IR concerts, TV shows and Interviews ...

There seems to be always something to bring up from this concert:-)

Initially, I hadn't paid much attention to the performance of Thumbi Vaa(IR singing). Shreya was alright, orchestration was great, but common music fan that I am, I didn't think beyond that. Then while surfing, came to know just how much malayalees like this song.

I was going through some malayalam songs when I found Thumbi Vaa from Olangal, and surprise surprise, it credited Chithra as the singer:-) So I had to listen to it! Loved it. But I was baffled, b/c it's a Balumahendra film and some said SJ had sung the song. I am not sure if another movie was released using the same song and title. I searched and found SJ's version on raaga. That's also good. For all those that have heard SJ's version, here's Chithra's:

http://www.malayalavedhi.com/Music/M...ANGAL___KSC.ra

Gvicky,

Would it be possible for you to upload the 'maanguyile poonkuyile' clip again, pls? I have the dvd of the show, but that song got cut off apparently. Thanks.

-aruvi

I watched the One Man Show DVD IMHO it is the worst show I have ever seen. Even amateurs would have done a better job in signing. IR messed up most of his songs and also SPB, Jeyachandran, Yesudas etc songs too. It looked as if there was no rehearsel done before the show whatsoever. The instrumentalist did a great job even though a botched performance by IR. For every botched song he was excusing himself by saying "I know u (fans) will forgive me for that". This show portrayed what a egocentric individual raja is.

I think, expectations also were really high because of Jayatv concert. Most people went to the last without expectations, becaue IR hadn't done a show in more than 10 years in Chennai, and came out satisfied.

-aruvi

Today i watched a programme called "Iruvar" in Vijay TV particapted by SPB, Malasia Vasudevan, Chithra, Saindavi and Madu Balakrishnan. It was simply superb and it was better than IR's one man show.

Super selection of songs
Well taken rehearsal
Nice archestration
Good audio system

And they played 100% IR songs :D

Sanjeevi,

Been waiting for news of that one. Any chance of that releasing in DVD format? I would love to get a copy. Also, it would be nice if these channels(Jayatv,Suntv,etc) release original dvds of concerts.

What I liked the most in the "Iruvar" programme was the "dedication" to each other part wheRE SPB sang "aasai 100 vagai" song as dedication to MV, Chitra sang "Nilaave vaa" (!!!!) of SPB's and MV sang "mandram vandha thendralukku" song for SPB. Chitra's tiny improvisation in "Nilaave vaa" is much better than SPB's normal overdoing and spoiling effort. He did that to his most popular "iLaiya nila" , this time too. It is saddening to note that MV has lost his rugged voice[ due to ageing perhaps!!!]. My dream to hear my most favourite "aasai 100 vagai" in SPB's flamboyant voice was fulfilled :). It was also nice to hear Chitra sing "kannan vandhu paadugiraan" and "Sendhurapoove". SPB did a pleasing work of "nee partha paarvaikkoru nandri" ("Hey Ram").Sandhavi no doubt has a sweet voice, but lacks expressions in songs like "mudhal mudhalaga kadhal duet", "Germaniyin sendhen malare" . She has miles to go before she could be clubbed alongside legends like SJ, CHitra etc. Even her "partha gyabagam illaiyo" lacked energy. MadhuBalakrishnan sang most of MV's songs like "Kodai kaala kaatre" etc. The orchestration was good. Special mention to those who played the trumphets exactly like the recorded version.

Hi, I have posted a couple of audio clippings of IR's interview. Check it in my blog here:

http://maestromagic.blogspot.com

Thanks.

The last I remember MV singing for IR was in Kaathaluku Mariyaathai. What happened after that?

This Week Kumudham's "Manpumigu manitharkal" has Isai gnani.

They given the brief biography about maestro.

that is very nice article. dont miss it.

Yesterday, I saw Sangamam programme in which Gangai Amaran interviewed. A great show by Vijay TV with singer Mathangi, this time is a special for IR fans. GA told about IR larger than about himself. There was new and old informations.

He told that he has penned lyrics for saranam part for song "Intha minminikku kannil oru". Ofcourse, Kannadasan wrote the entire song including saranam, pallavi. But IR wanted to change the saranam and due to IR's wish GA changed the saranam by his lines. GA added that, "even Kannandasan did not know about the changes, he was too busy at that time no need time to know the changes or what he wrote". It is a shocking news.

However the programme will continue next Sunday. Don’t miss it :D

Yesterday sun tv telecasted kalaigar programme happend on Nehru Indoor Statium, Chennai. Behindwood.com says IR was the person who got tremendous applause from audience next to Rajni, Kamal.

But yesterday i missed the programme for 45 minutes. And there was no IR speech. Anybody saw the same? or They edited IR's speech?.

He Sung Katril varum geethamey Ne Kalaingarai arivayo with his own lyrics in the same tune of oruNaal Oru Kanavu SOng

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He Sung Katril varum geethamey Ne Kalaingarai arivayo with his own lyrics in the same tune of oruNaal Oru Kanavu SOng

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Oh no, i missed the part. So sad :cry:

I hated the entire program. Everybody praised MR as if he is the tamil savor and he is a god etc. I didnt expect IR to do the same. May be I dont know enough about what MK did for TFM!!! By hatered towards SunTV was growing everyday, but this is it. Now I switched to Vijay TV!!!!

The best part is Vadivelu comedy and the reaction on Rajini watching Vadivelu performing. Rajni looked so funny but on the other hand, here is a man, who can come down to a common man level and enjoyed a stage show! Vadivelu speach also was great and definitely had impact on MK.

You are correct njv. Lately SUN TV is a pain in the b***, esp after MK took over the CM position.
I did watch the show, i guess IR showed up for that function just because it was MK who conferred the title 'Isaignani' for IR.

How is vijay tv working for u? you got a separate dish with DIRECTV for that? i know you are in NJ, so they telecast programmes just like SUN( i mean the 12 hour delayed/recorded programmes)

I also moved to Vijay TV recently. Got sick of Sun's hero-worshipping MK/DMK and very many re-broadcasts of the same sapth swarangal.
Vijay TV content is better, but their telecast is not of good video quality. Especially with movies and it is very annoying on a big TV. I also find the repeated commercials of the shows very annoying. There is no news as well. But since there is more quality music/music programmes I am happy. With DirectTV we also get more kids' channels (like Boom, NOGIN).

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He Sung Katril varum geethamey Ne Kalaingarai arivayo with his own lyrics in the same tune of oruNaal Oru Kanavu SOng

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Oh no, i missed the part. So sad :cry:

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Sanjeevi,

Youtube to the rescue :smile2:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUPC01y1KnM

Hi vicky,
the links in the filefactory are expired can u do something about it? sorry for this late request. thx in adavnce.

-kavi

Raja's Live Chennai Concert conducted along with Jaya TV is going to be retelecasted on 16/1/07, 6 pm onwards.

Hope throughout the evening it will be refreshing with raja's music. Earlier it was telecasted on sunday's by part1,2&3 now it will be continuous throughout the evening.

Dont miss it guys, have kaanum Pongal evening with Ilayaraja....

Hi,
Anyone recording this event? if u have the facility pls do it as jaya TV unlikely to release the DVD version.

May be,i am a Late Latheef, but today only, I watched these videos and wanted to share these with you

illu's composition on Mallu TV channel..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3d3m...elated&search=

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMTI4...elated&search=
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9i-MR...elated&search=

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxEYC...elated&search=

Today IR is going to give a musical night at Madurai?

Would it be possible if someone can upload the un-edited version? because I heard thru' my friends who attended the show in person that there were many interesting conversations and tit-bits inbetween songs during the whole show. Would be great if we get to see them as well. Thanks!

Don't miss Ilayaraja interview in Kalaignar TV on the debut day, Sep 15, Saturday at

08.30am – 09.00am - Interview with Maestro Ilayaraja

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Don't miss Ilayaraja interview in Kalaignar TV on the debut day, Sep 15, Saturday at

08.30am – 09.00am - Interview with Maestro Ilayaraja

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Someone please record the show and share it. That will be great.

Another concert without S.Janaki

http://thatstamil.oneindia.in/movies...ai-101107.html

http://www.koolproductions.org

News item about IR's concert in UAE:

http://www.newindpress.com/NewsItems...hennai&Topic=0

It seems tickets are sold out for a capacity of 40,000.

thanks,

Krishnan

Anyone attending/attended the program?
Curious to know what songs are selected for this show....

Reports:

http://gopinath-walker.blogspot.com/...g-post_17.html
http://penathal.blogspot.com/2007/11/blog-post_17.html

Interesting blogs...they also reflect the general disliking of an average IR admirer on one thing...pushing his children into his contributions / programs that takes away the shine a little bit:-)

Raaja Raajathaan

It's amazing to give live music in sport stadiums. Hope Raja does some more shows. There are many other songs of his that deserve to be picked.

Raja could have avoided repeating the songs that were sung in Jaya Tv's concert ! :(

Rajavin paadalgalukkaa panjam ?!

IR concert broke UAE attendance record:

http://www.arabianbusiness.com/50486...endance-record

thanks,

Krishnan

Jaya TV's coverage of "Andrum endrum maestro" programme was leagues ahead the sloppy, "eno thaano" Kalaignar TV's "Raja Raja thaan". I felt disappointed by the timing, coverage, publicity given to an extremely rare event like this.
About the programme, flautist Napolean deserves full praise for his impeccable rendition in many songs, esp in the "Azhagi" song "paatu cholli" , his frontal flute passage was spell binding. Chitra , just about effectively replaced SJ in many of her duets with SPB. Her "endhu paranjaalum" solo melody from "achuvinte amma" melted many hearts for sure. SPB cut short his usual "over the top" improvisations[ IR's looming figure around?]
Khush and Jeyaram could have done better.
IR and his family cannot sing for nuts . So why are they indulging in this cruelty time and again?
IR composed around 30 tunes before his first tune "Andhi mazhai" was selected, for "Raja paarvai". Raja also admitted to have used the remaining tunes. Iam left wondering what those songs could be.

IR's programme in Kalaignar TV :

Good, but still will be behind his programme for Jaya TV.

* Same songs were repeated making viewers wonder at times whether they are seeing the same programme again.

* Rehearsal could have been surely better. Lot of misses and problems in sync.

* Acoustics and mikes. Many violin and guitar pieces were almost unaudible. Why did they try "Rakkamma" on stage

But one thing was made clear. Raja's association with Malayalam land was brought forth in a way as never before.

So our Tamil people who might have been thinking that Raja has retired, would have now come to know that he has been capturing Mallu people hearts silently all these years

Saw "Idea Star Singer" in Asianet. They have a separate round for "IR hits" now !

Raja's concerts on demand it seems !

Just now, happened to watch Jaya TV. What a surprise !!
Re telecast of "Andrum Indrum Endrum " :) :)

But why did IR repeat the same songs in this concert too (Raja Raja thaan??

Any links available to dld Raja's Dubai Concert??