Very valuable post. Truthfully said and well written. Yea should deffo post
this up b4 each ARR release. Good reminder for all of us.
Manisha
--- On Mon, 7/9/09, ichord <purev...@yahoo. com> wrote:
>From: ichord <purev...@yahoo. com>
>Subject: [arr] Some suggestions before we hear all of Blue
>To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com
>Date: Monday, 7 September, 2009, 4:49 PM
>
>
>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!!!
>
>
>
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