#Ilaiyaraaja

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S.P. Shailaia & Malaysia Vasudevan - Paattu Engey (1986)

"Catchy, lighthearted, and undeniably danceable. Composed by Ilaiyaraaja, one of the most prolific and celebrated of India’s composers, “Paattu Engey” combines an infectious, sparkling synth groove with buttery vocals from S.P. Shailaia and Malaysia Vasudevan"

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#S.P. Shailaia & Malaysia Vasudevan #Paattu Engey #Poovizhi Vaasalile OST #Ilaiyaraaja

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#ilaiyaraaja #liner notes #Spotify

[bollywoodirect]

“Surmayee Ankhiyon Mein,

Nanha Munna Ek Sapna De Jaa Re

Nindiya Ke Udate Paakhi Re,

Ankhiyon Mein Aaja Saathi Re”

40 Years of Sadma (08/07/1983).

Sadma is a romantic drama film, written, directed and filmed by Balu Mahendra. It stars Sridevi, Kamal Hassan, Gulshan Grover, and Silk Smitha. Songs by Ilaiyaraaja and Gulzar.

What is your favorite song from the film?

#sadma (1983) #balu mahendra #kamal hassan #sridevi #gulshan grover #gulzar #Ilaiyaraaja #silk smitha

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Oora Therenjikitten Hits 90M Views

Oora Therenjikitten from Padikathavan (1985) becomes the first 80s Tamil music video to cross over 90 million views on YouTube. Superstar Rajinikanth and Isaignani Ilaiyaraaja created an everlasting magical song!

#Padikathavan #Oora Therenjikitten #rajinikanth #ilaiyaraaja #ambika #kollywood #tamil #songs #music #theeejay #youtube

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Ilaiyaraaja (2025 Film)

The Man, The Myth, & The Legend. This man compose songs nearly thousands, and to this day, people never get bored listening to his songs. Soon at the theatres, we will about to see, from a nobody, to a legendary composer. Really must see this movie.

#Dhanush #Maestro #Ilaiyaraaja #2025 #Film #2025 Film

[hidnana]

Titans of Indian Film Music: Ilaiyaraaja and A.R. Rahman

Abstract: This essay delves into the transformative impact of Ilaiyaraaja and A.R. Rahman, titans of Indian film music, who redefined cinematic soundscapes across eras. By dissecting their distinct compositional styles - Ilaiyaraaja's soul-stirring orchestral pieces and Rahman's rousing anthems laced with patriotic and motivational undertones - and analyzing their influence on the industry, it reveals their relevance even decades after their arrival.

Introduction: Indian cinema resonates with melodies that linger long after the credits roll.

Ilaiyaraaja and A.R. Rahman, the titans of Indian film music, revered as Isaignani and Isaipuyal respectively , redefined cinematic soundscapes across eras. Their unique contributions and transformative influence on the Indian cinematic soundscape, shared quest for exploration and unwavering dedication to artistic excellence is unparalleled.

Ilaiyaraaja: A maestro, a musical sage

Internationally acclaimed, Ilaiyaraaja transcended borders by seamlessly blending traditional Indian instruments with Western musical elements like harmony, counterpoint, and vibrato. His signature lies in innovative orchestration, rooted in folk or Carnatic based melodies and imbued with folk rhythms. emotional landscapes. His magic transcends genres, effortlessly evoking a spectrum of emotions, from delicate whispers to heart-wrenching pathos to foot-stomping jubilation. Whether in a poignant drama, a slapstick comedy,a thriller , his compositions seamlessly marry visuals with emotions, elevating the cinematic experience to a soul-stirring level.

Emotional Depth and Genre Mastery:

Ilaiyaraaja's arrival marked a paradigm shift, liberating Tamil film music from traditional restrictions and simplistic orchestration. He boldly departed from the melody-centric approach, by introducing intricate bass patterns, preludes, and interludes . This allowed native films to embrace symphonic music. In his hands, even silence became a poignant note, a pause that allowed the soul to catch its breath.

A.R. Rahman: The Whizkid who stormed in

A musical prodigy, A.R. Rahman stormed into the industry, blending Indian classical like Carnatic , Hindustani, Sufi, Qawwali , middle-eastern , Western genres like rock , jazz, rap and reggae. His compositions, meticulously crafted in his small home studio in Chennai, showcased a previously unheard-of digital finesse and clarity. Beyond melodic brilliance, his unpredictable rhythms caught the nation in a frenzy.

Changing times, Changing Sound

Rahman's arrival coincided with India's economic liberalization and digital revolution. He explored and harnessed the technology like an excited kid and an expert in equal measure, pioneering a global sound that propelled Indian film music onto the world stage. His music embraced international collaborations and diverse vocal textures, while retaining a strong Indian sensibility. He masterfully fused traditional percussion instruments alongside electronic synthesizer, creating pulsating grooves. His music and voice ignited the spirit of patriotism and motivation captivating the audiences across the country.

Shared Symphony:

Despite their distinct styles, Ilaiyaraaja and Rahman shared a few amazing traits like commitment to perfection, unwavering dedication to their craft, and an unmatched discipline. Their music transcends mere entertainment, possessing a timeless quality that appealed to the audiences of all generations. In their melodies and anthems, we find not just entertainment, but a connection to the soul, a glimpse of the divine.

Conclusion: In the pantheon of Indian film music, Ilaiyaraaja and A.R. Rahman stand tall as composers who embraced traditions while fearlessly venturing into uncharted territories. Their music is a testament to their artistic genius, quest to try something new, and their enduring legacy as musical trailblazers.

#Ilaiyaraaja #AR Rahman #Raja #Isaignani #ARR #IsaiPuyal #MozartofMadras

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[2899] obsessed.

#nid #everyday #cinema4d #c4d #3d #art #life #animation #ilaiyaraaja #modern love #modern love chennai #self portrait

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why is this so funny to me for no reason

#ilaiyaraaja #tamilposting

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Ilaiyaraaja: The octogenarian who mastered Ragastras to give eternal music

जयन्ति ते सुकृतिनो  रससिद्धाः कवीश्वराः| नास्ति येषां यशः काये जरामरणजं भयम्|| (Jayanti te sukrutino rasasiddhaah kaveeshvaraah. Naasti yeshaam yashh kaaye  jaramaranajam bhayam). When deciphered, the aforementioned subhashitani means — righteous persons, well competent in poetry and aristocrat among poets, who are unconcerned about their fame and upkeep of their body and are also not afraid of…

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ऐ जिंदगी, गले लगा ले

हमने भी तेरे हर एक घम को

गले से लगाया है, है ना

#this songs been stuck in my head all morning #music #dear zindagi #arijit singh #amit trivedi #ilaiyaraaja #Spotify

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Viduthalai Release Date and Interesting Facts

#viduthalai #viduthalaipart1 #soori #vijaysethupathi #ilaiyaraaja #vetrimaaran #vetrimaaranmovies

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#u srinivas #ilaiyaraaja #mandolin #Spotify

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KAATTUMALLI LYRICS - VIDUTHALAI PART 1

KAATTUMALLI LYRICS: The song is from the movie “Viduthalai Part 1”, sung by Ilaiyaraaja and Ananya Bhat. The tamil song KAATTUMALLI lyrics is written by Ilaiyaraaja and has music also given by Ilaiyaraaja. Kaattumalli Song Credits: Song:  Kaattumalli Movie: Viduthalai Part 1 Singer:  Ilaiyaraaja, Ananya Bhat Music:  Ilaiyaraaja Lyrics:  Ilaiyaraaja    KAATTUMALLI LYRICS Vazhi neduga…

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#Ananya Bhatt #Ilaiyaraaja #VIDUTHALAI PART 1

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Nostalgic Tamil Song 101: Mouna Ragam’s Hopeful Sad Mandram Vandha Song 1986

One of three of Mani Ratnam’s classic, epic movies of the 1980s, and 1990s is the 1986 Mouna Ragam which means the Silent Symphony and stars Mohan, Revathi, Karthik & the very funny V. K. Ramasamy. It is a love story that has 2 parts –one is a current that tells of a forced marriage and another is a flashback tragic love story. Image source: Amazon. (more…) “”

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#Ilaiyaraaja #Lydian Nadhaswaram #Lyrics #Maestro #Mandram Vandha #Mani Ratnam #Movie #SP Bala #Tamil #Tamil Song #Youtube

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Hey hey hey it’s ☀️ day (ish)!!!! Here’s more Letterboxd reviews because I have nothing else to do and have to stare at my phone in order to avoid awkward silence

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#Rudraveena #ilaiyaraaja #minsara kanavu #arvind swamy #acharya #chiranjeevi #bombay #manmadhudu #brahmanandam #swarnakamalam #bhanu priya #Geethanjali #nagarjuna #vanaprasthanam #mohanlal #24 #suriya #thiruda thiruda #ar rahman #letterboxd

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ஊருக்குத்தெக்கன ஆலமரம்

ராசைய்யாவின் கிராமீய இசைப்பாடல்களின் முதல் வரிசையில் நிற்கத்தகுந்த பாடல்.சுவர்ணலதாவின் இயல்பான குரல்,உச்சரிப்பு எல்லாமே அழகாக மெல்லிசை மன்னர் இசையின் பழைய கிராமிய இசைப்பாடல்களில் வரும் குரல் நேர்த்தி,இசைஞானியின் கிராமியப்பாடல்களின் இயல்புமணம் இரண்டும் கலந்த மயக்கமூட்டும் கலவை.பாடலின் ஆகச்சிறந்த வியப்பு ��ருண்மொழியாரின் அற்புதமான குரல் பங்களிப்பு!!மிக மிகத்துல்லியமாக வயல்வெளிகளில் உலவும் இசையைக்குரலில் கொண்டுவந்துவிட்டார்!! இந்தப்பாடல் பல்கலைக்கழகங்களில் வைத்து ஆராயத்தகுந்த செவ்வியல் நயம் பொருந்திய படைப்பு.இது இடம் பெற்ற படம் கும்மிப்பாட்டு.

#இசைஞானி #ilaiyaraaja #Raaja #Arunmozhi #Swarnalatha