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I'm not sure whether this link was already posted in this thread or discussed...since it's related to Raja & Symphony, it makes interesting reading...
There used to be heated discussions in the DF as to whether Raja composed the Symphony #1 for RPO...(as it was never released to the public). Here one Karthik claims there was one & he was the exec producer...
http://in.rediff.com/movies/2004/apr/24rahman.htm
I talk to Saregama yesterday. They are releasing the CD. I am planning to do a big promot with Saregama (not sure in what shape and other details). The committment is to sell 1000 CDs by us. Hopefully we can do that. Also the price of TIS would be lot less than listed in TIS or dvdunlimitedonline. It is expected to go to single digit. Will keep you all posted as soon as I hear anything from any source.
kbee, thats good news, thanks for the update. This should encourage ppl to buy more copies. Also apart from CDs, cassette sales is also pretty important. I guess a big chunk of the sales would be due to the cassette-buying audience, who regularly buy devotional cassettes. In India CDs are still not affordable by everyone.
kbee ,
I whole heartedly appreciate ur intrest and enthusiam ..
Which area are u promoting ?
I agree with MR! Thanks Kbee for your efforts :D
MumbaiRamki, we are based in USA. So the ad that we give will be targetting USA-Canada and to some extend UK, but its online, so anyone should be able to see.
I dont know what the plans are from Saregama. It may vary from simply giving our site link thru' various SAregama promotions (will benefit us). Since this product should be available across entire streets and corners, there wont be any exclusivity on this product, meaning there wont be any ad that says "TIS presented by Saregama and (my store name)". I am still waiting for the details. I will talk to them in two more days (Tuesday) and will give more details.
Worst case, I will spend $1000 from my pocket and promote TIS CD.
I had a quick chat with Saregama rep in USA. He will have the exact details in 2 days about the product itself (including price). He also mentioned that Tamil Maiyyam is also planning on big promotion. I hope they lauch this product in India very well.
He mentioned that they will NOT try to promote this to non-indian audiances, because they have bad experiences with american retailers, including Best Buy. Their checks bounce and they owe lot of money to Saregama, so they dont want to hurt their pocket again.
If anyone have any suggestion to take this product (or atleast pass on thew news) to non-indian and even non-tamil people,that would be great.
While saying this, I must admit that IR owes a lot to Telugu people than Tamil people. While Tamil people simply go on to the next train (ARR or YSR or HJ or VJ), Telugu ppl are still thankful to IR and the respect they have for IR is something amazing.
and BTW, we never sell audio cassettes, but TIS will be an exception, since people who dont have CD player in their car (quite possible if your car is before 99) can buy tape to play in the car. Thanks for the suggestion.
Kbee
The major thing will be the Indian Stores in US - No Indian miss to go to Indian Shop .
U don't require a Tape to play .You can buy the 'car Kit Adapter' and directly play from CD !
Small update. Saregama India is planning on BIG promo for this product. BIG promo usually means between 20000 to 30000 USD for Ad. They are going to have a BIG CD launch in 2 weeks. Since they didnt get the dates confirmed from VIPs they didnt tell anything. Will know more in 2 days (and update you all in 2 days)
kbee - cna you send a test mail to irir123@rediffmail.com ? I can give you some suggestions
thanks