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**rajasaranam** · 17th July 2008, 10:59 PM

Today seems to be a Raaja field day

http://www.thehindu.com/2008/07/17/s...1753410400.htm

TIRUPATI: When Mahatma Gandhi’s last bhajan ‘O namrata ke saagar!’ saw light on Wednesday (16 July 2008), full seventy years after it was written, perhaps divine intervention saw to it that it was first heard officially in the abode of Lord Venkateswara! What else could be the explanation for the high-profile Aditya Birla group releasing the much-sought-after audio compact disc in the midst of engineering students in the temple city of Tirupati?

The fact that the music was composed by maestro Ilayaraja and the Hindustani classical exponent Pandit Bhimsen Joshi lent his voice for the thought-provoking number accords it a cult status.

The CD was released in Sree Vidyaniketan Engineering College, run by film actor and former Rajya Sabha member M. Mohan Babu on Wednesday. Bharat Parekh, the General Manager of Aditya Birla group gave away the first copy to the music wizard Ilayaraja, who in turn handed it over to Mr. Mohan Babu for use in the college.

The ‘bhajan’, which requests the Lord to bestow humility upon the humans and bless the country with prosperity, was said to have been written by the Mahatma during his stay with the Birlas. The Congress and even the Gandhi family never knew such a ‘bhajan’ existed until the Birlas stumbled upon it accidentally, three years back.

“We have given a copy even to Tushar Gandhi, the great grandson of the Mahatma,” he announced.

Ilayaraja explained how he found himself on a sticky wicket, trying to compose tune for the couplet, which was more like a soliloquy. “What turned out at the end was a mellifluous number, sung by the greatest Hindustani classical singer,” he said and sang the first two lines, amid a thunderous applause.

Athu...

REX Now you translate this and post :P http://eenadu.net/story.asp?qry1=24&reccount=26

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**entertainment** · 18th July 2008, 03:53 AM

Originally Posted by rajasaranam

முன்பு ராஜா ஒரு காட்டாறு! வழியில் இருந்தது எல்லாம் ஒதுங்கி கொள்ள 'ஜோ'ன்னு கொட்ற இசையருவி கீழ நின்னு அதை ரசித்தோம். இப்ப நிச்சலனமாய் கடந்து போகும் நதி! மூழ்கிதான் ரசிக்கனும். வேண்டாம் என்பவர்கள் கொஞ்சம் பின்னோக்கி போய் அருவியில் நனைய தடை இல்லை. நதியின் ஆழத்தையும் அமைதியையும் ரசிக்க நினைப்பவர்கள் இங்கு வரவும் தடை இல்லை.
இதில் உயர்வென்ன தாழ்வென்ன? என் அவா சிக்கிரம் அவர் கடலாய் சமுத்திரமாய் மாற வேண்டும் என்பதே. ஒரு பத்து பதினைந்து 'சிம்பொனி'களாவது அமைக்க வேண்டும், என் வாழ்வு தீர்வதற்க்குள் கடலாட வேண்டும்.

Rajasaranam,
Nice post. I sent you a PM.

**dochu** · 18th July 2008, 06:53 AM

rs,
really admired your poetic ability.

as you acknowledged, this forum is a place where people can express their views. I lack the ability to analyze as critically as you and few other people over here. But people like me are the majority now. Maybe if I make an effort to learn raagas, it might make sense - but we all have different things to do in life and talents. for some, unfortunately, it is not possble.

I am not condemning people like you to swim in the calm river, but accept the fact the majority are standing on the other side and wondering what are you searching for as all excitement with waterfall is far gone. I just expressed views that those songs resembled the same.

for you and us to see IR as an ocean, he should be able to satisfy the mass again. Otherwise another TIS with a heavy financial failure will forthcome and nobody will be ready to sign up for anything.

so (although I don't wish), days towards 15 symponies are far beyond the horizon.

NOM.

d.

**krish244** · 18th July 2008, 09:14 AM

Originally Posted by rajasaranam

Today seems to be a Raaja field day

http://www.thehindu.com/2008/07/17/s...1753410400.htm

TIRUPATI: When Mahatma Gandhi’s last bhajan ‘O namrata ke saagar!’ saw light on Wednesday (16 July 2008), full seventy years after it was written, perhaps divine intervention saw to it that it was first heard officially in the abode of Lord Venkateswara! What else could be the explanation for the high-profile Aditya Birla group releasing the much-sought-after audio compact disc in the midst of engineering students in the temple city of Tirupati?

The fact that the music was composed by maestro Ilayaraja and the Hindustani classical exponent Pandit Bhimsen Joshi lent his voice for the thought-provoking number accords it a cult status.

The CD was released in Sree Vidyaniketan Engineering College, run by film actor and former Rajya Sabha member M. Mohan Babu on Wednesday. Bharat Parekh, the General Manager of Aditya Birla group gave away the first copy to the music wizard Ilayaraja, who in turn handed it over to Mr. Mohan Babu for use in the college.

The ‘bhajan’, which requests the Lord to bestow humility upon the humans and bless the country with prosperity, was said to have been written by the Mahatma during his stay with the Birlas. The Congress and even the Gandhi family never knew such a ‘bhajan’ existed until the Birlas stumbled upon it accidentally, three years back.

“We have given a copy even to Tushar Gandhi, the great grandson of the Mahatma,” he announced.

Ilayaraja explained how he found himself on a sticky wicket, trying to compose tune for the couplet, which was more like a soliloquy. “What turned out at the end was a mellifluous number, sung by the greatest Hindustani classical singer,” he said and sang the first two lines, amid a thunderous applause.

Athu...

REX Now you translate this and post :P http://eenadu.net/story.asp?qry1=24&reccount=26

I am very curious to know (hear) the outcome of IR and Pandit Bhimsen Joshi combination

thanks,

Krishnan

**vel** · 18th July 2008, 10:30 AM

Originally Posted by rajasaranam

என் அவா சிக்கிரம் அவர் கடலாய் சமுத்திரமாய் மாற வேண்டும் என்பதே. ஒரு பத்து பதினைந்து 'சிம்பொனி'களாவது அமைக்க வேண்டும், என் வாழ்வு தீர்வதற்க்குள் கடலாட வேண்டும்.

worth reading several times rajasaranam, the above statement of yours - you said what all fans wanted to say but could not string it as good as you have ....Great post ! Enjoyed re-reading it....[/quote]

**kameshratnam** · 18th July 2008, 11:45 AM

[quote="rajasaranam"]

Originally Posted by realactivex

But my wish is that he transform into a ocean soon and compose atleast 10 to 15 symphonies. I want to swim in this ocean before my life ends"

Swimming ellam appala pakkalam ....Will he even release his 1st? thats a BIG question mark

**vel** · 18th July 2008, 12:06 PM

Even if he does, will people buy it or search only for 1.5 minutes samples or resort to thiruttuthanamaana stealing - illegal MP3 downloads!

**krish244** · 20th July 2008, 01:57 PM

listening to "Punnagaiyil Minsaram" song from Bharathan (from www.thiraipaadal.com). Funky/Interesting music. Especially the prelude and the way the first interlude starts. I loved it. Even the 2nd interlude is interesting. The way the prelude starts sounds as if its an interlude. Get to listen lots of unheard songs of IR from this site. Good.

Sorry for the digression. Which is the thread where we can discuss old songs?

thanks,

Krishnan

**crvenky** · 20th July 2008, 02:41 PM

Krish, its one of my favourite songs sung by IR. Read these interesting blogs also.

http://andaiayal.blogspot.com/2008/07/blog-post_15.html
http://www.writerpara.net/?p=125

**krish244** · 20th July 2008, 03:07 PM

Thanks for the link Venky! Just read a little, but will need to read it more later. More than IR's singing, the preludes/interludes attracted much more of my attention.

I was pleasantly surprised with the funky base portions, drums, etc of the prelude and interlude, especially the way the 1st interlude starts with the base + the synth tune. Amazing!

thanks,

Krishnan