Thank you Sonya. Ilaiyaraaja is a genius who deserves to be ranked alongside some of the greatest scientists and mathematicians, given his superhuman abilities to write rich music in matter of minutes.
Hi Aakarsh, this is one of the two aspects of Raaja that are not usually talked about that I wanted to write about if I ever pen an article.
I echo all the sentiments expressed and his dedication to the craft puts me to shame and hopefully only is inspiring. A song can be composed in 5 min - but he toiled endlessly all day to make that happen - with all the myriad instruments singing synchronized …almost like a diamond making factory. What instrument is needed to actually shape a diamond itself !!!…that was his grit
Always a pleasure ready your musings, Aakarsh - and thanks for introducing me to Ilaiyaraaja!
Thank you Sonya. Ilaiyaraaja is a genius who deserves to be ranked alongside some of the greatest scientists and mathematicians, given his superhuman abilities to write rich music in matter of minutes.
Hi Aakarsh, this is one of the two aspects of Raaja that are not usually talked about that I wanted to write about if I ever pen an article.
I echo all the sentiments expressed and his dedication to the craft puts me to shame and hopefully only is inspiring. A song can be composed in 5 min - but he toiled endlessly all day to make that happen - with all the myriad instruments singing synchronized …almost like a diamond making factory. What instrument is needed to actually shape a diamond itself !!!…that was his grit
True Bhanu.