Magnificent 10-string Double Violin concert by Maestro L.Shankar

Ragam Thanam Pallavi
Ragam Abheri
Tabla: Zakhir Hussain
Khadam: Vikku Vinayakaram

[@jayantadey4526]

I bought this composition in cassette version from a music store near Ernakulam (Kochi) station in late nineties. What prompted me to buy the cassette, was a few liners in inlay card saying ten string stereophonic double violin. From my early youth, I developed a keen interest in Indian classic music, both North Indian and Karnataki without knowing its grammar and movement, but I get immense listening pleasure from it. In the evening, I inserted the cassette in my Aiwa walkman while seated in the comfortable seat of a Volvo bus on my trip to Bangalore from Kochi. As the bus was set on motion, I depressed the play-button. A few moments later, there seemed to be a huge explosion in the ear cannal. All the world of tranquility yet agitation, peace yet belligerence and so on seemed to mingle into one stream and kept flowing. I listened five or six times in row and had to skip my dinner that night. It was such mesmerizing experience. Later coming back to my home city, Kolkata, I played it numerous times with same effect. That cassette somehow got unplayable in some years. I tried for a fresh buy from reputed stores in Kolkata with no luck. But now I have got it in KZbin. Thanks a ton.

[@puripandatirumalarao4553]

🙏🙏🙏

[@puripandatirumalarao4553]

💘💘💘

[@karthikshanker9598]

The name of the album was 'Galaxy'.

[@mallareddyreddy1491]

I. Am 63i am listening shankars music since thirty years 🌹

[@prajnachan333]

I first heard L. Shankar's record "Pancha Nadai Pallavi" on cassette. I went to India in 1996 from California. I took Shankar with me to Lucknow listening regularly. I went to Pune and also Tiruvannamilai, 6 months in all. Incredible experiences. New people, food, and countryside. I returned and realized- I left the cassette of Shankar in India! Well, he returned to his homeland. I subsequently bought that album on CD, then streaming; as well as most of his others! Plus I've seen Shankar with Zakir Hussain three times in concert! Pure bliss.......🕉

[@AakashaVani369]

Superhuman. Universe is smiling and wondering... "Did I create this Man and his talent? "

[@dimitrikyriakou]

The Master - headphones, mobile on aeroplane mode, breath calmy and mindfully listen and focus

[@jawaharlalv7795]

Jawharlal.v. Snpet What a mind blowing soul stirring music from this maestro.Hats off to him and koti pranams to his parents for begettinh such children like L shankar and L subramaniam God has been kind and gracious enough to enable me to listen to such divine music. Jawaharlal v .S n pet.

[@5849sam]

@@jawaharlalv7795 true really it is gods gift.

[@vishwanathsriram]

Salute you maestro.

[@randypomar795]

And one L

[@narayanaswamysekar1073]

What great music we are fortunate to listen to? Pure Bliss. Thanks to all. Listen to this with all main lights off with only a night light on. One can experience Peace and tranquility.

[@juanrivera7693]

I just change my KZbin settings, and the L Shankar reappeared in my life! Enjoying again the beautiful music of L. Shankar after a pause of twenty years.

[@anilsharaff]

Music is the nearest root to reach God by meditation

[@lilianadrever272]

VIRTUOSO INDIAN VIOLINIST WHO ALSO DESIGNED HIS OWN DOUBLE VIOLIN !!! I discovered him more than 20 yrs ago !!!

[@prajnachan333]

The maestro at it again. Pure magic. Mystic melodies from India. Otherworldly. Extraordinary ability. Plus, writing his own ragas. One of the absolute 🔥 top musicians in the world 🌎. Ten string, double neck violin 🎻. The full range of an orchestra: bass, cello, viola, violin, ukulele, banjo.... Incredible. Ethereal. Mesmerizing. Magnificent. (!) All love and gratitude 🙏 beloved Shankar. 💜 💛 💚 🧡

[@ANETRABYLE]

One of the most celebrated Masterclass unmatched Violinists of this era...I'm in in total awe of their divine dedication each time I view them live or listen to these Legendary brothers..wowie..no money can buy such divinity of music🙏🙏🙏

[@sulaymanluigisavona2582]

so true Namastè from Italy -- Lakmi Maestro Supremo

[@sayantanbhattacharjee6531]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4G4nmWqeJ1los0

[@srinivasangr1531]

Abheri! In its entire gamut and scales - beautiful, soothing, dynamic & energetic! Splendid rendition...with some excellent support by both the accompanists.. ABHARAM!! Shri Shankar!!

[@thirurajagopal1063]

Super. He got Saraswati Gadaksham. We are lucky to hear this nice music. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@krishnaeleswarapu2749]

Last 10 minutes, you will be taken to heaven !

[@RioTTesa]

Back in 2009 reading mom's Fritjof Capra's books I started apreciating Bismillah Khan, he went to his concert, then downloading different indian artists I got this. Can't get any better.

[@shivaraml5692]

When I was about 15 years old (now I am 62) I heard all the three brothers L Vaidhyanathan, L Subramaniam and L Shankar in Madras Narada Gana Sabha. It was one of the best music performances I have ever heard. Since then the three brothers have evolved separately . Shankar and Subramaniam are both at the pinnacle of world music but still produce classic carnatic music back home. I wonder where is Vaidhyanathan? I tried on KZbin but never got a solo performance of his.

[@jesterforhire]

I saw him play this live in Seattle, WA in the early 90’s. I got to meet him and he was a lovely person. His electric violin was GORGEOUS! Thanks for sharing!

[@alessiosanniti4271]

Una musica da altre dimensioni... Uno dei musicisti più grandi che ho mai ascoltato. ASSOLUTO. grazie

[@prajnachan333]

I have been blessed to see Shankar with Zakir Hussain, three times. In Marin County at a Seminary outdoor amphitheater; in S.F. at the Hearst Auditorium; and in Berkeley at the intimate Julia Morgan Theater. I'll never forget the transcendent experience each time. All Indian classical musicians are amazing, but both Shankar and Zakir stand out. So beautiful and spellbinding, their technique and talent make them world treasures. Thank you Shankar for enriching our lives with your divine, heavenly music 🎶 🙏 ❤

[@ubergeraldine]

I was lucky enough to see him perform live. Profoundly beautiful.

[@ggananth]

I just died and went to heaven. Then at 21:50 Zakir Hussain and Vinayakram start playing! Where do people in heaven die and go?

[@DarkeningSkies1]

I know Lakshminarayana Shankar from his work with Shakti/ John McLaughlin, Zappa and Peter Gabriel, but this is the stuff that really lets him shine. Remarkable music!

[@nuranichandra2177]

Benchmark Abheri. Heavenly Bowing. L.Shankar was the most talented of the L brothers.

[@milescoleman271]

Lakshminarayana is a spiritual inspiration.

[@nepatriots11]

I used to listen L Shankar's and L Subramaniam's collection in late 80s and all 90s... had a walkman connected to an amplifier and 2 speakers on the mud pot.. great memories. Indian Classical music definitely gives peace and tranquility..

[@charlesbingham606]

You do know those two are brothers

[@sj9918]

@@charlesbingham606 Is it! Thanks❤

[@sj9918]

Beautiful....

[@VinodNampoothiri]

I am writting ths sitting somewhere in heaven! no words! thanks for sharing.!!!!!!

[@shankarr8234]

1.42 - 6 - That absolute mastery ..goose bumps guaranteed. Pranams .

[@anilsharaff]

He is founder of fusion music in violin base for all new generation musician's and learners

[@boo766]

Out of the world !!! Too good!.. this deserves millions of views ..🙏🙏

[@mallareddyreddy1491]

Sankar. Tambi neendaana kadasiya kalakar. Of violin of this high notes 🙏🙏🙏

[@uweboll8833]

The VIOLIN-MASTER! Wow...out of this world! Thanks & greetings from Germany!

[@lesdoigtsdonneurs5781]

L.Shankar est un grand musicien,son talent est immense.Son style varié du classique au plus moderne avec John Mac Laughlin dans Shakti ou son premier album solo produit par Frank Zappa...

[@yousufsayyad5663]

A Grand Master ' A ' Class Piece as long as Human race lives.....

[@jairamiyer4310]

The Omni present Omni potent naada brahm. Long live l bow before the naada brahm.🙏

[@sattwikdas5358]

Yes ✅you are right

[@virgoelevators2701]

I don't know how many times I'm hearing this abheri raga again and again .Tears are rolling around. Great Master of INDIA. Proud of him.

[@sriv9045]

Did I just land in Heaven?

[@leopoldrobatche5318]

Maestro L. Shankar with his double Violin (10 strings!) Tremendous, incredible instrument!! Amazing!! What a rendition of Abheri raga #AdiGandari! Connoisseurs can appreciate now this instrument in Carnatic music!! Shabash ! Bravo ! Balay !!

[@kalavenkat7911]

🙏Heart touching

[@mallareddyreddy1491]

We used to play shankar'smusic all the time in our restaurant in kadambam an authentic iyengar 's cousin that was in 3rd block jayanagar banglore in 90's unfortunately we wind up that 🌹

[@sumarianprince]

48 minutes of pure bliss, L Shankar, I discovered your music very late!

[@ironshieldmaiden7822]

Me too

[@ganeshsubramanian1122]

Nee too.

[@goldensense1]

Me too but I am so happy that I discovered this music. No words for it. It is beyond……

[@asoganthangavellu6230]

A masterful Genius at his very best,what a artistic rendition of ragas.God Bless you “SIR”Your music will stay in my heart till my very last breath,no one can ever replace your talent.

[@nuranichandra2177]

We used to own an LP record of Shri LS playing an RTP in raga Savitri. Mind boggling, spell binding, ungodly bowing speed and dexterity.

[@humanmind7631]

Brilliant, awesome. ...Sri L. Shankar is a violin wizard. What a fine performance ! My gratitudes for sharing this masterpiece .

[@sayantanbhattacharjee6531]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4G4nmWqeJ1los0

[@rknair6115]

L Shankar, the genius can condense time ! I am listening his track after 38 years...Déjà vu !!!!!

[@subramanianiyer2654]

I had the privilege to attend a concert by the three Divine Brothers hosted by Gana Kala Vidya Nilayam years ago and I was mesmerized by their dexterity ....16 notes in one beat... awesome concert it was...I was very young and had no much knowledge in Carnatic music...The three siblings were also very young... almost child prodigies

[@paul-singhgurth1599]

Sublime and holy. A dance with the Divine 🕉️

[@mthirugnana]

This is simply mind blowing! I heard this first on a cassette version. Thanks for sharing this Gem!

[@miniranganathan1736]

I think I heard this 21 years ago for the 1st time. It still mesmerizes!!

[@sayantanbhattacharjee6531]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4G4nmWqeJ1los0

[@cegsrini]

Same here. Listened to this for the first time in a cassette. Think this album was composed in 1994. The cassette was named Galaxy. Was spellbound hearing this for the first time. Equally spellbinding even today ! This man is a genius. Probably the best version of ragam abheri till date !

[@suryamsaripalle7053]

What precision !!! What a melody !!! Over all octaves !!! Divine indeed !!!

[@PauloSantos-rl7ye]

Absolutely divine!

[@anoopmukharjee5757]

Voices of Univers 💗 for peace 💗💗💗

[@ramananthraman5821]

Thank you Shankar.. blessed to have lived in this era..

[@pudaruthpramod6437]

Out of this world...

[@zeyuzrama5295]

Saludos cordiales desde México y buena vibra ⚡🤲⚡

[@virgoram123]

Only one in the world can play ABERI like this is genius violinist L.SHANKAR.

[@Kuruvi777]

Music for the soul❤ Late at night as I typed research papers on my portable manual typewriter, Shankar and Subramaniam saved me from bashing my head against the wall;and the melody a balm for aches, pain, and desperation 😢 Sheer bliss 😊

[@pgn4nostrum]

Abheri... in its peak... Fantastic .. 💐💐👌👍👍 Thanks 4upload

[@uncasist]

This is a nexus of incredible, soothing and deeply moving.

[@ganeshsubramanian1122]

Excellent, marvelous, misterious, miraculous, fentastic, etc. Rendition. Iam taken to sky.

[@larrau7]

Expansión de la conciencia, de los sentidos, de los llantos y alegrías!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Gracias Mil gracias Maestro Lakshminarayan!

[@Jack-vy6uo]

I knew Shankar in NYC And worked for him.Saw many gigsboth with Zappa and Peter Gabriel .Wish he would play NYC again .

[@pvjois]

Are these magnificent people from this planet? So how to give you credit for uploading this kind of music? Congratulations-dr jois pv

[@Ratsotone]

Definitely not of this world sounding, I can imagine music like this is what the Anunnaki would listen to

[@DeepakNayak-vg8vu]

Shata Koti Pranaam Vidwan Shankar ji.... Soothing, mesmerizing and amazingly Wow...

[@jonobester5817]

Man, this will really open your....ears!

[@sudhakarankm1479]

Parayan vaakkukalilla.....athra Manoharam👌👌

[@RaviKumar-xg2hj]

athe!

[@sulaymanluigisavona2582]

@@RaviKumar-xg2hj athe!

[@kennybeckett]

Brilliant, no wonder john picked him for shakti he has it and more!

[@shm0401]

He agreed to play with john.

[@SambasivanS]

L Shankar -- L Vaidyanathan -- one of the two studied with me in P.S.Senior Secondary School , Mylapore Chennai in 1960s. best wishes.

[@mihirraval5199]

I would just say 'eureka' ! I had this in my old PC somewhat ike Mr. jayanta wrote in the comment section, but somehow lost. But thanks to KZbin and thank you, too, for uploading this stupendous recording !!!

[@Iss-baar-400-paar]

Trust all is well with you ( L. Shankar ) my friend

[@jm5158]

Wow .... it is unbelievable, what a great music. Cannot find words to describe.......touches the heart.

[@pvjois]

Just two words-soul stirring-dr PV jois

[@pvjois]

Soul stirring-dr PV jois

[@anilsharaff]

Yes this is power of Indian music

[@sayantanbhattacharjee6531]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4G4nmWqeJ1los0

[@shankarnarasimhan4582]

Out of the world!

[@poloprankster]

I am so high right now listening to this. Absolutely no substances were involved in the making of this high.

[@nodice8312]

Such a treasure thank you to whomever put it on utub!

[@dinakarhl2933]

Real mesmerizing music. It is so melodious. I have not heard much about you sir. You are Really great. My sahasra pranamas to you sir.

[@johnhrichak3451]

Discovered this by random from a plethora Indian music since my introduction to the genre in 1965.

[@konekumar5260]

Since long time im listening this. Very impressive.❤

[@steveandrews7064]

Magical days in Northern India 87 listening to this master..

[@jyotisampat3246]

Heaven down on earth. L.D.. for ever.

[@ravichandran3982]

violently(greatness) melodious Violin by Shankar. Great. !!!!!!!

[@sundaram5601]

YOU ARE GREAT AND BEAUTIFUL, GOD BLESS YOU, DEAR SUBRAMANIAN !!!

[@subrahmanyadikshitulu657]

Thank you soooooooooooooooo much to give such a nice music

[@yassirchediak]

I have this LP, it´s amazing, gift from my mother.

[@mallareddyknreddy7997]

🌹👍

[@emileminov8779]

Instant like

[@jaymenon8408]

Absolutely ethereal, mystic, soulful.... Feeling blessed to be listening this masterpiece album from the maestro at his best, since decades! Zakir & Vikku are perhaps the only two who could give that heavenly accompaniment! Wish the video of this would be shared too.

[@duanealancorn1461]

After hearing "East Meets West" I branched out and got albums by by L.Subramanian and, after hearing them in concert together, his brother, L.Shankar/Shenkar, I started getting albums by both of them. I am a violin and viola player of assorted styles and am always interested in listening to (and perhaps learning) a new style.

[@anilsharaff]

Play this music set simply close your eyes then relax your mind listen you feel haven on 🌍 that's the power of my Indian music

[@malcolmjackson588]

This is absolutely wonderful

[@vedapushpa9803]

This grand music has the power to draw in the listener INTO the art & Artist concord with such ease and comfort !!!

[@seshachary5580]

BEAUTIFUL. THANK YOU.

[@pvjois]

My Shastranga Namaskara to you vidhwan Shankar for your magnificient use of GOD GIVEN 10 FINGERS.! Is he performing this miraculous rendition in this vry PLANET. Then where to meet him, please tll. BRAVO, may GOD give you health, happiness and more energy!-Dr.PV.Jois.

[@sriv9045]

Much respect to you as well. Thank you for continuing to publish on Your Tube, Dr. Jois. The world is listening. Please continue to delight us.

[@riyastaj9204]

Beyond the words..

[@harikrishnaraghuraman3348]

Beautiful work by the maestros

[@mishagasparovsky196]

Genius. Simply, genius.

[@ramananthraman5821]

My brother shankar is gone.. this Shankar is the epitome of music.. ❤

[@elementsofphysicalreality]

Wow. Shawn Lane knew what he was talking about. Thanks for the suggestion bro.

[@jyotisampat3246]

I envy him and his guru.this Is impossible dream!

[@sweetielee9193]

Who is his guru?

[@RaviKumar-xg2hj]

@@sweetielee9193 his father, i think

[@nashkmr]

His father Lakshminarayana is his Guru. I've heard Dr. L. Shankar mention in an interview that his father didn't train him as much as he did his other brothers and other students. He even asked his dad about that, to which his dad replied, "Though I didn't train you as much, you're the best student I've ever had."

[@padrao4099]

Ladies and gentlemen this is how a Dorian mode is meant to be played 😉

[@krishnakumarsubramaniam9187]

Just fantastic. Shashtang namaskarams to this maestro. Sheer classssss

[@arvindkumartiwari7470]

अलौकिक !!

[@ericclark3795]

gorgeous

[@Shankarshanmughan]

Blissful 💓🙏

[@vaidrajan0816]

jUST OUT OF THE WORLD KIND OF MUSIC AND PLAY . ITsAS IF SOME GOD OUT THERE IS PLAYING THE INSTRUMENT . 50 MINUTES OF PURE BLISS LASTING LONG AFTER .

[@ytaruni2786]

Very relax after this, from my exam stress 💙

[@anilsharaff]

Very relaxing ragas super mind fresh cool to feel

[@ANETRABYLE]

The unbeatable virtuoso of L Shankar spellbinding 🙏

[@janardhanakamath2487]

Dis is simply mind blowing,,,,,,great

[@alanarzate93]

I wanna be able to play at least half as good as this man the vilolin is a tuff instrument to master