Lata's Oonchi Oonchi Duniya Ki Deewarein played on Banjo Bulbul Tarang by Prof Qasim Hasan Zaidi

[fakherhalim]

This is simply unbelievable. Your fingers smoothly gliding/floating on Banjo keys like waves – can’t believe my eyes!!

This is the first musical instrument I ever touched (at my cousin’s home when I moved Lahore from Rahimyarkhan after admission in Govt. College) – I could barely align my fingers. I never saw someone so accurately rendering without stumbling – so confidently – for so long! It is simply Amazing. You have really made me very happy. May Allah bless you for this, Sir!

[sqhzaidi]

@fakherhalim I am glad to see your comment which reflects your deep interest in music. Wish you good luck. Please remain in touch.

[Karaokefunkaar]

You are a versatile artist. I admire your art specially Banjo.

[sqhzaidi]

@Karaokefunkaar Thank you.

[VSTPRIYA]

Its amazing..very nice playing benjo...Very talented Sir..God bless..:)

[sqhzaidi]

@VSTPRIYA Thanks Priya ji. I am greatly impressed by your voice and singing skills.

Best wishes.

[moqsta]

kyaa baat haii

[sqhzaidi]

@moqsta Thanks.

[abunoman1]

Zaidi Sahib! Aap ustad-e-kamil hein. How lucky of us to have you!

[kaderinamdar]

nice one zaidi saab

[sqhzaidi]

@kaderinamdar Thank you!

[wyknip]

Excellent, aap ko salaam!

[sqhzaidi]

@wyknip Salaam, best wishes and thanks to you.

[HotBirdOnMusic]

Hi zaidi sb , i like your Banjo and performance , this is good . you are in my favorite video ., Eid Greeting to you . .

[sqhzaidi]

@HotBirdOnMusic Thanks my friend.

[sqhzaidi]

@Kamzoorjan Thanks a lot.

[sqhzaidi]

@StringsLover1 Thank you.

[wow4411]

Your strings are scattering the petals of roses!

[sqhzaidi]

@wow4411 I thank you for the beauty of your imagination.

[theboomster]

This is an excellent performance. I enjoyed this very much. My father is from Thailand, and I enjoy Thai classical music like Jakhay music. I'm very aware of the close historical ties Thailand has had with India.  The strumming patterns of the Bubul Tarang are remarkably similar to the Thai Jakhay. You sir have created an outstanding video with outstanding musicianship. Thank you for your hard work.

[sqhzaidi]

@theboomster Your comment is unique and very special to me. I am glad to be introduced to you.Thanks for your interest.

[intezam]

Very nice piece. I uploaded a small benjo piece played by my friend with me (on rythm). Check my video response.

[sqhzaidi]

@intezam I found it a brilliant piece of music. Thanks a lot.

[StringsLover1]

very true sir . it's really amazing performance by you .i meant that you are really very good . it's very difficult to match with tracks . sorry for that .

sir please tell me who is Best Banjo Player in the You Tube ? thanks .

[sqhzaidi]

@StringsLover1 I love banjo playing myself and I like everybody playing banjo on You Tube. Thanks for your response. Best wishes.

[StringsLover1]

SIR YOU ARE PLYING WITH TRACK SO IT'S NOT A ART . MR RANA ILYAS IS MUCH BETTER THAN YOU . COZ HE PLAYS ONLY BANJO .

[sqhzaidi]

@StringsLover1 Mr. Rana Ilyas is a very good banjo player. You seem to have interest in string instruments. A person like you should learn to play banjo or some other instrument. Then you will be able to understand the complexities and intricacies of playing banjo with rhythm, tabla, track or accompaniment. You will also know about difficulties of matching tempo, pitch and scales while playing with a track and how to go about for audio/video mixing/matching/merger or synchronization. Thanks.

[MadhobChandra]

O nice performance. I like it. I Have A Banjo Set. I try to play this song. I want to learn as like you. Pray For Me..

[sqhzaidi]

@MadhobChandra My best wishes are for you. Thanks.

[imtiazf10]

Very well played and recorded , its worth listening  I started my music carrier with it in the year 1965 I bought it for Rs.12/- from karachi it was for beginners with numbers on its Keys. IMTIAZ FARUQUI. USA.

[sqhzaidi]

@imtiazf10 Thanks Imtiaz.

[munfaridh]

Qasim bhai, breathtaking,mindblowing and similar superlatives start dancing in my mind when i come across a masterpiece reincarnation like this one. at times it becomes difficult 2 decide which way to go to listen to the original song or ur effort . i by no means intend to undermine the original item but there's a certain thrill seeing u play this otherwise lifeless gadget which springs to life with the touch of ur crafty fingers i m priveleged to have seen u play live thnx indeed

[sqhzaidi]

@munfaridh It is a happy event to see the comment from a keen, serious and knowledgeable listener like you whose spirit is soaked in music. I have seen counted few people of that caliber who understand the depth and intricacies of music to the extent you can. Thanks my friend.

Regards.

[khalidbanjo]

wonderful playing . . please do more .

[sqhzaidi]

@khalidbanjo Thanks.

[skgwalior]

kaya baat hai , kya baat hai

zaidi sahab maza aa gaya

clean hai clear hai

choice bahut achhi hai

aur bhi intezar rahega

congrates

[sqhzaidi]

@skgwalior Thanks for liking.

[zashah06]

janab zaidi sahiab, you are great performer What kind of banjo bulbul tarag you play, where it can be purchased. Please send me email zashah06@yahoo.com, God bless you. zuilfqar shah chicago usa.

[sqhzaidi]

@zashah06 Thanks for liking. A friend of mine brought it from Bombay and presented it to me.

[superjules]

Sweet Tie, Homes!!

[sqhzaidi]

@superjules Thanks.

[sagarwalsanjay]

Prof. Saheb I am just your fan ..... Beautiful playing .... liked very much ..

[sqhzaidi]

@sagarwalsanjay Thank you brother.

[khalidbanjo]

ZAIDI BHAI . TNANKS FOR REPLYING ME . YOU ARE MY NEIGHBOUR , I BELONG TO RAWALPINDI . INSHAILLA GOOD LUCK WILL SEE YOU . REGARDS : KHALID MEHMOOD .

[khalidbanjo]

Janab Qasim Bhai , wonderful player of banjo . thanks for replying but how can see your channel profile . please guide me .

[sqhzaidi]

@khalidbanjo Just click on my channel icon "sqhzaidi" on my message or any one of my songs. I belong to Lahore. Thanks Khalid, for the interest.

[khalidbanjo]

ZAIDI SAHIB . EXCELLEN PLAYING . ARE YOU LIVING IN PAKISTAN OR INDIA . IF IN PAKISTAN THEN IN WHICH CITY ?

[sqhzaidi]

@khalidbanjo Please see my channel profile.

[greekhop]

I heard thi sinstrument without knowing what it looks like, and I thought, hey that sounds quite like a Greek Bouzouki!

[sqhzaidi]

@greekhop I agree. Thanks.

[navidisahar]

Beautiful. No dout, old is gold. Thanx.

[sqhzaidi]

@navidisahar Thanks for watching.

[nasirzaidi14]

excellent performance Qasim bhi ,

[sqhzaidi]

@nasirzaidi14 Thanks, Dr. Nasir!

[SteveBrownOfficial]

That sounds amazing!

[sqhzaidi]

@SteveBrownOfficial Thanks a lot. Visited your channel and found your performance on guitar impressive.

[pbsingh31]

sir, the song "tum aao rumjhum karti" i first time listen this song and that is in ur voice wht a beautiful song in such a soulful voice.and

"lahro pe lehar" ur effortless and smoth singing is just a magic

regards

[sqhzaidi]

@pbsingh31 Thanks for liking, but it would be more appropriate if you post this comment on those songs.

Best wishes.

[pbsingh31]

ok..its frm hemant kumar!! its because of u i know now song"dil jalta hai to jalne de"movie "pahli nazar" is from mukesh ji. i read it in ur discriptation otherwise it will remain a song of K L Sahgal for me .again thx a lot for this song n for "hum tere pyar main sara aalam kho betthe" too. thats my fav song frm my fav movie. my best wishes to u

regards

[pbsingh31]

wow.. its amazing... its like adding new life to a very beautiful song .

[sqhzaidi]

@pbsingh31 Thanks, This was a very popular song in its times from the famous musical film Nagin composed by MD Hemant Kumar.

[lyallpurr]

Charming and inspiring performance .... salute to your perfection par excellence .. \

Regards

[sqhzaidi]

@lyallpurr Thanks, Dr. Murad.

[generativemedia]

Deer Zaidi sahib salam-o-alikum App ki performance dekh ker bohat maza aya aap ki notation bohat achi hai kia aisa ho sakta hai aap sirf bulbul tarang hi play kerien aur iss ke saath koi aur instument na ho aur koi bhi old song play kerien.(SAEED AHMAD) FSD

[sqhzaidi]

Thanks, Saeed. I will think about your proposal. Please keep in touch. Lahore in not far. Kia khayal hai?

[nrkamath43211]

Dear Prof. Zaidi,

Very Well Played. You kept up fast tempo very accurately. Enjoyed very much. Regards.

[sqhzaidi]

Thanks, Dr. Kamath.

[cheecheepia]

Love this one!! zaidi sahib you played this sooooo beautifully and clips are so sharp and clear and looks like from the orignal movie song i guess.You did great job by moving them around your shoulders. Great performance by you.Thanks : khalid

[sqhzaidi]

Thanks, Khalid Bhai. This was one of the most popular songs of its times from the famous musical hit film Nagin , MD Hemant Kumar.

[ragashree]

Great work allround! Beautifully played and crystal clear vdo,mixing everything!

Where do u get these vdos Prof.?

Warm regards,

Hiren

[sqhzaidi]

Mr.Salman Ali Shah aged 24 years, my computer assistant holding a master's degree in IT is the young man behind this creative work. He is a person with excellent habits and amazing character. The clear cut recording, mixing, editing etc., whatever, you are appreciating go to his credit. He does his work quickly and nicely using no special equipment. He has an exceptional talent and interest in his work. I am pleased to acknowledge his contribution through this comment. Thanks for pointing out.

[abdulismailzumla]

thank you doctor sahib.. i sincerely appreciate your efforts. May God bless you and grant you success. abdul ismail zumla birmingham uk (parents from gujerat india, born in the jungles of africa, graduated in uk and now in birminghamn uk)

[sqhzaidi]

Interesting to be introduced to you. Thanks.

[tadejgirl]

Amazing!

5*****

Thanks for sharing Vimal (!!!)

[sqhzaidi]

Thank you for the appreciation.

[0224561]

you're welcome, Sara !!!

~ v.

[aaronravneelsingh]

i can play this identicle hes agood artist

[sqhzaidi]

You are welcome! Thanks.

[arooooj]

Another nice upload from Zaidi Bhai; I used to love this song during my school days; reminded me good old days; you played it very well; but don't you always?

[sqhzaidi]

Thanks Arooj Bhai. You are a kind friend.

Regards.

[diwanee3]

A totally enjoyable nostalgic masterpiece skillfully recrafted without leaving the original track.. and the movie dance clip makes it complete....thx for this item,Prof Zaidi

[sqhzaidi]

It is a short but all round comment. Leaving apart the appreciation for which I am sincerely obliged, I wonder how you could cover so many aspects with such a brief comment. That is a great art in itself. Thank you.

[diwanee3]

words are just words!!.....you are the real artist here:)

[sqhzaidi]

Thanks

[Bajaury]

I must say you are playing well. I had this intense longing to play "any" instrument while studying. That may have something to do with a class mate who was a such a draw among ladies in our university days. I miserably failed. I did not know what beats were, being a mathematician of all disciplines. I am impressed. 5 stars.

[sqhzaidi]

The nostalgic stories of the bygone days!

Thanks for the interest.

Regards.

[samander888]

Beautiful Upload , Very Entertaining . !!!!!!!

Zadi Bhai , Keep up the good work . !!!!!

Best wishes : Sami Ud Din Baber

[sqhzaidi]

Thanks.

[sam14450]

Dear Prof Sahib:

Simply stunning, when you go up angels will be standing on the front door of paradise to receive you. You are giving so much happiness to the world. God bless you.

with best regards

sam

[sqhzaidi]

Thanks.

[BharatDesai6]

Thank you Qasim ji for sharing. Pardon my delay in response. Simply Beautiful.

[asubby]

Professor, fantastic job again. I enjoyed thoroughly your rendition of song from Nagin.

[sqhzaidi]

Thanks asubby.

[sqhzaidi]

Thanks Bharat ji.

[kuckudk]

You are a master of your instruments Prof sahab.very well played sir, it is ultimate.

[sqhzaidi]

Thank you, Sharma ji. I hope you are doing fine.

[schand9]

Prof, I must say you've played this very well, Sir. What a performance. I play Taishokoto (not quite what you're playing). I've tried to get the sound like you but to no luck. How is your instrument tuned? I can see you have 2 melody strings compared to 3 on mine set to G4.

Thank you for sharing sundar music.

[sqhzaidi]

Whether there are two stings or three is not important. Two strings will give you a sharper sound but three will give a richer sound. Again, whether you set the strings at G4 or wherever but there should be a perfect matching between them. Some people use auto tuners for this purpose, which is an instrumental device, but if you have an ear which is sharp enough, you do not need that device.

I wish you success in your endeavor.

[tomandjerry2007]

Aapnay tou duniya ki diwarain JORR di hain,sir.

mun (dil) khush ho giya sunkar aur dekhkar. THANKS.

[sqhzaidi]

Thanks.

[Asiftabrez]

very very nice.

[sqhzaidi]

Thanks

[johnsandrabaitali]

Qasim Brother. What a great playing and so nice choice of song. Nice video. Enjoy everything so much.

[sqhzaidi]

What else can I ask for from you? Thanks a lot, John Bhai.

[mahmosm55]

Zaidi Sahib,  I have yet to witness such a great sychronization of music notes and display of skills on Banjo. Asim, USA.

[sqhzaidi]

I am glad to see your interest in the musical intricacies. Thanks for the comment.

[saz9297]

zaidi saheb . first time i am watching you in action on banjo. very difficult song to bring in instrumental music and indeed upto the mark

thank you

[sqhzaidi]

Thanks for the comment, Zaheer Bhai.

[sqhzaidi]

Thanks for the appreciation.

[imareare1949]

The day I first watched this, I am waiting anxiously to get a Bul Bul Tarang. And have some very suitable songs for this instrument.

The way your fingers dance without missing a single step I have observed it :)

Not in literal sense, but you do have a very high skill in fingering ! !

Regards Sir.

rr

[sqhzaidi]

Thank you Ramesh Bhai, I am waiting for the moment, when you will play Bul Bul Tarang. It will be so exciting. Iss instrument ke naam se hazaron gane dil mein machalney lagte hain, jo mein khud iss par bajata houn.

[priyalji3]

SUPERB!! MAGICAL!!! I dont have enough words to appreciate the beautiful effect your instrumental is creating... I am listening to it over and over just cant have enough.. thanks for sharing your wonderful gift at this rare and attenuated form of art :)

[sqhzaidi]

Thanks for the appreciation.

[abdulmajidbhat]

wah professor sahab u r great.what a tune u have made. really wonderful i liked it very much. yhanking you

dr.majid

[sqhzaidi]

Thanks, Dr. Majid. In my long list of friends who are doctors, I seem to be making a prestigious addition. Regards

[onnable]

it is realey a nice selection as well as collection

[sqhzaidi]

I appreciate your interest.

[geva90]

Um..

bahi-->cheak my bulbul-tarang video(:

[elfarashe]

hey ya 3omri

[sqhzaidi]

I received your comment in the mail, also. I am sorry I do not understand your language, but I think music has no language. I saw your channel and appreciated your song نانسي عجرم-Nancy ajram. Thank you.

[elfarashe]

its okay!!!!! and ur welcome!!

nice video thanks!

[sqhzaidi]

I listened to more of your songs. All your songs are excellent. Your channel is very artistic. It has a touch of sadness. How did you manage all that. It is impossible. I am surprised. Thanks for you interest in bulbul tarang. Good Luck.

[geva90]

shukria sqhzaidiJI..

Umm..i tuned it to E( -20) its good?

my reletive is david abraham shaulker, ill play lapak japak form boot polish for you(:

[sqhzaidi]

Bulbul Tarang is a difficult instrument. Very few people can play it like you. Your instrument is well tuned. Very nice. Thanks.

[geva90]

s-=שבת-שלום=-

thank you so much, btw im indian-jew soldier of israel and my name is geva(:and crazy as itll sound?-->elfarashe(=palastinia­n muselman) she is mera piyar(:

[sqhzaidi]

Nice to know about David Abraham. He is a very talented actor. Lapak japak is good but difficult. There is another good song from this film.

Mein Baharon Ki Rani... (Boot Polish)

You can hear it on YT. Try it. It is better and easier. Other songs are

(i) tan dole mera man dole

(ii) mera dil ye pukare

(iii) jadogar saiyan chodo mori baiyan. They are all good. You can try. Good luck

[geva90]

Umm..

ill try mein baharon ki rani(: sub me and whan itll post youll know(:

keep in touch bhaisub,namaste.

[geva90]

hey ya 7iyaty :p

his bulbul tarang is really cool--->mine was bulid by my grandfather 70years ago in his vilige (: hehe

[sqhzaidi]

I heard your song on bulbul tarang. You play very well. It is wonderful. I loved it. Please play more tunes on it.. I will like to listen to new songs played by you. Keep in touch. Thank you.

[sqhzaidi]

I do not understand your language. I would like to say "Thank you".

[033789]

Wow ! Wow ! Absolutely Brilliant ! !

What a performance ! ! What a treat ! !

Simply the Best ! !

Thanks !

[sqhzaidi]

The passion behind your comment shows your genuine love for music. I must congratulate you for this gift, which you own. Thanks.

[033789]

Thank you very much, Sir for your kind and very generous words ! I was absolutely stunned when I heard it for the first time ! I simply love good music and whenever possible I try and put my feelings in words ! I've a passion for old hindi songs, especially of late Fifties, Sixties & Seventies !

I feel honoured & very much humbled by your kind gesture of becoming my friends. Thank you very much, Sir. I'm looking forward to enjoying your music in coming days & weeks.

May God Bless You, Sir !

[chamogaa]

A friend of mine used to play the Bonni and Clyde theme music beautifully on this instrument when we were both in Harvard graduate school 40 years ago. Other than hearing the banjo as part of an orchestra in old movie songs, this is the first time since then for me to listen to a full-fledged live performance. The accolades showered on you by the impromptu YT mehfil are all well deserved , Qasim Bhai. While playing, you seemed to be in a trance. Now we are all in that trance. That's magic.

[sqhzaidi]

Banjo, though not very common now, marks the original traditional class of musical instruments. Sometimes it works so beautifully that no instrument can replace it. The art of playing such instruments in remote, far flung, rural, hilly areas or deserts with country songs has its own charm. Such instruments must be preserved and saved from extinction. Thanks Vipan Bhai, for your participation on this page.

[chamogaa]

Indeed, in America it 's mostly in folk and country music that you see the use of banjo. Nashville,Tenn., is the music capital of that genre. I hope the banjo will continue to live as long as that genre of music continues.

[sqhzaidi]

It is always pleasing to see the colors added by Mago ji's interesting pieces of information.

I remember innumerable, inspiring pieces of Banjo, appearing in songs of Shankar Jaikshen and other music directors. Though I made this attempt of playing this song, in a bit of hurry, I feel happy and humbled by the number of comments made by friends. Thanks Mago ji.

[Maina1900]

What an AMAZING performance Prof Sahab !

Just WonderfuLLLLLLL.

Warm Regards,

Your Maina

[sqhzaidi]

Thanks, Dr. Maina.

[babysdoc]

impossible, this is KSA, only locals can bring banned products

[Sangeet52]

Superb and Nostalgic !

[sqhzaidi]

Say my salam to Niagra Falls.

Thanks.

[aesthetica08]

wow - what a treat Zaidi Sahab...this is lovely...one of my favourite songs - you are very creative and musical indeed. *****

[sqhzaidi]

Looking forward to more uploads from you after "Beshak tum meri".

Thanks for the comment.

[sohny786]

excellent , love it , thanx for sharing

[sqhzaidi]

Glad to see your appreciative comment. Thanks.

[sqhzaidi]

Aap jaisey music lovers ki wajah se daikhen kitni ronaq lag gai hai. Kafi views aur comments ho gaye hain. Thanks

[lovehumanity]

Pehla khayal wohi aata hay Zaidi bhai jab hospital mein kisi dieing patient ko dekh kar aata tha..kay kash bach jayay.. so is this instrument in ur hand.. near to death..and u r working hard to save it....just wanna say onething.. mareez maray ya bach jayay dunya ka nizam chalta rehta hay ..haan aap ko jo milta hay wo aap ki sincere effort ka sawab hay.. so thanx for ur sincere effort on this dieing organ.. khush rahiay,,

Dr.Bukhari

[sqhzaidi]

From the large number of views and comments, I think that " Mareez ki halat itni kharab nahin hai". Like a good doctor, I am pretty sure that I will be able to save the life of this dieing out musical instrument " Banjo." Baqi Allah ke haath mein hay. Aap dua karte rahen. hahaha. (LOL)

Thanks Dr. Bukhari.

[creditwheredue]

A really well made video clip and good playing... 5* for each

[sqhzaidi]

I am really pleased to see your comment. Thanks.

[babysdoc]

what is the technical information of this instrument

[sqhzaidi]

This is an Electric Banjo (also called Bulbul Tarang.) with sound amplification system.

[babysdoc]

superb excellent no words to describe my feelings, i am longing to play it again !

how to get it from India into this country its a million dollar question.

[sqhzaidi]

Oh, I will be so glad to see you playing this. Kindly get it from India into your present place/country.

[sqhzaidi]

Thanks Suhanee ji.

[IMIRZA777]

Wah ! Zaidi Sb.. Bahut Khoob... Thanks.

[sqhzaidi]

Mirza ji, Thank you

[sattarakhtar]

I dont find words to express my appreciation for this presentation How nice it is to see u perform live Sir g aap ki unglian choomnay ko g chahta hay

[sqhzaidi]

Glad to see your comment. Please come over. Aap ko to ye opportunity me-ussar hai. Hum bhi aap ke qadam chomney ke liye taiyar baithe hain.

Thanks Dr. Sattar.

[imareare1949]

Once more, you have inspired and stirred my memory of school days when I played on this Bulbul Tarang.

Will try again.

regards.

[sqhzaidi]

Excellent. I am so glad to read that.

[jaibharati]

Very BeautifuLLLLL !!

Great Sir, pls accept my heartiest admiration ...

What a great performance !!

Regards,

Bharati

[sqhzaidi]

Oh I am so glad to see your comment. Please view other uploads also.

[imareare1949]

Very Very Sweet. Seeing you live performing is much much more.....................

Deewaro aur kaanto to tod kar aapse aakar milne ka dil karta hai.

My humble regards, to you, my elder brother.

rr.

[sqhzaidi]

Oh there are no obstacles. Please come and be my guest for a few days. Take my words that you will enjoy each moment spent together. Music is a passion of both of us. What else do we need?

[Sangeet52]

Superb - Masterpeace !

Your Fan in Canada !!

[sqhzaidi]

Thanks Sangeet52.

[manitomer]

This is excellent......a treat for all who love good music!

[sqhzaidi]

Thanks manitomer.

[spoilofwars]

Sir Jee!! Cha Gayaoo Oo

[sqhzaidi]

Thanks, spoilofwars