[arr] Re: strength of FIQRANA

2009-09-21 Thread ichord
Appreciate your thoughts. There are always relative weaknesses in every soundtrack and everyone will have a different take on what they are. Despite the weaknesses, I hope you are still able to enjoy the music. I actually love Bhoola's melody and Rehnuma to me sounds very fresh, although I

[arr] Rahman Speaks about Couples Retreat.

2009-09-21 Thread Ramkumar
http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/2009/09/21/13283/index.html Couples Retreat will have American rom-com music with a touch of my Indianness - Rahman By Subhash K. Jha, September 21, 2009 - 03:02 IST The 'formula' works equally effectively across the cultural divide. If in Bollywood

Re: [arr] Fwd:

2009-09-21 Thread jayram_mn
Ed Mubrak to dear A.R.R. Sir and family. Also Ed Mubarak to all the members of the group.. May God bless dear A.R.R to create more and more uplifting music that unites the world and lifts the spirit to souring heights. With love, Jayram --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, fani kalyan

[arr] read-- MohanLal , Sangheeth Sivan and ARR is BACK!!!!!!

2009-09-21 Thread Samuel John
Hey guys, *here is an exiting news* *after 15 years the big guys like Mohanlal, sangeethsivan, and ARR is joining to make a wonderful movie YODHA2 . The songs of yodha was brillient and successfull. it was the one and only malayalam movie of ARR. * SANGEETH SIVAN, OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCED in

Re: [arr] Ph.D. Dissertation on Rahman's music?

2009-09-21 Thread Prakash Balaramkrishna
I remember seeing a tweet of a Singaporean musical student expressing her awe after completing an assignment analyzing AR's work few months back. So i guess a few would definitely be analyzing his music currently. It would be great if we can get to read such an analysis.

Re: [arr] Fwd:

2009-09-21 Thread Arun KB Ganesh
Eid Mubarak to dear ARR and all the dear members in the group.. ! On Sun, Sep 20, 2009 at 8:23 PM, Gopal Srinivasan catchg...@gmail.comwrote: Fowarding Eid wishes from ARR to the group. -- Forwarded message -- From: A *R* Date: Sun, Sep 20, 2009 at 10:46 Subject: To:

[arr] Is it PASSAGE COUPLES RETREAT Cd available?

2009-09-21 Thread Jayakarthi Karur Raja shanmugam
Dear Group,   Is it Passage  Couples Retreat CD available anywhere, particularly in online.  Please reply.   Regards,   K R JAYAKARTHI Yahoo! India has a new look. Take a sneak peek http://in.yahoo.com/trynew

Re: [arr] Ph.D. Dissertation on Rahman's music?

2009-09-21 Thread Vithur
Chord... You are the right person to do this. Start Immediately. Pls... On Sun, Sep 20, 2009 at 11:36 PM, ichord purev...@yahoo.com wrote: We all know ARR is now a doctor 3 times over with his 3 honorary doctorates. He is truly deserving of these degrees. However, wouldn't it be cool if

Re: [arr] My obsession; theekuruvai , valayapatti

2009-09-21 Thread Vithur
Hi Taimur You have been asking this for quite sometime now... Could you paste the lyrics of the songs u want translation for ? Give the lyrics, and I will try for some translation On Mon, Sep 21, 2009 at 2:44 AM, Taimur taimur.nad...@yahoo.com wrote: hi friends, Please give me the

Re: [arr] Fwd:

2009-09-21 Thread Jai Kothari
Thank you so much sir...Wish u the same...all the best for all ur future Kollywood/Bollywood and Hollywood projects --- On Mon, 21/9/09, fani kalyan rythmdivine2...@yahoo.com wrote: From: fani kalyan rythmdivine2...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [arr] Fwd: To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date:

Re: [arr] Ph.D. Dissertation on Rahman's music?

2009-09-21 Thread Anil Nair
Well ...at an Stanford event couple of years back where ARR was honored - one of the presenters who was doing her PhD in Music (an American or European lady), I think her thesis or research subject was on Indian music and she definitely had studied ARR's music all the way from Roja up until then.

[arr] Re: Tamil song in Couples Retreat !!!!

2009-09-21 Thread Jahanzeb
that's a great pleasant surprise but i was wondering didn't he earlier mentioned that the soundtrack would be completely western?? - Jahanzeb --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Thulasi Ram karoke...@... wrote: thanx for the share. music pieces sound so damn awesome. kuru kuru song is

Re: [arr] strength of FIQRANA

2009-09-21 Thread Anil Nair
Lets try and turn the weak points into some strengths ..shall we? 1) blue theme - an adrenaline rush ...this one. A sure shot club song in days to come if not already. The way he has made 6 people sing ..each with a specific purpose - theres only one man who could make it work - ARR. 2) yaar

Re: [arr] Interesting poll trends for Blue favorite song - reason

2009-09-21 Thread prakash krishnan
rehanuma...that is my favourite...very good orchestration..it has a mysterious tune...of course it has a touch of that bond theme..but when the video is released i hope it will be the best!!!     there is a small but catchy 'dup' sound when heardon  in a headphones one side...it

[arr] ARR QUIZ

2009-09-21 Thread chandrasekaran guruprasad
In which song/film did ARR used the carnatic ragaa MAANDU?   Guru --- On Mon, 9/21/09, Anish Gupte musimax2...@gmail.com wrote: From: Anish Gupte musimax2...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [arr] Interesting poll trends for Blue favorite song - reason To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Monday,

Re: [arr] HAPPY EID DAY TO A R RAHMAN AND ALL OF YOU

2009-09-21 Thread kishore parayath
Couples Retreat is certainly a TREAT!! But REHNUMA song is the BIGGER treat!

Re: [arr] Is it PASSAGE COUPLES RETREAT Cd available?

2009-09-21 Thread Vithur
Too early to ask all this... It hasnt released only. and Passage wont get released in CD for sure On Mon, Sep 21, 2009 at 9:57 AM, Jayakarthi Karur Raja shanmugam kararrm...@yahoo.co.in wrote: Dear Group, Is it Passage Couples Retreat CD available anywhere, particularly in online.

[arr] Title singer changes for Rajini

2009-09-21 Thread Vithur
Title singer changes for Rajini IndiaGlitz [Monday, September 21, 2009] Superstar Rajinikanth has one of most enviable fan following in the industry. His punch dialogues and style of acting has wooed many people across the globe. One of the highlights of his movies are the title songs which

Re: [arr] Re: Tamil song in Couples Retreat !!!!

2009-09-21 Thread pratap
But he didn't say anything about the lyrics. Western music but Tamil lyrics:-) http://indian-music-bgm.blogspot.com/ http://www.facebook.com/elensar5233 --- On Mon, 9/21/09, Jahanzeb jahanzebti...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Jahanzeb jahanzebti...@yahoo.com Subject: [arr] Re: Tamil song in Couples

[ARR] Ashutosh on his two movies Lord Buddha and The Uprising

2009-09-21 Thread Gomzy™
*Music has played a very important role in all his films. * *He would love to work again with composer A R Rahman [ **Images*http://search.rediff.com/imgsrch/default.php?MT=a+r+rahman * ], Gowariker said. The two men joined hands on Lagaan, Swadesh and Jodhaa Akbar. For What's Your Raashee?, the

Re: [arr] Ph.D. Dissertation on Rahman's music?

2009-09-21 Thread ichord
LOL..Vithurthanks, but one Ph.D. is enough for me! --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Vithur vith...@... wrote: Chord... You are the right person to do this. Start Immediately. Pls... On Sun, Sep 20, 2009 at 11:36 PM, ichord purev...@... wrote: We all know ARR is now a doctor

Re: [arr] strength of FIQRANA

2009-09-21 Thread ichord
Hey Anil, I like the way you think! Absolutely agree. To me, there are way more strengths in each track than weaknesses to make for an incredibly enjoyable listen! After listening to Blue, I feel so satisfied! --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Anil Nair rhythmca...@... wrote: Lets

Re: [ARR] Ashutosh on his two movies Lord Buddha and The Uprising

2009-09-21 Thread ichord
If AR were to do the music on a movie called Lord Buddha, can you imagine how haunting the music would be??? --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Gomzy™ gomtesh.upad...@... wrote: *Music has played a very important role in all his films. * *He would love to work again with

Re: [arr] YAHOO COUPLES RETREAT

2009-09-21 Thread partha sarathi
Ah Taimur saheb, Finally,finally and finally you are happy with ARRji music.. I think you are a very very choosy kind of a person. Whatever, its good to hear that. Hope you enjoying BLUE as well. I really like the song FIQRANA Hoke hum jeeye, Khamakha hum jeeye.. EID Mubharak to everyone.

[arr] Re: Ph.D. Dissertation on Rahman's music?

2009-09-21 Thread Jahanzeb
wonderful idea. such a thesis would be greatest gift to ARR's fans. i hope someone materialize it soon. - Jahanzeb --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, ichord purev...@... wrote: We all know ARR is now a doctor 3 times over with his 3 honorary doctorates. He is truly deserving of these

[arr] January and February 2009 - Most posts

2009-09-21 Thread ichord
Boy, we were busy in this group earlier this year.definitely due to the high success of Delhi 6 followed by ARR's Oscars win. Group messages in both months were above 3500 with February 2009 having the most messages in one month ever.

[arr] Rehnuma

2009-09-21 Thread arr_raghu
Rehnuma is James Bondesque. Elegant sound.

[arr] Do aur do punch

2009-09-21 Thread satish_srini
After going underwater in Blue, director Tony D'Souza is all set to go midair for breathtaking stunts with hotties Akshay Kumar and John Abraham for his next action film. This film will be set in the deserts of Las Vegas. Tony has already convinced Blue producers Ashtavinayak, to produce his

[arr] Enjoy this!

2009-09-21 Thread ichord
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXiD9eGaEEI Went back to this recently and enjoyed it! Great rhythm and groove with some interesting arrangements! Love the tabla add ons!!!

[arr] Working without Rahman was heart breaking - Ashutosh

2009-09-21 Thread Rivjot
Interview (video) link - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1Ncplz2_k8 Ashutosh Gowarikar on his upcoming movie What's Your Raashee

[arr] Fw: ARR QUIZ

2009-09-21 Thread chandrasekaran guruprasad
please reply if u know the answer --- On Mon, 9/21/09, chandrasekaran guruprasad gurudutta1...@yahoo.com wrote: From: chandrasekaran guruprasad gurudutta1...@yahoo.com Subject: ARR QUIZ To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Monday, September 21, 2009, 2:08 PM In which song/film did ARR

[arr] Re: Do aur do punch

2009-09-21 Thread ichord
Seems ARR has really enjoyed composing for an all out action film that he would sign up again! Expect more hot tunes! --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, satish_srini satish_sr...@... wrote: After going underwater in Blue, director Tony D'Souza is all set to go midair for breathtaking

[arr] Old one - But a nice read! - RGV's experience with AR

2009-09-21 Thread Madhavan Rajan
I remember RGV wrote this in his blog but couldn't find now in his blog. However, I found a web link that has the same content. http://movies.indiatimes.com/News-Gossip/News/Ram-Gopal-Varmas-Rahman/articleshow/4223179.cms I was making a Telugu film called *Kshana Kshanam *with a first-time music

Re: [arr] Rehnuma

2009-09-21 Thread kishore parayath
YEs... But I think, it can classified in the range of Evanescense too BRILLIANT WORLDCLASS MASTERPIECE from ARR!! NO JAMES BOND theme song matches REHNUMA!!

[arr] ----Where is the REAL RAHMAN----

2009-09-21 Thread krishna prasad
Dear guys, Last week i was browsing in an internet cafe and as curiously enough they were not playing the usual YSR/HJ songs and were playing Boys, e20 u18 songs. What superb songs and especially the song ASATHURA. long live boss The owner of the cafe and one of his friends were remarking

[arr] hiii: about couples retreat

2009-09-21 Thread Sasi
Dear members, i can find many people in orkut buzzing about couples retreat sound tracks. i jus want to whether the tacks are released are not? regards, sasi

[arr] Re: Do aur do punch

2009-09-21 Thread Rivjot
Next film's planning has started (despite of being busy with post production of first one) and talk with Rahman is also done... hmmm kinda seems un-real to me. --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, satish_srini satish_sr...@... wrote: After going underwater in Blue, director Tony D'Souza is

[arr] Blue Ringtones by Me....

2009-09-21 Thread Din, D, Nesh
Guys, feel free to download some of the Blue ringtones i have done. do feel free to comment... http://exquisitely-din3sh.blogspot.com/2009/09/arrahmans-blue-ringtones.html

[arr] (Semi ARR) Asha Bhosle sings for ARR in Raavan

2009-09-21 Thread ichord
http://www.indiawest.com/readmore.aspx?id=1463sid=3 NEW DELHI (PTI) — Bollywood playback singer Asha Bhosle, the scintillating voice behind evergreen hits like Dil Cheez Kya Hai and Sona Re, turned 76 Sept. 8 and the legendary singer says that it is the love for music and the affection of her

[arr] Re: (Semi ARR) Asha Bhosle sings for ARR in Raavan

2009-09-21 Thread Rivjot
Good! So here is collective little info : There is a song by Sukhwinder Singh. Rekha Bhardwaj got a song called Ranjhna Ranjhna in raag Thumri and now song by Asha Bhosle (which most likely is also classical singing based song) and there is Taandav dance (instrumental). O man! This 6 month

[arr] Rahman's launch in West

2009-09-21 Thread Rivjot
http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/2009/09/21/13283/index.html The 'formula' works equally effectively across the cultural divide. If in Bollywood Rahman was expected to do a series of Rukmani rukmani after Roja in the West they want more Jai ho from this composing genius after Slumdog

[arr] Critics pan Kylie's Chiggy Wiggy song

2009-09-21 Thread Vithur
Critics pan Kylie's *Chiggy Wiggy* song The much-hyped Kylie Minogue number, *Chiggy Wiggy* in *Blue*, has backfired for filmmakers. Critics, media, bloggers and music lovers alike have expressed their dislike for the song, for which the western pop diva was paid Rs 5.5 crore. Apart from

Re: [arr] hiii: about couples retreat

2009-09-21 Thread Vithur
Log on to www.couplesretreat.com On Mon, Sep 21, 2009 at 8:04 PM, Sasi sasi_kan...@yahoo.co.in wrote: Dear members, i can find many people in orkut buzzing about couples retreat sound tracks. i jus want to whether the tacks are released are not? regards, sasi -- regards,

Re: [arr] Fw: ARR QUIZ

2009-09-21 Thread Vithur
For the song Anjali Anjali in Duet... Courtesy Answer :- Mahima Sengupta On Tue, Sep 22, 2009 at 1:42 AM, chandrasekaran guruprasad gurudutta1...@yahoo.com wrote: please reply if u know the answer --- On *Mon, 9/21/09, chandrasekaran guruprasad gurudutta1...@yahoo.com*wrote: From:

Re: [arr] Couples retreat is Magical!!!

2009-09-21 Thread Vinayak
Same here, Madhavan It is amazing. Warm Regards ~~~ Vinayak http://www.flickr.com/photos/rightplacerighttime/ On Sun, Sep 20, 2009 at 1:28 PM, Madhavan Rajan rsamadhu2...@gmail.comwrote: Just the pieces of music from the website itself has created wonders! I'm just playing

Re: [arr] Inspired by Chiggy Wiggy heres Alaipayuthey Mix

2009-09-21 Thread karthik subramanian
Good job! From: wiredbeats wiredbe...@yahoo.co.in To: rahman fans arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, September 18, 2009 11:58:51 AM Subject: [arr] Inspired by Chiggy Wiggy heres Alaipayuthey Mix   Rahmaniacs! As always : No disrespect. Only Respect.

[arr] Agree or disagree?

2009-09-21 Thread ichord
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 therereally great music from other MDs and they need to be applauded for their works. Bu while there may be better musical

Re: [arr] Old one - But a nice read! - RGV's experience with AR

2009-09-21 Thread Vithur
Thanks for sharing this once again Madhavan... worth a read once again... On Mon, Sep 21, 2009 at 11:23 PM, Madhavan Rajan rsamadhu2...@gmail.comwrote: I remember RGV wrote this in his blog but couldn't find now in his blog. However, I found a web link that has the same content.

[arr] Re: ----Where is the REAL RAHMAN----

2009-09-21 Thread ichord
Respect your views, but remember, AR is an artist foremost and entertainer second. What you consider wasteful like Yuvvraaj, AR considers as an opportunity to expand and express his creative potential. Lots and lots of people loved recent ARR albums and they did sell on the strengths of his

[arr] Re: ----Where is the REAL RAHMAN----

2009-09-21 Thread raj
--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, krishna prasad mkrishl...@... wrote: Yuvvraj a Waste? Yuvvraj is a piece of art, perhaps one of the best in the last ten years..Would be in my top 5 ARR list..Atleast to me , If there was no yuvvraj it would have been a great loss in my life..I would