someone who has been following AR's music since a decade plus will give any new release sometime..dont worry sir
Remixes I Originals I Opinions at http://www.wiredbeats.com ________________________________ From: Arun KB Ganesh <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Monday, 7 September, 2009 11:14:21 PM Subject: Re: [arr] Some suggestions before we hear all of Blue 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 <purev...@yahoo. com> 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!!! > > Love Cricket? Check out live scores, photos, video highlights and more. Click here http://cricket.yahoo.com
