I think you hit the bull's eye, Ricky. I think a creative
genius like ARR has got to feel comfortable with the projects he is involved
in. I think this should include the story, subject and more importantly the
director. Crassly commercial film makers like KJ or Yash Chopra may not be
willing to give the time that ARR requires to compose music. These are guys
who are counting every penny of interest they pay. Plus their formula films do
not require ARR's music even if they are going to be outstanding hits. I want
to wait and see how many more hits they are going to deliver in future. The
law of averages has to finally catch up. I think in Bollywood there are many
class directors so ARR can pick and choose. Unfortunately, in Tamil there are
only a few like MR or Shankar so ARR is forced to associate himself with crap
directors like Surya. So for me, it is a defenite no-no for ARR with the likes
of KJ or Yash though I would vastly enjoy seeing ARR in Coffee with Karan. I
like this show better than Karan's films.
You make a good point as well, about ARR's music in
Shankar's films. For that matter even his recent KKS and Boyz did hit the
crowd well. However, one should note that YashRaj,etc are from north. One
of my north indian friend simply hated Shakalaka Baby from Nayak..and
it went on to become a masterpiece of Bombay Dreams. So, it does
appear that the taste of the north indian can differ quite a bit.
I guess, one might argue that Taal and Lagaan did do weel in
north India. However, it does require a Subash Ghai or Ashutosh Gowariker
to put out the best. And yet, as I pointed out earlier, and still
do believe -- humming Kuch kuch hota hai is easier than Ishq Bina.
I also find it quite interesting that some of the other ARR
fans believe ARR should give music for YashRaj films, in order to have
a hit. I pity that they don't understand the basic objective of ARR
and his music. I believe ARR will always want to have the opportunity
to experiment and try new things..and that's why rarely does his
music follow a 'same path'. Many people mind find his music repetitive,
but the only repetition is the constant change, IMHO!
Now, when
we consider YashRaj films -- they are the direct opposite idealogy! They
have a formula - love story, rain songs, Switerland, SRK, emotion scenes,
festivals (Karva chauth, Valentine's)..and they seem to be content with
doing that, as long as its a hit. Their objective is a hit, not a
masterpiece of excellence in art. While ARR's objective is NOT a hit, but
a masterpiece!
Do you think ARR would be able to give gems like
Tehzeeb, TLOBS, Bose -- if the director's objective was just a commercial
hit?
Aah..well, if you think ARR should be working with directors
like Sanjay Bhansali or Farah Akhtar -- that could definately
make sense..as these directors try to achieve something beyond a
'formula' -- a Black or a Dil Chahta Hai/Lakshya.
Well, enough of
writing..and I just awaiting this Thursday for the release of
RDB!!! (coincedently the initials of one of my other fav music
director!!)
-Ricky
--- In [email protected],
"Tapey3" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > "Let me put it this way
-- Rahman is the king of music. However, his > music does not have the
same 'hummability' and 'road' factor that can > get his music blasting
on the Delhi's auto rickshaws and Agra's > chaiwalas. Before, you
swear at me, let me clarify -- I love Rahman's > music. But, you've
gotta admit -- for an average Indian -- its easier > to hum 'Kuch kuch
hota hai' than 'ishq bina'." > > That is a good point, though
look what ARR has done for Shankar's > films in the South. He's
definitely reached the masses with tracks > like Azhagana Ratchasiye,
Mukkala Muqabla, etc. But Shankar, for all > his faults, has
much more imagination in his films and song situations > than the
Chopras and Karan Johar. They'd probably be the weak link in >
the creative chain. > > I too was wondering why YRF never used
ARR instead of opting for > people like Jatin-Lalit, who produce
catchy but mediocre music. > Chandralekha from Thiruda Thiruda (1993)
still sounds fresh, but > listen to DDLJ or DTPH today and it sounds
incredibly dated. > > SEL did elevate KHNH's music somewhat,
but its nowhere near DCH or > Mission
Kashmir. >
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