Happy birthday Ajay, may you continue to delight us with your presence bro.
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Happy birthday Ajay, may you continue to delight us with your presence bro.
Thanx Sunil.
I never expected that someone would wish me in thalaivar thread. Thanks again. :-)
happy birthday ajay...
pattaya kelappunga indha varusham
Thanx, Softy :D
Annan Maddy has poked the beehive in ARRYG. :-)
Wrong venue to post such messages. Like Guess_Me pointed out previously, there's a high number of people in ARRYG who can't even accept any sort of criticism...with the copyright guy leading the pack. Ithule free gifts topic edutha mattum summa irupanggela? :?
in a hope to get this message across to AR sir or atleast vijay iyer :) ........i felt it was clearly promoting JHS and to term "promotion" as "gift for fans" was really unfortunate :)Quote:
Originally Posted by ajaybaskar
belated birthday wishes Ajay
Adappaavigala.. One 'not-so-popular' track and the media is writing him off, huh?Quote:
Originally Posted by Sanjeevi
Thanks, Lancy :D
adhu taran adarsh* site-nga....examples of revival paarunga - salman khan in tapanggu :lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by ajaybaskar
*man who called Rangeela music as lacklustre :lol:
Aamir Khan to play Baiju Bawra?
Islamabad, Oct 25 (IANS) Almost sixty years after Bharat Bhushan played Baiju Bawra, Aamir Khan could soon reprise the role of the legendary gypsy singer in a new Bollywood film, a media report said Monday.
'Bollywood's 'Mr Perfect' Aamir Khan has been picked for a special role, which nobody except him will be able to essay. Film-maker Krishna Shah wants Aamir to play the role of the wandering singer,' the Urdu daily Jang reported.
According to the report, the project was lying dormant for a long time as Shah was involved in his film 'Mother: The Indira Gandhi Story' but now Shah is determined to take it forward.
Krishna has already approached Aamir for the role, while A.R. Rahman has been roped in for the music.
http://sify.com/news/aamir-khan-to-p...zskpefgaj.html
I personally feel that the north Indian media think that Rahman Ji is their property and therefore with all this controversy and hype want him to feel sorry, so that he does more home projects.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sanjeevi
We as fans know, that he does not need to prove anything to the Indian mass and respect that fact that he needs to move on in life. Why is the media being backwards?
Joginder Tuteja is not speaking on behalf of anyone and we know that Rahman is not on a low and is still churning out spectacular material.
...Indian media will never come out of their box.
Written by Joginder Tuteja, who gave 4 stars for a film he worked in :rotfl3:Quote:
Originally Posted by MADDY
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Originally Posted by Ramakrishna
perfect :thumbsup: ..........Quote:
On being asked his reaction on ‘Mozart of Madras’ tag …. he says … I dont do such complex stuff … but by god’s grace i have a musical individuality …. that has come from my dad’s blood
Underground Authority - AR Rahman's Urvasi (Rock Version)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PJNo...eature=related
:notworthy:
Composer of the month at Montages.no (Norway)
http://translate.google.com/translat...-a-r-rahman%2F
Chronicles of a Rahmaniac !! Part 1
May 4th 2005…. Chennai mail was zipping through the Deccan plateau amidst sweltering heat…In an unreserved compartment that was almost overflowing; passengers were waiting for the ordeal of the journey to end … There was nothing special …nothing to romanticize about this jaunt!! It was completely an unplanned trip for me and predictably I was languishing on the floor and had been trampled over by passengers, police, ticket examiners, hawkers several times during the 36 hour trip.
But yours truly was then a rookie journalist … an intern with Star News and was looking forward to something really special … An exclusive interview with the Mozart of Madras … A R Rahman … at his Karmabhoomi Panchathan Record Inn in Kodambakkam … It was a twenty five minute appointment with the maestro … Time magazine had picked the Roja soundtrack as one of the top 100 all time great soundtracks.. I finished the interview in exact 22 minutes and was about to leave the studio…. My videographer requested us to talk for a few cutaway shots … I was very very happy inside and was struggling to maintain professional calm in my body language … and a big compliment came from the legend …. He rated the interview as of one the best till date and said a few kind words about my musical ear…. I was about to wind up…. I mentioned that I am an avid fan of the western classical genre … I was promptly asked to name my top three favourite composers … I said Vivaldi, Tchaikovsky and Bartok…. With eyes lit up and a raised eyebrow (out of suspicion that I had mugged up these names to impress him) ARR asked me which Bartok composition was my favourite … “The Wooden Prince, Music for strings, percussion & celesta (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YB_PT...eature=related) and Divertimento for Strings”, I replied. That answer reversed the roles…. the Maestro rewarded me with 90 minutes of his precious time and asked me several questions about my musical tastes and what enjoyed the most in all genres including his compositions… those two hours will remain etched in my memories forever!
It was not just a big hero worship moment for me … I learnt a lot about music, composition and most importantly how this man takes every opportunity to gauge how his work is being received … and treats even a music enthusiast with such respect and sincerity … But my madness for his music began a decade earlier
1994: Roja Musically those times were so different … Bollywood music had begun to sound stale … There were sparks of acoustic brilliance in Qayamat se Qayamat Tak or Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar … Even Salman Khan’s debut film Maine Pyar Kiya had some interesting numbers … Pehla Nasha Pehla Khumar had left us spellbound … I used to listen to that song again and again … there was no digital player with loop play mode … Listening to a song again and again meant going through rewind-forward process … I was convinced it is difficult to make a better romantic song than Pehla Nasha … You had to be a tough not to be able to tolerate heart wrenching melodies by the likes of Nadeem Shravan with extremely loud and out of tune Dholak tapping on rhythm … Legends like Laxmikant Pyarelal were producing some annoying music that perhaps even they would not like to own up … Remember Roop Ki Rani Choron ka Raja …. or Lamboo ji lambooji !!!
There were a few soothing voices like Udit Narayan ( I love Udit ji for his unique vocal projection … he sounds as if he is smiling and singing … no nasal tone and booming voice … emotional renditions ) & Sadhana Sargam … and some dominating but super monotonous voices like Kumar Sanu …
And how could you ignore those chorus pieces …. 4-5 women trying to evoke romantic emotions in shrill soprano voices doing too roooo rooo and la la la …..
And then ARR arrived like a messiah to rescue us with Roja … Dil hai chhotasa resonated … Rukkamani Rukkamani had thumping percussions ( Sivamani was not such a popular name till then) the Aalap in Roja janeman showed how a small vocal piece can give a song a strong identity … Ye Haseen Wadiyan had the visual appeal and exuberance to take you into open skies .. and Bharat Humko jaan se pyaara hai made your blood boil …
A year later Bombay released … and Naveen Kumar’s enchanting flute with beautifully arranged strings created a magic … Bombay theme was perhaps the first stand alone instrumental track of a movie that became so popular (barring short theme melodies like flute piece in hero etc.)
My dad had introduced me to western classical music and symphonic sound…. and I felt proud that an Indian composer could get that feel in a movie song … Bombay was a complete package … Kehna hi kya was classical based …. with Qawwali style table and harmonium pieces with a touch of Raga Chandrakauns …. Tu Hi Re was a gripping melody … Hamma Hamma introduced us to singer Rahman … Kuchi Kuchi Rakamma had playful energy … and Halla Gulla took me straight to Mumbai’s street music … Post Bombay I started looking forward to ARR’s next release … Which meant I would also pick up Tamil cassettes and check out ARR tracks released down south
A year later in 1995-96 Rahman had scored his golden goal … the final winner …. Rangeela was out … and we were completely bowled over … Film music never sounded like this …. It was fresh … It was revolutionary …. Asha Bhosale’s renditions were youthful and witty … We had never heard rhythm patterns like Rangeela before …. Every track stood out …. Whether it was Yaaron sun lo zara or Rangeela re …. Asha ji simply rocked …. Kya Kare kya naa karein just touched every young boy’s heart … Mangta hai kya bolo was like a culture shock … It was quite different …. iconoclastic … but we just loved it …. Hai rama was seduction portrayed through a classical melody … Spirit of Rangeela sounded so international …. My parents had become helpless since they could never stop me from playing the cassette 24×7 … and all songs were mega hits …. So there was no need to rewind or forward ….
I had become an avid ARR fan …. and within no time two more tamil songs that I heard converted this admiration into passion and hero worship …. Netra Illadha Matram ( Kal nahi tha ye kya hai) and Ennavale adi ennavale (Sun ri Sakhi) convinced me that this man was not just a good composer …. I genuinely felt that this man is going to be a trendsetter … The way Netra illadha started with a grand sitar stroke just shocked me with a pleasant surprise …. and the carnatic violin, flute interludes in Ennavale inspired me to pick up a bansuri and play it …. All ARR cds had a comprehensive list of musician credits … and it was so nice to know the names behind those wonderful sounds …. I had become a Rahmaniac …. I told myself I am going to buy every piece of music this man composes and sells … regardless of the language and medium …
This is how I became ARR devotee at 14 …. and in last 15 years he has been around like a family member …. every song of his is linked to some strong memory …. some vividly visual and some anecdotal … His compositions have always encapsulated a complex spectrum of human emotions and touch our hearts with exquisite ease … Those who called him an overnight wonder have vanished …. Today he is a global figure…. He is the face of India’s commercial music…. And there are multiple facets to his virtuosity …. I am going to try and express my views as an ardent fan and a keen music listener in this 15 part series …. starting today … Those parts are –
1. ARR the sound wizard
2. Music & Technology
3. His singers & musicians
4. Arrangements and Orchestration
5. A director’s delight
6. ARR melodies & Rhythms
7. Professionalism
8. Background scores
9. Humane side of Rahman
10. Influence of Sufism
11. Cultural ambassador
12. Trend Setter
13. International acclaim
14. Versatile Composer
15. VisionaryWould come back soon to talk about ARR’s sound wizardry!!! Till then have a musically pure time!!
Suggested Listening
1. Anjali Anjali – Duet
2. The Bombay Theme – Bombay
3. Ennavale Adi Ennavale – Kadhalan
4. Tanha Tanha – Rangeela
http://chinmayebhave.in/music/
Shankar¡¯s Boys goes to Bollywood
http://tellycafe.com/regional-cinema...-to-bollywood/
a comment of mine in the above websiteQuote:
Originally Posted by Ramakrishna
As of what I know (I might be wrong here), A R Rahman only started getting the musicians to play freely around post 2002. He used to write all the music and let the musicians play them, but was open to suggestions and changes. But, he did write all of his own music. However, since about 2002, since he has become so busy, he gives the musicians a base and lets them play or sing on it, and records it. Then he uses it in his songs.
According to my knowledge, the musicians might be playing music for a specific song in a specific movie and it might end up never being in that song. It could also end up being in a totally different song in a totally different movie.
This is one reason that musicians like working with him, they get a lot of freedom. However, there is criticism that A R Rahman is not composing much anymore but is more of a Music Engineer.
Whatever you call it. He is a genius. My knowledge in music is minimal or close to nil, so I don’t really know who exactly things work in his recording studio. All I can say is, I love him, respect him and adore his music.
ithathan ethirkachi aalungga solli kittu irukangga pala kaalama! :lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by lancelot
Asian awards Images
http://www.apimages.com/Search.aspx?...&cfasstyle=AND
ya, i know. poor poor people. May god give them enlightenment!Quote:
Originally Posted by A.ANAND
Rahman’s picks his best
IndiaGlitz [Thursday, October 28, 2010]
Music maestro A R Rahman has listed out five songs, all composed by him, which he considers his best. “Though I like all my songs, these numbers are close to my heart”, he said.
“Narumugaiye… from Iruvar, Ennavale… from Kadhalan, Margazhi Thingal Allava from Sangamam, Kadhal… from Udhaya and Veerapandi Kottaiyile… from Thiruda Thiruda are those five songs”, he said in an interview to a Tamil magazine.
Throwing light on his spiritual side, the Oscar-Grammy winner said, “One can lead his spiritual life in a simple way or in a complex way. I am following what elders have preached. I can now see no difference between joy and sorrow”.
Saying that his aim is to create more musicians, the Mozart of Madras added: “I need huge amount of money to start music schools and to run them. Hollywood projects can help me earn. But I can’t accept all the offers that come my way just for the sake of money”.
interview entha tamil magazine-la varuthu?kumudam or vikatan?? :think:
ok.kumudam deepavali special!
Enna bro, neengalae kelvi kekkureenga? neengalae badhilum solreenga?
ungga kitta irunthuthan bathil nichayam varum innu ethirpaaten!en avasaram porukkala :lol: search pannen,kumudam-la vanthirukku.. today ninght in KL! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by ajaybaskar
Ajay,neenga intha interview padichacha?
Seri thalaivar thamizhla padam panratha pathi edhavathu sollirukkara?
Innum illa, Anand Sir.. Will do tonight and post the contents tomorrow.
Q: Are there other filmmakers you’re collaborating with aside from Danny?
A.R. Rahman: Right now I’m taking a break. I’m just finishing up here. It’s been a stressful year with this tour and all the scores and stuff.
athellam onnum illa!the worst interview by kumudam!Quote:
Originally Posted by satissh_r
some part from the interview
- he says 'ennaku ambani mathiri per pugal irukku,but panam than illa' :roll:
- he will compose theme music for 'nobel price'this year
-narumgaye,ennavale,margazhi thinggal allavala,udaya,veerapaadi kottayile his fav.5 song
- km school
AR Rahman: 'Dileep Is Dead'
Success is something that should be enjoyed in the heart and not in the head- these are the words of the wise men. However, it appears that the Chennai Mozart A R Rahman has begun to come out of that humility of his and has begun to humiliate those around with his arrogance and headstrong statements.
It is known news that the real name of Rahman was Dileep. So, those who know him from the time of his keyboard player days are used to calling him as ‘Dileep’. Recently, a senior aged man who has seen Rahman as a kid chanced upon Rahman and said “hi Dileep how are you?”.
Rahman’s answer shook him. Those who were present there revealed that Rahman said in an assertive tone “Dileep is dead, call me Rahman”. It seems the elderly gentleman was rattled by hearing those words and didn’t know how to react. Is it the same attitude that is also showing in Rahman’s music? perhaps it is time to reflect upon that…
http://www.greatandhra.com/viewnews....2&cat=1&scat=4
:evil:
It is a known fact that ARR wants to forget his 'not-so-sweet' childhood. All the fans know him as ARR and not as Dileep. It is his belief that the 'change' played a major role in his success. But still if you are going to irritate him, calling his original name, then his reply was the most polite way i guess..
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Originally Posted by A.ANAND
True!Quote:
Originally Posted by ajaybaskar
54th BFI London Film Festival Vodcast Day 16
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAUF367-lBM