Maestro Ilayaraja News and Tidbits 2014

[irir123]

Guitar Prasanna performs 'Ilamai itho itho'!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cgO2ABdHXs

[rajsekar]

Good interview by Gautam Menon in Hindu. Sudhir should have asked him about the Malayalam runaway hit "Premam" which has shades of Menon's VTV and NPV scenes.

Gautham Menon on why he prefers Ilayaraaja to A R Rahman, his unabiding love for Chennai and why 'Puli' and 'Baahubali' did not click for him. Interview: Sudhir Srinivasan.

http://www.thehindu.com/videos/entertainment-videos/article7896784.ece?homepage=true&ref=video

[rajsekar]

Must watch tribute by Raaja for our beloved Mellissai Mannar.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XYCFpuZ61I

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5C63VVQTreM

[krish244]

Ilaiyaraaja gets Centenary Award for lifetime achievement at the inaugural ceremony of the 46th International Film Festival of India (IFFI).

Hearty Congratulations to IR!

http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/iffi-2015-ilaiyaraja-felicitated-with-centenary-award-for-lifetime-achievement/article7900519.ece

thanks,

Krishnan

[ucauunuetum]

two more movies from Maestro

Prakash Rajs
http://www.telugucinema.com/news/Prakash-Raj%E2%80%99s-new-film-director-announced

Nara rohit

http://www.idlebrain.com/news/today/kathalorajakumari-nararohitnewfilm.html

Thanks,
Hari

[irir123]

http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-15/ilayaraja-to-do-music-for-kamals-appa-amma-vilayaattu.html

[rooky]

Quite an interesting lineup of movies from IR for 2016..Looking forward to !!!

[buggle]

Looks like 2016 got interesting projects - Tharai thappatai, kamal movie, Priyadarshan movie, another Bala movie

[thumburu]

Looks like 2016 got interesting projects - Tharai thappatai, kamal movie, Priyadarshan movie, another Bala movie

Please add new Prakash Raj's Telugu movie to the list too. His last "uLavachARu briyAni" is such a lip smacking delicacy and no way this will get stale :)

[vigneshram]

Please add new Prakash Raj's Telugu movie to the list too. His last "uLavachARu briyAni" is such a lip smacking delicacy and no way this will get stale :)

Also, Prathap Pothen's upcoming Malayalam movie starring Dulquer is confirmed too

[krish244]

IR's helping hand towards Chennai's rain/flood relief:

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1041161935935929&set=pcb.1041167392602050&type=3&permPage=1

thanks,

Krishnan

[rajaalltheway]

Thanks to Jaffer Bhai just listened to Abbayitho Ammayi and I double checked the CD cover to confirm the name of the composer.For the time being Iam spell bound,all other emotions i hope will follow in the coming days.I can hardly wait to hear what the new gen is going to post about the album.Do they have the courage and sense to embrace this bundle of joy.

[suivipa]

Thanks to Jaffer Bhai just listened to Abbayitho Ammayi and I double checked the CD cover to confirm the name of the composer.For the time being Iam spell bound,all other emotions i hope will follow in the coming days.I can hardly wait to hear what the new gen is going to post about the album.Do they have the courage and sense to embrace this bundle of joy.

Same here, I am emotionally connected to the album and kept listening to several times on loop even today.
Just yesterday I was listening to Mythri (kannada) and felt it has 4 nice numbers out of the 5 . I liked the fun/provoking song sung by Monisha & group the most followed by the one sung by Bhavatha. The one sung by Khailash Kher some how felt repetitive either with the feel or may be due to his monotonous emotions very dejavu (Un samayal Araiyil/ Oggarane).

Recent songs which were on loop for a very long time are all the songs of the following albums.
NEPV, Chithiraiyil Nila choru and Nadi Thudikkuthadi. Listening over and over again just for his sheer brilliance in his orchestration, the eloquent emotions he brings in each and every song, chorus giving their best every time. How much of variations he is able to bring in the chorus sections, something that many don't brag about. The critics and music reviewers in the main stream media hardly are paying attention to all this. They are reviewing just to fill few lines on their write ups. A great deal of soul is filled. "The more I listen the more it grows on me". Hard to find substitutes at least for me.

Bala

[Russellmtp]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nt_9WTsi5yE

Awesome Raja:-D Just because he is a celeb, he doesn't need to be politically correct all the time. He was asked an irrelevant question and he reacted the right way. This is how stupid reporters need to be shut up. Why ask about the beep song controversy when he has come to talk about the rain relief work? Even otherwise, is that "song" worthy enough to be a topic of discussion with one of the greatest composers this country has ever seen?

[venkkiram]

இளையராஜா இருந்த இடத்தில் வேறு யாராக இருந்தும் இப்படிப்பட்ட எதிர்வினைகளை நிருபரிடம் காட்டியிருந்தாலும் அது இயல்பானதே.

தன்னார்வு தொண்டர்களை மனம் குவிந்து கௌரவித்து வருபவரிடத்தில் மனம் பிறழ்ந்து கேட்கும் நிருபருக்கு இப்படித்தான் எதிர்வினைகள் வரும்.

செய்த தவறை உணர்ந்து ஊடகம் மன்னிப்பு கேட்கணும். இது ராஜாவை மட்டும் கோபப்படுத்தும் கேள்வியல்ல. தன்னார்வு தொண்டர்களின் இணையில்லா அர்ப்பணிப்பை அவமதிக்கும் செயல்.

/அறிவு இருக்குன்னு எந்த அறிவ வச்சு சொல்ற?/
சிந்திக்க வைக்கும் சொற்கள் இசைச் சித்தரிடமிருந்து!
சான்றோர்கள் சான்றோர்களே!
சங்கு சுட்டாலும் வெண்மை தரும்!

[Russellmtp]

oodagam mannippu ketkirathaa?

http://www.indiaglitz.com/journalist-union-to-conduct-public-demonstration-against-ilaiyaraja-for-his-reaction-to-question-on-beep-song-tamil-news-148908.html

And this is from James Vasanthan who holds some grudge against Raja

http://www.indiaglitz.com/james-vasanthan-criticizes-illayaraja-for-harsh-behavior-with-a-journalist-tamil-news-148917.html

:banghead:

[rsubras]

Salute to Raja for slapping the sensation seeking media, other stars need to learn this from him though if any other would have done this they would face more criticism even if that was the right thing


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[suivipa]

Salute Music god once again
Let us spare that young ill informed and minimally trained media person. I think he got overwhelmed that he got a chance to crack it?

If it where another seasoned brat asking this he should have rodgered not mere slapping!

Pozhachi pogattum.

And this james character let us start ignoring. He is getting unnecessary media attention when he is only a television host

[dochu]

Media - newspaper, TV channels, radio etc - all live and earn only via popularity (via audience). Those days, when only doordarshan and all india radio existed, these kinds of sensationalism was quite minimal.

Now everybody wants a share of the pie since many competitors have sprung up.

Reporter's mistake - We all know IR can speak up provocatively, and the reporter used this to his best. He asked an irrelevant question (that is not even worth a dime) at an inappropriate occasion/time/person. It is like asking for a hot coffee on visit to funeral house.

IR's mistake - If I were in his shoes, I would have reacted the same way since the occasion was more high on a emotional note. With that said, I also think, he could have simply said 'irrelevant question or no comments'. That would have been a better rebuttal. Now the reporter has gained more attention what may have been the original intention.

Well, nobody is perfect. I hope people leave this behind and move on as the song in question itself is not worth of any discussion. It was done on purpose to gain attention and they did a perfect job.

[suivipa]

Thats right.
IR could have beeped the question or answer and this could have been a strong refute more than slapping on the face.
I remember during shamitab press conference in his studio arena Balki was nice easy going and Naive with his approach and just one irrelavant question when he gets the notion of provocation then that is the end. The media guy has to run for cover.

We know his way of reacting even in his earlier days. He refrained from media for this very reason. Guys dont just get it.

Let him be the person he is.

[suivipa]

And coming to this Simbu guy we should ignore such cheap gimicks and mere attention grabbing.
Useless fellow to the core.
Just surviving by saying die hard Thala fan , Superstar hardcore fan. Very little talent that too in his dancing skills he acquired from a young age due to proper training and parents support.

[venkkiram]

Arivu Irukka? | Ilaiyaraaja | By Radio Guru Raja

https://t.co/QzLVHAW2nF via @YouTube

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Dedicating the above for all natta nadunilai of social media.

[rajaramsgi]

கேட்க கூடாததை, பேச கூடாததை, பாட கூடாததை நேரம் கிட்ட நேரத்தில் செய்வது முதிர்ச்சியின்மை மற்றும் அறியாமையின் வெளிபாடு. தரத்திலும், தகுதியிலும், வயதிலும் உயர்ந்த பெரியவர்களை அலட்சியம் செய்யும் செயலை தான் அந்த நிருபர் வயதொத்தவர்கள் எல்லோரும் செய்கிறார்கள். பெரியவர்களோ இல்லையோ, அடுத்தவருக்கு மரியாதை கொடுக்க வேண்டும் என்கிற பண்பாடு குறைந்து விட்டது.

தனக்கு பிடிக்காதது எதுவானாலும் இந்த மனிதர் நெற்றி கண்ணை திறக்காமல் இருப்பது இல்லை. அப்படி செய்வது குற்றமா இல்லையா என்பது வேறு விவாதம். நமக்கு சுவாத்தியமில்லாத விஷயத்தை யார் பேசினாலும் கோபம் வரும். ராஜா சார் என்று இல்லை, அந்த நிருபர் மீது யார் கோபபட்டிருந்தாலும் அது சரியே.

ஊரே மூழ்கி, மக்கள் உண்ண, உறங்க இடமின்றி தவிக்க, ஆட்சி செய்வோரையும், அதிகாரிகளையும் சொடக்கு போட்டு கேள்வி கேட்டு, மக்கள் நலனுக்காக அந்த நிருபர் துணை நின்றிருந்தால் பாராட்டலாம். அதை விட்டு, ஒரு உயர்ந்த உள்ளத்தை சங்கட படுத்தியவரை கண்டிக்காமல் ஊடக தர்மம் என்கிற பெயரில் ராஜா சாருக்கெதிராக கொடி பிடிப்போர், மைக் இருந்தும் மரியாதை கெட்டவர்களே!

[rajsekar]

I was reading the interview by Ramya Kannan with Rahman in "The Hindu" for his upcoming flood relief concert programme.
http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/our-dream-is-to-create-an-arts-centre-for-chennai-ar-rahman/article8029407.ece?secpage=true&secname=entertainment

One particular question by Ramya was intriguing. Was this question really required? Is Rahman or Raaja responsible for writing the lyrics.

How important are lyrics to you?

Lyrics are very important to me, but they have to be interesting too. I believe that every word we say has magic, that sound has magic. I don’t like cursing, negative poetry and this I learnt from poets like Vaali. You should not write negative lyrics to attract attention, it affects people.

In light of the "Beep" song controversy, why didn't the Tamil TV reporter ask a similar question to Raaja during Ethiraj College function? Why should the reporter ask about the "Beep" song to Raaja? The reporter has deliberately decided to ask a "stupid" question to Raaja, knowing 100% that he is going to retort back harshly. I wonder if the same reporter would have asked the same question to Rahman.

[krish244]

IR to get Kerala's Nishagandhi award:

http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/nishagandhi-award-for-ilaiyaraja/article8051965.ece

thanks,

Krishnan

[Hulkster]

Thank you krishnan! Happy New Year to all!

[suivipa]

Wishing all hubbers a very happy new year.
Watched Pasanga 2 movie with my kids. Everybody enjoyed thoroughly. Wonderful movie.
Need of the hour.
There are references to IR and his stature on one occassion and Suriya talks about how they lead a good life listening to Nothing but wind music during the coyples family way and his wifes gestation times and the baby inside the womb got hear the best of the best music .
How to name it and Nothing but wind albums find its way in so many references in satellite channels, movies and now this scene.
Truly IR has impacted several thousands of lives. He has touched the soul of many with his music.
Incomparable

[krish244]

Thank you Hulkster!

Wish you all a VERY HAPPY & PROSPEROUS New Year!

Thought of listing the upcoming/unreleased/planned movies/audios of IR in various languages. I will try to list all I remember. I might miss some movies as I don't remember all of them right now. Is there a quick way to see all my posts? Please add if I missed any. Some of the movies, there have been no updates for long time

Tamil:

1. Tharai Thappattai (audio released)
2. Appa
3. Oru melliya kodu
4. Arya's first production?? (I guess this movie production is suspended)
5. Mahesh Manjrekar's remake of "Kaksparsh" movie (forgot tamil title)
6. Vijay Sethupathi's first production?
7. Bala's next movie
8. En Raasavin Manasile - 2
9. Movie starring Vikram Prabhu
10. Kalathur Gramam

Telugu:

1. Mana Oori Ramayanam
2. Kathalo Rajkumari


Kannada:

1. Game


Malayalam:

1. Sila Samayangalil (Priyadarshan; only BGM as of now)
2. Multi lingual movie (shelved as of now)

Hindi:

1. Ki and Ka
2. Happi (I have no idea if this movie/music will get released; Still including it; I was really looking forward to this movie's songs/BGM :( )
3. Mahesh Manjrekar's remake of "Kaksparsh" movie (forgot hindi title)
4. SRK (remake of a tamil movie; I have no idea if this movie/music will get released; Still including it)

English:

1. Love and Love only (low budget; already released in one or two film festivals)

Sanskrit:

1. Punyakoti

thanks,

Krishnan

[krish244]

There is something interesting about the song "Reena Macareena" song from AA movie? Can anybody tell me what it is?

thanks,

Krishnan

[Hulkster]

It is the same song used in touring talkies. I feel that it has a 80s feel to it, as in during the MJ time. Especially the entire base of the song.

[krish244]

Yes Hulkster. It is the same tune and music. When I heard "Reena Macareena" song for first time I remembered I heard the same beats in another tune, but could not recollect. Now I casually came across TT once again.

BTW, in TT, the music for "Aasaimugam" is stunning. Ambient and unplugged kind of music from IR. Fantastic guitar/flute work. Looks as if IR had a visit to MTV Coke Studio :). Karthik has done an amazing job. I guess, the tune is adapted? Famous Bharathiyaar song, it is. Did not hear this song before. The two songs by Sharreth is also decent. What a singer this guy (Sharreth) is!

When TT audio was available on net, somehow missed the above songs. I dont think the above songs were available then.

thanks,

Krishnan

[rajsekar]

Dear Hubbers & Raaja's fans - Wishing everyone a Wonderful, Peaceful and Musical New Year 2016. May all enjoy listening to Raja's treasure trove of humming musicals and songs from his world record collection of albums which is nearly 1075 as of date. Is anyone keeping track of Raaja's running numbers? We wish our Maestro a long healthy and peaceful life in 2016. I hope that the postponed live symphony performance at Disney Hall in Los Angeles is scheduled again.

I have a kind request to senior forum members to create a new 2016 link for Ilayaraaja news and new albums. It will be helpful to consolidate all links under one title so that fans can get the news by clicking a single link.

[krish244]

That's a good idea Rajsekar.

I have started a new thread for IR's albums, news and titbits. Below is the link. Let us please continue our discussions there.

http://www.mayyam.com/talk/showthread.php?12010-Ilaiyaraja-s-New-Albums-2016-News-and-Titbits&p=1278671#post1278671

thanks,

Krishnan

[Hulkster]

That aasaimugam song seems to be composed by karthik rather than ilaiyaraaja. I also thought it was IR until i came a video in vijay tv where karthik sings the same song with a band playing the same exact way. Does not sound like how IR composes though.

[thumburu]

Hulkister, I have not heard the "Asaimugham" song from "Touring Talkies".
But there is a very popular Carnatic number "Asaimugham maRandu pOchhE" that is being performed in various sabha kutcheri's. I presume IR might have provided orchestration in his own inimitable manner for this one like he did for "alai pAyudhE kaNNA" in the late JayakAnthan film "ethanai kONam ethanai pArvai".

[sivasub]

http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/folk-artistes-from-russia-call-on-ilayaraja/article8132830.ece