[arr] Gulzar gets unique gift from Mani Ratnan, Raavan gets new song in return
Mani Ratnam's Raavan has just been given a new song, thanks to that poet par excellence Gulzar who saw the film and suggested the embellishment. The director, always open to fresh ideas from his team, readily agreed. Composer Rahman was informed and that's how Raavan got a new song. Gulzar Saab, who just back from Goa after participating in the stage rendition of four of his plays, says the song was almost a gift he owed Mani Ratnam for gifting him something that he, Gulzar, had never received in his entire 47-year old career as a lyricist. Mani sent the poet-lyricist a note after the release of the Raavan music congratulating Gulzar Saab for the songs. Says Gulzar Saab, In my entire career I've never received such a heartwarming endorsement of my work. I received a note from Mani Ratnam congratulating me and saying he's very proud of the music. And look at the humility of this genius. No filmmaker has ever sent me a note like this. Mani is the only one. And this one gesture has enhanced my respect for him even more. Not only this gesture, Gulzar Saab also received an invitation from Mani to see the film at a special screening for which the poet flew down to Chennai recently. It was there that the new song suddenly happened. Recounts Gulzar Saab, After editing Raavan, Mani wanted me to watch the film. No filmmaker invites even the technical crew for a preview, let alone the lyricist. I flew down to Chennai to watch the film. I'd never do something like this for anyone else. This is how strongly I feel about this man's humility and greatness. As the end-credits rolled and Rahman's music began, Mani Ratnam and Gulzar Saab thought there ought to be a song at the end. That's how Gulzar Saab wrote an additional number for Raavan... 'Ab Iss Shareer Ke Sirey Khol Dey/Aur Goongi Aatma Ko Bol Dey'. Says Gulzar Saab, Both Mani and I felt the music that Rahman had composed for the end titles was too beautiful to go wordless. We decided to give words to Rahman's creation. Rahman was then given the task of turning the music piece into a song. Interestingly neither Mani Ratnam nor A. R. Rahman fully understands Gulzar's Urdu poetry. Defends Gulzar Saab, But they are never short of questions. Never does a word go in until Mani is fully convinced of its relevance. He's never hesitant about asking. I would be appalled if my words were accepted blindly by a director. Even if his Urdu is weak, Mani has a terrific sense of poetry and images. http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/2010/05/17/14124/index.html Another song???
Re: [arr] Gulzar gets unique gift from Mani Ratnan, Raavan gets new song in return
it's not another new song. It's Jaare Ud jaare. And in the tamil version it's called Naan varuvene. I think it's for when Veera/Beera dies and as the article suggests, that will be how the film ends. From: satish_srini satish_sr...@yahoo.com To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Mon, 17 May, 2010 7:20:01 Subject: [arr] Gulzar gets unique gift from Mani Ratnan, Raavan gets new song in return Mani Ratnam's Raavan has just been given a new song, thanks to that poet par excellence Gulzar who saw the film and suggested the embellishment. The director, always open to fresh ideas from his team, readily agreed. Composer Rahman was informed and that's how Raavan got a new song. Gulzar Saab, who just back from Goa after participating in the stage rendition of four of his plays, says the song was almost a gift he owed Mani Ratnam for gifting him something that he, Gulzar, had never received in his entire 47-year old career as a lyricist. Mani sent the poet-lyricist a note after the release of the Raavan music congratulating Gulzar Saab for the songs. Says Gulzar Saab, In my entire career I've never received such a heartwarming endorsement of my work. I received a note from Mani Ratnam congratulating me and saying he's very proud of the music. And look at the humility of this genius. No filmmaker has ever sent me a note like this. Mani is the only one. And this one gesture has enhanced my respect for him even more. Not only this gesture, Gulzar Saab also received an invitation from Mani to see the film at a special screening for which the poet flew down to Chennai recently. It was there that the new song suddenly happened. Recounts Gulzar Saab, After editing Raavan, Mani wanted me to watch the film. No filmmaker invites even the technical crew for a preview, let alone the lyricist. I flew down to Chennai to watch the film. I'd never do something like this for anyone else. This is how strongly I feel about this man's humility and greatness. As the end-credits rolled and Rahman's music began, Mani Ratnam and Gulzar Saab thought there ought to be a song at the end. That's how Gulzar Saab wrote an additional number for Raavan... 'Ab Iss Shareer Ke Sirey Khol Dey/Aur Goongi Aatma Ko Bol Dey'. Says Gulzar Saab, Both Mani and I felt the music that Rahman had composed for the end titles was too beautiful to go wordless. We decided to give words to Rahman's creation. Rahman was then given the task of turning the music piece into a song. Interestingly neither Mani Ratnam nor A. R. Rahman fully understands Gulzar's Urdu poetry. Defends Gulzar Saab, But they are never short of questions. Never does a word go in until Mani is fully convinced of its relevance. He's never hesitant about asking. I would be appalled if my words were accepted blindly by a director. Even if his Urdu is weak, Mani has a terrific sense of poetry and images. http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/2010/05/17/14124/index.html Another song???
Re: [arr] Gulzar gets unique gift from Mani Ratnan, Raavan gets new song in return
This is the Jaa re ud jaa re song that we've seen at the launch. Brilliant song. So now we know where the song fits in the movie ? On Mon, May 17, 2010 at 11:50 AM, satish_srini satish_sr...@yahoo.comwrote: Mani Ratnam's Raavan has just been given a new song, thanks to that poet par excellence Gulzar who saw the film and suggested the embellishment. The director, always open to fresh ideas from his team, readily agreed. Composer Rahman was informed and that's how Raavan got a new song. Gulzar Saab, who just back from Goa after participating in the stage rendition of four of his plays, says the song was almost a gift he owed Mani Ratnam for gifting him something that he, Gulzar, had never received in his entire 47-year old career as a lyricist. Mani sent the poet-lyricist a note after the release of the Raavan music congratulating Gulzar Saab for the songs. Says Gulzar Saab, In my entire career I've never received such a heartwarming endorsement of my work. I received a note from Mani Ratnam congratulating me and saying he's very proud of the music. And look at the humility of this genius. No filmmaker has ever sent me a note like this. Mani is the only one. And this one gesture has enhanced my respect for him even more. Not only this gesture, Gulzar Saab also received an invitation from Mani to see the film at a special screening for which the poet flew down to Chennai recently. It was there that the new song suddenly happened. Recounts Gulzar Saab, After editing Raavan, Mani wanted me to watch the film. No filmmaker invites even the technical crew for a preview, let alone the lyricist. I flew down to Chennai to watch the film. I'd never do something like this for anyone else. This is how strongly I feel about this man's humility and greatness. As the end-credits rolled and Rahman's music began, Mani Ratnam and Gulzar Saab thought there ought to be a song at the end. That's how Gulzar Saab wrote an additional number for Raavan... 'Ab Iss Shareer Ke Sirey Khol Dey/Aur Goongi Aatma Ko Bol Dey'. Says Gulzar Saab, Both Mani and I felt the music that Rahman had composed for the end titles was too beautiful to go wordless. We decided to give words to Rahman's creation. Rahman was then given the task of turning the music piece into a song. Interestingly neither Mani Ratnam nor A. R. Rahman fully understands Gulzar's Urdu poetry. Defends Gulzar Saab, But they are never short of questions. Never does a word go in until Mani is fully convinced of its relevance. He's never hesitant about asking. I would be appalled if my words were accepted blindly by a director. Even if his Urdu is weak, Mani has a terrific sense of poetry and images. http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/2010/05/17/14124/index.html Another song???
[arr] Raavanan Kalvare Promo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuN7K2j9mKcfeature=player_embedded
Re: [arr] Our Brother Vijay Narain has sung a solo song in a movie Patta Patti ( NON ARR )
Congrats, buddy and looking forward to hear you sing many more songs. Hopefully many more for ARR ;) On 5/16/10, r_vijaynarain r_vijaynar...@yahoo.com wrote: Hi group, I know it's been ages since I posted here. First of all, thank you all so much for your immense support. It's really nice of you to acknowledge a non-ARR post and wish me lol. So I'll just go ahead and make it ARR related :) Like Gomtesh said, I've sung in the chorus for the Tamil Semmozhi Manadu song and hopefully I'll feature in the video too. It was a great experience :) Once again, I thank you all sincerely from the bottom of my heart for your love and support :) Long Live ARR!! Cheers! Vijaynarain R :) --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Srini Santhanam saint.si...@... wrote: Congrats Vijay Bro! Here's wishing you tons of oppurtunities and recognition. Still a big fan of your 'Summer of 69' performance. __ Cheers, Srini On 16-May-2010, at 12:55 AM, Vithur vith...@... wrote: Dear All, Our Brother Vijay Narain has sung a solo song for an upcoming movie Patta Patti. The Composer is Arul Dev ( a new comer ) Pls do listen to the song. http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/album/T0002467.html Congrats Vijay narain. All the very best for the future. God Bless. -- regards, Vithur -- Sent from my mobile device Warm Regards ~~~ Vinayak http://www.flickr.com/photos/rightplacerighttime/
Re: [arr] Re: Aaromale Female Version (FULL)
Relax guys... No need to make it a big issue... http://indian-music-bgm.blogspot.com/ Please do not add me in YM. I only use this account for the group... --- On Sun, 5/16/10, Gomzy™ gomtesh.upad...@gmail.com wrote: From: Gomzy™ gomtesh.upad...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [arr] Re: Aaromale Female Version (FULL) To: rain drop fresh_rain_dr...@yahoo.com Cc: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Sunday, May 16, 2010, 11:50 AM Thats my friend Pratap who i responded to. He has no issues with what i said. Peace out. On Sun, May 16, 2010 at 10:08 PM, rain drop fresh_rain_drops@ yahoo.com wrote: @ Gomzy : Please refrain from being sarcastic. Kindly be considerate to other fellow group members who are not as gifted as you are in identifying/ confirming Shreya's voice spot on. @ Moderators: Please try to filter and avoid posting such comments From: Gomzy™ gomtesh.upadhye@ gmail.com To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com Sent: Sat, May 15, 2010 11:11:24 PM Subject: Re: [arr] Re: Aaromale Female Version (FULL) u think? whats wrong with you guys. Its her ! On Sat, May 15, 2010 at 5:47 PM, pratap pratap_elensar@ yahoo.com wrote: Shreya Ghosal.. I think... http://indian- music-bgm. blogspot. com/ Please do not add me in YM. I only use this account for the group... --- On Sat, 5/15/10, rain drop fresh_rain_drops@ yahoo.com wrote: From: rain drop fresh_rain_drops@ yahoo.com Subject: Re: [arr] Re: Aaromale Female Version (FULL) To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com Date: Saturday, May 15, 2010, 3:46 AM This female version of Aaromale is just haunting and simply outstanding. Thanks for sharing this piece of delight. Who is the singer ??? Anyone ?? From: Bhaji Bhadran bhaji...@yahoo. co.in To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com Sent: Fri, May 14, 2010 3:42:39 PM Subject: Re: [arr] Re: Aaromale Female Version (FULL) GODD GOD GODDD! Thank You Thank You Thank You Pratap... God i love Yahoo Group thanks for this Divinit. .. though its just humming kind of thing... i cant hold back goosebumps and a slight emotional feeling... B|H... --- On Fri, 14/5/10, Parthi mmparthi2003@ yahoo.co. uk wrote: From: Parthi mmparthi2003@ yahoo.co. uk Subject: [arr] Re: Aaromale Female Version (FULL) To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com Date: Friday, 14 May, 2010, 9:14 AM thank you for this upload! btw whos singing? shreya? --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, pratap pratap_elensar@ ... wrote: Aaromale Female Version (FULL) Download here: http://indian- music-bgm. blogspot. com/2010/ 05/aaromale- female-version- full.html http://indian- music-bgm. blogspot. com/ Please do not add me in YM. I only use this account for the group... -- www.gomzyphotograph y.com -- www.gomzyphotograph y.com
Re: [arr] Raavan Available online on landmarkonthenet
Thanks, was waiting for Raavanan On 5/16/10, Nithin Sujathan nithinthe...@yahoo.com wrote: Guys, For those unable to grab a copy from shop, landmark is providing both Raavan Raavanan for online orders. They ship free anywhere to india... https://www.landmarkonthenet.com With Best Regards, Nithin Sujathan -- Sent from my mobile device Warm Regards ~~~ Vinayak http://www.flickr.com/photos/rightplacerighttime/
Re: [arr] Karunanidhi Releases Theme Song for Classical Tamil Conference
Wah!!! AWESOME ARR- U R ALWAYS THE BEST!!! Thank you sir! Long live ARR and his Music! Sudharshan
[arr] Re: Complete List of Singers
unnikrishnan at 2:49. I could not miss his honey voice, one of the best in tamil ;-) Niven --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, A.R.Rajib a.r.ra...@... wrote: *A.R.Rahman,Yuvan Shankar Raja, T.M.Soundararajan, P.Sushila, Aruna Sairam, Bombay Jayshree, Karthik, Harini, Chinmayi, Hariharan, Swetha Mohan,G.V.Prakash,Benny Dayal,Srinivas,Vijay Yesudas, T.L.Magarajan, Nithyashree, Sowmya, M.Y.Abdul Gani, M.Kaja Moideen, S.Sabu Moideen, P.L.Krishnan, Naresh Iyer, Gunasekar, Sruthi Haasan, Chinna Ponnu, Susila Raman, Blaaze, Kash n Krizzy, Rayhana* This is the COMPLETE list I guess !! Correct me if m wrong !! On Sun, May 16, 2010 at 2:32 PM, Gobi Kanadasan kgo...@... wrote: Guys, Anyone knows about the complete list of 30 singers who sung the Tamil Conference song? Only part of the singers were revealed in the articles or news. Just curious about who has worked with our ARR. Regards. Gobi Kanadasan -- - Regards ~ ~ A.R.Rajib ~ ~
Re: [arr] Non-ARR (Top 5 headphones)
Hi All, Sorry for this Non-ARR topic. Grado SR80i is quite a good headphone as well. So is sennheiser hd595 as wirebeats pointed out in related threads previously. -Suresh From: Jagdeesh Subramanian jagua...@gmail.com To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sun, May 16, 2010 1:01:40 PM Subject: [arr] Non-ARR (Top 5 headphones) Hi all, Saw this article today on TOI about top 5 headphones, thought I will pass it along. I personally own a Creative EP-630 and now obsolete Sony MDR V150. 5 Hottest headphones http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tech/itslideshow/5929952.cms Jagdeesh
[arr] Re: Friends- My Composition- Redolence of Love- Please Post your Comments Friends!!
Thanks a Lot Bro.. :) Its really encouraging to receive comments from my friends in this group. Please share the link with your friends if you find it interesting . Once again thanks a lot for your comments bro!! regards Sudharshan
Re: [arr] Tamil Anthem ACD Cover Scans.
Scans are from facebook --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, prakash krishnan praka_h...@... wrote: Â Â Â Where did you get the scans from --- On Sun, 16/5/10, Dheepak Narsimhanâ«â« arun_dhee...@... wrote: From: Dheepak Narsimhanâ«â« arun_dhee...@... Subject: [arr] Tamil Anthem ACD Cover Scans. To: AR arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Sunday, 16 May, 2010, 4:53 PM Â Tamil Anthem Audio CD scans. Hope the video will be released soon!! Â With Regards, Dheepak Narsimhan.S
[arr] Re: Karunanidhi Releases Theme Song for Classical Tamil Conference
One word... AAZInng So much emotions crossed me when i see n listen to this clip. Boss did a superb collage with so many diverse individual universe and this song culminates to Semmozhi... For me personally, its a voyage from my early years when my parents used to play TMS, P susheela's devotionals and nowadays im listening to Blaaze, etc. All these talents set to one theme, and none other than our Own A R Rahman could do justice. Im so much touched and proud to listen to that song. Anyone can translate please In the hope to get the dvd soon. Niven
Re: [arr] Complete List of Singers
A.R.Rahman T.M.Soundararajan P.Sushila Aruna Sairam Bombay Jayshree Karthik Harini Chinmayi Hariharan Swetha Mohan G.V.Prakash Yuvan Benny Dayal Srinivas Vijay Yesudas T.L.Magarajan Nithyashree Sowmya M.Y.Abdul Gani M.Kaja Moideen S.Sabu Moideen P.L.Krishnan Naresh Gunasekar Chinna Ponnu Susila Raman Blaaze Sruthi Haasan Kash Krizzy A R Rayhana. 00 91 99941 88566 rahmanian rajkumar http://www.youtube.com/bobyi --- On Sun, 5/16/10, Gobi Kanadasan kgo...@yahoo.co.uk wrote: From: Gobi Kanadasan kgo...@yahoo.co.uk Subject: [arr] Complete List of Singers To: AR Rahman arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Sunday, May 16, 2010, 2:02 PM Guys, Anyone knows about the complete list of 30 singers who sung the Tamil Conference song? Only part of the singers were revealed in the articles or news. Just curious about who has worked with our ARR. Regards. Gobi Kanadasan
Re: [arr] Marvellous Ravaanan
I am reasonably sure that all songs were composed with Raavan in mind. All tracks have a north feel and fits well.I am sure i would have said the same thing even if Raavanan would have got released earlier. Remixes I Originals I Opinions at http://www.wiredbeats.com From: Gomzy™ gomtesh.upad...@gmail.com To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Mon, 17 May, 2010 12:25:09 AM Subject: RE: [arr] Marvellous Ravaanan When you say the tamil lyrics is better in sync with the tune, thats where it concerns me. The tune that you are refering to is northish. I hope you can differentiate between hindustani and carnatic? Hope this clarifies. On Sun, May 16, 2010 at 9:50 PM, rain drop fresh_rain_drops@ yahoo.com wrote: Hindi hamhara raashtra bhaasha hone ke nyate thoda idhar udhar hum bhi samajhtha hoon !!! Lekin brother. Are you really well versed with Tamil ??? I was'nt commenting about whether Ravaan's Music is North Indian or South Indian. was just mentioning that the Tamil Lyrics are in better sync with the tune (since the tunes remains the same in both versions)... .. Sorry for any gaps in communications in my earlier mail, which made you read otherwise. Hope this clarifies... . From: Gomzy™ gomtesh.upadhye@ gmail.com To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com Sent: Sat, May 15, 2010 11:15:18 PM Subject: Re: [arr] Marvellous Ravaanan Maybe you arent well versed with hindi ? Atleast Kata kata and ranjha ranjha has north indian music stamped all over it. On Sat, May 15, 2010 at 5:51 PM, rain drop fresh_rain_drops@ yahoo.com wrote: Never mind which version one listens first. . The Tamil version sounds a little better :-) Tamil Lyrics are somehow in better sync with the tunes than the Hindi version. (That does not mean the Hindi version to be less superior !!!) From: kannanmania kannanmania@ yahoo.com. sg To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com Sent: Sat, May 15, 2010 2:51:12 PM Subject: [arr] Marvellous Ravaanan Hi to all. I've been loving Ravanaan songs very much. They are fantastic and great. Both VTV and Ravaanan are top class. Each and every song is top notch. dont know why sme not liking the sngs.Hope u like it with visuals. A small request. For tamil people, dont listen to hindi first. -- www.gomzyphotograph y.com -- www.gomzyphotograph y.com -- www.gomzyphotograph y.com
[arr] Do Gujarat and Tamil Nadu really need Rahman?
Do Gujarat and Tamil Nadu really need Rahman? Posted by: Karthik In: Commentaryhttp://itwofs.com/milliblog/category/commentary/ | Piece of my mind! http://itwofs.com/milliblog/category/piece-of-my-mind/ | Random thoughts http://itwofs.com/milliblog/category/random-thoughts/ A R Rahman recently composed theme songs for 2 states – the first was for Gujarat, scored for Gujarat’s Golden Jubilee celebrations and the second was the theme song composed for World Classical Tamil Conference. Now, what would be the shelf life of such songs, composed for specific occasions? In case of Bharatbala’s Vande Mataram project, it was meant as, and marketed as a commercial pop album and hence it worked wonderfully, with phenomenal shelf-life. But, what do these one-off theme songs give Rahman, who’s music is always expected with feverish perseverance by his fans? Money? Possibly, but that is the least of Rahman’s considerations given his global standing. An association with the state heads or the cause the theme songs are supposed to represent? Very possible – since there is time-based/historical significance to these events, and hence, possibly, the songs too. But really, how often are these songs played? At least in case of the Tamil World Conference, it is nothing but an ego-massage by the current Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and it is sad to see Rahman pandering to such blatant abuse of power when there are many more worthy causes that are crying for attention. Tamil Nadu is a state where there seems to be a unofficial diktat to hold at least one conference/meeting every week with Karunanidhi as chief guest – it is a cycle actually, since the exclusive TV rights of such weekly conferences/meetings go to Karunanidhi-owned Kalaignar TV and slots are sold to sponsors immediately, completing the money circle. But Rahman is from Tamil Nadu, and needs to act like one, beyond personal beliefs – if that means doing a theme song for a Tamil World Conference, so be it. I’ve nothing personally against the conference and love my mother tongue quite adequately that I chose Tamil as 2nd language all through my studies, while my classmates had incredible fun with Sanskrit. But I’m befuddled with the idea of using a celebrated, globally renowned composer for scoring a theme song that may never be used or remembered beyond one evening. If this was a film project, would Rahman agree? Or, would he use his discretion to see the pointlessness of the exercise and focus on better projects? I cannot answer that hypothetical question and I suppose neither will Rahman – even if he has an answer. That is called being politically correct. The song for Gujarat seems to have slightly better significance – after all, 50 years is not a small milestone – and, roping in a celebrated composer to mark that occasion with a special song is a great idea. There are murmurs about Narendra Modi doing this tactically, given his much-maligned past the composer’s religion, but such parochial assumptions insult both the occasion and the composer, who is known for his religion-agnostic outlook. The Gujarat song and the Tamil conference theme are predictable to a large extent – rousing music that builds gradually; assortment of singers and state/culture/language-specific instruments used for obvious reasons; jingoistic lyrics, again, for obvious and rightful reasons – Rahman’s fans are happy that they have something from their idol. But, what exactly are these theme compositions meant to achieve? And for whom? I personally believe that these initiatives gain more from Rahman’s name attached to them than Rahman gaining anything from them. That, of course, does not make it any less important for Rahman to decline such opportunities, but I really wonder why an incredibly busy composer who has top-ranked directors and producers waiting in queue outside his house to sign him for their projects, agree to such one-off efforts that may be used once in their life time and revered only by fanatic followers? Hell with being politically correct – at least online. http://itwofs.com/milliblog/2010/05/17/do-gujarat-and-tamil-nadu-really-need-rahman/ -- - Regards ~ ~ A.R.Rajib ~ ~
[arr] IIFA Awards 2010 announces Technical Awards winners
ARR Didnt won best background Score http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/2010/05/17/14125/index.html -- - Regards ~ ~ A.R.Rajib ~ ~
[arr] Raavanan Tamil Trailer [Good Quality Video link]
Raavanan tamil [2min] trailer. good quality video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADgVC4KFSI4 Regards, SaRavana.
[arr] Re: Non-Tamils watched VTV ?
I'll have to come to Bengaluru from Pune to watch the movie:( I am more interested in BGMs and how are they pictured! Regards Yogesh --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Pradeepan pradeepan@... wrote: I was told that in B'lore it is screened with English subs. On Sun, May 16, 2010 at 2:09 AM, Anish Gupte musimax2...@... wrote: I would love to watch it...but am not getting any version with sub titles. Any Suggestions where I can watch it with subs? On Sun, May 16, 2010 at 1:57 AM, Pradeepan pradeepan@...wrote: Just curious as to how many of you watched VTV.. I just came bk from the 4th time just for the BGMs i may go again.. its a real treat for music fans.. and the movie is also good. Pls watch if you can. -- All you need to do is decide what to do with the time that is given to you - Gandalf the Gray. -- All you need to do is decide what to do with the time that is given to you - Gandalf the Gray.
[arr] ARR working on Raavan BGM
Mani could not make it, is putting finishing touches to the background with AR.about 3 hours ago http://twitter.com/juniorbachchan/status/14147349424 via TweetDeck http://www.tweetdeck.com/Retweeted by 13 people - Replyhttp://twitter.com/?stat...@juniorbachchanin_reply_to_status_id=14147349424in_reply_to=juniorbachchan - Retweet http://twitter.com/juniorbachchan/status/14147349424# http://twitter.com/juniorbachchan juniorbachchan http://twitter.com/juniorbachchan Abhishek Bachchan http://twitter.com/juniorbachchan/status/14147349424 -- - Regards ~ ~ A.R.Rajib ~ ~
Re: [arr] Complete List of Singers
hey guys... Kash n Krizzy are young tamil girls from singapore...they did many songs with kausik from germany... and no...they r in arr´s clip :D kash is really a cool rapper...i´m really proud to listen to her rap with blaaze cheer...from germany --- A.R.Rajib a.r.ra...@gmail.com schrieb am So, 16.5.2010: Von: A.R.Rajib a.r.ra...@gmail.com Betreff: Re: [arr] Complete List of Singers An: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Datum: Sonntag, 16. Mai, 2010 13:42 Uhr A.R.Rahman,Yuvan Shankar Raja, T.M.Soundararajan, P.Sushila, Aruna Sairam, Bombay Jayshree, Karthik, Harini, Chinmayi, Hariharan, Swetha Mohan,G.V.Prakash, Benny Dayal,Srinivas, Vijay Yesudas, T.L.Magarajan, Nithyashree, Sowmya, M.Y.Abdul Gani, M.Kaja Moideen, S.Sabu Moideen, P.L.Krishnan, Naresh Iyer, Gunasekar, Sruthi Haasan, Chinna Ponnu, Susila Raman, Blaaze, Kash n Krizzy, Rayhana This is the COMPLETE list I guess !! Correct me if m wrong !! On Sun, May 16, 2010 at 2:32 PM, Gobi Kanadasan kgo...@yahoo. co.uk wrote: Guys, Anyone knows about the complete list of 30 singers who sung the Tamil Conference song? Only part of the singers were revealed in the articles or news. Just curious about who has worked with our ARR. Regards. Gobi Kanadasan -- - Regards ~ ~ A.R.Rajib ~ ~
Re: [arr] Guessing ARR's Responses
Yes, I also have similar experience. When I had met him, I drew my borrowed digital cam and said shyly smilingly may I get your just one pic. He nodded and stood up and said come. I said that I want only his pic, I don't want to be in the pic myself. he said, no way, you also come, or something like that, and there was a man in the room (his secretary or someone I didn't know) and ARR requested that guy to shoot the pic and that guy shot the pic having ARR and myself. I mean ARR knows how much a pic with him will mean for his fan for a lifetime so he would never disappoint any fan by refusing a pic. May be at times something is on his mind so he might have said no, in a rush to attend some work or something, but I am sure that such incidences must be very very rare and based on circumstances. -- Rawat On 5/16/2010 9:07 AM India Time, _Amith Chandhran_ wrote: Not really; not all the times! There was an incidence someone had shared in the group about how much he understands a fan's feeling. A fan clicked a photo with AR, and AR noticed there was no much light. So they went near the door, faced the sun and re-clicked the photo. Just to ensure that the photo is clearly visible. I've personally seen AR himself asking a fan Do you want to take a pic? More than once. Just that he should be in a relaxed mood ;-) You'll get your chance, all the best! Thanks, -
[arr] Re: Tamil Anthem ACD Cover Scans.
--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Dheepak Narsimhanâ«â« arun_dhee...@... wrote: Tamil Anthem Audio CD scans. Hope the video will be released soon!! With Regards, Dheepak Narsimhan.S why dont i see the pictures?
[arr] Gulzar gets unique gift from Mani Ratnam, Raavan gets new song in return
Gulzar gets unique gift from Mani Ratnam, Raavan gets new song in return [image: Click here to add this article to My Clips]http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/my/index.php?mode=my_clip_addclip_id=14124clip_category=n By Subhash K. Jha, May 17, 2010 - 11:12 IST [image: Gulzar]Mani Ratnam's *Raavanhttp://www.bollywoodhungama.com/broadband/video/Movie-Promos/2cLcBR10/3/Ranjha-Ranjha-Raavan.html * has just been given a new song, thanks to that poet *par excellence*Gulzar who saw the film and suggested the embellishment. The director, always open to fresh ideas from his team, readily agreed. Composer Rahman was informed and that's how*Raavan* got a new song. Gulzar Saab, who just back from Goa after participating in the stage rendition of four of his plays, says the song was almost a gift he owed Mani Ratnam for gifting him something that he, Gulzar, had never received in his entire 47-year old career as a lyricist. Mani sent the poet-lyricist a note after the release of the *Raavanhttp://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/mstills/14148/index.html *music congratulating Gulzar Saab for the songs. Says Gulzar Saab, In my entire career I've never received such a heartwarming endorsement of my work. I received a note from Mani Ratnam congratulating me and saying he's very proud of the music. And look at the humility of this genius. No filmmaker has ever sent me a note like this. Mani is the only one. And this one gesture has enhanced my respect for him even more. Not only this gesture, Gulzar Saab also received an invitation from Mani to see the film at a special screening for which the poet flew down to Chennai recently. It was there that the new song suddenly happened. Recounts Gulzar Saab, After editing *Raavan*, Mani wanted me to watch the film. No filmmaker invites even the technical crew for a preview, let alone the lyricist. I flew down to Chennai to watch the film. I'd never do something like this for anyone else. This is how strongly I feel about this man's humility and greatness. As the end-credits rolled and Rahman's music began, Mani Ratnam and Gulzar Saab thought there ought to be a song at the end. That's how Gulzar Saab wrote an additional number for Raavan... '*Ab Iss Shareer Ke Sirey Khol Dey/Aur Goongi Aatma Ko Bol Dey*'. Says Gulzar Saab, Both Mani and I felt the music that Rahman had composed for the end titles was too beautiful to go wordless. We decided to give words to Rahman's creation. Rahman was then given the task of turning the music piece into a song. Interestingly neither Mani Ratnam nor A. R. Rahman fully understands Gulzar's Urdu poetry. Defends Gulzar Saab, But they are never short of questions. Never does a word go in until Mani is fully convinced of its relevance. He's never hesitant about asking. I would be appalled if my words were accepted blindly by a director. Even if his Urdu is weak, Mani has a terrific sense of poetry and images. http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/2010/05/17/14124/index.html -- - Regards ~ ~ A.R.Rajib ~ ~
Re: [arr] Re: Revisiting Guru
(first time and ARR song wasn't fully used in a Mani movie) i dont think it is first time..even poogratiley song wasn't used fully in uyire same wid hindi version..then nenjem ellam song in ayitha yezhutu,vellai pookal in kannathil mutham vittal..the list goes on.. correct me if im wrong.. i think same will goes to Ravaan ,Ravaanan...we will see... On 14 May 2010 05:48, vimaljk vima...@yahoo.com wrote: Guru was an awesome album with FOUR masterpieces: Barso Re, Aye Hairathe, Tere Bina, and above allJaage Hain actually..i think Barso Re became the most popular...esp since its fast and catchy i didn't like the song choreography in Guru (not bad, but very routine)..but that's not ARR's fault...also...wish Aye Hairathe was used in its entirety (first time and ARR song wasn't fully used in a Mani movie) anyways..an album with 4 masterpieces is no doubt a masterpiece albumalso...Guru deserved all the music awards it won that year --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com, AJ purev...@... wrote: I agree about Tere Bina and Ay Hairathe as one of ARR's best, but Jaage Hain is right up there too, man! What an exceptional track..so symphonic and operatic with great feeling sung by ARR...how his voice soars! The melody is so beautiful! --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com, Anish Gupte musimax2000@ wrote: Hey ppl, There is so much talk about 'Raavan' nowadays. It almost seems like a prolonged , infinitely extended review session, which is slowly dissolving into a rather pointless war of words and opinions, and which doesn't seem to end ever. Comparisons, criticisms, praises, anger, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu ,hatred, pleasure..etc etc. We've been witness to so many different emotions in the last few weeks, all due to a bunch of 6 songs.! isnt it remarkable??... Well..talking about comparisons, let me go back to Guru. I was just listening to some songs of Guru, and i thot ill add something here. I would like to say at the start that I am NOT COMPARING anything to anything..(LOL)...as u will find out on reading. Guru, in a manner of speaking, is a very difficult album to rank amongst Rahman's great plethora of work over the years. 'Tere Bina' and 'Ay Hairathe' outshine the other songs in the album by a long long way. They emerge as clear cut winners, and in my book rank as not just the best songs in the album, but 2 of the finest songs ever composed by Rahman. They have all the qualities which you would want in matured, romantic duets. However, none of the other songs are remembered as fondly as these two, and they don't even deserve to be. Barso re enjoyed little acclaim and some attention at the time of the movie's release, and for a few months after, and this was also due to the picturization (which was very good), but thats about it. I don't really care about Mayya Mayya (yeah u can talk about the raag used and all of that..but bah..id never really wanna hear that if im sitting alone in my balcony chilling or if i just wanna listen to some good Rahmanic stuff), Jaage hai or the 'Guru Bhai Guru bhai' song . These were more like theme songs, and hardly for casual hearing. In fact, I had completely forgotten abt them until the mention of Guru came up in some recent posts. So today when I think of Guru, all I remember are the 2 fabulous songs which I mentioned at the start, and I dont even care about the others. On the whole, Guru, for me, will be remembered just as a 2 song album , rather than 'Rahmans Finest' or 'Greatest Ever' etc. These, i'm afraid, are terms which should be used very sparingly and carefully, and certainly do not apply for 'Guru'. Peace !! Anish.
Re: [arr] Re: Revisiting Guru
It's two BGMs joined together, that's why the small break... The search is more important than the destination - a r rahman - From: Anish Gupte musimax2...@gmail.com To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sun, 16 May, 2010 9:44:55 PM Subject: Re: [arr] Re: Revisiting Guru Yes Indeed. Excellent. Now this is vintage Rahman. :) . Btw, there is so small break at arnd the 1.14-1.15 mark and then it starts again. Great stuff. On Sun, May 16, 2010 at 7:23 AM, || V i s h w e s h || vishws...@yahoo. com wrote: Attaching with the mail. I think this one is even better than the CD version with the mesmerizingly beautiful humming at the starting the haunting shehnai... just magical... The search is more important than the destination - a r rahman - From: Anish Gupte musimax2000@ gmail.com To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com Sent: Sun, 16 May, 2010 11:11:41 AM Subject: Re: [arr] Re: Revisiting Guru I heard the 4 min one on You Tube. I liked the 2nd interlude, but felt maybe Rahman could have done a bit more with it. But overall I liked the song a lot. So there is a shorter version too?? How is it?..and where can I find it?? Anish.
[arr]: nobel souls...
http://armozdream.blogspot.com/2010_05_15_archive.html#2614006237819362962 Nobel Souls... (This post is dedicated to Vithur bro who is the backbone of this initiative...) “When you are passionate about something, Nothing can stop you.” ~ ARR Taking this as slogan, even in the scorching summer noon’s, when whole of the country is dreading the heat of Chennai, nothing can stop this bunch of guys from their mission. They don’t see heat, rain or any personal priorities. They some how gather enough arms and ammunition in their bags to destroy an evil. The evil is HUNGER and their ammunition is FOOD Packets... These guys hunt for the hungry faces and leave a smile on every face they visit. Feeding one Hungry is more sacred than praying for hours in a temple. Humanity still exists on earth and these guys are the living example of it. Initiating a Nobel deed isn’t a big deal but to continue it for years together without missing even a single time is a BIG DEAL!!! But what’s the source of such positive energy? What brings them together? What keeps them going without fail? Yeah they are fans of a music composer called as AR Rahman and call themselves as Rahmaniacs. But how can just a music composer make people so passionate about Humanity. The world, where everyone has no time even for their own family, why are these guys going around in search for hungry strangers and helping them??? Is someone forcing them??? Yes! Their conscience forces them and Who is keeping this conscience still alive??? Some divine music notes. In evening, after making our hands dirty the whole day while struggling with this world to survive, all we need is few minutes alone with musical notes composed by the maestro. And I believe music works like cleanser. To survive these days, we create a cemented layer around our heart or it would be impossible for any emotional person to live peacefully. But his music works like a hammer and break the stone around our heart and shakes our conscience. Sometimes I feel as if ARR is a messenger from God and who tells us the words of God himself through his compositions. The more i listen to some of his compositions the more I feel connected to divine powers. And same is the case with these guys. They are connected with God and the same is reflected by their deeds. They search for opportunities and spend every special occasion with kids battling in Orphanages. They serve them special food and entertain them and believe me I have seen God in the eyes of those Kids. Their smile is everything. We were fortunate enough that our parents spent thousands of rupees for toys, gifts, clothes but did we actually understand the value? Just spend 5/- for a chocolate for them and see the appreciation in their eyes. AR Rahman fans are so different. When others are spending liters of milk or lakhs of rupees on the posters of their heroes, these guys keep loving their idol in heart and keep the flame of their good deeds burning. They dnt need any publicity. All they need is more hands to join them. Hope this fire keeps burning. Long Live AR Rahman, Long live Rahmaniacs... ~Love Music Love Life Neetika _ Climate, controversies and the changing signatures of nature http://green.in.msn.com/
Re: [arr] Gulzar gets unique gift from Mani Ratnan, Raavan gets new song in return
Interesting. Sorry to sound greedy but i want both the instrumental and song version of Naan Varuven :) On Mon, May 17, 2010 at 9:53 PM, Karthik Subramaniam karthiksubbus...@gmail.com wrote: This is the Jaa re ud jaa re song that we've seen at the launch. Brilliant song. So now we know where the song fits in the movie ? On Mon, May 17, 2010 at 11:50 AM, satish_srini satish_sr...@yahoo.comwrote: Mani Ratnam's Raavan has just been given a new song, thanks to that poet par excellence Gulzar who saw the film and suggested the embellishment. The director, always open to fresh ideas from his team, readily agreed. Composer Rahman was informed and that's how Raavan got a new song. Gulzar Saab, who just back from Goa after participating in the stage rendition of four of his plays, says the song was almost a gift he owed Mani Ratnam for gifting him something that he, Gulzar, had never received in his entire 47-year old career as a lyricist. Mani sent the poet-lyricist a note after the release of the Raavan music congratulating Gulzar Saab for the songs. Says Gulzar Saab, In my entire career I've never received such a heartwarming endorsement of my work. I received a note from Mani Ratnam congratulating me and saying he's very proud of the music. And look at the humility of this genius. No filmmaker has ever sent me a note like this. Mani is the only one. And this one gesture has enhanced my respect for him even more. Not only this gesture, Gulzar Saab also received an invitation from Mani to see the film at a special screening for which the poet flew down to Chennai recently. It was there that the new song suddenly happened. Recounts Gulzar Saab, After editing Raavan, Mani wanted me to watch the film. No filmmaker invites even the technical crew for a preview, let alone the lyricist. I flew down to Chennai to watch the film. I'd never do something like this for anyone else. This is how strongly I feel about this man's humility and greatness. As the end-credits rolled and Rahman's music began, Mani Ratnam and Gulzar Saab thought there ought to be a song at the end. That's how Gulzar Saab wrote an additional number for Raavan... 'Ab Iss Shareer Ke Sirey Khol Dey/Aur Goongi Aatma Ko Bol Dey'. Says Gulzar Saab, Both Mani and I felt the music that Rahman had composed for the end titles was too beautiful to go wordless. We decided to give words to Rahman's creation. Rahman was then given the task of turning the music piece into a song. Interestingly neither Mani Ratnam nor A. R. Rahman fully understands Gulzar's Urdu poetry. Defends Gulzar Saab, But they are never short of questions. Never does a word go in until Mani is fully convinced of its relevance. He's never hesitant about asking. I would be appalled if my words were accepted blindly by a director. Even if his Urdu is weak, Mani has a terrific sense of poetry and images. http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/2010/05/17/14124/index.html Another song???
[arr] Semmozhi Credits
*Credits Based on **Dheepak Narsimhan's ACD cover scans* * * *Singers* * * A.R.Rahman YuvanShankarRaja T.M.Soundarajan P.Sushela Aruna Sairam Bombay Jayshri Karthik Harini Srinivas Hariharan Chinmayee Swetha Mohan G.V.Prakash Benny Dayal Srinivas Vijay Yesudass T.L.Maharajan Nityrashree Sowmya M.Y.abdul Gani M.Kaja Moideen S.Sabu Moideen P.L.Krishnan Naresh Iyer Gunasekar Sruthi Hassan Chinna Ponnu Susila Raman Blaaze Raihana.. I am very sure that T.M.Krishna is singing from 4:11 onwards, but he is not credited And also the vocal harmony may include many other artist, our dear friend Nithin Raj is one of them :) *Technical Team* Srinidhi Kannan Pratip *Sound Engineer* Aarje ? P.A.Deepak *Music Composer* A.R.Rahman *Percussions* Sivamani *Music Co-Ordination* Noel James *Musicians' Fixer* Samidurai Apart from this i guess strings are conducted by V.J. SRINIVASAMURTHY ? Guitar : P.A.Deepak, Sanjeev Thomas ? Thavil : Purushottam ? Nadaswaram : Natarajan ? Flute : Naveen ?
[arr] jai jai garvi gujarat!!!
can any body post a full translation of the song? ((apologies if it has been posted earlier..i missed then))
Re: [arr] Naveen at his best
GEMS!! On Sun, May 16, 2010 at 1:23 PM, nagarajan raghavendran rnag...@yahoo.comwrote: Hear these pieces - simply awesome. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=564s-hAi-Gw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuJp_8XBeTENR=1
[arr] Bombay Dreams - To be directed by Deepa Mehta with new songs by AR
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iqR7tqPIaPU9UYR0rATycUdas-LwD9FO4JOO1 'Bombay Dream' musical to hit big screen (AP) – 20 hours ago CANNES, France — The Indian-inspired, rags-to-riches musical Bombay Dreams is about to become a major motion picture. Indian director Deepa Mehta, best known for her Elements trilogy, will direct the movie. Oscar-winner A.R. Rahman, who composed the score for the original stage production, will write new songs for the movie version. Andrew Lloyd Webber, the composer behind such musical hits as The Phantom of the Opera and Evita, produced the stage version of the musical, which opened in London in 2002. Monsoon Wedding screenwriter Sabrina Dhawan will write the script, the movie's producers, Marquee Picture, said at the Cannes Film Festival. The movie will be shot on location in India. It has not yet been cast. On the Net: - http://www.festival-cannes.fr/en.htmlhttp://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.festival-cannes.fr/en.htmlusg=AFQjCNEe74v3xqPPblIQOnynk3VDa6OUxw -- Cheers, Madhavan.R Be a Music Fan; not a Music Pirate!
[arr] (unknown)
Hi Pravinder, Not the case with AR!! From what i read from AR's biography he really hated this system of recording companies holding the rights and somewhere during the late 90's he made it a point to hold the rights of whatever score he writes!! BE THE CHANGE YOU WANT TO SEE!! Love always, Prabhu.
Re: [arr] Re: Aaromale Female Version (FULL)
I used to think of decorum in public forums . . but eventually i realised . . it doesn't matter to be politically right in the online world anymore. . People trashed VTV music, even Raavan. . . and many more. . So I don't get hurt or offended with anybody's posts/comments unless he is known to me real life! P.S: When he is known to me in real life, I would go and beat the crap out of him. Gomzy would agree. On Sun, May 16, 2010 at 8:50 PM, Gomzy™ gomtesh.upad...@gmail.com wrote: Thats my friend Pratap who i responded to. He has no issues with what i said. Peace out. On Sun, May 16, 2010 at 10:08 PM, rain drop fresh_rain_dr...@yahoo.comwrote: @ Gomzy : Please refrain from being sarcastic. Kindly be considerate to other fellow group members who are not as gifted as you are in identifying/confirming Shreya's voice spot on. @ Moderators: Please try to filter and avoid posting such comments -- *From:* Gomzy™ gomtesh.upad...@gmail.com *To:* arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com *Sent:* Sat, May 15, 2010 11:11:24 PM *Subject:* Re: [arr] Re: Aaromale Female Version (FULL) u think? whats wrong with you guys. Its her ! On Sat, May 15, 2010 at 5:47 PM, pratap pratap_elensar@ yahoo.compratap_elen...@yahoo.com wrote: Shreya Ghosal.. I think... http://indian- music-bgm. blogspot. com/http://indian-music-bgm.blogspot.com/ Please do not add me in YM. I only use this account for the group... --- On *Sat, 5/15/10, rain drop fresh_rain_drops@ yahoo.comfresh_rain_dr...@yahoo.com * wrote: From: rain drop fresh_rain_drops@ yahoo.comfresh_rain_dr...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [arr] Re: Aaromale Female Version (FULL) To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Saturday, May 15, 2010, 3:46 AM This female version of Aaromale is just haunting and simply outstanding. Thanks for sharing this piece of delight. Who is the singer ??? Anyone ?? -- *From:* Bhaji Bhadran bhaji...@yahoo. co.in *To:* arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com *Sent:* Fri, May 14, 2010 3:42:39 PM *Subject:* Re: [arr] Re: Aaromale Female Version (FULL) GODD GOD GODDD! Thank You Thank You Thank You Pratap... God i love Yahoo Group thanks for this Divinit. .. though its just humming kind of thing... i cant hold back goosebumps and a slight emotional feeling... B|H... --- On *Fri, 14/5/10, Parthi mmparthi2003@ yahoo.co. uk* wrote: From: Parthi mmparthi2003@ yahoo.co. uk Subject: [arr] Re: Aaromale Female Version (FULL) To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com Date: Friday, 14 May, 2010, 9:14 AM thank you for this upload! btw whos singing? shreya? --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. comhttp://in.mc87.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com, pratap pratap_elensar@ ... wrote: Aaromale Female Version (FULL) Download here: http://indian- music-bgm. blogspot. com/2010/ 05/aaromale- female-version- full.htmlhttp://indian-music-bgm.blogspot.com/2010/05/aaromale-female-version-full.html http://indian- music-bgm. blogspot. com/http://indian-music-bgm.blogspot.com/ Please do not add me in YM. I only use this account for the group... -- www.gomzyphotograph y.com http://www.gomzyphotography.com/ -- www.gomzyphotography.com
[arr] Follow Rahman to come up in life: Tamilnadu CM
Follow Rahman to come up in life: CMIndiaGlitz [Monday, May 17, 2010]Describing A R Rahman as a “shining star” in the Islamic Community, Chief Minister M Karunanidhi said the music composer’s life is a lesson for the present day youth striving to come up in life and aspiring to scale great heights.Speaking at the launch of the theme song for the World Classical Tamil Conference, which was penned by Karunanidhi and music, composed by Rahman, at a function in Chennai Saturday, the octogenarian said, “Rahman is a living legend and an inspiration for the present day youth, who should emulate his principles.”The Chief Minister also described the maestro as a classic example of how determination and hard work would pay dividends and propel people to dizzy heights. “I was so particular that only Rahman should score music for this song,” he said.In his address, Rahman praised the Tamil language and thanked Karunanidhi for providing the opportunity to compose the theme song. “I want to include all styles and music like folk, carnatic and western because Tamil is a universal language and we should not restrict it with a circle,” he said.Deputy Chief Minister M K Stalin along with a host of other Central and State government Ministers took part in the event. Music legend L Subramaniam and filmmaker Gautham Vasudev Menon were also present. The World Classical Tamil Conference would be held in Coimbatore from June 23 to June 27.
[arr] AR Rahman Concert a Paris
Bonjour les fans, Pour le concert a Paris les billets sont toujours disponible chez : www.ticketnet.fr www.fnac.fr www.auchan.fr www.leclerc.fr www.carrefour.fr www.virgin.fr et dans les boutiques a Paris Gare du Nord(rue Faubourg Saint-Denis): - Hot Breads - Hindi Music - Ayngaran - Ganapathy sweet
Re: [arr] Need Thirakkadha (ESK) translation
Excellent translations Srini! God bless you :))) --- On Fri, 5/14/10, Srini Santhanam saint.si...@gmail.com wrote: From: Srini Santhanam saint.si...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [arr] Need Thirakkadha (ESK) translation To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Friday, May 14, 2010, 6:52 AM Hey, I'm back again :) The song is about 2 lovers lost in the forest and falling in love with nature.. Here's the full translation. Will try and update the rest in a day or two. Cheers,Srini Mmm...Thirakkaadha Kaattukkullae Pirakkaadha Pillaigal Poalae Aanoam, Parandhoadum Maanaip Poalath Thoalaindhoadip Poanadhu Engal Naanam [We were transformed into unborn children in the deep forestOur shyness vanished like a galloping deer] Pattaamboochi Pattaamboochchi Vattam Podum Pattaamboochchi Oadi Vandhu Muththam Vaangich Chellu[Butterfly, Oh Butterfly,Oh Butterfly that circles around,Come and accept a kiss from me] Oadiyoadi Aalam Vizhudhil Oonjalaadum Otraik Kiliyae Kaattu Vaazhkkai Naattil Undaa Sollu [We can run and hang on the roots of the banyan trees,Can the cities ever have the charm of the forest] Andha Vaanam Pakkam Indha Bhoomi Sorggam Kaattil Ulavum Oru Kaatraagiroam[The sky is near and the earth feels like heavenWe roam the forest like a gentle breeze] Nenjil Aekkam Vandhaal Kannil Thookkam Vandhaal Poovil Urangum Siru Paniyaagiroam, (Thirakkaadha)[If the mind ever longs for sleepWe will sleep like dewdrops on a flower] Kaatroadu Moongil Kaadu Enna Paesudhoa Mannoadu Vizhigira Aruvi Enna SolludhoaAdhu Thannaich Cholludhoa Illai Unnaich Cholludhoa [What does the bamboo forest say to the breeze?What does that waterfall say when it falls to the ground?Does it talk about itself or does it talk about you?] Ada Pulveliyil Oru Vaanavil Vizhundhadhu Adhoa Adhoa Adhoa Angae Aiyaiyoa Vaanavil Illai Vannach Chiragugaloa Avai Vannach Chiragugaloa, Vaanavil Parakkinradhoa [Alas, a rainbow fell on the meadowThere, there it is..Oh is it a rainbow or are they colourful wings..Is the rainbow flying in the air?] Azhagu Angae Ingae Sirikkinradhu - Pudhiya Kangal Nenjil Thirakkinradhu[(Nature’s) Beauty is smiling everywhere andnew eyes open inside my heart] Maegampoal Kaattai Naesi Meendum Naam Aadhivaasi Un Kangal Moodum Kaadhal Kaadhal Kaadhal Kaadhal Kaadhal Yoasi, (Thirakkaadha)[Love the forests like the Clouds do…Here we become aborigines again..Can you feel the love closing your eyes?] Kai Thottu Thattu Thatti Poovai Ezhuppu Kaatroadu Ragasiya Mozhigal Solliyanuppu Ada Enna Ninaippu Adhai Cholliyanuppu[Touch them with your hands and wake up the flowersSend your secret messages through the airWhatever you are thinking.. spread it through the air] En Kaaladiyil Sila Veedugal Nagarudhu Idhoa Idhoa Idhoa Idhoa Ingae Aahaahaa Veedugal Illai Naththaik Koodugaloa Avai Naththaik Koodugaloa, Veedugal Idam Maarumoa[Here beneath my legs, houses are moving..Here, here they move?Are these house.. Oh they are snailsWill the houses ever move?] Pudhiya Vaazhkkai Nammai Azhaikkinradhu Manidha Vaazhkkai Angae Verukkinradhu Naattukku Poottu Poadu Kaattukkul Oadiyaadu Pennae En Maarbin Meedhu Koalam Poadu, (Thirakkaadha)[A new life invites us to a place the mankind dislikesLock the cities and roam around in the forestsOh lady, will you draw rangoli in my heart] On 14-May-2010, at 12:30 PM, Rivjot wrote: Can someone please translate Thirakkadha Kootukkulle from En Swasa Katrea. This melodious song I cant get out of my head from last 2-3 days. Doesnt have to be word to word translation. . just general feel is enough, like what is trying to be said
Re: [arr] I initially wondered how I was going to do it: A.R. Rahman
I feel it would have been better if arr didn't include the rap part into this song, i feel the mood of the song is getting disturbed by the rap part even in sruthi's portion. wht u guys say? On Sun, May 16, 2010 at 2:54 AM, satish_srini satish_sr...@yahoo.comwrote: The Tamil was of a very high standard and I initially wondered how I was going to do it, but thankfully it has come out well. This was how A.R. Rahman described his experience of working with the anthem for the World Classical Tamil Conference which was released on Saturday. Apparently, the tune for the anthem came to him immediately, but production was quite another matter. It took two to two-and-a-half months, but we were working with a large crew – almost 70 singers, Rahman, dapper in a rich reddish-brown kurtha with an embroidered panel running down the front, told reporters on the eve of the function to release the anthem. All of us together worked on the anthem – There was TMS [T.M. Soundararajan], Yuvan [Shankar Raja], Shruti Hassan, P.Sushila…(to name a few). Basically, I have been busy in Hollywood and also touring. Therefore I was working on a tight schedule and was available only for two or three days, so people who could come then joined us, he said to a question on how the singers were chosen. A new verse on Kamban and Avvaiyar was added almost when the composing was over, and had to be incorporated into the final cut. TMS begins with Pirapokkum Ella Uyirkkum, the first lines of the anthem composed by Chief Minister M.Karunanidhi. Some of the other top playback artistes featuring in the anthem include Harini, Hariharan, Benny Dayal, Srinivas, Vijay Jesudas, Naresh Iyer. Rahman's nephew G.V.Prakash and sister Rehana have also joined the ensemble. The thing about this anthem, Rahman says, is that it also features singers who have distinguished themselves in other genres of music such as Carnatic (Aruna Sayeeram, Bombay Jaishree, Nithyashree and Soumya), folk, Sufi (M.Y.Abdul Ghani, Khajamoideen, S.Sabumoideen), and even rap (Blaaze). Another key aspect is that three generations of singers have participated. Responding to a complaint that the words in his songs were often drowned out by the instruments, he says, I think you will hear the words in this song. In fact we have kept the instruments to a minimum so that the words are clear. The traditional Tamil nagaswaram and tavil blend melodiously with the guitar and drums, even as the carnatic notes wind seamlessly with the rap. And what are his favourite lines from the anthem? For some one who added a line in Tamil in his Oscars acceptance speech, the answer was predictable: Semmozhiyaana Tamizh mozhiyaam, the line that runs right through as the chorus. http://beta.thehindu.com/news/states/tamil-nadu/article431202.ece
[arr] Raavan unveiled at Cannes
*Raavan *unveiled at Cannes - Sneak Peek: *Raavan*http://www.hindustantimes.com/photos-news/photo-story-news/SneakPeekRaavan/Article4.aspx * * *Gautaman Bhaskaranhttp://www.hindustantimes.com/Search/Gautaman-Bhaskaran.aspx, Hindustan Times* Email Authorgautamanbhaska...@yahoo.in?subject=%3cem%3eraavan%20%3c/EM%3Eunveiled%20at%20Cannes Cannes, May 17, 2010 First Published: 18:51 IST(17/5/2010) Last Updated: 19:57 IST(17/5/2010) http://www.hindustantimes.com/rssfeed/hollywired/Raavan-unveiled-at-Cannes/Article1-544892.aspx# http://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/Print/544892.aspx Printhttp://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/Print/544892.aspx http://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php [image: ravan]A trailer of Mani Ratnam’s bilingual *Raavan/Raavanan*was screened to the media here today. Timed to coincide with the 63rd Cannes Film Festival, when journalists from the world over assemble here, the event was attended by the lead stars of the movie, Vikram, Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai. Amit Khanna of Reliance Big Pictures, which has produced the films, described Mani Ratnam as arguably the best Indian director living today, and said that he and the rest believed in taking such rare movies as * Raavan/Raavanan* across the globe. Both the Hindi and Tamil versions will open in 58 countries in mid-June. He hoped that this world would help transcend barriers. Suhasini, Mani Ratnam’s wife and the film’s co-producer and dialogue writer for the Tamil edition, said that it would help “us understand the grey parts that all of us have in us…None of us is completely white or black”. She was all praise for A.R. Rahman’s music, and said that it merged beautifully with the story. In fact, the music accentuated picture. Songs have a great role to play. They do take the plot forward. Most Indian movies and stories can trace their origins to the two great epics, the *Ramayana *and *Mahabharata,* and*Raavan/Raavanan* was not different. It has been inspired by the Ramayana, though it really is not a take-off on that. Incidentally, Ratnam shot both versions simultaneously, something he has never done before, and Vikram and Aishwarya play in both. Bachchan only in the Hindi version. He told the media that his part was his career’s most challenging, most difficult and most stimulating. It was physically exhausting, and Vikram agreed. Rai felt that apart from the intricacies of essaying the Hindi and Tamil heroine all at the same time, the inhospitable jungle terrain where they shot Ratnam’s work posed its own hazards. But at the end of it all, she and the rest found a sense of immense satisfaction and joy. Vikram agreed, and said in a private conversation with me that he dubbed for the Hindi version as well. “If Aishwarya could have dubbed for the Tamil edition, why not I for Hindi”, he quipped. *Raavan/Ravanan* is the story of Dev and his wife, Ragini, a classical dancer, whose trials begin when he takes up a new posting in a small north Indian town. There the police do not execute the law, but Beera, who has changed the power equation. http://www.hindustantimes.com/rssfeed/hollywired/Raavan-unveiled-at-Cannes/Article1-544892.aspx -- - Regards ~ ~ A.R.Rajib ~ ~
Re: [arr] Gulzar gets unique gift from Mani Ratnan, Raavan gets new song in return
Yeah i think its going to be the end credit music. This is just awesome. Now we will get a better quality of the track even faster and that too without any dialouges!!.. Remixes I Originals I Opinions at http://www.wiredbeats.com From: Karthik Subramaniam karthiksubbus...@gmail.com To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Mon, 17 May, 2010 7:23:54 PM Subject: Re: [arr] Gulzar gets unique gift from Mani Ratnan, Raavan gets new song in return This is the Jaa re ud jaa re song that we've seen at the launch. Brilliant song. So now we know where the song fits in the movie ? On Mon, May 17, 2010 at 11:50 AM, satish_srini satish_srini@ yahoo.com wrote: Mani Ratnam's Raavan has just been given a new song, thanks to that poet par excellence Gulzar who saw the film and suggested the embellishment. The director, always open to fresh ideas from his team, readily agreed. Composer Rahman was informed and that's how Raavan got a new song. Gulzar Saab, who just back from Goa after participating in the stage rendition of four of his plays, says the song was almost a gift he owed Mani Ratnam for gifting him something that he, Gulzar, had never received in his entire 47-year old career as a lyricist. Mani sent the poet-lyricist a note after the release of the Raavan music congratulating Gulzar Saab for the songs. Says Gulzar Saab, In my entire career I've never received such a heartwarming endorsement of my work. I received a note from Mani Ratnam congratulating me and saying he's very proud of the music. And look at the humility of this genius. No filmmaker has ever sent me a note like this. Mani is the only one. And this one gesture has enhanced my respect for him even more. Not only this gesture, Gulzar Saab also received an invitation from Mani to see the film at a special screening for which the poet flew down to Chennai recently. It was there that the new song suddenly happened. Recounts Gulzar Saab, After editing Raavan, Mani wanted me to watch the film. No filmmaker invites even the technical crew for a preview, let alone the lyricist. I flew down to Chennai to watch the film. I'd never do something like this for anyone else. This is how strongly I feel about this man's humility and greatness. As the end-credits rolled and Rahman's music began, Mani Ratnam and Gulzar Saab thought there ought to be a song at the end. That's how Gulzar Saab wrote an additional number for Raavan... 'Ab Iss Shareer Ke Sirey Khol Dey/Aur Goongi Aatma Ko Bol Dey'. Says Gulzar Saab, Both Mani and I felt the music that Rahman had composed for the end titles was too beautiful to go wordless. We decided to give words to Rahman's creation. Rahman was then given the task of turning the music piece into a song. Interestingly neither Mani Ratnam nor A. R. Rahman fully understands Gulzar's Urdu poetry. Defends Gulzar Saab, But they are never short of questions. Never does a word go in until Mani is fully convinced of its relevance. He's never hesitant about asking. I would be appalled if my words were accepted blindly by a director. Even if his Urdu is weak, Mani has a terrific sense of poetry and images. http://www.bollywoo dhungama. com/news/ 2010/05/17/ 14124/index. html Another song???
[arr] AR Rahman World Tamil Conference Theme Song
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O12D0pxt_UE Regards, Aravind Sivanesan
Re: [arr] Karunanidhi Releases Theme Song for Classical Tamil Conference
I miss chithra and spb in this song. It would be great when A r r performs this at his concerts just before vandematharam. On Monday, May 17, 2010, Vinayakam Murugan mvinaya...@gmail.com wrote: P. Susheela has also sung the starting para of Mettupodu (Duet) Warm Regards ~~~ Vinayak http://www.flickr.com/photos/rightplacerighttime/ On Sun, May 16, 2010 at 3:45 PM, Shah Navas shahnavas@gmail.com wrote: Inspired!!! (I mean I was inspired. .Not Rahman. .) On Sun, May 16, 2010 at 8:32 AM, K. Kumar arrking4...@yahoo.com wrote: when can we have the hd version? HARDCORE RAHMANIAC TILL DA VERY END!!! --- On Sun, 16/5/10, syedahamed basheer bsyedaha...@gmail.com wrote: From: syedahamed basheer bsyedaha...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [arr] Karunanidhi Releases Theme Song for Classical Tamil Conference To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Sunday, 16 May, 2010, 2:00 PM Yes. you are right.. what a great composition for world tamil conference meeting marvelous song This is the evergreen album for tamil for a long time. i am sure about that On Sun, May 16, 2010 at 10:50 AM, ajay_baskar2000@ yahoo.co. in http://mc/compose?to=ajay_baskar2...@yahoo.co.in ajay_baskar2000@ yahoo.co. in http://mc/compose?to=ajay_baskar2...@yahoo.co.in wrote: She has already crooned 'Kannukku mai',right? Sent from my Nokia phone -Original Message- From: Srini Santhanam Sent: 16:05:2010 9.21.05 am Subject: Re: [arr] Re: Karunanidhi Releases Theme Song for Classical Tamil Conference Awesome! Finally AR gets to have P. Suseela (his favorite singer) sing a song for him as well. __ Cheers, Srini On 16-May-2010, at 11:31 AM, Dinesh Scaran dinesh.scaran@ hotmail.com http://mc/compose?to=dinesh.scaran%40hotmail.com wrote: My god... what a song?? i want the song...!! hahaand the video was directed by Gautham rite? marvelous... There is always something special with ARR's music and Tamil language. Amazing...!! great to see Veteran P.Suseela singing as well. :) Valghe Tamil Mozhi! Valghe A.R.Rahman! --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com http://mc/compose?to=arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com, sayuj_sunil sayuj_sunil@ ... wrote: Here is d video of the the song :) from the function .. http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=8TsgrJSEQho http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TsgrJSEQho -- Thanks and Regards, B. SYED AHAMED -- Truth is the only God Humanity is the only Religion Love is the only prayer Are you searching for a reason, to be kind? b Explore, Experience, Enjoy A.R.Rahman - The Man, The Music, The Magic. Only at arrahmanfans.com - The definitive A.R.Rahman e-community. Homepage: http://www.arrahmanfans.com Admin: ad...@arrahmanfans.com To Subscribe: arrahmanfans-subscr...@yahoogroups.com To Unsubscribe: arrahmanfans-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/arrahmanfans/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/arrahmanfans/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: arrahmanfans-dig...@yahoogroups.com arrahmanfans-fullfeatu...@yahoogroups.com * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: arrahmanfans-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [arr] Re: Non-Tamils watched VTV ?
I think the Best Way to watch it for non-tamilians is to buy the DVD ..and watch on your TV or PC with subs ...do the same with any foreign language film .. As u might need to pause for a little time here and there just to read those lines ( They are sometimes long and stay for a very short time to complete reading ) Eng subs available on DVD , i am guessing the subs provided isnt that perfect ...but will do anyway !! On Mon, May 17, 2010 at 4:34 PM, Yogesh yogesh2...@yahoo.in wrote: I'll have to come to Bengaluru from Pune to watch the movie:( I am more interested in BGMs and how are they pictured! Regards Yogesh --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Pradeepan pradeepan@... wrote: I was told that in B'lore it is screened with English subs. On Sun, May 16, 2010 at 2:09 AM, Anish Gupte musimax2...@... wrote: I would love to watch it...but am not getting any version with sub titles. Any Suggestions where I can watch it with subs? On Sun, May 16, 2010 at 1:57 AM, Pradeepan pradeepan@...wrote: Just curious as to how many of you watched VTV.. I just came bk from the 4th time just for the BGMs i may go again.. its a real treat for music fans.. and the movie is also good. Pls watch if you can. -- All you need to do is decide what to do with the time that is given to you - Gandalf the Gray. -- All you need to do is decide what to do with the time that is given to you - Gandalf the Gray. Are you searching for a reason, to be kind? b Explore, Experience, Enjoy A.R.Rahman - The Man, The Music, The Magic. Only at arrahmanfans.com - The definitive A.R.Rahman e-community. Homepage: http://www.arrahmanfans.com Admin: ad...@arrahmanfans.com To Subscribe: arrahmanfans-subscr...@yahoogroups.com To Unsubscribe: arrahmanfans-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links -- - Regards ~ ~ A.R.Rajib ~ ~
Re: [arr] Tamil Anthem ACD Cover Scans.
When does Facebook started providing Tamil CD scans ? He got the Original CD ( May be the only lucky guy here ) ... If you are seeing these scans in FB ...b sure they posted it from here :-) On Mon, May 17, 2010 at 8:30 AM, Devan musilov4ud...@yahoo.co.in wrote: Scans are from facebook --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, prakash krishnan praka_h...@... wrote:    Where did you get the scans from --- On Sun, 16/5/10, Dheepak Narsimhan♫♫ arun_dhee...@... wrote: From: Dheepak Narsimhan♫♫ arun_dhee...@... Subject: [arr] Tamil Anthem ACD Cover Scans. To: AR arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Sunday, 16 May, 2010, 4:53 PM  Tamil Anthem Audio CD scans. Hope the video will be released soon!!  With Regards, Dheepak Narsimhan.S Are you searching for a reason, to be kind? b Explore, Experience, Enjoy A.R.Rahman - The Man, The Music, The Magic. Only at arrahmanfans.com - The definitive A.R.Rahman e-community. Homepage: http://www.arrahmanfans.com Admin: ad...@arrahmanfans.com To Subscribe: arrahmanfans-subscr...@yahoogroups.com To Unsubscribe: arrahmanfans-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links -- - Regards ~ ~ A.R.Rajib ~ ~
Re: [arr] I initially wondered how I was going to do it: A.R. Rahman
According to AR he didn't want it to restricted to one genre... http://indian-music-bgm.blogspot.com/ Please do not add me in YM. I only use this account for the group... --- On Mon, 5/17/10, sunder s sunder@gmail.com wrote: From: sunder s sunder@gmail.com Subject: Re: [arr] I initially wondered how I was going to do it: A.R. Rahman To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Monday, May 17, 2010, 7:42 AM I feel it would have been better if arr didn't include the rap part into this song, i feel the mood of the song is getting disturbed by the rap part even in sruthi's portion. wht u guys say? On Sun, May 16, 2010 at 2:54 AM, satish_srini satish_srini@ yahoo.com wrote: The Tamil was of a very high standard and I initially wondered how I was going to do it, but thankfully it has come out well. This was how A.R. Rahman described his experience of working with the anthem for the World Classical Tamil Conference which was released on Saturday. Apparently, the tune for the anthem came to him immediately, but production was quite another matter. It took two to two-and-a-half months, but we were working with a large crew – almost 70 singers, Rahman, dapper in a rich reddish-brown kurtha with an embroidered panel running down the front, told reporters on the eve of the function to release the anthem. All of us together worked on the anthem – There was TMS [T.M. Soundararajan] , Yuvan [Shankar Raja], Shruti Hassan, P.Sushila…(to name a few). Basically, I have been busy in Hollywood and also touring. Therefore I was working on a tight schedule and was available only for two or three days, so people who could come then joined us, he said to a question on how the singers were chosen. A new verse on Kamban and Avvaiyar was added almost when the composing was over, and had to be incorporated into the final cut. TMS begins with Pirapokkum Ella Uyirkkum, the first lines of the anthem composed by Chief Minister M.Karunanidhi. Some of the other top playback artistes featuring in the anthem include Harini, Hariharan, Benny Dayal, Srinivas, Vijay Jesudas, Naresh Iyer. Rahman's nephew G.V.Prakash and sister Rehana have also joined the ensemble. The thing about this anthem, Rahman says, is that it also features singers who have distinguished themselves in other genres of music such as Carnatic (Aruna Sayeeram, Bombay Jaishree, Nithyashree and Soumya), folk, Sufi (M.Y.Abdul Ghani, Khajamoideen, S.Sabumoideen) , and even rap (Blaaze). Another key aspect is that three generations of singers have participated. Responding to a complaint that the words in his songs were often drowned out by the instruments, he says, I think you will hear the words in this song. In fact we have kept the instruments to a minimum so that the words are clear. The traditional Tamil nagaswaram and tavil blend melodiously with the guitar and drums, even as the carnatic notes wind seamlessly with the rap. And what are his favourite lines from the anthem? For some one who added a line in Tamil in his Oscars acceptance speech, the answer was predictable: Semmozhiyaana Tamizh mozhiyaam, the line that runs right through as the chorus. http://beta. thehindu. com/news/ states/tamil- nadu/article4312 02.ece
[arr] Re: Do Gujarat and Tamil Nadu really need Rahman?
First of all not every piece of art has to go churning money. An incredibly talented ARR can easily present composition as a gift to the state of gujarath, to the indian navy, to the tajmahal, and to the state of tamil nadu. ARR might not capitalize much on these projects but the people to whom he gift his work will feel exceptionally happy. probably arr's idea is merely to make them and see them happy. as a fellow fan, i feel proud that arr is contributing to such events. it actually enhances his stature and reaps more respect across various communities. --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, A.R.Rajib a.r.ra...@... wrote: Do Gujarat and Tamil Nadu really need Rahman? Posted by: Karthik In: Commentaryhttp://itwofs.com/milliblog/category/commentary/ | Piece of my mind! http://itwofs.com/milliblog/category/piece-of-my-mind/ | Random thoughts http://itwofs.com/milliblog/category/random-thoughts/ A R Rahman recently composed theme songs for 2 states the first was for Gujarat, scored for Gujarat's Golden Jubilee celebrations and the second was the theme song composed for World Classical Tamil Conference. Now, what would be the shelf life of such songs, composed for specific occasions? In case of Bharatbala's Vande Mataram project, it was meant as, and marketed as a commercial pop album and hence it worked wonderfully, with phenomenal shelf-life. But, what do these one-off theme songs give Rahman, who's music is always expected with feverish perseverance by his fans? Money? Possibly, but that is the least of Rahman's considerations given his global standing. An association with the state heads or the cause the theme songs are supposed to represent? Very possible since there is time-based/historical significance to these events, and hence, possibly, the songs too. But really, how often are these songs played? At least in case of the Tamil World Conference, it is nothing but an ego-massage by the current Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and it is sad to see Rahman pandering to such blatant abuse of power when there are many more worthy causes that are crying for attention. Tamil Nadu is a state where there seems to be a unofficial diktat to hold at least one conference/meeting every week with Karunanidhi as chief guest it is a cycle actually, since the exclusive TV rights of such weekly conferences/meetings go to Karunanidhi-owned Kalaignar TV and slots are sold to sponsors immediately, completing the money circle. But Rahman is from Tamil Nadu, and needs to act like one, beyond personal beliefs if that means doing a theme song for a Tamil World Conference, so be it. I've nothing personally against the conference and love my mother tongue quite adequately that I chose Tamil as 2nd language all through my studies, while my classmates had incredible fun with Sanskrit. But I'm befuddled with the idea of using a celebrated, globally renowned composer for scoring a theme song that may never be used or remembered beyond one evening. If this was a film project, would Rahman agree? Or, would he use his discretion to see the pointlessness of the exercise and focus on better projects? I cannot answer that hypothetical question and I suppose neither will Rahman even if he has an answer. That is called being politically correct. The song for Gujarat seems to have slightly better significance after all, 50 years is not a small milestone and, roping in a celebrated composer to mark that occasion with a special song is a great idea. There are murmurs about Narendra Modi doing this tactically, given his much-maligned past the composer's religion, but such parochial assumptions insult both the occasion and the composer, who is known for his religion-agnostic outlook. The Gujarat song and the Tamil conference theme are predictable to a large extent rousing music that builds gradually; assortment of singers and state/culture/language-specific instruments used for obvious reasons; jingoistic lyrics, again, for obvious and rightful reasons Rahman's fans are happy that they have something from their idol. But, what exactly are these theme compositions meant to achieve? And for whom? I personally believe that these initiatives gain more from Rahman's name attached to them than Rahman gaining anything from them. That, of course, does not make it any less important for Rahman to decline such opportunities, but I really wonder why an incredibly busy composer who has top-ranked directors and producers waiting in queue outside his house to sign him for their projects, agree to such one-off efforts that may be used once in their life time and revered only by fanatic followers? Hell with being politically correct at least online. http://itwofs.com/milliblog/2010/05/17/do-gujarat-and-tamil-nadu-really-need-rahman/ -- - Regards ~ ~ A.R.Rajib ~ ~
Re: [arr] I initially wondered how I was going to do it: A.R. Rahman
True enough that the theme was targeted for youth, hence the rap sequence was there. I think the whole theme was a great blend of music genres --- On *Mon, 5/17/10, sunder s sunder@gmail.com* wrote: From: sunder s sunder@gmail.com Subject: Re: [arr] I initially wondered how I was going to do it: A.R. Rahman To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Monday, May 17, 2010, 7:42 AM I feel it would have been better if arr didn't include the rap part into this song, i feel the mood of the song is getting disturbed by the rap part even in sruthi's portion. wht u guys say? On Sun, May 16, 2010 at 2:54 AM, satish_srini satish_srini@ yahoo.comhttp://mc/compose?to=satish_sr...@yahoo.com wrote: The Tamil was of a very high standard and I initially wondered how I was going to do it, but thankfully it has come out well. This was how A.R. Rahman described his experience of working with the anthem for the World Classical Tamil Conference which was released on Saturday. Apparently, the tune for the anthem came to him immediately, but production was quite another matter. It took two to two-and-a-half months, but we were working with a large crew – almost 70 singers, Rahman, dapper in a rich reddish-brown kurtha with an embroidered panel running down the front, told reporters on the eve of the function to release the anthem. All of us together worked on the anthem – There was TMS [T.M. Soundararajan] , Yuvan [Shankar Raja], Shruti Hassan, P.Sushila…(to name a few). Basically, I have been busy in Hollywood and also touring. Therefore I was working on a tight schedule and was available only for two or three days, so people who could come then joined us, he said to a question on how the singers were chosen. A new verse on Kamban and Avvaiyar was added almost when the composing was over, and had to be incorporated into the final cut. TMS begins with Pirapokkum Ella Uyirkkum, the first lines of the anthem composed by Chief Minister M.Karunanidhi. Some of the other top playback artistes featuring in the anthem include Harini, Hariharan, Benny Dayal, Srinivas, Vijay Jesudas, Naresh Iyer. Rahman's nephew G.V.Prakash and sister Rehana have also joined the ensemble. The thing about this anthem, Rahman says, is that it also features singers who have distinguished themselves in other genres of music such as Carnatic (Aruna Sayeeram, Bombay Jaishree, Nithyashree and Soumya), folk, Sufi (M.Y.Abdul Ghani, Khajamoideen, S.Sabumoideen) , and even rap (Blaaze). Another key aspect is that three generations of singers have participated. Responding to a complaint that the words in his songs were often drowned out by the instruments, he says, I think you will hear the words in this song. In fact we have kept the instruments to a minimum so that the words are clear. The traditional Tamil nagaswaram and tavil blend melodiously with the guitar and drums, even as the carnatic notes wind seamlessly with the rap. And what are his favourite lines from the anthem? For some one who added a line in Tamil in his Oscars acceptance speech, the answer was predictable: Semmozhiyaana Tamizh mozhiyaam, the line that runs right through as the chorus. http://beta. thehindu. com/news/ states/tamil- nadu/article4312 02.ecehttp://beta.thehindu.com/news/states/tamil-nadu/article431202.ece
Re: [arr] Bombay Dreams - To be directed by Deepa Mehta with new songs by AR
Retaining the original stage production score for the movie would be great. It had some fantastic tunes of AR to date. On Tue, May 18, 2010 at 12:55 AM, Madhavan Rajan rsamadhu2...@gmail.comwrote: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iqR7tqPIaPU9UYR0rATycUdas-LwD9FO4JOO1 'Bombay Dream' musical to hit big screen (AP) – 20 hours ago CANNES, France — The Indian-inspired, rags-to-riches musical Bombay Dreams is about to become a major motion picture. Indian director Deepa Mehta, best known for her Elements trilogy, will direct the movie. Oscar-winner A.R. Rahman, who composed the score for the original stage production, will write new songs for the movie version. Andrew Lloyd Webber, the composer behind such musical hits as The Phantom of the Opera and Evita, produced the stage version of the musical, which opened in London in 2002. Monsoon Wedding screenwriter Sabrina Dhawan will write the script, the movie's producers, Marquee Picture, said at the Cannes Film Festival. The movie will be shot on location in India. It has not yet been cast. On the Net: - http://www.festival-cannes.fr/en.htmlhttp://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.festival-cannes.fr/en.htmlusg=AFQjCNEe74v3xqPPblIQOnynk3VDa6OUxw -- Cheers, Madhavan.R Be a Music Fan; not a Music Pirate!
