First Indian to Compose a Symphony

Illayaraja is the first Indian to compose a symphony. Illayaraja composed a full-length western classical symphony in July 1993. The hour long symphony was composed by him in one month. Illayaraja is the first Asian whose symphony was performed by John Scott of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra which is patronized by Queen Elizabeth and whose president is Lord Yehudi Menuhin. Illayaraja is also a famous film composer, singer, and lyricist. He has composed over 4,000 songs and provided background music for more than 800 Indian films in various languages. He has thrice won the National Film Award for Best Music Director.

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Illayaraja about A R Rahman

Dr Illayaraja is Guru to A R Rahman, Ilaiyaraaja says he always knew Rahman was a bright spark. “That's why I took him into my troupe! My keyboard player was drunk so I told my team to get me a player from somewhere. They came back saying a little boy was there - I was okay with the 11-year-old!” he smiles. From placing his fingers on the keyboard to helping him play, he's proud of his ‘little spark' who has sure has gone places.

The 1st photo is Dr Illayaraja

The 2nd photo is A.R.Rahaman

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Robot

The most expensive in India are Robot ( Eantheram) star by super star Rajanikanth and Aishwarya Rai Directed by Shankar and Music by A. R. Rahman.

Catch the still of Robot. Machu Pachhu, Peru.

I will be back soon with Marmayogi star by Kamal Hassan, Trisha and Shriya Music by A.R. Rahman. the another expensive movie of india.

Both the Movie are budget of more then 150 cr INR

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“Thiruvasagam” “Medical Miracle”

It is surprising to hear the word “Medical Miracle” with Maestro Music Director “Illayaraja” Confusing!!! It was a Tamil couple who lives in Germany came and thanked Maestro Illayaraj which makes him stunned for this great miracle incident. A few months ago a young couple was informed by the doctors in Germany that the baby in the mother’s womb showing no movements which is critical in situation this makes the couples worried and went back to their home and turns Legend Maestro’s music “Thiruvasagam”after this the lady experience the baby kicking surprisingly and then they repeated the same music continuously and they got the same results. The Doctors were stunned and surprised when the lady delivered a baby child some months ago through normal delivery.

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875 Films for maestro Illayaraja

Illayaraja is one music wizard who has had a mighty eventful career that has spanned decades. His is now getting ready to compose music for his 875th film 'Vilayadu Raja Vilayadu'. The film is to be directed by Illayaraja's elder brother Pavalar Varadharajan's son Jo Varadharajan.
Zakir of Friends Future Films is producing the venture. Prabha of 'Pirappu' fame acts as the hero and the heroine would be a debutante from Kerala. Manorama, Nalini and a prominent hero from Malayalam films are also part of the cast.
Natianjali is a dance festival that takes place regularly in Chidambaram and the filmmakers would be shooting the event for showcasing it in the film. This is expected to be a major highlight of 'Vilayadu Raja Vilayadu'.
Illayaraja has millions of fans and most definitely they would want to see the maestro compose music for his 1000th film. Now, wouldn't that be a great achievement?

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Illayaraja brings out "Manikantan Geet Mala"

Illayaraja brings out "Manikantan Geet Mala"
IndiaGlitz [Wednesday, September 24, 2008]

Innumerable music albums praising the lord Ayyappa who resides in Sabarimala in Kerala has been made over the years.

But when the living legend of music Illayaraja makes a devotional album, just like his heart touching film music it will be indeed a work which will set a new benchmark of standard for others to follow.

For the first time themusic maestro has brought out a devotional album dedicated to Swami Ayyappa also known as Manikantan.
The album has eight songs created with great care and devotion.
The album will be available in all the four South Indian languages.
For the Tamil version Illayaraja has given his voice for six songs.
For Telugu and Kannada, S.P.Balasubramanyam has given life to 6 songs.
In Malayalam, Vijay Yesudas and Madhu Balakrishnan has sung 6 songs
In all the four languages, Shankaran Namoodiri has sung one song while a male group has given voice for a chorus song.

Leading lyric writers of all the four states have associated with the music director for bringing out this music album.
For Tamil, Vaali did the duties. K.Kalyan wrote the words for Kannada. Vennela Kanti wrote the Telugu lyrics while Anil Kumar created the Malayalam lyrics.
"Manikantan Geet Mala' is the debut project of IndiaTales Media Private Limited which is a new entertainment company started with a mission to take the culture and folklore of India to a global audience.

IndiaTales comprises of a dedicated team of experienced Indian executives and global directors fully devoted to get the Indian culture its deserved and rightful place in the world using mediums like animation, theatre, music, books and visual art.

A full length animated feature film titled as 'Manikantan' will be brought out soon by the company to be released allover India in Hindi, Malayalam, Kannada, Tamil and Telugu.
The music album "Manikantan Geet Mala" was launched as an exclusive online pre-order on August 22, 2008 and the website has already generated over 75,000 hits since its online release.
The Album will remain on Online Pre-Order till October 12, 2008 and the album will be simultaneously be shipped to customers Worldwide in the 2nd week of October in an effort to eliminate Piracy.

Manikantan Geet Mala is currently available in 2 versions – Gold and Platinum.
The Gold Version is available in each of the 4 recorded languages while the Limited Platinum Edition has all 4 Versions in One Special Package which includes a Bonus CD as well as a Free Copy of the Coffee Table Book entitled Manikantan: A Mural Journey.

Only 999 Copies of the Platinum Edition are available for sale and customers purchasing the Box Set will enter into a draw to spend an hour with the Legendary Ilaiyaraaja in person.

Check out the complete information about 'Manikantan Geet Mala'.

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Drop and crystals that split rock.

Some of the most dramatic changes effected by water are accomplished by processes too minute to be seen with the unaided eye. A drop of rain may pound the soil with a force of 2.3 pounds per square inch or 16 kpa (in a average downpour, some five million drops fall on every acer [0.4ha] every second). A crystal of ice lodged in a rock pore, formed as moisture is frozen, expands with a pressure of 400 pounds per square inch (2,76- kpa );
Multiplied by many crystals, this is enough to split the rock.

A crystal of salt left behind by evaporating water grows in crevices of rock, expanding unit the rock is fractured. Water also exerts a profound chemical force on the earth. Certain elements abundant in groundwater, rain and dew on minerals in rock, dissolving it into the soil, and in some cases creating plant foods.

If water can destroy rock in many ways, it can also rebuild it. Three fourths of the surface of the earth is now covered with layer of sedimentary rock, which are built out of compressed material washed away from one place and re-deposited in another.

This details was collected from the Book WATER.
Published by life science library.

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