My Soul Found Home
I don’t even know where to begin. Words feel woefully insufficient. Ilaiyaraaja’s How to Name It isn’t just an album, it’s a profound, soul stirring experience. It feels as though he reached into the depths of my being and transcribed emotions I didn’t even realize I carried, transforming them into sound.
This isn’t merely about technical mastery, though that’s unquestionably present. It’s about feeling deep, raw, and unfiltered. Every note, every rhythmic shift feels like a conversation with the most intimate parts of yourself. I closed my eyes, and in an instant, I was somewhere else entirely. A realm where Indian classical music gracefully entwines with jazz, where rock motifs take flight, and where even silence becomes an eloquent instrument.
The title track, “How to Name It,” defies description. It’s a journey, a question, and an answer, all wrapped into one seamless composition. Tracks like “Do Anything” and “It is Fixed” struck a chord so deep, it felt as though someone had seen me, truly seen me. It was as if Ilaiyaraaja took the chaos inside me and translated it into something beautiful and coherent.
It might sound dramatic, but this album changed me. Something within me shifted. I feel like I’ve uncovered a part of myself that had been quietly waiting to be found. And now, all I want is for the world to hear this. I want to shout from the rooftops: “You need to listen to this!”
Because this isn’t just music. It’s a revelation. A reminder that music can transcend boundaries, heal wounds, and transform lives. If you’ve ever felt lost or simply human,
Listen to How to Name It. You won’t come out the same.