Ghatam solo

[shaolinkungfu666]

why is everyone so up-in-arms at this guy striking the mouth? hell, most clay pot drums are made JUST for that purpose. this is no major offense, it's not like he's playing tablas with drumsticks or anything.

[Samadhijunkie]

never mind what people say, itz just all about enjoying.....period

supposed everybody was confined to how things schould be...

that would be messy and ugly. greetz

[Samadhijunkie]

if iwould own a gatam this would be exact the way i would play it, nice keep it up!!!

[gertsorensen]

It has nothing to do with real Ghatam playing - listen to the real deal.

[waitswatcher]

thats true! :-))

[ElCalvo45]

What does rock and roll have to do with real guitar playing, since the guitar was not originally developed to play rock and roll? Traditional instruments have their place with "pure" music, but music evolves by recombining traditional sounds and using instruments in ways for which they were not originally intended. Like the cajon in Flamenco music, for example.

[waitswatcher]

thats true! :-))

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hehe ... sorry, I'm just too lazy for those kind of discussions...

ww

[Samadhijunkie]

relax he's just having fun

[rpbemusic100]

i'm thinking of buying one. how heavy is that one, because online i've found one that said it weighed 11 pounds and another that said it weighed 44 pounds

[cesar2333]

Wow incredible, it sounds like the UDU but its a totally different instrument. Amazing. Nice solo.

[glorplaxy]

Sounds great. I was looking for a good example of how the ghatam sounds by itself and this is exactly what I needed.

[udubart]

super oleee pozdro  z Polend

[LoneGranger]

thanks for this.

[lizzieonthelabel]

Great. Never beeh there. I'm in NYC. Pass the word on the DVD. I'm trying to help my friend with this project. It's the first of a series. He's starting production in India with another great percussionist in a few weeks. I'll send you the website when I get all the info. Good luck to you. Enjoy your Ghatam!

[lizzieonthelabel]

The DVD is Called "The Ultimate Guru." Truly amazing.

[lizzieonthelabel]

If you really want to learn how to play Ghatam, check out the new DVD that's out on the market Vikku Vanayakram a renowendIndian Ghatam player that has toured the world, even won a grammy. This DVD teaches "anyone" how to play step by step. D Wood, the creator of this project has memorialized this very talented musician. The DVD is called The Ultimate Guru. Get it through Rythym House in India or the the "Ultimate Guru" website which I don't have at the moment. I will come back to post it.

[waitswatcher]

thanks for the hint!

By saying 'anyone', do you mean that 'even me' can learn it?! haha...

sorry... I just touch this instrument for fun, maybe once in a year, no ambition to become a real Ghatam player.

But thanks anyway.... cheers, ww

[lizzieonthelabel]

Oh, not a hint to you directly at all. My posted comment was to anyone who is interested in learning Ghatam. You are actually very good. With the DVD you would be awesome! Thanks for your reply. Just curious. Are you in India or the States? Liz

[waitswatcher]

I'm from Germany... :-)

I'll watch out for that DVD, thanks!

ww

[umeshway]

I love the Indian Ghatam Instrument.

[umeshway]

I love the Indian Ghatam Instrument.

[TimTimmenycharoo]

is the ghatam and the udu the same instrument essentialy?

[Rugiviet]

nice.

[Khalilullah]

It's a ghatam, but the playing is not Indian at all; the strikes are weak, and the hands are held away from the instrument, which should not be.  Nice fake, tho.

[drunkguava]

This is sweet. I really want to learn the ghatam myself. Your fingering seems odd though.  In most of the videos I've seen, the musicians only use their forefingers, all their fingers together, or the last three fingers together, they dont seem to separate the fingers like you do. I actually like your way better. Where did you get your ghatam?

[priyamai]

enjoyed it

[KrisShred]

Never seen this kind of drum. Sounds fantastic!

[beat13]

Very cool. What kind of udu is that? It sounds great.

[waitswatcher]

the brand name is Magda

[MFRedeemerp2]

i love your collection of instruments

[Aphyloss]

very nice fingering...