[arr] He is indeed one of the god-gifted talent - Lataji on Rahman

2009-09-30 Thread $ Pavan Kumar $
You prefer A R Rahman among today's music directors. He is a very talented music composer. He always gives opportunities to young talents to excel, which is very appreciable. Even I have worked with him and he is indeed one of the god-gifted talent.

Re: [arr] Why Chiggy Wiggy is not a hit ?? - Read on my opinion

2009-09-30 Thread rohith ravi
wht i meant..they shudve made it with international standards than lettin sonu  be a part..well its akshay kumar actin..wht else to expect.. wht you told is right..song grows on you..but it cudve been a global hit  if it was a solo kylie number... anyway lets stop this discussion here... rahman

[arr] Re: Couples Retreat Tracklisting

2009-09-30 Thread Niven
Definitely voice of Rahman... I think Afro Nisha is a style that rahman wants to introduce. Niven --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, pratap pratap_elen...@... wrote: Absolutely! It is surely AR. Maybe it's like a nick name for the song... http://indian-music-bgm.blogspot.com/ 

[arr] Re: Chiggy Wiggy removed from Blue

2009-09-30 Thread Niven
I trust the Kylie website more than any link Promoting the song means she is still in the project, so cant be removed from the film. Else its a breach of contract. http://www.kylie.com/news/1766989 Niven --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, jeevinth johnjeevin...@... wrote:

[arr] Re: CR Nana Excellent

2009-09-30 Thread Niven
This is my habit, waiting someone to post something thats on my mind and then add some comments ;-) Nana is tropical flavoured, exactly the kind of song I would to play full volume in my car while driving at 10 Km/h on sandy beaches under filao trees... having bungalows passing on one side of

Re: [arr] Anyone notice ARR rapping in Nana?

2009-09-30 Thread Gomzy™
yes didn vithur say thats from an old bgm? On Wed, Sep 30, 2009 at 7:31 AM, ichord purev...@yahoo.com wrote: At the beginning? I don't know what he's saying, but it sounds really cool!

[arr] Re: CR credits on yahoo movies

2009-09-30 Thread tmxtp
Atleast there is confirmation that arr, blaaze, vivian are part of Nana as compared to Vijay's list of singers. --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, ichord purev...@... wrote: Stillnothing that confirms ARR is singing Kurukuru. The mystery of Afro Nisha goes on! --- In

[arr] Re: CR credits on yahoo movies

2009-09-30 Thread Niven
AND a whole bunch of new song titles not present on the streaming website... So are we having much more than 15 songs... OMG... still more masterpieces from the treat :-0 Niven --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, ichord purev...@... wrote: Stillnothing that confirms ARR is singing

[arr] Re: Couples Retreat Tracklisting

2009-09-30 Thread Shama Mehta
I am lovin' the album. I feel inclined to mention the track 'Meeting Marcel'. In this track, if you listen carefully, there is a classic Buddhist chanting going on, a unique Buddhist flavor has been added. It sounds stunning. As far as I can remember, this is the first time any Indian music

Re: [arr] Re: Chennai concert concerns..

2009-09-30 Thread Karthik A
Hi dude i understand your concern. But its Rahman's concert you ll automatically see the crowd . If its advertised more marg cant find a better place to accomodate the crowd. Just wait and see .. On 9/30/09, DineshVaidya dnshvai...@yahoo.co.in wrote: Dear Jeevinth I share your concern. In

[arr] Re: CR credits on yahoo movies

2009-09-30 Thread yogesh2783
Afro Nisha..afro nisha..the mystery not leaving us. But glad to see 'A R Ameen' in credit list..love you kid!! Regards Yogesh Pune --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, ichord purev...@... wrote: Stillnothing that confirms ARR is singing Kurukuru. The mystery of Afro Nisha goes on!

Re: [arr] Milo Wahan in Couples Retreat?

2009-09-30 Thread Sriram Iyer
I also felt the 'Jaage hain' tune from Guru in 'Animal Spirits'. --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Sreekrishnan R rahmanfe...@... wrote: Yes Maddy.. a slight similarity is there.. As Chord said 'same' raag is used or 'chords'? Hope the music experts can throw some more light.

Re: [arr] Why Chiggy Wiggy is not a hit ?? - Read on my opinion

2009-09-30 Thread mohammed sajin
Hello, Who told Chiggy Wiggy is not a hit??? Actually this track is the biggest hit from this album. In UAE, whenever I turned on any radio channels, I can hear the song. And even those peoples who are not aware of ARR songs knows it. I have one colleague, who always used to hear old songs.

[arr] Chiggy Wiggy # 1 on Radio Mirchi chart

2009-09-30 Thread Rivjot
http://www.radiomirchi.com/mirchi_top_20.php

[arr] Manorama 'best song' poll

2009-09-30 Thread mohammed sajin
Hi folks, Bottom is the link for the 'best song' poll by manorama. Chiggy Wiggy is there, now it is in third position. Poll is in malayalam, but you can identify the song by the image.

[arr] On checking the Crystal ball..........

2009-09-30 Thread DineshVaidya
On checking my crystal ball, I see ARR picking up another set of Golden Globe and Oscars for his latest Hollywood releases of either Couples Retreat or Passage or both. Even if there are no more Hollywood releases for ARR this year, he still will be a strong contender for these awards. I

[arr] Re: Couples Retreat track for OSCARS...

2009-09-30 Thread yogesh2783
I am having a query..does nomination for Academy Award for original score depends upon fate of movie [like in bollywood]? anyway ,AR deserves another Oscar for CR. Regards Yogesh Pune --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Rivjot riv...@... wrote: PLEASE!!! At least wait for movie to come out

[arr] Re: Chennai concert concerns..

2009-09-30 Thread jeevinth
Thanks for replyin mate.. I guess, Pune was so starved of such concerts and had not SEEN ARR at all ever, so they were going to crowd the venue anyway, and they did ! This situation is a bit different in chennai I guess,am sure every1 will be willin to watch the oscar man in action...but again

Re: [arr] Re: CR credits on yahoo movies

2009-09-30 Thread Gomzy™
Oh come on. Its ARR. Afro Nisha is given an alter for Kuru Kuru title. On Wed, Sep 30, 2009 at 7:35 AM, ichord purev...@yahoo.com wrote: Stillnothing that confirms ARR is singing Kurukuru. The mystery of Afro Nisha goes on! --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com

[arr] Re: Chennai concert concerns..

2009-09-30 Thread iucaa_hari
Hi Jeev, Please dont do any marketing. Pleasee. I want to watch the concert only with Rahmaniacs. Dont want casual visitors :) Hari --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, jeevinth johnjeevin...@... wrote: Hey guys am sure all of you are as excited as i am about the chennai

[arr] Re: CR credits on yahoo movies

2009-09-30 Thread ichord
The other song titles are popular American songs by other artists. --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Niven niven...@... wrote: AND a whole bunch of new song titles not present on the streaming website... So are we having much more than 15 songs... OMG... still more masterpieces from

[arr] Re: CR credits on yahoo movies

2009-09-30 Thread Niven
Correction, only 15 songs, rest are used courtesy of... Niven --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Niven niven...@... wrote: AND a whole bunch of new song titles not present on the streaming website... So are we having much more than 15 songs... OMG... still more masterpieces from the

[arr] RE: ARR Wallpaper request [1 Attachment]

2009-09-30 Thread anand kumar
Hi all, Any one having a bigger version of this wallpaper...can u plz upload it again Thanx in advance Regards, Anand Now, send attachments up to 25MB with Yahoo! India Mail. Learn how. http://in.overview.mail.yahoo.com/photos

[arr] Re: Why Chiggy Wiggy is not a hit ?? - Read on my opinion

2009-09-30 Thread Niven
Trust me , wait for the film to go on screens and watch as BLUE dominates all charts.. even Chiggy wiggy. Niven --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, mohammed sajin mnsa...@... wrote: Hello, Who told Chiggy Wiggy is not a hit??? Actually this track is the biggest hit from this album.

Re: [ARR] Did any observe marudani in CR?

2009-09-30 Thread Gomzy™
If anyone observed Animal spirits, there is a small variation of Jingle Bell ( the sajna re part) On Tue, Sep 29, 2009 at 11:57 PM, Mohamed Hashir arrhas...@gmail.comwrote: Jaage Hai could be at around 0:05-0:15 in Tour of the Villas for a few seconds. May be same instrument, but it does

[arr] shankar ehsaan loy copy little bit A R Rahman music in wake up sid songd

2009-09-30 Thread kkkferrari
I just Heard some Songs from Wake up sid they are good but One song call Aaj_Kal_Zindagi in the beginning they have copy Saanwariya Saanwariya music form Swades .

[arr] Re: Why Chiggy Wiggy is not a hit ?? - Read on my opinion

2009-09-30 Thread ichord
I hope so, but unfortunately, from what I've seen, I didn't like the way they picturized Fiqrana. --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Niven niven...@... wrote: Trust me , wait for the film to go on screens and watch as BLUE dominates all charts.. even Chiggy wiggy. Niven --- In

Re: [arr] Sharks from CR

2009-09-30 Thread ~ s...@ps ~
Yep..one of the best trks from CR...based on AR's favourite Raga Panthuvarali (Puriya Dhanashree)..just luv when the strings suddenly stop n vibrophones enter..adds curiosity uniqueness...luvin every bit of CR...swaps --- On Tue, 9/29/09, ichord purev...@yahoo.com wrote: From: ichord

Re: [arr] any news on vinnai thandi varuvaya

2009-09-30 Thread mohammed sajin
Chennayil Oru Mazhai Kalam: Gautham's dream project K.V. Vasudevan [September 30, 2009, 11:47:23 AM]The cheerful news in Kollywood is the revival of Chennayil Oru Mazhai Kalam which had run into a series of problems. Sources say that director Gautham Menon has roped in Sameera Reddy to play

[arr] Re: Nana - singers....

2009-09-30 Thread Jahanzeb
yeah me too believe it is boss's voice starting the song with wa ya ya yaeee. . - Jahanzeb --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, ichord purev...@... wrote: I definitely here ARR's voice in the beginning...that too rapping away in Carribean style! --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com,

[arr] Anthony D'Souza on Rahman

2009-09-30 Thread $ Pavan Kumar $
This is the first ever time A.R. Rahman has composed for an all out action adventure film in Bollywood. Yes he has. From day one I wanted A.R. Rahman to score for my film. But more importantly, I wanted him for the background score. In an action film, the music and the sound can make or break

Re: [arr] Why Chiggy Wiggy is not a hit ?? - Read on my opinion

2009-09-30 Thread Jahanzeb
The song has harmed the reputation of ARR also, me think. It is less than mediocre by ARR's standards. It lacks creativity that was so visible in each of 800+ songs of ARR. If this is what our man is going to give after Oscars, and with an international popular, he was far better before

[arr] Re: CR Nana Excellent

2009-09-30 Thread Jahanzeb
completely agree. if i didn't already know, even i could have never imagined it is by boss. it is so original and international. hats off. - Jahanzeb --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, light4_u light...@... wrote: I m just loving the songs Sajna, Kurukuru Kan especially Nana. I

[arr] Re: Couples Retreat Soundtrack

2009-09-30 Thread Jahanzeb
thanks for your valuable comments. for me SALVADORE is the BEST of the lot hands down. such a truly haunting track. and btw i don't see any similarities with Jumbalaka. - Jahanzeb --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Karthik Iyer jkm...@... wrote: Its been really long since i posted in

[arr] Garden Sarees Ad

2009-09-30 Thread || V i s h w e s h ||
Hey Guys, Garden Sarees ad featuring amazing music by AR stunning Lisa Ray, has been showing up quiet frequently during the ICC Champions Trophy on Star Cricket. Can any one of our video experts please capture it in higher quality if possible?? It is a must have for any AR fan! Thanx

[arr] Re: CR credits on yahoo movies

2009-09-30 Thread Jahanzeb
no, i don't think so. perhaps these are some existing (not especially composed for CR) songs used in the movie. - Jahanzeb --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Niven niven...@... wrote: AND a whole bunch of new song titles not present on the streaming website... So are we having much

[arr] Re: Sharks from CR

2009-09-30 Thread Jahanzeb
it is a great track however i felt it is misfit for a comedy soundtrack. it didn't gel well with that sharks scene in a video someone posted here. in fact the way track starts it seems from some horror, thriller movie. similarly a few other tracks i found too serious stuff to be used in a

[arr] Re: Describe ARR music in three words!

2009-09-30 Thread ichord
Soulful, Passionate, Addictive --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, vishal_kalel1 vishal.ka...@... wrote: I anticipate how difficult it would be to describe ARR music in just three words. We just give a try.. For me ARR music is Subtle Abstract and Divine Stretch your vocabulary store

[arr] Re: CR credits on yahoo movies

2009-09-30 Thread Jahanzeb
ARR performed in Sajna?? never noticed that. - Jahanzeb --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, tmxtp timepass.ti...@... wrote: http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1810045875/cast http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1810045875/cast Here's the music portion pasted below: Music A. R. Rahman

Re: [arr] Describe ARR music in three words!

2009-09-30 Thread Vithur
ARR music according to me is Pure Divine Love and teaches us Purity, Patience and Perseverance On Wed, Sep 30, 2009 at 5:06 PM, vishal_kalel1 vishal.ka...@gmail.comwrote: I anticipate how difficult it would be to describe ARR music in just three words. We just give a try.. For me ARR

Re: [arr] Anthony D'Souza on Rahman

2009-09-30 Thread Vithur
Glad to know that Mr. Tony is an admirer of BGMs... I am expecting Blue BGMs More than asking when the movie will get released, I shall be asking, when the DVD would be released ... On Wed, Sep 30, 2009 at 7:25 PM, $ Pavan Kumar $ pawancum...@yahoo.comwrote: *This is the first ever

[arr] Re: Did any observe marudani in CR?

2009-09-30 Thread Jahanzeb
may be it is because of same instruments used. only if i force myself then i see it bringing feelings of the said songs, otherwise i don't see any similarities. - Jahanzeb --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, V S Rawat vsra...@... wrote: On 9/29/2009 4:32 PM India Time, _Jahanzeb_ wrote:

[arr] `King The Prince!` - Nana RingTone

2009-09-30 Thread Sreekrishnan R
DeARest friends, On this special musical occasion of AR's recent releases, I'm humbly presenting another reworked medley which is a very short version of `Nana` from Couples Retreat, which can also be used as your Ring Tone. This is a dedication to all of you and Our Prince, Amin AR Rahman who

[arr] Jai Ho to Shakti

2009-09-30 Thread Vithur
A. R. Rahman returns to the Chennai stage with ‘Jai Ho’, a fund-raiser concert for The Shakti Foundation on October 11. Divya Kumar reports It’s taken close to eight months, but it’s finally here. On October 11, double Academy Award winner A.R. Rahman returns to his hometown stage for the first

Re: [arr] Why Chiggy Wiggy is not a hit ?? - Read on my opinion

2009-09-30 Thread ichord
Chiggy Wiggy a failure? It has reached number 1 on radio mirchi and number 4 on Indian airplay. Well, if that's a failure, I wouldn't mind such failures from ARR now and thenLOL! --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Jahanzeb jahanzebti...@... wrote: The song has harmed the reputation

Re: [arr] Re: Chennai concert concerns..

2009-09-30 Thread Vithur
Dear John, Why worry abt all that... ARR concert never needs any marketing. People wait for it.. They will surely come. Just see how many cars are there in Marg Swarnabhoomi. There would be Heavy collection for the Highways on the Toll that day... On Wed, Sep 30, 2009 at 1:09 PM, iucaa_hari

Re: [arr] Describe ARR music in three words!

2009-09-30 Thread Vinayak
Soothing, Spiritual Thought-provoking Warm Regards ~~~ Vinayak http://www.flickr.com/photos/rightplacerighttime/ On Wed, Sep 30, 2009 at 5:06 PM, vishal_kalel1 vishal.ka...@gmail.comwrote: I anticipate how difficult it would be to describe ARR music in just three words. We

Re: [arr] Re: Why Chiggy Wiggy is not a hit ?? - Read on my opinion

2009-09-30 Thread Vinayak
I think the Fiqrana video is more for promotional purposes only. I cannot see that fitting in a movie. Warm Regards ~~~ Vinayak http://www.flickr.com/photos/rightplacerighttime/ On Wed, Sep 30, 2009 at 4:46 PM, ichord purev...@yahoo.com wrote: I hope so, but unfortunately, from

Re: [arr] `King The Prince!` - Nana RingTone

2009-09-30 Thread Vithur
Good work bro.. God Bless. On Wed, Sep 30, 2009 at 7:30 PM, Sreekrishnan R rahmanfe...@yahoo.co.ukwrote: DeARest friends, On this special musical occasion of AR's recent releases, I'm humbly presenting another reworked medley which is a very short version of *`Nana` *from Couples Retreat,

Re: [ARR] Did any observe marudani in CR?

2009-09-30 Thread Arijit Debnath
yes Hasir its 'sajna re' played in animal theme, and in almost all the themes of CR... Arijit 2009/9/29 Mohamed Hashir arrhas...@gmail.com Jaage Hai could be at around 0:05-0:15 in Tour of the Villas for a few seconds. May be same instrument, but it does bring Jaage Hai to memory. --

[arr] Couple's Retreat-a real treat

2009-09-30 Thread Anish Gupte
Hey Guys, First and foremost, i never even knew about this movie, or the fact that the soundtrack was by Rahman, until I read some posts about it on this forum. Also, although members have been talking abt this soundtrack for quite a while now, I heard it only this morning...and i will continue

Re: [arr] Describe ARR music in three words!

2009-09-30 Thread V S Rawat
On 9/30/2009 5:06 PM India Time, _vishal_kalel1_ wrote: I anticipate how difficult it would be to describe ARR music in just three words. We just give a try.. For me ARR music is Subtle Abstract and Divine Stretch your vocabulary store and come up with 3 most interesting words that can

Re: [arr] Re: CR credits on yahoo movies

2009-09-30 Thread pratap
Maybe backing vocal. But I think it's like the creators of the song. Noticed Blaaze there too? He didn't sing http://indian-music-bgm.blogspot.com/ http://www.facebook.com/elensar5233 --- On Wed, 9/30/09, Jahanzeb jahanzebti...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Jahanzeb jahanzebti...@yahoo.com

[arr] About Konjam Nilavu.

2009-09-30 Thread arr_raghu
Little off hot topic but how long do you think did ARR took to compose Konjam Nilavu of Tiruda Tiruda? He once mentioned in an interview that he worked a lot for this particular track. Regards

[arr] Re: Why Chiggy Wiggy is not a hit ?? - Read on my opinion

2009-09-30 Thread Jahanzeb
yeah what a lame picturization. it is hard to distinguish between this and thousands of other songs picturized in same fashion. such a great song deserved much more. also i think it should have been picturized in outdoors. - Jahanzeb --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, ichord purev...@...

[arr] Re: Sharks from CR

2009-09-30 Thread ichord
The use of serious music in a comedy film is to highlight the seriousness of someone being the butt of a joke..meaning, when you're the butt of a joke, it's not funny for you, but funny for everyone else. Many American comedies have used serious music to highlight subtle humor in irony,

Re: [arr] Re: Sharks from CR

2009-09-30 Thread V S Rawat
On 9/30/2009 7:48 PM India Time, _Jahanzeb_ wrote: it is a great track however i felt it is misfit for a comedy soundtrack. it didn't gel well with that sharks scene in a video someone posted here. in fact the way track starts it seems from some horror, thriller movie. similarly a few

Re: [arr] Describe ARR music in three words!

2009-09-30 Thread viswa bharathy
Pure, healing, divine --- On Wed, 9/30/09, vishal_kalel1 vishal.ka...@gmail.com wrote: From: vishal_kalel1 vishal.ka...@gmail.com Subject: [arr] Describe ARR music in three words! To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2009, 5:06 PM   I

Re: [arr] Why Chiggy Wiggy is not a hit ?? - Read on my opinion

2009-09-30 Thread V S Rawat
On 9/30/2009 8:54 PM India Time, _ichord_ wrote: Chiggy Wiggy a failure? It has reached number 1 on radio mirchi and number 4 on Indian airplay. Well, if that's a failure, I wouldn't mind such failures from ARR now and thenLOL! Let's remember that popularity of a song is not really

[arr] Vinnaithaandi Varuvaya on 23rd Oct 2009 (Movie)

2009-09-30 Thread Din, D, Nesh
Guys, i checked Ayngaran website, and its stated the film is to release on 23rd Oct 09. Banner: Escape Artists Motion Pictures R.S.Infotainment PVT.Ltd Starring: Silambarasan, Trisha Krishnan Director: Gautham Menon Music Director: A. R. Rahman Producer: P. Madan J. Ganesh Release Date:

Re: [arr] Garden Sarees Ad

2009-09-30 Thread viswa bharathy
yeah, even i got a glimpse of it..jus nice --- On Wed, 9/30/09, || V i s h w e s h || vishws...@yahoo.com wrote: From: || V i s h w e s h || vishws...@yahoo.com Subject: [arr] Garden Sarees Ad To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2009, 8:05 PM  

[arr] Anyone planning for chennai concert from hyderabad

2009-09-30 Thread vedrag2000
Hi, I have booked my tkts for the chennai concert. Is anyone else from hyderabad planning to go to chennai concert. pls update

[arr] (Semi ARR) The Power of Music

2009-09-30 Thread ichord
Rahmaniacs, Listening to Couple's Retreat sends me on one of the most richest emotional and intellectual experiences I can remember having from just one soundtrack. There are so many emotions in this soundtrack, but all pure and sincere, all within the brilliance of a mind boggling musical

Re: [arr] Why Chiggy Wiggy is not a hit ?? - Read on my opinion

2009-09-30 Thread V S Rawat
On 10/1/2009 2:20 AM India Time, _V S Rawat_ wrote: On 9/30/2009 9:27 AM India Time, _rohith ravi_ wrote: wht i meant..they shudve made it with international standards than lettin sonu be a part..well its akshay kumar actin..wht else to expect.. wht you told is right..song grows on

Re: [arr] Why Chiggy Wiggy is not a hit ?? - Read on my opinion

2009-09-30 Thread V S Rawat
On 9/30/2009 9:27 AM India Time, _rohith ravi_ wrote: wht i meant..they shudve made it with international standards than lettin sonu be a part..well its akshay kumar actin..wht else to expect.. wht you told is right..song grows on you..but it cudve been a global hit if it was a solo kylie

Re: [arr] Sharks from CR

2009-09-30 Thread niyant_dalal
always trust you to come out with info like that! :) what other tracks has he used Puriya Dhanashree (other than the obvious 'Hai Rama'/Rangeela)? --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, ~ s...@... ~ swaps15...@... wrote: Yep..one of the best trks from CR...based on AR's favourite Raga

[arr] ARR - The Center of My Musical Gravity

2009-09-30 Thread ichord
I'm a very musical person. Music is essential for my day to day living, helping me to stay in touch with my emotions, helping to ward off negative thoughts, helping to motivate, helping to energize, helping to stay grounded. It goes beyond mere pleasure..it helps me grow, think in

Re: [arr] Why Chiggy Wiggy is not a hit ?? - Read on my opinion

2009-09-30 Thread vinod sagar
Well said Rawat.. u hit the nail on its head !! This is what I meant when i said chiggy wiggy is not a hit... Jai Ho was played, discussed, listened, reviewed etc etc not in Indian fora but internationally... Now, given the acclaim that Rahman has got (deservedly), chiggy wiggy was

[arr] any 'Audiophiles' on this group?

2009-09-30 Thread niyant_dalal
Given the huge interest the group has in music, I thought this would be a good forum to get some feedback on this. I was wondering if there were any hard-core 'audiophiles' on the group? I'm not one ... yet. So, my curiosity stems from my recent researching-spree of some audiophile-grade

Re: [arr] Sharks from CR

2009-09-30 Thread ichord
Ruth Aa Gaye Re from Earth, although that is more of raaga Basanth than Purya Dhanashri...both are very similar raagas but with slight differencessame notes, but different chalan. --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, niyant_dalal niyant.da...@... wrote: always trust you to come out with

Re: [arr] Why Chiggy Wiggy is not a hit ?? - Read on my opinion

2009-09-30 Thread ichord
Agreed that hit and brilliance are two different things. Chiggy Wiggy is high on the charts.it's a hit. That's a fact. I also agree that Chiggy Wiggy, although a fun song, is not a brilliant song. Let's remember too how expectations confound perception. --- In

Re: [arr] Why Chiggy Wiggy is not a hit ?? - Read on my opinion

2009-09-30 Thread Pradeepan R
You think... but u thought totally wrong :) On Wed, Sep 30, 2009 at 4:50 PM, V S Rawat vsra...@gmail.com wrote: On 9/30/2009 9:27 AM India Time, _rohith ravi_ wrote: wht i meant..they shudve made it with international standards than lettin sonu be a part..well its akshay kumar

Re: [arr] Why Chiggy Wiggy is not a hit ?? - Read on my opinion

2009-09-30 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
Chiggy Wiggy is a fun number guys. Enjoy it, dance with it and chill out! What is the whole point of harping on its 'brilliance' or the lack of it, for that matter? Coming to think of it, does all ARR's numbers have to be brilliant and different? If you want brilliant and amazing songs, ARR has

Re: [arr] ARR - The Center of My Musical Gravity

2009-09-30 Thread manisha madhavan
Rightly said Chord...I feel the same way. I have been basically brought up all my life outside India...so am always exposed to various artists and genres. But no matter how many other artist's works i listen to...ARR GREATLY dominates all my playlists. Its only his music I feel that I have a

[arr] Re: any 'Audiophiles' on this group?

2009-09-30 Thread ichord
Wiredbeats, Arunkb, Gomzy.these 3 are audiophiles that come to mind here. --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, niyant_dalal niyant.da...@... wrote: Given the huge interest the group has in music, I thought this would be a good forum to get some feedback on this. I was wondering if there

Re: [arr] Describe ARR music in three words!

2009-09-30 Thread Gobi Kanadasan
HeavenlyBreathtaking...Conspicuous --- On Thu, 1/10/09, V S Rawat vsra...@gmail.com wrote: From: V S Rawat vsra...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [arr] Describe ARR music in three words! To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Thursday, 1 October, 2009, 1:05 AM  

Re: [arr] Why Chiggy Wiggy is not a hit ?? - Read on my opinion

2009-09-30 Thread ichord
Gayathri, you just said what I wanted to say so perfectly! Hats off! You're 100% correct!!! Chiggy is a song meant to be danced, foot tapped to, just fun. If we expected another Jai Ho, well, unfortunately, hype had too much to do with that. Where have you been all these days? Your

Re: [arr] ARR - The Center of My Musical Gravity

2009-09-30 Thread ichord
Thanks for validating my thoughts and feelings, Manisha. I'm glad we share that same type of devotionit's almost like a spiritual worship for us! I really like how you put it: Whenever I listen to any of ARR Sir's work I feel as though my heart, soul, and mind just get pulled towards

Re: [arr] Jai Ho to Shakti

2009-09-30 Thread $ Pavan Kumar $
The same article came in Hindu's Chennai edition today..and it had a small message from Sachin Tendulkar - I am a huge fan of A.R Rahman. It'll be a great experience for all those who watch Rahman live in concert in Chennai. Unfortunately, I will not be there. I wish The Shakti Foundation and

[arr] Re: Describe ARR music in three words!

2009-09-30 Thread jayram
A - Addictive R - Refreshing R - Relishing A - Ageless R - Relaxing R - puRe :) Love you sir. Jayram --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, vishal_kalel1 vishal.ka...@... wrote: I anticipate how difficult it would be to describe ARR music in just three words. We just give a try.. For me

[arr] Re: any 'Audiophiles' on this group?

2009-09-30 Thread niyant_dalal
Thanks for that heads-up -- would be great to hear from them about their equipment experiences. --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, ichord purev...@... wrote: Wiredbeats, Arunkb, Gomzy.these 3 are audiophiles that come to mind here. --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, niyant_dalal

Re: [arr] ARR - The Center of My Musical Gravity

2009-09-30 Thread Ramesh R
That's cool Chord! I couldn't resist commenting since I saw that you listed Desplat. The dude has an excellent bunch of scores he did in France for the last 15 years or so. Here's a quick sampler. Discovering his early work is much like discovering ARR's music when it all began in the 90s-- a

Re: [arr] Re: Sharks from CR

2009-09-30 Thread Ramesh R
That's entirely right! If I'm not mistaken it was Elmer Bernstein who said something along the lines of the best way to score a comedy is to score the seriousness rather than to mickey-mouse it. Here's a classic example from Airplane and another from Pink Panther (Mancini) where, even if

Re: [arr] Re: Couples Retreat track for OSCARS...

2009-09-30 Thread Gayathri Chandrakasan
Not necessarily...although we do see most of the popular movies making it to the nomination lists, but more often than not, it's the dark horses that end up sweeping the awards! It's also the same case with bollywood or most film industries for that matter. Not all films are nominated based on