Maestro Ilayaraja News and Tidbits 2014

[prabhudas]

There's going to be a Music concert by Guitar Prasanna and his group, who wil be playing Ilaiyaraja and Rahman songs in the concert , this Saturday 5/9/2015, organized by TNF ( Tamil Nadu Foundation ) NY chapter as part of Annual Mother's day fund raising event at Queens High School of Teaching , Frank Padavan campus, 74-20, Commonwealth Blvd, Bellrose, NY, 11426
http://cdn.tnfusa.org/wp-content/upl...dezn-curve.pdf

For all the Tristate area music fans who would like to attend, apparently this is the first time Guitar Prasanna is doing this kind of concert.
Some how I am unable to attach the flyer, the link above will take you.

Thanks

[sivasub]

About an initiative from Radio City 91.1 fm

http://www.thehindu.com/features/cin...cle7188356.ece

[rajsekar]

Our great King's gift to all Mothers in this world. There are many songs in Indian cinema glorifying and praising "The Mother" but Ilaiyaraaja's two songs about Amma is beyond description.

1) The first song is my favorite and one of the top 10 hits of Malayalam going back many years. There are two versions sung by S Janaki and KJY. This song is very addictive, especially the orchestration and lyrics. One can forget about all their stress and worries after listening to this song. You don't have to consume alcohol to forget your worries, just listen to our King's song.



2) The second song is of course the great "Amma Entru Azhaikatha", acted by Rajini. Excellent lyrics and song delivery by KJY. You can hear this song umpteen number of times without getting tired.



Happy Mothers Day to all forum members and Raaja's fans!!! Long Live our King!!!

[rajaramsgi]

anyone knows why Raja sir is in Hyderabad the past 2 days? (I happened to pass by Raja sir's house 2 days ago.. got a glimpse of his white Toyoto car and another white Audi SUV.)

[krish244]

IR attended wedding of Mohanbabu's son. Must have been for that.

http://home.mykollywood.com/2015/05/...ght-goes-fast/

thanks,

Krishnan

[rooky]

Happened to be in Chennai for whole of this week and its a nice surprise that RadioCity FM (91.1) is playing only Raja songs for 24hours a day for 91.1 days... What a treat for all Raja Fans !!!

[K]

http://www.athishaonline.com/2015/05/brand.html

[Karikalen]

Fine nuances about IR in Dinamani for his birthday

http://www.dinamani.com/cinema/2015/...cle2847265.ece

[krish244]

IR's talk with NewIndianExpress:

http://www.newindianexpress.com/citi...cle2854371.ece

"...Ilaiyaraaja says that he has composed all genres. He also added that the music in the current project he is working on would be different. “We need to be different to survive. How long can people listen to the same old music!” he asks with a a laugh...."

thanks,

Krishnan

[Hulkster]

IR's talk with NewIndianExpress:

http://www.newindianexpress.com/citi...cle2854371.ece

"...Ilaiyaraaja says that he has composed all genres. He also added that the music in the current project he is working on would be different. “We need to be different to survive. How long can people listen to the same old music!” he asks with a a laugh...."

thanks,

Krishnan

Thank you very much Krishnan!

Alot of journalists and commoners make this mistake that thalaivar has a certain image of composing folkish western classical melodies. They seriously need to go through all his songs and will realize the number of genres and styles he has adapted into his own style which sounds so simple when heard together yet incredible complex when you try to break apart the composition to understand the nuances.

But at the same time this "image" happens because the directors of yesteryears only approached him for the same script and situation and mostly asked for the same type of 80s songs from him. Thankfully, thalaivar is much more choosy with the scripts and as a result, he has alot of interesting situations to compose for. Shamitabh and Neethane Ponvasantham are two very good examples of what he can do if you give him a different script and situation.