IR's composing technique

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Originally Posted by sseshadri75

kiru :nice post...

would it be worthwhile to anlayse/identify the different genres that evolved during the 80s and a particular orchestration technique that IR used, peaked at a given point of time to generate the maximum melodies/hits

Guitar chords with soothing piano interludes (En iniya pon, En vaanile)
Violins with piano interludes (Engirundho-Bhramma)
violins with tabla (Kalayna maalai)
Violins, with flute interludes and tabla (Mella thirandadu kathavu)

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Seshadri, to some extent that is what I am trying to do. I have picked up the 'tabla' songs of IR as a genre and am exploring the techniques used in them. Yes, we can move on to other types. But since the appreciation for these type of songs seems to be low in the forum here,I thought I will take this one up first.
One good example of a tabla song with guitar chords in 'chittukku chella chittukku'. I really would like to pick one song and do a 'walkthru' (like 'code walkthru' in the s/w business). Once up a time rjay did a 'walkthru' of Edho Mogam. I may not be able to do it as technically as he did, but atleast point out what is going on in the composition, even though the terms may not be precise.

I was listening to a song from the movie Friends today while driving to work. This is sung by SPB, H, and SM and says "kuyilukku koo koo koovida solli koduppom, ada aamaam ..."

IR is in his elements in this song. The music flows smoothly throughout like a clear running stream in spring, with especially the violin and flute exchanges being very delightful. From memory, the song begins with a folk chorus as a prelude, then the voice of SPB singing the intro part. IR aficionados would probably know whether there are other songs from him which are still better re the violin and flute exchanges.

There! For a positive write-up, the oft-stated plea here.

Like KVM is for carnatic, IR is for folk (But, of course, not limited to only that).

My all time fav,

Poove Sempoove.... Starting with gentle flute,
great guitar work, tabla too! Very rich interludes with veena , violin & tabla. Soothing singing by
The Legend KJJ! Enjoy that ending haunting flute!
Great lyrics for the song that expresses the
unconditional love of a man for his lover! love, vinu

kannama kadhal...vanna vanna pookkal- fantastic tabla
Great tabla in 'oru devathai vandhadhu....' Naan solvadhey sattam.
Pochuda now i am all emotional,
I am madly in love with Ilayaraaja!
Kiru please keep going with this topic! love, Vinu.

kalai neera katre... what an usage of veena, Guitar and tabla! Flute interludes simply mesmerising!
Guitar usage in poonthalir aada..., paadivaa thendrale...,ilam pani thuli vizhum neram....

what a number!illam pani thuli!!amazing synchronization of violins,guitar and drums and a haunting voice of Radhika....

how about thavikkudhu thayangudhu.... amazing guitar works too! Now i am listening to geetha sangeetha.... What a composition? Counter point melody with fantastic flute, violin interludes, fabulous singing by Jayachandran! This life paththadhu to enjoy Rajaa's music, i love life with my Ilayaraaja's music!

sorry i mixed up
for counter point composition i want to mention 'keeravani...'
again sorry about that! romba enthuaachu! crazy me!

What about the splendid violin, guitar prelude, interludes of ‘nilavondru kanden...’ with tabla and mesmerizing singing by Balu and Janaki, heavenly!!!!

On the lines of Tabla with violin interludes;
Gangai aatril from Aayiram Nilave vaa (1983), yet another masterpiece!

China Poo Chinna Poo-Japanil Kalayanaraman...what a composition!Hats off Raja...

such a superb blend of violins,guitar, flute, drums and keyboard (not to forget the chorus)...just listening to the violin interludes makes me feel am listening to some concerto...also note here that the flute interludes are quite different than how it is conventionally used on a more melodious/soothing note!