Ilaiyaraaja Quotes

Ilaiyaraaja

Profession : Musician

Birth : June 2, 1943

Mere recording of an event will not make it a historical document. It will become obsolete with time. Only those that emotionally connect with the audience will stand the test of time.

Ilaiyaraaja

The Gen X thinks history is a waste of time. This is instant world where only readymade things are valued.

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A good mind should tell the difference between noise and music.

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My parents were simpletons. Everyday living was a big thing in that small village where I was born. They had no clue about music.

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I don't believe in making two songs similar. Every composition must have its own unique character.

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Some people love money, and some people love other things. I love music, and we are all lovers.

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In India, most people are not aware or are unconcerned about copyright laws. This has proved disastrous for the music fraternity.

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I would like to inform the public that I have entered into a licensing agreement with Agi Music for manufacturing and distributing my songs in any format and have also granted the license to distribute my songs on digital and new media formats, including mobile ringtones, caller tunes, and online downloads.

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Any form of classical music is made for youth.

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I think of the Tamil poet Subrahmanya Bharati every day, and he is an inspiration in my musical creations.

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My perception is that there is no distinction in music as many people perceive. The difference lies in the way you hear the music.

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Music should come from the heart. It should happen. That should be automatic, and if you labour on creating music, it will not have soul.

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Your understanding of music depends on your capacity to perceive it.

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You can realise God as you progress in music; nothing in between.

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Thyagaraja was not a professional musician. He did not sing for situations. He was music himself.

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I consider all women as mother. I compose poems for any female considering her as mother.

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Western classical music is participative. Look at the number of people who are involved in a symphony.

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