Let us show our gratitude to the 'greatest music maestro' of this century. Let us use this forum to show how much we respect & adore & thank him for what he has provided us with all these golden years. Whoever reads this, just post a message thanking the maestro and then just indicate one song for which you want to thank him. Let us overwhelm our raga-devan with genuine gratitude..Remember,we have all grown up with his music - can't we spend a few seconds to repay our gratitude?

Ok then let me start the mega thanks-giving exercise ..

"Dear Maestro.. Thanks for what you have given us all these years. Thanks in advance for what we would be recieving from you in the future. Thanks specially for the divine song 'janani janani' of thai moogambigai. We love you"

For 13 years,his music has been my soul"s nutrition,its very unexplainable,whenever he has been honored and praised,i feel like i have been honored and praised,till this moment i live in his music,
the song for which i am grateful to him is thenral vanthu ennai thodum ,from the film thenrale ennai thodu and kathal oviyam from alaigal oivathillai..
It's my past live merit to be his fan..

WE HAVE HEARED ABOUT THIYAGARAA SAMIGAL,WHO LIVED IN THIRUVIARU ,BUT WE NEVER SEEN HIM.
WE ARE HAPPY & PROUDE TO LIVE IN THESE CENTUARY,ALONG
WITH ILLAYARAJA SAMIGAL.I HAVE FIND NO WORDS TO EXPRESS
MY FEALING .HE IS GOD OF MUSIC.
REGARDS
SUMANTH

I have never attained soulfulness in any other music. I got it from u.

In my school days i used to hum so many tamil songs but i dunno from whom it came out. As i grow up, i came to know that 99% of those songs which i sung in my earlier days were given by none other than Maestro. Later i myself started liking the continuity in the songs and the instruments that have been used by Maestro

FYI, now-a-days i used to hear only Maestro's songs. My mind is not accepting other music, I dunno why. So u can say i am mad of Raja. I am proud by being called so. Daily i used to visit this site by expecting more and more news abt Maestro and his music. I want to do something for him. I am eagerly waiting for his call to do good things.

Few samples of the songs which attracted me toward raja are:

1) Chinna Kannan Azhaikkiraan from Kavikkuyil
2) Kannamma Kaadhal Enum Kavithai Solladi from Vanna Vanna Pookkall
3) Ennai Thottu Allikonda from Unnai Nenachaen Paattu Padichaen
4) Maalayil Yaaro Manadhodu (I love this songs very very much) from Shathriyan
5) Ennullae Ennullae from Valli
6) Unnai Naanarivaen from Guna
7) All the songs from Panneer Pushpangall.
8) All the songs from Jhonny
and ...

I feel great and proud to live in the Era of Raaja.

With Love,
Somasundaram

Great thread. A Request,RaajaNGAHM admin please submit this thread printout to Raaja.

Rajas music is my constant companion in life. When I'm sad and depressed it is his music that motivates me and fills me with joy. Among several others the song that touched me most is Ethilum ingu from Bharati.

Maestro Ilayaraaja's music has been with me throughout my life, helping me out in bad times, and makes me enjoy and feel happy....what not. Infact, I live with it, and it is part of me.

I really feel proud to be living during the time period when Maestro Ilayaraaja has lived.

As Maestro said "Amma vin saapdu mathiri", After listning/living with it, how can you think about FAST FOOD ?

I hope Maestro gets due attention around the world for his musical talents. Naam Petra Enbam perukka ivayagam.

Thanks for starting a thread like this, so that Maestro fans can pour there thoughts, feeling about Maestro and his music.

I can't name any particular song from your music, because all of them are my favourites: they all have the magic of soothing my soul. I was only attracted to Tamil music because of your music since my childhood. Thank you for your contributions to the Tamil music world.

I don't know much about Music. But I could listen music.
I could feel the "JEEVAN" in it.That's due to You,RAJAA!
Thanks for making me to feel the Music.
NANDRI!

I consider you as the GOD OF MUSIC because you have given birth to so many good songs. I like to listen to your songs in all occasions. It gives me mental relief and satisfaction. You never considered it as your profession. You considered it as your life. I thank you for all your songs.

Nam Thamizh mannil vizhaintha Vairam Ilayaraja.

His music is my lifeline.

His talent and hardwork is a great inspiration for many youths like to me to excel in whatever field we choose.

Creating music for 25 years is an achievement no man has ever attempted on earth. But our Raja is still going steady.

Avar vAzhum kAlaththil vAzhum bAkiamae pOthum.

Nandri
Subbiah

Dear Raja

I don't get lot of words from any language to express my grattitude or thanks. You are an integral part of my life.

My all time favourate songs

Vocchi Vagundeduthu picchi poo vaccha kili
Valaiyoosai kala kala vena
Neelakkuilye Vonnoodu Nann Pan Paaduveen

and so many other songs of yours are evergreen ones.

But really speaking I'm not still fullfilled, I want more more and more from you another 'Moodupani' another 'Sujatha' (film),
another 'Ninaivellaam Nithiyaa' from you.

I very very STRONGLY believe, have unshaken faith in you, that you can give it again again and agian. You are a never never
ending story.

Go on RAJA, go on on and on, you are the music.

I've just switched on "Valai OOSAI Kala Kala" - the Sathya Song, that's the only way I know to thank you.

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU

I bow my head to the EMPEROR OF MUSIC.

With Never ending LOVE
Srinivasan

Maestro is one of my biggest inspirations...

It's like when ever I don't give all that I have to whatever I am doing, I get reminded of Maestro. To think that, for a song we spend weeks and months analysing, researching and listening - he as produced it on paper in 5 minutes - just shows the intensity and passion with which he lives. This alone is enough inspiration for me.

To top this are the thousands of gems that he has produced. I can only feel deeply grateful...

I also hope he doesn't stop composing for a long time to come... There will definitely be something missing in my life without his music...

Senthil, it's impossible to name just one song from his compositions. But the song that instantly moved me to tears was 'Anburuvum Aravuruvum...' from Housefull.

I have grown with your music , your music has made me to experience a wonderful feeling that soothes one's body and mind , which cannot be explained but has to be experienced . Two decades have passed innumerable melodies , still you have something new for us .
You will will continue to be remembered and cherished forever ,
Your Music will Linger within me forever...

Thanx To U
March 28 2001 at 9:47 PM Buvani
from IP address 202.144.74.140

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S, U made it with no effort. We can feel it. Thanx for making us feel that the God's Gifted Pet,U only dear Raja, is OURS . Thanx.

Hats off Raja!
March 28 2001 at 8:23 PM Manjula Gopalan
from IP address 64.12.102.154

Dear Raja, It is wonderful and soothing to hear your music. Please continue to do so. You are the real Mastero. By the way, Congradulations to your daughter Ms. Bhavadharani.(for the National Award "Myilpola" song).
Thanks,
Manjula Gopalan

March 28 2001 at 8:20 AM Sivakumar
from IP address 63.87.170.78

When I was immersed hearing Illayaraja's songs, I never forget to thank the lord for creating such a genius artist in this world, just for us.
We need much more from him, as all of us know, there are no one else in this world to match him.
For Raja's lovers,
I have more than 200 songs (in MP3 format) and 95% of them are Raja's masterpieces. If any one needs them, please send me a mail. It’s my pleasure to share the joy.

Dear Ilaiyaraja,

You have a special talent to please " the ordinary and music experts alike." Given below are a few samples of what veteran personalities had to say about you.

(source - book titled -'gnana viththu' by v.selvaraj)

1)Semangudi srinivasa ayyar - " Raja has that unique gift to please common man and carnatic experts alike. "

2)Lary Bain( England Based Composer)-"He is unbelievable, genius and fantastic"

3)Lalgudi Jayaraman - " His talent is not the fruit of one single birth's efforts. This level of achievement is only possible to one who has lived with music for countless births. The speed with which he writes notations have always baffled me "

4)Dr.Balamuralikrishna -" As far as i am concerned, i would say Ilaiyaraja is the composer of the century. If there is one single authority on 'orchestration' it can only be ilaiyaraja.

5)K.J.Yesudass - "There is infinite music forms that is hidden in this man's heart. All that should flow-out for the good of mankind."

6)Kavignar Vaali - " Reethigowlai, Hamsanatham, Bilahari etc are some of the ragas that he has deftly handled for film music. He is not isaignani, he is swaragnani."

7)Zubin Mehta - " I was bewildered after listening to his 'nothing but wind' and 'how to name it'. He belongs to the 21st century and perhaps beyond."

25 years of Mastero Ilayaraaja in the world of cinema
March 9 2001 at 7:35 PM kameshratnam
from IP address 203.199.233.2

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Raajs sors first film was released in 1976 and now its 2001 25 great years We will have to do something to hounour this great man Who can never be equalled in music.The man who knows western classical, indian classical, folk and what not Please Friends i request not to compare him with anyone becuase Ilayaraaja is beyong all that Even this year the so called national award music does not go to bharathi dont worry, because Sivajai ganesan never won the best actor award for that matter any award.
So lets pledge ourshelves to spread Raaja sirs music all over the world and Make the world realise this musical genius form paanaipuram Please buy orginal cassesstes an cds happy listening

kameshratnam

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hello siva kumar i am from andhra and it's misfortunate that ilaiyaraaja is not doing any films in telugu.i am his fan from my childhood and i would like to get the mps songs C.D.can you pls give me response to this on my mail thanks

rajesh.

Our beloved Ilaiyaraaja Sir:

Thank you for giving me a lullabies in between 1976 and 1980 in which the period was my childhood days. I began to sing and memorize the song from that period only.

Thank you so much.

I wish your efforts will continue to give a good unique song.

Your loving fan:
Mohamed Aslam SJ.
Koothanallur - Tamil Nadu.

Illayaraja,
Really u are great
By
Your Fan

I love to sing songs composed by Illayaraja. I have the strong belief that one can improve one's singing capability by singing the songs composed by Illayaraja. Somehow I got addicted to the songs composed by Illayaraja during 80s and I love to hear and sing along with the original singers of those songs. If I have to thank him for each and every song which I loved, then it is not possible. Just 10(very very few) of those I am mentioning here
1. "Oh vasandha raja" from Neengal Kaetavai
2. "Pillai Nila irandum vellai nila" from Neenga kaetavai
3. "Roja ondru mutham kaetkum naeram" from Kombaeri mookan
4. "Naane Naana" from Azhagae unnai Aaradhikiren
5. "Oru naal unnodu oru naal" from Uravaadum Nenjam
6. "Endhan pon vannamae" from Naan Vaazha vaipen
7. "Idhazhil kadhai ezhudhum" from Unnal Mudiyum Thambi
8. "Keeravani" from (film not known)
9. "Thamdhana namdhana thaalam varum" from Pudhiya vaarupugal
10."Naeram idhu Naeram idhu" from Rishi moolam

Expecting many such songs from Ilayaraja in future.

Dearest Maestro,
I will never thank you at all. Will ever a son thank His father for giving him all comforts? Also, I don't think you expect anything in return from your son for all the support you give him!
Also, how can I just pick only one drop from an ocean of nectar? I can't say only one song as my favourite too!
That's why I say, I will never thank you!

Note:
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Maestro Dr.Ilaiyaraaja's Fans please join His fans club created by me at:
http://clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/maestroilaiyaraajafansclub

source - podhigai T.V documentary on IR's music

1) Director Bharathiraaja - " I shoot scenes with a particular impact in mind. And even before i discuss about what i have in mind, he is already ready with mind boggling BGM bits.( In that programme Bharathiraaja explained about special 'mudhal mariyaathai' film scenes with wide eyes and astonishment)"

2) Director R.V.Udaiyakumar - "He was writing the background score for Chinna Kounder. In a particular scene i had made a very glaring error in designing the flow of shots. He asked me why i was a bit moody. I said i have made a mistake in choosing the shots. He simply said - I just now corrected your mistake with the BGM. Listen to this !!"

3) IR himself - A song should come in three minutes. Only then it is a song. I don't believe in taking months to compose couple of songs

Dear Maestro,

You have been seen as a miracle-man by ace director Maniratnam too. In his own words, he had this to say about you - Maniratnam in a filmfare article) -

"Illaiyaraja is absolutely prolific. 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."

Dear Sir,
There is no words to compare your musics. No one can forget your melodious moments.I am a Malayalee and I fell in love with your music. Since I heard the songs from "Sindhu Bhairavi,Vythehi Kathirunthal " etc, I became a mad fan of yours.Still I am keeping at least some songs from your collection. I am out of India now, but my song collection is full of yours. You gave us some most magical moments. Tell you the truth , I can forget everything if I have your songs is in my Walkman.I can honestly tell you that my homesickness is over coming because of your musics.

Raaja!

Thanks, Thanks, and thousands of Thanks for melting me while listening your music. But in the same time I want more melting songs, music from you again and again. I and all the fans are expecting every day that you should on the top in commercial also.

Thanks

Hi,

I have always loved Raaja's composition.. in Malayalam too.. i know from what you wrote that you are from kerala..

i would very much appreciate if you can kindly list Malayalam movies for which Raaja composed music..

I remember a few like.."Yathra"..and the latest.."guru"..

I used to listen to this particular song in Malayalam which goes like.."Thumbi vaa thumba kudathil..".. about 10 years ago.. but i never knew the name of the movie..

SO when you have the time.. you can post it here or.. send me an e-mail.. of Raaja's score in all Malayalam movies..

Thanks !

Hi,

I have always loved Raaja's composition.. in Malayalam too.. i know from what you wrote that you are from kerala..

i would very much appreciate if you can kindly list Malayalam movies for which Raaja composed music..

I remember a few like.."Yathra"..and the latest.."guru"..

I used to listen to this particular song in Malayalam which goes like.."Thumbi vaa thumba kudathil..".. about 10 years ago.. but i never knew the name of the movie..

SO when you have the time.. you can post it here or.. send me an e-mail.. of Raaja's score in all Malayalam movies..

Thanks !

Dear Maestro!!
I cant thank you enough for the plesure you have given us, and giving us. one of the best thing happened to tamils you.
i dont really have words for what i feel, but the happiest man in the universe when i am lisining to ur music.
all the fan out there guys thank u , i am really happy i am not alone in this word.

ones again thank u annan Raja

suresh

March 30 2001 at 11:20 AM Saikumar C K
from IP address 194.170.1.69

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Amazing, awed by consistency. These simple words to describe his proficiency in Music. No musician ever in whatever language could meet his mastery in music. From Annakilli's "Machchane Parthigala" to Friends " Ruku Ruku" never he has compromised in melody. I have grown up to his music and have breathed his music only. I pray to God to bestow him with long life so that many fans like me enjoy great many songs from this original Tamil genius ( unlike other tainted tamils).

En iniya raajavirkku..

Nee oro naadha bramham.Swara devathaigalin chella pillai.Nool kondu pookalai korkalam - nee naadhathinaal engal aanmaakalai korkirai. Saptha swarangalai 'nee' iyakkum bothu mattumthaan engal saptha naadiyum mayangi pogindrana.Vun swarangalal engalin marathupona idhayangalukku marunthu podu...Thalaattikonde iru...Nangal kan moodum varai.

THANK YOU for continuing your great service to Music
THANK YOU for not compromising on Melody for the past 25 years
THANK YOU for your hundreds of memorable BGM
THANK YOU for keeping my heart and soul sound and peaceful with your melodies
THANK YOU for your evergreen music which kept me going during my depressed times
AND ADVANCE THANK YOU - YOU MUST CONTINUE TO SHOW THE SAME INTEREST TOWARDS FILM MUSIC WHICH YOU WERE DOING WITH GREAT INVOLVEMENT AND INTEREST FEW YEARS BACK (Of late, I heard that Maestro is not much interested in Film music)

Favorite Songs : From ANNAKILI UNNAI THEDUDHE to
RUKKU RUKKU

WISH YOU ALL THE BEST FOR YOUR FURTHER MUSICAL JOURNEY

DISAPPOINTMENT : I had great expectation that Maestro will win the Natinal Award for the fourth time for his music in the film BHARATHI. But the BJP and the selectors played foul and deprived him of the award.

How can one ever mention one favourite song...this is a wrong question it does not have one answer....And more over I just am not able to express my love to his music.......Thalaivar Thalaivar thaan..... Chancey illai ...I still remember buying a new cassette and just gazing at the cassette cover the whole night and ofcourse the songs playing in the backgroud..... recently I was thrilled for a personal news and I was driving ....The only person who accompanied me was none other than thalaivar...And the song was poomaalaye ...Wow what a intro ...I heard that song some 35 times continously....yengaiyo kuttitu poittaru....Sometimes I remember the scene from Thillu Mullu the interview Scene when Thengai Srinivasan tells Rajni that he is Pullarichified (Goose bumps) by Rajni's accomplishments... Athey maathiri yentha song kettalum appadiye pullarikka vachhiraaru...Just unbelievable....
these are just a drop in my ocean of elated feelings towards his music....Sorry for the bland language thats how it came out from my heart...
Guys I am heeding you guys about the Symphony and the new music Maestro will come out with...It will be in a totally new dimension and I feel that I personally would not be able to comprehend his artistic work it will be exponentially complex ... I think that How to name it and Nothing But wind are just rays of the music he is to give us....
Oh yes I would like to mention just one of my thousands of favourites..If you havent heard it pls do and till date everytime I hear it I discover something new in it....I am talking about is "I Met Bach In My House" ...simply vittu kalakittaru...
sari taata for now guys...Happy Isai Raaja ing

Dear Maestro,

Whenever I am depressed, three of your masterpieces come to my rescue.

1)Nothing But Wind - "Especially that 'mozart-I love you' number - Incredibly soothing to the soul.

2)How To Name It - Every single piece.

3)Raajavin Ramanamaalai - This divine album has had a healing effect on me. You introduced me to the holy sage of south., "Bhagawan Ramana Maharishi"

Like millions of fans around the globe, I am eagerly awaiting your "Moods of Ilaiyaraaja" and "Symphony". I am aware that such musical treats get released only at "pre-destined" time, when the earth is ready for those "harmonic" chords.

Every spiritual event has its own time of occurance.We only hope that these musical "nectars" reach our gifted ears soon. Don't keep us waiting for long.We want more and more and more of such "universal" music from you.

Thankfully yours,

Yet another Die-hard fan

DEAR ILAIYARAAJA, the whole world is waiting...

1) Mr. Joseph Eager, Conductor, World Symphony Orchestra -"His music will be heard through the twenty-first century" predicted at a function to release the CD of his album Nothing But Wind in New York in 1988.


2)Mr. Victor Rangel Ribeiro, a well-known musicologist and author of Baroque Music - "Your ears will hear music like they never heard before"

3)Mr. Stephen Davis of New Age - "He is leading us to a very special world of music appreciation and has opened doors of new horizons of new age music"

4)Prof. Sheryar Ookerjee, a Bombay based musicologist writes,"Bach's influence is deep and all pervasive in his music. He is adept at using conventional western harmony and standard western techniques. Uses dialogue and imitation extensively. He has a competent grasp of the orchestra. His conspicuous quality is his ability to so integrate the Indian and western idioms that the seams can hardly be noticed and the result is usually pleasant, charming and satisfying. Ilaiyaraaja's music is enjoyable and worth taking very seriously. It grows on one with repeated hearings".

And The Maestro replies,"I still have a lot to learn. All that I do today in the field of music is only a precursor to something much greater that is to follow in the future. Why did Mozart make music? He prepared me. Beethoven prepared me. Thiagaraja prepared me. What I compose today is no new creation. I am only drawing on the ideas provided by them. And this may prepare somebody in future".

Raaja Sir,
If at all i find some happiness in this world
it is only through your music.The only human being I adore in this world is you.
Thanks for all that you have given all these years
and my best wishes are always with you.
Long live Maestro.

Dear Raja,

We thank you for the greatest wonders you have created in the field of music. We salute your great pieces of lovely music, which touches our souls even now when listened. Heres a note of gratitude from the crazy fan of urs. We love u and ur music. We pray that ur music is perineally being heard by everyone. Thanks for the wonderful songs u have given, taht we cannot mention one or two, for ex. muthumani malai- Chinna goundar,
Maniye manikuile-Naadodi thendral, Raasaave-Aranmanaikkili, Paataale buhisonaar-Karagaattakaran, and so on.....


Urs everloving fan,

P.Kumaravel

Dear Maestro,

A week ago I got to see 'mouna ragam' once again. No matter how many times one watches the movie, each & every time the BGM in the film storms my mind..and I am clueless as how on earth do you manage to compose such soulfull BGMs. Same is the case with the movie 'Nayagan'. Nayagan's BGM never fail to move me, no matter how many times I have listened to it already.

How really lucky we fans are to have you amidst us. Forget this 'thankless' film industry..we fans, billions around the globe are awaiting patiently..we sense that musical forms that will be more unbelievable and stunning are coming our way.

Planet earth is going to swing to your tunes. You have already indicated that 'very special' musical treats are coming our way..We are holding our breaths to embrace every bit of it with open hearts...Fill our souls with music..ThanKing you in advance

ever crazy about you
yet another harcore IR fan.

I want Raaja..back in Media......Hit Back Hard.....
April 11 2001 at 4:47 AM kutty
from IP address 136.206.35.10

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Dont reply..harshly...I am an adrent fan Of the Genius!! I am after all a Human ...and Not a Genius!!

As a die hard fan...I want The Dr. to be back in Media..as like earlier...Why is he not making into media as like the earlier days...???? Please be back with more film titles....like Bharathy(just an example..)....We want all this Mushrooms....in TFM be wiped...at the earliest....!! Please be back banging and rocking ...IF this mesaage...as like all other requests ...are put to his ears....we will have a defnite reply with his music...sooner....Will Raja.com do this for all Raja Fans ???????????????????????????

Long Live Raaja...


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a collaboration with YO YO MA
April 9 2001 at 9:13 PM ganesan
from IP address 192.169.41.45

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I would like to put forth a suggestion , try to pass this to Raja Sir ,

Raja Sir should colloborate an album with YO YO MA the renowned cello player with 16 grammy awards and an outstanding cello sollos for Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon sountrack,

Raja Sir's carnatic , jazz , western classical forte with YO YO MA 's creative versatility in exploring different forms of music crossover would be a revelation to the world of music.

ganesan

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"ILAIYARAAJA" the name is synonym to music!!!
A gift to this world in twenty first century! the term music has felt it's worth only after his arrival!!!
Raja without you our lives would've been incomplete!!!
yes we belong to a special community,priveleged group who have foreseen the genius in you,which the world is going to appraise and adore in decades,centuries to come. MOZART the great who went through lots of hurdles
during his life time was buried in a mass grave attended by a lone grave digger,but today the whole world cries for him!his music is recognised by the whole world!!!
RAJA it wont be an exaggeration if we say that your music is to the standards of BACH,MOZART,BEETHOVEN,LISZT

RAJA! you've created ripples in the filmdom!!! any one in the coming generation has to travel in the path set by you!!!your orchestrations are of symphony standards!

Though most of your songs are my favourites,following are few drops from your ocean!!!

SONGS FILM

1.senthoora poove ------------ 16 vayadhinile
2.manjal nilaavukku ---------- mudhal iravu
3.naane naana ----------- azage unnai aaradhikiren
4.illamai ennum --------------- pagalil oru iravu
5.oru kili uruguthu ---------------- ananda kummi
6.ho vasanth raja --------------neengal kettavai
7.jeeva hoovagite(kannada} --------naa ninna gellalare
8.jotheyalli(kannada} --------------- geetha
[ viziyile in nooravudhu naal is a replicate of jotheyalli]
9.keeravani ---------------------padum paravaigal
10.pani vizum----------------------ninaivellam nithya
11.andhi mazhai-----------------------raja parvai
12.azagiya kanne ----------------- uthiri pookal
13.ayiram thamarai ---------------alaigal oyvathillai
14.kanne kalai maane----------------moondram pirai
15.theertha karai orathile---------- theerthakaraiyinle
16.manram vantha ------------------------ mouna ragam
17.malaiyoram veesum -------------------- paadu nilave
18.edho mogam edho-------------------- kozhi koovudgu
19.kadhal kavithaigal------------------gopura vasalile
20.nenjukulle innrunnu---------------------ponnumani
21.aananda raagam---------------------paneer pushpangal
22.ilaya nila------------------payanangal mudivadhillai
23.mannil intha kadhal----------------- keladi kanmani
24.sangathil kanatha-------------------------auto raja
25.raja raja chozhan--------------- rettai vaal kuruvi

Director, Actor Paarthiban said," Isai alias raja, raja alias isai."

That, in a nutshell sums up how we fans feel about you dear ilaiyaraaja.

The director of 'kutty', the latest film in which IR has worked,has joined the ever expanding list of people awed by maestro's calibre. In the director's own words....

"Had this film gone for any other music director, it would have been totally ineffective. But IR has been a great help to the film. Let me tell you one example. The lead character in this film is a poor girl child. In a particular scene she stands outside a school-gate, lonely-deprived and lost. IR told us that he too has something to say in this context. He asked us whether we would say that with dialogue or he needs to say that through background music. What a great composer with such simplistic behaviuor. Can we ever say better than what he can through music? We naturally left it to him."

first letter to the maestro
April 24 2001 at 11:20 PM m.v.bala kumaar
from IP address 202.9.188.243

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hello music,
this is the first time that i send u a mail. i am from chennai. i am very happy to talk with you through mail.

first i want to congratulate bhavatharini for the winning of national award.

then karthikraja has done a very good job in dum dum dum. it is really fantastic.

maestro you gave us a real music in Bharathy. i can't express in words. i really enjoy it.

my request is , please release a cassette of the bgm from the film "Hey Ram". thatway we can get the symphony from the maestro.

till i am waiting for the cassette of first symphony music composed by maestro in england.


irai arul
bala kumaar...

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Dear Maestro,

I happened to see the telugu version of kamalhassan's Mahanadhi recently. I didn't understand telugu, but you were there in every scene, speaking out loudly through your BGMs. My goodness...Can anyother music director ever handle this particular film better than how you did. How every apt was each BGM bit. I don't know telugu, but i know the language of music..especially when you have composed it...You were even bettering kamalhassan's on-screen performance during emotional scenes in that film. Well I just cannot stop admiring your calibre..You are something..you definetly are...How lucky we are, to have you amidst us!

Yours ever
Yet another hardcore IR fan

Dear Ilaiyaraaja,

You have the ability to bend all rules, yet you have created all these magical songs well within the rules of the game...Brilliant...Outstanding....Unbelievable.
Thanks A Lot

Alphabetical List Of Carnatic Ragam Based Songs Of IR
A
Aarabhi - Aasai Kiliye - Thambikku Entha Ooru
Aarabhi - Madhurai Vaazhum Meenakshiyae - Pudhupatti Ponnuthayee
Abheri - Chinnanjiru Vayathil - Meendum Kokila
Abheri - Poove Poochoodava - Poove Poochoodava
Abheri - Kuyile Kavikuyile - Kavikuyil
Abhogi - Kalai Nera Poonguyil - Amman Koil Kizhakale
Abhogi - Indraikku Yeinintha - Vaidhegi Kaathirunthaal
Amir Kalyani - Veenai Yenthum Vaaniye - Vietnam Colony
Amruthavarshini - Thoongatha Vizhigal - Agni Nakshatiram
Ananda Bhairavi - Parthalae Theriyadho - Sri Ragavendra
Ananda Bhairavi - Muthu Pole Muthu Pole - Iniya Uravu Poothadhu
B
Bhaavani - Paartha Vizhi - Guna
Bhavapriya - Kandupudichen Kandupudichen - Guru Sishyan
C
Chakravakam - Chalakku Chalakku - Chembaruthi
Chalanattai - Panivizhum malar vanam - Ninaivellam Nithya
Chalanattai - Pattu Poo Poo - Veera
Chalanattai - Mahaganapathim - Sindhu Bhairavai
Chandrajothi - Nanmai Nalgum - Ezhumalaiyan Magimai
Chandrakouns - Velli Chalangaigal - Kadal Oviyum
Chandrakouns - Isayarasi - Thai Mookaambigai
Chandrakouns - Azhagu Malaraada - Vaidehi Kaathirundhaal
Chandrakouns - Karayaadha manamum undo - Varusham 16
Chandrakouns - Unnai Ninachu Urugum - Rasayya
Chandrakouns - Idhunaal - Chembaruthi
Charukesi - Arumbagi Mottaagi - Enga Ooru Kavalkaaran
Charukesi - Chinnathayaval Thantha - Thalapathi
Charukesi - Thhodhu Selvadharadi - Singaravelan
Charukesi - Kadhalin Deepam Ondru - Thambikku Entha Ooru
Charukesi - Sakkara Katti Sakkara Katti - Ulle Veliye
Charukesi - Mayanginen Solla Thayanginen - Naane Raja Naane Manthiri
D
Desh - Gopiyargal Engu Undo - Mallu Vetti Minor
Dharbhari Kanada - Aagaya Vennilave - Arengetra Velai
Dharbhari Kanada - Isai Medayil - Ilamai Kalangal
Dharbhari Kanada - Kalyana Thenila - Mounam Sammadham
Dharmavathi - Meendum Meendum - Vikram
Dharmavathi - Anba Sumanthu - Ponnumani
Dhenuka - En Soga Kathaiya Kelu - Thooral Ninu Pochu
G
Gamanasrama - Hey, oru pooncholai - Vaathiyar Veetu Pillai
Gambheera Naatai - Innum Ennai Enna - Singaravelan
Ganamurthi - Vetrikalin Muthar Porulae - Ilayaraajavin
Geetanjali
Gowrimanohari - Doorathil Naan kanda - Nizhalgal
Gowrimanohari - Vaazhkaiyilae - Vaathiyar Veetu Pillai
Gowrimanohari - Kanna Varuvaya - Manathil Urudhi Vendum
Gowrimanohari - Solai Poovil Maalai Thendral - Vellai Roja
H
Hamsadhwani - Mayile Mayile - Kadavul Amaitha Medai
Hamsadhwani - Iru Vizhiyin Vazhiye - Siva
Hamsadhwani - Ther Kondu Sendravan - Enakkul Oruvan
Hamsanadham - Om Namaha - Idhayathai Thirudathe
Hamsanadham - Thendral Vandhu - Thedrale Ennai Thodu
Hamsanandhi - Vedam Anuvilum - Salangai Oli
Hamsanandhi - Vaanam Niram Maarum - Dhavani Kanavugal
Hamsanandhi - O poo malai - Iniya Uravu Poothadhu
Hamsanandhi - Ragadheebam Yetrum - Payanangal Mudivadhilai
Hamsanandhi - Raathiriyil Poothirukkum - Thanga Magan
Hanumathodi - Gangai Karai Mannan - Varusham 16
HariKhambhoji - Oru Kundu Malli - Avatharam
HariKhambhoji - Pazhamudhir Cholai - Varusham 16
HariKhambhoji - Manasukkula Nayana Satham - Mallu Vetti Minor
Hindolam - Unnal Mudiyum - Unnal Mudiyum Thambi
Hindolam - Sreedevi En Vazhvil - Illamai Kolam
Hindolam - Dharisanam Kidaikaatha - Alaigal Oiyvathilai
Hindolam - Oum Namachivaya - Salangai Oli
Hindolam - Naan Aga Naan Illai - Thoongathe Thambi Thoongathe
Hindolam - Pothi Vacha Malligai Mottu - Man Vaasanai
Hindolam - Kannae Unai Thedugiraen vaa - Unakkagavae Vazhgiraen
Hindolam - Oh Janani En Suram Nee - Pudhiya Ragam
Hindolam - Villaku Vaipom Villaku - Aathma
Hindolam - Naan Thedum - Dharmapathini
J
Jog - Aum Thatheem Thatheem - Punnagai Mannan
Jog - Peygala Nambaatha - Mahanadhi
Jog - Metti Oli Kaatrodu - Metti
K
Kalyani - Janani Janani - Thai Moogambigai
Kalyani - Vandhal Mahalaxmiye - Uyarndha Ullam
Kalyani - Kalaivaaniye - Sindhu Bhairavi
Kalyani - Amma Endrazhaikkatha - Mannan
Kalyani - Nirpathuve Nadapathuve - Bharathi
Kalyani - Naan Enbathu Nee Allavo - Soorasamhaaram
Kalyani - Nee Oru Kaadal Sangeetham - Nayagan
Kalyani - Vellai Pura Ondru - Puthukavithai
Kalyani - Malayoram Mayile - Oruvar Vaazhum Aalayam
Kalyani - Naan Paada Varuvaai - Udiri Pookal
Kalyani - Vaidhehi Raman - Ilamai Kolangal
Kalyani - Nadhiyil Aadum - Kaadal Oviyum
Kalyani - Thevan Thandha Veenai - Unnai Naan Sandhithen
Kalyani - Yamunai Attrile - Thalapathi
Kamavardhini - Rojavai Thalattum - Ninaivellam Nithya
Kamavardhini - Enna Varam Vendum - Nandavana Theru
Kanada - Marugo Marugo - Sathileelavathi
Kanada - Poomaalai - Sindhu Bhairavi
Kanakangi - Mogam Ennum Thee - Sindu Bhairavi
Kapi - Chembaruthi Poovu - Chembaruthi
Kapi - Hey Paadal Onru - Priya
Kapi - Thanni Thotti - Sindhu Bhairavi
Kathyayini - Jodi Nathigal - Anbe Odi Vaa
Kedaram - Pon Maalai Pozhudhu - Nizhalgal
Kedaram - Sundari Neeyum Sundaran Nyanum - Michael Madana Kama Rajan
Keeravani - Thanga Changili - Thooral Ninnu Pochu
Keeravani - Kaatril Enthan - Johny
Keeravani - Mannil Intha Kaadal - Keladi Kanmani
Keeravani - Povoma Oorgolam - ChinnaThambi
Keeravani - Aagaya Thamarai - Naadodi Paatukaran
Keeravani - Poongaatru - Moonram Pirai
Keeravani - Neethaane Neethaane - Thaalaattu Paadava
Keeravani - Vennilavukku Vaanatha - Thaalaattu Paadava
Keeravani - Ennule Ennule - Valli
Keeravani - O Papa Laali - Idhayathai Thirudathe
Keeravani - Oru Muthukili - Thayamma
Keeravani - Malargalile Aaradhanai - Karumbu vil
Keeravani - Kanne Inru Kalyana - Aanazhagan
Keeravani - Yennai Thaalatta Varuvaalo - Kaadalukku Mariyaadai
Khamas - Ponnil Vanam - Villupaatukkaaran
L
Lalitha - Idhazhil Kadhai - Unnal Mudiyum Thambi
Lalitha - Nandri Sollave Enakku - Udan Pirappu
Lathangi - Chinna Rasave - Walter Vetrivel
Lavantipriya - Mouna Ragam - Kolangal
M
Madhyamavathi - Nee Thane Enthan - Ninaivellam Nithya
Madhyamavathi - Aagaya Gangai - Dharma Yutham
Madhyamavathi - Thaalattu Pillai Ennai - Achaani
Madhyamavathi - Eeramana Rojave - Ilamaikalangal
Malayamaarutham - kanmani nee vara - Thedrale Ennai Thodu
Malayamaarutham - Thendral vanthu muthamittathu - Oru odai nadiyagirathu
Malayamaarutham - Amudhae thamizhae - kovil pura
Malayamaarutham - Nila kuyilae - Magudi
Mayamalavagowlai- Poonkathave Thaazhthiravai - Nizhalgal
Mayamalavagowlai- Madhura marikozhundhu - Enga Ooru Patukaran
Mayamalavagowlai- Masaru Ponne Varuga - Thevar Magan
Mayamalavagowlai- Manjal Nilavukku - Mudhal Iravu
Mayamalavagowlai - Alla un aanai padi - Chandralekha
Mayamalavagowlai - Rama Namam Oru Vedame - Sri Raghavendra
Mayamalavagowlai - Kuyila Pudichu - Chinna Thambi
Mayamalavagowlai - Enna paatu paada - Ponnu Ooruku Pudhusu
Mayamalavagowlai - Andhi Varum Neram - Mundhanai Mudhichu
Mayamalavagowlai - Uyirae Uyirae Urugadhae - Oruvar Vaazhum Aalayam
Mayamalavagowlai - Kottu Kali Kottu - Chinnavar
Mayamalavagowlai - Poova Eduthu Vachu - Amman Koil Kizhakaalae
Mayamalavagowlai - Machchi En Mannaru - Ennuyir Thozhan
Mayamalavagowlai - Enge Naan Kanbaen - Sadhanai
Mayamalavagowlai - En Thayaenum Koyilai - Aranmanai Kili
Mayamalavagowlai - Kaadhal Kavithagal - Gopura Vasalile
Mohanam - Vaan Pole Vannam - Salangai Oli
Mohanam - Ninnukkori Varnam - Agni Nakshattiram
Mohanam - Vandhadhe - Kizhakku Vaasal
Mohanam - Kanmaniye Kaadal - Aarilirindu Arubathu varai
Mohanam - Oru Thanga Rathathil - Dharma Yudham
Mohanam - Malargalil Aadum Ilamai - Kalyanaraman
N
Nagandhini - Alapanai - Ethanai Konam Ethanai parvai
Natabhairavi - Andhi Mazhai Megam - Nayagan
Natabhairavi - Oru Naal - Devadai
Natabhairavi - Madai Thiranthu - Nizhalgal
Natabhairavi - Kannae Kalaimanae - Moonram Pirai
Natabhairavi - Kalyana Malai - Pudhu Pudhu Arthanga
Natabhairavi - Rakku Muthu Raaku - Yejamaan
Natabhairavi - Then Paandi Seemayilae - Nayagan
Natakapriya - Nenje Gurunadharin - Mogamull
Natakapriya - Chinnanjiru Kiliye - Mundhaanai Mudichu
P
Panthuvarali - Ninnai Saran Adaindhen - Bharathi
Panthuvarali - Enna Varam Vendum - Nanthavana Theru
Poorvikalyani - Ethilum Ingu - Bharathi
R
Ramapriya - Kamalam Paada Kamalam - Moga Mull
Rasikapriya - Sangeethame - Kovil Pura
Rathnaganthi - Kungumam Manjalukku - Enga Mudalali
Reethigowlai - Chinna Kannan - Kavikuyil
Reethigowlai - Thalaiyai Kuniyum - Oru Odai Nadhiyaagirathu
Revathi - sangitha jaathi mullai - kaadal ovium
Rishabhapriya - Kaali perungaya dabba - Mandhira Punnagai
Rukmambari - Sri sive sudha - Karpoora Mullai
S
Saindhavi - Chinna Chinna Rathiname - Sakthivel
Samudrapriya - Devadai Vanthaal - Ponnuketha Purushan
Saramathi - Paadariyen Padipariyen - Sindhu Bhairavi
Saranga - Kaadhalil Maatamal - Parvathi Ennai Paradi
Sarasangi - Meenamma Meenamma - Rajathi Raja
Sarasangi - Rajanodu Rani - Sathi Leelavathi
Sarasangi - Muthu Muthu - Periya Veetu Panaikaran
Sarasangi - Pudhusu Pudhusu - Manidha Jaathi
Saraswathi - Isaiyil Thodanguthamma - Hey Ram
Shankarabharanam - Poove Ilaya Poove - Kozhi Koovuthu
Shankarabharanam - Malayala Karaiyoram - Rajadhi Raaja
Shankarabharanam - Yerikkara Poongatre - Thooral Ninnu Pochu
Shankarabharanam - Kanmani Anboda - Guna
Shankarabharanam - Ponmane Sangeetham - Naan Sigappu Manithan
Shankarabharanam - Alapol Velapol - Ejaman
Shankarabharanam - Naadirukkum Nelamayile - Ullam Kavarntha Kalvan
Shanmugapriya - Thakida Thathimi - Salangai Oli
Shanmugapriya - Tham thana tham thana - Niram Maaratha Pookal
Shanmugapriya - Kaadhal Kasakuthaiya - Aan Paavam
Shanmugapriya - Vengaya Sambarum - Panner Pushpangal
Shanmugapriya - Ooru Vittu Ooru Vanthu - Karagaatakaran
Simmendramadhyamam - Ananda Ragam - Panneer Pushpangal
Simmendramadhyamam - Paadi Thirintha - Kakkai Chiraginile
Simmendramadhyamam - Madhana Moha Rupa Sundari -Indru Poi Naalai Vaa
Sindu Bhairavi - kadalile ezhumbura - Chembaruthi
Sindu Bhairavi - Kaadhalile tholvi - Chembaruthi
Sindu Bhairavi - Oru Naalum Unai - Ejaman
Sindu Bhairavi - Naan Oru Sindhu - Sindhu Bhairavi
Sindu Bhairavi - Valaiyosai Kala - Sathya
Sindu Bhairavi - Shenbagame - Enga Ooru Paatukkaran
Sindu Bhairavi - Mani Osai Kettu - Payanangal Mudivathillai
Sindu Bhairavi - Maniye Mani Kuyile - Nadodi Thendral
Sindu Bhairavi - Akkam Pakkam Parada - Unnal Mudiyum Thambi
Sindu Bhairavi - Poongatru Puthiranathu - Moondram Pirai
Sindu Bhairavi - Inji Idupazhaga - Thevar Magan
Sindu Bhairavi - Vidiya Vidiya Nadanam - Idhayathai Thirudaathe
Sindu Bhairavi - Viralil Sudhi Meetava - Nandavana Theru
Sriranjani - Naadham Ezhundhadhadi - Gopura Vaasalile
Srothaswini - Sindhiya Venmani - Poonthota Kavalkaaran
SubhaPanthuvarali - Vaikaraiyil - PayanangalMudivathillai
SubhaPanthuvarali - Enna Enna kanavu Kandayo - Valli
SubhaPanthuvarali - dhagamae undanathe - Getti melam
SubhaPanthuvarali - Azhakindran Madhavan - Sri Raghavendra
SubhaPanthuvarali - Vaa Veliyae Intha - Paadu Nilaavae
SubhaPanthuvarali - Nilave Mugam Kaatu - Ejaman
Sudhadhanyasi - Vizhiyil Vizhundu - Alaigal Oiyvadhillai
Sudhadhanyasi - Punchai Undu Nanchai - Unnal Mudiyum Thambi
Sudhadhanyasi - Siruponmai Asaiyum - Kallukul Eeram
Sudhadhanyasi - Ragavane Ramana - Ilamai Kalangal
Sudhadhanyasi - Masi Maasam - Dharmadurai
Sudhadhanyasi - Kotti Kidakudhu - Theertha Karaiyinilae
Sudhadhanyasi - Kadal vanilae - Rasayya
Sudhadhanyasi - Unnai Edhir Parthaen - Vanaja Girija
Sudhadhanyasi - Poojaikaetha Poovidhu - Poo Vilangu
Sudhadhanyasi - Paaramal Paartha Nenjam - Poonthotta Kavalkaran
Sudhadhanyasi - Manasu Mayangum - Sippikul Muthu
Sudhadhanyasi - Pudhiya Poovidhu - Thendralae Ennai Thodu
Sudhadhanyasi - Malayil Yaro - Chatrian
Sudhadhanyasi - Andharangam Yavume - Ayiram Nilave Vaa
Sudhasaveri - Kovil Mani Osai - Kizhakae Pogum Rail
Sudhasaveri - Maanada Thenaada - Mudhal Vasantham
Sudhasaveri - Kadal Mayakam - Pudhumai Penn
Sudhasaveri - Radha Radha - Meendum Kokila
Sudhasaveri - Manamagalae Manamagalae - Thevar Magan
Sudhasaveri - Nin Arul Tharum Annapurani - Aathma
T
Tharalam - Thogai Ila Mayil - Payanangal Mudivathillai
Thodi - Gangai Karai Mannanadi - Varusham 16
V
Vaachaspati - Nikkatuma Pogattuma - Periya Veetu Pannakaran
Vakulabharanam - Sangili Karuppana - Chandralekha
Vakulabharanam- Aarum adhu aazham - Mudhal vasantham
Vasantha - Anthi Malazhai - Raaja Paarvai
Vasantha - Maan Kandaen Maan kandaen - Rajarishi
Vasantha - Nil Nil Nil - Pattu Padava

urshankar ( 61.1.203.227 )May 18 2001, 8:59 AM
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Thanks for the useful info.that was good thought from u to send the exscellent compilation. thanks.lets really hope that ir gives us the sappadu!

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thank you very much for the list.

Its truly a joyful occasion to express our extreme happiness about our Isaigyani. He'd created an astounding environment with his music and made people to feel truly about his competence and the excellence he'd should in his music. I'd been listening to his music for almost 14 years. It's really a worthy experience that every tamilian should be proud to live in his times.

Some of the songs that shook me were...

Chinna Kannan Azaikkiran-- Kavikuil
Malayil Yaro Manathodu Mayanga(Truly a great composition...)
PoongKathavae Thazh Thiravai- Nizalgal

( The above songs each would have reached my ears a minimum of 1500 to 2000 times) and so on....


May the Almighty bless him with longer life and shower our ears with more music than ever before...


Folks... Lets cheer for our Isaigyani....


Jagan Ramaswamy

Manthiravathy

206.103.12.148 A Genius is always ahead May 29 2001, 12:48 AM

Yes. We, IR fans want Maestro to hit hard in TFM so that there should not be any different opinion among his enemies about his geniusness. What I feel is that he wants his sons to come brighter in Film music. Unfortunately we are the losers eventhough his sons are getting their credits.
It is true that he scores very few films as compared in 80's, but the standard is there. In every year of 90's his film music is discussed and appreciated. People (especially his enemies) compare ordinary music directors with this genius. This is an insult, IR fans cannot tolerate. If IR hits hard that will teach them a lesson. IR fans are looking forward for this happen.

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Dear IsaiGnani,
I don't fine words to praise you and ur work. I am indeed proud to have grown up listening to your music. Even today I am a great fan of yours for your lively BGM, the area where none can near you. There are lot of works of yours which should be thanked. But thanks for the recent wonderful performance in SETHU both songs and BGM.
Rgds,
Madanlal.

4.54.221.55 June 28 2001, 1:58 AM

what else to say.... one man alone coming up with so many moods, and melodies and sounds. how is that ever possible... i compare ilayaraaja to this universe itself - so much out there,.mindboggling and incomprehensible in just one lifetime....

thank you dr. ilayaraaja, you never cease to amaze us...

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Hidden Symphonies
July 15 2001 at 10:42 AM Meenakshi Sundaram
from IP address 24.27.146.205

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Dear Maestro,
I am one in millions who is yearning for your unreleased symphony that is going to rock the classical music world without any question. But instead of complaining I am taking this delay as a blessing to learn more about your classical compositions. There are thousands of your songs which has hidden symphonies in it for eg. Dalapathi-Sundari Kanal oru sethi.., Rajakumaran-RajaKuma Rajakumara...
I am enjoying your Hidden Symphonies while I am waiting for your Royal Symphony..
I am proud to be your fan, without you how could I learn to appreciate best musicians and music around the world.
I am not only your fan but your student too..

with Love
Meenakshi Sundaram

HARIHARAN, Playback Singer,"Ilaiyaraja's style is very different. He has been heavily influenced by the classical compositions of Mozart and Bach."

Dear Maestro,
I am proud to know that the conductor of Budapest Symphony Orchestra, Mr.LASLOV KOVACH, was astonished at your talent while you composed for the BGM of "Lajja"...Raajangahm quotes that the consuctor saying,"He is Hollywood Kind." Little does he know that you are not Hollywood brand, but a universal brand when it comes to music...The world is waking to your stellar capabilities as a music creator...Thank you my dear Maestro..you are the universe of music...perhaps even beyond...Congrats..

Meenakshi Sundaram: Very true about the Hidden symphonies. so many, so many

Raaja,
U are a great swara gnani,One great raaga which wasn't crowned by ur silken grace(upto my knowledge) is nattkurinji,
Pls honor it by composing in that,

Dear Maestro,
I am your fan from time immemorial.Your music is my inspiration to life. You invoked my spiritual inclination towards Sri Ramana Maharshi. I can say that you have helped me to discover myself thro your music and your life.

My all time favourite Maestro's song is
" Siruponmani.." Kallukkul Eeeram

here is my thank you sketch with a small poem


luv
Sundar

Dear Maestro,

One among the million fans of your music, has perhaps worded what we all feel, in the mini-poem posted above...Your music takes birth in pure silence...the silence that comes after 'realization'. Dear sundar, your words were just perfect...thank you.

Thank you dear maestro...FOR your soulful music,...

dear isaignani,

thanks for the soulfull music in kaasi & azhagki. Thanks a million.

yet another HCIRF
vel

I am greatly thankful to GOD to get a life in this time and live with this Great musician and his music.
It is very difficult for me to pick 1 or 2 songs as my favourites. However, just for a difference:
1. Thendrale Nee pesu - PB.Srinivas - Kadavul amitha medai
2. Naan pesa vandhen - Paluti valartha kili
3. Naan Naan padanum - Poonthalir

With heartful thanks to Isaignani,
Chandru.

Honourable Maestro,

I believe that you are a Musical legend and a legacy
to all Indians (Both to the average listeners and to the aspiring Musicians).

Sir, all your compostions carry so much of intricacy,
musically speaking, while there is plagarism going around otherwise. You give new dimension and due weightage to each of the instruments used in the accompaniments.

Your Music is certainly pleasing to the simple, and amazing to the discerning.


I pray to the Almighty for more blessings upon you and
your dear family.

Regards,
Jeevanesan

Dear Maestro,

Listening to "Niram Pirithu" from the film TIME. How did i miss such a brilliant song. Thanks a million maestro. The song is just out of the world.

Yet another hardcore fan
Vel

There is no comparison for mother in this universe like that there is no comparison for Raja's composing. Simply Great.

Thanks Raja.....

Raj

It is extremely unfortunate that I didn't grow up in the actual "IlayarAjA era".But I'm trying my best to collect His songs now.....One of my fav.-Tenral vandu ennai todum(among many,many,many others of course!)
Thanx is just tooooooo small a word for this man-He is a gift of God to humanity.
As someone has said earlier,it wud be good if RAjAngahm admin cud show this to the maestro...

I started to become an ardent fan of this music genius when I was in my 10th grade. Now I am 36 years old. I still remember the songs of Payanangal Mudivadhillai, the songs that remains to be master pieces of this great man.

The most fantastic song that I always listen is from Kozhi Koovuthu and the song is "Edho Mogam, Edho thaagam.." I don't think that there is can be a competition to this song by any one.

Let me make it very clear to all of them. Many Devas or many Rehmans will come and go, but the only person who will stand up always and continue to have a fan following of this magnitude will only be our MASTREO ILAYARAJA.

He is an unmatchable genius and what I would like to always call him as "...THE UNSHAKABLE LEGEND OF ALL TIMES..."

Regards
Mani S.
Bangalore

When IR came to the music scene in late 70s i was fully engrossed in english pop music and RD Burman's hindi songs. when i got annakili record as a gift it made me sit up and listen. something special eventhough it was pure village music. the hummings of S.Janaki are still in my ears. but it was the subsequent songs (listed below)
- thevan thiruchabai malargale (avar eneke sontham)
- kannan oru (bathrakaali)
- poovizhi vaasalil (theepam)
- oru naall (uravaadum nenjam)
- illamayenum (pagalil oru iravu)
- senthoora poove (16 vayathiniley)
- thanni karuthiruchchu (illamai oonjalaadukirathu)
- kovil mani osai (kizhakke pogum rayil)
- saamakolli (ponnu oorukku puthusu)
that got me attracted to his powerful composition spirits and i became an ardent fan since then. english songs went for a spin. IR gave my culture a rebirth. my joyous moments and sad times were all spent with his music till today. i thank him for the wonderfull moments he had given me as listening pleasures and feel gifted to have been alive during his lifetime.

Dearest IsaiGnani,
Words are not sufficient to describe about your music.
U are a genious maestro...i have considered myself very lucky to have met you way back in 1997 at sirikoodarpatti(birth place of kavaiarasar kannadhaasan) near karaikudi....piravi payanaai aadaindha poorippu ayya enakku.....that was March 24, 1997...Every Year i celebrate that day...Infact it was because of you, that i met my wife...we used to exchange songs very frequently and im thankful to you that a good friend has become my wife....

I and my wife humby seek your blessings in all my endeavours...

I'll definitely meet you some day with my wife Meastro...

Ganesh

I have no words to describe.. the impact of Ilayaraaja in my life.. as a admirer of his music and his professionalism...

I guess i will just say that.. i am grateful for the fact that i was witness to .. see the rise of the greatest musician in tamil film and indian music scene ( if you realize how he scores the background .. for any given movie.. ).. and m life is enriched by this man's magic wand..

May you and your family be blessed !

Anbulla RAJA avarhalukku.

CRORES AND CRORES OF NANDRI TO YOU. Because we have
lived with your Music. We are living with your Music.We are all fortunate to have your Music in this
GENMA. Thanks to you.

My native place is very close to Your PANNAI PURAM. I am from BODI and I am working in Bahrain. I was there to see you in PANNAI PURAM when You have arranged a free MUSIC programme in 1985. I have seen you in one or two times in MADRAS Music Programme.

Everyday, I am getting up with your Music. Going in the car with your music. Enjoying each and every moment of life with your Music. I am really happy whenever I hear your Music. I merge myself with the Music. Most of the songs, I know even Interludes by heart. I am having a collection around 125 Cassettes - Exclusive of Your music collection.

I have enjoyed Your BGM in all Movies. You are simply GREAT. ISAI GURU to all.

SIMPLY SUPERB

VAAZHGA PALLANDU

EVER (MUSIC) LOVING

M Madhanraj

Dear SHri Illayaraja and fans.
i am so happy today that i have so many along with me to admire this genius.sometimes i feel he must get more attention that what he does now.he deserves anything in this world and only people who lived with music for ages can attain such glory and knowledge in music.I shall tell u HE is a genius by his own standars.i love his song in Earratai Vaal KUravi "RAJA RAJA chollana""" ehat a song.i join all my friends in saluting this prodigy for his excellence to Mankind through MUSIC
HARI KIRAN

Dear Maestro,

"Roatoram Pattusatham ketkudha".....!!!!!

Hats off..Oorellam ketkudhu indha paattu.

Dearest ILLAYARAJA,
I want to thank you for your music...the music which has made me live through all these years. When left alone with the sorrows of this world your music was the only healing solution to me.
If Rajas music was'nt there many thing would not have been beautiful in this world.Many songs have kept my spirit and moral alive. It is very very difficult to name one song only...to put a very few.......

Kuyile kavi kuyile........(Kavi kuyil)
Theiveega Raagam....(Ullasap paravaigal)
Uravennum puthiya vaanil
Manjal Nilavukku...(Muthal Iravu)
senthoora poove....(16 vayathinile)
Engengo sellum enn ennagal....(Patta kathi bairavan)
Kan Malargalin Azhaipithal....
Poo Vaadai Katru....(Gopurangal saivathillai)


I am so and soooooooooooooooooooo msuch thankful for the only Musicall Genius of this Era...ILLAYARAJA..
THANK U ILLAYARAJA

For making our lives loveable.

-Arunkumar.

Dear Maestro,

Thanks a ton for songs in Julee Ganapathy. Especially "enakku piditha padal". That particular song will live long years. Thanks.

yet another IR Fan, Vel

Raaja you are one of the biggest motivators for me from the last 15 years in whatever work i do.
The melodius treasure of yours has given birth to many good young composers.
If melody can be surpassed by anything else then it can be done by Raaja only.
I like this song KOOKO CHUKCHUKU from sankeertana

Dear Maestro,

There are no words to express our gratitude for your forthcoming "larger than life" project namely ,"thiruvasagam in symphony"...we can only silently wish that the almighty God shower you with all the support that you would need...

one of your million fans,
Vel

now iam putting my infinity of joy in to words while listening ilaiya music.this is one drop in an ocean of my soul satisfaction. to me he is ultimate.some tunes some interludes brings my heart in to my eyes in the form of eye drops.i don't know what is the technicalities of music.but i listen to every minute bit of his music.basicaly iam from andhra pradesh.i collected 120 telugu films of his.and i collected some tamil numbers also,eventhough i don't know tamil.there is vast number of my favourate songs and bgm. but every time i cry while listening the song'are emindi...' in the film aaradhana(telugu-by bharathi raja)it is unique.this song is every thing to me.

Dear Ilaiyaraaja,
I Thank you very much for everything you have given to us. I have been your fan since 20 years, and I strongly beleive that,Like Sanga Kalam is for Literature in Tamil(Tamil Sangam), Your period is for
music (Tamil isai Sangam). Music flourished during your reign like anything, and it is still flourishing. Your music made me learn Tamil, for which i should thank you very much.
The songs for which i would specially like to thank you are
1.Poondhalir aada from Panneer Pushpangal(Tamil)
2. Urakalai Godavari from Abhilaasha(Telugu)
With Best Wishes
Anupama

I have been living with your songs. I don't know about Raaga or any clssical things. You mesmerize me with your songs. Those are my raaga or whatever people call it. I feel that is MUSIC. Thank you very much for making me to undersatand the word "MUSIC"

I must say, even though I don't know you, you have really helped to set off the spark of musical creativity in me. I've learned a great many raagas through your music. I only hope to keep your legacy alive after you have left this world. Thank you for giving all kinds of memorable songs, Carnatic, Western Classical, Pop, Dappanguthu, Folk, Devotional... the list goes on and on. Blessed I feel to have heard them.

Love,
Your fan
Nityanandha H.C. Pillai

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