Maestro ilaiyaraaja news & titbits

[krish244]

IR emerges on top as "Best music composer of all time" in poll conducted by IBN Live poll:

"...AR Rahman (29%) might have received accolades at every possible stage including the Oscars but it is Ilayaraja (49%) who rules hearts down South. His association with Mani Ratnam and other noted filmmakers of Tamil and other languages paid him back in the poll when he escaled high among stalwarts such as SP Balasubramanyam (7%) and RD Burman (4%)."

http://ibnlive.in.com/news/ibnlive-p...7240-8-66.html

thanks,

Krishnan

[njv]

From Ilayathalam :-

30+ movies in 2013

Maestro Filmography Updated 2013

Ilayaaraja's - Upcoming Tamil Projects

Onaayum Aaatukuttiyum ( Myskin Film )
Un Samayal Arayil ( Prakash Raj Direction)
Naadi Thudikkuthadi ( Director Selva's Film )
Thalaimuraigal ( Balu mahendra's Film)
Kadhal Kanuv Kolai ( Velu prabakaran's Film)
Nilasouru ( R.SunderRajan's Film )
Maranthen Mannithen ( Audio Released )
Thandavakonna ( Audio Released )
Megha
Sri Ramanujar - life Histroy
Padithurai ( Arya Production )
Pachaikudai
Kulasekaranum Coolipadaiyum
Thirumangalatil Yaanai ( Directed by Rajkiran )
Veli Kaathaan - ( Directed by Vinuchakaravarthi )

Malayalam Project's

Samrajyam 2 Son of Alexander ( Directed by Perarasu ) BGM ONLY
EMSsum Pennkuttiyum
Sathiyan anthikad Untitied Movie ( Mohanlal Staring)

Telugu Projects

Rani Rudrama Devi - First Indian Bilingual Historic Stereoscope 3d
Gundello Godari
Ulavacharu Biryani
Chettu Kinda Pleader - Directed by Krish of Vedam)
Sathya Sai baba - life Histroy
Music and Dance
Oh My God
GOOD LUCK
Vishal Starting Untitled

Kannada Projects

Aaa Dinagulu - Directors Film
Sa Ri Ga Ma

Hindi Projects

Happi - Bhawana Talwar Film
Assi Nabey Poore Sau
Balki's Movie - untitled

Punjabi Project

Mouna Raagam- Remake

Marathi Projects

Touring Talkies

** Thalaivar @ Riot this year our Gods Musical Treat Get Ready Friends and Fans ......

Raaja saranam

It is not posted officially by Ilayathalam. Raaja sir is definitely NOT doing punjabi film (atleast he wasnt aware). Regardless, its good to see this list. Thalaivar gave his best when he had many project (i.e. under pressure), so I am hoping we will have some gems coming out of 2013.

[rajaramsgi]

Repeating the news to keep you awake From Junior vikatan:

மிஷ்கின் இயக்கும் 'ஓநாயும் ஆட்டுக்குட்டியும்’ படத்தில் ஒரு பாடல்கூட கிடையாது. படம் முழுக்​கப் பின்னணி இசையின் ருத்ரதாண்டவம்தானாம். அதனால்தான் விளம்பரங்களில் பின்னணி இசை என்று பிரசுரிக்​காமல், முன்னணி இசைக்கோர்ப்பு என்று இளையராஜாவை முன்​னிலை செய்தாராம், மிஸ்கின். 'வழக்கு எண் 18/9’ படத்தின் கையேந்தி​பவன் ஸ்ரீ தான் ஹீரோ. 'நந்தலாலா’வுக்குப் பிறகு முக்கியமான வேடத்தில் மிஷ்கினும் நடிக்கிறார்.

[stULana]

Gundello Godari (Telugu) has released to mostly +ve talk: http://idlebrain.com/movie/archive/gundellogodari.html
Most are saying it is worth watching once. The Tamil version Maranthaen Mannithaen is scheduled to release on March 22, 2013.

"Other departments: Songs and background music by Ilayaraja forms the major strength of the movie. A film of this nature sans regular commercial elements need a big support from technical departments and Ilayaraja’s background music helped in creating a feel. Cinematography by Palani is another asset. He has created a mood for flood scenes and night shots with his good cinematography. Dialogues are natural. Graphics work makes us relive the floods. Since it’s a film set in backdrop of 1986 floods, extreme care has been taken. The costumes and hairstyle remind us of 80’s. The posters used as backdrop are from popular 80’s films (Agni Parvatham, Vetagadu, Goonda etc). Ilayaraja has used his popular tunes from 80’s (Banthi Chemanthi…) as radio songs in few occasions in first half. Producer Lakshmi Manchu surely has a lot of guts to make a film like ‘Gundello Godari’ that defies regular format and tries something that is really new."

Another website says:
"Music by Maestro Ilayaraja is alright but he once again gives a scintillating background score. There are few moments and pieces which stay with you long after the film is finished."

[stULana]

One more review: http://www.mirchi9.com/movienews/gun...godari-review/

"All the songs by Ilayaraja are good and are situational. The rerecording produced by using some rare instruments worked out big time and added feel to the movie. Dance movements are also in sync with the songs.

MR Palani Kumar’s camera work is excellent. Especially, the difficult flood scenes are effectively dealt with. The grading which is important for a movie involving lot of sets turned out very well. Editing by Nagi Reddy could have been a lot better especially in the second half."

"What about its box office prospects?
Lakshmi Manchu had pinned high hopes on the movie to attain the much required commercial success. She should be commended for attempting brave subjects like this. At the same time, she should learn that commercial elements are extremely important for the success at the box office.

Did I enjoy it?
Not bad."

Going by the reviews, (as Telugu viewers expect more commercial elements ) this movie may be well received in Tamil.

[sivasub]

Review from The Hindu

http://www.thehindu.com/features/cin...cle4488073.ece

Ilayaraja’s music was one of the best things that happened to South Indian cinema, especially in the 80s. Many mediocre films that sailed through the box office owe it to the maestro’s music. So when Ilayaraja is at work for a film set in the mid 80s, there’s magic. He treats us to songs and background score reminiscent of the 80s and even uses a composition from his first film Annakili (1976). More on this later, but first a closer look at this refreshing film.

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The film is worth a watch. As a bonus, there’s the maestro’s musical treat. We hear snatches of hit songs from the 80s in some scenes. From the sounds of gushing waters to the violins that create the mood of the fury of the river, there’s an apt background score for every part of the film.

[teja]

Saw the premiere show yesterday. As mentioned in many reviews, Raja's score is the best thing to happen to this film. Background score is excellent in most of the scenes. Beginning credits, end credits, boat race scene, tapsi-adi love track scenes stand out in particular.
Good:
- Raja's score
- Flood scenes
- Cinematography
- Unconventional storyline
Bad:
- Item song #1
Ugly:
- Item song #2

[Madhanraj]

@ Raja_fan
Aiyyaa..., oru nimisham please...
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Even 25% of the movies comes out, we will be blessed with Year 2013 with IR's Music...
May GOD bless him with Good Health and as usual GREAT MUSIC...

[stULana]

Watch Sri Rama Rajyam (Tamil) this Sunday (March 17) in Sun TV at 6:30 PM. Enjoy the BGM/songs and other aspects of the movie.

[krish244]

Article (series) by Charulatha Mani on Carnatic Raagas. This time it is about Kedaram/Bahaduri.

"...In film music, this raga has been used in only very few pieces; speciality pieces, one could say. Ilaiyaraaja has given us ‘Ithu Oru Ponn Maalai Pozhudhu’ from Nizhalgal. The opening phrase indubitably establishes the identity of the raga, touching upon the essentials — ‘GMPN / SNP / SPM / GRS / SRG, S’. The slide from the Sadja to Pancama, and thereafter to Gandhara, is seamless, ideally following the raga lakshana (characteristic).

In Michael Madana Kama Rajan, the song ‘Sundari Neeyum’ was a cracker. Imposing string sections setting the stage in the opening pallavi, the classical touch imparted by the singer Kamal Hassan, and the frilly janta prayoga in ‘...Cherum Nanneram — PMMGGRRSS’ leave one gobsmacked at the maestro’s musical virtuosity. The jaaru (steep glide in notes) between the Sadja and lower sthayi Pancama ‘…Soppana Logathil Kooda’ is charming and very becoming for this raga...

...The signature piece in Bahudari in classical music is ‘Brova Barama’ by Tyagaraja. This song has been sung by Yesudas and used by Ilaiyaraaja in the Sivaji-starrer Kavari Maan. The phrase ‘DNPMG’ is most suited for this raga and Tyagaraja opens this well-loved piece with it..."

http://www.thehindu.com/features/fri...cle4512233.ece

thanks,

Krishnan