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Dear Rahmaniacs, ( ALL WOULD DERIVE MORE JOY, WHEN LISTENING TO MP3s, which
will be circulated soon )Advertising
Today was a wonderful interview of Dr. Narayan with Raihana in Rahmania show
( AahaFM 91.9 ) .
*Brief Introduction :-* Dr. Narayan is an upcoming singer , who has been
singing hummings for ARR, and a practising Homeopathy Doctor. he is a BHMS;
Bachelor of Homepathy & Surgery, just like allopathy medicine . Proper
College for 5 1/2 yrs. Practising along with his wife. She also sings, but
more a critic. Learnt Carnatic Music from his mother right from the age of 5
. At a point he got Central Govt Scholarship in Vocal . he started learning
for 14 or 15 yrs under the tutelage of Prof. S. Rajam , a close associate of
Veena Balachander. He is an expert member in Music Commitee. It was he who
made my voice suitable for Carnatic as well as Film Songs. He made me have a
thorough practice in all raagas, which enabled me to acquire Swara knowledge
. My first Arangetram was in front of Dr. Balamuralikrishna in 1997 , in
Narada Gana Sabha .
*ARR "s Meeting :-* My first meeting was for the film Kandukonden
Kandukonden. 1999. he went and gave devotional cassettes that he had
recorded to ARR. Immediately, he got a call from ARR 's studio. He went and
listened to the flute piece of the song Kandukondein Kandukondein. I started
practising the swaras,a nd next day, mr. Rajeev Menon took him to ARR
studios . The cassette was first given to ARR. That was given at a common
place, where he gave it to ARR. when he got the call from ARR studio, he was
having butterflies in his stomach, and was with so much of anxiety, because
it was the first time he was entering ARR Studio.
ARR was present and he was smiling. He summoned Dr. to sing . ARR gave many
improvisations.Dr.'s piece was considered to be a track. . ARR spontaneously
gave note phrases. Before the song , ARR asked him "What is the Alapana for
Raaga Nalinaganti?" ( unexpectadly ) . he gave the answer. Then ARR was
asking his name, for which he replied " I am Sriram Narayanan". But ARR
always used to call him as Doctor. ARR always used to sing the song " hello
Doctor; Heart Touch aache" ( Kadhal Desam song with wordings changed
specially for Dr. Narayan )
Now also, recently, during their trip to San Francisco, both stayed in the
same hotel. whenever ARR meets Dr., he used to sing " Hello Doctor.. How do
you do Doctor". Raihana says that ARR used to love Dr. so much, that he has
never cut jokes with anybody else other than Dr. Its because of Dr. 's
innocence. At times of chorus also, ARR used to talk so much about Dr.
Suddenly, between recordings, ARR used to ask " Where is Dr ?. where is Dr
?. Dr. needs to ake homeopathy pills". When anybody used to feel sick, ARR
used to ask " Where is our fake Doctor ????".
*SINGAPORE TRIP :-*
while in the flight, Air Hostess was calling for any doctors, and for the
first time, in the presence of ARR, Dr. went and attended the patient. The
patient had some mild indigestion problem. So he advised some first aid.
Medicines for maintaining Voice :- No medicines. There are very good
medicines for maintaining voice in Homeopathy. Many singers used to take
medicines from him.
*FIRST SONG WITH ARR :-* Suthi Suthi Vandeega ( Humming Version in Re-
recording ) .
In Pukar, Solo bit - Kismat Se Tum . dr. did it in Humming version.
Raihana says Dr. is very helpful, down to earth, and he tells the swaras for
Mustafa song ( then and there ) .
BOYS re- recording :- Manam Virubuthe bit ( when hero & heroine go to a
resort, and its like their mind sings )
on the spot, ARR composed the song while doing re- recording. After some
takes, immediate voice mixing was done by ARR. The end result was very
husky, excellent. ( he sings the same song as Madurai Somu , some imitations
etc )
K. Balachander introduced Dr. in the Tv serial " Sahana", which was a great
hit, and also a film " Poi". Also in ennavale, Palli koodam etc . In telugu,
Dasari Narayan Rao introduced him. Also some albums , which are yet to be
released.
*Most Favoutite Song of Dr. :-* Kadhal Ennum Thervezhii - KADHALAR DHINAM ,
Ennavalle ( Kadhalan )
*During Concerts :-* TAAL Song . There is a Jadi originally sung by
Sukhwinder Singh. ARR used to ask Dr. to sing that jadi. ( it comes in
between in Taal se Taal mila song )
Listened to a lot of Hindustani songs etc . Dr. can improvise on any song.
Dr. can finish a song within 40 minutes. Dr. immediately, writes notes for
his songs. and then he starts singing .
*FAVOURITE RAAGA :-* When they went to Australia, the song ' Sandhana
Thendralai ( KK ) . He noticed a spark, a magic. There is a flute bit in
between after the first stanza. That is in keeravani raaga . A beautiful mix
. Real music. So much of soul and energy in this music. Even Incurable
diseases can be cured listening to this . This flute bit has thearauptc use.
Any tune that is melodiuous has the ability to cure . Raihana 's depression
was elevated by Chinna Chinna Aasai ( Roja ) . All ARR songs give
inspiration, motivation, joy.
ARR songs all hit.. Some songs which many have not heard much, are liked by
Dr. He bought Pukar Cassette on the day of release, and he kept listening
that bits in the song " Kismat se ". Rasiga priya - last raaga . ARR asked
once " What is the alapana for Rasiga Priya Raaga ". Then Dr. referred and
told him the answer.
*MOST FAVOURITE SINGER :- UDIT NARAYAN -* because chariming, he carries his
songs on his shoulders. Straight. Innocence, Appealing voice, he beautifies
the lyrics. Dr. always admires his songs . Bold clear voice. Authoritative
. Dr. gathers a Plus point in many singers. for eg. Sonu Nigam - Graceful
singing . Jesudas song ) Nenje Nenje from ratchagan ) ; SPB ( En kaathale
from DUET , Swasame - Thenali )
--
regards,
Vithur
A.R.RAHMAN - THE ABODE OF DIVINE MUSIC
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for personal use.
Dear Rahmaniacs, ( ALL WOULD DERIVE MORE JOY, WHEN LISTENING TO MP3s, which
will be circulated soon )Advertising
Today was a wonderful interview of Dr. Narayan with Raihana in Rahmania show
( AahaFM 91.9 ) .
*Brief Introduction :-* Dr. Narayan is an upcoming singer , who has been
singing hummings for ARR, and a practising Homeopathy Doctor. he is a BHMS;
Bachelor of Homepathy & Surgery, just like allopathy medicine . Proper
College for 5 1/2 yrs. Practising along with his wife. She also sings, but
more a critic. Learnt Carnatic Music from his mother right from the age of 5
. At a point he got Central Govt Scholarship in Vocal . he started learning
for 14 or 15 yrs under the tutelage of Prof. S. Rajam , a close associate of
Veena Balachander. He is an expert member in Music Commitee. It was he who
made my voice suitable for Carnatic as well as Film Songs. He made me have a
thorough practice in all raagas, which enabled me to acquire Swara knowledge
. My first Arangetram was in front of Dr. Balamuralikrishna in 1997 , in
Narada Gana Sabha .
*ARR "s Meeting :-* My first meeting was for the film Kandukonden
Kandukonden. 1999. he went and gave devotional cassettes that he had
recorded to ARR. Immediately, he got a call from ARR 's studio. He went and
listened to the flute piece of the song Kandukondein Kandukondein. I started
practising the swaras,a nd next day, mr. Rajeev Menon took him to ARR
studios . The cassette was first given to ARR. That was given at a common
place, where he gave it to ARR. when he got the call from ARR studio, he was
having butterflies in his stomach, and was with so much of anxiety, because
it was the first time he was entering ARR Studio.
ARR was present and he was smiling. He summoned Dr. to sing . ARR gave many
improvisations.Dr.'s piece was considered to be a track. . ARR spontaneously
gave note phrases. Before the song , ARR asked him "What is the Alapana for
Raaga Nalinaganti?" ( unexpectadly ) . he gave the answer. Then ARR was
asking his name, for which he replied " I am Sriram Narayanan". But ARR
always used to call him as Doctor. ARR always used to sing the song " hello
Doctor; Heart Touch aache" ( Kadhal Desam song with wordings changed
specially for Dr. Narayan )
Now also, recently, during their trip to San Francisco, both stayed in the
same hotel. whenever ARR meets Dr., he used to sing " Hello Doctor.. How do
you do Doctor". Raihana says that ARR used to love Dr. so much, that he has
never cut jokes with anybody else other than Dr. Its because of Dr. 's
innocence. At times of chorus also, ARR used to talk so much about Dr.
Suddenly, between recordings, ARR used to ask " Where is Dr ?. where is Dr
?. Dr. needs to ake homeopathy pills". When anybody used to feel sick, ARR
used to ask " Where is our fake Doctor ????".
*SINGAPORE TRIP :-*
while in the flight, Air Hostess was calling for any doctors, and for the
first time, in the presence of ARR, Dr. went and attended the patient. The
patient had some mild indigestion problem. So he advised some first aid.
Medicines for maintaining Voice :- No medicines. There are very good
medicines for maintaining voice in Homeopathy. Many singers used to take
medicines from him.
*FIRST SONG WITH ARR :-* Suthi Suthi Vandeega ( Humming Version in Re-
recording ) .
In Pukar, Solo bit - Kismat Se Tum . dr. did it in Humming version.
Raihana says Dr. is very helpful, down to earth, and he tells the swaras for
Mustafa song ( then and there ) .
BOYS re- recording :- Manam Virubuthe bit ( when hero & heroine go to a
resort, and its like their mind sings )
on the spot, ARR composed the song while doing re- recording. After some
takes, immediate voice mixing was done by ARR. The end result was very
husky, excellent. ( he sings the same song as Madurai Somu , some imitations
etc )
K. Balachander introduced Dr. in the Tv serial " Sahana", which was a great
hit, and also a film " Poi". Also in ennavale, Palli koodam etc . In telugu,
Dasari Narayan Rao introduced him. Also some albums , which are yet to be
released.
*Most Favoutite Song of Dr. :-* Kadhal Ennum Thervezhii - KADHALAR DHINAM ,
Ennavalle ( Kadhalan )
*During Concerts :-* TAAL Song . There is a Jadi originally sung by
Sukhwinder Singh. ARR used to ask Dr. to sing that jadi. ( it comes in
between in Taal se Taal mila song )
Listened to a lot of Hindustani songs etc . Dr. can improvise on any song.
Dr. can finish a song within 40 minutes. Dr. immediately, writes notes for
his songs. and then he starts singing .
*FAVOURITE RAAGA :-* When they went to Australia, the song ' Sandhana
Thendralai ( KK ) . He noticed a spark, a magic. There is a flute bit in
between after the first stanza. That is in keeravani raaga . A beautiful mix
. Real music. So much of soul and energy in this music. Even Incurable
diseases can be cured listening to this . This flute bit has thearauptc use.
Any tune that is melodiuous has the ability to cure . Raihana 's depression
was elevated by Chinna Chinna Aasai ( Roja ) . All ARR songs give
inspiration, motivation, joy.
ARR songs all hit.. Some songs which many have not heard much, are liked by
Dr. He bought Pukar Cassette on the day of release, and he kept listening
that bits in the song " Kismat se ". Rasiga priya - last raaga . ARR asked
once " What is the alapana for Rasiga Priya Raaga ". Then Dr. referred and
told him the answer.
*MOST FAVOURITE SINGER :- UDIT NARAYAN -* because chariming, he carries his
songs on his shoulders. Straight. Innocence, Appealing voice, he beautifies
the lyrics. Dr. always admires his songs . Bold clear voice. Authoritative
. Dr. gathers a Plus point in many singers. for eg. Sonu Nigam - Graceful
singing . Jesudas song ) Nenje Nenje from ratchagan ) ; SPB ( En kaathale
from DUET , Swasame - Thenali )
--
regards,
Vithur
A.R.RAHMAN - THE ABODE OF DIVINE MUSIC
