early days To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com Cc: Sriram S srirams_param@ Date: Monday, 2 March, 2009, 11:06 AM This was the best ever TV programme on ARR I have watched till date. This was telecasted on Pongal day in 1995. The Programme was titled A R Rahman oru Kadhiraa illay Pudhiraa?. It was hosted by B.H. Abdul hameed. K. Balachander, Vairamuthu, SPB etc spoke about ARR for about 45 minutes. (Remember that this was during his early days where he has done only Roja, Pudiya mugam, Thiruda^2, Vandichola chinrasu, Duet, Kadhalan etc). SPB also told that in Japan they had printed T-shirts with Chinna Chinna Aasai as the slogan. ARR was wearing a Green Shirt (which was very common in all of his interviews during those days) and it was in his Panchathan studio. For the last 15 minutes of the interview, ARR was asked to compose something for the Sun TV viewers on occasion of Pongal. It was the first time (and last time i think) that ARR produced LIVE music . Couple of Nadaswaram and Thavil people were there in his studio and ARR gave them the swarams in verbal and asked them to play, and he recorded them as they played (This was done 2-3 times after some corrections) . He also gave notations to the Thavil person which was awesome to watch. In the end, ARR mixed it completely and played it for the viewers which was a TREAT to watch. I am searching for the interview (SUN TV has the rights for it). In those days there was no Internet or Youtube to get the interview next day. I have recorded the same in a Audio cassette during those days. Have to search it now. This one is a real treat for all RAHMANIACS and a must have !! Thanks, Sriram --- On Mon, 2/3/09, Sath Murthy sath.murthy@ yahoo.com wrote: From: Sath Murthy sath.murthy@ yahoo.com Subject: [arr] Awesome composition by ARR for SUN TV in his early days To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com Date: Monday, 2 March, 2009, 9:55 AM ARR gave an interview to SUN TV (i guess during the release of Bombay) on a Pongal day. At the end of that interview, they asked ARR to compose a musical bit for the Pongal Occasion. Even though i heard that only one time, i was really hooked into that great composition by ARR. I guess the Tavil was played by a famous person (Pazhanichamy? ??). Just hear the fusion of Nadaswaram and Tavil. Just over a minute.. but... WOW... I searched for that in youtube and found it Kept on listening it today for a long long time. I hope that this has been shared already in the group, but i couldn't control myself from posting it again. http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=ECzpnlHyn98 Jai Ho ARR. Sath. Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Invite them now. Connect with friends all over the world. Get Yahoo! India Messenger at http://in.messenger.yahoo.com/?wm=n/ -- regards, Vithur
[arr] [non-arr] - Music recco - Gulaal
Another cracker from the Anurag Kashyap stable music by Piyush Mishra and Indian Ocean(the group) The real USP of this album are the lyrics combined with an unusual sort of music. Be warned, the songs are lyrics heavy and I feel this would be more enjoyed by the Hindi-speaking listener. I really am impressed with the way AK is using music in his movies and would love to see an ARR-AK combination someday. AK's budget is I guess mostly less than ARR's fees :-) - but I am sure ARR wouldn't put that as a barrier if AK approaches him with an interesting subject...I pray that someday this combo materialises. -- -A http://viewsnmuse.blogspot.com
[arr] Re: Rahmans Yuvvraj better than Jodhaa, says Ghai
I agree with Ghai, Yuvvraaj was better than any other Rahman's album
in 2008, music didnt become blockbuster or didnt get nominated solely
because of Ghai.
What is Ghai saying though.. he'd have appreciated if composer had won
instead of Best playback singer... Alka didnt win either :(
It was Shreya ghoshal for 'Teri Ore'... I cant believe filmfare's
choice for that. Alka deserved that award any day any time...
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When Rahman sang `Jai Ho', the country got its new-age anthem...
perhaps,
even Hollywood!
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However, the rousing anthem came from Bollywood's Subhash Ghai! It
was meant
for a score in the Yuvraaj, for which Ghai believes Rahman should
have won
the Filmfare as music director.
While people may still tend to believe that it was either composer
Rahman or
lyricist Gulzar who coined 'Jai Ho', Ghai has no interest in laying
claim to
the winning phrase. It was sweet of Rahman, who didn't mind sharing
with
the world the fact that I gave these words. But, I wouldn't like to
claim
credit. Such creative interactions keep happening in the industry, says
Bollywood's showman modestly.
It was when we were composing Shalom Shalom for Yuvvraaj ... I wanted
Rahman to compose a peppy dance number for Zayed Khan with the words
Jai Ho,
but it didn't work out. Later, Rahman used the same for Danny
(Boyle, Slumdog
Millionaire 's director) and I had no problems. I'm glad for Rahman.
Whatever the song, it was Rahman's victory ultimately, added Ghai.
Well, that's quite humble of Ghai, specially being a part of an industry
where copyrights and credit-fights are a daily affair. However,
that's not
where the Ghai-Rahman mutual admiration ends. Congratulate Ghai about Tu
Muskura from Yuvvraaj taking home a Filmfare Award for Best Playback
Singer
and the man says, It would have been better if the composer
(Rahman) had
won the award rather than the singer. Rahman deserved it more for
Yuvvraaj than
Jaane tu ... or Jodha Akbar .
Ghai claims to have received hundreds of SMSes of disheartened fans of
Yuvvraaj's music. He says, It's believed that if the movie doesn't
work,
the music isn't good either.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Bollywood/Rahmans-Yuvvraj-better-than-Jodhaa-says-Ghai-/articleshow/4214108.cms
--
regards,
Vithur
[arr] Rehna Tu made me cry
Hello all, I've been away from this list for *years* now, though I have indeed been listening to Rahman's music during this time. Slumdog's selection and the two Oscars were the LONG overdue recognition he deserves - my wife and I were high-fiving at our homes watching the Oscar show :) But I'm writing today after all this time to share the ABSOLUTE joy I felt listening to Rehna Tu in Delhi-6 this morning (I had not been able to listen to this album till now). When the song segues into the electronically enhanced Carnatic raaga in the end, I could not control my tears of joy - I don't think I've felt this way since I heard the Bombay theme in Roja. Did anyone else feel this way? (or am I the only bleeding heart around here?) :-) Also, does anyone know what raaga this is and what instrument has been modified electronically to produce this most intriguing bit? He is such a genius, I cannot begin to describe the pride I feel in being a lifelong fan of his and hailing from the same city as he :) Rock on!
Re: [arr] ARR song recommendations for seniors
Hi
Some more tamil songs
1.Sagiye nee- (anthimantharai)
2 Thoda thoda (indira)
3 Kayil mithakum (Rakshakan)
4 Poorale {(sad version) karuthamma}
5 Sugama (parthaley paravasem)
6 Vidukathaya (muthu)
7 Uyirum neeye (pavithra)
8 Kannikku meyazhaku (puthiya mukam)
9 Margali thinkal (sangamam)
10 kulirathu kulirathu (taj mahal)
11 kangalil enna eeramo (uzhavan)
12 Swaseme (thennali)
A few from my list, I am 29, i consider myself more young by
listening to these classics/ semi classics
Listen to these songs when young and prevent premature aging![?]
regards
--
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09947485515(kerala)
Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in
harmony -Mahatma Gandhi
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[arr] RAHMAN-FILMFARE VIDEO
hey rahmaniacs, chk out the video of rahman @ recent filmfare awards!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IT2g_8bDqg8 The biggest problem in the world could have been solved when it was small sandeep.v
[arr] My Dedication to one only ARR
Guys, Please take a look at my dedication music videos to one and only ARR and pass on your comments. JAI HO. My own idea :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WycO_oKriTA This is Jana Gana Mana - National Anthem http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UV2sDwcdk5k Thanks Swamy aka kitcha
Re: [arr] Gharshana TV serial
A Small clarification here. I am not aware of what Raghu is talking about, but Vithur's information here needs a small clarification. 'Gharshana' was the dubbed telugu version of 'Agni Natchatram' - the tamil movie by Mani Ratnam which had music by IR. Thanks. Love, Adi. 2009/3/2 Vithur vith...@gmail.com Are you sure this is a TV Serial and had Amala in it ?. As Far as I know Gharshana is a Telugu movie of Maniratnam, which was dubbed in Tamil as Idhayathai Thirudathey and had music by IR. ARR doing music for a Telugu Tv Serial !! Gops. Any info ? On Mon, Mar 2, 2009 at 9:59 PM, arr_raghu arr_ra...@yahoo.com wrote: Longtime some 15 yrs back, I happen to watch a telugu TV serial called Gharshana, i dont remember the channel name.. I do not know if it is dubbed from tamil, serial had some popular actress may be Amala Nagarjuna (not able to recollect) End credits says-Music by ARRahman.. Does anyone know more about this? -Raghu --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com, Ganesh.V gvalway...@... wrote: Wow great find guys. Thanks a ton for ur effort... Regards Ganesh.V --- On Mon, 2/3/09, Sriram S srirams_pa...@... wrote: From: Sriram S srirams_pa...@... Subject: Re: [arr] Awesome composition by ARR for SUN TV in his early days To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com Cc: Sriram S srirams_pa...@... Date: Monday, 2 March, 2009, 11:06 AM This was the best ever TV programme on ARR I have watched till date. This was telecasted on Pongal day in 1995. The Programme was titled A R Rahman oru Kadhiraa illay Pudhiraa?. It was hosted by B.H. Abdul hameed. K. Balachander, Vairamuthu, SPB etc spoke about ARR for about 45 minutes. (Remember that this was during his early days where he has done only Roja, Pudiya mugam, Thiruda^2, Vandichola chinrasu, Duet, Kadhalan etc). SPB also told that in Japan they had printed T-shirts with Chinna Chinna Aasai as the slogan. ARR was wearing a Green Shirt (which was very common in all of his interviews during those days) and it was in his Panchathan studio. For the last 15 minutes of the interview, ARR was asked to compose something for the Sun TV viewers on occasion of Pongal. It was the first time (and last time i think) that ARR produced LIVE music . Couple of Nadaswaram and Thavil people were there in his studio and ARR gave them the swarams in verbal and asked them to play, and he recorded them as they played (This was done 2-3 times after some corrections) . He also gave notations to the Thavil person which was awesome to watch. In the end, ARR mixed it completely and played it for the viewers which was a TREAT to watch. I am searching for the interview (SUN TV has the rights for it). In those days there was no Internet or Youtube to get the interview next day. I have recorded the same in a Audio cassette during those days. Have to search it now. This one is a real treat for all RAHMANIACS and a must have !! Thanks, Sriram --- On Mon, 2/3/09, Sath Murthy sath.murthy@ yahoo.com wrote: From: Sath Murthy sath.murthy@ yahoo.com Subject: [arr] Awesome composition by ARR for SUN TV in his early days To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com Date: Monday, 2 March, 2009, 9:55 AM ARR gave an interview to SUN TV (i guess during the release of Bombay) on a Pongal day. At the end of that interview, they asked ARR to compose a musical bit for the Pongal Occasion. Even though i heard that only one time, i was really hooked into that great composition by ARR. I guess the Tavil was played by a famous person (Pazhanichamy? ??). Just hear the fusion of Nadaswaram and Tavil. Just over a minute.. but... WOW... I searched for that in youtube and found it Kept on listening it today for a long long time. I hope that this has been shared already in the group, but i couldn't control myself from posting it again. http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=ECzpnlHyn98 Jai Ho ARR. Sath. Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Invite them now. Connect with friends all over the world. Get Yahoo! India Messenger at http://in.messenger.yahoo.com/?wm=n/ -- regards, Vithur -- You are what your deepest desire is; As you desire, so is your intention; As your intention, so is your will; As is your will so is your deed; As is your deed, so is your destiny -The Upanishads
Re: [arr] Let's keep in mind the attitudes and exposure of the elders
Sooper share Mugilan! Thanks! Great to know this! ARR's music is available to all those who are willing! Love, Adi. PS: We met during Bangalore concert, remember? At the gate?! :-) 2009/3/2 Mugilan Jeyaraman jmugi...@gmail.com Good Thoughts Chord. I completely agree. However, I guess, I have been really lucky in this regard :) The biggest ARR fan and the closest to me is my dad. He brought a Tape Recorder during the time Genteman was released. That was my first ever cassette. He bought it after he liked the songs. However, the next cassette we bought was Kizhaku Cheemayilae and it was on the day of the audio release. He brought it home with a lot of excitement I still clearly remember. With the song on side A starting Athaiku piranthavalae, I remember the smiling approvals we gave each other :) We still treasure all those audio cassettes. Infact for most of them, I can recollect the day we had bought it and the initial feedback we shared. During my school days, it was always my dad who tracked the audio release dates and kept coming home with the 1st day release cassettes. After I moved to chennai, I slowly took over, thanks to the Internet and arrahmanfans.com :) He still listens to most of his music. He loved Chinnamma Chillakama(Meenaxi). He loved O Saya from Slumdog! No Surprise, the first person I called after ARR won the oscars was my Dad. He was at his school. He is a teacher. Luckily he was in a break so I didnt have to wait to share the news :) Sorry abt a long mail. Somehow, whatever Chord shared, made me nostalgic about all the good times :) Thanks for reading. Regards, Mugilan. On Sun, Mar 1, 2009 at 11:04 PM, Chord purev...@yahoo.com wrote: After reading Jagjit Singh's, Pyarelal's and Ali Khan's comments about ARR and his music, it also struck me the big generational differences in terms of attitudes and exposure towards music. Personally, I have found that even with people I know, like my parents and their friends, their appreciation for music is within a narrow range. Anything outside that range is overlooked and not appreciated as much, and sometimes ridiculed. I have found that amongst many elders, there is a certain arrogance or haughtiness implying, we know what's best. This is a product of our culture revering elders and their wisdom by tradition in contrast to many seniors and elders feeling left out and disrespected by attitudinal changes in today's world reflecting less respect and reverie towards seniors. For example, when I gave my parents a copy of the D6 CD, they only liked the folk and semi-classical elements of the soundtrack. That's it. When I asked them about Jaane Tu, they said that they didn't like the music, although they love and appreciate ARR's other works that are more in line with their taste. Of course, even within elders, there will be a lot of variation in terms of taste and attitude, but overall, I feel that they are more narrow minded about music than we youngsters are OVERALL AS A GROUP, keeping in mind individual differences. Because ARR's music is so diverse and touching upon so many different genres, a large percentage of his work is not going to be appreciated by those with more narrow minded definitions of good music. Who knows, maybe when we reach that age, we too may reflect some of that narrow mindedness in terms of our exposure compared to what the youth may be listening to at that time. However, I have hope that because we youngsters have been exposed to such an array of world music through ARR and other artists, I think we will generally have a broader appreciation for music than previous generations. ARR has gifted us with something very important: tolerance and open mindedness for different types of music. Thank you ARR! -- You are what your deepest desire is; As you desire, so is your intention; As your intention, so is your will; As is your will so is your deed; As is your deed, so is your destiny -The Upanishads
[arr] What do we as ARR fans all have in common?
This question relates to our love for ARR and his music. I have always been fascinated in the relationships between human variables and music/art preference. We all love ARR and his music for various reasons. There are many individual differences as to why each of us loves his music so much. But, I'm more interested in the common factors. We are part of a fan group, posting messages, having ARR and his music as a big part of our lives. This same question can be asked to any fan group of any artist, but why is it that ARR's music touches us and impresses us AS A GROUP and does not have the same effect on others? Again, I'm more interested in COMMON human factors that bind us as a group that lead us to be such passionate and devoted ARR fans. Because ARR's music is so spiritually informed, are we as a group of devoted ARR fans more sensitive to and attuned to spirituality in general? Because ARR's music is so diverse and encompasses worldly influences, are we as a group more worldly and tolerant in our approach to human differences? Because ARR's music is often so thick and layered and well textured, are we as a group for some reason better able to process this complexity in more meaningful ways than others who prefer simpler music by virtue of our education, upbringing, or other factors? Are we as a group more compassionate towards others since ARR is all about giving and helping? Again, these are just thoughts. I'm interested in generating a aningful discussion about what factors bind us as a group of passionate ARR fans. Thanks for reading and hope to hear your responses.
Re: [arr] Re: Music labels rush to cash in on Rahman's triumph
BGMs please. . . anybody listening? On Mon, Mar 2, 2009 at 5:37 PM, arr_raghu arr_ra...@yahoo.com wrote: Yeah rright cashing on ARR's success.. Now, you labels better release the old arr stuff which have been hard to find. --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com, Bivin Chandra bivinchan...@... wrote: MUMBAI: After A R Rahman brought home twin Oscars, music labels in India are leaving no stone unturned to cash in on the Rahman fever. T-Series has already launched a Rahman compilation last week. Others like Sony BMG, Saregama are working on similar lines and are planning early March launches for similar compilations. T-Series launched a three CD set two days before the Oscar awards and the album has been well received by music lovers. Says T-Series president - marketing media publishing (TV) Vinod Bhanushali, “The album tracks Rahman’s journey from Roja to Slumdog Millionaire as we own many of his titles like 1947 earth, Nayak, Doli sajake rakhna, and the recent titles acquired in the last two years- Yuvvraaj, Jaane tu ya jaane na, Ghajini and Delhi 6.†The label promoted the set across all television channels; and aired an interesting 90 second promo across all music and news channels. Sony BMG, on the other hand, is in talks with major music labels including Saregama, Times Music, Venus Records etc to acquire music rights of Rahman’s titles. Sony BMG would be tentatively be launching a compilation of Rahman’s hits in March. Sony BMG Marketing director Sanujeet Bhujabal says, “We are looking at most of his landmark works including songs from his Tamil soundtracks. Our compilation would include Rahman songs across Bollywood, Tamil numbers, albums etc. We already have some five to six Tamil titles which would be a part of the compilation.†A R Rahman and Sony BMG have been associated with his first album ‘Vande Mataram’. “We have been doing A R Rahman collections/compilations since the past couple of years for his fans. We feel it gives a nice platform to showcase AR Rahman’s range of music to all his fans worldwide,†says Bhujabal. Venus, which already has three earlier Rahman compilations in the market would be giving out their title track of ‘Dil se’ to Sony BMG, which is also in talks with Times Music for the rights of Rahman’s ‘Jana gana mana’, the only Rahman title with that label. Sony BMG is also obtaining the rights of ‘Saathiya’ and ‘Sapnay’ from Saregama. Saregama would also be launching a compilation by 10 March by buying rights from other music labels like Sony BMG, Venus, Universal etc. Saregama head, New Media and Publishing Gautam Sarakar denies that the label is trying to cash in on the slumdog ... http://www.radioandmusic.com/content/editorial/special-reports/music-labels-rush-cash-rahmans-triumph
Re: [arr] Awesome composition by ARR for SUN TV in his early days
Guys, any of you has the collection of Vairamuthu's poems with ARR's music? It was shown in Jaya TV during his initial days for the period of 13 weeks. I think its right after Duet. Also ARR composed special theme music for one of the Jaya's functions. --- On Mon, 3/2/09, Vithur vith...@gmail.com wrote: From: Vithur vith...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [arr] Awesome composition by ARR for SUN TV in his early days To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Monday, March 2, 2009, 10:42 AM Pls find attached the Sun Pongal Theme AD of ARR On Mon, Mar 2, 2009 at 9:25 PM, n_kumaar n_kum...@yahoo. com wrote: any chance getting a better audio quality. i m not enough listening to it. must make it as a ringtone. thanks --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, Ganesh.V gvalway...@. .. wrote: Wow great find guys. Thanks a ton for ur effort... Regards Ganesh.V --- On Mon, 2/3/09, Sriram S srirams_param@ ... wrote: From: Sriram S srirams_param@ ... Subject: Re: [arr] Awesome composition by ARR for SUN TV in his early days To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com Cc: Sriram S srirams_param@ ... Date: Monday, 2 March, 2009, 11:06 AM This was the best ever TV programme on ARR I have watched till date. This was telecasted on Pongal day in 1995. The Programme was titled A R Rahman oru Kadhiraa illay Pudhiraa?. It was hosted by B.H. Abdul hameed. K. Balachander, Vairamuthu, SPB etc spoke about ARR for about 45 minutes. (Remember that this was during his early days where he has done only Roja, Pudiya mugam, Thiruda^2, Vandichola chinrasu, Duet, Kadhalan etc) . SPB also told that in Japan they had printed T-shirts with Chinna Chinna Aasai as the slogan. ARR was wearing a Green Shirt (which was very common in all of his interviews during those days) and it was in his Panchathan studio. For the last 15 minutes of the interview, ARR was asked to compose something for the Sun TV viewers on occasion of Pongal. It was the first time (and last time i think) that ARR produced LIVE music . Couple of Nadaswaram and Thavil people were there in his studio and ARR gave them the swarams in verbal and asked them to play, and he recorded them as they played (This was done 2-3 times after some corrections) . He also gave notations to the Thavil person which was awesome to watch. In the end, ARR mixed it completely and played it for the viewers which was a TREAT to watch. I am searching for the interview (SUN TV has the rights for it). In those days there was no Internet or Youtube to get the interview next day. I have recorded the same in a Audio cassette during those days. Have to search it now. This one is a real treat for all RAHMANIACS and a must have !! Thanks, Sriram --- On Mon, 2/3/09, Sath Murthy sath.murthy@ yahoo.com wrote: From: Sath Murthy sath.murthy@ yahoo.com Subject: [arr] Awesome composition by ARR for SUN TV in his early days To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com Date: Monday, 2 March, 2009, 9:55 AM ARR gave an interview to SUN TV (i guess during the release of Bombay) on a Pongal day. At the end of that interview, they asked ARR to compose a musical bit for the Pongal Occasion. Even though i heard that only one time, i was really hooked into that great composition by ARR. I guess the Tavil was played by a famous person (Pazhanichamy? ??). Just hear the fusion of Nadaswaram and Tavil. Just over a minute.. but... WOW... I searched for that in youtube and found it Kept on listening it today for a long long time. I hope that this has been shared already in the group, but i couldn't control myself from posting it again. http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=ECzpnlHyn98 Jai Ho ARR. Sath. Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Invite them now. Connect with friends all over the world. Get Yahoo! India Messenger at http://in.messenger .yahoo.com/ ?wm=n/ -- regards, Vithur
Re: [arr] Re: Music labels rush to cash in on Rahman's triumph
:-) Good one Raghu. I really hope they do. Love, Adi. 2009/3/2 arr_raghu arr_ra...@yahoo.com Yeah rright cashing on ARR's success.. Now, you labels better release the old arr stuff which have been hard to find. --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com, Bivin Chandra bivinchan...@... wrote: MUMBAI: After A R Rahman brought home twin Oscars, music labels in India are leaving no stone unturned to cash in on the Rahman fever. T-Series has already launched a Rahman compilation last week. Others like Sony BMG, Saregama are working on similar lines and are planning early March launches for similar compilations. T-Series launched a three CD set two days before the Oscar awards and the album has been well received by music lovers. Says T-Series president - marketing media publishing (TV) Vinod Bhanushali, “The album tracks Rahman’s journey from Roja to Slumdog Millionaire as we own many of his titles like 1947 earth, Nayak, Doli sajake rakhna, and the recent titles acquired in the last two years- Yuvvraaj, Jaane tu ya jaane na, Ghajini and Delhi 6.†The label promoted the set across all television channels; and aired an interesting 90 second promo across all music and news channels. Sony BMG, on the other hand, is in talks with major music labels including Saregama, Times Music, Venus Records etc to acquire music rights of Rahman’s titles. Sony BMG would be tentatively be launching a compilation of Rahman’s hits in March. Sony BMG Marketing director Sanujeet Bhujabal says, “We are looking at most of his landmark works including songs from his Tamil soundtracks. Our compilation would include Rahman songs across Bollywood, Tamil numbers, albums etc. We already have some five to six Tamil titles which would be a part of the compilation.†A R Rahman and Sony BMG have been associated with his first album ‘Vande Mataram’. “We have been doing A R Rahman collections/compilations since the past couple of years for his fans. We feel it gives a nice platform to showcase AR Rahman’s range of music to all his fans worldwide,†says Bhujabal. Venus, which already has three earlier Rahman compilations in the market would be giving out their title track of ‘Dil se’ to Sony BMG, which is also in talks with Times Music for the rights of Rahman’s ‘Jana gana mana’, the only Rahman title with that label. Sony BMG is also obtaining the rights of ‘Saathiya’ and ‘Sapnay’ from Saregama. Saregama would also be launching a compilation by 10 March by buying rights from other music labels like Sony BMG, Venus, Universal etc. Saregama head, New Media and Publishing Gautam Sarakar denies that the label is trying to cash in on the slumdog ... http://www.radioandmusic.com/content/editorial/special-reports/music-labels-rush-cash-rahmans-triumph -- You are what your deepest desire is; As you desire, so is your intention; As your intention, so is your will; As is your will so is your deed; As is your deed, so is your destiny -The Upanishads
[arr] Re: What do we as ARR fans all have in common?
Hi chord I am agree with you goahead I am back withyou...:) thank you anbudan pyarilal --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Chord purev...@... wrote: This question relates to our love for ARR and his music. I have always been fascinated in the relationships between human variables and music/art preference. We all love ARR and his music for various reasons. There are many individual differences as to why each of us loves his music so much. But, I'm more interested in the common factors. We are part of a fan group, posting messages, having ARR and his music as a big part of our lives. This same question can be asked to any fan group of any artist, but why is it that ARR's music touches us and impresses us AS A GROUP and does not have the same effect on others? Again, I'm more interested in COMMON human factors that bind us as a group that lead us to be such passionate and devoted ARR fans. Because ARR's music is so spiritually informed, are we as a group of devoted ARR fans more sensitive to and attuned to spirituality in general? Because ARR's music is so diverse and encompasses worldly influences, are we as a group more worldly and tolerant in our approach to human differences? Because ARR's music is often so thick and layered and well textured, are we as a group for some reason better able to process this complexity in more meaningful ways than others who prefer simpler music by virtue of our education, upbringing, or other factors? Are we as a group more compassionate towards others since ARR is all about giving and helping? Again, these are just thoughts. I'm interested in generating a aningful discussion about what factors bind us as a group of passionate ARR fans. Thanks for reading and hope to hear your responses.
Re: [arr] Rehna Tu made me cry
ravi, Nice that u shared it with the group!!11 coz many wud ve felt the same, the only difference was u shot a mail and others didnt!!1 even iam listening to this piece since release beautiful melody! The biggest problem in the world could have been solved when it was small sandeep.v --- On Tue, 3/3/09, Ravi Subramanian beem...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Ravi Subramanian beem...@yahoo.com Subject: [arr] Rehna Tu made me cry To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2009, 12:22 AM Hello all, I've been away from this list for *years* now, though I have indeed been listening to Rahman's music during this time. Slumdog's selection and the two Oscars were the LONG overdue recognition he deserves - my wife and I were high-fiving at our homes watching the Oscar show :) But I'm writing today after all this time to share the ABSOLUTE joy I felt listening to Rehna Tu in Delhi-6 this morning (I had not been able to listen to this album till now). When the song segues into the electronically enhanced Carnatic raaga in the end, I could not control my tears of joy - I don't think I've felt this way since I heard the Bombay theme in Roja. Did anyone else feel this way? (or am I the only bleeding heart around here?) :-) Also, does anyone know what raaga this is and what instrument has been modified electronically to produce this most intriguing bit? He is such a genius, I cannot begin to describe the pride I feel in being a lifelong fan of his and hailing from the same city as he :) Rock on!
Re: [arr] Rehna Tu made me cry
Hi Ravi, This is Anish..Im from Mumbai (but currently studying in US)...Rehna Tu also happens to be , not just my fav song from the album of Delhi 6, but it ranks in Rahmans top 10 compositions..the 2 min musical section at the end is played using an instrument called 'Continuum'..u can read abt this at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Continuum_(instrument) One can now guage the greatness of Rahman..and what a genius he is...when the song concludes u can sense the goosebumps on ur flesh (but this feeling will disappear on repeated listening)happy listening! On Mon, Mar 2, 2009 at 1:52 PM, Ravi Subramanian beem...@yahoo.com wrote: Hello all, I've been away from this list for *years* now, though I have indeed been listening to Rahman's music during this time. Slumdog's selection and the two Oscars were the LONG overdue recognition he deserves - my wife and I were high-fiving at our homes watching the Oscar show :) But I'm writing today after all this time to share the ABSOLUTE joy I felt listening to Rehna Tu in Delhi-6 this morning (I had not been able to listen to this album till now). When the song segues into the electronically enhanced Carnatic raaga in the end, I could not control my tears of joy - I don't think I've felt this way since I heard the Bombay theme in Roja. Did anyone else feel this way? (or am I the only bleeding heart around here?) :-) Also, does anyone know what raaga this is and what instrument has been modified electronically to produce this most intriguing bit? He is such a genius, I cannot begin to describe the pride I feel in being a lifelong fan of his and hailing from the same city as he :) Rock on!
Re: [arr] RAHMAN-FILMFARE VIDEO
scintillating stuff... cant wait to watch the whole show... On Mon, Mar 2, 2009 at 11:38 AM, sandeep venkatachari mailsande...@yahoo.com wrote: hey rahmaniacs, chk out the video of rahman @ recent filmfare awards!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IT2g_8bDqg8 The biggest problem in the world could have been solved when it was small sandeep.v
Re: [arr] Awesome composition by ARR for SUN TV in his early days
again, a great piece of info on ARR. plz share the audio/video once u find it! On Sun, Mar 1, 2009 at 9:36 PM, Sriram S srirams_pa...@yahoo.co.in wrote: This was the best ever TV programme on ARR I have watched till date. This was telecasted on Pongal day in 1995. The Programme was titled A R Rahman oru Kadhiraa illay Pudhiraa?. It was hosted by B.H. Abdul hameed. K. Balachander, Vairamuthu, SPB etc spoke about ARR for about 45 minutes. (Remember that this was during his early days where he has done only Roja, Pudiya mugam, Thiruda^2, Vandichola chinrasu, Duet, Kadhalan etc). SPB also told that in Japan they had printed T-shirts with Chinna Chinna Aasai as the slogan. ARR was wearing a Green Shirt (which was very common in all of his interviews during those days) and it was in his Panchathan studio. For the last 15 minutes of the interview, ARR was asked to compose something for the Sun TV viewers on occasion of Pongal. It was the first time (and last time i think) that ARR produced LIVE music . Couple of Nadaswaram and Thavil people were there in his studio and ARR gave them the swarams in verbal and asked them to play, and he recorded them as they played (This was done 2-3 times after some corrections). He also gave notations to the Thavil person which was awesome to watch. In the end, ARR mixed it completely and played it for the viewers which was a TREAT to watch. I am searching for the interview (SUN TV has the rights for it). In those days there was no Internet or Youtube to get the interview next day. I have recorded the same in a Audio cassette during those days. Have to search it now. This one is a real treat for all RAHMANIACS and a must have !! Thanks, Sriram --- On *Mon, 2/3/09, Sath Murthy sath.mur...@yahoo.com* wrote: From: Sath Murthy sath.mur...@yahoo.com Subject: [arr] Awesome composition by ARR for SUN TV in his early days To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Monday, 2 March, 2009, 9:55 AM ARR gave an interview to SUN TV (i guess during the release of Bombay) on a Pongal day. At the end of that interview, they asked ARR to compose a musical bit for the Pongal Occasion. Even though i heard that only one time, i was really hooked into that great composition by ARR. I guess the Tavil was played by a famous person (Pazhanichamy? ??). Just hear the fusion of Nadaswaram and Tavil. Just over a minute.. but... WOW... I searched for that in youtube and found it Kept on listening it today for a long long time. I hope that this has been shared already in the group, but i couldn't control myself from posting it again. http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=ECzpnlHyn98http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECzpnlHyn98 Jai Ho ARR. Sath. -- Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Invite them now.http://in.rd.yahoo.com/tagline_messenger_6/*http://messenger.yahoo.com/invite/
Re: [arr] Re: ALL ARR quotes needed plz
Thanks a tonn Sathya. Vithur echoed my thoughts right. Thanks again. Regards Kamal Aakarsh Vishnubhotla. http://kamal-aakarsh.blogspot.com --- On Mon, 3/2/09, Vithur vith...@gmail.com wrote: From: Vithur vith...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [arr] Re: ALL ARR quotes needed plz To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Monday, March 2, 2009, 10:03 PM Just Rocking Sathya U are a TRUE RAHMANIAC. God Bless you On Mon, Mar 2, 2009 at 8:20 PM, sathya_arr4eva kuldude...@yahoo. co.in wrote: Here yu go bro :-) A collection of AR's one liners and quotes on various occasions..Uploaded it as .txt file..download from here.. ... http://www.mediafir e.com/?okwlmyigw kn ... Jai ho osc'ARR' Regards, Sathya! -- regards, Vithur
Re: [arr] Re: Rahman’s Yuvvraj better than Jodhaa, says Ghai
my personal favorite in 2008 from ARRs album is yuvvraaj. its a great album
by all means. zindagi and dil ka rishatha are brilliant numbers.
On Mon, Mar 2, 2009 at 10:37 AM, rivjot riv...@yahoo.com wrote:
I agree with Ghai, Yuvvraaj was better than any other Rahman's album
in 2008, music didnt become blockbuster or didnt get nominated solely
because of Ghai.
What is Ghai saying though.. he'd have appreciated if composer had won
instead of Best playback singer... Alka didnt win either :(
It was Shreya ghoshal for 'Teri Ore'... I cant believe filmfare's
choice for that. Alka deserved that award any day any time...
--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com,
Vithur vith...@... wrote:
Rahman's Yuvvraj better than Jodhaa, says Ghai 3 Mar 2009,
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When Rahman sang `Jai Ho', the country got its new-age anthem...
perhaps,
even Hollywood!
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However, the rousing anthem came from Bollywood's Subhash Ghai! It
was meant
for a score in the Yuvraaj, for which Ghai believes Rahman should
have won
the Filmfare as music director.
While people may still tend to believe that it was either composer
Rahman or
lyricist Gulzar who coined 'Jai Ho', Ghai has no interest in laying
claim to
the winning phrase. It was sweet of Rahman, who didn't mind sharing
with
the world the fact that I gave these words. But, I wouldn't like to
claim
credit. Such creative interactions keep happening in the industry, says
Bollywood's showman modestly.
It was when we were composing Shalom Shalom for Yuvvraaj ... I wanted
Rahman to compose a peppy dance number for Zayed Khan with the words
Jai Ho,
but it didn't work out. Later, Rahman used the same for Danny
(Boyle, Slumdog
Millionaire 's director) and I had no problems. I'm glad for Rahman.
Whatever the song, it was Rahman's victory ultimately, added Ghai.
Well, that's quite humble of Ghai, specially being a part of an industry
where copyrights and credit-fights are a daily affair. However,
that's not
where the Ghai-Rahman mutual admiration ends. Congratulate Ghai about Tu
Muskura from Yuvvraaj taking home a Filmfare Award for Best Playback
Singer
and the man says, It would have been better if the composer
(Rahman) had
won the award rather than the singer. Rahman deserved it more for
Yuvvraaj than
Jaane tu ... or Jodha Akbar .
Ghai claims to have received hundreds of SMSes of disheartened fans of
Yuvvraaj's music. He says, It's believed that if the movie doesn't
work,
the music isn't good either.
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--
regards,
Vithur
[arr] ரஹ்மானுக்கு பார ாட்டு விழா – முதல ்வர் அறிவிப்பு
ஆஸ்கர் விருது பெற்ற ஏ.ஆர். ரஹ்மானுக்கு உலகம் முழுவதும் இருந்தும் பாராட்டுகள் குவிந்து வருகிறது. மார்ச் 1 ஆம் தேதி தமிழ் திரை இசைக் கலைஞர்கள் சார்பில் பாராட்டு விழா நடத்தப்பட்டது. திரைத்துறை சார்பிலும் பாராட்டு விழா நடத்த ரஹ்மானிடம் தேதி கேட்கப்பட்டுள்ளது. இந்நிலையில் மார்ச் 28 ஆம் தேதி ரஹ்மானுக்கு பாராட்டு விழா நடத்த இருப்பதாக அறிவித்துள்ளார் தமிழக முதல்வர் கருணாநிதி. ரஹ்மான் ஆஸ்கர் விருது வென்றவுடன் அவரைப் பாராட்டி அறிக்கை வெளியிட்டார் முதல்வர். அப்போது அவர் முதுகுத்தண்டு அறுவை சிகிச்சைக்காக மருத்துவமனையில் அனுமதிக்கப்பட்டிருந்தார். நேற்று பூரண நலத்துடன் வீடு திரும்பியவர், 28 ஆம் தேதியில் தனது தலைமையில் ரஹ்மானுக்கு பாராட்டு விழா நடக்க இருப்பதாக அறிவித்துள்ளார். இந்த விழாவில் அனைத்துத் துறை வல்லுனர்களும் கலந்து கொள்கிறார்கள். என்றும் அன்புடன் 'தமிழ்கவி'௧விசதீஷ் Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Go to http://messenger.yahoo.com/invite/
[arr] தம்பி ரஹ்மான் - உ ருகிய இளையராஜா
விழாவின் ஹைலைட் இளையராஜாவின் நெகிழ்ச்சி உரை. தம்பி என்று ரஹ்மானை அன்பொழுக அழைத்தவர், உலகின் மிகச் சிறந்த இசைக் கலைஞர்களில் ரஹ்மானும் ஒருவர் என்றார். “அண்ணன் எம்.எஸ்.வி. இசைத் துறையின் ஆதார ஸ்ருதி என்றால் நானும், தம்பி ரஹ்மானும் பஞ்சமங்கள்.” ரஹ்மானை மனம் திறந்து பாராட்டியதோடு, அவருக்கு தனது கையால் தங்க சங்கிலி அணிவித்தார் இளையராஜா. இதற்கு பதில் மரியாதை செலுத்துவதாக இருந்தது ரஹ்மானின் பேச்சு. எனக்கு ஆஸ்கர் விருது கிடைத்ததாக கருதவில்லை. இங்குள்ள எம்.எஸ்.வி., இளையராஜா போன்ற மேதைகளுக்கு கிடைத்ததாகவே நினைக்கிறேன் என்றார். இணையதளத்தில் ரஹ்மானா? இளையராஜாவா? என்று அவர்களின் ரசிகர்கள் நடத்தும் பட்டிமன்றங்களை கண்டித்த ரஹ்மான், என்னை பாராட்டுவதாக நினைத்து மற்றவர்களை கொச்சைப்படுத்த வேண்டாம் என்று கேட்டுக் கொண்டார். ஹாரிஸ் ஜெயராஜ், வித்யாசாகர், யுவன் சங்கர் ராஜா, தேவா, பரத்வாஜ், தேவி ஸ்ரீபிரசாத், பாடகர் டி.எம். சௌந்தர்ராஜன் உள்பட ஏராளமானோர் கலந்து கொண்டனர். வெள்ளியாலான உலக உருண்டை ரஹ்மானுக்கு நினைவுப்பரிசாக வழங்கப்பட்டது. என்றும் அன்புடன் 'தமிழ்கவி'௧விசதீஷ் Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Go to http://messenger.yahoo.com/invite/
[arr] [BGM] NIPPURAVVA
Dear All, Enjoy Downloading Nippuravva BGMs from the below mentioned link Its a very special movie, as the BGMs alone were done by AR, where as the Music was done by Bappi Lahiri. So, you can get to hear his tunes which in no way would have resembled to any of the tunes from the movie's songs scintillating. http://www.mediafire.com/?jn0n2znzkmi -- regards, Vithur
[arr] Re: RGV on ARR
A perfect Writeup.. This is what I expect from all the other directors. They must explain ARR's songs as how RGV talked about HaiRama. Godd to read! --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, rakesh venkatraman rakesh_ven...@... wrote: http://rgvarma.spaces.live.com/blog/
Re: [arr] Gharshana TV serial
Oh. Thanks adi. I knew for sure that it had Maniratnam IR in it. The names collided. as far as I know, I really dont have any info on this. Amith. Do you have any info on this ? On Tue, Mar 3, 2009 at 1:23 AM, Adi n.adi...@gmail.com wrote: A Small clarification here. I am not aware of what Raghu is talking about, but Vithur's information here needs a small clarification. 'Gharshana' was the dubbed telugu version of 'Agni Natchatram' - the tamil movie by Mani Ratnam which had music by IR. Thanks. Love, Adi. 2009/3/2 Vithur vith...@gmail.com Are you sure this is a TV Serial and had Amala in it ?. As Far as I know Gharshana is a Telugu movie of Maniratnam, which was dubbed in Tamil as Idhayathai Thirudathey and had music by IR. ARR doing music for a Telugu Tv Serial !! Gops. Any info ? On Mon, Mar 2, 2009 at 9:59 PM, arr_raghu arr_ra...@yahoo.com wrote: Longtime some 15 yrs back, I happen to watch a telugu TV serial called Gharshana, i dont remember the channel name.. I do not know if it is dubbed from tamil, serial had some popular actress may be Amala Nagarjuna (not able to recollect) End credits says-Music by ARRahman.. Does anyone know more about this? -Raghu --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com, Ganesh.V gvalway...@... wrote: Wow great find guys. Thanks a ton for ur effort... Regards Ganesh.V --- On Mon, 2/3/09, Sriram S srirams_pa...@... wrote: From: Sriram S srirams_pa...@... Subject: Re: [arr] Awesome composition by ARR for SUN TV in his early days To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com Cc: Sriram S srirams_pa...@... Date: Monday, 2 March, 2009, 11:06 AM This was the best ever TV programme on ARR I have watched till date. This was telecasted on Pongal day in 1995. The Programme was titled A R Rahman oru Kadhiraa illay Pudhiraa?. It was hosted by B.H. Abdul hameed. K. Balachander, Vairamuthu, SPB etc spoke about ARR for about 45 minutes. (Remember that this was during his early days where he has done only Roja, Pudiya mugam, Thiruda^2, Vandichola chinrasu, Duet, Kadhalan etc). SPB also told that in Japan they had printed T-shirts with Chinna Chinna Aasai as the slogan. ARR was wearing a Green Shirt (which was very common in all of his interviews during those days) and it was in his Panchathan studio. For the last 15 minutes of the interview, ARR was asked to compose something for the Sun TV viewers on occasion of Pongal. It was the first time (and last time i think) that ARR produced LIVE music . Couple of Nadaswaram and Thavil people were there in his studio and ARR gave them the swarams in verbal and asked them to play, and he recorded them as they played (This was done 2-3 times after some corrections) . He also gave notations to the Thavil person which was awesome to watch. In the end, ARR mixed it completely and played it for the viewers which was a TREAT to watch. I am searching for the interview (SUN TV has the rights for it). In those days there was no Internet or Youtube to get the interview next day. I have recorded the same in a Audio cassette during those days. Have to search it now. This one is a real treat for all RAHMANIACS and a must have !! Thanks, Sriram --- On Mon, 2/3/09, Sath Murthy sath.murthy@ yahoo.com wrote: From: Sath Murthy sath.murthy@ yahoo.com Subject: [arr] Awesome composition by ARR for SUN TV in his early days To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com Date: Monday, 2 March, 2009, 9:55 AM ARR gave an interview to SUN TV (i guess during the release of Bombay) on a Pongal day. At the end of that interview, they asked ARR to compose a musical bit for the Pongal Occasion. Even though i heard that only one time, i was really hooked into that great composition by ARR. I guess the Tavil was played by a famous person (Pazhanichamy? ??). Just hear the fusion of Nadaswaram and Tavil. Just over a minute.. but... WOW... I searched for that in youtube and found it Kept on listening it today for a long long time. I hope that this has been shared already in the group, but i couldn't control myself from posting it again. http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=ECzpnlHyn98 Jai Ho ARR. Sath. Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Invite them now. Connect with friends all over the world. Get Yahoo! India Messenger at http://in.messenger.yahoo.com/?wm=n/ -- regards, Vithur -- You are what your deepest desire is; As you desire, so is your intention; As your intention, so is your will; As is your will so is your deed; As is your deed, so is your destiny -The Upanishads -- regards, Vithur
Re: [arr] ரஹ்மானுக்கு பா ராட்டு விழா – முதல்வர் அறிவிப்பு
March 28th There would be a felicitation ceremony for ARR organised by the Tamil Nadu Govt. ( This is the essence of this news ) 2009/3/3 sandhiya vs vssandh...@yahoo.co.in *ஆஸ்கர் விருது பெற்ற ஏ.ஆர். ரஹ்மானுக்கு உலகம் முழுவதும் இருந்தும் பாராட்டுகள் குவிந்து வருகிறது. மார்ச் 1 ஆம் தேதி தமிழ் திரை இசைக் கலைஞர்கள் சார்பில் பாராட்டு விழா நடத்தப்பட்டது. திரைத்துறை சார்பிலும் பாராட்டு விழா நடத்த ரஹ்மானிடம் தேதி கேட்கப்பட்டுள்ளது. இந்நிலையில் மார்ச் 28 ஆம் தேதி ரஹ்மானுக்கு பாராட்டு விழா நடத்த இருப்பதாக அறிவித்துள்ளார் தமிழக முதல்வர் கருணாநிதி. ரஹ்மான் ஆஸ்கர் விருது வென்றவுடன் அவரைப் பாராட்டி அறிக்கை வெளியிட்டார் முதல்வர். அப்போது அவர் முதுகுத்தண்டு அறுவை சிகிச்சைக்காக மருத்துவமனையில் அனுமதிக்கப்பட்டிருந்தார். நேற்று பூரண நலத்துடன் வீடு திரும்பியவர், 28 ஆம் தேதியில் தனது தலைமையில் ரஹ்மானுக்கு பாராட்டு விழா நடக்க இருப்பதாக அறிவித்துள்ளார். இந்த விழாவில் அனைத்துத் துறை வல்லுனர்களும் கலந்து கொள்கிறார்கள். * ** *என்றும் அன்புடன்* *'தமிழ்கவி'௧விசதீஷ்* -- Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Invite them now.http://in.rd.yahoo.com/tagline_messenger_6/*http://messenger.yahoo.com/invite/ -- regards, Vithur
Re: [arr] Awesome composition by ARR for SUN TV in his early days
Hi Mohammed Vairamuthu Poems were compiled and it was released as an album, which I believe was titled as Then Vandhu Payuthu ( Honey is flowing ) http://www.mediafire.com/?tz5n1jmcnz3 - Sun TV Pongal Theme is uploaded here On Tue, Mar 3, 2009 at 8:38 AM, Thulasi Ram karoke...@gmail.com wrote: again, a great piece of info on ARR. plz share the audio/video once u find it! On Sun, Mar 1, 2009 at 9:36 PM, Sriram S srirams_pa...@yahoo.co.inwrote: This was the best ever TV programme on ARR I have watched till date. This was telecasted on Pongal day in 1995. The Programme was titled A R Rahman oru Kadhiraa illay Pudhiraa?. It was hosted by B.H. Abdul hameed. K. Balachander, Vairamuthu, SPB etc spoke about ARR for about 45 minutes. (Remember that this was during his early days where he has done only Roja, Pudiya mugam, Thiruda^2, Vandichola chinrasu, Duet, Kadhalan etc). SPB also told that in Japan they had printed T-shirts with Chinna Chinna Aasai as the slogan. ARR was wearing a Green Shirt (which was very common in all of his interviews during those days) and it was in his Panchathan studio. For the last 15 minutes of the interview, ARR was asked to compose something for the Sun TV viewers on occasion of Pongal. It was the first time (and last time i think) that ARR produced LIVE music . Couple of Nadaswaram and Thavil people were there in his studio and ARR gave them the swarams in verbal and asked them to play, and he recorded them as they played (This was done 2-3 times after some corrections). He also gave notations to the Thavil person which was awesome to watch. In the end, ARR mixed it completely and played it for the viewers which was a TREAT to watch. I am searching for the interview (SUN TV has the rights for it). In those days there was no Internet or Youtube to get the interview next day. I have recorded the same in a Audio cassette during those days. Have to search it now. This one is a real treat for all RAHMANIACS and a must have !! Thanks, Sriram --- On *Mon, 2/3/09, Sath Murthy sath.mur...@yahoo.com* wrote: From: Sath Murthy sath.mur...@yahoo.com Subject: [arr] Awesome composition by ARR for SUN TV in his early days To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Monday, 2 March, 2009, 9:55 AM ARR gave an interview to SUN TV (i guess during the release of Bombay) on a Pongal day. At the end of that interview, they asked ARR to compose a musical bit for the Pongal Occasion. Even though i heard that only one time, i was really hooked into that great composition by ARR. I guess the Tavil was played by a famous person (Pazhanichamy? ??). Just hear the fusion of Nadaswaram and Tavil. Just over a minute.. but... WOW... I searched for that in youtube and found it Kept on listening it today for a long long time. I hope that this has been shared already in the group, but i couldn't control myself from posting it again. http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=ECzpnlHyn98http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECzpnlHyn98 Jai Ho ARR. Sath. -- Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Invite them now.http://in.rd.yahoo.com/tagline_messenger_6/*http://messenger.yahoo.com/invite/ -- regards, Vithur
[arr] Re: RGV on ARR
Guys, Patiently read the full article. What a great write up from RGV. (though he's not actively working with ARR these days). The following lines can vouch the difference in ARR. he treats each and every song of his like his own daughter whom he is preparing for a marriage with the listener. One other trait I noticed about the difference between A.R and other music directors is that where the others pretty much dictate to the musicians and the singers about what they want, A.R interacts with them; in a manner of making each and every one of his solo musicians and singers feel as if it is their song and not his, thereby placing the onus on them to feel from within to get the best out of them. This I have never ever seen remotely practiced by any other music director --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, arr_raghu arr_ra...@... wrote: A perfect Writeup.. This is what I expect from all the other directors. They must explain ARR's songs as how RGV talked about HaiRama. Godd to read! --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, rakesh venkatraman rakesh_venkat@ wrote: http://rgvarma.spaces.live.com/blog/
[arr] India Vs New Zealand Cricket Match - Ringa Ringa
India Vs New Zealand One Day Series is currently in progress in NZ. DD is telecasting it Live and on the background, I heard Ringa Ringa sometime back. :-) Global Rahman ki Jai Ho -- regards, Vithur
[arr] Play it again, Rahman!
Play it again, Rahman! Prithwish Ganguly Monday, March 2, 2009 23:59 IST [image: Email] Email [image: Print] Printhttp://www.dnaindia.com/dnaprint.asp?newsid=1235541 [image: Text size] Text [image: Share] Sharehttp://www.dnaindia.com/report.asp?newsid=1235541#share *Mumbai: *Double Oscar-winner AR Rahman will be crooning at a concert in Kerala to support an initiative by an NGO aimed at rehabilitating HIV/AIDS affected children. Many popular musicians and singers of the country are expected to join hands with the maestro for this event to be held on April 14th, including long-time friend Sivamani. DNA Rahman wants to give back something to the people from who he has received so much love and affection for so many years. According to UNAIDS, a mammoth 2.5 million are infected with the deadly virus in India, making it the third highest in the world. Only half of this population has some access to preventive measures. HIV-positive patients are wary to come out in the open even today because of the social stigma attached to the disease. Sex education is still not welcomed and prevention programmes are shunned too. A source close to the event says, Rahman wants to tour various Indian and world cities. Logistics have not been confirmed yet, but this concert will most probably kick-start the proceedings. Rahman wants to give back something to the people from who he has received so much love and affection for so many years. The proceeds of the concert in Thiruvananthapuram will go for the cause. ( Image of ARR attached ) http://www.dnaindia.com/report.asp?newsid=1235541 -- regards, Vithur attachment: imageshow.jpg
Re: [arr] What do we as ARR fans all have in common?
Very Interesting Topic Chord. I personally feel that AR is someone who is beyond Filmy Music, and is like a Spiritual Messiah to me. I always adore, admire, respect him, for what he is. For me, his music transforms, motivates, energises us to lead a very meaningful life spent in the service of fellow human beings. True ARR Fans should be like Messengers of Peace, Love and Happiness. They should be like beacons of light driving away darkness of hatred, jealousy, anger. Jai Ho ARR!! On Tue, Mar 3, 2009 at 2:07 AM, Chord purev...@yahoo.com wrote: This question relates to our love for ARR and his music. I have always been fascinated in the relationships between human variables and music/art preference. We all love ARR and his music for various reasons. There are many individual differences as to why each of us loves his music so much. But, I'm more interested in the common factors. We are part of a fan group, posting messages, having ARR and his music as a big part of our lives. This same question can be asked to any fan group of any artist, but why is it that ARR's music touches us and impresses us AS A GROUP and does not have the same effect on others? Again, I'm more interested in COMMON human factors that bind us as a group that lead us to be such passionate and devoted ARR fans. Because ARR's music is so spiritually informed, are we as a group of devoted ARR fans more sensitive to and attuned to spirituality in general? Because ARR's music is so diverse and encompasses worldly influences, are we as a group more worldly and tolerant in our approach to human differences? Because ARR's music is often so thick and layered and well textured, are we as a group for some reason better able to process this complexity in more meaningful ways than others who prefer simpler music by virtue of our education, upbringing, or other factors? Are we as a group more compassionate towards others since ARR is all about giving and helping? Again, these are just thoughts. I'm interested in generating a aningful discussion about what factors bind us as a group of passionate ARR fans. Thanks for reading and hope to hear your responses. -- regards, Vithur
Re: [arr] My Dedication to one only AR
Very Nice Innovative. Thanks NarayanSwamy On Tue, Mar 3, 2009 at 1:21 AM, NarayanSwamy kitcha_sw...@yahoo.com wrote: Guys, Please take a look at my dedication music videos to one and only ARR and pass on your comments. JAI HO. My own idea :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WycO_oKriTA This is Jana Gana Mana - National Anthem http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UV2sDwcdk5k Thanks Swamy aka kitcha -- regards, Vithur
Re: [arr] Rehna Tu made me cry
Thanks for the tip Anish - this is fascinating! I've always felt a keyboard with a pitch-bend wheel did not do justice to the kind of intricate gamakas and intonations Rahman puts in his music. The continuum fingerboard sounds pretty darn amazing, seems rather hard to learn (reminds me a bit of the Hawaaian slide guitar in terms of the accuracy requirements for hitting a note) and entirely appropriate for Rahman :) --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Anish Gupte musimax2...@... wrote: Hi Ravi, This is Anish..Im from Mumbai (but currently studying in US)...Rehna Tu also happens to be , not just my fav song from the album of Delhi 6, but it ranks in Rahmans top 10 compositions..the 2 min musical section at the end is played using an instrument called 'Continuum'..u can read abt this at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Continuum_(instrument) One can now guage the greatness of Rahman..and what a genius he is...when the song concludes u can sense the goosebumps on ur flesh (but this feeling will disappear on repeated listening)happy listening! On Mon, Mar 2, 2009 at 1:52 PM, Ravi Subramanian beem...@... wrote: Hello all, I've been away from this list for *years* now, though I have indeed been listening to Rahman's music during this time. Slumdog's selection and the two Oscars were the LONG overdue recognition he deserves - my wife and I were high-fiving at our homes watching the Oscar show :) But I'm writing today after all this time to share the ABSOLUTE joy I felt listening to Rehna Tu in Delhi-6 this morning (I had not been able to listen to this album till now). When the song segues into the electronically enhanced Carnatic raaga in the end, I could not control my tears of joy - I don't think I've felt this way since I heard the Bombay theme in Roja. Did anyone else feel this way? (or am I the only bleeding heart around here?) :-) Also, does anyone know what raaga this is and what instrument has been modified electronically to produce this most intriguing bit? He is such a genius, I cannot begin to describe the pride I feel in being a lifelong fan of his and hailing from the same city as he :) Rock on!
[arr] Filmfare awards on 8th March, 8 PM
Dont forget to watch the exclusive filmfare award ceremony on 8th March(Coming Sunday) @ 8 PM on Sony Tv
[arr] Re: Filmfare awards on 8th March, 8 PM
what is this thing? tamil filmfare or recent hindi repeat telecast? --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Bivin Chandra bivinchan...@... wrote: Dont forget to watch the exclusive filmfare award ceremony on 8th March(Coming Sunday) @ 8 PM on Sony Tv
[arr] Re: What do we as ARR fans all have in common?
You know, this is a rather fascinating question probably worthy of a Ph.D. thesis, and I'm not even kidding :) (I've similarly felt that dog lovers tend to be compassionate and more accepting). I'm tempted to answer YES to each of your questions, especially since that means the result is rather flattering (I'm more spiritually attuned, accepting/tolerant and educated that the rest of the world [:p] ). But seriously, I'm going to throw out some more characteristics that I think may say something about us as a GROUP: * We tend to be detail-oriented. I think this is evidenced in the kind of traffic I remember seeing here a lot (including by myself) where people notice and ask about nuances of certain songs, instruments or raagas * We resonate to music more than lyrics. I've seen non-Indians and Indians alike uniformly enjoying all of Rahman's music be it Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, BGM or instrumental. * We love fusion of anything with anything else -- or at least that's the case with me [:)] Most of Rahman's music tends to meld multiple styles and we revel in this. I find that I appreciate fusion in various other aspects of my life as well (I like fusion cuisines, I tend to pick up/like other languages, etc.). Perhaps this also means we're very curious and we love to know what happens when you mix X with Y and Z. That's all I can come up with for now, and I'm pretty sure I've not even addressed your original, very interesting question... What do others think? -Ravi --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Chord purev...@... wrote: This question relates to our love for ARR and his music. I have always been fascinated in the relationships between human variables and music/art preference. We all love ARR and his music for various reasons. There are many individual differences as to why each of us loves his music so much. But, I'm more interested in the common factors. We are part of a fan group, posting messages, having ARR and his music as a big part of our lives. This same question can be asked to any fan group of any artist, but why is it that ARR's music touches us and impresses us AS A GROUP and does not have the same effect on others? Again, I'm more interested in COMMON human factors that bind us as a group that lead us to be such passionate and devoted ARR fans. Because ARR's music is so spiritually informed, are we as a group of devoted ARR fans more sensitive to and attuned to spirituality in general? Because ARR's music is so diverse and encompasses worldly influences, are we as a group more worldly and tolerant in our approach to human differences? Because ARR's music is often so thick and layered and well textured, are we as a group for some reason better able to process this complexity in more meaningful ways than others who prefer simpler music by virtue of our education, upbringing, or other factors? Are we as a group more compassionate towards others since ARR is all about giving and helping? Again, these are just thoughts. I'm interested in generating a aningful discussion about what factors bind us as a group of passionate ARR fans. Thanks for reading and hope to hear your responses.
Re: [arr] the mystic master
nice. On Mon, Mar 2, 2009 at 8:56 PM, sanoj k sanu_sa...@yahoo.co.in wrote: pls watch this video and give ur suggestions and comments http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMPyKgU47H0 -- Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Invite them now.http://in.rd.yahoo.com/tagline_messenger_6/*http://messenger.yahoo.com/invite/
