Alexander In India - Surbahar & Kithara

[@Chikinbokbok]

One of the hidden gems of the internet.

[@Kvint-kh12345]

Kinda reminds me of Paul Harrel. By being legend and by kinda looking like him in a way. Calm appearance with some slight psycho vibes in a positive way :D don't ask me how that's possible :D :D

[@jimtomson5362]

@@Kvint-kh12345 wtf...why do i get this reference...i see you homie haha

[@FalloutGenius1]

I found him after he was suggested. I’m sure it’s because I watched a doc about the epic of Gilgamesh, he has an amazing voice. I don’t even understand the language but I feel it in my soul

[@najjimohammad9124]

This is one of the most genius KZbin channels I’ve found in a minute I’m astounded

[@justinmorgan2126]

not vey well hidden...

[@joshuasiong1786]

Me and the homies vibing to this after we finally tell alexander we want to go home

[@nicolapettorosso221]

I guess it takes the sting away from having to contemplate dying of thirst in the deserts of Iran.

[@skifiles]

and Alexander looked at you and said: Home? this is home.

[@blakelowrey9620]

@@skifiles "lol looser wants to go home to his riches instead of conquering like a Chad forever"

[@peladomontiel1]

Are you in a hurry?

[@nowgoawayanddosomethinggoo8978]

"greetings and salutations, people of india, I am a traveler from a distant land called egypt. tonight's song is about our former pharaoh who did great deeds and bold feats of heroism during his reign, may of which are depicted on the murals of my home city memphis. ...so anyway here's wonder wall"

[@LarsTonguesInAspix]

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[@h0rn3d_h1st0r1an]

TODAY IS GONNA-

[@adaywithsmator]

The most dangerous event of the classical world

[@h0rn3d_h1st0r1an]

@@adaywithsmator It's the reason why the sea peoples attacked

[@amylafornina1112]

😂😂

[@chestersakamoto6843]

This is what I imagine music in the Indo-Greek royal court sounded like. Menander would be pleased. 👏

[@longtermcareexperiences-bi5685]

I believe that Mr. Pringle's unique genius lies in his deep instinctive affinity for the culture and the people whose music he is playing. There are many musicians who can accurately play many styles of music on various instruments, but they cannot become one with the people and the times of the music they are playing. Whether Peter sings of Dagda's magic harp while playing the hurdy gurdy, or the song of Gilgamesh on the Sumerian long neck gishgudi, or even The Wanderer on the Saxon lyre: he takes you on a multi dimensional journey transcending time and space. He IS the music. He is the vehicle that takes you home.

[@obca1070]

Sir, your music and channel is pure gold between musty swamps. Thank you for this priceless beauty and mystical, true music.

[@_the_concestor_8185]

Is there anything this man cannot do?!

[@GuntherRommel]

I don't think he could possibly be boring.

[@_the_concestor_8185]

@Bryan Schmidt Well observed. I suppose we all must have our limitations, eh?

[@isaiahhuerta9505]

Survive a full force mauling by a hypo

[@markthrasher6770]

Once you learn to play one form of an instrument, you can basically play all the forms of instruments in that group.

[@_the_concestor_8185]

@two arrows I recognise this my man, but it was more so his ease with the scalar demands of Indian music I was commenting on, which is notably different and has great complexity. Peter, to my easily pleased ear at least, sounded like he’d been attuned to the Indian conventions of melody for years, hehe.

[@DuncStatus]

Can you do some more ancient Egyptian music on an ancient Egyptian lute?

[@sauceru99]

I would belive this song was written in India, a Song of Alexander the Great and his little... Vacation

[@HundredYearsBoar]

I live for this channel

[@homiespaghetti1522]

Same

[@longtermcareexperiences-bi5685]

Me too. It makes me happy when I'm sad, and even more joyful when I'm already happy.

[@kai_1666]

Beautiful, as always. It seems you were plucked from ancient times. ♥️

[@corennet.6776]

I'm so happy whenever I see this channel update. lol

[@Spookytooth92]

Man I wait and wait and wait for a update from your channel pringle, been like this for years. Delightful when something comes up. More wonderful instruments. So much of this is lost by the masses even those of us who would like to go about this music have difficulty finding the instruments, resources, learning aspects of it. If you could go into the instruments you have, how they function, how to learn. All of that would make for fascinating videos. Would love some more educational based videos

[@GuntherRommel]

When Covid is over, I hope Peter goes on tour in Canada!

[@alex_HL]

The Kithara is such an amazing sounding instrument, I love it so much. Such a clean sound. Please make more with it

[@tedcabana]

Thank you Peter. I and the world greatly appreciate your revival of ancient music. Please keep doing what you do, what we all love so much as musicians.

[@snoot_mcgoot]

Your talent is unreal. I absolutely adore your videos and getting to hear all of these incredible instruments and to get a glimpse of what music looks like in different times and places. Thank you for sharing your talent with us!

[@Silentblogger659]

Oh, this is perfect peter! As always. You know I was just watching sadhguru talk about Alexander the great in india, and was curious to know more about it. So you must have shown up as divine intervention 🙂 much love 🙏🏻❤

[@humanbridges]

Peter you really should sing all of Gilgamesh. It’s a big opportunity your are missing

[@blakelowrey9620]

That would be phinominal

[@masterofreality926]

Still waiting for an album

[@kolm4643]

I would pay so much and rep it to everyone

[@neohyberboreantechnosteppe3185]

While I'd love to hear it, sadly large chunks are missing How exactly do you sing "lines 36-52 illegible"?

[@humanbridges]

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[@nathanw11]

Every song is a new experience, with a light touch and a fantastic flourish each time. Love it!!

[@maximemullier8660]

Perfect, I was listening to the Sumerian song now we get a cross cultural music that only happened because of Alexander’s empire and the Mauryan empire.

[@shivaserpent1232]

Once again...the magnitude of this mans talent and inspiration, creates awe...... Thank you!! Greetings from Greece...

[@Yeahalacon]

You're greek?

[@Yeahalacon]

And your name is shiva serpent?

[@shivaserpent1232]

@@Yeahalacon Yes, it is my KZbin and Gmail username, not my real name...😁

[@Yeahalacon]

@@shivaserpent1232 oh ok

[@Yeahalacon]

@@shivaserpent1232 are you a Hindu?

[@webtodd]

Music is an expression of love. Thank you for doing what you can, for keeping history alive as if it were but a fraction of a second now in the past so many years ago.

[@Hellhammerzz]

all of ancient musicians rebirth in this man! Love it!

[@neeldeshmukh124]

Wah, shaandar. Always a pleasure to watch his videos, but it's extra special cuz muh classical music 😌

[@Jonnygurudesigns]

Journey back in time

[@CubensisRecords]

I could listen to this for hours, it takes you away to another time.

[@longtermcareexperiences-bi5685]

Another time? Funny!!!

[@yaojhou6084]

Love all your fantastic works!

[@SCOTTBULGRIN]

Beautiful, our collective memory in music right here.

[@1957MCL]

Every so often, as I scan comments, there appear absolutely lucid observations...yours is spot on. Yes, our collective memory. It's entrancing.

[@CelestialChorus9827]

Love when I get to experience new master pieces. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@gamermales_original]

This Surbahar thing is an absolute unit and i love the sound it makes. Please do more Mr Pringle

[@MiaogisTeas]

Thank you for including the tuning of the kithara. I love the unconventional scale you decided on for this.

[@nachtschatten8710]

Though you might not having been too happy with this, I can asure you, we are more then happy with it. Thankyou for sharing it.

[@alucard347]

Fantastic work! I am glad you can always give us such unique experiences!

[@Gilnar13]

Love how he's shredding on the surbahar and the kithara is there in the back like °_°

[@NarsilleXStudio]

Peter we love you! Keep doing what you’re doing!

[@gaetanoiaccarino1927]

You are a true master. Thank you for sharing it with us.

[@alexgabriel5423]

Commendable! Mr Pringle remains undaunted as always!! Know that he is very appreciated!!

[@thebihnsworkshop1338]

This is amazing!!! Please more subahar!!

[@pentirah5282]

Extraordinary!! Do some more..................

[@WouldntULikeToKnow.]

I'm glad you've decided to share this with us. It's mesmerizing. Thank you

[@uncleirohofthefirenation8825]

Orpheus? Is that you? You know how I know it's you? I got a rock as a paperweight, I'm turning on this music: My rock starts crying. Confused, I go into the next room with my notebook, song still playing: Bonsai starts dancing. So yeah, true identity confirmed ;D

[@Mars-dw2zc]

absolutely gorgeous!!! i always love ur videos!

[@TryinaD]

Peter is back with more ancient bangers! I’ve always admired how intertwined music and everything is in history!

[@belljar]

Always a wonderful day when you post. 😎

[@dmitrysofronov8624]

Great music, and I now know about the surbahar.

[@KaustavNeogioriginal]

Spectacular Jugalbandi of Sitar and Chitara. As if it was sounded like it sure from an ancient time in an exotic royal court. Thank you sir for recreate the history.

[@michaelpotts4001]

The sound touches my soul, it takes me to another life I had forgot,

[@urnavthakker4760]

This is absolutely divine, the surbahar is heavenly!

[@carolynemma4279]

Just discovered your amazing music!! ❤

[@jessekorhonen6963]

Very nice! This has to be one of the KZbin channels there is

[@WilliamCWayne]

It definitely is

[@trixtaiko9046]

so grateful you share all those amazing creations of all countries... gives us peace in our hearts & mind. Our little Earth is blessed with your talents and dedication... Thank you for being there for us !

[@snuppssynthchannel]

Just what I needed now. 🙏

[@Melissa_TP]

Would love to hear more kithara its so rare and you play it so well

[@SP_33333]

Thanks for sharing your wondrous musical talent with the world. Were you ever able to meet Anoushka Shankar or her father Ravi? I think they were both born with sitar’s in their hands.

[@deewesthill1358]

So this is how the music of the Indo-Greek kingdom might have sounded -- the place where the first sculptures of Buddha were based on ones of Apollo.

[@mugshack]

I bought a small Lyre years ago, & one day I will learn to play, but couldn't ever hold a candle to your playing! WOW Always wished I could play a Sitar, but oh so hard on the fingers!

[@rumeysaekincakmak6918]

YOU ARE AWESOME! ❤️

[@nyarshroud8778]

This piece is orgasmic upon the ears. Thank you Mr. Pringle.

[@homiespaghetti1522]

I always love seeing a notification from Peter Pringle

[@ezracherniy9062]

its absolutely perfect. No words

[@catalinmunteanu78]

This is magical!

[@alejandrosakai1744]

Indo-Greek music! I'm starry-eyed!

[@aurelienrossi5844]

amazing! i discover new instruments thanks to you! their sounds is simply mesmerizing... real talent i admire

[@sharonkaczorowski8690]

Instruments are exquisite…what a privilege to hear him play.

[@twilwel]

What an amazing sound in those instruments.

[@juneandmoon1671]

Wonderful Music and playing !!Many Greetings from Germany !

[@omittapir5986]

He is a master of ancient musical instruments. Don't seem to get enough of his talent, especially I'm hooked to Gilgamesh lament.

[@Bradford.C.Wallsbury]

Please do a song for the Iliad Peter!!!!!!!

[@WilliamCWayne]

Wow - what a surprise to see a new Peter Pringle! I'm still waiting for more Gilgamesh ...

[@ashketchum5466]

great music

[@karlalquitran5834]

Yo kinda weird to say this but I just stumbled on to your channel and I just wanted to say that you’re an amazing musician! Thank you for all these wonderful videos!

[@spookysuki518]

Every single piece you play leaves me speechless. Your ability transcends time. Thank you for sharing your divine ability with the world 🌎🙏❤

[@justinmorgan2126]

I was offered a Sitar as a gift on our 20th wedding anniversary and refused (very politely) simply because I couldn't beat the thought of tuning it every time i wanted to play it...

[@horseenthusiast9903]

The return of the king! Lol but really, I love the music of this channel, and I'm really glad for the work Peter does here with music history and exploring interesting instruments. ( ◜‿◝ )♡

[@indust64]

Thanks for uploading this one!

[@poetharpist]

Oh wooow! Thats the most beautiful thing ! Please could you nake a long Version? Its so beautiful, I hear it any day! One thing Im not understanding, why is it that the lyre is tuned line it is, and not with the flats like in the indian scale specified?

[@bullwinkle8266]

This should be playing on all the radio stations and be No. 1.

[@NessieAndrew]

The sound of the 300s BC.

[@humanbeing6294]

Awesome! thank you very much Sir

[@Tom-S1981]

Stunning piece of music. I think this was on "Now 14-bc".

[@Nic_DM]

Amazing as always. I'd like to inquire, Mr. Pringle, about the usage of your videos and related audio. I have an educational page and hannel and I'd like to use your rendition of the Epic of Gilgamesh in a video talking about it. I'd obviously point towards the original video and your channel in general. Would that be fine?

[@thalesfreitas1361]

This is hipnotizing

[@Victoriousveteran]

Yup.. another diamond 👍👍💪

[@dhayana6781]

Praying one day you make a meditation playlist 🙏🏾

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Just what I needed today

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I want to see this guy in concert!

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Awesome! I'm still waiting for Beowulf Reupload in better quality ;)

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You are magnificent! I'm just editing a book of Old Testament stories for teenagers & listening to you!

[@talonsoftheraven6693]

By the Gods this man is a Blessing to us All no matter what country. Blessings be upon All the peoples of Earth!

[@MaryCochrane]

I am Macedonian. And I love how you played, Peter.

[@sanjeevdua541]

Beautiful

[@fatmannoor7790]

I wish I had a musical education so i can appreciate your productions.

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Just subscribed and don't subscribe to a lot of things. You are amazing!!!

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What is the background sound? Amazing.

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Peter is genius

[@Hopppp]

nice

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awesome!!!

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I met a sweet guy at an Ayahuasca ceremony who also loves you as much as I do. What a wonderful world!

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Unbelievable... Απίστευτο

[@nolitenemo]

Love your work. When you work in ancient pieces like Gilgamesh are you going by the implied rhythm of the written word that infers a melody or are these original compositions. I've pieces 4th b. C. You know which I'm of speaking, but I was unaware of what musical notation looked like I hope this is a coherent question 🙏