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aw! the same old "humility, diplomacy, conforming with norms" again. Rahman has really spoilt a generation with his impeccable record in these areas - idhellaam irundha dhaan nalla artist-nu oputhuppainga pola. Vidyagarvam-nu opru word coin pannainga namma munnorgal - me thinks we have regressed from our ancestors' time. Romba conservative-aa poyittirukkom...
ananth, i do like to think so, but it did not sound so, unfortunately. i liked the whole interview, except that "wont they succeed if i dont encourage or say something". I mean, such a retraction was unnecessary for such a simple generic question. If that answer is valid, then it can be valid just for any response for anything.. like suppose if we ask IR about anything, and if he answers "is my opinion necessary", then there is no point of exchange of thoughts on anything as such. He could have said just something as generic as the question was.forget as a IR fan, as a common person i found his response to that question very peculiar, with all due respects.Quote:
Originally Posted by ananth222
raagas sir, please do not forget the man is a genius..and "one crazy dude" ..he is not going to be predictable at all.Quote:
Originally Posted by raagas
There might also be sense of pride..he probably "that certain things cannot be accomplished by hard work alone..got to be gifted or blessed".. but this is my own personal conjecture and not a character assassination.
Well said Plum. I do think we are in 'politically correct' times and raagas, with due respects to you, what you are asking is for 'political correctness'. A generic question and an even more generic answer. I am happy that there are people like Raja who do not give generic answers. What is life without a bit of attitude. Humility be damned.
It would be better to create a seperate section where we can analyze IR character, and leave this section to enjoy/analyze his music.
... and I agree with what Jai says. No questions get asked to pick the mind of a genius, though this particular interview had a few good questions like the director's role in how the song turns out and usage of a particular raga etc. Many a times you see interviewers asking the same question, 'where were you born', 'how did you become a music director', 'what advice will you give to current generation' and 'how to succeed.' You already know the answers. Like raagas said, the answer will be 'work hard, don't give up' etc etc. No one will say, 'get yourself adopted by a rich guy'. So it is nice to hear Raja say, 'why my advice?'.
NG,
Agree with you. My last on this subject in this thread.
Arya's Interview . ..he will be producing a movie , with music by raaja
http://www.expressbuzz.com/edition/s...Q5CNV7tjhyLw==
"Arya has already started work as producer under the The Show People banner. ''When I was new I had no one to promote me. That's why I want to take this opportunity to help new talent.'' Director Suka (assistant to Balu Mahendra and Bala) is already working on the first project to which Illayraja is giving the music."
hmmmm.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sureshs65
IR is a genius, without any doubt and and as we all know, every genius has some eccentricity or the other. Probably this was one such. :) I am glad you are acknowledging. Nothing wrong, since every talented person has some eccentricity for sure, and nothing wrong, since nobody can be perfect in all dimensions. but some people refuse to accept it as fact.
This is really cool idea... his interviews have always been unpredictable, funny and informative (the kind we don't get normally)... the one interview i liked most came in kumudam all answers were one liners... makes u laugh for sure...anybody remembers???? :)Quote:
Originally Posted by nanchil_guy