mostly its when the Indian musicians adapt the rules of western melody and harmony...established by Bach, and adapted by the Africans and Scots Irish in USA in this case...
@@eytonshalom Unfortunately, that's right. Additionally though, the amazing impact of the not too big island in the Caribbeans should also not be omitted. Here's at 2:25 and butchered a bit ;p but it's generally everywhere.
Wow!! Just came across this on my stream. Bill Bailey is even more talented as a musician than as a comedian, and that’s saying a lot. Soumik Datta is a sitar virtuoso with a million dollar smile. And the look of happiness & joy on the faces of all the performers involved…. Priceless….
Ahhh humanity has done many a great thing. Made many advances; discover the microscopic universe, map the human genome, master the skies, create a 3D map of the planet that is constantly changing, harness the power of the atom itself. Landed men on the Moon. None of this, none of it compares to the day man stuck a pair of goggle eyes on a green sock and gave birth to the homunculi that is Kermit the frog.
Just thrilling to hear this genius musician use my country's hick music so internationally. These talented people truly (I'm sorry, I have to do it...) deliver. Nice to see us contribute something enjoyable, universal & artistic beyond our boarders! 🗽Hi from New York! ...originally the boroughs, now in a part of upstate where, when it's reeeeeal quiet, you wonder if it's a banjo you hear in the distance...
This man never ceases to amaze me. He crossed a cultural barrier that has been around for hundreds of years through music and sheer joy, which is so infectious that everyone around him can't help but feel it as well.
Music used to unite. Love it. Had some Indian colleagues over when a band named Bloodywood was in my suggected, thought what the heck, likely trash but give it a go. Absolutely awesome, Metal with Punjabi influence. One of their motto t-shirts 'Divided by borders, united by metal.' There are enough people out there telling us to isolate. It's brilliant to see anyone calling for collaboration.
lol i love how Bill is playing a Rogue, which is one of the cheapest sitar-guitars you can buy. No matter, he still plays deftly. And the actual sitar player is brilliant, i'd say his finesse is on par with the Shenkars absolutely virtuosic.
With you here. This is already a joy to listen to, but watching the sheer enjoyment on the face of both him and Bill makes this a true delight to watch.
The skill on show is rediculous. People pay thousands to see a bunch of clapped out musicians play songs heard 1000000's of times (Freebird! Sandman!) when an aging surrealist comedian can whip together an ensamble piece of entertainment like this played for goofs, but also knocks your socks off. I'd go to a Judas Priest, or Black Sabbath (One last time we mean it, totally final) concert if Bill Bailey was event organiser and Compare.
12 years after it appeared here, I've just discovered this. Better late than never. Absolutely epic, fantastic video. Shows the true joy that comes from performing music together and proves that different cultures can come together and have the most brilliant time together
@@samshorto5433: Under Ursula LeGuin's 'Rule of Names', 'cockwomble' is an absolute winner & by fortunate extension, a perfect collective noun for the Department of Work & Pensions . . .
Was really good to see the backing group really get into the swing of this and enjoy themselves without feeling that Bill Bailey was taking the piss out of them.
Paul Walters The frisson of pure joy when you get to participate in something spontaneous and collaborative and bloody *good*. You can see it in their faces, it's so great.
It's bloody brilliant. Encapsulating the UK in one segment. Diverse blend of cultures and styles coming together to make a medley and having a damed laugh as you do it. :)
@@johnmartinez7440 I think they're happy that Bill genuinely loves and respects their music and culture, and that he's not just using it for a cheap gag. Bill just seems to love music, full stop. There's a connection between them that comes from simply enjoying music.
Not being funny, but there was a pub in Wolverhampton that was owned by an Indian family. They kept good beer, served great curries and the music sounded like this.....
Thats a million dollar smile from Soumik Datta. Without even knowing him, (His name I got from some other comment) , I can see he is a very kind person.
WOW! - that is the most crazy version of duelling banjo's I have ever heard, and most probably the BEST! - Amazing! - I have book marked it! - LOVE IT!
Right after this video cut they played the best version of “Creep” I’ve ever heard. It’s a shame it’s been cut, it used to be available here on TH-cam.
What happens when a bunch of true musicians get together and mutually decide to forget the rules....excellent...
mostly its when the Indian musicians adapt the rules of western melody and harmony...established by Bach, and adapted by the Africans and Scots Irish in USA in this case...
They're so good, they don't need no stinkin' rules. ;) Love this!
And this is why nobody ever invites Eyton to parties.
@@eytonshalom Unfortunately, that's right. Additionally though, the amazing impact of the not too big island in the Caribbeans should also not be omitted.
Here's at 2:25 and butchered a bit ;p but it's generally everywhere.
Obviously never saw toto live then!
Wow!!
Just came across this on my stream.
Bill Bailey is even more talented as a musician than as a comedian, and that’s saying a lot.
Soumik Datta is a sitar virtuoso with a million dollar smile.
And the look of happiness & joy on the faces of all the performers involved….
Priceless….
So much Joy from evreyone! Bring tears to my eyes every
time I watch this!
Actually, it’s a sarod, not a sitar.
@@guitsynthcw
Thank you for the correction!
👍
Bill Bailey at his best, both musically and being a general all round good bloke. Tremendous.
A delight to the ears! I don't know why it made me think of this, but Bill Bailey is one person I wish had guested on The Muppet Show.
Ahhh humanity has done many a great thing. Made many advances; discover the microscopic universe, map the human genome, master the skies, create a 3D map of the planet that is constantly changing, harness the power of the atom itself. Landed men on the Moon. None of this, none of it compares to the day man stuck a pair of goggle eyes on a green sock and gave birth to the homunculi that is Kermit the frog.
Bill could have transitioned to muppet and it wouldn’t have caused a ripple!
He's Minnie Crun's bald headed man with hair on. (Ex the Goons, Spike Milligan, or am I the only one still to remember ?).
@@philattlee1 Henreeeeeeeee ! 😉
@@andypandywalters Oh thanks, so I'm not the oldest person in the world.
2:52
in true Bill Bailey style, he incorporates the theme to Eastenders into a sitar duel
A great man of our time, he is
...every one is going to die...
Born To Meme, that man.
...I hope he has that tattooed somewhere.
Most of these in the video are from the east end
Well that's weird. I thought I'd never noticed that before but I'd somehow already liked your comment... 🤯
that's "Sarod"
Just thrilling to hear this genius musician use my country's hick music so internationally. These talented people truly (I'm sorry, I have to do it...) deliver. Nice to see us contribute something enjoyable, universal & artistic beyond our boarders!
🗽Hi from New York! ...originally the boroughs, now in a part of upstate where, when it's reeeeeal quiet, you wonder if it's a banjo you hear in the distance...
He needs to do Vindaloo child a sitar tribute to Jimi Hendrix.
You are a genius!!!
That doesn't curry favour with me.
Korma Chameleon? Poppadom Preach? Or maybe Elton John's Tiny Dhansak?
Or Sitar Child - tribute to level 42
I Ghorupta Singh.
I've seen this many times and it never fails to put a grin on my face.
ALL ways makes me laugh , and cry . !!! .
First time seeing it, and I have the biggest grin right now. So dope
We watch it regularly; keep meaning to get Tinselworm on DVD, not done it yet, no idea why..!
Yeah dont know how many times i ´ve watched this alvays true bliss!
This man never ceases to amaze me. He crossed a cultural barrier that has been around for hundreds of years through music and sheer joy, which is so infectious that everyone around him can't help but feel it as well.
yep, we don't need politicians or diplomacy, just some musicians with an open mind
Exactly what music is for. Pure enjoyment and bringing people together. I love it.
That’s an oversimplification, the uses of music are so diverse it could be seen as a spectrum
Bill Baily needs to be president of the world...brings people together with music and laughter!!!
Exactly.
I concur
He just got one step closer
Lol I was just thinking that!
As two men once said 'Be excellent to each other.'
Music used to unite. Love it.
Had some Indian colleagues over when a band named Bloodywood was in my suggected, thought what the heck, likely trash but give it a go. Absolutely awesome, Metal with Punjabi influence. One of their motto t-shirts 'Divided by borders, united by metal.'
There are enough people out there telling us to isolate. It's brilliant to see anyone calling for collaboration.
Anyone who doesn't love Bill Bailey should be locked up for their own protection.
Love esp. the part where it's for their own protection!
I'll hold them down
Anyone who doesn't love Bill, I feel sorry for. Don't lock them up though, they'll just make more tax laws and extend the 'rona lock downs.
@@Chrisamic Well perhaps we can compromise and just do medical experiments on them. Perhaps establishing the elastic limits of the human scrotum?
@@davidpowell3691 Destructive testing at its finest LOL
lol i love how Bill is playing a Rogue, which is one of the cheapest sitar-guitars you can buy. No matter, he still plays deftly. And the actual sitar player is brilliant, i'd say his finesse is on par with the Shenkars absolutely virtuosic.
Soumik is actually playing a sarod, not a sitar…. The title is misleading. Absolutely brilliant though!
Possibly the most feel-good thing on TH-cam?
In love with Soumik Datta's smile.
Everyone here is fabulous and in top form. Thank you for this.
With you here. This is already a joy to listen to, but watching the sheer enjoyment on the face of both him and Bill makes this a true delight to watch.
Big beaming smile! Irresistible
Thanks for supplying his name, amazing talent
Me too he is so talented and beautiful, thank for mentioning his name! I need more of his talents gracing my ears!!!
The skill on show is rediculous. People pay thousands to see a bunch of clapped out musicians play songs heard 1000000's of times (Freebird! Sandman!) when an aging surrealist comedian can whip together an ensamble piece of entertainment like this played for goofs, but also knocks your socks off. I'd go to a Judas Priest, or Black Sabbath (One last time we mean it, totally final) concert if Bill Bailey was event organiser and Compare.
Proof that music has no borders and can unite people from all around the globe as once. Well done! We need that even more in 2021!
A musician is a musician, no matter where they're from
Holy shit!! I will never watch Deliverance ever again without hearing a Sitar!
Bill is great comedian, brilliant musician and writer with a passionate love of animals. How does he fit it all in!
Bill Bailey - a man with music in his soul and soul in his music.
I absolutely hate how perfect this sounds.
"Paddle faster! I hear sitars!"
Soumik Datta is playing the Sirod... simply majestic!
Thank you I thought it was a Sitar. I am wiser now.
lol... that tune just does it, everytime .. :)
The multitalented Bill Bailey has now become a national treasure after winning STRICTLY !
12 years after it appeared here, I've just discovered this. Better late than never. Absolutely epic, fantastic video. Shows the true joy that comes from performing music together and proves that different cultures can come together and have the most brilliant time together
The world could definitely use more of this happy music. Thank you, Bill Bailey and company!
The coolest version of Duelling banjos ever!! Bill, thank you for the pure joy, your music brings me.
Nope. Original is best.
@Joe Black you can't beat the original, but out of all the covers this is the best.
Have a listen/watch of the Toy Dolls doing duelling banjos (its on TH-cam). They're both pretty close.
If this isn’t a representation of everything great about modern Britain then I don’t know what is!
Sam Ashton being able to go down to the corner shop on Christmas Day and buy more beer
Yeah because sitar’s are perfectly British.
D.B. I think he was commenting on the multiculturalism of modern Britain
@@humphrey4976 He knew that. He's just being a cockwomble.
@@samshorto5433: Under Ursula LeGuin's 'Rule of Names', 'cockwomble' is an absolute winner & by fortunate extension, a perfect collective noun for the Department of Work & Pensions . . .
Bill, just being the usual delightful good bloke if he isn't cracking you up laughing you are sitting there gob smacked. ❤
The world needs more comings together like this, terrific playing all involved
Was really good to see the backing group really get into the swing of this and enjoy themselves without feeling that Bill Bailey was taking the piss out of them.
Paul Walters The frisson of pure joy when you get to participate in something spontaneous and collaborative and bloody *good*. You can see it in their faces, it's so great.
@@didderjade Yeah, the rehearsals must have been great 😬
It's bloody brilliant. Encapsulating the UK in one segment. Diverse blend of cultures and styles coming together to make a medley and having a damed laugh as you do it. :)
You can tell Bailey is a nice guy though, and obviously they've rehearsed this/jammed together many times.
@@johnmartinez7440 I think they're happy that Bill genuinely loves and respects their music and culture, and that he's not just using it for a cheap gag.
Bill just seems to love music, full stop. There's a connection between them that comes from simply enjoying music.
If you ever get the chance to see Bill live, do it the guy is 100% entertainment joy
I did, I cried with laughter
Could you picture this happening in America ? This is why I love this country so much !
I was there.... absolutely amazingly beautiful
What an absolute legend Bill Bailey is. An incredibly talented man 👏👍😀
The man is a genius. But its the pure look of joy on everyone s faces as they participate is brilliant
One Guitar a Sarod. Pretty slick guys well done.
Bill Bailey's musical ideas and genius know no bounds! Wonderful stuff!
A collection of hugely talented people just having fun doing what they're best at for our enjoyment! Life doesn't get any better than that!
Not being funny, but there was a pub in Wolverhampton that was owned by an Indian family. They kept good beer, served great curries and the music sounded like this.....
Bill Bailey is a comic God..darn good musician too by the way!
The only thing I would laugh at is bill Baileys face he looks at least 70 he must use the computer to much
bill has the greatest sense of humor...
That Sitar player is absolutely fantastic!
This is pure magic'!!!
absolutely brilliant! a fusion of cultures
Christmas day 2020 just found this and I smiled for all the 4 minutes, excellent fun.
Simply Brilliant - music is the food of love, play on 👍😁
I always come back to this gem. It never fails to make me happy.
Everyone's having a ball of a time! Bill you amazing genius
Mr B and the crew having fun .. .. .
Thats a million dollar smile from Soumik Datta. Without even knowing him, (His name I got from some other comment) , I can see he is a very kind person.
Bill Bailey mixes Eastern and Southern music perfectly ...
WOW! - that is the most crazy version of duelling banjo's I have ever heard, and most probably the BEST! - Amazing! - I have book marked it! - LOVE IT!
Thank you
Bailey is such a pleasure. If you haven't seen it, check out "Black Books". An hilarious ensemble piece with Bill and his pals.
Just saw this. Bloody brilliant.
Always surprising, how wonderful
to put it bluntly , he just fucking gets it!...musically , he can play anything
I had to listen to this in my music lesson at school
*got to
This should have not been a hardship.
If this doesn't lift your mood, I don't know what will...
Absolutely brilliant what a party
I love all of Bill's work, but Duelling Sitars is something special. Love it
I think George Harrison would have loved this.
That was my exact thought when I first saw this clip.
Just fantastic. Humour and musicianship woven together delightfully.
That was awesome
Professional musicians who know how to entertain and make people happy and that they didn’t waste their money when they bought the tickets. Wonderful.
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Insane Asylum
Bill bailey is one cool cat
Stunning
And there was me thinking Mr Bailey was just a stand up comedian? Wow! What talent, well done sir.
Right after this video cut they played the best version of “Creep” I’ve ever heard. It’s a shame it’s been cut, it used to be available here on TH-cam.
I can watch this time and time again, utterly superb, a real treat from real musicians
Bill Bailey's so talented. Seen him play a dozen different instruments.
This reminds me of my girlfriend Bindi when I was JB. Still love you lady and total respect x
Utter genius
Wonderfull, Dueling Banjos is fantastic as Dueling Sitars.
Abso bloody lutely fantabulistic!!!!!!!!!!
That was fun.
Regardless that this man is pure genius, he still cracks me up and surprises me on a daily basis.
Can't stop smiling...
I loved the performance and Bill gave it time and space to breathe a credit to all x
I have now found The Greatest Video On TH-cam….
This is just so lovely :)
I once saw a TV programme that showed how Gypsies took Hatak music from India to Spain and it evolved into Flamenco. My brain grew another dimension.
Probably Latcho Drom. Great film, you can find it in its entirety on TH-cam.
Absolutely magnificent one and all.
absolutely fantastic - glad i stumbled upon this !!
BRILLIANT!! THERE IS NO END TO BILL BAILEYS TALENT, AND TO MIX IT UP WITH SOME PRETTY COOL INDIAN MUSIC ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!!
I've seen this many times and it never fails to make me smile every time.
A sense of humor. Excellent!
This is cultural appropiation at its best! Superb.
Absolutely incredible. So much love for this!
I love this! Whenever is comes up on my suggestions have to watch it at least one more time!
Mind. Blown. :)
We need more of this, a lot more!!
what a joyful moment,,thanks
What a fantastic way to welcome a frosty, cold Sunday morning!!
This is so forking awesome!
It's good to see people come together and have fun with the worlds COMMON language.......MUSIC! Superb!
Brilliant! 😊
Absolutely loved this!!!!!!!