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Fusing symphonic orchestration with traditional Indian instrumentation
- Ilayaraaja introduced Western type of music into the Tamil cinema.He is also known for creating music by fusing symphonic orchestration with traditional Indian instrumentation.In 1993 he organised a full symphony performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in London and thus became the First Indian to compose a full symphony, with Ravi Shankar being the only other Indian to do so.
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Ilaiyaraaja and Vikram at the Nadigar Sangam Protest. Ilaiyaraaja's first two non-film albums were explorations in the fusion of Indian and Western classical music. The first, How to Name It? (1986), is dedicated to the Carnatic master Tyāgarāja and to J. S. Bach.
Jun 8, 2020 · Ilaiyaraaja provided music that satisfied the expectations of large sections of society – which includes the working classes and the rural masses – and brought attention to their way of life and...
Jan 9, 2022 · Apart from going with complex tunes and compositions initially, he made music with well-known earthy and folksy characteristics. His musical combination with the films of Bharathiraja, and lyrics of Vairamuthu reiterated the rooted and earthy music in Tamil cinema.
Jun 2, 2023 · As he steps into his 81st year today, Ilaiyaraaja’s hunger for excellence remains undaunted and he continues to fascinate us with his music, touching our hearts and soothing our souls.
Jun 1, 2023 · With his strong grounding in folk, Western, and Carnatic music, a deep understanding of the cultural milieu, and outstanding capability for using string instruments, the maestro revolutionised...
May 31, 2018 · The Ilaiyaraaja interview: 'Why should filmmakers know about music creation?' Ilaiyaraaja, who turns 75 tomorrow, gets chatting on his early years as a composer and how he adapted to the film...
Ilaiyaraaja transformed film music by fusing Indian classical music, Western classical music, and Tamil folk music for the first time. The experience was relatively new to the Tamil film audience. He is also known for his mastery over orchestration, which reflects in his works.
