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[ajaybaskar]

[tscii:5dfc14d64e]Enter Rahman exit Pritam

By Subhash K Jha
Posted On Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at 04:30:41 AM

After composing chartbusting scores in Imtiaz Ali’s Jab We Met and Love Aaj Kal one would think music composer Pritam Chakraborty is an integral and indispensable part of Imtiaz’s cinema. Surprisingly, that’s not the case any longer, at least not as far as Imtiaz’s next film, Rock Star is concerned.

The emotional composer tried to hide his hurt as well as he could and said, “I haven’t been approached for Rock Star. I’ve heard that Rahman is doing it. Am I hurt about not being part of Imtiaz’s new film? I’ve been too busy to think about it. I’m sure we’ll work together again in the future.”

Although Imtiaz remained unavailable for comment it is no secret that the filmmaker is known to let his head and not his heart rule when it comes to deciding his cast and crew. For instance, despite creating magic with Kareena Kapoor in Jab We Met he signed Deepika Padukone for Love Aaj Kal although Kareena, incidentally the film’s producer Saif Ali Khan’s lady-love, was very keen to be part of the film.

Kareena too couldn’t hide her hurt when she publicly admitted while receiving the best actress award for Jab We Met that she was upset with Imtiaz for not casting her in Love Aaj Kal. Even after Love Aaj Kal, Imtiaz chose Ranbir Kapoor over Saif Ali Khan in Rock Star although the latter had at one point been signed for it. Pritam’s exclusion is particularly surprising as he was known to be a close friend of Imtiaz.

According to reliable sources, the magical AR Rahman has already recorded two songs for Rock Star. While this fresh director-music composer jodi will be something to look forward to, those hoping to see Imtiaz and Pritam form a Nasir Hussain-RD Burman kind of director-composer team will surely be disappointed.

Rahman confirmed he’s composing music for Rock Star. “I will do it after I meet Imtiaz since one-fourth of the music is ready,” he said.

http://mumbaimirror.com/article/30/201002162010021604304132c93cebb5/Enter-Rahman-exit-Pritam.html[/tscii:5dfc14d64e]

[MADDY]

:cool2:

so, after JTYJN we are going to see a well written rahman movie :bow:

[ajaybaskar]

This combo shud do the same magic like what Gautham-ARR combo has created in Tamil.

[MADDY]

btw, these guys dont know that rahman was always the first choice for rockstar.....Imtiaz Ali had rockstar idea even before he did his debut movie - socha na tha :)

http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/gupshup/john-abraham-260706.html

http://www.bollyspice.com/forums/topic/10168-movie-club-rockstar/

[MADDY]

This combo shud do the same magic like what Gautham-ARR combo has created in Tamil.

yes, imtiaz has a penchant for good music and he extracts the best out of pritam, who is another copycat.......

and for those who didnt know - as a dialogue writer - imtiaz ali is someone in the range of K.Bhagyaraj :bow:

[ajaybaskar]

The movie was put on hold i guess...

[littlemaster1982]

Let's wait till this is confirmed by ARR himself :)

[ajaybaskar]

LM, Read the last line... I think he has confirmed..

[littlemaster1982]

Ajay,

I'm not sure about this source. Got to check ARRYG.

[ajaybaskar]

It was Gopal Srinivasan who posted this in ARRYG.. Andha nambikkaiyilathaan naanum oru topic open pannen... :wink:

[littlemaster1982]

Oh!!! Good good :thumbsup:

[ajaybaskar]

Ranbir-Rahman get jammin

The actor and the composer met at a music sitting session in Chennai

Ranbir Kapoor is a huge A R Rahman fan. Recently he got a chance to interact with the Oscar-winning music director and also attended a music session with him.

Ranbir was in Chennai with his Rockstar director Imitaz Ali who was meeting the maestro for a sitting. RK tagged along.

A source reveals, "The music of Rockstar will be a blend of uptempo and soulful tracks. Since Ranbir plays the title role, Imtiaz wanted him to attend the sitting and give inputs. But Ranbir, totally awestruck by the composer sat silent through out the session."

RK's first time

Rockstar will have six tracks composed by Rahman. As Ranbir has sung a song for Sajid Nadiadwala's Anjaana Anjaani, the composer teased him about turning crooner. The source adds, "This was the first time Ranbir attended a music sitting and he had a great time. He kept telling Rahman how much he loved his work and that he was thrilled to work with him for the first time."

This will be the first time Imtiaz will be working with a composer other than Pritam.

[ajaybaskar]

The first song of the movie Rockstar is being shot in Hauz Khas in Delhi. The song titled 'Oh Dil' features Ranbir Kapoor playing a guitar in the gardens of Hauz Khas.

[ajaybaskar]

Ranbir's look in Imtiaz Ali's Rockstar

http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/features/2010/10/18/6756/

[A.ANAND]

who is this imtiaz ali.bollywood-la avallo periya thillanggadiya???

[ajaybaskar]

More or less.. Kanden Kaadhalai paartheengala? Its a remake of his 'Jab we met'.

[Mahen]

:2thumbsup: for JWM but :banghead: for his love aaj kaal

[raghavendran]

ranbir's look in rockstar (http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/features/2010/10/18/6756/index.html)

[ajaybaskar]

mohit chauhan recorded a song for rockstar. SOURCE- radio one .

[Sunil_M88]

[tscii:1e98a55c9d]Rahat Fateh Ali Khan to work with A. R. Rahman for ‘Rockstar’ Soundtrack

source: http://www.koolmuzone.com/2010/11/rahat-fateh-ali-khan-to-work-with-a-r-rahman-rockstar-soundtrack/[/tscii:1e98a55c9d]

[directhit]

This combo shud do the same magic like what Gautham-ARR combo has created in Tamil.

yes, imtiaz has a penchant for good music and he extracts the best out of pritam, who is another copycat....... :lol:

[A.ANAND]

rockstar sample song

http://www.ranbirkapoor.net/videos/movies-vid/rockstar-movies-vid/songs-rockstar-movies-vid/ranbir-prague-for-rockstar/

http://www.ranbirkapoor.net/videos/movies-vid/rockstar-movies-vid/songs-rockstar-movies-vid/rockstar-shoot-in-dharamshaala/

[Benny Lava]

rockstar sample song

http://www.ranbirkapoor.net/videos/movies-vid/rockstar-movies-vid/songs-rockstar-movies-vid/ranbir-prague-for-rockstar/

http://www.ranbirkapoor.net/videos/movies-vid/rockstar-movies-vid/songs-rockstar-movies-vid/rockstar-shoot-in-dharamshaala/

Second song seem to be sung by ARR :cool:

[satissh_r]

rockstar sample song

http://www.ranbirkapoor.net/videos/movies-vid/rockstar-movies-vid/songs-rockstar-movies-vid/ranbir-prague-for-rockstar/

http://www.ranbirkapoor.net/videos/movies-vid/rockstar-movies-vid/songs-rockstar-movies-vid/rockstar-shoot-in-dharamshaala/

Second song seem to be sung by ARR :cool:

I hear Lucky Ali's Voice in that Dharamsala shooting song..

[Benny Lava]

Actually on second hearing, it seems possible that it is Lucky Ali... the audio is not clear enough :confused2:

[Sunil_M88]

rockstar sample song

http://www.ranbirkapoor.net/videos/movies-vid/rockstar-movies-vid/songs-rockstar-movies-vid/ranbir-prague-for-rockstar/

Sounds like Benny Dayal. Rahman ji rarely attempts these (latino/salsa) genres. Although, Jumbalika and ke sera sera pop up in my head :)

[ajaybaskar]

http://www.ranbirkapoor.net/videos/movies-vid/rockstar-movies-vid/songs-rockstar-movies-vid/saadda-haq-shooting-in-connaught-place-2/

[Sunil_M88]

[tscii:652557997e]Rockstar

Producer: Eros International and Shri Ashtavinayak Cine Vision
Director: Imtiaz Ali
Cast: Ranbir Kapoor and Nargis
What it’s about: When Imtiaz Ali makes a film, you want to watch it. His films speak of life, love and truths in a very lighthearted way and that’s what makes audiences remember Jab We Met and Love Aaj Kal so fondly. We assume Rockstar won’t be any different. Plus it has Ranbir Kapoor in the lead and that oh so beautiful find of the year Nargis. We can’t wait. Moreover, AR Rahman's music is reportedly his career's best yet!

soucre: http://www.filmfare.com/articles/curtain-raiser-22-1969.html[/tscii:652557997e]

[ajaybaskar]

:shock:

[Sunil_M88]

Yes, there is a possiblity. I've never doubted thalaivar and never will :)

[ajaybaskar]

Thats ok.. But how did they ever come to that conclusion?

[Sunil_M88]

Thats ok.. But how did they ever come to that conclusion?

I've edited what I intended to say.


Yes, there is a possiblity. I've never doubted thalaivar and never will :)

[Benny Lava]

:shock:

Ada irukra album'thuleye edhu bestu'nu periya kozhappathula irukkom, idhula pudhusa innOnna!

[Sunil_M88]

[tscii:6bce387920]
Ranbir cancels world tour for Rahman

Asia’s sexiest chap Ranbir Kapoor has dropped his plans of world tour for the moment as his family members insisted for the change. Ranbir Kapoor was supposed to take on his world tour that was supposed to have hotties Katrina, Bipasha Basu and Mallika Arora shaking legs for their glistering item songs – ‘Sheila Ki Jawaani’, ‘Beedi Jalalaile’ and ‘Munni Badnaam’. But later Ranbir and his family members desperately started looking out for his perfect identity that will make his stage performance more enchanting. Obviously with his upcoming movie Rockstar hitting the screens this year, Ranbir feels that performing these songs (musical score of A.R. Rahman) will gain more momentum.

Rockstar brings filmmaker Imtiaz Ali (Jab We Met and Love Aaj Kal) with academy award winner A.R. Rahman for the first time.

Rahman has now completed background score for the film and <font size = 4>audio will be launched next month.</font> :happydance:


Rishi Kapoor said in an interview that, one cannot go on a world tour without a bank of songs in his bag. Ranbir’s upcoming film “Rockstar’ is about to release soon and Rishi Kapoor wants his son to get on the stage only after the songs are out, since there are a lot of good songs in the movie. A.R. Rahman has done the music for the movie and it would surely be a foolish thing to do, if they go up on the stage without his songs.

Good going Ranbir :D [/tscii:6bce387920]

[Sunil_M88]

Rockstar movie ranbir kapoor in mubarakpur dabas - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGPsB1wZ79k&feature=player_embedded.

Mohit Chauhan :musicsmile:

[littlemaster1982]

Master,

Where is 'Rockstar' thread? :huh:

http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/Rockstar-a-modern-version-of-Devdas/Article1-670565.aspx

Ajay,

It's here.

[raghavendran]

Rockstar Thrd enga? :huh:

i will post this here itself


http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=gnBeuFxwE2Y

[raghavendran]

"Rockstar will bring out the romantic side of A.R. Rahman in a never before heard music"

I've heard some portions of the music from Rockstar because we were at his studio for rehearsals. Whatever I've heard, it was very nice and niche. I've heard some of Rahman's most unheard tunes several times. Rockstar will bring out the romantic side of A.R Rahman in a never before heard music. The album has mostly got songs sung by male playback singers.

-Shweta Pandit

[raghavendran]

http://epaper.indianexpress.com/IE/IEH/2011/05/31/ArticleHtmls/31_05_2011_506_026.shtml?Mode=1

[Parthyy]

"Rockstar will bring out the romantic side of A.R. Rahman in a never before heard music"

I've heard some portions of the music from Rockstar because we were at his studio for rehearsals. Whatever I've heard, it was very nice and niche. I've heard some of Rahman's most unheard tunes several times. Rockstar will bring out the romantic side of A.R Rahman in a never before heard music. The album has mostly got songs sung by male playback singers.

-Shweta Pandit

for heaven sake dub this movie into tamil....like swades,JA

[Sunil_M88]

Rockstar confirmed for Nov 11, 2011 (http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/trade/releasedates/index_in.html)

source: bollywoodhungama

[jaaze]

Rockstar Audio coming soon
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/283529_216789898367890_119238248123056_575312_1576 669_n.jpg
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=216789898367890&set=a.216165248430355.53145.119238248123056&type=1&ref=nf

[SoftSword]

oh wow....

[Sunil_M88]

Team Rockstar

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Team-Rockstar/176653532400886?sk=wall

http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=101393926627323&oid=176653532400886&comments

[ajaybaskar]

oh wow....

:rotfl: :rotfl2:

[sathya_1979]

why AB? :roll:

[SoftSword]

why AB? :roll:

ippo idha therinjukittu global warming'a nirutthiduveengalo...
pongayya... poi pullakuttigala padikka vainga...

[satissh_r]

ippo idha therinjukittu global warming'a nirutthiduveengalo...
pongayya... poi pullakuttigala padikka vainga...

Ithellam vevarama sollunga, btw songs pathi neenga enna nenaikiringa?

[sathya_1979]

ippo idha therinjukittu global warming'a nirutthiduveengalo...
pongayya... poi pullakuttigala padikka vainga...
puLLa kuttis innum school pOgara vayasu aagala! BTW, I understand ur anger abt the match. aanaa unga raththa kodhippu adakka edhaachum seinga :)

[A.ANAND]

Filmfare editor Jitesh Pillai tweets about Rockstar music!!!

"Just heard a few songs of rockstar. Imtiaz ali has outdone himself. Ar
rahman's music is nothing short of epic. someone stop me from
gushing""Rahman's prodigious talent moves from one guitar riff to
another. Mohit chauhan's silken vocals tell tales of love, longing and
betrayal""Rahman sir u beauty. U rock:)"

- arryg

[sathya_1979]

seekkiram audio release paNNungappaa

[Sunil_M88]

http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/features/2011/08/16/7825/index.html

Check Out: Shammi Kapoor on the sets of Rockstar

http://images.bollywoodhungama.com/img/feature/11/aug/shammi1.jpg

Bollywood legend Shammi Kapoor, who breathed his last on Sunday, August 14, will be seen in director Imtiaz Ali's upcoming film Rockstar. The actor, who passed away due to kidney failure actor, was on dialysis when he shot for the film in Delhi.

http://images.bollywoodhungama.com/img/feature/11/aug/shammi2.jpg

The film stars his grand-nephew Ranbir Kapoor in the lead role. This will be the first and last time Ranbir shared screen space with his grand-uncle. Ranbir plays the role of a small-town boy dreaming of becoming a rockstar. The duo will be seen together in a 'jugalbandi' where Ranbir will be playing a guitar while Shammi will play a shenai. Shammi had earlier said that playing shenai had always been his passion and he was happy to show his skills in the film.

http://images.bollywoodhungama.com/img/feature/11/aug/shammi3.jpg

Imtiaz felt extremely fortunate to have Shammiji in his film. He says that Shammiji was the true "rockstar" on sets and everyone else including Ranbir were just his attendants.

Here are some pictures of the 'Yahooo' man, Shammi Kapoor, on the sets of Rockstar with director Imtiaz Ali, Ranbir Kapoor and the entire crew of the film.

[SoftSword]

setla ellaarum namma ooru pasanga maadhiri irukkaanga..

[Sunil_M88]

Glad to see the late and respected shammi ji playing the Shenai set to Thalaivar's tunes.

[ajaybaskar]

Rockstar Images (http://www.hindustantimes.com/photos-news/Photos-Entertainment/rockstar-ranbir-nargis/Article4-734049.aspx)

[raghavendran]

Editor Komal Nahta analyses the promo of Ranbir Kapoor’s upcoming film, Rockstar:

The trailer of Ranbir Kapoor’s Rockstar has been attached with Salman Khan’s Bodyguard. From the looks of it, the promo is absolutely fantastic! Ranbir and Nargis Fakhri make a wonderful pair. From the promo, you can make out that the film has romance, music, high level drama, emotions and more. A. R. Rahman’s music is brilliant and the songs rock!



http://www.koimoi.com/videos/rockstar-exclusive-promo-analysis/

[raghavendran]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Im8vO0YO4jg

[satissh_r]

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/299834_189652267767679_176653532400886_446230_6132 298_n.jpg

[jaaze]

Rockstar - Sadda Haq song!
http://www.reverbnation.com/play_now/song_9968992

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqrhvBcx4ZU

[Sunil_M88]

A JOURNEY OF A ROCKSTAR (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkOoI0eBEAs)

Dowload this in mp3 free from - http://soundcloud.com/sunil_m88/a-journey-of-a-rockstar-by

I apologise to those who found the title of this video deceiving. This track is not from Rockstar. Up till now I've been making music beats on a software called Fruity Loops and recently got a copy of Reason 5.0 which also is a music making computer program. The track below is my first beat on Reason 5.0. I have experimented with Rock, Celtic, Indian and Hip hop music. I dedicate this beat to A. R. Rahman ji and hope one day he hears my music and to those reading this right now please hear this once, if you like it than thanks and if you don't then if you wish please do leave some constructive feedback.

Once again please don't be mistaken by the picture of the video, we Rahmaniacs are all waiting for the real music of Rockstar. I don't not own the rights to the picture and it is taken from Bollywood Hungama.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkOoI0eBEAs


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkOoI0eBEAs

Thank you

Sunil Malhotra

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[raghavendran]

Rockstar's Track Listing:


1. "Sadda Haq" - A. R. Rahman

2. "Dekha Hi Tumko Main" - Rahat Fateh Ali Khan

3. "Tum Nazar" - Mohit Chauhan

4. "Tum Hi To Sukoon" - Shreya Ghoshal

5. "Khuda Tu Safar" - Rahat Fateh Ali Khan

6. "Habibi" - Suzanne D'Mello, A. R. Rahman

7. "Fanaa" - Kay Kay

8. "Kaise Tumko Itna Chahoon" - Atif Aslam

9. "Sadda Haq" - Shreya Ghoshal, A. R. Rahman

[Mahen]

Sada Haq sung by ARR :shock: doesnt sound like him

[littlemaster1982]

9 songs :redjump: 8-)

[jaaze]

Sada Haq sung by ARR :shock: doesnt sound like him

the track listing is obviously fake. imagine shreya ghoshal singing along for such a song :shock:
rockstar officials have confirmed it is mohit chauhan who sang this.

[Plum]

Nargis Faqri
pErE ivLO gilmAvA irukkE...

[Sunil_M88]

Hear a sample of Mohit Chauhan's song from the official website

http://rockstarthefilm.com/

[Sunil_M88]

RockStar Theatrical trailer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1QZSrH74bc

[satissh_r]

RockStar Theatrical trailer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1QZSrH74bc

:cool: Sadda Haq has an effect with visuals

[Mahen]

Devdas mathiri iruke..dont tell me its a story abt a loser :shaking:

[raghavendran]

http://i53.tinypic.com/2pzejw6.jpg

[raghavendran]

btw Trailer is not so impressive..Ranbeer :banghead:

[ajaybaskar]

Somebody in Yahoogroups said its a remake of 'Paadu Nilave' (???)

[raghavendran]

Ya Ya Ya Rockstar

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnoHu4CVPZ4&feature=player_embedded

[raghavendran]

Saadda haq is rocking...:bluejump:
i think Ar has sung in this

[SoftSword]

heroine romba pakkatthula vechu engayo paattha maadhiriyae irukka... punjabiya? endha oor... enna kulam... kothram?

[Mahen]

Heroine half paki half czech..
SS,how are the songs? u downloaded the songs a few months ago rite?

[SoftSword]

the songs were fantastic eventhough no voices or instruments are used in any of them.

[Mahen]

ajay kudutha link kudunga :lol:

[SoftSword]

avarukku pala link irukku...
avar kudukkura link ellaam nammalaala kudukka mudiyaadhu...
neengalae edhanum chance kedakidhanu moonaappakkamum try panni paarunga...

[Mahen]

:lol: why tensen..just for fun :) nanban thread padichu, tension enge release panren :lol2:

[SoftSword]

no tensans mahen... its all give and take.

[A.ANAND]

hope rockstar album become another masterpiece like dehli 6 !!

[SoftSword]

i am very hopeful abt the output of the album. moresoever after listening to a few promos which did not even make me give a second listen.
anything unlike a blue or a JHS would be a masterpiece...

thinkin abt buying a good headphone. any suggs?

[Mahen]

JHs is a very good album SS..i dont know why it didnt work for many..maybe blue was bad but not JHS

[A.ANAND]

music nalla iruntha ethukku headphone?ithukku suggs veraya?pesama oru nalla kuthu paatu kettu ponga!athan ungga taste-tukku nallathu!

[satissh_r]

thinkin abt buying a good headphone. any suggs?

// Naanum vangalamnu than irukken Softy.. Neraya aarachiku piragu intha rendu model narrow down pannirukken. US la irunthu vara yaarayavathu kondu vara sollanum

http://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-IMAGE-S4-Noise-Isolating-Headphones/dp/B001V9LPT4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1314983742&sr=8-2

or

http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50-Studio-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B000ULAP4U/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1314983789&sr=1-1
//

[raghavendran]

new tracks available
go to http://rockstarthefilm.com/

[raghavendran]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=l0mZw7aqM3E

[jaaze]

original quality track of rockstar latest song promo
Rockstar - Phirse Udh Chala by A.R. Rahman
http://www.reverbnation.com/play_now/song_10081805

[Mahen]

Jaaze, im very sure the voice is not ARR..but superb song :bow: this album is gona be massive

[Mahen]

the voice is definitely the maasakali guy

[jaaze]

Jaaze, im very sure the voice is not ARR..but superb song :bow: this album is gona be massive

of course the voice isn't by ARR. this site just credits all songs as "by A.R. Rahman" by default
i just copied and pasted the track title here :)

and yes love the smooth feel in this song. album gonna rock :bow:

[SoftSword]

music nalla iruntha ethukku headphone?ithukku suggs veraya?pesama oru nalla kuthu paatu kettu ponga!athan ungga taste-tukku nallathu!

sir, ippo edhukku sammandhamae illaama kuduttha kaasukku maela kumurureenga...

[MADDY]

JHs is a very good album SS..i dont know why it didnt work for many..maybe blue was bad but not JHS

JHS is a absolute gem........very sad that the tone of film didnt strike chord with audience at all......

whenever im down, i listen to do nishaniyan :bow:

[MADDY]

trailer shows traces of Imtiaz Ali's dialogue magic, character entanglements but the flashing cameras, public media gives the jitters - something that a simple director like Imtiaz is unknown for......the scene where a greying ranbir is gulping down alcohol like a drunkard does look very envelope pushing for Imtiaz, dunno how he is going to handle it, hope he doesent mess it up.........but its supposed to be the dream project of Imtiaz :D

btw, i could see ranbir's look in sadda haq similar to Che Guevara's look.......even thalaivar's composition of sadda haq is something like a fusion of sufism and rock music - im very circumspect as of now :D

[SoftSword]

yes che-guevara... it also reminds of one another character which i am still thinkin...

[Scale]

Imtiaz Ali ? :lol:

Is the song credits true? RFAK & Atif Aslam

[satissh_r]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_Pl7V6d-ac

Sadda Haq Promo

[Mahen]

btw, audio eppa release?

[satissh_r]

btw, audio eppa release?

FB la team Rockstar said it should be released around Sep 15th but yahoo groupsla they say it could be during the end of the month

[raghavendran]

sadda haq trailer is superb :clap:

[A.ANAND]

superb trailer!

[Sunil_M88]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_Pl7V6d-ac

Sadda Haq Promo

This is cropped out from the actual trailer

[jaaze]

like the mini trailer. music seems to be the main aspect here. anyone noticed ARR's name appearing when the CDs are shown to be a sell-out? :)

[Sunil_M88]

http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/2686/rockyo.jpg

[jaaze]

http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/2686/rockyo.jpg

It is a fan-made design. nice though.

[Sunil_M88]

If sources are true then we only have to wait a week from today for the REAL cd :) May be we can expect the official track list to come out on Rahman ji's site this Monday coming up.

[sathya_1979]

need info if I can get the CD in US?

[SoftSword]

sathya in US?

[ajaybaskar]

Uzhavar Sandhai or the real US? Eppo sir poneenga? Onnum solradhilla.. :evil:

[SoftSword]

aalu konja naalaa hub pakkam kaanom... dhideernu kelambi poittaarnu nenakkiraen...
adhanaala dhaan soosagamaa msg pass panraar.

[sathya_1979]

Ya, 2 weeks aachu! 2 months munnaadiyE naan Dallas pOga pOrEnu sonnen, hub la. Date was not finalized till last 2-3 days and had to rush.

[SoftSword]

onnum thevai illa...
neenga dallas povingalo... illa jalaja kooda jalsa pannuveengalo...
neenga enga pona engalukku enna...

[sathya_1979]

:cry2: :cry:

[A.ANAND]

Rahman reserves best for Imtiaz and Ranbir in Rockstar?

By Joginder Tuteja, September 10, 2011 - 14:30 IST


Click above for movie stills
Promos of Rockstar are on and while the film has generated all around positive vibes already, there are also good expectations from Imtiaz Ali to score a hat trick after Love Aaj Kal and Jab We Met with Ranbir Kapoor too delivering his biggest hit till date after Raajneeti and Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahaani. However, in the middle of this all, the one factor that makes Rockstar a film it is, its music, isn't going unnoticed either. If insiders are to believed, A.R. Rahman has returned to his magical ways all over again with an elaborate soundtrack which should find itself high on the popularity quotient.

"Oscar winner Rahman has been giving all the attention to Rockstar as it a dramatic musical. The genre by itself is such that it is inspiring Rahman to deliver his best. After a lukewarm last year when none of his Bollywood soundtracks, namely Raavan, Jhootha Hi Sahi, Robot and Ada... A Way Of Life covered a long distance, Rahman's bets are pretty much placed on Ranbir Kapoor's Rockstar", says an insider.

Those who have heard the music of Rockstar claim that Rahman is back in mighty form with this one and delivered a soundtrack that brings with it a new sound, is extraordinary and should find acceptance from mass as well as class audiences.

"Not many are aware that Imtiaz and Rahman have enjoyed an association over Rockstar way before Ranbir stepped into the film. The film was earlier supposed to be made with John Abraham and Imtiaz had already started collaboration with Rahman. This was much before Love Aaj Kal happened with Saif Ali Khan. However, due to certain reasons Rockstar couldn't take off with John but Imtiaz and Rahman bonded big time. They formed a pact that whenever Rockstar would be made again, Rahman would score for the film", the source continues.

This is the reason why even though Pritam composed for Imtiaz's Jab We Met and Love Aaj Kal and delivered a chartbuster score for both the films, it was Rahman who was back in action when it came to the filmmaker's biggest film till date.

"Rahman went ahead and composed fresh music for Rockstar to go with today's time. It has been a long time since he composed for an out and out musical. In fact this is 12 years after Taal that he is working on a Hindi film where the basic theme, subject and storyline revolves around music. Now everyone knows how big a success Taal was. One hopes that Rockstar is even bigger", says an insider.

Well, we hope so too. Though Imtiaz Ali was unavailable for comment, news is that he would be unveiling the music soon in an innovative manner.

[A.ANAND]

rockstar will have 14 songs
source:arryg

[Sunil_M88]

Whoa :-o. Best news I've heard all week. :bow:

[Sunil_M88]

I really hope Mohit Chauhan gets an award for best singer for the Phir se udh chala song. Sadda Haq has already become an anthem and that too before its release.

Lately been listening to so many various Mohit Chauhan songs and I know I shouldn't be posting it here but this song about hill stations in Himachal Pradesh is just irresistible.

Mohit Chauhan - Mai Ni Meriye - Must Watch _ HQ From Album Fitoor

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQNeFYgMjg0


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQNeFYgMjg0

I read some where that Rahman ji composed certain songs for Rockstar in Kashmir :) Mountain songs are lethal as they always display wonders i.e. the most memorable being Pudhu vellai mazhai / Ennavale adi ennavalae / Kismat se tum humko...

[satissh_r]

Available for pre-order in Flipkart now

http://www.flipkart.com/music/itmdyb4uzxnr9ayf?pid=avmdyb4swp2nukjd&affid=nme

[sathya_1979]

Amazon? US?

[satissh_r]

Amazon? US?

Not yet I guess :( Thedi parthen link ethuvum kedaikala

[raghavendran]

Rockstar music launch at Dargah
Director Imtiaz Ali often frequented the Nizamuddin Dargah during the shooting of his next, " Rockstar", that stars Ranbir Kapoor and Nargis Fakhri. We had reported earlier that he had shot a qawwali sequence at the dargah.

And that's not the only connect the dargah has with the film - Ranbir's grandfather Raj Kapoor was a frequent visitor and would often bring his films' reels to the Sufi saint's shrine. Ranbir too, stayed there for a couple of days while shooting for the qawwali scene in the film. AR Rahman (the film's music director) has often expressed his reverence for the place, and Imtiaz is a regular.

During the Ganpati visarjan in Mumbai a few days ago, Imtiaz Ali had placed a copy of the film's music CD at the feet of the Ganesha idol at RK Studios in Chembur. Now, DT has learnt that the director has decided to release the music of "Rockstar" at Nizamuddin Dargah for an auspicious beginning.

The launch will probably be towards the end of this month, after the end of the Urs Mahotsav, and will be a night event. Imtiaz will be accompanied by Ranbir and a few members of the cast, and he is, apparently, also trying to convince Rahman to make a quick trip with them. At the launch, there will also be a qawwali session, where they will sing the qawwali that features in the film. Imtiaz was unavailable for comment, but dargah in-charge Syed Afsar Ali Nizami confirmed the news and said, "Imtiaz bhai has shot the qawwali at the dargah and even Rahman bhai has a very special place for it in his heart. The dargah features in the movie too, and we hope for the success of its music."



http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Rockstar-music-launch-at-Dargah/articleshow/9980508.cms

[raghavendran]

#Rockstar will be having 14 songs.. treat for #Rahman fans!!! yipeeeee
-Swetha Pandit on Twitter

[raghavendran]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BmyG-OgSyI&feature=player_embedded

[Ramakrishna]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BmyG-OgSyI&feature=player_embedded

Audio releasing on 20th september :cool2:

[littlemaster1982]

Welcome back, Ram :p

[raghavendran]

welcome back Ram :D

[satissh_r]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZVXCuPfo7M

[Mahen]

catchy :)...........

[ajaybaskar]

Rockstar (2011) Xclusive *Tracklist*

1. Phir Se Ud Chala - Mohit Chauhan
2. Jo Bhi Main - Mohit Chauhan
3. Kateya Karun - Harshdeep Kaur Additional Vocals Sapna Awasthi
4. Kun Faya Kun - A.R.Rahman, Javed Ali, Mohit Chauhan
5. Sheher Mein - Mohit Chauhan, Karthik
6. Hava Hava - Mohit Chauhan Additional Vocals - Viviane Chaix, Tanvi Shah, Suvi Suresh, Shalini
7. Aur Ho - Mohit chauhan, Alma Ferovic
8. Tango For Taj
9. Tum Ko - Kavita Subamaniam
10. The Dichotomy of Fame Featuring Balesh on Shehnai & Kabuli on Guitars
11. Naadaan Parindey - A.R.Rahman, Mohit Chauhan
12. Tum Ho - Mohit Chauhan, Suzanne D%Mello
13. Saadda Haq - Mohit chauhan Featuring Orianthi on Guitars Choral Vocal Arrangements By Clinton Cerejo
14 .The Meeting Place – Based on a poem by Rumi Ranbir Kapoorg Balesh on Shehnai & Kabuli on Guitars

ROCKSTAR CD'S HITS THE STANDS ON THE 25TH OF SEP 2011

[Sunil_M88]

Hi Rama :) Thanks Satissh, the song is an instant hit and a bigger :thumbsup: to Ajay anna. I'm really looking forward to track 9 Kavita ji and Rahman ji :bow:

[Sunil_M88]

source: http://www.arrahman.com/v2/discography/films-hindi-rockstar.html

A.R. Rahman, "The music of my next Hindi film, Rockstar, should release very soon. Meanwhile, check out the tracklist and credits at my website."


rock star

TRACK LISTING

Phir Se Udd Chala
singers : Mohit Chauhan

Jo Bhi Main
singers : Mohit Chauhan

Kateya Karoon
singers : Harshdeep Kaur
Additional Vocals: Sapna Awasthi

Kun Fayakun
singers : A. R. Rahman, Javed Ali, Mohit Chauhan

Sheher Mein
singers : Mohit Chauhan, Karthik

Hava Hava
singers : Mohit Chauhan
Additional Vocals: Vivianne Chaix, Tanvi Shah, Suvi Suresh, Shalini

Aur Ho
singers : Mohit Chauhan, Alma Ferovic

Tango For Taj

Tum Ko
singers : Kavita Subamaniam

The Dichotomy of Fame
singers : Featuring Balesh on Shehnai and Kabuli on Guitars

Naadaan Parindey
singers : A. R. Rahman, Mohit Chauhan

Tum Ho
singers : Mohit Chauhan, Suzanne D'Mello

Sadda Haq
Mohit Chauhan featuring Orianthi on Guitars
Choral Vocal Arrangements by Clinton Cerejo

The Meeting Place – Based on a poem by Rumi
singers : Ranbir Kapoor

ALBUM CREDITS

September 2011

Studio:
Sri Ashtavinayak Cine Vision / Eros Entertainment

DIRECTOR :
Imtiaz Ali

LYRICS :
Irshad Kamil

MUSIC :
A. R. Rahman

STARS :
Ranbir Kapoor, Nargis Fakhri

Label :
T-Series

Credits :

Instruments :

Phir Se Udd Chala
Mandolin - George Doering
Guitar - Randy Bersen

Aur Ho
Flute - Naveen Iyer
Guitar - Keba Jeremiah

Hava Hava
Drums - Ranjit Barot
Violin - Ann Marie Calhoun
Guitars & Dulcimer - George Doering
Mandolin - Seenu

Tum Ko
Sarangi - Dilshad Khan
Tabla - Sai Shravanam

Sadda Haq
Drums - Oscar Seaton

Naadaan Parindey
Drums - Sivamani
Acoustic Guitar - Keba Jeremiah
Electric Guitar - Sanjeev Thomas

Naadaan Parindey
Drums - Sivamani
Acoustic Guitar - Keba Jeremiah
Electric Guitar - Sanjeev Thomas

Kun Fayakun
Guitar - Keba Jeremiah
Tabla - Neelakantan, Prasad

Jo Bhi Main
Guitars - Kabuli & Shon Pinto
Drums - Ranjit Barot

Kateya Karun
Guitar - Keba Jeremiah
Gujarati Folk Musicians

Sheher Mein
Guitars - Keba Jeremiah
Bass Guitar - Keith Peters
Percussions - Raja, Neelakantan, Bala, Veda, Lakshmi Narayanan, Raju

Chorus and Backing Vocals :

Clinton Cerejo's Session Singers
Suzanne D'Mello's Session Singers
Augustine Paul
Ebenezer Arunkumar
Rachel Tharian
Joel Thilagaraj
Cleona Abraham
Kalyani Nair
Nadisha Thomas
Harini Ramkumar
Swetha Mohan
Pranshanthini
Priyasharshini
Deepa Mariam
Raihanna
Parveen Azad
Simran
Rumana Ali
Shagufta Jan
Shagufta Rehman
Srinidhi Venkatesh

Crowd Chorus:

Abhishek Roy
Satish Raj
Ashima Chibber
Tanmai Rastogi
Anubhav Roy
Abhinandan Reddy
Pushpa Jain

Chennai Strings Conducted by
V. J. Srinivasamurthy

Vocal Supervisors :
V. J. Srinivasamurthy & Srinivas Doraisami Additional Vocal Supervisor :
Srinidhi Venkatesh

Additional Vocal Supervisor :
Srinidhi Venkatesh

Additional Programming :
Hentry Kuruvilla, Srinidhi Venkatesh, Deepak. P. A., Nakash

Sound Engineers :

Panchathan Record Inn, Chennai
Suresh Permal, P. A. Deepak, Hentry Kuruvilla, T. R. Krishna Chetan, Srinidhi Venkatesh, Jerry Vincent

Panchathan Hollywood Studio, Los Angeles
Tony Joy, Vivianne Chaix

AM Studios, Chennai
S. Sivakumar, K. J. Singh, Kannan Ganpat, Pradeep, Karthikeyan

Nirvana Studios, Mumbai
Abhinav Verma, Puneet Samtani

Premier Digital Mastering Studio, Mumbai
Aditya Modi, R. Nitish Kumar

Orianthi and Oscar Seaton for 'Sadda Haq':
Recorded by Tal Herzberg

Mixed By P. A. Deepak

Additional Mixing : S. Sivakumar, T. R. Krishna Chetan, Satoshi Noguchi

Mastered By Louie Teran at Marcussen Mastering Studio, Hollywood

Assistant Project Supervisor:
Srinidhi Venkatesh

Music Coordinators :
Noell James, T. M. Faizuddin
Musician Fixer : R. Samidurai



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[satissh_r]

Mohit Chauhan everywhere :happydance: Cant wait....

[ajaybaskar]

Got my music system serviced at the right time.. :happydance:

[Sunil_M88]

Mohit Chauhan everywhere :happydance: Cant wait....

+1, theres a whopping total of 8 tracks for him :D


Got my music system serviced at the right time.. :happydance:

What system you got anna?

[ajaybaskar]

This one,buddy (http://www.sony.co.in/product/mhc-gzr77d)

[Mahen]

no shreya G :shock:

[Sunil_M88]

Thaiya thaiya, Ranjha ranjha and now Kateya karoon. Rahman ji puts his stamp on yet another Punjabi Sufi folk poem. I must of watched todays promo over 50 times today hehe

[Sunil_M88]

This one,buddy (http://www.sony.co.in/product/mhc-gzr77d)

Cool system, it will do more than justice to the album and also we have a new Rahman ji bhagat in the form of your baby girl. As you know Rockstar will be the first album to release since she was born so make it an album for her to remember only if your satisfied with it yourself, which fingers crossed I'm sure you will be. Best wishes! :)

[Sunil_M88]

Thaiya thaiya, Ranjha ranjha and now Kateya karoon. Rahman ji puts his stamp on yet another Punjabi Sufi folk poem. I must of watched todays promo over 50 times today hehe

Theres more to this song than what meets the eye, the interlude near the end of the promo is just scratching the mere surface here. As someone wrote in ARRYG I also feel to close my eyes just to open them and realize its the 25th of September if thats what the release date is :D

[raghavendran]

cant wait for this one :boo:

[ajaybaskar]

Cool system, it will do more than justice to the album and also we have a new Rahman ji bhagat in the form of your baby girl. As you know Rockstar will be the first album to release since she was born so make it an album for her to remember only if your satisfied with it yourself, which fingers crossed I'm sure you will be. Best wishes! :)

:-)

Nice way of wishing,dear.. :-D Keeping fingers crossed to see if she likes ARR and his music. What worries me though is when she was 'inside', her movements used to increase when we played 'Kadhal Vandhaale' from Singam. :???:

[Sunil_M88]

I don't blame her :ashamed: But hopefully Sadda Haq/ any Rockstar song or for that matter one of Rahman ji's previous gems replaces Kadhal Vandhaale asap :)

[Mahen]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYd9Pt8NKtU&feature=youtube_gdata_player

[A.ANAND]

rocking song!!!

[Sunil_M88]

What a song :) it really gets into the skin of things :clap:

[A.ANAND]

katiya karoon song also sounds good!

[Scale]

Right from the beginning I am hooked to this song ya ya... But I think the opening ya yay & the chorus is sure inspired can't lay my hands on the exact song mostly of African origin.

[Scale]

Seams lot of work has been gone thru this album brief credits on each song. How many drummers? :roll: Will there be any credit balance left Mr. Rahman?...:wink:

Listening to Oriantis we have heard the sample in Sadda Haq
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7b-_YcACuQ&feature=relmfu

[raghavendran]

superb song...this is gonna be one heck of an album

[raghavendran]

The Rockstar behind the music

Imtiaz Ali and A R Rahman talk about their experience of working with each other on ‘Rockstar’

We’ve heard the much-awaited music of Imtiaz Ali’s Rockstar. We can tell you that A R Rahman, the master of reinvention, has broken new ground yet again with this eclectic 14-piece soundtrack.

But Imtiaz Ali will tell you that it wasn’t easy. He calls Rahman a ‘very difficult guy to work with’. “He never explains the beauty of what he is offering. He may offer you an uncut diamond on a platter. But if you fail to see it, he will not insist you look again. He will say - okay, chuck it, here is something else.”

With a few minutes to midnight, Imtiaz has managed to pinch some time off his frenetic post-production work at an Andheri studio. He strides into the Ashtavinayak Cine Vision office. Once he settles down with an empty cup, a kettle full of hot Darjeeling tea and a pack of Gauloises (a French brand of smokes), Imtiaz runs his fingers through his hair and talks about how the music for Rockstar was created.

“When I envisioned a rock music score, I didn’t want a copy of western rock,” he says, “I wanted music that adhered to the principles of rock but originated from our land and from our realities. I wanted music that was organic to the character and yet had an appeal beyond conventional Bollywood music.”

Imtiaz, who grew up on a staple of Hindi movies in Jamshedpur single-screens, doesn’t think of stories without songs. His ear for music that works is evident from the chartbusters from Jab We Met and Love Aaj Kal.

Pouring himself a cuppa, he elaborates, “I never have to fit songs in. They simply take the story forward. And just as you cast actors, you look for the best guy to compose that style of music. Most often, the best guy is Rahman sir (he never misses the sir). In this case, he very specifically was.”

Though their first discussion on Rockstar didn’t go anywhere, Imtiaz approached Rahman again last February. “He instantly went - Oh my god, I have no time! There is no way I can do this,” Imtiaz pauses and smiles. “But I will do it. I want to do it - Rahman said. I felt relieved. He was in the thick of a hundred commitments - recording in LA, performing at concerts, jamming with SuperHeavy, Hollywood, Bollywood and Tamil movies. But he said let’s do it. That was good enough for me.”


Apart from a lowdown on the script, Imtiaz’s brief to Rahman was only a few lines on the tortured artiste that Ranbir Kapoor plays. “I told him how Jordan, the protagonist, is inarticulate, how he can express himself only through music, how his music is influenced by not only his situation but also by the music of the place he visits. So when Jordan is in Prague hanging about with gypsies, he imbibes their spirit and makes gypsy music. This is what Hawa Hawa is. Likewise, when Jordan is thrown out of his house, he goes to Hazrat Nizamuddin dargah, spends time with the Qawwals, absorbs their music and plays with them. That journey was not only about understanding music, but also about understanding life,” says Imtiaz, stubbing out his cigarette and lighting another.

It isn’t hard to believe in Imtiaz when he talks about how he wanted everything to be unpretentious in the film. “How Robert Plant or Jim Morrison behaved on stage had a lot to do with their realities. Instead of emulating what they did, we looked for why they did it, we unraveled the reasons. We then applied those reasons to a guy who lives in Pitampura, Delhi.”

As Jordan’s popularity with the masses hits full force in the story, Imtiaz felt there was a need to demonstrate this craze with an anthem song. “Lyricist Irshad Kamil and I spent a lot of time just thinking of phrases, such as Ban jaa, Banjaara, before stumbling on Sadda Haq, Aithay Rakh ((It’s) Our right, keep it here).

This fit well with my story. At that point in the film, Ranbir’s character is asking for his right to be himself. A human being is nature and society has no right to make him plastic. That eventually became the hook. In no time, Rahman roped in Orianthi Panagaris, one of the zaniest contemporary guitarists who also performed with Michael Jackson. At his LA studio, Rahman recorded her loud guitars for six hours. I was on Skype throughout,” says Imtiaz.

Was it cumbersome to travel to Chennai for every recording session? Imtiaz says it was actually a blessing. “It afforded me extra time to write. When you are a writer-director, nobody feels your writing needs extra time. The two-hour flights and time at the hotel room was the only way I could write out and make this film.”

Imtiaz recounts how the first song they recorded last July, Phir se udd chala, set the tone for an effortless musical expedition.

“Rahman had recorded himself singing gibberish. He told me there is something good in it and maybe we can cut out portions. But I really liked it so much that we retained the way it is. Nothing repeats itself and it is just pure expression,” he says.

With its dreamy guitar-work, Jo bhi main is probably the most scintillating track of the album. “Jordan feels - I have beautiful thoughts in my mind. But when I try to express them in words, it gets clerical and the beauty of the thought gets destroyed with the first word I speak. Irshad came up with - Jo bhi main, kehna chahoon, barbaad karey, alphaaz mere - and Rahman improvised on it.”

Imtiaz says he took many liberties with Rahman. “While he was recording, I have pressed the button to talk to Mohit in the singer’s booth and have given him ‘musical instructions’. But that is the beauty of that man.

You don’t have to stop yourself. Often, I have apologised to him and he has laughed it off. He makes you bold and makes you give your best. He keeps telling me; you are the director, you don’t like one tune, I’ll come up with many. You must do your job, I must do mine.”

Directors often rant that composers don’t inspire a sense of confidence. However, Imtiaz offers a refreshing view on this, “Rahman doesn’t inspire confidence in the conventional sense. You never feel - Arre yaar yeh toh Rahman hai, yeh sambhaal lega. You always feel that you better do the right thing, nahi toh yeh aadmi toh duba dega (laughs). What he does is he draws out the best from whoever he works with.”

To drive his point home, Imtiaz recounts the first time Irshad met Rahman. “We were waiting for Rahman in his studio and Irshad was trembling. The hall was splattered with the choicest of award statuettes - Oscars, Grammies, Filmfares, what-nots. Irshad told me nervously - Imtiaz bhai, aap hi unse bolna. Meri toh awaaz nahi niklegi. Yeh Rahman...bahut badi aura hai. Yet within five minutes of us meeting Rahman, I saw Irshad doling out fundas - Sir, hook toh hota hai sir, aap jo bhi bolo (laughs). Rahman nodded along patiently.”

Luckily, Imtiaz didn’t go through a director’s worst fear - of waiting endlessly for the music to finish. “I was told Rahman doesn’t respect your time. We were supposed to have nine songs, but there are 14 tracks on the CD and around six extra pieces in the film; which makes it 20 in all. None of this has come late. I only had to tell him that I am shooting and the song would reach well in time.”

Meanwhile, Ranbir, embarking on a career-defining role, learnt the guitar and spent several days and nights at Rahman’s studio. “This way, he had greater ownership of the music while being on stage during shoots. He didn’t have to pretend he knew the music, because he actually did.”

From working 18 hours a day and then some, to finish penning the lyrics, Imtiaz and Irshad have spent few days on a trot without a wink of rest. Among all other recording sessions, Imtiaz holds the time he spent with Rahman in Kashmir as special.

“Rahman, Ranbir and I would travel about in search of good food. We were inviting ourselves to locals’ homes to eat. It was great fun.” Imtiaz also credits Rahman for filling in the narrative with thoughts from sufi philosophy. “Rahman says, sometimes, you have to go against your grain for a greater experience, to experience life better than be bound by the limits of your personality.”

[raghavendran]

Contd


Rahman on Imtiaz

In another suburb of the city, after Rahman walks into his recording studio, he elaborates what he means by that. “You should let go of yourself when you create something new and not sit in your box and let something good pass you by. You grow only if you take the risk of adapting and discovering. That way, you can have a longer journey.”

About Rockstar, Rahman says, “We focused on whatever would come to us naturally. All the music fell into place in the first three days. Later, we did three songs afresh - Kun Faaya Kun, Katiyan Karoon and Naadaan Parinde.”

Though Rahman hadn’t seen Imtiaz’s movies when he met him initially, he says he liked the director’s passion. “I later watched Love Aaj kal and loved it.” The two were in sync from the start, as they shared their vision of steering clear of stereotypes.

“We had to make his character friendly to all kinds of audience and not just rock music aficionados. I didn’t want to tread that spaced-out, dope and booze-filled rock music scene (smiles). I have seen young people acting all rebellious, playing underground metal and trying to be cool (mocks an air guitar and laughs). When I was 11 or 12, I would set up keyboards for some local rock bands. They would go up on stage, going wild on their guitars. I would be like - the plug will get pulled out!”

Picking Mohit Chauhan as Ranbir’s screen voice was almost an instinctual call for Rahman and Imtiaz. “Mohit’s voice has innocence and character. Until now, he had one particular style. But in this, he was stretched and pushed to all kinds of zones (laughs). We both worked very hard on it. Some songs took four days to record, some even seven. But when you hear it, you will feel how effortless it is.”

How did this project help Rahman find newer facets to his craft? “We didn’t have to make four rock songs, a sad song and an item song. Each song carried a different expression. So I kept the sound organic - less synthesizers, less effects, more acoustic guitar and bass. The gypsy song (Hawa hawa) was the most difficult to compose as it had so many layers, styles and instruments woven in.”

What about the talk in the industry that ‘Rahman is back’ with Rockstar after a rough patch? The legend shrugs and smiles, “I don’t mind what anybody is saying. As long as I am occupied, feel creatively challenged and have fun, it is all good. This year has been really good. I haven’t been pushed to the core, I had my space and I even did a scriptwriting course from UCLA.”

“I have got it all - the Grammies, Oscars. I have done all this for 20 years. Now let me enjoy the process without the pressures. Every day should be a bonus for me.”
http://mumbaimirror.com/article/82/20110918201109180317082491ebf989a/The-Rockstar-behind-the-music.html

[raghavendran]

amazing article :clap:

[Sunil_M88]

Bestest share, raghavendran :clap:

Some extracts that touched me


Pouring himself a cuppa, he elaborates, “I never have to fit songs in. They simply take the story forward. And just as you cast actors, you look for the best guy to compose that style of music. Most often, the best guy is Rahman sir (he never misses the sir). In this case, he very specifically was.”
You don’t have to stop yourself. Often, I have apologised to him and he has laughed it off. He makes you bold and makes you give your best. He keeps telling me; you are the director, you don’t like one tune, I’ll come up with many. You must do your job, I must do mine.”

[raghavendran]

thnx Sunil :)..this certainly raises expectations..atleast the music part of it..

“We had to make his character friendly to all kinds of audience and not just rock music aficionados. I didn’t want to tread that spaced-out, dope and booze-filled rock music scene (smiles). I have seen young people acting all rebellious, playing underground metal and trying to be cool (mocks an air guitar and laughs). When I was 11 or 12, I would set up keyboards for some local rock bands. They would go up on stage, going wild on their guitars. I would be like - the plug will get pulled out!”

this was my fav part..

Mohit as the screen voice is a great choice..especially after listening to jo bi main..have listened to it repeatedly now for the past 2 days..actually started getting used to Ranbir also :ashamed:...20th sept..please come fast..cant wait to buy :evil:

[littlemaster1982]

20th sept..please come fast..cant wait to buy :evil:

It's 25th Sep :poke: I think I would be one of the firsts in hub to get my hands on the audio 8-)

[A.ANAND]

Jo Bhi Main song nikkama poikitte irukku!

[satissh_r]

I think I would be one of the firsts in hub to get my hands on the audio 8-)

How Master???

[Sunil_M88]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36hcor7VGhE

[SoftSword]

the most thoughtfull and painful truth for me is:

He calls Rahman a ‘very difficult guy to work with’. “He never explains the beauty of what he is offering. He may offer you an uncut diamond on a platter. But if you fail to see it, he will not insist you look again. He will say - okay, chuck it, here is something else.”

imagine ur in the director's shoes in the middle of a decision making process, 'will it come out well and reach the mass? or shall i ask for another?" :lol:


ovvoru director rahman patthi solrappovum, pudhusu pudhusaa solraangayya...

[littlemaster1982]

How Master???

Summa veruppethradhukku sonnen :p Ellam usual sources-dhan :)

[satissh_r]

Summa veruppethradhukku sonnen :p Ellam usual sources-dhan :)

Okay okay..

[raghavendran]

It's 25th Sep :poke:enna kodumai sir idhu :evil:

[littlemaster1982]

http://www.flipkart.com/music/1/all-time-best-sellers - First on the list. And the album is yet to release 8-)

[ajaybaskar]

//See the 6th album on the list//

[raghavendran]

Rahman steps on the pedal to complete Rockstar
Imtiaz Ali’s Rockstar apparently has 16 tracks and music maestro A R Rahman has a deadline to meet. He is currently recording the background music for Rockstar in Chennai at his studio.

According to a source from Chennai work is going on a “war-footing” in the studio to meet the 11.11.2011 release date.

The source informs Businessofcinema.com, “Rockstar has been delayed long enough. The music was the main area of creative contemplation. Rahman Sir was required to compose as many as 16 solid tracks for the film.”

These apparently include a couple of numbers done in two versions on acoustic and electric guitar. “But obviously they had to be recorded separately, and from scratch. This has been one of the toughest challenges of Rahman Sir’s career. Just the sheer volume of tunes required took him twice the time taken by an average film score.”

The background score is now being recorded overnight, so to speak. And the one bearing the brunt of Rahman’s anxious schedule is director Sagar Ballary whose film Hum Tum Shabana is just a week and a half from release. Apparently Sagar, who as a creative policy, records all his music at Rahman’s studio in Chennai, finds himself running helter-skelter to accommodate his technicians into the studio during the hours when Rahman is not working.

Explains Ballary, “I am mixing Hum Tum Shabana in Rahman Sir’s studio. All my films Bheja Fry 2, Kachcha Limboo and Hum Tum Shabana are mixed in Rahman Sir’s studio in Chennai. Yes, we’ve had to adjust our schedule according to his. He’s recording the background score for Rockstar.”

When asked about the inconvenience, Sagar protests, “Rahman Sir had planned his recordings long ago. He likes to record during the night. So we’ve no choice but to use his studio late evening nad early morning.”



http://businessofcinema.com/news.php?newsid=19057

[A.ANAND]

Rockstar- Qawali (Kun Faya)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFgPJCXIu4w

[raghavendran]

Kateya Karoon 2 MIN trailer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HefQuO6ntB4&feature=feedu

[A.ANAND]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yWLEPzsOVg&feature=feedu

[A.ANAND]

woooooooooow!!wow!huh!!!!!what a song!

[A.ANAND]

somebody says, its 1st time guitar use for qawali song?

[baba88]

song of the year till 25th Sept.

[lancelot]

absolute stunner! Anyone know what Kun Faya Kun means?

[Sunil_M88]

somebody says, its 1st time guitar use for qawali song?

Yes may be in a Qawwali video and no because Tere bina from Guru and Arziyan from Delhi 6 (Qawwali) had guitars.


absolute stunner! Anyone know what Kun Faya Kun means?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Be,_and_it_is

[Sunil_M88]

Rockstar is not an album it will be therapy for life.

[Ramakrishna]

Can't stop listening to Kun Faaya Kun.

I think we got a winner... not just in terms of music, even the movie.. The scenes in the promos look realistic and good. I think Imtiaz has done a good directorial job... Ranbir has been decent too in the promos.

[satissh_r]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6mraYuSELU

:redjump: :bluejump:

Brilliant, just brilliant !!

[A.ANAND]

savadi sanggu!woooooooow!!!!

[Scale]

There is a good amount of ice melting on this rock:)

[music man]

Vintage A.R.Rahman.......I going to buy original CD only...

[Mahen]

nexxtu year national award ARR-ku reserve pannalam :)

[raghavendran]

audo on 29thnu solrangale? :evil:..anyone confirm

[ajaybaskar]

nexxtu year national award ARR-ku reserve pannalam :)

Solla mudiyaadhu bro. Many of his deserving albums didnt manage a win. Swades, RDB, Jodha Akbar, D6.

[Mahen]

Solla mudiyaadhu bro. Many of his deserving albums didnt manage a win. Swades, RDB, Jodha Akbar, D6.
D6 losing out to Dev D is something that i cant accept..Dev D album enaku suthama pidikale..sorry maddy :)

[A.ANAND]

in kun faaya song,the last ending by thalaivar omg naan hindu-va irunthallum intha song keetu'odambellam appadiye silithirichi'
isaikku jaathi,matham illangarathu ithuthan pola!thalaiva un magimaiye magimai!!!!proud to be your fan thalaiva!!

[raghavendran]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=kmkPHyLYp4Y

[satissh_r]

http://www.hungama.com/music-album-Rockstar-396869

http://www.tseries.com/Movies/MoviesMusicAlbumsDetails.aspx?Content_ID=396869

Looks like song previews are available in these 2 links. Officlea download and online streaming not possible :banghead:

[Guess_Me]

Wow! Just wow!!!!

I don't remember getting this excited after listening to previews, since Delhi 6 in 2009. And what an album it was.

[Sunil_M88]

Really appreciate the links, Satissh :)

[satissh_r]

Anytime Sunil :) Now tell me how you like the songs?

[littlemaster1982]

Ah, Guess_Me is here. You should come here often :) These days, we are seeing you only when there is an album release.

[Sunil_M88]

From the samples it seems like Tum Ho Pass Mere and Tum Ko Pa Hi Liya have the same melody but different instrumentation. In the film, one might be from Ranbir POV and the Nargis's POV

[tifosi]

I love Sheher mein ghumten rehen... my favorite till date remains Jo bhi main....

[Ramakrishna]

Are we still listening to samples?

[jinju]

is the album available in stores dears???

[Ramakrishna]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edA-ry-UGyI

[ajaybaskar]

is the album available in stores dears???

From Monday, Oct 3rd.

[satissh_r]

Ajay antha 4 full songs kettutingala? how do you like it?

[wizzy]

All the 14 tracks here -> http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/audiolisting/12957/index.html

kun faaya kun is 7.53min!

[kham]

got hold of da songs!!! my heavens!! goosebump all ova!!

AMAZING!! Thala kalakittaru!! Greetings from Sri Lanka!!

[ajaybaskar]

Satissh,

I haven't heard a single bit from Rockstar. Waiting to listen it in cd. :-)

[Mahen]

pls pm link..quite difficult to get hindi cds here

[kham]

dis is surely a gr8 MILESTONE in ARR's career!!

all songs have been given gr8 detail n attention by Thailavar himself i suppose!!

Its pure HEAVEN!! speechless!!

[wizzy]

@mahen check pm

[satissh_r]

Satissh,

I haven't heard a single bit from Rockstar. Waiting to listen it in cd. :-)

Romba porumainga neenga :) I ordered it long back but cannot wait till CD arrives so veetuku ponathum download than...

[satissh_r]

Thanks Kham :) Wizzy and Mahen your thoughts please..

[sha]

any one got the links? cds will be late here in this part of the world.....

Thanks Bro.....

[wizzy]

@Sathish Vtv was touted as quirky initially..Rockstar is quirkier :lol2: Sheher Mein on loop

[Ramakrishna]

PM pls

[satissh_r]

@Sathish Vtv was touted as quirky initially..Rockstar is quirkier :lol2: Sheher Mein on loop

Thats how it has been from 1992 Isn't it? ;)

[raghavendran]

PM pls

[KV]

nEkkum oru manmohansingh, please.

[Mahen]

thanks ajay/wizzy..downloading now..loads of songs..will not rush..slow and steady-ah kekanum :)

[Mahen]

damn i keep repeating phir se uden..cant move on to the next..what a song :bow: our current mds have a very long long way to go...

[Sunil_M88]

Brilliant, I just spent 2 hours listening to the album twice :musicsmile: and now listening for the third time. :)

Lyrics in place, singing in place, music in place, quality and re-recording is absolutely flawless. Is this a life changing album? …Yes, Yes and Yes!!!!

[jinju]

From Monday, Oct 3rd.

shukriya thala!

[sathya_1979]

PM the link

[lancelot]

This is ridiculous. How can A R Rahman expect us to listen to 14 songs, when each sone is a masterclass and you cant move on to the next. Mr. Mohit Chauhan is THE ROCKSTAR!

[raghavendran]

i am not qualified to rate this album..20 yrs of AR's career can be felt by listening to this one album..awesome..just awesome..the Hub does not have the emotions to describe Rockstar album so i leave it without any emotions..

[littlemaster1982]

Indha neram paarthudhan naan travel pannanuma :| What is the procedure to download songs while going on train :roll:

[Siv.S]

CD rip out? :shock: audio release adutha weeknnu thaana sonnainga....

[satissh_r]

Milliblog Review : 300 words :) :) :)

http://itwofs.com/milliblog/2011/09/30/rockstar-music-review-hindi-a-r-rahman/?authuser=0

[tifosi]

Sadda Haq is going to be a cult song for sure....

[A.ANAND]

arrrrrggggghhhhhh!!!killing me!ella current md-yum intha album-ma kelungappa!!!!out of the world!

[A.ANAND]

rockstar duration

1 Phir Se Udd Chala - 04:32
2. Jo Bhi Main - 04:36
3. Kateya Karoon - 03:59
4. Kun Fayakun - 07:53 - THANK YOU SIR!!
5. Sheher Mein - 04:04
6. Hava Hava - 05:42
7. Aur Ho - 05:35
8. Tango For Taj - 03:01
9. Tum Ko - 05:48
10. The Dichotomy of Fame - 02:41
11. Naadaan Parindey - 06:27
12. Tum Ho - 05:18
13. Sadda Haq - 06:05
14. The Meeting Place – 01:13

[A.ANAND]

thalaiavare u r the god of the music!valzhga!!!!

[Sunil_M88]

I really think I've caught the Naadaan Parindey syndrome, can't stop myself from singing it. God help me, I need to be diagnosed... I guess the only thing that will solve things is if I carry on listening to this song.

Easily my pick from the album for now.

[A.ANAND]

Naadaan Parindey!speechless!

[A.ANAND]

I'm ridiculous how want to express my feeling and rate this album.all gems!


Nadaan Parindey
saddaq haq
hawa hawa
aur ho
kunfaya kun
katiya karoon

[Sunil_M88]

Tabla in Tum Ko :shock: Sai Shravanam :bow:

[Mahen]

surrendered myself to this smashing album..weekend movie plans ellam cancelled..no muran/vsv..rockstar weekend for me..

[littlemaster1982]

I'm overwhelmed by Nadaan Parindey :notworthy:

Give me the CD NOW :evil:

[lancelot]

Nadaan Parindey and Phir Se Ud Chala.. WOW! I wish i knew the language :(

[sureshmehcnit]

Stunning Soundtrack. My thoughts on Rockstar Music

http://www.backgroundscore.com/2011/09/rockstar-music-review.html

[littlemaster1982]

Guitar work is insane in Sadda Haq. This song is a knockout :shock:

[Mahen]

sheher main is very quirky song :thumbsup: nadaan parinday :bow:

[Believe_it]

i'm new to the HUB :) By the way this is one awesome album :) cheers

[satissh_r]

i'm new to the HUB :) By the way this is one awesome album :) cheers

Welcome Believe_it :) Have fun..

[Believe_it]

thanks dude :)

[Benny Lava]

Such glowing reviews!!! I can't listen until night.... :(

[Sunil_M88]

Hi Believe_it, do post often :)

My alarm and ringtone are now set to Tango For Taj.

[lancelot]

i believe Believe_it is a believer of A R Rahman and i also believe that Believe_it will have a good time in the Hub!

I am now in Aur Ho mood!

[littlemaster1982]

Such glowing reviews!!! I can't listen until night.... :(

What a pity :p

[Mahen]

ARR's thalapathy engey poitaru :roll: im very sure next year's NA is for ARR :)

[Benny Lava]

What a pity :p

Started listening now :poke:

Sadda Haq is several times more badass than in promos! The journey has just begun!

[thineshan54321]

WOW!!! listening to sadda haq and its truly mindblowing. the interludes are out of the world especially the the first one. oh man. cant wait to listen to the rest. I have a feeling its gonna get better and better from here. Anyone got hold of the CD yet? I cant find the links anywhere and I don't want to wait forever to get the CD here in canada.

[Guess_Me]

I listened to the samples once and I don't want to listen to them again.

No...not because of the songs, they are simply mind blowing, but because of the low sound quality of samples. I am going to wait for the CD, which I hope will be available at my place from 3rd.

Nothing beats listening to real CD!

[A.ANAND]

Rockstar Music Review


http://happysing.com/2011/09/rockstar-2011-music-review-a-r-rahman/

http://www.musicaloud.com/2011/09/30/rockstar-music-review-bollywood-movie-soundtrack/

http://www.cgpage.com/music-n-moreall-on-board-rockstar-music-review/?p=25899

http://reviews.moviehattan.com/2011/10/rockstar-music-review-by-gurpreet.html

[A.ANAND]

http://www.moviecrow.com/News/100/rockstar-by-ar-rahman

[sathya_1979]

Maddy, engappaa pOna?