Very truely said Chord, Vithur and Arvind.I still cannot get away from the song "Kismat Se tum Humko Mile ho" from Pukar. It is such a soothing melody, which always reminds me of Naushad sahab's compositions in Baiju Bawra. Though it may not be correct, but as per my understanding, that composition stands in hand to hand as far as melody and glory is concerned to me.
Regards Moin.H On Fri, Feb 13, 2009 at 8:29 AM, Arvind Ar <[email protected]> wrote: > I undoubtedly second your opinion. Melodies created by ARR are beyond > the wildest imaginations for any musicians of this generation. > > And more sadly, when ARR comes with an out and out melody album like > Ada, Water... etc.. , it doesnt get any recognition it deserves....! Rahman > is and should be the undisputed king of melodies as well..!!! > > > > --- On *Fri, 2/13/09, Chord <[email protected]>* wrote: > > From: Chord <[email protected]> > Subject: [arr] Does Rahman get enough credit for his melodies? > To: [email protected] > Date: Friday, February 13, 2009, 2:53 AM > > Rahman is credited and praised for a lot of things.....sound, > arrangements, rhythm, originality, variety, mood, craftsmanship, > bending boundaries and being international, etc. etc. However, very > rarely do I hear comments about the strength of his raw tunes, the > pure melody behind the songs. When people praise Rahman, IMO, it's > rare to hear, "Rahman's music is just so melodious!". > > In fact, it is Rahman's most melodious songs that I am most attracted > to. If asked to choose between pure sound and pure melody, pure > melody would win for me, although what makes Rahman so special is his > impeccable sound too! > > How does one define good melody? A tune that sticks to you, haunts > your mind, is hummable and remembered for a long, long time. Recent > songs like Jaage, Tere Bina, Piya Ho, Ay Hairathe, Tu Bin, Jashne > Bahaar, Marudani, Sahara, Mumbai Vaa, Khwaja, Kahin To, Meherbaan, > Zindagi, Muskura, Kaise Mujhe, Maula, Dafatan, etc. etc. and on and > on.......... > > I honestly cannot find any contemporary Indian musician who can > surpass the strength of Rahman's melodies listed above. There are > lots of reasons to like the songs above, but for me, it's the pure > melody, the raw tune that clinches it. > > > > -- (¨`•.•´¨) Always `•.¸(¨`•.•´¨) Keep `•.¸¸.•´ Smiling! GOD BLESS YOU With Love and Care Always Moin.H -- Life is too short to wake up with regrets. So love the people who treat you right. Forget about the one's who don't. Believe everything happens for a reason. If you get a second chance, grab it with both hands. If it changes your life, let it. Nobody said life would be easy, they just promised it would be worth it.
