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IR's new albums!

Topic started by RAJAN (@ proxy-122.iap.bryant.webtv.net) on Thu Jan 22 22:20:06 EST 1998.
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A new Ilayaraja album is a cause for celebration with many among us. Let everyone share in the revelry. Review, discuss or comment on new IR albums.

Check the IR reviews page

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• From: Vel (@ 202.88.152.159) on: Fri Nov 1 08:52:54 EST 2002
  
  Raji,thanks. I luved reading it too.
  
  Venki, i have just copy pasted what i found. It was written by one Mr.R.Ananthanarayanan.
  
  I was so much amazed & dumbfounded after i read the above article which revealed what "ONE DAY" means in IR's life :-).
  
  Pls take your time and read the article above, it is worth the time it takes.
  
  
• From: Ramesh Venkatraman (@ 192.193.196.9) on: Fri Nov 1 09:08:49 EST 2002
  
  This article is an old one, first appeared in 1999 and was available in Balaji Ramanathan's site on IR. After the closure of that site I was thinking that this article is not available any where else. I am glad it is available some where now.
  
  R Ananthanarayan used to participate in some of the forum topics as "RA". His contributions used to indicate that he was some one who is or who has been in the know of things.
  
  Undoubtedly this is one of the best written pieces on IR and his style of music making. The orginal title given by RA was "Making Music-The Ilaiyaraaja way!".
  
  It is available here now thanks to S Narasimhan http://www.ic.sunysb.edu/Stu/nsriniva/interests/music/ilai/ircomp.pdf
  
  It would be great if it is made available in more accessible sites including raajangahm.com. It is a surprise that it is not available there when all other Tom, Di...Hary etc. have their "research" pieces there!
  
  Ramesh
  
  
• From: vem (@ 161.114.88.75) on: Fri Nov 1 09:21:43 EST 2002
  
  Mr.Vel
  Awesome man!!!! I loved reading every line of that passage. Where did u get it(what magazine)....
  
  RAAJA ISAIRAAJA than !
  
  
• From: vkay (@ 210.210.33.176) on: Fri Nov 1 09:32:01 EST 2002
  
  
  Vel - You have given us a great Diwali Gift in the form of this informative post.
  
  Veekay
  
  
• From: vem (@ 161.114.88.75) on: Fri Nov 1 09:54:03 EST 2002
  
  guys
  is there any site where i can get full SMK songs ??? i have been checking mohankumars, tamilterra everyday- in vain.
  
  
  
• From: MusicMouse (@ 61.1.212.205) on: Fri Nov 1 13:37:06 EST 2002
  
  SOLLA MARANTHA KATHAI
  (The Story which is forgotten)
  
  Innum Oru Aandukku Isai Panjam Illai
  
  Statistics
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  MD : IR
  Lyricist : ?????
  Film Director : Thankar Bachan
  Artists : Seran (Director), Rathi (New face)
  Total Songs in film : 6
  Total Songs in Cassette : 8
  Total Two Times Songs : 2
  
  Songs List :
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  (1) Kattula Thalaiyattura Siru Avarampoovae - Vidhu Prabakaran
  (2) Kundu Malli Kundu Malli - Harish Ragavendra, Sreya Koshal
  (3) Amma Sonna Ariraro - IR
  (4) Panam MattumVazhkaiya - IR
  (5) Kundu Malli (second time) - Harish Ragavendra, Sreya Koshal
  (6) Amma Sonna (second time) - IR, Vijay Jesudass
  (7) Jakkamma Satham Pottu Sirikkura - IR, Mayilsamy
  (8) Etho Onnu - Karthik, Bavatharini
  
  Review
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  Kattula Thalaiyatu
  
  "Kattula Thalaiyattura Siru Avarampoovae", this is the starting line. IR may sing the following line, "Pattula Thalaiyattura En Rasiganae". Yes a nice melody which melts me. Only IR can done this type of songs. New face Vidhu Prathaban has sung well. It will be at top of charts at a long time.
  
  Kundu Malli
  
  New face Sreya Koshal's voice has similarities to Uma Ramanan's voice, I think. A wonderful song and Catchy tune both in Pallavi & Saranam. In Azaki, singer Karthik signs. In SMK Harish Ragavendra signs also with Karthik (Song Etho Onnu). Raja's this melody refresh me while listening. "Kanmaniyae Kathal Enbathu" type starting line, i.e., long pallavi. Also we can compare these two songs. I feel the magical IR touch which may be felt normally by 70's & 80's songs of IR.
  
  Amma Sonna
  
  Again a 'Amma' song. While comparing this with "Amma Enralaikkatha Uyirillaiyae", the Manna song is a karnatic type and in this song there is "Gramiya Manam". We can feel the experience of melting wind in this song. In the cassette it comes two times, one with IR and another with IR & Vijay Jesudass. Some Rajkiran and Ramarajan film songs will be reminded. But there is no disturb to listen this song. It looks like a Devotional song. Some beautiful "Pullankulal" beat. Vijay remembers his father.
  
  Panam Mattum
  
  It looks like a "Thathuva Padal". "En Kuthama Un Kuthama" version of SMK. IR is well suited for this song. It reminds "Rokkam Irukkira" in Kasi (not by tune, music) by lyrics and Situation.
  
  Jakkamma
  
  IR sings. Very slow song. Superb lyrics but lyrics is not disturbed by music and singers
  
  Etho Onnu
  
  "Karthik - Bavatharini", the successful combo comes and also wins again. The "Oliyilae Therivathu" version of SMK. Very catchy tune and beautiful music rendering. This is the only fast melody in this album. IR's magical touch comes at some places of this song. An another fusion of high and low pitch. This song can be liked by any person at any time. It should be at the top of charts.
  
  Some info
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  There is no Sadhana Sargam
  There is no very very sad song
  There is no unwanted song like "Eduda Melatha" of Kannukkul Nilavu
  "IR-Thankar" becomes a successfull MD-Director combo after "Kathir - ARR", "Sankar - ARR"
  
  Some Questions
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  Who is the lyricist? (It is PA? -There is no info at cassette (bad))
  Vidhu Prabakaran and Sreya Koshal are new singers?
  
  Overall
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  Four Triple OK Songs
  One Double OK Song
  One Single OK Song
  
  Which is the best of that (4) songs?
  I can't tell the answer, i.e., all the (4) songs are marvelous and wonderful
  
  Wov! a fantastic album again
  
  
  Last but least
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  Ramana is a hit album, now (before releasing SMK). Now SMK is released.
  Its the time of Isai Gnani, again
  
  
  
  
  
  
• From: bb (@ 206.154.118.2) on: Fri Nov 1 14:16:16 EST 2002
  
  musicmouse, lyricist for SMK is IR.
  
  
• From: PP (@ 64.238.117.126) on: Fri Nov 1 15:00:12 EST 2002
  
  MusicMouse,
  Chronology 'idikkirathey'? ;)
  
  From: Cheithi (@ 203.199.232.62) on: Sun Oct 20 08:59:32 EDT 2002
  
  Music Mouse,
  Did u go thru the cassette cover properly? :)) Lyrics are by IR ...it says "Paakal Punaivu" - lyrics by IR, and then "Isai Uruvaakam" - Music created by IR. Now check it out after seeing this posting :))
  
  BTW, Fans ...the cassette was selling like hot cake yesterday when I got it. I am sure it will be a hit.
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  From: MusicMouse (@ 61.1.212.221) on: Sun Oct 20 13:14:16 EDT 2002
  
  Cheithi
  Sorry for my mistake
  I saw
  Lyrics by IR
  
  and now, you after 12 days, you are feeling 'sad' that the lyricist's name is not given?????
  
  
• From: Venki (@ 192.127.94.7) on: Fri Nov 1 15:36:50 EST 2002
  
  Vel,
  I just got a bit excited. Anyways thanks :D
  
  Venki
  
  
• From: Jeera (@ 206.175.176.2) on: Fri Nov 1 15:52:20 EST 2002
  
  PP
  
  I think Musicmouse has just reposted the old review - probably to initiate talk on SMK.
  
  
• From: selva (@ 172.179.228.25) on: Fri Nov 1 17:36:48 EST 2002
  
  I am happy to read the article on IR's work style. But, thats just a teaser (appalamum, oorukaiyum). Can someone post what he is upto to now, on a day today basis? it will be much appreciated.
  
  How I wish someone could host a live webcam in one of his recording theatres? am I dreaming or ........!!! come on guys it is possible?
  
  
• From: Vel (@ 203.199.245.60) on: Sat Nov 2 07:45:44 EST 2002
  
  Thanks selva, venki, vem, vkay and all other fans who read through that excellent article with patience. As i said earlier, it is worth the time it takes, is it not?
  
  Vem,
  
  i got it from one of IRFans yahoo group. A member sent to group members, and i found it such a treasure that i may as well share it it here immediately.
  
  After reading that article, you come to know a bit more about this loveable enigma called IR. You feel as if you have actually visited the recording theatre yourself while the genius is at work. I really wondered,"what on earth is this man made of?" :-)
  
  Selva,
  
  Nice dream, abt having a webcam in IR's recording theatre. Nadaimuraiyil saathiyama?
  
  
• From: Britto (@ 68.82.60.100) on: Sun Nov 3 09:08:46 EST 2002
  
  I wish all Maestro fans a very happy deepavali.
  
  Anbudan,
  Britto
  
  
• From: MusicMouse (@ 61.1.212.221) on: Sun Nov 3 10:58:57 EST 2002
  
  Jeera
  you are correct?
  
  Hi PP, this is only a reposting.
  I know IR is the song writter
  
  
• From: MusicMouse (@ 61.1.212.221) on: Sun Nov 3 11:00:13 EST 2002
  
  Hi everybody
  
  I wish you for very very happy diwali
  
  
• From: sabesan (@ 64.129.181.69) on: Sun Nov 3 16:52:06 EST 2002
  
  "Vaana Villaeeey, Vaana Villaeeey....
  Vandhadhenaaa epppodhu...." - a real good song from RAMANA.... i did not hear to RAMANA till now - after reading its review in this thread (of course many said this song was a good one).... today i listened to it (after a friend insisted) - and this one is singing from Thaalam.com again and again...... and i liked the IR version better than Sadhanaaa...... and NagaS - i see an improvement in the way she is pronouncing the words..... hmm....
  
  and the other song "Vennilavin Peraaai Maatravaaa" is also very good..... well, but for these 2, others are so, so only.... hmm.... i wish IR could have stopped with these 2 alone.....
  
  
• From: a (@ 156.153.255.236) on: Mon Nov 4 01:46:55 EST 2002
  
  In Ramana, IR version is much better. I got the Cd 2 days back all songs were good.
  
  
• From: geeth (@ 213.121.248.170) on: Mon Nov 4 06:24:45 EST 2002
  
  MusicMouse, when u translate SMK in English, it should give the meaning - A story forgotten to be told.
  Like 'Naan SMK' means the story i forgot to tell. am i right?
  
  
• From: Raheem (@ 212.138.47.27) on: Mon Nov 4 08:10:08 EST 2002
  
  Ramana - Fanstastic movie with excellent BGM and songs. I saw it today. I am really impressed with the movie and music. Raja Raja thaan. I will see SMK tomorrow. After a long time, Diwali is having two IR releases. Last three years no movies in Diwali. This year he broke the jinx with this masterpiece. Definitely a hit movie with hit album.
  
  

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