Ilayaraja for Indo Prog/Raga Rock?

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This is a far out suggestion but here goes anyway. Ilayaraja is better known in India as a prolific film music composer but he also composed two non-film instrumental albums which explore the fusion of Carnatic, Hindustani, Western classical, jazz, funk and a bit of rock.  They are called How to Name It and Nothing But Wind (the second in collaboration with Hariprasad Chaurasia, the renowned Hindustani flautist) and came out in 1987 and 1988 respectively.   Indo prog, perhaps?    Here are some samples:

Don't Compare from How to Name It (the title in the video is wrong):

Do Anything from the same album:

Singing Self from Nothing But Wind:

Composer's Breath from the same album:

More information about How to Name It and the man himself, can't find a link with information about Nothing But Wind (though I will reproduce from the liner notes, if need be )

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ilayaraja

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/How_to_Name_It%3F

The style of composition in much of his film music is not really different, but since it's firstly too vast (big enough to dwarf Zappa and Wakeman!) and secondly is usually set in pop structure, I won't suggest it here.   Can suggest songs for anybody whose interest might be kindled by these tracks.

Edited by rogerthat - August 07 2010 at 10:37

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rogerthat Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: September 03 2006 Location: . Status: Offline Points: 9869	Topic: Ilayaraja for Indo Prog/Raga Rock? Posted: August 07 2010 at 10:35
	This is a far out suggestion but here goes anyway. Ilayaraja is better known in India as a prolific film music composer but he also composed two non-film instrumental albums which explore the fusion of Carnatic, Hindustani, Western classical, jazz, funk and a bit of rock. They are called How to Name It and Nothing But Wind (the second in collaboration with Hariprasad Chaurasia, the renowned Hindustani flautist) and came out in 1987 and 1988 respectively. Indo prog, perhaps? Here are some samples: Don't Compare from How to Name It (the title in the video is wrong): Do Anything from the same album: Singing Self from Nothing But Wind: Composer's Breath from the same album: More information about How to Name It and the man himself, can't find a link with information about Nothing But Wind (though I will reproduce from the liner notes, if need be ) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ilayaraja http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/How_to_Name_It%3F The style of composition in much of his film music is not really different, but since it's firstly too vast (big enough to dwarf Zappa and Wakeman!) and secondly is usually set in pop structure, I won't suggest it here. Can suggest songs for anybody whose interest might be kindled by these tracks. Edited by rogerthat - August 07 2010 at 10:37

Kazuhiro Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: January 14 2009 Location: Tokyo, Japan Status: Offline Points: 1336	Posted: August 08 2010 at 00:08
	It reported on this proposal to the team.

rogerthat Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: September 03 2006 Location: . Status: Offline Points: 9869	Posted: August 08 2010 at 00:42
	Sorry, didn't get you, you mean this proposal has been sent to the Indo Prog team?

Kazuhiro Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: January 14 2009 Location: Tokyo, Japan Status: Offline Points: 1336	Posted: August 08 2010 at 00:55
	Yes. I am reporting on this proposal to the Indo/Raga team.

harmonium.ro Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator / Retired Admin Joined: August 18 2008 Location: Anna Calvi Status: Offline Points: 22989	Posted: August 08 2010 at 05:48
	Thanks Kazuhiro

rogerthat Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: September 03 2006 Location: . Status: Offline Points: 9869	Posted: August 08 2010 at 05:58
	Er, I hope he didn't mean "report for abuse"? I personally think it's sorta like world music and only suggested it because I am not too sure where world music ends and Indo Prog begins. I mean, Shakti is in Indo Prog but I would put it in world music. Have another far out suggestion from India after this one is settled. Again, a great and underrated artist but of more recent vintage. Edited by rogerthat - August 08 2010 at 06:00

harmonium.ro Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator / Retired Admin Joined: August 18 2008 Location: Anna Calvi Status: Offline Points: 22989	Posted: August 08 2010 at 06:06
	^ Don't worry... It was just the language barrier

rogerthat Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: September 03 2006 Location: . Status: Offline Points: 9869	Posted: August 08 2010 at 06:07
	Yeah, thought so too...it was pretty tough to understand...thanks for clearing it up.

Kazuhiro Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: January 14 2009 Location: Tokyo, Japan Status: Offline Points: 1336	Posted: August 10 2010 at 02:35
	The team did the discussion and consideration for this proposal. The proposal was voted down as a result.

rogerthat Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: September 03 2006 Location: . Status: Offline Points: 9869	Posted: August 10 2010 at 07:46
	Thanks, didn't figure there was much of a chance anyway. Right, will get to work on my other far out proposal.