Anoushka Shankar — Raga Desh
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h2chris wrote:
basicly I agree… but don't want to go that far and call it »racist«. or maybe I just don't want such a term to be necessarily used here on this 'island of the blessed'. this song however shows the wide range of RP's mixes: »expect the unexpected!«
I assume the divergent ratings for this masterpiece are based on the fact that it's also part of the 'main mix'? just an idea… however I will never get tired of the diversity here on magic (long live) RP!
chris (hamburg / GER)
Very well stated! ...Guten Morgen (Good Morning)!
basicly I agree… but don't want to go that far and call it »racist«. or maybe I just don't want such a term to be necessarily used here on this 'island of the blessed'. this song however shows the wide range of RP's mixes: »expect the unexpected!«
I assume the divergent ratings for this masterpiece are based on the fact that it's also part of the 'main mix'? just an idea… however I will never get tired of the diversity here on magic (long live) RP! chris (hamburg / GER)
Very well stated! ...Guten Morgen (Good Morning)!
Dalsir wrote:
Gang a bong, Get it on! ...T Rex! ...works every time! PS: It would augment this tune very well!
69 people need a bong
Gang a bong, Get it on! ...T Rex! ...works every time! PS: It would augment this tune very well!
maboleth wrote:
True. I see a lot of elitism for world music, here on RP comments. People are either narrow minded, have prejudices or are plain arrogant and racist when they give low marks for quality ethnic/world music.
...or they have a shitty chain that can't reproduce the magnificently dynamic and oh so suttle and detailed nuances.
True. I see a lot of elitism for world music, here on RP comments. People are either narrow minded, have prejudices or are plain arrogant and racist when they give low marks for quality ethnic/world music.
...or they have a shitty chain that can't reproduce the magnificently dynamic and oh so suttle and detailed nuances.
Excellent!
69 people need a bong
gmsingh123 wrote:
In my experience at least 90% of "classic rock" fans are racists.
Seems pretty easy to bandy that term about these days. Shocking how intolerant those who wrap themselves in their virtue can be.
Now, back to the music - Shankar is an amazing virtuoso who gets this tune to seriously swing. If you don't like it: ain't nobody's business but your own.
In my experience at least 90% of "classic rock" fans are racists.
Seems pretty easy to bandy that term about these days. Shocking how intolerant those who wrap themselves in their virtue can be.
Now, back to the music - Shankar is an amazing virtuoso who gets this tune to seriously swing. If you don't like it: ain't nobody's business but your own.
maboleth wrote:
True. I see a lot of elitism for world music, here on RP comments. People are either narrow minded, have prejudices or are plain arrogant and racist when they give low marks for quality ethnic/world music.
basicly I agree… but don't want to go that far and call it »racist«. or maybe I just don't want such a term to be necessarily used here on this 'island of the blessed'. this song however shows the wide range of RP's mixes: »expect the unexpected!«
I assume the divergent ratings for this masterpiece are based on the fact that it's also part of the 'main mix'? just an idea… however I will never get tired of the diversity here on magic (long live) RP!
chris (hamburg / GER)
True. I see a lot of elitism for world music, here on RP comments. People are either narrow minded, have prejudices or are plain arrogant and racist when they give low marks for quality ethnic/world music.
basicly I agree… but don't want to go that far and call it »racist«. or maybe I just don't want such a term to be necessarily used here on this 'island of the blessed'. this song however shows the wide range of RP's mixes: »expect the unexpected!«
I assume the divergent ratings for this masterpiece are based on the fact that it's also part of the 'main mix'? just an idea… however I will never get tired of the diversity here on magic (long live) RP! chris (hamburg / GER)
gmsingh123 wrote:
In my experience at least 90% of "classic rock" fans are racists. I'm just a fan of music. Anoushka is supremely talented, certainly in the same league with Ravi.
In my experience at least 90% of people who throw around racism accusations, and here is a case in point, are themselves just ignorant.
Just as Bob Ross said you "you cannot have light without dark". If everything is racist then nothing is. The word loses meaning. Enlightenment is lost.
In my experience at least 90% of "classic rock" fans are racists. I'm just a fan of music. Anoushka is supremely talented, certainly in the same league with Ravi.
Just as Bob Ross said you "you cannot have light without dark". If everything is racist then nothing is. The word loses meaning. Enlightenment is lost.
Thank you RP! I love and have studied Sitar music for many years. Anoushka Shankar is incredible when you see her live. Just as is the case with many outstanding musicians, I cannot help but marvel at her dexterity – as far as her fingers are concerned but also her mind.
It takes a lot of discipline to master the Sitar. Anoushka is a superstar in her own right, just as her half-sister Nora Jones.
It takes a lot of discipline to master the Sitar. Anoushka is a superstar in her own right, just as her half-sister Nora Jones.
It began making alot of sense towards the end.
Crazy performance!
Crazy performance!
I'm not a fan of Sitar but Ho boy can she play that thing... speed and accuracy. We have to admit that she's great
Where is the nan?
Toooooo Long!
owchita wrote:
I agree.
I noted that one must listen to this song several times, then all the different aspects become clear.
It is just like a good jazz song - the epiphany comes slowly.
Very, very nice.
I agree.
I noted that one must listen to this song several times, then all the different aspects become clear.
It is just like a good jazz song - the epiphany comes slowly.
Very, very nice.
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Good Night Delhi! We love ya!!
Outstanding percussion
(anonymous) wrote:
Do you belong on RP?
What the f*ck is this sh*t? Does this crap belong on RP? This doesn't falling into the rock category, even slightly it doesn't.
Do you belong on RP?
dogdaysunrise wrote:
Stop whining and JUST DO IT
"Suicide is painless"
Listening on Songs, can't skip! No wonder suicide rates are up...
Stop whining and JUST DO IT
"Suicide is painless"
Great recording, blissful playing, superb. One of her father's compositions I believe ... and it transports me back to India, which is no bad thing ...
maboleth wrote:
True. I see a lot of elitism for world music, here on RP comments. People are either narrow-minded, have prejudices or are plain arrogant and racist when they give low marks for quality ethnic/world music.
True. I see a lot of elitism for world music, here on RP comments. People are either narrow-minded, have prejudices or are plain arrogant and racist when they give low marks for quality ethnic/world music.
I like it! Different! Refreshing! I don't think I could listen to it all the time but definitely more than I do.
Listening on Songs, can't skip! No wonder suicide rates are up...
I listen with interest and try to suspend my Western musical habits and responses. The musicianship is astonishing. One cannot fault the passion. Jimmy Page and a bunch of others tried the sitar and the sound. I think they never quite got the hang of it.
Why am I annoyed?
Why am I annoyed?
static wrote:
I believe that was her dad, if I'm recalling correctly...pretty funny!
Not sure I could take a steady diet of sitar music, but I do like this.
Our "western ears" are not accustomed to this. I think that I warmed up to this many years ago thanks to Oregon (The group, not the state)
The wiki gods say that she is half sister to Norah Jones - Probably stated below in comments, but who has time for all that reading ;-)
When they're done tuning, lemme know.
I believe that was her dad, if I'm recalling correctly...pretty funny!
Not sure I could take a steady diet of sitar music, but I do like this.
Our "western ears" are not accustomed to this. I think that I warmed up to this many years ago thanks to Oregon (The group, not the state)
The wiki gods say that she is half sister to Norah Jones - Probably stated below in comments, but who has time for all that reading ;-)
Doing boring documentation work... perfect background music:)
This just has to be the lowest rated song on RP.
Hard stuff, if it was a 30sec song, OK, but it goes on for hours....
If this were a George Harrison track...it would average an "8" score. Hmmm...
Just missing a good bass line...that's all.
gmsingh123 wrote:
Not sure I necessarily agree with "racists"; but there certainly are a number of folks with very narrow musical comfort zones and very loud opinions about things outside those zones. It does make me wonder sometimes why they're listening to RP.
In my experience at least 90% of "classic rock" fans are racists.
Not sure I necessarily agree with "racists"; but there certainly are a number of folks with very narrow musical comfort zones and very loud opinions about things outside those zones. It does make me wonder sometimes why they're listening to RP.
jules44 wrote:
You daredevil! I could take only the first tone, note (whatever)... Please skip!
about 2 minutes of this is about all I can take!
You daredevil! I could take only the first tone, note (whatever)... Please skip!
about 2 minutes of this is about all I can take!
When they're done tuning, lemme know.
i need weed.
Superb, with only one minor fault - not long enough.
nope
Saw her live in Trivandrum. She was the opener for a festival.Very nice concert!
I saw Ravi play with his daughter, Anoushka, almost 20 years ago. What a wonderful concert. You could really see the daughter father love on stage. As I understand it, Anoushka was the only person Ravi ever mentored on sitar.
I was invited to a Ravi Shankar concert in Austin Tx, in the late 70's, i was 18 or 19. Didnt know him or his music. Have been a fan of the sitar and his musical influence ever since. Thank you Bill for playing this.
Beautiful music - nice one Bill. It's just a pity that too many people seem to have a narrow view of what constitutes music. We're only one world, just enjoy the vast diversity we have to offer.
Wow, I wish he didn't play the extended version!
Bill, the needle’s stuck!
while I appreciate the skill, I have no interest in this music. perhaps background at the hookah bar. perhaps a hash pipe is needed.
oh wait! love the ending!
sweet relief.
sweet sweet relief.
oh wait! love the ending!
sweet relief.
sweet sweet relief.
like nails on a chalkboard
Thank you, Bill. Great stuff from the Shankar legacy. I love that you followed it up with U2/Edge. I hear what you did there.
too loooooonnnnnnnnngggggggg
maboleth wrote:
True. I see a lot of elitism for world music, here on RP comments. People are either narrow-minded, have prejudices or plain arrogant and racist when they give low marks for quality ethnic/world music.
In my experience at least 90% of "classic rock" fans are racists. I'm just a fan of music. Anoushka is supremely talented, certainly in the same league with Ravi.
True. I see a lot of elitism for world music, here on RP comments. People are either narrow-minded, have prejudices or plain arrogant and racist when they give low marks for quality ethnic/world music.
In my experience at least 90% of "classic rock" fans are racists. I'm just a fan of music. Anoushka is supremely talented, certainly in the same league with Ravi.
MiguelEI wrote:
True. I see a lot of elitism for world music, here on RP comments. People are either narrow minded, have prejudices or are plain arrogant and racist when they give low marks for quality ethnic/world music.
Your ears are as narrow as your mind! Use the PSD button and don't make disgusting comments.
True. I see a lot of elitism for world music, here on RP comments. People are either narrow minded, have prejudices or are plain arrogant and racist when they give low marks for quality ethnic/world music.
Anoushka is as lovely as she is talented. I was bowled over by her performance (and the Indian Orchestra) in the Concert For George. Mesmerizing!
Your ears are as narrow as your mind! Use the PSD button and don't make disgusting comments.
ploba wrote:
ploba wrote:
I would move to another country if I lived in a place where this kind of music was popular 
mzungu wrote:
I don't know. Following this up with, say, The Flower Duet from Delibes' Lakmé might be just the ticket.
Woah, dude, I have CDs of this stuff that I play when I want to hear it. Props for reaching out to other forms but, really, a full raga? If you're going to go there why not try Kabuki or Italian opera or Humpback whale songs? (please note sarcasm not request.)
I don't know. Following this up with, say, The Flower Duet from Delibes' Lakmé might be just the ticket.
ENOUGH!!!!!!!
I would move to another country if I lived in a place where this kind of music was popular
I tried...i really tried but thank God for PSD - right to the Cure's Pictures of You. all is right again with my world (as bizarre as it is)
Big fan here. Thank you for playing. 
WOW! This is great! Ravi Shankar was great, but she ist just as good. More of this! Fantastic Indian Music! 
Reminds me of the Best Exotic Great Marigold Hotel!
Woah, dude, I have CDs of this stuff that I play when I want to hear it. Props for reaching out to other forms but, really, a full raga? If you're going to go there why not try Kabuki or Italian opera or Humpback whale songs? (please note sarcasm not request.)
this sucks!
duhhhhh...
')}I kept thinking this song would finally be over. But.........................it...........................never.......................................................................................................................was.
Worst song I've ever heard bar none. On top of that, it lasted some 45 minutes. Please, NEVER AGAIN!!! So bad, I turned off my stream. You lost me for the day. Horrible!!!
I really, really dug that. I wonder who was playing the tabla? Incredible.
Not my cup of tea but kudos to Bill for the diversity of this station.
normally, i like this kinda music when i am eating dinner at a fine Indian resturaunt. but this piece goes on for way too long. this is a meal best comsumed in short bites
PLEEEEEEEEEEZ MAKE IT STOP!!!!!!!
please.......mercy!
Don't worry, Freebird is coming right up (just not on RP)! Thanks for the raga, Bill, I needed it. Mindless in the most positive sense of the word.
Originally Posted by osti:
Please, make it stop.
Please do. Sorry.
Please, make it stop.
Great song!
But Dogbreath, that\'s the beauty of RP, there are no \'classifications\' here. Bill can play whatever he wants.
I LOVE THAT!!
And I dig Anoushka Shankar, thanks Bill! :D
Oh, now there\'s some real tolerance...
Thank You Bill & Rebecca .... for including this with the moment of silence for George .... I will always remember sharing this moment with all of the \'Birds of Paradise\' ...
I absolutely LOVE it!!! I saw Ravi & Anoushka perform at the Kennedy Center in DC several years ago, and it was completely, utterly mindblowing to say the least. the amount of talent flowing from that stage was staggering. they were having a blast playing, and the vibe saturated the crowd - everyone left with a huge grin on their faces. :D
Thank you RP! I love and have studied Sitar music for many years. Anoushka Shankar is incredible when you see her live. Just as is the case with many outstanding musicians, I cannot help but marvel at her dexterity – as far as her fingers are concerned but also her mind.
It takes a lot of discipline to master the Sitar. Anoushka is a superstar in her own right, just as her half-sister Nora Jones.
Thanks for your post, I completely agree. Discipline indeed, I can just imagine the muscles in her hands and forearms. That intensity of play and the length of the piece must be very hard to achieve.
LLRP