Sitar Mania by Ashwin Batish - a rock out!!

[millersail]

I absolutely love this piece, and all of Ashwin's many musical creations.

Robert

[ragmala]

@millersail Thanks Robert :)

[SoulSista1309]

OMG after I've heard this one, and the Bombay Boogie, nothing else could not listen or download ! Nothing could compare to that music you created here, Ashwin. I was so happy for entire day, just because of your music. !! God bless you

[ravibatish]

Man this is awesome!!

[mrchipop]

well this is great, i really like this song is amazing!!!

[56captvideo]

I know I'm a geek but have you ever thought of doing a set with steel drums as one of the instruments? This piece has a sort of Carribean influence to it and the steel drums might add something, not that the song needs it but it would be a thought. Great vibe you're putting out, totally dig your music.

[xmurli]

He is great!

[worldsongs]

Just Superb!!

Mindblowing....

[Guigley]

The sitar = one of the most awesome instruments ever.

[bertysol]

There's just something about the sound of the sitar I love.

Don't really know why I love it - just do.

[carl2017]

I was brought up on Punk, heavy rock and a lot of 80's, but I've always loved Indian music. The instruments be it string or percussion have sounded great to me. Not so keen on vocals though. Thank you for the opportunity to listen to your good music.

[19FALLEN87]

i love this guy, he completly owns that sitar

[requentel]

yes hi..........

i look your work with so many enthousiasm

see you soon

bruno requentel

[requentel]

yes hi..........

[eraldinhoguima]

is # 1 in Brasil

[DimestoreNation]

Ashwin rocks - again compliments of my man DVAN

[harke127]

Awesome job! I love fusion music.

[mkho]

awesome! first time ive seen sitar shredding!

[Lovecats45]

Simply love this!!!!

[AlfredoAMD]

I love this - very well done, very original!

[ooowyz]

Amazing! :D

[MrSarooz]

I think other instruments are dominating the music of sitar,,,,,,,,anyways great...loved it......

[jak855]

Very nice! What talent! Amazing! :)

[francoistheriault]

You are the best Ashwin ! Wish we could do a song together someday !

[fuhugwagads]

4:24 win.

[darlene1029]

Very Nice, Thank You for sharing ragmala

[chinkiongtan]

fantastic music

[Grey9man]

Amazing to say the least.

[pmt1970]

Not the first time that guy has played on of those things!!! AWESOME!!!!

[animekitten789]

holy fudge i wanna learn to play that 8D

[skierboy97]

That MUST TAKE SOME SERIOUS SKILL

[Jorickhoofd]

unbelievable, so fast, great, marvelous!

[ragmala]

My deepest thanks to all of you that have commented and rated my video. i am forever grateful. When I uploaded it on Youtube I had no idea that it would be so well received and have as many hits as it does today! Please check out my Ragmala TV and Radio stations to listen to non-stop music of Batish Family and friends. I am programming the pieces from over 40 years of archived content including concerts, radio shows and live performances. Cheers, Ashwin Batish

[sammy13576]

this is a good time

[Trex100]

I like this too. I wish there was more stuff like it. I would like to hear my hybrid music generally though.

[scotpet11]

This is a really intersting use of sitar.

Really like this.

[1231994abc]

THIS is music!

[Max0Inq]

This piece is amazing, although I heard it long time ago I still have it on my mind.

[Pakoo1957]

Fantastic.... The last time I heard Ashwin's performance was in the USA. I never thought I would have another oppotunity to listen to his music again...

Again, Fantastic Energy

Prakash Mehta

[ragmala]

Thanks. Please visit Ashwin's site, He has started Ragmala TV and Radio streams. A lot of live programming is going into this.

[homiji2003]

i love it! just jamming and enjoying the music... that's a true musician! kya baat hain!

[D1ovas]

you sadi it mate, thats my hero of the day.. im inspired to get a sitar

[Karkade1050]

party!

[hempadia]

Wonderfull music ...Sitar never sounded so amazing or refreshing ...Thanks for uploading this video

[jnchin89]

This is so cool..... Way to rock out on the sitar! The most interesting sounding instrument ever!

[ThreeLeggedMongoose]

i've been playing guitar for 4 years and i am really starting to get into exotic weird scales, and lately i started listening to sitar. could someone tell me if its much harder to learn than conventional guitar and how much a beginning one would cost?

[Norman765r]

acoustic sitar is very hard, but the electric sitar is basiccly a guitar but sounds exactly like a real sitar.

[seabehind]

that is not true, acoustic and electric sitars sound vastly different. on an electric you do not get the same reverberations that give the sitar its unique sound. Also it is very difficult to learn but with a backround in guitar you may find it a little easier. student sitars start at around 400-600 dollars.

[bernardavr101]

i love the sitar! good job!

[redresch]

Thats one crazy looking guitar

[chokolate999]

now this takes skill

[sdhanyam]

Nice music...

I suggest you upload the same in 'Dynamycdesi'.It is a online talent contest site for people and gives an award to the 'Best Talent'.

[rukahtmar]

Absolutely super and most delightful sweet sitar beautiful sounds

[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?

[thedagdamor]

The drums sound like a type I don't remember the name but they have a large surface area and you hit them with your hand then slide your palm to create the effect you're hearing

[CrOeDdE]

Drums are called the tabla

[billyt4515]

wow man! woah! where did you learn that! i can only play mario and amazing grace! you are my absolute hero! keep on rocking in the highly oppressed free world of india!

[doubleohasian]

the drums, are they a standard bongo or something different? they have and intriguing sound.

[apx90]

sitar hero

[Gatelionabyss]

nice Lol

[superscythe495]

its like the cliffs of dover of sitar.....

[ZirclesAndZyre]

ive set my mind on one day learning sitar, i saw this when i youtubed it and i thot it was good.

[u2dum2liv]

I could see sitar mania being the title of a guitar hero style game....honestly

Really good music, with a really good feel, good dynamics

[phizless]

MORE MORE PLEASE

[fokusdeutsch]

OMG >>> That's just SOOOO Awesome !

[DarknessHowls]

A sort of East meets West experience here...nice job. ;-)

[pekto93]

sitar is awesome!

[stimppig]

yes! yessss!!!!

[STraWbERry248]

nice~! :D

[jumpoutofatree]

ever listen to this song on weeeeeeeeed man... craaaaazy

[vegaman52]

i like the more traditional sitar better. but this is pretty cool. i like it.

[pyrogamer]

Hmm, I have Sitar Power #1, I should start looking for II.

[albainianchick369]

this rocks

[tomservo17]

Man once the sitar came in it really blew me away, wow.

[longtall10]

great sounds, great song.....

[Preson7]

Well, I am the happiest i have been since... Well, I'm alway happy, YAY!!!! that was amazing.

[Boogyster]

This instantly makes me happy.

[flippingfool]

oooh i'm all happy now

[genesisofpain]

...such a great tune, very cheerful

[qqcolaman]

That was pretty crazy, but I would rather listen to some relaxing Sitar hahaha, BUT AWESOME JOB THOUGH!!!! woot

[Keys879]

A sitar king, anyone?

That was pretty dang amazing, I could listen to that all day! If your stuff is on amazing/iTunes i believe you just made a sale :D Excellent stuff my man, VERY well done.. and not only that, you appeared to enjoy doing it! Which always says something about a great musician.

[tutmankingasher]

wow, Ashwin ji your playing is amazing, only once in a lifetime do you hear a sitar player with such clarity.You really make a statement in indian classical music with perfectly clean meends and just great playing alltogether.

Asher

[pervaizonezero]

sir tahnk you for this great Sitar Music

pervaiz

[ggmm2000]

fajny kawalek aaaaasuper muza bien musica great sound

[kneelio321]

awesome playing of the most unique instrument ever.

[onoringo]

has that paul simon feel to it.

[humpomatic]

oh my god i love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! this is the best sitar playing i've heard in my life!!!! you sir are amazing!

[ragmala]

Now this is my kinda comment! Apreciate it. and ......... to all you other folks commenting .... Thanks to you too! Keep tuned for more. ....... Ashwin

[thebless4ever]

Wow he;s amazing!

[swedishazn107]

dude. you are BEAST!!!!

[rememberthis101]

I'm a no0b what is that percussion instrument?

[ragmala]

The Tabla. Consists of two drums. Bass one is called Dagga and the treble one is called tabla.

[danacrew]

I love this song and your Bombay Boogie video. We need more. Please upload! I have all your CDs and some of the tutors.

[ragmala]

Will do :)

[chunicone]

makes me think of a desert when i hear the sitar i dont know why

[richardfireone]

Are you the sitar player? Wow,we are blessed!Jaya,Jaya,Jaya! I love your site and though I currently have no musical instruments I practice daily in my mind with you. Someday we'll jam together with Narada Muni!

[ragmala]

Many thanks! I look forward to the Jam :)

[toothpik00]

hahah briliant :D

[rjpolock91]

I love the sitar. there truely the most beautiful instruments known to man.

keep up the sweet jams

peace--rob

[textonscreen]

ace!

[xxxunleashedxxx]

i love the sound.

it is so unique there is nothing like it at all.

[goooberproductions]

great job, some of your solos are insane!

keep up the good work!

[Mryaggi1]

You rock!

[ragmala]

Many thanks!

[SeanithanEgan]

The tabla and sitar playing is amazing but the backing song sounds like really bad instructional video music.

[ragmala]

lol. Thanks!

[larryandrick]

you rock. you should come play summerfest in milwaukee next year :)

[ragmala]

Thanks. I would love to do the fest. Put in a good word for me will ya? ;)

[KLTrack]

Oh, dude, you are the best!!!!

Nice work with the sitar, your melodies relaxes to me, cool cool cool.

[AshwinPanue]

sasriakal Ashwin, nice video. Good job on the instruments!

[ragmala]

Thanks. Appreciate your comments.

[fendermasters]

This is one of the most hardest instrument in the world! I'm a guitar player and this is very different from guitar! But I think that most isiest instrument to play is Panduri! Sitar s really cool!

[stimppig]

I'm only 15, I have a great interest in Sitar, I own one, but there are no Sitar tutors in Australia, all I have is "How to play Sitar" by Vikas Aggarwal, a book, but it seems to be a book more for someone who understands Indian notes, its all about the Aahat Naad and Swaras. You inspire me to keep attempting to teach myself.

[pgricardo2008]

Um clima festivo, legal, bem original.

[BeatNick13]

That was cool! Im not sure how I found this but it was cool!

[justdrewwit]

I'm indian.. and i've been waiting for something like this. beautiful, simply beautiful. nothing tugs your heartstrings like the music of the tabla and the sitar. make a funky tune like this? the gods must be partying! amazing..

[SabbraCadabra]

Your video is amazing. I love both the sitar and hurdy gurdy. Both are beautiful and amazing instruments.

[dougallisnotcoollke]

The sitar must be hell to tune..

But i love the tune..

[ScotsmanRS]

Well from one musician to another, I'd much rather see this on MTV than the trash they call "music" these days.

I'd love to see more of these here!

[damageinchonduras]

amen.

[P13666]

did you teach yourself to play sitar? kus thats insane. and whats that drum thing called? the one where you slide you hand across?

[ragmala]

I have studied classical music of North India with my father Pandit Shiv Dayal Batish. I turned to the sitar when I was around 12. The drums are called "Tabla" the bass drum which I slide my hand across to modulate is called "Dagga." Thanks for your comments.

Ashwin Batish

[polishdog90]

Does anyone know a good website for quality Sitars? Or if there are any on Ebay that are good?

[ragmala]

Whether brand name or unbranded, most sitars need to be setup. The best way to get one is to try before you buy. Don't just go by the price. If a good player is available have them test it out for you. Treat them to a nice dinner for the favor :) Visit my magazine Raganet Dot Com for some tips. Good luck. AB

[seangnarboots]

how many strings does a sitar have??? 12.....the frets seem pretty unusual also but man it sounds pretty damn good!

[ragmala]

This one has 18. But they can have as many as 20. 7 main and 11 -13 sympathetic.

AB

[FyveWunFiddy]

I love it man

[mysticalwonder7]

This and the Japanese Shamisen are magical instruments.

[RatmanS]

Amazing, simply amazing. Just goes to show that the electric guitar aren't the only strings you can rawk to. Also goes to show that not every sitar needs to be used to play ragas! Not that I have anything at all against Ravi Shankar... ^_^

[ragmala]

Thank you all for your great comments! Makes me want to come out of retirement and boogie some more!!

Ashwin

[LeafDaughterofAuron]

Wow, this is some really great stuff! It sorta makes you wanna get up and dance, that's how infectious it is.

[Moerakski]

You Rock man !

[ChrisSD1]

Funky!

Loved it.

[ScaredCrows]

cool

[Kagura785]

Mr Batish, I have a couple of ur songs. Didn't they forgot to mention your from Maharashtra too??

(^__^)

[ragmala]

Absolutely. Mumbai Aamchi Re. Left there when I was around 12 to go to UK. ........AB

[chri123zuli]

you are good ahswin

[CrazyRussian231]

Man, you have no idea how cool your is, keep on playing and don't let that raga drop, man!

[emazda87]

good vibrations

[stonedsyd]

hi! could you give more info on your sitar please? because i think i bought the same one in little store in mysore... thanks! ps: nice sound ;-)

[ragmala]

It's one I brought in Bombay around 1964. Style is from Miraj. The gourds are larger than normal. It has a very bright and loud tone. I have been playing it for almost 40 years to date. All the best, AB

[DarkRana]

Incredible! From the first sound I heard I was captured by the beauty of this music! Where can I buy these records?

[ragmala]

We do not have good physical distribution for our label. But recently, more and more digital download services like Apple Itunes, Emusic Sony Connect, Rhapsody, Napster etc., are starting to add all our music titles. Eventually we will have our videos distributed like this also. Online stores like Amazon and Mid-east are now carrying these too. If all else fails please visit our web site and go to our catalog section at batish dot com.

[jungleeman]

MAGIC!! PURELY AND SIMPLY MAGIC!!!!

[tonylee1213]

MOLTO BELLO - COMPLIMENTI!

[chillchap]

Check out the Sitar in Rolling Stones' Paint it Black song guys. It is good.

[booshid]

Is this a sitar that you would be able to plug into an amp? If so what kind of sitar is it?

[ragmala]

This is a regular acoustic sitar. I've got a contact pickup on it that's all.

[jethrotull78]

this helped convince me to get a sitar O.o

[syea99]

yo same

[Alchatur]

You are the best

[boxybrownfromaster]

that guy was like it will make you want to dance and i was like yeah sure but actually it does make me want to dance

[mrlee192]

the ultimate in stoner sound.

[Pixiez]

OMG. This is superb. I usualy like "low sounds" ... like a bass guitar, but Sitar is awasome.

[folsomprisonblues]

sitar kicks ass

[Yony42]

omg sitars are so stoned!

[tubewil]

thats pretty cool sounding. I like it.

[dzmzzd]

Aswhin.. You are a damn genius!

I love this video, thank you so much for posting it!

[ragmala]

Muchas Gracias.

[AnvilCrazy85]

Dude that rocked! Shoot I can't tune my sitar but am learning. Any tips?

[ragmala]

Yes. Go to my website I have free sitar lessons there. Also, I have produced four instructional videos for the sitar. You can look at the details at amazon. Finally, join my Indian music forums at ragmala dot com website. There are a lot of hints you can benefit from over there. Remember to get the VIP code from the home page! Let me know if you have any more questions.

Ashwin Batish

[tomg212]

Hello, Ashwin. About 4 years ago I saw a video for "Sitar Mania" broadcast on BET. I assume you were the artist. You sat on stage wearing a Sitar Power baseball cap. I was blown away by the energy and power of the video, and have since searched for a copy of the video. Can you tell me where I might find it? Could you upload the video here?

[ragmala]

I sent Bombay Boogie and Sitar Mania to BET. The one listed here is Sitar Mania. I am going to be uploading Bombay Boogie in a day or so. If you want a DVD of both these cuts send me an email or call 1-800-RAG-MALA

[pepomorales]

que barbaro que forma de tocar la citara, felicidades!

[ChiefMojoRisingLives]

Greetings Ashwin....thank you very very much for the post...I have a few questions for you, if I found a left handed sitar online would it be of good quality??? and 2, is it hard to learn???

[ragmala]

Greetings right back. That is a very good question on the left handed sitar. Living in a right handed world means you have to be ready to tweak the sitar yourself. My son is also lefty. I can tweak the sitar but cannot fully play it to hear the end result. But the instruments should be fine.

[xelalaw]

Wonderful music that smiles!

[ChurroGreen]

Very good for dancing man!!! Thnx 4 your music.

eL cHuRrO

[ragmala]

You're absolutely welcome! Got a few more to upload that you can add to the mix! AB

[FunmasterBob]

Good stuff, do I detect a little Celtic influence there? :)

[ragmala]

I thought I was mixing elements of Samba within my tradition :) The Indian rhythm is called Keharva. It's an 8 beat tabla theka. Its bols (sounds) are Dha Ge Na Ti Na Ka Dhi Na. I am playing a syncopated fast version of this.

[kenvorland]

amazing great vibe

[deryademir]

very good

[blingblang4u]

nice fun sounding music

[brandon9271]

cool! never heard sitar played like that! If never shows his face but if you look closely Ashwin is also playing the tabla (conga like drums)

[ragmala]

Absolutely correct. The tabla was overdubbed afterwards.

[robgreaney]

Awesome stuff team.. You play with Joy and its infectious. Love to make contact with you. Rob

[anubis96789]

wow you guys are good