Being a member of this group, the concept of Rahmania show by The Wandering Souls (TWS) is not new to me. As I failed to attend to last year's show, this year I had no reason to give it a miss. But as I was making my journey to Pune, little did I know what I was going to experience. The tremendous dedication and effort that these people have shown to master even the minutest note of a song can dwarf any one's claim of his/her being the most-devoted-fan-of-ARR. Each and every person involved in the Rahmania performance that evening was a `True Rahmaniac' and they proved that with their magical and marvelous performance.
Professional to the core, the TWS members gave no moment to complain. The entire show was flawless with no delay in-between two songs. While all the singers demand applause, Pallavi Paranjape needs special mention. She performed probably three most challenging songs of the evening Chandralekha (in Tamil), Mayya Mayya and Shakalaka Baby BD version. She is an amazing performer with awesome energy and voice range. Jasraj Joshi is another singer who calls for debate that whether his singing is more commanding or his cool hairdo. The trio Hrishikesh Ranade-Ashutosh Joshi-Jasaraj Joshi simply took the stage on fire with their electrifying Yu Hi Chala Chal. Hrishikesh Ranade is the golden voice of the concert, never missing even a single tone. But for me the most magical moment of the entire concert was the instrumental version of Swades by Pramod Gaekwad. The another ever- lasting memory of the concert is the performance of Khwaja by the trio. But unless and until I mention the performance of flutist Satyajit Kelkar, this review is not complete. He is amazing with his flute. People who have missed this show, wake up. TWS ended their show with a promise to come back again this July. So, hey guyz/galz, specially those who live in Mumbai/Maharashtra can definitely plan for a trip down to Pune and take a plunge in the trance of Rahmania. Believe me, it will definitely take your heart away. Regards Durba --- In [email protected], "Mohamed Hashir" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > its great to know something like this.. congratss dinesh and all others in > the group > all wish u all the best in your future. > > god bless you.. > > best of luck to you too vithur..hope you people also can do some thing > similar this and spread the music and massage of ARR > > hashir > > > > On Mon, Jun 9, 2008 at 8:28 AM, Vithur <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > This is awesome... Great work Dinesh and team.. Could you upload some > > snaps . We in chennai, are also planning to do something like this. God > > Willing.. we will.. > > > > > > On Sun, Jun 8, 2008 at 11:37 PM, Dinesh Vaidya <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > wrote: > > > >> My Dear Rahman sir, June > >> 08, 2008 > >> > >> > >> > >> "The Wandering Souls" has just now finished their RAHMANIA concert in Pune > >> and as I type this letter for you, my mind is filled with emotions > >> Emotions of happiness, emotions of fulfillment ..satisfaction that we upheld > >> the soul of your music and we gave the audience the BEST what we could as > >> per your own encouraging words to the group. > >> > >> > >> > >> Rahman Sir WE DID IT .WE DID IT !!!!! > >> > >> > >> > >> Our programme started at 7.15 PM and ended at 1030PM. The group had > >> prepared a bouquet of songs chosen from your choicest of all. What did we > >> perform this time ? here is a list for you, > >> > >> > >> > >> First Half > >> > >> 1. Azeem-O-shaan Shehenshah > >> > >> 2. Roja Janeman > >> > >> 3. Khalbali > >> > >> 4. Chandralekha Rahman sir, we performed this in TAMIL ! > >> > >> 5. Bombay theme > >> > >> 6. Mitwa Lagaan > >> > >> 7. Humma Humma > >> > >> 8. Rangeela Re > >> > >> 9. Tu Hi Re > >> > >> 10. Chaiyaa Chaiyaa > >> > >> 11. Tere Bina > >> > >> 12. Khwaja mere Khwaja > >> > >> > >> > >> In second half, we performed > >> > >> 13. Swades Instrumental ( Live Shehnai ) version of Yeh Jo Des Hai tera > >> > >> 14. Yuhi Chala Chal > >> > >> 15. Holi song from Mangal Pandey > >> > >> 16. Rang de Basanti > >> > >> 17. Saathiya > >> > >> 18. Roobaroo > >> > >> 19. Maiyaa Maiyaa Guru > >> > >> 20. Jashn-e Bahara JA > >> > >> 21. Pathshala RDB > >> > >> 22. Shakalaka Baby We performed this from Bombay Dreams > >> > >> 23. Patriotic Song Medley We had Bharat Humko Jaan Se Pyara Hai / Des > >> Mere Des Mere Meri Jaan Hai tu / Aazadi Gaayenge ( Netaji) / Yeh jo Des Hai > >> tera & finally Maa Tujhe Salaam ! > >> > >> > >> > >> We had a 2000+ audience who were rooting for Once-More for so many > >> times .We also displayed the PFMB books and informed the audience about the > >> work you are doing with UN for poverty alleviation through your ARRahman > >> Foundation. I am sure the audience understood the MAN behind the music this > >> time. > >> > >> > >> > >> We can not speak for ourself, I think our audience will probably say > >> something about us. After performing the RAHMANIA show for more than 10 > >> times now, the group can certainly vouch that it is a very very challenging > >> task to reproduce the essence / feel of Rahman sound. We have been trying to > >> reach that sound and each time we try to reach closer it brings us the > >> satisfaction and pride that "YOU ARE THE GREATEST" ! > >> > >> > >> > >> Rahman sir ..we missed you ..We are hopeful of getting a chance to perform > >> in front of you, whatever we have learnt from one of the greatest musical > >> genius, a humble and caring person > >> > >> > >> > >> On behalf of the entire group consisting of Anmol Bhave / Hrishikesh > >> Ranade / Ashutosh Joshi / Jasaraj Joshi / Swarali Joshi / Swarada Kulkarni / > >> Pallavi Paranjape / Tejas Lagvankar / Pinak Agate / Vivek Kodilkar / > >> Satyajeet Kelkar and all remaining singers and musicians, here is our prayer > >> to you. > >> > >> > >> > >> Tum Jiyo Hazaro Saal ..Saal me gaane ho Pachaas Hazar ! > >> > >> > >> > >> I thank the YAHOO Group for the support, thanks Gopal Shrinivasan and > >> Vijay Iyer for what you have done to our confidence levels. You guys are > >> TOPS ! > >> > >> > >> > >> Dinesh Vaidya > >> > >> On behalf of The Wandering Souls (RAHMANIA) > >> > >> Pune > >> > >> ------------------------------ > >> Meet people who discuss and share your passions. Join them now.<http://in.rd.yahoo.com/tagline_groups_7/*http://in.promos.yahoo.c om/groups/bestofyahoo/> > >> > >> > > > > > > -- > > regards, > > Vithur > > > > HELP EVER; HURT NEVER; > > LOVE ALL; SERVE ALL > > > > > > >
