Well said. I respect your opinion.
--- In [email protected], "Din, D, Nesh" <dinesh.theb...@...> wrote:
>
> Dear Chord, its very difficult to explain from my point of view. You see, i
> have been an ARR fan ever since 4 y/o (the time Roja released) - apparently
> which ever song i enjoyed back then, had music by ARR only, be it Duet,
> Pudhiya Mugam, Thiruda Thiruda, Love Birds, Kadhalan, May Madham, etc etc.
> :), i grw up listening to ARR's Tamil songs only.
>
> But became a true maniac from Kadhalar Dhinam. So this only means his
> carnatic pattern is inside my blood. Though i enjoy allot the songs u
> mentioned below, its been quite sometime i re-visited them (thanks for
> reminding me though). My hands never fail to click on his Duet, Thiruda
> Thiruda, Kadhalan, Iruvar, Indian, May Madham, Alaipayuthey etc etc folders
> or Cds, but the list of songs u mentioned does slip off my mind nowadays. Not
> saying its lacking soul, but just using that line as 1 of our member
> mentioned it and in a way, it does apply to my kind of expectations from
> boss. The current songs are extremely good, new in every aspects, which is
> why many r appreciating ARR more, because of the innovative songs he
> provides. His current songs have more complicated twist and what not. That i
> agree. :)
>
> But this does not mean i expect a Roja, Thiruda Thiruda album from him
> anymore. Im quite contented with what he has done in 1990s. I can go on
> listening it for the rest of my life, still studying those songs. :)
>
> But its a hard fact that the lack of usage of carnatic these days in his
> songs is why many fans r complaining the 'missing touch'. That is why i
> posted it here, just to let some people know, and not a request for ARR to
> compose songs the same style again. Please note that.
>
> The day i found it out, asked that gentleman who is well versed in carnatic
> music and referred back to my frens, and its a bullseye! Thats the sole fact.
> Thats why i was actually expecting a more detailed information from Swaps,
> who is a master of music here. But he must be busy.
>
> ps : ill tell u a few songs that will make the whole list u gave collapse for
> me :).
>
> Anjali Anjali - Duet
> Pennala Pennala - Uzhavan
> Ennavale - Kadhalan
>
> :) Subham. :)
>
> --- In [email protected], "ichord" <purevibz@> wrote:
> >
> > Hey Din,
> >
> > You said, "the lack usage of carnatic raagam is the sole fact of his lack
> > of soulfulness albums nowadays". Now I will interpret that as you thinking
> > that nothing that ARR has created recently has soul, am I correct? If you
> > miss Carnatic raagas, that I can understand, but please do check out the
> > flute continuum raaga ending of Rehna Tu from D6 when you can.
> >
> > I'm just curious here, but do you feel the following recent songs by ARR
> > lack soul?
> >
> > Starting from Guru:
> > Tere Bina
> > Aye Hairathe Aashiqui
> > Jaage Hain
> > Jashne Bahaar
> > Khwaja Mere Khwaja
> > Man Mohanna
> > In Lamhon Ke Daaman
> > Jashne Bahaar Instrumental
> > Khwaja Instrumental
> > Jaane Tu Mere Kya Tha (Sukhwinder version)
> > Meherbaan
> > Mile Wahaan Wahaan
> > Ishq Ada Hai (male and female)
> > Hawa Sun Hawa
> > Muskura
> > Tu Meri Dost
> > Zindagi
> > Dil Ka Rishta
> > Man Mohiney More
> > Kaise Mujhe
> > Kaise Mujhe Instrumental
> > Dil Gira Dafatan
> > Rehna Tu
> > Masakli
> > Marudhani
> > Arziyan
> > Man Chandre
> > Silent Invocations
> > Mosquito
> > Himalaya
> > Kural
> > Mylapore Blues
> > Dreams on Fire
> > Latika's Theme
> > Jason and Cynthia Suite
> > Intervention
> > Undress
> > Sajna
> > Kurukuru Kan
> > Salvadore
> > Waterfall
> > Animal Spirits
> > Jason and Cynthia Piano Theme
> > Arya
> > Atmosphere
> > Opening
> > Tango
> > Waltz
> >
> > If you do think all of these songs lack soul, then I have very little more
> > to comment. Thanks.
> >
> > --- In [email protected], "Din, D, Nesh" <dinesh.theboss@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Greetings sriram, ur post is absolutely true. I have been a member of
> > > this group ever since 2001 , and back in those days, members who are
> > > active were never harsh and rude towards the members as like nowadays.
> > > Not willing to mention the names here. I have expressed about this here
> > > few months back. Nowadays members can post without thinking whether is it
> > > rude or not. They just easily call people names and throw rough words on
> > > their own fellow brothers. Sarcasm is the popular attitude among the
> > > members here nowadays. Shame on them!
> > >
> > > About the criticism, yes, members nowdays r afraid to face any negatives
> > > review towards ARR songs nowadays. If u say 1 negative word about the
> > > songs, u will have to prepare to face all kinda 'colorful' criticism from
> > > the people here. This behavior truly irks me.
> > >
> > > And i too truly believe the lack usage of carnatic raagam is the sole
> > > fact of his lack of soulfulness albums nowadays. I do hope this will
> > > reach A.R.Rahman. Unless A.R.Rahman is happy on how the way it is
> > > nowdays, that he is getting the recognition with the current pattern he
> > > is using, then we can just drop this matter.
> > >
> > > --- In [email protected], "sriramvr_in" <sriramvr_in@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Each member has a right to his opinion. I have been silently listening
> > > > to the comments made about me reg. criticism of album Blue "lacking
> > > > soul". I Stand by the fact anytime, anyday. Unfortunately there isn't
> > > > anything which I can take as constructive from those criticisms! Wish
> > > > them luck and prosperity throughout their life.
> > > >
> > > > Gopal, This group used to be a great forum previously but the fact that
> > > > many new people are fearing to accept any criticism these days! ARR
> > > > fans have the right to criticise ARR. Right to constructive criticism
> > > > will be only a healthy leading indicator and which will be
> > > > wholeheartedly welcomed by the Master himself. But unfortunately there
> > > > aren't too many members who like constructive criticisms these years.
> > > >
> > > > Had one valid point from a member saying that probably lesser usage of
> > > > carnatic raagas might be the reason. Reasonings like those will be an
> > > > eye-opener and will help in identifying the reason.
> > > >
> > > > What justification to be given when it simply lacks "soul"?
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > V R Sriram
> > > >
> > >
> >
>
