A big Congratulations to Vijay. This is REALLY big and
you should be really proud of what you've achieved.
And yes our group is proud of you.
I wish you sucess and for your music journey to make
it bigger.
Cheers!!!
Prashanth
--- VijayNarain <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Its difficult to type when you're speechless. But
> how can I not inform
> OUR fan club about the greatness of our beloved
> Rahman Sir.
>
> I'm just back from a press conference at GRT Grand
> days hotel in
> Chennai. We went there thinking the winners of the
> finals would be
> announced. Our band Srishti has lost the semifinals.
> We thought we had
> been called to cheer the other bands. A buffet
> later, we were ushered
> into the conference hall. Krish anchored the
> proceedings as usual.
>
> We were told Rahman Sir wouldn't be coming as it was
> Ramzan Day and
> that the verdict was recorded at his studio and
> would be played to us.
> The three finalists in contention were : Oxygen,
> Zinx and V3.
>
> Then they played a video about how it all began and
> where it had
> reached now, interspersed with Rahman Sir talking
> about the show and
> the talent that was exhibited. Then there was a
> dance performance for
> the Ooh La la la song. Then there was the vote of
> thanks, thanking
> everyone involved. This was followed by another
> dance performance by
> the same group, to Athiradee.I could judge the
> restlessess of the
> finalists, waiting for the results! As for our band,
> we were just
> waiting to pounce on the winning band, and ask them
> to treat us.
>
> Then it was time to announce the results! Krish
> announced that Rahman
> Sir would announce the result played on video.
> Rahman Sir spoke. A
> brief of what he said : Sir felt all the bands
> exceeded his
> expectations. Also he said that there were some
> aspects that were
> expected from bands, which were not exhibited by
> some, and some other
> aspects which he least expected, but was exhibited
> by the bands.
>
> Then came the surprise/shock of the day. Rahman ji
> said that he didn't
> like judging because it was very difficult. He also
> said he couldn't
> decide on ONE winner alone. So he had chosen 6
> winners!!!
>
> *Silence*
>
> And on expected lines, the three finalists were
> announced as the first
> three winners (in no particular order).
> Then he announced Agam, Madras Tunes and Srishti
> (Yes thats us!!!) as
> the other 3 winners!
>
> This was the moment of my life! The biggest surprise
> ever. Even
> thrilling was watching Rahman Sir, the only
> inspiration behind any
> music we've made. watching the video of our band
> perform in the
> quarterfinals and comment on our performance. Sir
> said he liked our
> boldness of expression, and our attitude onstage,
> and that there was
> Jeevan in our music!
>
> What happened next is just a vague remembrance
> now... Hugs, photo
> sessions, the trophy and speaking to the media,
> thanking Rahman sir, 2
> gulab jamoons, a sandwich and an ice cream..a few
> phone calls...Back home.
>
> And here I am typing this writeup to the group!!!
>
> Do watch the final episode tomorrow ie SUNDAY , the
> 14th of October,
> on Sun TV at 8.30 PM!
> LONG LIVE ARR!!
> LONG LIVE HIS MUSIC!!
>
> With warm regards,
> R Vijaynarain
> (hardcore Rahmaniac!)
>
>
>
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