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Ilaiyaraaja's Kalyana Virundhu : Different Tune, Same Musical Blueprint?
Ilaiyaraaja’s Kalyana Virundhu instantly evokes the Raja of the 1980s. But why, when its melody is different? A comparison with Mama Un Ponna Kudu reveals a remarkably familiar musical blueprint of rhythm, nadaswaram, chorus and wedding-band sounds—and raises a bigger question: should today’s directors use Raja for nostalgia, or challenge him to surprise us again?
Priya Parthasarathy
Aug 265 min read
Synth Funk Meets Folk: The Genius of Ilaiyaraaja in "Nethu Oruthara Oruthar Pathom" song
Step into the world of cinematic music with "Nethu Oruthara Oruthar Paathom," a timeless track that defied stereotypes and became a global sensation. This essay delves deep into Ilaiyaraaja's genius, uncovering how he seamlessly blended a traditional folk melody with cutting-edge Western synth-funk.
Priya Parthasarathy
Sep 3, 20254 min read
Explaining ilaiyaraaja's western music techniques
Raja's handling of COUNTERPOINT It is common knowledge that 'Maestro' Ilaiyaraaja has extensively used several western music techniques...
Priya Parthasarathy
Feb 14, 20232 min read
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