Guitar Sitar Jugalbandi by Ancient Future

[nishantvshah]

i make it a point to listen to this piece once a day for sure. takes off all my tiredness and negativity.

[nishantvshah]

agree with me if you get goosebumps between 4:38 and 6:38

[Kahkaha0sman]

thanks for the BEAUTIFUL Music!

[aksfilmsusa]

Very nice indeed...:) thanks for the upload. Any more tunes of this group?

[ancientfuture]

@aksfilmsusa Yes! Ancient Future has released seven full length CDs and is working on the eighth project, the very ambitious Archive of Future Ancient Recordings, available at first only to subscribers. Even though only 10 percent of the project's budget has been raised so far, there is already more than 50 minutes of music in the archive, including this song. To to the Ancient Future band web site for more information.

[saazmusicals]

indian classical music is Great)). "SAAZ MUSICALS" (indian professional musical instruments shop)

[samuelcatalao11]

THANKS FOR THE VIDEO

[SupernalOne]

you can hear the Pakistani influence on Spanish guitar

The sound of the sitar is more evocative, but the guitar is a warmer tone - they go together well

[panniize]

@SupernalOne nonsense, its Hindustani music, Pakistan didnt even exist when classical music was being developed in India's heartland.

[bithack3r]

12 people had their PC on mute.

[uninoculated]

Can anyone recommend another album besides Asian Fusion (for which I LOVE!).

Which would you consider their next best album? btw, I love the stuff we're listening to.

[ancientfuture]

@uninoculated Try "Planet Passion." And Capitol Records is releasing "World Without Walls" (1990 CD) for the first time on iTunes on June 7!

[SupernalOne]

jugalbandi? Jug band?

[ancientfuture]

@SupernalOne Jugalbandi could be translated as "tied together." It refers to a duet performance in Indian music.

[SupernalOne]

@ancientfuture

aha - thanks!

[shams302]

@SupernalOne

it's a pakistani genre

including some pakistani traditional music instruments like tabla, sitar, etc

[panniize]

@shams302 BS, Its Hindustani music, call it Hindustani. Pakistani was not even born when this music was being developed in India's heartland,

[mohitl1985]

@SupernalOne Jugalbandi means a musical conversation where the instrumentalists respod to the pieces played by each other through a variation or improvisation and this ultimately turns into a sort of friendly game of counter improvisations that bring out the expressions of a raga in a enthusistic fashion ..

[vashi90]

classsss

[RituPMToMusic2011]

Enthralling! Absolutely Mesmerizing! What a BEAUTIFUL JUGALBANDI! :)

Rather a DIVINE "TRINITY" of the GUITAR, SITAR, & the indispensable TABLAS! :)

Touched my Soul!

(Habib KhanJI, having been to your concerts, & known and met you in personal settings with common friends(Rekhi:) doubled my joy in humble delight! )

What a PRIVILEGE to listen to this enchanting Music! :)

The "magic" from 2:35 is PURE BLISS!! :) "Dawn Of Love" indeed! Captivated my Heart! :)

BRAVO! ! :)

31JAN11' 10:00pm SFBAYAREA

[dhaivatraj]

Bravo!!

[KhalidMehmoodKM]

BEAUTIFUL , EXCELLENT , FANTASTIK AND WONDERFUL PLAYING . GOD BLESS YOU .

[angelialvares]

Nice easy listening music!

[d3vilofdreams121]

waah!!!

so so so amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[hcharton]

this is the stuff

[TheArihudaya]

beautiful instruments create beautiful music..........

[khanb09]

Absolutely marvellous music. God bless the person who posted this video.

[jazzaj4music]

Simply awesome!!!!!!

[1salam1]

I keep listening to this wonderful guitar-sitar instrumental -- fantastic!

The main melody is very catchy and the improvisation is great.

[missbliss1984]

WOW

[amiapony]

this is great

[ZUKITHRASH1]

There is a word somewhere beyond beautiful..Crystaline,Timeless­,pure and perfect!

[13shadylady]

beautiful x

[viewinguser]

Try doing outube search on AkashA Malaysia to check out guitar and sitar maestro's at fusion with fabulous percussive accompaniement. True embodiment of world music.

[JbBudSmkr420]

so soothing

[niignastii]

i think i have listened to this video like 50 times. its honestly one of the most amazing pieces of music i have ever listened to.

[jshsitar]

Starts in Khammaj (esque)...sitar plays Khammaj...latter parts sound a little more like Alahiya Bilawal. The music is more like dhun and the tal is a kaharwa version. Latter parts sound a little funky...some Dhani/blues scale stuff in there. Good experiment.

[aes005]

Bombastic Fantasico

[Sharybary]

what raag is this?

[japanesesen]

Brilliant!! Music is an international language!! So.....beautiful!! :D

[operadood]

haha! completely leaves the raga around 6:10. Appearing-disappearing. Tremendous.

[ancientfuture]

@operadood Yes, Pandit Habib Khan actually goes into a blues scale there!

[MeeranElanko]

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[Selli0909]

Wow, it's very, very beautiful, and it really calms your soul too...it makes everything seem really harmonious! =D

[LaggardInLove]

Sitar is the most beautiful instrument ever created!

[Josefrainer]

@LaggardInLove

True - such a wonderful instrument.

But Surbahar I love even more, and just again more the Rudra Veena, which has become so rarely played nowadays.

[hemantpadhiar]

this musical creation is a step towards Divinity!

[FaeAzanoth]

fucking brutal

[domrod100]

This is " Absolutely Beautifull!

[sameernns]

Amazing combination of east and west simply great

[000666000]

Wow....never listen to this kind of musiv but it is wonderful!

[LibertangoVieenrose]

THAT is pure music, inspired, emotional. VERY NICE.

[6K6R]

Beautiful 5*****

Claude

[rogwall]

delightful.

[0nman]

I just heard this while getting ready for work...I will be visiting your website later in evening...Fantastic..hungry for more...thank you for spreading the joy..and YOU WROTE??? AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!

[Selli0909]

This is so wonderful...

[sidlucky2002]

thanx for such pleasure....

[FAQEERAHMED]

lovely piece. beauty in action. love  it.

[hirofan]

Is Khan saheeb playing a western scale or a specific raga? Did Mr. Monfort have any input about the use of raga?

[ancientfuture]

Pandit Habib Khan is playing both. He uses a blues scale in his solo in one place, and he shows touches of Khamaj.

I wrote the melody in Rag Alhaiya Bilawal, but we just played the music without discussion first so the solos are completely up to the individual musicians.

[NMoulana]

Sitar has so much range man, it's so enchanting. It plays notes that are fractions of octaves just from the design of the instrument. The physics of the instrument allow it to sing for itself from simply a pluck. It's so mesmerizingly beautiful.

[nahawand1000]

wonderful

[frederickforlife]

a beautiful combination, wonderful :}

[Shadow456376]

absolutely wonderful music..which album of yours is this from and where could i buy it?

[ancientfuture]

Check out the Archives of Future Ancient Recordings on the Ancient Future web site. We will be posting a version of this song to the archives soon, available exclusively to subscribers.

[shankyxyz]

nice khamaj, very well done.

[TheFamousWaffle]

imabout to buy a sitar...and could you tell me what each string is tuned to?

[ancientfuture]

Main Strings: Sa Pa Sa Ma

If tuned to D Sa: D A D G

Chikari: Hi Sa and Pa (D, A)

Tune the sympathetics to the notes in the raga: Sa Ni Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Dha Ni Sa Re Ga Ma

If D major: D C# D E F# G A B C# D E F# G

[Handjaja]

awsome good! Thanks

[Peacocktheguitarist]

at the begining

[Peacocktheguitarist]

What kinda of scale is the guitar playing in? can u give me the name or the notes of the scale and where to play them on the fret board

please

thanks :)

[ancientfuture]

Google Ancient Future world music and find the World Rhythms 10 newsletter. Sorry, youtube won't allow web addresses, but all the info you need and more is in that newsletter.

[KernsTheAntiGoth]

Amazing! Do you have any albums available?

[ancientfuture]

Yes! 'Planet Passion,' the 7th album by Ancient Future is in stores now and features Pandit Habib Khan and Matthew Montfort collaborating. It has just been remastered to celebrate 30 years of world fusion music! Besides your local record store, you can get it on iTunes and at the Ancient Future web site (see front page: youtube disables comments with web site URLs).

[saharagnaoui]

very nice...music ...beautiful....

[sharethehouse]

hypnotic *****

[ikissfutbol89]

remarkable

[needtubes121]

very nice.

[wisemaninmadworld]

nice

[sandipbanerjeetabla]

Very nice. You are really maintaining the real essence of Indian music. It should be like this joyful, peaceful and entertaining.

[JhinukChowdhury]

Beautiful! (But, shouldn't the moniker be Ustad Habib Khan?)

[ancientfuture]

His wife is Hindu, and so as gesture of peace between religions he accepted the title of Pandit in a ceremony performed in India.

[JhinukChowdhury]

Thank you for enlightening me with an inspiring fact. Much appreciated.

[Putrefraction]

sounds alot like shawn lanes eastern music, check out an album called good people in times of evil by him, beautiful music.

[Twolip86]

i listen to this over and over...it's so soothing. anyone know if i can find it somewhere to put on a cd? or purchase the cd?

[ancientfuture]

We do hope to release this on DVD, but the project is on hold due to the health of the video editor. In the meantime, we're offering this as a download to subscribers to the 30th Anniversary Supporter Recording Series. We're raising money to record the next Ancient Future project. Supporters get access to the new music as it is created, plus immediate access to archival recordings of live concerts, interviews, and outtakes. To subscribe, visit our website.

[allen4444]

WOW!!! Keep up the Amazeing music. Such love and joy!

[thetiler]

Really enjoyed this Mathew ! Loved the expression on Pandit's face, lots and lots of expression.

Quite interesting ! Way to go ! 5 stars from me !

[cyanide533]

so trippy................

[katakoya]

amaising!!!!!

smoooooooth

sperital

this is the music

thanx for this

many thanks

[assholes1x]

i do not know the name but i call it a double harmonic phrygian. If in A...

E-5,6,9

A-5,7,8

D-6,7,8

G-6,7

B-5,6,9

E-5,6,9

If anyone can elaborate send me a message!!!

[JFA1331]

dude i want a sitar

[RnMCrow]

wat kind of scale and tuning is the guitarist playing in?

[ancientfuture]

The guitar is in drop D tuning, which is standard tuning but with the bass string tuned down to D to match the 'sa' or tonic of the sitar.

The ascending scale is: D E F# A B C# D

The descending scale is:

D C# B C B A G F# E D

[RnMCrow]

thanks man it sounds so different

[acoustic234]

what is the name of the raga

[ancientfuture]

The main melody is set in Alhaiya Bilawal, but Pandit Habib Khan mixes in some other elements, including Khammaj, folk melodies, and even blues.

[Tilottoma01]

amazingggggggggggggggggg!!!!!!­!!!!! wow wht a feelings!!!!!! greatttttt!!!

[6kittu9]

Wow...this is food for the soul,,,wow...thank u!

[MiracleOfRealism]

Look at the fret spacing on the sitar - wow?

[kariaudar]

How beautifully melodious can music get?

[d5h]

Wow, that's very impressive guitar work. I never really thought guitar could go this well with Indian music before..

[spankythedog56]

ever listened to the beatles before? lol

[deepislandboy]

The Beatles never played music like this.

[spankythedog56]

close enough. ever heard within you without you? it has sitar and guitar.

its not this mellow, but they do have a few songs with sitar.

[smehta62]

too gud, music from the deep. mezmerising soulful music. tks for posting and regards to the troupe.

sandeep

[gowron97]

Awesome

[pirocadoida]

Some music come from the mind

Some others come from the heart

I think that one come from the soul

[katakoya]

روعة

ما أمل من سماعها

[theholytaco]

I got guitar lessons from Matthew, chill guy.

[BluDevil93]

WOW!! :D

This is really good!

[katakoya]

very nice,,,,

[ironbuttermilk]

Great, but I think the sitarist has been watching a few too many Steve Vai videos. LOL.

[ou812bass]

haha yeah. gives the music a intresting vibe!

[jayhoc718]

you guys kick some futuristic ass.

[Emomoz]

very very good i really like that :D

[behenyamin]

amazing sublime

[1gregmichael]

Amazing. Are you guys touring or organizing anything like that?

[davidablair]

Ancient Future! So nice to bump into you here on the tube. The first moment I heard your music I became a fan. Later, after a concert in Nevada City I felt as if I had experienced something really special. Music without genre or boundary, rooted melodically and rhythmically with "Ancient" tones, now translated masterfully for our "Future". Or something close to that?

Very inspiring.

Thanks for posting, I am one who enjoys improvisation and new arrangements of traditional music.

[klacsanzky77]

Does anyone know what Raga this would be?

[ancientfuture]

The main melody is set in Rag Alhaiya Bilaval. However, the sitar improvisation flirts with Khammaj and even blues. It is world fusion music.

[amannur]

Awesome ! I got a chance to perform light with Mathew and I was speechless when I saw him playing. He is very knowledgable in India classical music and there is a magic in his fingers. Hats off to all the artists.

[bmaj7]

The most spiritual music in the cosmos is India's.

[TheSleepingVillage]

thi9s is some goooood shit!

[Thulaandme]

I am transported into India with the sound of a guitar so masterfully played that each tiny note echoes in timeless instants where transcendece awaited my mind's awakening into all that is beyond the concrete mind.

The best guitar/sitar I have heard for a very long time. Especially the begining notes move the mind's focus into spheres of surrender into spirit.

[sujeet787]

Pothead!

Sorry, Couldn't resist :)

[blightent]

hahahaha

[Logos729]

Yes this is beautiful stuff. They made

an album which I believe went by their name. It was quite amazing.

[christianplysgtr]

Ive had sounds in my head since as far as i can remember when i was 6 yrs old of this such type of music and i when i hear this song it opened up my minds eye that gives me a tear in my real eyes and i dont why?

[roquelazarus]

great intro

[myovernightbiz]

Jugalbandi is not a duet. It is a musical duel.

[ancientfuture]

Traditionally that is most often true. But this particular rendition is more of a duet than a musical fight.

[Babliclat]

amazing must see more

[OgreDaddy]

Is that a P-90?

Sitar Junior :-)

[GuitarSlinger2112]

where's the hookah? Can this music be played straight??? lol

Whatever though. It's damn good. IMHO it could do without the little DiMeola nods the guitarist made around 3:30 - 4:15 or so.

[Vaibhav8584]

Hi Fellow Viewers!

After carefully listening to the guitar and sitar parts, I've come to conclusion that the Sitar is undoubtedly Melodic and has the component of Reverb & Chorus by default whereas the Guitar tone was fabricated to sound like Sitar, which is nice. But the guitar player didn't play in Tabla beats and missed on specially when speeding, this is not allowed in Indian Classical music. Overall, nice attempt but nothing very pleasing or admirable.

Best,

Vaibhav

[ancientfuture]

Ancient Future is a band devoted to world fusion music, which is explained in our video documentary on world fusion music.

So naturally this improvisation breaks some of the rules of Indian classical music.

Soon to be released is a video of this same composition performed at the same concert with Georges Lammam (Arabic violin) and Salaheddin Takesh (Arabic drums). That version is very different as it explores the ground between Arabic, Indian, and jazz improvisation.

Best,

Matthew Montfort

[Vaibhav8584]

Dear Mr. Montfort

I really admire you as a musician and loved your compositions on Arabic Nights by Emam & Friends.

On this video I feel, if you are trying to do this JUGALBANDI thing, better if you finish the piece in same beat pattern as of tabla and complete the Swar like the Sitarist does. You may break any rule but finishing the lead without the Sum is not good. It's my personal view as a listener.

Best,

Vaibhav

[ancientfuture]

"The perception of the cyclic nature of life is reflected in Indian classical music through the device of tala, a recurring time-measure or rhythmic cycle that begins, develops and then returns to sam, the first beat of the cycle, anchor of all melody and rhythm and the leading beat to which all returns."--Matthew Montfort, from "Ancient Traditions--Future Possibilities: Rhythmic Training Through the Traditions of Africa, Bali, and India" (Ancient Future Music, 1985)

[ancientfuture]

I used the concept of sam here. However, the groove I specified is a simple 3-3-2 pattern used not only in Indian folk music but also jazz, rock, Latin, etc. Near where my improvisation ended, I was soaring above the groove using fast picked tremolo to sustain the notes. As I flew down towards sa, I landed on sam, still using tremolo. The sitarist likely thought I was ending as he showed tal, and not wanting to be rude I then ended my solo earlier than I intended softly on sam with no tremolo.

[ancientfuture]

Keep in mind that due to video sync issues, the sitarist's gestures showing tal are out of sync with the audio, although I'm sure Pandit Habib Khan performed them correctly. There were four cameras running independently without sync, and the video editor, who is not trained in tala, had to sync them by eye and ear. Therefore, viewers should listen to the audio to determine the timing. Thanks for the kind words about my playing, and for pointing this out so other viewers are not confused.

[Vaibhav8584]

Dear Matthew

I would like to personally invite you to view my videos here, The sound quality is not that great but still you'll be able to make out what I do and enjoy with Music.

Good Luck!

V

[udumbel]

You realy play well.But if you like to listen to a real talented & a more professional sitar in youtube,then kindly visit the sitar videos of RANJAN MAHARAJ.I found his sitar clips while surfing youtube.After that nobody's sitar is touching me anymore.If you want to have a master's touch in your sitar play,then try to listen to him & adopt some of his techmiques in Sitar.Ranjan Maharaj is a real Maestro!

[LordConner]

What kind of Sitar is that, how much did it cost, and where did you get it? Where can I get a Sitar? -plz answer! i really want to get one

[ancientfuture]

You'd have to ask Pandit Habib Khan about his sitar, which was custom made for him with his initials inlayed. He is touring in India right now, but will be back for the Ancient Future concert August 15 in Winnemucca, Nevada. But since you are in the USA, I suggest you contact the Ali Akbar College of Music in San Rafael, California, to purchase a sitar. They can ship one to you.

[Ohnani]

I am in love with the guitarist's tone. The that crisp sound w/ the reverb is killer!

[elusiveohm]

I cant remember the last time I listened to music and it caused me goosebumps. This is powerful, this heals my soul.

[dragonballblue]

Wow, it´s incredible.

Simply wonderful,admirable,delightful­...

From CAtalonia, Spain, thanks for this music.

J.M.

[abdoosayed]

from heaven by angels fingers ,thanks Habib khan and thanks for your friend guitarist

[robibm2003]

Man, that sitar work is just killer. The fluidity and accuracy displayed by the guitarist and sitarist as well as just the overall melodic sense and expressiveness is a phenomenal package. Great stuff.

[Antarblue]

Form follows function.

[Antarblue]

Tradition is a dynamic on-going process of which 'fusion' is an integral component. The musics I play; blues, jazz and Hindustani are fusion musics. Jazz is a fusion of marching bands, hymns, latin music, blues, pop songs, the European harmonic system and 'Africanisms.' Hindustani is a fusion of ancient Persian and Indian musics and Blues a fusion of regional African-American popular and folk song styles. The components of all World cultures are constantly in states of flux.

[Antarblue]

Alahiya Bilawal is not from the Carnatic system. It is Hindustanti. This performance isn't a performance of any raga. It is obviously a dhun (folk melody) based on Khamaj thumri. Because the guitar plays the outline of the aroh-avaroh of Alahiya Bilawal without meend, gamak, microtones nor barhat doesn't make it anything. Just another American east-west pop music 'experiment.'

[ancientfuture]

I composed the asthai and antara in the Hindustani raga Alhaiya Bilaval as taught by Ustad Ali Akbar Khan. Due to the character of the melody, I did not use meend. Pandit Habib Khan is happy to fly free here without restrictions, flowing between folk melody, raga, and blues. But this discussion misses the point. The World Fusion Music Documentary shows the process of world fusion as a way to create new traditions, educate audiences about ancient traditions, and promote cross-cultural exchange.

[appatel]

Wah!! buhut khub!!Music is really divine. Brings people of all kinds together with love.

[tnemyo]

Isn't Alhaiya Bilaval Bilahari in carnatic music? This sounds more like Khamaj to me. The use of the Kaishiki Nishadam seems more than just a passing note in the arohi. Perhaps it is just a different treatment of the raga . Either way, it is beautiful music. I've been replicating the main 'pallavi' if you will, on my violin and trying to get my guitar buddy to learn indian music or at least copy what matt is doing. We ended trying an 'easier' rag like hamsadwani, but it is still fun!

[ancientfuture]

This is world fusion music with no strict raga rules. The main melody is set in Alhaiya Bilaval and happens to follow the rules of that raga. This does not mean that the improvsiations are in Alhaiya Bilaval. Pandit Habib Khan's improvisation contains at the very mininum both blues notes and echos of Khamaj. You have a good ear to pick up the use of the flat seven as more than just a passing tone.

[madhumalati]

What is the name of this raga?

[ancientfuture]

The melody is set in Rag Alhaiya Bilaval, although Pandit Habib Khan adds some blues notes in his solo.

[madhumalati]

Wow thanks a lot..

[Meerajasmineslave]

Beautiful Job by Pandit Habib Khan and Matthew Montfort, but Arshed SYed sucks as usual.

[Rendell05]

Definently like this song, but so not a fan of scalloped frets :(

[SANDEEPKAUL75]

soul touching.....

[mettalrose]

m speechless..

no wrds..

this is music at its true sense mann..

[rohansdasgupta]

this is a great concept , and i am too working on something similar to this, need all your blessings, thanks.

[turydragon]

good luck! its always great to see people with new approaches.

[xxxBlackVeinsxxx]

Matthew is my guitar teacher!

[sabt]

Absolutely amazing. Do you guys play any shows around the San Francisco or San Jose area?

[safagan2]

what genre would you say this is?

[ancientfuture]

Ancient Future is a band dedicated not to a genre, but to the process of World Fusion: creating new music based on the musical knowledge of many cultures.

This composition was written one morning after practicing Alhaiya Bilawal as taught by Ali Akbar Khan. It stays fairly close to the raga, but yet exploits the natural tendencies of the guitar as well. Pandit Habib Khan strays into blues during a section of his solo.

[Safagan]

exelent man, fuckin great!

[zsyed12345678]

I'd love to see one of the strings in that sitar pop out - "Froggie went a-courtin' he did ride, Crambone" LOL

[6AC9]

I would LOVE to buy a DVD of this concert.

Is it available?!?

[WATEVAMATE]

Brilliant!

[nishantvshah]

Outstanding. Marvelous. Beautiful.

[guitarpunk4life2]

This truely is the music of god. This is the pure beauty that can be found in music and Matthew Montfort is one of the most briliant guitarist of our time! Iv'e been a fan of his since I about Ancient Future through Jello Biafra. Do you guys have a guitar transcription for this sond or any others songs you perform.