Taj Noor
Taj Noor | |
|---|---|
| Born | Taj Noor |
| Occupations | Music director, lyricist |
| Years active | 2010 – present |
Taj Noor is an Indian film score and soundtrack composer, who has predominantly scored music for Tamil films.[1]
Career
Taj Noor earlier assisted music director A. R. Rahman and worked as his keyboard player and coordinator.[2][3]
His first solo film soundtrack was for the romantic drama film, Aayiram Muthangaludan Thenmozhi (2012),[4] though delays meant that the soundtrack albums of Pandiraj's Vamsam (2010) and Eththan (2011) released before hand. He also previously worked on the Rambha-starrer Vidiyum Varai Kaathiru, but the film was shelved. For Aayiram Muthangaludan Thenmozhi, Taj Noor composed the music based on the seasons in the Kurinji, Mullai, Marutham, Neithal and Palai regions and used mostly the violin, viola and cello to record the songs.[5] The film's director, Shanmugaraj, was a good friend of Pandiraj and recommended that Taj Noor should be selected for Pandiraj's second venture. Taj Noor made a breakthrough in the music industry with the album of Vamsam.[6] He won further acclaim for his work in Eththan,[7] though several of his subsequent albums had audio launches but did not have a theatrical release including Mallukattu,[8] Adithalam,[9] Swasame and Kaliyugam, where he worked alongside Siddharth Vipin and Arunagiri. Over the years, he has composed music for 20 films.
In addition to cinema, Taj Noor also has a presence in the advertising industry, composing music for over 500 advertising films for brands such as Chennai Silk, Saravana Stores, Ramraj, and Kumaran Silks.
As an author, Taj Noor penned the book Tarani Aḷum Kanini Isai, a comprehensive guide for aspiring musicians and filmmakers.[10]
Discography
Films
| Year | Title | Score | Songs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Vamsam | Yes | Yes | |
| 2011 | Eththan | Yes | Yes | |
| Mallukattu | Yes | Yes | Unreleased film | |
| 2012 | Aayiram Muthangaludan Thenmozhi | Yes | Yes | |
| Kaliyugam | Yes | Yes | Unreleased films | |
| 2013 | Swasame | Yes | Yes | |
| Adithalam | Yes | Yes | ||
| 2014 | Marumunai | Yes | No | |
| Adhu Vera Idhu Vera | Yes | Yes | ||
| Gnana Kirukkan | Yes | Yes | [11] | |
| 2015 | Katham Katham | Yes | Yes | |
| Vethu Vettu | Yes | Yes | ||
| Strawberry | Yes | Yes | [12] | |
| 2016 | Nayyapudai | Yes | Yes | |
| Vellikizhamai 13am Thethi | Yes | Yes | ||
| Yaanai Mel Kuthirai Sawaari | Yes | No | ||
| 2017 | Guru Uchaththula Irukkaru | Yes | Yes | |
| 2022 | Vattakara | Yes | Yes | |
| 2025 | Bioscope | Yes | Yes | |
| 2026 | Chellamada Nee Enakku | Yes | Yes | |
| 2026 | The Bed | Yes | Yes |
Independent work
- Naatu Kural
- Ramadan Mubarak
- Ellaam Valla Iraivanidam
References
- ↑ "தாஜ்நூருடன் ஒர் இசைப்பதிவு | Recording session of Taj Noor - Music Medley | Film score composer". 11 September 2021 – via YouTube.
- ↑ "When AR Rahman lost out to Taj Noor". DT Next. 26 January 2016.
- ↑ "AR Rahman snapped at music director Taj Noor's daughter Sumaiya's wedding". The Times of India. 25 November 2019.
- ↑ "Verse & reverse: Taj Noor". The Times of India. 9 January 2011.
- ↑ Kumar, S. R. Ashok (18 February 2012). "Audio Beat: Ayiram Muthangaludan Thenmozhi". The Hindu.
- ↑ "Taj Noor - Tamil Cinema Director Interview - Taj Noor | Vamsam | A.R.Rahman | Pandi Raj | Maruthani". Behindwoods.com. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
- ↑ "Taj Noor not cheated by 'Eththan'| Lakshman Sruthi - 100% Manual Orchestra |". Archived from the original on 4 March 2016.
- ↑ "Dhanush's cousin arrives in Kollywood". The New Indian Express. 16 May 2012.
- ↑ "Construction workers' life on big screen". Archived from the original on 4 March 2016.
- ↑ Subramanian, Anupama (25 January 2019). "Taj Noor's new book on music a hit | Taj Noor's new book on music a hit". www.deccanchronicle.com.
- ↑ Kumar, S. R. Ashok (5 October 2013). "Audio Beat: Gnana Kirukkan - Tunes to match the tale". The Hindu.
- ↑ "Taj Noor turns Rajinikanth's Ulle Po into a song". The Times of India. 20 April 2020.