"Talk to your instrument, one day it will talk to you" Such a great advice for any aspiring musician

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

It was a special moment - thanks for your comment Akhil

@Ihavenobadintentions

Жыл бұрын

@@bodhran bro do hindustani musics too

@Ihavenobadintentions

Жыл бұрын

There are more drum like musical instruments in Northern and eastern India too. Like there are dhak, dhol, dhamsa madol and tabla etc

@bodhran

Жыл бұрын

@@Ihavenobadintentions it’s on the way my friend!

@Ihavenobadintentions

Жыл бұрын

@@bodhran the dhak and dhamsa madol instruments specially used in durga puja and chhau dance. Can i sent videos on Instagram to you? What's your I'd?

“I didn’t take this instrument, this instrument took me”💗 how I feel about whistle and flute💗

@peacepositivity6870

3 жыл бұрын

I felt the same 🥳

Thanks for checking out Part 3 of Hidden Drummers of India - I really hope you enjoyed getting to know these incredible musicians as much as I did! Let me know what you thought of this series in the comments below, and be sure to subscribe to my channel for my next series, which is on the way soon!

@jagrookdawra

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for creating this wonderful series. I enjoyed it a lot!

@tv-bz4vl

3 жыл бұрын

Eagerly awaiting

I am the drum you are the drum we are the drum. *Baba Olantunji, I had breakfast with Baba many years ago, and he had one, I could not believe the sound he was getting out of it. I have put in an order for a Kanjira, I play tabla, Jimbay, Bodhran, with a Celtic band in the Desert. Thank you so much for the inspiration. Without you I would not have gone for the Kanjira, But something was calling me.

I feel that a lot of Indians (including myself) are unaware of the the rich traditions of Karnatak music due to lack of good marketing. Hindustani music has been marketed well thanks to old Bollywood songs and iconic musicians like Pandit Ravi Shankar, Ustad Zakir Hussein, Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia, etc. Because of which, it is widely known in not only India but also throughout the world. I hope Karnatak music gains more popularity and patronage from regular masses in the coming years.

@aryavishwanathan4662

3 жыл бұрын

First learn the name properly, it's carnatic music.

@virgins7864

3 жыл бұрын

Carnatic Music is famous all across the world, especially Europe. It’s not taken seriously by North Indians because of their shortsightedness.

@manishreal8095

3 жыл бұрын

MS Subbulakshmi Amma took it to the global stage ❤ and yes I agree should be marketed more in bigger platforms

@Gauth1990

2 жыл бұрын

It's carnatic not karnatak.

cant believe. a man from other part of the world coming here to explore and showing it to us... other part is even we were nt aware of thses many artists ... respect..hats off to this foreigner who came all long way to see the other artists like tht of his own family members

I love that you didnt water this down and let them express freely. When he gave that spiritual context and then also seeing him go into trance. This show is healing 💖💖💖

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed! Thank you for taking the time to watch and for sharing your kind words- Ruairi

@naninunna8082

3 жыл бұрын

Yes. He didn't interrupt them..

You can come to kerala... There is are amazing art forms like CHENDAMELAM, PANCHAVADYAM, ASHTAPADI....

During my engineering I got introduced to Kanjira via Tamil movie 'Sangamam' in which songs composed by AR Rehman, Kanjira played by Selva-Ganesh (of Shakti band). Then almost spent entire late 20's-30's listening music based on classical Carnatic, folk. BTW I am from Maharashtra and India overall got fascinating percussion instruments.

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful to hear this, and agreed the western states have incredibly rich music,..and drumming traditions. Hopefully I can return one day to learn more. Ruairi

Thanks for the video. I’m in Chennai. I’m planning to go for kanjira class after viewing your video

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful Krishnan - so glad to hear it !

Just watched all 3 parts of the Docu series, such brilliantly shot and presented. This series deserves so much more!! Brilliant work mate!

Really good effort... and this kanjira were used by our tamil cinema music directors since long period... the greatest Maesro Ilayaraja sir used in his many songs... also our Oscar winner AR Rahman sir used always in his songs.. you can search research and find them and highlight those songs... only thru cinema songs... the hidden instruments could be highlighted to our peoples... Thanks for ur excellent documentary... 👍🙏

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Thats so interesting- will look now! Thanks for the kind words and all the very best- Ruairi

So engaging. Documentary of very high standards.Ruairi, your passion is so visible . I am glad that I came across this series.

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Delighted you enjoyed it Vipin! Thanks for taking the time to write- Ruairi

Fabulous. Such a tiny drum - such a profound sound

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

It really is a unique instrument - I love it!!!

Such a fantastic documentary!Their skills truly out of this world.

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Avery - I agree, their commitment and talent are off the wall! Thanks for the kind words

It induces so much energy in you --AWESOME

Everything about this series is just perfect. Sometimes makes me wonder if this series happens to be a visual incarnation of Kanjira. Mr. Glasheen and his videographer nailed it. Bravo 🙏

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the lovely and kind words- I really appreciate it! All the best to you- Ruairi

I'm from Chennai and Bangalore but had no idea this instrument existed. And I've been to the festival in Chennai many times. I'm truly ashamed at my ignorance. But one lives and learns. Today I learned. Great show

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Delighted you enjoyed the film, and I am also still learning - we never stop learning 🙏🙌⭐️

What a nice series of episodes!!! Thank you for making it! It takes a special kind of taste to appreciate anything Carnatic, it can’t appeal to everyone . But to those who it does, they find nectar in it. I am glad you’re the lucky one! And thanks for making this wonderful film

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Sreedar 🙏

Love this series so far, please keep making more! This should be on TV too!

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words! The magic of KZread is that it’s here permanently and anyone can watch and share if they enjoy :)

The content, photography, nerration......... Everything is super👍👍👍 I enjoyed thoroughly.

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀 Thats really kind of you to say🙏

I like the last part of asking the people of khanjira, this will really make us open our eyes and will help in spreading the curiosity of nice instrument Khanjira, hope the GenX will take interest in learning this instrument and by this help you to fulfill your purpose of making this video. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah! I loved chatting to people, and everyone was so into it, just a case of the word spreading I think 😊

I loved this series, you are a brilliant documentary maker and musician of course. I particularly loved your duetting with the outstanding, passionate Indian musicians.

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jenny, so kind of you to write, and I'm really glad you enjoyed the series. 💫

you need to go to kerala. and see the different kind of percussion instruments there, like Thappu, Mizhavu, Maddalam, Mridangam, Thakil, Thimila, Edakka and Chenda, Kanjira etc. You will love it.

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

I'd love to go!

@harikappil

3 жыл бұрын

Warm welcome to Kerala

@ Ruairi Glasheen: My apologies for writing a year late. I have seen the three episodes and they are just marvelous; words are not enough to thank you. People like you weave the fabric of our culture( world culture at large), transcending all barriers. With folded hands I bow to you.

Watched part 1 and 2. Very nice. It is so heartwarming to see this Irish guy traveling all the way to the remote corners of Bangalore and Chennai, listening and appreciating the music, especially the rare kanjira, attentively listening to some kanjira makers speaking in thamizh even though he didn’t understand a word of it, absorbing only the passion and energy from the speaker. Very inspirational

@vrt1082

3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful job, Ruairi! Absolutely love your passion, attention to details, and the endless curiosity about percussion. It is contagious!

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for such kind words Vijay - so happy you enjoyed the film. It was my privilege to get to meet these incredible musicians and makers.. hopefully I can return one day when its safe, and the time is right. All the best, Ruairi

Thank you for this series. I love Indian percussion. I lived in north India as a teenager and studied Bengali Shri Khol but south Indian drums always tingled my heart. I`ve never been to south India and watching these videos took me there to some extent. So thank you and keep up the wonderful journey!

@bodhran

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you for the kind words, and I hope you get to visit and experience the magic in 3D at some point in the future- all the very best! Ruairi

This is really a fantastic journey. Loved it!!! Thanks a lot for shedding light on the unsung instrument.

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it Ramesh 🙏

Dear friend... really hats off to your musical journey...

Awesome! I watched all 3 part, very well covered and appreciate.

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Rohan - so glad you enjoyed all three parts. Thank you for taking the time to watch and for your kind words. Ruairi

I really enjoyed all three parts of this documentary and learnt a lot. Thank you very much.

@bodhran

2 жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it Hang-san!

the variety of tones which comes from a single instrument played with hand is just amazing

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

I agree!

What an absolutely inspiring series, showing the diversity and complexity of Indian percussion! Thank you for creating such art and conscious expansion! Looking forward to more series to come! When is the Bodhran and Irish traditional coming next?

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the very kind words Grant, and I'm delighted you enjoyed the series. Ireland, and the bodhrán are very much in the works... watch this space!

Great job with those documentaries. Keep it up Ruairi. Thx

@bodhran

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words - all the best 🙌

Superb documentary! Thanks so much for visiting and spreading the word 🙏

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words Shashi - so glad you enjoyed!

I think you are really blessed and fortunate to get know closely about indian percussion instruments ... Am sure that it will contribute something huge for your future musical expeditions... Lots of love ... 🙂

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

I am blessed and fortunate for sure. Thank you for the kind words 🙏

What a well made documentary. You are true true student of music. And yes, the instrument does choose the truly worthy!

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

It was my privilege to get to work with these incredible musicians, and thank you for taking the time to watch Rajesh 🙌

One common thing that I observed across these musicians is a certain sense of selflessness. They are lost in music but possibly very few in life who found their paths.

Nice to see your all three video about india and indian rythem.. 🤘🤘👍👍 Good luck for your future projects.. be safe.

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Amit 🙏

Ruairi, your expressions are priceless:) Bravo! for making this documentary

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Delighted you enjoyed! Thanks for taking the time to write Vidhya 🙌🙏

Kanjira find its players, well said. It finds you and spread the word and brings out new learners. Great series.

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree! Delighted you enjoyed the series, thanks for writing 🙏

I watched all three parts of this wonderful documentary done with a lot of love, reverence, and dedication enhanced by beautiful photography and in-depth interviews. Even as an ardent fan of Carnatic music, I learned several new details about percussion instruments, especially about the kanjira. As a result of watching the documentary, I’ve taken a special liking to the kanjira and the remarkable artistes who have dedicated their lives to bringing out fascinating rhythms from it. Thank you, Ruairi.

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Dear Venkat, Thank you so much for taking the time to watch all three episodes, and I'm so glad you enjoyed them. Delighted to read it has ignited an interest in kanjira, and thank you for the very kind words about the documentary. All the very best, Ruairi

Very insightful. Thanks a lot 🙏🙏

Watched all 3 parts , excellent documentary..I got to know and learn a lot..Hope younger generation start picking up traditional Instruments and keep the interest Alive

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Gaurav - all the very best to you, Ruairi

That's very positive approach in music 🙌 so many khanjira player in Sant Tukaloji Maharaj Hometown Gurukun, Mozari, Maharashtra... Great work 👍

This is an extraordinary documentary. I have been studying kanjira with a teacher for about a year and it’s a profound instrument.. this includes so much I didn’t know even as a student. Thanks for this

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Delighted you enjoyed, and thanks for taking the time to watch and leave a nice comment - I really appreciate it!

Enjoyed the 3 parts fully..thanks brother. Your instrument bodhran seems challenging and beautiful brother.

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind words - R

Thats pride of karnataka shaastriya sangeeta, pride of vijaynagar mahaa saamraajya, we are listening unbelivable beats of the hearts of the sanathana dharma in the great soil protected by protecter of this soil, naada prabhu, saamrat kempegowda, the alive blood in every flush of this soil, a selute the heart playing the kanjara making listening hearts feel shivoham

Mridangam fan here, I love the justice this documentary is doing to the khanjira and it's players in terms of awareness 🙏

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much - I appreciate the kindness.

I really appreciate your love and passion for music.go ahead brother.

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words Harith. 🙏

Really enjoyed the series!! Great Stuff!

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much John- really appreciate you took the time to watch, and delighted you enjoyed it!

Thank you Good Sir for your compassionate and divine service to Goddess Saraswati. You are role model being an American. You have partaken of the nectar of Indian Music. I praise God (Shiva) for your interest and contribution to the Carnatic World.

Thank you came across this topic

it is sad to see this wonderful documentary getting only 46k views :) super proud to have learned to play this instrument.. Kudos Ruairi. Great job mate :)

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Arvind! To be honest, I’m just glad anyone has watched! I appreciate the kind words, and feedback. Very best wishes, Ruairi

What a series 👏 Loved every bit of it ❤

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind words- delighted you enjoyed it!

The level of production value is AMAZING, it really need some attention of the people.

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words Odin - this was very much a lockdown project so I had to learn as I went 😅 Really glad you enjoyed, and thanks for taking the time to write. Ruairi

@jilpatelyt

3 жыл бұрын

@@bodhran I loved it because I play Tabla and Drums as well, Percussion has always been a pleasure for me, somehow couldn’t continue playing, but still enjoy content from artists like you, kudos for the dedication. All the best , keep Playing !!

Thank you for documenting and sharing this journey my friend, a real pleasure to watch and learn. Greetings from the north

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching 🙏

Thanks again for this amazing video.

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Delighted you enjoyed Sivagurupatham 🙏

Thanks you so much for your videos.... Great works

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Zarbi - very happy you enjoyed!

I enjoyed this very much and the programme is very well produced! ❤️

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Lotta! 🙌

I do not really leave comments for the videos that I watch, but your documentary collection has certainly made me want to compliment on your wonderful job. Thank you for bringing the image and uniqueness of Kanjira to a greater height and better appreciation among viewers.

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you! That is so kind of you to write, and Im truly humbled that you enjoyed my films. Thank you 🙌

Kanjira is pretty neat. It’s like a tiny Bodhrán.

I like the way this is more on the vlog/diary side than a broad documentary of a relatively short one hour running time. It has very good "archive" value! Please continue your journey, and don't forget to cover the modern folk styles as well! For example, in Uttarakhand I heard women sing a typical folk song except the lyrics were about a girl texting a boy from the next village. I found that pretty amusing and underappreciated! Then Bhangra is also undergoing it's own evolution that might be interesting to follow - for example modern "folk" songs in the context of farmer protests, or it strangely being appealing to both the young and the old generations as it combines elements of both styles - electronic and acoustic, which is not the case with say modern Tamil "pop" for the young and very old cinema songs for the old... and so on... you get the point.

Fantastic effort dear Mr.Ruairi & team... So facinated to watch portraying Ghanjira players of past & present.. Being a hard core fan of Harishankar, a meastro in the carnatic music it is a big tribute to him... Awaiting more from you.. Good luck& best wishes

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, and delighted you enjoyed the documentary - all the best, Ruairi 🙏

Thank you for this whole series. You did a great job and your Bodhran playing is equal to the Kanjira players.

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words George 🌟

So happy I came across this channel. 😊Great work .. 🙏🏽🙏🏽

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

🙌

Ok, I understand why you did a whole three-part series on this instrument, there is so much tonal variety in that tiny little drum. I thought it was gonna be basically a Carnatic tambourine but those low tones are crazy. It's like a one-handed drum kit!

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah! It’s such an awesome instrument 🙏🙌

Thank you for the part 3 Amazing work 😍😍😍😍🙏🙏🙏

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Very delighted you enjoyed it my friend!

@chandrakanthrhythms7200

3 жыл бұрын

@@bodhran yeah, waiting for your future plans to explore many rhythms in India

you really showed the essence of India, I feel bad that I didn't know about this instrument.

Thnank you very much 🙏🙏

Extraordinary

Nice work, mate. Keep it up!

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words Eric 🙏🙏

Your videos are really incredible, your work is great which represent the real stars..

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Really glad you liked them Sanjeev 🙏

Wonderful documentary series Ruairi. :-)

@bodhran

8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching, and for your kind words!

Thanks for the excellent work. What Harihara Sharma was alluding to was the caste system in India where Carnatic music was meant for the elite upper caste as it is a bit intellectualized and a bit too devotional (temples tended to host these concerts and hence the repertoire) for most folk.

Good work ! Loved the content and quality of recording too

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the kind words 🙌

God bless you, appreciate your eagerness to enhance the knowledge of Indian ancient Carnatic music and the instruments that go with it ,especially the kangeera and existence of the indian percussion instruments like kangeera ,is very ancient , divine , only few artists date to master it , own it and make a name for themselves and make their life ambition come true ,nGod bless them all ,and your wrsrener humble simple curious kind to make efforts to travel thousands of miles ,meet strangers in an unknown cities ,and make yourself at home is mind blowing act not ordinary humans even dare to dream to attempt it ,but you excelled in it , God bless you young man ! TheDrvel London .

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for these really kind words - I'm so glad you enjoyed the series, and took the time to write to me. Wishing you the very best, Ruairi

Awesome :)

For all those interested in this type of documentary, please watch The Casteless Collective documentary by Vice. (Also sidenote: damn Arivu has broken some ceilings!)

What a wonderful job!

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

I'm so pleased I heard your interview this morning with Mary Anne Hobbs. Without that I'd have never known about your documentaries and work. I've really enjoyed watching this series and your early film about Iran, a country which I too have been lucky enough to visit. I'm looking forward to seeing your future films and have subscribed to the channel.

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Charles - so glad you found the film and enjoyed it!

Talk to your instrument, one day it will talk to you 😊.Thank you Ruairi for opening our eyes and ears to our hidden gems

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

I love that quote! Thanks so much for watching, and for the kind words. All the best, Ruairi

Watched three episodes and it's classic 👌.. Please make more videos on instruments ..

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Nani - more on the way soon ... 🌎🙏

"Talk to the instrument, one day it will talk to you" - WOW

I love to you explore music instruments like Khanjira

Lovely series ♡♡♡♡♡

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 🙌

Very interesting Documentary about the instrument

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sanjaya!

Lovely series.... I just feel that there is too much physical closeness - esp in these pandemic times. Thank you Ruairi, for bringing this niche instrument into some attention-zone.

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed, and thanks for the kind words! All filming took place in 2018 and 2019, well before 2020 so no fear about that. 🙏

Loved the series Ruairi. You should visit Kerala. We have Chenda , Thappu etc

Every instrument of india is give message of your soul

very good documentary. i recently visited this one. excellent. suggest you one other miracle drum. "IDAKKYA" from kerala. experts can play songs with this instrument as they can make all sounds by this . ONLY ONE DRUM IN THE WORLD CAN USED TO SING A SONG..

wonderful, wonderful documentary. great job. next time, i hope you will also cover the non-carnatic percussion traditions of south india. carnatic has traditionally been the mainstay of temples and to a certain extent, upper class and caste people (like opera in the west). the masses have always had different music traditions - in tamilnadu, most pop music has a lot of drums in it, but these are not carnatic but rather "folk" percussion. a great example is the "parai" - a drum similar to the khajira, but bigger and has cow hide instead of lizard hide. 2 types of sticks are used to play it. the parai osai (rumble of the parai) is always frantic and causes a frenzy. actually, you kind of already saw it - the small boys playing drums in 0:40 to 0:43 were playing the parai. parai music used to be the patronized by the old sangam era (2000+ years ago) kings, but as time went on a wave of sanskritization arrived and the kings started patronizing "vedic" traditions, giving rise to carnatic music and it's status. while parai started to fall in prominence in royal courts, it was still very popular and ubiqutous among the masses. especially, the parai music is played during funerals - people dance to the parai music and celebrate the life of the dead person. as time went on, the people who played this music made this their proffesion, and they became their own caste - "paraiyar". people slowly started to connect the members of this caste with death, hence they became "unclean" and untouchable. hence began the true demise of parai as it and it's players were seen not with appreciation but open disgust. FUN FACT - the english word pariah comes from the caste name paraiyar. but in the recent 40-50 years, folk drums such as parai have gained popularity to the level of becoming ubiquitous in "kuthu" (beat) songs in pop culture. the influence of kuthu songs in tamil society means that parai has slowly lost it's "disgust" factor and has overshadowed the reputation of carnatic instruments. it is seen as a honourable instrument of the oppresed and the masses - something to be proud of hope you cover this great instrument sometime in the future!

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your comment Sanjith, and words of wisdom. Your right, there is so much more to the music of this region, and really my film barely touched the iceberg of one type of music. I’m always learning, and I’d love to learn more about the Parai Osai - it sounds fascinating to me! 🙏

@sanjithsaravanan8469

3 жыл бұрын

@@bodhran thank you, ruari, for the great interest and passion you have for this field. youtube needs more people like you. all the best and wish you ever more success (god i sound like a grandpa, but really, all the best)

Great job.xlnt compilation. Is Selva Ganesh covered

Keep making such content 🙂🙂!!!

@bodhran

2 жыл бұрын

I will try my best - thanks for watching Rewanshi 🙌

Watched all 3 parts...Awesome Documentary 👌👌👌Hope you will make same on Tabla😊

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Akshay for the kind words - I'd love to make a film about Tabla!

Plz Make some more videos all around India. There's many more drums, percussions.. you're welcome to northeast India so much

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

I'd love to do that!

Thanks for such a nice video

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching Akki!

Very good!

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed Raghavendra!

Awesome

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Neeraj 🙏

Thank you...

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching 🙏