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IlayaRaaja, SPBalu felicitate MSV

Topic started by Prashanth (@ 207.46.50.75) on Tue Sep 21 10:14:55 EDT 2004.
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It was a memorable event/programme conceived by the singing legend SPBalu, MAA TV to confer the Musical Achievement Award to

MSViwanathan by Maestro Ilayaraaja in the presence of noted Telugu Fim Stalwarts/producers/actors/actresses.

I jumped with joy with the very sight of the Maestro on MAA TV and sat glued to it for such a long time on MAA TV this sunday

and I even put aside India Pak match till the end of this event.

Friends, it was again a palatable feast for me to witness this event comprising our beloved Maestro talking at good length of

time with a spate of Telugu words on the occasion of felicitation of MSV.

Janaki and Balu sang "kannepillavani kannulunnaavani ....." from AakaliRajyam *ing Kamal and Sridevi composed by MSV.

I will not hesitate to put down the conversation the musical trio (SPBAlu, Raaja and MSV) had on the stage, playing my

recorded tape, in mind, but in brevity.

Balu: I am immensely happy to have MSV and Raaja here. I am extremely thankful for both the legends to have offered me in

Tamil and sing their heavenly compositions. nenu vaariki aemichchi runam theerchukogalanu?


Maestro started off with Telugu and then stuttered, and switched to Tamil, in the due course, well assisted by SPBalu to

offer the Telugu translation.
Raaja could n't resist delivering his speech in 'Telugu' because of an exuberant Telugu audience.
Raaja used apt Telugu words on the occasion. He still has good touch with Telugu.

Raaja sang a Tamil song and he paused at the end of each line to be translated by SPBalu. Before he started, he asked Balu.

"You must translate it word to word and sing it in the same tune in Telugu". Balu (perhaps-bcoz I dunno Tamil) sang the same

lines. Immediately, after 2 lines, IR sang the other 2 lines himself in Telugu. Similarly, Raaja began his words in Tamil

with translation by Balu but immd'ly took the task himself and with difficulty, spoke in Telugu.
He said,"We have heard about Thyaagaraaja, Muthuswamy Deekshitaar, Mozart but never seen them." What can we offer to them in

gratitude?
Now we have Annayya with us in our generation. What can we offer to this great genius?

I have learnt a lot from Annayya but I could not imbibe one best quality from Annayya, i.e., the down-to-earth attitude of

winning the approval from all regarding a tune that he composes. Whenever he composes a tune, he enquires about it with

everyone around. He even does it with the coffee boy and on his approval only, he signs off the tune. But I could never do

that nor I can do that. This has been a significant quality of this genius. If I don't mention this now, I am afraid, there

would not be any record of this.


At the age of 14 when I was wondering what my destiny would be, I happened to listen to a composition by Annayya and that

ignited great passion for music in me and helped me come a long way as this. <<<
remember it>>>>

MSV: I still consider myself a drop in the ocean of music. I can do more music given a chance, even at this age. I am not

craving for money but I crave only for music, music, music, and music.
I am a Great fan of Ilaiayaraaja for his vast musical knowledge and genius.

MSV showered praises on Balu for his genius and urged everyone to learn from SPBalu, his obedience and great respect for

elders. He quoted with an example,"Every one knows that Balu built a studio. It is neither after his father, nor his mother

but his mentor Kodhandapaani. He paid his greatest tributes to this composer who had given Balu a foothold in the Film

Playback singing".

Actually, Balu was translating MSV's words. But when MSV said he has got something great to say about Balu, Balu refrained

from further translating saying that he cannot boast of himself. Immd'ly another upcoming singer Parthasarathy took over and

translated the above words.

(Telugu IR fans.....) Friends.....I could not wait further to publish this in an elegant manner.
Jagan, I invite your comments too!!!

Long live Raaja!!!

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Responses:

• From: Kaumudi (@ 136.142.153.250) on: Tue Sep 21 10:45:17 EDT 2004
  
  Prashanth
  I was told by my mother over the phone about this particular program, more or less written by you here. Is there a link in the internet about this in some newspaper? There has to be one somewhere.
  
  
• From: Jaiganesh (@ 203.200.201.2) on: Wed Sep 22 02:13:51 EDT 2004
  
  Hi,
  Thanks guys for a wonderful account of the programme. SPB has to be congratulated for this effort. He is one person who seems to be trying to bring great people together in whatever means possible, be it stage or film. I hope , one day there would be a convention of all legends in film music like MSV, IR, ARR , KJY, SPB and countless others. That would be an event to attend. Moreover, we see in this thread, that there is a lot "carrying tales" syndrome in message forums like this, the ideal way to put an end to that would be a musical work/event in which each and every legend participate together. That would be an amazing display of talnt that is there in our midst. Something lik Thyagaraja aradhana should be organized for leading film music personalities. Wouldn't that be great????
  Thanks
  
  
• From: Jaiganesh (@ 203.200.201.2) on: Wed Sep 22 02:13:55 EDT 2004
  
  Hi,
  Thanks guys for a wonderful account of the programme. SPB has to be congratulated for this effort. He is one person who seems to be trying to bring great people together in whatever means possible, be it stage or film. I hope , one day there would be a convention of all legends in film music like MSV, IR, ARR , KJY, SPB and countless others. That would be an event to attend. Moreover, we see in this thread, that there is a lot "carrying tales" syndrome in message forums like this, the ideal way to put an end to that would be a musical work/event in which each and every legend participate together. That would be an amazing display of talnt that is there in our midst. Something lik Thyagaraja aradhana should be organized for leading film music personalities. Wouldn't that be great????
  Thanks
  
  
• From: Prashanth (@ 207.46.50.71) on: Wed Sep 22 05:31:47 EDT 2004
  
  Thanks Jaiganesh...!!!
  
  Kaumudi,
  
  I, in fact, extensively searched for news on the event before posting the same, but failed to get any info. I am eagerly waiting for a repeat telecast of the same on MAA TV. ASA I come to know about this(news/repeat telecastr), I will let all know.
  
  regards
  Prashanth
  
  
• From: T Muthu (@ 4.158.117.160) on: Wed Sep 22 17:31:15 EDT 2004
  
  http://www.salilda.com/suhana_safar.asp
  
  the above one for SalilC also has IR as Chief guest.
  
  
• From: T Muthu (@ 4.158.117.160) on: Wed Sep 22 18:10:08 EDT 2004
  
  .....................He said,"We have heard about Thyaagaraaja, Muthuswamy Deekshitaar, Mozart but never seen them." What can we offer to them in gratitude?
  
  Now we have Annayya with us in our generation. What can we offer to this great genius? """
  
  Very profound unexpected statement!!!!
  
  Atleast a celebrity like SPB has said it aloud for the first time..... placing MSV with the musical Greats.
  
  
• From: tigger (@ 68.78.36.149) on: Wed Sep 22 19:41:14 EDT 2004
  
  Attn Telugu music fans!
  
  At the SPB concert in Chicago last week, towards the end SPB sang a medley of songs with around 2 lines from each song. He started out with a telugu song, I am not sure about the words (I dont know much telugu) but it sounded like:
  
  "ee thevilo kelisina paari jaadamo"
  
  I have heard this song before and I absolutely love the tune! Very melodious, probably early 80s. Does anyone know the correct name of the song, movie etc.
  
  Please help!!
  
  
• From: Deepak (@ 146.235.48.70) on: Wed Sep 22 19:44:29 EDT 2004
  
  Muthu, from Prashanth's account, it looks like IR said that!!
  
  
• From: rajaG (@ 208.24.179.207) on: Wed Sep 22 20:47:27 EDT 2004
  
  Tigger:
  
  It is E dhivilO virisina paarijaathamO from the movie KannE vayasu, music by Sathyam. You can get the song from Coolgoose or listen to it on raaga.com or musicindiaonline.com
  
  
• From: Prashanth (@ 207.46.50.71) on: Thu Sep 23 01:09:23 EDT 2004
  
  Yes...Muthu, Deepak, IR said those words....
  I am still looking for a complete narration of the event in any of the Telugu film/news magazines.
  -Prashanth
  
  
• From: Jagan (@ 61.11.73.84) on: Thu Sep 23 08:18:57 EDT 2004
  
  Prashant
  
  It was a nice brief up indeed and i could understand your excitement and joy watching this programme.
  
  There was a similar programme in Chennai couple of months back where MSV was facilitated and IR during his speech said that he wishes to pay all his work till date to MSV as a tribute.
  
  You could perhaps feel IR's respect towards MSV in the songs of Mella thirandadhu Kadavu ... Thedum kanparvai & Vaa vennila.. Lovely composition by MSV and the perfect arrangement by IR...
  
  
• From: T Muthu (@ 4.158.114.106) on: Thu Sep 23 14:16:55 EDT 2004
  
  Deepak, I thought SPB said it! Of course, IR has said even greater things about MSV many times.... people like IR only can bring listeners back to the golden age of music or even past. otherwise, MSV, KVM will not be understood by the new generation.... many years of music listening is important to have that appreciation...
  
  tigger, how was the concert, was it packed and how many IR songs were in it? was the orchestra strong enough?
  
  
• From: K (@ 69.132.95.8) on: Fri Sep 24 04:03:00 EDT 2004
  
  This tone of this thread is very funny to me. Is it a felicitation for MSV? If so, then why sing IR's and SPB's glory here?
  
  
• From: tigger (@ 68.78.44.95) on: Fri Sep 24 22:51:14 EDT 2004
  
  Muthu,
  
  The concert hall was around 90% filled. It was a nice concert, SPB probably sang around 6 to 10 (I lost count) Tamil songs. He sang probably 45% Telugu, 40% Tamil, a few Kannada, 2 Hindi, and one Malayalam song.
  
  People interested in instruments probably were disappointed because there were no guitars or drums. SPB did apologize and say that one person was denied visa and the other had a heart problem and did not want to travel.
  
  His voice did make up for it though - as magnificent as ever. I was quite happy that he sang all the tamil songs. Most of the Telugu songs were sung by another guy Mallikarjun Rao(SPB introduced him as a guy who will be going places - a future star)
  
  All Tamil songs were 80s or prior - no new stuff. He started out with Ilaya Nila, a classical song from Kathal Oviyam, then Aayiram Nilavey Vaa.
  
  After singing Ayiram Nilavey Vaa he started getting nostalgic.. said this song catapulted him to the #1 position.. then a few seconds later he said "if there is such a thing as #1!". He probably did not want to hurt anybody! He is a great guy - very modest!
  
  
  
• From: tigger (@ 68.78.44.95) on: Fri Sep 24 22:53:51 EDT 2004
  
  two other songs he sang that I remember are:
  andhi mazhai pozhigirathu
  thaen sinthuthe vaanam
  
  
• From: T Muthu (@ 4.158.117.208) on: Fri Sep 24 23:05:36 EDT 2004
  
  thanks tigger
  
  

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