Nitin Sawhney performing "Sunset" on KCRW

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  • Опубліковано 12 лип 2012
  • Indian-British artist Nitin Sawhney is considered a musical pioneer for his mix of south Asian musical influences with electronica and other genres, like jazz, hip hop, and flamenco. Expect a global melting pot on KCRW when he performs for the very first time on Morning Becomes Eclectic. Watch / Listen to the full session here: www.kcrw.com/music/programs/mb...

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  • @pauljurgen-romrig9616
    @pauljurgen-romrig9616 3 роки тому +80

    The three best live gigs I’ve ever been to were Nitin Sawhney the first time, Nitin Sawhney the second time, and Nitin Sawhney the third time.

    • @lewisdaly5547
      @lewisdaly5547 Рік тому +2

      So true, I went to the Royal Albert Hall during the prophesy tour. Quite the profound experience.

    • @pauljurgen-romrig9616
      @pauljurgen-romrig9616 Рік тому +2

      @@lewisdaly5547 Profound is the perfect word to describe the experience.

  • @MrAnils21
    @MrAnils21 7 років тому +233

    Her voice could stop wars. Pure and beautiful. Simply stunning.

    • @jhonmenezes4120
      @jhonmenezes4120 7 років тому +3

      Anil Sharma one of a kind . I he a it everyday and get enlightened .its a soul singing in the form of niki

    • @gabybeckers6125
      @gabybeckers6125 3 роки тому +3

      Its all about frequency

    • @TheAudibleSun
      @TheAudibleSun 2 роки тому +2

      Word!

    • @001prk
      @001prk 2 роки тому +2

      She should sing for Russia then to stop war against Ukraine.

    • @yllfare
      @yllfare Рік тому +3

      Best comment

  • @edesborbala233
    @edesborbala233 8 років тому +136

    The name of the singer: Nicki Wells. The composer and guitarist is Nitin Sawhney.

    • @lawrencedoliveiro9104
      @lawrencedoliveiro9104 6 років тому +9

      Presumably she doesn’t speak Bangla. But her phonetic mastery of the words is amazing--to my ears, anyway.

    • @Elixear
      @Elixear 5 років тому +4

      Absolutely. Fisrt time ever I hear a white singer with this natural indian tone and pronunciation.

    • @surmayi3946
      @surmayi3946 5 років тому +10

      She goes by the name Turya as well , you can find more vids & music under that name too xx

    • @iamreallyright
      @iamreallyright 4 роки тому +2

      Very considerate, thank you. Nicki deserves all plaudits.

    • @skrach1000
      @skrach1000 Рік тому

      Surmayi no that’s her twin sister “Tanya Wells” who also sings in very similar style, easy mistake tho

  • @annabrown7485
    @annabrown7485 11 років тому +302

    That 'white' is singing in your language because she is a composer of Indian classical music. She composed the score for Tanika Gupta's theatrical adaptation of Charles Dickens' 'Great Expectations', receiving critical acclaim. She has performed with Nitin Swahney in venues such as the Royal Albert Hall, The Royal Opera House and Sadlers Wells. If you understood the function of music you would know that its a celebration of humanity, a creative inclusive process and expression.

    • @ZungaBungalunga
      @ZungaBungalunga 4 роки тому +7

      Anna Brown I love you👍

    • @thegreattrun
      @thegreattrun 4 роки тому +6

      Were people hating in the comments?

    • @unitalianonelcaribeluomopi3198
      @unitalianonelcaribeluomopi3198 4 роки тому +2

      I couldn't put it any more accurately myself!

    • @interqward1
      @interqward1 4 роки тому +7

      We British whites are Indo-Dravidian dear. And we use Tamilian alphabets. It's who we are. Besides which EVERYONE KNOWS the English (or was it the Scots) invented Karahi. lol
      Although frankly, you have a point re the celebration of the world - which is why 'OUR English' should still be a living language and take everything into its flowing river; phone-glish prolly even more so. I note they all still speak English in Star Trek 'the Very Far Future' episodes. Even Harry Kim speaks English. Goddammit even that Borg '7 of goddamn 9' speaks it!

    • @donnysingh3534
      @donnysingh3534 3 роки тому +5

      She is brilliant!!!

  • @oa5341
    @oa5341 Рік тому +11

    even after all these years I get goosebumps all over with this song.

  • @petrholusa5855
    @petrholusa5855 Рік тому +18

    I believe that UK is a place when great artist meet each other and make absolutely fantastic music. Every music I love comes from this country. Beatles, Portishead, Massive attack, man you name it.

    • @bartpickford1836
      @bartpickford1836 8 місяців тому +1

      I'm British and music from this island excites me and is the one thing which makes me unreservedly proud of our society.
      Radiohead, Razorlight, Idlewild, Imogen heap, Chvrches, Rae Morris, Izzy bizu, Tom odell, bonobo..... I love it all.
      Thanks for such a nice comment about where I come from.
      BTW, Raye is our latest musical genius.... check out her Mercury music prize performance, recently
      🎉

  • @davidjleyland
    @davidjleyland 10 років тому +18

    Nicki although I can accept Nitin may have composed and created the piece your amazing voice should certainly have got a mention in the description! Stunning vocals!

  • @martinjohncameron
    @martinjohncameron 12 років тому +10

    Nicki Wells has such a beautiful voice. I'm so glad other people gave her a credit; it saved me a search elsewhere. Cannot fathom why it was not in the original post.

  • @montybrewster7
    @montybrewster7 11 місяців тому +3

    Here i am in july of 2023 & 11 years later i've still not heard a better vocal than nikki we''s' performance here. It remains absolutely stunning. Thnaks kcrw.

  • @amymanley9875
    @amymanley9875 7 років тому +56

    Perhaps my all time favorite track from Nitin Sawhney. Nicki Wells is AMAZING!

    • @twofishrocks
      @twofishrocks 3 роки тому

      Mine too. I was 19 when this was release, heady days of my youth, care free and full of love

  • @moshiyazee3034
    @moshiyazee3034 7 років тому +17

    i got moved by those Bengali lyrics so much .... & thts how powerful your creativity is whn u being a girl from other country writing lyric in Bengali and moving a born Bengali .... Hats Off ......

  • @josephxavier5328
    @josephxavier5328 Рік тому +4

    Took 10 years to find this amazing piece of work🥰

  • @TheAudibleSun
    @TheAudibleSun 2 роки тому +12

    One of my favourite pieces of the universe.

  • @lordosaya
    @lordosaya 10 років тому +37

    excellent song, but the vocals... just WOW... absolute perfection!

  • @getthoseskills4451
    @getthoseskills4451 Рік тому +3

    What a divine British talent. Big shout from the US.
    This album really got me into Nitin Sawhney and other UK trip hop and experimental acts like
    Portishead, Unkle, Sneaker Pimps, Four Tet, Burial, Bonobo, Tricky, Allflaws

  • @yogenpayyar5696
    @yogenpayyar5696 7 років тому +8

    FULL RESPECT. NICKI AND NITIN. DON'T STOP YOUR COLLABORATION

  • @rajsavraj1106
    @rajsavraj1106 3 роки тому +4

    This doesn’t get the credit it deserves. Breathtaking

  • @tashap553
    @tashap553 3 роки тому +1

    I’m here in 2021. I heard this song when I was 9 years old. I am now 29 and I still remember how it made me feel when I first heard it. This women is so talented!

  • @TWICKS
    @TWICKS 7 років тому +71

    Translation:
    If I were suddenly to pause; to set beyond the horizon as dusk arrives,
    At last, in the bed of boundless night, I would fall asleep with the sun.

    • @taracheng345
      @taracheng345 6 років тому +1

      TWICKS breathtaking indeed!

    • @surmayi3946
      @surmayi3946 5 років тому +1

      Beautiful 💕

    • @sabinkstudio
      @sabinkstudio 3 роки тому +1

      What is the original language, is it Bengali?

  • @eekamoose
    @eekamoose 4 роки тому +4

    I don't get many pivotal moments listening to music any more because there is so much copycat audio fast food about, but this performance was an eye-opener. It's absolutely phenomenal - how come it took 7 years for me to discover it?

  • @spiritzen
    @spiritzen 4 місяці тому +1

    Her Bengali accent and tone is impressive, great impersonation and the switch back to English is flawless.

  • @whuhay
    @whuhay 9 років тому +11

    nice to see a natural human

  • @jodiemclauchlan1422
    @jodiemclauchlan1422 10 днів тому

    This melody is so addictive. NW voice is too.

  • @oaktadopbok665
    @oaktadopbok665 7 років тому +6

    Nicki Wells is one of a kind. A voice so pure and real.. amazing. Thank you for this beautiful work.

  • @DJNutzo
    @DJNutzo 5 років тому +11

    Wow, this brings a tear to my eyes every time I watch it, such amazing vocals

  • @acousticsong-guitarco964
    @acousticsong-guitarco964 8 років тому +7

    Wow, not mainstream, not The Voice of..., thank you! Refreshing!!!!

  • @liljujuworld
    @liljujuworld 10 років тому +12

    Nicki wells you make this song perfect - Nitin Thank you for composing such an amazing track... Timeless!

  • @Daahlya
    @Daahlya 9 місяців тому +1

    I keep coming back to this song for years now and it never gets old. Sometimes I listen to it on repeat for hours. Just sublime voice, music, everything about it!

    • @user-zm3fx5cw5r
      @user-zm3fx5cw5r 7 місяців тому

      I can't listen something else after this song! Just sitting in the silence, smiling❤

  • @yannick7570
    @yannick7570 Рік тому +1

    Top top ! Merciii

  • @tnightwolf
    @tnightwolf 6 років тому +3

    "Discovered" this song because a friend of mine had an amazing chillout cd..."Ministry of Sound - Chillout sessions vol.3" I must say...this version?! Fkn brilliant!!!!!!

  • @andyhatfield1071
    @andyhatfield1071 9 років тому +3

    such a complete performance. The singer improves on the studio performance... love it when that happens :D

  • @uhu8707
    @uhu8707 2 роки тому +1

    this is Nicki Wells singing- outstanding 🌞✨!

  • @barishatowhid7423
    @barishatowhid7423 8 років тому +42

    The Bangla chorus is breathtaking

    • @basukashyapapc
      @basukashyapapc 8 років тому

      +Barisha Towhid in the beginning... isn't it gujrati??

    • @barishatowhid7423
      @barishatowhid7423 8 років тому +6

      +basu kashyap No it's bangla, I'm a native speaker :)

    • @basukashyapapc
      @basukashyapapc 8 років тому +1

      splendid, :D

    • @lebheidenstrm5392
      @lebheidenstrm5392 8 років тому +1

      +basu kashyap whatever it is it's sounding mighty fine in my ear. :O)

    • @barbarathomas2508
      @barbarathomas2508 8 років тому +3

      Barisha I wish you would translate the Bangla chorus. I've listened to this song so many time I can sing it in Bangla but I don't know what I'm saying.

  • @morningsideschoolofmusic
    @morningsideschoolofmusic 8 років тому +12

    Jaw dropping musicianship! Outstanding! :-)

  • @moniquevanoosterhout6101
    @moniquevanoosterhout6101 Рік тому +1

    Thank you Nitin, Nicki and the fabulous tabla player. I found you today and I feel pure-ly blessed!

  • @MrCrystalm8
    @MrCrystalm8 10 років тому +5

    I think i'm in love with nicky wells

  • @carlpearce8336
    @carlpearce8336 4 роки тому +1

    Hard to believe it’s live it’s so beautiful

  • @colrobertson
    @colrobertson 13 годин тому

    Best song ever. Ear worm can't get of and don't want to.

  • @smokhaay
    @smokhaay 6 років тому +5

    Incredible singer. So authentic and soulful.

  • @myyoutube2251
    @myyoutube2251 8 років тому

    Huge Nitin fan for years now. Love this version of the song.

  • @beatboxsy123
    @beatboxsy123 7 років тому +3

    Proper chills off this. Amazing Vocal and track

  • @scottscott232
    @scottscott232 3 роки тому +2

    Fantastic. I love this. Nitin has been producing first class musical material for a long time. Love the music, and his his guest's amazing voice.

  • @lavenderfae8585
    @lavenderfae8585 2 роки тому +2

    Always loved this track and her voice is simply stunning. So incredibly talented 😍

  • @jahpreast
    @jahpreast 9 років тому +10

    I love this video. Nitin Sawhney and Nicki Wells and this amazing tabla player are doing some piece of real magic. I'm enjoying it so much :):):) thank you !!!

  • @didierhoundegle7703
    @didierhoundegle7703 8 років тому +7

    Fantastic ! Big up to you guys... Nicki, you have what it takes to rock the music world, simple.

  • @r0ckbass
    @r0ckbass 8 років тому +96

    omg a singer NOT trying to sound like lorde/lana del ray/adele and singing words with stupid pronunciations and tones that aren't at all natural. amazing tune, wonderful singer!

    • @basukashyapapc
      @basukashyapapc 8 років тому +2

      +rockbass hahaha what do you mean by words with stupid pronunciation and tones that aren't at all natural??

    • @lebheidenstrm5392
      @lebheidenstrm5392 8 років тому +9

      +basu kashyap rokbass means warbling like a strangled canary. ;o)

    • @r0ckbass
      @r0ckbass 8 років тому +5

      +Leb Heidenstrøm this guy gets it.

    • @oa5341
      @oa5341 7 років тому +3

      it is sanskrit, old india language, very natural language

    • @dutisyedaashfahtoaha2928
      @dutisyedaashfahtoaha2928 7 років тому +13

      The other language is BANGLA precisely.

  • @avec2ailes941
    @avec2ailes941 5 років тому +2

    I do not have words it's so beautiful, so subtle ..... I thought for a long time that there were two singers! But no!I discover this with this video! With Nitin, who always chooses extraordinary musicians and singers, we live moments of grace .... Out of time .... Thank you from the bottom of the heart.

  • @pp8998
    @pp8998 9 років тому +1

    Well done Niki-No matter where in the world I am.You voice is magical and soothing.
    Thanks.

  • @jhonmenezes4120
    @jhonmenezes4120 7 років тому +1

    brilliance. nikki has such such refreshing pure voice full of sensitivity and passion ..once can sensenyhe blissful energy and sync with nitin.
    makings of a superstar

  • @Beare.
    @Beare. Місяць тому

    Superb.
    Goosebumps, tears, appreciation, love.
    Thank you. 🙏🏼💙

  • @virginiefaure1742
    @virginiefaure1742 10 місяців тому +1

    Magnifique performance. Merci.🙏

  • @somdattramessar
    @somdattramessar 9 років тому +2

    Awesome..Nitin, you never cease to amaze with your music...excellent vocals and a job equally well done on Tabla by my friend , Aref...

  • @conniewalker-carter5835
    @conniewalker-carter5835 9 років тому +7

    Shades of Terry Callier. Great Voice and composition.

  •  10 років тому +1

    wauu perfect performance and Incredible singer

  • @spejspig
    @spejspig 12 років тому +1

    Beautiful! I discovered this song years ago, and it was on repeat for a month, and after a month, I was at the Exit music festival in Serbia. Nitin Sawney was lined up to start with this song, at sunset. It was a perfect experience, old fortress, summer evening, great mood, beautiful people, heavenly music...I was so lucky to be there! This studio performance is just as amazing in its simplicity and beauty.

  • @ssntt3811
    @ssntt3811 2 роки тому

    Beautiful voice and Beautiful composing a remarkable combination 👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍

  • @colrobertson
    @colrobertson 4 місяці тому

    I could listen to this all the time forever. Wow. Love it.

  • @robbiethomas6589
    @robbiethomas6589 4 роки тому +1

    A really beautiful song by Nitin Sawhney. Nicki Wells' astounding vocal technique sounds perfect in this stripped down performance. x

  • @taracheng345
    @taracheng345 7 років тому

    She sounds beautiful! Wow

  • @CucharadaYT
    @CucharadaYT 8 років тому +7

    One of my favourite youtube gems. Amazing! I always found this song quite bland, but this performance makes it incredible.

  • @zglasominzavestjo
    @zglasominzavestjo 10 років тому +1

    Fabulous. I really enjoy it, every time I hear it. Thanks all of you.

  • @JohnOShaughnessy
    @JohnOShaughnessy 8 років тому +4

    OMG!! incredible!

  • @Deltamegrez
    @Deltamegrez 6 років тому

    what a lovely voice!

  • @mangomosaics
    @mangomosaics 3 роки тому

    Amazing Amazing Amazing 💗💗💗💗
    Nicki's voice is pure gorgeousness 💗

  • @kb7268
    @kb7268 3 роки тому

    Very unexpectedly beautiful-her voice is amazing

  • @monicasuzette
    @monicasuzette 10 років тому +3

    I love this! it's so different from anything I've ever heard before...

  • @ITStheCoke
    @ITStheCoke 7 років тому

    so beautiful!

  • @ismarocket
    @ismarocket 10 років тому

    absolutely amazing performance!

  • @eiranmorris8208
    @eiranmorris8208 2 місяці тому

    What a beautiful voice I love this song

  • @LeighWinspear
    @LeighWinspear 2 роки тому +4

    Goosebumps every damn time.......................amazing..............................;)

  • @790228AJS
    @790228AJS 9 років тому

    Perfect vocals - fantastic

  • @julioosorio1928
    @julioosorio1928 10 років тому

    Love your voice.

  • @perotrokadero
    @perotrokadero 4 роки тому

    omg! im always without a words when i hear this

  • @karamarriouach3536
    @karamarriouach3536 5 років тому

    Love this song!!

  • @samaalmarzooqi1301
    @samaalmarzooqi1301 10 років тому +1

    Waw! Such Beauty! Love the harmony between the Indian and English music

  • @AldricGilbertLibertalia
    @AldricGilbertLibertalia 10 років тому

    So simply beautifull music, so simply beautifull wome, so perfect. Just have to close my eyes and travel the universe. Thank you very much for sharing.

  • @robertharper3950
    @robertharper3950 11 років тому +1

    She is beautiful as is her voice as is her mind.

  • @misskeir
    @misskeir 7 років тому +1

    incredible talented artists its a shame that their work is not more recognised

  • @SolidCopy1
    @SolidCopy1 12 років тому

    incredible.....never heard sounds like this, goosebumps the entire time. Beautiful singing.

  • @MrsSlocombesPuddyCat
    @MrsSlocombesPuddyCat 4 роки тому +1

    ..... Wow. How have never heard this before now?!

  • @edbarrett5995
    @edbarrett5995 6 років тому

    Never fails to send shivers - well, everywhere.

  • @InTheCity3D
    @InTheCity3D 5 років тому +1

    Great track from a groundbreaking album of its time.

  • @PayminatorX
    @PayminatorX 11 років тому +2

    Awesome version. Thnx for posting it, Skipinder;-)

  • @CC54
    @CC54 3 роки тому

    Fabulous! " very different styles of vocals mastered!

  • @beahappyapple
    @beahappyapple 11 років тому

    beautifully amazing

  • @KarjamSaeji
    @KarjamSaeji 9 років тому +1

    I listened this song a lots and i am really enjoyed. Thank you.

  • @awinmatai5420
    @awinmatai5420 10 років тому

    nice song, beautiful voice

  • @Alison_Murphy
    @Alison_Murphy 7 років тому

    Absolutely timeless. Poetry in music ❤️

  • @sabrinacheref7789
    @sabrinacheref7789 6 років тому

    Je ne peux m'en lasser. Simply gorgeous

  • @abooswalehmosafeer173
    @abooswalehmosafeer173 2 роки тому +1

    Neither actor
    Nor spectator
    No doubt alien
    Looking on
    Listening on
    Wondering
    Pockets with holes in
    Missed the boat
    Or more like the boat
    Refused Entry
    No boundaries
    Is the heartfelt wish
    And soon breathless flat line

  • @soizicduvignoul1547
    @soizicduvignoul1547 11 років тому

    sublime…wonderful….magic……she has a new fan

  • @rexcomanche5747
    @rexcomanche5747 9 років тому +2

    some kind of wonderful

  • @farhanahuq
    @farhanahuq 6 років тому

    Wonderful!

  • @yeisonchill
    @yeisonchill 3 роки тому

    I'm in love

  • @mars2k3
    @mars2k3 9 років тому

    still an amazing song xxxxx

  • @YuriyZa
    @YuriyZa 6 років тому

    beautiful

  • @tobiasbeer2689
    @tobiasbeer2689 9 років тому

    pitch perfect, big thanks

  • @jowilde8527
    @jowilde8527 11 років тому

    Simply Stunning such beautiful talent :))

  • @EvilEddtheRed
    @EvilEddtheRed 11 років тому +2

    Literally brings tears to my eyes. Simply sublime.

  • @logicalmistify
    @logicalmistify 8 років тому

    Love This !!!!!!