A request for AR Rahman

Though I am not a big fan of AR Rahman, I like his music. Always liked his music right from 'Roja' days.

I was one of the several thousands who watched 'Roja' the first day it was released. It was an Independence day, of a forgotten year at 'Udhayam Theater' in now Chennai, then Madras.

Oh boy..did everyone scream for all the songs, especially for 'Chinna Chinna Asai'. What a simple sweet melody.

Fast forward...... several years...to 2010. Where is AR Rahman today?

Oscar winner, Grammy winner, most admired Music Director in India, Most wanted Music Director.etc..etc. ......But...................

Somewhere down the line, ARR began to complicate his music, in the name of technology, digital sound !

When was the last time we heard a simple melody from ARR, by simple I mean a song like 'Chinna Chinna Asai'.

These days, ARR is into multiple tracks, all kinds of sound bytes ( nice to hear though). Every song is too complicated. Melody lost in the bargain ?

PS - The Title song of VTV is a decent one, but its not a great melody IMHO.

VTV - Review

First half - VTV

Second half

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V...i...n...n...a..i.......T...h...a..n...d...i........v...a...r...u.......v..a...a...y....a..!

Aaromale - Song of the Year

I have a strong feeling that the song 'Aaromale' from the movie 'Vinnai Thandi Varuvaya' (VTV) is going to win a few awards this year.

Every time I listen to this song, I get goosebumps. Alphonse's rendition, his emotions and the wonderful BGM by Rahman makes this song a classic.

This is the first song of Alphonse that I am listening to. He is a great talent. I read that he has done a few films in Malayalam. I am not sure though if he has sung in Malayalam or any other language.

Here are the award possibilities:

1) National Award

• National Award - Song of the year
• National Award - Best Singer
• National Award - Best Music Director

2) Tamil Nadu State award

• Best Song
• Best Music Director
• Best Singer

3) Kerala State award ( This is funny )

• Best Malayalam song - From a Tamil movie?
• Best Singer
• Best Music Director - Tamil movie but...a Malayalam song !

I have a feeling that option-3 is most likely. Why?

• AR. Rahman was born in Kerala but he doesn't do music for Malayalam films. It will be a pride to honor the Oscar and Grammy winner.

Option-2 is unlikely - Why?

• Sheer Tamil pride. How can an award be given to a Malayalam song ...though it is from a Tamil movie.

VTV - Digital Bliss

Pic courtesy: WWW

I am a big fan of GAUTHAM MENON. His style, his team, his techniques, his story, his choice of actors...everything impresses me.

From his first, 'MINNALE' to his last 'VAARANAM AAYIRAM', he has impressed everyone !

I remember writing a review about Gautham's 'PKMC' a while back.

That said.....today I was listening to the songs of 'Vinnai thaandi Varuvaayaa' aka VTV, Gautham's next movie. AR Rahman is the music director.

I will write later this week about the songs, but, for today's post, I have to say the entire album is a .......

'D I G I T A L ..... B L I S S'.

I am very impressed. Let's hope it turns out to be a big hit like Gautham's last movie 'Vaaranam Aayiram'.

Good Job Mr. ARR !