Naan sonnathu palichiduchi! :lol: :victory:Quote:
Originally Posted by dinesh2002
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Naan sonnathu palichiduchi! :lol: :victory:Quote:
Originally Posted by dinesh2002
manmohini i'm mad with this track!huh! :omg: :omg: :omg: amazing!
exp.antha 'thum thum thana....'electrifying alaps kill me! :omg: :omg: :omg:i'm never heard tthis kind of fusion before! :cry3:
Anand.... A.R.Rahman is the ISAI KADAVUL !!!! :twisted:Quote:
Originally Posted by A.ANAND
shano shano also the exllent number but too long!
Oh..god the album hooked me...
speechless here.....................
did anyone realize?? that Dil Ka Rishta tune has Munbe Va variant which was used as BGM in the movie SOK ???? listen to the bgm "Gautham's Diary"...
just felt like sharing this :)
:yes: :yes: :yes: i will change my signature soon! :cool2:Quote:
Originally Posted by dinesh2002
:shock: that sounds awesomeQuote:
Originally Posted by A.ANAND
Excellent album. no words. ena oru composition
WOW!!! 2nd time listening. hope my life is extended by 5 more years just for this album. Way too many things going on but on the surface its WOW!!! ARRs alaap kills in dil ka rishta. my favorite is manmohini. what a classical composition.
but still feel the tracks have complex layering and might not suit ppl other than fans... instantly...guess will appeal more with the video...
Rahman says there are also some good songs which are not in the audio cd. it wil cum in the movie.
First i too though like that but after some hearings this album appeal to any1Quote:
Originally Posted by arsaregama
finally,next a.r.rahman naan than innu, kanavu kaanum[half baked] tfm [all zerox,hip hop,kuthus,remix]md's ellam oru murai, yuvvraj soundtrack kettu ippave music poda konjam kattu kunnga!
seriously if i were ARR's peer and listen to yuvraaj, i would consider my works as piss in front of niagra :lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by A.ANAND
now its the turn of tu muskura to make me emotional...........yuvraaj has seriously cast doubts whether i have become too weak :oops: .....hey, anyone else saem blood??? :lol:
A combination of the beneficial effects of his birth number happening this year, favorable disposition of the biggies Jupiter and Saturn, and the inspiration arising out of the need to give something different when working for one of his favorites, Subash Ghai, Thalaivar has produced a memorable album for his fans in Yuvraaj. The jury is probably still out whether this effort improves upon his Taal of ten years ago, but this a highly commendable effort from Thalaivar.
Elite Class <---- Dil Ka Rishta, Tu Muskura------> 5 out of 5
Excellent Class<---- Mere Dosth, Manmohini, Zindagi--->4.5 out of 5
Average class <-----Others------------>3.5 out of 5
My overall rating is 4.25.
I must admit that the Average class numbers will appeal most to the vapid listeners (It did to me, he he he), since the music is immediately catchy and raucous. What strikes most is the orchestral opulence and the liberal use of aalaabanai in many songs. Fantastic. I will be buying the CD this afternoon.
i have never listened to a more emotional draining album ever before. Wait for my rating and review. I dont want to rush this one.
It is set in raag Bheempalas, whose carnatic equivalent is Abheri raagam.Quote:
Originally Posted by vibinrajmani
The song is good for sure.but IMHO, i dont think it is a great fusion. it has good melody backed by Synth riffs and nothing else. i give 4/5 for the tune, but cant call it real fusion, bcoz it is easy to ccreate synth riffs. rahman's own brilliant fusion example is "Pacchai Nirame" where he mixed indian raaga with irish tune with fusion sound to it. now that way fusion. mere overlaying a raaga melody on synth is something that has become common now. seriously, buy any lounge music cd and thats what they sell in the garb of fusion.
Manmohana has beautiful melody. wish rahman improvised it more.
well said. but, however simple the fusion is (even if its not a fusion), its an amazing track and its beauty could not be greater if those synth riffs werent there. imo, it is the perfect way to orchestrate this beautiful raaga. with a tabla or a dholak, this song will not have the same beauty. to me this is a very complicated tune in a very beautiful raaga with a simple orchestration thats unique. everytime i listen to this song, it puts me into a heavenly trance.Quote:
Originally Posted by raagas
ARR ON YUVVRAJ
http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7Br_PV_5uo
i slightly disagree here.......i dont think manmohini is yet-another fusion song u hear in lounge CDs.......i'm sure lot of thought has gone into the template of this song.......the way vocals sit on these synth loops is mesmerising...........and dhum dhana dhom loop is also mesmerising......there is something 'very' perfect about the combination of these 3 that makes it a very special song.......Quote:
Originally Posted by raagas
raagas, what do u think abt tu muskura - sounds very mych chinese and again very interesting loops in background.........and also, ur opinion on tu hi mere dost - WCM kissing hip-hop beats :lol:
Hi!Quote:
Originally Posted by MADDY
I didnt say it is yet another lounge music track.but i said similar stuff is usually found there.I dont mind electronic riffs because there are many ARR songs which had them.But i felt the track clearly lacked 3 things:
1. Live percussion instruments
2. more improvisation of the raaga.
3. depth of experimentation.
Honestly, didnt you think that the song ends just when it was getting better? One example i can give is "Kismat Se Tum, Humko Mile ho" (Pukaar) which is ARR's Bheempalas. He has done some mindboggling arrangements in that song and there is a sense of completeness in it. Another example of pure classical raaga based track - "Dheem Ta da re Dheem" (Thakshak), which had string orchestra and percussions.
Tu Muskuraa is more appealing, even though backed by elec riffs again. Because there was a string section melody as under-current. and the rhythm was a loop, but very soft and simple. and ofcourse, the track is lengthy too. it makes you really sink into the song, because it holds you for a certain amount of time, unlike Manmohini which ends even before i just start relishing it.
Raagas, I agree that there should have been more improvisation and that it should have been longer, but the purely techno orchestration gives the song its other-worldiness.
Planet Bollywood review
Review by Aakash Gandhi.
In a year marked by musical drought, music lovers are blessed by the sudden reinvigoration of A.R. Rahman, who is turning out a modestly prolific year, with YUVRAAJ being his fourth release (following Jodhaa-Akbar, Ada, and Jaane Tu...Ya Jaane Na). It's quite ironic. 2008, a year that has heard quality music sparingly, is the one year in which India's greatest MD decides to put out an astonishing four soundtracks. And if Ghajini is released this year, that would be number five; making it the most productive year in Rahman's legendary career with the Hindi Film Industry.
Although Rahman's unparalleled works do not make up for the lackluster year, they certainly do provide us with a touch of class and musical versatility that has drastically faded in 2008. The man of the hour is most certainly A.R. Rahman. And when such a showman as Subhash Ghai, the creator of Yuvraaj himself, tells you that the film belongs first to A.R. Rahman and then to him - that my friends is one of those rare compliments you wish you could frame and hang on the wall. Master poet Gulzar saab will be adding meaning to sound with his beautiful words. When you have three individuals who are considered legends in their respective fields and who have an undeniably remarkable track record, one can't help but salivate all over the CD of Yuvraaj.
We begin the journey with a short dialogue-based introductory piece Main Hoon Yuvraaj. Not much to write from a critic's perspective, the track hinges on Beethoven's masterpiece, his 5th Symphony, which has been re-created flawlessly by the Chennai String Orchestra. Salman Khan, who renders the dialogue, sets up the aura of the film and the theme of the soundtrack. Verdict: A simple beginning to a very different side of Rahman...
In deed this soundtrack is noteworthy because for the very first time Rahman infuses a very healthy dose of pop elements in almost each and every one of his songs. It's something we're not very used to hearing from the virtuoso. The key is to see if Rahman can maintain his distinction while delving deeper into these very conventional styles of arranging and composing.
Rahman eases past the first test with a splendid composition in Tu Meri Dost Hain. The major highlights of this piece lie beneath the grooves and instrumental add-ons. Rahman throws everything except the kitchen sink into the pop rhythm, with the soulful play of the Cello taking centre stage. The true beauty of music is realized when a full orchestration of acoustics, strings, woodwinds, brass, percussions, synths, and pads liquefy into an other-worldly phenomenon set to light your soul ablaze. This is how Tu Meri Dost Hai ravishes. However, I do not want to take anything away from the simple yet soothingly catchy tune rendered with grace by Benny Dayal, while Shreya Ghoshal and Rahman provide tremendous support. Gulzar's lyrics, as the title suggests, are poetic in their simplicity. Verdict: It's a song that's already spreading like wildfire and for very good reason.
After the questionable Pappu Can't Dance (JTYJN), Rahman returns to the dance floors with Shano Shano. Although the number has a cool groove, Rahman fails to make this hip-hop dance number his own. Nevertheless, the song grows on you as you listen to it. The title line is quite addicting as it's repeated throughout. It's after a while, once Sonu Nigam makes his entrance, does the song truly take off and reach its full enjoyment potential. Verdict: Enjoyable for commercial/conventional standards, both Rahman and Gulzar are well out of their comfort zone here and it shows.
Rahman quickly reunites with his spellbinding ways to give birth to a truly beautiful spectacle of sound in Tu Muskura. V.R. Sekar and Elidh Martin's fragile cello nudges Rahman's composition onto a stable yet subtle groove upon which Rahman writes one of the most poignant and tender melodies of his illustrious career. And if there is one performer in Yuvraaj who, for even a moment, steals the light away from Rahman, it's Alka Yagnik in Tu Muskura. Her vocals simply glow in exuberance as Gulzar's metaphorically touching words kiss Yagnik's lips with a resonating shower of aural supremacy. Javed Ali (of Jashn-E-Bahara fame) makes a tremendous delayed entrance to provide a nuanced balance to Alka's rendition. It is in the latter portions of the song where Rahman begins to seek guidance from the Creative Gods as he deftly builds a crescendo amidst the synergistic blend of the vibrant cello, the earthy groove, Yagnik's title rendition, and Ali's passionate swaras. Verdict: Rahman creates a cross-cultural sound the unites semi-pop (groove), western classical (cello), and eastern classical (Ali's vocals). Needless to say, the result is awe-inspiring.
Mastam Mastam is instant gratification personified! Rahman goes free-style while composing this youthfully animated track. The major selling point of this song is Rahman's soothing and extremely catchy melody like you've never heard before, along with the man who sings it - Sonu Nigam. Is there any doubt that Nigam is one of the best singers alive? Rahman creates a very folksy environment in the backgrounds, yet never does he take attention away from the composition itself. Speaking of the background, Rahman really excels in this free-style of arranging, where you actually hear him spreading his wings of creativity. But it is the foreground tune that entices and wins your heart. Alka Yagnik, Benny Dayal, and Naresh Iyer provide wonderful support. Their group chemistry is tremendous. Verdict: One of those rare tracks that will seem to remain on your playlist for ever and ever.
And that brings us to another one of my favorites - Zindagi. What soul. What passion. It all starts off with the Bandoneon, an instrument unfortunately rarely ever heard in today's music. Rahman creates a very gentle groove, led by shakers, light percussion, and acoustics. Later, the rhythm blends into more of a pop influenced groove with some pleasing synths and pads filling the musical aura with color and flavor. However, what makes this song flourish is vocalist Srinivas and Rahman's peaceful composition. It's a unity that's brought us masterpieces in the past, and it once again reaches for the stars. Not to be outdone, Gulzar's ode to life's miscues is one of sorrowful beauty. Verdict: A masterful composition that will appeal to a specific segment of music enthusiasts.
Rahman is all attitude and business in the passionate Dil Ka Rishta. The opening is a complete antithesis to the rest of the song, where Rahman opens with a hauntingly beautiful play of the piano. This makes way for a mesmerizing orchestral performance that would rival much of the western world's orchestral prowess. The song erupts with a very strong pop groove paving the rhythmic paths. Although the melody isn't as prominent as Rahman's usual soul-stirring compositions, this one hinges heavily on the brilliant renditions of Sonu Nigam, Roop Kumar Rathod, A.R. Rahman, and Blaaze (English). Verdict: Thanks to the orchestral sensations coupled with the English lyrics, Rahman has created a truly international track that deserves all of your attention.
Rahman toys with us as now he attempts to blend a trance groove with Indian classical vocals in Manmohini Morey. You're kidding right? The track is surprisingly very attractive, thanks especially to the underrated vocals of Vijay Prakash. Rahman's classical sense sharpens as he writes another addictive melody while harnessing the nuances and specialties of the Indian classical style. Not an easy thing to do at all. The quasi-trance beat gives this song a third dimension that takes it to new levels of gratification. Verdict: Indian classical dancers finally have a modern and catchy track to showcase their moves on. Very cool number!
The soundtrack closes with Krishna Chetan's Shano Remix. Since a Rahman track is rarely ever tampered with by a remix, you know this one should be distinctively different. And to an extent it is. It's not your traditional remix. The only aspect of the original that has been preserved here is the title rendition of Shano Shano. Besides that, we have a hip-hop groove featuring rapper Ember. Clocking in at around 2:37, it's a short track that adds little to this diverse group of songs.
Now if you were all set to draw comparisons between Yuvraaj and Ghai-Rahman's earlier masterpiece Taal (1999), then you'll be doing yourself a dishonor. Their music is as different as night and day. As I mentioned earlier, Yuvraaj is a much more conventional film soundtrack than what Rahman is known to have done in the past. However, he succeeds in giving familiar styles a twist of unfamiliarity. Therein lies the magic and mystique of A.R. Rahman.
If you ask me, Yuvraaj is far from Rahman's greatest works. But it portrays a cross-cultural resonance that blends east and west, creating a synergistic sound that will set charts and hearts ablaze. Go on... have yourself another Rahmantic treat.
http://www.planetbollywood.com/displ...=m101708085547
For all those who have been cribbing about pop elements in the songs, the script demands it.
"Imagine a film where Salman is a dreamy singer.. Katrina is a leading musician... Zayed grooves to chaotic disco sound... Anil Kapoor enjoys only Classical music...
Imagine the symphony of sounds created by all these characters... Now imagine my struggle to match my visuals to Rahmans mesmerizing sound and Gulzaar saab's magical lyrics...
This is Yuvraaj"
- Subhash Ghai.
Quite honestly, no other Music director in India, past or present, could compose for such a challenging script with such success!! Rahman, as always hits the right concoction of musical genres and I'm sure he didnt spoil the beauty of orchestral WCM and vocal ICM by the pop'ish sounds. They are as unobtrusive as they get, infact they make the appeal much wider. Awesome!!! :notworthy: :notworthy:
thamizhvaanan, well said :cool:
he has tried it earlier in manmatha maasam from parthaale paravasam... he ends it on a different note just when u think the song is catching up on you
this piece is what i wanted.......i was wondering something, something making me addicted to this song, its the trance factor.......hindustani classical on trance - ammadiyo :)Quote:
Originally Posted by thamizhvaanan
he did the same wiht Koon Chala - Rang De Basanti, though the song was much different from Manmohini More.. he ended the amazing song so shortly... keeping u pleading for more... :)Quote:
Originally Posted by arsaregama
i like that the song ends early... keeps u wanting...
stunning album btw... been playing it on my iPod at work all day and yesterday as well... hehe shhhhhhhh!!!
hehe
:D
Indian classical dancers finally have a modern and catchy track to showcase their moves on. Very cool number! ----------------------
:thumbsup:
Tu Muskura promo -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0KDGSvCZkA
Maddy, this is not the first time Thalaivar has done this. Remember, in fanaa towards the end he would use carnatic alaaps as trance grooves.. its not just an alaap but an alaap used in place of trance grooves. Even the string instrument used in one of the interludes repeats a short phrase again and again to give trance effect. It is just plain mesmerising :musicsmile:Quote:
Originally Posted by MADDY
My Fav so far is Zindagi.... superb melody... Srinivas :thumbsup:
Can we call it a Ghazal? :huh:
Not exactly, because the format of a ghazal is different, consisting of couplets mostly, completing the anthara and re-rhyming with the mukhda, and antharas are not direct continuations of mukhda.Quote:
Originally Posted by thamizhvaanan
Best Ghazal example of ARR is "Shikwa Na Hota" from Tehzeeb.
OSUM :clap: fantastic picturation!ippadi granda-da oru musical filmQuote:
Originally Posted by sat_srini
[athuvaum namma thalaivara]vechi padam pannathukagave subash ghai-ikku oru periya salute :clap: :2thumbsup:
tu hi to mere dost hai -can't believe this song,sing by benny dayal :musicsmile: wooow!
:2thumbsup:
Anand,no doubt.... i couldnt stop listening to Tu Muskura... what a number.... no other MDs could come up with such brilliance...Quote:
Originally Posted by A.ANAND
in short, Yuvvraaj album, ONLY A.R.Rahman can compose such an album.... NO OTHER MD can.... seriously!!! 8-)