Here's my take on RDB so far: Very diverse. Quite thoughtful. ARR has definitely put in the work for this soundtrack and yes, he had mass appeal in mind. However, he also excells in creativity and did not sacrifice his true artistic flair and his own stamp for this very unique soundtrack. My gems in this soundtrack so far are the RDB title song, Tu Bin, Khun Chale, Lukka Chuppi, Ek Omkar, and Roo Ba Roo. Soundtrack has a very fresh feel to it, very energetic and colorful. One of Rahman's most creative works in a long time.
As far as mass appeal, a few songs will become quite popular, but as a soundtrack as a whole, I just don't see it becoming a super hit due to some abstract kind of numbers on there and other songs like Khalbli which lack immediate appeal and good melody. As a whole, the soundtrack is missing a "pucca" style and feel that masses love in typically super hit soundtracks. However, it will be Rahman's most commercially successful soundtrack in a while and will be a rage in some urban areas. I think the film will enhance the music appeal a lot and the sales will go higher once the film releases. All in all, I predict sales to be above avg. to hit. But, more importantly than sales in my opinion, this soundtrack is another milestone in Rahman's career and another feather in his cap. The maestro's music continues to shine brightly. This is my general impression so far. Won't go into song by song just yet. Enjoy this breath of fresh air by Rahman and some truly rocking numbers and wonderful melodies. ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Life without art & music? Keep the arts alive today at Network for Good! http://us.click.yahoo.com/rG9bLB/dnQLAA/n1hLAA/iyUplB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Subscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/arrahmanfans/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
