Great Improvised Violin Solos (Mark O’Connor - L. Shankar) “Heroes” EAST meets WEST

[@staggeringbird4701]

A week-and-half-or-so after 9/11 I caught L. Shankar, his daughter, Vikku Vinayakram,and Zakir Hussain in Chicago for free in a room of about 200 people. It used to be library but now it's called the Cultural Center or something... Right off the Randolph Street stop. Goddamn. It had to be the most beautiful place on earth that night, filled with people from damn near every race and ethnicity in Chicago.

[@Nandakii]

Shankar doesn't have a daughter??

[@parasharkchari]

He does -- Her name is Gingger Shankar, and she's one more exponent of the double violin. Yes, it's apparently spelled with the two "g"s...

[@sramesh766]

Ginggner Shanker is his niece ( daughter of Dr L Subramaniam & late Viji )

[@kimsherlock888]

East Indian percussionists held every note together ,so why are they not named as masters of instrumentation...?

[@vedavms2104]

They do not look for recognition/claims... they just practice what they perceive from their Lord Shiva (read it as the source or Master of Cosmic vibration at all levels.) ; the start of this perception starts with a physical Guru (read a Master teacher who can immerse you in a subject) and makes the student realise his role and purpose of life whatever he /she pursues.. in Music it is merrier 🙏😍☺

[@cse3_01_abhijeet5]

Because only music enthusiasts listen to this form of music This form of music doesn't generally please the crowds

[@kimsherlock888]

Thankyou 🖖 🖖 🖖

[@aquilesgonzalez7182]

Excellent Syncro from percussionists..... Inspired.....

[@evenstrength]

How does this not have millions of views?

[@Vigilante311]

Because millions of people are stupid

[@damienfrancois5703]

Shankar. The real one. Ravi pales in comparison...

[@intuneorange]

@@damienfrancois5703 A time and place

[@gayatriiyengar8399]

Very true. This is pure genius legends. Who performs like this anymore!

[@gayatriiyengar8399]

@@damienfrancois5703 Shankar is god

[@barrysmith8920]

love LoVe LOVE Shankar’s huge tone... no vibrato... instant attacks.. absolute mind blowing control of harmonics... perfect glissando surprises that thrill.. and his emotional rather than intellectual approach 🙏🏻🌟🌹

[@krazybubbler]

Really nicely expressed. I agree 100% with every point 🙏🏻

[@duanealancorn1461]

I agree on all your points except that Shankar does use vibrato. Look closely at the video and listen closely to Shankar's/Shenkar's albums.

[@barrysmith8920]

@@duanealancorn1461 Yes true, and used most effectively.. Love his playing

[@raghav1976007]

When the Mridangam takes over the ensemble....its just magical..... Poovalur Sreenivasan (Poovalur Sriji) is the artist... that distinct 'gumukki' of PAV/TS style

[@rohitdeepak7416]

I can't think of a befitting superlative which could possibly do this rendition justice - it has left the soul absolutely drenched in emotion - thank you 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏

[@ayuu.]

THIS is what I called music!! Love it!! ❤

[@JustFiddler]

yes it is

[@seanwireman5786]

My favorite track from this album. I could have listened to several albums of this music. Just a beautiful, wondrous piece of music. Thank you for sharing this.

[@prajnachan333]

I have been blessed to see Shankar with the tabla maestro Zakir Hussain, three times. In S.F. at the Hearst Auditorium, in Marin County at a Seminary outdoor amphitheater, and at the Julia Morgan Theater in Berkeley. What words can describe the experience? Sublime, exquisite, supreme, inspiring, beautiful, blissfull, transcendent, transforming! This video is a rare treat to see these two masters of the violin 🎻 and two masters on percussion. Really wonderful. Thank you. All love and gratitude 🙏 beloved Shankar.

[@awilliams7052]

This has just blown me away!! So glad I was using headphones 🎧 Amazing x

[@skylarkstarsmith]

Great sound but super-irritating camerawork. Sit the f**k down and keep still.

[@subhashkuttenpillai63]

Legend L Shankar with his double violin

[@shaunrebello5129]

Upload everything. Im in Mumbai.

[@krishnaguha2067]

I'm amazed by the quality of audio. Despite this clip being several decades old, the quality is as good as of something produced this year

[@sirvidia]

because the audio is drawn from the album Heroes

[@omradiocomvideos]

I always enjoyed this track, Mark. It was such a great addition to your Heroes cd. thanks for showing us the recording of this lovely performance.

[@KITCHUTCR]

L S ANNAA I WILL JOIN WITH YOU WITH MY EDAKKA..

[@Capybara78]

Meeting of two amazing geniuses, great footage, thanks for sharing !

[@LuisTorresHunter]

Acabo de comprobar de donde a cogido Paco de Lucía parte del tema ziriab

[@abhijitborah]

To me, each and every track of "Heroes" is outstanding. Always wanted to watch the full visuals of the recording (of the entire album too). Thank you for the upload.

[@awilliams7052]

Omg fuckin amazing! Tears 😭

[@poemsandpower9956]

I'm so happy to have been able to finally see this footage and I hadn't realized that Swapan Chaudhuri was the Tabla player. Such a classic, wonderful display of musical mastery from all! Thank you!

[@kumkumjain9864]

th idea of a hero here is a person steeped in tragedy who accepts himself as th sacrifice

[@gdhse3]

Thanks for the upload! Awesome!

[@raman1992able]

Amazing musicianship !!! Love it

[@snakeweirdo]

Fucking sublime.

[@pawanshetty6502]

Isn’t this the greatest thing KZbin has ever thrown to me in its existence, I am awed

[@mkfs.mumbai]

We call it as in the 4th planar

[@philnaccarato]

Been a MOC fan forever going back to the Dregs. This was just off the charts. Mark can play anything with anybody. His ability to not only adjust to this style, but to excel in this forum at the highest levels of musicianship is just staggering.

[@keithlenik2074]

This was probably the first time in Mark's illustrious career where he was playing with someone with technically superior skills and speed but Mark more than held his own, How do you compete against a musician who is playing 2 violins at one time? Where Mark excels over all others is his remarkable diversity-he plays every style incredible including classical music and he also excels on guitar, mandolin, and banjo, No one on this planet has or will ever have that kind of skill level. When is going to receive a Kennedy Center Honor?

[@greymanBB]

Keith Lenik you hit the nail on the head. One is not inferior to the other, but I agree with you on this comment.

[@greymanBB]

capitalismforme enjoyment in music is a subjective experience. Arguing over which one is superior is foolish.

[@philnaccarato]

@@greymanBB Thank you .... bringing some sense back into the thread. They are both mind blowing, highly skilled and incredible musicians. Let's enjoy them without the childish arguments about who is "better". The beautiful collaboration, and they way they are "talking" to each other is what's important. But I will say that it's stunning how well Mark can adapt to music that has NOTHING to do with Bluegrass, Rock, Blues or Jazz.

[@greymanBB]

capitalismforme what is good music is ultimately what pleases the one who listens. I agree you may have a lot of technical knowledge. That does not change what one enjoys. The more one enjoys it, that becomes better.....for that person. That’s all I care to say. You are entitled to your opinions. I don’t have that much knowledge of technical terms used in the western tradition like you seem to have. I guess you also have knowledge of the technical terms used in the Indian tradition, correct? So that way you can judge who is more “technically” correct? You must also have an exhaustive knowledge of both music systems, and must have impartially judged which is the “better” system. Since a computer can play a “clean” note, cleaner than any human, I guess we have to nominate the machine as the best player by your encyclopedic knowledge? Also, you are the best authority for what music is good for all humans? Awesome.

[@aquilesgonzalez7182]

Hi Y'all Incredible performance Never saw/hear a Violin like that.. Thanks Mark and to Shankar Y'all are Heroes Best Regards from México Saludos

[@NoName-yn9bt]

Indian fusion light classical kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXq9XpWNbJKFn6c An electro-pop single with classical roots kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHzOq6Kwi7uogbs

[@uncle_remus7936]

Interesting to see a violin player "over its shoulder" not from a "look to ahead sight....(3:42) going on and find another piece of "MUSIC"

[@kimsherlock888]

I am blessed to hear your mastery

[@brihal1]

Delectable grouping of spiritual/musical maestros making great and nurturing musical efforts for all to experience and share en-group ~~ Thank you, in Faith, Brian H..

[@octatonicgardenmarcospi4978]

This is gold!

[@mahesha9987]

Brilliant!!!

[@taizangendo4133]

Sounds of heaven!

[@cbahobalaraorao9306]

Reaches to God. Mesmerizing music

[@awilliams7052]

Amazing x. X

[@deccanvibes2217]

breathtaking!

[@JustFiddler]

l shankar!

[@westboy3381]

Pretty much incredible

[@secularvalue1114]

😍🥰👏🏾🙏🏼thanks for the upload

[@kumkumjain9864]

wht cn one say abt this genius! who cares if othrs dont appreciate his work

[@vernonmacdonald1257]

awesome

[@RUNNOFT71]

This is totally mesmerizing from start to finish.

[@RioTTesa]

This was awesome. Do you like solos of any kind? Just watch.

[@krishnakumarsubramaniam9052]

Another fantastic piece..just to thrill all..

[@doladhanunjayarao5099]

wooooooooooow my all time favorite.......cont comment only hearing .

[@Hopkins-up2tn]

And then I was captivated.

[@praveenphari8133]

Helo sir which classical raga is this?

[@ghallums]

Simply 'other-worldly'

[@llucmumu3085]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@rajkumarrajamani4811]

thanks for sharing MARK

[@downstance]

Greatest.

[@subhashkuttenpillai63]

No words

[@ggirish7641]

Soulful

[@fishdrew1111]

>>> W O W ! ! ! !

[@luigiluigi1652]

Fantastique

[@n0hara]

2:45 OMGGGGGGUVGUJ

[@yongbobe478]

wowowowoww

[@screamingpirhana]

Amazing!

[@kipanshi]

This is beatiful.

[@ivaa7777JAWA]

Great project

[@mrshankara]

L Shankar is looking so good without his orange wig in this video.

[@nick9323]

5:35 - hero is the woman who control them

[@praveenphari8133]

Yes, the gesture is called adi thala, they play according to that adi thala

[@sagnikpaul233]

She isn't "controlling" them. No one is being controlled in this video.

[@ನನ್ನೀಶ್ವರ]

Is this based on a raga?

[@praveenphari8133]

Yes

[@ನನ್ನೀಶ್ವರ]

@@praveenphari8133 can you please share what raga it is?

[@NoName-yn9bt]

L. Shankar is the genius musician. Others are no-name, no-face, nobodies from North America.

[@Agondonter777]

Uuuhm Mark O’Connor is a legendary musician in North America so I don’t know what you mean. I mean you can believe that if you want but there are millions of people who disagree completely. Mark O’Connor inspired me to start playing Fiddle as well as millions of others.

[@Isaac-uk8rv]

Nah marks more skilled, creative and much less boring to listen to lol

[@praveenphari8133]

Both are legends.. Never disrespect the talents