Friends, Please dont mistake me. I am not trying to make something controversial here. Neither I am denouncing his capabilities. As an admirer of his music, i naturally feel good if he is associated with best projects and not controversial ones. Ofcourse, we do not have a right to decide what he should do and what he shouldnt. we are not capable too. Yet, my only point is about westernizing and rap part of it. If Rahman composes thirukkal (i am sorry if i spelt it wrong, i am not a tamilian), with great artists of classical music, i would be first to grab the cd. because you can instantly expect purity in it. But when an album (be it any composer) is marketed with an aim to take it closer to youngsters by westernizing it, i feel they lost the logic. Why is it that Youngsters is equated with Westernization?We have many classical musicians whose fans include many youngsters. at the same time, many western songs are liked by many old people too. The moment one decides an agenda such as youngsters - western - rap, i feel the purity is lost... in dilution. We have 100s of devotional-fusion type of albums these days, where chants and mantras are sung along with beats. In the name of fusion, whats been dished out is different. How many are making a mark with people? in market? in music scene? I am not saying Rahman will sacrifice melody and all. Infact it is premature for us to discuss this all. I am writing this mail only to reason out my apprehension, primarily because of the westernize-Rap element involved. As always, I will be very glad if rahman throws up a pleasant surprise.
Regards Kamal Aakarsh Vishnubhotla. http://kamal-aakarsh.blogspot.com --- On Sat, 8/2/08, zlksru suresh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: zlksru suresh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [arr] Rahman to westernize Thirukkural? - Hope it is untrue.. To: [email protected] Date: Saturday, August 2, 2008, 2:23 PM hi guys.. its a good news but even i fear abt this news.. the reason is " the remake wil undoubtedly be good to hear , but will people of all generations accept it?" the youth wil start liking it very easily.. the question is abt our older generation people.. they jus wouldn accept this idea i feel... anyway as of now lets wait for the big show.. regards, ashwini --- On Sat, 2/8/08, Thineshan <anatomy54321@ yahoo.ca> wrote: From: Thineshan <anatomy54321@ yahoo.ca> Subject: Re: [arr] Rahman to westernize Thirukkural? - Hope it is untrue.. To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com Date: Saturday, 2 August, 2008, 2:39 AM i cant believe you guys are still doubting arrs talents. gowsalya suprabatham that was made famous my ms subbuluxmi (which is a song that you associate with mornings) was once again redefined and made famous by ARR in margazhi poovae. the way the tune was used was even better than the original. have faith. --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, murali ramakrishnan <dippythejammy@ ...> wrote: > > > boss,he will really take it to another level without spoiling > > To: arrahmanfans@ ...: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ..: Fri, 25 Jul 2008 21:26:38 -0700Subject: Re: [arr] Rahman to westernize Thirukkural? - Hope it is untrue.. > > > > > > > > > Thats sad,,i hope it untrue.. Rahman respects traditional elements a lot..atleast in music, as far as i know..and i dont think he will tamper that..he souldnt..bcoz thats unlike of him.. > > RegardsKamal Aakarsh Vishnubhotla. > > http://kamal- aakarsh.blogspot .com > --- On Fri, 7/25/08, rahmanfever <rahmanfever@ ...> wrote: > From: rahmanfever <rahmanfever@ ...>Subject: [arr] Rahman to westernize Thirukkural? To: arrahmanfans@ ...: Friday, July 25, 2008, 5:00 PM > > > > > > > Rahman to westernize Thirukkural? > > > > July 25, 2008 > > > > > > > > > In a recent interview to a tabloid, A R Rahman expressed his desire to release the Tamil verse collection Thirukkural in rap format. He replied so when asked what would be his contribution to the younger generation. Rahman further mentioned that the project would involve desi Rapper > > > > > Blazee, who is already on the job of preparing the format and would be a novel attempt to popularize Tamil literature. As per Rahman, Blazee would sing Thirukkural in rap version and Carnatic music would be used to mix in the background. Rahman was also quoted as saying by the tabloid that he would only produce the album and music would be rendered by Blazee himself. -- regards.. Krish... His Music ~ My Mother Tongue "Rahman is born with so much of humility. He doesn't differentiate between singers and gives all singers the same amount of respect. More importantly, he does not discourage a new singer.When I met Rahman initially, he said, 'I dont know how long I will last in an industry where there are great 'jambavans'. I'll last for 5 years at the most'. "Then, I met him 5 years later and he said God has given me 5 moreyears. Now, it's been 20 years & he still rules. He's a good humanbeing and a great composer" -- SPB Sirhttp://www. orkut. co.in/AlbumList. aspx?uid= 7295035299513517 297 > > > > > > ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _ > Searching for the best deals on travel? Visit MSN Travel. > http://msn.coxandki ngs.co.in/ cnk/cnk.do > >From Chandigarh to Chennai - find friends all over India. Click here.
