I do not know the intricacies of modern music. As far as I know, Rahman is a film music composer. In this context, Shankar Jaikishen's film music compositions are incomparable and more pleasing and if I may say so, immortal.A.R. Rahman is nowhere near Shanker Jaikishen. I cannot help comparing.
I completely disagree with the above statement that rahman has a media entourage around him which unnecessarily hypes and markets his music. he is good and there is no doubt about it . and only good people are appreciated . if he wasnt good , well , then bombay dreams wouldnt have run for 18 months . good for him and good for indian cinema because the west is slowly but surely getting acclimatised to our style of cinema ..slowly the american market for indian cinema wouldnt be restricted only to indians settled there but also to native americans...
One of the characteristic for any geaat artist or performer is the consistency in churning out exceptional quality output.Rehman's music have always appealed to the mind instantaneously... and he has been very consisten in doing so.. starting from Chaiya chaiya to airtel jingle.
I didn't know that Rahman has to have so much of media marketing for him to sell his albums which are nothing but just Indian version of Bally Sagoo type remixes. His good use of digital processing techniques has enabled him to plagiarise smartly the music he hears from different albums. Still it comes short of melody. God save India and world from people like him and from his stooges!
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by Karthik on Dec 22, 2003 02:19 PM
I agree with you. We can feel proud only if our true Indiam music goes international. not this type of western fusion musics inspired by the works of hell lot of musicians. For that matter I would consider the music of IlayaRaja or R.D.Burman to be purely Indian and is worth ofinternational acclaim. Hereby, I don't mean that Rehman's songs are worth singing, but it needs originality to deserve such an acclaim.
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by Srivatsa on Dec 20, 2003 08:55 PM
I think you've got it all wrong there. Rahman's music is one of the most original among the existing ones. He has created his own genre, and many composers have either tried to emulate, copy or outright pilfer his tunes. That alone speaks volumes about his immense talent and depth in his job. Please do your homework before you post such comments. You should know that these comments are viewed by one and all, and that should be enough reason for you to think and write with a little responsibility.
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by Sathya on Dec 20, 2003 06:59 PM
This is the Indian's mentality. Even if u r not fit for something, if some of ur countrymen acheive something great (5 national awards in 10 years), u blame them that what they did is trash. U r incorrigible. Be proud of what our countryman have acheived not just blame him.
certainly not
by kalshey on Dec 21, 2003 12:25 PM
I think these guy might be from the north part of india or he might be a fanatic of Ilayaraja. He can't tolerate such praises to rehman from all parts of the world .But who cares? Saying Rehman is not a good composer is as similar as saying sachin is not a good batsman
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by mithun on Dec 20, 2003 07:54 PM
It is his music that brought freshness into the barren music industry when he stepped in. He has introduced the art of combining the western and the classical music so well that i think no one of his comtemporories in India can beat. I think the people who r jealous of his success can say things like Padmaksha. Dont show the indian behaviour of pulling legs atleast in this era.
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by samir on Dec 20, 2003 07:37 PM
well... only one sentence to your stately criticism......"Most of the music lovers have enjoyed rehman's music and You are exception "
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by Amal on Dec 21, 2003 08:15 AM
Dear friend, You say Rahman copies music from what he hear. Well, can you name a single music director who doesn't copy tunes & music. You name one and I'll give the full details of the songs that music director has copied. I'm saying this because I'm such a music fan & is having such a big database on the subject. And let me tell you onething. Every great music directors, when they compose their songs will be influenced knowingly or unknowingly by the music, that they have heard and loved. If just knowing digital processing will take you to great heights, there should be more than 10000 great music directors in India. Regards Amal
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by Jack on Jan 28, 2004 12:02 AM
People all around the world have different perceptions, feelings, likings, etc etc. But there is one thing that sees no culture, no caste, no country. That's music. The music which you love, is loved by everyone. That's what Rahman said music is the unity of light. The reason why I have stated it is because I love Rahman music. It's the only music that made me to forget myself, besides Titanic. If u r not enjoying his music, then there is a message. Only human beings love good music. One more. you might have heard only Rahman's hindi songs & his international albums. But it seems that the songs are comparatively more better in his Tamil movies. I see both bollywood & tamil movies. Most of the hindi films being released since Lagaan (before Lagaan too), was simply repetition of his old tamil songs,from Saathiyaa to Lakeer. If u think he isn't talented, just listen to his tamil songs from the film 'Boys'. u will know what the power he has. In my opinion, it was his best work. Besides, latest tamil movies are 'E20 U 18','Kangalaal Kaithu Sai', which r much much better than his hindi songs. ARR rules...
