IR concerts, TV shows and Interviews ...

[buggle]

except mayil pola link, other ones worked...

Thx a lot

[njv]

ttp://www.filefactory.com/get/f.php?f=d4fc410266215b4fd1333d40


h is missing. Try this

http://www.filefactory.com/get/f.php?f=d4fc410266215b4fd1333d40


gvicky

Thanks a lot sir. I wish this is released officially in DVD.

[buggle]

Thx njv, it did work

[gvicky]

[tscii:38c545b5e5]Friends,

I have just now uploaded the following 3 songs...

Katril Varum Geethame – Oru Naal Oru Kanavu – Hariharan, Shreya, Sadhana, Bhava & IR

http://www.filefactory.com/get/f.php?f=2ca163619fdfa0fc3c0a06f3

Hei Padal Ondru – Priya - Vijay Jesudoss & Uma Ramanan

http://www.filefactory.com/get/f.php?f=2ee2be7da235b500776d5244

Pothi Vacha – Man Vasanai - SPB & Chitra

http://www.filefactory.com/get/f.php?f=443fcc26123166cacb4110e8

Download and enjoy...

With regards
GG Vicky

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[svaisn]

Thanks...

[gvicky]

Friends,

I give below the links for following video files of IR's Andrum Indrum Endrum.

Adi Athadi - Kadalora Kavithaigal - Swarnalatha & IR

http://www.filefactory.com/get/f.php?f=4dcddcf853ac6bb151c5ab29

Manguyile Poonguyile - Karagaatakaran - SPB & Chitra

http://www.filefactory.com/get/f.php?f=17dacbf47c7508d3ff83da9d

Download and enjoy the videos..


With regards

GG Vicky

[kokarako]

Thanks for the songs. "Naan thedum" link is not working. Could you pls. upload again

[gvicky]

Kokarako,

I have uploaded the video file of Naan Thedum again. The link is:

http://www.filefactory.com/get/f.php?f=4ddb5994d3079c56e38294a4

Download and enjoy.

[eagle]

hey gvicky,
Thx a lot for these files man....

[buggle]

Thanks gvicky,
After watching all the songs from here, i looked around and found the entire JAYA TV programme in numtv.com. It was just $6 and it has the entire recording(with the ads, which was painful).

njv, you can try that, it is worth it, just $6...

[njv]

Thanks gvicky,
After watching all the songs from here, i looked around and found the entire JAYA TV programme in numtv.com. It was just $6 and it has the entire recording(with the ads, which was painful).

njv, you can try that, it is worth it, just $6...

Thanks. Can we download for $6. If so, I wouldnt mind downloading/burning the same. Thanks anyways. I will check out.

[buggle]

Nope tried that, but it didnt work..just watching from there

[gvicky]

[tscii:10bec5b560]Andrum Indrum Endrum - Download the video files from here:

Khajuraho – Oru Naal Oru Kanavu - Shreya Ghoshal & Hariharan

http://www.filefactory.com/get/f.php?f=57f99b56dfba8b2bedf30942

Kamal – IR Speech

http://www.filefactory.com/get/f.php?f=7847be8907cd7b5781683bb6

Rasathi Unnai - Vaidhegi Kathirundhal - Jeyachandran

http://www.filefactory.com/get/f.php?f=60898f46c91f3d5e845aa111

With regards


GG Vicky
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[gvicky]

IR's Live Concert - Next set of video files...

Shenbagame Shenbagame - Sadhana Sargam & Mano

http://www.filefactory.com/get/f.php?f=58d2790765d352bbc6c6f8e0

Thalattu, Life Journey, etc. - IR, KarthiK, Madhu Balakrishnan & Bhavatharini

http://www.filefactory.com/da8d2b

[svaisn]

thanks again

[gvicky]

Maestro's AIE - Video Files....

Thalattu, Life Journey, etc. - IR, KarthiK, Madhu Balakrishnan & Bhavatharini
(Uploaded again since earlier link is not working)

http://www.filefactory.com/?7799fb

Senthoorapoove - Bhavatharini

http://www.filefactory.com/?fc7cd3

Chinnakannan Azaikiran - Karthik & Yuvan Shankar Raja

http://www.filefactory.com/?2b76f8

[alwarpet_andavan]

I was watching "Sangamam"n Vijay TV yesterday, anchored by singer Mathangi, featuring SPB.
On "Ilaiya Nila", he said its a pure classical guitar based song. The guitar pieces were so intricate that the guitarist couldn't just get it right and Ilaiyaan would just play out the piece and say "avalo dhaane ya...?".

[Sanjeevi]

I was watching "Sangamam"n Vijay TV yesterday, anchored by singer Mathangi, featuring SPB.
On "Ilaiya Nila", he said its a pure classical guitar based song. The guitar pieces were so intricate that the guitarist couldn't just get it right and Ilaiyaan would just play out the piece and say "avalo dhaane ya...?".

i also saw the programme. It was a wonderful one. Thanks to SPB, and the same programme will continue at next week on which he will speak about more on IR and ARR.

[gvicky]

[tscii:65496fc995]I have uploaded today the following videos of IR's AIE.

Sundari Kannal Oru - SPB & Chitra (incl. SPB’s speech on this song)

http://www.filefactory.com/?0ad112

Oliyile Therivadhu - Azhagi - Karthik & Bhavatharini

http://www.filefactory.com/?8e96a7
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[gvicky]

Maestro's Live Concert - Today's uploads...


Aatama Therotamma - Swarnalatha

http://www.filefactory.com/?e37c3b

Agaya Vennilave - Madhu Balakrishnan & Uma Ramanan

http://www.filefactory.com/?9c2d91

Paadariyen - Chithra

http://www.filefactory.com/?0d9698


With regards
GG Vicky

[rajasaranam]

While downloading and viewing the live concert uploaded by Vicky...Dont forget to book the tickets for 'One Man Show' its available only at Lakshmansruthi musicals at 100 ft. Road. Vadapalani :)

Visit their site for more details
http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/home.htm
Thalai is going to sing all the songs and play some instruments too :clap: :thumbsup: :clap:
This is going to be the show of our lifetime not to be missed. I'd love to see him play guitar/piano/flute etc., :)

[gvicky]

Today I have uploaded the following four great songs.

Thumbi Vaa Tune (Olangal) - Sung by IR & Chorus with great Orcherstration

http://www.filefactory.com/?3ae104

Ilangathu Veesuthe - Pithamagan - Tippu & Shrerya Ghosal

http://www.filefactory.com/?21952c

Paatu Cholli - Azhagi - Sadhana Sargam

http://www.filefactory.com/?490ae5

Thendral Vandhu - Avatharam - IR & Manjari

http://www.filefactory.com/?5d8713

I will be on vacation this weekend and my next upload will be on Monday.

Wishing you all a Happy Tamil New Year.

Long Live Maestro.

Wtih regards
GG Vicky

[satish]

Hi -

Can anyone tell me about the IR one man show by Lakshman Sruthi, in Chennai next week? How is the music arrangement going to be? Would it be any close the IR concert we had last year?

Thanks.

[gvicky]

Maestro's Andrum Indrum Endrum - Video files.

Asaya Kathula - Manjari, Swarnalatha & Bhavatharini

http://www.filefactory.com/?deca1c

Ninnukori - Chithra

http://www.filefactory.com/?f36b00

[aruvi]

satish,
info should be on lakshmanshruthi website.

[gvicky]

Maestro's AIE - video songs

Vaanaville Vaanaville

http://www.filefactory.com/?e96d72

Maasi masam

http://www.filefactory.com/?a89ba8

Three Notes song

[alwarpet_andavan]

While downloading and viewing the live concert uploaded by Vicky...Dont forget to book the tickets for 'One Man Show' its available only at Lakshmansruthi musicals at 100 ft. Road. Vadapalani :)

Visit their site for more details
http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/home.htm
Thalai is going to sing all the songs and play some instruments too :clap: :thumbsup: :clap:
This is going to be the show of our lifetime not to be missed. I'd love to see him play guitar/piano/flute etc., :)

Got the tickets yesterday @ Lakshman Shruthi musicals.
I was told that Thalai would sing 25 songs [but not all the songs] :?

[gvicky]

Dear Friends,

Today I have uploaded the last set of Maestro Andrum Indrum Endrum Series.

Unfortunately, the songs Unnai Vida (Virumandi) & O Priya Priya (Idhyathai Thirudathe) could not be recorded due to power failure at that time (Heavy rains in Chennai in Oct/Nov).

Also, there was Audio problem in Three Note Song (last one minute), Masatra Sodhi (full song, very unfortunate) and Ada Veetuku (first one minute). I could not correct it, since the problem was on the video tape itself.

The Links are:

Three Notes song - IR & Chorus

http://www.filefactory.com/?29cd35

Maasatra Sodhi - IR

http://www.filefactory.com/?ef2fb6

Ada veetukku - IR & Chorus

http://www.filefactory.com/?e0b457

Sivamani drums

http://www.filefactory.com/?2888fb

Hope you all have enjoyed the songs.

Long Live Maestro.

Thanks

GG Vicky

[aruvi]

The website info and Chennaionline info don't match up. I guess Sadana Sargam is coming in place of KSC

[kingvj]

(Repost from other thread.)

well, i was there at the one-man show...!!!

songs that were sung were..(though not in proper order)

1) rukkumani vandi varudhu - ponnu oorukku pudhusu
2) naan thaedum sevvanthi poovidhu - dharmapathini (yet again once more)
3) kaadhal oviyam (alaigal oyvadhillai)
4) thendral vandhu - avadhaaram
5) janani janani - thaai mookaambikai (by default)
6) veetukku veetukku - kizhakku vaasal (no violin concerto this time)
7) en thaayenum kovila - aranmanaikkili
8) indha maan - karagaattakkaaran
9) maanguyilaey - karagaattakkaaran
10) ilamai enum poonkaatru - pagalil oru nilavu
11) kaatrinil varum geethamaey - oru naal oru kanavu
12) kannan oru kaikuzhandhai - badrakali
13) idhayam oru kovil - idhayakovil
14) maanjolaik kilidhaano - kizhakkaey pogum rayil
15) amudhaey thamizaey - kovil pura
16) adi aathaadi - kadalora kavidhaigal
17) ennai thaalatta varuvaalo - kaadhalukku mariyaadhai
18) nelaa adhu - naayagan
19) thenpaandi cheemayilaey - naayagan
20) raaja raajadhi - agni natchathiram
21) en mana vaanil - kaasi
22) andha nelaavathaan - mudhal mariyaadhai

IR was the only male singer throughout the show.

manjari, swarnalatha, sadhna sargam, bhavatharini, sujaya (Yuvan's wife.. for nela adhu song 'ajum ajum' bit) were the female singers.

show started at 7pm, but IR came to stage at 725pm with some amazing fireworks.

show was cut short abruptly by police at 11pm since it almost exceeded permissible time limit due to political and other usual restrictions.

more, later..!!!

[aruvi]

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/Music.php?q=m&m=%2FFiLm_______Songs%2FT_to_U%2FThumbi_Vaa_OLANGA L___KSC.ra

[aruvi]

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

[Vysar]

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.

[aruvi]

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

[Sanjeevi]

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

[aruvi]

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.

[thumburu]

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.

[crvenky]

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

http://maestromagic.blogspot.com

Thanks.

[NormalMan]

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

[vasanth2006]

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

They given the brief biography about maestro.

that is very nice article. dont miss it.

[Sanjeevi]

[tscii:c5b470c580]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
[/tscii:c5b470c580]

[Sanjeevi]

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?.

[K]

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

[Sanjeevi]

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

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

[njv]

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.

[buggle]

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)

[kiru]

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).

[RR]

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

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

Youtube to the rescue :smile2:

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

[eagle]

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

-kavi

[itsmuls]

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....

[eagle]

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

[irnet]

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=D3d3mRRUIYo&mode=related&search=

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMTI4FpjZa8&mode=related&search=
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9i-MRO4qBHE&mode=related&search=

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxEYCcD0hBk&mode=related&search=

[Sanjeevi]

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

[Ravi_odiyur]

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!

[Sanjeevi]

[tscii:e04b92fda3]Don't miss Ilayaraja interview in Kalaignar TV on the debut day, Sep 15, Saturday at

08.30am – 09.00am - Interview with Maestro Ilayaraja
[/tscii:e04b92fda3]

[entertainment]

[tscii:48359f9a12]Don't miss Ilayaraja interview in Kalaignar TV on the debut day, Sep 15, Saturday at

08.30am – 09.00am - Interview with Maestro Ilayaraja
[/tscii:48359f9a12]

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

[buggle]

Another concert without S.Janaki

http://thatstamil.oneindia.in/movies/specials/2007/11/illaiayaraja-concert-in-dubai-101107.html

[Sanjeevi]

http://www.koolproductions.org

[krish244]

News item about IR's concert in UAE:

http://www.newindpress.com/NewsItems.asp?ID=IE920071115134614&Headline=Ilaiyaraja+to+set+Sharjah+on+fire&Title=Chennai&Topic=0

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

thanks,

Krishnan

[buggle]

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

[crvenky]

Reports:

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

[app_engine]

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:-)

[aruvi]

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_fan]

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

Rajavin paadalgalukkaa panjam ?!

[krish244]

IR concert broke UAE attendance record:

http://www.arabianbusiness.com/504861-sharjah-music-concert-breaks-uae-attendance-record

thanks,

Krishnan

[thumburu]

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.

[raja_fan]

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_fan]

Raja's concerts on demand it seems !

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

[svaisn]

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

[skr]

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

[skr]

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

[Sanjeevi]

I got the DVD of Raja's One Man Show at the cost of Rs. 49/-.

[Sanjeevi]

Again Raaja is going to do concerts in 3 main cities of India. But this time is a bit (or more) different. He concentrate on Symphony type concert :blue jump:

Singam kilampiruchu :)

http://www.extramirchi.com/events/ilayarajas-live-concert-in-mumbai-delhi-chennai/

http://hindi.galatta.com/entertainment/hindi/livewire/id/Ilayaraja_live_concerts_in_three_major_cities_3178 8.html

[Bala (Karthik)]

Not sure if it has been posted before


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXHAjpgZNOE&feature=related

[sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar]

Again Raaja is going to do concerts in 3 main cities of India. But this time is a bit (or more) different. He concentrate on Symphony type concert :blue jump:

Singam kilampiruchu :)

http://www.extramirchi.com/events/ilayarajas-live-concert-in-mumbai-delhi-chennai/

http://hindi.galatta.com/entertainment/hindi/livewire/id/Ilayaraja_live_concerts_in_three_major_cities_3178 8.html

What happened to this? did it happen or not?!

[baroque]

Not sure if it has been posted before


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXHAjpgZNOE&feature=related


:ty:

Adhellam engalukku theriyadhu, Raja!

engalai poruthavarai, Most underrated God with awesome record of rejuvenating our soul, energize our mind , uplift our mood, restore hope and love for life is You with your music!:musicsmile:

vinatha.

[Gregorysab]

Ilaiyaraaja's photoshoot by photographer VenkatRam: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Drc4FXhaNQ

Shares anecdotes, opinions and has fun!

[svaisn]

Feb 23rd Concert in Newark.....

Txle erukka illaya??

[crvenky]

US Consul General in Chennai attends Ilayaraja rehearsals:

http://www.idlebrain.com/news/functions1/ilayaraja-usconcert-rehearsals/index.html

[njv]

Feb 23rd Concert in Newark.....

Txle erukka illaya??

There are no plan to visit TX as part of this trip. His schedules are

Feb 16-Toronto
Feb 23-Newark
Mar 1-San Jose

[Vkrish]

This interview is absolutely enjoyable...don't miss the series :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46U7P-eaUxo

[Kimrep]

This is what these interviews are supposed to be... get something new from IR, inspire him and get him to be spontaneous... very enjoyable.

[baroque]

:thumbsup:

Relaxed Ilyaraja reminiscences! Raja is a free spirit!

Good job Ilayathalam!

from pallavi's tik tik tik sounds followed by Janu's yekkamaana kural... ORU NAAL UNNODU ORU NAAL..... romantic Raja's fancy violin bgm for Bala and Janu! HEAVENLY MUSIC!:musicsmile:

Thanks Raja for taking back to my school days in this lunch hr!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-lk8HJDByg

[thumburu]

Aug 15 2013 - If you have not seen today's DD where they telecast musical discussion with Raja, TVG, mridhangam player Arun Prakash [ I vaguely remember a couple of his posts in TFMPage during ULiyin Oasai" times. But Iam not too sure if they are the same ], and the ever present Mano , you have missed a fantabulous session with Raja big time. Hurry up and grab the youtube links of the DD programme from hyper[linked]active youthu like SKV and get saaba vimOchanam.

Being a DD programme and having a carnatic music doyen and legend like TVG who is Raja's Guru, the session seemed to revolve around classical raagas used by Raja. I could watch only from the middle, Hamsadhwani in "Mayile mayile". I think there was some recap about the composition of the kannada evergreen "jotheyalli" before that. Then Raja recalled how he got motivated by TVG constantly humming a ThyagarAja kruthi in Bilahari and came up with the classic in Raja's own stamp, "koondhalilE mEgam vandhu". Raja was also showering his appreciation on KaNNadAsan who could on the spot come up with the poetic lines that followed the long, short phrases and the tumbling fall like flow in the pallavi tune. This was the first of the last 3 songs penned by him. Raja was at home and ease with musicians and the session was music focussed. Compare this with the apparent discomfort with sycophant kodambAkkam gumbal and gnyAna shoonya media/press who conduct interview session with him.

[sivasub]

Aug 15 2013 - If you have not seen today's DD where they telecast musical discussion with Raja, TVG, mridhangam player Arun Prakash [ I vaguely remember a couple of his posts in TFMPage during ULiyin Oasai" times. But Iam not too sure if they are the same ], and the ever present Mano , you have missed a fantabulous session with Raja big time. Hurry up and grab the youtube links of the DD programme from hyper[linked]active youthu like SKV and get saaba vimOchanam.

Being a DD programme and having a carnatic music doyen and legend like TVG who is Raja's Guru, the session seemed to revolve around classical raagas used by Raja. I could watch only from the middle, Hamsadhwani in "Mayile mayile". I think there was some recap about the composition of the kannada evergreen "jotheyalli" before that. Then Raja recalled how he got motivated by TVG constantly humming a ThyagarAja kruthi in Bilahari and came up with the classic in Raja's own stamp, "koondhalilE mEgam vandhu". Raja was also showering his appreciation on KaNNadAsan who could on the spot come up with the poetic lines that followed the long, short phrases and the tumbling fall like flow in the pallavi tune. This was the first of the last 3 songs penned by him. Raja was at home and ease with musicians and the session was music focussed. Compare this with the apparent discomfort with sycophant kodambAkkam gumbal and gnyAna shoonya media/press who conduct interview session with him.

Here you go.. though they have recorded it, blessed is the person who thought of doing this at least

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9e-0SeV8sA

There are four parts to it and you will be able to see the links as you click on the first link above.

[sivasub]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tzeOmkNyXg

One of the best tributes to Ilayaraja from ETV2. It covers his entire journey so far....

[thumburu]

:ty: sivasub for these superb links :)

[venkkiram]

Many interesting information

Raja With SundarRajan:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Jpsv_eiEMM&feature=youtu.be

[irir123]

All about JAZZ.com glorifyingly reviews Maestro. Ilaiyaraaja's NEETHANE EN PONVASANTHAM !

http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=45539#.Umb1p1MuegR

Ilaiyaraaja's output is considered and compared with those of Pat Metheny's work with pianist Lyle Mays, the classic Gil Evans, Oliver Nelson instrumentation, and the tempo of Tom Petty !!

[venkkiram]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qAk3k4xBAY

தான் ஈடுபடும் கலையிலேயே தனக்கு ஒரு நல்ல சீடர் அமைவது குருவுக்கே பெருமை. அந்த வகையில் நமது பாரம்பர்ய இசையின் தொடர் சங்கிலியின் கடைசி முடிச்சியாக திகழும் இளையராஜா என்ற சீடரை பெற்ற மெல்லிசை மன்னர் புண்ணியம் செய்தவர். தமிழ்த் திரையுல இசை சாம்ராஜ்யத்தின் மிக முக்கிய நிகழ்வாக, மெல்லிசை மன்னரும், இசை ஞானியும் இணைந்து பணியாற்றிய இசைப் பிரவாகத்தினை கருதுகிறேன்.

இறுதி அஞ்சலி உரையில் கூட, எல்லாரும் சொல்ல மறந்த ஒன்றை முக்கியப்படுத்தி சொன்னார் இளையராஜா. அதுதான் திராவிட கழக வளர்ச்சிக்கு மெல்லிசை மன்னரின் பங்கு.

[venkkiram]

என்னுள்ளில் M.S.V

https://www.facebook.com/Ilaiyaraaja...7687624609118/

[venkkiram]

இளையராஜா, எம்.எஸ்.வி, ஞாநி
-- ஜெயமோகன்


நம் சிறுமை எந்த எல்லை வரைச் செல்லும்? நம்மால் எந்த மகத்துவத்தின் முன்னும் பழிப்புகாட்டி மேலும் சிறியவர் ஆவதற்கு மட்டுமே முடியுமா என்ன? இந்த மண்ணில் நாம் வாழும் வாழ்க்கையை சற்றேனும் தாங்கிக்கொள்ளும்படிச் செய்த கலைஞர்களுக்கு நாம் செய்யும் கைம்மாறு இதுதானா?

[raagadevan]

Ilaiyaraaja remembers MSV

Ahead of his tribute concert in the city today, a nostalgic Ilaiyaraaja talks to Srinivasa Ramanujam about his association with MSV.

-The Hindu; July 25, 2015

http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/ilaiyaraaja-remembers-msv/article7464634.ece?homepage=true

[Avadi to America]

was anyone gone to the show? how was it?

[apewenodurug]

Avadi to America - here is a beautiful write up: https://raajasongadaykeepsboredomaway.wordpress.com/2015/07/28/142-avarullil-msv/comment-page-1/#comment-512

https://raajasongadaykeepsboredomaway.wordpress.com/2015/07/28/142-avarullil-msv/comment-page-1/#comment-512


By DM

[venkkiram]

EnnullilMSV - what the show meant for me

http://t.co/ocn1CoCs2H

-- BChidam

Another beautifully written review.

[venkkiram]

இளையராஜா உள்ளில் இருந்த எம் எஸ் வி

https://m.facebook.com/rajarajan1969/posts/1104568606237763

:clap:

[Joannepx]

Maestro's speech on the opening ceremony of MSV sir's picture at the music director's association.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=999&v=_XYCFpuZ61I

[irir123]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6BkEIJx0Io

Abbayitho Ammayi

[krish244]

Thanks much irir123 for the link.

So, the captivating trailer music comes in "Edhuru Choosthunna" song. Wonderful music in this song. Nice bass effect in charanam as well.

Yet to listen to other songs.

thanks,

Krishnan

[lord_labakudoss]

IsaiGnani comes to the Dallas metroplex for the first time - Saturday, Sep 17th 2016!
http://maestro1000.com/

Other than "with a band of 50 musicians", not much detail on who else is performing...

[suivipa]

IsaiGnani comes to the Dallas metroplex for the first time - Saturday, Sep 17th 2016!
http://maestro1000.com/

Other than "with a band of 50 musicians", not much detail on who else is performing...

Any body attending the Garland TX event next Saturday. I couldn't find any publicity or event management video online. Also whether the San Jose event is happening currently . I don't have much friends in the west coast Bay area and so didn't hear much about the event or whether the Maestro arrived with his battalion.

was planning to book the tickets for garland event and Alpharetta GA event. Booking thru sulekha /ticket-hungama is it a good option? I haven't tried previously.

any advice from hubbers.

I am seeing everyone is in quiet mode past few weeks.

Hope we have a gala event and successful one across all the centers


MS

[suivipa]

Venkkiram/ IRIR any of you attending this time. May be we can catch up in person.

[buggle]

Any body attending the Garland TX event next Saturday. I couldn't find any publicity or event management video online. Also whether the San Jose event is happening currently . I don't have much friends in the west coast Bay area and so didn't hear much about the event or whether the Maestro arrived with his battalion.

was planning to book the tickets for garland event and Alpharetta GA event. Booking thru sulekha /ticket-hungama is it a good option? I haven't tried previously.

any advice from hubbers.

I am seeing everyone is in quiet mode past few weeks.

Hope we have a gala event and successful one across all the centers


MS

I believe tickets are available in most of the restaurants around - Malgudi, Chennai Cafe, Saravana bhavan
I will be going on Saturday

[suivipa]

Stumbled upon the BATA official site (Bay area telugu association) and got to see the pictures of Greet N Dine for a small crowd with IR and KSC.
Man ! what a pleasant atmosphere and Raja at his best in terms of smiles and happy mood.
I get a feeling Raja belongs to Tollywood (Industry). The kind of reverence people are seen exhibiting and the whole hearted greetings and pleasantries being exchanged it is surreal. some how TFM (Tamil) is showing a bygone attitude towards this genius of a rare kind. Mollywood and Tollywood hail him as supreme and all the young and upcoming musicians and MDs in these two Industries have just surrendered to his prowess.

well, looking forward to seeing him at the dallas and few other venues and will try and attend the remaining ones as they suit my schedules as well.

buggle- will try and catch up amongst the huge crowd.

MS

[raagadevan]

The Ilaiyaraaja interview: 'Why should filmmakers know about music creation?'

By Srinivasa Ramanujam

The Hindu - May 31, 2018

Ilaiyaraaja, who turns 75 tomorrow, gets chatting on his early years as a composer and how he adapted to the film music of that time.

http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/tamil-film-composer-ilayaraaja-interview-on-his-75th-birthday/article24045311.ece?homepage=true