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« on: Today at 04:28:23 AM »Song : Poo Maalaye
Movie : Pagal Nilavu
Music : Ilaiyaraja
Vocals : Ilaiyaraja, S Janaki
laiyaraja + Janaki: A one-take magic - This dual-vocal structure was rare in the 80s.
S. Janaki ma'am reportedly completed most of her portions in a single take, and Ilaiyaraja sir matched the emotional pitch instantly when recording his own sections. The chemistry of their voices created the song’s signature softness.
Every instrumental section, from strings to flute to guitar, was recorded live, in one continuous flow.
This gives the song its organic, emotional “breath” — something modern recordings rarely capture.
The melody is inspired by a mix of Kapi & Reetigowlai phrases, giving the song a dreamy, floating feel.
Ilaiyaraja didn’t use the raaga in a conventional way — he layered it with warm western strings, which was unusual at that time.
Raja sir’s low-register, intimate singing style gives the feeling of a personal whisper — almost like a private conversation with the listener.
Movie : Pagal Nilavu
Music : Ilaiyaraja
Vocals : Ilaiyaraja, S Janaki
laiyaraja + Janaki: A one-take magic - This dual-vocal structure was rare in the 80s.
S. Janaki ma'am reportedly completed most of her portions in a single take, and Ilaiyaraja sir matched the emotional pitch instantly when recording his own sections. The chemistry of their voices created the song’s signature softness.
Every instrumental section, from strings to flute to guitar, was recorded live, in one continuous flow.
This gives the song its organic, emotional “breath” — something modern recordings rarely capture.
The melody is inspired by a mix of Kapi & Reetigowlai phrases, giving the song a dreamy, floating feel.
Ilaiyaraja didn’t use the raaga in a conventional way — he layered it with warm western strings, which was unusual at that time.
Raja sir’s low-register, intimate singing style gives the feeling of a personal whisper — almost like a private conversation with the listener.
