who is this person! such a fascinating read! even though i don't know
anything about raagas..
hope you can provide us with his next article he is talking about..
2008/10/28 Vithur <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Classical Extemporization 4m Roja 2 Yuvvraj's ARR *October 26,
> 2008….12:17 P.M.*, at this point of time, if you ask any person well
> versed in various forms of Indian Classical Music (probably a guru or a
> maestro) that is the same pattern which was actually contrived by Muthuswami
> Dikshitar and Thyagaraja still being taught to this generation, the answer
> would be a clear NO…because there has been a sea change in the time frames
> and generations and thereby, a few changes were evolved in teaching the
> music so as to vibe well with the tastes of the generations. Ofcourse, there
> was no change done to the root part, the swaras and the raagas being the
> same!
>
> It was in 1992 when the music wizard *A.R.Rahman* composed the tunes for
> his first filmy album Roja...He was 26 then. Now at 42, he composed the
> tunes for his latest offing, Yuvvraaj. So taking a cue from the above
> stance, one can wonder the amount of change that had been evolved in his
> composing styles in this time-gap of 16 years!
>
> Now its 2008…Down the lane after 16 years, I feel that I have harnessed a
> commendable knowledge in analyzing the songs of Rahman. So, please take your
> valuable time out to go through this piece! There are many styles of music
> in which Rahman had forayed into but I would like to throw light only on his
> classical compositions
> The first song of Rahman to which I listened was "Nila Kaigirathu" from
> Indira ('coz that was the first ever film I watched)…At that point of
> time, I don't know who Rahman was but that song did haunt me like a diva in
> my sporadic dreams!
>
>
> The first raaga I learnt was *Mayamalava gowla* and that was followed by a
> chain of raagas after which I took a break to analyse the songs based on the
> learnt raagas…Indeed, the first song I analysed was "Nila Kaigirathu" . It
> is strongly based on *Hamir Kalyani*.
>
>
> Pudhu Vellai Mazhai from Roja was a master-piece based on *Kapi*. The
> moment I heard Mannmohini Morey, I thought it was a rendition on *Kapi*.
> But after a few times of hearing made me confirm that it was the alaap of
> *Aabheri (Ni Sa Ga Ma Pa)*! Rahman composed only one song, Kannodu
> Kanbathellam from Jeans based on *Aabheri*. It requires quite a high
> pitch. Nithyashree Mahadevan was absolutely great in that song as is Vijay
> Prakash in this song. When I compared the composing styles of Rahman in both
> these songs, I felt that he mixed that song with *Sudha Dhanyasi* and made
> it a raagamalika while he made a fusion of Aabheri in western in Mannmohini!
> What a transition!! I rate it as the best number of the album.
>
> The moment I heard Tu Muskura…It made me remind of the Sonnalum
> Ketpadhillai from Kadhal Virus which was based on *Nalinakanthi*. The
> interludes embedded in the song are purely western yet the base of the song
> is in *Hamsadhwani*. I was flabbergasted at the way Rahman mixed this song
> on such low notes with western loops. Then I realized that only a Rahman can
> do this sort of song! Alka Yagnik sounded better even on such low note and
> Javed Ali is apt for his Hindustani alaap. The song is best suited to have a
> perfect evening!
>
>
>
> *Melody-Rhythm-Lyrical Beauty*…these are the 3 pillars on which Carnatic
> Music is based on…and that is exactly what I have witnessed in Zindagi….Gulzar
> explaining the various modes of life and Srinivas taking you through the
> modes while Rahman is providing the fuel to the song. The song is etched on
> the raaga *Saranga*….It made me reminiscent of Azhage Sugama (based on *
> Dhwijavathi* and *Sahana*) from Paarthale Paravasam. The varied styles in
> the pace of the song make it a celestial number! Here one can witness the
> contemporary style of Rahman, composing a melody!!
>
> An euphonious song is what I can say about Tu Hi Meri Dost Hain…It is
> probably the best example of western symphony Rahman is talking about these
> days and I guess this is the theme which he is trying to infuse in KMMC.
> This song can be simply listened for its lyrics…
>
> *Kabhi dil ka hai saahil, Jahan shaam utarti hai
>
> Kehte hain samundar se, Ek pari guzarti hai
>
> Wo raat ki raani hai, Sargam par chalti hai *
>
>
> Gulzar Saab can be credited with his impeccable work. Without his lyrics,
> this song wouldn't have been rooted in the ears of listeners. A hundred time
> listener… I might be sounding vague coz its more than a hundred time
> listener! Wish that Rahman will come up with some more songs of this genre
> in his forthcoming albums.
>
>
> How can I forget the resplendent works of A.R.Rahman in Kandukondain
> Kandukondain? Kannamochi (based on *Nattakuranji*) and Thongi Choose(based on
> *Kathanukathagulam*) deeply evoke my feelings till date…The same Rahman I
> get to hear listening to these master-piece songs from Yuvvraaj although
> in a different way! The way Rahman is blending his music with different
> genres since Roja is simply breathtaking and quite amazing. That indeed
> makes a striking difference between him and other composers who are into
> producing some strident sounds
>
> So as the notion says, *the change is only about moving forward*…one has
> to move forward adapting to the styles of the current time-frame one is
> living in without being able to forget one's moolah! It applies
> universally, be it an A.R.Rahman, be it a Raghav or anyone else.
>
> Rahman has instigated various styles of music in him according to the
> changes and he is making his music move forward with them and along with it,
> he is transcending places. One has to cogitate before flinging frivolous
> comments on his music.
>
>
> With that, I take a leave to meet you with my next article…thanks for going
> through this!!
>
>
>
> (*This article is dedicated to the community on request of some of my dear
> friends!*)
>
>
> Courtesy :- RAGHAV in orkut
> --
> regards,
> Vithur
>
> ARR in my Heart;
> His Music in my Blood;
>
>
