In a unique musical analysis, we explore how Maestro Ilaiyaraaja used a single ragam, Kalyani, to compose three masterpieces for three different goddesses. Discover how he transformed the same musical scale to create the meditative devotion of "Janani Janani," the bright, ambitious melody of "Kalaivaaniye," and the playful joy of "Vandhaal Vandhaal." This is a deep dive into the genius of a composer who proves that a ragam is not just notes, but a living entity with its own s

Ilaiyaraaja's "Mayile Mayile Un Thogai Enge" from the 1979 film "Kadavul Amaitha Medai" is more than just a song; it's a fascinating study in musical innovation and cultural context. It exemplifies Ilaiyaraaja's fearless vision, demonstrating that for him, there were no boundaries between different musical worlds, only connections. He understood that a Carnatic raga and a Viennese waltz aren't opposing forces, but different languages speaking the same universal truths of huma

Imagine a single, four-minute film song that combines the grand complexity of a Johann Sebastian Bach symphony with the intricate beauty of a Carnatic raga. Sounds impossible? Not for our Maestro, Ilaiyaraaja! In the 1985 film Kanni Rasi, he delivered just such a masterpiece: the energetic duet, "Aala Asathum Malliye Malliye."

a deep dive into one of Tamil cinema's most beloved songs, "Kaadhalin Deepam Ondru" by the maestro Ilaiyaraaja. We'll explore the raga that forms the song's emotional heart, look closely at the unique melodies that make it instantly recognizable, and appreciate the amazing orchestration that gives it such a rich sound. We want to show you how Ilaiyaraaja brilliantly combined these things—age-old scales, new melodic shapes, and a lush, almost symphonic arrangement