Some years back, in an interview, Khan saab stated sarcastically that in the times to come Indians may have to go the West to learn the Rudra veena. Sadly has turned out to be prophetic.
Love from IRAN for India, people, culture and the Great Traditional Music 😍😘🥰I heard many but this Lady made my Yoga & Meditation Raag Madhuwanti is a beautiful, soulful raag, typically performed in the late afternoon, and it's quite well-suited for the Rudraveena, with its deep, resonant tones. Madhuwanti belongs to the Thaat Todi, and it has a distinct, melancholic, and romantic character, often evoking feelings of longing and devotion. Here’s an outline of the raag to better capture its essence: Arohana (ascending scale): N r G M P N Ṡ Avarohana (descending scale): Ṡ n D P M G r S Vadi (most prominent note): Pa Samvadi (second prominent note): Sa Pakad (signature phrase): N r G M, P N Ṡ, Ṡ n D P In this raag, the komal (flat) notes are Re and Dha, while Ga, Ma (Tivra Ma), and Pa are shuddha (natural) notes. The raag is best known for its subtle, gliding movements between notes and the delicate use of Tivra Ma, which gives it a unique and tender quality. For the Rudraveena, the resonant and deep tones complement the mood of Madhuwanti, bringing out the longing and romance in a meditative, majestic way. It’s a captivating experience that highlights the depth and tranquility of the instrument, especially if played in a slow, contemplative tempo. iN ADDITION: Raag Madhuwanti is a beautiful late afternoon raga in Hindustani classical music, known for its soft, romantic, and emotional mood. It is usually played in the early afternoon and is associated with feelings of longing and devotion. The raga belongs to the Thaat Todi but differs from other Todi ragas because of its shuddha (natural) ma, rather than the komal (flat) ma. On the Rudraveena, a rare and ancient Indian instrument known for its deeply resonant and meditative sound, Raag Madhuwanti can evoke a powerful, emotive atmosphere. The raga’s scale combines both unique elements: Aaroh (ascent): N S G M D N S’ Avaroh (descent): S’ N D M G R S The key phrases emphasize Madhuwanti’s gentle, yearning nature, and on the Rudraveena, the use of microtones and the long, held notes are ideal to bring out its depth. This creates a serene and introspective performance, highlighting the raga’s emotional depth and the instrument's rich tonal quality.
I don't know why they say Rudra Veena players are cursed. I think it's the rest of us that are cursed - such beautiful music has left our midst and we no longer have the chance to be in the presence of this greatness.
Well, as the world today in general has lost its senses for subtle things while running for more and more material achievements, the divine music of the veena and those who got lost in it are naturally seen as outsiders, alien to this world, cursed not to succeed according to its actual norms. And yet, as you rightly mentioned, this world would need nothing more than their music and the blessing it brings to the minds and souls...
Nilanjana Bhattacharjee, th-cam.com/video/c6I5u4WbQJk/w-d-xo.html. This is an interview of ustadji in which he discusses that. Its basically a plainspeak version of what Carsten Wicke says in his comment but with some additional details.
Lord Shiva never like meditation , because where he lived was completely full of meditation so how he entertained himself to keep his awareness and existence most beautiful. Human being consist 5 different bodies 1. Body made by air 2. Body made by sound 3. Body made by animals 4. Body made by soil 5. Body made by heat We can say 5 different rooms for single person to enjoy ........
Thank you Carsten, 10 years ago but the memories are vivid! Concerning the 'India Muziek' and the Tropical Institute, it was a top-class venue for a long time. Before the subsidies were cut, it was already going downhill, thanks to the 'vision' of the staff. Before, with John Eijlers as the main artistic director, the institute made a very good name for itself. After his demise, things went rapidly downhill. I continued to be employed as a prof. tanpura artist but left the sinking ship in 2006.
So great to see the Ustad's facial movements while he plays the meandering notes. It was as if he was singing through the Veena. His head moving along with the ebb and flow of the Raag and its underlying melody. Such a divine performance. Thank you for the upload.
wow.. what a performance... the way he plays the beautiful instrument makes us feel that its so easy to play it.. totally amazed at the speed at which he is striking the strings....he is so relaxed when he is playing.. he is enjoying his own music... Thank you Sir for uploading... God bless.
Absolutely.... Rudra Veena is a real precious jewel... and so are the people who vibrates the strings to produce such wonderful music...... Thank you and please produce more and more music from this wonderful instrument... God Bless....
Hardly can anybody play jhalas at that astonishing pace. Even the greatest beenkars of the present time would sound like a novice in front of this true master.
I would be very interested to hear raga Shri from Khansaheb. I remember clearly, when hanging out with you all, that in these days I used to whistle (!) raga Shri lot as it was so much on my mind, and Khansaheb could hear me from his hotelroom. So we got raga Shri from him, it worked like a charm! Also it was very nice from Ud. Mohammed Sayeed Khansaheb to invite us all to a wonderful home-made dinner courtes of his wife!
Mr. Wicke thank you soooo much for sharing these videos of Ustad Asad Ali Khan Sahib. Mashallah what an alaap. Slowly baking under a 40 degree sun, the pure essence of Raag Multani. The other videos are a treasure as well and your playing is appreciated too. A worthy disciple to the great man!
This is so nice. I play Saraswati Veena but not Rudra Veena. I would love to have a Rudra Veena. I find myself tuning my other stringed instruments in an approximation of the Rudra Veena and then play them. Of course it's not really the same. But you get the idea, I like the slow, low tones and also rhythms. Can I ask anyone giving this video a thumbs down for some kind of explanation. I am curious as to why you would do that. For example: 1. You have heard much better versions. 2) You don't like the Rudra Veena. 3) You don't like Ustad Asad Ali Khan. 4) You don't like Indian Music. 5) You don't like Raga Multani. 6) Someone in your family or maybe you think you can do better. 7) Other. It puzzles me when upon listening to a great performance or even just a relatively good performance on any instrument by anyone there are always those few who give it a thumbs down and very very rarely do they comment as to why. -Peter in Tennessee U.S.A. age 68.
Possibly the greatest instrumentalist I´ve ever heard in my life. Every raga performance I´ve listened to him play is a scintillating masterpiece.
Some years back, in an interview, Khan saab stated sarcastically that in the times to come Indians may have to go the West to learn the Rudra veena. Sadly has turned out to be prophetic.
Seems like the west came to India, true nonetheless
Love from IRAN for India, people, culture and the Great Traditional Music 😍😘🥰I heard many but this Lady made my Yoga & Meditation Raag Madhuwanti is a beautiful, soulful raag, typically performed in the late afternoon, and it's quite well-suited for the Rudraveena, with its deep, resonant tones. Madhuwanti belongs to the Thaat Todi, and it has a distinct, melancholic, and romantic character, often evoking feelings of longing and devotion.
Here’s an outline of the raag to better capture its essence:
Arohana (ascending scale): N r G M P N Ṡ
Avarohana (descending scale): Ṡ n D P M G r S
Vadi (most prominent note): Pa
Samvadi (second prominent note): Sa
Pakad (signature phrase): N r G M, P N Ṡ, Ṡ n D P
In this raag, the komal (flat) notes are Re and Dha, while Ga, Ma (Tivra Ma), and Pa are shuddha (natural) notes. The raag is best known for its subtle, gliding movements between notes and the delicate use of Tivra Ma, which gives it a unique and tender quality.
For the Rudraveena, the resonant and deep tones complement the mood of Madhuwanti, bringing out the longing and romance in a meditative, majestic way. It’s a captivating experience that highlights the depth and tranquility of the instrument, especially if played in a slow, contemplative tempo.
iN ADDITION:
Raag Madhuwanti is a beautiful late afternoon raga in Hindustani classical music, known for its soft, romantic, and emotional mood. It is usually played in the early afternoon and is associated with feelings of longing and devotion. The raga belongs to the Thaat Todi but differs from other Todi ragas because of its shuddha (natural) ma, rather than the komal (flat) ma.
On the Rudraveena, a rare and ancient Indian instrument known for its deeply resonant and meditative sound, Raag Madhuwanti can evoke a powerful, emotive atmosphere. The raga’s scale combines both unique elements:
Aaroh (ascent): N S G M D N S’
Avaroh (descent): S’ N D M G R S
The key phrases emphasize Madhuwanti’s gentle, yearning nature, and on the Rudraveena, the use of microtones and the long, held notes are ideal to bring out its depth. This creates a serene and introspective performance, highlighting the raga’s emotional depth and the instrument's rich tonal quality.
One has to really be deeply calm, quiet and relaxed in one's consciousness to be able to play this instrument. Very mellow and Transcendental.
The sound of the Cosmos.
I don't know why they say Rudra Veena players are cursed.
I think it's the rest of us that are cursed - such beautiful music has left our midst and we no longer have the chance to be in the presence of this greatness.
Well, as the world today in general has lost its senses for subtle things while running for more and more material achievements, the divine music of the veena and those who got lost in it are naturally seen as outsiders, alien to this world, cursed not to succeed according to its actual norms. And yet, as you rightly mentioned, this world would need nothing more than their music and the blessing it brings to the minds and souls...
Nilanjana Bhattacharjee,
th-cam.com/video/c6I5u4WbQJk/w-d-xo.html.
This is an interview of ustadji in which he discusses that. Its basically a plainspeak version of what Carsten Wicke says in his comment but with some additional details.
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Do you speak of God's behalf?
I have not seen person who says Veena is cursed
What who says that! Rudra veena is said to be made and strung by Shiva himself, which is why the name!
Lord Shiva never like meditation , because where he lived was completely full of meditation so how he entertained himself to keep his awareness and existence most beautiful. Human being consist 5 different bodies
1. Body made by air
2. Body made by sound
3. Body made by animals
4. Body made by soil
5. Body made by heat
We can say 5 different rooms for single person to enjoy ........
Thank you Carsten, 10 years ago but the memories are vivid! Concerning the 'India Muziek' and the Tropical Institute, it was a top-class venue for a long time. Before the subsidies were cut, it was already going downhill, thanks to the 'vision' of the staff. Before, with John Eijlers as the main artistic director, the institute made a very good name for itself. After his demise, things went rapidly downhill. I continued to be employed as a prof. tanpura artist but left the sinking ship in 2006.
What a fantastic harmonising between pakhawaz and Veena. As though they were the same player but different instruments!
Hypnotic , hypnotic divinity !🙏
So great to see the Ustad's facial movements while he plays the meandering notes. It was as if he was singing through the Veena. His head moving along with the ebb and flow of the Raag and its underlying melody. Such a divine performance. Thank you for the upload.
These Ustadji videos are amazing. I have been transfixed by his devotion focus and made music...stunning. Thanks you for uploading.
This is internet gold. Priceless. Thanks for posting.
Well, it's eternal gold 🕉️
Thanks a lot Carsten Wicke for sharing this excellent presentation by Ustad Asad Ali Khan Saheb.
wow.. what a performance... the way he plays the beautiful instrument makes us feel that its so easy to play it.. totally amazed at the speed at which he is striking the strings....he is so relaxed when he is playing.. he is enjoying his own music... Thank you Sir for uploading... God bless.
it is a pleasure to see real listeners like you enjoying those recordings so deeply, which are jewels in the universe of Dhrupad and Veena...
Absolutely.... Rudra Veena is a real precious jewel... and so are the people who vibrates the strings to produce such wonderful music...... Thank you and please produce more and more music from this wonderful instrument... God Bless....
The Bîn was in her own mood. Maybe the weather in Amsterdam wasn't of her liking. But Ustadji got her singing to his will. Naman
Ye anhad naad hai diyan de ke suniyega
What a magnificent Multani! So authoritative it's more of a masterclass in Raagdari than a recital. Many thanks for uploading.
स्वर्गीय संंगीतका अनुभव हुआ। पखवाजियाकी कमाल।
this one goes nice and deep. thx for posting. listening in the late afternoon and cooking shahi paneer and gobi.
Thank you for presenting this incredible master, his instrument and these remarkable concerts to us all.
Hardly can anybody play jhalas at that astonishing pace. Even the greatest beenkars of the present time would sound like a novice in front of this true master.
hypnotic
I would be very interested to hear raga Shri from Khansaheb. I remember clearly, when hanging out with you all, that in these days I used to whistle (!) raga Shri lot as it was so much on my mind, and Khansaheb could hear me from his hotelroom. So we got raga Shri from him, it worked like a charm! Also it was very nice from Ud. Mohammed Sayeed Khansaheb to invite us all to a wonderful home-made dinner courtes of his wife!
Thank you so much for uploading these gems. It is very rare to get my hands on any of these fantastic performances. God bless.
Mr. Wicke thank you soooo much for sharing these videos of Ustad Asad Ali Khan Sahib. Mashallah what an alaap. Slowly baking under a 40 degree sun, the pure essence of Raag Multani. The other videos are a treasure as well and your playing is appreciated too. A worthy disciple to the great man!
Very appropriate!! I hv bn lucky to listen to him live so many times! He wanted me to be his disciple!!
Thanks for this upload.
What can I say...deeply touched...
The ending...superb....
Wonderful
Thanks for the upload Carsten
Mesmerizing....❤️💐🙏
Hi Martin, i too remember the days with the master whistler well 8-)
and as i wrote - shri raga will be next in this line up...
Good most like.. best.
all my friends and myself more than anyone else else like it huge!
God bless you!
thanks Sanchit, happy that you enjoy Khan Sahibs recordings that much. will go on posting...
+Carsten Wicke I want to learn this instrument....Mumbai
+Funtertainment in Mumbai you will find two rudra veena players: Ustad Bahauddin Dagar and Suvir Mishra.
+Carsten Wicke thank you very much....
Fine
This is so nice. I play Saraswati Veena but not Rudra Veena. I would love to have a Rudra Veena. I find myself tuning my other stringed instruments in an approximation of the Rudra Veena and then play them. Of course it's not really the same. But you get the idea, I like the slow, low tones and also rhythms.
Can I ask anyone giving this video a thumbs down for some kind of explanation. I am curious as to why you would do that. For example: 1. You have heard much better versions. 2) You don't like the Rudra Veena. 3) You don't like Ustad Asad Ali Khan. 4) You don't like Indian Music. 5) You don't like Raga Multani. 6) Someone in your family or maybe you think you can do better. 7) Other.
It puzzles me when upon listening to a great performance or even just a relatively good performance on any instrument by anyone there are always those few who give it a thumbs down and very very rarely do they comment as to why.
-Peter in Tennessee U.S.A. age 68.
Amazing
magical jhala
🏆❤️❤️❤️❤️
Amazing video document, thank you.
Phenomenal.
bless
thx, i'm working on the shree - it will be there in a short while...
You have learnt well Carsten
Like 555, at 5:32 A.M. joy, en-
Anhad naad sunane valoon per koi comment nahi bas sunne dijiye
Hay que tener paciencia verdad
Sangeet samadhi
37:35 - You can tell he's channeling his inner Van Halen, but the instrument isn't helping. th-cam.com/video/L9r-NxuYszg/w-d-xo.html
Amazing