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Questions A R Rahman did not answer

Prasanna (Mon Aug 17 1998 8:3 IST)
From whom did you learn about music


sridhar (Mon Aug 17 1998 9:9 IST)
Dear Rahman Why tunes of most of your songs looks like repetitive


armank (Mon Aug 17 1998 9:29 IST)
how come all your songs carry one recognizable style don't believe in varity


Raghu (Mon Aug 17 1998 9:29 IST)
if you are so secular..then why changing your religion was important?


Kits (Mon Aug 17 1998 9:48 IST)
Why do you sing Tamil songs when you know that you massacre the language with your bad pronunciations? esp. the Columbus song !!!


ganesh (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:8 IST)
Hi, I can't believe that I'm really chatting with u.. Anyways,I've 1000 questions... so lemme begin with this one/ U said that u try to add instruments by instruments in composing a song.. So how does it feel for u in the middle, when nothing is clear.. How could u decide which instrument to use at a particular place etc.., I don't know how u do it, but u've done it with amazing 'refreshiality', if I could coin such a phrase!! U're really the master!! PS: Also, when I come to Madras next, can I be with u when U're working on a project!! This has been my dream!! I've told everyone I know about this!! U're the master, Rahman!! Bless us with more songs in the years to come!!!


Anvita S (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:9 IST)
Are you bringing out any new albums?


s (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:18 IST)
test


Sriram (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:19 IST)
Hi, What do you rate as your best album. Also of your upcoming movies which do you think is the most innovative and fresh. Anyway, you are an incredible person, not only for your God given talent, hard work but also for the modesty with which you handle success. Good Luck and eagerly awaiting all the new music.


sriku (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:21 IST)
YO!! Wazzup ppl!! Vande Mataram!!!!!!!!!!


Geetha (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:26 IST)
Hi ARR Just to ask you WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE RAGAM? Have you thought about using Rare Ragams like NIROSHTA or Rageshri? Who is your all time favourite singer? My guess for the song Malargale is Saraswathi with Hamir Kalyani... Am I right? How do you choose Ragas in songs like Malargale? What Ragam is UYIRUM NEEYE(Pavithra) - My faxourite song of the 90's in? Is it Kamaaj? Anyway, enough questions....I think you're FANTASTIC.....Please keep up the excellent work.....All the very best for a prosperous and Happy future....My regards to Saira....


sriku (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:33 IST)
WOW!! serious fan... Hi Geeta.


shiva (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:34 IST)
Hi Rahman, are you doing any classical music pieces like kizhakku cheemaiyailey in the future?


ARRahman (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:34 IST)
I'm finally here


BUNTY (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:35 IST)
HI ARR!!!


sagar (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:35 IST)
Hi Rahman,i heard Dil se...its fabulous!


ARRahman (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:36 IST)
Dil Se is certainly fabulous


BUNTY (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:37 IST)
Do u visit the ARR page matained by Satish Subramamiam??


sagar (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:38 IST)
Tell us More About the rhythm of chaiyya chaiyya and jiya jale


ARRahman (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:38 IST)
No. What is the adddress?


BUNTY (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:38 IST)
www.cs.umn.edu/~subraman/rahman


BUNTY (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:39 IST)
I know u have heard of it...:)


ARRahman (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:40 IST)
That one. Yes I have heard it


ARRahman (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:40 IST)
That one. Yes I have heard it


BUNTY (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:41 IST)
I am the guy who started it 4 years ago...u ever visit the page?


sujay (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:41 IST)
HEY MR RAHMAN..DO YOU LIKE WESTERN MUSIC..


sashiv (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:41 IST)
Hi ARR, I would like to congratulate you on all your songs. They are refreshing and cool. I also appreciate your skill in popularizing folk tunes in a novel way. I am sure you know there are lot of expectations from you. Some of your tunes seem repititive or sound like old songs (old wine in new bottle). , which is disappointing. Is it because of expectations or is it due to increased quantity of tunes you need to come up with.


xsri (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:41 IST)
Hi What is the latest keyboard you use, Korg trinity ? BTw dilse was good. Srikanth


sagar (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:42 IST)
Why sukhvinder only this time?He's got good voice and the pitch for your songs.


ARRahman (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:42 IST)
yes I did.


Arjun (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:42 IST)
Will you be touring the United States shortly ?


Arjun (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:43 IST)
Will you be touring the United States shortly ?


ARRahman (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:43 IST)
Some songs may sound repetitive but are not.


BUNTY (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:43 IST)
thanks!! How was it like working with Gulzar...I know ppl have asked u many times before, but I have not read any answer from ur part...


Omenn (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:43 IST)
Vanakkam Thalaiva! Sowkiyamma?! Nammooru allu thaan US illa vela ellam vittu onga kooda pesaren. One small question - What do u think of the musicians who copy ur tunes e.g. Deva, Nadeem Shravan?


sagar (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:43 IST)
Why sukhvinder only this time?He's got good voice and the pitch for your songs.


Amit (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:44 IST)
Hello Everybody, When is ARR arriving ?


ARRahman (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:44 IST)
Arjun I am not sure about that?


sagar (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:45 IST)
how's sivamani?


ARRahman (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:46 IST)
Any comments about "Vande Mataram"?


Amit (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:47 IST)


ARR (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:47 IST)
Hi everybody! Sorry for the delay!


xsri (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:47 IST)
Hi Arr, The Chords used in Chandatrre is very different and unconventional, I was amazed by your work., Srikanth


BUNTY (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:47 IST)
Liked the US version with the extra song (lyr. Gulzar)...when are ur other Sony productions coming


sacks (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:47 IST)
hi AR how r u


ARR (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:47 IST)
Please shoot ur questions!!!


sagar (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:48 IST)
are you bringing out any new albums/movies in hindi


sashi (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:48 IST)
Vande Mataram was an excellent piece of work. The songs evokes strong feeling of love and patriotism. I only wish I could be present when you sang it last year.


ARR (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:48 IST)
Sacks.. Fine! How about you?


sacks (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:48 IST)
AR WATS YOUR FULL NAME


aa (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:48 IST)
rahman.... this is not goin to be a good qstn.... Did any1 tell you that making music is "haram" in Islam?


sacks (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:48 IST)
i`m doing great


ARR (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:49 IST)
Thanks Sashi! Appreciate it!


sanjay (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:49 IST)
Ian, there may be imposters, please note the timings and beware !!


BUNTY (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:49 IST)
ok, who is the real ARR...there are 2 here! :)


ARR (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:50 IST)
aa..No.. I did not know about that! But music itself is a religion!


BUNTY (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:51 IST)
Sanjay, is this the correct time?


sacks (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:51 IST)
HEY AR A GREAT JOB ON CHAIYA CHAIYA


ygeetha (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:51 IST)
Hi ARR, what about the raga questions I asked? Are you there?


ARRahman (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:51 IST)
Thanks


sagar (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:51 IST)
arr you haven't answered my ques.


sacks (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:52 IST)
AR I EXPECT SUCH SONGS FROM U IN THE FUTURE


sanj (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:52 IST)
I dont know bunty


sashi (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:52 IST)
How do you come up with a tune. Is it because of your training, experience, feeling.?. What is it that makes your songs click in this filmy world


ARRahman (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:52 IST)
You will get them


AJ (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:52 IST)
If you were nominated to the Rajya Sabha, would you accept it to do something for the people ?


sacks (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:52 IST)
IS AR THERE IS HE GONE


sacks (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:53 IST)
YES AR THAT`S A GOOD QUESTION FROM SASHI


BUNTY (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:53 IST)
sanjay i think that he is not here yet...


sacks (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:53 IST)
I THINK AR SHOULD CONCENTRATE ON WHAT HE DOES BEST AND NOT DIVERT TO POLITICS


AJ (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:54 IST)
If you were nominated to the Rajya Sabha, would you accept it to do something for the people ?


sacks (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:54 IST)
AR IS GONE I THINK


ARRahman (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:55 IST)
I haven't thought about politics yet


sanj (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:55 IST)
Bunty, sadly I dont think I'll be able to stay for the chat. But I've sent Ian ( a friend ). Please help him extract particulars from ARR such as mailing or email address


sacks (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:55 IST)
AR PLS DON'T GO INTO IT


BUNTY (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:56 IST)
sanjay i dont think he is here yet...but gimme ur email address also visit http://come.to/a.r.rahman


sacks (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:56 IST)
HEY AR HOW DO U SET THE TUNES FOR THE SONGS


Edgar (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:56 IST)
not yet


ARRahman (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:57 IST)
Let's change the topic. How do you feel about Dil Se?


san (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:57 IST)
Bunty, its jaswani@hotmail.com


BUNTY (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:57 IST)
ARR I think u are a phony...we will wait for the real one...


BUNTY (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:58 IST)
ok


sacks (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:58 IST)
hey ar great job on DIL SE CONGRATS


AnandKashyap (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:58 IST)
Hi guys . is ARR here yet?


Amit (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:58 IST)
Hi


sacks (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:58 IST)
I THINK SO. IS THAT THE REAL AR


ARRahman (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:59 IST)
Bunty you are the smartest.


BUNTY (Mon Aug 17 1998 10:59 IST)
i know...! :)


A R Rehman (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:0 IST)
Hey guys Sorry to have kep u all waiting. I am all set now. Shoot ur Qs


reemtu (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:0 IST)
hi sachin


sacks (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:0 IST)
HEY AR WATS YOUR FULL NAME MAY I KNOW


sands (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:0 IST)
can you send me tickets for dil se


sacks (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:0 IST)
HI REEMTU


BUNTY (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:1 IST)
oh great...this one can't even spell the name correctly!


sacks (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:1 IST)
AR WHATS YOUR REAL NAME


reemtu (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:1 IST)
hi!!!!!!


sacks (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:1 IST)
I MEAN THE FULL NAME


BUNTY (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:1 IST)
sacks i know... but these wannabes don't


sacks (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:1 IST)
WHATS GOING ON OUT HERE


sacks (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:2 IST)
BUNTY IS IT THE REAL AR OR A PHONY


aakash (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:2 IST)
hi guyz


BUNTY (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:3 IST)
well guys, while we wait visit the best ARR page on the net!!!!! come.to/a.r.rahman


sacks (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:3 IST)
HEY RAHMAN WHICH IS YOUR FAV SONG


Madhusudan (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:4 IST)
Hey guys. Is ARR here yet?


BUNTY (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:4 IST)
sorry its http://www.cs.umn.edu/~subraman/rahman


Bangalorean (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:5 IST)
ARR... Which raga do u like the most?!


reemtu (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:5 IST)
what's up dude


BUNTY (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:5 IST)
it's hands down the best arr page with no stupid banners/ads/ or complex graphics!!!


BUNTY (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:6 IST)
LOTS and LOTS of new info...updated VERY often!!!!!!


BUNTY (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:6 IST)
guys, when is arr really supposed to be here...are we at the right time


Sri (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:7 IST)
Hello guys,is ARR here yet,when is he expected?


aditya (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:7 IST)
where is the real ARR? why is there so much confusion?


BUNTY (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:8 IST)
aditya is this the correct time for him to come?


aditya (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:8 IST)
I think it is 15-20 minutes from now


Joy (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:8 IST)
Hi People!


BUNTY (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:9 IST)
really? are u sure??


REHMAN (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:9 IST)
I am here..sorry ... rain!!


Joy (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:9 IST)
AR should be here in about 15 minutes


REHMAN (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:9 IST)
ANYONE HERE??


BUNTY (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:10 IST)
here is another


aditya (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:10 IST)
here comes another phony rehman


Sri (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:10 IST)
"Rehman",how come you cant spell your own name right?!


AndyM (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:10 IST)
all imposters. Asli ARR kab ayega?


BUNTY (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:10 IST)
thanks JOY...will be back then! :)


REHMAN (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:11 IST)
Where is everyone...


aditya (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:11 IST)
rehman better log out


aditya (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:11 IST)
get the real one here


AndyM (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:12 IST)
i agree with u aditya. all phonies out please.


Sri (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:13 IST)
guys,its pretty clear that this chat is not gonna go too well,there are too many comedians here and obviously a lot of silly questions are going to be asked,which means no useful interaction is going to take place between Rahman and his fans More the pity...


Raj (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:13 IST)
Hello Rehman, Are you there ?


aditya (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:14 IST)
Don't be disappointed Sri. Real ARR will be here soon


muthu (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:14 IST)
kaathirundhu kaathirundhu kaalangal ponathayya.....


Bangalorean (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:15 IST)
Hey guys! Isn't there any chat jockey to monitor the chat. Where is the real Rahman?!


AndyM (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:16 IST)
Inteha ho gayi intezar ki. Aaya na kuch khabar ARR ki,


aditya (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:16 IST)
If he is coming after few minutes, we might as well as talk to each other. I'm from Toronto, Canada.


reemtu (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:17 IST)
hello r u there???


Sri (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:19 IST)
Well since Rahman's not here yet why dont we go over what we want to ask him,I'm bursting with so many questions that I'm worried we'll end up swamping him in useless insults(why did you copy that,why did you screw up this etc) and lose out on perhaps the only opportunity we'll ever get to talk to him.


sriku (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:20 IST)
Hello PPL!! I see ARR didn't come in yet. So u guys just chillin' here or what??!!


ygeetha (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:20 IST)
All my questions are about Ragas....


Joy (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:21 IST)
I should brush up my Tamil... Anngaaa Paangaaa Mangaaa Tingaa chinguuuu Linguooooo to all ! :)


chirul (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:21 IST)
what inspires you? music or fame or money?


vivek (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:22 IST)
hello ARR fans, like to hear your views on his latest album "DIL SE"


Raj (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:22 IST)
7 minutes to go ....


Joy (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:23 IST)
Vivek: I think Del Se music is influenced by Bhangra (Punjabi) music


Sri (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:23 IST)
Thats interesting ygeetha,I'd like to talk about his ideas of music-making in India today,where he thinks its going,where he wants to take it,how to out-manouevre imitators in the Indian context etc.


Ramakrishna (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:23 IST)
Hello .... ?!!


vivek (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:24 IST)
joy, how so ? coz' i'm from tamilnadu and not very fluent with punjabi(except daler , of course! :-)


Ramakrishna (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:24 IST)
Ygeetha, what about the ragas ?!


AndyM (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:24 IST)
I want to know what his views are abt Illayaraja


Joy (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:25 IST)
Vivek: For example that "Thayya Thayya" song.... its got some Punjabi tunes/drums etc.


muthu (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:25 IST)
will there be a chat jockey to monitor.


vivek (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:26 IST)
joy, ok, if u say so.. but overall, the album is a bit disapointing ,isn't it? - not upto "BOMBAY" standards?


nitin (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:26 IST)
I would like to know when the audios of En swassa kaatrey,Pukar,Doli sajake rakhna and Takshak will be releasing??


ygeetha (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:26 IST)
I'd like to ask him things like what's his favourite, when he'll delve in Rare Ragas, How he chooses Ragas for songs? How he selects two Ragas for certain songs, like Malargale, His choice for Jiya Jale....etc....


Joy (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:26 IST)
People, tell me what is your most favourite album composed by AR? Mine is "Vande Maatram"


Joy (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:27 IST)
Vivek: I certainly agree with you.... I was expecting more from Dil Se...


Sri (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:27 IST)
Nitin,i think Rahman'll probably say that he doesn't know when they'll be released,that it's in the hands of the producers and makers of the films.


AndyM (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:28 IST)
****Joy! Thamizh itself is Music!! We r the best!!


BUNTY (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:28 IST)
nitin, if u want I would suggest u visit: http://www.cs.umn.edu/~subraman/rahman


vivek (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:28 IST)
JOY, VANDE MATARAM, and equally good , his very first album, -ROJA!!!!


BUNTY (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:28 IST)
all the lastest info on arr


Sri (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:29 IST)
Joy,my favorite Rahman album is,perhaps perversely,Mr.Romeo maybe precisely because it went unnoticed.


muthu (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:29 IST)
Roja & Thiruda Thiruda from my side. Duet too..


BUNTY (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:29 IST)
i agree...roja still sends chills down by back


Ramakrishna (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:29 IST)
I would like to know if a predominantly classical song is coming from him any time soon! May be even a whole moviefull!


Raj (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:29 IST)


msent (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:30 IST)
Hello , where is rahman !!


vivek (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:30 IST)
SRI, i have to agree with - the music in that film was exceptionally different - all great tunes - even today, but becoz' the movie flopped, it went unnoticed - but to ARR fans like me!


Joy (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:30 IST)
AndyM: Mind your language buddy. Everybody is free to express their views.


Sri (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:30 IST)
ygeetha,i find your line of questioning very interesting and i'd really like to see Rahman answer your questions.


cherr (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:30 IST)
Look s like ARR is not in yet


Ramakrishna (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:30 IST)
Gotta go now ... will check back later ! bye, all .. Good luck !


thiruda (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:31 IST)
Hey guys wasn't DOLI SAJAKE RAKHNA supposed to release last month??


AndyM (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:31 IST)
How abt Indian & Gentleman & Rangeela?!


msent (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:31 IST)
Peace


BUNTY (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:31 IST)
joy, is this when we should expect him


Pinki (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:31 IST)
your VandeMataram album was fantastic !! Please work hard like that and give us good music.


BUNTY (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:31 IST)
thurida: yes. July 31


Raj (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:31 IST)
He is just preparing to answer few questions already posed in this chat. Be patient.


ygeetha (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:31 IST)
I can't stay any longer...shame....If anyone gets an e-mail address, please inform the TFM DF.....Thanks.....


Joy (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:31 IST)
Bunty: yes.... he is late.


BUNTY (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:32 IST)
well, every chat I have been to the ppl have been late... also, raj how do u knw:)


thiruda (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:32 IST)
Did anyone listen to the songs of DOLI...how is it??


BUNTY (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:32 IST)
it's is not out yet


ygeetha (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:33 IST)
Thanks Shri.....Please cna you ask him those questions, I really have to go.....Thanks in advance....Geetha


thiruda (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:33 IST)
ohhhh ok


BUNTY (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:33 IST)
ok


Joy (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:33 IST)
Ok... people what about the favourite number? Mine are "Kehna Hee Kyaa" from Bombay, and the one with Nusrat Fateh from "Vande..."


Sri (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:33 IST)
ygeetha,i'm sorry to see you go.I think Rahman won't be willing to give out his email-address if he has one for reasons of privacy and time.


vivek (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:33 IST)
i would like to know, how many of u on this chat right now are, like me, connecting from india?


AndyM (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:33 IST)
Joy....What views buddy? Making fun of the oldest and sweetest language! Shame on u!


thiruda (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:34 IST)
yo when is he supposed to come in yo...


ygeetha (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:35 IST)
Sri, please will you ask him those questions from me and mail me on aseelan@mailexcite.com? Thanking you with all my gratefulness.....


Joy (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:35 IST)
AndyM: Can't you take things in a lighter spirit. I had a "smiley" with that line... didn't you see?


thiruda (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:35 IST)
My favorite album that ARR has ever composed in DIL SE..cause everything is just right..and with Gulzar its a deadly combination...right??


Raj (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:35 IST)
I think rediff did'nt calculate day light time.


Sri (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:36 IST)
ygeetha,i'll try though I lack your knowledge so my questioning may strike Rahman as jejune.


Sori Nai (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:37 IST)
So what's happening? Did I miss anything?


AndyM (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:37 IST)
Joy...Alright buddy! Let's take it in a 'Joy'ful spirit!


thiruda (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:37 IST)
yo sori naiye...nothing


Joy (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:37 IST)
AndyM: Glad to hear that... :)


BUNTY (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:38 IST)
where u from JOY


Dilse (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:38 IST)
Who's the chat jockey here ?


BUNTY (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:38 IST)
ever been to the ARR page I was talking about?


thiruda (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:38 IST)
anyone here from NJ??


Joy (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:38 IST)
AndyM: May be you can teach me some words in Tamil... like "Hello"


vivek (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:39 IST)
BUNTY, pls. give us the site u're talking about!


BUNTY (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:39 IST)
http://www.cs.umn.edu/~subraman/rahman


Sridhar Seetharaman (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:39 IST)
I am from Edison, NJ


BUNTY (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:39 IST)
THE BEST. HANDS DOWN


Joy (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:40 IST)
Bunty: Winnipeg, Canada... and you?


thiruda (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:40 IST)
I am kinda losing hope on ARR!!


BUNTY (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:40 IST)
You go to the university there


Sri (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:40 IST)
thiruda,i'm from NJ.where are you from?


thiruda (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:40 IST)
Sridar frm edison?? i am from woodbridge baby! wussup??


BUNTY (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:40 IST)
from USA


muthu (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:41 IST)
me from NC RTP


thiruda (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:41 IST)
where in edison sri??


Sori Nai (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:41 IST)
Now that I know where everyone is from, lets find our where ARR is.


vivek (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:41 IST)
ok guys - i'm losing hope here - got to go now ...will try to rejoin later, hopefully with the one and only ARR!!!


thiruda (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:41 IST)
Sri where u from??


Sri (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:41 IST)
thiruda,Sridhar,maybe we should get together,how about making a Bambino rendezvous?


BUNTY (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:41 IST)
where is NC RTP?!


Sridhar Seetharaman (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:41 IST)
Good to know.


Joy (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:41 IST)
I am at work... I can't wait anymore. Have fun people. Bye Vivek, AndyM & Vivek


Bharadwaj (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:42 IST)
Hello... Who's the administrator here ? Any idea when Rehman is expected ?


Sri (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:42 IST)
i'm from Somerville,Edison's like 20 miles from my place.


Sori Nai (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:42 IST)
take care man!


BUNTY (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:42 IST)
Anyone from NC USA?


Deepak Nautiyal (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:42 IST)
Greetings from NYC downtown. Where is ARR?


muthu (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:42 IST)
Hello ARR?? Where did u go thalaivaa, bhaiyaa


Sridhar Seetharaman (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:42 IST)
I show up at Bombino every week atleast once. I work at Bellcore.


thiruda (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:42 IST)
HELLZ yeah...I go to bomino everyday!!


AndyM (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:43 IST)
Bye Joy. Do join us later


muthu (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:43 IST)
Bunty iam from NC RTP where in NC are you?


BUNTY (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:43 IST)
Where is RTP?


BUNTY (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:43 IST)
Charlotte NC


vivek (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:43 IST)
I THINK REDIFF GOOEFD UP THE TIME WHILE PRINTING IT....coz' highly unlikely rahman will join us at this unearthly hour... i think this chat was over today afternoon itself or maybe it is scheduled for tommorrow afternoon!


Sori Nai (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:43 IST)
what is RTP?


Sri (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:44 IST)
I do the Bambino darshan too just like every other H1 in NJ.I work for HCLA which has a lot of people in Bellcore.


muthu (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:44 IST)
Iam actually in Raleigh and stay at RTP


BUNTY (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:44 IST)
but where is that??


Sori Nai (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:44 IST)
I think ARR is still dialling and trying to get to VSNL:)


SC (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:44 IST)
Is A.R. Rehman here?


muthu (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:44 IST)
RTP = Research Triangle PArk


BUNTY (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:45 IST)
hey, visit my/my friends homepage on arr


testing (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:45 IST)
I think it is at 15:00 EST becoz IST was 12:30


BUNTY (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:45 IST)
I thought soo..how old?


Sori Nai (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:45 IST)
Does anyone know ARR's phone number? Lets wake him up


BUNTY (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:46 IST)
he is at the MTV concert sori


thiruda (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:46 IST)
MF's at rediff...messed up BIG TIME..


sriku (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:46 IST)
testing> Ur right man still abt 45 min to go...


BUNTY (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:46 IST)
muthu..how old??


Aruna (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:47 IST)
Hey, Where is ARRAhman? WHat is this? Joke? HAHA, this is not funny!!


Sori Nai (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:47 IST)
I thought MTV Asia plays only Hindi Music? How come ARR went there?


BUNTY (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:48 IST)
well see u guys later...no one is coming here for a while


Aruna (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:48 IST)
Rediff! Where is ARR? I want my mon.. Oops!


sriku (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:48 IST)
Take it easy ppl!! Don't panic, please.... he will be here soon in abt 40 min...


Sori Nai (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:49 IST)
Will the Chat Jockey at Rediff correct the timings if there was a goof up?


BUNTY (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:49 IST)
sriku..how do u know for sure


Bharadwaj (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:49 IST)
Hello... Who's the administrator here ? Any idea when Rehman is expected ?


Sori Nai (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:50 IST)
Happy belated Independance day guys!


sriku (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:50 IST)
bunty>Lets just say I have my contacts and I'm also good at math.....:))))


Sori Nai (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:50 IST)
I am getting restless


Fanatic (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:50 IST)
Bingo, Rediff clock isn't aware of Dayling Saving time. It is 11:21 PST now.


Sori Nai (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:51 IST)
Fanatic, You mean PDT and not PST right?


sriku (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:51 IST)
it's 3 pm EST (US hommies) and 00:30 am for the Desi dudes...


Sori Nai (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:52 IST)
sriku it is going to midnight now in good old India. 5 more minutes


sriku (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:53 IST)
Sori> see. just wait 35 more minutes to meet ARR


Sori Nai (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:53 IST)
where are you sriku?


sriku (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:55 IST)
Rediff chat room.....


sriku (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:55 IST)
I mean physically. waiting for mr. rehman to drop by!!!


Sori Nai (Mon Aug 17 1998 11:57 IST)
So what time was ARR expected?


muthu (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:1 IST)
Haaaai ARR how are you? How did u find the MTV Awards?


prakash (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:3 IST)
Is ARR here? Or not yet?


Sori Nai (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:4 IST)
I think rediff is playing a trick on us.


IR The King (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:4 IST)
Hey, When is ARR expected? And who's the admin here ??????


satsa (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:4 IST)
test


muthu (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:4 IST)
Sorry guys! i was just rehersing, how to greet ARR :))) PEACE!!


guru (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:5 IST)
Hi All, Is Rahmaan in yet?


IR The King (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:5 IST)
Sori, I think u are right. Do u visit the TFM DF at any time??


Omax (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:6 IST)
hey guyz! Whats this?! Why do waste time like this?! Whenz the Big Guy expected?!


Sori Nai (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:7 IST)
If somebody does not tell me whats happening... RUPTURE THAAN!!!


Siv (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:8 IST)
The man is here!


AndyM (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:8 IST)
Hi Omax. I fully agree with you.


Siv (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:9 IST)
I meant I am here...


Sori Nai (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:9 IST)
Let me pretend I am ARR:) Please ask questions, at least that way Rediff can be sure that their server will not be hacked by irritated visitors.


prakash (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:9 IST)
I think he should be here in 15 mins


Sori Nai (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:9 IST)
keep thinking


prakash (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:10 IST)
does anyone know what is ARr's next release?


sriku (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:11 IST)
PLEASE BE PATIENT!!!


Geeth (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:11 IST)
En Swaasa Kaatre....Sri: I'm back too....


sriku (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:11 IST)
Pra>DilSe


Kavitha (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:12 IST)
it's a chaos in here!:)


Andolika (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:12 IST)
Sori Nai>> Can I send you some dusting powder for the sori? Woof! :-)


Sori Nai (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:12 IST)
What does IST mean? Indian Standard Time or Indian Stretchable Time? Call me when ARR is here my number is 1 800 SORI NAI


Sri (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:12 IST)
Prakash,most likely En Swaasa Kattrey in Tamil starring Arvind Swamy.


Kavitha (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:12 IST)
testing


Omax (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:12 IST)
hey guru: r u the same one from B'lore?!


prakash (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:13 IST)
sriku->No, I mean audio Geeth-> You know when ESK will be releasing


omaramar (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:14 IST)
Hey guys .. ARR is expected at 1230 so why dont we talk about his music in the meantime?


Aruna (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:14 IST)
Ahem, Is HE here yet?


Sri (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:14 IST)
Geetha you're back,thats good to know,lets hope Rahman turns up.


Deepa (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:15 IST)
Is anybody there


Deepa (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:15 IST)
Is anybody there


muthu (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:15 IST)
ARR ARR vanthu ennodu pesividu


omaramar (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:15 IST)
Tell me guys does anyone think ARR s music lacks the zest of the North?


Sori Nai (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:16 IST)
What do you mean ZEST?


omaramar (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:16 IST)
I mean the natural vigour and joviality


muthu (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:17 IST)
Probably ARR is still dialing up to VSNL boooooooooooo :)) Connection Busy Try Later


Geeth (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:17 IST)
ESK music should be out this month, still waiting....Sri: Hope he turns up soon.....


Deepa (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:17 IST)
Zest is not a very good soap


Sri (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:17 IST)
omaramar,ARR's music lacks zest!Huh?And here we are thinking that Northern music has no zest compared to ARR,have you listened to Muqabla or Columbus and too many other numbers to mention.


omaramar (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:18 IST)
Deepa u into cleanliness? Cleanliness freak?


prakash (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:18 IST)
lol good one muthu


Deepa (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:18 IST)
Sort of , In a way


Sori Nai (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:18 IST)
I never found ZEST in North (film) music anytime. At least not for a long time (late 80s) was the last time I heard ORIGINAL HINDI film music. Thanks to Anu Malik and Bapi


omaramar (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:19 IST)
I am from Bombay. Where si evryone from?


muthu (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:19 IST)
Guys Lets not go personal. WE have better things to discuss with ARR and bitter places to discuss the North and South Film Music.


Sori Nai (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:19 IST)
From India


Siv (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:19 IST)
not neccessarily from Bombay, I guess


Deepa (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:20 IST)
I am from Bombay too , Yari Road


Aruna (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:20 IST)
I don't think ESK will be great. This is by the same guy who made the movie Mr. Romeo, which sucked big time. Songs (although not the best by ARR) were the only good thing in the movie. Let's see how ARR fares in this one. Couldn't care less about the movie.


Sori Nai (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:20 IST)
Muthu, Agreed. Lets discuss it when there is some original stuff coming from the North.


Kavi (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:21 IST)
Is he here yet????:)


Sori Nai (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:21 IST)
SO will ARR be here in 10 mintues?


Andolika (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:21 IST)
Has anyone heard Dil Se/Uyire. Like it ?


Kavi (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:22 IST)
Hi!!


tvarsrinivasan (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:22 IST)
Hi


Siv (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:22 IST)
dil se has two good songs, and that's it


muthu (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:22 IST)
What is ESK?? anyone enlighten this pava patta jeevan :((


omaramar (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:22 IST)
Andolika. I heard some of the stuff in the promos. Sound liek a lot of loud stuff nothin more.


Sri (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:22 IST)
Aruna,ESK may well be "not great",but clearly Rahman believes in Romeo's director thats why he reccommended his name his producer friends who are behind ESK.


Kavi (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:22 IST)
Andolika: i did! It's great!!


Sori Nai (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:22 IST)
Dil Se was AWESOME. One question though, the version (of CDS and tapes) that comes out in the US is different from the ones you get in India. Noticed it?


tvarsrinivasan (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:23 IST)
How many users online right now?


Sori Nai (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:23 IST)
ARR>Finally, thanks for coming.


testing (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:23 IST)
Andolika>>> Excellent music...


muthu (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:23 IST)
is that true HI ARR


tvarsrinivasan (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:23 IST)
Hi ARR, how did the awards go?


Kavi (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:23 IST)
What time was he suppose to show up? I hope this isn't a trick played on us by the rediff!!!*S*


Sori Nai (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:24 IST)
ARR are you there?


muthu (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:24 IST)
ARR How do u feel now? the ARR b4 Roja and the ARR after Dil se??


Rehana (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:24 IST)
Mr Rehman: I had read one of your interview in which you had mentioned that you believe in Allah. Now tell us don't you think our religion does not permit us to score music. So how do you defend yourself?


Kavi (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:25 IST)
Maybe it's a fake ARR!**S**


amit (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:25 IST)
hi is arr there?????


sriku (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:25 IST)
Whew! Is ARR finally here???


Shalini (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:25 IST)
Mr Rehman: Why did you become a musician?


allah rakha (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:25 IST)
Assalam Alikum Rahman sahab.........kya haal hai.....sab theek


ANVITA S (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:25 IST)
Are you taking out any new albums in the coming few months ?


amit (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:26 IST)
ARR WHICH INSTRUMENT U LIKE PLAYING THE MOST?????


rra (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:26 IST)
hello arr, i am a big fan of yours. I loved your first music album "vandeMataram". Keep up the good work and keep churning out the all time favourite tunes


Andolika (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:27 IST)
A.R.R., among your compositions, which is close to your heart ?


aa (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:27 IST)
ARR did anyone tell you that makin music in Islam is "Haram?


Sori Nai (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:27 IST)
allah rakha, thanks for the comment. Even though I didn't understand what you said. Lets stick to English. You wouldn't want me asking Qs in Tamil would you?


muthu (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:27 IST)
Where did ARR Go? Hello!!!!!


Amit (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:27 IST)
Hi ARR, welcome to chat. Just wanted to say Hi! I am a great fan of yours. Keep up the good work! Cheers AMit Chakradeo


Arul (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:27 IST)
Hi ! Rehman


Sheetal (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:27 IST)
Mr Rehman: Why have you stuck to South Indian films. Why not try your luck more in Hindi films?


omaramar (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:27 IST)
Hey guys why dont we leave religion out of this and stick to music?


aa (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:27 IST)
I dont mean to be harsh .... but I just wanted 2 know.... I am sorry if the qstn hurt u...


amit (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:28 IST)
mr.rahaman please answer the question????


muthu (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:28 IST)
ARR where are you sir?


Siv (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:29 IST)
Mr. Rahman, i feel that u give more importance to the percussions and accompaniments rather than the melody itself. Do you think, listeners these days want the music to be loud with beats, rather than looking out for the melody, tune.


Geeth (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:29 IST)
Hi ARR, WHat is your favourite Ragam? Have you thought about using Rare Ragas like Niroshta or Rageshri? What inspired your choice of Natabairavhi for Jiya Jale? Was it Ravishankars 3 Ragas in Minor scales? How did you go about piching Saraswathi and Hami Kalyani for Malargale?


muthu (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:30 IST)
ARR where do u place yourself in fiver years from now?


Kavi (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:30 IST)
ARR: What's the next movie where you will be the MD??


rra (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:31 IST)
HELLO ARR, CAN YOU TELL US ON WHAT PROJECTS YOU ARE WORKING CURRENTLY ..


rra (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:31 IST)
HELLO ARR, CAN YOU TELL US ON WHAT PROJECTS YOU ARE WORKING CURRENTLY ..


Deepali (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:31 IST)
MR REhman: Your critics say that your music is quite repetitve, any comments? :) :)


Aruna (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:31 IST)
Mr. ARR! What is your next non-filmi album and when is it coming out? Can you tell us a little more about it?


omaramar (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:31 IST)
Hats off ARR on your clarity of thought about the lyrics.


Sori Nai (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:31 IST)
ARR, when you write music do you write what YOU like? Or do you write music that people might like?


sriku (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:32 IST)
Why shourld ARR be the one not making music for financial gain??? Don't you the listener benifit from hearing his work??? why is it that U guys think he shouldn't make music and make money at the same time????


rra (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:32 IST)
ARR, WILL YOU BE HOSTING ANY CONCERTS HERE IN THE USA SHORTLY..


allah rakha (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:32 IST)
Are you heavily inspired by Pink Flyod......your music reminds me of them


BUNTY (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:32 IST)
hi ARR!!


aa (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:33 IST)
Mr. Rahman... its ok if you do not answer my question... but I just wanted u to know.... U could confirm with any sheikh....U are a nice person that much I know... I hope u think about this.... thanks 4 listening.... bye!!


Omax (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:33 IST)
Where do you stand when compared to Illayaraja?


BUNTY (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:33 IST)
This is Bunty...remmber Satish who maintins your page?? I am the guy who created it!!


omaramar (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:33 IST)
Agreed Sriku about making money. I think it is an outdated cocept taht all true artists must be poor.


Aruna (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:33 IST)
Mr. ARR! What is your next non-filmi album?


amit (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:33 IST)
which instrument u like palying best mr.arr


Geeth (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:33 IST)
Excellent....What about Niroshta? Do you like it? What's your favourite Ragam?


Arul (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:33 IST)
selva ganapthy


BUNTY (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:34 IST)
You are very talanted...what did you thionk of Sardari Begum...Vanraj Bhatria has done an excellent job, dont u think??


sashid (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:34 IST)
Dear Rehman, Really appreciate your work. How do you come up with a tune. Is it your experience, your feeling. What makes your songs click


chintan (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:34 IST)
hi rahman i loved your 'dil se ' music..why dont u do more movies like that????


Omax (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:34 IST)
Mr. ARR, where do you stand when compared to Illayaraja?!


Sri (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:35 IST)
Hello Mr.Rahman, I have been a fan of yours since the Gentleman days and have been observing/enjoying your music and its impact on prevalent music scene.What I'd like to ask you is that do you perceive a movement away from sample-based music to more acoustic stuff?


rra (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:35 IST)
Hi ARR, since you are an innovative person, i am curious to ask if you have tried to incorporate rare foreign and indegenious instruments into your blends


Das (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:36 IST)
selva ganapthy


Faisal Shariff (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:36 IST)
Salaam alaikum......I have been a great fan of the mani-rahman...duo...... Do remember my name it is my dream to work with the to of you together....someday........


Omax (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:36 IST)
Well, Mr. Rehman, it is an inevitable question. Please answer me!


chintan (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:36 IST)
rahman who according to u is the best male playbakc singet today in the country?


Geeth (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:36 IST)
ARR, who have you used to replace Ranjit Barot in your purcussion section? I know SIVAMANI heads this at the moment....


BUNTY (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:36 IST)
1 quick Q. When u compose, why does the muci have to be so complicated...the lata song is an example...i can see that u can do it, but ppl like RD Burman and the other older guys kept it simple...


Sheetal (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:36 IST)
Mr A R Rehman: When you entered the music industry, what was there in your mind. Will you say that you were successful because of the fusion music which you introduced?


sriku (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:37 IST)
ARR> why do artists become egoistic after they become succesful?????!!!!


DevMann (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:37 IST)
Hello ARR, I am great fan of yours, like a lot of others here. How come you are shunning Telugu films ? Nothing exciting happening there ? dev


omaramar (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:37 IST)
ARR tell me do you think the modern day trend where music is composed and planned with the visual accompaniement has improved or damaged the quality of music? I mean we must remeber most of the time music has to be heard without the visual accompaniment( though it stays in the memory). Will music ever be written again in the old manner without the video part?


sashid (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:37 IST)
some of your songs sound like reruns or similar. Is it because you need to come up with a considerable quantities of tunes. Does this tire your talent.


chintan (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:37 IST)
which are ur forthcoming movies??


BUNTY (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:37 IST)
the mealody is there, i agree but I feel it is wasted to make it so complicaed b/c u have to have cetian equiopment to hear it like it was ment to be heard


Andolika (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:37 IST)
I simply loved the use of suprabhatham in Margazhi-poove. Which among your compositions do you have a special place for ?


muthu (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:38 IST)
ARR I really enjoyed ur orchestration in the song Veerapaandi kotayilae in Thiruda Thiruda. I cud not hear much of such great stuff later from you. Why? and how soon can we hear?


chintan (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:38 IST)
yes i agree..some of ur songs are repetitive


Aruna (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:38 IST)
Well, MR. ARR! I enjoyed Vande Mataram very much. Please tell me , are you working on any other non-filmi album like that, or are you planning to in the future?


BUNTY (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:39 IST)
I know I know almost nothing about music when compared to you, but I hope that the best is yet to some...Roja Duet PM, etc. put you here...not the pdeva movies!! :0


thirudathiruda (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:39 IST)
Is ARR here yet??


Illayarajsfan (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:39 IST)
why we cant hear ur songs for more than twice or more times as we do for illayaRaj songs..?? thanks.


rra (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:39 IST)
I understand that your style of music is a smooth blend of New age, funk and ethnic Indian music. In the future, do you have any plans to release an international fusion music album


Geeth (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:39 IST)
Who is your major influence? You've used many many different styles, like Operatic, Pop e.t.c? Will you be delving into Carnatic soon? I hear you have a movie full of Carnatic songs? What Ragas will you use?


Omax (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:39 IST)
Alright Mr. Rehman, Let me ask u a less controversial question (!). How do u feel when lesser mortal 'rob' your tunes?! Proud or angry!


Arul (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:39 IST)
Chandralekha!


Omax (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:41 IST)
Chinna Chinna Aasai...


BUNTY (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:41 IST)
hope u can respons at least once to me :) :)


sriku (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:41 IST)
ARR> what I can't comprehend is why there is never any aggregation of ideas by people in the same business...except with those that started out as a duo like Jatin-Lalit?????


thirudathiruda (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:41 IST)
HELLO ARR..Right here is the biggest fan..TEll me something...What enabled to Make DIL Se Different from all ur previos albums??


Das (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:41 IST)
Urvashi Urvashi Take it easy policy....


sashid (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:41 IST)
you don't have to answer this, if you want to. Was it a big transistion when as a muslim, you have to deal with carnatic classical songs.


ramki (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:42 IST)
Are you planning to do any film based on classical music??WE will like to have one complete classical album from you.Is there any chance??


BUNTY (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:42 IST)
btw I am not a critic...I love ur music very much...but I feel now u are choosing movies that are epic in scale, so the muic must be as well...right??


Omax (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:42 IST)
  Hope 'n' pray u can respond to my questions at least once


muthu (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:42 IST)
ARR Have you worked under IlayaRaja. If so Which song u enjoyed working with him. and where did he give u tuff time?


Aruna (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:42 IST)
Mr. Rahman! How about responding to me at lease once? Are there any independent albums at work?


Andolika (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:42 IST)
Do you like composing background score - is it challenging. How did U think up of the the bullock-cart sounds for Vineeth's car in May maadham ? Pl. answer...


Geeth (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:42 IST)
Please tell me your favourite Ragam.....Favourite singer - Carnatic, Western, Tamil e.t.c....Thanks.... Forgot to tell you....YOU ARE FANTASTIC....and our regards to Saira....


BUNTY (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:43 IST)
is 1947/earth going to have any songs??? or it is only bg score


Shabana (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:43 IST)
Faisal: Good to see a fellow bretheren. Where are u from?


Omax (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:43 IST)
Is ur original name Vinod, Mr. Rehman. Tell us more about ur past!


thirudathiruda (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:43 IST)
ARR..WHY DONT U HAVE ANY SHOWS IN USA??


Kavi (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:43 IST)
I liked the music for jeans....do you find it harder to come up with different kinds of music for different movies?


Das (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:44 IST)
Omax, ARR's original name was Dilip!


Faisal Shariff (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:44 IST)
what was the difference between Vishwaatma (a movie you did with a rank outsider)and other southie movies.....ur music was good but the movie didnt sell..... what do you attribute this to?


Omax (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:45 IST)
Thanx, Das!


Faisal Shariff (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:45 IST)
from India(bombay) and you?


BUNTY (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:45 IST)
I agree on Roja and the trend after that...I think Takahak is going to be the turning point for you...if not that then what movie in the near future?? Mabye Engineer...??


ramki (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:46 IST)
Are you planning to do any film based on classical music??WE will like to have one complete classical album from you.Is there any chance??


Das (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:46 IST)
ARR Thanks for the answer to my question!


Raji (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:46 IST)
Hi Rahman Am a great fan of U'rs.I miss being in Madras & miss U'r music.Thank the internet,I get to listen to U'r latest songs.I've heard DIL SE & I just love it sooooo much.


Andolika (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:46 IST)
A.R.R. do you believe in zodiac signs and stuff, any Capricorn traits in you ? Also, pl. do answer my previous question of background score - how did you think of using bullock cart sound whenever we see Vineeth's car in May Maadham ? Please..


Sheetal (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:46 IST)
Mr A R Rehman: How do you feel when your film is a flop and music is a big hit. If you feel sad, why?


muthu (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:47 IST)
ARR Please answer once to me!!!! how did u enjoy ur days with Ilayaraja. Which song u did the best for him and where did he give u tuff time to compose music.


Geeth (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:47 IST)
When it comes to choosing Tala, how do you do it? In Kannodu, the Tala beauty comes form the Eduppu, the Abheri ragam, Jathis and Katpana Swaras.....How did you envision this. WHat did you think of Shankar's picturisation? What inspired your choice of THAVIL? Did you sample the Thavil, for the Rolling beats? For Kayil Mithakkum Kanavaa Nee....from Ratchagan, you chose Kanda Chaapu and Saraswathi....excellent choice...did you fit the words to the song or vice versa?


Siv (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:47 IST)
do u think that the usage of synthesized sound makes a song seem less creativity. for example with systhesized beats, other artist are prone or could have used the same beats. in this case listeners may mistake or think that the whole song was copied. Like the rythm in telephone manipol from Indian (many of my friends in the US commented that the song sound like "i saw the sing" from ace of base, even though the tune was different)


ramki (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:47 IST)
Are you planning to do any film based on classical music??WE will like to have one complete classical album from you.Is there any chance??


BUNTY (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:47 IST)
i want u to know that I really luv ur music...and this is from growing up in the US...where I could have easily have been a western music buff...roja just changed it all!!! thanks...


rra (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:47 IST)
Can anyone tell me which raga is "Thenmerkku paruva kaatru" in Karuthamma


Das (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:47 IST)
Mr. Rahman, How does the music of Dil Se rank in your all time favorite list? Were you satisfied with it or did the producers again force you to come with stereotype music?


cvp (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:47 IST)
ARR Sir, your music in Roja and Pudhiya Mugam was very good and does stay eternal in our hearts. There are many tamil music fans who would love that kind of music rather than just rhythm based compositions. This is my humble opinion.


thirudathiruda (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:48 IST)
MR.Rehman...As af right now..would u say u r more comfortable with Hindi music or Tamil music??


BUNTY (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:48 IST)
Do u remeber the page, btw??


prakash (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:48 IST)
Mr Rahman when can we expect the audio release of Pukaar and Takshak and Doli Sajake Rakhna?????? We are eagerly awaiting these releases:)


rra (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:48 IST)
Can anyone tell me which raga is "Thenmerkku paruva kaatru" in Karuthamma


ramki (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:48 IST)
Are you planning to do any film based on classical music??WE will like to have one complete classical album from you.Is there any chance??


Shabana (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:48 IST)
Faisal: Good, I too stay at Bombay. Am from Juhu and study at Parle College...


muthu (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:49 IST)
ARR Please answer once to me!!!! how did u enjoy ur days with Ilayaraja. Which song u did the best for him and where did he give u tuff time to compose music.


rra (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:49 IST)
Can anyone tell me which raga is "Thenmerkku paruva kaatru" in Karuthamma


Anu malik (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:49 IST)
rahmanbhai......i am your greatest fan....after all i have been inspired by your music so very deeply..i cant get over it...so i might useit (inspirational) in muy music


BUNTY (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:49 IST)
I know the story of Amit Mohan and what u told him at the Dil Se release (when he asked you Q's)...that was cool!! :)


Raji (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:49 IST)
I like U'r voice alot & my other favourite is Hari Haran & Uni Krishnan.U should sing more songs.U'r voice is just great.


Srikanth (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:49 IST)
ARR, Hi!! Nice to talk with you live. I like your music and perfectionism. I am observing that you are moving towards melodies these days - which I like. Esp. Kannodu song from Jeans, Jiya Jale from Dil Se -- nice pieces. You should see that the lyrics are good so that the songs will be appreciated by many and last long. What's in the store? What kind of music have you given for En Swaasa Kaatre, Pukaar etc?


ramki (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:49 IST)
Are you planning to do any film based on classical music??WE will like to have one complete classical album from you.Is there any chance??


Geeth (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:50 IST)
What do you think of Dr Alban? Are you a fan of his music? Did you feel that in Madonna's Frozen, she has 'lifted' stuff from the Great Vandhe Maatharam?


sriku (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:50 IST)
PPl!! There's a lil' Dil Se stuff going on here too. Keep it up...


rra (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:50 IST)
Can anyone tell me which raga is "Thenmerkku paruva kaatru" in Karuthamma


omaramar (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:50 IST)
Is that really you Anu malik?


Siv (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:50 IST)


Das (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:50 IST)
Mr.Rahman, Why don't you release music to compete with the US / Europe charts? Your brand of fusion music will defitiely catch here. I've always wondered how it would be if English versions "Urvashi Urvashi", "Muquabla" or "Chikku Bukku" had been released to the US/European markets. Please comment on this?


rra (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:50 IST)
Can anyone tell me which raga is "Thenmerkku paruva kaatru" in Karuthamma


Raji (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:51 IST)
Dear ARR could U tel me out of all the songs U've composed which is U'r all time favourite?


Siv (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:51 IST)
do u think that the usage of synthesized sound makes a song seem less creativity. for example with systhesized beats, other artist are prone or could have used the same beats. in this case listeners may mistake or think that the whole song was copied. Like the rythm in telephone manipol from Indian (many of my friends in the US commented that the song sound like "i saw the sing" from ace of base, even though the tune was different)


Sri (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:51 IST)
I think Das's font is helping him get noticed,isnt it?


Omax (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:51 IST)
rra... Obviously it is Mouna ragam!


faisal shariff (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:52 IST)
yes my friends i wanted this opportunity to thank A r Rahman in public for the inspiration he has handed out to me........


Shabana (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:52 IST)
Mr A R Rehman: Is it true that you were born in a Hindu family and only then later converted to Islam? If yes, can you give us some details about it?


Geeth (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:52 IST)
rra: Isn't Thenmerkku Paruva Kaatru in KARAHARAPRIYA? I believe Veesum Thendral kaatrinile from Mona Lisa/Kabhie Na Kabhie is also in KHP


rra (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:52 IST)
i cant believe ARR just responded back to me..


Rajan (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:52 IST)
Thanks


Bunty (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:52 IST)
What di u think of Titanic?? Is that going to inspire u?? I think it is a very "ranmanisqe" album ! :)


prakash (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:52 IST)
Mr. Rahman can you please tell us when will Pukar, Doli sajake Rakhna and Takshak audios will be releasing????


thirudathiruda (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:53 IST)
Mr.Rehman...the song SATRANGI RE from dil se..is awesome..Do u believe that Sonu Nigam is a excellent singer??..And why dont u Put SP Balasubramaniam in any of ur songs anymore??


muthu (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:53 IST)
ARR, How did u enjoy working with KAmalhassan in the movie Indian.


Omax (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:53 IST)
Hello Mr. Rehman! Say something about Illayaraja and his composition when compared to u and ur music!


Anu malik (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:53 IST)
hi


Bunty (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:53 IST)
Hope I can get u to answer at least 1 q :) :)


rafiq (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:53 IST)
Hi Rehman, Why don't you use Abhijeet?


Bunty (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:54 IST)
There is a song from Madonna;s "Ray of Light" that is very similar to 1 of the songs in VM....no??


AAMIR FAN (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:54 IST)
HI! Mr. Rahman, can you please tell me what was your experience of working with Aamir when you composed music for Rangeela?


Das (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:54 IST)
  Mr.Rahman, Why don't you release music to compete with the US / Europe charts? Your brand of fusion music will defitiely catch here. I've always wondered how it would be if English versions "Urvashi Urvashi", "Muquabla" or "Chikku Bukku" had been released to the US/European markets. Please comment on this?


Bunty (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:54 IST)
rafiq...he did in the extra song of "Sapnay" (hindi)


Geeth (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:54 IST)
I agree Bunty....I asked ARR Sir that too....


Omax (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:54 IST)
  Hello Mr. Rehman! Say something about Illayaraja and his composition when compared to u and ur music!


Anu malik (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:54 IST)
hi


Andolika (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:54 IST)
Booohooo.boo.hoo..he still hasn;t heard me.


Omax (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:55 IST)
  Hello Mr. Rehman! Say something about Illayaraja and his composition when compared to u and ur music!


Shabana (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:55 IST)
Faisal Shariff: WHere do you stay in BOmbay if not where u work?


rra (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:55 IST)
Wouldnt it be a good idea for all the Indian music maestros to come together and do an album for Peace in the world. ARR, maybe you should take the lead


Omax (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:55 IST)
  Hello Mr. Rehman! Say something about Illayaraja and his composition when compared to u and ur music!


Geeth (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:55 IST)
I agree Bunty....I asked ARR Sir that too....By the way, where are Neeks and Satish?


Omax (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:55 IST)
  Hello Mr. Rehman! Say something about Illayaraja and his composition when compared to u and ur music!


Raju (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:55 IST)
Rahman! I loved Uyirey. What's next?


faisal shariff (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:55 IST)
great work rahman saab....keep it up


prakash (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:55 IST)
Mr. Rahman can you please tell us when will Pukar, Doli sajake Rakhna and Takshak audios will be releasing????


Das (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:55 IST)
Sri : No I think my questions are what's getting noticed! ;-))


Omax (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:55 IST)
  Hello Mr. Rehman! Say something about Illayaraja and his composition when compared to u and ur music!


thirudathiruda (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:55 IST)
Mr.Rehman...I heard Subhash Ghai has asked u to make completely different music for his TAAL..SO does that mean it will be total Northern style and no southern influence!!


KHOSLA (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:56 IST)
What do you think of music composers like Anu Malik constantly ripping off American music and taking credit for it?


Bunty (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:56 IST)
NO Kumar Sanu!!!!!!!!! Thats what ARR is about! U gotta tell me what u think of him! He is the worst singe trI have ever heard...with a few expections


rra (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:56 IST)
Wouldnt it be a good idea for all the Indian music maestros to come together and do an album for Peace in the world. ARR, maybe you should take the lead


Sri (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:56 IST)
Das,cool!


faisal shariff (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:56 IST)
shabana....ar rahman is here lets talk in the rediff smoke filled cafe after rahmansaab is gone.....ok


rra (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:56 IST)
Wouldnt it be a good idea for all the Indian music maestros to come together and do an album for Peace in the world. ARR, maybe you should take the lead


vvvvv (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:56 IST)
Dil Se credits includes somebody playing flamenco guitar. I thought that you had used flamenco guitar in "Maana Madurai" from Minsaara Kanavu. No credits were listed. Was it played using a keyboard ?


Sheetal (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:56 IST)
Mr A R Rehman: Last time when Jatin-Lalit had come for Rediff Chat, they said that your music is too repetitve and will fade after five years, can you comment?


shyam (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:56 IST)
How Come the songs of jeans in Hindi have tremendous appeal rather than in tamil.


Siv (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:57 IST)
Mr. Rahman, do u think that the usage of synthesized sound makes a song seem less creativity. for example with systhesized beats, other artist are prone or could have used the same beats. in this case listeners may mistake or think that the whole song was copied. Like the rythm in telephone manipol from Indian (many of my friends in the US commented that the song sound like "i saw the sing" from ace of base, even though the tune was different)


Srikanth (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:57 IST)
AR Rahman, I am curious how the entire process of making a song goes? How do you proceed when a director asks you to compose a song for a situation? What will be your thought process? How will you come up with a tune? Also, the technical details, the instruments to use, singers etc? I wish I could sit thru with you while you make a song. Since I can't an answer would be helpful..


rra (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:57 IST)
ARR is about breaking the rules.


Omax (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:57 IST)
  Hello Mr. Rehman! Say something about Illayaraja and his composition when compared to u and ur music!


sashid (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:57 IST)
what inspires your creation. How much does your experience, learning come into play. How do you come up with such innovative tunes. Please reply.


Das (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:58 IST)
Mr.Rahman, Why don't you release music to compete with the US / Europe charts? Your brand of fusion music will defitiely catch here. I've always wondered how it would be if English versions "Urvashi Urvashi", "Muquabla" or "Chikku Bukku" had been released to the US/European markets. Please comment on this?


Raji (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:58 IST)
Which is U'r favourite song in all that U've composed?Pl reply to do this.


ANVITA S (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:58 IST)
Mr.Rahman I would just like to tell you are a great singer and keep up singing a song or two in your movies!!


Bunty (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:58 IST)
ARR, please answer at least 1 Q for me...


Anu malik (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:58 IST)
listen to me i wish to work with Rahman saab under himrather ...that way it will bw easier for me to steal his tunes........


rra (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:58 IST)
Wouldnt it be a good idea for all the Indian music maestros to come together and do an album for Peace in the world. ARR, maybe you should take the lead


Shabana (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:59 IST)
faisal: I would love to do that. But my dad won't allow to chat me . Infact, I am quitely chatting now with Rehmansaab. Can you give me your e-mail address and your occupation.. :) :) :)


Raju (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:59 IST)
Rahman, While you are making great music (I am your greatest fan.) whay are you not paying attention to pronounciation? You hire the best lyricists and singers, but what is the use if we cannot understand the words? Please reply!


rafiq (Mon Aug 17 1998 12:59 IST)
Thanks bunty. rehman, why the new found enthusiasm to sing yourself? and the tendency to prove yourself at high pitches?


Siv (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:0 IST)
do u think that the usage of synthesized sound makes a song seem less creativity. for example with systhesized beats, other artist are prone or could have used the same beats. in this case listeners may mistake or think that the whole song was copied. Like the rythm in telephone manipol from Indian (many of my friends in the US commented that the song sounds like "i saw the sign" from ace of base, even though the tune was different)


Anu malik (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:0 IST)
occupation????????????????????/ i am a farmer.):


Bunty (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:0 IST)
Mr Rahman, which movie are u looking forward to as being hte next "classic"...one like Roja, PM, duet, TT, etc....


muthu (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:0 IST)
Thank You Rahman sir. Thanks a lot for answering my question. I feel one of ur greatest asset is ur percussionist The Great Sivamani. Few words about him please


Andolika (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:0 IST)
Raji, I too asked him the same question and am waiting. I am also interested in knowing about background scores - esp. how did he think of the rather cute n funny cart sound for Vineeth's rickety car in May Maadham...Am still waiting.


Omax (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:0 IST)
What do u think about the lesser mortals who 'steal' ur tunes and take credit for them?!


Omax (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:1 IST)
  What do u think about the lesser mortals who 'steal' ur tunes and take credit for them?!


prakash (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:1 IST)
Mr. Rahman can you please tell us when will Pukar, Doli sajake Rakhna and Takshak audios will be releasing????


thirudathiruda (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:1 IST)
Mr.Rehamn..WHY is it that u dont have SP Bala in any of ur songs anymore??


Omax (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:1 IST)
  What do u think about the lesser mortals who 'steal' ur tunes and take credit for them?!


Omax (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:1 IST)
  What do u think about the lesser mortals who 'steal' ur tunes and take credit for them?!


prakash (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:2 IST)
Mr. Rahman can you please tell us when will Pukar, Doli sajake Rakhna and Takshak audios will be releasing????


AAMIR FAN (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:2 IST)
MR. RAHMAN, PLEASE UPDATE ME WITH YOUR EXPERIENCES WITH AAMIR KHAN WHILE COMPOSING MUSIC FOR RANGEELA. pleasseeeeeeeeeeeSE


Omax (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:2 IST)
  What do u think about the lesser mortals who 'steal' ur tunes and take credit for them?!


Bunty (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:2 IST)
saw meaning...cant wait to see..sorry


faisal shariff (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:2 IST)
shabanaji........you give me your email and i shall....write to you...........ok.....write to me at zepeloce@yahoo.com


Kavi (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:2 IST)
ARR: Is there anyway to get in touch with you? I mean by email or something?


muthu (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:3 IST)
kavi u have asked a very good question. I like it.


cvp (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:3 IST)
ARR Sir, I love your compositions - "putham pudhi bhoomi" from Thiruda Thiruda and "uyire uyire" from Bombay a lot. I request you to compose such great tunes for us in your future projects. Thank you.


Bunty (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:3 IST)
for all the ARR news check out: http://www.cs.umn.edu/~subraman/rahman


Sri (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:3 IST)
Mr.Rahman,its interesting that you're doing small movie (Sangamam) since recently Vidyasagar was challenging you to compose for a small movie rather than ride on the coattails of big-budget movies with name directors.Please comment.Anyway best of luck with Sangamam!


Das (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:3 IST)
Mr. Rahman, Who do you think is the brightest new musician in the Indian film scene?


Raji (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:4 IST)
Thank U Andolika I hope he answers us.


prakash (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:4 IST)
Mr. Rahman can you please tell us when will Pukar, Doli sajake Rakhna and Takshak audios will be releasing????


Bunty (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:4 IST)
info updated very often


Kavi (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:4 IST)
muthu: thanks...**S** which one though?:)


Raju (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:4 IST)
Rahman! I loved Uyirey. What's next?


Omax (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:4 IST)
Mr. Rehman >> Where do you think Tamil Film music stands when compared to other languages - past, present and future?!


ptero (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:5 IST)
Hi! I have noticed that you copy quite a few tunes from obscure English/American songs.Any comments on this?


Bunty (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:5 IST)
Rajit Barot did a Hindi film...check it out also..Aamir's second...


Shabana (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:5 IST)
faisal: Why the hell are u calling me Shabanaji. I am only 20 and a student. What's your age and what do you do. If you don't respond to this in true sense. I will never interact with you... OKay:(


faisal shariff (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:6 IST)
bye Rahman saab and all the best.......hope to see you sooooon......allah hafiz


Bunty (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:6 IST)
ARR please answer at least 1 Q :) I did alot of work on the page :)


SriramB (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:6 IST)
Mr Rahman, What in your opinion is your best work to date (including Albums not yet released).


prakash (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:6 IST)
Mr. Rahman can you please tell us when will Pukar, Doli sajake Rakhna and Takshak audios will be releasing????


Neekesh (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:6 IST)
Mr. AR Rahman.... have you seen my web site devoted to you? http://arrahman.home.ml.org


faisal shariff (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:7 IST)
shabana......why dont you come to thre rediff chat now???????????????????????????????????????????????????smoke filled cafe


Raju (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:7 IST)
Mr. Rahman, Thank You so much for responding to me. (I cannot believe this!!! WOW!!)


Kavi (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:7 IST)
thiruda: What do you mean Udit Narayan ruins the song. I think he's a very good singer. When he sings he sings with emotion which is very important, I think.


Bunty (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:7 IST)
thanks! I look foward to it, as well as your "english" film


rafiq (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:7 IST)
Rehman, please speak out frankly here: Who do you consider a better singer..Rafi or Kishore?


Neekesh (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:7 IST)
what about "en swaasa kaatre" Mr. Rahman?


Andolika (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:7 IST)
Prakash, Doli Sajake Rakna should be releasing soon. And, audio releases are handled by the producers.. Ask him something else...Meanwhile, am waiting for my turn --getting an answer.


Rajan (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:8 IST)
Are you having plans of getting into Indian Rock/Pop in future ?


Siv (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:8 IST)
Mr.Rahman, do u think that the usage of synthesized sound makes a song seem less creativity. for example with systhesized beats, other artist are prone or could have used the same beats. in this case listeners may mistake or think that the whole song was copied. Like the rythm in telephone manipol from Indian (many of my friends in the US commented that the song sounds like "i saw the sign" from ace of base, even though the tune was different)


thirudathiruda (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:8 IST)
MR.Rehman...I heard TAAL has No southern influence in any of ur songs...IS that true??


Deepali (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:9 IST)
Mr Rehman: WHy don't we produce great singers like Rafisahab, Kishore Kumar and Talat Mehmmood. Do you think they would have a place in the film industry considering the fact that male singers are fading every passing day...?


Bunty (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:9 IST)
ARR hte bad thing about our page is that ppl write about being discovered by you..do u ever read the guestbook?? PPl luv u to death. Mani was right telling you that "you should do music, it will make ppl happy"


cvp (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:10 IST)
ARR Sir Whom do you think will be the next best successor to you in tamil film music taking into consideration the new composers out there?


sriku (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:10 IST)
Well Gotta go Rehman Uncle (everybody is calling you 'sir' and 'ji'...so.....). ALL THE BEST IN FUTURE, HOPE YOOU BRING OUT MORE ALBUMNS LIKE "VAANDE MAATARAM"!!!!!


Das (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:10 IST)
Hello Mr. Ezhupakshi....


Neekesh (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:10 IST)
Mr. Rahman.... please visit http://arrahman.home.ml.org and sign my guestbook... i am a HUGE fan of yours


prakash (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:10 IST)
Mr. Rahman can you please tell us when will Pukar, Doli sajake Rakhna and Takshak audios will be releasing????


muthu (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:11 IST)
ARR then i remember the song annae annae sippay annae was played by one small kid on the keyboard. we used to wonder that kid. Now i know who that kid is. WOW!!! iam feeling as if i attainded the hts of joy in my life by making u answer two of my questions. u really releived me by clearing my doubt which i have for the past several years. Thanx a ton sir!


Andolika (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:11 IST)
I know this is a torrent of questions from all of us out here... but do please answer mine reg. background scores. Am dying to know.


prakash (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:11 IST)
Please Please........


Bunty (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:11 IST)
Neekesh! This is Satishs friend..


Sri (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:11 IST)
Mr.Rahman,would you say that its necessary to now move away from synthesized sounds(or reduce them) since everbody and his father is using them these days and opt instead for subtle/clever/innovative acoustic arrangements like in Eh Ajnabi?


Bunty (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:11 IST)
I am glad that we have inspired u do a grat page!!


Bunty (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:11 IST)
I am glad that we have inspired u do a grat page!!


thirudathiruda (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:12 IST)
What do u Think of Sonu Nigam....Will he be the next RAFI??


Neekesh (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:12 IST)
hi bunty


Das (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:12 IST)
Mr. Rahman, The start of the song "Latka dikhaa diya" from Indian has some Chinese sounding tunes.... could you tell us more details about how you came across this and the significance of using it there?


ian (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:12 IST)
Mr. Rahman, may I have your e-mail address or snail mail address. B.T.W. I found Dil Se to be an excellent compilation, will Pukar or Taal be similar to it? I realise that your compositions are most appreciated in North India, will you be spending more time on North Indian films?


Bunty (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:12 IST)
Neekesh. I started the page a long time ago


Neekesh (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:12 IST)
Satish's page is still the best!


rafiq (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:12 IST)
Rehman, answer me... 1) Why do you insist on singing , that too at high pitch? 2) Who do you consider better: Rafi or Kishore?


Raji (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:13 IST)
Dear Rahman U've not answerd my Q which is U'r fav song in all that U've composed so far?


Raju (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:13 IST)
Please let Vairamuthu teach Tamil to singers like Udit Narayan before they sing in Tamil. You gave Vande Mataram to India, but please save Tamil from these people. Thank you.


Raju (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:13 IST)
Please let Vairamuthu teach Tamil to singers like Udit Narayan before they sing in Tamil. You gave Vande Mataram to India, but please save Tamil from these people. Thank you.


Neekesh (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:13 IST)
Bunty: I know. thanks for the ideas i got from your page!


Neelam (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:13 IST)
Mr. Rehman: Why didn't you select Mr. TMS for Iruvar?


Raju (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:13 IST)
Please let Vairamuthu teach Tamil to singers like Udit Narayan before they sing in Tamil. You gave Vande Mataram to India, but please save Tamil from these people. Thank you.


Bunty (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:14 IST)
Ya! Hope ARR can see it soon...we have changed it a little since it has been 6 years for ARR in Aug 15!! Visit it ARR! :)


Neekesh (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:14 IST)
Mr. Rahman.... please visit http://arrahman.home.ml.org and sign my guestbook... i am a HUGE fan of yours


cvp (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:14 IST)
ARR, Please let me know the answer to this question. Why do you use non-tamils to sing tamil songs? They get to pronunce tamil badly and end up disappointing a lot of people like me.


thirudathiruda (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:14 IST)
Hey Mr.Rehman...what is ur daughters name?? I think u should take her inspiration and compose a all Lullaby album!!


Bunty (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:14 IST)
I will email u later Neekesh!


Das (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:14 IST)
Muthu: Did ARR compose "Annae Annae Sipayi Annae"? Is that what you are talking about? At what age did he compose that???


Neekesh (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:15 IST)
good!


Siv (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:15 IST)
Mr.Rahman, do u think that the usage of synthesized sound makes a song seem less creativity. for example with systhesized beats, other artist are prone or could have used the same beats. in this case listeners may mistake or think that the whole song was copied. Like the rythm in telephone manipol from Indian (many of my friends in the US commented that the song sounds like "i saw the sign" from ace of base, even though the tune was different)


Andolika (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:15 IST)
I quite like Chandranai thotathu yaar in Rakshagan.. Anyone else here does ?


Deepak (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:16 IST)
Hello ARR, Greetings from NYC. Are you planning to tour NYC some time soon, you got a lot of fans here.


Kavi (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:16 IST)
Andolika: yeah, so do i....


Neekesh (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:17 IST)
ARR, Are you planning to tour the US sometime soon?


prakash (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:17 IST)
Mr. Rahman can you please tell us when will Pukar, Doli sajake Rakhna and Takshak audios will be releasing????


muthu (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:17 IST)
No Das! ARR did not compose. in Madrass DD there sis a children's programme called Wonder Baloon. ARR with few other instrumentalist (way back in 83) played that song in instrumental. ARR played that song in keyboard. one fanstatic drummer played Ilamay idho idho in Drums. i was just confirming this to ARR


Sri (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:17 IST)
I just received a reply from the big man himself,boy does that make happy!


Neelam (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:17 IST)
Oh Boy! C'mon Mr. Rehman you too! U never answered any of my questions when I called my self Omax but when relogged as Neelam u answered! I appreciate ur chivalry. I am a he. Heee Heee!!


Bunty (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:17 IST)
Rajan: Check out KD. it has some influences of light heavy metal


vivek (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:17 IST)
HI Rahman, Do u watch Bajaj "SWAPTHA SWARANGAL" on SUNTV ??? Some of the singers there are really talented! Any idea of introducing some of them to film music?


Das (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:17 IST)
Muthu???? Answer my question please???


thirudathiruda (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:17 IST)
How r ur likes of P.Suseela...I mean if u can put Lataji in ur songs then u can might as well put Suseela right??


rafiq (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:17 IST)
Andolika, you bet! Chandranai from Ratchagan was a big hit here in Philly among my crowd! :-)


Neelam (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:18 IST)
  Mr. Rehman: Why didn't you select Mr. TMS for Iruvar?


Bunty (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:18 IST)
P. Susella did sing for ARR


AAMIR FAN (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:18 IST)
Mr. Rahman, how does it feel to to have become so famous at such a young age?


Neelam (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:18 IST)
  Oh Boy! C'mon Mr. Rehman you too! U never answered any of my questions when I called my self Omax but when relogged as Neelam u answered! I appreciate ur chivalry. I am a he. Heee Heee!!


Neekesh (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:18 IST)
ARRji: Do you have plans to make an official web site?


Srikanth (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:18 IST)
ARR, What is your opinion on your sound enginners -- sridhar and one more I forgot his name. Also, how do you rate Sivamani?


yamini (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:18 IST)
Mr.Rehman,'thayya thayya' (Dil se)is simply superb, Even we liked your "Dil Se". Very clever and complex composition, I want to know about your new interest in taking sonu nigam in your recent films. I believe he totally screwed up 'Columbus' (jeans) in Hindi. Don't you think so?


Sri (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:19 IST)
Neelam,then how come he's not answering Andolika's nice questions?


Raju (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:19 IST)
Rahman Rules!!


Shabana (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:19 IST)
Mr A R Rehman: You have not answered a single question of mine. So, pleaseeeeeeeeeeee answer this one... Why the music directors of present generation do not last more than 7 years in India?


muthu (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:19 IST)
Das i answered incase it got refreshed then pleas give me ur email id i will explain the whole stuff in email


Das (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:19 IST)
Muthu : Thanx!! Neelam / Omax : LOL ;-))


Deepak (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:19 IST)
ARR, Are you planning to tour US in near future.


Neelam (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:19 IST)
Mr. Rehman my American friends here like ur music a lot. Why don't you do musical programme here in Denver, US?!


Rohit (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:19 IST)
Rehman,do u think Dil Se is as good as Ratnam's earlier films considering the language is new to him.


Bunty (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:20 IST)
OK...Beauty Palace has your name on it....we will removie it from the page! strange, no! :)


rafiq (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:20 IST)
Rehman, you haven't answered me yet! Why the tendency to sing yourself these days and who do you prefer, Rafi or Kishore?


SAEED (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:20 IST)
HI I M UR BIG FAN ARE U WORKING WITH SALMAN KHAN IN UR FORTHCOMIN MOVIES


Sri (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:20 IST)
I agree with Rahman's feelings about Heavy Metal.


vivek (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:20 IST)
HI Rahman, Do u watch Bajaj "SWAPTHA SWARANGAL" on SUNTV ??? Some of the singers there are really talented! Any idea of introducing some of them to film music?


Deepak (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:21 IST)
ARR, Recently I had the opportunity to see Sivamani perform live. I liked him a lot. What do you think of him.


Siv (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:21 IST)
Mr.Rahman, do u think that the usage of synthesized sound makes a song seem less creativity. for example with systhesized beats, other artist are prone or could have used the same beats. in this case listeners may mistake or think that the whole song was copied. Like the rythm in telephone manipol from Indian (many of my friends in the US commented that the song sounds like "i saw the sign" from ace of base, even though the tune was different)


prakash (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:21 IST)
Please answer my following question: Mr. Rahman can you please tell us when will Pukar, Doli sajake Rakhna and Takshak audios will be releasing????


Bunty (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:21 IST)
Sivamni is the best! He did some work in Dil Se..


Neelam (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:21 IST)
Sri: Maybe the name is sweeter ;->


thirudathiruda (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:21 IST)
Evry music director seems to say that u will be out in a very short time...But i think they r just jealous..THEY KNOW VERY LITTLE ,Mr.rehman..


cvp (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:22 IST)
ARR Sir, I have a comment to make here. I feel that Maestro Ilayaraaja is the greatest musician TN has produced in the recent times and he deserves greater recognition in the world. He is the only composer who is known to writing musical notes. What do you think about him, Sir?


muthu (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:22 IST)
ARR How do u rate Prasanna the guitarist who did a great work in July madham vandhaal in Pudia mugam??


Rajan (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:22 IST)
Probably you can do kinda MTV video stuff with Heavy Metal or Hard Rock, I strongly believe you repute will be internationally known. Okay just for a change.


Raji (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:22 IST)
Why dont U answer my one simple single Q?Rahman dear dont dissappoint me.


Das (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:22 IST)
Mr. Rahman, Let me repeat my earlier question. Have you considered releasing English versions of your songs (like Chikku Bukku, Urvashi etc) to compete in the USA/European market? I think your fusion music will be well appreciated even outside our nation!


yoda (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:22 IST)
Rahman, Is any of your forthcoming movies classical based like Duet..


Raju (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:22 IST)
Is there any particular reason, that you are singing more ofetn these days?


Bunty (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:22 IST)
Pukaar is still in the last stage of filming, SSK is comming out next mth, Takshak is going ot be out near end of year...all as far as I know


vvvvv (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:23 IST)
Are you into Poly tonal music ? Will it work for Indian poular music ?


Neelam (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:23 IST)
  Mr. Rehman my American friends here like ur music a lot. Why don't you do musical programme here in Denver, US?!


Kavi (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:23 IST)
rajan: stop giving him bad ideas!!**S**


vivek (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:23 IST)
Nanbaney, thaiyuvu saithu bathil seyavum!!! :-)) Speaking of Jazz - what was your inspiration behind the SUPERB music in Duet??


Sri (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:23 IST)
Mr.Rahman how much opportunity and time do you get to keep yourself updated about whats happening musically worldwide or in India?For example I think that the pop group Junoon's doing something that's very refreshing and unique and they use no synthesizers at all unlike most of the bland pop thats flooding the channels these days.Have you listened to their music?


Bunty (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:23 IST)
SSk=DSK


vivek (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:23 IST)
Nanbaney, thaiyuvu saithu bathil seyavum!!! :-)) Speaking of Jazz - what was your inspiration behind the SUPERB music in Duet??


Neekesh (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:23 IST)
Do you ever surf the web to see what people think of you and the web pages that are devoted to you?


AAMIR FAN (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:23 IST)
MR. Rahman, What have been your experiences worth mentioning while working with AAMIR? Please tell me.


Rohit (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:24 IST)
Hey Rehman u didn't answer my post of 13:19


sksriniv (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:24 IST)
Mr. Rehman first congrats on Vande maataram. Excellent compositions. I would like you to consider a composition with Ragamaalika style in it. Also, I would like to hear Ragas such as charukesi, Ahir Bhairav, chandrakauns from you. Wishing you all the best. Shashi


Bunty (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:24 IST)
AAmir visited ARR in Madras recently...if I am not mistaken...


Sri (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:24 IST)
Mr.Rahman how much opportunity and time do you get to keep yourself updated about whats happening musically worldwide or in India?For example I think that the pop group Junoon's doing something that's very refreshing and unique and they use no synthesizers at all unlike most of the bland pop thats flooding the channels these days.Have you listened to their music?


Neelam (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:24 IST)
Mr. Rehman, are you impressed with techno-music?! Is it going to be the future?!


Neekesh (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:25 IST)
ARRji: Do you have any plans for an official web site?


Neekesh (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:26 IST)
It would make me on of the happiest people if you responded to one of my posts ARRji.


thirudathiruda (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:26 IST)
Mr.Rehman...I think u should make compose for Hollywood movies...did u get any offers as such??


Raju (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:26 IST)
I see that you have agreed to lot of assignments in Tamil now. I hope you don't compromise on quality! Wish you the very best of luck, Rahman.


Siv (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:26 IST)
Mr.Rahman, do u think that the usage of synthesized sound makes a song seem less creativity. for example with systhesized beats, other artist are prone or could have used the same beats. in this case listeners may mistake or think that the whole song was copied. Like the rythm in telephone manipol from Indian (many of my friends in the US commented that the song sounds like "i saw the sign" from ace of base, even though the tune was different)


Bunty (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:26 IST)
TT: ARR was supposed to do Kama Sutra. I am glad he did not!! What a stupid film!


vivek (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:26 IST)
Rahman . pleeeeaaasseeee do answer me... - your views on the young, talented singers on BAJAJ "SWAPTHA SWARANGAL "on SUN TV???


Deepak (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:27 IST)
ARR, I heard you had a very successful tour of Malayasia. Do you have any plans to tour USA.


Sri (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:27 IST)
Mr.Rahman how much opportunity and time do you get to keep yourself updated about whats happening musically worldwide or in India?For example I think that the pop group Junoon's doing something that's very refreshing and unique and they use no synthesizers at all unlike most of the bland pop thats flooding the channels these days.Have you listened to their music?


joy (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:27 IST)
I dont see any Rehman replies around ?... Are you there


Das (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:27 IST)
Are you still there???


cvp (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:27 IST)
ARR Sir, I have a comment to make here. I feel that Maestro Ilayaraaja is the greatest musician TN has produced in the recent times and he deserves greater recognition in the world. He is the only composer who is known to writing musical notes. What do you think about him, Sir?


Rohit (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:28 IST)
Mr Rehman, r u there? I wanted 2 know if Dil Se is as good as Ratnam's earlier films.


Das (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:28 IST)
What does AR shand for in AR Rahman?


thirudathiruda (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:28 IST)
Mr.Rehman..u should Make a total classical album...r u planning on doing so??


msk (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:28 IST)
Hi Rehman


Bunty (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:28 IST)
Sanaganam is going to be the most classical album he has done ! :) :)


msk (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:29 IST)
are u there


Deepak (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:29 IST)
Mr. ARR, I also would like to see some north indian classical music from you.


joy (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:29 IST)
AR , When are you coming to the US for a concert ? We're waiting


muthu (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:30 IST)
ARR we guys in USA are eagerly waiting for ur concert here. When are u going to do that. Plase answer


rafiq (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:30 IST)
Rehman, thank you very much for you reply. Made my day!!


Bunty (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:30 IST)
PLS tell us ur classical music knowledge...the dong from Jeans was unique as well as good!


Das (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:30 IST)
ARR, What is your criterion in choosing to do a film : is it money, freedom to compsoe own music ,the big-budget movies, top directors, or others???


cvp (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:30 IST)
hi msk, this is 'cp'. how r you


sksriniv (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:30 IST)
Are you planning any music tours in America?


Rohit (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:30 IST)
Rehman saab pleeeeeeez answer my earlier question


Neekesh (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:31 IST)
ARRji: Will you please visit my website: http://arrahman.home.ml.org I am a HUGE fan of yours.


joy (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:31 IST)
Dil Se .... was really very good .. what's coming next?


thirudathiruda (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:31 IST)
Mr.rehman...WHy arent u coming for concerts in USA??


msk (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:31 IST)
cvp :cp ??


Srikanth (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:31 IST)
ARR, Did singers give you some advice or do they follow you blindly? Can you quote any instance where you accepted their suggestions and that turned out to be good/bad?


cvp (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:31 IST)
yes msk.


Bunty (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:31 IST)
BTW, I am a 19 yr old guy...I have listend to ur music since 15 (when Roja was out). I was wanted to know ur classical bg...:)


joy (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:32 IST)
Dil Se .... was really very good .. what's coming next?


Raju (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:32 IST)
Das, Excellent Question, I want to know too. What does AR stand for?


priya (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:32 IST)
Mr.Sri Even I agree with your opinion about "junoon"


Bunty (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:32 IST)
Allah Rakah Rahman


AAMIR FAN (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:32 IST)
PLEASE TELl ME ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCES WITH AAMIR KHAN. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIM? PLEASE ANSWER THIS QUESTION AND MAKE ME THE HAPPIEST GIRL IN THE WORLD TONIGHT!


cvp (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:32 IST)
Please answer this question, ARR Sir.I feel that Maestro Ilayaraaja is the greatest musician TN has produced in the recent times and he deserves greater recognition in the world. He is the only composer who is known to writing musical notes. What do you think about him, Sir?


SAEED (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:32 IST)
EAST OR WEST YO!! A R R IS THE BEST


Bunty (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:33 IST)
thats what ARR stands for


thirudathiruda (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:33 IST)
HEy Mr.Rehman... I want to sing a song i ur movie ...is it ur desision to do so!!


Das (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:33 IST)
Thanks, Raju. Hope somebody will answer the question ;-))


Rohit (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:33 IST)
Hey guys Rehman has left.Let's leave.


Neelam (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:33 IST)
Okay Mr. Rehman! Time for lunch! Bye from Om & Neelima! Thanx for answering atleast one question of ours! All the best! I still feel u r second to none except the King who is called the Prince - Illayaraja!


Raju (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:33 IST)
Bunty, Is it true? or are you kidding?


joy (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:34 IST)
Why don't you do a fusion instrumental? ..


Bunty (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:34 IST)
the 4 seasons, ARR..that is da bomb...esp. "Winter"....soooo sweet! :_)


Amit (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:34 IST)
Hi ARR, welcome to chat. Just wanted to say Hi! I am a great fan of yours. Keep up the good work! Cheers AMit Chakradeo


muthu (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:34 IST)
I wud SAy AR RAHMAN means All Rounder Rahman :)))


Bunty (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:34 IST)
its true


A R Rahman (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:34 IST)
vvvv: I too like STravinsky it would be very good for a classic film's background score, but in the timebeing its a very nice ide to do asong in that mode.


Sri (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:34 IST)
I'm totally stunned by that Stravinsky answer,i'd never have thought that Mr.Rahman would be interested in the question or would actually know/like Stravinsky.Amazing!


vivek (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:34 IST)
RAHMAN , Sir, U seem to be answering mostly to "vvvv" and others who are asking high funda queries related to music... isn't it UNFAIR??? after all, we are also your fans even though we may not know technicalities like u and others!!!


thirudathiruda (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:35 IST)
Mr.rehamn...SUKHWINDER Singh is awesome..


Priya (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:35 IST)
Folks, I really doubt Rehman's gonna answer all of our questions, I am leaving now, Keep bugging him with all your question on my behalf too, See ya, BYe


vvvvv (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:35 IST)
ARR: You have used flamenco style in Minsaara kanavu (Maana Madurai) and now again in "DIL SE". The earlier movie did not give any credit on the album cover. FOR Minsaara Kanavu, how did you play the flamenco guitar ? On the keyboard ?


Deepak (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:37 IST)
ARR, I like your attitude of striving for excellence. Do you think the new generation of Indians lack this virtue.


Das (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:37 IST)
I saw the sign, it opened up my eyes, I saw the sign>...


sksriniv (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:38 IST)
Mr. Rehman would you consider working with L. Subramaniam, John McLaughlin or Vikku to create another group like the legendary Shakti to give us excellent fusion music?


Bunty (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:38 IST)
ARR: I think he asked if you are going to have a homepage...


Neekesh (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:38 IST)
Do you plan on touring the US sometime soon ARRji?


Bunty (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:38 IST)
and that!:)


AAMIR FAN (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:39 IST)
HEY! YOU HAVE BEEN AVOIDING MY QUESTION ALL THIS TIME. WHY? DON'T YOU LIKE AAMIR KHAN?


Raju (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:39 IST)
Siv, They were only remotely similar, and I believe it is merely a coincidence.


Das (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:39 IST)
Mr. Rahman, I remember you saying in an interview that you had added the Reggae beats to Chinna Chinna Asai to make it more happy sounding. Who are your favorite Reggae music stars??


Amit (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:39 IST)
Test


Bunty (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:39 IST)
what does Aamir have to do with arr's music?


joy (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:39 IST)
Would like to see a more internationally renouned AR Rehman .... I think an instrumental from you would reach a global audience ..


Sri (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:39 IST)
I think Shakti as an Indo-jazz fusion group has pretty much had its day to quote from The Wire,i dont think its viable anymore.


Srikanth (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:39 IST)
ARR, Which song of your had you in trouble -- means difficult to compose?


Neekesh (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:39 IST)
thanks Bunty


vvvvv (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:40 IST)
I would like to appreciate you FATEH ALI KHAN number from Vande Maataram. The song starts off on an unsual C#m7 chord (3rd chord) in the scale of A major. Just brilliant.


Sri (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:40 IST)
Bunty (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:39 IST) what does Aamir have to do with arr's music? i couldnt agree more!


thirudathiruda (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:40 IST)
Mr.Rehman...which song took u the most time to compose??


yoda (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:40 IST)
Rahman, Are you influenced by the diaphonic sounds of the Bulgarian State choir? You had used piece of their music in ROJA for the Background Score. Can we expect a song in those lines...


Bunty (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:40 IST)
no prob guys


Priya (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:41 IST)
I really want to know who that Stravansky is? Can anybody help me about this?


sksriniv (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:41 IST)
Would you consider working with Jean Luc Ponty?


Neekesh (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:41 IST)
What is your favorite song and album that you have composed?


Bunty (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:41 IST)
ARR...I heard Ace of Base...that beat was EXACTLY (I mean) EXACTLY like hte beginging of the telephone song...


Amit (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:42 IST)
ARR: Which albums of yours are you really looking forward to in the remaining of 1998 ?


Sri (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:42 IST)
Mr.Rahman but can loop similarity be totally avoided?


Das (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:42 IST)
Mr. Rahman, do you plan on doing more Chinese sounds (like the Latka dikhaa diyaa song from Indian)???


Das (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:43 IST)
Mr. Rahman, do you plan on doing more Chinese sounds (like the Latka dikhaa diyaa song from Indian)???


Bunty (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:43 IST)
Das: listen to the bg score of Yooda...it has some very interesting music from Tibet/Chinese music!!!


AAMIR FAN (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:43 IST)
AAMIR HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH ARR AS THEY HAVE WORKED TOGETHER IN RANGEELA AND EARTH. DO YOU UNDERSTAND, BUNTY?


Nattuuu (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:43 IST)
hi rahman, how r u?


Bunty (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:44 IST)
AAmir Fan : NO!!!


Nattuuu (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:44 IST)
Mr.Rahman, are u there?


Bunty (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:45 IST)
Titanic...what u think of it? All sinthysiser but the melody is still retained...


Nattuuu (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:45 IST)
Mr.Rahman....are u there?


Nattuuu (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:45 IST)
Mr.Rahman....are u there?


AAMIR FAN (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:46 IST)
I MUST SAY THAT YOU ARE REALLY STUPID BUNTY.


Sri (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:46 IST)
Stravinsky is late Romantic/modernist composer whose aggressive Russian-folk influenced music caused a major stir in the early part of the century.


thirudathiruda (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:46 IST)
BUNTY:isnt it dharam yoddha...and REHMAN only has 2 songs in th movie rigt??


Das (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:46 IST)
Bunty??? Q about Yodha?


thirudathiruda (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:46 IST)
BUNTY:isnt it dharam yoddha...and REHMAN only has 2 songs in th movie rigt??


Nattuuu (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:46 IST)
Mr.Rahman, adhutha rajini paduthukku neengathan musica?


sksriniv (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:46 IST)
Ustaad Ali Akbar Khan feels that digital as opposed to acoustic instruments corrupt the brain. What is your opinion?


Bunty (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:47 IST)
Actually a malayalam film! :) Dubbeed in to Hindi as Dhram Yodha and Ahokan in Tamil...only 2 songs in it tho'...movie my "Zor" dir. SSivan and inspired my the us film "the golden child"


Sri (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:47 IST)
Yoda- I like the Bulgarian vocal question,i really need to see Roja again to spot the use of that sample.Thanks!


Raju (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:47 IST)
When can we expect En Swasa Kaatre to be released?


muthu (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:47 IST)
ARR few words about sivamani and Prasanna(guitarist)


Sri (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:47 IST)
sksriniv- dont be ridiculous!


Bunty (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:47 IST)
Check out http://www.cs.umn.edu/~subraman/rahman for all the info you will ever need on this movie an dothers!! :) :)


Das (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:48 IST)
Oh! Isn't it the Mohanlal film set in Nepal / Kathmandu?? Yodhdha! Yeah, now I get it! Thanks AR Rahman!!


Nattuuu (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:48 IST)
ARRji... How would u rate Dilse in comparison to Bombay and ROja?


prakash (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:48 IST)
Mr. Rahman can you please tell us when will Pukar, Doli sajake Rakhna and Takshak audios will be releasing????


Neekesh (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:48 IST)
ARRji: do plan on touring the US? do you plan on making an official web site? do you plan on visiting my web site?


Bunty (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:48 IST)
thats it das!


yoda (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:49 IST)
Sri, The piece actually comes when Madhu goes to the Police station to enquire about her missing husband....


Nattuuu (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:49 IST)
There was a rumour that you are going to work with Mr.Ilaiyaraja...true?


Das (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:49 IST)
Thanx Bunty! You're a pal! :-))


babu (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:49 IST)
Whom do you think of as a good competitor to you?


Bunty (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:49 IST)
oh thanks on eath/1947...we will add the info to the page asap!


Srikanth (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:50 IST)
ARR, I have seen you on TV saying that you liked the picturization of Chandralekha song from Thiduda Thiruda. This is 4/5 years ago. Now, which song of yours do you think has been picturized well in the recent past?


vffk (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:50 IST)
ARR : STill there? I didnot like Vande Mataram. It was boring. Yet peopel raved about it. But I did like Roja a lot.


Nattuuu (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:50 IST)
RaHman.... why wont you answer my questions?


sangeeta (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:50 IST)
hi Rahman, i'm just joining in...I loved your "Vande matharam" album. I read in a article that u have a 3 album contract with sony and that u're working on your next one...wehn is it due?..please do answer my question!! :-)))


Deepak (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:50 IST)
Yes, your thoughts about SIVAMANI


Bunty (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:50 IST)
no prob! hope ARR doesn't mind me helping him out !! :) :):)


Nattuuu (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:50 IST)
RaHman.... why wont you answer my questions?


Sri (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:51 IST)
Yoda-ok i'll watch out for it.I remember UK-based Indian ghazal singer Najma Akhtar mentioning Mr.Rahman's use of Bulgarian vocals,i immediately went out and bought Vox de Bulgares CD but it rang no bells.Thanks!


Das (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:51 IST)
I always wondered about what the woman sang in the beginning of Latka Dikhaa Diyaa. Something sounding like "Shauham mEyyy mOtchchi...." What is it exactly, anyone?


Neekesh (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:51 IST)
ARRji: do plan on touring the US? do you plan on making an official web site? do you plan on visiting my web site?


thirudathiruda (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:52 IST)
Mr.rehman...U and Apache indian should get together more often!!


Bunty (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:52 IST)
senth! Listen to Sardari Begum!!!! :)


Bunty (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:53 IST)
TT


Neekesh (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:53 IST)
ARRji: do plan on touring the US? do you plan on making an official web site? do you plan on visiting my web site?


Neekesh (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:53 IST)
thirudathiruda i think bunty


Srikanth (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:53 IST)
again ARR,which song of yours do you think has been picturized very well in the recent past?


Amit (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:53 IST)
ttt


Lee (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:54 IST)
Mr.Rahman, have u thought about making new songs or dubbing some currnetly existing numbers in to english. Bcoz, most of currently popular numbers in the US are real junk; no melody, just preprogrammed synthesizer beats.


Amit (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:54 IST)
ttt


thirudathiruda (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:54 IST)
yeah funny..Mr.rehman...I always thought u would Bash anu mailks head with ur keyboard for stealing ur songs!! hehehe


Bunty (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:54 IST)
ARR...I gotta run, man!!! Thanks alot and I will try to stop by and see u India!! just kidding...keep visiting our page...


Raju (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:54 IST)
Have you composed the songs for Taj Mahal yet?


Nattuuu (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:54 IST)
Mr.Rahman..... You had said that 'IRUVAR' was you best effort. It flopped badly! Were you disappointed?


Bunty (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:55 IST)
TT: the biggiest complimet is stealing one's ideas...


Amit (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:55 IST)
ttt


Neekesh (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:55 IST)
the movie IRUVAR flopped.... the songs were awesome


Bunty (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:55 IST)
Nattuuu: Well, ARR was lucky cause Sapnay (Tamil) won the nationsal!! :)


Srikanth (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:55 IST)
ARR, What do you think of Harini? I personally like her voice. Will she be able to scale great heights? She has good carnatic background, right? A GOOD FIND BY YOU.....


prakash (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:55 IST)
Mr. Rahman can you please tell us when will Pukar, Doli sajake Rakhna and Takshak audios will be releasing????


Sri (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:56 IST)
Mr.Rahman,there is a trend in the West that dislikes the studio-crafted sheen and hyper-clear gloss of much pop music and instead proceeds to mess up and dirty the sound by various means(feedback,noise,distortion etc) claiming that music shouldnt sound so clinically clean.Please comment.


Neekesh (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:56 IST)
ARRji: do plan on touring the US? do you plan on making an official web site? do you plan on visiting my web site?


prakash (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:56 IST)
Mr. Rahman can you please tell us when will Pukar, Doli sajake Rakhna and Takshak audios will be releasing????


Bunty (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:56 IST)
ARR...I gotta run, man!!! Thanks alot and I will try to stop by and see u India!! just kidding...keep visiting our page... we have given it a new look since it has been 6 years in the indusrty


Raju (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:56 IST)
Are you working on any other independent albums like Vande Mataram?


muthu (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:56 IST)
There are lot of rumours that ur scoring music for Kamal's mega venture Marudhanayagam and Ilayaraja scoring the Background music. is that so?


thirudathiruda (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:56 IST)
Hey mr.rehman..just curious when u get up tomorrow morning and go to work what Movie will u be composing for??


prakash (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:57 IST)
Mr. Rahman can you please tell us when will Pukar, Doli sajake Rakhna and Takshak audios will be releasing????


Nattuuu (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:57 IST)
Rahman...how did it feel when IRUVAR flopped? Did you expect it? I mean you would have seen the movie even before it was released...did you expect that it would flop? How did it feel when it flopped?


Sri (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:57 IST)
Mr.Rahman,there is a trend in the West that dislikes the studio-crafted sheen and hyper-clear gloss of much pop music and instead proceeds to mess up and dirty the sound by various means(feedback,noise,distortion etc) claiming that music shouldnt sound so clinically clean.Please comment.


Bunty (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:57 IST)
nattuuu: it was a complex film about tn politics...it was well made but didnt appeal


sksriniv (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:58 IST)
I think Iruvar was one of your excellent efforts. I am dissapointed the movie failed to click. Hope you similar music with lots of acoustic instruments and use Shivkumar Sharma, Chaurasia, Amjad Ali Khan for your compositions.


babu (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:58 IST)
lease anser muthu's Q "There are lot of rumours that ur scoring music for Kamal's mega venture Marudhanayagam and Ilayaraja scoring the Background music. is that so? "


Neekesh (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:58 IST)
GOODNIGHT ARR!


muthu (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:58 IST)
Good night ARR


Bunty (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:58 IST)
BYE ARR!!! http://www.cs.umn.edu/~subraman/rahman if ppl need more info!


Das (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:58 IST)
AR. Rahman : Vande Mataram!


A R Rahman (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:58 IST)
T: I'll be mixing for Doli tomorow.


prakash (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:59 IST)
good night!!!!!!!


Neekesh (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:59 IST)
and http://arrahman.home.ml.org


thirudathiruda (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:59 IST)
Mr REHMAN...I always see that u put new singers in all ur albums...does that mean that if i want to sing i can ask u and u might give me a chance...what are the requirements ARR??


Nattuuu (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:59 IST)
Arre yaar.... i donno why everyboduy is answering my question. IT IS directed to Rahman....!!!! I have seen IRUVAR 5 times and i know a lot about the movie!!!


thirudathiruda (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:59 IST)
Mr REHMAN...I always see that u put new singers in all ur albums...does that mean that if i want to sing i can ask u and u might give me a chance...what are the requirements ARR??


Bunty (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:59 IST)
yup, neekesh :)


Raju (Mon Aug 17 1998 13:59 IST)
Thanks Rahman! Thanks REDIFF!!


sksriniv (Mon Aug 17 1998 14:0 IST)
Good talking to you eventhough you did not answer any of my questions.


ANVITA S (Mon Aug 17 1998 14:0 IST)
BYE Mr.Rahman and hope to speak to you again. Good Night!!!


Neekesh (Mon Aug 17 1998 14:0 IST)
Bunty: you have my email addy right?


ANVITA S (Mon Aug 17 1998 14:0 IST)
BYE Mr.Rahman and hope to speak to you again. Good Night!!!


prakash (Mon Aug 17 1998 14:0 IST)
did any of guyz, know if ARR mentioned about his coming soon albums......????


ANVITA S (Mon Aug 17 1998 14:0 IST)
BYE Mr.Rahman and hope to speak to you again. Good Night!!!


Neekesh (Mon Aug 17 1998 14:1 IST)
Please come back ARRji!


chait (Mon Aug 17 1998 14:1 IST)
ooh man...this is heavy rush..here....


thirudathiruda (Mon Aug 17 1998 14:1 IST)
Mr.Rehman...I think u and P.K.Mishra make a bad team...His translation is just awful..Javed akhtar was real good that way!! u got any comments on this??


sksriniv (Mon Aug 17 1998 14:2 IST)
God bless you ARR


thirudathiruda (Mon Aug 17 1998 14:3 IST)
GOoD NIGHT ARR


Lee (Mon Aug 17 1998 14:5 IST)
Mr. Rahman, for sometime now people in India have had a Inferiority complex regarding Indian music in lieu with western music. Although in my opinion i have found great creativity, depth and complexity in Music of such MDs as Illayaraja (where language has been the greatest barrier in showing his command in music). Has it always been tradition to look to the west for the current trends even though music produced in India doesn't affect the people there.


Tanvi (Mon Aug 17 1998 14:7 IST)
Is the chat still on?


Lata (Mon Aug 17 1998 14:8 IST)
hai Mr.ARR Thank you for all the wonderful entertainment you have provided us over the last few years. god bless you and may he keep you as creative as you are


Lata (Mon Aug 17 1998 14:8 IST)
hai Mr.ARR Thank you for all the wonderful entertainment you have provided us over the last few years. god bless you and may he keep you as creative as you are


Lata (Mon Aug 17 1998 14:8 IST)
hai Mr.ARR Thank you for all the wonderful entertainment you have provided us over the last few years. god bless you and may he keep you as creative as you are


Lata (Mon Aug 17 1998 14:9 IST)
Will you be coming to USA in the near future ? would love to see a live show of yours


Lata (Mon Aug 17 1998 14:10 IST)
Why dont you compose in Malayalam films?


Lee (Mon Aug 17 1998 14:13 IST)
Is the chat still on????


kaddi (Mon Aug 17 1998 14:32 IST)
hello i sthe chat goin on??


salman (Mon Aug 17 1998 14:33 IST)
hello


salman (Mon Aug 17 1998 14:33 IST)
hello


papul (Mon Aug 17 1998 14:37 IST)
woooooow!!!! hey mr. cool dude of music... i have been listening to your music for the past 5 years now, though i can't even understand a word of tamil!!! freaked out on thiruda, duet, bombay, rangeela, and now dil se...!!! the list is of course endless. best of luck to you in the future. may god bless you... and hope to hear more cooool music flowing from you... love!!!!


chandra (Mon Aug 17 1998 15:8 IST)
i guess the chat is over huh...man iam late as usual


asdsad (Mon Aug 17 1998 17:44 IST)
Hi there


Kini (Mon Aug 17 1998 18:4 IST)
Mr.Rahman A big hi from one of your biggest fans Prakash


MAHENDRAN (Mon Aug 17 1998 18:9 IST)
Hai....AR How are you?I hope you are fine......!What is your opinion about our GENIUS MAESTRO ILLAIYARAJA?


Mahima (Mon Aug 17 1998 19:4 IST)
Hey AR whats up?? I think ur music is really cool, espeacially dil se!!! how do u treat ur fans?


filmmaker (Mon Aug 17 1998 19:24 IST)
AR --


Sriram L (Mon Aug 17 1998 19:29 IST)
Hi Rahman, What do you prefer, composing tunes for pre-written lyrics or composing a tune first ? Give me your detailed analysis of MSV and SD Burman.


Pradeep (Mon Aug 17 1998 19:49 IST)
Hi ARR How are u?


Saira (Mon Aug 17 1998 20:49 IST)
ASLAMU ALAIKUM! "A.R." Can you please tell me what your initials stand for?


Saira (Mon Aug 17 1998 20:50 IST)
Vanakamnge eppidi irrikue?


Rajendra B (Mon Aug 17 1998 21:13 IST)
Hello, Accept the heartiest wishes from your fan , Rajendra. I feel you should do more of original hindi like rangeela and DIL se etc. Any comments.


amita (Mon Aug 17 1998 21:45 IST)
Hi AR, ur music is good,but it sounds similar in all movies.Anyway keep it up.


srinivaas (Mon Aug 17 1998 22:53 IST)
ARR you're simply great.Of course cmparing you with the "isaignani" is stupid. You both of different generations. Typically how long you take to compose a song ? thanks in advance


Srinivasan (Tue Aug 18 1998 1:4 IST)
You are the best that this country has to offer so go for It


sumeet (Tue Aug 18 1998 1:9 IST)
ar u are simply a genius. what about a video on GURUS OF PEACE with NUSRAT FATEH ALI KHaN. Very few few people know of that great song.


sumeet (Tue Aug 18 1998 1:12 IST)
one more question? whom do u consider to be the talented music directors(bollywood) in the present times? and what do u suggest to improve the quality of music in our industry?


sally (Tue Aug 18 1998 2:21 IST)
hi arr !


sony (Tue Aug 18 1998 2:28 IST)
hi Rahman, i'm in singapore and am a great fan of your music but lately it seems to sound the same, comment?


sony (Tue Aug 18 1998 2:28 IST)
are you still there or have you left?


sony (Tue Aug 18 1998 2:31 IST)
is anyone around, and is mr.rahman still there, pls answer


sony (Tue Aug 18 1998 2:31 IST)
bye A.R.RAHMAN


derty (Tue Aug 18 1998 2:53 IST)
sssss


karen (Tue Aug 18 1998 3:1 IST)
mr. rahman where do you get your inspiration from?


JAYA (Tue Aug 18 1998 3:18 IST)
how the hell did i miss A.R.R on the rediff chat.Rehman,in case u chance to read this,i think u r the BEST.love,Jaya,S'pore


pradip dubey (Tue Aug 18 1998 4:1 IST)
hi,rehman, my sincere request to you ,please try something a bit different,now it seems you are monotonous.but ultimately you are genius.


Neeraj jain (Tue Aug 18 1998 5:20 IST)
hi, rehman Vande maatram


xxx (Tue Aug 18 1998 5:53 IST)
Goinda Gooooinda


Sivan (Tue Aug 18 1998 6:5 IST)
Hi, Mr. Rehman, I am great fan of your music. Unfortunately after Bombay, I couldn't enjoy much in your music. Please do something different. Bye now.


rambo (Tue Aug 18 1998 6:13 IST)
Hi I think your best score was for Thiruda Thiruda. I wonder why it didnt do well in hindi. Your comments pls.


rambo (Tue Aug 18 1998 6:13 IST)
Hi I think your best score was for Thiruda Thiruda. I wonder why it didnt do well in hindi. Your comments pls.


rambo (Tue Aug 18 1998 6:13 IST)
Hi I think your best score was for Thiruda Thiruda. I wonder why it didnt do well in hindi. Your comments pls.


rambo (Tue Aug 18 1998 6:13 IST)
Hi I think your best score was for Thiruda Thiruda. I wonder why it didnt do well in hindi. Your comments pls.


rambo (Tue Aug 18 1998 6:13 IST)
Hi I think your best score was for Thiruda Thiruda. I wonder why it didnt do well in hindi. Your comments pls.


Mohun Kumar (Tue Aug 18 1998 7:37 IST)
Hi Mr. Rehman, I wonder if it would be possible for you to maybe give me some of your songs as midi files that I can play on my computer. You see, I sing and I would like to have your original score to sing along with for my own entertainment. I too think Thiruda Thiruda was among your very best. Thanks and regards, Mohun Kumar


Mohun Kumar (Tue Aug 18 1998 7:39 IST)
Mr. Rehman, I wonder if you have any plans on making an album of Bharathiar songs with your music. I sure would like to hear some of those with your music. Regards, Mohun Kumar.


vijay (Tue Aug 18 1998 8:5 IST)
Mr.A.R.R., What is the secret of your success ?


vijay (Tue Aug 18 1998 8:7 IST)
Mr. Rehman, Whether u may like it or not comparison is made between you and Ilayaraja. How do you take such comparisons and what sort of relationship do you share with Ilayaraja


notsogreat (Tue Aug 18 1998 8:31 IST)
is there a guru here?


notsogreat (Tue Aug 18 1998 8:32 IST)
A


notsogreat (Tue Aug 18 1998 8:33 IST)
Mr. Rehman> I find your recent tunes to sound similar to current western songs/music. Is it a coincidence or ...


Ramya (Tue Aug 18 1998 9:14 IST)
I


bhushan (Tue Aug 18 1998 9:58 IST)
you are just great. i cannot forget you for roja. you are just great.


Roy (Tue Aug 18 1998 11:28 IST)
HI ARR, Firstly my congratualations to the wonderful job you have been doing to music world.You music has brought out some rare chords which have never before been used in film music.Most importantly you have used common folk lore tunes to be reproduced in western instruments which has given a whole new way of enjoying it for all the masses in our country.The listening pattern of people has changed so match.Starting from a Kuk gramamam some where in deep forests of Ooty to the modern cafes of Mumbai and why here in the US itself. My question to you is What according to you is music. What is it that music gives you. Why did you want to get into music field..


Roy (Tue Aug 18 1998 11:28 IST)
HI ARR, Firstly my congratualations to the wonderful job you have been doing to music world.You music has brought out some rare chords which have never before been used in film music.Most importantly you have used common folk lore tunes to be reproduced in western instruments which has given a whole new way of enjoying it for all the masses in our country.The listening pattern of people has changed so match.Starting from a Kuk gramamam some where in deep forests of Ooty to the modern cafes of Mumbai and why here in the US itself. My question to you is What according to you is music. What is it that music gives you. Why did you want to get into music field..


Roy (Tue Aug 18 1998 11:32 IST)
I am sure this question has been asked by many people what is your most favorite song. what are you thoughts about Illayaraja.. If you would sing a song to your wife what would that be... People have always complained that you copy a lot of music from western and all that.To me as long as it is good to hear and has been refurbished to make it more local to our people and they enjoy it and most importantly you dont claim it to be your creation I dont see any problem with it....


Roy (Tue Aug 18 1998 11:34 IST)
ARR : When you played music for ROJA did you ever feel that people might not like it...The way the songs sounded Even I did not initially... We were in College when one of our guys bought this new cassette and said lets listen to ROJA. After listening all of us were looking at each other...We couldnt really enjoy it first time but as time went we started likin it a lot... I find most of your songs are that way... Your thoughts about this....


musicnathan (Tue Aug 18 1998 11:37 IST)
Hi ARR. iam great fan of you music. But what i don't like is the multi lingual music. what is good in hindi is not good in tamil. for eg, kuchi kuchi rakkamma sucked in hindi. now recently, the song thaka thayya thayya in tamil sucked . the hindi was a master piece. don't you your audience will reduce if trying to do multi lingual . i would appreciate if u could strike a balance in them.


Roy (Tue Aug 18 1998 11:39 IST)
Has the chat started yet Mr jockey...


Roy (Tue Aug 18 1998 11:41 IST)
What is your opinion on Today Film Music....


Roy (Tue Aug 18 1998 11:41 IST)
What would you have done if you hadnt shined in MUSIC....


Roy (Tue Aug 18 1998 11:41 IST)
What would you like to do in your free time...


Roy (Tue Aug 18 1998 11:42 IST)
How would you rate the song? "Unn Kannil Neer Vazhindal.. Enn Nenjil Udiram Kottuthadi..." from Vietnam Veedu...


Roy (Tue Aug 18 1998 11:44 IST)
Why do yo prefer programmed music rather than manual music like the conventional style....


Roy (Tue Aug 18 1998 11:46 IST)
Why do yo prefer programmed music rather than manual music like the conventional style....


Srinivas (Tue Aug 18 1998 12:12 IST)
Hi, I am Srinivas Vemuri. I have listened to a lot of your music. My favorite song of yours is "Azhagu" from Pudhiya Mugham. The first interlude of the song is just stupendous (violin floating over a classical aalapana). Q1 What was your inspiration when composing this? Q2 I also love the Western Classical music of Thiruda Thiruda (esp "Veera bobbili kotalo" and "Kotha Bangaaru lokam". Why have you stopped using Western Classical style in your music. Q3. I am well aware of the fact that your music sounds very different from EVERY other composer in India or abroad. But, what I do not understand is that your musical style has no resemblance to that of Ilayaraja, with whom you have worked. Do you consciously try not to show any influence of IR?


LA (Tue Aug 18 1998 12:31 IST)
God bless you Mr.rehman


LA (Tue Aug 18 1998 12:32 IST)
Thank you very much for all the great music you have given us


ravan (Tue Aug 18 1998 12:43 IST)
yes


PadmaKumar (Tue Aug 18 1998 12:44 IST)
Hai! ARR, One of your recent song,"varayen thozhi" reminds me "sonare" song of R.D.Burman. Why So? and What is your view point on this?


Atlanta Vijay (Tue Aug 18 1998 13:7 IST)
_/\_ Namaskaaram to all! and to Mr. Rahman too! :)


vasumathi (Tue Aug 18 1998 13:11 IST)
Hello : How much is the south indian classical carnatic music has influenced you sofar ?


Maverick (Tue Aug 18 1998 13:19 IST)
Off late the Music for your Songs looks similar....What do you have to say about it???


coolLeo (Tue Aug 18 1998 13:48 IST)
i am sending this note just to see what time it is in India and if AR Rehman is still around on this Rediff chat thing :-)


coolLeo (Tue Aug 18 1998 13:48 IST)
allrightie .. I guess everyone is gone! 2 bad huh ?


saveen (Tue Aug 18 1998 14:38 IST)
HELLO????????


Rangeela (Tue Aug 18 1998 14:39 IST)
vande mataram


saveen (Tue Aug 18 1998 14:39 IST)
ANYONE STILL HERE ???????????


saveen (Tue Aug 18 1998 14:39 IST)
ANYONE STILL HERE ???????????


Rangeela (Tue Aug 18 1998 14:40 IST)
r u there mr.Rehman ???


Rangeela (Tue Aug 18 1998 14:41 IST)
Mr Rehman how r u ???


aaa (Tue Aug 18 1998 15:19 IST)
hi


Shiraz (Tue Aug 18 1998 15:33 IST)
HELLO.. ANYONE HERE


Shiraz (Tue Aug 18 1998 15:34 IST)
WHERE IS MR. A. R. RAHMAN?


Shiraz (Tue Aug 18 1998 15:34 IST)
HELLO..ANYONE HERE?


murali (Tue Aug 18 1998 16:39 IST)
How are you?


murali (Tue Aug 18 1998 16:39 IST)
How are you?


xxxs (Tue Aug 18 1998 17:31 IST)
where is the dream dude


papa (Tue Aug 18 1998 20:2 IST)
hello, do answer to our questions.


papa (Tue Aug 18 1998 20:3 IST)
hello, do answer to our questions.


Saturn (Tue Aug 18 1998 20:12 IST)
Hi ARR!!!


Saturn (Tue Aug 18 1998 20:13 IST)
hello


jasmin (Tue Aug 18 1998 22:39 IST)
hi


jasmin (Tue Aug 18 1998 22:39 IST)
any1 there @ all??


A R Rahmaan (Tue Aug 18 1998 23:26 IST)
Hi


A R Rahmaan (Tue Aug 18 1998 23:28 IST)
hello guys..


A R Rahmaan (Tue Aug 18 1998 23:28 IST)
Anyone want to ask questions?


A R Rahmaan (Tue Aug 18 1998 23:29 IST)
sa re ga ma pa da ne sa


A R Rahmaan (Tue Aug 18 1998 23:30 IST)
H E L L O


A R Rahmaan (Tue Aug 18 1998 23:31 IST)
VANDE MATARAM


A R Rahmaan (Tue Aug 18 1998 23:31 IST)
THIS IS KOOL


A R Rahmaan (Tue Aug 18 1998 23:32 IST)
OK ME OUT OF HERE..


KOLI (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:6 IST)
Hey


KOLI (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:7 IST)
A R IS THAT U DUDE?


KOLI (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:7 IST)
OYE KUCH GAN WANA SUNAH CHAMIYEH


ananth (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:19 IST)
Which is your next movie album after "Dil Se"


ananth (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:20 IST)
Which do you consider to be your best composition in Tamil Movies ( name the song)


ananth (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:23 IST)
Which Hindi Music Director (dead or alive) do you admire most?


ananth (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:25 IST)
What do you feel when your tunes are lifted blatantly by Hindi music Directors


ananth (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:27 IST)
Did you know that your tune for Kabhi Na Kabhi - " Mere Dil Ki Dhadkan Mein" (sung by MG Sreekumar) has been lifted by Deva for the Tamil Film Monalisa. don't you take this up with guys like Deva. You are potentially losing a lot of money by losing an opportunity to use the same tune in various languages.


ananth (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:28 IST)
Why is there no reply at all? Is any one there? Will any one reply at all?


bhawna (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:29 IST)
Hi,Iam bhawna a big fan of yours


ananth (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:30 IST)
Hi Bhawna, ARR does not seem to be here. Fans like U and me are hanging out in cyberspace


bhawna (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:31 IST)
your music has started a new era in the music industry . Iwish you you a very good luck for your future . bey


ananth (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:34 IST)
Hi Redif, will ARR answer our questions


A R Rahman (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:36 IST)
Any questions


rajk (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:36 IST)
hi A R


bhawna (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:37 IST)
hi ananth i have got you message this is to bad that fans like us spare our time for the stars and they never care.


rajk (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:37 IST)
A R I heard your Vande Mataram Song and was thrilled


rajk (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:38 IST)
AR do u have plans to come to the US?


A R Rahman (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:38 IST)
I am happy when my fans are happy


rajk (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:39 IST)
HELLO


A R Rahman (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:39 IST)
There have been several invitations to visit the US but my schedule does not permit any visit in the short term


rajk (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:39 IST)
A R WHEN WILL U COME TO THE US?


rajk (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:39 IST)
A R Where do u see yourself in the near future?


A R Rahman (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:40 IST)
Really cannot tell at the moment


A R Rahman (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:40 IST)
That it is in the hands of God


minnie (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:40 IST)
hey


rajk (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:41 IST)
A R I read your story when you were inspired by music and all...how has indian classical music inspired you?


rajk (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:41 IST)
minnie this is jack..AR is here


rajk (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:42 IST)
..


minnie (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:42 IST)
Raj How do i know its A.R Rehman.


rajk (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:42 IST)
A R...


minnie (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:43 IST)


rajk (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:43 IST)
Ha ha ha Minnie he's cool..talk to him..AR she is minnie my friend!


minnie (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:43 IST)
A.R Rehman hello hello


A R Rahman (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:43 IST)
I have used Indian classical music in several tunes. For e.g. in en veetu thottathi poovellam kettu from Gentleman was one. recently i used classical music in Jeans.


minnie (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:43 IST)
A.R i am not his friend..


rajk (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:43 IST)
A R can you use colour


minnie (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:44 IST)
A.R rehman i said hello.


rajk (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:44 IST)
A R DO U HAVE AN EMAIL ADDRESS?


rajk (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:45 IST)
AR Jeans ? was that a movie?


A R Rahman (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:45 IST)
Hello to all those logged on


minnie (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:45 IST)
jack is A.R still here?


A R Rahman (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:46 IST)
That is a question for Shankar. I never comment on the work of my peers and colleagues in the industry


minnie (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:46 IST)
A.R why can't u type my name..i said hello!! not all those who re logged on


rajk (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:47 IST)
AR all your music has been just nerve wrecking! I mean everyone is a fan of yours...what differentiates you from other musicians?


A R Rahman (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:47 IST)
Hi minnie, hi rajk, hi everyone else who is logged on but not chatting


minnie (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:48 IST)
jack dont u have somethin bettah to do?


minnie (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:48 IST)
A.R Rehman thank you. A.R can i ask u a question?


rajk (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:49 IST)
Minnie he is answering my questions..he is here..whats wrong?


A R Rahman (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:49 IST)
I try to perform to the best of my ability and according to the requests of the producers and directors.


minnie (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:49 IST)
jack how do u know its him..remmeber when amir was here?


rajk (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:49 IST)
A R they have all left...its just me and minnie righ now


minnie (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:50 IST)
A.r someone told me that u changed yr religion? is that true?


rajk (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:50 IST)
Minnie c'mon ..he's here talk to him...dont waste this opportunity..


A R Rahman (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:50 IST)
I though this session was for asking questions.


rajk (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:50 IST)
..


minnie (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:50 IST)
raj i dunno much abt his music..except roja and b'bay and i loved him in tjose..


minnie (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:51 IST)
A.R sorry. this raj is funny


akkrs (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:52 IST)
rahmanji. which is your favourite hindi song.


minnie (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:52 IST)
A.R sorry


rajk (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:52 IST)
A R ...you have made your family and your country proud by being what you are...what are your other ambitions in life?


minnie (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:53 IST)
Rehman whos yr fav hindi actor?


rajk (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:53 IST)
?


A R Rahman (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:53 IST)
I would rather talk about my work and music. Let us avoid touchy issues like religion.


rajk (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:54 IST)
A R Can you give us your email address?


minnie (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:54 IST)
a.r thats right. It's my stupid friend who asked me to ask u this


minnie (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:54 IST)
A.r can i have yr email?


A R Rahman (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:54 IST)
My ambition is to keep making good music. I am now looking forward to the release of the album on Bharatiyar Songs


rajk (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:55 IST)
AR Rangeela was a hit...and so were others ..have you tried getting into Jazz? did u ever think of doing a show like that? If yes why ? if not why?


minnie (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:55 IST)
A.R We are proud of you.


A R Rahman (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:55 IST)
you can direct all your questions to the Rediff people, after this chat session.


minnie (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:56 IST)
a.r i loved rangeela songs..u re great.


rajk (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:56 IST)
A R is that album released yet?


A R Rahman (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:56 IST)
I like jazz as well. I would like to experiment with all forms of music.


A R Rahman (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:57 IST)
you mean the Bharatiyar album? It should be released shortly


rajk (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:58 IST)
AR have you tried teaming up with the likes of Zakir hussain, and performing a jugal bandi?


minnie (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:59 IST)


A R Rahman (Wed Aug 19 1998 0:59 IST)
I did team up with the Late Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan in the Vande Mataram Album


rajk (Wed Aug 19 1998 1:0 IST)
AR I remember reading about your passion for music and your curiosity to play with various taals( did I say that right?)does bahratiyar album have your jazz influence and your experimentations?


A R Rahman (Wed Aug 19 1998 1:1 IST)
Not really. It is a set of patriotic songs composed by the greate Tamil poet Subramanya Bharati


minnie (Wed Aug 19 1998 1:1 IST)
A.r that was great.


rajk (Wed Aug 19 1998 1:2 IST)
AR sure you did..late Nusrat fateh ali was an extremely talented singer! I have a fairly large collections of his cd's ...hey that reminds me..YOUR ROJA COMPOSITIONS WERE UNIQUE TOOO.


A R Rahman (Wed Aug 19 1998 1:3 IST)
I was fortunate to perform with the late Nusrat Saheb


rajk (Wed Aug 19 1998 1:4 IST)
AR..U R A VERRRRRY TALENTED PERSONALITY...I WOULD BE THRILLED TO SEE YOUR CONCERT LIVE....WITH YOUR JAZZ COMPOSITIONS AND YOUR TAMIL COMPOSITIONS....WHEN DO U THINK MY WISHES WOULD COME TRUE?


rajk (Wed Aug 19 1998 1:5 IST)
AR ..


A R Rahman (Wed Aug 19 1998 1:6 IST)
What can I say, I am touched. I like to reach out to my fans through my albums.


rajk (Wed Aug 19 1998 1:8 IST)
AR I visited the ZZE TV inaugral ceremony in the US last sunday...there was a group called "FUSION" with louis banks and a talented team from india performing live! It was GREAT to see them perform....in them was a singer from the south ..who sang the original song "URVASHI TAKE IT EASY URVASHI " ..u know him? That was your composition too?


rajk (Wed Aug 19 1998 1:9 IST)
hu


rajk (Wed Aug 19 1998 1:9 IST)
AR if you ever come to the US I would be happy to hear from you..


rajk (Wed Aug 19 1998 1:10 IST)
q


A R Rahman (Wed Aug 19 1998 1:11 IST)
Suresh Peters?. That song was my composition from the movie Kadalan. The late Shahul Hameed and I had also sang the tune along with Suresh Peters.


rajk (Wed Aug 19 1998 1:11 IST)
AR I think I should let you go now...Hope I am not bothering you too mucch


A R Rahman (Wed Aug 19 1998 1:12 IST)
I will have to take leave in ten minutes.


rajk (Wed Aug 19 1998 1:12 IST)
AR YES Kadalan! Prabhu deva? Yes..but this guy was not Suresh Peters..he had a south indian name....although he boasted of having sung this song..I loved that song tooo..especially the TAMIL VERSION


minnie (Wed Aug 19 1998 1:13 IST)
bye A.R I have been reading . Na d now i know alot abt you. Thanks.


rajk (Wed Aug 19 1998 1:14 IST)
AR Even in the US there is no match to your talent..YOU SHOULD COME TO THE US AND YOU WILL KNOW THAT YOU HAVE CROSSED THE BOUNDARIES ,,,


rajk (Wed Aug 19 1998 1:15 IST)
AR whats your schedule like ? if you dont mind me asking


A R Rahman (Wed Aug 19 1998 1:15 IST)
You are being very kind


rajk (Wed Aug 19 1998 1:15 IST)
hello?


minnie (Wed Aug 19 1998 1:16 IST)


A R Rahman (Wed Aug 19 1998 1:17 IST)
I am a night bird. Most of my recording and composing sessions stretch late into the night. However, that is only for recording the tunes. The singers just have to sing on a separate track, so I do not keep them awak e at ungodly hours.


rajk (Wed Aug 19 1998 1:17 IST)
AR I introduced you to my american friend and she went crazy over your music not to mention she hasnt returned my cassette back..:)


rajk (Wed Aug 19 1998 1:18 IST)
minnie?


rajk (Wed Aug 19 1998 1:19 IST)
AR ... is it true that you have appointments scheduled for a year? or is that just a rumour?


minnie (Wed Aug 19 1998 1:20 IST)
raj yep..im reading something sweetie.


A R Rahman (Wed Aug 19 1998 1:21 IST)
Let me just say that the schedule is packed.


rajk (Wed Aug 19 1998 1:21 IST)
AR ..I saw your picture from childhood and now...compared it..and you havent changed AT ALL...You are as you were ..simple..dedicated..and devoted to your work! AR theres a request..


rajk (Wed Aug 19 1998 1:21 IST)
minnie after this meet me in rediff chat room..will ya?


A R Rahman (Wed Aug 19 1998 1:22 IST)
I have to be absolutely leaving now.What is the request


minnie (Wed Aug 19 1998 1:22 IST)
jack yeah i will


minnie (Wed Aug 19 1998 1:23 IST)
A.R tata


A R Rahman (Wed Aug 19 1998 1:23 IST)
Bye everyone. It was great talking to you guys. I am happy that at least a couple of guys turned up. God bless.


rajk (Wed Aug 19 1998 1:24 IST)
AR heres the request...Lata Mangeshkar is coming to the US in October...and so are many bollywood stars...Bollywood starz dont matter to me...but ppl like you do....Late Nusrat Fateh Ali was famous in the US.....he visited US alot....its time....U MUST COME!


rajk (Wed Aug 19 1998 1:24 IST)
AR TAKE CARE!


rajk (Wed Aug 19 1998 1:24 IST)
CHAL MINNIE


rajk (Wed Aug 19 1998 1:25 IST)
MINNIE SEE YA IN THE CHAT ROOM


minnie (Wed Aug 19 1998 1:25 IST)
chal jack


minnie (Wed Aug 19 1998 1:25 IST)
chal jack


rajk (Wed Aug 19 1998 1:25 IST)
...


suma (Wed Aug 19 1998 1:31 IST)
hi anybody there


venkatesh (Wed Aug 19 1998 1:43 IST)
ya iam here, suma.


venkatesh (Wed Aug 19 1998 1:45 IST)
A R Rehaman is the best music director currently.


KOLD (Wed Aug 19 1998 2:2 IST)
HI


aslesh (Wed Aug 19 1998 4:16 IST)
a.r.rehman best song is Maa tujhe salaam........


Kavithaa (Wed Aug 19 1998 8:27 IST)
Hi!


Kavithaa (Wed Aug 19 1998 8:28 IST)
ARR is here today too?? wow! he has been here for like three days....cool!


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