Hey, thanks a lot man. That means a lot for me to hear!
--- In [email protected], "Siraj K" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > 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! > > > > > > >
