Latest News & Other Tidbits on AR Rahman (II)

[ajaybaskar]

Rahman's new love

Prithwish Ganguly / DNA
Wednesday, July 8, 2009 23:59 IST Email


Mumbai: Double Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman, who has displayed his fetish for using new sounds in his compositions thereby surprising his fans as well as the industry, is using a brand new technology developed in the United States in his songs.

A source close to Rahman tells us that Mozart of Madras is currently specialising in the use of a brand new instrument called the Continuum Fingerboard. He thus becomes the only man in Indian cinema to use the musical device that's been developed by the University of Illinois.

Rahman has apparently got inspired to use this instrument after he listened to the compositions on the Continuum by John Williams who scored for Steven Spielberg's Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.

The insider reveals, "Continuum Fingerboard is like a synthesizer. It, however, is not a sound producing device but has to be connected to a sound-producing source. It does not have keys like the synthesizer or the piano but has a touch screen panel and has two lengths -- 72 cm and 132 cm."

The source adds, "Rahman was fascinated when he used this instrument in some of his concerts and also used it purely as a test this year while composing Rehna Tu for Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's Delhi 6. Since then, he has taken a big fascination for it. He is expected to use this instrument in a lot of his compositions from now on."

Did you know?
The Continuum Fingerboard also called the Haken Continuum is a music performance controller device created by Lippold Haken, professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at University of Illinois. It is being sold by Haken Audio also located in Illinois.


http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_rahman-s-new-love_1272239

[Benny Lava]

Romba late news'a irukku... new love nu pottirukaanga :roll:

[baba88]

Some months back there was a news that A.R.Rahman would compose the Music for Chief Minister Karunanidhi's next movie. Well after 1 year pre-production work the film will kick off now. Will ARR be the MD ?

http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/july-09-02/prashanth-11-07-09.html

[united07]

http://www.raaga.com/channels/hindi/movie/HP000284.html

[united07]

http://www.raaga.com/channels/hindi/movie/HP000284.html

I think this Suresh Yadav guy....spoiled the magic of Jai Ho....and the rest of the songs!

[A.ANAND]

Universal Music Group signs worldwide deal with AR Rahman

http://www.businessofcinema.com/news.php?newsid=13676

[sunnyg]

Guys,

Interesting discussion on ARR's music progression, from the 90s to 2000s.

I conur with one of the posts, ARR is associating himself with some poor directors and that is one of the key reasons for his mediocre (by his own standards;still exceptional compared to the current crop of MDs) output.

Let us look at the post 2000 scenario. Bharathiraja and Balachandar are down and out. Mani Rathnam is not the force he once was in the 90s, poor health is taking its toll. That leaves only Shankar as the top Director he has been associated with.

None of the current crop of top Directors have worked with ARR. I am eagerly awaiting Vinnaithandi Varuvaya. I hope ARR forges a good partnership with Gowtham Menon. I listened to his Varanam Aayiram and was pleasantly surprised at the quality of the songs.
I have not been a big fan of Harris but the music of VA is one of the best in Tamil I have listened to in the past couple of years.
Gowtham has the knack of extracting the best from HJ. Hope he can do it with ARR.

I wish Selvaraghavan, Aamir, Vishnuvardhan, Bala or Cheran get to work with ARR. Would be a treat for all of us fans.

My sincere request to these Directors, please work with Rahman atleast once in your career. The timing is now when all of you are at your peak and so is Rahman. I am hoping that Vinnaithandi Varuvaya would inspire these directors to work with ARR.

[Thalafanz]

Hi sunnyg. Welcome :)

[A.ANAND]

Top 10 Best Music Directors in the world

http://factsunbelievable.blogspot.com/2009/04/top-10-best-music-directors-in-world.html

[A.ANAND]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2Q-EHlCLBY

jai ho song, anthem of the world now! :notworthy:

thalaiva nee manusane illa!deivam! :clap: :lol:

[A.ANAND]

South Indian Filmfare Awards

nominations

Best Music Director

A R RAHMAN - Sakkarakatti

Harris Jayaraj - Varanam Aayiram

James Vasanth - Subramaniyapuram

Vijay Antony - Kadalil Vilunthen

Yuvan - Yaradi Nee Mohini

source:arryg

[k_vanan]

Puli audio on 2nd Sept 2009

http://sify.com/movies/telugu/fullstory.php?id=14900902



:cheer:

[jaaze]

Puli audio on 2nd Sept 2009

http://sify.com/movies/telugu/fullstory.php?id=14900902



:cheer::cheer: (I thought it was ur siggy at first :oops: )

[ajaybaskar]

http://factsunbelievable.blogspot.com/2009/04/top-10-best-music-directors-in-world.html

[SoftSword]

who has done this rating, and on what basis...???
is this a credible team which evaluated???

[A.ANAND]

[tscii:dc45d9b333]Gautham Menon patches with Harris Jeyaraj?

July 22, 2009



Director Gautham Menon’s Vinnai Thaandi Varuvaya is creating a huge expectation among the fans. With Silambarasan and Trisha starring in the film, the expectation just soared higher.

AR Rahman has scored the music for VTV and all the songs are said to have come out well. The director also has plans to sign up Rahman for his next venture. Does that mean he would never consider working with his close pal Harris Jeyaraj again? In a recent interview to a magazine, Gautham said that the decision was made by Harris. Could it mean that this successful duo will patch up at some stage?


http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/july-09-04/gautham-menon-22-07-09.html[/tscii:dc45d9b333]

[ajaybaskar]

[tscii:6261bbe6a2]Jai Ho to be screened in LS

Saubhadro Chatterji / New Delhi July 24, 2009, 0:54 IST

After the Budget, it’ll be time for some Bollywood entertainment in Parliament. The Lok Sabha secretariat has arranged for a special screening of Danny Boyle’s highly-acclaimed film, Slumdog Millionaire, on August 3 for the MPs.


But the icing in the cake will be the presence of its Oscar winners—music director A R Rahman, lyricist Gulzar and sound engineer Resul Pookutty—at the special screening. This will be the first time when Rahman and the two other Oscar winners will be felicitated by Parliament for their achievement. The three had won the much-coveted US Oscar awards on February 23. The Congress, meanwhile, had used Rahman’s award winning tune, Jai Ho, as its campaign song during the run-up to the Lok Sabha election.

“As per the information available to us, A R Rehman and Resul Pukutty will be present during the special screening in Parliament. We are inviting Gulzaarsaab too,” Lok Sabha secretary-general P D T Achary told Business Standard on Thursday.”We will felicitate them before the film is screened.”

It was actually Pookutty’s idea to bring the Oscar winners to Parliament. When Achary contacted Pookutty, currently stationed in the US, about the secretariat’s plan to show the film for the Parliamentarians, Pookutty suggested bringing Rahman there. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi are expected to be present at the function.

The Lok Sabha secretariat had shown films for the MPs earlier as well but this will be the first time when a commercial film will be screened because of its worldwide fame. Last year, the secretariat screened Shyam Benegal’s Bose: the forgotten Hero for the MPs. Benegal is currently a nominated MP of the Rajya Sabha.

Earlier, stalwarts like Lata Mangeshkar (then a Rajya Sabha member) had performed at the special programme held on 50 years of Indian independence in 1997. A few years ago, shehnai maestro Bismillah Khan was also felicitated by the Parliament.

Will Rahman perform like Khan or Mangeshkar? Achary doesn’t see much hope: “He is not coming with his musical troop. We can’t ask him to sing just like that.”
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[ajaybaskar]

http://www.nowtoronto.com/stage/story.cfm?content=170555

[Guess_Me]

Did you guys read ARR's biography by Kamini Mathai? I just finished reading the book. It was an excellent read. Before this the only ARR bio I read was that of Gops himself. Didn't read the Ananda Vikatan article as I don't know tamil.

Anyway the book gave lots of insights into ARR's life, particularly on his life as Dileep. There were also many interesting tidbits, one of which incidentally cleared a longstanding doubt I had.

I always felt Kadhalan's bgm was not really upto ARR's standards, particularly towards the climax. It had a whole "rushed into" feel throughout. Turns out it was indeed a rushed production. There is a tidbit on how the complete bgm of Kadhalan (which took weeks to compose) got deleted accidentally and then they had to do the whole thing again in just 4 days. I believe we may have lost some bgm gems with that deletion.

Another good one was how ARR couldn't come up with a tune for Thiruda Thiruda for days and finally he called up ad makers Sharada and Thrilok for permission to use an unused jingle he composed for a detergent ad years ago. Sharada, being Mani Ratnam's cousin, had no problem with it and jingle became Thee Thee.

I don't know if all these have been mentioned in the Ananda Vikatan article (would be great if someone translated the series to English). This book is a must read for fans.

[littlemaster1982]

Guess_Me,

I came across few negative reviews about the book (repetition etc..), so I didn't buy it.


I don't know if all these have been mentioned in the Ananda Vikatan article (would be great if someone translated the series to English). This book is a must read for fans.

Ananda Vikatan series doesn't have anything new for ARR fans. These things are not mentioned there.

I'll try to post the English translation of the series. I think I saw the translated version in Orkut ARR community.

[Guess_Me]

Guess_Me,

I came across few negative reviews about the book (repetition etc..), so I didn't buy it.
I also saw some negative reviews but still went ahead and bought it as it was only Rs. 370. I was a bit skeptical too but was completely wrong. The book has lots of insight on ARR's life as Dileep and also his dad Rajagopala Kulasekhar (who became RK Sekhar due to his obsession on astrology), which I found fascinating. There were a couple of mistakes (like mentioning Suresh Menon as the director of Yodha) but that is acceptable.

Here are couple more tidbits.

We all have heard about how Mani Ratnam, who had a fallout with IR, and went to Dileep for Roja. But what I didn't know was director Kathir (real name Kathiresan) also had a fight with IR when he made Idhayam in 1991. At that time Dileep was well known in the recording circles as someone who improvises the music director's vision tremendously. Having heard about Dileep's work, Kathir went straight to his home. Dileep at the time had just started working on Roja (but Kathir didn't know that as Mani guarded it as a secret for about 8 months). Kathir met Dileep and handed over a cheque for Rs. 10,000 as advance. Dileep was astounded and was not sure what to do. Kathir said "don't worry, I have faith in you". Those particular words remain engraved in ARR's mind even today. This is the reason why ARR still works with Kathir, the man who showed blind faith in him for the first time in life.

Another one is about Boys (2003). Senthil has a cameo role in the film as a beggar whom Sai meets at a temple. Senthil explains to him his weekly routine and he says something like "on Fridays I go to A R Rahman's house to collect Biriyani". This is actually a true bit of information. Every Friday, ARR's mother Kareema serves Biriyani to all visitors, irrespective of their classes. When ARR came to know that Shankar is going to use this in Boys, he requested him to remove that part as it felt cheap for him. Shankar felt there was nothing wrong in retaining it and was adamant on keeping it. ARR wasn't happy with this and expressed it openly to Shankar. This is one of the reasons for their fallouts. Years later when Sivaji was announced, Shankar almost signed Harris Jayaraj for the project. Rajini called Shankar and said Sivaji won't happen without ARR, which ultimately made him patch up with ARR.

[ajaybaskar]

The book shud be good then. these are facts that i have not heard before. I ignored buying this one.

[vijayr]

Guess me, thats it? Need more details from the book. why dont you post more snippets? Does it go into details on the IR-MR issue and the reasons behind it? There has been several theories floating around, one of them being there was no fallout between them actually and it was only between IR and KB.

[Benny Lava]

There has been several theories floating around, one of them being there was no fallout between them actually and it was only between IR and KB.Another one saying that the problem was actually between IR & MR's brother GV.

By the way, Kadhir had a fight with IR eventhough he was just 1 film old in industry??? :roll:

[ajaybaskar]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Vc7bKHwrX0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNVNJCgfC5k&feature=related

U too GVP???

[Guess_Me]

Guess me, thats it? Need more details from the book. why dont you post more snippets? Does it go into details on the IR-MR issue and the reasons behind it? There has been several theories floating around, one of them being there was no fallout between them actually and it was only between IR and KB.
In the book it is mentioned that Mani and IR had a fallout during the making of Thalapathy. Nothing more is given on IR vs MR issue. But regarding K Balachander and IR, the book says their fallout started back in 1989.

There was a union strike in Tamil cinema industry that year. KB had completed the picturisation of Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal and was waiting for IR to do the re-recording. But IR was pretty adamant that he won't work until the strike is over. The strike went on for about 7 months. Ultimately KB had no choice but to reuse soundtracks from his old movies and do the re-recording in Bombay. This infuriated Ilayaraja. And KB didn't bother to calm him down. They never worked together again. Next year KB made Oru Veedu Iruvasal which had V S Narasimhan as the composer and in 1991 for Azhagan he introduced Maragada Mani. For Roja, both MR and KB went on a hunt for a new composer and found Dileep.

[Guess_Me]

Here are some more details on the book.

There are 249 content pages, after which it is the index and filmography. There are 6 photo pages in the center.

The book is split into 12 chapters, in the following order

1. Oscars - starts off with ARR receiving Oscar and goes to a flashback
2. Dileep - the pre-ARR era, which also goes in detail on his dad
3. Roja - from Dileep to ARR
4. Break the Rules - how ARR broke every single rule associated with the recording industry
5. The First Award
6. Bollywood Beginnings
7. Opening Doors - how he encouraged others like HJ and YSR
8. Under the Spotlight - Vande Mataram, Bombay Dreams
9. Faith - his religion and beliefs
10. The Wait - how some of the biggest directors waited months for ARR
11. At Work - his discipline and the way he works
12. At Home - with his family

[ajaybaskar]

Ellapughazhum Song copied..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyrWqnSN1m8&feature=related

[Benny Lava]

Ellapughazhum Song copied..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyrWqnSN1m8&feature=related

I dont get it Ajay :?

[ajaybaskar]

S.S Thaman has copied Thalaivar's Ellapughazhum song in his telugu movie "Anjaneyulu". Enclosed was the trailer of the movie...

[Mahen]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Vc7bKHwrX0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNVNJCgfC5k&feature=related

U too GVP???

This was already discussed in AO thread.. :)

[A.ANAND]

ரஹ்மானுக்கு ராதாரவி கண்டணம்

ஏஆர் ரஹ்மான் ஆஸ்கார் விருது வாங்கியிருக்கலாம். ஆனால் அவர் சினிமாவுக்கு அறிமுகமானது கவிதாலயா மூலம்தானே தவிர ஸ்லம்டாக் மில்லியனேர் மூலமல்ல. ஆனால் அவர் தமிழ்ப் படத் தயாரிப்பாளர்களை இழுத்தடிக்கிறார், அவமதிக்கிறார். இதற்காக அவரை நான் வன்மையாகக் கண்டிக்கிறேன் என்றார் ராதாரவி.

'மண்டபம்' படத்தின் பாடல்கள் வெளியீட்டு விழா சென்னை பிலிம்சேம்பர் திரையரங்கில் நேற்று காலை நடந்தது. பாடல்களை தமிழ் திரைப்பட தயாரிப்பாளர்கள் சங்க செயலாளர் சிவசக்தி பாண்டியன் வெளியிட, நடிகர் சங்க பொதுச் செயலாளர் ராதாரவி பெற்றுக்கொண்டார்.

விழாவில், ராதாரவி பேசியதாவது:

தமிழ்நாட்டில் சமீபகாலமாக தமிழ் படங்களுக்கு தியேட்டர்கள் கொடுப்பதில்லை. தமிழ்நாட்டில் தமிழ் படங்களை திரையிட தியேட்டர்கள் முன்னுரிமை தரவேண்டும். இந்தி படங்கள் வருகிறது என்று, தமிழ் படம் திரையிடுவதை தவிர்க்கக் கூடாது.

தமிழ் படங்களை திரையிடாத தியேட்டர்களை இழுத்து மூடவேண்டும். தமிழ்ப் படங்களுக்கு தியேட்டர் கொடுக்க மனமில்லாவிட்டால் அவற்றை குடோன்களாக ஆக்கிவிடுங்கள். வேறு எங்காவது போய் தியேட்டர் கட்டிக் கொள்ளுங்கள்.

சின்ன படங்களை திரையிடுவதற்கு பல தியேட்டர்கள் முன் வருவதில்லை. இதற்காக தமிழ் திரைப்பட தயாரிப்பாளர்கள் சங்கம் சில சட்ட திட்டங்களை விரைவில் அறிவிக்க இருக்கிறார்கள்.

தமிழ் பெயர்கள்

சில நடிகர்-நடிகைகள், அம்மா, அப்பா சூட்டிய பெயர்களை மாற்றிவிட்டு, 'நியூமராலஜி'படி பெயர் வைத்துக் கொள்கிறார்கள். தாய், தந்தையைவிட 'நியூமராலஜி' எந்த வகையில் சிறந்தது என்று தெரியவில்லை. இது 'சோளி உருட்டுவதை நம்பி அரசியல் நடத்துவது' போல் உள்ளது.

இப்போதெல்லாம் சில இசை அமைப்பாளர்கள் 'டியூன்' போடுவதற்காக வெளிநாடுகளுக்கு போகிறார்கள். கூடுவாஞ்சேரியிலும், மதுரையிலும் கிடைக்காத 'டியூன்'களா வெளிநாடுகளில் கிடைக்கப் போகிறது. இதுபோல் ஒவ்வொரு ஏரியாவிலும் சினிமாவை கொலை செய்துகொண்டு இருக்கிறார்கள்.

ஏ.ஆர்.ரகுமானுக்கு கண்டனம்

ஏ.ஆர்.ரகுமான் தமிழ் படத்துக்கு இசை அமைத்துதான், இசையமைப்பாளராக அறிமுகமானார். அவருடைய முதல் படம் 'ஸ்லம்டாக் மில்லினர்' அல்ல. கவிதலாயா நிறுவனம் தான் அவரை இசையமைப்பாளராக அறிமுகம் செய்தது. ஆனால் ஏ.ஆர்.ரகுமான் தமிழ் பட உலகை அடியோடு புறக்கணிக்கிறார்.

அவர் ஆஸ்கார் விருது பெற்றதற்காக தமிழ் திரையுலகம் சார்பில் பாராட்டு விழா நடத்த தேதி கேட்டோம். ஆனால் அவர் எங்களுக்கு தேதி தராமல், வேறு ஒரு மாநிலத்தில் பாராட்டு விழா நடத்த சம்மதித்து இருக்கிறார்.

இத்தனையையும் தாண்டி தமிழ் படத் தயாரிப்பாளர்கள் அவர் பின்னால் ஓடிக்கொண்டுதான் இருக்கிறார். அவரும் கண்டுகொள்வதில்லை. இதை நான் வன்மையாகக் கண்டிக்கிறேன், என்றார்.

http://thatstamil.oneindia.in/movies/specials/2009/07/26-radharavi-condemns-ar-rahman.html

[A.ANAND]

[tscii:20ea8c237a]Anna University Doctorate : Convocation on Aug 1st

At this Saturday’s convocation, Stalin will rub shoulders with A.R. Rahman and Chandrayaan project director Mayilsamy Annadurai, who are being honoured in a similar way.

For Rahman, this will be his third doctorate post-Oscar: the first one was from Aligarh Muslim University and the second from Middlesex University in London recently.

source:arryg[/tscii:20ea8c237a]

[A.ANAND]

[tscii:bb549830da]Aishwarya Rai’s Tandav Dance for RAAVAN!! [27 Jul 2009]

Move over sensuous dancing like Kajrare in Bunty Aur Bubbly, which Aishwarya Rai had done with Abhishek and Big B. Now the gorgeous lady is learning Tandav dance from reputed Indian classical dancer Astad Deboo, which will be a fusion of Kathak, ballet and contemporary form of dancing.



The dance will present a potent mixture of passion, retribution and redemption on the screen in Mani Rathnam’s upcoming mega venture ‘Raavan’. Sources from the set of the film reveal that director Mani Rathnam wanted to have a climactic dance showing life and death, and he zeroed in on Astad Deboo, as he is considered to be the master exponent of contemporary and classical Indian dancing.


Deboo specializes in fusion dance choreography and hence was considered by Mani Rathnam to be suitable to teach Aishwarya Rai these new steps for the upcoming flick.



In fact, Aishwarya Rai is required to perform this new dance twice in the film—first time it will be with hubby Abhishek Bachchan for the Hindi version, and second time with southern superstar Vikram for the Tamil version of the flick.

As the shooting for ‘Raavan’ is taking place into the deep jungles of Athirapally in Kerala and the floors are not very conducive for dancing, Aishwarya Rai has to learn these intricate steps on slippery grounds with her new guru Astad Deboo.

Though Aishwarya Rai had vowed the audiences with her sizzling hot dance performances in flicks like(Kajrare number) ‘Bunty Aur Bubbly’ and with Hrithik Roshan in Yashraj Films’ super hit ‘Dhoom’, but this Tandav dancing is entirely new to her, and the graceful lady is finding it really difficult to come to terms that easily.



However, it must be admitted that Aishwarya Rai was no less graceful while going for classical numbers in movies like Taal’ (Kahin Aag Lage… number) and in Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam’ (Nimbuda …..number), and so should not have much difficulty in performing intricate steps for Mani Rathnam’s upcoming magnum opus ‘Raavan’.

‘Raavan’ is a contemporary adaptation of that great epic ‘Ramayan’ by master story teller Mani Rathnam. However, the catch in the film will be that it is going to be depicted as seen from the point of view of Raavan, and not from Ram’s point of view, as is usually the case. The title character of ‘Raavan’ is played by Abhishek Bachchan, and its he who kidnaps Aishwarya Rai in the flick.

This will be Abhishek Bachchan’s third film with Mani Rathnam after ‘Yuva’ and ‘Guru’, which were super hits at the box office. However, it will for the first time after marriage with Aishwarya Rai that Mani Rathnam will be directing Abhishek and Ash together in a flick (at the time of ‘Guru’, Abhi and Ash were dating ).

The upcoming flick ‘Raavan’ also features Govinda, Ravi Kissen, Sonu Sood, etc, from bollywood, and Vikram from southern film industry in pivotal roles.




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[Benny Lava]

Stupid politicians :banghead:

[SoftSword]

Stupid politicians :banghead:

ellaam oru aadhangam dhaan...
they are so helpless that they can only quarrel...

long live our nandus !!

[Benny Lava]

As far as I can see the only reason ARR still composes in Tamil is due to his allegiance to TFM. Otherwise there is no monetary/fame benefit for him to work on Tamil films.

And that too the kind of stupid commercial pressures they put on him (ATM :banghead: ) and the relative freedom/scope he gets in bollywood, one feels sorry that he wastes his talent in the one or two tamil movies he does.

I sincerely hope that his future tamil ventures (VTV, Endhiran... ) puts a full stop to this and let us experience the real ARR in full splendour, last seen in albums like KKS and songs like Newyork nagaram.

[A.ANAND]

radharavi controversial speech on thalaivar

avangga movie-ya popular aaga ippadi oru cheap publisity!yaara illuthu pesana movie-ikku easy-ya publisity kedaikum innu therinji vechu pesaranunnga!radharavi ethana lacham vangganeenga!

http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/gallery/events/19020.html

see in clip4

[Appu s]

ரஹ்மானுக்கு ராதாரவி கண்டணம்

ஏஆர் ரஹ்மான் ஆஸ்கார் விருது வாங்கியிருக்கலாம். ஆனால் அவர் சினிமாவுக்கு அறிமுகமானது கவிதாலயா மூலம்தானே தவிர ஸ்லம்டாக் மில்லியனேர் மூலமல்ல. ஆனால் அவர் தமிழ்ப் படத் தயாரிப்பாளர்களை இழுத்தடிக்கிறார், அவமதிக்கிறார். இதற்காக அவரை நான் வன்மையாகக் கண்டிக்கிறேன் என்றார் ராதாரவி.

'மண்டபம்' படத்தின் பாடல்கள் வெளியீட்டு விழா சென்னை பிலிம்சேம்பர் திரையரங்கில் நேற்று காலை நடந்தது. பாடல்களை தமிழ் திரைப்பட தயாரிப்பாளர்கள் சங்க செயலாளர் சிவசக்தி பாண்டியன் வெளியிட, நடிகர் சங்க பொதுச் செயலாளர் ராதாரவி பெற்றுக்கொண்டார்.

விழாவில், ராதாரவி பேசியதாவது:

தமிழ்நாட்டில் சமீபகாலமாக தமிழ் படங்களுக்கு தியேட்டர்கள் கொடுப்பதில்லை. தமிழ்நாட்டில் தமிழ் படங்களை திரையிட தியேட்டர்கள் முன்னுரிமை தரவேண்டும். இந்தி படங்கள் வருகிறது என்று, தமிழ் படம் திரையிடுவதை தவிர்க்கக் கூடாது.

தமிழ் படங்களை திரையிடாத தியேட்டர்களை இழுத்து மூடவேண்டும். தமிழ்ப் படங்களுக்கு தியேட்டர் கொடுக்க மனமில்லாவிட்டால் அவற்றை குடோன்களாக ஆக்கிவிடுங்கள். வேறு எங்காவது போய் தியேட்டர் கட்டிக் கொள்ளுங்கள்.

சின்ன படங்களை திரையிடுவதற்கு பல தியேட்டர்கள் முன் வருவதில்லை. இதற்காக தமிழ் திரைப்பட தயாரிப்பாளர்கள் சங்கம் சில சட்ட திட்டங்களை விரைவில் அறிவிக்க இருக்கிறார்கள்.

தமிழ் பெயர்கள்

சில நடிகர்-நடிகைகள், அம்மா, அப்பா சூட்டிய பெயர்களை மாற்றிவிட்டு, 'நியூமராலஜி'படி பெயர் வைத்துக் கொள்கிறார்கள். தாய், தந்தையைவிட 'நியூமராலஜி' எந்த வகையில் சிறந்தது என்று தெரியவில்லை. இது 'சோளி உருட்டுவதை நம்பி அரசியல் நடத்துவது' போல் உள்ளது.

இப்போதெல்லாம் சில இசை அமைப்பாளர்கள் 'டியூன்' போடுவதற்காக வெளிநாடுகளுக்கு போகிறார்கள். கூடுவாஞ்சேரியிலும், மதுரையிலும் கிடைக்காத 'டியூன்'களா வெளிநாடுகளில் கிடைக்கப் போகிறது. இதுபோல் ஒவ்வொரு ஏரியாவிலும் சினிமாவை கொலை செய்துகொண்டு இருக்கிறார்கள்.

ஏ.ஆர்.ரகுமானுக்கு கண்டனம்

ஏ.ஆர்.ரகுமான் தமிழ் படத்துக்கு இசை அமைத்துதான், இசையமைப்பாளராக அறிமுகமானார். அவருடைய முதல் படம் 'ஸ்லம்டாக் மில்லினர்' அல்ல. கவிதலாயா நிறுவனம் தான் அவரை இசையமைப்பாளராக அறிமுகம் செய்தது. ஆனால் ஏ.ஆர்.ரகுமான் தமிழ் பட உலகை அடியோடு புறக்கணிக்கிறார்.

அவர் ஆஸ்கார் விருது பெற்றதற்காக தமிழ் திரையுலகம் சார்பில் பாராட்டு விழா நடத்த தேதி கேட்டோம். ஆனால் அவர் எங்களுக்கு தேதி தராமல், வேறு ஒரு மாநிலத்தில் பாராட்டு விழா நடத்த சம்மதித்து இருக்கிறார்.

இத்தனையையும் தாண்டி தமிழ் படத் தயாரிப்பாளர்கள் அவர் பின்னால் ஓடிக்கொண்டுதான் இருக்கிறார். அவரும் கண்டுகொள்வதில்லை. இதை நான் வன்மையாகக் கண்டிக்கிறேன், என்றார்.

http://thatstamil.oneindia.in/movies/specials/2009/07/26-radharavi-condemns-ar-rahman.html

he might found so many reasons not to say yes, perhaps he doesnt wan someone make money and make the event so cheap

[crajkumar_be]

radharavi controversial speech on thalaivar

avangga movie-ya popular aaga ippadi oru cheap publisity!yaara illuthu pesana movie-ikku easy-ya publisity kedaikum innu therinji vechu pesaranunnga!radharavi ethana lacham vangganeenga!

http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/gallery/events/19020.html

see in clip4
Radha Ravi should be air-dropped in the N.W frontier of Pakistan

[SoftSword]

radharavi controversial speech on thalaivar

avangga movie-ya popular aaga ippadi oru cheap publisity!yaara illuthu pesana movie-ikku easy-ya publisity kedaikum innu therinji vechu pesaranunnga!radharavi ethana lacham vangganeenga!

http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/gallery/events/19020.html

see in clip4
Radha Ravi should be air-dropped in the N.W frontier of Pakistan

The best way to handle such people is to ignore them...
u cant shut the mouth of each and every such guy who quarrels...
if u do it, when u shut one, another guy is born :)

[crajkumar_be]

Softsword,
Yeah but the problem is, there are many such people with extreme protectionism and censorship on their agenda. Freedom, individual rights and artistic freedom is undermined because of cases like this. Protectionist businessmen (like the Kannada industry), moral/culture police, language fundamentalists, politicians etc etc.. maattitu muzhikkaradhu artist-nga dhaan..

[SoftSword]

Softsword,
Yeah but the problem is, there are many such people with extreme protectionism and censorship on their agenda. Freedom, individual rights and artistic freedom is undermined because of cases like this. Protectionist businessmen (like the Kannada industry), moral/culture police, language fundamentalists, politicians etc etc.. maattitu muzhikkaradhu artist-nga dhaan..

But they cant do anything...
like the way they enjoy their fame, then need to tolerate such nonsense also... am jus speaking practical...

[A.ANAND]

[tscii:4cc60e9439]AR Rahman’s son sings for Hollywood

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/AR-Rahmans-son-sings-for-Hollywood/articleshow/4832755.cms[/tscii:4cc60e9439]

[jaaze]

[tscii:9196925562]AR Rahman’s son sings for Hollywood

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/AR-Rahmans-son-sings-for-Hollywood/articleshow/4832755.cms[/tscii:9196925562]can't wait to hear how the cute little voice is gonna sound like..

afterall, it was ARR who made the little boy GVP sing those cute opening lines in Chikkubukku song. Though they were just a few lines.

[MADDY]

Radha Ravi :clap: :bow: innum unga kitta edhir paakkuren - somehow please drive this guy out of tamil :yes:

[directhit]

Maddy :P

[Thalafanz]

Radha Ravi :clap: :bow: innum unga kitta edhir paakkuren - somehow please drive this guy out of tamil :yes:

:P :P :P

[A.ANAND]

india-va asingama kattana padathukku poi rahman award vangganaram,piragu enna m***kku rahman kitta function edukka date kettaram radharavi!

[MADDY]

india-va asingama kattana padathukku poi rahman award vangganaram,piragu enna m***kku rahman kitta function edukka date kettaram radharavi!

i think rahman's reluctance to attend that function must have caused this outburst :roll: .....

[crajkumar_be]

Radha Ravi :clap: :bow: innum unga kitta edhir paakkuren - somehow please drive this guy out of tamil :yes:
First edho kovama "unga kitta edhir paarkaren" solreenga nu nenachen :lol:

[Appu s]

Radha Ravi :clap: :bow: innum unga kitta edhir paakkuren - somehow please drive this guy out of tamil :yes:

well said :lol:

[Thalafanz]

ஏ.ஆர்.ரகுமானுக்கு கண்டனம்

ஏ.ஆர்.ரகுமான் தமிழ் படத்துக்கு இசை அமைத்துதான், இசையமைப்பாளராக அறிமுகமானார். அவருடைய முதல் படம் 'ஸ்லம்டாக் மில்லினர்' அல்ல. கவிதலாயா நிறுவனம் தான் அவரை இசையமைப்பாளராக அறிமுகம் செய்தது. ஆனால் ஏ.ஆர்.ரகுமான் தமிழ் பட உலகை அடியோடு புறக்கணிக்கிறார்.

அவர் ஆஸ்கார் விருது பெற்றதற்காக தமிழ் திரையுலகம் சார்பில் பாராட்டு விழா நடத்த தேதி கேட்டோம். ஆனால் அவர் எங்களுக்கு தேதி தராமல், வேறு ஒரு மாநிலத்தில் பாராட்டு விழா நடத்த சம்மதித்து இருக்கிறார்.

இத்தனையையும் தாண்டி தமிழ் படத் தயாரிப்பாளர்கள் அவர் பின்னால் ஓடிக்கொண்டுதான் இருக்கிறார். அவரும் கண்டுகொள்வதில்லை. இதை நான் வன்மையாகக் கண்டிக்கிறேன், என்றார்.

http://thatstamil.oneindia.in/movies/specials/2009/07/26-radharavi-condemns-ar-rahman.html

Simple logic pArunggalEn. Music directors ellAm sErnthu oru vizha organise panninAnggalE, athukku mattum Rahman yEn varanum (if he's the type of character that Radharavi claims)... :huh:

[A.ANAND]

[tscii:5d88dbd40e]Rahman For Apollo Children’s Hospital
[Thursday, July 30, 2009]
The inauguration of Apollo Children’s Hospital happened on July 30th in Greams Road, Chennai at 2.45 p.m. AR Rahman was present for the inauguration of the noble event in which the Chairman of Apollo hospitals Dr. Prathap made a special address.

The newly built branch of the Apollo Hospitals is for the welfare of the needy children. The function was later followed by a press meet.
http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/gallery/Events/19063.html

thalaivar innum ingga than irukara!thougth he is in L.A now!
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[jaaze]

:notthatway: avaru eppavum inga thaan iruppaaru 8-)

[A.ANAND]

:notthatway: avaru eppavum inga thaan iruppaaru 8-)

3,4 masama entha sound-de kaanum,athanala sonnen!

u.s la irunthu ippathan vanthu iruparo! :lol:

[jaaze]

:notthatway: avaru eppavum inga thaan iruppaaru 8-)

3,4 masama entha sound-de kaanum,athanala sonnen!

u.s la irunthu ippathan vanthu iruparo! :lol:could be :idea:

[A.ANAND]

L.A-la sontha veedu irupatha kelvi!london-la oru veedu! :roll:

[jaaze]

L.A-la sontha veedu irupatha kelvi!london-la oru veedu! :roll:avarukku ulagame veedu.. appo appo antha room kum intha room kum shift pannuvaaru avvalavu thaan :)

[A.ANAND]

[tscii:fe76093227]JAI HO: Music director A R Rahman and Apollo Hospitals founder Prathap C Reddy interacting with the parents of a child after the inauguration of Apoll

Express News Service
First Published : 31 Jul 2009 03:23:00 AM IST
Last Updated : 31 Jul 2009 08:46:54 AM IST


CHENNAI: Apollo Children’s Hospital, a standalone Quaternary Care Paediatric Hospital, was inaugurated by Oscar award winning music director A R Rahman amidst much fanfare on Thursday.


With a tagline that reads ‘Touching little lives’, the hospital offers world class healthcare in a child-friendly ambience - with painted motifs of teddy bears and playpens - that are a departure from the regular hospital atmosphere. Speaking on the occasion, Rahman said: “I don’t want children to come to hospitals. But children, if you happen to come here, I can tell you that you are in safe hands.”

He recalled how he had once bought a piece of land to build a hospital for children and said: “now there is no need for it as this hospital has fulfilled my dream.”

The Apollo Children’s Hospital is designed to provide comprehensive paediatric care to children and adolescents up to the age of 16 under one roof. The hospital has in its employ 45 top paediatric specialists in the country and over 180 nurses.

Established on an area of 39,000 sq ft, it is complete with a neonatology care unit, paediatric intensive care facilities, three operation theatres, 24-hour paediatric emergency services, sunshine ward, cheerful private rooms and tastefully decorated suites.

Dr Prathap C Reddy, Chairman, Apollo Hospitals, said: “ In India, with the world’s largest population of children, this hospital is a major moment in the journey of the Apollo family. We had to find the right specialists for the quality care we intend to provide, which is why it took us so long to launch this project. Now we have world class paediatric specialists, 45 of them with us.”

Apollo Hospitals Managing Director Preetha Reddy said: “This is a first in our chain of children’s hospitals. Soon we will take it to other centres.” Sindoori Reddy, Vice-President Operations, Apollo Children’s Hospital, welcomed the gathering that included Chennai’s crème de la crème.

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[Appu s]

[tscii:29bb988eb7]AR Rahman sneaks back to Chennai from LA to spend time with his family.

Double Oscar winner AR Rahman’s life has become super-hectic after his international win. This Chennai-based music composer who has been dividing his time between Chennai, Mumbai, London and Los Angeles, has now begun to miss the time he used to spend at home with his wife and children. So Rahman took a totally unscheduled break from his assignments in LA and was back in Chennai on Friday for two weeks.

Confirming the news, Rahman said, “The kids were always there with me when I worked regularly from home in Chennai. Now I get to spend less time with them. Even now when I’m here in Chennai, work for my pending Hindi films like Blue has to be taken care of. I’ve come at a time when I cannot afford to take a break. My first Hollywood soundtrack for Couples Retreat has to be ready because the film is releasing on October 6.”

Not that Rahman is complaining. He is used to being rushed. “I always liked to work at my own pace and that hasn’t changed. But now the volume and profile of the workload is so eclectic that I need to find more time to focus on the individual assignments more carefully. Yeah, it’s a tough balancing act. But I’m enjoying myself. After I finish the soundtrack of Couples Retreat, which is 80 per cent complete, I’ve an artistes’ album coming up. It is one of my biggest international challenges. It’s too early to talk about it. But yes, it will involve musicians from all over the world and I’ll be composing the music. Recently, I also got to work with the John Williams Orchestra and that was a dream-come-true. I guess my dreams are coming true,” gushed Rahman.

Rahman wants all his children to be adept at music. In fact, Rahman’s son, Ameen, who has sung in Couples Retreat, attends Rahman’s music academy in Chennai. Commenting on Ameen’s early start, Rahman said, “It’s just a small part of a song in Couples Retreat. We found his voice to be suitable for it. And that’s it. My son is certainly not embarking on a singing career at that age. He’s just a child. He has so many things to do and achieve before he decides on a career. I think he should be allowed to do what he likes. The final call will be his. No peer pressure.”

Rahman returns to LA in the second week of August. Tease him about being Dr Rahman and he says, “You will have to say the ‘Doctor’ thrice,” referring to the three doctorates that he has received since the Oscar triumph.

http://www.mumbaimirror.com/article/30/2009080120090801021630453fa74c9bb/Lonely-in-LA.html[/tscii:29bb988eb7]

[ajaybaskar]

Rahman, Stalin get honorary doctorates

Sat, Aug 1 10:01 PM
Chennai, Aug 1 (IANS) Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman, Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and Chandrayaan project director M. Annadurai were Saturday conferred with honorary doctorates by Anna University here.

Governor and varsity chancellor Surjit Singh Barnala gave away the honourary degrees at a special convocation.

The degrees were conferred on Rahman and Annadurai for their achievements in the realm of music and space technology respectively and on Stalin for his contribution to the state's administration, Anna University Vice Chancellor P. Mannar Jawahar said.

This is the third doctorate for Rahman after he won two Oscars for Hollywood movie 'Slumdog Millionaire'. The first was from Aligarh Muslim University and the second from London's Middlesex University.

This is the first honourary doctorate conferred on Stalin, 56, a graduate of Madras University.

Honorary doctorates from Tamil Nadu universities are normally given to chief ministers of the state with incumbent M. Karunanidhi, as also M.G. Ramachandran and Jayalalitha who have previously occupied the post, among the major politicians to have been conferred the honour while in power.

[app_engine]

http://dailythanthi.com/article.asp?NewsID=504659&disdate=8/2/2009

How SL sufferings touched ARR's heart and made him avoid celebrations...

Great man! suththath thamizhan!!
:notworthy:

[ajaybaskar]

Radharavi has no other option now but to eat his words!!! :D

[Appu s]

Boss in Anna University Doctorate

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[Appu s]

Rahman turns emotional on Lankan Tamils' plight

Chennai: Oscar Winner A R Rahman on Saturday turned emotional over the plight of suffering Sri Lankan Tamils as an honorary doctorate was conferred upon him by Anna University.

Speaking after receiving the doctorate, the music maestro said that he had been skipping functions in Tamil Nadu keeping in mind the plight of the Tamils suffering in Sri Lanka.

"Soon after I won the Oscar, I was invited for several functions in Tamil Nadu. But I had avoided them because many Tamils were suffering in Sri Lanka. I hope that a solution will come," he stated.

"If I had hurt anyone by not accepting their invitations, I apologise to them," he said, adding, this was his second function in Tamil Nadu after winning the Oscar.

He said the first public function he had attended was the inauguration of Apollo Children's Hospital a few days ago.

[Appu s]

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[Thalafanz]

Appu s, thanks for pics :thumbsup:

[MADDY]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClOMqq-d-M0

thalaivar's acceptance speech :)

[Mahen]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClOMqq-d-M0

thalaivar's acceptance speech :)

:thumbsup:

[A.ANAND]

[tscii:1a7676e78e]இலங்கைத் துயரம் பாதித்ததால் விழாக்களைத் தவிர்த்தேன்: ஏ.ஆர். ரஹ்மான்



சென்னை, ஆக. 1: இலங்கையில் நடந்த துயர சம்பவங்கள், எனது மனதை மிகவும் பாதித்ததால் கடந்த 2 மாதங்களாக எந்த விழாக்களிலும் பங்கேற்கவில்லை என்று இசையமைப்பாளர் ஏ.ஆர். ரஹ்மான் தெரிவித்தார்.

அண்ணா பல்கலைக்கழகத்தின் சார்பில் சனிக்கிழமை நடைபெற்ற சிறப்பு பட்டமளிப்பு விழாவில் ரஹ்மானுக்கு, கெüரவ டாக்டர் பட்டத்தை ஆளுநர் பர்னாலா வழங்கினார். பட்டத்தை பெற்ற பின் அவர் வழங்கிய ஏற்புரை:

இலங்கையில் நடந்த வன்முறை சம்பவங்கள் எனது மனதை மிகவும் பாதித்தன. திரையுலகின் மிகப் பெரிய ஆஸ்கார் விருது பெற்ற பின்னரும், கடந்த 2 மாதங்களாக எந்த விழாவிலும் நான் பங்கேற்பதைத் தவிர்த்து வந்தேன்.

அமெரிக்காவுக்குச் சென்று இசையமைப்புப் பணிகளில் ஈடுபட்டு திரும்பிய எனக்கு கெüரவ டாக்டர் பட்டத்தை அளித்தது மிகவும் மகிழ்ச்சி அளிக்கிறது.

இந்த விழாவில் தமிழ்த்தாய் வாழ்த்து ஒலித்ததைக் கேட்டபோது என் மீது முத்து மழை பொழிந்தது போன்ற உணர்வு ஏற்பட்டது என்றார் ரஹ்மான்.

அவரது தாய் மற்றும் உறவினர்கள் விழாவில் பங்கேற்றனர்.

மயில்சாமி அண்ணாதுரை: இஸ்ரோவின் சந்திரயான் 1- திட்ட இயக்குநர் மயில்சாமி அண்ணாத்துரை, கெüரவ டாக்டர் பட்டம் பெற்ற பின் பேசியதாவது:

எனக்கு வழங்கப்பட்ட இப்பெருமையை எனது பெற்றோருக்கு சம்ர்ப்பிக்கிறேன். உலகின் சிறந்த செயற்கைக்கோளுக்கான 2 சர்வதேச விருதுகளை சந்திரயான் பெற்றுத் தந்ததன் மூலம் நாட்டுக்கு பெருமை சேர்க்க முடிந்துள்ளது.

இப்போது எனக்கு வழங்கப்பட்டுள்ள பட்டம் எனது சாதனைகளுக்குக் கிடைத்த இளைய சமுதாயத்தின் அங்கீகாரம். ஆனாலும், சாதிப்பவர்களை மட்டுமே இளைஞர்களாக சமுதாயம் இப்போது கருதுகிறது என்றார் மயில்சாமி அண்ணாத்துரை.

முன்னாள் துணைவேந்தர்

எம். அனந்த கிருஷ்ணன்:

அண்ணா பல்கலைக்கழகம் தொழில்நுட்பப் பல்கலைக்கழகமாகத் திகழ்ந்தாலும் நிர்வாகவியல் துறை படிப்புகளையும் நடத்துகிறது. அதனால், நிர்வாகத்தில் சிறந்து விளங்குவோருக்கு கெüரவ டாக்டர் பட்டத்தை இப் பல்கலைக்கழகம் வழங்குவது பொருத்தமானது. என்றார்

மு. அனந்த கிருஷ்ணன்

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[Kumanan]

பாவப்பட்ட எமது இனத்துக்காக மன சுத்தியுடன் கவலைப்பட்ட, கண்ணீர் விட்ட ரஹ்மானுக்கு எமது மனமார்ந்த நன்றிகள்.

- இலங்கை தமிழன்

[Appu s]

Boss opens Appolo Children hospital

http://www.top10cinema.com/eventgallery/619/ar-rahman-opens-apollo-children-hospital

[k_vanan]

Imtiaz Ali's Rockstar is still blurry


If the first movie that he begins working on turns out to be Rockstar then it won't get better than that. After all Oscar-winner A.R. Rahman is said to have created some fantastic tunes for the film!

Rock music :cheer:

hope this project will start soon :clap:

[A.ANAND]

tamil biography of a.r.rahman by chokkan

http://nchokkan.wordpress.com/2009/07/27/arr/

very very intresting! :2thumbsup: :2thumbsup:

print eduthu book-kku mathiri 2 naala padikiren! :D

raja,rahman fans sandai bayangarama poguthu!haiyya jally! :lol:

[A.ANAND]

http://chumma.posterous.com/kizhakku-pod-cast-2

download mp3 version interview by n.chokkan on bigography a.r.rahman in aaha fm.

[Appu s]

tamil biography of a.r.rahman by chokkan

http://nchokkan.wordpress.com/2009/07/27/arr/

very very intresting! :2thumbsup: :2thumbsup:

print eduthu book-kku mathiri 2 naala padikiren! :D

raja,rahman fans sandai bayangarama poguthu!haiyya jally! :lol:

is he someone from hub/tfm page ? :roll:

i liked this comment :P , i have seen too many indhis in orkut started to listen boss songs long back . :D


இந்தி பாட்டு கேட்டுக்கொண்டிருந்த இந்திக்காரர்களையும் தமிழ் பாட்டு கேட்க வைத்தது யார் என்று நினைக்கிறீர்கள்

[A.ANAND]

naanum 4,5 varusama intha hub-la irukken.chokkan-nnu yaarum kelvi pattathey illa!arr forum-kku vanthatha nyabagam kuda illa! :roll:

[Appu s]

naanum 4,5 varusama intha hub-la irukken.chokkan-nnu yaarum kelvi pattathey illa!arr forum-kku vanthatha nyabagam kuda illa! :roll:

antha pootu link (http://mayyam.com/hub/viewtopic.php?t=4461) Nera ingathan varuthu :)

[littlemaster1982]

Appu, Anand,

N Chokkan is in hub with the id NaagaS.

[Appu s]

Appu, Anand,

N Chokkan is in hub with the id NaagaS.

Thanks Master :)

[A.ANAND]

சினிமாவில் நடிக்க தெரியாது -ஏ.ஆர்.ரகுமான்


பிரபல இசைஅமைப்பாளர் ஏ.ஆர்.ரகுமான் ஒரு நிகழ்ச்சியில் கலந்து கொள்வதற்காக ஐதராபாத் சென்றிருந்தார். அப்போது அவர் நிருபர்களிடம் கூறியதாவது:-

நான் சிறு வயதில் மிகவும் கஷ்டப்பட்டேன். அப்பா திடீரென இறந்து போனதால் குடும்பத்தை காப்பாற்ற வேண்டிய பொறுப்பு எனக்கு ஏற்பட்டது. இதனால் நான் இரவுகலாக உழைத்தேன். என்னோடு சேர்ந்து அம்மாவும் பல்வேறு கஷ்டங்களை அனுபவித்தார். இதனால் தான் என்னால் எப்போதும் இன்ப-துன்பங்களை சமமாக பார்க்க முடிகிறது.

எங்கள் வீட்டில் வறுமை தாண்டவமாடிய சமயத்தில் என் அப்பா பயன்படுத்திய இசை கருவிகளை விற்று விடும்படி சிலர் கூறினார்கள். ஆனால் என் அம்மா, இந்த கருவிகள் என் மகனுக்கு பயன்படும் என்று கூறி விற்க மறுத்து விட்டார். என் அம்மாவின் விருப்பப்படி நான் இசை அமைப்பாளராக மாறினேன். ரசிகர்களுக்கு புதுமையான பாடல்களை வழங்க வேண்டும் என்பதில் தீவிர கவனம் செலுத்தி வருகிறேன்.

இடையில் எனக்கு ஆஸ்கார் விருதுகள் கிடைத்த பிறகு பாராட்டு விழாக்கள் அதிக அளவில் நடத்தப்படுகின்றன. இதனால் எனது இசை அமைக்கும் நேரமும் வீணாகி வருகிறது. இதுதான் எனக்கு மிகவும் கவலையாக உள்ளது.

இதனால்தான் தற்போது நான் பாராட்டு விழாக்களில் கலந்து கொள்வதை தவிர்த்து வருகிறேன்.

எனக்கு சமீபகாலமாக இந்தி-தமிழ் படங்களில் நடிக்க நிறைய வாய்ப்புகள் வருகிறது. சில டைரக்டர்கள் சிம்பிளான கேரக்டர்தான். சும்மா முகத்தை காட்டிவிட்டு சென்றால் போதும் என்று கேட்கிறார்கள். அவர்களிடம் எனக்கு சினிமாவில் நடிக்க தெரியாது. தயவு செய்து ஆளை விடுங்கள் என்று கூறி மறுத்து விட்டேன்.

எனக்கு சுத்தமாக நடிக்கத் தெரியாது என்று சொல்லிவிட முடியாது. மியூசிக் ரிக்கார்டிங் தியேட்டரில் ஓரளவு நடிப்பேன். அதாவது ஊழியர்களிடம் கோபப்படுவது போல் நடிப்பேன். அப்போதுதான் அவர்கள் வேலையை சீக்கிரம் முடிப்பார்கள். உண்மையில் எனக்கு கோபமே வராது. அந்த அளவுக்கு மனம் பக்குவப்பட்டிருக்கிறது. இந்த பக்குவத்தை வரமாக அளித்ததும் இசைதான் என்கிறார் ஏ.ஆர். ரகுமான்.


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[NagaS]

is he someone from hub/tfm page?

Yes, I comment here with (my original) name NagaS :)

Thanks for the note about my book (& the discussions), If any of you got a chance to read this book, Post your reviews Here :)

NagaS

[Appu s]

is he someone from hub/tfm page?

Yes, I comment here with (my original) name NagaS :)

Thanks for the note about my book (& the discussions), If any of you got a chance to read this book, Post your reviews Here :)

NagaS

NagaS :D

:thumbsup: for writing about enga Thalaivar :wink:

[ajaybaskar]

is he someone from hub/tfm page?

Yes, I comment here with (my original) name NagaS :)

Thanks for the note about my book (& the discussions), If any of you got a chance to read this book, Post your reviews Here :)

NagaS

Boss, pls let me know if i can buy this book in any book stall or shud i order it only through the net.

[NagaS]

Boss, pls let me know if i can buy this book in any book stall or shud i order it only through the net.

You can buy it in any book store selling tamil books - Including LandMark Chennai. I understand Kizhakku books are available in book stores across tamil nadu, If you face any problem, You can contact them at this number: (044)42009601

For those interested in buying online:

http://nhm.in/shop/978-81-8493-187-7.html

NagaS

[A.ANAND]

Boss, pls let me know if i can buy this book in any book stall or shud i order it only through the net.

You can buy it in any book store selling tamil books - Including LandMark Chennai. I understand Kizhakku books are available in book stores across tamil nadu, If you face any problem, You can contact them at this number: (044)42009601

For those interested in buying online:

http://nhm.in/shop/978-81-8493-187-7.html

NagaS

malaysia-la intha book kidaikka vaipu irukka sir???

[NagaS]

malaysia-la intha book kidaikka vaipu irukka sir???

To My Knowledge, No - You may have to order online - NHM ships to Malaysia as well.

Another option is, If you know a store which sells tamil books in Malaysia, Ask them to contact Kizhakku Pathippagam to get this book - They may contact the phone number given earlier, Or this mail id: haranprasanna@nhm.in

NagaS

[Thalafanz]

malaysia-la intha book kidaikka vaipu irukka sir???

ManOnmani Vilas-la try pannungga... I will ask there when time permits. :)

[A.ANAND]

malaysia-la intha book kidaikka vaipu irukka sir???

To My Knowledge, No - You may have to order online - NHM ships to Malaysia as well.

Another option is, If you know a store which sells tamil books in Malaysia, Ask them to contact Kizhakku Pathippagam to get this book - They may contact the phone number given earlier, Or this mail id: haranprasanna@nhm.in

NagaS

thanks 4 the info sir!

[A.ANAND]

malaysia-la intha book kidaikka vaipu irukka sir???

ManOnmani Vilas-la try pannungga... I will ask there when time permits. :)

i will try to get in sivaguru or janani book store in brickfields and leboh ampang,kuala lumpur! :D

[Thalafanz]

malaysia-la intha book kidaikka vaipu irukka sir???

ManOnmani Vilas-la try pannungga... I will ask there when time permits. :)

i will try to get in sivaguru or janani book store in brickfields and leboh ampang,kuala lumpur! :D

Ok, noted. Let me know once u have it... :D

[SoftSword]

ஏ.ஆர்.ரஹ்மானின் 6 வயது மகன் அமீன் ஹாலிவுட் படம் ஒன்றில் பாடியுள்ளான். ஹாலிவுட்டில் உருவாகி வரும் படம் கப்புள்ஸ் ரிட்டீட். இந்த படத்தில் இடம் பெறும் ஒரு பாடலை ஆஸ்கார் நாயகன் ஏ.ஆர்.ரஹ்மானின் மகன் அமீன் பாடியிருக்கிறான். குழந்தை பருவத்தில் இருந்தே ஏ.ஆர்.ரஹ்மானிடம் இசை கற்று வரும் அமீன் தற்போது ஒன்றாம் வகுப்பு படிக்கிறான் என்பது குறிப்பிடத்தக்கது.


//dinamalar

[Appu s]

[tscii:94b581437f]
Ashutosh Gowariker is all set to make his next venture Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey. The film is based on journalist Manini Chatterjee’s book Do and Die.

intha time ARR ai miss panna maattar :D [/tscii:94b581437f]

[Appu s]

[tscii:99a978d1ed]
"A last minute AR Rahman song featuring Akshay is being added to salvage Blue"

Akshay Kumar has a negative role, but has been asked to perform an extra song for the film. In fact, the film’s music composer A R Rahman, who’s currently down in India, has been busy putting together a song for Akshay.

Director Tony D’Souza confirms this last-minute embellishment. He said, “We have a song to shoot with Akshay. We’re waiting for him to find time to shoot it. It will be played with the film’s end credits. Akshay prefers the British Bhangra band, RDB. But in Blue, we’re giving him a Rahman track to jive to. Now that’s an offer Akshay cannot resist.”[/tscii:99a978d1ed]

[Benny Lava]

[tscii:365790f5bd]
Ashutosh Gowariker is all set to make his next venture Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey. The film is based on journalist Manini Chatterjee’s book Do and Die.

intha time ARR ai miss panna maattar :D [/tscii:365790f5bd]

Did he miss ARR in any film? GVM was telling that Ashutosh gowariker used to wait outside while he had sessions with ARR in his studio... perhaps the two have started interacting already :D

[littlemaster1982]

[tscii:ef210e1fff]
Ashutosh Gowariker is all set to make his next venture Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey. The film is based on journalist Manini Chatterjee’s book Do and Die.

intha time ARR ai miss panna maattar :D [/tscii:ef210e1fff]

Did he miss ARR in any film?

His next film "What's your Rashee".

[A.ANAND]

Rahman's son to sing in Tamil
IndiaGlitz [Friday, August 07, 2009]


A week after reports claimed that music composer AR Rahman's son Alim would sing in a Hollywood film, the Oscar-award winner today said his son would render voice for Tamil movies too.

Speaking at a function to release the album 'Sing along with rhythms', brought out by the students of KM Music Conservatory run by him, Rahman said, 'Alim is just six. He is learning music now and he will certainly sing in Tamil films soon.'

On the album he said, 'I am happy that my students have come out with an album. My prayers to Almighty for these students to go and rock in the world of music.'

Andrea, Shruthi Haasan and filmmaker Goutham Menon among others were present.

Click here to see - AR Rahman Releases 'Ooh La-La-La' Audio

[A.ANAND]

AR Rahman Releases 'Ooh La-La-La' Audio
[Friday, August 07, 2009]

http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/gallery/events/19148.html

[A.ANAND]

[tscii:415c5b54c7]Rahman join hands with Middlesex University
IndiaGlitz [Friday, August 07, 2009]


Oscar-award winning music composer AR Rahman on Thursday revealed plans for a first-ever collaboration in music instruction between his K M Music Conservatory and UK-based Middlesex University.

¡®We started the conservatory out of nothing. Now, this collaboration is the next step for us. This is really a big thing and we believe that it is the right way forward to provide quality education,¡¯ Rahman said at a felicitation function in Chennai.

According to circles close to the music maestro, a three-year programme will be launched where students could complete two years at the conservatory ad the final year at the university.

Middlesex University conferred an honorary doctorate on Rahman, after he won two Oscars for the movie Slumdog Millionaire. He said plans for the partnership were made when he was awarded the doctorate.


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[Dragun]

Littlemaster, the music for What's Your Rashee is by Sohail Sen.

[littlemaster1982]

Dragun,

That's what I meant there (Ashutosh missed ARR for "What's your Rashee"). That was my response to Benny's question. I should have been more clear.

[Appu s]

GVM was telling that Ashutosh gowariker used to wait outside while he had sessions with ARR in his studio... perhaps the two have started interacting already :D

i thought the same when i read this news, however we have to wait for confirmation from thalaivar side.

[music man]

Hi guys!!

Today I was listening to ATM BGM's that someone had uploaded in the net...Wow...Wat a collection....So many variations in the same tune...Cool intro for Shreya...

Great but the downside was "Liquid Dance" theme in ATM opening credits. I was shocked to see the exact music .ARR has simply modified with all gamakams and reused it in Slumdog Millionaire...Hmmmm..I thought Jai Ho was the only reused song...

[music man]

Did anyone see today's Dhinakaran newspaper(10.08.2008). It carries an article on Illayaraja releasing the violin album of the duo Ganesh-Kumaresh...He has as usual given some unwarranted comments on the line "Ella Pugazhum Iraivanuke"..Its so strange....

I will try to give the links...I am trying to locate it online..

[sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar]

http://sify.com/movies/telugu/imagegallery/galleryDetail.php?id=jiipGrgjcae&title=A_R_Rahman_launches_two_non_film_albums


A R Rahman delighted the six winning musical teams at the launch of Ooh La La, a music album by Sa Re Ga Ma Indian Limited.

The non film albums in Tamil and Telugu were released by Rahman and were received by Gautam Vasudev Menon, Andrea and Shruti Hasssan in the presence of KR Vijaylakshmi and Apurva Nagpal from the music label.

Speaking on the occasion Rahman agreed it must have been a great test of patience for the music bands to wait nearly two years for this big day. 'Hold on to your music and go back to your roots and have fun' said Rahman.

Gautam Menon told the gathered bands, 'Bands wither away due to financial and creative reasons but don't let that happen to you.' Andrea who is a singer said, 'As artists you will be bombarded by people telling you what to do but don't listen to anything and stay true to what you believe in.'

Shruti Hassan added, 'I am an upcoming musician and I know how hard it is. I hope the music stays with you all forever.'

Rahman's KM Conservatory students will be involved with the next project of the music label titled Sing Along Rhymes. Asked whether his son will sing in Tamil in the future, Rahman replied in the affirmative saying, 'Yes, he's interested in music and has the talent.'

The albums have non-film music created by the bands who have put together songs that talk of their experiences and reflect their thoughts. A short AV presentation gave an insight into the project.

[Yathu]

Great but the downside was "Liquid Dance" theme in ATM opening credits. I was shocked to see the exact music .ARR has simply modified with all gamakams and reused it in Slumdog Millionaire...Hmmmm..I thought Jai Ho was the only reused song...

I think its understandable as he was under time constraints. He said that the whole soundtrack was done within 3 weeks!

[A.ANAND]

Did anyone see today's Dhinakaran newspaper(10.08.2008). It carries an article on Illayaraja releasing the violin album of the duo Ganesh-Kumaresh...He has as usual given some unwarranted comments on the line "Ella Pugazhum Iraivanuke"..Its so strange....

I will try to give the links...I am trying to locate it online..

seekiram link kodunnga sir!

[A.ANAND]

[tscii:a792e7ded4]Slumdog composer reaches around the world in harmony
Email Printer friendly version Normal font Large font A.R. Rahman … concert will be a gesture of goodwill.


INDIA'S Oscar-winning pop icon, the Slumdog Millionaire composer A.R. Rahman, wants to counter recent attacks on Indian students in Sydney and Melbourne with a free concert during the Sydney Festival in January.

''Considering the recent hassles that have created a bad vibe I thought this concert would be a statement of peace,'' he told the Herald yesterday.

Rahman said he hoped to deepen the connection between India and Australia.

''I hope it will do what ever it can to reunite culturally and spiritually,'' he said.

Festival organisers said Rahman suggested a free concert as a demonstration of cultural diplomacy and a gesture of goodwill. It will be held at Parramatta Park on Saturday, January 16.

''This show is very important to me,'' said Rahman, who won two Academy Awards for composing the soundtrack for the hit movie Slumdog Millionaire. ''I hope it creates a bridge of understanding and love.''

A series of attacks on Indians studying in Australia over the past two months has received widespread media coverage in India and damaged Australia's reputation as a safe destination for students.

''As a musician I believe in peace and I believe in the good nature of people, so I feel that it was one of my duties to come and perform in what ever way I could help building a bridge between both countries,'' Rahman said.

He hopes the concert will help break down cultural misunderstandings and boost the morale of tens of thousands of Indians studying in Australia.

Rahman, 43, is a superstar in India, where film and pop music are one. His film scores and soundtracks have achieved sales of more than 300 million, making him one of the best-selling recording artists in the world.

Rahman has won 13 Filmfare Awards, four National Film Awards, a BAFTA Award and a Golden Globe for Slumdog Millionaire.

A Time magazine critic dubbed him the ''the Mozart of Madras''.

The film's anthem, Jai Ho, became an international hit and Rahman promised fans to expect songs from the movie at the Sydney concert.

Rahman's friend, the Australian filmmaker Baz Luhrmann, choreographed Rahman's performance of Jai Ho at this year's Oscar ceremony.

The song was used by the Congress Party as part of its triumphant re-election campaign in May.

Rahman has fond memories of playing to packed crowds in Sydney and Melbourne in 2005.

''They were probably some of the best concerts we have ever done,'' he said. ''I want to re-create that in Australia this time.''

The Premier, Nathan Rees, congratulated Rahman for ''his leadership and goodwill'' in offering to perform at the free concert.

''We all look forward to having him here next year.''

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[A.ANAND]

Rahman's mega bang!
Prithwish Ganguly / DNAMonday, August 10, 2009 23:59


Mumbai: AR Rahman is gearing up for a big international venture that will see him compose music for some of the most prominent artistes of the world. If sources are to be believed, he will team up with the Pussycat Dolls, Mick Jagger, Kylie Minogue, Joss Stone and several others who will render their voice for an album that is expected to boast of a galaxy of singers and artistes who have earlier worked with the Mozart of Madras.

An industry source says, "Rahman is currently busy with a track for the film Blue and he will then set his eyes on completing his Hollywood venture Couples Retreat. Post these two assignments, he will take a plunge at doing this international album that will see him make music for some of the best singers and artistes of the world. It is a very hush-hush project as Rahman is now currently meeting with officials who are firming up the names that will feature in this star-studded album."

The insider adds, "It is heard that Rahman might be teaming up with people he has already worked with for this compilation. He has worked with Pussycat Dolls for Jai Ho and they are certainly the hot favourites on the list. Rahman is also very fond of Mick Jagger and Joss Stone having been associated with them. Efforts to rope them in can't be ruled out. He has also recently recorded with Kylie Minogue and she is a huge star in the West. She will definitely be approached for the album. Several other big names who have expressed their willingness to work with AR Rahman are also being looked at."

The informer further says, "Rahman has also worked with the Finnish folk music band Varttina for whom he did the music for the theatrical production The Lord of the Rings. Vanessa Mae could also be in, as also Karen Shenaz David."

Despite several attempts, while Rahman remained unavailable for a comment, his aide confirmed, "Rahman has been contracted for this and he will start working on the album at the end of this year. The list of the artistes are being finalised, so we can't reveal much, but yes, it will have all international artistes in it. The album will be a compilation."

http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_rahman-s-mega-bang_1281224

[A.ANAND]

Did anyone see today's Dhinakaran newspaper(10.08.2008). It carries an article on Illayaraja releasing the violin album of the duo Ganesh-Kumaresh...He has as usual given some unwarranted comments on the line "Ella Pugazhum Iraivanuke"..Its so strange....

I will try to give the links...I am trying to locate it online..

ennga sir link?? :shock: naanum online thedi patten!enggayum sikkala! :(

[music man]

Did anyone see today's Dhinakaran newspaper(10.08.2008). It carries an article on Illayaraja releasing the violin album of the duo Ganesh-Kumaresh...He has as usual given some unwarranted comments on the line "Ella Pugazhum Iraivanuke"..Its so strange....

I will try to give the links...I am trying to locate it online..

ennga sir link?? :shock: naanum online thedi patten!enggayum sikkala! :(

Anand..I am trying to locate it online...But couldn't find it...Now have to return home and take the paper and scan it and upload....I feel IR has made a statement that he could have well avoided(hope it was not delivered with ARR in mind)..Tomo morning i will scan and upload it..

[A.ANAND]

Did anyone see today's Dhinakaran newspaper(10.08.2008). It carries an article on Illayaraja releasing the violin album of the duo Ganesh-Kumaresh...He has as usual given some unwarranted comments on the line "Ella Pugazhum Iraivanuke"..Its so strange....

I will try to give the links...I am trying to locate it online..

ennga sir link?? :shock: naanum online thedi patten!enggayum sikkala! :(

Anand..I am trying to locate it online...But couldn't find it...Now have to return home and take the paper and scan it and upload....I feel IR has made a statement that he could have well avoided(hope it was not delivered with ARR in mind)..Tomo morning i will scan and upload it..

waiting sir! :D

[ajaybaskar]

Did anyone see today's Dhinakaran newspaper(10.08.2008). It carries an article on Illayaraja releasing the violin album of the duo Ganesh-Kumaresh...He has as usual given some unwarranted comments on the line "Ella Pugazhum Iraivanuke"..Its so strange....

I will try to give the links...I am trying to locate it online..

What did he say??

[A.ANAND]

Did anyone see today's Dhinakaran newspaper(10.08.2008). It carries an article on Illayaraja releasing the violin album of the duo Ganesh-Kumaresh...He has as usual given some unwarranted comments on the line "Ella Pugazhum Iraivanuke"..Its so strange....

I will try to give the links...I am trying to locate it online..

What did he say??

antha matter-ra therinjikkathan naanum wait pannaren! :think:

[ajaybaskar]

I checked the newspaper. But nothing of that sort was found... :huh:

[A.ANAND]

I checked the newspaper. But nothing of that sort was found... :huh:

naanum ella webside-layum alaso alasun-innu alasitten!enggayu kaanum!wait 4 mr.musicman upload!

[music man]

Did anyone see today's Dhinakaran newspaper(10.08.2008). It carries an article on Illayaraja releasing the violin album of the duo Ganesh-Kumaresh...He has as usual given some unwarranted comments on the line "Ella Pugazhum Iraivanuke"..Its so strange....

I will try to give the links...I am trying to locate it online..

ennga sir link?? :shock: naanum online thedi patten!enggayum sikkala! :(

Anand..I am trying to locate it online...But couldn't find it...Now have to return home and take the paper and scan it and upload....I feel IR has made a statement that he could have well avoided(hope it was not delivered with ARR in mind)..Tomo morning i will scan and upload it..

Kindly refer my blog http://musically-marx.blogspot.com/

I only hope this statement was not delivered keeping anyone in mind. At first instance, it seemed like an ordinary philosophical statement but there are every chances that his statement could be misinterpreted in a negative way too...

Hope his statement was delivered in right spirit...

[littlemaster1982]

Music man,

Let's not dwelve too much into this. Freeya viduvom :)

[ajaybaskar]

And my signature deserves a change from now on...

[Appu s]

Did anyone see today's Dhinakaran newspaper(10.08.2008). It carries an article on Illayaraja releasing the violin album of the duo Ganesh-Kumaresh...He has as usual given some unwarranted comments on the line "Ella Pugazhum Iraivanuke"..Its so strange....

I will try to give the links...I am trying to locate it online..

ennga sir link?? :shock: naanum online thedi patten!enggayum sikkala! :(

Anand..I am trying to locate it online...But couldn't find it...Now have to return home and take the paper and scan it and upload....I feel IR has made a statement that he could have well avoided(hope it was not delivered with ARR in mind)..Tomo morning i will scan and upload it..

Kindly refer my blog http://musically-marx.blogspot.com/

I only hope this statement was not delivered keeping anyone in mind. At first instance, it seemed like an ordinary philosophical statement but there are every chances that his statement could be misinterpreted in a negative way too...

Hope his statement was delivered in right spirit...

thanks for the scan :)

[A.ANAND]

thanks musicman!

[SoftSword]

Music man,


Let's not dwelve too much into this. Freeya viduvom :)

yes.... idha freeya viduvom...
when u look thru such lenses, then even his newly released video song also has many such lines which takes dig at others... but its good if we ignore it :)

[ajaybaskar]

Music man,


Let's not dwelve too much into this. Freeya viduvom :)

yes.... idha freeya viduvom...
when u look thru such lenses, then even his newly released video song also has many such lines which takes dig at others... but its good if we ignore it :)

Lets hope that ppl concentrate on their own work rather than spilling out useless comments in the name of philosophy. That'l atleast improve the quality of their output... :wink:

[Appu s]

Music man,


Let's not dwelve too much into this. Freeya viduvom :)

yes.... idha freeya viduvom...
when u look thru such lenses, then even his newly released video song also has many such lines which takes dig at others... but its good if we ignore it :)

SS what r those lines if u can ?

[A.ANAND]

And my signature deserves a change from now on...

:lol:

[A.ANAND]

Rahman won't attend Michael Jackson tribute concert

http://sify.com/movies/fullstory.php?id=14904399

[SoftSword]

Music man,


Let's not dwelve too much into this. Freeya viduvom :)

yes.... idha freeya viduvom...
when u look thru such lenses, then even his newly released video song also has many such lines which takes dig at others... but its good if we ignore it :)

SS what r those lines if u can ?

http://www.dinakaran.com/newvideo/

[Appu s]

Music man,


Let's not dwelve too much into this. Freeya viduvom :)

yes.... idha freeya viduvom...
when u look thru such lenses, then even his newly released video song also has many such lines which takes dig at others... but its good if we ignore it :)

SS what r those lines if u can ?

http://www.dinakaran.com/newvideo/

thanks, onnium solrathukillai :)

[SoftSword]

solla vaendam... freeya viduvom...

adutthu... thalaivardhu enna album...
there were news that VTV in september... blue in september... puli september.... whats new???

[littlemaster1982]

adutthu... thalaivardhu enna album...
there were news that VTV in september... blue in september... puli september.... whats new???

SS,

Blue thread-la trailer link irukku. Poi paarunga :D

[Appu s]

solla vaendam... freeya viduvom...

adutthu... thalaivardhu enna album...
there were news that VTV in september... blue in september... puli september.... whats new???

:lol: ellam first sep nnainga ippa diwali aayidum pola :oops:

[A.ANAND]

Kollywood observers feel that there has been a marked change in the public conduct and speeches of 'Maestro' Ilaiyaraaja for the past few months. The 'Isaignani', as he is popularly known, seldom involves himself in any activities other than composing music and making a rare appearance at functions. Of late, though, his speech appears to have been 'aimed' at having a go at his peer and junior A.R. Rehman, his one-time keyboard player.




For the first time in more than three decades of his musical sojourn, Ilaiyaraaja has appeared in an entire song in his recent film 'Azhagarmalai' . The melodious title song in the film not only features him but also is sung by the Maestro himself. Even the lyrics were penned by himself and had lines such as "whosoever wishes to go away from this country may do as they please; I would remain here forever in the service of my people".





These lines could be taken as against no particular individual; but his recent remarks at an event to launch a carnatic music-based album were unmistakable. Speaking at the launch, Ilaiyaraaja said that "Some persons claim that all the fame 'goes' to the Lord. This is wrong; why would be a God be in need of fame. Isn't He the one who showers on us fame and popularity and money? How can we 'return' to Him the fame given to us by Him? It won't be proper at all!"

While all these queries raised by the Maestromight sound genuine, the reference to the man is unmistakable. When even a child knows that it's Rahman's popular habit to admit on stages that "all fame goes to the Lord", it's highly surprising as to what the Maestro expected the people to think of his reported remarks


http://www.chennaionline.com/film/news/Aug09/89Isaignani-takes-a-dig-at-A-R-Rahman.aspx

[A.ANAND]

[tscii:e41f9880e6]Rahman moves from Slum to Stars

Just when we thought the Slumdog mania is over, here’s a smack up. A R Rehman is making a big song and dance.


In his next big international venture, he is going to team up with Mick Jagger, Kylie Minogue, Pussycat Dolls and Joss Stone as they are on his favourite list for the new project he wants to produce.

The mini Mozart of Madras is currently busy working on a special track for the film Blue, after which he will finish work on Couples Retreat, which also has his son singing in it. Now that’s a combination we all want to hear.

Earlier, Rahman worked with Pussycat Dolls and took up the Slumdog fever one step up on music charts across the globe. And now with more names adding to an all out international project, things can only get better for the musician from Slum land!

A StarBoxOffice source confirmed the news, “Rahman has been getting a lot more names who want to associate with him after his new found success in the international arena. He is also finalizing the list, and since it is going to be a compilation of various artistes he wants to insure he has the best.”

Very soon there will be an official announcement as the work on the album has already kickstarted with super acts like Pussycat Dolls and Kylie more than willing to be a part. Kylie not only sang, but also features in an item number in Blue.


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[directhit]

[tscii:5b50cf31ab]

AR Rahman to host music show to mark DD’s 50 years

Mumbai, Aug 12 (ANI): Oscar winner AR Rahman is all set to host a music show on Doordarshan to mark the leading Indian network’s golden jubilee.

The show called ‘The Big Band’ will have close to 40 music bands from countries like Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Singapore, and Sri Lanka competing with each other.

Rahman said that he has a three-decade-old association with Doordarshan and termed this proposal as a great comeback.

“I have been associated with them 29 years back, when I used to play for a children programme and it used to be famous. So, it’s great to be back on 50th anniversary of Doordarshan,” Rahman told ANI (Asian News International).

Director general of Doordarshan, Aruna Sharma, said that the show would be telecast in December this year.

“We are planning to come up with a major programme in the coming months along…under the guidance of Mr. A R Rahman for that show, which would be coming very soon on Doordarshan,” she said.

Doordarshan, the public television broadcaster of India and a division of Prasar Bharati, started in Delhi in September 1959. (ANI[/tscii:5b50cf31ab]

[directhit]

[tscii:6617a8dc8c]
Genius Needs Company

It’s good to see you all come here this evening. Usually, we have a big show with over a hundred musicians and dancers but this is different. We’re here tonight to only play music,” said AR Rahman as he took the stage for A R Rahman Unplugged, with singers Hariharan, Sadhana Sargam and percussionist Sivamani at Delhi’s Siri Fort Auditorium. The concert marked the beginning of the year-long celebration to commemorate 50 years of Doordarshan.

Rahman took to the piano and Hariharan’s voice soared to the haunting tune of Tu Hi Re from Bombay, one of their first collaborations together. “In the early 90s we featured Rahman on Doordarshan and today he is an international phenomenon. We had to celebrate this occasion with his music,” said Aruna Sharma, Director General, Doordarshan. And Rahman will be taking his association with them further with the Big Band, a reality TV talent hunt for India’s best music group. Conceptualised and headed by Rahman himself, it is slated to be one of the most exciting talent shows to hit our TV screens this year.

Considering the Rahman aura and the other heavyweights who were part of this concert, the attendance was remarkably thin. From outside Siri Fort Road you could barely tell anything was happening. Haphazardly marketed and poorly publicised, the audience consisted mainly of Doordarshan employees. The show began with the high-voltage and thoroughly entertaining Kailash Kher and his band Kailasa. The little man with the big voice sang Rahman’s hits from Mangal Pandey, Delhi 6, and Swades. “Everybody in Delhi is a VIP but I do think it would be nice if you could lift your bodies from those cushy seats and dance to the music,” chortled Kher as the band played the title track from Rang De Basanti. The evening also saw the debut performance of 30 students from Rahman’s music school, the K M Music Conservatory in Chennai, who performed a medley of seven raagas and Amazing Grace. “We have different musical cultures in India and these children are training in the best of Indian classical and Western classical music and I hope there is room for both tonight,” said Rahman, founder and Principal of the institute. It was only after the rousing applause for his students that Rahman settled down behind the piano and played uninterruptedly for 40 minutes, gems from Roja, Bombay, Lagaan and Guru, a rare treat for his fans and music lovers. [/tscii:6617a8dc8c]

[Wibha]

Kollywood observers feel that there has been a marked change in the public conduct and speeches of 'Maestro' Ilaiyaraaja for the past few months. The 'Isaignani', as he is popularly known, seldom involves himself in any activities other than composing music and making a rare appearance at functions. Of late, though, his speech appears to have been 'aimed' at having a go at his peer and junior A.R. Rehman, his one-time keyboard player.




For the first time in more than three decades of his musical sojourn, Ilaiyaraaja has appeared in an entire song in his recent film 'Azhagarmalai' . The melodious title song in the film not only features him but also is sung by the Maestro himself. Even the lyrics were penned by himself and had lines such as "whosoever wishes to go away from this country may do as they please; I would remain here forever in the service of my people".





These lines could be taken as against no particular individual; but his recent remarks at an event to launch a carnatic music-based album were unmistakable. Speaking at the launch, Ilaiyaraaja said that "Some persons claim that all the fame 'goes' to the Lord. This is wrong; why would be a God be in need of fame. Isn't He the one who showers on us fame and popularity and money? How can we 'return' to Him the fame given to us by Him? It won't be proper at all!"

While all these queries raised by the Maestromight sound genuine, the reference to the man is unmistakable. When even a child knows that it's Rahman's popular habit to admit on stages that "all fame goes to the Lord", it's highly surprising as to what the Maestro expected the people to think of his reported remarks


http://www.chennaionline.com/film/news/Aug09/89Isaignani-takes-a-dig-at-A-R-Rahman.aspx


Jealousy :x :x :x :x

Rahman would be hurt by hearing this :( Atleast he could've just said it during ARR's felicitation after winning the Oscars, it would've been taken in a positive way :(.

Why is he SO JEALOUS :x :banghead: Rahman respects him so much.

[MADDY]

Jealousy :x :x :x :x

Rahman would be hurt by hearing this :( Atleast he could've just said it during ARR's felicitation after winning the Oscars, it would've been taken in a positive way :(.

Why is he SO JEALOUS :x :banghead: Rahman respects him so much.

if its true, rahman-kku idhu theva dhaan... :clap:

[littlemaster1982]

Friends,

Let's stop discussing about this, even if it's true.

[Appu s]

[tscii:e275b583fc]Rahman moves from Slum to Stars

Just when we thought the Slumdog mania is over, here’s a smack up. A R Rehman is making a big song and dance.


In his next big international venture, he is going to team up with Mick Jagger, Kylie Minogue, Pussycat Dolls and Joss Stone as they are on his favourite list for the new project he wants to produce.

The mini Mozart of Madras is currently busy working on a special track for the film Blue, after which he will finish work on Couples Retreat, which also has his son singing in it. Now that’s a combination we all want to hear.

Earlier, Rahman worked with Pussycat Dolls and took up the Slumdog fever one step up on music charts across the globe. And now with more names adding to an all out international project, things can only get better for the musician from Slum land!

A StarBoxOffice source confirmed the news, “Rahman has been getting a lot more names who want to associate with him after his new found success in the international arena. He is also finalizing the list, and since it is going to be a compilation of various artistes he wants to insure he has the best.”

Very soon there will be an official announcement as the work on the album has already kickstarted with super acts like Pussycat Dolls and Kylie more than willing to be a part. Kylie not only sang, but also features in an item number in Blue.


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which international project they are talking about? Rahman sir talked few days before about an album I’ve an artistes’ ? littleMaster ji confirm :P

[littlemaster1982]

Appu,

Not sure about this :|

[Mahen]

Kollywood observers feel that there has been a marked change in the public conduct and speeches of 'Maestro' Ilaiyaraaja for the past few months. The 'Isaignani', as he is popularly known, seldom involves himself in any activities other than composing music and making a rare appearance at functions. Of late, though, his speech appears to have been 'aimed' at having a go at his peer and junior A.R. Rehman, his one-time keyboard player.




For the first time in more than three decades of his musical sojourn, Ilaiyaraaja has appeared in an entire song in his recent film 'Azhagarmalai' . The melodious title song in the film not only features him but also is sung by the Maestro himself. Even the lyrics were penned by himself and had lines such as "whosoever wishes to go away from this country may do as they please; I would remain here forever in the service of my people".





These lines could be taken as against no particular individual; but his recent remarks at an event to launch a carnatic music-based album were unmistakable. Speaking at the launch, Ilaiyaraaja said that "Some persons claim that all the fame 'goes' to the Lord. This is wrong; why would be a God be in need of fame. Isn't He the one who showers on us fame and popularity and money? How can we 'return' to Him the fame given to us by Him? It won't be proper at all!"

While all these queries raised by the Maestromight sound genuine, the reference to the man is unmistakable. When even a child knows that it's Rahman's popular habit to admit on stages that "all fame goes to the Lord", it's highly surprising as to what the Maestro expected the people to think of his reported remarks


http://www.chennaionline.com/film/news/Aug09/89Isaignani-takes-a-dig-at-A-R-Rahman.aspx


:twisted: :twisted: Why is he saying all these?Very very disappointed..ARR is a good man, wonder how he could say such things...

[SoftSword]

guys lets leave it aside...

now we hav a choice to make... to choose love or hatred...
lets choose love... jus like the boss ;)

[Appu s]

guys lets leave it aside...

now we hav a choice to make... to choose love or hatred...
lets choose love... jus like the boss ;)

:exactly:

A.R Rahman = Humbelness, we have to just learn from him :P

[Appu s]

[tscii:9ae74422d8]http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Rahman-pays-tribute-to-MJ/articleshow/4888197.cms




Rahman pays tribute to MJ

In a matter of few months, AR Rahman has lost two people he looked up to - sound engineer H Sridhar and Michael Jackson. Sound engineer H Sridhar passed away in December due to cardiac arrest and the cause of MJ’s death is still a mystery.

Consequently, Rahman has decided to put together a special album as a mark of respect to MJ. Of late, Rahman has been making several trips to the US because his secret dream project is ready to take off. Artistes from all across the globe will contribute to this album. It is believed that the album will have a few recreated songs of MJ, along with Rahman’s original compositions.

The King of Pop’s untimely and mysterious death unsettled Rahman. A source said, “The two deaths one after the other made Rahman realise the uncertainty of life. These tragedies have made him more spiritual.”

Rahman had earlier said, “Artistes and their art lives for ever. My late sound engineer Sridhar had brought me a video of the premiere of Michael’s Remember the Time when I was recording the track Kadal Rojave for my first movie Roja. That afternoon, that video inspired all of us. Now, there is no Sridhar and no Jackson anymore.”

Rahman was looking forward to working with MJ whom he had met during the Oscar Awards in Los Angeles earlier this year. Talking about his meeting with the pop star, Rahman had said, “MJ was concerned about contemporary developmental issues such as global warming, wars and their consequences. He asked me to compose a unity anthem on the lines of We are the World for him. I nodded in awe.”

When asked about the album, Rahman, who is going LA this week, said cautiously, “It’s too early to talk about it. Talking about it right now may jeopardise things.” [/tscii:9ae74422d8]

[A.ANAND]

[tscii:6e5eda6953]AR Rahman's 'special album' for Michael Jackson
13 Aug, 2009 06:03 pm ISTlMUMBAI MIRROR




In a matter of few months, AR Rahman has lost two people he looked up to - sound engineer H Sridhar and Michael Jackson. Sound engineer H Sridhar passed away in December due to cardiac arrest and the cause of MJ’s death is still a mystery.

Consequently, AR Rahman has decided to put together a special album as a mark of respect to MJ. Of late, AR Rahman has been making several trips to the US because his secret dream project is ready to take off. Artistes from all across the globe will contribute to this album. It is believed that the album will have a few recreated songs of MJ, along with Rahman’s original compositions.

The King of Pop’s untimely and mysterious death unsettled Rahman. A source said, “The two deaths one after the other made Rahman realise the uncertainty of life. These tragedies have made him more spiritual.”

Rahman had earlier said, “Artistes and their art lives for ever. My late sound engineer Sridhar had brought me a video of the premiere of Michael’s Remember the Time when I was recording the track Kadal Rojave for my first movie Roja . That afternoon, that video inspired all of us. Now, there is no Sridhar and no Jackson anymore.”

AR Rahman was looking forward to working with MJ whom he had met during the Oscar Awards in Los Angeles earlier this year. Talking about his meeting with the pop star, AR Rahman had said, “MJ was concerned about contemporary developmental issues such as global warming, wars and their consequences. He asked me to compose a unity anthem on the lines of We are the World for him. I nodded in awe.”

When asked about the album, Rahman, who is going LA this week, said cautiously, “It’s too early to talk about it. Talking about it right now may jeopardise things.”


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[A.ANAND]

AR Rahman plans peace concert in Australia


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Published by: Sheel Sharma
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F Prev 1/2Next LMumbai: There are still some people who are not affected by the dust of this so-called "materialistic world". It is correctly said that music drives away all your sins. The Oscar winner music director A.R. Rahman has proven his worth.

With the repeated racial attacks on Indian students, the Academy Award winner has decided to express his plight over it. Now, he has planned to stage a concert in Australia free of cost on January 10, 2010.

In an exclusive interview with media channels, Rahman has said, "I hope this musical concert will sort out racial problems and bring peace and harmony amongst everyone."

It is worth mentioning that Rahman's musical album "PRAY FOR ME BROTHER" based on World peace was universally acclaimed.

http://www.samaylive.com/news/ar-rahman-plans-peace-concert-in-australia/646711.html

[A.ANAND]

Rahman, UK University to collaborate in music, education


14 Aug 2009, 0516 hrs IST, PTI




LONDON: Seeking to build a "great bridge" between Asian and Western music, Oscar-winning maestro A R Rahman will join hands with a leading British
university on blending the two genres.

A Memorandum of Understanding in this regard has been signed between Rahman's Chennai-based K M Music Conservatory and Middlesex University that will also look at opportunities to provide a collaborative three-year music programme, a University press release said today.

Rahman, who was awarded an honorary doctorate by the University recently, described the collaboration in music instruction as a "great bridge" between the two genres.

Middlesex University offers programmes in music composition, music management, jazz and popular music.

"The two organisations have agreed to explore the possibilities for collaboration in music and education and to support one of A R Rahman's 'pet projects', that of blending Asian and Western musical styles," the release said.

Rahman's KM Music Conservatory started only a year ago, but already has 200 students.

Asked what he considers his biggest achievement, Rahman said it is his film music.

"As a human being I have so many interests. The Academy Awards (for Slumdog Millionaire) opened doors worldwide and legitimised Indian musicians," he said.

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/News/News-By-Industry/Rahman-UK-University-to-collaborate-in-music-education/articleshow/4892329.cms

[A.ANAND]

[tscii:8237616976]Naga Chaitanya-Gowtham Menon-A.R.Rahman combnation movie launched today

Muhurat - Naga Chaitanya's second movie
Home > News > Functions
Hyderabad
August 15, 2009


Muhurat of Naga Chaitanya’s second movie in the direction of Gowtam Menon was performed at Annapurna studios today morning. Manjula and Sanjay produce this movie on Indira Productions banner. AR Rahman composes music and Manoj handles camera. Anthony edits the film and Rajeevan is the art director.

Three iconic families of Telugu cinema (Akkineni, Ghattamaneni and Daggubati) joined their hands to make this movie.

Krishna sounded the clapboard, ANR switched on the camera and D Rama Naidu directed the first shot.

I am connected to ANR - Krishna
Krishna said, “I am feeling very happy today. I became an actor with the blessings of ANR. ANR was the first film star I saw in person while I was student. I produced a couple of films on Padmalaya banner with ANR like Hemahemilu and Rajakeeya Chadarangam. Though I didn’t produce a film with Nagarjuna, I acted with him in Varasudu movie. I feel happy to produce a movie with Naga Chaitanya as hero. I wish a great success for his first movie Josh and his second movie in my daughter’s production.”

High standard movie with great production values - Manjula
Manjula said, “I would like to thank Nagarjuna first. I did films only with Mahesh Babu so far. I would like to honor the faith bestowed on me by Nagarjuna by producing a high standard movie with great production values. This story is very apt for Chaitanya. Naga Chaitanya is an young sweet boy and I am sure of this movie’s success.”

Trendsetter like Geetanjali - Nagarjuna
Nagarjuna said, “Naga Chaitanya’s second movie is launched even before the release of his first movie. I wanted to produce his second movie. In the process Manjula met me and narrated the story. I loved the story. Naga Chaitanya wanted to do a movie with Gowtam Menon even before he became an actor. This film will be a trendsetting and different film like Mani Ratnam’s Geetanjali. This film will be a special film in the career of Naga Chaitanya. I am very glad that AR Rahman is composing music. There are many positive points for this film. The script will be liked by the young generation. It will be a class movie. Manjula is a passionate filmmaker.”

Dream come true – Naga Chaitanya
Naga Chaitanya said, “It is my dream come true to act in Gowtam Menon’s direction. I felt that there is novelty in the line when I heard the story. It is a love story.”

It’s a musical love story – Gowtam Menon
Gowtam Menon said, “It is a feel good movie. I am doing movie with the heir of two big movie families. There is lot of responsibility on me. We are planning to cast a new heroine. I always give importance to the story irrespective of who the hero is. This film is also a story-based movie. It is a musical love story.”

NY shoot & December release – Sanjay Swaroop
Sanjay said, “I would like to thank Nagarjuna for giving us the dates of Naga Chaitanya’s second movie. This film will be shot in various places like Hyderabad, New York and Kerala. We are planning to release the movie in December 2009.”



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[A.ANAND]

திரை தெனாலி : ஏ.ஆர். ரஹ்மானை சங்கடப்படுத்தினாரா பொன்முடி?

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வெள்ளிக்கிழமை, 14, ஆகஸ்ட் 2009 (17:17 IST)


ரஹ்மானுக்கு டாக்டர் பட்டம் கொடுத்து கௌரவித்திருக்கிறது அண்ணா பல்கலைக்கழகம்.விழா மேடையில் இவருடன் சில வார்த்தைகள் பேசினாராம் உயர் கல்வித் துறை அமைச்சர் பொன்முடி.அது குறித்துத் தன் திரையுலக நண்பர்களிடம் கூறி வருந்தினாராம் ரஹ்மான். இதுதான் கோடம்பாக்கத்தைப்பரபரப்பாக்கியிருக்கும் செய்தி.







அப்படி என்ன கேட்டார் பொன்முடி? 'உங்களுக்கு டாக்டர் பட்டம் வழங்குவதாக அறிவித்த பிறகு எனக்குபோன் செய்து நன்றி சொல்வீர்கள் என்று நினைத்தேன். ஆனால் நீங்கள் செய்யவில்லை. முதல்வரையாவதுமரியாதை நிமித்தமாகச் சந்திப்பீர்கள் என்று நினைத்தேன் அதையும் செய்யவில்லை. அந்தளவுக்குநீங்க பிசியா இருக்கீங்களோ' என்றாராம்.






'பாரம்பரியமான பல்கலைக்கழகம்கொடுக்கிற விருது என்பதால் மறுக்காமல் பெற்றுக்கொண்டேன். மற்றபடி எனக்கு டாக்டர் பட்டம்கொடுங்கள் என்று நானா கேட்டேன்? இந்த அரசியலில் என்னை எதுக்கு இழுக்கணும்' என்று வேதனைப்படுகிறாராம் இசைப்புயல்

http://www.thenaali.com/thenaali.aspx?A=651

[A.ANAND]

திரை தெனாலி : ஏன் இப்படி ராஜா?

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செவ்வாய்க்கிழமை, 11, ஆகஸ்ட் 2009 (13:25 IST)


கடந்த சில நாட்களாகவே இசைஞானியின் செயல்களில் ஒரு மாற்றம். தானுண்டு, தன் வேலையுண்டு என்று போய்விடுகிற அவர், இசைப்புயல் ஏ.ஆர். ரஹ்மான் குறித்து ஜாடை மாடையாகப் பேச ஆரம்பித்திருக்கிறார்.







அழகர் மலை படத்தில் வரும் டைட்டில் பாடலில் அவரே தோன்றிப் பாடியிருக்கிறார். அந்தப் பாடலில், இந்த நாட்டை விட்டு எங்கோ போகிறவர்கள் போகட்டும். நான் என் மக்களுக்காக இங்கேயே இருந்து பாடுவேன் என்பது போன்ற வரிகளை எழுதியிருந்தார்.






இதைக்கூட ஏதோ யதார்த்தமாக எழுதப்பட்ட வரிகளாகக் கொள்ளலாம். ஆனால், கடந்த சில தினங்களுக்கு முன் கர்நாடக இசை ஆல்பம் ஒன்று வெளியிடப்பட்டது. இதில் கலந்துகொண்ட ராஜா பேசும்போது, எல்லா புகழும் இறைவனுக்கே என்று சில சொல்கிறார்கள். இது தவறு. இறைவனுக்கு எதற்கு புகழ்? புகழை நமக்கு கொடுப்பவனே அவன்தானே? அவன் கொடுத்த புகழை அவனுக்கே கொடுப்பது எப்படி சரியாகும் என்று கேள்வி எழுப்பியிருக்கிறார்.







எல்லா மேடைகளிலும் எல்லாப் புகழும் இறைவனுக்கே என்று மறக்காமல் சொல்லி வருபவர் ஏ.ஆர். ரஹ்மான்தான் என்பது சிறு குழந்தைகளுக்குக்கூடத் தெரியும். ராஜாவின் பேச்சை எப்படி எடுத்து

[MADDY]

அப்படி என்ன கேட்டார் பொன்முடி? 'உங்களுக்கு டாக்டர் பட்டம் வழங்குவதாக அறிவித்த பிறகு எனக்குபோன் செய்து நன்றி சொல்வீர்கள் என்று நினைத்தேன். ஆனால் நீங்கள் செய்யவில்லை. முதல்வரையாவதுமரியாதை நிமித்தமாகச் சந்திப்பீர்கள் என்று நினைத்தேன் அதையும் செய்யவில்லை. அந்தளவுக்குநீங்க பிசியா இருக்கீங்களோ' என்றாராம்.

:shaking: hey these guys are very dangerous fellows :( .......

[ajaybaskar]

What the hell?? Ellorum thalaivarayae target panraanga???

What next? Oscars announce pannavudane vandhu paarppeengannu nenachennu Obama solluvaaro??? :shock:

[ajaybaskar]

[tscii:46e94f01bc]Naga Chaitanya-Gowtham Menon-A.R.Rahman combnation movie launched today

Muhurat - Naga Chaitanya's second movie
Home > News > Functions
Hyderabad
August 15, 2009


Muhurat of Naga Chaitanya’s second movie in the direction of Gowtam Menon was performed at Annapurna studios today morning. Manjula and Sanjay produce this movie on Indira Productions banner. AR Rahman composes music and Manoj handles camera. Anthony edits the film and Rajeevan is the art director.

Three iconic families of Telugu cinema (Akkineni, Ghattamaneni and Daggubati) joined their hands to make this movie.

Krishna sounded the clapboard, ANR switched on the camera and D Rama Naidu directed the first shot.

I am connected to ANR - Krishna
Krishna said, “I am feeling very happy today. I became an actor with the blessings of ANR. ANR was the first film star I saw in person while I was student. I produced a couple of films on Padmalaya banner with ANR like Hemahemilu and Rajakeeya Chadarangam. Though I didn’t produce a film with Nagarjuna, I acted with him in Varasudu movie. I feel happy to produce a movie with Naga Chaitanya as hero. I wish a great success for his first movie Josh and his second movie in my daughter’s production.”

High standard movie with great production values - Manjula
Manjula said, “I would like to thank Nagarjuna first. I did films only with Mahesh Babu so far. I would like to honor the faith bestowed on me by Nagarjuna by producing a high standard movie with great production values. This story is very apt for Chaitanya. Naga Chaitanya is an young sweet boy and I am sure of this movie’s success.”

Trendsetter like Geetanjali - Nagarjuna
Nagarjuna said, “Naga Chaitanya’s second movie is launched even before the release of his first movie. I wanted to produce his second movie. In the process Manjula met me and narrated the story. I loved the story. Naga Chaitanya wanted to do a movie with Gowtam Menon even before he became an actor. This film will be a trendsetting and different film like Mani Ratnam’s Geetanjali. This film will be a special film in the career of Naga Chaitanya. I am very glad that AR Rahman is composing music. There are many positive points for this film. The script will be liked by the young generation. It will be a class movie. Manjula is a passionate filmmaker.”

Dream come true – Naga Chaitanya
Naga Chaitanya said, “It is my dream come true to act in Gowtam Menon’s direction. I felt that there is novelty in the line when I heard the story. It is a love story.”

It’s a musical love story – Gowtam Menon
Gowtam Menon said, “It is a feel good movie. I am doing movie with the heir of two big movie families. There is lot of responsibility on me. We are planning to cast a new heroine. I always give importance to the story irrespective of who the hero is. This film is also a story-based movie. It is a musical love story.”

NY shoot & December release – Sanjay Swaroop
Sanjay said, “I would like to thank Nagarjuna for giving us the dates of Naga Chaitanya’s second movie. This film will be shot in various places like Hyderabad, New York and Kerala. We are planning to release the movie in December 2009.”


http://www.idlebrain.com/news/functions/muhurat-nagachaitanya-indira.html


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I think this is the telugu version of VTV...

[Yathu]

AR Rahman Unplugged.

A beautiful concert held in Delhi commemorating Doordarshan Channel's 50 Years. Joining ARR on stage were Kailash Kher, Hariharan, Sadhna Sargam, KM Students, Sivamani and many more. It was an one of a kind concert, totally unplugged, with ARR Sir on the grand piano.

Here are some clips from the telecast that was aired:

Intro:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQ0sxCcpoco&feature=channel_page

KM Choir---

Hindustani Piece:
Part 1:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KO75suHwgTo&feature=channel_page
Part 2:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6uhSXFm930&feature=channel

Amazing Grace:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Yka8jbDFa4&feature=channel_page

Tu Hi Re and Dhimi Dhimi:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XU4HSmIFw3o&feature=channel_page

Ey Hairathe:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNt_C8otwJ0&feature=channel_page

Dreams on Fire and Naina Neer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tq6edqn9oG0&feature=channel_page

Bharat Humko:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrMj9R9yx6w&feature=channel_page

Source: ARR Facebook Fan Group

[littlemaster1982]

:ty: :ty: Yathu :D

[ajaybaskar]

[tscii:0e16e4fd0f]Nominees 9th World Soundtrack Awards announced

Source: Filmfestival

The World Soundtrack Academy has announced the list of nominees for the three principal categories in the World Soundtrack Awards, the pre-eminent international prizes for the recognition of film music: Film Composer of the Year, Best Original Score of the Year and Best Original Song Written Directly for a Film. The names of the winners will be proclaimed on Saturday, October 17 at the closing event of the Ghent International Film Festival.

Every year in Ghent, the World Soundtrack Awards (WSA) are presented by the World Soundtrack Academy. The Academy, which was founded in 2001 by the Ghent International Film Festival and a number of film music composers, now encompassing close to 300 leading composers and representatives of the film music business. The stated goal of the Academy is to promote music in film, and it is achieving this with ever greater success, as can be seen by the growing (international) interest and recognition being given to film music.

The three principal categories are Film Composer of the Year, Best Original Score of the Year and Best Original Song Written Directly for a Film. At a later time, the Academy Board will also select the Discovery of the Year 2009. In addition to the Awards presented by the Academy, film music fans around the world can vote the best soundtrack of the past year (see www.worldsoundtrackacademy.com).

The nominees the World Soundtrack Awards 2009:

FILM COMPOSER OF THE YEAR

o CARTER BURWELL (Burn After Reading, Twilight)
o ALEXANDRE DESPLAT (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Coco Avant Chanel, Largo Winch, Cheri)
o DANNY ELFMAN (Milk, Taking Woodstock, Notorious)
o MICHAEL GIACCHINO (Star Trek, Up, Land of the Lost)
o HANS ZIMMER (Frost/Nixon, Angels & Demons, The Dark Knight)

BEST ORIGINAL SCORE OF THE YEAR

o BURN AFTER READING by Carter Burwell
o THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON by Alexandre Desplat
o FROST/NIXON by Hans Zimmer
o THE INTERNATIONAL by Reinhold Heil, Tom Tykwer, Johnny Klimek
o SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE by A.R. Rahman

BEST ORIGINAL SONG WRITTEN DIRECTLY FOR A FILM

o “GRAN TORINO” from ‘Gran Torino’
Music & Lyrics by Jamie Cullum, Clint Eastwood, Kyle Eastwood and Michael Stevens
Performed by Jamie Cullum & Don Runner

o “JAI HO” from ‘Slumdog Millionaire’
Music by : A.R. Rahman
Lyrics by Gulzar and Tanvi Shah
Performed by A.R. Rahman, Sukhvinder Singh, Tanvi Shah, Mahalaksmi Iyver, Vijay Prakash
Published by KM Musiq ltd

o “O SAYA” from Slumdog Millionaire’
Music & Lyrics by A.R. Rahman and Mathangi Arulpragasam
Performed by M.I.A. & A.R. Rahman
Published by KM Musiq ltd

o “RUN & HIDE” from ‘Je l’aimais’
Music & lyrics by Anna Chalon
Performed by Anna chalon

o “THE WRESTLER” from ‘The Wrestler’
Music & lyrics by Bruce Springsteen
Performed by Bruce Springsteen
Published by Bruce Springsteen

The number of tickets for the presentation of the World Soundtrack Awards including a reception are limited. Cost: € 75. You can order tickets from info@filmfestival.be

http://www.worldsoundtrackacademy.com/news2.cgi?go=detail&id=863&lang=en[/tscii:0e16e4fd0f]

[ajaybaskar]

[tscii:e714036609]Rahman waits for Farhan to sing!

Shooting for Kartik Calling Kartik and hunting for exotic locales for Don 2 is keeping Farhan Akhtar so busy that he is unable to find time to record a song for Blue with AR Rahman.

The song will be filmed on Zayed Khan. Rahman, who is scheduled to return to India from the US next week, has the option of scrapping the song or recording it with a different singer. But the composer is willing to wait as he is keen to work with Farhan. He says, “It’s not just his voice.

It’s the attitude that he extends to his vocals. I thought Farhan sounded terrific in Rock On!!. But the song I have in mind is totally different. I am against talking about something which is uncertain. What if the time factor plays villain? No point in jumping the gun.”

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Rahman-waits-for-Farhan-to-sing/articleshow/4905208.cms[/tscii:e714036609]

[ajaybaskar]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bF1t3-kl-Uw&feature=related

Hope no one has seen this..

[SoftSword]

its a very old one ajay... hav seen this long back.... don remember if somebody posted it here....

[Yathu]

:ty: :ty: Yathu :D

You're most welcome Master. :D

[jaaze]

Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya Exclusive :smokesmirk:

In an exclusive interview with Goutham Menon, he talked about Rahman among other things he was asked about eg. Surya, Simbhu, HJ, his movies, etc

When asked about ARR, he said just the same as anyone else. He feel humbled. "Naan kooda ethanayo pera ivan waste-u :twisted: appadinnu ellam sollirukken. Aana avaru oru vartha kooda mathavangala pathi thappa sonnathu illa."

And another exclusive news about VTV:

When discussing for the songs, ARR suggested a theory in Bible - that if one hand slaps the face, let the other side of the face to be slapped, since the heroine plays a Christian in the movie - to be used in the song. Thamarai and GM liked the idea and Thamarai came up with a lyric like "En idhayathai thirudinaal maru ithayam thirudida thanthiduven" :)

[A.ANAND]

BBC Radio's special Tamil programs to launch with A R Rahman Special
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Chennai, Aug 18 : BBC's special Tamil Language programming tailored for India's FM market will now be also available to audiences of Radio Hello 106.4 FM across Tamil Nadu following an agreement signed between BBC World SErvice and Radio Hello 106.4 FM.

The BBC would launch its availability on Radio Hello with A R Rahman special, which would include an exclusive interview with the composer, who won two oscars awards for his Slumdog Millionair music, according a BBC release here today.


According to the agreement, Radio Hello would rebroadcast the content produced by BBC World SErvice's Tamil FM team, including regular as well as topical programming. - Agencies

[A.ANAND]

[tscii:8b19a7a3d3]" I am sure that Gowtham & ARR combination will rock" - Harris Jayaraj

Aadhavan’s a treat to the ears’
SRINIVASA RAMANUJAM, TNN 19 August 2009, 12:00am IST
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The uproar over his supposed rift with Gautham Menon has just died down, with the director getting Oscar winner Rahman to set the tunes for his


Harris Jayaraj
next movie.

Harris Jayaraj seems a bit tired on that front, but that’s not stopping him from turning to his first love — music.
His songs in Vaaranam Aayiram came in for a lot of praise and going by the hard work he’s put in, that’s the same result that he’s expecting for his tunes in the upcoming Suriya-starrer Aadhavan. And, he’s just waiting for the album to hit the stores.

“There’s a surprise for my fans in it,” he starts off, “The album will be a treat to the ears. I’ve used Dr Burn for a rap bit that’ll have the youth on their feet.” But, that’s not all — in the craze for composing peppy tunes, the affable musician hasn’t forgotten the old-world charm associated with yesteryear singers. “I’ve also gotten Mano to sing a song for me... now, how’s that,” he asks, with a twinkle in his eyes.
It could well be coincidence, but Harris has been scoring for a lot of Suriya movies. Harris expects the music of Aadhavan to be as popular as his Ayan, if not better. So, what’s the connection between Suriya and soulful music? “There’s some connection there, I think,” he muses, pondering for a minute, “Actually, when it comes to Suriya, he’s able to translate my songs well on-screen. His expressions and moves add value to the songs that I compose.”

So, like Suriya, is Harris a romantic at heart too? “No, not at all,” he smiles, “I’m more of a spiritual person these days. My romance is with God.”

It’s on that same note that he talks about his once-favourite director Gautham Menon, with whom he worked on Vaaranam Aayiram. “Anyone will want to work with Gautham,” is all he has to say when asked if he’ll work with the Kaakha Kaakha filmmaker again, “He gave me a chance to try out a dappankuthu type of a number in his film (Anjala...) and I’ll never forget that.”
Does he feel that he ought to have got Vinnaithaandi Varuvayaa, a project in which Gautham joins hands with A R Rahman? “Not at all,” he states, “I’m sure that this new combination will rock.”

Will he want to sign Gautham’s next film at least? “It’s not in my hands,” he says, shrugging his shoulders, “God gives me a decision when it has to be made and that’s how it works. I have no say in my decisions.” Philosophers, take a bow!
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[A.ANAND]

Tamizha Oscar Tamizha ---A Musical tribute to AR Rahman on his twin oscars... Feat --Haricharan, Ujaninee, and RJ siva , dhina & more

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=earozMMFXN0

[A.ANAND]

A.R. Rahman speaking about Michael Jackson


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POq-Q9hKzdc

[ajaybaskar]

[tscii:ec3d1577cf]I make sure my hair and tie are in place

By Subhash K Jha
Posted On Thursday, August 20, 2009 at 03:47:33 AM

So full are Rahman's hands with current assignments in the West that he has decided not to accept any new films. "At the moment, I'm racing against time to complete the Indian projects I've on hand and that includes Mani Ratnam's Raavana, Rajnikanth's animation film Sultan and Tony D'Souza's Blue. The last new assignment I accepted was Abbas Tyrewala's 1:800-LOVE. I've stopped taking on anymore for now."

Rahman is going through a schizophrenic phase. He says, "In the studio, my outer self has to be completely switched off. But when I'm at international public events, I've to be all there, shaking hands, making friendly talk. I've to ensure that I am saying the right things. I've to prepare myself physically, look into the mirror and make sure my hair and tie are in place."

Rahman doesn't mind letting his `outer self' look dapper. But people around him don't seem that comfortable with his upgraded look. Chuckles Rahman, "My south Indian friends say, `Oh look at him… he's changed!' And that makes me uncomfortable. I realise I have to go out there with a certain amount of dignity and even style. I know I'm representing my country and everyone is watching."

It's not easy being India's brand ambassador in the West. And Rahman, shy and reclusive at the best of times, finds it tough to assume his new gregarious, well-groomed persona with international brands vying to dress him up from head to toe.

"It's all new to me. I've just begun to get a hang of it. But I'm not uncomfortable, " he says. At the moment, Rahman is fighting off the temptation of taking on too many international assignments. He explains, "I take on what is physically possible. Money is not the main criteria. If I did anything for money, everything will fall flat. I want to do only those assignments to which I can give my fullest."

However Rahman admits money is important. He says, "Money is not my dream. But it fulfils my dreams. The way I travel and accompanying expenses are costly. It is, for me, my family and my children's future."

With success, come the riders. He says, "My wife dreamt that one day I'd win an Oscar which I did. But after that I've been constantly traveling. The kids are growing up now and one of us has to look after them. I'm spending as much time with them as I can. Or trying to make them part of what I do so they can be with me."

At the moment, Rahman has only one ambition. "I want to be happy."

http://www.mumbaimirror.com/article/30/2009082020090820034733343382e2d85/I-make-sure-my-hair-and-tie-are-in-place.html[/tscii:ec3d1577cf]

[Appu s]

A.Anand and ajay :ty: :ty:

[directhit]

"I realise I have to go out there with a certain amount of dignity and even style. I know I'm representing my country and everyone is watching." :bow:

[jaaze]

enakku thanks kedayaatha :cry:

[Appu s]

enakku thanks kedayaatha :cry:

jaaze :ty: :ty: :ty:

[A.ANAND]

Coffe With Anu - A.R.Rahman [ Download Link ~ Mediafire]

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?yyzijnyyjz2

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?yyzijnyyjz2

[jaaze]

:ty: anand.. when was this aired?

:ty: yathu & anand for the updates

u're welcome appu :)

[littlemaster1982]

:ty: anand.. when was this aired?


Aug 15, 2008.

[Thalafanz]

" I am sure that Gowtham & ARR combination will rock" - Harris Jayaraj

Parrraaa... :lol2:

[Thalafanz]

AR Rahman Unplugged.

:ty: Yathu... :D

:ty: Anand for the CWA link :D

[jaaze]

" I am sure that Gowtham & ARR combination will rock" - Harris Jayaraj

Parrraaa... :lol2: :lol:

[A.ANAND]

" I am sure that Gowtham & ARR combination will rock" - Harris Jayaraj

Parrraaa... :lol2: :lol:

evalo nalla manasan avaru :lol2:

[ajaybaskar]

Finally i have bought Kamini Mathai and NathaS's books on Thalaivar... :redjump: :bluejump:

[ajaybaskar]

I read Chokkan's book at one stretch. Superb effort by the author. Must read for all Rahmaniacs...

[SoftSword]

ஸ்லம்டாக்... சவுன்டிராக் விருதுக்குப் பரிந்துரை


ஸ்லம்டாக் மில்லியனர் படம் இன்னும் தனது விருது வேட்டையை நிறுத்தவில்லை போலும். ஏற்கனவே எட்டு ஆஸ்கர் விருதுகள், நான்கு கோல்டன் குளோப் விருதுகளை அள்ளிய அப்படம் தற்போது 9வது உலக சவுன்ட்ராக் விருதுகளுக்காகப் பரிந்துரைக்கப்பட்டுள்ளது.

மொத்தம் 3 பிரிவுகளில் இப்படம் பரிந்துரைக்கப்பட்டுள்ளது. மூன்றுமே ஏ.ஆர்.ரஹ்மானுக்கானவை என்பது குறிப்பிடத்தக்கது.

சிறந்த ஒரிஜினல் இசை, சிறந்த ஒரிஜினல் பாடல் (திரைப்படத்துக்காகவே எழுதப்பட்ட பாடல்) உள்ளிட்ட 3 பிரிவுகளில் இந்த விருதுக்கு ஸ்லம்டாக் படம் பரிந்துரைக்கப்பட்டுள்ளது.

இருப்பினும் இந்த ஆண்டின் சிறந்த இசை யமைப்பாளர் பிரிவில் ரஹ்மானின் பெயர் இடம் பெறவில்லை.

ஸ்லம்டாக் மட்டுமே இந்த விருதுகளுக்காக அதிக பிரிவுகளில் பரிந்துரைக்கப்பட்ட ஒரே படம் என்பது குறிப்பிடத்தக்கது. பெல்ஜியம் நாட்டின் கென்ட் என்ற நகரில் நடைபெறும் கோலாகல விழாவில் விருதுகள் வழங்கப்படும்.

தற்போது நடந்து வரும் கென்ட் சர்வதேச திரைப்பட விழா அக்டோபர் 17ம் தேதி முடிவடைகிறது. அன்றைய தினம் விருதுகள் அறிவிக்கப்படும்.

இதன் மூலம் ஏ.ஆர்.ரஹ்மானுக்கு குறைந்தது 2 விருதுகள் கிடைக்கக் கூடிய வாய்ப்புகள் உள்ளன.

[Guess_Me]

I read Chokkan's book at one stretch. Superb effort by the author. Must read for all Rahmaniacs...
Is it available in English?

[A.ANAND]

[tscii:aa0d990a06]ARR roped in for Yuddham Sei?Sabtu, 22 Ogos, 2009 03:49

If the grapevine is to be believed, then A. R. Rahman will be composing the music for Kamal Haasan’s period film Yuddham Sei directed by Mysshkin. According to sources, Kamal felt that Rahman’s magical touch would do wonders for this film. Apparently, ARR had earlier agreed to compose the music for one the actor’s films, which was to be produced under his home banner of Rajkamal Film International and, by agreeing to work on Yuddham Sei, he is just fulfilling that commitment.
Meanwhile, the audio of Kamal’s forthcoming movie Unnai Pol Oruvan, which also marks his daughter Shruti’s music directorial debut, will be launched by the end of this month. The film will hit the screens around the third week of September.

eppadiyum drop aagidum! :lol: [/tscii:aa0d990a06]

[lancelot]

AR Rahman Unplugged.

:ty: Yathu... :D

:ty: Anand for the CWA link :D

The youtube links are not working Yathu :-( it says that its private :(

@Anand u have given the same link twice rite? its not part 1 and 2 is it? :) jus checking

thank for the uploads guys.. u guys sure do rock

hehe
D;

[Yathu]

AR Rahman Unplugged.

:ty: Yathu... :D

:ty: Anand for the CWA link :D

The youtube links are not working Yathu :-( it says that its private :(

D;

Hey Lance, I don't know why the guys made it private. I can't seem to find any other links for the same thing on YouTube! Maybe someone else here has links?

[ajaybaskar]

I read Chokkan's book at one stretch. Superb effort by the author. Must read for all Rahmaniacs...
Is it available in English?

No..

[ajaybaskar]

ARR meets Vangelis (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vangelis)

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http://www.arrahman.com/v2/arrandvangelis.jpg
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I was visiting the late L Vaidyanathan, composer brother of L Subramaniam in 1987 when he first played me the music of Vangelis and explained to me his ability to bring soul into synthesizers.

My memories of listening to his music on headphones on the way from Bangalore to Chennai after finishing arranging work for music composer Vijay Anand while travelling in third class due to delayed bookings are still fresh.

Vangelis' music used to transport me to another planet, releasing me from those inevitable noises in a train.

It was such a surprise when one of my friends took me to Vangelis' house last week in Greece. He is very philosophical and a great lover of art and science. He still plays the keyboard with a child-like interest.

I asked him if he is interested in doing an Indian project with talent in India. His response was, 'Why not?'

Here is the picture of him and I!

- AR, Aug 2009

From ARR's official site (http://www.arrahman.com/v2/pic3.html)

[littlemaster1982]

ARR Album Art Set -I (http://www.zshare.net/download/6459779781597e49/)

Courtesy: Rajesh, Orkut ARR Fans Community.

[music man]

It must have been a dream come true for our A.R.Rahman.

Vangelis is a legend on his own. Being a hardcore ARR fan, I came to know about Vangelis when someone mentioned "Pudhu Vellai Mazhai" was inspired from Vangelis' Oscar winning work "Chariots of Fire".
That track was released in 1982 and I was spellbound with the musical masterpiece. Immediately I began to hear his other works and I soon became a hardcore fan of Vangelis as well.

I have read that A.R.Rahman is a great fan of Vangelis, Chic Corea and Dave Grusin. That has greatly influenced our man's music.
I would humbly request our TFM forum people to listen to Vangelis' works like Chariots of Fire","Tao of Love","The Bounty Opening and Closing Titles","Pulstar", L'Opera Sauvage, Blade Runner", Albedo to know the greatness of his music.

He was also a single man orchestra (which later ARR also adopted) and his works with Yamaha CS80 synthesizer(that majestic CS80 Brass) is just out of the world.

He is no doubt our ARR's greatest inspiration. People working with music synthesizer S/W may please download Arturia CS 80 vst and see its effect..

I kindly request the moderator not to delete this scrap....

[viraajan]

http://www.ayngaran.com/frame.php?iframepath=home.php

A.R Rahman concert in Australia -2010
News Date: 25th Aug, 09

Music legend A.R Rahman is planning to host a organize a music concert in Australia. In a bid to heal the relationship between Australia and India following the recent racial attacks, he is planning to organize this concert on Jan 10 (2010) during the region’s cultural festival. He hopes to reunite the countries both spiritually and culturally.

All’s well that end s well.

--

8-) 8-)[tscii:782f8a0734][/tscii:782f8a0734]

[music man]

Friends!!! As I mentioned earlier, It must be great for ARR to meet his idol Vangelis...But ARR looks very thin in this photo...Already he has too many projects in hand and he has really slimmed down all of a sudden or is it that the photo is projecting that way....

I wish god give him good health...

[crajkumar_be]

Beautiful photo, that!
Unakku vaaname ellai :notworthy:

[A.ANAND]

ARR meets Vangelis (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vangelis)



http://www.arrahman.com/v2/arrandvangelis.jpg


I was visiting the late L Vaidyanathan, composer brother of L Subramaniam in 1987 when he first played me the music of Vangelis and explained to me his ability to bring soul into synthesizers.

My memories of listening to his music on headphones on the way from Bangalore to Chennai after finishing arranging work for music composer Vijay Anand while travelling in third class due to delayed bookings are still fresh.

Vangelis' music used to transport me to another planet, releasing me from those inevitable noises in a train.

It was such a surprise when one of my friends took me to Vangelis' house last week in Greece. He is very philosophical and a great lover of art and science. He still plays the keyboard with a child-like interest.

I asked him if he is interested in doing an Indian project with talent in India. His response was, 'Why not?'

Here is the picture of him and I!

- AR, Aug 2009

From ARR's official site (http://www.arrahman.com/v2/pic3.html)

ajay,who is this vangelis??? :roll:

[jaaze]

ajay athuku thaan one whole vikky link koduthaaru :| it's in the post u quoted.. just click on Evangelis :)

[A.ANAND]

ajay athuku thaan one whole vikky link koduthaaru :| it's in the post u quoted.. just click on Evangelis :)

ok..ok.. :D

[Appu s]

Beautiful photo, that!
Unakku vaaname ellai :notworthy:

like he said.. his dreams coming true :D

[A.ANAND]

Lagaan among 100 Greatest Albums of All Time

http://www.hindustantimes.com/Lagaan-among-100-Greatest-Albums-of-All-Time/H1-Article1-446551.aspx

[A.ANAND]

A. R. Rahman is my Idol: Sohail Sen

http://www.samaylive.com/news/a-r-rahman-is-my-idol-sohail-sen/650850.html

[ajaybaskar]

ajay athuku thaan one whole vikky link koduthaaru :| it's in the post u quoted.. just click on Evangelis :)

ok..ok.. :D

Anand, I would recommend you to listen to the following works of Vangelis. Namakku ARR eppadiyo, adhe maadhiri ARRku Vangelis..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYJzcUvS_NU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYeDsa4Tw0c&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlDWXv-cIh8&feature=related

[ajaybaskar]

Friends!!! As I mentioned earlier, It must be great for ARR to meet his idol Vangelis...But ARR looks very thin in this photo...Already he has too many projects in hand and he has really slimmed down all of a sudden or is it that the photo is projecting that way....

I wish god give him good health...

Oru velai Vangelis pakkathula ukkaarndhadhaala appadi theriyudho??

[jaaze]

Friends!!! As I mentioned earlier, It must be great for ARR to meet his idol Vangelis...But ARR looks very thin in this photo...Already he has too many projects in hand and he has really slimmed down all of a sudden or is it that the photo is projecting that way....

I wish god give him good health...

Oru velai Vangelis pakkathula ukkaarndhadhaala appadi theriyudho??irukkalaam :lol2:

[SoftSword]

seriously he has grown really thin...
as his mother always use to complain about his food habit...

thalaiva...
hope u realize that ur health is more important for anything...

[A.ANAND]

avaru kamal mathiri body-ya ettuvaru,erukkuvaru!oru foto-la paata 'thonthi'perusa irukkum,appram konja naal patta slim-ma iruparu! :lol:

[A.ANAND]

ajay athuku thaan one whole vikky link koduthaaru :| it's in the post u quoted.. just click on Evangelis :)

ok..ok.. :D

Anand, I would recommend you to listen to the following works of Vangelis. Namakku ARR eppadiyo, adhe maadhiri ARRku Vangelis..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYJzcUvS_NU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYeDsa4Tw0c&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlDWXv-cIh8&feature=related

ippa puruyuthu thalaiva!wooooow! :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy:

[Appu s]

seriously he has grown really thin...
as his mother always use to complain about his food habit...

thalaiva...
hope u realize that ur health is more important for anything...

he might be in fasting when they took that pic..

[k_vanan]

money is not important-ARR :thumbsup: :notworthy:

http://www.dinakaran.com/cinema/interview/interview.asp

[music man]

ajay athuku thaan one whole vikky link koduthaaru :| it's in the post u quoted.. just click on Evangelis :)

ok..ok.. :D

Anand, I would recommend you to listen to the following works of Vangelis. Namakku ARR eppadiyo, adhe maadhiri ARRku Vangelis..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYJzcUvS_NU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYeDsa4Tw0c&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlDWXv-cIh8&feature=related

Just hear this clips..

1) Vangelis- Chariots of Fire Live(Don't miss this..The opening Horn is similar in both Chariots of Fire and Bombay Theme...Just a few seconds...ARR must have heard this master piece when he composed his classic Bombay Theme..)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VppOzlBMSYQ

2) Vangelis-Antartica
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5w0Xy_6WIY0&feature=PlayList&p=9AD16EF7F48B1EEC&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=21

3) Vangelis-NASA Mission Live
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_U4k_lc3pE

4) Vangelis with his CS 80(sure our ARR idolizes Vangelis)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoEkyBX7qsg&feature=related

5) Vangelis-Blade Runner
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWuR6r1Uvxs

6) Vangelis -Pulstar
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pg7OQyUBP1k

7) Vangelis -Chung Kuo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Hyj7Ij_8W8

Most of them would have heard these tracks...But for people unaware of Vangelis, don't ever miss this...

[jaaze]

Anand, I would recommend you to listen to the following works of Vangelis. Namakku ARR eppadiyo, adhe maadhiri ARRku Vangelis..I think that's an apt description :)

[Yathu]

ARR to re-record/ dub Roja into English?!

http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/49363.html

Definitely like the re-recording idea, not sure about dubbing to English though!

[Yathu]

Wait, maybe I understood the article wrong. They're probably dubbing the film & re-recording the songs in Tamil/Hindi.

[jaaze]

ARR to re-record/ dub Roja into English?!

http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/49363.html

Definitely like the re-recording idea, not sure about dubbing to English though!janangalin pulse arinthavar :clap:

Just few months back everyone was asking whether Roja could be re recorded. Because those tunes + today's technology + ARR's touch of the present would be just awesome.

[music man]

ARR to re-record/ dub Roja into English?!

http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/49363.html

Definitely like the re-recording idea, not sure about dubbing to English though!

Wow!! Thats great to hear..But I think international audience are already exposed to this movie. I think, MR has already released it in English as Rose for the International audience...

Yes of course, ARR can retain the same music but can record it in new technology that will elevate the immortal classic...

But that original music should not lose its magic....Thats my biggest concern...

[jaaze]

Yes of course, ARR can retain the same music but can record it in new technology that will elevate the immortal classic...

But that original music should not lose its magic....Thats my biggest concern...:exactly: But I don't think ARR would come up anything less this time :)

[Benny Lava]

Music_man, where there is ARR, magic is there :cool:

[music man]

Yes of course, ARR can retain the same music but can record it in new technology that will elevate the immortal classic...

But that original music should not lose its magic....Thats my biggest concern...:exactly: But I don't think ARR would come up anything less this time :)


Music_man, where there is ARR, magic is there :cool:
:cheer: :happydance: :victory: :yes:

[SoftSword]

Roja still sounds fresh and technically forward

[AudazJay]

Roja still sounds fresh and technically forward

:exactly: Just heard chinna chinna aasai for the umpteenth time! Speechless :D

[jaaze]

Roja still sounds fresh and technically forward

:exactly: Just heard chinna chinna aasai for the umpteenth time! Speechless :DWonderful song, but the synthesizer shows. Perhaps these would be rectified now :)

[music man]

Roja still sounds fresh and technically forward

:exactly: Just heard chinna chinna aasai for the umpteenth time! Speechless :DWonderful song, but the synthesizer shows. Perhaps these would be rectified now :)

Yes..That old synthesizer will surely show up...Dunno whether its is a Yamaha DX7 or Juno synthesizer...But I have observed whenever ARR performs live on stage, Roja's songs can give the current songs a run for their money both in terms of sound quality and crispness.....

No one can describe the feeling one gets when we hear the prelude of Chinna Chinna Aasai" or the intro humming of Sujatha in Kaadhal Rojaave"...We get emotionally chocked...

[SoftSword]

Roja still sounds fresh and technically forward

:exactly: Just heard chinna chinna aasai for the umpteenth time! Speechless :DWonderful song, but the synthesizer shows. Perhaps these would be rectified now :)

Yes..That old synthesizer will surely show up...Dunno whether its is a Yamaha DX7 or Juno synthesizer...But I have observed whenever ARR performs live on stage, Roja's songs can give the current songs a run for their money both in terms of sound quality and crispness.....

No one can describe the feeling one gets when we hear the prelude of Chinna Chinna Aasai" or the intro humming of Sujatha in Kaadhal Rojaave"...We get emotionally chocked...

YES

[dinesh2002]

[tscii:e747394bab]Gautham wants to work with Rahman and Harris

August 27, 2009


Time and again one question that director Gautham Menon faces is if there are any chances of working together with music director Harris Jayaraj again. And this time too, the director has maintained that the decision not to work together was not his but Harris’.

Gautham adds that his dream to work with AR Rahman came true in Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya and this paved way for signing him up for his other projects as well. However, the director maintains that he prefers to work with Harris as well as Rahman in future.

Wonder what Harris has to say about this!

http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/aug-09-05/gautham-menon-27-08-09.html[/tscii:e747394bab]

[littlemaster1982]

Pappu Can't Dance Saala...in America's Got Talent (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkfSj8FeTj0).

Via: Twitter - Milliblog (http://twitter.com/milliblog/statuses/3572210097).

[jaaze]

Pappu Can't Dance Saala...in America's Got Talent (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkfSj8FeTj0).

Via: Twitter - Milliblog (http://twitter.com/milliblog/statuses/3572210097).:clap:

[Yathu]

Pappu Can't Dance Saala...in America's Got Talent (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkfSj8FeTj0).

Via: Twitter - Milliblog (http://twitter.com/milliblog/statuses/3572210097).

:lol: :cool2:

We need to send Prabhu Deva to chreograph some steps for them.

[A.ANAND]

isai payanam - charulatha mani - ARR spl [JAYATV]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ts1I3sZIrNs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eF4IBKoT2N0&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_CA7hRuIFM&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hg6gDG6WMuU&feature=related


SOURCE:ARRYG

[jaaze]

:lol: We need to send Prabhu Deva to chreograph some steps for them.Yeah, their choreography is anything but impressive. Perhaps the judges are impressed to see them dancing to "Bollywood" tunes, something new for them. But they better buck up before they are bored with it. :)

[united07]

This i not exactly ARR's new...but just wanted to share...M.I.A's Paper Planes are being used in the trailer of 'Capitalism: A Love Story' by Michael Mooe

[A.ANAND]

THE SEVEN THINGS THAT MADE A R RAHMAN A LEGEND

http://d.yimg.com/kq/groups/1247092/286893569/name/SUPER%20SEVEN.pdf

[A.ANAND]

http://tamil.cinesouth.com/masala/hotnews/new/28082009-4.shtml

[MusicIsLife]

You got to see this...
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/video/video.php?v=135727897888&ref=nf

[Thalafanz]

You got to see this...
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/video/video.php?v=135727897888&ref=nf

Sorry, it require a login... I have no facebook acc. What is it??? :)

[SoftSword]

http://forumhub.mayyam.com/hub/viewtopic.php?p=1893937#1893937

[MusicIsLife]

Sorry here is the Youtube link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qzqhQfByy4

[Thalafanz]

Sorry here is the Youtube link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qzqhQfByy4

These Europeans just can't pronounce "Jai Ho' properly... :lol:

[MusicIsLife]

Thalafanz,
they are not europeans (though spain is). it is more Spanish.. In spanish "J" is pronounced as "h" so for ex "Jesus" is pronounced as "Yesuus". so Jai Ho is something like Yai Ho...

[Thalafanz]

Thalafanz,
they are not europeans (though spain is). it is more Spanish.. In spanish "J" is pronounced as "h" so for ex "Jesus" is pronounced as "Yesuus". so Jai Ho is something like Yai Ho...

Oh ok. Thanks for the explanation. :) But, I feel the same for PCD version too... Instead of 'Jay Ho', she pronounce as 'Jaiii Ho'... :P

[littlemaster1982]

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