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  • @PSUK
    @PSUK 10 місяців тому +654

    65 year old jazz musician here. This gentleman was a true master of his instrument. 😘

    • @Vishwa_FunZone
      @Vishwa_FunZone Місяць тому +1

    • @abhijeetkundu7123
      @abhijeetkundu7123 Місяць тому +1

      I am a Blues fan

    • @PSUK
      @PSUK Місяць тому +2

      @@abhijeetkundu7123 good for you bro

    • @vslraw4202
      @vslraw4202 Місяць тому +1

      well he got bharat ratna for something right

    • @PSUK
      @PSUK Місяць тому

      @ indeed he did!

  • @David-xu3yk
    @David-xu3yk 2 роки тому +991

    Such a magical instrument ✨️ you can tell he wanted the music to speak for itself but was pushed on to the next question.

    • @kalakritistudios
      @kalakritistudios Рік тому +1

      I think not but aye, to each his own.

    • @xTheGameViewerx
      @xTheGameViewerx Рік тому +34

      She didn’t understand the instrument at all and wasn’t interested in it enough to genuinely know more about it

    • @euphoria156
      @euphoria156 5 місяців тому +7

      I agree, she asked stupid, simple questions n had no clue and even no interest in the instrument. Well rather had hate and jealousy for him n the instrument, never praised him never was wowed by it... WHEREAS we wanted to listen to him and the instrument not her stupid next question 🙄🙄🙄

    • @SiddharthRaiyani
      @SiddharthRaiyani 2 місяці тому +5

      True. She didn’t seem interested in music. She was just focused on completing her list of question quickly so interview is done faster.

    • @baazinews1027
      @baazinews1027 Місяць тому +2

      Its Typical BBC

  • @YoursTrulyAbir
    @YoursTrulyAbir Рік тому +412

    Even his sargam sounds like a masterpiece. 💛

  • @mybooks3160
    @mybooks3160 2 місяці тому +369

    Who all are here after Chanakya… Rishadh Sharma ❤❤❤

  • @wordpolice7564
    @wordpolice7564 Рік тому +320

    I met Ravi and his daughter Anushka after a show in Tampa, Florida, in 2005. It had been a magical night, the two of them performing together. Ravi's music was a profound inspiration for my spiritual growth at the time, and to this day I feel honored to have had the experience of meeting this great man in this lifetime.

    • @michaelcorrigan6577
      @michaelcorrigan6577 Рік тому +4

      Wow. Cool and Tampa. Awesome

    • @quiet7632
      @quiet7632 7 місяців тому +1

      I met him and his family at their home in 2001 or around there; I had no idea who he was, lol, I just went to keep my father company. I just remember things about me, not about him or anyone else, unfortunately.

    • @euphoria156
      @euphoria156 5 місяців тому +2

      ​@@quiet7632,- wow, how sad.. how old were you then?

  • @HumanFirst001
    @HumanFirst001 5 місяців тому +125

    She's so curious and respectful and in awe at the same time❤❤❤❤❤❤🫡🫡🫡

    • @gautamdeusa
      @gautamdeusa 4 місяці тому +11

      That is how BBC itself became respected all over the world - not by siding with political ideologies like today.

    • @buckodonnghaile4309
      @buckodonnghaile4309 4 місяці тому +2

      ​@@gautamdeusathe CBC in Canada went down the same route. There was a time when their interviews, programs, and documentaries were top notch, now they just push an agenda.

    • @niteshm6
      @niteshm6 Місяць тому +1

      She doesn't look like interested in Music. She is asking her questions. Doesn't look like curious.

  • @mridulmahajan06
    @mridulmahajan06 Місяць тому +10

    My Grandpa knew him he saw him perform once, he told me it was one of the most lively experiences of his life

  • @Thunderpuddle
    @Thunderpuddle 2 роки тому +146

    The sitar creates a beautiful sound.. An immediate collection of soundscapes form with just a few chords struck.

    • @dwad3ify
      @dwad3ify 9 місяців тому

      Wonderfully put

  • @Mikhail269
    @Mikhail269 Рік тому +215

    4:33 goosebumps alert😢

  • @harinathtech
    @harinathtech Рік тому +17

    given a master class in 5 mins Genius Guru Ravi Shankar showing big picture in such a short term

  • @hilaryepstein6013
    @hilaryepstein6013 2 роки тому +471

    The sound of the Sitar always reminds me of George Harrison, on whom Ravi Shankar had a great influence both musically and spiritually.

    • @Adam-ys9eb
      @Adam-ys9eb Рік тому +5

      same here my first thought when i heard this man play was the song within you without you by the beatles

    • @jethiya7990
      @jethiya7990 Рік тому +3

      Spiritually? I think you're talking about different person. 😂
      Spiritual Ravi Shankar is another man

    • @shivamparashar6334
      @shivamparashar6334 Рік тому +11

      @jethiya he is not talking about sri sri ravishankar, Harrison from Beatles was like a son to this ravishankar ji and he converted to hinduism as well.

    • @jethiya7990
      @jethiya7990 Рік тому +1

      @@shivamparashar6334 Ooo. I found that he was famous in English countries

    • @0megalul309
      @0megalul309 Рік тому

      Harrison butchered the sitar sound. Sounds thin and shitty cos he couldn't play with a round jawari

  • @vajaynunthandass676
    @vajaynunthandass676 Рік тому +20

    I only had time to enjoy Mr. Shankar music all my life and today I've had the privilege of him giving his expert explanation of the instrument. Thanks

  • @markbumford8076
    @markbumford8076 2 роки тому +74

    So soothing and relaxing and I could listen to Ravi talk and play for hours

  • @rituraj1135N
    @rituraj1135N Рік тому +68

    He is a pure & natural gem 🙏

  • @petergivenbless900
    @petergivenbless900 2 роки тому +199

    Shankar was instrumental (sorry) in bringing Indian music to Western ears; not just The Beatles but also inspiring Philip Glass to rethink the way music is structured in the Western tradition.

  • @SuperEdgem
    @SuperEdgem Рік тому +76

    This is the one instrument I feel like descended from the heavens.

    • @clairdelunefan
      @clairdelunefan 9 місяців тому +1

      I always felt that way about the harp. 😊

    • @sanatanihindu383
      @sanatanihindu383 2 місяці тому +4

      Yes becuase this instrument is used by goodness Sarasvati of songs and knowledge

    • @HarshRaj-px9se
      @HarshRaj-px9se Місяць тому +1

      @@sanatanihindu383 That is veena, a more traditional version of Sitar (If I AM NOT WRONG)

    • @shivamkorgaonkar7253
      @shivamkorgaonkar7253 22 дні тому

      It is

  • @akshatpatel3802
    @akshatpatel3802 Рік тому +10

    I have watched this video so many times and still can't get enough.. he will forever be missed.. 😢

  • @Goatchild90
    @Goatchild90 Рік тому +70

    R.I.P. to music legend Ravi Shankar

  • @ХлызовЮрий
    @ХлызовЮрий Рік тому +88

    Прекрасный музыкант,научивший Харрисона пользоваться этим чудесным инструментом.Честь и хвала этому человеку!!!❤

  • @Nixerman
    @Nixerman 2 роки тому +33

    A blessing to see him talk about Sitar.

  • @linapatnaik9439
    @linapatnaik9439 3 місяці тому +18

    The thing to be noticed with the grandeur sitar information is the precision of pt.ravi Shankara in speaking English, very clear.

  • @TodayTestfbsfbsfbs
    @TodayTestfbsfbsfbs 4 місяці тому +7

    The most interesting thing about this is how teachers are teaching the instrument it is a very interesting approach.

  • @behzadmirmozaffari2563
    @behzadmirmozaffari2563 Рік тому +16

    I can just listen to this for hours and hours.

  • @NylonStrings83
    @NylonStrings83 Рік тому +48

    His diamond is also as fascinating as his music and as per Vedic astrology diamond is best suited for performance artists

    • @andrewrai5752
      @andrewrai5752 Рік тому +2

      That diamond was materialistised for him by a guru named Sai Baba

  • @faces_of_japan
    @faces_of_japan 10 місяців тому +4

    The complexity of this is mind blowing.

  • @bishalbarundutta2943
    @bishalbarundutta2943 Рік тому +20

    True legend of Indian classical music 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @himanshuj.
    @himanshuj. 8 місяців тому +5

    Truly a Maestro! Like the way he engages the interviewer.

  • @pmt7483
    @pmt7483 3 місяці тому +5

    As a teenager I wanted to learn this instrument but never found a teacher in my town. Many guitar teachers, but almost none know how to play sitar. So ended up learning guitar. At some point of time in future I do look forward to finding the right Guru to teach me this divine instrument. ❤

  • @jasonayres
    @jasonayres 2 роки тому +108

    I remember another interview with him, in which he discussed his annoyance at all the drug affected Western hippies who came to see him after the Beatles much publicised visits.
    I just remembered being surprised by his frustration.

    • @marshwetland3808
      @marshwetland3808 Рік тому +9

      Fame brings a lot of troubles.

    • @UPAKHOSALA
      @UPAKHOSALA Рік тому +5

      He deserves that .
      They should have asked about him about his
      Different affairs,
      Why did he left his 1st wife
      After he got his mentors
      Guidance to play and established himself as a musician

    • @juliuscaesar564
      @juliuscaesar564 Рік тому +14

      ​@@UPAKHOSALA no he doesnt

    • @siroshcelot
      @siroshcelot 8 місяців тому +2

      lmao true, annoying average druggies thinking they are intellectually beyond other people😂

  • @rahilrajgarhi
    @rahilrajgarhi Рік тому +155

    if you dont have goosebumps after 4:25 you are not a human anymore. 😍😱

    • @waves483
      @waves483 Рік тому

      O)9/)ll.l ok kk k😅😅😅kk😅kkkkk😅😅k😅kkkkkk😅kkkkk😅kk😅😅

    • @waves483
      @waves483 Рік тому

      O)9/)ll.l ok kk k😅😅😅kk😅kkkkk😅😅k😅kkkkkk😅kkkkk😅kk😅😅

    • @UPAKHOSALA
      @UPAKHOSALA Рік тому

      Who the hell r u TO GIVE DICTATIONS on
      What should human being should be ?
      Has this characterless , WOMANISER
      SLEPT WITH UR MOTHER OR LADIES OF UR
      FAMILIES

    • @mukteeamar
      @mukteeamar Рік тому +2

      True indeed but 4:39 is not quite there, i'm afraid. Respect.

    • @roshanthapa8487
      @roshanthapa8487 2 місяці тому

      ​@@mukteeamarThis is a best Human Can do. If you can why don't you play and upload your recorded video 😂

  • @AerynSB
    @AerynSB 10 місяців тому +14

    Whoa, the translation from vocal to instrument is an amazing simple way of teaching and learning.

    • @Tyler-vu8yr
      @Tyler-vu8yr 9 місяців тому +1

      Right? My high school music director taught us in a similar manner and it helped me learn the flow of music much better

  • @williamgregory1848
    @williamgregory1848 2 місяці тому +11

    Keep in mind that this man once had a promising career as a dancer but decided to spend 7 years learning the sitar and Indian classical music under a very strict teacher.

  • @pranitchiman6258
    @pranitchiman6258 Рік тому +4

    One of video that I've watched without a single skip 🤩🤩😍

  • @TomSpeaks-vw1zp
    @TomSpeaks-vw1zp 9 місяців тому +3

    You know a master of his craft when you hear him. I believe I first saw him on Ed Sullivan show many years ago.

  • @siddharthpeshavaria4039
    @siddharthpeshavaria4039 Рік тому +10

    The way Sir Ravi Shankar ji plays Sitar, the music speaks for his praise... ♥

  • @fredtaylor9792
    @fredtaylor9792 11 місяців тому +3

    I'm a guitar player and prefer western music but the sitar is a mystical instrument. I've always been fascinated by it. I'm more fascinated by the instrument than the music itself, though I do find the music beautiful.

  • @SwapravaNath
    @SwapravaNath 2 місяці тому +4

    4:50 this brings a feeling of joy and pleasure, immediately.

  • @armansingh7761
    @armansingh7761 Місяць тому +1

    You can see that he actually only loves his instrument and what he is doing. such a great personality

  • @Raunitsingh-do2he
    @Raunitsingh-do2he 8 місяців тому +2

    as a ssc aspirant i came here but i cant explain the classic master piece

  • @samankushwaha6188
    @samankushwaha6188 Місяць тому +1

    he is just demonstrating and i am mesmerized

  • @TheRemnantOfAnEraLongGone
    @TheRemnantOfAnEraLongGone 5 місяців тому +1

    This is what I love about the west, I can close my eyes and listen to a record from the 60s, and its crystal clear. Almost as if it was recorded in the present!

  • @chicagotalkshowhost
    @chicagotalkshowhost Рік тому +31

    Da deeda da da~~new mission in life: get a sitar and become a guru.

    • @euphoria156
      @euphoria156 5 місяців тому +2

      Not become a GURU, first become a Chella/ follow a Guru

  • @hanafromtunisia
    @hanafromtunisia Рік тому +16

    It's magical❤️❤️❤️

  • @mikeboshko2623
    @mikeboshko2623 7 місяців тому +1

    This man is a true master. I want to listen to his music now

  • @OdiaKaraokeOldisGold
    @OdiaKaraokeOldisGold Рік тому +13

    Please encourage your kids to listen these kind of things and please findout the sources to teach them indian traditional music. our culture... we have to save it 🙏

  • @ianwolf4698
    @ianwolf4698 4 місяці тому +1

    The best thing India has given so far .. love this man ❤

    • @CharlesNaidoo-wb4lh
      @CharlesNaidoo-wb4lh 3 місяці тому

      Well the you really don't know india do you. Go see for yourself. Its amazing

    • @sanatanihindu383
      @sanatanihindu383 2 місяці тому

      bro you are totally unaware about india then there are lots and lots of things in India gave to the world basically number is uncountable

  • @_EternalAurora
    @_EternalAurora 2 місяці тому +1

    I cannot understate how beautiful that sitar is.

  • @Sayan12472
    @Sayan12472 10 місяців тому

    A Magician who can change your environment through his music in a sec

  • @gurpreetapej
    @gurpreetapej 11 місяців тому

    Sitar Music is Soulful :) I am impressed with his English as well the way he spoke elegantly :)

  • @TajinderSingh86850
    @TajinderSingh86850 Рік тому +8

    Ustad Ji ❤

  • @ThroughTheSacredGreen
    @ThroughTheSacredGreen 9 місяців тому +1

    I could listen to him explain this all day long. The master.

  • @rovertarak277
    @rovertarak277 2 місяці тому +6

    why is it only of 6 minutes ? it actually fells like 30 seconds . During a couple of blinks, it got finished !

  • @Krishna-zh3pw
    @Krishna-zh3pw 9 місяців тому +2

    Mark my word.. I will start learning this instrument before 2030. Right now I'm focusing on Tabla.. it's my dream to play something on this magical instrument...

    • @prashant2739
      @prashant2739 9 місяців тому +1

      Best of luck dude. I also want to learn both tabla and sitar but my financial condition is not letting me right now

  • @mickkollins
    @mickkollins 9 місяців тому +1

    Saw him in SF and NYC...Ravi and his crew in person...just close your eyes and its as good as DMT

  • @rahulbose4323
    @rahulbose4323 Рік тому +4

    Oh brilliant thank you Maestro

  • @PATILGameking
    @PATILGameking Рік тому +2

    Magical Instrument.. and The Magician..

  • @fr0xk
    @fr0xk 15 днів тому +1

    What a great musician of that Era

  • @Chronicles_of_life99
    @Chronicles_of_life99 11 місяців тому +2

    No wonder how Anouska has acquired this exceptional maestro's talent

  • @agressivepandit
    @agressivepandit 3 місяці тому +1

    thank u ravi ji🙏 your purpose was very great and u succeed very gracefully

  • @mansiachar6845
    @mansiachar6845 Рік тому +4

    love him, he's the best

  • @wanlambokshadap4545
    @wanlambokshadap4545 8 місяців тому +1

    Wow ..... I am filled with awe

  • @gennadygorbunov8408
    @gennadygorbunov8408 9 місяців тому +2

    Инструмент- загадка! Волшебный мир звуков!

  • @sanjayupasani2049
    @sanjayupasani2049 2 місяці тому

    Legendary Bharat Ratna Pt.Ravi Shanker jee.Koti Naman. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉. I met him in Varanasi in RIMPA Music Festival in early 90' as I played Tanpura in his prog.with various artists in vocal participated on his music festival.

  • @MrJayArt
    @MrJayArt 9 місяців тому +1

    That has got to be my favorite sound in the world

  • @SteveStevens-sp7ly
    @SteveStevens-sp7ly 11 місяців тому

    nice vid, the interviewer ( whoever she was ) showed real interest. this bloke could play. its interesting how what is now called a "ravi shankar style" sitar is different to what he plays here

  • @Atim-h7l
    @Atim-h7l 9 місяців тому +1

    Ravi Shankar shrouded his ordinariness in the cloak of greatness through Beatles and other high-profile friends, who were ignorant of this amazing Indian classical tradition, and that was his real achievement.

  • @thrilhous
    @thrilhous 2 роки тому +58

    "we don't play exactly the same way, each time is different....50 to 80-90% is improvised."
    The original jam bands.

  • @jonathanfairchild
    @jonathanfairchild 9 місяців тому

    Wow I love the vocal language of description of the musical scale!

  • @arokkiasamya6458
    @arokkiasamya6458 Рік тому +2

    Very great man
    God's creation of special human being.

  • @DusyantS
    @DusyantS 6 місяців тому +1

    Every time i listening sitar i have a fear that my soul will leave my body anytime.

  • @mageshwarsinghslathia6849
    @mageshwarsinghslathia6849 4 дні тому

    That dha dha part was amazing

  • @princevlogs7746
    @princevlogs7746 Рік тому +5

    This man born in Bangladesh my own district Narail kalia upazila.Her place style house now still stand in kalia.

  • @Gulliver88
    @Gulliver88 Місяць тому

    Man. You hit me hard with that. 😢😢😢 RIP

  • @urfan7850
    @urfan7850 Рік тому +9

    Amazing! Wow!
    Note: l was here once...

  • @mreza84
    @mreza84 5 місяців тому +2

    As a classical guitar player, I love Sitar ❤ more than guitar.

  • @_The_Phantom
    @_The_Phantom 9 місяців тому +6

    Someone in the comments said "Sitar is Persian"
    It has roots in the SETAR (Persian instrument) where the word "Sitar" is derived from the Persian word "Sehtar".
    But the instrument originated in India 700 years ago and its part of hindusthan music.
    Sitar is not Persian

  • @raross6119
    @raross6119 5 місяців тому +1

    Bring this you tube back

  • @tusharrane7196
    @tusharrane7196 Рік тому +6

    Great artist👍👌

  • @Cosmicblast77
    @Cosmicblast77 7 місяців тому +1

    Listen to east meets west, Ravi with Yehudi Menumin Violinist, fantastic. 💗💗

  • @rolexdx102
    @rolexdx102 6 місяців тому +2

    Brother of uday shankar, Guru of beetles , father of Nora Subhendara shankar Jones, Anushka Shankar

  • @franciscocuevas4540
    @franciscocuevas4540 3 місяці тому

    As a Mexican I am very fascinated by this man’s talent.

  • @cdlu2.028
    @cdlu2.028 9 місяців тому +3

    Shank u...shank u very much

  • @av94718
    @av94718 9 місяців тому +1

    Absolutely genius

  • @hansbambach4854
    @hansbambach4854 2 роки тому +5

    Fantastic...

  • @BhuvanBamfan_
    @BhuvanBamfan_ Рік тому +5

    Maa Saraswati ❤

  • @bristleback3614
    @bristleback3614 8 місяців тому +2

    Movie : (shows a treasure room)
    the sound effect : 5:01

  • @mayankshuklaiitdh8207
    @mayankshuklaiitdh8207 Рік тому +17

    Music itself originated from India … ❤❤❤

    • @vipint3694
      @vipint3694 Рік тому +5

      U from iitd?
      No every country had music

    • @AbhijeetKumarViVi
      @AbhijeetKumarViVi Рік тому

      @@vipint3694 Bhai india is oldest civilization in world.

    • @mayankshuklaiitdh8207
      @mayankshuklaiitdh8207 Рік тому +4

      @@vipint3694 Yes
      I am also musician and after reading lots of western Music book, there is mentioning of Origin of music from Indian, like Guitar from Veena. But these are not taught in Classes.

    • @vipint3694
      @vipint3694 Рік тому +1

      @@mayankshuklaiitdh8207 what are u saying?
      Many countries had independent musical tradition
      Yes Indian had music but it was not origin.

    • @mayankshuklaiitdh8207
      @mayankshuklaiitdh8207 Рік тому +1

      @@vipint3694 here music means ( Compositions ), Sargam etc which is of Indian origin, else independent are just like there traditional music ( like African )... Even birds also makes sound but this is not the music.

  • @freew0rrld
    @freew0rrld Рік тому +5

    Amazing

  • @ArifHussain-iy2hm
    @ArifHussain-iy2hm 6 місяців тому +1

    The Great Ravi Shankar

  • @martydom666
    @martydom666 10 місяців тому

    Holy moly. Beautiful resonating harmonic notes. I would be willing to bet those instruments might be useful for levitating. Like the Levites possibly

  • @lassipls
    @lassipls 7 місяців тому +1

    We returning the slab with this one!🔥🔥🔥🗿🗿

  • @manojrenikunta2301
    @manojrenikunta2301 Рік тому +18

    India - land of music instruments and their origins! Period.

    • @JFairweather
      @JFairweather Рік тому

      Note that the sitar has Persian origins - sitar meaning three string tar. Also, the flat bridge that produces the buzz was used on ancient harps. The development of the simple tar into what it became was Indian genius.

  • @helmutbrzeski971
    @helmutbrzeski971 2 місяці тому +1

    ❤...Chapeau...❤

  • @AvonBeatzdale
    @AvonBeatzdale 7 місяців тому +1

    These sitar bending make me high only listening Ravi Shankar playing

  • @dancefun866
    @dancefun866 18 днів тому

    We are really blessed 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @martinbennett9578
    @martinbennett9578 2 роки тому +7

    Nice!

  • @sudiptaadhikary2044
    @sudiptaadhikary2044 4 місяці тому +1

    2:23 he was showing how the sitar is capable of creating sounds that are similar to vocal sounds.... reporter should have waited for him to finish instead of interrupt with thr next question

  • @rajaroychowdhury838
    @rajaroychowdhury838 7 місяців тому +2

    If I'm not wrong this instrument called rudra bina

  • @yuvrajpandit4125
    @yuvrajpandit4125 Рік тому

    Even when pronounce notes it's so amazing

  • @Bobaklives
    @Bobaklives 7 місяців тому +1

    Krusty: “And now, what you've been waitin' for, another long raga by Ravi Shanker.”
    Shankar: _”Shankar.”_
    Krusty: "Groovy, man."