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10-20-2007, 03:35 PM
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OSO- Music - News / reviews
Composer A.R. Rahman has opted out of Shah Rukh Khan's production "Om Shanti Om", but he insists the parting is amicable and certainly not final. "I'm not doing Farah Khan's 'Om Shanti Om'. But that doesn't mean there's any quarrel with her or with Shah Rukh who produces her film," Rahman told IANS in an interview.
"Farah and I go back a long way. We did 'Bombay Dreams' together. In fact, I did some tunes for 'Om Shanti Om', which Farah has now returned to me, not because she didn't like them but because we just couldn't agree on my terms." Rahman's new policy for music composition is simple. "I just want to push for the financial rights of composers and lyricists, even producers. It's not as though I'm saying I want to be the sole proprietor of the songs I compose. But I want a share. There's nothing wrong with that. I can't run to music companies like T Series and Sa Re Ga Ma every time I need to use my own song." Unfortunately, not too many producers in Bollywood are willing to share Rahman's demand for a share in the royalty for a song. But Rahman holds no grudges against anyone, least of all Aamir Khan or Shah Rukh from whose productions the composer has opted out on this issue. "In fact, Shah Rukh tried his utmost to see and to put forward my point of view." Unfortunately, T Series, the music company, which would market the music of "Om Shanti Om", would have none of it. Laughs Rahman. "I realise I've a huge fight though I don't see it as a fight. It's not like the British rock band Queen, which owned sole copyrights to all their songs. But I won't run to music companies in Mumbai for the rights for my songs every time I want to perform them at the concerts. "Music companies must recognise the changing ground reality. Today the conventional outlets for music sales are drying up. Soon all music will be free while the performers and performances will be paid for." Rahman is ready to take on the flak. "Any change is frowned at. But I'm standing up for what I think is right. Yes, producers will back out. But that's fine. This gap gives me the excuse to work on my private album. For long I've been asked why I'm not doing a non-film album. Now I've the time to do that." What could complicate matters for Rahman in Mumbai is his selective attitude to the copyright issue. While he has chosen to assert his financial rights over Aamir and Shah Rukh, Rahman has exempted Ashutosh Gowariker's "Jodha-Akbar" from the copyright net. "It has to be flexible. I can't draw a net on all my assignments and draw up a uniform code. At the same time I'm not insecure about my career. If I lose out on some assignments in Mumbai, I'm ready to bear with the loss." 
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10-20-2007, 03:37 PM
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Rahman fights for copyright of his music
"I can't run to music companies every time I need to use my own song," says the composer Subhash K Jha A R Rahman has decided to put his foot down and protest against the prevailing practices in Bollywood. The music composer is going all out to campaign for securing the financial rights of composers and lyricists, and even producers. As a first step to furthering this 'movement' Rahman has withdrawn from Farah Khan's next film. "I'm not doing Farah Khan's Om Shanti Om. But that doesn't mean there's any quarrel with her or with Shah Rukh who is producing her film. Farah and I go back a long way. We did Bombay Dreams together. In fact, I did some tunes for Om Shanti Om which Farah has now returned to me, not because she didn't like them but because we just couldn't agree on my terms," he says. Rahman's new policy is simple. He says, "I want to push for the copyright of composers and lyricists, even producers. I'm not saying that I want to be the sole proprietor of the songs I compose. But I want a share. There's nothing wrong with that. I can't run to music companies like T-Series and Sa Re Ga Ma every time I need to use my own song." Unfortunately, not too many producers in Bollywood are willing to share Rahman's demand for a share in the royalty for a song. But Rahman holds no grudges against anyone, least of all Aamir Khan or Shah Rukh from whose productions the composer has opted out, on this issue. "In fact Shah Rukh tried his utmost to see and to put forward my point of view," defends Rahman. Unfortunately, T-Series, the music company which will market the music of Om Shanti Om, would have none of it. Rahman laughs, "I realise that I have a huge fight on hand, although I don't see it as a fight. It's not like the British rock band Queen which owned sole copyright of all its songs. But I won't run to music companies in Mumbai for the rights for my songs every time I want to perform them at concerts. Music companies must recognise the changing ground reality. Today, conventional outlets for music sales are drying up. Soon all music will be free while the performers and performances will be paid for." Rahman is ready to take on the flak that he's likely to earn, for his stance. He says, "Any change is frowned at. But I'm standing up for what I think is right. Yes, producers will back out. But that's fine. I've always been asked why I haven't done a non-film album. Now, I have the time to do that." What could complicate matters for Rahman in Mumbai is his selective attitude to the copyright issue. While he has chosen to assert his financial rights over Aamir Khan and Shah Rukh Khan, Rahman has exempted Ashutosh Gowariker's Jodha-Akbar from the copyright-net. Rahman says, "It has to be flexible. I can't draw a net on all my assignments and draw up a uniform code. At the same time, I'm not insecure about my career. If I lose out on some assignments in Mumbai I'm ready to bear with the loss." • I'm not saying that I want to be the sole proprietor of the songs I compose. But I want a share. There's nothing wrong with that — A R Rahman
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10-20-2007, 03:38 PM
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Vishal Dadlani and Shekhar Ravjani, better known as Vishal-Shekar, are one of the best music composers today.
The duo were friends even before they started working. After their big hit, Pyaar Main Kabhi Kabhi, there was no looking back. The duo have a string of hits like Taxi No 9211, Salaam Namaste [Images], Shabd, Karam and Ta Ra Rum Pum [Images]. They have also composed some of the songs for the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Om Shanti Om. Rajul Hegde caught up with the busy duo on the sets of the music reality show Zee SaReGaMaPa Challenge at Mumbai's Famous Studio which they are judging. In between, Raja -- one of the finalists on the show -- enters the room, and asks the duo for some singing tips. The interview has hardly begun when another finalist, Aneek, comes in, and discusses pitch problems. While the entire nation looks up to the three finalists, which also includes Amanat Ali, they trio look up to Vishal-Shekar for help and advice. "Being mentors was a learning experience for us because we learn from them as much they learn from us," Vishal says. "They are new and refreshing, untouched by the business. Proper guidance can really mould them. "Honestly, winning the contest is irrelevant. These kids are talented singers and will definitely make it big in their own way," he adds. "But they lack one fundamental thing -- experience -- which they will gain with time." Asked whether reality shows help them judge a good singer, the duo quickly say, "Yes, all Bollywood songs are not empty, we make them sing in various styles -- from old to extremely modern." "We were friends before we starting working together," Vishal says, talking about themselves. "We were into our respective family business. I was and still am with the rock band Pentagram. We do music for pleasure. It comes straight from the heart. We hope people love it as much as we do. Actually, Woh Pehli Baar is a song which I wrote for my wife but it became a hit when it was used in a film." Shekar picks up a red shirt from a rack and asks Vishal whether he is supposed to wear that shirt for the shoot. "Wear a white cap and carry a picnic basket in your hand," Vishal chuckles. Shekar then notices to his dismay that the sofa is of the same colour as the shirt, and wonders aloud whether they are of the same material. After a few moments, he gets serious and says, "We had worked with Farah (Khan) for some ads. So she knew our work. She is the coolest director we have worked with. She knows exactly what she wants and she listens to music like an expert." As for the star of OSO, Shah Rukh Khan [Images], Shekar says the actor is a great producer, very encouraging and loves to listen to music. Asked if the presence of the stars and director of Om Shanti Om on the SaReGaMaPa show recently was a publicity gimmick, Vishal says, "For the entire team of OSO to be on SaReGaMaPa was a big thing. There was so much positive energy and you could see the audiences' reaction when Raja, Aneek and Amanat performed. The song which Amanat sang -- Ajab si -- was an instant hit. Dard-e-disco is already becoming a hit and played on all the radio stations and night clubs." Shekar cannot stop praising one of the show's judges, Himesh Reshammiya [Images]. "Himesh is a great guy. He is lucky and hardworking," he says. "It has been a great year for him and whatever he has touched has been successful. Even he said that Om Shanti Om's music and the film will be a hit. And I trust him." As for Vishal, he predicts that the OSO's debutante Deepika Padukone [Images] is going to be huge star. "She is a chilled out person and I would love to take an autograph from Deepika's father (Prakash Padukone, the badminton legend). He is one of the few sports stars India has." Besides OSO, the duo have their hands full with Yash Raj Films' Tashan, Siddharth Anand's film, Karan Johar's [Images] next, Sujoy Ghosh's Aladdin and Ravi Chopra's Boothnath. They will also release an album with Abhishek Bachchan [Images], which Vishal says 'was completely Abhishek's idea.' He adds, "We have recorded six songs; the rest will be recorded when Abhishek is free." It was reported recently that lyricist Javed Akthar was upset with one of his songs in Om Shanti Om, which was not used. Vishal clears the air, saying, "We share a cordial relationship and have worked on many corporate tracks. We have great respect for him. Everything is blown out of proportion by the media."
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10-20-2007, 03:38 PM
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The much awaited music of Om Shanti Om finally arrives on stands this weekend. IndiaFM was invited for an exclusive preview for the film's soundtrack. Read on to know more about what the album has to offer. Also, tune in on Saturday to hear the songs - yet again, EXCLUSIVELY on IndiaFM.
Expectations. Expectations. And some more expectations. This is how one looks forward to the music of Om Shanti Om from which one expects nothing but the best. And why not? After all: a) This is the biggest ever film starring Shahrukh Khan b) This is the second directorial venture for Farah Khan who made a smashing debut with Main Hoon Naa c) The film has created huge buzz accompanied by immense hype ever since it was launched d) Vishal-Shekhar and Javed Akhtar saab are expected to bring on table a massy popular score e) Last but not the least, the film travels decades which makes one look forward to variety in the soundtrack. Are these expectations met? Well, very much as each of the seven unique tracks bring on a variety that makes Om Shanti Om a winner all the way. It is a truly unconventional beginning to Om Shanti Om as instead of an expected 'Beat-one-Beat-two' beginning from Vishal-Shekhar, one gets to hear a rather serene 'Aankhon Mein Teri' which turns out to be an extremely soulful hear. On hearing it initially, it is the sheer 'different' factor due to which it takes some time to follow the composition. But once you have heard it closely with lights switched off and no interference around you, 'Aankhon Mein Teri' turns out to be an irresistible piece of melody that lingers on for hours. There are number of factors which go in making 'Aankhon Mein' a song that would be remembered for time to come. First and foremost it is the re-discovery of Vishal-Shekhar who create an unconventional tune that breaks the norms which they had themselves set for them. Furthermore, Vishal himself writes lyrics for this track which turns out to be a unique experience since it shows the sensitive romantic side of him. But the biggest of all is K.K. who showcases once again that he is THE most versatile singer who we have in the Bollywood musical scene today! Well, those who love the dance numbers coming from Vishal-Shekhar don't have to wait for long with the arrival of 'Dard-E-Disco'. This is the very track which is much talked about for Shahrukh Khan's 'perfect-six-abs' and unlike 'Aankhon Mein' which grows immensely only after a few hearings, it is an instant hit from the GO. Reminding of the style, rhythm and the funk of 'Kaal Dhamaal' [Kaal], 'Dard E Disco' is a 'jump-on-the-dance-floor' number which has a Persian touch to it even as overall feel of the song stays on to be Western. From the title of the song, one would have expected 'Dard-E-Disco' to belong to the 80s era with a Mithun hangover it but that's not the case as the song turns out to be pretty contemporary. Sukhwinder Singh is in his full elements for this track that has some spicy writing by Javed Akhtar saab. Marianne, Nisha and Caralisa come together for backup vocals who give the song a perfect disco feel. Later in the album arrives the 'remix version' which makes for a justified presence due to the song's theme and keeps the entertainment alive. One would have expected the graph of the album to at maximum stay steady after 'Aankhon Mine' and 'Dard-E-Disco' but to one's pleasant surprise, it shoots up amazingly with 'Deewangi Deewangi' which hooks you on within first one minute itself. A sure shot chartbuster which could well have been the opening number for the film's promotion, 'Deewangi Deewangi' is what qualifies as a trademark number which could have been lapped up by Yash Raj Films or Dharma Productions. Coming together of Shaan, Udit Narayan, Shreya Ghoshal, Sunidhi Chauhan and Rahul Saxena (heard in Indian Idol) ensures that there is not a single dull moment in this instant-attention-grabbing track. Boasting of the innocence in melody that was witnessed in the 70s and now presented in the 21st century 'avtar' with a fusion of 'qawalli', 'bhangra' and western arrangements, 'Deewangi Deewangi' that also incorporates the sound of Om Shanti Om would definitely lit up the screen when it is played. It's 'Rainbow Mix' only confirms the thought as it helps in consolidating the sound of the song. If you have ever been in love, you wouldn't have missed out the dancing-couple-on-a-glass-floor gift item that has a sweet sounding tinkling sound which compliments their moves! This is the sound that marks the beginning of 'Main Agar Kahoon' which reminds one of the 60s era when songs like these were in vogue. Picturised on the likes of Rajendra Kumar and Shammi Kapoor, they were mostly sung by Late Mohd. Rafi. This is the very reason why Sonu Nigam has been roped in to croon 'Main Agar Kahoon' which required the kind of rendition which would succeed in getting you nostalgic about the music of the era gone by. With Shreya Ghoshal in tow who is just the right fit for a song belonging to this genre, 'Main Agar Kahoon' gives a completely different flavor to the album by bringing some 'thehrav' to it after a rocking outing experienced in last few songs. Names like Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and Richa Sharma are good enough reasons to expect a quality offering from Vishal-Shekhar in the song 'Jag Soona Soona Lage'. Written by guest lyricist Kumaar, this painful yet mellow track about separation has it's beginning borrowed from the opening sound of 'Main Agar Kahoon'. Both the singers are highly competent in this beautifully written number that shows an altogether different facet of the composer-duo. A track which has a thorough Indian base to it and makes for a passionate outing, expect it to make multiple appearance during the film's narrative. It's time for the world of 'Tohfa Tohfa Tohfa' [Tohfa] as 'dhols' and 'ghunghroos' come together in unison to create the sound of late 70s and early 80s. With a Lakshmikant-Pyayelal patent all over 'Dhoom Taana', it is only consolidated further as Shreya Ghoshal sings the song in a style that was made famous by yesteryear singer S. Janaki in Jeetendra-Sridevi-Jaya Pradha films. Roping in of Abhijeet too seems to be done with a purpose since it only brings the nostalgia of Kishore Kumar in spite of no conscious effort by the singer to do so. All through this vintage song, the 'dhol' beats accompanied by the chorus of 'Dhoom Taana' is hard to be missed though there is a shift in mood mid-way with rock-n-roll. Just recently there was news around Deepika Padukone shaking a leg with Sunil Dutt, Jeetendra and Rajesh Khanna, courtesy SFX. Well, 'Dhoom Taana' seems to be just the candidate for that setting! A winner which should definitely have the house on fire as it unfolds on the big screen. Especially watch out for the crescendo towards the song's end. Finally comes a track which seems to be set in accordance to the reincarnation theme of the film. Set as a tribute to 'Ek Haseena Thi Ek Deewana Tha' [Karz] with even the lyrics taking a cue from the classic track by Lakshmikant-Pyarelal, 'Dastaan-E-Om Shanti Om' is set in exactly the same story telling mode. The styling of this Shaan rendered track follows the same mode as one expects a high voltage dramatic narration when the song is on. High on orchestra, 'Dastaan-E-Om Shanti Om' is an elaborate number which has a lot to convey through it's lyrics by Javed Akhtar saab. With its 'mukhda' based on the film's theme music, the song makes an appearance again towards the end of the album. In it's 'remix version' as 'Dastaan - The Dark Side Mix', it is pepped up further with additional arrangements. Another remix track which takes the album towards its completion is 'Om Shanti Om - Medley Mix' which basically is an amalgamation of all the tracks from the film presented in a 'club-mix' avtar. A good way to wind up the album. Finally comes a minute long theme piece which is titled 'Om Shanti Om - Themes'. Played on a piano, it leaves a lasting impact even as one can revisit the sound in at least half the tracks in the album. Credit must go to Farah Khan who mixes the commercial elements of the movie with an inherent class which she wanted to lay out in the soundtrack for Om Shanti Om. This is why a fine balancing act is done in the album with hardcore massy tracks like 'Deewangi Deewangi' [best of the lot], 'Dhoom Taana' and 'Dard-E-Disco' presented along with touching tracks like 'Aankhon Mein Teri', 'Main Agar Kahoon' and 'Jag Soona Soona Lage'. And then there is always a 'Dastaan-E-Om Shanti Om' to bring the nostalgia of 'Ek Haseena Thi' [Karz']. Om Shanti Om is easily one of the most complete scores by Vishal-Shekhar and Javed Akhtar. Don't forget to log in this Saturday to listen to Om Shanti Om songs, exclusively on IndiaFM
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