I have grown up with Rajas songs. The beauty of Rajas composition is that it fits exactly into the situation for the song. The tune apart, the choice of instruments is so apt that it brings
the situation live. Apart from being a great compser, he is a prolific singer and a lyricist too. Im amazed by the recent solo song Kaattu Vazhi in Adhu Oru Kana Kaalamm , a classic example to prove the multi-facted genius of Raja.
It is impossible to choose the best 10 from hundreds of eqully great songs composed by the maestro. My personal choice would be:
1.
Sriranga Ranga Nathanin from
Mahanathi . Sung by S.P.Balasubramanian
In praise of the Divine Lord.
2.
Sendhoora Poove from
Pathinaaru Vayadhinile . Sung by S.Janaki.
The freshness of youth.
3.
Putham Pudhu Poo Poothatho from
Thalapathai . Sung by K.J.Yesudoss.
Is it Joy or Sorrow! A widow gets a new lease of life from her husbands killer!
4.
Oru Ganam Oru Yugamaga from
Nadodi Thendral . Sung by Ilayaraaja & S.Janaki
The everlasting moments of love.
5.
Idhayam Oru Kovil from
Idhyak Kovil . Sung by S.P.Balasubramanian / Ilayaraja.
The love originating from the heart.
6.
Ennulle... Ennulle from
Valli . Sung by Chithra
The seduction.
7.
Nirpathauve ... Nadappathuve from
Barathi . Sung by Harish Ragavendra
The deceitful nature of Nature.
8.
Unnai Ninache from
Apoorva Sagodharargal . Sung by
S.P.Balasubramanian.
The innocent dwarfs feeling of self-pity.
9.
Kalyana Maalai /B> from Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal /B> . Sung by
S.P.Balasubramanian.
The expectations from a marriage.
10. Piraye ... Piraye from Pitha Magan . Sung by Madhu balakrishnan
The depressing scene of a cremation ground!