Ravi Natarajan

[Ravi Natarajan @ravinat]

Just hit #1,000 downloads of my images in Adobe. It took close to 8 years to get to this milestone.

[Ravi Natarajan @ravinat]

@ngh855 @Dhanan_jayan_ @ilaiyaraaja More on the rhythm arrangement of Raathiri poothadhu...

https://t.co/pxZ0Qpl1N6

[Shantala Hegde @shantala_hegde]

Someone doesn’t just become an 'OG' of music overnight. It is built over several decades of relentless commitment. Isaignani @ilaiyaraaja Sir, stands as a powerful reminder of what that journey truly demands- #discipline that doesn’t waver, an uncompromising approach to #quality, & a deep #spiritual connection to one’s craft.
What sets @ilaiyaraaja Sir, apart isn’t just genius, It is the combination of meticulousness & humility. Even after reaching extraordinary heights, his willingness to keep learning, refining, & evolving remains intact. That kind of sustained rigor, showing up every day, following a strict routine, & constantly pushing one’s own boundaries is truly exemplary!
Sustaining such a long, high-intensity creative journey for more than five decades requires a remarkably stable inner ecosystem. His consistency suggests not just professional excellence, but psychological #resilience, the capacity to be in a #flowstate, cognitively astute, stay supremely focused no matter what! By composing the first India's first #WesternClassicalMusic #Symphony #Valiant he has just expanded the horizon to a whole new level
The real takeaway here goes beyond #music. Whether someone is in #science, #medicine, #art, or any other field, the principles remain strikingly similar. So many takeaways for all at all walks if life. An unwavering commitment, enjoying & respecting the process, never compromising on quality, & the zeal to learn every day, no matter how far you've come. It is the journey that needs to be cherished & not a goal or a specific destination.
Thank you dear Shri. Sriram Bhaktisaran @OneMercuri for your trust in me. It means a lot. I cannot thank providence enough for giving me the rare opportunity to spend time with Raaja Sir & to know him at close quarters. Moments like these become lifelong anchors of #inspiration.

[Ravi Natarajan @ravinat]

@Dhanan_jayan_ Another beautiful female solo of Manjari in Vonodhayatra.

https://t.co/8l1eZOzmRM

[Ravi Natarajan @ravinat]

@Dhanan_jayan_ Here is a female solo. -Sujatha in Time, that never gets the credit for its orchestration.

https://t.co/oXXpwTa33A

Another one of hers in Guru(M)

https://t.co/zQKbORA896

[Ravi Natarajan @ravinat]

@praveenpratz Another great Raja bass song is 'Radha AzhaikiraaL' from Therkathi Kalvan.

https://t.co/MNUuYPCYB5

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@Rajyash46631958 @Dhanan_jayan_ Enidhu Enidhu is a bewitching melody sang by Sriram and Bela...

https://t.co/jr1nxoeCP9

This never gets the credit it deserves.

[Ravi Natarajan @ravinat]

The harmony arrangement of 'Pachai Ma Malai Pol' (Divya Pasuram) by Raja is one of the best in his recent works. The master is still razor sharp with harmony arrangements.

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@greymortal I would rate the song, 'Poon Kaatinodum' from Poomukhappadiyil Ninneyum Kathu is one of the best Raja bass song. I know of two leading Tamil bassists who include this in their YT bassover videos. Bass+Kalyani+harmony all in one.

[Ravi Natarajan @ravinat]

@rajabalanm This song is a really hard one to describe. How can you created a sophisticated waltz and still sing on it as though you are an innocent villager? Only Raaja can do this.

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@Dhanan_jayan_ @BChidam @ilaiyaraaja The handoff between westernized folk chorus to Indian chorus in the first interlude to a smooth folk charanam is a very rare combination in IFM.

[Ravi Natarajan @ravinat]

@Dhanan_jayan_ @BChidam @ilaiyaraaja I would include the song, 'Rasave Unnai Naan Ennithaan' in this category (Thanikaatu Raja). The way this song is arranged is absolutely bizarre without the listener realizing it. The ragam is Maand, but the folk chorus is completely western and Indian (contd)

[Ravi Natarajan @ravinat]

This is my first article on substack. This is a commentary of the hidden messages in Carney's Apr 18, 'Forward Guidance' address to Canadians. Feel free to comment.
https://t.co/2bFydyWDaG

[Ravi Natarajan @ravinat]

@ThePenguinBTC Us has stopped producing long time back. It manipulates its way to stay on top. The moral of the story is this: Never become part of American financial manipulation.

[Ravi Natarajan @ravinat]

With the US distancing itself from the UN, why should it be based int he US? Why can't it move to Canada, which respects UN charter and various organizations under it? Will @MarkJCarney make this happen?

[Ravi Natarajan @ravinat]

@jude20012007 @Dhanan_jayan_ @ilaiyaraaja @SridharRavi90 I am happy to contribute. However, what's discouraging is the lack of engagement with the articles. Why don't you guys go to the articles you like and comment there? I am fine with you pointing out any errors.

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@Dhanan_jayan_ @ilaiyaraaja I am glad to see that there are a few who read about Raja's orchestration technically. With the rise of YT, viewing has become more important than reading and understanding.

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Vienna has a number of museums dedicated to Mozart as he performed there. Why does Chennai have nothing for Ilayaraja?

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@WeAreCanProud The last time I checked, he was the US VP. Why is he so worried about Canada? Did any Canadian official comment about US living standards? Even Doug aired only what their Ex President said.