On 7/6/2008 12:03 PM India Time, _Gopal Srinivasan_ wrote: > An equal music > > Last Word: By Jitesh Pillaai > Filmfare, June 26-July 9, 2008 > > In the heart of a recording room, a bass sound is produced. Almost inaudible, > it slowly increases in volume. Out of nowhere, a voice calls out, the volume > of the bass increases, a drumbeat starts, a couple of more instruments mixed > in, the song Kaadhal Rojave (Roja) picks up momentum and resonates in living > rooms, on radios, at tea stalls and various corners throughout the country. A > star is born and the shining has just begun. The year is 1991 (sic) and Allah > Rakha Rahman has cut his first hit film album, casually starting a revolution > that would go on to reinvent the world of Indian film music.
What a lovely description. He recreated the entire scene. Makes me feel like hearing Roja again and going through this. Frankly, even I had not felt such intensity and concentration while listening to Roja till now. This guy has a way with pen and words. Would love to read more of his writings. thanks for posting it. post more of his writings. -- V
