Very well said! I agree with you 100%
--- In [email protected], "syed.sahel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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> Yeah, sure, let's go ahead an compare Cheese Pizza with Masala Dosa.
> Which one is better?
>
> Different music, different eras, different style. It's wrong to
> compare two artist. Because art is an extension of self. Therefore,
> by definition, every artist and their art pieces are going to be
> different. Similarly they appeal to different audiences. Why in the
> world do you think there are so many genres in music. And then there
> is simple law of economics. If it exists.. someone is making it,
> there is supply. If there is supply, someone is wanting it, there is
> demand. Supply cannot exist without demand, but marketers would
> disagree.. as it's their job to create the demand, whole another topic.
>
> If you go and tell a hardcore TuPac fan that Mozart is the greatest..
> would you think he/she'll agree? Most probably not, given that the
> person has even listened to Mozart.
>
> They say music is a universal language, but that is because of the
> property of music. Vibrations created by various devices that travel
> through air reach our ears. Sure, but the one thing we tend to ignore
> about that statement is the fact that it only applies to certain
> degree to instrumentals. Once we add lyrics with a particular
> language to the music, it completely changes shape and becomes more
> demographic.
>
> How many of us actively go out and listen to Mandrin, Indonesian,
> Portugese and Armenian music. Who is your favorite Swahili composer?
>
> I'm sure there is a great, world class Swahili composer. But since
> you don't know about him, would that belittle the composer.
> Similarly, Swahili people may not know about Rahman. Does that make
> Rahman a bad composer?
>
> There are millions of Hindi speaking people in India who refuse to
> listen to Tamil or other regional language music. "If I don't
> understand it, I don't listen to it!" Are they all criminals? No,
> people have their choices and preferences. As long as there is demand
> for something, there will be supply. You will notice obvious
> differences in the music and BGMs of Rahman's Hindi scores vs. his
> Tamil scores. Why? Different audiences!
>
> Once everyone decides they have had enough of Rahman... No More, and
> they completely stop listening to Rahman, produces won't go to Rahman,
> Rahman will have to lower his rate, even then they wont' go and
> eventually Rahman will stop composing commercial music. Will that
> happen? I don't think so, it's a hypothetical scenario.
>
> Beetles have sold the most albums in the world. Duh, it's in English,
> Engish also happens to be the most spoken language in the world. Any
> co-incidence? Plus they have been around for decades.. plus the
> western technology was superior and efficient in getting these albums
> out the mass.
>
> Are beetles better than Mozart? Oooh, tough one! How about MJ, is he
> better than Beetles? How about Yanni, is he better than MJ?
>
> Once Sonu Nigam asked this question to Naushad sahab, one of the great
> melodic kings of Hindi music, during one of the SaReGaMa episodes:
>
> Naushaad sahab, who do you think is best composer amongst the current
> crop of Hindi composers? (This was during late 90's)
>
> His Answer: "Who ever is giving hits!"
>
> I think that sums it up pretty well, if you subscribe to that ideology.
>
>
> I have lot of discussions with Wasim(kaissiom), my cousin, about
> Rahman's music. He's an absolute fan of Rahman. But I divide it by
> language, when it comes to Indian music, it's gotta be Rahman.
> American music; there are too many artists, but my favorites are
> Eminem, Robert Miles, ATB, TuPac and Square Pusher.
>
>
> So, what is better Pizza or Masala Dosa?
>
> I like them both, depending on my mood, not one is better than the
other.
>
> --- In [email protected], Mahesh <maheshj_m@> wrote:
> >
> > Hey dont ever say that..
> >
> > Mozart is the Greatest in Musical History Rahman cant even come
> closer to him
> > I too like rahman but @ any cost he cant compared with Mozart.Jus
> Listen to Mozart's
> > Magic and then say..Rahman jus using Synthesisers,mixing and
> Programming which is very easy compared to mozart who used pure Lively
> instruments violins,Piano.Do u think its easy to craft a symphony?
> Even Rahman dont like saying him as Mozart Of Asia...
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> > --- On Wed, 6/25/08, mohammed sajin <mnsajin@> wrote:
> > From: mohammed sajin <mnsajin@>
> > Subject: [arr] Please dont call him as 'Mozart of Madras' or 'Mozart
> of Asia'
> > To: [email protected]
> > Date: Wednesday, June 25, 2008, 6:19 PM
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> > Please dont call him as 'Mozart of Madras' or 'Mozart of
> Asia'....... .....
> > he has his own unique personailty. ......... . and talent
> ............ ...
> > According to me it is not a praising word ,it is a cursing
> word........ ...
> > is ARR has less talent than Mozart...... ......... . i never think
> so!!!!!!!!!! !
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> > SAJIN
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----
> > From: yasheer_ar2 <yasheer_ar2@ yahoo.com>
> > To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com
> > Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2008 5:35:39 AM
> > Subject: [arr] Mozart of Madras in 'Marmayogi'
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> > IndiaGlitz
> > [Wednesday, June 25, 2008]
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> > A
> > R Rahman will team up with Kamal Haasan for 'Marmayogi' and the mega
> > movie will hit the floors next month in Mumbai. The film is
written and
> > directed by Kamal Haasan.
> > This period film set in the sixth century AD features Kamal Haasan
> in the lead role.
> > According to a confident Kamal Haasan, 'music would
> > be the mainstay of the movie. I will be joining hands with Rahman for
> > the project. We are sure of creating wonders'.
> > Kamal Haasan and Rahman had earlier worked together
> > in `Indian' and `Thenali'. Both the movies went on to become smash
> > hits. The songs in the films topped the audio charts.
> > Both Kamal Haasan and A. R. Rahman are known for
> > extensive research in order to get things right. Their combination
> > might just work wonders with rich entertainment value.
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> > Kamal Haasan Wallpapers:
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> > `Marmayogi' - Fund raiser for `Maruthanayagam'
> > ? 'Dasavatharam'
> reigns supreme 'Marmayogi' to be launched in Mumbai My daughter my
> guru Kamal Haasan Adlabs Cinema's first theatre in
> Pondicherry Magnificent opening for `Dasavatharam' 'Dasavatharam' s'
> delectable opening Sensational start for 'Dasavatharam' Now there is
> no stopping 'Dasavatharam' 'Dasavatharam' prints land in USA
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> > Rare honor conferred on Rahman 'Pollachi
> > Mappillai' is coming
> to town Suryah's 'Newtonin... ' from September Arjun 'shakes a leg' in
> Geneva Asin's unconditional condition Banuchander' s son takes the
> plunge Nila enthralled by the 'king of music' Vishal The piggyback
> rider Ravishing Asin captured on Vogue cover Bharath's 'Munniyandi,
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