Irene Josephine - Wally Bastiansz (God Father Of Sri Lankan Baila)

[haley0078]

Who disliked this?

[goonewj]

@haley0078

I think they accidentally pressed the wrong button :-)

[7041454]

Incredible..its amazing how you have managed to keep the quality of the song to this standard. Well done!! - Pamith

[goonewj]

@7041454

Thank You!

[KaluKadia]

Uncle Wally was my Dad's best friend for about 65'yrs.From their child hood, to my Dad's death.The fact is Dad was to marry his sister Aunty,Florence.

I remember as a kid, how he comes to our house once a month, with the guitar on his shoulder,& a pint in his hand. To have a baila session. And this is one of his favourites.

So when I hear this song, it brings me golden memories.! R.I.P.Uncle Wally.

May God Bless Ur Soul. Many Thankxx to whoever loaded it.

[goonewj]

@KaluKadia

Thanks for sharing valuable personal information!

[ashan2222]

Many Many thanks to uploaded......

Very difficult to find out songs like this

[goonewj]

@ashan2222

Thanks for the appreciation.

[GetFonsekaOut]

Thanks for the upload. Whatever the style, these are the people who made our culture. It is so nice to see the photo assuming it is this great man. Thank you again.

[goonewj]

@GetFonsekaOut

Thank you. Yes it is Wally in the Police Band uniform!

[samidin1000]

It's like a dream come true listening to these original versions of Wally. Thank you so much. Nissanka.

[goonewj]

@samidin1000

Thank you Nissanka for the appreciation!!

[gayandream]

Holy crap!Rocksami is damn good with this string and bow stuff!love all violin parts!

[goonewj]

@gayandream

Thanks!

[toxinatorr]

never gets old :)) gr8 song

[goonewj]

@toxinatorr

Thanks!



[rajisready]

I'm only 21 but I remember as I was growing up my grandmother would play all the old songs. I'm glad I grew up on the classics of Sri Lanka. Wally Bastian, CT Fernando, Desmond De Silva, always playing as she was cooking.

[goonewj]

@rajisready

Your grandmother had good taste. Bless her!!Thanks for the comment!

[pitineo]

@rajisready Excellent, you are a lucky person

[junka0]

Great song, Thx

[goonewj]

@junka0

Thanks!



[maxx0123]

billa legend!!!

[karikotiya]

maxada maxa da maxa :)

[goonewj]

@karikotiya

Thx!

[junka0]

Great song.

[thilina198808]

Great classical baila hit

[goonewj]

@thilina198808

Thank You!!

[globalmove]

classic ..........

[deathblow671]

i am listening to this for a GAY school project and i cant find

any classical music played by the viola:(

[deathblow671]

i am listening to this for a GAY school project and i cant find

any classical music played by the viola:(

[kcdilipfernando]

love this song ! apart from that we have to repect these efforts.

[mitpali]

This is great...thanks for uploading.

[irushachamee]

superb...this is superb...these songs will always lie in our heart...no matter how much new songs pop up...simple and sweet..that the secret of it to be always within us...expect to have more of these!!!!

[goonewj]

@irushachamee

Thanks for the lovely comment. I agree, old is gold!!

[homousios]

is he singing about his violin or viola? This is fantasic thanks. Takes me back to a time eons ago when I would go to my grandmas place in Wattala for the church feast and we would have nice baila session

[goonewj]

@homousios

He's singing about his viola. I too only ever saw him at the 'Malpiyali' musical show at Tudella church feast back in the early 70s. Did you see him in Wattala? If so when? Thanks for the comment!!

Rgds,

Jude

[homousios]

@goonewj no I did not see him wattala but when I went to the feast my grandma would hav a baila session and inevitably this song came up as well as others. This was in the 7os before all the troubles. Hopefully Sri Lanka will beome the "land of Smiles" it once was

[zanjaya1]

i usually dont like baila but this is something,,,i love this,,

[goonewj]

@zanjaya1

Thanks for the comment!!

[speedBlade67]

Smart guy.

[kaekillay]

Thanks. This is awesome. When I'm all stressed out afterwork, all I have to do is listen to this music and I'm ok again.

[goonewj]

@kaekillay

Thanks for the lovely comment!!

[macafedu]

ya nice song and bastian is the best.........

[silverdiablo7]

classic, thanks to the uploader for reviving these. . .

[hiranak]

the greatest Sri Lankan artist, truly genuine!

[operationcwaI789789]

great song!

[operationcwaI789789]

good song!

[susanthaca]

You have a wonderful/rare collection of songs. We love your channel. Thanks for sharing your hard work. Keep it up!

"Sri Lankan Duo" in BC

Susantha & Thisarani

[goonewj]

Hello Susantha & Thisarani,

Thank you both for the lovely comment and the visit. I love your work. You both are very talented artists. Please subscribe to my channel. Will upload more as and when time permits.

I'd like to see more clips of yours!!

Best Regards,

Jude

[gusgemba]

great work.long live wally bastian's name

[goonewj]

Thanks for the comment !!

[srimalkkk]

Dear Goonewj,

Thanks for uploading these valuable videos. great classic.

it is a shame nowadays young generation neither listen nor aware of these musics. I am 28, and I am the only one who is fond of these musics. some of my friends don't know who is CT fernando.

Big thanks for providing the informations. I f possible try to add them to wikipedia.

thanks again

[goonewj]

Hello Srimal,

Thanks for the lovely comment and encouragement. Glad to hear that you enjoy them. Hope that others too will enjoy them thro Youtube.

Best Regards,

Jude

[jmgabriel99]

thank you so much.A portuguese burgher who poured his heart &mind to sri lankan"s to be happy. loved lanka , died poor.His memory will live for ever.that all he earned. May he rest in peace.

[goonewj]

Thank you for the lovely comment. He was the greatest ever !!

[UmaraDissa]

Thanks so much for uploading such priceless songs. We Sri Lankans should preserve these songs for the future generations to appreciate.

I take my hat off to you.

[goonewj]

Thank you Sir. I am glad that you agree with my cause!!

[ssottawa]

Timeless! Thanks for posting Jude

[goonewj]

You are very welcome !! Thanks for the comment!!

Rgds,

Jude

[Tharupaba]

Dear Jude,

Thank you for this evergreen baila song.

Regds.

Tharu

[goonewj]

You're welcome Tharu!!

BR

Jude

[danmarkguy]

Supi Musik

hugs henri

[goonewj]

Thank You!!

[danmarkguy]

welcome, like this so much !

Henri

[goonewj]

Pl. subscribe to my channel, you might like my collection. Will forward more, as and when time permits !!

Cheers

Jude

[MABAR90]

I love this song!!!

[goonewj]

Me too !! Thank you !

[damith219]

uncanny skill with the violin... this is so awesome compared to any new Sinhalese song... so independent of Indian music and so unique...

how come we don't come across such talent anymore?

[goonewj]

Fully agree. Elian Soyza's music with Rocksamy's violin. Wally is one of the three legends who made a revolution in Sinhala music. Other two are Sunil Santha and Clarence Wijewardane. Thanks for the comment !!

[anojtheking80]

thats pretty simple, every idiot in the country is listening to cheesy hindi music. Even the Sinhala radio stations broadcasts hindi music.

[goonewj]

Thanks. Agree. Our folks don't know how to appreciate our own gifts !!

[sjcrox99]

Thanx for uploading

[goonewj]

Your'e welcome !!

[Srilankan1983]

Hi thanks for uploading classic songs, pal do you have that famous protugreace song " doma kisimo korita "

[goonewj]

Thanks for the comment. Sorry I don't have that song, but will look around !!

[Srilankan1983]

ok i got it that song, may you also love this song pls listen

chiquita linda song. Joby P. perara singing that song

[goonewj]

Thanks. I have already uploaded that. See my channel.

Rgds,

Jude

[TourettesPianist]

I love the feel of this song and the unusual beat! It's so uplifting :) I love the instruments used as well...it's a shame they are rarely heard in popular culture today as they sound so amazing!

[goonewj]

Thanks for the lovely comment. Glad you liked it . Wally Bastiansz introduced Baila to Sri Lanka. Today its the most popular music in Sri Lanka. Unfortunately, Wally was never recognised for the great gift that he gave us when he was living !!

Rgds,

Jude

[fuckemlosers]

FUUUUUUUUCK...AWESM STUFF MACHAN.....Keep up d good wrk...

[goonewj]

Thanks !!

[utuberomero2005]

oh man..wht a song.

[goonewj]

Thank You !!

[cdn552]

Sri Lankan Baila king

[goonewj]

Thanks !!

[chamarago]

I like here these kind of classic songs. This song feels very good. thanks for upload this song.

[goonewj]

Glad you like it. Thanks for the comment!!

[Lahiru86]

After a long time I enjoyed good music. Thank you vey much!!!

[goonewj]

Your'e welcome !! Thanks for the comment!!!

[anusha3011]

ahhhhhhhhhhhhh classic

[goonewj]

Thank You. Glad you like it !!

[pereraM]

"Stand up for the Champions" this song still rock2day..still 2day this song we r playing @ dinner dance party's around europe..thanks NiHaL Aiya..

[goonewj]

Thanks for the comment !!

[lumalive]

Great! I can still fall into the reverie of my young age by listening to that baila. THANKS for posting it.

[goonewj]

Thanks for the comment. You're right, never get tired of listening to it !!

[lucre52]

I am mexican and yet i think this is a nice and cool kind of music or style. i hope one day to visit Sri- Lanka!!!

[goonewj]

Thank you brother for the comment and visiting my site. Back in the 60s and early 70s, Sinhalese (native Sri Lnkan lagnuage) music was based on Mexican and Paraguayan music styles and Mariachi, even today very popular!!!

Pl. see 'Chiquita Linda' on my channel. Appreciate any comments. Pl. stay in touch.

Best Regards,

Jude

[Dilhan777]

This is delightful! Thank you for posting.

[goonewj]

My Pleasure !! Thanks for the comment !

[KottiBALLO]

awesome

[goonewj]

Many Thanks.

[avatarbala]

goonewj can u send me the lyrics too??..pls..ASAP

[goonewj]

Sure.

[OurKilinochchi]

I love original Baila, I love original Hip Hop and Rock. WE always love the original artists. I hate the copy cats and the people who try to change the original tracks for their own existence.

[goonewj]

Fully agree. Nothing like the originals.

Thanks for the comment !!

[lordjcis]

Rap is different art... Baila is a different art... don't try to compare two different arts together... but hats off for this magnificent performance... love baila...

[goonewj]

Agreed. Thanks for the comment !!

[Dr196903]

why can't the modern singers follow this path than getting their knickers in a twist in an unkwown rap.

So beautiful to ears.

Thanks Jude for your great effort in bringing this classics to modern day.

regards

Vidhura

[goonewj]

Thanks Vidhura. I enjoy so much and so proud to see that our younger generation's interest in such music. I also have had a couple of people commented from Philipines and Portugal, which shows how good these creations are.

Thanks Vidhura

[antmdm]

Beautiful Baila Music

[goonewj]

Fully agree. Thank You!!

[islandfusion]

thanks.... real sri lankan music!

[goonewj]

Absolutely !! Thanks for the comment!!

[nilu2000]

woow i love dis bills better than new sinhales rap songs

[goonewj]

Agree. Thank you !!

[syrous1977]

What a classic..... I'm assuming was first recorded in the 40's....Amazing

[goonewj]

Thanks for the comment. Yes, believe it was recorded in the late 40s.

[VTSentinel]

Machung could you possibly get me the lyrics to the song.

[goonewj]

Sure I will, with pleasure !!

[Dev0808]

Can you please post me the lyrics too. Im hoping to sing this song when im in Sri-Lanka this summer.

[goonewj]

Sure. Will send you soon.

[VTSentinel]

Dude, how much do we owe this guy....thanks for this video, makes me even more proud to be srilankan

[goonewj]

Thanks for the comment. I couldn't agree more with you. Its such a shame that they never recognised him for the great service he did for the Sri Lankan popular music. May Wally rest in peace!!

[glenalvin]

Hello Goonewj,

I humbly request to you to make this video available on the internet.

Alspurs

[goonewj]

Hi Alspurs, thanks for the comment !! What do you exactly mean by making it available on the internet ?

[glenalvin]

Hi Goonewj,

Ah, the video was not available for my listening pleasure. The notice attached said that it was removed by you.Anyway, Im glad that it is back on. Thank you goonewj, god bless you. May the great sri lankan singers of yester years never be forgotten.

Alspurs

[goonewj]

Hi Alspurs,

I think that was an issue or some kind of a delay or timeout on Youtube or the links. I too experienced that a few times on other videos.

Thank you very much for you interest in Sri Lankan music. I have updated the description of the song with the meaning of the song. May god bless you !!

Jude

[apexchange]

Classic

[goonewj]

Thank You!!

[DomAleixo]

Greetings, Goonewj

I read in some old books that there´s an old Sri Lankan guitar named "viaule", with 12 strings.....you know this instrument? I am asking it because we have here in Brazil this same guitar, with the same name.

I would like to ask if there´s still any old folk baila or kaffringha being sung in Portuguese.

Emerson

[goonewj]

Hello Emerson,

Thanks for the comment. I have not come across this guitar in Sri Lanka. I was under the impression that Wally Bastian was singing about his Viola. May be I am wrong here. I will definitely investigagate.

Best Regards,

Jude

[alex613]

yeaaaaa... i love this man

Irene Josapin Rosalin Angelin...atharin patharin natai de catherin... lol

Voly is the BEST!!

[goonewj]

Agreed. Thank you!!!

[ddboypac]

Yeah!!!! Dis is how we do... awesome... simply awesome...

[goonewj]

Thank You!!

[unstopable007]

all hail the king of sri lankan music!!!!

[goonewj]

Thank You!!

[tj20077]

nice.....wallie the legend..

[goonewj]

Thank You!!!

[uuuu7jj]

this is not the original version

[goonewj]

It is the original, digitally enhanced with original double bass replaced with electric bass and added percussion.

[uuuu7jj]

ohh my god is this wally Bastian i cant believe it

the legend of sri lankan music

[goonewj]

Yes that is the legend, King of Baila in his youth as a police officer. Thanks !!

[lokusuddaaiya]

Ciao, very nice baila, Piero Perondi

[goonewj]

Thank you very much. Did you do any new songs ?

Ciao

-Jude

[coolmonkey934]

just wondering does anyone knw where i can i find Anton Jones song 'mini gauma'? btw thanks 4 da bastian song!!

[goonewj]

Thanks. Have you tried sinhalajukebox site ?

[coolmonkey934]

yh i went on it but it seems i cant download it frm my computer.....:(

if theres anyway u could upload it on to youtube i would be ever so greatful!!

thanks all da same...

[iiimtf44]

you must have real player 6 for that, iyts all free man, most good things are free

[1stguyhere]

ohhh ok I was just wondering because My last name is Bastian too and I'm Basque...

[goonewj]

No worries. We have a lot of Portugese and Spanish words in our dialect. Since Basque has some Spanish influence too, perhaps there might be a very long distant connection !! Its good to hear from you!!

[1stguyhere]

is that basque?

[goonewj]

Thanks. No, it is Baila. Language is Sinhalese, the native language only spoken in Sri Lanka. The genre Baila is a mixture of Portugese and African (Kaffir) music adapted into Sinhalese music on 6/8 rythm by the late Mr. Wally Bastian. Baila is the most popular dance music in Sri Lanka.

[iiimtf44]

yeah yeah man you are great I love bailar, it is beautiful, I just dont like those Katherine names, but its the name of the people who made it first sio I have respect

[Dev0808]

Wally ur a BALLER!!!!

[goonewj]

Thank You!

[Dev0808]

thank you for posting this song. one of ma fav songs. this song is probably abt 70 years old im only 21. first time i heard the original version of this. thanks buddy!

[goonewj]

You are very welcome my friend !!

[carnage78]

Any more???

If so can you post?

[goonewj]

Thanks. I'll see what I can do.

[vajilk]

Thanks dude..was looking for it everywhere..I got d Saman De Silva's version but thi is way better than that..thanks again..

[goonewj]

You are welcome!  Wally is the man!

[PsychoMenkz]

This song is gold. Thanks for uploading my friend :) Oldies are the best, now music is crap.. :(

[goonewj]

Thanks. Fully agree with you!

[palithabatu]

Jude,

This the first version, I can identify Mr Rocksamy,s STRADIVARIUS violin solo. Music director was Aelian soysa the famous Harmonium player of Victors "Podikumarihamy" song.

Lovely, I requested this from many friends, but never knew that you had it.

Thanks for posting

Palitha

[goonewj]

Thanks Palitha. Agree that this is the first version, however, I would not call it the original, as it has been digitally enhanced by Torana.

[palithabatu]

Jude,

According to my experience the enhancement is they have dubbed electric bass, clappers, tabla and a little percussion effect on top of the original double bass, rabana etc. But still no damage for the original. This was a common practice in SL to increase the trebles and bass levels in yesteryear records.

I think Aruna will add a little more on that.

Palitha

[goonewj]

That definitely makes sense Palitha. I could not see that the original music is disturbed in any way. Thanks for the clarification.

Jude

[palithabatu]

Hi All,

This is the first version may have been enhanced with a little rythem touch, I can identify Mr Rocksamy's STRADIVARIUS original violin solo.Music is directed by Aelian Soysa the famous harmonium player of Victors "Podikumarihamy" song.

Thanks Jude good job, in fact I requested this from many friends, never knew that you would have it.

Palitha

[goonewj]

Thanks Palitha. I do have the original somewhere in SL, that I myself copied from a 45RPM vinyl to a spool. I could hardly notice any difference in this version, apart from the pops and clicks have been removed. I will ask my bro to try locating the original if he can.

[guitarmanaruna]

Jude,

Thanks for sharing this. Just one quick question...did you take this from a vinyl or from the album Torana has released..?? The album Torana released has music reproduced by Rajiv Sebastian.

-Aruna

[goonewj]

Hi Aruna,

Thanks. This is the Torana version. However, I have a version that was copied from the original vinyl myself in SL, and its pretty much the same apart from the clicks and pops filtered out on the Torana version. I don't think that this one has been dubbed over.

Jude

[guitarmanaruna]

Dear Jude,

If you read the album's back cover, it states music reproduced under the supervision of Rajiv Sebastian & coordinated by Vernon Perera. My guess is they have over dubbed the music. They did the same thing to C. T. Fernando's albums.

Regards,

Aruna

[goonewj]

Sure Aruna. I too noticed that, but on this track I could not find any difference apart from that it is of better quality than a typical vinyl track. So you may be right that it might have been digitally enhanced.

Jude

[guitarmanaruna]

Many thanks for the clarification.

- Aruna