IR's New albums - Ver 2008

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Originally Posted by rajasaranam

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Originally Posted by inetk

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http://itwofs.com/milliblog/2008/08/...ugu-ilayaraja/

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Have you ever reviewed your reviews after multiple Listenings or after the songs had become a hit? Just curious :)

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Yes, I do. And when I feel I've completely bungled on a particular review, I do another review, just to make sure the few people who do read my review are not deprived of what I'm enjoying! GV Prakash's Oram Po is the only example, so far - however.

On another thought, I really liked your attitude - but I wonder why so many fans are (not necessarily Raja's, but others like Rahman's too) so insecure about negative/ mildly negative reviews! Do they really think a blog review or for that matter, even a mainstream magazine review will sway people away from a soundtrack?

Vikatan, for instance, seems to love Satyam's music. Times of India is making fun of the same soundtrack :-) Opinions have always been highly individualistic and diverse....sorry for the digression.

Ilayaraja composed Bobbili Raja songs in two hours – D Suresh Babu
D Suresh Babu said, “Ilayaraja is the finest technician I ever worked with so far. He is so efficient that he gave all the songs of Bobbili Raja film in just two hours. I used to be so afraid of sitting in his room when I was producing that film. I feel honed to sit along with him on this stage. I saw Ramana Maharshi photo in his room and Ramana Maharshi’s philosophy changed my life.”

I will direct a Telugu musical with Ilayaraja work - Jayasudha
Jayasudha said, “Mallepuvvu was a good film. I had been acting in films for the past 38 years and had been contemplating on directing a film for the past 15 years. Once I met Ilayaraja and discussed about directing a musical in a Hollywood musical style where most of the scenes are narrated using music and songs. He agreed to do it. I am sure that I will fulfill that dream one day.”

With me, music happens - Ilayaraja
Maestro Ilayaraja said, “It is a great opportunity to meet all of you. I generally don’t attend music launches. But this is an exception. Ramesh Varma approached me a few years ago with the subject of ‘Oka Voorilo’ and asked me to compose music. I did not like the story and I said a firm no. Veturi called me recently and said that he is sending a new guy to narrate a story. I realized that Ramesh Varma came again. I cautioned him that I will not do the music if I don’t like the story. I liked the story of Mallepuvvu. I felt that there is lot of scope for a good music. This film is about a love story happening to a building construction worker. He said that he is looking for five songs. I suggested him that there are eight situations for the songs and composed eight songs in a span of one hour (between 7 am to 8 am). I am surprised by these music directors who give interviews on TV explaining how they composed music. I feel that music can never be done. Music should happen. I feel that each and every music director (except me) are trying to do music. For me, music happens. It’s like bird flying in the sky. It happens. See how it appears when you try to do graphic work on a computer about how a bird flies.”

-From the MP audio release function

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but I wonder why so many fans are (not necessarily Raja's, but others like Rahman's too) so insecure about negative/ mildly negative reviews! Do they really think a blog review or for that matter, even a mainstream magazine review will sway people away from a soundtrack?

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It is not insecure feeling ! just a small irritation when some careless comments are passed, like "kiddish" etc..

btw..if you don't want people to take your reviews seriously, then why are you so prompt in posting the link to your "nooru" every time an album is released ?

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Originally Posted by krish244

7. Unakkulle: Melody tune of the album and I liked it. Who is the female singer? Sounds north indian. Certain times sounds like Shreya and certain times like Madhushree. Who is it?

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I guess its Bela Shinde (voice sounds like a mix of Shreya and Madhushree). This song has simple, yet flowing interludes. Nice. BTW, the strings at the end (after the flute ends) of 2nd interlude is so Yuvanish!.

http://www.marathimovieworld.com/int...-interview.php

"Billsandey" --> Americanised version of "Bala Shinde" :)

thanks,

Krishnan

http://www.musicindiaonline.com/music/ut/s/telugu/10/

All 9 from MP at 1 thro 9 most user requested songs..good to see that.

I have always felt Telugu people love and appreciate IR more than we (Tamils) do.I talked to couple of telugu guys to mention that mallepuvvu audio released and they instantly replied,oh ya, it has ilayaraja's music.

Mallepuvvu with a medley of melodies (mallepuvvu,chandamama,chirugali,suvvi,Gajula,Them e) would surely get the appreciation from the Telugu people.

Sincerely expecting our own people to lap-up atleast couple of songs from Dhanam .

:-). Mine is an opinion. Whether its taken seriously or not depends not on me but others who read it. I'd certainly want my opinion to be taken seriously, but I'm not keen on pandering to popular opinion just for that sake.

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btw..if you don't want people to take your reviews seriously, then why are you so prompt in posting the link to your "nooru" every time an album is released ?

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Raja fan..
You hit the bulls eye when you said that raja transforms himself when he crosses borders..
cant help going back into nostalgia but he has used so many local folk tunes for the perfect flavor..even within a stage, each region has its flavours and he has used it to hair raising effects.. As SPB said in one TV show.. IR is a Rakshasudu!!
As an example, listen to "bhaagyada
balegaara" song from nammura mandara hoove (1996) kannada.. This is a folk song (from udupi/karwar region)which was made popular after Raaja used this song in nammura...

Sorry for the digression... couldnt help it.

Rediff says "Dhanam" is a good album!

http://inwww.rediff.com/movies/2008/aug/07ssd.htm

thanks,

Krishnan

The comments below the rediff review are quite interesting (possibly by a TFM DF'er).

dear friends, i am listening to fm channels frequently.but i dont get a chance to listen to uliyin oosai or dhanam songs. why they dont play them?