Comments on: Falu on FOX

By: Michelle

Michelle — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 02:27:33 +0000

I think that Falu is really awesome. I recently saw some interviews that she did. Everyone who likes Falu should check them out. You get to know a little more about her.

http://uncensoredinterview.com/artists/136-Falu

By: SM Intern

SM Intern — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 01:36:45 +0000

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By: Kurma

Kurma — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 15:32:47 +0000

I like this! Never liked Lata Mangeshkar's singing. Much preferred Asha Bhonsle.

On a separate note,

who honestly doesn't like hearing an attractive woman sing "hai rabba".

Main tho "hai" pe hi fida ho gaya.

By: Musiclover

Musiclover — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 04:02:40 +0000

This is in response to comment number 12 by Quizman. Sorry – I realise everyone has freedom to voice their opinion, but I cannot fathom what kind of spite would force you to use the word besura for such a wonderful singer. I have been an ardent follower of classical music for many years enjoying the best like Ustad Amir Khan, Rashid Khan , Parveen Sulatana etc and I feel Falu has a beautiful and very melodious voice, that she is very well trained is so obvious in her command of the surs in all her songs. Maybe there was something wrong in your speakers (or your hearing?). I would really like to listen to your rendition of the song and see what credibility you have before posting such comments about such a wonderful singer.

By: sri

sri — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 01:25:40 +0000

This song doesn’t do justice to her voice. If you have seen her bust out nusrat or classical ragas in NYC, she is unreal. I just went to the sa re ga ma pa music show in Los Angeles(folks who are very big now) and she is as good as any of the singers there. I wonder if there is going to be a cross over phenomenon like a shakira that is possible with a South Asian artist. Her fusion pop tracks just aren’t as powerful as her classical stuff, I think.

By: danielbeloved

danielbeloved — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 23:22:18 +0000

26 Ã‚Â· Musafir said

danielbeloved - how do you know Falu (if I may ask)? Hi Musafir: I am involved in the South Asian music scene here in NYC in a variety of capacities and have worked with Falguni in the past.

By: bess

bess — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 22:29:20 +0000

Cherchez la femme.

I’ve been mistaking Lata’s voice for Asha Bhosle’s – especially Rang de Basanti soundtrack – oops. I love the work A.B did with the Kronos Quartet. It’s a beautiful sound especially when blended with warmer tones (i.e., Rehman’s voice).

By: Rahul

Rahul — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 22:06:11 +0000

I feel that Lata Mangeshkar sang in higher registers as she grew older. Is that just my perception?

Although there is one recent song of hers, Lukka Chhuppi, from Rang De Basanti, where the combination of her high pitch and Rehman's low pitch and rugged male vocals combined to gorgeous effect.

By: Amitabh

Amitabh — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 22:02:33 +0000

Dimple (#23) I read your comment AFTER posting my comment above, but I see we’re basically saying the same thing. I’m glad I’m not the only one who blames Lata.

By: Amitabh

Amitabh — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 22:00:46 +0000

I've wondered for some time why it is that in Indian music (in classical and in bollywood soundtracks)the female voice is pitched so high (Ashe Bhosle, for example). Is it because a lower register in a female voice is considered unattractive? Even the male voices are high.

That has always bugged me and been the main reason I hesitated to play Hindi music for my non-desi friends when I was a kid. I don't know if the reason for high-pitched vocals in Bollywood is due to a hold-over from classical music, but I think Lata Mangeshkar did a lot to really cement that in. She sang VERY high, and generations of women have tried to sound just like her. Plus she had a virtual monopoly for decades. Thankfully her influence is ebbing and the newer female singers tend to sing lower.