Ustad Allah Rakha & Zakir Hussain Tabla Solo Teental

[@bansuriplayer]

Ustad Allah Rakha was probably the greatest exponent of the tabla. I had the rare and great privilege of having dinner with him at his late daughter's house in London. I think it was the summer of 1993. He was here at the invitation of the House of Commons to play the tabla and I was there with him at his daughter's house in South London on a Sunday evening, listening to the performance on the radio later with him, his daughter, my Ustad, who was his senior disciple. Part 1... Continued

[@rolmertelis]

You, Indian people are out standing. Wonderful music. Wonderful culture!

[@aarjunpp]

Ustad Allah Rakha must have been a very proud father...... thumbs up if u agree

[@bansuriplayer]

cont.. Ustad Allah Rakha was very nice person too, years of wisdom and poise shined through. On the journey to the local Indian restaurant in my car, he would spontaneously break in to singing raags recounting old times. He reminisced about the time he accompanied the late great Ustad Bade Gulam Ali Khan. Precious and very rare moments. Continues...

[@sarmalim]

Two of the best Tabla players the world ever produced!

[@620NA]

Ustad Allah Rakha is the greatest rhythmatist to have ever thought rhythm....he is missed every day. An absolutely brilliant performance here....did he ever give any that weren't....The interplay between he and Zakir...is otherworldly..any further comment I would make would be merely babbling. Mostly...it is his smile....the world lit up when he smiled.

[@aravindkuttikrishnan8034]

As a tabla player, I feel proud after seeing this video.

[@bansuriplayer]

cont.. Ustad BGAK, said Ustad Allah Rakha was the first tabla player to reach the "sum" on this raga and that was enough to bring tears to eyes of this great and some say one of the best classical singers of his time. This gives you some insight in to the characters of these remarkable people. I was so privileged to have been in his company, I will treasure it for ever.

[@RoofFiddler]

6:16-6:28, fantastic display of the sort of massively difficult technique it takes to accomplish these sounds... Great angle- wish more tabla videos were shot from this angle.

[@BubblesPothowari]

Where have these Legends gone? God Bless. Heavens must be a better place because of these souls.

[@davidgo8874]

Ustad Zakir Hussain is still very much alive. His father Ustad Alla Rakha is departed, sadly. Ustad Zakir still kicks ass. He's the best tabla player in the world.

[@jackdelawack]

I have seen both of these masters together and seperately never dreamed I'd see footage years later thank God for you tube....

[@bansuriplayer]

cont.. As a person of Bangladeshi origin myself, that endeared him to me and to many more Bangladeshis reading this I am sure. With great dedication and a lot of sacrifice these men have mastered their art. If we cannot appreciate the music, we should at least show respect and admiration. May he rest in peace and tranquillity. ends!

[@instirahul]

wow,what a nice feeling for zakir to know that your dad is one of the best in the art!awesome show.

[@yathu24]

The weight and expression Zakir Ji brings out of the Bayan is outstanding! If you listen at @6:23 with headphones, it's just phenomenal!

[@ELPROFETAOMEGA]

amazing, never in my wildest dreams could I have Imagined this! two masters , two generations, thousands of years of culture and history, humanity bonded by sound and vibration, this is the power of music... in awe!

[@kariaudar]

The requisites for becoming an accomplished player on any instrument in the Indian classical tradition are simply staggering. My sincerest compliments to those gifted souls who are able to achieve this.

[@nathanvanmiddlesworthmedia]

Father & son playing together wow! Thanks whoever posted this!

[@RobertSHilton]

Breathtaking! It's great to see/hear father and son together. I still miss Allah Rakha.

[@tiduto]

This video inspires me a lot. This video or such performances teaches us if we stick to our ideal and concentrate on our work nothing can stop us. Just look at the faces of Zakeer Ji and All Rakha Ji in this video. It shows they just don't care for any problem.

[@Migedimigedy]

What a fantastic piece of live music! Big respect from Australia.

[@proghousedj]

This is a Father and Son- how can you not believe in either genetics or some higher power that is in some way related to music. They know what is expected of each other, they know what to expect of each other, and they are feeding off each other' s emotions. It is a very personal experience they are sharing with us here.

[@251dog]

WOW these guys are simply ammaaaazzzzing. they never make a mistake even with such complex pieces. this must me a lifes work to become this accomplished.

[@davidgo8874]

I can't get over how wonderful this is! Truly divine!

[@ukb-1010]

I am the biggest fan in the world of Ustad Zakir Hussain and Ustad Allah Rakha

[@surajahuja96]

USTAD ZAKIR HUSSAIN JI and USTAD ALLAH RAKHA KHAN JI are my ideals!!!!! and shame on you who did not like this video!!

[@adiviz007]

Oh...my god what a beautiful piece..... In fact two Gandharvas has come from heaven to show what music is to mankind..... simply amazing...I love them.

[@vfp4life]

this is amzing ive been playing harmonium since age 5 but never herd this kind of tabula in my life would love to meet them in person or hear them live !

[@sitarnut]

Incredible to see Father & Son - so precise- What a JOY! Bless you for posting our Idols of Tabla- Brilliant

[@adiviz007]

Oh...my god what a beautiful piece..... In fact two Gandharvas has come from heaven to earth show what music is to mankind..... simply amazing...I love them.

[@poltergiest11]

i hope many people like these wonderful workers of beauty, know that they are loved and appreciated. i love you all, you are never alone, peace, and prosperity.

[@muru1971]

Oh boy, did I miss the divine sound of Tabla!!! These folks are simply awesome!

[@bansuriplayer]

cont.. The most amazing thing about the experience was the humility in this amazing man. It was well known that Bollywood starlets used to queue to wash dishes at his house. He was rumoured to have 600 students and many more thousands were turned away simply because he could not give them the time. I did not understand enough about the music to fully appreciate this great maestro but I was nevertheless in awe just listening to the stories and the calm serenity of this tiny, unassuming man.

[@salsa838]

God I love this video it just kills me! This must be the 50th time I have watched it.... I love tabla and the people behind such a wonderful instrument.

[@JHelak]

During the late '60s, when Shankar was already established in the west, he taught the history of Indian music at the City College Of New York. The course was open only to music majors, which excluded me. But he also agreed to play a concert for the general student body. The day of the concert was extremely cold and snowy, and Shankat was late. But Alla Rakha was there and he agreed to play solo until Shankar arrived. Rakha was fantastic, playing about an hour and the students were enthralled.

[@PrismRisen]

Nearly super-human talent for just one of them to play, for both to appear together and engage their "has to be seen to be believed" skills and sensitivity - while communicating with each other, is awesome. The tabla are so extremely expressive. They make Gene Krupa, Mic Fleetwood, and Ringo Starr seem like rank amateurs.

[@bansuriplayer]

cont... I arrived late and just missed Ustad Zakir Hussain, who was at his sister's house but had to fly off to concert or something. Meeting him too would have topped the day.

[@Royalbob123]

Zakir take a bow man..we indians are proud of you!!you are a legend !!

[@arjhendrix]

yeah!!! U2ooB experience gets better n better. This is as pure as pure can be. thx for the posting.

[@yyathy]

Such a beautiful instrument in the hands of great artists,just loved it :-D

[@bansuriplayer]

cont.. What was amazing was that, even at his advance age (I think he was 75 a that time) the affection, respect and reverence he showed when he spoke about Ustad Bade Ali Khan. The story was how Ustad BGAK, broke in to tears in the middle of a raag, when Ustad Allah Rakha reached "sum" at the same time as Ustad BGAK, on a very difficult beat. I think it was 13 1/4 or 9 ½ beat or something amazing like that

[@affluent111]

I got to learn this directly from Ustad Zakirji in a workshop in fairfax, CA in the summer of 2006

[@Hare_deLune]

So lucky to be able to see this. Thank you for sharing!

[@ABMadhavMusic]

I don't know how to express my feelings................ Have no words for this. Thank you for sharing

[@guillermija]

such an intricate rhythms! I can't imagine even starting to understand them the only thing I know is that the music is amazing, it is a bless to see the most important Tabla players together incredible! great video!

[@Runebert88]

A wonderful duet--thanks. Someone should post the entire documentary "Zakir and His Friends," which was done around 1998. A grand tour of percussion worldwide, including a lot of Zakir's playing.

[@braveulysses78]

I guess your implication is right. We Americans just don't have the right to call people ignorant. You're awesome! Congratulations!

[@bignav86]

Zakir saab you are the best in the universe and your late father was a diamond geezer x x

[@sidneyperot]

wokensoul wake up..the person u calling as old bloke is one of the finest Tabla (percussion) player this world has ever produced..

[@misteratoz]

Now that's what I call nimble hands. Wow. I'm learning tabla, and that's what I got to look forward to

[@manojtikadar]

when two great persons come together history is made.may god bless him (alla rakha) in paradise and zakir hussain in earth.

[@deltasquared7777]

this recording is a priceless masterpiece. (at 0.16 Alla Rakha really is Yoda in control of the Force)

[@KhalDrogo76]

easily one of the greatest things ive ever seen

[@JestersGeneration]

What a intricate, subtle, and expressive language of sonic sculpture!

[@whatshendrix]

God I love this!!! The tabla is such an incredible instrument. If I could get my hands on one of those I'd be so happy.

[@bansuriplayer]

cont.. For me the greatest moment of the day was when he recalled how his transit aeroplane he was flying in was mobbed by Bangladeshis in Dhaka. On hearing he was on board, the plane was surrounded by a huge crowd of people, who refused to let him go without stopping off in Dhaka. They forced him to stay in Dhaka overnight. He said he had special affection for Bangladeshis as they, he said produced some of the great musicians of the Indian sub-continent.

[@Rwadhwaji]

wtf?? This is soooooooooooooooo mind blowing......i want more...

[@frodobaggains]

@arjunpp123 and also Ustad Zakir Hussainji a very fortunate and blessed son... Salute to the demi Gods of Indian percussion..!!

[@smeldrick]

by far the best playing i've ever heard. incredible.

[@sitarnut]

@JHelak Man, thanks for the memories- love to hear about those "events" that were not scheduled. Allah Rakha was the greatest - everything he plays is still beyond me...gosh, he is sorely missed- we saw Zakir in Dallas with Ali Akbar Khan's son on Sarod... it was incredible of course. Would have loved to have been there to see the maestro work out for an hour before Ravi made the scene. Thanks- Sitarnut

[@siahemed54]

Baap sayr to beta sawa sayr. Well trained son of an all time Ustadon ke Ustaad.

[@digitalgamsawala]

It's not the talent always but the publicity which turns a common into a legend!

[@anweshabhattacharya4651]

wah ustad wah , jadu bikher diya ,apke hathon ne

[@styx7ps]

I've just read "Drumming at the Edge of Magic" by Mickey Hart (of the Grateful Dead) wherein he writes extensivly about these two men. So I had to come see for myself. I've never been so inspired. HERE is true magic.

[@bayoalmusic]

Thank you for uploading this Masterpiece.

[@maxzab]

Seen them live in June 2008 How lucky am I??? AMAZING

[@Superman54]

i must say, classical indian music is incredibly complicated. but i love it. even some of the western drummers are picking up on how valuable this knowlege is (danny carey of Tool learning tabla for the past couple of years and his drumming is some of the most creative of our time).

[@rishichandra3499]

I've watched this many times and its never failed to amaze me

[@SebaxtianUN]

Magnifico magnifico, me parece algo que vale la pena y que deberia preservarse a traves de las generaciones

[@TracyGTabla]

the ta tiki ta is called reciting. These syllable sounds (bols) are the sounds played on tabla. It is not a method of counting, it is the composition. In this particular duet, after the fast roll section, there is a composition called Chakardar. It is a long composition played three times. The final accent of the third time is Beat 1. They recite the whole composition first, taking turns, the third time together...then they play the whole composition taking turns,the third time together. .

[@meeteshc]

may god bless that user who has upload this gold on net. Meeteshc

[@nirshah1]

excellent! two are playing, but it sounds like one, clear, beautiful sound

[@BubblesPothowari]

A Precision beyond Atomic Clocks. As humans : face of God on Earth !!!

[@drumlove42067]

Incredible!!!!! The complexities are beyond my grasp, but every time I listen I hear and learn something new and inspirational about it. I've been told the "ta tiki ta" vocals are also the method of counting. If anyone can steer me towards a site where I can learn more about that, I'd like to know. Thanks~

[@bhilaj]

Here they are paying quite fast Rela composition as well which is basically a phrase or phrases such as Dha- Tereketetaka Dhere Dhere Kitataka played at speed so that the fingers sound like a blurred roll . Also as they are playingin Teental (16 beats) they play difficult mathamatical rhythms across the beat and then arrive back at beat 1 such as 3 phrases of 11 beats played across the 4/4 16 beats and arrive back after 32 beats on beat 1 (33rd beat) and that is one of the simple calculations.

[@vinayakchakravarty2958]

Talk about tongue twisters and hand spinners........this stuff gives me chills........

[@alaapsikander3891]

Vinayak Chakravarty what made me happy bout ur comment is that the comment is under this amazing video...and u have Cliff's pic as ur profile picture! best of the both worlds me! :)

[@vinayakchakravarty2958]

What is more interesting to me is that more I listen to them, every time I just find strange similarities in their music. Although they seem to be so different. Alaap Sikander thanks.

[@alaapsikander3891]

You are exactly like me

[@didjeridu100]

This is out of this world!!!

[@BaddaBigBoom]

Wow - QUARTZ like timing ! Enthralling, hypnotising - incredible talent.

[@qwertyman9560]

Zakirji at his peak, AR ji was a real taskmaster, he made Zakirji repeat the Chakradar when he missed the beat, good times!

[@magdalena2007]

Tabla has such a beautiful sound! love it

[@rsarvesh5]

AWESOME A REAL GOD OF MUSIC ARE HERE ON KZbin

[@radiootoo]

The Dynamic Drumming Duo! The Batman and Robin of Bliss!

[@dilkeaaspass]

Magnificent Masterclass Many Thanks

[@TaalPanchamSawari]

thx for this great video...i enjoyed it!! i love this two, but i missed fazal qureishi^^

[@1000Megaferrari]

the best video evr...i like it a lot....itz class

[@bhwung]

nothing better than tradition from father to son

[@shoho0809]

Am amazed Allah Rakha didn't take that ring off his hand. When I 1st time played I got told "no rings" cause it kind of interfers with playing.

[@digdog88]

@nyartmaker We have to remember that before us in history their were many people thought to be very great..but as all of us we return to God after a life of no more than a period of a couple years. Rather we should praise God in giving them this talent and commend the person for taking their God-given talent to a level that I'm sure God appreciates

[@anildhairyawan]

Father and son jugalbandi unbeatable!

[@Mr0Judo0Man]

The Beats per second are unbelievable? so fast... So good. and I'm Welsh :-D

[@ashvor29]

brilliant! brilliant!! brilliant!! my fingers were twitching!

[@efolger]

You have to understand - this is a MASTER MUSICIAN and his son who on the way to the same status.

[@ichhier]

APSOLUTLY RESPECT TO Ustad Allah Rakha he was the best of the best REST IN PEACE

[@misteratoz]

Well duh their good. Zakhir hussein and his father/gure allah rakha are among the best! Ustad means master

[@bhilaj]

I agree with what you say, having studied with Alla Rakha personally & also meeting Zakir. One should also consider that Alla Rakha is of a different age & generation, thereby adhering to Gharana more strictly whilst pursuing his own style. Zakir is of a more open modern age & has had (the freedom) to open up to techniques/Compositions of other Gharana style & drumming just to keep at the forefront and also to achieve his own personal style & sound. This is the way for most tabla players now.

[@davidgo8874]

Everybody plays tabla like Zakir these days. And he learned from his father Alla Rakha. Both are unique.

[@yoshimitsuuuu]

Very beautiful! Keep up the good work!

[@nawabshaukat]

aik say badh kar aik BOTH OF THEM ARE GIFTED BY ALMIGHTY

[@digdog88]

@nyartmaker I appreciate your complimenting the greatness of their playing, which no question is remarkable..but I feel that so many times people fall in the the mistake of comparing a great accomplishment of a human being with being divine.

[@tapaddtiiiii]

It very well can be for entertainment! If it pleases your senses in any way, connects with your mind and sensibilities, then it very well can be entertaining! That's why, for example, I can spend hours listening to Pandit Badhe Ghulam Ali ;)

[@trippin3eb]

this is just unreal!!!! i am tiktitittittttiiiiikkkkaaaaatokkkkkking on my couch right now

[@havefun2084]

of course you can. I have small hands too. I have been doing tabla for the past 25 yeras and gone upto Nipun. so it is possible. what you need is the speed , weight and endurance Good luck.