Alam Khan Playing the Sarod

[Callofduty4nub]

That instrument looks hard as hell!

[lemonjames]

way cool!

[Chiaroscuro6543]

No frets and strings that look like spider thread.

Sarod must translate into 'The Final boss' lol

seriously tho, lovely instrument and music

[MrDesiPak]

@tapantabla well for ur info Sarod origin is North India which later separated into Pakistan and India...so u and mustang are both talking nonsense as it is a reality Sarod was the Indian instrument but later on separation it is still being played in Punjab of Pakistan and also in North India..so not a big deal but if u own that and insult Pakistanis then it is not good at all and intolerant as well as it s history spans into exisiting Pakistan and North India so no one can own that .

[Untemperedsteel]

So the Surbahar is the Indian equivalent to a bass guitar, and this Sarod is closest to a banjo, but fretless. I am loving the Hindustani music I am finding on Youtube, its nice to show this sophisticated type of classical/traditional music to a global audience, and its nice to be able to listen to it and see the performers of it.

[japanesesen]

AWESOME!! BRAVO!!

[MastiMaiAaja]

Wow really great, all the best luck to this young man on his journey. The legacy is not to fill shoes but to continue with one's individual journey using the guidance we are given. He is destined for great things and I look forward to more from this amazing family, kya baat!

[Xaederaz]

I really like that part he is playing which is started at 0:47

[therealsweep]

Thank you for making this film clip and sharing your playing and your comments with us.

Regarding the disrespectful comments, this is normal on the Internet, unfortunately, and not uncommon in the world as a whole.

Your father and Ravi Shankar both faced this negativity and defeated it through music. It's good to know that you're doing the same. Many of us remain eternally grateful for the willingness of Indian classical musicians in coming to the West and sharing their music with us.

[Plasticsoul]

I had the pleasure of seeing Alam Khan perform last weekend at Loyola Marymount this last weekend with Swapan Chaudhuri. It was absolutely amazing, moving, and joyous! The performance was videotaped and should be appearing online soon. I had the great pleasure of meeting Alam after the show and he was a very friendly, down to earth, gentlemen. Keep your eyes on him. He will be a legend like his father.

[MATTTHEMOP]

The Sarod is one of the most beautiful looking instruments in the world.

[Killaduck07]

Do all Indian instruments have sympathetic strings?

[CarnaticConnection]

Most stringed instruments do, but some such as the rudra veena and saraswati veena don't. Some say that it is to get a purer sound without having extra noise of the sympathetic vibrations.

[Killaduck07]

Thanks for the clearification

[Komodoensis]

Very very cool :)

[anuragr]

Danny! Like AlamK said, sarod has no frets. Sitar is much easier to start with in that way. However, if you've played any instrument then you know that every instrument is equally difficult after a certain level of practice.

I would suggest you should go with the instrument whose sound you like better, because you have to absolutely love the music you play :)

[jackuppercut]

It's inspiring to see young people who are willing to take part in an intensive, traditional practice.

[Danny48912]

Can anybody recommend which to learn first? I am really interested in learning to play sitar or sarod, but I don't know which. Could anybody with a musical background recommend which I should learn first?

[RussianMarksman]

lmao my name is Alam Khan... But I compose instrumentals on the Computer...and used to play guitar

[KisaiKagai]

The sarod is from India. The Afghan Rabab is like the father of the sarod. If you see the videos of Rabab they somewhat familiar, but the sarod can make a note last longer than the rabab. And the rabab has a few frets at its neck. Two amazing instruments that I love to play.

[DBB90]

It must be an amazing thing to belong to such a musically important family.

[EliteXtasy]

Sarod is actually an Indian variation of a Persian instrument.

[williestratton]

i think the sarod actually is from that region of asia, but i am not sure about the family, but man that is such a cool instrument!

[bansuriplayer]

Ustad Ala Uddin Khan, the father of Anapurna Devi, Ustad Ali Akbar Khan Alam Khan's grandfather was born in Brahmanbaria, Bangladesh. Therefore, they are of Bengali origin.

[inquestofgod]

yeah, whoever said sarod is from pakistan and the khan family is from there is definitely wrong.

[lotterylosers]

I loved the video. What talent and intereting comments. Thanks Alam Akbar Khan.

[GoldenMustang1]

The family comes from Pakistan and Sarod is a music instrument from Pakistan.

[Ermengarde11]

Is there a video or audio of Raag Darbari by anybody, that anyone knows of? A friend of mind studied under Ali Akbar Khan and performed with him but threw it all away after getting into drugs. But he educated me about ragas, very intriguing.

[Dhatirakita]

Family comes from East Bengal( now Bangladesh) and Sarod's originates from Rabab( instrument from Afghanistan )

[IndiaMusic4U]

@Dhatirakita And Afghanistan originates from the great BHARAT. Bangladesh is very young; so his family came from Bengal. It is very simple. Just accept the thruth.

[maymusiccharm92]

hey alam, if this IS your account, when was this video even done??? I'll probably ask you on monday :)

[gibsonman22]

Sounds cool man.

[gibsonman22]

cool man, I've been looking at 'em, I may get tabla though, spread the variety of instruments I play. maybe a djembe too ...

[gibsonman22]

Lol, yep, checked him out cause Derek likes Alam and has jammed with him backstage in San Francisco

so though I'd check him out. Didn't know you liked Indian classical. Good taste, Peace.

[therealkaimuse]

Nice to see you talkng about the sarod! I remember you as a kid at the College. The legacy is safe.

[BillBuchananFtw]

WOW i love your fathers music and your music. well done.

[gibsonman22]

This isn't Alam's account ...

[xxxsa]

watch the video of the great Abhisek Lahiri posted by marcange07.... fastastic video!

[ninaherlina]

i can just watch this over and over again. very good musicians..

[drofla135drofla]

give your ba ba my salams

[bskbbbb]

nice music!