Maestro Ilaiyaraja New Albums 2011 - Hello Jaihind / Sri Rama Rajyam

'poovakelu' is a clear example of Raja's Malayalam inspiration coming to Tamil. I am not thinking of 'odathandil'. I am more thinking of 'mazhamega chelin' from 'Katha Thudarunnu'. You can hear the same sort of rhythm in this song. Where there is one rather harsh beat in the rhythm, while the song itself is very melodious.

This album again showcases the newer Raja, who is much at peace with his synth and the recording techniques are good. This is a very good followup to 'Katha Thudarunnu' and 'Gayam 2'.

KK is awesome...I think no other singer can bring that enjoyment & the very inner feeling of the character this way. Poova...melody at its best...even if it is Malayalam inspired or not...it touches & soothes both heart and soul. be ready Ponnar Sankar and Happi on the way. let us celebrate!

http://accesskollywood.com/kollywood...miyin-kuthirai

This is definitely a welcome change from Ayyan clearly highlighting the fact in the change of sound arrangement..Maestro in full form..
Kuthikkira Kuthikkira
The orchestration is brilliant..Raja's singing is a pleasure..his almost hineous laugh in Kuthikkira Kuthikkira is impeccable..such beautifully woven interludes
Poovakkelu
A folkish melody nicely sung well by Karthik esp and Shreya..The Ghatam usage is lovely and brings that nativity touch..really curious to c how it is picturised
Adiye Ivale
Interesting Thiruvizha song..Rajas territory so say no more

Also interesting to read the reviews of Jai,Sunil,VS,Suresh and others..Keep em coming..The good thing so far is that there havent been any negative reviews in the HUB so far which indicates that ASK is a sure shot winner..
Seems like Ponnar Shankar and Happi too will release by month end or early next month..Not expecting too much from the former but expecting to get drenched in the WCM of Happi..

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Originally Posted by Nerd

Album of the year so far (Only padithurai can beat it IMO). And one of those rare Raja sir albums where I can't wait to see the videos! Having read the kuru-novel, I am sure the film will be very very good.

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I totally agree with you.If there is one album which im eagerly awaiting for it is Padithurai..Mr Suka the Director has very good musical taste and am sure wud have extracted the best out of our Maestro..Infact he is on Facebook and keeps posting amazing gems of Maestro..

poovakkELu is a complete winner. The moment when all instruments stop in the second interlude and leave the beats take over is breathtaking.

Well, Nerd excited does raise the expectations. With due apologies to others, regulars here generally get excited for most albums :-)
pArkalAm

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Originally Posted by Plum

Well, Nerd excited does raise the expectations. With due apologies to others, regulars here generally get excited for most albums :-)
pArkalAm

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Yov, Ayyanukku enga reaction ellam gavanikkalayaa?!! summa verum vaaya mella koodathum voi! :)

http://thatstamil.oneindia.in/movies...a-aid0136.html

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http://www.nakkheeran.in/users/frmNews.aspx?N=50492

Videos of Raja in the CD release function of ASK:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqcEqg7mfrI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESHrmbZ4J-4

(Via Ganapathy Ram in twitter)