Illaiyaraja's_Thiruvasakam_in _Symphony_320kbps_with_Tamil_lyrics

Thiruvasakam in Symphony is an oratorio composed and orchestrated by Ilaiyaraaja. Thiruvasagam is a collection of ancient Tamil poems written by Manikkavacakar. They were transcribed partially in English by American lyricist Stephen Schwartz. The oratorio was performed by the Budapest Symphony Orchestra.

The 60-minute rendition of the Tamil literary classic, Thiruvasagam, has been produced by a non-profit organisation called Tamil Maiyam. .. The album has six songs including a unique 18-minute composition that alternates between Tamil and English lyrics, sung in choral style.

Thiruvasagam has the voices of Ilayaraja, his daughter Bavatharini and Benny Diggs. Over 300 musicians, including 140 instrumentalists and 60 chorus singers were involved in making this album.

Ilayaraja has not taken any remuneration to produce the album, but holds 50 per cent of its rights. The other 50 per cent is with Tamil Maiyam.

The total cost of the project is Rs 1.4 crore, of which 70 per cent funding has come through high cost debt. A total of Rs 1.1 crore has been spent on production.

Tamil Maiyam is seeking to mobilise funds (primarily to repay loans) through sponsorships and sales in the domestic and international markets. A part of the surplus fund will be used to execute similar projects.




Total time : 64:10.

1. Poovaar Senni Mannan - Ilayaraja
2. Pollaa Vinayen - Ilayaraja, Roy Harcourt
3. Pooerukonum Purantharanum - Ilayaraja, Bavatharini
4. Umbarkatkarasaey - Ilayaraja
5. Muthu Natramam - Unnikrishnan, Madhu Balakrishnan, Vijay Jesudas, Manjari, Asha, Gayathri & Chorus
6. Puttril Vazh Aravaun Anjen - Ilayaraja