I beg to differ. The combos cannot be compared at all. AR- Mani has more drive for classics and is different than any other, somewhat close is AR-Ashutosh, AR-Shyam Benegal. And it is in AR's work in mani where i felt the BGMs are superb where mani drives the movie with his scenes and AR drives the scenes through the music. There is an undeniable scope for expressive BGMs in Mani's movies like Alaipayuthey, Roja, Bomaby (undeniable any time), Dilse.. Watching Mani's movie is like being in a class where you are made to feel the genius of every department in film making. Needless to say the legendary Cinematographers got the right praise when worked with him. where as AR-Shankar is known for peppy, fast beat. Similar combo like them are AR-Kathir. His BGMs requires josh factor. I cannot agree songs arent piturised well in Mani's movies either. Though he uses computer to the least but the songs are practical & done with perfection. It also has to be agreed that Mani doesn't spend much for a song. Songs form an integral part in Mani's movies. However thoughts can differ among ppl but I dont feel it wise to compare and rate the combos either.
A quick bite AR-Mani, AR bagged 2 national awards among the 4 he won. And it was Chaiya Chaiya that became a stepping stone for AR to get recognized in the western shores. My words only meant to say, pls dont compare combos and rate the pair.Bs doning such we may knowingly or unknowingly disrespect the genius who think, work to entertain us. --- In [email protected], "vimaljk" <vima...@...> wrote: > > In my opinion..this is a better combo than ARR-Mani... > > 1. Kadhalan (probably my favorite ARR album..and I think it can be argued to > be the best..for variety....brilliance...popularity, timelessness, etc.) > > 2. Jeans > > 3. Indian > > 4. Boys > > 5. Gentleman > > 6. Mudhalvan > > 7. Sivaji > > also..i feel that no one choreographs ARR songs as well as Shankar!..i think > he himself knows what precious gems he has in AR Rahman's music..perhaps > that's why the music videos for Anniyan were nowhere near as creative and > amazing as the videos for Shankar's other movies! >
