Talent, Techniques, Skills and Competition make a perfect breeding ground for creativity. Tamil film industry has witnessed a creative surge especially in music composition. The revolution started with music maestro Ilyaraja. He brought the synthesis of Western and Indian classical music to the industry. Remember the mesmerizing compositions of Ilayaraja from 80s and early 90s. ‘Mazhakala megam vannu”,”O priya priya” and “Kanna Kalamanei” to name a few.
Then came “The Mozart of Madras”, A.R.Rahman, who fought his way up to Oscar and Grammies. Amazing is his diversity and experiments with different musical styles. Who else can give such a fusion of Carnatic, Hindustani, Western, Qawali and folk lore with a perfect blend of vocal and instrumental music?. Look at the range from his debut song, “Chinna chinna Aasai…” to ‘Jai Ho” to “Mazhakali”
There is another Rahman is in the making with Harris Jayaraj and his soul elating “Vaseegra” and “Sittum Vizhi” numbers.
To add to the bonanza, here comes a bunch of hybrid musicians like Yuvan Ilyaraja and G.V Prakshkumar inheriting the magic from the ancestors.
My car stereo has been playing Delhi 6 numbers these days.
“Hoye hoye hoye hoye hoye hoye
Saiyaan ched dewe,Nanad chutki leve,
Sasural genda phool”
Rahman’s music, Prasool's lyrics, kites at sea side and the images of Abishek’s shake … Wah !!! I’m at Chandni Chowk not in Kuwait.
The overdose of punches in Tamil movies could be annoying, but the music is scintillating.
Enjoy!!!
