i left a comment... i don't think they'd moderate that. On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 2:39 PM, Madhavan Rajan <rsamadhu2...@gmail.com>wrote:
> > > Seriously, there were some very good editors out there with > respect...Everything in the media is now changed...I don't know where are we > heading towards?? So, what do they think are the strengths of our nation?? > Don't know what will be the fate, If they keep doing this to every icon in > this country...Sigh!! > > On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 5:30 PM, Gopal Srinivasan <catchg...@gmail.com>wrote: > >> I guess this article says it all - you write a list of Top 10 duds and >> you actually struggle to come up with 10. Beyond Parasuram, nothing in >> that list is a dud. VTV would rank among his biggest hits. As would >> Jeans. Has the person even listened to the score of Water? Since when >> did the fact that the music was not released a criterion for judging >> it's success? >> >> I am reminded of this recent exchange between Apple CEO Steve Jobs and >> Valleywag Editor Ryan Tate, following the iPhone 4 death-grip issue, >> in which Jobs asked Tate, “Why are you so bitter over a technical >> issue,” and, “what have you done that’s so great? Do you create >> anything, or just criticize others’ work and belittle their >> motivations?” >> >> That's all that journalism has come to today. Every two-bit 14-yr old >> with a computer and an internet connection can write any trash and >> reach a million people. Except, we are not talking about 14-year olds >> but 40-yr old imbeciles. >> >> On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 03:29, $ Pavan Kumar $ <pawancum...@yahoo.com> >> wrote: >> > >> > >> > >> > Never expected such a stupid article from TV18 group..anyways..have fun >> reading it guys.... >> > Please..take it easy..read, laugh and delete... >> > ------------------------ >> > >> http://ibnlive.in.com/news/swagatham-fiasco-rahmans-top-10-duds/130209-3.html?from=tn >> > >> > Swagatham fiasco: Rahman's top 10 duds >> > >> > ibnlive.com >> > Posted on Sep 03, 2010 at 11:24 | Updated Sep 03, 2010 at 11:52 >> > >> > The verdict is in. 'Swagatham', A R Rahman’s anthem for the Commonwealth >> Games, has received anything but rapturous welcome. >> > >> > People who have heard it are cool, downloads are flat, music >> professionals are looking away – even politicians are denouncing the song. >> > >> > The slow-paced number, sung by Rahman himself, has got everyone >> wondering whether this is what the Games deserves. >> > >> > Poll >> > >> > Why does the CWG anthem Swagatham not work for you? >> > Slow-paced >> > Lacks punch >> > Style of Rahman is missing >> > >> > While everyone may wonder what went wrong, it’s worth remembering that >> Rahman, for all his apparent Midas touch with melody, has had his share of >> duds. Unfortunately, the tune that the nation was looking forward to has >> turned out to be one of them. >> > >> > Some of the songs Rahman composed in his early years for Malayalam and >> Telugu films have remained unpopular. >> > >> > Fans who have grown used to the trademark Rahman style over the years >> have also complained the composer is repeating himself. >> > >> > Towering expectations of the man dubbed “Mozart of Madras” of repeating >> the legendary success of ‘Roja’ in every film may have also led to a slump >> in quality in some soundtracks. >> > >> > “I’ve heard better from Rahman,” was the common sentiment on the streets >> when “Jai Ho” received international acclaim. >> > >> > Here, then, are Rahman’s top 10 dud soundtracks from a musical career >> spanning almost 20 years – songs that have either bombed at the charts or >> simply faded from memory for lack of fizz: >> > >> > 1. 'Swagatham': A nation, eagerly awaiting its own ‘Waka Waka’ from its >> trusted composer, is bitterly disappointed at the outcome of >> the Commonwealth Games anthem. Critics call it a “cacophony” while fans find >> the punch missing. >> > >> > 2. 'Raavan': The music of Raavan is dark and appeals to specific >> audiences. One of the most anticipated films of 2010, Rahman brings in >> contemporary techno and marries it off to Punjabi folk creating tracks like >> ‘Thok de killi’ that lack the hummability of ‘Behne de’ or its staying >> power. >> > >> > 3. 'Fire': Rahman composed the background score for Deepa Mehta's Fire. >> It had the appeal of any Rahman classic but failed to leave a mark in India >> as the soundtrack was available only through mail order from a German >> company. >> > >> > 4. 'Vinnaithandi Varuvaaya': Rahman’s Tamil album comes after a hiatus >> of two years and disappointed fans say the songs lack character. >> > >> > 5. 'Parasuram': Rahman tries to experiment with lyrics in ‘Jack and >> Jill’ and the effect is disastrous. Fans trash the music of this 2003 >> starrer and ‘Dolna Dolna’ is the only song that leaves a mark in an album >> that has songs sung by Hariharan. >> > >> > 6. 'Jeans': After a decade, ‘Ajooba’ sang by Hariharan is the only Jeans >> soundtrack that sticks with audiences. Beautiful lyrics by Javed Akhtar and >> Hariharan’s lilting vocals failed to move traditional Rahman fans looking >> for more than just instrumental fusions and contemporary background score. >> > >> > 7. 'Mr. Romeo': This Prabhu Deva starrer had songs such as “Mona Lisa” >> composed by Rahman that faded with the film. >> > >> > 8. 'Yodha': An off beat Malyalam film that had Buddhist music in it, >> shifting away from the usual Rahman style. >> > >> > 9. 'Lovebirds': ‘No Problem’ – perhaps the only song that has outstayed >> the film’s shelf life – is part of a collection put together by Rahman that >> is mostly forgettable. >> > >> > 10. 'Kadhal Desam': Rahman sang some of the tracks of the 1996 Tabbu >> starrer. While Mustafa Mustafa went on to become a hit with several versions >> being replicated on the internet by budding artists, numbers such as 'Hello >> Doctor' never caught on. >> > >> > >> >> >> ------------------------------------ >> >> Are you searching for a reason, to be kind? >> <b> >> Explore, Experience, Enjoy A.R.Rahman - The Man, The Music, The Magic. >> Only at arrahmanfans.com - The definitive A.R.Rahman e-community. >> >> Homepage: http://www.arrahmanfans.com >> Admin: ad...@arrahmanfans.com >> To Subscribe: arrahmanfans-subscr...@yahoogroups.com >> To Unsubscribe: arrahmanfans-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups >> Links >> >> >> >> > > > -- > Cheers, > Madhavan.R > Be a Music Fan; not a Music Pirate! > > > -- www.berginroy.com
