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  • @PSUK
    @PSUK 8 місяців тому +472

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

  • @mybooks3160
    @mybooks3160 13 днів тому +111

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

  • @David-xu3yk
    @David-xu3yk 2 роки тому +867

    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 +30

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

    • @euphoria156
      @euphoria156 3 місяці тому +3

      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 21 день тому +1

      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 День тому +1

      Its Typical BBC

  • @HumanFirst001
    @HumanFirst001 4 місяці тому +88

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

    • @gautamdeusa
      @gautamdeusa 3 місяці тому +6

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

    • @buckodonnghaile4309
      @buckodonnghaile4309 3 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 4 дні тому

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

  • @YoursTrulyAbir
    @YoursTrulyAbir Рік тому +330

    Even his sargam sounds like a masterpiece. 💛

  • @linapatnaik9439
    @linapatnaik9439 Місяць тому +15

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

  • @wordpolice7564
    @wordpolice7564 Рік тому +263

    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 10 місяців тому +3

      Wow. Cool and Tampa. Awesome

    • @quiet7632
      @quiet7632 5 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 3 місяці тому +1

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

  • @rituraj1135N
    @rituraj1135N Рік тому +61

    He is a pure & natural gem 🙏

  • @Thunderpuddle
    @Thunderpuddle 2 роки тому +126

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

    • @dwad3ify
      @dwad3ify 8 місяців тому

      Wonderfully put

  • @pmt7483
    @pmt7483 Місяць тому +4

    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. ❤

  • @markbumford8076
    @markbumford8076 2 роки тому +69

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

  • @Mikhail269
    @Mikhail269 Рік тому +178

    4:33 goosebumps alert😢

  • @harinathtech
    @harinathtech 11 місяців тому +12

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

  • @bishalbarundutta2943
    @bishalbarundutta2943 Рік тому +20

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

  • @TodayTestfbsfbsfbs
    @TodayTestfbsfbsfbs 3 місяці тому +5

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

  • @vajaynunthandass676
    @vajaynunthandass676 Рік тому +16

    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

  • @akshatpatel3802
    @akshatpatel3802 10 місяців тому +6

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

  • @hilaryepstein6013
    @hilaryepstein6013 2 роки тому +432

    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 +4

      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 +2

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

    • @shivamparashar6334
      @shivamparashar6334 11 місяців тому +10

      @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 11 місяців тому +1

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

    • @0megalul309
      @0megalul309 11 місяців тому

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

  • @SuperEdgem
    @SuperEdgem Рік тому +52

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

    • @clairdelunefan
      @clairdelunefan 8 місяців тому +1

      I always felt that way about the harp. 😊

    • @sanatanihindu383
      @sanatanihindu383 28 днів тому +3

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

  • @Goatchild90
    @Goatchild90 Рік тому +59

    R.I.P. to music legend Ravi Shankar

  • @ХлызовЮрий
    @ХлызовЮрий Рік тому +84

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

  • @petergivenbless900
    @petergivenbless900 2 роки тому +174

    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.

  • @mridulmahajan06
    @mridulmahajan06 8 днів тому +1

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

  • @NylonStrings83
    @NylonStrings83 Рік тому +41

    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

  • @armansingh7761
    @armansingh7761 6 днів тому +1

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

  • @himanshuj.
    @himanshuj. 6 місяців тому +5

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

  • @Nixerman
    @Nixerman 2 роки тому +31

    A blessing to see him talk about Sitar.

  • @behzadmirmozaffari2563
    @behzadmirmozaffari2563 Рік тому +14

    I can just listen to this for hours and hours.

  • @pranitchiman6258
    @pranitchiman6258 Рік тому +5

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

  • @faces_of_japan
    @faces_of_japan 8 місяців тому +2

    The complexity of this is mind blowing.

  • @TomSpeaks-vw1zp
    @TomSpeaks-vw1zp 8 місяців тому +2

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

  • @fredtaylor9792
    @fredtaylor9792 9 місяців тому +2

    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.

  • @jasonayres
    @jasonayres 2 роки тому +100

    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 +9

      ​@@UPAKHOSALA no he doesnt

    • @siroshcelot
      @siroshcelot 6 місяців тому

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

  • @OdiaKaraokeOldisGold
    @OdiaKaraokeOldisGold Рік тому +12

    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 🙏

  • @AerynSB
    @AerynSB 8 місяців тому +11

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

    • @Tyler-vu8yr
      @Tyler-vu8yr 7 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

  • @ianwolf4698
    @ianwolf4698 2 місяці тому +1

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

    • @CharlesNaidoo-wb4lh
      @CharlesNaidoo-wb4lh Місяць тому

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

    • @sanatanihindu383
      @sanatanihindu383 28 днів 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

  • @ThroughTheSacredGreen
    @ThroughTheSacredGreen 8 місяців тому +1

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

  • @mikeboshko2623
    @mikeboshko2623 6 місяців тому +1

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

  • @TheRemnantOfAnEraLongGone
    @TheRemnantOfAnEraLongGone 3 місяці 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!

  • @gennadygorbunov8408
    @gennadygorbunov8408 7 місяців тому +2

    Инструмент- загадка! Волшебный мир звуков!

  • @mickkollins
    @mickkollins 8 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

  • @Raunitsingh-do2he
    @Raunitsingh-do2he 7 місяців тому +2

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

  • @_EternalAurora
    @_EternalAurora Місяць тому +1

    I cannot understate how beautiful that sitar is.

  • @agressivepandit
    @agressivepandit 2 місяці тому +1

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

  • @Krishna-zh3pw
    @Krishna-zh3pw 8 місяців тому +1

    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 8 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

  • @hanafromtunisia
    @hanafromtunisia Рік тому +16

    It's magical❤️❤️❤️

  • @MrJayArt
    @MrJayArt 8 місяців тому +1

    That has got to be my favorite sound in the world

  • @siddharthpeshavaria4039
    @siddharthpeshavaria4039 10 місяців тому +9

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

  • @Chronicles_of_life99
    @Chronicles_of_life99 10 місяців тому +2

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

  • @sanjayupasani2049
    @sanjayupasani2049 Місяць 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.

  • @Gulliver88
    @Gulliver88 8 днів тому

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

  • @raross6119
    @raross6119 3 місяці тому +1

    Bring this you tube back

  • @rahilrajgarhi
    @rahilrajgarhi Рік тому +153

    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 15 днів тому

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

  • @wanlambokshadap4545
    @wanlambokshadap4545 6 місяців тому +1

    Wow ..... I am filled with awe

  • @Sayan12472
    @Sayan12472 8 місяців тому

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

  • @gurpreetapej
    @gurpreetapej 9 місяців тому

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

  • @Atim-h7l
    @Atim-h7l 8 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.

  • @jonathanfairchild
    @jonathanfairchild 8 місяців тому

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

  • @chicagotalkshowhost
    @chicagotalkshowhost Рік тому +32

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

    • @euphoria156
      @euphoria156 3 місяці тому +1

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

  • @TajinderSingh86850
    @TajinderSingh86850 Рік тому +7

    Ustad Ji ❤

  • @rahulbose4323
    @rahulbose4323 Рік тому +4

    Oh brilliant thank you Maestro

  • @mansiachar6845
    @mansiachar6845 Рік тому +4

    love him, he's the best

  • @Cosmicblast77
    @Cosmicblast77 5 місяців тому +1

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

  • @PATILGameking
    @PATILGameking Рік тому +2

    Magical Instrument.. and The Magician..

  • @tusharrane7196
    @tusharrane7196 Рік тому +6

    Great artist👍👌

  • @cdlu2.028
    @cdlu2.028 7 місяців тому +3

    Shank u...shank u very much

  • @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.

  • @SwapravaNath
    @SwapravaNath 18 днів тому +1

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

  • @mreza84
    @mreza84 4 місяці тому +2

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

  • @freew0rrld
    @freew0rrld Рік тому +5

    Amazing

  • @av94718
    @av94718 7 місяців тому +1

    Absolutely genius

  • @SteveStevens-sp7ly
    @SteveStevens-sp7ly 10 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

  • @arokkiasamya6458
    @arokkiasamya6458 Рік тому +2

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

  • @yuvrajpandit4125
    @yuvrajpandit4125 11 місяців тому

    Even when pronounce notes it's so amazing

  • @helmutbrzeski971
    @helmutbrzeski971 17 днів тому +1

    ❤...Chapeau...❤

  • @hansbambach4854
    @hansbambach4854 2 роки тому +5

    Fantastic...

  • @ArifHussain-iy2hm
    @ArifHussain-iy2hm 5 місяців тому +1

    The Great Ravi Shankar

  • @franciscocuevas4540
    @franciscocuevas4540 2 місяці тому

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

  • @williamgregory1848
    @williamgregory1848 17 днів тому +3

    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.

  • @thrilhous
    @thrilhous 2 роки тому +59

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

  • @Stormyxpeace
    @Stormyxpeace 3 місяці тому

    Heads down for this man

  • @martydom666
    @martydom666 8 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

  • @rolexdx102
    @rolexdx102 5 місяців тому +2

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

  • @AzadehAzimnia-fe3wt
    @AzadehAzimnia-fe3wt 2 місяці тому

    Beautiful!

  • @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.

  • @watchguy7986
    @watchguy7986 8 місяців тому +1

    I will never forget my uncle telling me the last time he played live and how lucky he was to see him. As soon as the set was over he bashed his Sitar to pieces and the crowed loved it. He has one of the pieces of the neck bone and two frets. Said that dude really mashed.

  • @KeepCalmandLoveClassics
    @KeepCalmandLoveClassics Рік тому +1

    Masterclass 🙏

  • @DusyantS
    @DusyantS 4 місяці тому +1

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

  • @keithrickson8522
    @keithrickson8522 8 місяців тому +33

    Fun fact: Ravi Shankar is Nora Jones father.

    • @Cosmicblast77
      @Cosmicblast77 5 місяців тому +1

      His love child ❤

    • @aallearn4927
      @aallearn4927 3 місяці тому +1

      ​@@Cosmicblast77anoushka shankar also daughter

  • @lassipls
    @lassipls 6 місяців тому +1

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

  • @martinbennett9578
    @martinbennett9578 2 роки тому +7

    Nice!

  • @_The_Phantom
    @_The_Phantom 7 місяців тому +4

    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

  • @SergiojosedossantosSantos-z8p
    @SergiojosedossantosSantos-z8p 9 місяців тому

    Amazing ! Sound ! ❤

  • @Bobaklives
    @Bobaklives 6 місяців тому +1

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

  • @mayankshuklaiitdh8207
    @mayankshuklaiitdh8207 Рік тому +16

    Music itself originated from India … ❤❤❤

    • @vipint3694
      @vipint3694 Рік тому +5

      U from iitd?
      No every country had music

    • @AbhijeetKumar-vh1ff
      @AbhijeetKumar-vh1ff 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.

  • @jedibasschoke8909
    @jedibasschoke8909 8 місяців тому

    He could slay on the bass too looking at his finger technique

  • @johncysamuel
    @johncysamuel Рік тому +1

    Thanks👍❤🙏

  • @ahmedhasssn.01
    @ahmedhasssn.01 Місяць тому

    he's the maestro ❤

  • @BhuvanBamfan_
    @BhuvanBamfan_ Рік тому +5

    Maa Saraswati ❤

  • @AvonBeatzdale
    @AvonBeatzdale 6 місяців тому +1

    These sitar bending make me high only listening Ravi Shankar playing