Bill Bailey - Duelling Sitars - Tinselworm

Duelling Sitars clip taken from Tinselworm DVD. Filmed at Wembley Arena, London in 2007

[@Lorry2hails]

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

[@micahphilson]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@vanderin]

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

[@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"

[@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...

[@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.

[@ialrakis5173]

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

[@ianfarrell]

Possibly the most feel-good thing on KZbin?

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@diagorosmelos3187]

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

[@JackFriedRice]

That Sitar player is absolutely fantastic!

[@paulmelville2126]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.'

[@outandabout7636]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@wellfedcomedian]

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

[@stephenbriddon2796]

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

[@martidee3305]

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

[@margiewatson6081]

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

[@-lag-3625]

I was there.... absolutely amazingly beautiful

[@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

[@Chrisamic]

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]

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

[@Chrisamic]

@@davidpowell3691 Destructive testing at its finest LOL

[@coasternut3091]

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

[@friendkilbride8152]

absolutely brilliant! a fusion of cultures

[@keithdavidson9102]

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

[@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

[@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

[@tonysvideos1]

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

[@Lumby1]

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

[@JoshuaC923]

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

[@meroydow]

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

[@rohanmascarenhas9675]

Thanks for sharing! 🎸🪕🪘🎊🙌🏽

[@neverforgetjubjub]

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

[@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!

[@Keltie-438]

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

[@luciusesox1luckysox570]

lol... that tune just does it, everytime .. :)

[@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!

[@garyt1119]

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

[@cmasseylynch]

what a joyful moment,,thanks

[@RonWylie-gk5lc]

Always surprising, how wonderful

[@burgermikestir]

bill has the greatest sense of humor...

[@raspberrymojitogirldec]

That was awesome

[@FYMASMD]

A sense of humor. Excellent!

[@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.

[@oldgreygritter]

Stunning

[@davidfrancis5047]

to put it bluntly , he just fucking gets it!...musically , he can play anything

[@KAF128]

This is rather fabulous!

[@terranceparsons5185]

Oh this is fantastic!

[@dickiedollop]

Absolutely magnificent one and all.

[@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.

[@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 . . .

[@WibblyPigNZ]

Just fantastic. Humour and musicianship woven together delightfully.

[@kevingander]

Fantastic! 👏👏👏❤️

[@MonsieurJimjams]

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

[@zingo1010]

Just saw this. Bloody brilliant.

[@Jasongvl]

best duelling banjos ever!!!!

[@MikeLazarus]

Bill Bailey mixes Eastern and Southern music perfectly ...

[@saruthind5985]

This is pure magic'!!!

[@cgriff840]

This was freakin amazing

[@gregrefon]

Can't stop smiling...

[@austinreid5032]

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

[@karelbellic8480]

Bill Bailey's so talented. Seen him play a dozen different instruments.

[@sEaNoYeAh]

This is just so lovely :)

[@dobstar5776]

Just brilliant!

[@timan2039]

Wonderfull, Dueling Banjos is fantastic as Dueling Sitars.

[@dai0laffin]

Absofukinlutely brilliant!

[@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

[@margaretclark......akamarm2600]

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

[@Huineng10]

Whoa! Fantastic!

[@ulalaFrugilega]

Gorgeous!!!

[@oliviahussey3681]

Somik Datta is a great musician and very beautiful.

[@jdhtyler]

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

[@amandah2490]

Fantastic fun!

[@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.....

[@countryside_guy]

Such joy! Their smiles are golden 😊

[@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!!

[@colinmiles9390]

Regardless that this man is pure genius, he still cracks me up and surprises me on a daily basis.

[@gordonspond]

If this doesn't lift your mood, I don't know what will...

[@sue5488]

What a fantastic way to welcome a frosty, cold Sunday morning!!

[@Crucent]

This makes me so happy!!!

[@ccb3313]

Absolutely brilliant what a party

[@annetaylor9493]

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

[@garethmitchell7723]

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

[@redgriffindiver7740]

How Wonderful!

[@moodroulette5884]

Amazing

[@billcobbett9259]

This is just so...... happy

[@badigalinkin6461]

That is a bit of awesome right there. That is beyond awe.

[@martidee3305]

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.

[@g4joe]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jovbqoWal7age7s Insane Asylum

[@philrant2408]

Bloody fabulous.

[@jonbloodaxe]

I had to listen to this in my music lesson at school

[@gavincrump9831]

*got to

[@stephenbriddon2796]

This should have not been a hardship.

[@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!!!

[@jange26]

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

[@69Mepps]

Best Boy Band ever

[@peterboyle5421]

That was fun.