A few things, 1. ARR's favorite song is "Tu muskura". 2. He himself says, music is only 50%. The visuals and audio complement each other. That means get ready to see some breath-taking videos in Yuvvraaj. Ghai may not be a quality film maker but his songs are always a treat to watch. 3. ARR liked 'Rock On' concept, that means Rock or Hard Rock is somewhere in corner of his mind. I really really wish he composes a Hard Rock album in future. I'll wait till I die. If the request can be taken to ARR by someone from the group (even for one song), I'll be thankful (a zillion times) to that great and kind soul.
Pravinder. --- In [email protected], Vithur <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > *This year has been a treat for A.R.Rahman fans. After a royal, vintage > score in Jodhaa Akbar you gave us the peppy and zany Jaane Tu...Ya Jaane Na. > What do you have in store for your fans with Yuvvraaj?** * > The music of *Yuvvraaj* is something which we (Mr, Ghai, Gulzaar saab and > myself) have all worked very hard on. Since the film itself is a musical, > the music plays a very important role. I wouldn't like to say much about > what's in store as far as the music goes. I don't even want to say the > clichéd stuff that this is completely different from what I have done. All I > would like to ask the people is to listen it for themselves and I hope they > like it (*smiles*). > > *Subhash Ghai's films are known for the music and this one is a musical. > You've worked with Mr. Ghai earlier in Taal and then in Kisna. How similar > or different has been the experience working with the showman?** * > It has always been a pleasure to associate with Subhashji on his projects. > Working on the music of Yuvvraaj has been a creative challenge for me, as > Subhashji has always been associated with melodious music and has a vast > understanding about the subject. As for comparisons with *Taal*, all I would > say is that this is completely different. It's a different story, set in a > different place and is also multi-cultural. *Taal* was more > Punjabi-friendly, remix, rhythmic kind of music etc. whereas *Yuvvraaj* is > more about melody and love etc... *Yuvvraaj* being a musical and a grand > film, audio is just 50%. The visuals and the music complement each other. > > *Did you give him many sleepless nights considering you like to work at > night?** * > I had a request from Mrs.Ghai asking me not to work very late in the night. > So whenever it was 12 at night, I used to tell him, "I am tired. So let's > call it a day" (*laughs*) > > *The music of Yuvvraaj has a very European kind of a feel with symphony, > large scale orchestrations etc. * > Yeah, we've used a Motif from Beethoven's 5th Symphony because the story is > set in Austria/ Prague etc. Hence, we wanted that experience and feel to > come alive through the music. > > *After 'Jashn-e-Bahaara', Javed Ali became a household name; after 'Kabhi > Kabhi Aditi', Rashid Ali had truly arrived. Do you think it's going to be > Benny Dayal this time who has crooned the soulful 'Tu Hi Toh Meri Dost Hai' > in Yuvvraaj? * > I hope so (smiles). I really wish Benny has a great future. He is a very > hardworking boy. In fact, he has even sung a song for me in *Ghajini* which > I am sure people will like. My best wishes are always with him. > > *You are known to give new singers a chance be it Naresh Iyer or Rashid Ali > or Benny Dayal. How do you find this new and untapped talent every time? * > It just happens. We just check them out and if they are good enough we give > them a break (smiles). > > *They usually say that you reserve the best track for yourself in every > album, be it 'Khwaja Mere Khwaja' in Jodhaa Akbar or 'Tu Bole' in > Jaane Tu....is > it true in the case of Yuvvraaj? * > (smiles) In *Yuvvraaj*, I have not sung much. I have just sung bits and > pieces here and there. Though Mr. Ghai wanted me to sing, I don't think my > voice matches Salman Khan's. He has a much deeper voice. If I feel convinced > that it's working for the betterment of the film's music I retain it, else I > remove it. > > *How long did it take to compose the music for Yuvvraaj and what was the > brief given?** * > The initial brief was Mr Ghai always wanted to have a full fledged orchestra > kind of a musical score and with *Yuvvraaj* he has fulfilled his desire. I > hope people like it and appreciate it. > > *Lyrics have been written by Gulzar Saab...How has been the experience > working with him? * > I love working with Gulzaar *saab*. His whole temperament and vast > experience is something which I really admire. All the films that I have > worked with him have been really enjoyable. > > *I know one should never ask a music composer to pick his favorite track but > nevertheless which track is closest to your heart?** * > I like '*Tu Muskura*'...it's a really soulful number. > > *A lot has been said about Katrina playing the cello. Whose idea was it and > is it the first time that the cello has been used in a Hindi film?* > It was Mr. Ghai's idea. I don't think the cello has been used in any other > Hindi film on screen. The sight of a beautiful girl playing an instrument > like the cello seems like an overwhelming visual. It's really nice. > > *Have you used the cello in many songs? * > It's almost interwoven in every song. > > *Is it true that the sound of the cello is closest to the human voice? * > Yes...provided it's played properly (*laughs*) > > *In today's time and age there doesn't seem to be any rivalry among music > composers. You have someone like Shankar Mahadevan who every now and then > sings for Vishal-Shekhar and even Vishal has sung a lot for > Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy. Have you been approached by other music composers to > song and will you do that? * > I have been approached. They have been very kind to ask me to lend my voice > but I am signed by a company and hence cannot go beyond my contract. > > *Which soundtracks have you liked in the recent past? * > I've heard a couple of songs of *Rock On*. I loved the trailer and the whole > concept seems really interesting. I want to watch *Rock On*. > > *Earlier this year, on your birthday you launched your dream project K M > Music Conservatory in Chennai. How is work coming along on that front?** * > It has been really good. The first batch of students has already been > enrolled and the response has been more than encouraging. > > *Is it true that you are part of a T.V. show called The Big Band? Could you > take us through that? * > The Big Band is a search for the best band. I liked the concept when Phat > Phish came and narrated the idea to me. We are looking at exploring talent > not just across India but also from neighboring countries such as Pakistan, > Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Malaysia etc. It will also facilitate in some sort of > a cultural exchange between our musicians and their musicians. I am really > excited about being part of the show. > > *Finally, what's next in line after Yuvvraaj? * > After *Yuvvraaj*, there is the Aamir Khan starrer *Ghajini*. I am also doing > the music for Shree Ashtavinayak Cine Vision Ltd.'s multi-starrer *Blue*. > There is also Danny Boyle's *Slumdog Millionaire*, the music of which is > already done. So there's a lot to look forward too. > http://www.uaedailynews.com/entertainment/2393.html > > -- > regards, > Vithur > > ARR in my Heart; > His Music in my Blood; >
