I don't agree with you people at all. Lack of orchestra and interludes ?
Guys, just remember this.. AR is composing for films, he is not making classical music. He picks the instruments based on what the requirement is for the movie. so, don't expect to have a full orchestra playing all the songs for a movie like Blue. But still, listen to the tracks like Itinerary from CR, that Continium piece in Rehna Tu, the Flute interludes in Hawa Sun Hawa, the orchestral arrangements of Tu Muskura.. the Sax in Tu Bole... etc.. Come on.. two minutes of awesomeness in Rehna Tu, the soulful tune and equally brilliant singing in Dil Gira Daftan, if yall think that these songs sound too repetitive, i will probably go an check my ears. :) I just don't get it when people complain about ar loosing his touch or becoming repetitive. For me, I think rahman became more versatile now. he has reached a stage now that he can decide not to have a indian style interlude for a song like Sajna. there is absolutely no need for it. it is a western song and you don;t get to hear much interludes in a R&B or Soul singing. because, simply there is no need for it in that genre. "Less is More" And I think, all type of music, whether it is WEstern classical, Carnatic or Hindustani or japanese or chinese, have their own charm and beauty. if a song doesn't have Carnatic Raga in it, it is not going to become soul-less. I am sure Western and Hindustani music can also bring soul to a song. for anyone who has doubts, Listen to the track called "One man's dream" by Yanni That's just my opinion :)
