Its been ten long years since Ilayaraja called for a press meet. All of a sudden the maestro wanted to interact with the media. Sensing that something very important is about to be announced all scribes rush to Prasad Studio and they were in for a surprise.

So far Ilayaraj didn't conduct musical programms anywhere outside except for films. Now for the first time these about to start first time ever musical journey to six foreign countries. This historic event has been made possible by relentless efferts of Mr. Raj of 'Dream makers Events'. Excerepts from Ilayaraja's interview.

Hundred strong contingent of musicians will accompany Ilayaraja in this Musical Journey.

"All over the world there are many people who loves my music, who will even give their dear lives for the sake of my music. For a long time I wanted to meet them. This journey is about to fulfill that desire. That too connect with a good cause, makes me feel doubly happy.

The reporters, then asked him a very pertinent question, "Not only people in other countries but also here in India there are thousands who wanted to enjoy your music in this manner. What do you say about that?. Even in Chennai also my program will be conducted, dates will be announced later.

Are your sons Karthik Raja and Yuvan Shankar Raja going to go with you in this tour?

I cannot say anything about them now. But my daughter Bhavatharini is coming with me.

Would you tell us which of the songs are going to be sung in this tour?

I could not sing all my songs, so, only selected few songs will be in the list.

What would be the duration of each program?

I think it will be for 2 ½ hours.

Will you sing?

Will people leave me if I refuse? (laughs). I will sing.

What happened to your Symphony music for Thiruvasagam?

This press meet is not about that. I will announce in another press meet next month about that. After answering this question he sang few lines from Thiruvasagam.

This grand Musical tour of Ilayaraja will show cast Tamilian's unique talents to the world. This Press meet is just a beginning to let the whole world know about the fact.

Usually press meets will be conducted in star hotels. But for this particular announcement Prasad Studio is turned out to be apt one, because only here the music is created. By saying this he let those who are present there to know about the fact that he has been creating music at Prasad Studio for a long time and also only here the symphony music for Thiruvasagam is being created.

The following is the opening remarks of Ilayaraja in this press meet.
"So far I haven't conducted any musical program outside. But 'Dream makers Events' suggested to me that I undertake a program like this. I told them that if the program can be used for any good cause I may think about it. Then they come out with the idea and suggestion that the money generated from this program can be given to Deaf, Destitutes, and Old people's welfare, then I accepted the Idea.

This musical Journey of Ilayaraja will cover six countries starting with India, Singapore, Dubai, Malasiya and England. This grand musical tour will be conducted through out the month of coming February 2005.