In the new wave hit Subramaniyapuram, the song is used to provoke laughter. ‘Antha Vanatha Pola’ is a song of used by directors across the spectrum. His songs have also been remixed for the yuppie crowd.īut do we understand why many filmmakers are parodying his songs in their movies? Is it because of Isaignani’s evergreen quality? Or is it because his songs signal humour in quick shorthand what the scene tries to convey? His achievements with solo albums and symphonies have added to his reputation.
We have seen the reverence with which Tamil film industry holds the composer. One has only to go to YouTube to see bands come up with their own unique version of their favourite Ilayaraja song. We know of various film artistes, musicians and upcoming bands paying tribute to the Isaignani. Entire programmes feature only songs of the composer, who has scored the BGM and songs for over 1,000 movies. The maestro’s numbers do dominate the radio airwaves in the night.
All channels are playing his songs,” they tell me.