Re: [arr] ARR - Wake Up Michigan Concert

Sun, 16 Apr 2006 06:29:10 -0700

Thanks Shama for the gr8 report!! After reading this I'm feeling happy & envy at the same time.
BTW was there any camras recording this event? I mean any chances of DVD or VCD coming out later?

Shama <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Different and never-seen-before are not exaggerations when it comes
to this concert. It was an unbelievably amazing concert. I don't
think there are enough words that can describe the feeling I have
right now after attending such a beautiful evening.

Yes, it was different and definitely a first for all lovers of ARR.
Here was a group of 150 All Stars who were all set to perform ARR's
songs. It all began with an unplugged rendition of 'Ramta Jogi' and
believe me, it was a gorgeous performance. It was not what you would
expect. Reason: Except for a few, all the performers were white.
(Excuse my lingo) I could not believe what was happening in front of
my eyes. They were singing in hindi, tamil, urdu, english. Yes, they
sang in an accent but you could not fault them. They were just as
much in tune as you would expect any professional singer to be.

The energy levels on the stage and the audience were skyhigh by the
time ARR took stage. About ARR : What can I say? Here is one man who
has once again shown his calibre. He says music has no barriers, no
language. Tonight, he proved it completely. I don't think there is
any one else in the music industry, arguably, who can do what ARR
has done in this concert. There were different versions of a lot of
songs. And a great song selection. One thing that clearly stood out
once again, is the fact that Dil Se and Vande Mataram still remain
the most requested songs. It's as if no concert is complete without
these songs. Another first in this concert was that ARR actually
performed 'Zikr'. Once again, words fail me when it comes to
explaining how it felt to hear Global Rhythms and ARR in tandem. I
will not list the songs as someone has already posted it. I must
mention that though there were no big singers and dancers at this
concert, ARR was present on the stage nearly all the time and he
was, very clearly, enjoying every single second just as we were.
There is nothing I can say that will do justice to what this concert
was and how it felt to be present in such an ambience.

This is one night I will always remember. Hopefully, next time I'll
manage to get ARR's autograph.

~Shama


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