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Articles on ARR from YG.

Topic started by Are Yaar (@ 203.197.141.186) on Thu Oct 10 08:44:25 EDT 2002.
All times in EST +10:30 for IST.

For many days, I felt that I should have a thread to share some of the articles about ARR in desi and international press and website. I intend to start this thread and expect others also to post some articles about ARR here.

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• From: Are Yaar (@ 203.197.141.186) on: Sat Nov 16 01:15:44 EST 2002
  
  Great reviews on sathiya (Huge in numbers). Sorry to post only links. Or else it will itself eat up space.
  
  http://www2.teenstation.com/music/reviews/Saathiya/
  
  http://www.newenglandguru.com/cc/gc/ltarticlesdet.asp?ArticleId=121
  
  http://www.bollyvista.com/music/reviews/saathiya.html (This one is bit harsh at the end)
  
  and
  
  A.R. Rahman comes to the music industry's rescue!
  
  FILMFARE.COM
  Rahman has proved himself the saviour of the music industry time and
  again, by never failing to rise to the occasion with scintillating
  tracks just when there is a lull in the industry. And now,
  after 'Bombay Dreams' the music director is back in the reckoning
  with his music for the Vivek Oberoi-Rani Mukherjee
  starrer 'Saathiya'. The title track is already a hot favourite among
  youngsters and promises to scale even greater heights on the charts.
  Considering that there has been a dearth of good music around, it's
  about time too. Well, Mr Rahman, welcome back!
  
  http://music.indiatimes.com/cms.dll/xml/comp/articleshow?
  artid=28063066&SSOID=4278&UID2=true
  
  
  
  
• From: WN (@ 203.24.100.133) on: Sat Nov 16 08:19:54 EST 2002
  
  by Gops (today, Nov 16):
  
  "Guys,
  
  Today is a fiest for us...
  
  Two of the popular Hindi movies with ARR's music are being shown on TV today.
  
  Shyam Benegal's periodic tale "Zubeidaa" features on Star Plus at 20.00 hrs & Shankar's off-beat political flick "Nayak" is on Sony at 21.00 hrs. Both the movies have different musical treatment. "Zubeidaa" is a masterpiece fim. If u havent seen it...please see.
  
  Enjoy!!!"
  
  
• From: WN (@ 203.24.100.138) on: Sat Nov 16 08:25:59 EST 2002
  
  Sorry. the above was msg by Swapnil Mistry, and not Gops.
  
  
• From: WN (@ 203.24.100.138) on: Sat Nov 16 22:00:46 EST 2002
  
  A little bit on the history of ARRYG which is now almost 4 years old. Written by Gops.
  http://www.geocities.com/arrcentral/gops_egrp2.htm
  The group currently has 1583 members.
  
  
• From: Are Yaar (@ 203.197.141.186) on: Mon Nov 18 05:26:26 EST 2002
  
  Posting by Gopal again.
  
  
  (typed out by me Excuse spelling errors)
  
  SAATHIYA
  
  **** / ***** (Very Good)
  
  -Jitesh Pillai, Sunday Times of India
  
  Okay so Bollywood Dreams was a let down but A.R.Rahman more than makes up for it and scores a whammy with this one. Right off the back, let it be said, that this score is a rip-off from the music director's own score in Mani Ratnam's Alai Payuthey(Tamil). But guess what? Rahman outshines himself. Saathiya has enough vim and vigour despite the recycling.
  
  Sonu Nigam's sinous voice sets the tune with the jujube-sweet title track Madham Madham. Gulzar's refulgent lyrics are burnished with Rahman's orchestral flourishes in this track. Sample this: Teri baali hil gayi, kabhi shaam khil gayi hai, teri baalon ki panahon mein, teri kaali kaali ankhen, koi ujli baat utre, garm garm ujla dhuaan, narm narm ujla dhuaan.
  
  Adnan Sami's vocal dexterity is evident in Udi Udi. Like a gushing cascading waterfall, the tune rises and falls with every riff. The robustness of Chhalka chhalka, sung by Richa Sharma, Mahalaxmi and Co. harks back to the tantalising mood of Rukmani rukmani (Roja) with lines like Chhalka chhalka re kaisi ka paani, chhalka chhalka re o aankh na maani.
  
  The melancholic Mera yaar sung by Rahman, has the same yearning and tang that infused Ae Ajnabi(Dil Se..). One is left wodnering if the arrangement is a tad too high-falutin for our pop purri movies. Sadhana Sargam's displays teh same dulcet quality of Chanda Re (sapnay) in Chupke Se. Gulzar's silken prose is wrapped in a nimble tone.
  
  Unfortunately Rahman is not able to restyle the original Alai Payuthey title track in the Hindi version. Instead we have to make do with a watered-down Naina Milaike sung by Sadhana Sargam and Madhushree. But this is a minor blemish in an otherwise impeccable album.
  
  
  
  And as a final sign-off, rapping and quivering like only she can, ASha Bhonsle croons into the mike with Chori pe chori. After R.D.Burman, Rahman is perhaps the only composer in the new millenium to let the songstress reinvent herself with every song.
  
  Reggae meets Raga in Kay kay and Shaan mangalyam (sic-???), which is undoubtedly one of the best scores this year and arguably one of Rahman's finest ever. Its alll in the genetic pool. Dad Muzaffar Ali came up with musical gems like Gaman, Umrao Jaan, and Anjuman. Now director son Shaad Ali hits the bull's-eye with Saathiya. Play it again, Rahman... and again.
  
  
  
• From: Are Yaar (@ 203.197.141.186) on: Tue Nov 19 04:40:26 EST 2002
  
  HINDU's REWIEW
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  THE FILM is a remake of Mani Ratnam's Alaipayuthe. For those who have heard the Tamil original or the Telugu Sakhi, listening to this album will create a sense of déjà vu as most of the tunes are familiar. But for those who have not heard the original version, it is worth checking out. A.R. Rahman gives a fine blend with a `contemporary' feel to Gulzar lyrics. The songs to listen to are the ones on Side A. Saathiya (sung by Sonu Nigam that is appearing on television), Aye udi udi (the nageena number sung in a new light by Adnan Sami) and Chup ke (the snehitane/snehituda number which somehow does not sound as impressive as the Tamil original.) Sadhana Sargam's voice seems too soft for Rani Mukherjee, the main protagonist.
  
  Side B has foot-tapping numbers for youngsters like O Humdum Suniyo re (like an `Indipop' with a `classical' beat) and Mangalyam (which has the marriage mantra Mangalyam tantuna dena mama jeevanahetunam... interspersed with Suniyo re... )
  
  A.R. Rahman croons the sufi sounding Mera Yaar Mila de. Naina Milaike sounds "classical" and like one of the numbers of yesteryears. Chori Chori by the indomitable Asha Bhonsle and Karthik has a `funky' sound.
  
  
  
  
  
• From: Are Yaar (@ 203.197.141.186) on: Tue Nov 19 04:40:59 EST 2002
  
  
  http://www.mid-
  day.com/entertainment/hindimusicreview/2002/november/36722.htm
  
  Music Review of 'Saathiya'
  
  By: Narendra Kusnur
  November 19,2002
  
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  Once again, music director A R Rahman is on a roll. Just when we were
  complaining that his music in The Legend Of Bhagat Singh had an
  unwanted south Indian flavour, and that his Bombay Dreams didn't
  match the hype, he comes up with a delightful soundtrack in Saathiya.
  
  This is a recycled version of Rahman's own soundtrack of Mani
  Ratnam's Alai Payuthey (the Tamil film of which Saathiya is a
  remake). Along with Ismail Darbar's work in Devdas and M M Kreem's
  Sur, Saathiya is clearly one of the best soundtracks released so far
  this year.
  
  Throughout, the orchestrations are charming, as Rahman uses both
  contemporary and traditional folk elements smoothly.
  
  Equally important, the music is adorned by archetypal Gulzar lines
  like "Saathiya madham madham teri geeli hasee, sunke hamne saari pee
  lee hasee" and "Chupke se lag ja gale, raat ki chaadar taley, chaand
  ki bhi aahat na ho, baadal ke peeche chale".
  
  The opening track Saathiya has been marvellously orchestrated, with
  Yanni-meets-Jethro Tull interludes. It's been sung peppily by Sonu
  Nigam, though one wonders why he's trying to sound like Shankar
  Mahadevan.
  
  The highlights of Chhalka Chhalka are the strong use of rhythm, and
  the vocal coordination between Richa Sharma, Mahalakshmi, Vaishali
  and Shoma. Then, Adnan Sami sounds simply fabulous on the vibrant Aye
  Udi Udi Udi. Mangalyam (KK, Shaan, Kunal, Sreenivas) is short but
  sweet.
  
  The beautifully written and romance-filled Chupke Se has been sung
  expressively by Sadhana Sargam, with crisp back-up by Murtuza and
  Qadir.
  
  Sadhana is also in good form on Naina Milaike, a duet with
  Madhushree. Even though it seems loosely inspired by Amir Khusro's
  Chaap Tilak, it impresses with its semi-classical touch and Sultan
  Khan's moving sarangi.
  
  One finds some inspiration on other tracks too. Chori Pe Chori is
  reminiscent of the Brahmachari number Chakke Mein Chakka, but Asha
  Bhosle has sung it stylishly, and Blazee chips in with a smart rap.
  Mera Yaar Mila De (by Rahman and one unnamed person) has Sufiana and
  north Indian folk elements.
  
  The only weak link is the overcrowded and directionless O Humdum
  Suniyo Re (KK, Shaan, Kunal, Pravin Mani).
  
  But on the whole, what's really welcome is the way Rahman has further
  evolved in terms of sound. Instead of blindly repeating himself —
  barring some of those never-changing rhythms — he comes up with music
  that's rich and refreshing.
  
  ALBUM : Saathiya
  
  MUSIC : A R Rahman
  
  LABEL : Saregama HMV
  
  PRICE : Cassettes Rs 55, CDs Rs 150
  
  RATING : ****
  
  
  
  
  
• From: Speaker (@ 203.126.142.232) on: Tue Nov 19 05:40:39 EST 2002
  
  May I know for what reason, the cassette/cd price is given. Are you guys are taking up role of sales apart from being very good advt pro. C&P kku oru alavillaya!
  
  
• From: Thiru (@ 63.95.59.197) on: Tue Nov 19 08:11:25 EST 2002
  
  ARR-VM patchup
  
  http://www.thatstamil.com/specials/cinema/specials/rahman1.html
  
  
• From: hmmm (@ 203.199.228.133) on: Tue Nov 19 09:47:16 EST 2002
  
  >>>>>>>>Speaker>>>>>>>>
  
  A clean case of vaithu erichal.
  
  
• From: Are Yaar (@ 203.197.141.186) on: Wed Nov 20 03:52:22 EST 2002
  
  Speaker:
  We don't have the bad habit of editing and article and presenting only the good parts in it. If a praise or bash what ever is there I paste it here as it is.
  
  So, in the same way I didn't erase the prize part in that article. What irks you...may I know?
  
  hmmm...sounds right here.
  
  
• From: Are Yaar (@ 203.197.141.186) on: Wed Nov 20 04:15:19 EST 2002
  
  
  Screen - Top Ten Film Albums
  
  http://www.screenindia.com/hindi.html
  
  1. Saathiya HMV
  2. Dil Vil Pyar Vyar HMV
  3. Dil Hai Tumhara Tips
  4. Dil Ka Rishta Tips
  5. Leela HMV
  6. Sur Universal
  7. Jeena Sirf Merre Liye Puja
  8. Kaante T-Series
  9. Talash Venus
  10. Aap Ko Pehle Bhi Kahin Dekha
  
  
  
  MTV - Ek Do Teen
  
  http://www.mtvindia.com/mtv/mymtv/shows/ekdoteen/
  
  MTV EK-DO-TEEN 2002 # 46
  
  1 SAATHIYA SAATHIYA HMV
  2 O HASEENA DIL VIL PYAR VYAR HMV
  3 AA BHI JA SUR UNIVERSAL
  4 JEENA SIRF MEERE LIYE JEENA SIRF MEERE LIYE PUJA MUSIC
  5 MARDALA DEVDAS UNIVERSAL
  6 DEEWANA DEEWANA RISHTEY T-SERIES
  7 SAAJAN SAAJAN DIL KA RISHTA TIPS
  8 KHUMARA GHAM LEELA HMV
  9 SANAM MERE HUMRAAZ HUMRAAZ VENUS
  10 MOHABBAT DIL HAI TUMHARA TIPS
  11 ISHQ SAMUNDAR KAANTE T-SERIES
  12 ISHQ KHATA DEEWANGEE T-SERIES
  13 AAP KO PEHLE BHI AAP KO PEHLE BHI KABHI DEKHA HAI T-SERIES
  14 JAANE KYON DIL CHAHTA HAI T-SERIES
  15 ISHQ KAMEENA SHAKTI - THE POWER TIPS
  16 YAAR BADAL NA JAANA TALAASH VENUS
  17 MAAR GAYO SANDHYA CRESCENDO
  18 ANDEKHI ANJAI MUJHSE DOSTI KAROGE HMV
  19 MAKHMALI BADAN ROAD UNIVERSAL
  20 BOXER BHAI HATHYAR VENUS
  
  
  

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