http://thankyouilaiyaraaja.org.in/index.php
1 Crore Thanks to Raja Sir
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http://thankyouilaiyaraaja.org.in/index.php
1 Crore Thanks to Raja Sir
About IR's meeting with Paul Mauriut during his first tour abroad.
http://tamil.filmibeat.com/awards/il...at-035456.html
thanks,
Krishnan
IRIR123 - Good comments in MSV thread and well written. MSV is a true LEGEND in every sense. I decided to post my comments in Raaja's thread because of his comments "I owe it to MSV" and why MSV did not get the proper recognition from Tamil film industry and National Award council.
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper...cle7427232.ece
http://www.thehindu.com/features/fri...cle7429656.ece
It is known fact that our Tamil Nadu government did not fully recognize MSV's contributions even though he has composed music for fims acted & created by four Chief Ministers. At the National level, MSV should have been honored several years ago. MSV deserves a Dadsaheb Phalke Award for his immense contribution to South Indian music. I sincerely hope that either Tamil Nadu state or Center would announce or rename the Best Music Director Award to bear MSV's name. MSV has scored the second highest number of film & non-film musical albums in the world. MSV's physical body just left this earth but his musical soul and creation is like "Athma". MSV's music will never die and let the younger generation listen to his lovely melodies. Generation Y should know what a "melody" sounds like.
IR to hold a tribute concert for MSV on July 27th.
http://m.timesofindia.com/entertainm...w/48133407.cms
Thanks,
Krishnan
Read in indiaglitz that Isaignani was hospitalized. Hopefully everything turns out fine for the maestro and wishing him a speedy recovery.
Venkat Prabhu said that Raaja was admitted to Apollo Hospital for gastric problem. Our prayers for his speedy recovery.
Mr. Viji Manuel passed away on Saturday. May his Soul rest in peace. I am hoping to see a TV program or public function where his musical contributions will be faithfully rendered.
http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/...cle7548445.ece
Interview with Manuel less than a year go:
http://www.thehindu.com/features/fri...cle6379597.ece
The magic of Ilaiyaraaja
“Breaks were filled with exchanges on music and I made him listen to Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, The Beatles and Jimi Hendrix. I influenced Ilayaraja in writing baseline for melodies. I was amazed at his ability for swift western music notations.” He then recalled how music director Govardhan, who had composed songs for the film ‘Varaprasadam,’ asked Raja to do the re-recording. “I still remember the theme music he composed brilliantly alternating between Major 7th chords and Minor 7th chords.” Viji mentioned how Jude David helped him hone his skills in music writing and Govardhan master who taught him jatis, talas and notes writing in Tamil.
Thinking of Viji Manuel, how would "Sterephonic Sannata" sound if Manuel had played the keyboard and bass guitar. Manuel had played the keyboard for the first version of this musical wonder back in 1980.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0PFiyuhRz4
many of IR's 80's gems came from below uppuma level films only..... and which had been the only reason for that otherwise poor films success..........
Solla thudikkuthu manasu was one such movie that comes instantly to my mind.. everyone would have loved the hit number in that film poove sem poove, but that film had several engrossing numbers including the female version of poove sem poove......... interesting story line, outstanding music but spoiled by some very amateurish direction, screen play and the heroine's acting
IR's interview
http://movies.ndtv.com/music/ilaiyar...rument-1208347
thanks,
Krishnan