Laughter in a situation such as this, can often be interpreted as JOY! This laughter expressed is a grand compliment to the magical performance by Zakir Hussain.
I see a lot of comments complaining about the audience laughing. It is not as an insult. You will see (or hear) that the Ustad is showing the audience his skill on the Tabla, but it is more like he is conversing with the audience. Whenever he is playing good music, they are silently listening. But occasionally his is playing some amazing piece which people are not expecting to hear on a Tabla. The audience is laughing at themselves as they couldn't imagine such a music (or skill) is possible on the instrument. And if you look at Ustads face, he is working hard to get that laugh from the people. That is a compliment. An amazing talent but also hats off to the dedication and hard work he has put in to reach this level of expertise.
Really amazing how people automatically jump to negative conclusions.. I wouldn't even need to SEE the video to know they weren't ridiculing him. Rather they were happy and laughing with him. Oh well.
Oops! I had seen the 2CELLOS cover of The trooper recently, and they were playing the finale of william tell overture in the beginning. That's why I thought it was part of original the trooper.
Ustad Zakir Hussain has his own class and style, wah ustad wah. He has brought evolution in tabla playing making it a lead instrument from an accompanying instrument. Nice fusion taking classical to another level.
*JUST* returned from his concert at the Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles. It was absolutely incredible! If you get a chance to see him (w/ or w/o his "Masters of Percussion") it's a MUST SEE! I've never seen anything like it and was utterly rapt by the entire performance. He also had a flutist who was just so so so wonderful. This music reaches deep into the human soul. You can't help but be moved by it.
Wonderful acoustic bath for the ears. Reminiscent of Indonesian gamelon (I'm sure I've botched the spelling) at moments, Zakir is frolicking.I love seeing Edgar Meyer (bass) and Bela Fleck (banjo) contributing to this!!
wow zakir saab aap ki aunglia aise ghoomti tablei per jaise khoi ganjei kei seer per teil daal kar mallish kar rahao ho. wah kya baat hai. Really beautiful with so ease you play table my favourite instrument.
Holy crap this is Bela Fleck, Edgar Meyer (who's lost a ton of weight and looks great), and Zakir Hussain. Although this video makes it out to be a Zakir performance, I'd bet money half the crowd was there for Bela Fleck and Edgar Meyer. The best classical/bluegrass/world music band you're liable to find anywhere on the planet. Only the band Oregon comes close. Thanks for the vid!
agreed! this is art and it is ok to laugh and enjoy as long as not disturbing the artist. The word "hate" must be removed from dictionaries and from our hearts and minds.
Very nice Music, but this is the new Indian Sound: Ultrasmooth Bossa Lassi The best of CD Fresh and new......, never heard this combination of instruments.Go for it !
These are top world class musicians Bela Fleck eclipses the Banjo world, Edgar Meyer is world renowned on Upright bass these guys are awarded internationally.
Maybe I'm being idealistic but you know that chidlike sense of wonder and amazement when you discover something really novel, maybe the laughter is the awkward western collective expression of genuinely enjoying something novel naively, at a form of expression distant and esoteric yet familiar and very human...
Well, it's understandable, and I'm sure this master is used to and welcomes the warm curiosity that comes from this woman's lack of foreknowledge regarding the subject. In the end, they cheered, indicating their understanding and respect of this art.
please, is there a name for the 'talking' (tacatica teketeke tateteke tata... well you know) he does and then reproduces on the tabla? I'm obssesed with that, I find it absolutely amazing. If there is actually a name for that, I'd love you if you let me know! please youtube, help meeeeee
Please express your opinions without loosing respect. In east music is divine and humbling.. in the west it is entertaining and flamboyant. If you look carefully they're not laughing at him.. but rather with him.
AT celovern: maybe fear of laughter is an awkward western collective concern. as an indian woman i laughed a lot with the audience and Zakir. it's okay to laugh; its music's goal to liberate not civilLIES; i agree with bendeblase complete 100 percent. I LOVE ZAKIR.
He is legend .. Grammy winner from India ..we don’t need kohinoor .. but salute this legend ....👍👍👍👍👍
Laughter in a situation such as this, can often be interpreted as JOY! This laughter expressed is a grand compliment to the magical performance by Zakir Hussain.
yes, this must be given to him
thank you dear ma'am
You're most welcome kind sir.
Catherine Hamel . zakir Hussain is my god
Un belivable very nice
awesome 👌😊
I see a lot of comments complaining about the audience laughing. It is not as an insult. You will see (or hear) that the Ustad is showing the audience his skill on the Tabla, but it is more like he is conversing with the audience. Whenever he is playing good music, they are silently listening. But occasionally his is playing some amazing piece which people are not expecting to hear on a Tabla. The audience is laughing at themselves as they couldn't imagine such a music (or skill) is possible on the instrument. And if you look at Ustads face, he is working hard to get that laugh from the people. That is a compliment. An amazing talent but also hats off to the dedication and hard work he has put in to reach this level of expertise.
Really amazing how people automatically jump to negative conclusions.. I wouldn't even need to SEE the video to know they weren't ridiculing him. Rather they were happy and laughing with him. Oh well.
Vivek Nair well put sir.
Thankyou.
I'm planning to learn Tabla.
And somehow, your words are inspirational.
Guys are laughing at 2:55 cuz the maestro was playing "the trooper" rock song on tabla, that's why!
Don't get offended, the maestro played it for fun.
+Arpit Kumar actually he was playing rossini william tell overture
Oops! I had seen the 2CELLOS cover of The trooper recently, and they were playing the finale of william tell overture in the beginning. That's why I thought it was part of original the trooper.
Arpit Kumar yeh theres a lot of classical music influences in rock
he played bad
Maide n?
Ustad Zakir Hussain has his own class and style, wah ustad wah. He has brought evolution in tabla playing making it a lead instrument from an accompanying instrument. Nice fusion taking classical to another level.
Should always refer to him as Ustad Zakir Hussain..!!
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Kedar Kulkarni
Kedar Kulkarni Okay, I'll take the bait and ask why.
Please enlighten me.
Yea
sahi bola me yahi likne wala tha apne pehale lik diya correct 👍👍👍
*JUST* returned from his concert at the Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles. It was absolutely incredible! If you get a chance to see him (w/ or w/o his "Masters of Percussion") it's a MUST SEE! I've never seen anything like it and was utterly rapt by the entire performance. He also had a flutist who was just so so so wonderful. This music reaches deep into the human soul. You can't help but be moved by it.
who are the ones who dare dislike this man's performance
I really wish this had better audio recording but I think this guy is one of the best artists of today. It's all in the eyes, just so pure and fun!
This man has an impeccable ear. Always on point. All the best ustad Hussain...
Haha! I love when tabla players name the bols they're playing...and Zakir does it in such a humorous fashion.
The Master shines!
the laughter is a high compliment of his masterful artistry...he makes you go "woahhhh..." blessings
sir your are father of tabla.i am your fan. miracle performance.
Music and instruments in his blood, he can not define how much he have more of it....love and respect from nepal.
u r the great legend....outstanding....speechless performance....
an excellent performance byJakir saaheb. kudos to you and the party.
What a performance. The real Ustad , Doyen . A god's gift to my India / Bharat
Wonderful acoustic bath for the ears. Reminiscent of Indonesian gamelon (I'm sure I've botched the spelling) at moments, Zakir is frolicking.I love seeing Edgar Meyer (bass) and Bela Fleck (banjo) contributing to this!!
wow that banjo sounds amazing with the tabla...I always thought banjo had an indian sound to it.
He deserves Bharat Ratna. What an inspiring performance Ustaad ji.
When the East and West meets,it become magical. Wonderful.
FANTASTIC! Awesome.........WHAT TALENT ...... unmatched in this world in these times.......wonder if anyone can beat him to his beats.... !!!!
Master is really Master....... Ustad your finger Play like wings of butterfly We as Indian have PROUD on You.....
no words to praise the master"s performance -' GOD"S GRACE SHOWERED ABUNTETLY TO HIM"
Amazing...!!! Superb...!!! Soulfully Performance right from the Heart.....!!!
what a legend india had....
has
Fantastic is the only word we can say for this outstanding rendition by Ust. Zakirji.
about laughter whenever I see beautiful things and highly appreciable things I laugh.
amusing that some people are not aware of this type of reaction.
He's looking more like his father as he ages. I saw him once, in 1986, incredible, mesmerizing performance.
it's actually a compliment to Babaji's mastery...people laugh in awe and amazement...enjoying with childlike wonder
no words to praise the master"s performance -' GOD"S GRACE SHOWERED ABUNTENTLY TO HIM"
wow zakir saab aap ki aunglia aise ghoomti tablei per jaise khoi ganjei kei seer per teil daal kar mallish kar rahao ho. wah kya baat hai. Really beautiful with so ease you play table my favourite instrument.
Unbelievable heart touching performance.Salute Ustad ki.
Keeps our heart lighter , takes us into a different world .
Holy crap this is Bela Fleck, Edgar Meyer (who's lost a ton of weight and looks great), and Zakir Hussain. Although this video makes it out to be a Zakir performance, I'd bet money half the crowd was there for Bela Fleck and Edgar Meyer. The best classical/bluegrass/world music band you're liable to find anywhere on the planet. Only the band Oregon comes close. Thanks for the vid!
agreed! this is art and it is ok to laugh and enjoy as long as not disturbing the artist. The word "hate" must be removed from dictionaries and from our hearts and minds.
OMG,,,,,,
जैसा नाम वैसा काम,,,,,
इन्हें कहते हैं,,,, उस्ताद,,,,,,
How can someone find it funny🤔
He worked harder and harder for reaching this zenith of success...
I can't reach to his expertise even with decades of practice.. i have no words..
This is one amazing percussionist . It's also nice to see him playing along with the special Olympic kids here
sir.. you are really awesome... wannna be your disciple fro heart...great great you are.. no words can describe you..
amazing various moods in different parts of the world.
Its a very simple and easy example of how 2 cultures are not easy to blend ... in a sensual manner ?
Great Tabla badak. kya baat hai. Sangeet mai sabse bara kalakari Tabla bajana hai.
Wonderful player .I love your playing.i am also very intrest in tabla
wah! wah Usaad ji,khusiyo ki laher chali ungaliyo se.
baap re baap 🙏🙏🙏🙏 tabla bhi haar maan gaya hai dekh rahe ho 😄😄 ustaad sahab ❤️❤️❤️❤️👌👌👌
wah..... Ustad kaya sunaya up. upto dilkhus kardi.....a. Upki aga koi bat nahi hoga........
The creator is embedded within the creation ..like this one!
The heck?! Bela Fleck and that super famous bassist comin' in outta nowhere?! SURPRISE, SELF!
its a no. one performnce by tabla vadak jakir hussain and im also fan of jakir hussain
Three masters. That must have been an amazing show
Laugh isn't only mockery, it can come out as an expression of joy, and who said that all art should be grave and serious?
Mind = blown! Breathtaking performance.
great...I always love Zakir. And is this Bela Fleck on banjo...? The musicologist who brought his banjo (back) to Africa to jam with villagers...?
He is another form of nature. This is so beautiful.
Tabla of Zakir itself feeling presence of god. Its the best nothing the but THE GREAT
very good "Ma Sarswati" ki kripa hay, Very good.....God Bless you.....
Amazng Amazing...... Bharat Ratna for Zakir Hussain
Mola ka karam ha ap pr.
Love from pakistan.
Very nice Music, but this is the new Indian Sound: Ultrasmooth Bossa Lassi The best of CD Fresh and new......, never heard this combination of instruments.Go for it !
These are top world class musicians Bela Fleck eclipses the Banjo world, Edgar Meyer is world renowned on Upright bass these guys are awarded internationally.
Progressively Enchanting.... Listening to it for the 6th time.
Tabla king around the world .super perform.salute him.
we have such a great talent in our country and we are just like fools , to ignore them
really what a nice rhythm.....can not amazing how it is possible?
THE MASTERS OF THE MASTER ONE AND ONLY ZAKIR HUSSAIN
excellent just loved the soothing experience
he has a great sense of humor i've seen, i don't think it upsets him if people laugh, i think it's more upsetting to see hate in the comments
I am current their he was best tabla player in world
The best tabla player in the world!
Genius.he is a God of Tabla player I the world
wonder, wonder , a real wonder in the field of music
Maybe I'm being idealistic but you know that chidlike sense of wonder and amazement when you discover something really novel, maybe the laughter is the awkward western collective expression of genuinely enjoying something novel naively, at a form of expression distant and esoteric yet familiar and very human...
কি অসাধারণ তাল , সাধনা মানুষকে কত বিখ্যাত করে।
zakir Hussain is master only one
who the respected people are on the earth disliked ustad jakir hussain tabla performance?????????????????
Well, it's understandable, and I'm sure this master is used to and welcomes the warm curiosity that comes from this woman's lack of foreknowledge regarding the subject. In the end, they cheered, indicating their understanding and respect of this art.
maja aa gaya
nice one salute sir
awesome!
So want to learn - going to be a passion for the rest of my life.
benaberry I've played 16 years now. Still no good . lol
V very very very nice performance by Zakir Hussain
please, is there a name for the 'talking' (tacatica teketeke tateteke tata... well you know) he does and then reproduces on the tabla? I'm obssesed with that, I find it absolutely amazing. If there is actually a name for that, I'd love you if you let me know! please youtube, help meeeeee
Its simply called 'bol'
Very nice performance Ustat Zakhir Hussain
kya kaho mai meri dill sey nekile o avas obhi shayadh ethni kubh surath nai thi zakir bhai ka tabla zaisah it was so nice
This is magic, nothing else...and he is a superhuman!
Heel mooi, master, blaster. i like it very much. You,re good.
Indian music give soul piece.
Please express your opinions without loosing respect. In east music is divine and humbling.. in the west it is entertaining and flamboyant.
If you look carefully they're not laughing at him.. but rather with him.
wow thas amazing im also tabla palyer but it takes a lot of time to play like tha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:)
Iam big fan of Zakir Hussain
I agree, Some people have no clue when/how to respect great artistry.
you kill it sir,genius master of tabla...
The master of tabla &sitar...
No words Ustad Zakir ji great
mind blowing performance thanks to god for giving such a wonderful person among us
unbelievably excellent.
amazing ustad zakir hussain is a creatve person
AT celovern: maybe fear of laughter is an awkward western collective concern. as an indian woman i laughed a lot with the audience and Zakir. it's okay to laugh; its music's goal to liberate not civilLIES; i agree with bendeblase complete 100 percent. I LOVE ZAKIR.
Supper Ustad Z H Master of Tabala.
very nice tabla solo by great of classical Musical (Zakir Husain)