What's the greatest song that Ilayaraja has composed?

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Topic started by Vijay (@ 195.102.166.130) on Fri Jan 26 07:41:12 EST 2001.
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What's the greatest song that Ilayaraja has composed? I think it is "Kanmani, anbodu..." from "Guna". The thing I like about this song is that Ilayaraja has cleverly used a "happy" tune for a sad situation in the film. What do you guys think?

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From: sats (@ 139.177.224.100) on: Wed Feb 7 11:02:13 EST 2001

kupps

neenga solra song super song ! thanks guys for posting all these great songs of IR. IS THERE any site where i can get that song which kupps mentioned .
From: Rexin (@ 66.51.107.3) on: Thu Feb 8 15:51:10 EST 2001

O ranga srilanka kopaara thenga - Film Singaravelan
From: rajesh (@ 194.127.2.7) on: Fri Feb 9 09:52:24 EST 2001

sats..
i think this is a good site for all great tamil songs. http://www.vikadan.com/
From: whoami (@ 216.104.228.157) on: Fri Feb 9 15:17:32 EST 2001

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From: whoami (@ 12.20.190.1) on: Fri Feb 9 15:18:53 EST 2001

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From: Raj (@ ) on: Fri Feb 28 14:21:15 EST 2003

The only song which is popular all over the world. Still holds the first place in the world as a song liked by everybody..---- a Song from Dhalapathy.
From: Are Yaar (@ 203.115.31.67) on: Fri Feb 28 22:18:39 EST 2003

>>>The only song which is popular all over the world. Still holds the first place in the world as a song liked by everybody..---- a Song from Dhalapathy.

Another joke of the century.

This proves how the various cites and magazines carried false propoganda in support of IR and how they have been successful.

Raj:

That song lost the posotion and was in number 4 position...not even worth a bronze medal. Ha..ha..ha...

But even God can't help this..for the next 100 odd years people will still keep saying that the song from Dhalapathi is No. 1 in the poll.

Vekka kedu.
From: Villain (@ 203.106.188.211) on: Sat Mar 1 00:46:18 EST 2003

Q: What's the greatest song that Ilayaraja has composed?

A: Nilaa kaayuthu neram nalla neram.
From: Are Yaar (@ 203.115.31.67) on: Sat Mar 1 00:51:47 EST 2003

Villain:

is there any double meaning in that answer....Well who is kaanjifying.
From: pranav (@ 202.142.68.94) on: Sat Mar 1 02:26:19 EST 2003

Nila Kayyudhe is relly good seducing song.
I like his and SJ's - Kaatril Endhan Geetham
From: mythila (@ 137.237.13.20) on: Sat Mar 1 17:16:24 EST 2003

Kiru,
The song 'Deiviga raagam' has a subtle melancholy and sweetness in the music, chorus, very angelic. I have not watched the movie. But I feel I should watch the movie just for this song.
Naadam Enjeevane- Kaadal Oviyam. It is a sheer melody with lovely flute pieces
Pootukkal pottalum - Chatriyan - The enthu in this song is very infectious. I feel like a kid when I hear this number.
Vanaville - Ramana.A very good Dharmavathi example
where you can immediately identify its beauty in the opening humming itself.This song also has an
underlying sadness in it.
Isai Medaiyil Ilamaikaalam - A very rare , unique composition in Dharbari Kaanada without the usual DK curves. I thought DK was an over exploited raagam with nothing new ,anybody has to offer. This song came as a whiff of fresh air.
From: purv (@ 205.231.31.94) on: Sun Mar 2 18:52:46 EST 2003

Gee, this is a tough question! I'd say, just one song that I can listen to again and again tirelessly... That would have to be (drumroll please)...

Thavikkithu Thayanguthu (Nadhiyai Thedi Vantha Kaathal)-- fresh, fresh, fresh, out of this world composition! I could listen to this song to no end!
From: Naaz (@ 24.87.28.203) on: Sun Mar 2 20:08:46 EST 2003

My vote is for "Enulil Engo Yaengum Geetham" from Rosappoo Ravikaikari. This is a song that can evoke so many feelings of desire and despair. Amazing.
From: mythila (@ 137.237.13.20) on: Mon Mar 3 17:41:46 EST 2003

Villain, That was a good choice to prove that the most raunchy number could also be composed wonderfully using classical SriRagam /Madhyamavathi (The flute and violin in the interludes are just samples)
From: mythila (@ 137.237.13.20) on: Mon Mar 3 17:42:53 EST 2003

Villain, That was a good choice to prove that the most raunchy number could also be composed wonderfully using classical SriRagam /Madhyamavathi (The flute and violin in the interludes are just samples)
From: Prabhu (@ 202.54.40.210) on: Mon Mar 3 23:00:03 EST 2003

mythila, that's a "good shut-up" post :)

Difficult to decide THE GREATEST. But Poomaalaiye, Kadhal Oviyam, Ilamayenum Poongaatru, Poonkathave are up there at the top.
From: Rawther (@ 203.106.188.74) on: Tue Mar 4 09:57:19 EST 2003

Why do I get an impression of a a$$-sniffing dog when I see your name Prabhu?
Don't you have any thing worthwhile to do?
From: Dorai (@ 165.89.84.5) on: Tue Mar 4 10:22:14 EST 2003

My choice goes to "En Vannille, Ore Vennilla" from Johnny. Esp. the starting Piano, and the way the song begins.

Its truly innovative.
From: Prabhu (@ 202.54.40.210) on: Thu Mar 6 02:57:58 EST 2003

Rawther, whats your problem? This thread is for discussing songs and thats what I did.
BTW, were you chased the entire length of Kulim highway by a bulldog which finally bit your backside? No wonder you jump around quoting dog analogies in every thread.
From: Subbu (@ 203.200.198.10) on: Thu Mar 6 04:35:54 EST 2003

Obviously "Sendhoora poove" from 16 vayadhinile
From: Rawther (@ 203.106.188.158) on: Thu Mar 6 08:26:34 EST 2003

Prabhu,

>>>> BTW, were you chased the entire length of Kulim highway by a bulldog which finally bit your backside? <<<<<

You are absolutely right. And you are THAT bulldog.
And when you quit being a self-appointed dog and an a$$-siffer, then things will be alright.
From: Rawther (@ 203.106.188.158) on: Thu Mar 6 08:27:16 EST 2003

make that a "self-appointed watchdog"
From: x (@ 209.47.143.226) on: Thu Mar 6 11:34:38 EST 2003

villian,

now I know what's your problem.. The problem with you is that you judge a song using wrong parameters.

You think 'nila kayudhu neram' is a bad song?
It's a situational song. Just ignore the lyrics of the song and look for the rest. Interludes, tune and the brilliant use of flute and violin. If the lyrics is bad, blame it on the director and the lyricist. Besides, as a playback singer, SJ did a great job in that song... if you felt that kamal and ambika were actually 'doing' it while singing that song, well that was indeed the success of the song. You know what I mean?

IR oru interview-la sonnadhu idhu: "Nila kayudhu-kku mettu potta adhey Ilayaraja than janani janani-kkum mettu pottadhu. Oru nalla sirpy-ala kadavul silayum sedhukka mudiyum, ammi kallayum sedhukka mudiyum " -- IR oru nalla sirpy.

-- Two extreme situations and everything in-between. IR was the only one who could do great in both the extremes.. Just understand that.

To answer the qn of this thread --
It is impossible to pick just one 'greatest' song of IR.
From: Lollu Party (@ 61.6.38.132) on: Thu Mar 6 22:36:46 EST 2003

>>>IR oru nalla sirpy

Agreed. Sirpi was damn good in Ullathai Alli Thaa. :))
From: AllakZ (@ 64.228.68.111) on: Thu Mar 6 22:52:35 EST 2003

I like that Vijay's movie (I dont that Movie Name) ALLA UN ANAI PADI ELLAM NADAKKUM-unnikrishnan & Bavatharani.its really wake it songs
From: ambleen (@ 61.8.210.74) on: Fri Mar 7 00:29:43 EST 2003

To pin point a drop in the ocean is totally impossible.
From: Siva (@ 203.121.0.9) on: Fri Mar 7 01:39:51 EST 2003

AllakZ, thats from the movie "Nambirajanin Chandralekha" .. IR has tuned other fantastic songs in the movie too... among them :

Arumbum talire : arunmozhi and a female singer
arumbun talire : arunmozhi
arumbun talire : arunmozhi and unnikrishnan
Sangili Karuppanai : Mano and CHitra
Analthanil : Bavatharani
From: purv (@ 205.231.31.24) on: Fri Mar 7 10:18:56 EST 2003

For once, Mr./Ms. Ambleen hasn't said anything insulting (Applause). :-)
From: Anbe sivam (@ 206.102.161.11) on: Fri Mar 7 15:34:18 EST 2003

Guys,

How about Thoothu Solvadaradi(Singara velan)? Real nice melody.

I also like the songs Naaz said. That songs can evoke different feelings in depth. Was not knowing it was by IR.
From: Musio (@ 210.210.33.30) on: Sat Mar 8 09:08:54 EST 2003

Guys,

I consider 'Kadhal Oviyum, Paadum Kaviyam' from Alaigal Oivadillay as the best Song of IR to date.

Just imagine. Excelent blend of orchestration, with lovely interludes & matured voices.
I heard it in the 'DENON' system, under System generated Pro Logic Mode. This old song of 1980's sounds really great.
From: Prabhu (@ 202.9.131.235) on: Sun Mar 9 05:43:53 EST 2003

Rawther, Ive never been to msia. But nice of u to admit you have rabies :) we will keep away from u!
From: Sunitha (@ 219.65.32.86) on: Sun Mar 9 06:10:40 EST 2003

Metti oli kathoodu is the best song IR ever composed.
From: Rawther (@ 210.186.60.118) on: Sun Mar 9 07:05:40 EST 2003

Prabhu

Oh yeah, thanks for reminding me that. You are from Australia, aren't you? The self-appointed police of Asia.
No wonder you take on a similar role. You probably have AIDS too.
From: Prabhu (@ 202.54.40.210) on: Sun Mar 9 23:12:53 EST 2003

Raw, I am not from Australia you misinspired guessomaniac! "Australia, self-appointed police of Asia??" 3rd std geographylaye cuppa?
LOL, thanks for making me grin on Monday morn :)
From: pranav (@ 202.142.68.94) on: Mon Mar 10 02:28:51 EST 2003

Kuzaloodhum Kannaukku, Oru Sanam from Mella thirandhu Kanavu

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