Vithur, He he .. THanks bro...... I am desperately looking forward for that ! But at most, theis group inspire me more to write more in the blog...I have never seen you Vithur..... but you are an absolutute Rahman Knowledge base ! ;)
Prayers always ..... On Thu, May 29, 2008 at 9:40 AM, Vithur <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi Farzad > > I think when he gets some free time, he does go through this site .. Yahoo > groups.. > > He may also visit your Blog... :-) > > > http://www.ibnlive.com/videos/66177/why-a-r-rahman-kept-his-best-songs-for-himself.html > > The Video link of the interview .. > > Courtesy :- NARAYAN > > On Wed, May 28, 2008 at 11:25 PM, Farzad khaleel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: > >> Vithur, One doubt. Rahman used to visit this site or what ? Any one can >> you please confirm. Is he interted in surfing and all.... Please let me know >> abt this as I am desperate to know >> >> >> Thanks in advance to Gops and Vithur. >> >> >> >> On Wed, May 28, 2008 at 11:01 PM, Vithur <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >>> * >>> http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India_Buzz/I_am_not_sure_if_Ill_start_blogging_Rahman_/articleshow/3080647.cms >>> * >>> >>> *I am not sure if I'll start blogging: Rahman >>> *29 May 2008, 0011 hrs IST,PRIYANKA DASGUPTA ,TNN >>> >>> Print<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/msid-3080647,prtpage-1.cms> >>> EMail Discuss New >>> Bookmark/Share Bookmark / Share >>> Del.icio.us Google Bookmarks >>> Facebook Yahoo MyWeb >>> StumbleUpon Reddit More >>> >>> Save Write to >>> Editor<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India_Buzz/I_am_not_sure_if_Ill_start_blogging_Rahman_/articleshow/3080647.cms#write> >>> [image: A.R. Rahman] >>> <http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/2925741.cms> >>> A.R. Rahman. (TOI Photo) More pics >>> <http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/2925741.cms> >>> >>> The songs of Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na are distinctly different from what >>> you've churned out recently. What's the reason behind this? >>> Well the idiom of the JTYJN is very different and that's why I have also >>> tried and used single notes of sounds and simple guitar tunes. Director >>> Abbas Tyerwala has a lot of knowledge in music and knew what he wanted as >>> far as the sound is concerned. >>> >>> Among Bollywood composers, Pritam gives a lot of scope to young artistes. >>> How much of space do you give to newcomers? >>> Well, whenever I get a chance and I think a young and fresh voice would >>> do perfect justice to my composition, I definitely like to give chance to a >>> young artiste. In fact, in JTYJN a couple of songs like Aditi and Pappu >>> Can't Dance are sung by newcomers and I think they have done a brilliant >>> job. >>> >>> Among your contemporary composers, whose works do you find interesting? >>> Well all the composers right now are really good, they all are capable of >>> delivering good songs. For instance, Vishal and Shekhar, Pritam etc. are >>> really good. >>> >>> You are always accused of keeping the best song of each film you compose >>> music of for yourself ? >>> (Laughs) No. It's the producers and directors who like the way I sing and >>> want me to sing for their films. For JTYJN, it was the other way round. I >>> thought I would have liked to sing the title track. But Abbas was dead >>> against it. It was only when he heard it that he actually fell in love with >>> it. >>> >>> Your and Aamir's association has always given out some really good songs. >>> Do you think you too will recreate the same magic of Lagaan and Rangeela? >>> It is a happy coincidence that we've both been on projects where music >>> has played an important role. Our relationships in these films were of an >>> actor and a music director where the interaction is almost minimum. On >>> JTYJN, though, he was playing a producer. Our interaction has been minimum. >>> In fact, when Abbas and I wouldn't budge on certain issues, it was Aamir who >>> played the role of peacemaker. My relationship with Aamir is very personal >>> and we are friends. >>> >>> Didn't you fear that people would compare your title track with the >>> original number? >>> I really like the title track of the film. I was a bit apprehensive since >>> it was a very popular yesteryear number. To give music to such a number >>> always brings along the fear of comparison. However, I have treated it as >>> the music for today's generation who may have not heard the original song. >>> >>> Since film music is so popular in India, do you think we've reached a >>> stage where parents would encourage if their children wanted to earn a >>> living by composing. Or do they still want composing to be left as a >>> part-time job? >>> Of course, I think film music is gaining a lot of popularity. So, many >>> music reality shows are coming up and the turnover for such shows is >>> massive. There is so much of competition in here. Music composition has >>> become very challenging and thus should be taken seriously and not as a >>> part-time job. As far as parents go, they should encourage their children >>> because if they have the knack for composing, they can definitely go a long >>> way. I think hard work always gets paid. >>> >>> You have an official website. Do you intend to start blogging someday? >>> And if you do so, are you going to address key issues plaguing the Indian >>> music industry through your blog? >>> I am not sure if I'll start blogging but if I do at any point of time, >>> I'll definitely try to bring up issues plaguing the Indian music industry >>> and other issues as well. >>> >>> When one learns that AR Rahman is giving music for a particular >>> song/film, the expectation grows. Do you feel the pressure on yourself? >>> No. It inspires me to give better music. I work for myself and want to >>> give good music. >>> >>> >>> -- >>> regards, >>> Vithur >>> >>> Whatever God wants to give, no one can deny; Whatever God wants to deny, >>> no one can give. Be happy always >>> >> >> >> >> -- >> Farzad Khaleel >> Rahmaniac Music Solutions >> http://rahmaniac.co.nr >> > > > > -- > regards, > Vithur > > Whatever God wants to give, no one can deny; Whatever God wants to deny, no > one can give. Be happy always > > -- Farzad Khaleel Webmaster Rahmaniac Music Solutions http://rahmaniac.co.nr

