Very nice observation and analysis, Chord. I really enjoy reading all your posts..
Well analyzed, defined, very polite words with strong points. Well done. You're most welcome to express your views here. Cheers, Siraj On 1/22/08, Chord <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > This post is more of an analysis and observation than complaint. > It's gathered through visiting various forums on the net. Mind you, > the music has just released. We can't expect everyone to like what > Rahman delivers, no matter how good we think it sounds. Different > strokes for different folks. > > I am happy that so far, most of the reactions have been positive. I > suspect that more will join the musical celebration over time as the > songs grow and once the movie releases and the songs are seen > picturized (hopefully well done). > > I have categorized loosely reasons why people are not taking to the > music as of now: > > 1) Coming out of the hype and dealing with expectations. The most > common comment I have heard in a negative review has been "I expected > more from Rahman". Well, what do you expect? Dil Se Part II? > Anyway, can't do much about this. It's the same for every release. > > 2) The music sounds too modern. I can partly understand and accept > this. Some may have expected a more traditional sounding score from > that period, but again, who would be the takers in that case? > > 3) I have also noticed that many from the teenage crowd have not > taken well to the soundtrack save a couple of songs (mostly Azeem and > Jashne). Some say it sounds boring and slow. Some were even > expecting an item song. Today's teens are hooked onto hip hop and > catchy rhythms. JA is not catchy or hip hop. JA is deep and royal > and melodious and rich. Maybe too classy for some. I have come to > accept that there are lots out there who just don't have refined > musical taste. Simple. I suspect that the older crowds (20s and up) > will be the takers for this one for now. > > All I know is that this music has been extremely therapeutic for me. > One of the most enjoyable and soulful soundtracks I can remember in a > long, long time. Classical and soulful is my cup of tea, so there > you go! And if you add extraordinary sound and instrumentation, the > sky is the limit for me on this soundtrack. > > And I am grateful for this group for allowing me to express my > thoughts and feelings openly! > > >
