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Anoushka Shankar — Raga Desh
Album: Live at Carnegie Hall
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Released: 2001
Length: 11:29
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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)!  
Posted 9 months ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
 Dalsir wrote:

69 people need a bong


Gang a bong, Get it on!  ...T Rex!  ...works every time!   PS: It would augment this tune very well!  
Posted 9 months ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
 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.
Posted 2 years ago by mariodrv    [ Reply ]
Posted 2 years ago by uksminas    [ Reply ]
Excellent!
Posted 2 years ago by AlienRelic    [ Reply ]
69 people need a bong
Posted 3 years ago by Dalsir    [ Reply ]
 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.
Posted 3 years ago by bitbanger    [ Reply ]
 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)   
Posted 3 years ago by h2chris    [ Reply ]
 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.
Posted 3 years ago by sqqqrly    [ Reply ]
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.
Posted 3 years ago by binggeli    [ Reply ]
It began making alot of sense towards the end.
Crazy performance!
Posted 4 years ago by ExploitingChaos    [ Reply ]
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
Posted 4 years ago by siriuss    [ Reply ]
Where is the nan?
Posted 5 years ago by zurcronium    [ Reply ]
Toooooo Long!
Posted 5 years ago by number7    [ Reply ]
 owchita wrote:
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.
Posted 5 years ago by VH1    [ Reply ]
Very, very nice.
Posted 5 years ago by owchita    [ Reply ]
8
Posted 5 years ago by Rockit9    [ Reply ]
Good Night Delhi!  We love ya!!
Posted 6 years ago by Alastair    [ Reply ]
Outstanding percussion
Posted 6 years ago by fitmartin    [ Reply ]
 (anonymous) wrote:
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?
Posted 6 years ago by radioparadise9    [ Reply ]
 dogdaysunrise wrote:
Listening on Songs, can't skip! No wonder suicide rates are up...
 
Stop whining and JUST DO IT

"Suicide is painless"
Posted 6 years ago by radioparadise9    [ Reply ]
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 ...
Posted 6 years ago by trekker308    [ Reply ]
 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.
 

Posted 6 years ago by VH1    [ Reply ]
I like it! Different! Refreshing! I don't think I could listen to it all the time but definitely more than I do.    
Posted 6 years ago by steviedeant    [ Reply ]
Listening on Songs, can't skip! No wonder suicide rates are up...
Posted 6 years ago by dogdaysunrise    [ Reply ]
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?
Posted 6 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
 static wrote:
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 ;-)
Posted 6 years ago by Lindo525    [ Reply ]
Doing boring documentation work... perfect background music:)
Posted 6 years ago by davidbrace61    [ Reply ]
This just has to be the lowest rated song on RP.
Posted 6 years ago by dogdaysunrise    [ Reply ]
Hard stuff, if it was a 30sec song, OK, but it goes on for hours....
Posted 6 years ago by dogdaysunrise    [ Reply ]
If this were a George Harrison track...it would average an "8" score. Hmmm...
Posted 6 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
Just missing a good bass line...that's all.
Posted 6 years ago by Rockit9    [ Reply ]
 gmsingh123 wrote:
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.
Posted 6 years ago by dwhayslett    [ Reply ]
 jules44 wrote:
about 2 minutes of this is about all I can take!
 
You daredevil! I could take only the first tone, note (whatever)... Please skip!
Posted 6 years ago by Dinges,_the_Dude    [ Reply ]
about 2 minutes of this is about all I can take!
Posted 6 years ago by jules44    [ Reply ]
When they're done tuning, lemme know.
Posted 6 years ago by static    [ Reply ]
i need weed. 
Posted 6 years ago by chyk5    [ Reply ]
Superb, with only one minor fault - not long enough.
Posted 6 years ago by owchita    [ Reply ]
nope
Posted 6 years ago by sfyi2001    [ Reply ]
Saw her live in Trivandrum. She was the opener for a festival.Very nice concert!
Posted 6 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
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.  
Posted 6 years ago by rpdevotee    [ Reply ]
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.  
Posted 6 years ago by V12Silly    [ Reply ]
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.
Posted 6 years ago by Ngoziman    [ Reply ]
Wow, I wish he didn't play the extended version!
Posted 6 years ago by VV    [ Reply ]
Bill, the needle’s stuck!
Posted 6 years ago by GeorgeMWoods    [ Reply ]
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.
Posted 6 years ago by fredGarvin    [ Reply ]
like nails on a chalkboard
Posted 6 years ago by ploba    [ Reply ]
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.
Posted 6 years ago by jtherieau    [ Reply ]
too loooooonnnnnnnnngggggggg
Posted 6 years ago by zerosomething    [ Reply ]
 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.
Posted 6 years ago by gmsingh123    [ Reply ]
 MiguelEI wrote:
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.
Posted 6 years ago by maboleth    [ Reply ]

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!
Posted 6 years ago by folkrocker    [ Reply ]
Your ears are as narrow as your mind! Use the PSD button and don't make disgusting comments.
ploba wrote:
I would move to another country if I lived in a place where this kind of music was popular  {#Crashcomp}

 


Posted 6 years ago by MiguelEI    [ Reply ]
 mzungu wrote:
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.
Posted 6 years ago by aelfheld    [ Reply ]
ENOUGH!!!!!!!
Posted 6 years ago by deepwoodskev    [ Reply ]
I would move to another country if I lived in a place where this kind of music was popular  {#Crashcomp}
Posted 6 years ago by ploba    [ Reply ]
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)
Posted 6 years ago by Emwolb    [ Reply ]
Big fan here.  Thank you for playing.  {#Daisy}
Posted 6 years ago by jen3005545    [ Reply ]

WOW! This is great! Ravi Shankar was great, but she ist just as good. More of this! Fantastic Indian Music! {#Bananajam}{#Dance} {#Dancingbanana_2}

Reminds me of the Best Exotic Great Marigold Hotel! {#Clap}{#Clap}{#Clap}{#Clap}{#Clap}{#Clap}{#Clap} 


Posted 8 years ago by VH1    [ Reply ]
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.)
Posted 21 years ago by mzungu    [ Reply ]
this sucks!
Posted 21 years ago by jannes    [ Reply ]
while(1) { system.out.println('

duhhhhh...

')} Hey man, wut dis is you playin' ? Ah don't lissen to RP cuz I wanna hear evil-doer muzik. Man, why you don't play some Skinnerd, or Britney? I don' wanna hear nuthin that might be outside of mah' 20 song repitoire (whativer that there means)
Posted 21 years ago by CaptTofu    [ Reply ]
I kept thinking this song would finally be over. But.........................it...........................never.......................................................................................................................was.
Posted 21 years ago by jbmckee    [ Reply ]
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!!!
Posted 21 years ago by Strik    [ Reply ]
I really, really dug that. I wonder who was playing the tabla? Incredible.
Posted 21 years ago by camarkim    [ Reply ]
Not my cup of tea but kudos to Bill for the diversity of this station.
Posted 21 years ago by geavis    [ Reply ]
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
Posted 21 years ago by BLADERUNNER    [ Reply ]
PLEEEEEEEEEEZ MAKE IT STOP!!!!!!!
Posted 21 years ago by zipper    [ Reply ]
please.......mercy!
Posted 21 years ago by jayladdin    [ Reply ]
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.
Posted 21 years ago by Businessgypsy    [ Reply ]
Posted 21 years ago by KevinM    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by osti: Please, make it stop.
Please do. Sorry.
Posted 22 years ago by webdiva    [ Reply ]
Please, make it stop.
Posted 22 years ago by osti    [ Reply ]
Great song!
Posted 22 years ago by rhw    [ Reply ]
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
Posted 22 years ago by laprincessa    [ Reply ]
Oh, now there\'s some real tolerance...
Posted 22 years ago by traveler    [ Reply ]
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\' ...
Posted 22 years ago by rolo    [ Reply ]
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
Posted 22 years ago by Platypus    [ Reply ]