Raga Malkauns by Ustad Shahid Parvez and Ustad Zakir Hussain

Two legends of Indian Classical Music. Ustad Shahid Parvez and Ustad Zakir Hussain. This performance of Raga Malkauns is fantastic and I hope you enjoy it.

[@abhijeetganachari5246]

I think general audience with no or little knowledge of Indian classical muic who usually go by the sound of instruments are more drawn towards the flamboyance that is Zakir Hussain. He makes the drums come alive. People who understand music better are appreciate of the complexity of the Sitar that Ustad Shahid Parvez is producing and the beauty of rhythms that Zakir is complementing. Both artists are at the same level of mastery of their respective instruments and people don't recognize that.

[@arlofrancis5374]

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[@elishadeshawn2599]

@Vihaan Landry Definitely, have been watching on Flixzone for months myself :)

[@arlofrancis5374]

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[@vihaanlandry4699]

@Arlo Francis glad I could help =)

[@MOMENTSOFRHYTHM]

@Abhijeet Ganachari True

[@Bear1146]

Some of his funs love his personality so much that they love to come in his concerts or shows to just see him and listen to him when he talks about music or Tabla.

[@ashutoshratnaparkhi7143]

Forget so called disturbance... Just enjoy the legends......

[@naseemsadeghi8872]

Truly mesmerized by Jules of india's

[@dr.k.prashant5967]

Zakirji, influenced deeply by Pandit Ravi Shankar never liked unruly crowds. Those who have attended his concerts can here him scolding audiences very sharply despite the seniority of the artist whom he was accompanying. His temper in such areas is renowned. Here, both artists are in their late 30''s, meaning that this concert is at least 27-28 years ago. Zakirji is not smiling in his usual way of appreciating Shahidji. Rather, there is some embarrassment in his repeated smile. Audiences must be disciplined and trained, much like children. But hats off to Shahidji for his graciousness. Other artists would have lectured the audience.

[@narayanbhavaria713]

Actually Zakir lives for crowds! The gimmicks he does are not classical music. You are right Zakir is influenced by Pandit RS who was the king of showmen in indian music. Swapan Chaudhary, Anindo and Kumar bose are more of serious musicians then Zakir, in this respect.

[@suvrat]

I disagree. The calculations and upaj that Zakir bhai does is unparalleled. There's a video on KZbin where he has played 6.5 beats and improvised in that. I agree that he does a lot of gimmicks. But that is to make the crowd enjoy classical music without knowing the deep technicalities.

[@akashbhaiya22]

Narayan Bhavaria sir do you even know the level of complexity and vastness of repertoire with which he plays? He is as serious as it gets and is extremely skilled in his bols and ability to play diverse compositions. Those gimmicks are signs of his humility and desire to make the audience feel connected.

[@ramachandrabhakta4200]

Zakir bhai is a combination of skills and showmanship. I agree that he has played a lot to the gallery, but he single handedly pulled crowds and is commercially the most successful Tabliya the world has ever seen. Even when it comes to accompaniments, he is a gem who can't be compared to anyone. Listen to him with the likes of Amjad Ali Khan, Vilayat Khan or Budhaditya Mukherjee, you will see a different ZH who has a much greater understanding of raagdari and bandishes than most other tabliyas.

[@nandi4crc]

When accompanying others, it is imperative that the Tabalchi allow the lead instrument to dominate. Here Zakir just could not control his impulse for showmanship. He was encouraging the already unruly crowd to pull against Shahid. There is some real delicate rendering by Ustad Shahid here which has been overshadowed by Zakir's childish behaviour.

[@sohamharshe1092]

Such a deep rendition of the Malkauns ! Heavenly.

[@maheshgaur2200]

IT"S AWESOME.THE EXCELLANCE OF SITAR IS MAJESTIC.

[@shashishah5088]

An amazing tempo, and the two masters appear to be in complete harmony to produce music that seems so heavenly.

[@raqib56]

Ustad Shahid ki unglion ki jaltarang qabil--ghor he, tablah nawaz ki jiddat aur khubsurat zawiye ki gat sunney walon ko mehzooz karti he, aur woh uski daad diye beghair nahin reh sakte. yeh aik qabil-e-sataish appriciation he, gat, thaap, tehayi ko smajhna koi joo-e-sheer nahin lana, akar, surr, harakatein, baraber pherni, behlawey, follwoing zamzamey etc.

[@sameergupta9666]

The madhyala is in Ada Chautal. Sorry about the audience, I will speak them each individually about their inappropriate conduct... :)

[@prakashchandradev1390]

Sir, perwez saheb and zakir sahebs sitar n tabla performance enhancing charm of malksuns to the superb peak, so sweet and touchy rhythmic.... Regards for both of the ustads ji

[@vishnushanbhogue7882]

I endorse Syed Bhais opinion - i remember once in between a concert Pandit Shiv Kumarji told - it is quite common being exited while hearing some boals of Tabla and clapping now and then - but at the same time U miss the beauty of main music...

[@chandrankolothodika9584]

Both extremely talented,it is a luck that we are able to listen such high level music and able to enjoy.

[@rajivpandarathil]

What a wonderful performance , thanks for the fiesta , Beast wishes !

[@susmitagupta9989]

Fantastic! Thank u

[@samprasadmajumdar1697]

WONDERFUL AOSOLUTE.

[@rajeevmathur18]

Masterpiece

[@gautamroy3640]

The tabalia, a legend in his own right, did not follow the cardinal rule that his primary duty was to provide "theka" with occasinal tehais and tukras in collaboration with the artist he was accompanying, His father and guru was a gem of an example as an accompanying tabalia and earned respect and admiration the world over. In late 1940s, at a concert at khazanchi Road, Patna during Dussera, Ustad Ahmedjan Thirakwa was accompanying Ustad Faiyaz Khan Sa'b. As was his unique style, Khan Sa'b started his alap in the way Dhrupadias do and when it ended and rhythmic singing started in very slow tempo, Thirakwa Sab picking up the "taal" and "laya", started with a "chakradar tehai" which took quite sometime to complete and before the "sam" came. Khan Sa'b had stopped singing and on completion of the "tehai" bowed to the tabla maestro with most polite praises and looking towards the audience said, "Inka jaisa tabla koi bajata nahin. Aap khusnaseeb hain ki ye aapke samne baja rahen hain. Sun lijiye dil bharke." These words made Thirakwa Sa'b extremely apologetic and then the great maestros started again.

[@deepranjanghosh1851]

He perfectly matched his playing with the sitar. Thats what a tabla player need to do. Sangat means sama gati. Not only theka

[@EduardoRiter]

@@deepranjanghosh1851 I agree. What the music was asking for was that.

[@sumirmirc4958]

Wah ustads wah

[@shivabreathes]

This is fantastic.

[@sultansyed5937]

Bahut khoob

[@ajaysarwaikar8860]

hilarious....unbelievable

[@naimulhaq9626]

Masterly.

[@somnathroychowdhury5297]

Parvez ji's mead based got at thr beginning unbelievable...bahh....

[@soumenb22]

Zakir Hussain God of Tabla 🙏 🙏

[@suhaskulkarni8209]

Great ustad Zakir hussain Ji.

[@bhaktirasacombativo.8263]

beatifull

[@manikdas8829]

It is futile to comment anything after hearing this piece of Godly music.

[@sameergupta9666]

The Tekha for Adachautaal is : Dhin TRKT Dhin Na, Tu Na Ka Ta, TRKT Dhin Na Dhin Dhin Na

[@anilsunny1516official]

kia bat hai

[@ajoysingh6851]

This programme only for Zakir Hussain hrere Shahid ji olny peformed as sangat . Main malkauns gone in tabla performance.

[@bhaskardwivedi4211]

Wao

[@sameergupta9666]

I think it's important to point out that Zakir-ji is not playing much at all, in his entrance. Even he is laughing at them, and after the most short of entrances, he asks Shahid-ji to 'go ahead', like he doesn't want to encourage the audience. People are over reacting on this. He even laughs at the reaction in the first 10 seconds. Clearly, he knows that they are overbearing, but what else can he do? I think he handles it with class, and then sarcastically gives pranam to the hollering from the audience 'baa-ji kya bhat hai'...

[@ManiDProductions]

it's beyond his control, the crowd loves him too much!

[@amanpathrey4099]

🙏🙏🙏♥️😇🎉

[@jashwantponda5071]

J N PONDA, a.k.a. Jashwant Narsidas Ponda Proprietor of The Phoenix Library Pratham Apts UGF Shop No1 Kumthekar Road Sadashiv Peth Pune 411030.....# #.....Resi:---Rohit Society Flat No 4 B Ideal Colony Paud Road Pune 411038.....### ###......Are Shahid Parvez's sitar strings made of Tungsten carbide or Titanium? They emit such a crystal clear sound! Or is it true that like each individual's voice is different, so each sitar sings differently? #..... The ouvre of Shahid Parvez is astonishing. The mind reels when one looks at one person's contribution to the Indian Classical Music and Dance.The eight major forms of Indian Classical Dances are performed by thousands of artists. About the same numbers are in the field of instrumental and vocal music. Then there is the Classical Music of the South. To say that it is a rich heritage would be too trite. Then there is the sculpture - and the scripture, too! And the architecture? It is so stupendous that it doesn't fit in the mind. Like the galaxies and stars in the universe! How can a country which is heir to all these things can come to such a pathetic and, well, disgusting, pass? This is beyond comprehension. ###...There was a comment here on KZbin that my browser does not recognize any video. This comment said that I had understood the true spirit of Indian Classical Music. But when I clicked to reply to this comment, it didn't work. Comments on KZbin are a tricky business. So I would request to my readers that a no reply from me doesn't mean I don't want to respond. Be sure that there is some technical glitch! Actually, I love replies and counter comments!(40L)

[@shankyxyz]

@tablajazz ay details when where was this concert played?

[@ManiDProductions]

two of the greatest musicians ever, together

[@VatsalJain-]

The audience spoiled the soothing and meditative nature of the raga! Also, the recording quality was very very low. What happened to us classical people? Not very happy. :(

[@robingangopadhya2808]

sadly, when recorded in its native environment, 50% chance, those who have this heavy responsibility may lack the sensibility to achieve same perfection as the musician on stage is trying to get to !...as to the crowd, ugh! rowdy. I walk out of such situations....

[@gurupande8538]

Vatsal Jain lovely

[@eshan5140]

Can i know the year when this masterpiece was played and where?

[@jashwantponda5071]

J N PONDA, a.k.a. Jashwant Narsidas Ponda Sole Proprietor of The Phoenix Library Pratham Apts UGF Shop No1 Kumthekar Road Sadashiv Peth Pune 411030......###. There is an error here. The comments were addressed to a video in which Shujat's Sitar is played.) ###.... Shujat Khan does not play sitar, he woos it. He romances it. He courts it - like a knight-errant! See the gumption of this corpulent darling! He left his father, the celebrity, a miracle called Ustad Vilayat Khan, at age 10 or 11. What a son-stroke! I have read Sigmund Freud, who studied women for thirty years. After which the poor fellow threw his cigar violently in the air and screamed, "What does she want?"......# ##.....I read Sigmund Freud for 30 months, and I violently threw up my arms, and screamed, "What does he mean? Gravitating perennially around biological hunger? Hankering after. "explicit". things! . we

[@aminkify]

Zakir is occupying the show as always.

[@syedalishanzaidi1]

Subhan allah ... when they were both a bit younger, and enjoying it immensely. But I have to say that the audience were as usual more appreciative of the tabla than the sitar. They are both great artists. But please audience, do you understand what is going into the Sitar?

[@anujjeet7978]

ustad zakir hussain to table ke bhagwan h

[@zaynabsafi3838]

23:30

[@zaynabsafi3838]

1:32

[@sina8765]

that 14 beet cycle is Adachautaal, Dhin terekita dha tu na kat dha terekita dhi na dhi dhi na

[@jashwantponda5071]

##$$...J N Ponda aka Jashwant Narsidas Ponda Librarian The Phoenix Library Shop No 1 Pratham Apartments near Chitrashala Chowk Pune##$$ Have you seen the movie "Beautiful People". It is pure vintage stuff. Some elephants and other animals eat Mahuwa flowers in some jungles. Probably.Madhya Pradesh. They become intoxicated because of these flowers and begin to dance! Likewise my soul dances when I hear this Malkauns. I hear it a thousand times. The next it is still virginally fresh. This is immortal stuff. Long live Shahid Parvez!!!! Long live Zakir, the adjuvant!!!

[@binsitar1]

imaandari khodba khod bolti hai khandani taalim wha

[@shankyxyz]

what is the madhayalay piece taal? sounds like 14 beat cycle arranged in an odd way, almost sounds like ektaal in its carry? Dhamar?

[@ghajinderbansal4030]

Sounds like Frodust taal?

[@shouqie844]

It is teen taal; Masit Khani gaat.

[@shankyxyz]

shouqie844 Hassanji, I am talking about the gat starting at around 19:40. It seems to be 14 beats. As Mr. Bansal above commented, I do think it is Farodast. First half sounds like ektal, but then adds just one 2 beat avartan to khali to make it 14 beats.

[@shouqie844]

shankyxyz My mistake. I was misled by the word madhlaya. It is certainly 14 beats but I don't know the name of the taal. Will ask USP.

[@RishabhB]

ada chautaal.

[@raminahmadiofficial7716]

High audience + Magestic classical music it is not unexpected 😅😅

[@binsitar1]

lekari ki doniyan main ab ustad shahid parvez bhai se badkar koinahi hai iswaqt

[@sonalikholay1933]

It is quite refreshing to Listen Ada Chautal (over tabla) with a Rag like Malkauns. Mike is too sharp for both Tabla and Sitar........ The crowd is childish..... too loud, they don't seem to know the nuances of attending a classical music concert particularly when such heavenly music is being played ...aah!

[@sameergupta9666]

Drut Ada Chautal

[@shouqie844]

Thanks, Sameer.

[@nandi4crc]

I don't know where this was played. It seems the audience is mostly made up of novices who are easily impressed by the flourishes presented by Zakir Hussain. Zakir Hussain has started acknowledging that his early days of playing as accompanyist were all about his own pride and accolade seeking rather than highlighting the lead instrumentalists' improvisations and ability. Ustad SPK is and has been for a while the best sitarist of India. He deserved more respect from Zakir Hussain.

[@deepranjanghosh1851]

The type of playing which SPK played here needs that jababi sangat. Othewise it would be a dead concert

[@EduardoRiter]

@@deepranjanghosh1851 I agree with you. While SPK is playing the fixed gat, ZH is having fun, saving the presentation from a monotonous atmosphere. When SPK goes into the taan and gamak pieces ZH is doing his role, keeping the theka of the Taal with precision.

[@sudipbanerjeeadvtmarketing1095]

Actually, this types of crowd disturbing the concert. Even they are not allowing to listen zakirji's performance smoothly. I think, zakirji also doesn't like this type of audience.

[@gautamroy3640]

Ustad Zakir Hussain is extremely gifted with deep learning of a very wide range of Vadan Shastra played with tabla but he possibly forgets the very princples of SANGAT and in spite, goes to play JUGALBANDI and I'm pained to say sorry as this sort of accompaniment does not give me the joy I would otherwise could have expected.

[@namanchaturvedi6084]

Idiot

[@miyakimalhar85]

Too many TALI-bans, I'd say...

[@shankyxyz]

lol. hilarious comment.

[@gurupande8538]

Riddhi Pratim hehe

[@tablajazz]

Blatant Zakir worship is always a little bothersome....but this clip is simply to good to criticize!

[@gadhaviaroopdan1518]

Audience bohot had tak samajh vali bethi he yaha, lagbhag harek tihai ko sahi daad di he, agar calculation perfect he tohi mili he dad varna setting vali tihai me nahi di zakirbhai ko

[@aniloak4293]

It would have been better without the noise created by the stupid crowd

[@Arabsalam]

who is this gringo playing the tablas?

[@sam7748]

He is Zakir Hussain, son of great tabla player Allah Rakha. He is no gringo--or Arab :-(

[@prajwalbm132]

Coward crowd. People who can't understand the nuances and intricacies of Classical music should either refrain themselves from such public consorts or should just try to keep their mouths shut

[@syedalishanzaidi1]

Zakir Hussain's interaction with the audience and the sound recordist was completely unnecessary. It side-tracked Ustad Shahid Parvez and stopped the flow of his Sitar. It is good that he kept his cool and continued to produce his dazzling skills with the instrument. Zakir Sahib may be great but when he is accompanying an artist on the table, he should just do that on not try to take over the stage. This is against the accepted norms and culture of Indian music.

[@akashbhaiya22]

When does this happen as in what time?

[@somnathroychowdhury5297]

God sake, will you please stop clapping.....it's not a circus, but a deep seat of learning .....

[@parthaduttachowdhury7837]

Recording is not good.

[@miyakimalhar85]

Too many TALI-bans, I'd say...