Who knew I'd watch a 56 minute interview with someone I'd never heard of, about the instrument I find the least interesting, yet hung on every word?! This was great, Rick!
Almost the same. I'm very keen on bass but the start discouraged me - a player spotted showing off on Instagram (definitely not the source of information as I see the world). But then.. what a hook, how clever she is at talking, clear and meaningful, a lot better than rock stars mainly saying _ya know...yyy_ya know_. What a fine story of a Bengali family, what competence in musical background. So interesting. The only pity Rick was not talking from behind a drumkit where he could've provided some structures to play upon. Anyway, in 50 minutes from very skeptical to almost a fan is quite a journey. And yet, however, while digging those refined, cultured Bengali families where every second person is an artist of some kind, we should not forget the social stratification caste system in India. This is a very assorted and filtered, very privileged social class whereas in countless millions of lower level caste hardly anybody can enjoy such a supportive family backing and prospects.
The young "over achiever" type woman is one of the most beautiful things on this earth. I've been lucky enough to have had a couple of them in my life and it's pretty amazing.
Mohini Dey is no doubt very accomplished and talented, but what I find so striking is the way she talks about her family, especially her Dad and their relationship. I can tell it's been a journey and yet, she seems to have a maturity and clarity about her emotions that I can only wish we all had. This interview was delightful and reminded me of my own father. I wish Mohini more success ahead!
So different than Americans these days that typically won't have much of anything to do with their parents, unless they're getting $$ from them... or stand to in the future.
That's a strange thing to say! Why wouldn't he interview musicians of all ages. It's not like he has a history of not interviewing them!? He interviews anyone he can get, based on my viewing experience
@@lucpet95a lot of old guys (particularly boomers) tend to stick to their own. Most Millenials and Zoomers can’t tolerate them, so they also kinda band together. There’s a huge divide in the music world (really everywhere) between when they made “good music” and whatever is out there now. Rick is doing a great job of bridging the two, both for the sake of the younger generations, the older generations, and just anyone uninformed in or out of the music world.
Mohini became huge in the Indian scene when she performed with AR Rehman on Coke Studio India. She was probably 15 and part of an ensemble of some of the best musicians in India. But she played incredibly well and with such confidence that I immediately knew that she's going to become massive! Keep rocking!
Absolutely gifted and amazing talent. Heartbroken she's already married (as if I had a shot 😅) but very beautiful, and contagious spirit. Hope she makes her way to southern California, I will be sure to see her perform ❤❤
I am 64 years old, when I see and hear some of these younger musicians today, I am blown away. Yes they have U-Tube, Vid's and DVD's, & everyone teaching, which we didn't;t have i the 70's. But, the work ethic to get this good is really amazing. The late Al Mouzon used to tell me about musicians in Universities that would leave he would run into & leave his jaw dropping, and I totally agree when I hear someone like Mohini. Mohini is special!
@@AMSRMX16 How so? I come from architecture, not music (so I'm legitimately asking because I don't know), but that sounds to me like a rephrasing of how important context is - in this case arrangement, for music.
@@joanabug4479 Great analogy, and you are correct. Context is everything in music, as it is in most other art forms. It is possible to make literally any melody sound good, if you add the right context around it.
Rick you're going to grow from 4 million subscribers to 40 million if you keep interviewing these young talented musicians. They're going on to do great things and your channel will record the history of their journey!
Good lord. She's mesmerizing. She just "blah, blah, blah, whatever"ed some of the most beautiful bass music I've ever heard 48:30. Just messing around. She's like the living embodiment of the bass. It feels like it's part of her body.
@xtraflo Why you say that? It is Linley Marthe, the bassist who I have heard in the early 2000s played that exact same thing. Besides, Mohini herself said in this video that she likes to study other bassists and take things she likes to incorporate into her skill set. I'm pretty sure she knows who Linley is. Do you?
@@herbie5263 Does it matter? Ever hear of John Entwistle? Or Bootsy Collins?? There's a Bunch of Bassists that play "Mindblowing" music - especially Solo! Cliff Burton was Monster!
"If you don't know how to improvise, then there is nothing to talk about." That is such an amazing line, and I wholeheartedly agree. Intentionality and conversationality are essential.
That sounds so pretentious to me, how is Metallica or Nirvana "nothing to talk about", or the hundreds of other famous bands who also don't know the first thing about music theory?
@@bradleyphilp4510 I think she's just saying as a musician you need to be able to adapt and play to the moment. All those bands you mentioned are only great because they played great together, and each member wrote their own parts.
Indian classical music is always about improvisation on stage. Conversation she refers to is this improvisation. It is rather usual to see one Musician taking the song in a particular direction and then others just go mad improvising. That is a conversation piece. It is different from playing a set song, there is beauty of familiarity there but musicality is limited to how tight you are as a band, small improvs here and there and how good the composition is. Her concerts do not have much familiarity but for the start
Fantastic Interview. Mohini Dey is not only a fantastic bass player, she is also a very entertaining storyteller w/ lot of humor and human radiation. A joy to listen to her. Cheers from Bavaria.
@@crystalwaters8852Why? the Indian subcontinent has an incredibly rich musical history. Not only that, but there are some incredible collaborations and new music which comes out of there. Check out Coke Studio (Pakistan, India, And Bangla). Have you ever heard of Ms Marvel? One of the most famous songs from there comes from Eva B, a musician from Pakistan. One of Asia’s first bands come from West Bengal - Mohiner Ghoraguli in the 70). They were revolutionary at a time when soundtracks from movies ruled the music industry. A progressive rock band, Qayyas, was the first Pakistani rock bands to play at SXSW. Rock On, a movie based on a band, was featured on Rolling Stones. Another Bengali band, Bhoomi, became one of the only Indian bands who had a song for the United Nations. I can go on.
This is exactly what Prince was all about..young people becoming real musicians..I believe if he had been around he would have had her touring with him..She reminds me of his bassist, Rhonda. Keep up the good work.
I totally get it that a lot of Indian Artists don't get recognized by the World outside. She isn't the only one, there are a lot more incredible musicians in India, who are still not very known. Mohini got the limelight because she's been playing since a very young age and she got the chances to play with international artists.
Her statement 'blah, blah, blah, whatever..." She is so in the moment she doesnt even realise how flipping amazing she is. She's just sharing her talent and is loving it. I have never heard Rick so quiet and so engaged. This is her presense. No pretence, no ego. Just pure talent and enjoyment. What an absolute beautiful and talented being.
The most original, honest, talented, hardworking energetic and authentic artist and human being . A dynamite surprise package. Awesome interview Rick.. You are for music, and music is for you.
This is an "instant classic" Beato interview ... Mohini is a delightful virtuoso ... you bring out so many subtle nuances of this multifaceted young lady ... ... BRAVO to Beato and Mohini 👏👏👏
Bravo also to her parents for their success in raising such an exemplary, immensely skilled virtuoso...if they aren't going around beaming with pride, they absolutely should be!!
She has a LOT of energy. Certainly a lot more than me at that age. And much more talent too ... and actually much more than me at my present age. I wish her a great and happy life.
Love that she opens by talking about the Bengali love of arts. It’s in our blood. So happy to see her enjoying global success, long may it continue. My boys are both learning instruments and it’s great showing them someone cool (and young, unlike their boring old dad) to look up to who effortlessly blends cultures.
She is not just an incredible player, she is also an incredible teacher. She really makes sense and can explain in a way that everyone (even non-musicians) is capable to understand and be amazed at the same time.
What a pleasure! Thank you, Rick, for doing the work required to make this interview happen. It was a true joy to engage with Mohini Dey and her music.
It is so refreshing to see an Indian girl (or any person for that matter) in her 20s know who Mark King and Level 42 are. By the way, Mark King is an amazing vocalist too. Rick, love that you are putting a spotlight on musicians of different generations. Nicely done.
What a great, magnificant, gifted and blessed musician. She is so beautiful. I thought she was from Africa. She is also very beautiful. ❤. Her father did great job with her. I truely and dearly celebrate her father. Man I m speechless.
Fantastic interview. It is rare to hear an artist be so honest, and one understands that we are dealing with a human being with a beautiful soul. Never heard of her, although I know several of the people she has played with, but she is clearly one of the best bass players in the world.
A beautiful and respectful interview. One of the hallmarks of your interviewing style, Rick, is not overstepping boundaries. You create space that allows people to 'be.'
Yes truly. But I want to say something that I believe. Her father, that is Mohini's father seems like a very strong headed person. I think Mohini should actually consider her extended family's intentions to safeguard her from being indoctrinated to play the bass. It seems that they were concerned about her. I think many parents may fall into the trap of trying to live their dreams through the children, almost not leaving any room for the child to grow and have their own dreams. Maybe she should consider that - it could be a possibility. A child must show interest in something, before we set about exploring how deep their love for it is.
It's lovely to see Rick almost have a father-daughter moment with Mohini when she is talking about her own dad's passing. Rick is such a nice soul! Wish Mohini & Rick all the success in the world!
It sounds like her mom and dad come from a different, more advanced planet of geniuses, not regular humans, because this young lady is so smart and talented, and it sounds like her father taught her very well. So talented and I love her positivity, ambition, and beautiful, beeming smile when she's showing Rick her ideas and thought process.
This lady is absolutely amazing. Her talent, experiences, enthusiasm, knowledge, upbringing, understanding, insight, gratitude … just outstanding. Great interview!
I have NEVER heard of this treasure. Thank you again for the opportunity to learn of Mohini, her talent, her culture and her life.. wonderful interview.again, Rick.
For someone who claims she doesn't like to talk much she certainly has the gift of the gab. Mohini is such an incredibly gifted and talented musician. I really appreciate that in spite of her incredible facility that what motivates her is melody, soul, feel, and groove.
What an awesome interview Rick. What a phenomenal young talent in Mohini. Where have I been? She is unbelievably talented and wise beyond her years. I am 69 years old and grew up in the beginning stages of fusion. I hear a few artists in this young lady’s playing. She would fit in any genre that she found herself in. WOW 🔥🔥🔥. God bless her father for guiding her and instilling all the necessary values for her to be successful. Also, her mother for holding down the house. Having amazing and loving parents are such a blessing to have in your life. May God bless her in all of her business endeavors. Rick, again, you killed this interview. God bless you as well
She's from my native state. She inspired thousands of guitar player. As a guitarist I am also big fan of her. Keep going girl and Thank you man for inviting her 🎉❤
She is so articulate and very knowledgeable at such a young age. Kiss the ground your father walks on. What an incredible teacher you had. 👏 🎸🎼❤ AMAZING!!!
Mark King is an incredible bassist. Folks like Mark (and Mohini) make playing such a complex bass look like it would be easy. Trust me, it is *NOT AT ALL* easy. : )
Rick I have never seen you enjoy an interview like this before !!!! She's got everything.. philosophy direction passion imagination honesty progress articulation and also I think she figured out how to play the bass
I've followed Mohini for a few years and this interview is the best I've ever seen with her, and possibly the best on your channel. What an absolute delight it was to watch! I almost teared up at one point. I've always seen music as a means to "save the world". It's the perfect language to build connection, bridges and share feelings. So when she said "I see music as one", that's when I lost it a little. :)
My impression of Mohini has skyrocketed! The story of her father was so compelling and heart-warming. Hope she gets all the very best in life, playing with the biggest talents, and success with her bands! Thank you Rick, as usual, you're awesome!
Definitely the greatest interview and most fantastic personality and accomplished bassist I have had the pleasure of "seeing" and hearing in my 62 years of playing music. Mohini you're a genius! With the heart of a nemesis....you're simply beautiful 🎉
Oh WOW, what an amazing interview. And Mohini is just an otherworldly player. My jaw was on the floor watching some of those licks. I hope she enjoys Nashville and gets fully valued for all she is bringing. And that bit about sending her strings home really hit me hard. Anyone who has lost a parent knows about those actions that had meaning, a destination, and now they don't anymore. The recipient is gone. I hope she finds that processing time she wants. Again, what an insightful interview and a truly amazing player.
Her energy is infectious! Somebody gotta get her in for a biopic. Her early life story is ripe for a movie! 😅 And loooove hearing about music from less "conventional" perspectives like the traditional instruments/music from India.
I can't remember enjoying such a long interview so much, I was captivated. What a wonderful woman, smart, funny, intelligent, erudite, generous with her praise, and multi-talented; and Rick, what a great interviewer.
Absolutely incredible interview. I found Mohini by sheer accident on Facebook reels. Within 30 seconds I was scrounging the internet and Instagram to understand more about this phenomenon musician. The bass world is in really good hands
wow!!!.....I mean; how does one comment after that? it was so voluminous, I'm still aghast at her gift, her talent, her genius. Thank you, excellent interview, and you were not interruptible at all.....great job.
Waited for this. Bass goddess came down from heaven to show us pure genius, personal strength, intelligence and gentleness. Such delight to watch this lady and imagine how much work she spent to get where she is right now. Absolutely stunning and always a ray of light to see young artists like her in this sometimes mad world. Most moving her reflection on her fathers much too early passing away - makes our hearts open up to her.
I cannot even imagine the amount of practice and hard work she must have done to achieve the perfection she exudes so confidently. A really good interview.
watching this again and the part where she is walking us through her pedal board. The range of grooves and genres she plays in that short period just showcases what a genius she is!!
Most interesting interview I've seen in a long time. Mohini is just so far ahead of everybody else. She is talented, intelligent, and humorous beyond measure!!!
My head exploded ! I've never heard such incredibly talented bass playing ! The stories of her upbringing are so fascinating as well ! Just truly riveting ! ♥️
Young, vibrant, creative, dedicated very talented musician of this century a Bass guitarist that’s Lady is Mohini of India whose bass playing sounds like she has brought a great fusion of eastern and western music that sounds really exciting and good to hear for ears always rejoiced her playing and admired her actually she deserves an international recognition in this instrument playing ! Thank you much keep it up dear
She has a smile that would light up not just a room but an auditorium.😁 She makes me happy just watching and listenting to her. If smiling was a talent she would win all the awards.
Had to dig back to find this interview but it was worth it. Her overall personality as well as her prowess on the bass is simply amazing - I was glad she mentioned Mark King because his name was the first that came into my head while watching her do the slap bass. Now that's she's moved to the US, here's hoping more people get to hear her and appreciate her incredible talent.
“Both sides”, hahaha. Great interview. Rick, you get nothing but admiration from me, no matter what you do. Mohini was so brilliant and expressive as an artist and in her openness and cogent delivery. So funny she says ”I don’t like to talk”, because she did that a lot but in an informative and wonderful way. You were great to not only understand what she was saying, ask the great questions, and then get out of the way for the answers. I will be following her. You, I have nothing but respect and admiration for.
okay, her tone is PHENOMENAL, one of the fullest, best bass sounds i've ever heard.. and the playing is obviously incredible, but what impresses me the most is how it's not just easy to her but she's having sooo much FUN!! :D her smile is infectious, what an inspiration!! i'm gonna go practice!!
This video's description says "...redefining the boundaries of bass playing". After watching this video, that almost sounds like an understatement. New influences and directions like this are what become the stuff of legend.
This woman is so ALIVE it's infectious. Love her honesty and intelligence: inspiring and uplifting. Wonderful content Rick - emphatically subscribed! 😄
Absolutely admire the clarity and precision of her thoughts and her playing! Also love the way she translates Indian polyrhythms on to the bass for the western listener (these rhythms are commonplace in Indian music). There are in fact are beat cycles like Sare-panch (five and a half beats) or Sare-Na (nine and a half beats). Indian percussion go to such incredible complexity and depth, very glad that a virtuoso like Dey is embracing and incorporating these into a western instrument for a wider audience.
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From India
We are proud of her
And thank you Rick
You gave her the full attention on your show
Im an Aussie muso living in India. I am proud of her too. India has the best musicians going in my books.
She is Bengali, Indian. That's why she has natural talent.
That's grape!
Age 9 gigging. No child labor laws? Different culture for sure. Progidy.achievement unlocked. Shares her gift with the world.
@@Akash_Bardhan7 Talent means only about 5%. Rest is hard work! She is lucky that her Dad made her practice since she was 3 and she never stops!
Who knew I'd watch a 56 minute interview with someone I'd never heard of, about the instrument I find the least interesting, yet hung on every word?! This was great, Rick!
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Almost the same. I'm very keen on bass but the start discouraged me - a player spotted showing off on Instagram (definitely not the source of information as I see the world). But then.. what a hook, how clever she is at talking, clear and meaningful, a lot better than rock stars mainly saying _ya know...yyy_ya know_. What a fine story of a Bengali family, what competence in musical background. So interesting. The only pity Rick was not talking from behind a drumkit where he could've provided some structures to play upon. Anyway, in 50 minutes from very skeptical to almost a fan is quite a journey.
And yet, however, while digging those refined, cultured Bengali families where every second person is an artist of some kind, we should not forget the social stratification caste system in India. This is a very assorted and filtered, very privileged social class whereas in countless millions of lower level caste hardly anybody can enjoy such a supportive family backing and prospects.
Right, it's so rare to get engaging content like this these days
Same here
Wait what
You find the bass to be the *least interesting instrument*?
Ever heard of the triangle?
This young woman is brimming with life, energy, skill, humor and a truly lovely human spirit. Great interview!
Watch it in the morning and the sun is shining for the rest of the day, even if it's raining. She can instill living energy in people.
And by the way, she is beautiful.
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The young "over achiever" type woman is one of the most beautiful things on this earth. I've been lucky enough to have had a couple of them in my life and it's pretty amazing.
Mohini Dey is no doubt very accomplished and talented, but what I find so striking is the way she talks about her family, especially her Dad and their relationship. I can tell it's been a journey and yet, she seems to have a maturity and clarity about her emotions that I can only wish we all had. This interview was delightful and reminded me of my own father. I wish Mohini more success ahead!
Well said! Very mature, and accomplished.❤
So different than Americans these days that typically won't have much of anything to do with their parents, unless they're getting $$ from them... or stand to in the future.
Ironically, her career perfectly makes a fashion career easier.
It’s doubtless helped because she is of Indian heritage.
Well said.. seems to be some similarities with me too...and I can totally relate to what you are saying.
I love that he’s interviewing all generations
That's a strange thing to say! Why wouldn't he interview musicians of all ages. It's not like he has a history of not interviewing them!? He interviews anyone he can get, based on my viewing experience
Very important point! He’s bringing generations.
Showing the old to the new, showing the new to the old. 👌
@@lucpet95 agreed. It would be very odd if he only stuck to certain ages of musicians
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@@lucpet95a lot of old guys (particularly boomers) tend to stick to their own. Most Millenials and Zoomers can’t tolerate them, so they also kinda band together. There’s a huge divide in the music world (really everywhere) between when they made “good music” and whatever is out there now. Rick is doing a great job of bridging the two, both for the sake of the younger generations, the older generations, and just anyone uninformed in or out of the music world.
Mohini became huge in the Indian scene when she performed with AR Rehman on Coke Studio India. She was probably 15 and part of an ensemble of some of the best musicians in India. But she played incredibly well and with such confidence that I immediately knew that she's going to become massive!
Keep rocking!
Man, AR Rahman? Serious musicians!
I’m impressed. She’s real !
Absolutely gifted and amazing talent. Heartbroken she's already married (as if I had a shot 😅) but very beautiful, and contagious spirit. Hope she makes her way to southern California, I will be sure to see her perform ❤❤
Great
Absolutely Awesome!!
I’ve been playing bass for 50 years and I couldn’t stop smiling throughout the entire video
Your cheeks must be worn out now 😂
What exactly are you implying?
The state of the replies to this nice comment 😂
@@alexsmith-rs6zqit’s kinda funny and sad 😅
Bro u good?
I am 64 years old, when I see and hear some of these younger musicians today, I am blown away. Yes they have U-Tube, Vid's and DVD's, & everyone teaching, which we didn't;t have i the 70's. But, the work ethic to get this good is really amazing. The late Al Mouzon used to tell me about musicians in Universities that would leave he would run into & leave his jaw dropping, and I totally agree when I hear someone like Mohini. Mohini is special!
born into it, talent. for more understanding, abraham hicks can open up your mind.
"There is no bad melodies only bad arrangements" - Mohini Dey. Very accurate! Kudos to Rick for this interview.
@@AMSRMX16 How so? I come from architecture, not music (so I'm legitimately asking because I don't know), but that sounds to me like a rephrasing of how important context is - in this case arrangement, for music.
@@joanabug4479 Great analogy, and you are correct. Context is everything in music, as it is in most other art forms.
It is possible to make literally any melody sound good, if you add the right context around it.
Absolute nonsense
Yeah, let's say it other way... There are no bad arrangements, only bad melodies :)))
@@bodhisattvaoflazyness You're skilled enough or intelligent musically enough to understand
I love how she references Victor so profusely and with such reverence - she's an absolute delight
Change the world young lady - you're wonderful
Victor has been crazy influential on this generation of virtuosos. I love it!
Hear Hear
Couldn't have said it better !
Victor comes across like he has got to be one of the most self-righteous musicians out there, sometimes disguised as humble. Terrible.
@@bille77 Disagree
Rick you're going to grow from 4 million subscribers to 40 million if you keep interviewing these young talented musicians. They're going on to do great things and your channel will record the history of their journey!
Specially from India. There are 1.5 billion viewers there
Incredible Story .
Yes, young 'talented' musicians!
Totally agree
Good lord. She's mesmerizing. She just "blah, blah, blah, whatever"ed some of the most beautiful bass music I've ever heard 48:30. Just messing around. She's like the living embodiment of the bass. It feels like it's part of her body.
She borrowed it from that bassist who was playing with Joe Zawinul Syndicate, sorry I'll try to remember his name
@@herbie5263 You haven't listened to Any Bass players - have you?
@xtraflo Why you say that?
It is Linley Marthe, the bassist who I have heard in the early 2000s played that exact same thing. Besides, Mohini herself said in this video that she likes to study other bassists and take things she likes to incorporate into her skill set. I'm pretty sure she knows who Linley is. Do you?
@@herbie5263 Does it matter? Ever hear of John Entwistle? Or Bootsy Collins?? There's a Bunch of Bassists that play "Mindblowing" music - especially Solo! Cliff Burton was Monster!
@@xtraflo How does that relate to my first comment? Please elaborate, I struggle to understand
"If you don't know how to improvise, then there is nothing to talk about."
That is such an amazing line, and I wholeheartedly agree. Intentionality and conversationality are essential.
That sounds so pretentious to me, how is Metallica or Nirvana "nothing to talk about", or the hundreds of other famous bands who also don't know the first thing about music theory?
You missed point. Improvising is from the soul. It is nice to have that vocabulary but not important.
@@bradleyphilp4510 I think she's just saying as a musician you need to be able to adapt and play to the moment. All those bands you mentioned are only great because they played great together, and each member wrote their own parts.
Indian classical music is always about improvisation on stage. Conversation she refers to is this improvisation. It is rather usual to see one Musician taking the song in a particular direction and then others just go mad improvising. That is a conversation piece. It is different from playing a set song, there is beauty of familiarity there but musicality is limited to how tight you are as a band, small improvs here and there and how good the composition is. Her concerts do not have much familiarity but for the start
@@bradleyphilp4510if you think you need to know theory to improvise. Then yes we have nothing to talk about.
Fantastic Interview. Mohini Dey is not only a fantastic bass player, she is also a very entertaining storyteller w/ lot of humor and human radiation. A joy to listen to her. Cheers from Bavaria.
My cousin lives in the same apartment building as her in Mumbai! She is so awesome! What a legend!!!!
woooooooww❤❤
Are the walls still in good shape? 😛
She moved to Nashville
She wont stay there long shes bound to move to the west. More opportunities, better money etc.
@@crystalwaters8852Why? the Indian subcontinent has an incredibly rich musical history. Not only that, but there are some incredible collaborations and new music which comes out of there. Check out Coke Studio (Pakistan, India,
And Bangla). Have you ever heard of Ms Marvel? One of the most famous songs from there comes from Eva B, a musician from Pakistan. One of Asia’s first bands come from West Bengal - Mohiner Ghoraguli in the 70). They were revolutionary at a time when soundtracks from movies ruled the music industry. A progressive rock band, Qayyas, was the first Pakistani rock bands to play at SXSW. Rock On, a movie based on a band, was featured on Rolling Stones. Another Bengali band, Bhoomi, became one of the only Indian bands who had a song for the United Nations. I can go on.
This is exactly what Prince was all about..young people becoming real musicians..I believe if he had been around he would have had her touring with him..She reminds me of his bassist, Rhonda. Keep up the good work.
prince would have loved her for sure
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100%!
Such a wise and genuinely natural speaker who is bursting with unique talent. Our world needs more people like her. Pure bass magic.
Plus Risk's such a great interviewer, always let's the guest lead. Rick's the best.
*She follows Hindu religion*
Whats that got to do with anything?!?@@noize2sound
@@noize2soundAnd?
@@noize2sound Soooo, what's your point?
I can’t believe I wasn’t aware of this amazing musician. Literally blown away. Can’t stop smiling. Thank you, Rick.
Me too, he turned us on to another one! Keep it up, Rick! 😎
Absolutely
I know, I am in India and I am amazed I didn't know her.
She has played with Steve Vai in India and been touring with A R Rahman for years now. Great musician.
I totally get it that a lot of Indian Artists don't get recognized by the World outside. She isn't the only one, there are a lot more incredible musicians in India, who are still not very known. Mohini got the limelight because she's been playing since a very young age and she got the chances to play with international artists.
I love how Rick doesn't interrupt ....ever......Great Host!!!!
haha check out the very beginning, it seems like he interrupts her right away (but I'm sure it was the editing)
The benefit of having seasoned musicians as interviewers: They know when to talk and when to shut up.
Her statement 'blah, blah, blah, whatever..." She is so in the moment she doesnt even realise how flipping amazing she is. She's just sharing her talent and is loving it. I have never heard Rick so quiet and so engaged. This is her presense. No pretence, no ego. Just pure talent and enjoyment. What an absolute beautiful and talented being.
she is unbelievable. am sure her Dad is watching from above and beyond proud.
Not just unbelievable, but also inevitable!!! True and Amazing.
So sorry - her Dad passed??
@@meredithheath5272 it's in the interview
she oozes enthusiasm for life. what a delightful young lady and a brilliant musician
This interview is like listening to a great philosopher relate her wisdom on music and playing bass. So engaging.
Yes at 27 with 18 years playing professionally already! Pretty impressive 👏
These are the words, I tried to find to make my comment.
The most original, honest, talented, hardworking energetic and authentic artist and human being . A dynamite surprise package.
Awesome interview Rick..
You are for music, and music is for you.
She totally deserves all the attention this interview will get her. Great job of introducing her to so many of us!
This is an "instant classic" Beato interview ... Mohini is a delightful virtuoso ... you bring out so many subtle nuances of this multifaceted young lady ... ... BRAVO to Beato and Mohini 👏👏👏
Bravo also to her parents for their success in raising such an exemplary, immensely skilled virtuoso...if they aren't going around beaming with pride, they absolutely should be!!
She has a LOT of energy. Certainly a lot more than me at that age. And much more talent too ... and actually much more than me at my present age.
I wish her a great and happy life.
She is so awesome! Skilled, charismatic, knowledgeable, passionate, articulate, and full of life!
Even more impressive than her skill level on the bass is her beautiful personality and intellect. What a wonderful young lady.
Love that she opens by talking about the Bengali love of arts. It’s in our blood. So happy to see her enjoying global success, long may it continue. My boys are both learning instruments and it’s great showing them someone cool (and young, unlike their boring old dad) to look up to who effortlessly blends cultures.
Omg Dr. Francis! Great to see you here and know that you're a fan of hers too! Also, you *are* cool (at least to us boring old doctors lol)
Yeah, Bengalis love their art and their fish.
Do dat, DAD !!! 😎👍💯
She is not just an incredible player, she is also an incredible teacher. She really makes sense and can explain in a way that everyone (even non-musicians) is capable to understand and be amazed at the same time.
Never heard of Mohini Dey ..and im speechless of her talent and personality !!! Respect
What a pleasure! Thank you, Rick, for doing the work required to make this interview happen. It was a true joy to engage with Mohini Dey and her music.
This put a smile on my face! She is incredible!
It is so refreshing to see an Indian girl (or any person for that matter) in her 20s know who Mark King and Level 42 are. By the way, Mark King is an amazing vocalist too. Rick, love that you are putting a spotlight on musicians of different generations. Nicely done.
I found it a but disturbing. I'm not trashing level 42, but it sounds like the taste of her father not her.
@neilsherman3483 Disturbing?? If she did get her music taste from her parents is that not pretty normal? 💀
Her Dad (God rest his soul) really shaped her exposure earlier on
You're so right! Mark sung a bunch of world hits. He is a great singer! 🤩
What a great, magnificant, gifted and blessed musician. She is so beautiful. I thought she was from Africa. She is also very beautiful. ❤. Her father did great job with her. I truely and dearly celebrate her father. Man I m speechless.
Fantastic interview.
It is rare to hear an artist be so honest, and one understands that we are dealing with a human being with a beautiful soul.
Never heard of her, although I know several of the people she has played with, but she is clearly one of the best bass players in the world.
A beautiful and respectful interview. One of the hallmarks of your interviewing style, Rick, is not overstepping boundaries. You create space that allows people to 'be.'
OMG totally. What a pro he is!!!
Yes truly. But I want to say something that I believe. Her father, that is Mohini's father seems like a very strong headed person.
I think Mohini should actually consider her extended family's intentions to safeguard her from being indoctrinated to play the bass. It seems that they were concerned about her. I think many parents may fall into the trap of trying to live their dreams through the children, almost not leaving any room for the child to grow and have their own dreams.
Maybe she should consider that - it could be a possibility. A child must show interest in something, before we set about exploring how deep their love for it is.
A Birdy - Fine point!
He's also just sitting there with a giant grin the whole time soaking in her playing and enthusiasm.
This woman is a breath of fresh air… she’s just an absolute beautiful person with pure talent. Great video.
It's lovely to see Rick almost have a father-daughter moment with Mohini when she is talking about her own dad's passing. Rick is such a nice soul!
Wish Mohini & Rick all the success in the world!
It sounds like her mom and dad come from a different, more advanced planet of geniuses, not regular humans, because this young lady is so smart and talented, and it sounds like her father taught her very well. So talented and I love her positivity, ambition, and beautiful, beeming smile when she's showing Rick her ideas and thought process.
Another KILLER interview Rick!!! She's a ray of sunshine!
I’m so glad that I bumped into this interview randomly. This girl is a solid gold.
This lady is absolutely amazing. Her talent, experiences, enthusiasm, knowledge, upbringing, understanding, insight, gratitude … just outstanding. Great interview!
I just met the artist Mohini Dey Hartsuch . . . life changing. Thank you Rick and Mohini
I have NEVER heard of this treasure. Thank you again for the opportunity to learn of Mohini, her talent, her culture and her life.. wonderful interview.again, Rick.
For someone who claims she doesn't like to talk much she certainly has the gift of the gab. Mohini is such an incredibly gifted and talented musician. I really appreciate that in spite of her incredible facility that what motivates her is melody, soul, feel, and groove.
She is nerding over her love and passion, THE music, of course she is talking
She’s great. Not only a great player but has real charisma about her too. Earned herself a new fan here.
What an awesome interview Rick. What a phenomenal young talent in Mohini. Where have I been? She is unbelievably talented and wise beyond her years. I am 69 years old and grew up in the beginning stages of fusion. I hear a few artists in this young lady’s playing. She would fit in any genre that she found herself in. WOW 🔥🔥🔥. God bless her father for guiding her and instilling all the necessary values for her to be successful. Also, her mother for holding down the house. Having amazing and loving parents are such a blessing to have in your life. May God bless her in all of her business endeavors. Rick, again, you killed this interview. God bless you as well
Never heard of Mohini, but I just became a fan. Thank you Rick for this interview. Amazing musician and lovely soul!
A Millennium soul ☺️🙏 Mind blown by her soul, depth & application can't help Loving her ❤
Thank goodness for these UA-cam videos that, for some reason, stream in front of us, while we even view other subjects. ❤
She's from my native state. She inspired thousands of guitar player. As a guitarist I am also big fan of her. Keep going girl and Thank you man for inviting her 🎉❤
which state?
@@sarfarazhussain5411 it's in the video. West Bengal.
ভালো লাগে শুনতে 😍
Trying to figure out her ethnicity.
@@petestreet7535indian, bengali
What an incredibly talented and charming woman she is. Also, her attitude and work ethic are glowing. Great interview.
She is so articulate and very knowledgeable at such a young age. Kiss the ground your father walks on. What an incredible teacher you had. 👏 🎸🎼❤ AMAZING!!!
Wow. She's amazing. Her enthusiasm for her instrument and music is so refreshing.
I like how she rates Mark King because I love Level 42.
Me too, huge 42 fan here!
@@fragwagon Me too! Huge Level 42 fan since 1985! Love that she gave props to Mark King.
That was awesome :)
I hadn't listened to Level 42 in so many years and just went back last weekend. Classic stuff.
Mark King is an incredible bassist. Folks like Mark (and Mohini) make playing such a complex bass look like it would be easy. Trust me, it is *NOT AT ALL* easy. : )
Intelligent, articulate, engaging, both speaking and playing. What a fun interview to hear.
Wow,.. What a Force, I couldn't keep up to her at 10y.o.
She is unlimited - beautiful energy, vast knowledge and amazing command of the instrument. Thank you Rick for such a good interview.
I could listen to 24 hours of this.
She sounds fascinating. Her playing is out of this world.
Rick I have never seen you enjoy an interview like this before !!!! She's got everything.. philosophy direction passion imagination honesty progress articulation and also I think she figured out how to play the bass
Absolutely - well said!
I've followed Mohini for a few years and this interview is the best I've ever seen with her, and possibly the best on your channel. What an absolute delight it was to watch!
I almost teared up at one point. I've always seen music as a means to "save the world". It's the perfect language to build connection, bridges and share feelings. So when she said "I see music as one", that's when I lost it a little. :)
She’s genius and the way he interviews is terrific❤
Wow, wow wow! She is a frickin monster of bass and very eloquent!
I saw her in a A R Rehman concert and since then I have been following her music. She is exceptional. Great interview! Thank you Rick!
My impression of Mohini has skyrocketed! The story of her father was so compelling and heart-warming. Hope she gets all the very best in life, playing with the biggest talents, and success with her bands! Thank you Rick, as usual, you're awesome!
The father did invest a lot. It was basically an all-in so glad it worked out for him/her.
Definitely the greatest interview and most fantastic personality and accomplished bassist I have had the pleasure of "seeing" and hearing in my 62 years of playing music.
Mohini you're a genius! With the heart of a nemesis....you're simply beautiful 🎉
Oh WOW, what an amazing interview. And Mohini is just an otherworldly player. My jaw was on the floor watching some of those licks. I hope she enjoys Nashville and gets fully valued for all she is bringing. And that bit about sending her strings home really hit me hard. Anyone who has lost a parent knows about those actions that had meaning, a destination, and now they don't anymore. The recipient is gone. I hope she finds that processing time she wants. Again, what an insightful interview and a truly amazing player.
....... This is what brilliance looks/sounds like. I especially liked the story of her parents.
I love everything about this, but what I love most of all is the smile that completely takes over her face as soon as she starts playing.
Such a wonderful interview! I´m so glad you took the time to let her talk at lenght.
Her energy is infectious! Somebody gotta get her in for a biopic. Her early life story is ripe for a movie! 😅
And loooove hearing about music from less "conventional" perspectives like the traditional instruments/music from India.
I can't remember enjoying such a long interview so much, I was captivated. What a wonderful woman, smart, funny, intelligent, erudite, generous with her praise, and multi-talented; and Rick, what a great interviewer.
She s soooo cool as a person, not only an incredible player
Absolutely incredible interview. I found Mohini by sheer accident on Facebook reels. Within 30 seconds I was scrounging the internet and Instagram to understand more about this phenomenon musician. The bass world is in really good hands
wow!!!.....I mean; how does one comment after that? it was so voluminous, I'm still aghast at her gift, her talent, her genius. Thank you, excellent interview, and you were not interruptible at all.....great job.
Waited for this. Bass goddess came down from heaven to show us pure genius, personal strength, intelligence and gentleness. Such delight to watch this lady and imagine how much work she spent to get where she is right now. Absolutely stunning and always a ray of light to see young artists like her in this sometimes mad world. Most moving her reflection on her fathers much too early passing away - makes our hearts open up to her.
What a lovely soul! Great interview, thanx Rick!
I cannot even imagine the amount of practice and hard work she must have done to achieve the perfection she exudes so confidently. A really good interview.
What a powerhouse! I love to hear about all the other (non-music and music-adjacent) things she does in addition to shredding on the bass. Yay!
This girl has a great attitude and a great sound!!! Love her!!! Keep on rocking!!!!
watching this again and the part where she is walking us through her pedal board. The range of grooves and genres she plays in that short period just showcases what a genius she is!!
The honesty talking about her music, her family, her life is so refreshing and charismatic WOW
Thank you Rick for interviewing her! I’m a Bengali from India as well and very proud of her achievements as a terrific bass player!
beautiful person and radiates brains and talent
What a story!
Love Mohini and her sister Esani.
Finally you are in the US!
All the best!
I‘m shocked by how easily she expresses her artistry and how she’s radiating pure life and joy. Thank you for sharing this interview ❤
Much respect to Mohinis father. Imagine his pride after decades of hard work teaching his daughter. May he rest in peace. Amazing job.
Sorry - I've just heard of her - just this minute - then to see, in the comments, her Dad passed..😢
This is one of the most beautiful and exciting interviews made with a musician !
My respect for Mohini and Rick
Most interesting interview I've seen in a long time. Mohini is just so far ahead of everybody else. She is talented, intelligent, and humorous beyond measure!!!
My head exploded ! I've never heard such incredibly talented bass playing ! The stories of her upbringing are so fascinating as well ! Just truly riveting ! ♥️
Young, vibrant, creative, dedicated very talented musician of this century a Bass guitarist that’s Lady is Mohini of India whose bass playing sounds like she has brought a great fusion of eastern and western music that sounds really exciting and good to hear for ears always rejoiced her playing and admired her actually she deserves an international recognition in this instrument playing ! Thank you much keep it up dear
She's stupendous in her craft & she's also intelligent to boot!!😊👍🙏👏👏
She has a smile that would light up not just a room but an auditorium.😁 She makes me happy just watching and listenting to her. If smiling was a talent she would win all the awards.
Had to dig back to find this interview but it was worth it. Her overall personality as well as her prowess on the bass is simply amazing - I was glad she mentioned Mark King because his name was the first that came into my head while watching her do the slap bass. Now that's she's moved to the US, here's hoping more people get to hear her and appreciate her incredible talent.
What a beautiful interview she did. Being legend she is so simple and humble. She is inspiration. Great respect 👏
“Both sides”, hahaha. Great interview. Rick, you get nothing but admiration from me, no matter what you do. Mohini was so brilliant and expressive as an artist and in her openness and cogent delivery. So funny she says ”I don’t like to talk”, because she did that a lot but in an informative and wonderful way. You were great to not only understand what she was saying, ask the great questions, and then get out of the way for the answers. I will be following her. You, I have nothing but respect and admiration for.
What a force this young woman is!
Contrary to common belief, India has a long tradition of fantastic female sitar players and musicians.
What a Fantastic interview!!!! She is truly Incredible!!! She is on par with the Greatest Bass players in the business...no doubt!!!
okay, her tone is PHENOMENAL, one of the fullest, best bass sounds i've ever heard.. and the playing is obviously incredible, but what impresses me the most is how it's not just easy to her but she's having sooo much FUN!! :D her smile is infectious, what an inspiration!! i'm gonna go practice!!
This video's description says "...redefining the boundaries of bass playing". After watching this video, that almost sounds like an understatement. New influences and directions like this are what become the stuff of legend.
This woman is so ALIVE it's infectious. Love her honesty and intelligence: inspiring and uplifting. Wonderful content Rick - emphatically subscribed! 😄
What a brilliant,engaging,beautiful, accomplished young woman. And a fabulous bass player 🌺 Aloha from Hawai’i.
Absolutely admire the clarity and precision of her thoughts and her playing! Also love the way she translates Indian polyrhythms on to the bass for the western listener (these rhythms are commonplace in Indian music). There are in fact are beat cycles like Sare-panch (five and a half beats) or Sare-Na (nine and a half beats). Indian percussion go to such incredible complexity and depth, very glad that a virtuoso like Dey is embracing and incorporating these into a western instrument for a wider audience.