He acts as if he doesn't know anything about what they're talking about. He mustn't remember ever making the tracks. Maybe they should have let him listen to some more modern acid house because he obviously didn't have a clue about it even though people call his music acid house... I guess his music is probably genreless in his eyes.
@BackToJack1990 it's not a nazi symbol, before they adopted it for their own use it was a common symbol used in various indian religions like hinduism or buddhism
I wish more electronic producers were exploring this style of music. A well-played improvisation in classical raga form is a beautiful thing. Hats off to Mr. Singh for his 1982 experiment, and I hope it encourages others to study Indian classical music.
It is simple, let's put Charanjit and myself in an abandoned dark warehouse with proper lights, smoke and give us both a 303, 808 & JP8 and see who's set is "acid house"...any takers???
To say that modern electronic dance music (or techno) began with this guy and his album, is to ignore at least a decade's worth of music produced by Germans (such as Tangerine Dream and Kraftwerk). The guy didn't invent the genre from nowhere, but he did put a unique spin on it. Anyway, it's a great record, and I'm glad to have a chance to listen to it.
The interviewer was simply saying "electronic music" to make him understand. Chiranjit Singh clearly had no idea what "acid house" music is, since he's been out of touch with contemporary dance music for a very long time.
Besides, to say that electronic music came from Germans is to ignore decades worth of work by the Japanese, Americans, and French, who all contributed to the development of electronic music since at least the 50s.
And oh yeah, one more country I forgot to mention before is Egypt... Many might be even more surprised to know that the first piece of electronic music was produced by an Egyptian called Halim El-Dabh way back in 1944.
this is what i am betting. i am betting some of those acid house artists owned this record back in the day and decided hey no one is gonna know the difference. while i disagree with the interviewers implication electronic music originated in india. i would have to say someone would have to be a fool after hearing this story to not think that charanjit singh originated acid house. someone needs to give this many a jp8 a tb303 and a tr808 and beg him to make another record.
Nice clip, I was in Kerala when this was reissued last year, it was the soundtrack to my trip there. It surprised a few people, not least of all, I'd imagine, lin the Detroit/Chicago area, I went to Rajas record shop in search of a copy but no luck - did get the with him playing bas on the cover though. He seems like a nice guy, he doesn't quite seem to get the significance off his record but it must be hard to understand from where he's sat.
this shud be shown on Mtv but no they are too busy feeding us shitty chick shows..
Pranav9977 1 month ago
He acts as if he doesn't know anything about what they're talking about. He mustn't remember ever making the tracks. Maybe they should have let him listen to some more modern acid house because he obviously didn't have a clue about it even though people call his music acid house... I guess his music is probably genreless in his eyes.
DrHappySmilealot 1 month ago
This is Charanjit Singh Malik :)
cjsmalik88 1 month ago
00:57 nazi swastika? wtf?
BackToJack1990 6 months ago
@BackToJack1990
More likely a Hindu or Jainist swastika ;)
thebigMuh 5 months ago
@BackToJack1990 it's not a nazi symbol, before they adopted it for their own use it was a common symbol used in various indian religions like hinduism or buddhism
DeliciousJay 1 month ago
Fantastic stuff ! Come on Charanjit Singh... Let's Do The Timewarp Again :)
upsidedahead 8 months ago
the master!!!! nice 303 roll!!
original acid trance!! nice!!
COMPACTASS1 8 months ago
I wish more electronic producers were exploring this style of music. A well-played improvisation in classical raga form is a beautiful thing. Hats off to Mr. Singh for his 1982 experiment, and I hope it encourages others to study Indian classical music.
EA78751 9 months ago 6
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EA78751 9 months ago
It is simple, let's put Charanjit and myself in an abandoned dark warehouse with proper lights, smoke and give us both a 303, 808 & JP8 and see who's set is "acid house"...any takers???
RRKS69 9 months ago
The original Bolly House...not Acid House...sorry folks, regardless of when this was released it doesn't have the Acid Magic...
RRKS69 9 months ago
@RRKS69
...More like the original Raga House!
Jagged85 8 months ago 2
@Jagged85
...Now that I think about it, Raga House could become the next Raga Rock?
Jagged85 8 months ago 2
To say that modern electronic dance music (or techno) began with this guy and his album, is to ignore at least a decade's worth of music produced by Germans (such as Tangerine Dream and Kraftwerk). The guy didn't invent the genre from nowhere, but he did put a unique spin on it. Anyway, it's a great record, and I'm glad to have a chance to listen to it.
ccritxsfc 10 months ago
@ccritxsfc
The interviewer was simply saying "electronic music" to make him understand. Chiranjit Singh clearly had no idea what "acid house" music is, since he's been out of touch with contemporary dance music for a very long time.
Besides, to say that electronic music came from Germans is to ignore decades worth of work by the Japanese, Americans, and French, who all contributed to the development of electronic music since at least the 50s.
Jagged85 8 months ago 6
And oh yeah, one more country I forgot to mention before is Egypt... Many might be even more surprised to know that the first piece of electronic music was produced by an Egyptian called Halim El-Dabh way back in 1944.
Jagged85 8 months ago 2
this is what i am betting. i am betting some of those acid house artists owned this record back in the day and decided hey no one is gonna know the difference. while i disagree with the interviewers implication electronic music originated in india. i would have to say someone would have to be a fool after hearing this story to not think that charanjit singh originated acid house. someone needs to give this many a jp8 a tb303 and a tr808 and beg him to make another record.
transitaautomatic 10 months ago
I love this album, it's amazing he doesn't realise how cool it is...but you know what thats something great in its own right.
Thanks Charanjit, and the people who brought this record to us.
loveintheasylumband 11 months ago
Awesome stuff. I have never heard anything like this
buttegowda 1 year ago
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buttegowda 1 year ago
so awesome... I've been listening to this record since I found two originals in a crate in an outdoor mumbai market in 2000...
ryanjunell 1 year ago 2
Nice clip, I was in Kerala when this was reissued last year, it was the soundtrack to my trip there. It surprised a few people, not least of all, I'd imagine, lin the Detroit/Chicago area, I went to Rajas record shop in search of a copy but no luck - did get the with him playing bas on the cover though. He seems like a nice guy, he doesn't quite seem to get the significance off his record but it must be hard to understand from where he's sat.
codelocator 1 year ago
wow, my world is shattered.
manicnoize 1 year ago
got the album! its incredible!
punkywolfman 1 year ago
Great!
dabilogan 1 year ago
This is A Great Post!
I had "Heard and Known" about this dude for some time, and did pick up the double album re issue.
Pretty amazing stuff when refered too in a "Time/Era' point. On 2010 terms, Its still good though repetitive....
What a Treat for the "interviewer" to get a personal performance from the dude
This Guy has clearly not been reminded enough of how Cool he is/was.
Thanks for Posting.
KAISERKRAUT 1 year ago