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.
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- From: comment (@ 63.225.175.209)
on: Tue Mar 6 14:50:13 EST 2001
fliflo, how can you point fingers at others tell me :)
- From: RPO (@ 205.227.43.12)
on: Tue Mar 6 14:58:48 EST 2001
Common Friend, before you start flaming, try to read the post you are replying to carefully. Here is the excerpt from the post that started all this:
...but not the symphony music composed for 'hey ram' ,songs like 'roja poonthtam'-kannukkul nilavu,french music...
Dont you see that badri was trying to emphasize on music for hey ram, bharathi, etc. You seem to have caught one word from there: symphony. Your flaming in this particular instance is unwarrented.
- From: kk (@ 198.4.92.5)
on: Tue Mar 6 15:08:54 EST 2001
but fiflo doesnt followup his own posting like a differnt guy nor he is taking differnt stands.
- From: Fliflo (@ 146.186.113.254)
on: Tue Mar 6 15:10:03 EST 2001
comment;
I accept that was a mistake. It does not mean yours can be justifed. I did it unknowingly and you did it purposely. Any way thanks to Pal for pointing out!! oQo
- From: KS (@ 165.122.129.102)
on: Wed Mar 7 10:16:38 EST 2001
FYI:
IR bags the best music director award for Kochukochu Santhoshangal (Malayalam) in the Mathrubhoomi Medimix Film Awards.
- From: vin (@ 192.128.167.68)
on: Wed Mar 7 10:52:11 EST 2001
If I were looking for a counterpart for IR in terms of quantity in the west, it has to be Ennio
Morricone.
He has scored for 400 films in total for Hollywood and Italian productions. Pity, he hasn't won an Academy Award even once inspite being nominated several times.
My personal favoutites from what I've heard are the great soundtracks from The Good, Bad and Ugly and Cinema Paradiso.
- From: Shankar (@ 192.135.244.69)
on: Thu Mar 8 01:53:29 EST 2001
Raja is closer to Jerry Goldsmith than Ennio morricone...Both of them give non-stop BG score.
I personally feel, JG has more variety and he gets
the emotions better than EM....
Listen to the score of planet of apes or Ghost and the darkness etc...
Raja himself has said, John Williams is his Fav MD in HW
- From: vin (@ 24.4.252.69)
on: Thu Mar 8 07:23:40 EST 2001
If you look at my posting I have said if "quantity" was the criteria. Jerry Goldsmith has done 200 odd films, though he has done much for TV and radio too. I was in no other way comparing them to Raja.
- From: ambleen (@ 202.156.2.244)
on: Fri Mar 9 11:50:36 EST 2001
IR is a mix of both Ennio Morricone & Jerry Goldsmith.
He has certainly attained the quantity like EM. As for the quality, he is up there with Jerry Goldsmith(whom i think is the IR of English Movies). Both Jerry & IR are so versatile & very creative. They churn out very interesting scores in almost every project they undertake.
Pesonally, I don't even see this in John Williams' music. JW just keeps sticking to symphony scores which are pretty much sounding all too familiar. Even JW's Phantom Menace girl choir in the end of the movie seem to sound like a typical IR chorus.
Yes, such is the magnitude of IR's greatness.
JG has the most number of fans worldwide bcoz he does all different styles of music which attract all age group & all sectors. IR is so similar to JG in this aspect.
And finally, these two incredibly excel in any projects they undertake. Why i say this? Well its simple....they have proven so! The amount of films they have done and the quality of their work in almost every movie is UNMATCHED.....period.
Not forgetting they are STILL...yes STILL producing the best works till date.
- From: vem (@ 129.186.205.19)
on: Sat Mar 10 13:21:57 EST 2001
guys
it seems friends is doing very well.....
IR has got a hit after a long time(movie succesS)
- From: Ram (@ 164.100.80.106)
on: Sat Mar 10 14:40:11 EST 2001
how can anyone in their right senses like the songs of Friends. They are really crap. The (dis)crowning glory is of course is Rukku Rukku which may win the best lyrics award. What a hopeless song!!!! Oh GOd!!!
- From: Vijay Venkatram J (@ 203.197.154.119)
on: Sun Mar 11 01:30:19 EST 2001
Friends,
Friends has situation songs - So the fans of the MD who has no knowledge of situation can never understand the same - Simple Logic!
Maestro's Fans Come To:
----------------------
http://clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/maestroilaiyaraajafansclub
- From: Ram (@ 164.100.80.106)
on: Sun Mar 11 02:01:18 EST 2001
what is this new excuse? If a situation is bad, the song should be bad?? What a load of crap!
- From: Philosopher (@ 12.89.140.215)
on: Sun Mar 11 12:20:00 EST 2001
Ram:
I don't know what your problem is. Take Rukku
Rukku for example, it is a simple club song type with a simple tune and impressive club music type beats - there have been several songs at several times with this formula and have been hits, this one is good since it is not overstated but at the same time jivy... if you do not like these types of songs, don't listen, not every one has to like every song..I find some of the other songs are fine. Poongatre, thendralukku and manjal are all right. Taste differs. For example, too many people were raving about Rhythm songs - I thought they were a load of crap, but I don't think jumping up and down and getting upset that too many others like what you think is bull is of no use...
- From: MS (@ 129.252.222.2)
on: Sun Mar 11 15:25:17 EST 2001
A new album from IR:
http://www.musicurry.com/tamil/cook0061_ill.html
- From: savukkadi singaram (@ 12.77.14.178)
on: Sun Mar 11 18:00:07 EST 2001
Ram,
Veliye poda.
- From: mottai (@ 131.107.3.79)
on: Sun Mar 11 19:46:29 EST 2001
7/10 songs in TFM top 10 is raja's!!!
ruling..Again!!
- From: vem (@ 129.186.5.202)
on: Mon Mar 12 15:30:52 EST 2001
Mottai
How r u doing ???? Romba naala aale kanom.
- From: mottai (@ 131.107.3.79)
on: Mon Mar 12 19:31:16 EST 2001
yaarupa neenga vem!!...parataya??
- From: Vem (@ 129.186.5.182)
on: Tue Mar 13 11:59:38 EST 2001
Aaam ! Adiyen parattaiye dhan.
- From: mottai (@ 131.107.3.79)
on: Tue Mar 13 15:59:27 EST 2001
enna parata,...thalaivar kudumbam vittu kaatuthu.....sooper!.. .puliku pirandhadu poonai aaguma... school-lam eppadi poguthu!!....
others, whats the next major IR release!!
- From: NagaS (@ 202.169.129.72)
on: Wed Mar 14 02:06:26 EST 2001
mottai,
Next Major Release is not in Tamil, Telugu-la Kodi. RamaKrishna Direction, Balakrishna movie.,
Tamil-la KaaTRukkenna velai may come, If censor board is kind enough. :-)
NagaS
- From: Robin (@ 212.138.47.21)
on: Wed Mar 14 11:02:12 EST 2001
I heard the songs of Aandan Adimai directed by manivannan. IR proves his supremacy in TFM. Hear it. It has wonderful songs
- From: Kumar (@ 130.213.200.238)
on: Wed Mar 14 14:44:35 EST 2001
Look at this link... Rehman having trouble
in TF industry ????
http://www.tehelka.com/aspsite/rightstory.asp?id1=showbiz&id2=features&id3=STORIES&id4=20000623684&fname=ane030501rehman1.htm
Sorry if this has already been cirulated earlier...
:-)
(ps: sorry for posting it here in IR's page, but
ARR's page seems to have very less activity these
days... )
- From: Venki (@ 12.35.64.19)
on: Wed Mar 14 15:37:13 EST 2001
Kumar
yenakku onnu thonudunga. Threads on ARR are like his music, will be active when a new album is released. But IRs threads are always active because IR fans get a lot of stuff to discuss, research and exchange from each of his albums.
May be ARR's songs does not have any thing more than good/bad to discuss. Or people get bored hearing his songs again and again.
- From: Kumar (@ 130.213.200.238)
on: Wed Mar 14 15:56:37 EST 2001
Hi Venki,
I agree. Also lack of any new movies by ARR might
also be another reason.
Even after sooo many years, its great to see IR
being discussed so much.... make the force be with
everyone.. :)
:-)
- From: veriyan (@ 202.188.56.10)
on: Thu Mar 15 11:20:06 EST 2001
guys anyone heard song form the film call MAKAL ATCHI.
I wonder is it(song)
- From: Trend (@ 216.68.113.227)
on: Thu Mar 15 12:52:01 EST 2001
veriyan,
MakkalAtchiyile IR Paatu yarukkum pidikalainnu solrengala?!
- From: vem (@ 129.186.5.193)
on: Thu Mar 15 14:00:21 EST 2001
Hello veriyan
makkal aatchiyile "Veluru maman" oru sodhapalana paattu irukku.
- From: reporter (@ 209.148.141.65)
on: Thu Mar 15 16:31:04 EST 2001
The highly vocal Gangai Amaran has scored music for 153 films, directed 22 movies and penned 2000 songs. Ironically he has been labeled as not more than the sidekick of his more famous brother Illayaraja. He was much sought-after by Kollywoood not long ago. Even though he had his worthwhile innings in the tinsel town of Kodambakkam, some suspect his credentials and dub him as a jack-of-all-trades and master of none.
Q: Are you just a jack-of-all trades and master of none?
A: I am hardly as versatile as the inimitable Sivaji Ganesan. But I have my strong points too. I have got silver jubilee hits like 'Karakatakaran,' and 'Enga Oru Patukaran' to my credit. Most of my films are money-spinners. Illayaraja and I have joined hands and we cast a magical spell on music lovers. Assortment of melodies like "Povoma Oorkolam", "Shenbagame" were spun out from our stable. Critics are there to find fault with.
Q: Famous brother Illayarja was hailed as a 'musical genius' by the volatile Kollywood; he is not much around now, what happened?
A: Come A.R.Rehman, the musical scene has changed a lot...western notes and beats rule the roost in India. Orchestration has improved by leaps and bounds. He is loved and listened around the world. You name the country; his songs are played and loved by the people out there - Australia, England or United States. People listen to "Taal" as if it is the modern mantra! He shadowed over Illayaraja and stole the thunder for himself. Illayaraja, left in the lurch by producers and directors, lost his heart and his midas touch.
Q: Piracy is the name of the game in Tamil film music. Comment
A: Rehman essentially caters to the city-bred. Deva knows how to cook up things. An old song like 'Varai ni varai' is put up anew as 'paapu...paapau'. Chirpi has got outright copyrights' of foreign and Indian music albums! Much is pirated stuff; the industry here works that way. The directors demand that and get it done their way.
Q: Could you elaborate on the contributing factors that made A.R. Rehman, a musical sensation?
A: His professional acumen combined with his faith in Allah. He being a creative artist, works by fits and starts. Wouldn't dare go near his studio if he doesn't feel inspired. And he does his orchestration repeated times and repeated takes. In the middle of the work he will suddenly leave for his prayer and comeback, his spiritual batteries recharged. It happened the same way during the recording of Bharathiraja's 'Karuthamma'. A.R. Rehman was suddenly out of his wits and he got stuck up; he excused himself to the prayer hall. He prayed and then delivered.
Q: Tell me about your stage shows, light music programmes and your anchor-person job?
A: I simply love performing on stage. I could regale the audience with witticisms and repartee. And they love me for that. As the anchor-person, I would not be quite serious about myself and the world outside. I pepper the whole show with tongue-in-cheek comments and that happens between the song breaks. Of course the audience will be treated with a good variety of songs. One NRI groom telephoned to his parents and got me booked for his marriage ceremony, six months in advance.
Q: The folk dancy film 'Karakattakarn' did extremely well at the box office. As the director of the film you nearly failed to cash in on the wave of popularity and emerge into the big league. Why?
A: The film folks grew green-eyed and they never let me gain my foothold in direction.
Q: Right at the moment do you have any project to work on?
A; "Oruvan oruvan mudalali' is from my home stable. My son Venkat has paired up with Sangita. It is slated for release in the next couple of months.
Q: Any other foray into the other areas of interest?
A: Of late I have become more of a spiritual person. I have cut a few audio albums, as a mark of respect to my mother, on Saint Vallalar, Lord Aiyappan and Lord Jesus.
Q: You do playback singing as well, how many numbers have you sung so far?
A: Around five hundred.
Q: Rehman is synonymous with Western-Hindustani mix up, his other attributes?
A: He is quite strong in Karnatic too. 'Kannamoochi enada', 'Ennavale adi ennavale' and 'Alaipayuthe' would stand by him in good stead.
Q: Which segment of the audience you address yourself to, city man, townsman, or country folks?
A: City as well as the village folks. When I go to do a stage show in a village, they ask for, M.G.R, Sivaji and Illayaraja hits. In the city, they just want "Megum Karukkuthu"
Q: You have not spared the idiot box either; tell me about your assignments in T.V?
A: Two anthakhari like serial programmes, 'Yumma Yumma' and 'Vanambadigal' in Raj and Vijay T.Vs respectively are being telecast now.
Q: What does the future hold for you?
A: I am a very easy-going person. I take life as it comes. I have come a long way from a remote hamlet from the deep south. If asked to work as a scribe, I would even take up that happily. No unnecessary airs. That is the long and short of me.
- From: reporter (@ 209.148.141.65)
on: Thu Mar 15 16:31:19 EST 2001
The highly vocal Gangai Amaran has scored music for 153 films, directed 22 movies and penned 2000 songs. Ironically he has been labeled as not more than the sidekick of his more famous brother Illayaraja. He was much sought-after by Kollywoood not long ago. Even though he had his worthwhile innings in the tinsel town of Kodambakkam, some suspect his credentials and dub him as a jack-of-all-trades and master of none.
Q: Are you just a jack-of-all trades and master of none?
A: I am hardly as versatile as the inimitable Sivaji Ganesan. But I have my strong points too. I have got silver jubilee hits like 'Karakatakaran,' and 'Enga Oru Patukaran' to my credit. Most of my films are money-spinners. Illayaraja and I have joined hands and we cast a magical spell on music lovers. Assortment of melodies like "Povoma Oorkolam", "Shenbagame" were spun out from our stable. Critics are there to find fault with.
Q: Famous brother Illayarja was hailed as a 'musical genius' by the volatile Kollywood; he is not much around now, what happened?
A: Come A.R.Rehman, the musical scene has changed a lot...western notes and beats rule the roost in India. Orchestration has improved by leaps and bounds. He is loved and listened around the world. You name the country; his songs are played and loved by the people out there - Australia, England or United States. People listen to "Taal" as if it is the modern mantra! He shadowed over Illayaraja and stole the thunder for himself. Illayaraja, left in the lurch by producers and directors, lost his heart and his midas touch.
Q: Piracy is the name of the game in Tamil film music. Comment
A: Rehman essentially caters to the city-bred. Deva knows how to cook up things. An old song like 'Varai ni varai' is put up anew as 'paapu...paapau'. Chirpi has got outright copyrights' of foreign and Indian music albums! Much is pirated stuff; the industry here works that way. The directors demand that and get it done their way.
Q: Could you elaborate on the contributing factors that made A.R. Rehman, a musical sensation?
A: His professional acumen combined with his faith in Allah. He being a creative artist, works by fits and starts. Wouldn't dare go near his studio if he doesn't feel inspired. And he does his orchestration repeated times and repeated takes. In the middle of the work he will suddenly leave for his prayer and comeback, his spiritual batteries recharged. It happened the same way during the recording of Bharathiraja's 'Karuthamma'. A.R. Rehman was suddenly out of his wits and he got stuck up; he excused himself to the prayer hall. He prayed and then delivered.
Q: Tell me about your stage shows, light music programmes and your anchor-person job?
A: I simply love performing on stage. I could regale the audience with witticisms and repartee. And they love me for that. As the anchor-person, I would not be quite serious about myself and the world outside. I pepper the whole show with tongue-in-cheek comments and that happens between the song breaks. Of course the audience will be treated with a good variety of songs. One NRI groom telephoned to his parents and got me booked for his marriage ceremony, six months in advance.
Q: The folk dancy film 'Karakattakarn' did extremely well at the box office. As the director of the film you nearly failed to cash in on the wave of popularity and emerge into the big league. Why?
A: The film folks grew green-eyed and they never let me gain my foothold in direction.
Q: Right at the moment do you have any project to work on?
A; "Oruvan oruvan mudalali' is from my home stable. My son Venkat has paired up with Sangita. It is slated for release in the next couple of months.
Q: Any other foray into the other areas of interest?
A: Of late I have become more of a spiritual person. I have cut a few audio albums, as a mark of respect to my mother, on Saint Vallalar, Lord Aiyappan and Lord Jesus.
Q: You do playback singing as well, how many numbers have you sung so far?
A: Around five hundred.
Q: Rehman is synonymous with Western-Hindustani mix up, his other attributes?
A: He is quite strong in Karnatic too. 'Kannamoochi enada', 'Ennavale adi ennavale' and 'Alaipayuthe' would stand by him in good stead.
Q: Which segment of the audience you address yourself to, city man, townsman, or country folks?
A: City as well as the village folks. When I go to do a stage show in a village, they ask for, M.G.R, Sivaji and Illayaraja hits. In the city, they just want "Megum Karukkuthu"
Q: You have not spared the idiot box either; tell me about your assignments in T.V?
A: Two anthakhari like serial programmes, 'Yumma Yumma' and 'Vanambadigal' in Raj and Vijay T.Vs respectively are being telecast now.
Q: What does the future hold for you?
A: I am a very easy-going person. I take life as it comes. I have come a long way from a remote hamlet from the deep south. If asked to work as a scribe, I would even take up that happily. No unnecessary airs. That is the long and short of me.
-- Gangai Amaran
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