John Mclaughlin,U Srinivas,Zakir Hussain,V Selvaganesh,Mahadevan- Jazz a Vienne

The 5 Peace band- John McLaughlin (guitar), U Srinivas (Mandolin), Zakir Hussain (Tabla), V Selvaganesh (Ghatam),S Mahadevan (Vocals) perform live in Vienna. Note: This is the remember shakti lineup + S Mahadevan. The songs they play are: Caruna, Ma No Pa, Sakhi,and Giriras Sudha.

[@jahkneep8351]

Forever in my mind is this band (sans singer) playing at Harvard U. in 2001.I went with a friend who would be dead in months from Brain Cancer-he knew it, and came to the show anyway (his idea!) During an AMAZING performance, he leaned over, in pain, and said, 'I'm so glad you are here with me hearing this." I'm still getting misty-eyed thinking about it..Shakti and Martin Baker are forever fused together in my mind. RIP brother, 10/8/2001.12 years feels like 2 weeks. Thank U for posting this!

[@beatrixvantil8623]

thank you for posting even if I read it 7 years later , very moving testimony ♥

[@aakashzutshi7999]

great.. RIP that great musical soul

[@jessemilligan1645]

Damn I was at school there at the time and am bummed I missed it! Saw John Scofield but would have loved to have seen this John!

[@cv507]

had this happen in´s cool. have had xps. doubt its ´´the final´´ bözz ^^ ?

[@norbertogustavoschiariti4452]

Very heartfelt words, thanks for sharing with us

[@nnthadani1]

Music has no religion, no racism, no bias, no country: it is soul itself

[@frankbossert4050]

Absolutely!❤

[@Eldalie616]

Wonderfully put!

[@prajnachan333]

🕉 ✨️ 💖

[@101xaplax101]

This concert is a hallmark of human achievement ……….ten years later I keep coming back to it

[@vaidya703in]

So sad to note that U Srinivas on the mandolin passed away yesterday in Chennai, India. RIP Srinivas, you will will sorely missed but never forgotten.

[@Suprat0555]

Hi didn't look that old

[@luke125]

What a beautiful musician Shrinivas was. Sublime.

[@ganazby]

He was a wonderful musician. His playing on the ‘Floating Point’ album is outstanding. He is in Shiva’s arms now. R.I.P.

[@onnomon]

With a blink of Shiva's eye Srinivas came forth, gave us pure manifestation of sound, music to our ears, and was gone. But we still have the material recordings to supplement the akashic trails. !Om Shanti Om!

[@alainrosso568]

I did not know ..Sad...

[@karthikeyasharmaparunandi]

This has to be one of the greatest live performances ever!

[@GetUpTheMountains]

U Srinivas had such an amazing talent; such a unique take on mandolin playing. I am always blown away by what he played. I'm sad I never got to see him live, but thankful that he existed and was recorded.

[@ianedmonds9191]

Goddamn. John Mclaughlin is so fucking special. There is not a soul out there that could pull off this group of people co-operating to play weird transcultural music that they all believe in. The mutual respect is amazing. You can see he's fully into it and so is everyone in the band. The cohesion is amazing. Anytime anyone tells you the world divides down racial lines punch them in the face (EDit: OK don't. Just admonish them. Maybe that's enough.) and then show them this. We truly are One people. I just lose it watching John. He's the real deal spiritual musician. Luv and Peace.

[@sankaramurthy4516]

what a wonderful combination, never before .It is so faaaaantaaastic.I deeply regret the sad demise of legend U.Srinivas.But he will live forever with his mandoline in everybody's heart of hearts.May his soul rest in Mandoline.

[@tonydeAraujo]

Thanks! I have written the beginning of each piece as I was listening: 0:00 Caruna 15:55 Introduction of musicians 19:00 Manopa 29:00 Sahki 41:22 Giriras Sudha

[@jaypat2546]

legend!

[@brianmcfadden1845]

Somewhere around the 3:00 mark, Caruna transitions into another song, 5 Peace Band. 5 Peace Band usually lasts 10 or 11 minutes or so.

[@anantsundaram452]

Thank you!

[@multifan9999]

Sakhi🥹🩷

[@curtispage481]

To you who originally uploaded this, Blessings & Thanks!

[@pritamlaskar]

If there's one emotion for Shakti and Remember Shakti, it is Joy. The musicians are so happy and enjoy creating it lights up our days.

[@vjcasagrande]

This guys play Dream Theater for warm up! So much felling and technic together! Awesome!!!

[@aks03755]

Start at 27:15, and just wait for John's utter amazement and shocked head-shake at 27:40, reacting to U Srinivas's stunning virtuosity. Priceless.

[@bufatutuagonistes8876]

It is at moments like this that I find technology a blessing. That I can sit at home and find this extraordinary music. And then play it through my quality sound system. God Bless ! KZbin for being here and ktroxie for posting this. The later two songs are simply transcendent. Srinivas's playing is extraordinary and JM's licks are among his most delicious. His solo on Sakhi makes his syn guitar an instrument of holiness. We are fortunate beings who find this.

[@marialage6273]

Year now: 2023. Can't get tired of listening and sppreciating this wonderful concert.

[@turbo1234ist]

These musicians are all masters. I saw Ravi Shankar before he passed away and his daughter Anushka played with him. Indian music has always fascinated me. John is the only fusion player that can play this style. He is very unique slong with all these musicians. A rare perfection in these styles. Bravo!

[@1blastman]

The more I listen to this, the more it becomes absorbed into my DNA.

[@_sounds_of_india467]

THE ULTIMATE TRUTH :-)

[@JohnDoe-vv3id]

Alleles (>o>)

[@carstenhodura4672]

Es gibt für mich kein interessanters Instrument als die Tabla und das Spiel dieses herrlichen Instrumentes zu erlernen sowie zu beherrschen. Wow

[@BlackWhirlies]

This is 'Remember Shakti'. I saw this band at the Royal Festival Hall London last November and they were without doubt the finest band I have ever heard or seen. You have to experience this live to get the full impact. They are beyond the ability to play an instrument to the point where they are playing music. Look at the way they are communicating with each other.

[@anjawoschick]

Eines meiner absoluten Lieblingskonzerte!!!! ich werde nie müde es immer-und immer wieder zu hören! Nebst den grandiosen Gitarrensolos...die warme, klare und so herrliche Stimme von Shankar MAHADEVAN .....wow!!!!!! Thanx for posting!

[@docnelson2008]

Awesome! I saw the original Shakti band at a university gig in the 1970s. They were terrific then and they still are. A truly great upload-thanks a lot!

[@nrg16108]

Saw them in Berkeley university 1974. Fantastic!

[@PunkJackson]

OMG....some of the best in Indian classical music (both Carnatic and Hindustani) with Western.. This is it!!

[@steveowen7475]

THIS CONCERT SIMPLY STAGGERING THE LEVEL OF JOY THAT IS SIMPLY VISIBLE THAT GIFT OF SHARING JOY AND UNDERSTANDING.....THE SOUND THE ALL SPIRITS ARE UNITED.... IT'S..BEING ON A DIFFERENT LEVEL..... WORTH LIFE ITSELF

[@jaisrikrishnan3079]

Radhekrishna, music has no religion. hindu muslim christian unity concert. The music alone can unite us. see the unity of joy and tremendous effort to play like this. AMAZING! truely no words. but we miss you srinivas very much to see such a wonderful vedios. A HUMBLE SALUTE TO ALL THE MUSICIANS. SRINIVAS WE LOVE YOU WHEREVER YOU ARE! IT IS EASY FOR THE GROUP TO PLAY LIKE THIS BUT DIFFICULT FOR US TO DIGEST. WONDERFUL!

[@miltonroman7348]

John, forever in a state of grace, its nice to hear these great musicians.

[@Theloniuspherical]

The eyes of the musicians say it all. Hussain and Selvaganesh communicate amazingly during percussion breaks and the ebbs.

[@BlackWhirlies]

Saw this line up at London's Royal Festival Hall November 2013. By light years the most amazing performance I have witnessed by any musicians. RIP Srinivas.

[@suhasyogin3890]

mandolin Srini is such a beauty! That Hamsadhwani interlude he plays in Sakhi is so incredible!

[@Alrukitaf]

Phenomenal stuff - I think Srinivas on mandolin is the sweet icing on the cake.

[@TruthSurge]

48:18 genius! the cut off one note each time making the run shorter and shorter till it just ends. hahah

[@Hologhoul]

That is so cool!

[@cv507]

krävteyy

[@dee66daniel72]

U Srinivas

[@mshambaPGrated]

@Michael Lachlan no one gives a shit about you, your imaginary girlfriend, or instagram

[@govindkanodia7672]

Music is NAAD BRAHMA, sound of God,no mood is difficult to be lifted up,its healing,its energising,its magnificent,the magical fingers on Tabla,Mandolin,Guitar ,Ghatam and the vocal make listening a pleasure,sublime music ,music is the only language which forebodes any barrier,without borders,without differentiation,a language even the deaf will relate to,let us enjoy without creating a divide,unite and enjoy

[@supreethgk7641]

It's 2021 and I'm still listening to this masterpiece ♥️

[@alearda]

Me too!

[@vikesoni]

👍

[@steerpike50]

2023 now still going

[@bidbiswas2605]

Thank you for playing such a beautiful musical blessings for us. Hope Indian people understand the meaning of true music, godbless todays music.. thank u, coz of you all today Indian music is still alive

[@barryherzog662]

Thanks for the Best! Shakti is and always will be my comfort zone. What a Treat!!!

[@wagnersouza5495]

You guys are playing now in Brazil, I send the video there for a few good friends I have still. Beautifull and soulful music. When I listen to something of this magnitude I believe that God is manifesting itself through men.

[@HWHenke]

At the end of this concert I was literally reduced to tears as the beauty of the music and the joy of the musicians performing it exuded through time and space. Thanks for sharing your soul and spirit ... and this recording. Waiting to find this on CD too.

[@frankgiudici7390]

i was there in 2004...my best souvenir of concert !!!! wonderful!!!!

[@danev1969]

This sound is a form of fusion, melding genres from everywhere. Over the last 50 years the music world has been morphing from a local/nationalistic tempo and style to a global and human-holistic and inclusive sound. Most of my life (when it comes to music) I have been hoping and expecting this trend. Besides our intellectual acuity, our ability for music singles us out as truly unique and may be the only instrument for human peace.

[@masoudsiddiqi2403]

It will be a dream come true to see these legend live at concerts. I have always wanted to visit India for Music, food and classical dance.

[@BeppeCapozzaGuitar]

Much respect to Mr McLauglhin and all on stage (Y)

[@arunjetli7909]

Saw him live in Norfolk VA 1977 totally enchanted . His guitar was made in heaven he just strums is without thought. Totally spiritual

[@Neo_X1]

This is Magic beyond words. Love and respect from #Pakistan

[@michaelcorenzwit8118]

The joy of the musicians is wonderful. JM is the best musician of all time.

[@steveowen7475]

THE SECOND PIECE ABSOLUTELY IN ANOTHER REALM ....JOHN THAT SOUND THAT MEETING OF THEIR SPIRITS.... SIMPLY BLISSFUL

[@-greenpiece-5295]

Damn those vocals and altered chords at the beginning give me goosebumps everytime

[@BHAKTIBROPHY]

27:38 John's face says it all! Glorious. Thank you for sharing.

[@sironwingdragon5683]

すばらしい空間と揺らぎと調和です。どんなに疲れて帰宅しても、特にＳＡＫＨＩなど聴くと、心身共に魂から癒されますね。激しいストロークも酔う程に、マッサージされてるみたいに解されていきますね。

[@srinivasanr8851]

The last 10 seconds was sheer magic! The applause will never end. Mandolin Srinivas!!!

[@MrSrisri123]

Hey Sri just watched the video and filled with tears. Thanks for sharing.

[@srinivasanr8851]

Indeed Sai.... Check out some of the other gems of the maestro that I have shared.. He was colossal talent!

[@shareka478]

I am just amazed how Shankar Mahadevan age was how different he used toh look😮

[@aaromalrajendrababu]

oh the absolute pleasure and joy to have finally heard them live

[@NS-vu2hl]

This is superbly ecstatic! RIP the legend U.Srinivas.

[@piomaxiedsouza5089]

fantastic music but more is to the joy of these musicians enjoying themselves while delivering this masterpiece.. pure joy indeed

[@JamesZaworski]

I love Shakti. Incredible music and performance, sheer creativity and the power that shows how music can transcend and fuse so beautifully in terms of culture are only side issues which are overshadowed by the beauty and majesty of this great spirit of music, which "speaks the unspeakable" and allows you to be transparent to the transcendent.

[@KaranKumar-lm9qx]

Definitely among the greatest live performances in the world !!

[@Croot_Music]

I can watch this forever

[@justgivemethetruth]

+Flavio Rocha it just seems like it ;-)

[@khajabandeventsskkhaja]

Khajasong

[@sukwindersingh1831]

👌 cool

[@gyula963]

Me too!!!

[@edgarflavioabarcaplaza9354]

X 1000000000

[@afifnarindrayogarajasa7345]

I am so lucky can hear the music today. 2019

[@theloniousjazzman8308]

I've watched this video a dozen times or more and I NEVER get tired of it. Two of my heroes: John McLaughlin and Zakir Hussein. As a percussionist for about 45 years, I am fascinated...

[@pestzecke]

Sie sitzen da gemütlich und spielen einfach so vor sich hin als wäre nichts gewesen. They sit there comfortably and play just as if nothing had happened.

[@susmoyahmed2060]

Love and respect to "The 5 Peace band".

[@WickedTwitches]

Listen to that singer. He is amazing. All of them are amazing.

[@shaantubes]

Peter Saunders yeah. He's Shankar Mahadevan 🙏🏽

[@rmoraespinto]

Thank you very much for posting this marvelous concert!

[@kevinhennessey3189]

What a terrible loss to lose u Srinivas at only 45 yr old. The joy with which he payed shines through.

[@Deagledrumzz]

The mighty fine and wonderful Johnny Mac doing what he does best,simply making music that is always light years ahead and beyond what anyone else can even dream of. I mean this man has turned music around a number of times,and no matter which direction he chooses to go he always comes up with another plateau for us mortals to dream about.I think the song Chuck Berry made all those years ago was a proclamation of what was to come,Johnny B.Goode,or Johnny go go go.The master of masters.

[@ashishnavalofficial7757]

it feels like the shower of music all over the world.... what a work... salute the legends...speechless

[@rickknight1810]

What amazing music, what talent. A whole different world combining the ancient and the cutting edge of music from different cultures. Thanks to John McLaughlin for opening my eyes (and ears) to those wonders.

[@vano208]

50 minutes of happiness ! Thank you!

[@gitaOMM]

Absolutely superlative... a performance that is spellbinding!!!

[@SiddarthaRao]

RIP Mandolin Srinivas.

[@anandnagle]

Speechless, it’s been a while that any music has moved me this much

[@multifan9999]

The starting 15 mins was truly HEAVEN 🫡🥹😇

[@daniellespaeth4581]

Wowwww magnifique ensemble de musiciens talentueux et le chanteur a une voix d'une pureté et d'une puissance incroyables et en matière de musique je suis fan des mariages atypiques félicitations à vous tous

[@madhavsaxena2731]

0:00 Caruna 12:00 change of tempo 15:55 Introduction of musicians 19:00 Manopa 29:00 Sahki 41:22 Giriras Sudha

[@samajder4u]

Magical...out of the World...and playing the TABLA with one hand....incredible Zakeer Sir...legendary....maestros together...hats off....

[@berlinshred]

Zakir Hussain and Selvaganesh: Pure Time Benders

[@Iss-baar-400-paar]

All are maestros....the great U. Sriniwas is no more. I've had the pleasure of seeing them ( Shakti ) live 3 times.

[@jorgerago6215]

It's such a joy to listen to the wonderful music these magnificent musicians create, out of this world.

[@shavshav123]

Glad to live at a time of these great musicians.

[@jeffreysiegel9125]

What A Phenomenal Group! Beautiful Vibrations! Thank You For Posting This!!!

[@RubenGonzalezsiem3re]

fantastic music but more is to the joy of these musicians enjoying themselves while delivering this masterpiece.. pure joy indeed Responder · 6

[@jamesgreening3266]

What a beautiful piece by these exquisite musicians.

[@abhitrups2002]

Those complaining about the choices of cameraman and editors probably forget that this was not meant to be televised and the editor is probably using footage shot during live performances to be projected on the big screen. Since the audience is already getting a view of entire group it explains the strange choice of closeups only. But this music is for soul close your eyes and nothing is distracting.

[@miguelfernandez9839]

This is one of the best things I've ever seen and heard. Thanks!

[@PaulMcEvoyGuitars]

There's so many things about JM performing with Indian musicians but I just love the mutual respect and love you see between all of them.

[@KrishKon]

Zakir Hussain is incredible. I was blessed to him see him live in 2011.

[@Jvs-eq3iy]

I heard his father, Alla Rakha, the great. Zakir is the great son of a very great father.

[@empireravenshadow5]

its 1 hour long, and it's supposed to be boring but it just never gets boring! every second is just magnificent, delicate and mesmerizing.

[@ranganathansrinivasan7244]

Oh.god. i can watch and hear this for the whole day. A fantastic fusion. U srinivas was brilliant.

[@alansmith7626]

That voice, wow, was like another language, one may not understand the exact words but the feeling, the passion comes thru...Thanks! :)

[@chetandange9866]

he is Shankar mahadevan one of the versatile singer from India

[@lamedina2007]

Peace Band!!! Para empezar el día vibrando...

[@hohdude]

While viewing tabla lessons, I came across Zakir Hussain's clips, including this achingly beautiful concert with John McLaughlin's band, my favorite guitarist. This is a tearfully beautiful concert...

[@robertkaye5434]

I had the honor of seeing he original Shakti in concert in the late '70s. I'll NEVER forget that concert. Still one of the best of my life.

[@RiffSus4]

Amazing!!!The best Fusion band in the world!!!!

[@phillywop1]

Never underestimate the power and beauty of the human will

[@hirumirapuri5710]

Bless all you guys for keeping this extraordinary experience alive !

[@mycloclo1958]

Wonderful inspiration,...amazing playing and feeling !! 👏

[@mrknockknock1]

It's a shame that the Mandolin Maestro in this video, U Srinivas, died only after I got the chance to hear him live 2 times. Now the 5 Peace Band is done I guess. This video is awesome though. Especially at 13:15, when they do a little Indian Percussion dual by speaking out the notations of Indian Percussion instead of doing the dual on their instruments. That is wonderful, lovely job.

[@shaantubes]

mrknockknock1 remarkable.

[@arthurmanasyan4525]

it is called Konnakol

[@slimturnpike]

more divine than human, this performance

[@danmo1966]

MERCI pour ce super conçert!!! EXCELLENTS musiciens!!!!

[@davidkrausguitarist]

Incredible..beautiful. U. Srinivas will be deeply missed.

[@daFonsecable]

freaking amazing!!! tears of joy and of admiration for their humbleness. we need more human beings like these.

[@gracahenriques9064]

Musica dos deuses. Poderosa. Voz cativante, bandolim magistral, tudo perfeito! Um prazer ouvir esta qualidade de músicos.

[@RabbiSteve]

This is some great stuff. Will listen to this many times.

[@prajnachan333]

Shakti is reuniting (sadly, without Shankar; but there is a supreme violinist playing) in 2023! For concerts, first In India 🇮🇳, then Europe 🇪🇺 and America 🇺🇸 1973--2023 Shakti: creative, ecstatic, blissful energy ✨️ 🕉 gratitude 🙏 beloved 💖 ones

[@abhimanyuanand1934]

waiting eagerly for it