So, the great master Sitarist of thr 20th and 21rst centuries just declared that he plays a Rikhi Ram sitar at 2:18 . Say no more, I’m getting a Rikhi Ram sitar then. I’ll visit the shop in New York City.
What amazes me is guitar builders in the US use sophisticated tools, cnc machines etc and yet these guys sitting on the floor using their feet to hold the pieces using hand tools turn out stunning instruments!!!
That is nothing to be proud of. The important thing is new improvements are being made, and if the instruments churned out are of good quality. And sadly neither are the case. It is very frustrating to find instruments, particularly sitars, in India. The masters are leaving the trade, their children don't seem to have the mind to continue the craft, due to a variety of complicated situations. In the west, I can find a proper violin, which is almost entirely handmade. China is starting to make some very good instruments too. But in India, quality control is non existent. So if you are lucky, you may find an instrument that plays well. But the average instrument is not good. I bought an instrument made by Barun Roy, Hiren Roy's (a now deceased very famous maker) son. It is not up to the mark, and he is thought of among the best makers alive. Worse still, he is leaving the trade. I hope for positive change to happen.
So, the great master Sitarist of thr 20th and 21rst centuries just declared that he plays a Rikhi Ram sitar at 2:18 . Say no more, I’m getting a Rikhi Ram sitar then. I’ll visit the shop in New York City.
Thank you Mr Shankar, you are sorely missed.
Very interesting and informative
What amazes me is guitar builders in the US use sophisticated tools, cnc machines etc and yet these guys sitting on the floor using their feet to hold the pieces using hand tools turn out stunning instruments!!!
That is nothing to be proud of. The important thing is new improvements are being made, and if the instruments churned out are of good quality. And sadly neither are the case. It is very frustrating to find instruments, particularly sitars, in India. The masters are leaving the trade, their children don't seem to have the mind to continue the craft, due to a variety of complicated situations. In the west, I can find a proper violin, which is almost entirely handmade. China is starting to make some very good instruments too. But in India, quality control is non existent. So if you are lucky, you may find an instrument that plays well. But the average instrument is not good. I bought an instrument made by Barun Roy, Hiren Roy's (a now deceased very famous maker) son. It is not up to the mark, and he is thought of among the best makers alive. Worse still, he is leaving the trade. I hope for positive change to happen.
absolutely true @@TejasM14
Real nice to listen to this man....
Thanks for this video ...Loved this ..Proud
You should be very very proud.
Sanjay Rikhiram👏
divya khosla kumar Ajay RikhiRam actually
My grandfather love u
Ravi says its a gourd which is very common for painting on. Hope this helps.
Anyone know the name of the vegetables @ 0:17 or @ 0:25?
Thanks in advance, peace.
Are they using Pumpkin?
Yes the hollow spherical shaped ones r made out of pumpkins
No, a gourd.
@@ggamer77 a pumpkin is a gourd?
no different vegetables. gourd has smooth shell.@@porteal8986
Ajay Rikhi Ram
They're pumpkins.
Calabash gourd! Totally NOT a pumpkin!
Not pumpkins
Nathan VanMiddlesworth Media calm down its a type of gourd - pumpkin is fine