I found Melodyhound, a useful tool that identifies tunes when you whistle into your microphone. It is a simple way to track down the name of a song that has been stuck in your head.
I explore the neurobiology of the mind through Ilayaraja’s genius for orchestration. I analyze his use of Vasantha, Hamsanandhi, and Ramapriya ragas, detailing how he blends Western classical structures with Carnatic melodies in tracks like 'Andhi Mazhai'.
I show how to download 'non-downloadable' songs by extracting URLs from SMIL files and spoofing the RealPlayer User Agent. I used Fiddler to reverse-engineer these sites and built a Java applet to automate the process.
I analyze how Ilayaraja and AR Rahman interpret raagas like Dharmavathi and Shanmukhapriya in film music. Beyond musicology, I reflect on the cycles of creative influence and the necessity of humility in the face of artistic legacy.
I curated this 1990s series analyzing Ilayaraja's use of Carnatic ragas in Tamil cinema. I explore his handling of Chakravaagam, Sindhu Bhairavi, and Kaappi in films like Chembaruthi, providing links to listen as you read.
I examine how Ilayaraja adapted rare Carnatic raagas like Bhaavani and Hemavathi for Tamil cinema. By analyzing tracks from Guna and Salangai Oli, I highlight how his compositions serve as accessible references for complex vivaadi and Karaharapriya scales.