I am a huge fan of rahman, I really think that he is the best of his generation. His music truely is spiritual.
Reading about layers in his music from Chitra, I feel sometimes that has become a problem. Rahman tends to over mix on the computer sometimes. Till now he has managed to strike a good balance
However,Recently I heard Mauli Dave singing Maiyya Maiyya in Zee Tvs Saregamapa and found that what she sang sounded much better than the original Maiyya Maiyaa from the moive Guru. Not only she sang well but music was changed a bit too.
In case of the original Maiyaa Maiyaa, Rahman used 2-3 singers and there was too much of mixed music. While in case of Mauli Dave's song her voice emerged beautifully due to less complications.
Great music need not be complex (Eine Kline Nacht Music of Mozart!) but if you want to make it complex then make it very clear. Too much computer mixing sometimes also kills the continuity of a song and makes it chaotic.
Rahman's Roja, Taal, Lagaan, Dilse, Zubedaa, were so clear and well composed
Now his work pressure shows in his work probably or on a lighter note he is over 40 and should really work in the day time or his age will show in his work. :)
RE:For the first time the cracks show!!
by Sujatha Areti on Jun 19, 2007 12:14 PM
You can not command a person and his wish, he might have liked Islam rather than Hindusim, We should not comment once preference. In this democratic country any one take up any thing. Better stop talking such non-sense.
RE:For the first time the cracks show!!
by Madhu Ramadevan on Jun 19, 2007 12:17 PM
How does it bother if Rahman is a Hindu or a Muslim. Converting to Islam is his own wish. Please stop bringing religion into this discussion.Its because of people like you that there are lots of religious problems.Listen to the music as music and dont go deep into the sourceof music....Finally grow up please.....
RE:For the first time the cracks show!!
by Anand S on Jun 19, 2007 12:28 PM
Shankar-ji...who the hell cares about his religion? its his personal decision.
RE:For the first time the cracks show!!
by Bollywood Magic on Jun 20, 2007 05:02 AM
What is wrong with you people. I am trying to make a point about Rahman's music his genius and how it has shaped over the years and you guys are more bothered about his religion.
Isn't there anyone with any real 'material' comment?
If you want to write then write such things then write your own message please don't reply to something where someone is trying to have a meaningful discussion.
