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vijay, absolutely. But, any attempt to introduce lyrics is bound to restrict the work. As Srikanth D observed once, pre-set words dont fall easily into tunes and sometimes need improvisation - that may take the output away from classical form, isnt it? That is why I wish he gives us atleast one complete orchestral work .
Symphony #1 might be a good start.
Any light on why Symphony #1 was not released? I know there was this link which has John Scott's answer (w.r.t criticism and all) but does anyone here have info more about that?
rajdes, pure orchestral work is definitely welcome. But one more presentation of a religious or other noteworthy ancient literature in a different format with good tunes/singers/orchestration is also certainly welcome, atleast by me. My hope is that the constraints that the pre-written text poses would be treated as a challenge by IR to come up with something creative. The only problem is as with TIS, divya prabandham would be restricted more by the fact that its religious material and would not lend itself to too much experimentation. In TFM or in the film world in general, if something succeeds there is immediately an attempt to churn out more using the same success formula. I hope IR doesnt get into a fixed more here too like how he has been constrained in TFM. Thats my only point of skepticism. Divya Prabandham I believe, was one of Sujatha's suggestions. It could well be a rumour, lets see.
alwarpet, couple of reasons that have been floating around includes IR being upset about some criticisms(IMO this is just absurd and difficult for me to digest), copyright issues with the recording company(Sony?) which seems to be more believable. Everytime he has been asked about it he has brushed it off and the last time someone asked him about it his reply was "naan adhai paNNI irukkave koodadhu" and assuring that TIS would be definitely released. Someone like GA or MSV or KR can be asked about this as they have heard it and probably know the truth better. Any effort to release this would be worth supporting.
One person like one and another one person don't like that.
I like very much IR's music as well as Tamil. Therefore, whevnever IR will come with a Taml literature, I will be a very happy man. But by this way, big commercial success i.e reaching public will be more complicated one. In the same time, media will support a lot.
I also think about people other than tamilian who are loving IR's music. Thus, I also want a symphony / album based on general topic. In such case the reach will be a big circle.
Doing more albums on ancient Thamizh literature is definitely a positive development (whether by IR or anyone else)...However, a big budget with a lot of talent abroad may be needed only for a 100% insrumental work (whether symphony or fusion / crossover etc) and probably not for literary ventures...inexpensive formats may be sufficient...
While Raja may not be happy about this, why not rewrite the HTNI with a lot more orchestration (and probably a long extended version with multiple movements) and get it played by a world class orchestra? Is such a thing not so common among musicians abroad?
"Kastrui Maan" is releasing today
This "Dhivyaprabhandham" news has only marginally increased my enthusiam when compared to any new film announcement of Raja.
Unfortunately Raja is not a Rehman to try out new ideas. If at all it becomes a reality, I foresee only a watered down TIO sequel by another name.
Will anybody here attend his arumai magaL's wedding?
I wish somebody thrusts into IR's hands the print out of the recent thread where we fans have discussed about what should be IR's next chart after the Big TIO. Atleast he should know what his fans , albeit a minority, feel rather than being complacent with the ever hovering sychophants . Sorry for the pessimistic post. Can't help it.
Thumburu, I think the problem is finding sponsors, recording companies etc. the next time around and what they want. They might prefer a sequel to TIS as you say, which is sad. This is the eternal art vs business conflict in which the listener ends up being the loser. Even if IR were to do a pure orchestral work there should be takers. In certain ways, we are lucky that TIS even happened.We might never see a collective effort like that again.
http://www.dailythanthi.com/article....date=9/14/2005
...kalyANa kAlam
Ilayaraja sings for daughter’s wedding
http://www.telugucinema.com/c/movies...ja_sep1405.php