IR concerts, TV shows and Interviews ...

I eat my words. Why, I chew, swallow and digest my words. I remember not being enthused very much by the announcement of this program a few weeks back - my logic being IR doenst need to get into the performing mode now. After seeing the first part yesterday on Jaya TV, I would like to humbly eat my words - I was wrong. The man was fully enthusiastic and had a child-like pleasure in sharing his goodies :-). The connect to fans was instantaneous and I really hope it has rejuvenated his spirit as a creator. Would like to write more but with my big boss looking over my shoulder, will have to postpone that.
Cant wait for the second part on Sunday evening!

app,
that was indeed a good find. There seems to be more to it than meets the eye.
*waiting with fingers crossed*

The Ilaiyaraaja Live in concert was very good.
And hope he does more programs in future with support of stars.

I am interesred for the Jaya TV program in DVD for an un edited version. Kindly count me for the DVD version.

where can we get the DVD/VCD??

Yes I saw the program too. It was pretty neat. Part-II of the program is next Sunday at 4pm. My feelings (as much as I can remember):

- When IR came on stage and when he started "Janani" song, there was little shiver (already pointed out by someone here..) in his voice, but later steadied himself.

- Did you guys notice that there were couple of people in the audience (including Vinu Chakravarthy & the lady sitting next to IR's wife) had tears in their eyes? This was when IR was singing "Janani" song. Infact, even I was highly moved by the song & his rendition and also to the realisation at that point of time that how much this man's music has affected me. I guess its almost the same feeling that lot of people have got.

- SPB sang "Manram Vandha". He sung it well (although with little deviation & improvisation) and he requested IR do more such concerts for his fans.

- "Enna Solli Paaduvadho" was rendered by Hariharan & Sadhana Sargam. Sadhana was at her best. Sadhana really surprised me by her good pronounciation & singing aswell. Did you guys notice the way she sung "Shenbagame" (Mano has sung it with ease too). She kept it very close to the original. I noticed that in all her concerts she tries to keep her songs as original (as it is in CD's) as possible with very little & apt improvisations. I like this aspect of her singing. I hate Hariharan when he does (or overdoes) the improvisations and thereby killing the escense of the original. Many places, he even went offkey. As much as I admire his originals, I hate many of his stage performances.

- Kaatril Endhan Geetham: Excepting the glaring "Thodudhey" (later she corrected thereby receiving the applause of the crowd) she sung the song very well. Her voice is too good.

- Chitra proved whey she is considered one of the best with "edhedho". Very good.

- Thankfully, Hariharan did not destroy "Ennai thaalatta" song although at some places I did not like it. Also, I noticed that the orchestra did not give the 2-3 second silence that is observed in the second interlude. That silence in the original has great impact because the following music is very effective.

- "Kaatril Varum Geetham" song was not performed well at all. First of all Bhavadharini shivered like anything while singing, hariharan did not join at the right time & also on one or two occassions Shreya looked puzzled. On the whole I would say this song was spoiled.

- "Pothi vacha" was done well by SPB & Chitra (am I right?). I liked it.

- "Naan thedum chevvanthi" was again performed well by IR & Manjari. Was partly repeated on audience request.

- "Eh paadal ondru" was again done well by Vijay Jesudas & Uma Ramanan (am I right?).

- "Mayil pola" was ok.

- "Adi Aathadi" - If I remember it right, Swarnalatha voice was shivering quite a bit. IR was ok & did well.

I guess Kamal was probably in bodhai & hence desired not to sing. IR pulled his leg by singing "Kudigaara" and later changing it into "Paramakudikaara" :).

Also there were so many celebrities from both chinnathirai & vellithirai.

All those interludes were a treat to feel. As much as possible, original interludes were retained. The sound from voilins section was low at many places and that was a bit dissappointing. Also, I am impressed by the way Sadhana & Shreya has sung the songs which has been sung by other singers. They have really have learnt it well.

Overall I was very content with the concert and eagerly looking forward for the next part.

thanks,

Krishnan

"They have really have learnt it well" should be "They really have learnt it well".

thanks,

Krishnan.

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Originally Posted by svaisn

where can we get the DVD/VCD??

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Chennaionline may negotiate with Jaya TV to get the DVD and VCD versions of the concert.

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Originally Posted by krish244

I guess Kamal was probably in bodhai & hence desired not to sing. IR pulled his leg by singing "Kudigaara" and later changing it into "Paramakudikaara" :).

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:evil: :evil:

You missed the pun, mate. Beaten fair and square :)

That is indeed a good news AA...

please post it in TFM if they release the CD.....

Krish.. the lady next to IRs wife was Mrs. Jesudas.....

As if Bhavatharini's recorded songs were not enough , her stage singinging proved to be a greater grating on my frail nerves.Not even a single line of hers adhered to proper shruthi . Her "mayil pola" and "katril varum geethame" served as perfect dhrushti to the otherwise good programme. Hariharan paled before SPB.His struggle was obvious during "enna solli" song.
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