Chennai:
Musical maestro Ilayaraja may not have words to describe Lalgudi Jayaraman, one of the legends in carnatic music, whom he had listened only through All India Radio during his early life.
But then both of them share the same love and respect for each other. "I listened to his recordings in the late 1950s," says Ilayaraja adding that his performance inspired him. "We both shared the same wavelength," he says.
"Interestingly, it was by accident we met. He visited my house and I performed a kirtana for him. He enjoyed the kirtana," Ilayaraja recalls while paying tributes to the musical wizard of Lalgudi, whose biography 'An Incurable Romantic' written by Lakshmi Devnath was released on Thursday night.
Interestingy, it was this kirtana that resulted in a new composition under same raga by Lalgudi. "Music is not an intellectual property. It embodies pure feeling," said Ilayaraja paying tributes to Jayaraman.
He also praised Lakshmi Devnath, who took nearly five years to compile the book. Urging the younger generation to preserve their cultural heritage, Ilayaraja said that the youngsters should carry forward his works.
Krishnaraj Vannavarayar, the chairman of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Coimbatore, who recieved the first copy of the book, said that the book brings to life the agrahara system prevalent in 1930s. He also rued that it will be very difficult for the youth to achieve the excellence of Lalgudi Jayaraman as they would troubled by distractions due to the current lifestyle changes.
Well known caranatic violinist and daughter of Lalgudi Jayaraman, Lalgudi Vijaylakshmi said that the family wanted him to hold the first copy of the book in his hand. Unfortunately, the legendary musician could not withstand the travails of time. However, he did see the final draft before his demise and was very happy about it, said Vijaylakshmi. She said Lalgudi Jayaraman and Ilayaraja shared a special bond and Jayaraman had great liking for Ilayaraja music.
Recalling her acquaintance with Lalgudi Jayaraman, Lakshmi said that he had amazng memory power at the age of 80. She said the book took five long years, 200 hours of interviews with Lalgudi Jayaraman besides meeting 100 people. The book is published by Harper Collins.
The event also had a short musical tribute by Mandolin U Shrinivas.
Musical maestro Ilayaraja may not have words to describe Lalgudi Jayaraman, one of the legends in carnatic music, whom he had listened only through All India Radio during his early life.
But then both of them share the same love and respect for each other. "I listened to his recordings in the late 1950s," says Ilayaraja adding that his performance inspired him. "We both shared the same wavelength," he says.
"Interestingly, it was by accident we met. He visited my house and I performed a kirtana for him. He enjoyed the kirtana," Ilayaraja recalls while paying tributes to the musical wizard of Lalgudi, whose biography 'An Incurable Romantic' written by Lakshmi Devnath was released on Thursday night.
Interestingy, it was this kirtana that resulted in a new composition under same raga by Lalgudi. "Music is not an intellectual property. It embodies pure feeling," said Ilayaraja paying tributes to Jayaraman.
He also praised Lakshmi Devnath, who took nearly five years to compile the book. Urging the younger generation to preserve their cultural heritage, Ilayaraja said that the youngsters should carry forward his works.
Krishnaraj Vannavarayar, the chairman of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Coimbatore, who recieved the first copy of the book, said that the book brings to life the agrahara system prevalent in 1930s. He also rued that it will be very difficult for the youth to achieve the excellence of Lalgudi Jayaraman as they would troubled by distractions due to the current lifestyle changes.
Well known caranatic violinist and daughter of Lalgudi Jayaraman, Lalgudi Vijaylakshmi said that the family wanted him to hold the first copy of the book in his hand. Unfortunately, the legendary musician could not withstand the travails of time. However, he did see the final draft before his demise and was very happy about it, said Vijaylakshmi. She said Lalgudi Jayaraman and Ilayaraja shared a special bond and Jayaraman had great liking for Ilayaraja music.
Recalling her acquaintance with Lalgudi Jayaraman, Lakshmi said that he had amazng memory power at the age of 80. She said the book took five long years, 200 hours of interviews with Lalgudi Jayaraman besides meeting 100 people. The book is published by Harper Collins.
The event also had a short musical tribute by Mandolin U Shrinivas.
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