Why ilayaraja is great

Mixing and other finishing work is done the same day in the time left after recording. Ilayaraja has delivered background music for almost all the films he scored. What is even more remarkable is the fact that he did it in an amazing one-month span. Pandit Ravi Shankar was the only other Indian to do it, besides him.

He did not just make music, but also created it. This man did not stop with making music for films. He did it for some albums too. The authenticity in the instruments he used is fabulous.

He used unique instruments like astharai, nadaswaram and thappattai drums. Besides A. Rahman, he is the only Indian music composer to have won four National Film Awards the highest honor in the Indian Cinema industry ; three for best music direction and one for best background score.

I said I shall work on it quietly and send it back as I did not have the courage to sing in front ogf him. Now, we are short of words to credit this legend. Music just flows out. The musicians gave a standing ovation after recording the scores written by Ilaiyaraja. The music is instantly appealing -- rhythmically, harmonically, formally. The use of traditional Indian instruments in a modern musical context makes for a rich palette of tone colors and creates a wide range of expressive possibilities.

Ilayaraaja work - he does everything, composing, arrangement of instruments, orchestration and conducting - that too without the help of any assistants and a stopwatch. He seems to fully understand as to what the film's situation demands and what impact should his music create in viewer's mind.

More often, the usage of silent passages in his background music is more stunning than the music itself, and he creates the right mood every time. Amazing is the word.!! In a particular scene i had made a very glaring error in designing the flow of shots. I told him that i have made a mistake in choosing the shots. He simply said - I just now corrected your mistake with the BGM Listen to this!!

He has explored and analyzed virtually every type of music. I have worked with several composers. But this man is on his own trip - he is a colossal talent. We have worked together in around 70 films and we know each other's requirements and expectations very well. He saw the rushes of the film Hey Ram! I told my film crew to give me a week's time and that I will come back with one song in that time - instead I came back with seven songs. He has been heavily influenced by the classical compositions of Mozart and Bach.

Mere dishing out of money wont get you such quality music. Only then can you talk of someone overtaking him. I dont need to worry about it anymore. I shudder to even think about Indian film music without ilaiyaraaja. And even before i discuss about what i have in mind, he is already ready with mind boggling BGM bits. He is an amazing talent who believes that the music written down by him should be stuck to totally. And then it is recorded which is just a matter of execution.

I wish I could be like Ilaiyaraja and work out everything on paper. AR Rahman's music is like eating pizzas,tasty on that time but not good for health. Ilaiyaraaja sirs music is mother's preparation,it's the lifetime music. In simple: ARR : chemical urea. All that we hear are just some drops from a huge reservoir of musical experiments of the Maestro.

If you are learning music esp. The instruments are clear and are in their pristine tones. All his preludes and interludes are mind blowing. Yes indeed! Rehman is awesome, but cannot be compared with the Maestro. The benchmark for Illayaraja is different and if you still want to compare and measure his talent; do it with Bach, Mozart and Vivaldi. His contributions to music are to be praised and honored and not to be compared. Pure talent! We cannot compare RAJA sir with anybody..

Can anybody give tunes for one sing situation?!?!? RAJA sir in an year when his career is in its peak.. I agree rahman is also tallented.. Raja is no where comparable to any composer.. Illayaraja is best Subscribe Now. Your Subscription Plan Cancel Subscription. Home India News Entertainment.

HT Insight. My Account. Sign in. Updated: Jun 2, , IST. The musical maestro Ilayaraja is celebrating his 77th birthday today , and many celebrities and fans are greeting the star on social media. The appearance of the year-old musician has not changed one bit as has spent every day of his life with music, rejuvenating him.

Whether soulful melodies or peppy numbers, Ilayaraj's songs have always been a great treat for fans who adore his refreshing compositions. From being an assistant to a maestro, here are some unknown facts about Isai Gnani Ilayaraja. Assistant to his elder brother Pavalar Varadarajan Ilayaraja's mother sent Ilayaraja as an assistant to his elder brother Pavalar Varadarajan during one of his musical shows when Pavalar Varadarajan was sick.

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