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Survival of Everything

Posted on Sep 1st, 2008 by Akbar : Musical Peace Akbar
By Ilaiyaraaja,s music and his philosophical thoughts, by going through articles of the magazine "Resurgence", by handling 'Environmental Science - basic principles", by understanding some verses of The Holy Quran, by realising the loss of dear ones (their death), by seeing highly materialistic attitude of many people around me, by the wounds created by peple whom I love, and by realising the wounds I made on others, time being, I can conclude that,

All the Humans cultures and all the religions intend to unite all and create peace by imparting the attitude, that "Survival of all species is must, either weaker or stronger, for the survival of the species".

This is against the well known statement "Survival of the fittest"

I realised that 'by managing the environment with the understanding of science & through sustainable development concept' will not achieve what we want. But by following one's religion and culture with a vision of post-industrial world can put all elements of the environment in harmony and peace. Hence survival of all species.

To be grown further.

Akbar Basha S
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Mahatma Gandhi’s last bhajan O namrata ke sagar

Posted on Sep 5th, 2008 by Akbar : Musical Peace Akbar
Namrata ke Saagar- Bhajan written by Mahatma Gandhi

Ilaiyaraaja composed music for Mahatma Gandhi’s last bhajan O namrata ke sagar
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Thiruvasagam - English Translation - Stephen Stwartz

Posted on Sep 8th, 2008 by Akbar : Musical Peace Akbar
I am just a man, imperfect lowly!
How can I reach for something holy?

So many forms I must wear!
So many lives i must bear!

Grass and Shrub and Stone and Tree!
Worm and Bird and Beast and Demon!
Learn the Sky and turn the Earth,
How long till I'm finally wothy?

This body which obscures the truth!
This body which encrusts the Soul!
This prison of flesh encumbers and enmeshes me!
I was in its control!

My eyes were set on!
On my own great deeds!
My ears heard only praise!
The words of praise!

Tasting, Smelling, Touching only!
What is here and gone! And
Wondering, Why Hunger, Thirst
and Longing went on!

Lost in vanity and Pretence!
My five senses made no sense!
And to this man!
So blind and Base!
To him you granted!
A glimpse of grace!

Deep in my Soul, there now abides
Someone who is, not me!
Who breaks the bonds of caring for!
the things we own and see!
I am just a man! Imperfect lowly!
Yet beginning to be free!

Hail, Hail!
Joyous Hail, Hail!
Tempous hail, hail!

I sing Hail! Hail!
I sing Hail! Hail!

Thiruvasagam - English Translation - Stephen Stwartz
(10th century Tamil Verse by Saint Manickavasagar)
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A Nice Ilaiyaraaja's Song with photos of some of my gaia friends

Posted on Sep 13th, 2008 by Akbar : Musical Peace Akbar
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Ilaiyaraaja's re-recording is a special in movies - A Sample

Posted on Sep 17th, 2008 by Akbar : Musical Peace Akbar
Ilaiyaraaja's re-recording is a special in movies - A Sample from a Animation movie "Pandavas". Just watch this: LAST 30 Seconds are important
Ilaiyaraaja-Pandavas-Scene09- Draupadi's Swayamvaram


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Ilaiyaraaja's Interview on Eenadu

Posted on Sep 18th, 2008 by Akbar : Musical Peace Akbar
Ilaiyaraaja's Interview on Eenadu

Translation by My Friend Kamal Aakarsh Vishnubhotla.
 
Introduction:
 
"Music cannot be created..it just happens", says Ilaiyaraaja, who is probably the only composer who can compare music and a bird drawn on a computer, to explain the difference. The composer who has, for decades, enthralled the South Indian Film Music scene with his musical magic or magical music, says that he does not know what is 'Shasthram' (traditional music or probably he meant 'music of the purists') really is.
 
Here are the main Q&A:
 
Q. You are composing music for telugu films very rarely. Reason?
A. I never left Telugu films. Neither did telugu films leave me. Many film-makers have been approaching me.But things were not working out.
 
Q. The tastes of public is changing. In this scenario, how are you reminding people about old ilaiyaraaja.
A. Music does not have new and old. It is all the same 7 notes in music. what is new in them? or old? every tune has to be born out of them only right.
 
Q. You once remarked that you dont know music. Did you say that only for the sake of Modesty?
A. i really dont know. if i know it all, i would have sat at home. It is only the fact that there is still much more to music, which i want to explore and thats what i have been trying to learn. thats why i am on this 'Swara Yatra' (musical journey).
 
Q. How are you trying to win the hearts of this new generation?
A. Music cannot be done to please someone. A good story and strong scene conception is more than enough. Music will come by itself. Music will emerge from the feelings and emotions potrayed in the scene.
 
Q. The tunes of "MallePuvvu" ve been composed in 30mins. Is it really possible to compose that fast?
A. Story should motive firstly. If we get completely involved and focus on music, the tunes will come according to the scenes. Mr.Ramesh Varma told me story and asked for 5 songs. i gave him 7. that was because i was emotionally motivated by the story.
 
Q. So you say that music will be as per the story, anytime?
A. Thats it. Writers, directors, everyone come to me with stories. they coax me to do music. Still, at times i cannot do it. Why? Story should be motivating enough.
 
Q. People say that Ilaiyaraaja can make a movie stand tall (add great strength to) with his captivating background scores. How did you achieve this speciality (gift?)?
A. I dont know. The writer tell me the story in an imaginative/emotional fashion. It will then go into the hands of another man, that is the Director. He puts in all the navarasas and makes it for everyone to understand. Take the example of "MallePuvvu" itself. it is a sensitive subject. The director Mr.Samudra has added commercial values to the story. The emotional aspects of this film could be much better delivered to the people with the usage of 'Saptaswaras' (music). The moment we perceive such a feeling (through story, film-maker's idea of projecting it etc), background music just flows.
 
Regards
Kamal Aakarsh Vishnubhotla.
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Gaia Friends - All The Time - Ilaiyaraaja - Akbar

Posted on Sep 19th, 2008 by Akbar : Musical Peace Akbar
All the time - Ilaiyaraaja - Gaia -Akbar


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Making of Thiruvasagam - Part3 - Budapest Orchestra

Posted on Sep 22nd, 2008 by Akbar : Musical Peace Akbar
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Rosy's photos made into a video - a must watch video

Posted on Sep 26th, 2008 by Akbar : Musical Peace Akbar
Rosy Photos & Ilaiyaraaja's music
This song will certainly touch any soul. Thanks to Our Friend ROSE (Rosy).
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Cody to Play Ilaiyaraaja's notes

Posted on Sep 29th, 2008 by Akbar : Musical Peace Akbar
CODY ILAIYARAAJA

This is a small theme composed by Ilaiyaraaja in a recent movie "Cheeni Kum". Hope our friend "Cody" can really play the notes.
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Ariela's photos with Ilaiyaraaja's different song

Posted on Sep 29th, 2008 by Akbar : Musical Peace Akbar
Ariela with Ilaiyaraaja's Music

The photos have been taken from our friend "Ariela". Deep bow to her: Perhaps I have added an appropiate song to them.

The song is from a Tamil movie "Devadai". The theme of the movie matches with our friend "Annika's" new project.
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A Dawn song! Great Great Orchestration by Ilaiyaraaja

Posted on Sep 29th, 2008 by Akbar : Musical Peace Akbar
Kaalai Thendral Song

I request all my firends to listen to this song several times and kindly comment on the orchestration of Ilaiyaraaja
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