Feb 23, 2009 10:24 PM
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Much hype is being created for AR Rahman getting the Oscar Awards.
As a connoisseur of music especially film music, I am surprised at this build up as I feel it is certainly not worth it. It only exposes peoples lack of sense to judge a good music and something which is a trash - Rahman's noise. The height is, he shouts and screams in the name of singing and the poor common man is left with no choice but to hear those noises.
Rahman is fortunate that he is able to technically blend his noises thanks to the technological advancement. It lacks the finesse that it ought to provide .
Having heard the music of such stalwarts like the legendary MS Visvanathan, the versatile KV Mahadevan or the Maestro Ilayaraja who transformed S Indian film music in the mid seventies, no words can describe the feelings. Even after 30 -35 years, the old tamil fim songs are ever green and it takes you to heavenly heights in a trance where as you wont feel like hearing Rahman's noise for a second time unless your bad luck favours that.
Coming to Oscars, I feel the award has lost its sanctity on being conferred to a technician rather than a creator. Conciously, Rahman has a long way to go to be worthy of being cnsidered for any recognition and I presume his PR does the job effeciently . There are genuine and talented veterans who slog to turn out soul stirring melodies but damsel luck smiles on somebody else and unfortunately that happens to be AR R.
Indian film music will crumble like a pack of cards if genuine and quality music and music makers are not recognised. MS Visvanathan Or Ilayaraja have not been recognised for any nomination which they rightfully deserve and the selection panel or jury turns blind .
Oscar and Rahmans are just a thing of the past. Let us look forward to some quality and soul stirring numbers in the days to come.
