Here you goQuote:
Originally Posted by KV
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWDcZ_g3O6w
One word, ELECTRIFYING!!!!
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Here you goQuote:
Originally Posted by KV
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWDcZ_g3O6w
One word, ELECTRIFYING!!!!
Classic Incantations Concert detailed review
http://www.backgroundscore.com/2012/...rt-review.html
Dear Suresh Ji,
Thanks a lot for sharing your experience along with the respective audio links. I highly appreciate your effort.
Even though I thoroughly enjoyed all suites, it was the initial plucks of the “Warriors of Heaven and Earth” suite that completely moved me to the extreme end of an emotional spectrum. Wow, what an introduction? If the beginning is this superb, then the whole experience is highly likely to dumbfound everyone. Other pieces that deserve a special mention are the “Passage” suite, which is very mystical – congratulations to Kavita and the rest of the KMMC choir and “Cry of a Rose” suite – I wonder why they chose to name the “Roja” suite this but after reading your description about the person beside you, I sort of come to a conclusion, an obvious one being Madhoo's character longing for Arvind Swamy in the film but in addition I like to add that Rahman Ji views his dear fans as a rose (a symbol of friendship and love) and the flute version of “Kadhal Rojave” has certainly swept us to tears. Rahman Ji once said, when composing an emotional track you have to acquire the correct feeling (sounds clichéd) but I wouldn’t be surprised if he himself cried whilst composing this number. You can probably guess my taste in music favours soft instrumentals and choral music in the long term.
From the “Tribute” suite, without a doubt, “Malarnthum Malaratha” and “Senthoora Poove” equally soar above the rest. It’s almost as if Rahman Ji went through my mind and knew I wanted to be gifted with these evergreen presents. Hearing these in WCM is really a dream come true as through “Malarnthum Malaratha” we can hear the Raga Abheri in an orchestral fashion, furthermore, the three most heard and favourite tracks for me by Raaja Saab are “Chinna Kannan Azhaikkiran”, “Senthoora Poove” and “Nee Partha” and for me to hear “Senthoora Poove” in WCM is seriously an answered wish. I’m really interested in the song by Rahman Ji’s much respected father R.K. Shekhar, I would really like to hear the original.
I sit here writing this, trying to contain myself as I’m emotionally lost in all these cues. I would so love to be in India visiting one of these spectacular events right now but thanks to you and others who have shared reviews, videos, audios, images etc. I feel I have lived 50% of this experience. This is a great treat for us Rahman Ji devotees who couldn’t attend in person.
I was surprised in a pleasant way when “Aayo Re Sakhi” from “Water” was chosen to be played at the end but I recall Rahman Ji once saying he has worked the hardest for “Water” than any other album of his. As far as I remember, I’ve heard him he raving about three albums in particular: “Roja”, this was when he was asked what’s his favourite piece of work? “Kadhalar Dhinam, an album he rates 10/10. And recently he has been all praise for “Rockstar”. “Aayo Re Sakhi” is certainly an underdog composition that’s unpredictably arrived in the climax of the event. Rahman Ji might of wanted to use this track as an ode to God.
I said this before to Wizzy who shared his experience, I can only dream of you felt in the actual auditorium.
If this doesn’t define him as the “Mozart of Madras” nothing will!
Thank you!
A German ode to AR Rahman
Germany, the breeding ground of some of the path-breaking musicians of the world including Bach, Beethoven, Mozart and Karlheinz Stockhausen seems to be gradually shifting its focus towards the Indian tunes.
How else would you explain this tribute to composer AR Rahman by the renowned German Film Orchestra Babelsberg? The orchestra founded in 1918 has over 3,000 scores to its credit including Metropolis in 1924 to Anonymous in 2011. Now they are all set to bring the city down with Classical Incantations - The German Film Orchestra Babelsberg performs AR Rahman, a new chapter in the history of musical collaboration. As a part of the tribute, the orchestra is on a five-city tour culminating with the grand finale in namma Bangalore today.
An excited Klaus Peter-Beyer, director of the orchestra says, "When I visited India for the first time last year, I took home the recording of our first rehearsal. It had a few selected pieces of AR Rahman's music. For the first time, all my senses felt was symbiotically connected with music. Rahman not just writes the sound track for films, but composes for the entire country and that's the reason for his music to be described as the most melodic and soulful piece of art in the country."
So what can the audience expect to listen to at the concert? "There will be over a hundred members of the German film Orchestra, choir members from Rahman's conservatory, renowned soloists along with conductor Matt Dunkley; and the lineup will include the classic scores of Rahman from Roja, Bombay, Swades and Endhiran. The concerts at Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and Chennai were interesting and we hope the same with Bangalore as the performance here will mark the grand finale of our tour. After the tour, we are bringing out the album; Classical Incantations - the German Film Orchestra Babelsberg performs AR Rahman."
Are Germans well-versed with the music of the Mozart of Madras? "Though Indian music is not very popular back home, many youngsters love Rahman and associate him with the Bombay theme, which is extremely famous there. There is a huge circle of Rahman fans in Germany and Slumdog Millionaire has only made it bigger. So what's Rahman's opinion on the tribute? "I cannot speak on behalf of him; you will have to ask him about that," says Klaus.
Speaking about the future plans of the orchestra, Klaus adds, "After the tour, we will celebrate the centenary of the Babelsberg Studio by going on a world tour. But as of now, we are extremely excited about performing in India though I am still discovering Indian music. One trait which touched me in India is people always smile back at you. Sometimes they smile at you first. I would like to take that back home to Germany."
source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/e...w/11663815.cms
Awards list updated..
Jeeva just tweeted that Ilayaraj is the Music Director for Neethane En Ponvasantham!
Beethoven listens as Patdeep flows in - The Hindu review of CI.
I haven't finished Tribute 3 to the CI event, it's still stuck somewhere in the pipeline. In the mean time you can enjoy my mix to Pudhu Vellai Mazhai.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZDX0D9s440
A.R. Rahman Babelsberg Classic Incantations Orchestra Tribute - 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTKdBCq_onI
Here is my third installment for the Classic Incantations Tribute. Trilogy Completed :)
I do not own rights to the respective pieces.
Orchestral themes are taken from Thiruda Thiruda, Minsara Kanavu, Jodhaa Akbar, Bombay, Taal, Enthiran, Raavan, Kabhi Na Kabhi, Roja and Lord of the Rings (musical).
I hope ppl here have seen this video! Amazing man!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1STKiZnB_Ps
Did you know ARR also comes to the shooting sites?
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net..._4839515_n.jpg
yes when he himself stars in it...Quote:
Originally Posted by NOV
A.R.Rahman in the Studio with Orianthi , Oscar Seaton , Sivamani
http://arrajib.blogspot.com/2012/02/...thi-oscar.html
29-வது முறையாக பிலிம்பேர் விருது வாங்கிய ஏ ஆர் ரஹ்மான்!
இசையமைப்பாளர் ஏ ஆர் ரஹ்மானுக்கு இந்த ஆண்டின் சிறந்த இசையமைப்பாளருக்கான பிலிம்பேர் விருது அளிக்கப்பட்டது.
ரோஜா படத்துக்காக முதல் முறையாக பிலிம்பேர் விருது பெற்றார் ரஹ்மான். அதன் பிறகு ஜென்டில்மேன், காதலன், ஆர்டிபர்மன் சிறப்பு பிலிம்பேர் விருது, பம்பாய், ரங்கீலா, காதல் தேசம், மின்சாரக்கனவு, தில்சே, ஜீன்ஸ், தால், முதல்வன், அலைபாயுதே, லகான், பகத்சிங், சாதியா, ஸ்வதேஸ், ரங் தே பசந்தி, சில்லுனு ஒரு காதல், குரு (பின்னணி இசை), சிவாஜி த பாஸ்,ஜானே து யா ஜானே நா, ஜோதா அக்பர், டெல்லி 6, விண்ணைத்தாண்டி வருவாயா, விண்ணைத் தாண்டி வருவாயா (தெலுங்கு) ஆகிய படங்களுக்கு பிலிம்பேர் விருதுகள் அவருக்கு வழங்கப்பட்டன.
இந்த முறை ராக்ஸ்டார் இந்திப் படத்தின் இசைக்காக அவருக்கு பிலிம்பேர் விருது வழங்கப்பட்டுள்ளது. இது அவர் பெறும் 29வது பிலிம்பேர் விருது.
நேற்று முன்தினம் மும்பையில் நடந்த பிரமாண்ட விழாவில் இந்த விருதினை அவர் பெற்றுக் கொண்டார். இந்த விருதின் நுனியில் வைரங்கள் பதித்துக்கொடுத்திருந்தனர் பிலிம்பேர் விழா
Rahman receiving FF 2012 award
http://www.facebook.com/video/video....99442110118624
Rockstar was an experiment: AR Rahman
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AR Rahman, who has won almost all the popular awards for " Rockstar" says that it was an experiment that clicked.
"When I started working on "Rockstar", we wanted to do something different with it. It was my experiment in a way, and I was not sure if it could work, or if people would accept that kind of music, but people have been very kind and every track has got good response," says Rahman.
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The musical maestro is now gearing up to compose for Yash Chopra's comeback film - his first for the Yash Raj banner. "It's a great honour to work with Yash ji. He has great sense of music and I think, working with him will complete my whole circle of Hindi movies," he says.
With so many hit albums to his credit, does the maestro ever have an imperfect day? "Yeah, in fact many imperfect days," he laughs. "Every day is a fight, because not every time things fall in place, we need to work hard - sometimes things fall perfectly, sometimes they don't, but we have to be uncompromising, if we compromise then we are not being truthful to the art or to the people," he adds. And, how does he deal with a bad day? "By taking a break," he shares, adding, "That's the reason I do less films, so that I can leave for a week or maybe a month even and then come back to work.
http://mediacenter.dw.de/english/video/item/403449/
must watch from 20 min!u must proud arr fan..thalaiva nee vazgha!!!
source:arryg
Which song?Quote:
Originally Posted by SoftSword
song sollalappa... that pic could possibly have been taken in some ad shoot... or some promo shoot for his world tour...
Don't know where else to ask.. Is the Simbu-ARR coming together for Sony's Love Anthem true? Or is it a rumour?!
Something which didn't happen even in VTV :banghead:
no, he has better things to do.
neenga sollithaan intha vishayamey theriyum. Kanavu ethaavathu kandeengla?Quote:
Originally Posted by VENKIRAJA
Anyway, antha love anthem thaan release panniyaache? innum enna panna poraanga.
that love anthem is just a promo right...
venki, where did u read about this... pls file the sources here...
but there is very less chances that ARR is part of this...
"Madhushree back with Rahman on a romantic note"
Playback singer Madhushree, who, interestingly, has the word honey, not only in her name but also in her voice, is back once again with her favourite composer and idol, A. R. Rahman. Interestingly, her song 'Sharminda Hoon' from Gautham Menon's recent released film, EKK DEEWANA THA, is her first full-fledged duet with the legendary composer. The petite singer talks about her icon, her experience of working with him and about item songs, promising that she will be seen and heard much more in the coming months.
Excerpts from an interview with the honey-coated voice...
MADHUSHREE with A. R. RAHMAN
How was the experience of working with A. R. Rahman again for EKK DEEWANA THA?
It was as magical as it has always been. As I have repeatedly said, Rahman is 'the music director' who guided me in this industry. I continue to be fascinated by his compositions and his style of working. EKK DEEWANA THA is a romantic film. And Rahman's music in this one oozes romance with every note.
CHECK OUT: Two endings for EKK DEEWANA THA
Do you regret not being able to sing for him for some years now?
Ever since he won the Oscar, he has become so busy with international assignments that he hardly stays in India. But I'm happy that if he is working on a film in India, he does call me whenever possible. I feel honored that he has such faith in my singing. My journey with him started in 2002 and it is still going on. I missed only 2011, where I sang for him but it has not released yet.
What do you think of the song, 'Sharminda Hoon' that you have sung with Rahman in the film?
It is a romantic song to its core. It has such a sweet melody. And the subtle variations in the orchestration, the arrangement make it a song that touches your heart. The effect is sheer magic which only a legend like Rahman could conjure up. And the lyrics by Javed Saab take it to a different level altogether and make it unforgettable. It is a song which is complete in all its aspects. I just hope we get to sing such songs as often as possible. And yes, 'Sharminda Hoon' is also my first, full-fledged duet with Rahman.
We hear that the lyrics have been written to fit into the already composed tunes. Was that difficult?
As you must be aware, EKK DEEWANA THA was orginally made in Tamil and then in Telugu by director Gautham Menon. Both the versions were super hits. And Rahman had composed of them. Now, Hindi lyrics had to be fitted into those compositions which was little difficult. But Javed saab has done it so beautifully that it is impossible to realize that the words have been written around the tune. We had a little problem fitting the first word, Sharminda. But then both Rahman and Javed saab managed to solve the problem and it sounds beautiful. Incidentally, Javed saab also told me that this word 'Sharminda' has probably never been used in the very beginning of a song so far!
Isn't it ironical that while you all have worked so hard on the lyrics, it is the item numbers that have become the real rage in Hindi films? As a singer trained in traditional classical music, what do you think of this trend?
As other styles of songs, item songs are also part of a movie. It's now the race for item songs as previously was for romantic songs. I have nothing against item songs. Every situation demands a different type of song. Earlier, we had Lataji (Mangeshkar) singing only for the heroines, who would never do a cabaret. Those roles were reserved for actors like Helen or Bindu. And their songs were reserved for other singers. Now, even the topmost stars do not hesitate to do such songs. So people have to move with the times. These are times when foot-tapping songs are loved by the people. There's nothing wrong with that. I have also sung a number of item songs for film from the south.
Which Hindi film has been your most satisfying as a singer so far?
As a singer, I am never really satisfied. After every song I sing, I feel I should do something better. I would love to sing as many different types of compositions as possible.
http://www.glamsham.com/movies/inter...iew-021211.asp
some rare interview and audio lunch by thalaivar
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obqN5...eature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cu2q...feature=relmfu
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0m4NO...feature=relmfu
Flute Naveen Kumar shares his musical life, and how he met AR Rahman
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJA4gVCc228
A.R. Rahman - "Oscar Sangamam" | The 84th Academy Awards
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8okn...eature=related
ARR Doing Mimicry
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=1628343115834
SOURCE; Rahman 360º
Filmfare - March Magzine 2012 Edition Cover
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...1075741&type=1
ARR Leaving The Venue - 50th Golden Jubilee Cine Musician Union
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=1604055828667
DH! Interview: A.R. Rahman Dishes About the Oscars and More!
Leaving the world abuzz after his performance at the 2012 Oscar Awards, music composer AR Rahman’s global respect and fame remains stronger than ever, 3 years after he received an Oscar for Best score in the film Slumdog Millionaire.
AR’s life takes him from the east to the west creating masterpieces. His recognition, and work in Hollywood made him purchase a second home there. And while he sat in his beautiful LA house, AR Rahman filled us in on his hectic yet rewarding life!
DH!: This is the third time you are performing at the Oscars, tell me a bit about what drew you to the event this year?
AR: Composer Hans Zimmer asked me whether I would like to be a part of the band, he said he intended this to be an international band , and I did like the idea and I am a fan of Hans Zimmers’ works, so I said yes, and it was a good, and an exciting process.
A R Rahman , Hans Zimmer , Pharrell Williams , Ann Marie and Sheila E
DH!: Tell me about your Oscar performance?
AR: He gave his theme as a platform to work with for all of us, I called my version, "Oscar Sangamam", which means meeting or the mixing of cultures in Tamil .
DH!: What are you working on now?
AR: I am working on the Dreamworks film, Monkeys of Mumbai with Stephen Schwartz who is in India now to do some research, unfortunately I won’t be there while he is. I am doing a Mani Ratnam project, a Yashraj production as well as a film with Rajinikanth.
DH!: What kind of Mumbai inspired beats are we going to hear on the Mumbai Monkeys tracks?
AR: Can’t talk about it, but it’s exciting and it will be a good challenge, it incorporates the culture of India, going beyond the vibe of "Bombay dreams "the broadway and west end musical, which i scored.
DH!: You work quite often in the West and you see many of your colleagues here visiting India, what do you hope they do or see there?
AR: The New India is very exciting, the power of individuals is growing, and I hope that all of them have this influence on improving the not so good things, helping people who are not privileged to get education and leading them to upliftment, you see India is a country with the world’s richest man there and the poorest man co existing . India also has the most youngest people in the world so it’s an important place to set positive trends.
DH!: You have homes all over the world, what is something you have with you in each house?
AR: not all over (smiles ) A studio in all of these is a must to keep me going .
DH!: What’s next?
AR: I don’t know, I am going with the flow, sometimes with flow sometimes a u-turn, going back to doing Tamil movies, all the Tamil following has been depressed since I have been away so I’m going back, and doing a Mani Ratnam film.
DH!: Great to hear all the projects in the east and the west that you are doing. Your last major project in the west was Superheavy, was it amazing collaborating with so many big names?
AR: Absolutely, chance of a life time.
DH!: Message to your fans?
AR: Thanks for all the love, patience and support, there wouldn’t be anything without you guys.
http://www.desihits.com/news/view/dh...-more-20120229
AR: all the Tamil following has been depressed since I have been away so I’m going back.
thalaivaa :clap:
me too :clap:
guitar prasanna on his compositions with rahman...
starting from his first cine music experience, which was incidentally pudhiya mugam's july maadham...
also speaks about samba samba..
mentions about their sessions and how they both connecting well in thinking about fusing different genres of music...
a week back when i was listening to pudhiya mugam after a long time, i was amazed at the guitar sections, without knowing this guy was the culprit...
never miss it...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SR_1G...eature=related
check the other parts of the video where he speaks on how he began playing guitar and his attempts with IRs music back then...
kkaali guitar'a veenai'yaavum piano'vaavum use panraan'yaa...
velakkaarnukku porandha velakkaaranyaa...
http://youtube.com/watch?v=b2RHxFKBvnk
The Piano build up to Rehna Tu from 2.50, simply WOW!!, wonderful to see how passionate Rahman Ji is about this song. He has one of the best smiles in the world :bow:
How many stars in his voice is definitely a great treat.
First Look - SRK & Katrina on Yash Chopra’s sets in London
http://www.yashrajfilms.com/News/New...2-5f1e53d8b5d8
may be musical film???!!
With ARR as the composer, any film is a musical na? :huh: