Completely agree. It is like the difference between Federer and the rest of the pack. There are some good players in the men's tennis circuit but Federer is the artist. Similar parallells can be drawn with Golf ( Tiger Woods) and Cricket ( Sachin)
________________________________ From: ichord <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2009 6:59:28 AM Subject: [arr] Agree or disagree? Very basic difference between AR Rahman and all other MDs in India AR Rahman is the most artistically successful MD. Don't get me wrong, there is lots of talent out there....really great music from other MDs and they need to be applauded for their works. Bu while there may be better musical entertainers, MDs that sell more commercially, etc. etc., I don't think anyone matches the pure artistic sophistication in their music like AR Rahman and none emphasize the true art of creativity in music better than AR. Right or wrong? Artist and entertainer are not mutually exxclusive qualities, but exist on a continuum. Every MD out there has both qualities. I am saying that AR is the highest on the artistic side of the continuum. And lest not be said, AR is no joke when it comes to entertainment value in his music either! AR can rock the house like anyone's business too!
