Global recognition for IR's music.......

According to Pandit Ravi Shankar, IR is one of the "bollywood" composer who did not get the global recognition that he deserved.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/P...ow/4117467.cms

thanks,

Krishnan

It is really so nice of Panditji to recall IR even though that juvenile interviewer could not look beyond bollywood when it comes to Indian film music. Indha media myopia oru theeraadha vyaadhi

thumburu - what more did you expect from an interviewer from the TOI(let) paper of India ?!

"I’ve admired music directors who have developed instrumental music along with and apart from the songs, like C Ramachandra, Salil Chowdhury, SD and RD Burman and Ilayaraja."
I guess, I missed the first part of this comment initially..So he is crediting these MD not just for songs but for also developing instrumental music. I can see how RaviShankar is a MUSICIAN..he knows to appreciate with specifics..

As part of a cohesive, well-planned effort of a team working silently, here is an important announcement:

check this out: http://www.thecommentfactory.com/

"Indian composer Ilaiyaraaja is a genius; how long can the West ignore him?"

All credit to Vignesh (violin vicky) for his efforts!

guys, several exciting things are round the corner - pls wait - will update as and when they all happen!!

:D

one thing that really baffles me about IR is this - a man whose whole life has been music, who sacrificed so much for being wat he is, why is he hesitant in promoting himself ?
I refuse to believe that he is not ambitious and also tat he believes in destiny et al - did he consult astrologers before signing up for close to 40 movies a year ? jaadhagam paartha directorskellam yes sonnaar ?

Ada pongaya. Enna genius talent irundhu enna prayojanam. History is going to see him as a Kodambakkam MD, who could not project himself to be see in the right light ... nothing more....

God deserves a Bharath Ratna at least . Lata Maneshkarukku kodupaanga . Ellam north indian bigots nalla than intha disrimination