Bill Bailey - Duelling Sitars - Tinselworm

[@Lorry2hails]

Bill Bailey at his best, both musically and being a general all round good bloke. Tremendous.

[@echognomecal6742]

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...

[@gabbyhyman1246]

That swamper music makes me squeal. Glad you got out of the city. I got out of Brooklyn and live in a tiny town on the Washington coast.

[@CristiNeagu]

An American song played by an English guy and an Indian orchestra with Indian instruments, in an Indian style. People who complain about cultural appropriation are the ones who truly hate others.

[@michaelmanser726]

​@@CristiNeaguit's fantastic when the music comes before the "world music" tag and exists because it's good. Just loving music. And playing I think, very much playing like children.

[@coasternut3091]

A musician is a musician, no matter where they're from

[@micahphilson]

I absolutely hate how perfect this sounds. "Paddle faster! I hear sitars!"

[@cogidubnus1953]

What happens when a bunch of true musicians get together and mutually decide to forget the rules....excellent...

[@eytonshalom]

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...

[@magicunicorn4070]

They're so good, they don't need no stinkin' rules. ;) Love this!

[@leeshepherd6512]

And this is why nobody ever invites Eyton to parties.

[@odolany]

@@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.

[@crazyferret9409]

Obviously never saw toto live then!

[@abraxas88]

Surely one of the most joyous musical recordings you will ever see! Never get tired of seeing and listening to this. Bravo to all the musicians involved.

[@andrewaevaliotis8769]

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….

[@GnrMilligan]

So much Joy from evreyone! Bring tears to my eyes every time I watch this!

[@guitsynthcw]

Actually, it’s a sarod, not a sitar.

[@andrewaevaliotis8769]

@@guitsynthcw Thank you for the correction! 👍

[@Solidfact42]

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.

[@joegrimes9232]

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.

[@johnbutler5650]

Bill could have transitioned to muppet and it wouldn’t have caused a ripple!

[@philattlee1]

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 ?).

[@andypandywalters]

@@philattlee1 Henreeeeeeeee ! 😉

[@philattlee1]

@@andypandywalters Oh thanks, so I'm not the oldest person in the world.

[@grant575mixmaster]

Bill Baily needs to be president of the world...brings people together with music and laughter!!!

[@JohnJohnson-ok4gf]

Exactly.

[@keithkelly9099]

I concur

[@HappyHitman]

He just got one step closer

[@cherrymcgregor535]

Lol I was just thinking that!

[@adamdd09]

As two men once said 'Be excellent to each other.'

[@vanderin]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="172">2:52</a> in true Bill Bailey style, he incorporates the theme to Eastenders into a sitar duel A great man of our time, he is

[@MikeKiker]

...every one is going to die...

[@AnimeSunglasses]

Born To Meme, that man. ...I hope he has that tattooed somewhere.

[@jimmymcguire8217]

Most of these in the video are from the east end

[@TheBobcatlover]

Well that's weird. I thought I'd never noticed that before but I'd somehow already liked your comment... 🤯

[@BhajanVibes]

that's "Sarod"

[@AngelusDlion]

I've seen this many times and it never fails to put a grin on my face.

[@maxmoore3472]

ALL ways makes me laugh , and cry . !!! .

[@CurrentlyBlazed]

First time seeing it, and I have the biggest grin right now. So dope

[@TestGearJunkie.]

We watch it regularly; keep meaning to get Tinselworm on DVD, not done it yet, no idea why..!

[@horex350regina]

Yeah dont know how many times i ´ve watched this alvays true bliss!

[@-lag-3625]

I was there.... absolutely amazingly beautiful

[@JimmySaint43]

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.

[@IgorEngelen1974]

yep, we don't need politicians or diplomacy, just some musicians with an open mind

[@margiewatson6081]

Bill Bailey - a man with music in his soul and soul in his music.

[@SuperRocky74]

Exactly what music is for. Pure enjoyment and bringing people together. I love it.

[@ulfrthewolf5065]

That’s an oversimplification, the uses of music are so diverse it could be seen as a spectrum

[@wingsandash]

In love with Soumik Datta's smile. Everyone here is fabulous and in top form. Thank you for this.

[@Solidfact42]

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.

[@FlowersInHisHair]

Big beaming smile! Irresistible

[@michelguevara151]

Thanks for supplying his name, amazing talent

[@jmichaelpatrick8573]

Me too he is so talented and beautiful, thank for mentioning his name! I need more of his talents gracing my ears!!!

[@joegrimes9232]

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.

[@outandabout7636]

The world needs more comings together like this, terrific playing all involved

[@nigelikin7462]

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

[@Keltie-438]

Bill, just being the usual delightful good bloke if he isn't cracking you up laughing you are sitting there gob smacked. ❤

[@DiabloOutdoors]

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!

[@Codex7777]

Thank god, someone can spell "borders"! :) Several of the comment threads sound as if they're talking about either public schools or pirates! :)

[@ianfarrell]

Possibly the most feel-good thing on KZbin?

[@paulmelville2126]

Bill is great comedian, brilliant musician and writer with a passionate love of animals. How does he fit it all in!

[@KermitFrogThe]

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.

[@Lumby1]

The world could definitely use more of this happy music. Thank you, Bill Bailey and company!

[@thedancingpostman]

The coolest version of Duelling banjos ever!! Bill, thank you for the pure joy, your music brings me.

[@joeblack8915]

Nope. Original is best.

[@thedancingpostman]

@Joe Black you can't beat the original, but out of all the covers this is the best.

[@Getpojke]

Have a listen/watch of the Toy Dolls doing duelling banjos (its on KZbin). They're both pretty close.

[@deejaytee5481]

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!

[@neverforgetjubjub]

I always come back to this gem. It never fails to make me happy.

[@myprettypie]

He needs to do Vindaloo child a sitar tribute to Jimi Hendrix.

[@freyjafirefly9201]

You are a genius!!!

[@leopardracer1970]

That doesn't curry favour with me.

[@Widmerpool99]

Korma Chameleon? Poppadom Preach? Or maybe Elton John's Tiny Dhansak?

[@annother3350]

Or Sitar Child - tribute to level 42

[@FluideishSpaceDog]

I Ghorupta Singh.

[@martidee3305]

The multitalented Bill Bailey has now become a national treasure after winning STRICTLY !

[@agamnoth66]

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.

[@theflyingfrog]

Soumik is actually playing a sarod, not a sitar…. The title is misleading. Absolutely brilliant though!

[@bostonbikebits6539]

Anyone who doesn't love Bill Bailey should be locked up for their own protection.

[@ulalaFrugilega]

Love esp. the part where it's for their own protection!

[@fuckamericanidiot]

I'll hold them down

[@Chris_the_Muso]

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.

[@davidpowell3691]

@@Chris_the_Muso Well perhaps we can compromise and just do medical experiments on them. Perhaps establishing the elastic limits of the human scrotum?

[@Chris_the_Muso]

@@davidpowell3691 Destructive testing at its finest LOL

[@gavinbainbridge6512]

It's good to see people come together and have fun with the worlds COMMON language.......MUSIC! Superb!

[@peterboyle5421]

That was fun.

[@keithdavidson9102]

Bill Bailey's musical ideas and genius know no bounds! Wonderful stuff!

[@austinreid5032]

The man is a genius. But its the pure look of joy on everyone s faces as they participate is brilliant

[@JackFriedRice]

That Sitar player is absolutely fantastic!

[@jdhtyler]

Christmas day 2020 just found this and I smiled for all the 4 minutes, excellent fun.

[@tonysvideos1]

What an absolute legend Bill Bailey is. An incredibly talented man 👏👍😀

[@paulwalters7817]

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.

[@didderjade]

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.

[@killercrabman]

@@didderjade Yeah, the rehearsals must have been great 😬

[@joegrimes9232]

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]

You can tell Bailey is a nice guy though, and obviously they've rehearsed this/jammed together many times.

[@jmckendry84]

@@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.

[@WibblyPigNZ]

Just fantastic. Humour and musicianship woven together delightfully.

[@garyt1119]

I love all of Bill's work, but Duelling Sitars is something special. Love it

[@diagorosmelos3187]

Holy shit!! I will never watch Deliverance ever again without hearing a Sitar!

[@friendkilbride8152]

absolutely brilliant! a fusion of cultures

[@JoshuaC923]

Everyone's having a ball of a time! Bill you amazing genius

[@wellfedcomedian]

Soumik Datta is playing the Sirod... simply majestic!

[@stephenbriddon2796]

Thank you I thought it was a Sitar. I am wiser now.

[@david-jackson-wills]

BRILLIANT!! THERE IS NO END TO BILL BAILEYS TALENT, AND TO MIX IT UP WITH SOME PRETTY COOL INDIAN MUSIC ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!!

[@margaretclark......akamarm2600]

I can watch this time and time again, utterly superb, a real treat from real musicians

[@y_fam_goeglyd]

Music is _the_ international language. This is an awesomely epic rendition of a brilliant American banjo duet/duel. How global do you want to go?

[@ITPSNAPPER]

Only just come across this, brilliant! Certainly put a smile on my face 😊

[@brianjones5379]

Absolutely marvellous, so uplifting, it's made my day.

[@MonsieurJimjams]

I saw this live. Absolutely amazing. Such an electric atmosphere. Had such a great time watching this show. Great upload.

[@raemac44]

Wow just wow. Thanks Billy and friends. Your energy is unbelievable. Arohanui from NZ xxx

[@MikeLazarus]

Bill Bailey mixes Eastern and Southern music perfectly ...

[@mjotd8670]

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!

[@SuperShassa]

Absolutely Brilliant!!! So glad this came on my suggestions. Made my day. 🤗 Music has no Prejudice. The World should be more in tune.

[@cmasseylynch]

what a joyful moment,,thanks

[@JakeJustIs]

Hello from America! This is real talent! Well done Bill Bailey!

[@curriehot]

If you ever get the chance to see Bill live, do it the guy is 100% entertainment joy

[@MrEclipsesport]

I did, I cried with laughter

[@garethmitchell7723]

I loved the performance and Bill gave it time and space to breathe a credit to all x

[@rosalynmoyle3766]

So great seeing musicians having so much fun.

[@longwhitecloud6655]

Bill Bailey. A TRULY RARE GENIUS.

[@gordonburns8731]

A brilliant performance by both musicians. Simply magical.

[@markbatch6374]

This is awesome A great show Bill Bailey never ceases to surprise He is a man of many talents

[@НатальяФролова-ь9в]

Mesmerizing! Thank you ever so much indeed!

[@derekroberts6654]

this is what George Harrison has done. even outside the Beatles. he brought Indian music to rock/pop culture. and the western world dicoverd how awsome it really is. Thanks, George!

[@dickiedollop]

Absolutely magnificent one and all.

[@Skandronicus]

I love this so much ... just puts a massive smile on my face. Pure magic.

[@meroydow]

Simply Brilliant - music is the food of love, play on 👍😁

[@saxonstu6803]

Thank you

[@welshpete12]

Could you picture this happening in America ? This is why I love this country so much !

[@gabbleratchet1890]

Of course I can picture this happening in America. America is the place where cultural mash-ups like this happen every single day. You need to get out of the house, mate.

[@sEaNoYeAh]

This is just so lovely :)

[@MrSam4850]

If this isn’t a representation of everything great about modern Britain then I don’t know what is!

[@humphrey4976]

Sam Ashton being able to go down to the corner shop on Christmas Day and buy more beer

[@Showmetheevidence-]

Yeah because sitar’s are perfectly British.

[@humphrey4976]

D.B. I think he was commenting on the multiculturalism of modern Britain

[@samshorto5433]

@@humphrey4976 He knew that. He's just being a cockwomble.

[@loddude5706]

@@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 . . .

[@ShR33k]

I love Duelling Banjos, Deliverance & Bill Bailey - and this is an excellent version!!! Love it!!! :)

[@Radagast-]

Bill, I've come to the conclusion that there's such a thing as being *too* talented!

[@stuartalexander336]

This the first time I have seen/heard this. Among the countless versions I have listened to this one out shines them all.

[@annetaylor9493]

Amazing..........love it.

[@weejim48]

Bill Bailey is fantastic. And whoever the other artists are they are brilliant. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@asdf51501]

Bill Bailey exists, and that makes me happy. This video is great, and the other dude with the sitar was absolutely awesome.

[@johnnierah]

That changes my outlook on life for the better. Cheers to Bill and friends.

[@janetsheppard177]

I've always like the sound of the sitar. And Bill Bailey coming up with this was brilliant. Everyone enjoying their selfs. Bringing people together. Really good entertainment. Clever man.

[@hardigirl]

Just fyi, this wasn't a sitar. This is Sarod. The look quite different, but esp if you heard them one after the other, you'd hear the difference too.

[@Shadow_Wraith]

Such joy! Their smiles are golden 😊

[@jironthunder7519]

That was intense, enlightening and a level of spiritual that is transcendental

[@JolynBowler]

Had to listen again AND share with friends. Thank you 🌻

[@angelusnielson7135]

I've seen this many times and it never fails to make me smile every time.

[@Tocsin-Bang]

Best thing I've heard in ages!

[@colinclarke4285]

Stephen Cook can't argue with that. .its brilliant and well arranged

[@erikarneberg11]

Best thing I’ve seen on the ‘tube in a very long time!!!

[@Hominid00inthemirrow]

This is joyous, thank you.❤

[@Sampoorna108]

This never fails to put me in a better mood.

[@JaneDoe-ci3gj]

This put a big a smile on my face, thanks😊👍

[@alisonporter8508]

I love this! Whenever is comes up on my suggestions have to watch it at least one more time!

[@alisonporter8508]

Still here watching it!!!

[@joecrean9546]

would love to see this live 😂😂😂😂😂absolutely love duelling banjos or duelling sitars what a superb instrument 😂😂😂😂😂

[@KAF128]

This is rather fabulous!

[@bungietwab4868]

How is that even possible? Amazing!!!!

[@petejemmott7657]

I almost skipped on to the next video, I'm glad I stayed. true music

[@ianreed1528]

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.....

[@mikegeeguitarman8991]

Bill Bailey is a comic God..darn good musician too by the way!

[@martinrayson5968]

The only thing I would laugh at is bill Baileys face he looks at least 70 he must use the computer to much

[@redjaxs7675]

I love this video. I've watched it so much.

[@oldgreygritter]

Stunning

[@janflaherty3819]

Wow. Much love

[@jange26]

Wow! One of the best fusion music I have heard!