Pls arcvhive this for every release... Chord... U are the best... On Mon, Sep 7, 2009 at 11:14 PM, Arun KB Ganesh <[email protected]> wrote:
> > > Thanks Chord, great points. > On a lighter note, I hope people dont start a debate on this one now :) > ... > > On Mon, Sep 7, 2009 at 10:19 PM, ichord <[email protected]> wrote: > >> >> >> Guys, >> >> Just some reminders before we hear Blue in full. Please don't take this as >> instruction, merely suggestions and reminders. >> >> 1) Blue is an action flick. Expect a lot of songs to be fast, catchy, >> upbeat, Western in nature. ARR can't compose semi classical music with this >> type of movie. Remember, film soundtracks are not private albums. ARR is >> very particular about scoring music that fits well with a movie's theme, >> script, situation. >> >> 2) ARR's songs grow. If at first you don't like, give them a chance. >> >> 3) Try to appreciate the hard work that goes into each of the tracks, even >> if that track is not your favorite. Pay attention to small details in >> rhythm, sound, variations, voice, etc to enhance enjoyment. Headphones will >> help >> >> 4) If someone in this group does not like the album or a song and >> disagrees with you strongly, let that opinion be and don't try to argue and >> persuade that person to like what you like. Expect a lot of mixed reactions >> to the music not only from us here, but from reviews as well. Expect both >> good and bad reviews. Expectations play a HUGE role in how we judge and >> perceive an ARR soundtrack, esp. in the beginning. >> >> 5) The soundtrack preceding the current soundtrack can influence >> expectations and judgement. Delhi 6 was a career high for Rahman in many >> people's opinions. Some may expect another career high in Blue, which may >> not be possible given the type of movie, director, etc. >> >> 6) You don't have to like every ARR song or album. Some songs are >> situational and not everyone's cup of tea. ARR uses various genres of music >> and everyone has different tastes. Again, let different opinions stand and >> try not to take offense if someone disagrees with you and puts down Blue's >> music. Some may change their minds later. >> >> 7) If Blue's music is not your thing, have faith in ARR. Every movie, >> every soundtrack is different. Avoid comments like "ARR has lost it" If you >> don't like this one, maybe you'll love the next one. >> >> 8) Remember, if everyone one of us liked every single song and every >> single album from ARR, what a boring fan club we would be. Different strokes >> for different folks and it's diversity in thought and opinion that makes the >> world go round. >> >> 9) Try not to complain that ARR did not score Dil Se part II or Roja part >> II. By now, you should know that ARR is always moving forwards, trying new >> directions, styles, etc. THat's what makes him special. Sometimes his >> experiments do well, sometimes not so well. Keep the big picture in mind. If >> you miss the AR of old, you have lots of older albums to listen to. And >> don't confuse nostalgia with quality. >> >> 10) Finally, remember how special ARR's music is and try to appreciate the >> diversity in his music, even if you don't appreciate as much a particular >> album. These moments where we await a new ARR soundtrack are special and >> won't come again. Enjoy the ride, savor the excitement, roll with the let >> downs, and have faith in ARR....always have faith! >> >> Enjoy Blue!!! >> >> > > -- regards, Vithur
