Actually Rahman has been using this sound quite extensively. He has been using it for a while, if you haven't noticed he tends to stick to a certain vibe or sounds for a while, before he catches on to something else. Like during Tehzeeb time... he was on phone tones(sounds).
This old record or crackling sound has been evident in a past few albums. I believe it's his signature sound which stays for a few years, before he catches on to something else. 1. Sivaji - Style: during the beginning and the ending. 2. Guru - Ay Hairathe: around 3:05, right when Alka starts singing "Ay hairathe" 3. Aa Aah - Thigu Thigu: beginning of the song. 4. Meenaxi - Chinamma Chilkamma: beginning of the song. (I believe this was the start of Rahman's "newfound" trend of adding crackling sound) Regards, Wasim. --- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], "Pradeepan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hi Guys. > Did u notice that there's some noise at the beginning of "Style" song. > in the first 40 seconds ? > It comes when I play the Audio CD as well as the ripped Mp3 version. > > What could be the reason ? > Surely it can't be that ARR didnt notice this.. >

