Speaking of ONOK, I remember a remix version of "Katril Varum" was played in the radio channels at that time. A pleasant one!
Wonder if it possible get hold of this? Anyone?
Speaking of ONOK, I remember a remix version of "Katril Varum" was played in the radio channels at that time. A pleasant one!
Wonder if it possible get hold of this? Anyone?
This article on Singeetham Srinivas Rao says he is directing a film on the early Jesus Christ: http://movies.rediff.com/slide-show/...nivasa-rao.htm
No mention about his film 'Thyagayya'! looks like it is shelved :-(
raagas,
I was not too keen on Tyagayya. I doubt if Raja would have had much scope. Unlike say, 'Bharathu', where only lyrics were available, in case of Tyagaraja, he has to only orchestrate what is already tuned. Maybe he would got in one or two new tunes, but that would have been all. What I am waiting for are movies like 'Mayilu', 'SRK', 'Padithurai' and 'Thandavakone'. Let us see when these release.
Yup, nice profile pic!Quote:
Originally Posted by AravindMano
(reNdu pEru solli irukkOm konja nAL mAthAma irunga)
I too didnt have much expectations from Thyagayya, from the 'tunes' perspective. But I was curious from the 'arrangements' perspective. afterall, I was happy that the task lied in able hands and i thought it would be interesting to see what "IR quotient" would he bring to the table.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sureshs65
I too am waiting for the movies you have cited.
oh-Oh...I guess the ONOK post was meant for the 'last song' thread but I misplaced it in this thread :-(
thookkakkalakkaththil seydha kuzhappam...
Good discussion on Fazil, anyways...
I think he hasn't lost it when it comes to getting good songs from IR :-)
The theme of Andala Lokam reminds me of an old English number "Papa he loves mama" by Joan Regan/Donald Peers. The main theme feels similar to the first line "Listen well while I tell..". Do anyone see any similarity or is it just my imagination???
Suseendran raises some expectations for ASK
Quote:
Why did you opt for Ilayaraja for your next Azhagar Samiyin Kudhirai ? “It’s again a script that demands any artiste or technician. ASK needed a technician like Maestro Ilayaraja where the music has to be alluring. You go with the right script, Ilayaraja sir will get inspired and create a magic with it”, he reveals.
hmm intha padamavathu veli vanthu nalla hit agattum
what, you mean I shouldn't change to yet another avatar of rajini or vijay on here? :lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by Plum
Was listening to "Oo Lalali" from "Aridhu Aridhu" movie (music by Thaman). Was wondering that the guitar (electric guitar?) at 01:00, 02:45 and 03:53 was familiar. Heard batlade song from "Chal Chalein" movie and observed that almost the same guitar (although slower tempo and elongated version) appears starting at 00:10. I love the funky prelude of this song.
"Oo Lalali" song link: http://www.thiraipaadal.com/tpplayer...025%27&lang=en
Anyone heard it?
thanks,
Krishnan
Loops mayam jagathu. Raaja has used it in an extended mode - Thaman has used the distortion effect in a small time frame. This is what Raaja used to say "Ilai marai kaai maraivu" usage of Loops.Quote:
Originally Posted by krish244
Pity - he could have used real guitars or players.
BTW this song could have well placed in Enthiran for all its "manfactured manidhan" etc like lyrics.
but the song is overall a wannabe for a wannabe character i guess.
இங்க நடக்குற அக்கபோருக்கெல்லாம் காரண*ம் இந்த திரிக்கு ராஜா சரியான தீனி போடாததுதான் :( ராசைய்யா எங்கய்யா இருக்க!
ராஜாசரணம் ரமணா சரணம் சரணம் கேளுங்க, மனசு லேசாகும்
தருமி ஞாபகத்துக்கு வர்றார் :-)Quote:
Originally Posted by rajasaranam
Nerd's post on ASK
Quote:
"இசை இளையராஜா, தயாரிப்பு கௌதம் மேனன்னு டீமே ஆச்சர்யமா இருக்கே?"
"கௌதம் ஒரே ஒருநாள் படப்பிடிப்புக்கு வந்து பார்த்து எல்லோருக்கும் 'வணக்கம்' சொல்லிட்டுப் புறப்பட்டுட்டார். 'என்ன பண்றீங்க... ஏது பண்றீங்க?'ன்னு புரொடியூசர் மாதிரி ஒரு கேள்வியும் கிடையாது. இளையராஜாதான் இந்தப் படத்தின் இன்னொரு ஹீரோ. அவர்தான் இசைன்னு சொன் னதும், 'நல்லாப் பண்ணுங்க... நல்லா பண்ணுங்க'ன்னு சொன்னார். கதையைக் கேட்டதும், 'அருமையா வரும். சந்தேகம் இல்லாம பண்ணு. இப்படியே போ. இது வேற சினிமா. நல்லாப் பண்ணுவோம்'னு தைரியம் கொடுத்தார் இளையராஜா. இந்தப் பட ஒளிப்பதிவுக்கு சந்தோஷ் சிவன் மாதிரி ஒருத்தர் கிடைச்சா நல்லா இருக்கும்னு தோணுச்சு. அந்த இடத்துக்கு 'தேனி' ஈஸ்வர்னு ஒருத்தர் கிடைச்சார். முதல் படம்னு சொன்னா, யாரும் நம்ப முடியாத அளவுக்குப் பின்னி இருக்கார் மனுஷன். தமிழ் சினிமாவுக்கு நிச்சயம் ஒரு நல்ல சினிமாவைத் தருவேன்னு உறுதி சொல்றேன்!"
http://tamil.webdunia.com/entertainm...00915051_1.htm
வினு சக்ரவர்த்தி டைரக்ட் செய்யும் "வேலி காத்தான்". ராசா இசை.
http://narumugai.com/?p=11903Quote:
Originally Posted by வினு சக்ரவர்த்தி
The man is beyond titles and awards. However here is one more small recognition for the genius:
http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-mov...-15-09-10.html
Same news in TOIQuote:
Originally Posted by app_engine
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/e...ow/6559806.cms
Story, Screenplay by Sri.Mullapudi, Music by Sri. Ilayaraja and Starred by Sri. Nandamuri Balakrishna as Rama and Nayanatara as Sita
Muhurtam at 11 am, Thursday , 30 th September 2010 near Nacharam in Ram Krishna Cine Studios
Sri Rama Rajyam is the movie name
production Sri Saibaba Movies
"Sri Rama Rajyam" being Directed by Sri Bapu
http://www.nandamurifans.com/forum/i...-opening-shot/
my review of gaayam 2 (please buy original CDs)
1) Andaala Lokam
this is a great song, and you are not a blessed person if you have not heard it still :)...each second of this song is a blissfull musical outburst...not outburst, but blossom....its like each second, a musical flower is blossoming around your ears.....felt like i am sleeping in God's own lap...- raga Harikhambhodhi
2) Masakenakka
a nice example of how to compose peppy number that is rooted in melody ...see how IR does not lose grip on the melody in this peppy number...great singing by the female voice Anitha...- raga Keeravani
3) Endhukamma Prema Prema
If you felt similarities with Mudi Mudi of Pa, then its because of the scale probably...Sriram parthasarathy is the most promising singer of the younger generation...after 'ilangaathu veesudhae', this is another good work from him. - raga Mohanam
4) Eluthundru
they dont make such social theme numbers anymore...there are no grey shades on today's music, only black and white...either it is sad or it is the happy songs...the 7 colors between white and black is forgotten....the 9 rasas (navarasam) between sad and happy is forgotten....BTW, this eluthundru is vakulabharanam raga while another number with the same tune, Rama Rajyam is Vakulabharanam + Ni3 for some added effect of pathos!
5) Kalagane
great emotional singing by nam Isai Eesan ilaiyaraaja...so much impact the tune creates...even as i write this, the charanams play in my mind and i feel like going back and having another listen to this great number...didnt want to analyze this song, as i wanted to soak myself more of this melody before i dive into any analysis....putting the heart before the head :)
Andala Lokam rules! I loved Eluthundru,but finds a "Geetanjali" touch for this song..Quote:
Originally Posted by vel
and of course just happened to read the itwofs review as well
http://itwofs.com/milliblog/2010/09/...ugu-ilayaraja/
Lot of readings here in TFM about IR not working with big guys, his Golu stuff etc. We just had a great Golu event at my home and ended the day with my usual ritual (of listening to IR melodies) and went into a conversation/dream/telepathy with maestro. I am sure many of you have had similar conversation, feel free to post them :)
I removed the usual vaanga, sowkya ma etc and the nandri, US vantha avasiyam veetukku vaanga etc at the end. So this is the core that may interest you.
......
NJV : Lot of your fans want more from you. We are concerned that you are not working with big producers/directors/actors and preferring small budget movies. Any reason for this?
IR : I dont diffferentiate between big and small producers/actors/directors. When they were small, they wanted me. Now they dont need me anymore. I didnt ask them to stop coming.
NJV : Then why dont u focus on more albums, like NBW, HTNI. You have lot to offer to the world.
IR : You see, I dont sit and create music. Music comes to me naturally and I write it down. I can not sit in a room to compose symphony. Symphony has to come to me naturally. It came to me when I went to Thiruvannamalai and the result is TIS.
NJV : Your songs now a days are not as refreshing as it used to be in 80s and even early 90s. Is this because the music sense changed or you are not getting enough inspirations.
IR : I have said that many times. I am glad that you recognize that my music is different than 80s. If I still do 80s music, you wont like it. Also, music now a days is like fastfood / popcorn. We can eat them once, but we cant eat every day. There is a difference between mothers food and fast food. The music now a days will affect our children.
NJV : Why cant you make music that on the outset are peppy and yummy and has the right frequency to direct the younger generation to the right path. This is like children expecting their mom to cook Pizza/Popcorn at home, so they get the taste, healthy ingrediants and the love. Can we expect Pizza from you.
IR : (with laugh), Pizza naan vaangi vena tharalaam, panna mudiyadhu.
NJV : Kadvulaala mudiyaathathu edhuvum illai. Pudhu raagam padaipathaale nanum iraivanennu neengathaan paadineenga. You can make anything.
IR : Atharkaana vaaipu vanthaal muyarchi pannuvom. Athai thavira nalla musicna yennanu sollara kadamai ungalukkum irukku. Rendu perum muyarchi pannalaam.
..............
Note: I met IR in NJ during TIS time and all my preperations, questions etc went for a toss when I met him. He was kind enough to smile and take pic with me and I thought thats more than anything else in the world. I am sure I will pee on my pant if i see him again, but atleast I am brave enough in my dream :)
Sweet Dreams and may dreams come true (in this case!)
raj, after all the euphoria settled down, 'kalagane' stuck with me as the winner. So much emotions and felt like listening to it plenty of times.....Quote:
Originally Posted by raj_musing
I agree!Quote:
Originally Posted by vel
Vel,
Need to listen to that song again. On first hearing,Andalokam was my pick...
Also a small digg:-
Is anyone aware of the availability of Raja's Western classic album composed in sync with Mandolin Srinivas. This album is not available in Bangalore for sure...Am desperately looking for this for the past few months.
Thx
R
western classic? Are you refering to Mandolin srinivas plays ilaiyaraaja's classics? it is purely carnatic cmpositions. The CDs are not available anywher. But you can at best get it recorded from stores that are good in stocking raaja's rare pieces. I only hope Agi music re-masters this one and also plenty of others like vedic chanting...
I got my CD of Mandolin U.Srinivas Play's "IlaiyaRaaja's Classics" from Nilashop (online)
http://www.nilashop.com/product_info...roducts_id=619
http://thenaali.com/inner.php?id=312
இளையராஜா கால் பதிக்கும் புதிய உலகம்!
விளம்பரப் படங்களுக்கு இசை அமைப்பதைத் தவிர்த்துவந்த இளையராஜா, இப்போது முதல் முறையாக விளம்பர உலகில் கால் பாதித்திருக்கிறார். கேரளாவின் மிகப் பெரிய தங்க நகை விற்பனையாளர்களான மலபார் கோல்டு நிறுவனத்துக்காகத் தனது முதல் ஜிங்கிள் இசையைத் தந்துள்ளாராம் இளையராஜா.
இதற்கான படப்பிடிப்பை இன்னும் சில தினங்களில் சென்னையில் நடத்துகிறார்கள். விளம்பர உலகில் இசைஞானிக்கு நல்வரவு சொல்வோம்! இனி, தமிழ் விளம்பரப் படங்களுக்கும் இசையமைப்பார் என்று நம்புவோம்.
Thanks Vel and Vignesh. I spoke with one of my friend,who is an ardent fan of raja and he had suggested a place to get this....So sorted :)Quote:
Originally Posted by vigneshram
Listening Sai Pugazh Malai...
End of 3rd Round of listening, here is my likes and dislikes.
1. Sai Sri - Bombay Jayshree - the length is 50min and the same lyrics repeating but not having the feel that its repeating..gr8 rendition from Bombay Jayshree....what a strength on her voice man..
2. Poovaram - Likes this because the tune is catchy and lyrics too..
3. Vinnar Amuthey - Blissful melody
4. Siradi Naathanin - IR is having a habit of giving good tune to Bava and testing..in this song Bava is not much sothapal ...so good.
5. Saranam Bava - Nice to listen.
From 1st Listening , moved the song "Intha Kovil" separately as iyyo..same IR.
Sriram Parhtasarathy is singing very good but somehow when I start hearing his voice, I am having a feeling of listening Uliyin Osai Song... so let me give feedback after few listening.
IR has to cater to a wide audience base ...so he includes such colloquial sounding songs in all his devotional albums - suttri varum ulagathilae in ramana maalai, yen ooru sivapuram from guru ramana geetham, neenga annamalaikki from ramana saranam saranam...it also his way of saying devotion can be approached in a simple way as well....elimaiyaana makkalukaaga elimaiyaana isai...Quote:
Originally Posted by Devaraagam
Kurai ondrum illai :roll:
:) I can say Its my feel /Kurai at today, I do not know I might like this after some years :)Quote:
Originally Posted by vel
http://thatstamil.oneindia.in/movies...ous-films.html
"Nandhalala" varuma?
Mysskin: Varum aanaa Varaathu
:confused2:
Nandhalala on Nov26th as per Today's paper-ad
Got the Saibaba CD a couple of days back. Here goes my review.
First we need to try and understand Raja's concept of bhakthi and how he incorporates it into his albums.( Ofcourse, Raja has not made any such statements but this is my own conclusion based on listening to Raja's various devotional albums.) Raja seems to believe that the bhakthi can be expressed in multiple ways. It can be a very personal one, where only you are in meditation. It can be something done in a group, say in a temple, like a bhajan. It can be played out in full blast from the loudspeakers in tiruvizhas. Neither is this expression limited to any one genre of music. It can be expressed using carnatic ragas, it can be expressed using western classical forms, it can be expressed using the film songs idiom. The orchestration too is equally catholic. It can be the traditional mridangam, tabla accompaniment, it can be based on synth, it can be based on vocal harmony and what not. If you listen to his albums on Ramana Maharishi and to his 'Manikanda Geeta Mala', you can find all these aspects. The overall idea seems to be to see how bhakthi, as a emotion, can be expressed in multiple ways.
There is ofcourse a danger of people thinking that this is not what they expected from a devotional album. And I have heard this from many people many times. But once they listen to the album a few times, then slowly their opinion changes. For finally the emotion gets to them. I think it was vigneshram who said that listening to one of these albums is akin to meditation.
With the rather lengthy preface behind us, let us check out the album. (Until and unless stated otherwise, lyrics by Vaali)
1. Adi Bhagavan- Sriram Parthasarathy& Chorus: This bhajan type song starts the album in a very mellow tone. The orchestration with tabla and cymbals and the very way the tune is structured with the male chorus reminds me to 'Maa Ganga' from 'Naan Kadavul'. The interludes are equally mellow and so is the charanam. A lovely song to put on and lose yourself.
2. Shiradi Naathanai- Bhavatharini & Chorus: This tune is a lovely fusion. The orchestration for the pallavi has the mridangam and the cymbals playing but the tune has a pure western feeling. The song also gives Vaali chance to display his power to play with words. The interlude has veena like sound (probably played on guitar) with the mridangam / cymbals keeping beat. The start of charanam is wonderful with the violins playing counter to the voice before the percussions join in. The final emotion of the tune is again one of mellowness.
3. Indha Kovil Mattum - Illayaraja: This is the typical folk type song. A song which can be played on loudspeakers so that all people can join in the celebration. A very energetic song, especially in the charanams. Not for quite reflection but for celebration.
4. Vinnar Amudhe: Janaki Iyer, Priya and Chorus: What a song!!! Reminds me instantly of Tiruvasagam. The pallavi starts with guitar strumming backing it and the cymbals keeping beat. The synth takes up the first interlude and does a nice job. The charanam is something to die for and Raja is in full flow. It starts with a nice rhythm and keeps changing the rhythm and all the while the melodic quotient keeps increasing. So many structural changes but yet the spirit is intact. No clue how this man does this. (In a private conversation Rajasaranam wrote to me: " I love 'vinnar amuthe'. Hell of a romantic song like "ennulle ennulle" but for a bhakthi feel. GENIUS".) (RS, hope it is OK quoting you without your permission!!)
5. Unnai Kettu Paar - Sriram Parthasarathy: This is the philosophical song in the album. If the earlier song put you in a trance, this one is tuned to shake you up. Based on Mayamalavagowla / Vakulabaranam and sung very energetically by Sriram, it has some lovely ludes. An instantly catchy song.
6. Saranam Bava Saranam - Rahul Nambiyar & Chorus: Raja alternates between the energetic and mellow. This one is a terrifically mellow song and Rahul Nambiyar does a lovely job with the help of the chorus. You can put this song and meditate. The charanam is quite simple with no complex charanam endings but rather straight return to pallavi. Since Raja does not do simple, he ensures that the second half of the charanam has a scale change effect. Song is based on Kalyani and I am as usual surprised as to how he can keep tuning so many fresh tunes in this raga!!
7. Poovanam Sooti - Illayaraja, Reeta, Roshini (Lyrics by Sangameshwar): The pallavi itself caught my fancy in the first listening itself. A very typical Raja tune with wonderful orchestration and lovely lyrics. The most interesting part for me is the charanam. The rhythm seems to be going its own way and tune going its own way. The tune is so melodious that it took me quite a while before I could detach from it and try to find out what the rhythm pattern was. Not sure if I have succeed yet. But this is typical Raja challenging us with his rhythm patterns seeming so different from the song pattern and yet jelling seamlessly!!! Let me repeat this, which I have been saying again and again. This man's brain works as hard as it used to in 80s and this song is an example.
8. Baba, Baba, Saibaba - Sriram Parthasarathy & Chorus: This song again gets back to the bhajan feel. A nice soft song with traditional backing. Lovely flute in the interludes. One more song to close your eyes and listening to in the privacy of your pooja room.
9. Sai Natha Sai Natha - Reeta, Roshini, Priya and kids: (Lyrics by Illayaraja) This is a chorus song for most part. Sung by kids who do a good job as do the lead singers. Very western orchestration with the synth but the rhythm pattern is very Indian. A touch of sadness can be perceived in this song.
10. Sai Shree Dwarakamayi - Bombay Jayashree: This is the 'traditional' semi classical devotional song. Bombay Jayashree's melodious voice, the minimal orchestration, the wonderful tune can put you in a trance. Taking this into account, they made a complete CD just with this song repeated in a loop and had made this the second CD.
Forgot to add that the lyrics are of high quality throughout. Vaali has done an inspired job and the lyrics of Sangameshwar are very nice as well.
Good Review Suresh, My opinion on Raja's Bakthi album is also same as you said. Good.