Maestro Ilaiyaraja New Albums 2011 - Hello Jaihind / Sri Rama Rajyam

[Devaraagam]

Suresh, I also agree with Rajasaranam 200%. my observation on raja is also the same that he is not working for people, working for the movie. if he inspired(refer the meaning of Raja from Jaya tv program) on the story, we will get good music

[vigneshram]

Suresh, I also agree with Rajasaranam 200%. my observation on raja is also the same that he is not working for people, working for the movie. if he inspired(refer the meaning of Raja from Jaya tv program) on the story, we will get good music

Agreed. But he always has spl soft corner for a few directors like Fazil , irrespective of the script (Remember Oru naal oru kanavu?)

[jmahesh]

went hunting for thandavakone and sriramarajyam cds in chennai, unable to find it even in express avenue

[irir123]

Sri Rama Rajyam - even the use of the veenai in the big song of the album, 'Jagadanandha' feels very, very Godavarish, such authentic Bhadrachalam feel! - the other Janaki song from IR "rama kanaveniraa" from Swathi Muthyam had the same identical godavari feel, and yet this album is an entirely different beast!!

[buggle]

We do know IR will do justice esp for a spiritual movie like this,
but what do u guys think abt the commercial value of this movie??

[Sunil_M88]

Sri Rama Rajyam (Music review), Telugu – Ilayaraja

SPB’s magnificent vocals, that unconventional rhythmic lilt and that flute-based second interlude…all work in perfect sync in Jagadanandha karaka to create absolute magic! Sri Rama lera opens with a blast of Hamsanandhi that Raja has used earlier and with that familiarity, it works brilliantly! Devulle mechina and Sita seemantham are pleasant, nostalgic throwback to Raja’s Chinna Thambi days, with orchestration largely unadulterated by modernity, barring the interludes which too impress with their sheer melody. Chitra and Shreya Ghoshal deserve a special mention in these songs! SPB aces the sweeping Keeravani-based pathos in Gali ningi neeru, propped by splendid use of violins in true Raja style, while the serene Sindhu Bhairavi-based Ramayanamu is again Chitra and Shreya Ghosal’s magnificent show, even as the composer makes his presence felt with highly imaginative progressions in the tune. And though Rama rama ane sounds filmy, it is a thoroughly likeable tune with mesmerizing vocals by Swetha and Anitha. Of the eight short tracks, Tippu’s Kalaya nijama clearly leads and is one of the singer’s best songs yet! The other short track that impresses is Surabhu Sravani and Keerthana’s Dhandakam. Sri Rama Rajyam is a masterpiece; totally befitting the expectations from the formidable Bapu-Raja combination!

source: http://itwofs.com/milliblog/2011/08/...ugu-ilayaraja/

[Sureshs65]

irir123,

You have hit the nail on the head. As Plum and I never tire pointing out, whenever Raja does work in another language, he casually brings in the whole culture of that land into his music. I still can't figure out how he does that but he does. Very Telugu-ish album this. Even the small folk songs have a typical Andhra feel. Shweta has done a fine job getting that accent right. I am quite impressed.

buggle: My feeling is that commercially the movie will do well. Two reasons, one, there is void when it comes to this type movies. What was once staple is now novelty!! Second, traditionally well made mythologies have done well in the past in Andhra. 'Annamayya', 'Bhakta Ramdas' have been decent success. So I guess this movie will also do well. But then, predicting the success or failure of a film is the most hazardous occupation

[Plum]

Suresh, I think thala raatha being what it is, this movie will flop and word will spread like a forest fire through the TeF industry that nonbody's better for such movies than MM Keeravani

I had one such type argue earnestly to me that Samarasimha Reddy had much better BGM than Andhappuram, and "I don't know why they went to IR for a rayalaseema gadda movie"

[kiru]

With short WCM passages between indian style singing, synth drums + acoustic mridhangam+table (or probably sampled sounds) .. this album definitely has a special "sound" to it. IR has managed to get a recording out that is devotional, yet that does sound fresh and not too "too traditional".
(Re: Shreya's bhaavam - need to get that young woman some bhakthi bhaavam .. that the south is so famous far.. otherwise ..with this album we could make her a "naturalized" south indian citizen .
Agree with itwofs .. (I dont usually with this dude ) .. Tippu has graduated .. IR likes him and persevered with him)

[Plum]

KEttAchu. Well, nice. But lacks the masala - which Telugu audience needs even in mythos - to make it a commercial giant of a success.

Lacks the pure classicism(preferrably mildly meh-ly orchestrate thyagaraja krithis) that will fetch a national award
But what the heck - this one's for us, the fans. This is what I want, at least.