[Drugmachine]

GVP - like Chinmayee's real voice, his 'real' style still eludes me. Still not able to form even an opinion on him.

I can't relate that the same person who scored polladhavan scored Veyyil or AO. is Angadi theru by GVP? That just adds to the confusion. What is his real voice?
(I dont want to orient this as a compliment - even Rahman, Raja are versatile but underlying the different styles that they exhibhit, there is an unifying factor, a stamp of theirs. A Rahman fan never mistakes a HJ song for Rahman, and as I'd reply to all people who attribute MMKV or VSN or Deva or S-G songs to IR, no true IR fan will mistake any of those songs for IR as IR's stamp is unmistakable. GVP's versatility doesnt seem to be of the same type to me)

Plum, agree that GVP has NOT yet had his own stamp.. in fact, most of the composers nowadays... except U1 & HJ...

angadi theru was done by both GVP & VA.., not sure who has done what in that movie.. for me, aval appadi ondrum seems to be from VA... Kadhagalai pesum & un perai sollum bother - GVP... if this is right, I found at least half stamp of GVP... of course, it is just between VA / GVP...

[Lt_Apple]

GVP - like Chinmayee's real voice, his 'real' style still eludes me. Still not able to form even an opinion on him.

I can't relate that the same person who scored polladhavan scored Veyyil or AO. is Angadi theru by GVP? That just adds to the confusion. What is his real voice?

That's because GVP worked like a guest composer in Polladhavan and Angadi Theru, that doesn't help at this stage. Probably if he had forged a combo like Selva-YSR or HJ-GVM, he could have done better. He has a long way to go.

[Ifroham4]

GVP is right up there "next of kin" to Yuvan & HJ style, formula & way to succeeder.

Has lot of good, consistent hits and fairly notable albums.

[radikal]

Devi Sri Prasad is smiling from ear to ear. The musician, who is back after a frenzied round of theatre-hopping to gauge the audience pulse at the “Singam” shows, breaks into song. “Stole My Heart…tran tran tran…” he mock-strums ecstatically.

The number is one of Devi a.k.a DSP's current favourites from a spice-spangled oeuvre that covers 40 films in Telugu, Tamil and Kannada. At his tech-tuned studio on the backstreets of Vadapalani, the buoyant musician, famous for some recent sonic adventures, is living out his dream. And guess what, a larger-than-life portrait of the maestro he respects most — Ilayaraja — in his trademark pensive mood, watches over the proceedings!

For someone who did his school homework listening to “Ilayaraja's plaintive ‘Solai pushpangalae en sogam kaelungalae…' from a tiny transistor, and grew up on a steady diet of Michael Jackson's head bobbing beats, Devi says he's lucky because his passion is his profession. “It's like a beautiful paid holiday! I'm having fun composing tunes. To be a composer, you have to be a die-hard music lover — which I am.”

He breaks into another song — “Excuse Me Mr. Kanthasamy” — this time with a mock keyboard, to explain that it isn't easy to compose songs for commercial films. “Any song has to be catchy. People think class films are tough and mass films come easy. But that's not true. Not many know I'm a disciple of Mandolin U. Shrinivas. The Prabhu Deva-directed ‘Pournami' has many songs with classical influences. The biggest test is to bring freshness to any proven format.”

In the same vein, the composer whose cheeriness is so much in tune with his sunshine tracks such as ‘Adada Adada Adada' (“Santhosh Subramaniam”) and ‘Daddy Mummy Veetil Illa' (“Villu”), says, “I believe in breaking rules. You can succeed even without breaking rules. But only if you look beyond preset notions, you can get to the next level. Look at Mani Ratnam or Ram Gopal Varma. They are not judged by their latest hit or flop. They will always be respected because they paved new paths. I'm inspired by such people. I'm trying too — in my own way to be individualistic, even while alchemising varied influences — from folk and kuthu to pop and hip-hop.”

Creative freedom

Talk about directors he's worked with and the creative freedom he enjoys, and Devi says, “It's the director who holds the key to the success of a film. To begin with, he is the source of my inspiration for any score. Thankfully, whether it is Susi Ganesan (‘Kanthasamy'), Hari (‘Aaru', ‘Singam') or K.S. Ravi Kumar (RR for ‘Dasavatharam'), I've enjoyed freedom. And music happens in a very casual atmosphere — in the course of a conversation. Or over a cup of coffee. Filmmaking is based on trust between many creative people. I'm conscious of the fact that a good film can become a super hit if the music strikes a chord with the audience and that even a fantastic score cannot save a poorly made film!”

Born in Andhra Pradesh and bred in Tamil Nadu, Devi undoubtedly has an edge. The musician who made his debut at the age of 17 with the Telugu runaway success “Devi” (don't miss the happy coincidence), and didn't have to hit the pause button since, says, “I'm totally clued in when it comes to Tamil and Telugu films. I can even write lyrics in Tamil! Knowing the languages and understanding local sensibilities are a big advantage because music is an important form of expression. From my school days at Venkata Subba Rao in T. Nagar, I've participated in culturals and straddled many passions — music, dance and photography.”

Devi is hopeful of cutting a non-film disc too. “I feel sad when I go back in time to the days of good old desi pop. Channels and music companies that once promoted the genre are today out of business. In my teens, I did ‘Dance Party' and ‘Mr. Devi.' Non-film albums are a great avenue for music aspirants. Not all wanting to get into films realise their dreams.”

With a clutch of big banners in Telugu and Tamil (upcoming works of K.S. Ravikumar-Kamal Haasan, Bhoopathy Pandiyan-Vikram and Hari), there's a lot to sing about on Devi's career front. “The past few years have been a whirl. It's a capricious industry. So you feel mighty responsible about the work you take on. But despite the frenetic schedules and cancelled vacation plans, I don't feel I've missed anything. Because I'm composing music not by force, but by choice,” he smiles and returns to mock strumming — this time it's throaty Baba Sehgal's ‘Kadhal Vandhale' from “Singam”.

ROCK N ROLE!

It's not just Devi's jig-worthy compositions that have got producers queueing up to him. Big banners have approached him to play lead roles following his much-talked about showmanship at audio launches. "During the shoot of `Kadhal Vandhale' ("Singam"), Suriya called me thrice. Knowing my flair for dance, he jocularly remarked, `You must have conceived of some steps while composing the tune!' That was a huge compliment. I can dance and interact with the audience spontaneously. Production houses from Tamil and Telugu have approached me. But I'm not in a hurry. I'm waiting for an interesting script."

SING THING

Not many know that crooner Devi was called by A. R. Rahman to sing a number fo the Telugu version of "Raavan". "It came as a big surprise. Rahman has watched me perform at functions. And I didn't realise I had made an impact. So when I got the call, I was like `Are you sure, it's me?'"

THE BIG PIC

If not a musician, Devi would have become a photographer. His studio has all th facilities for professional shoots. An array of cameras and a flowing, flawless whit backdrop. "I've shot aspiring models and many pictures during my travels. I don' like going on composing trips abroad because I get busy enjoying the place from photographer's perspective. Once I followed a chubby baby staring angrily at th world from his dad's shoulder for three hours! To me, painting, photography, musi and dance are like one integrated big picture. When I see photos, I see music i them. It's like a composition!"

http://www.thehindu.com/mp/2010/06/1...1253320800.htm

[tgs]

Originally Posted by raajarasigan Originally Posted by interz Even GV.Prakash has his own thread in hub so why shouldnt DSP?

G.V Prakash is far better than DSP... both quality as well as commercial success...also, DSP has NOT composed many melodies but only peppy songs... IMO GVP proved nothing so far, he is a one hit wonder (Veyil). GVP has become a guarantee for a movie will flop. The sole reason why GVP is in the cinefield is because his uncle is world wide famous. Whats ur problem? Im not sure why you hate GVP so much...For his age, GVP has done extremely well..Some of his high quality albums Anandha Thandavam,Kireedam,AO,MAdaraspatinam...The theme music in Anandha Thandavam priceless..very close to my heart and can move me to tears

Intha DSP-ku oru thread If you ask me to list 10 most annoying songs, 5 will be from DSP albums...

Feel my love,she stole my heart...recent thanga mudiyathu songs

[Lt_Apple]

Singam, Kutty, Kanthasamy, Villu, Santu Subbu wiki

DSP I better come back once "Manmathan Ambu" releases. Until then, this thread needs to be confiscated to Telugu films section

I believe you don't have to come back....

being an HCKHF , I hate his decision that he has gone to DSP...

[Drugmachine]

Our music taste is very different from each others. I dont like the music GVP makes. If I should respect him as a music-composer he has to compose better than A R Rahman, Harris Jeyaraj, Yuvan Shankaraja.

I like the songs DSP compose, they are songs for the masses, I am among the mass. Excuse me for being the guy at tea shop listening to mass song and tapping my foot.

[Drugmachine]

Our music taste is very different from each others. I dont like the music GVP makes. If I should respect him as a music-composer he has to compose better than A R Rahman, Harris Jeyaraj, Yuvan Shankaraja.

I like the songs DSP compose, they are songs for the masses, I am among the mass. Excuse me for being the guy at tea shop listening to mass song and tapping my foot.

the weirdest reason i have heard...

You mentioned ARR,harris,yuvan and at the same time you are tea shop guy... Enna solla varingey?ARR,HArris,yuvan=DSP?

Anyways

[Slonopotam845]

Nov, pls open a thread for Hari on films section If you like recycled tunes, you should like recycled films too

[Drugmachine]

Oru thread start pannathuku ivalo prachanaiya

[Lt_Apple]

Oru thread start pannathuku ivalo prachanaiya

Yeah thinking of it now, it is silly..

[brraverishhh]

Originally Posted by interz Our music taste is very different from each others. I dont like the music GVP makes. If I should respect him as a music-composer he has to compose better than A R Rahman, Harris Jeyaraj, Yuvan Shankaraja.

I like the songs DSP compose, they are songs for the masses, I am among the mass. Excuse me for being the guy at tea shop listening to mass song and tapping my foot.

the weirdest reason i have heard...

You mentioned ARR,harris,yuvan and at the same time you are tea shop guy... Enna solla varingey?ARR,HArris,yuvan=DSP?

Anyways Mahen,

Tea shop guys lam ARR Yuvan,Harris songs lam ketka koodatha. Avanga podra music lam hubbers, orkuters, facebookers ku mattumma

Avangaluku paatu pudichirukaangarathu thaan matter. They dont care about music directors.

[Slonopotam845]

Originally Posted by Mahen Originally Posted by interz Our music taste is very different from each others. I dont like the music GVP makes. If I should respect him as a music-composer he has to compose better than A R Rahman, Harris Jeyaraj, Yuvan Shankaraja.

I like the songs DSP compose, they are songs for the masses, I am among the mass. Excuse me for being the guy at tea shop listening to mass song and tapping my foot.

the weirdest reason i have heard...

You mentioned ARR,harris,yuvan and at the same time you are tea shop guy... Enna solla varingey?ARR,HArris,yuvan=DSP?

Anyways Mahen,

Tea shop guys lam ARR Yuvan,Harris songs lam ketka koodatha. Avanga podra music lam hubbers, orkuters, facebookers ku mattumma

Avangaluku paatu pudichirukaangarathu thaan matter. They dont care about music directors. IT was like ARR,HArris,yuvan=DSP? thats why i responded Freeya viduvom

[doctorzlo]

Originally Posted by VinodKumar's Oru thread start pannathuku ivalo prachanaiya

Yeah thinking of it now, it is silly.. page oottaa venamayya... :P

[Fegasderty]

Originally Posted by raajarasigan Originally Posted by Scale Singam, Kutty, Kanthasamy, Villu, Santu Subbu wiki

DSP I better come back once "Manmathan Ambu" releases. Until then, this thread needs to be confiscated to Telugu films section

I believe you don't have to come back....

being an HCKHF , I hate his decision that he has gone to DSP... Kamaloda periyaaaaaaaaaa padathuku avar thaanga BGM included that also...

[Fegasderty]

Originally Posted by VinodKumar's Originally Posted by raajarasigan Originally Posted by Scale Singam, Kutty, Kanthasamy, Villu, Santu Subbu wiki

DSP I better come back once "Manmathan Ambu" releases. Until then, this thread needs to be confiscated to Telugu films section

I believe you don't have to come back....

being an HCKHF , I hate his decision that he has gone to DSP... Kamaloda periyaaaaaaaaaa padathuku avar thaanga BGM included that also... Himesh,Deva lam ok va

[doctorzlo]

Deva is underrated.

[HedgeYourBets]

Deva is underrated.

[LottiFurmann]

Avangaluku paatu pudichirukaangarathu thaan matter. They dont care about music directors.

this not only applies to tea kada patrons but also to ppl like me, who owe allegiance to none and simply want to get value for money spent.


Mahen, hopes the following news will soften your heart. :P

Tamannaah is all set to be Naga Chaitanya's heroine in a film directed by Sukumar and produced by Geeta Arts. Devi Sri Prasad will score the music.
Naga Chaitanya, who did soft roles in both Josh and Ye Maya Chesave, will be doing a mass role this time. Nagarjuna had wanted Naga Chaitanya not to make his debut with a mass role. http://sify.com/movies/tamannaah-and...ilN1ijfbg.html

[Peptobismol]

Originally Posted by VinodKumar's Avangaluku paatu pudichirukaangarathu thaan matter. They dont care about music directors.

this not only applies to tea kada patrons but also to ppl like me, who owe allegiance to none and simply want to get value for money spent.


Mahen, hopes the following news will soften your heart. :P

Tamannaah is all set to be Naga Chaitanya's heroine in a film directed by Sukumar and produced by Geeta Arts. Devi Sri Prasad will score the music.
Naga Chaitanya, who did soft roles in both Josh and Ye Maya Chesave, will be doing a mass role this time. Nagarjuna had wanted Naga Chaitanya not to make his debut with a mass role. http://sify.com/movies/tamannaah-and...ilN1ijfbg.html Athu telegu padam..so no worries