Manpoondia Pillai was my grandfather's guru in Trichy, Tamil Nadu. My grand father Thangavellu Pillai was the first Mrithagam master in Malaysia 🇲🇾.

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Thats incredible! What an icon Manpoondia Pillai was 🙏

@virtuosowins

3 жыл бұрын

Love and respect from Trichy Bangalore India 🇮🇳

Woah dude I thought this was a documentary from a big ass channel or something. You deserve millions of subscribers mate!

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Ahh. Thanks for the kind words Rajat! Maybe one day I’ll grow bigger, but I just love making these films really so as long as I can keep doing that I’m really happy 🙏🙌

The lady was rather impressive wasn't she. Extremely well done

You have my gratitude for approaching Indian culture with respect and the attitude of a seeker. Every culture has much to offer to true seekers. Hope you found what you came looking for.

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words- it means a lot 🙏

DO your duty, do not expect returns. The Indian Philosophy :). Well said.

Loved watching the interaction between Ruairi and the craftsman who made kanjiras for the great Harishankar Sir. Wonderful to learn also how he (Harishankar) encouraged and supported young musicians. And the expression of performance joy on Lata Ramachar’s face is priceless as is her telling how pain that women experience, can be forgotten while playing.

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

So happy you enjoyed Part 2 Cathy, and thanks again for your kind words. It really was a privilege to get to meet these incredible musicians and makers, a real joy.

Just watched part one and I’m totally hooked and enjoying part two of this interesting and inspiring documentary….Wow…. G.Harishanka …….what a phenomenal kanjira artist with an amazing sense of rythmn and Lata Ramachar being the only female preforming artiste…..what an inspirational female musicians with such a beautiful smile and spirit🙏….Thank you Ruairi for making and putting together such a fascinating and informative documentary.

When you heard Guru B Harishankar name Goosebumps 🙏🏻 True legend

@Nickel287

Жыл бұрын

G not B

Yes Harishanker was a phenomenon Great artist I have enjoyed his concerts many times. Thanks

your documentary deserve to be released on discovery nat geo or something, live the edit and storyrelling, believe me i am a filmmaker myself

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Ah, thank you so much for the kind words! It means a lot especially from another filmmaker. I did actually reach out to discovery ( i think..) maybe it was NatGeo...I cant remember.. though they said no! Ultimately, KZread has been amazing as anyone, anywhere can come and watch my film, share their thoughts and communicate directly how they felt about it. Its so amazing to have this connection with people watching. Thanks again for the kind words Aman, all the best, Ruairi

@prashsalve22

3 жыл бұрын

@@bodhran Try History channel ✌👍

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

@@prashsalve22 good idea 🤗

Big respect for highlighting the journey for female musicians in India. Lata (spelling?) is an inspiration. Fascinated to hear her father’s encouragement for women musicians. Lovely presentation. Many thanks. Angela

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Angela - I'm delighted you enjoyed it, and yes, its Lata - you should check out her group Rhythms of Shakti, who are truly wonderful!

@aaictsecurity

3 жыл бұрын

@angela ..its Latha .

Please continue doing these documentaries they are endlessly fascinating. I would love to see more musical cultures around the world and you bring them to light in a very clear interesting way. Big respect from Cyprus 👍

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mario, and I'm so glad your enjoying these films. There are lots more coming, just a question of time, and travel.. and when we can get back on the road! Take care and thanks again for the kind words- Ruairi

It is sad that such a genius like Harishankar passed away so early. He was my schoolmate(and same age) and lived in Mandaiveli in Chennai. Would see him frequently in R.K Mutt Road till early 80s. Never ever heard of his hidden ,god blessed talent in those days. Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa would say that if any one has achieved perfection in one art, thatis enough to realize God easily. Given the extrordinary heights that he has reached, am sure that he is one with Paramapurusha, now.

@venkataramananpitchai9259

3 жыл бұрын

You were so lucky sir!

@venkatraman9699

3 жыл бұрын

Yes Sir. Katrorai Kandralum Nandre !!

@choukimath68

3 жыл бұрын

Sir,glad to know that you are schoolmate,share some pictures that you have with Shri.harishankar.

Madam Lata you are such a revelation!!! Thank you for sharing this

I'm so glad that a person like from another part of the world is coming to experience our traditions and at the same time disappointed with the fact that we as Indians are getting to know about our own things through videos like these Appreciate your work! Keep learning! Hope to see you playing with our artists some day 😊

Mr Ruairi, you have covered so many perspectives with respect to Khanjira/ Kanjira as an instrument and carnatic music in general. Not to forget the interview with those who make percussion instruments. Latha madam's zeal to perform and continue the tradition is commendable. And you Mr Ruairi, the way you have conducted these interviews, especially when the Tamil part came with instrument maker..... my respect to you.

This is such a wonderful series, a fitting tribute to the other dimension in Carnatic music.... The vocal and stringed instruments take up all the limelight, while the rhythm aspect gets sadly neglected, unless the percussionist practically glows with talent. So thank you for taking up this cause and giving it the focus it deserves. As you delve deeper, you will find that within each different region in each state, there will be an interesting variation of a percussion instrument.... Which just reiterates how important a part of life rhythm is. I hope you can document them all. Thanks for the series again.

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind words Poornima - I also hope I can continue to learn more about the many wonderful traditions. Wishing you the best, Ruairi 🙌🙏

I am glad that it is the first time any Westerner paying attention to South Indian Percussion instruments. I saw the first time G. Hari Shankar with this program. What an amazing talent he has!. I hope that this series many more views which it deserves. Indian is not Rajasthan alone, which every westerner eye's at. Glasheen has expanded the fathoms of South Indian Music and introduced them to westerners.

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the very kind words- I'm so glad you enjoyed the series. All the very best, Ruairi

Madam Lata the kanjira percussionist from Bangalore: thanks for sharing your skills, may you have great success

As banglorurian I never heard there names u made us show the hidden talents of our own people thanks a lot n thank u very much I appreciate u for making such a wonderful documentary of kanjara

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words Shiva 🙏

exploring the world of music is just awsome learning understanding music through out the world is like going on a holy trip

Karnataka and Tamilnadu two fascinating places with lot of fascinating Carnatic musicians ❤❣

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

I love it there - truly magical and your right, filled to brim with music. Thanks for watching 🙌

@mahesh7194

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely right

Watching these Indian videos and loving them I just started looking through your channel and it's amazing! Instant subscribe!

Passion, of this person is priceless .god bless musicians and music lovers

What an incredible series. Keep it coming so we can learn, grow, enjoy and........

Thanks for these!

Man! that lady rocks... awesome!

The young Bangalore Indian in black tee shirt speaks impeccable English, extremely proud of the Indian tradition of carnatic music

@shaivyakarnam

3 жыл бұрын

And why should he not be able to speak impeccable English? Sorry but your remark about him is somewhat patronising. Yes I too am an Indian in a black T shirt from Bangalore!

@mohann2289

3 жыл бұрын

Not Bangalore indian, he is indian.

@user-bh3jb1yh5d

3 жыл бұрын

Karnataka music

Thanks for sharing and making this video,inrequest many from.you keep.going

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 🙏

You are awesome, thank you for doing this documentary

@bodhran

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Sravan 🙏

Such an under represented instrument and artists!

Loved watching this episode. Have learnt carnatic music and been to watch concerts but never seen a female ganjeera player. Thanks for throwing light on her. Keep going at it. You are awesome ❤

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words Radhabharathi - I'm really glad you enjoyed the film

Thank you so much for making this series!

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Soumyakanti 🙏

Excellent series... some are need to us Indians too!!

Super !!!! Bravo et merci !!!!

This is an absolutely poetic documentary. Thank you so much ❤️

@bodhran

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind words Kelly-Ann 🙏🌟

Nice!!! Thanks for sharing. I hope this work of yours gets all the deserved credits.

@bodhran

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words 🌟

Wow wow mesmerizing

I tuned in for a quick view and skip through but I got hooked and now I am all set to start watching part 3 without a break. A very well done documentary

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Delighted you enjoyed, and thank you for taking the time to leave a kind comment 👍

This is so impressive.

I never thought Kanjira is an important instrument. I still believe you cannot make best music from it. But it is good to know people dedicated their life to find perfect music from it and a foreigner came to make a documentary on it.

Thoroughly enjoyed watching the series. Many thanks, keep it up.

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Delighted to read Mini - thanks for taking the time to write 🙏

Excellent, great job, spread positivity.

Thanks for the wonderful video.

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Very glad you enjoyed!

Lovely. Thank you. Peace and love to you.

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Fahad- wishing you the very best too - Ruairi

Glad that i came across this video and learnt more about Kanjera.. beautiful video and Lady Lata Ramachar music is great.. Thanks for bringing this out.

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

So glad you found it, and thanks for taking the time to comment too! 🙏

So proud of Lata and more strength to her to break the glass ceiling 💕 she spoke so beautifully! What an inspiration!

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree Shilpa - Lata is an inspiration! 🙏

Music is a divine thing...some people blessed by God makes the music more divine...

Omg she was excellent and so inspiration for all lady's one word she was say let's come out and reach away goal it's so peaceful are listening tq

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

🙏💫

Awesome ! Got to know a lot about Kanjira, its history & the great kanjira players of India. Enjoyed Part1 too. Thank you very much 🙏

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Rajesh 🙏

I'm very happy by ur vedio

Beautiful!

Great job! Looking forward for the next part!!!

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Pramod Narasimhan looking forward to sharing it! Thanks for the kind words Pramod 🙏

Great tradition. Thanks for exploration.

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Great work, efforts, artists! Thank you! Was immersed in it the whole time. Kept getting better

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words Vinodhini!

Thanq for came across this topic ..

Maravilha ! Muito obrigado.

That kanjira very good with madam.the great daughter of the Ramachandran kanjira.I hope her dream come true as ladies carnatic orchestra. தங்கை ஆசை வெற்றிபெற வாழ்த்துக்கள்.

Wow. Great initiate and so well documented. All great percussionists. 👍👍👏👏👏👏

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly Venki!

Such a stunning documentary of Kanjera. This is a brilliant story and history of the legends of Kanjera. great work mate.

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Venkat - Glad you enjoyed it!

Thanks man...🙏🙏🙏

Seriously a great stuff..! 🙏🙏.. not many know about this in india.. I really appreciate your effort of reviving it back.! Pretty happy I came across this.

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the really kind words Sai - all the best to you ☘️

Appreciation by a foreigner who realy absorbed the values which is scientific. Good luck to those who gave valuable ecplanation.

Harishankar, same age as me. Great generation to be part of. I have great interest in Tamil Adu

This same instrument is played in Odisha also. This is called "KHANJANI" this has been played more than Four hundred years in ODISHA

I am from Trichy studied college in Pudukkottai and live in Bangalore. incredible India 👌🇮🇳

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

🙌💫

I appreciate your passion brother. I like Irish clog dance. Used to watch multiple times David Hoffman's old shot video.

Lata, the lady, played it so well!

Salute Sir....

Harishankar - what a legend!!

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree!

This documentary series is beautiful! This is seriously incredible work Rauiri!

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

Thank you sir, exporing about and giving information about culture which could not seen / explored by us...

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Delighted you enjoyed 🙏

I have tears seeing your documentary. Power of music 🥰

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you enjoyed the film, and thank you for the kind words 🙏

Wonderful documentry!! Very happy to understand such a great instrument and great doyen Sri Harishankar and Smt Latha Ramachar. Best wishes for more such documentry💐💐💐

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Nandini!

Beautiful🙏🙏

both documentaries are really inspiring..!!

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Really glad you enjoyed 🌎🙌

What a Different instrument You Focus and Give information.....🙏 What a Beautiful & Neaver Highlit this Instrument kanjira ....🙏 Taking somuch Efforts to Make This Vedio ... 🙏 Your Work is So Wounderful & Helpfull for Music World 🙏 Great & God Bless You 🙏💐

बहुत खूब क्या बात है💟🙏💟

You sir are a Man on a mission! Glad I'm able witness your content!

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Hahah! Thanks so much - glad you enjoyed 🙌

Keep our culture alive thank you madam

Amazing work sir. Thank you for your dedication towards exploring music and instruments in India. You’ve got a subscription 🙏💐

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Thank Praveen! All the best to you

Lots of love for india❤️

Great job covering all the missed or forgotten talent ..

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed :)

Hi, it was a wonderful attempt to showcase these legends. Looking for more from you on such gems, Ruairi!

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words - so glad you enjoyed 🙏🙌

You are doing a great service. This is wonderful. Being an Indian, I'm learning more about our traditions through your videos. Kanjira has captured my imagination over the past few months and I was so happy to come across this series. Subscribed immediately after I watched the first part. Thank you once again and keep them coming.

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words Sriram, and for taking the time to write. Im delighted you enjoyed the series and wishing you the very best. Ruairi

Such a wonderful documentary!!

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Raghavan - I'm so glad you enjoyed it

Very good documentary👍

Fabulous!

@bodhran

11 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed!

Great documentary. I am very impressed about your sincere efforts. I have thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it.

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Really glad you enjoyed it Sivaram!

Awesome performance

Wow great work brother ,love to see your passion towards music 🎶🎶 . God bless you for your future more Discovery's of gems across India .

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for the kind words, i really appreciate it!

Commenting for the algorithm. Beautiful work, Thanks for exposing the south Indian culture.

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time Navu 🙏

Incredible 😍❤️

Brief explainer for those who want to know what the "A-grade artist" thing Sh. Lata Ramachar was talking about: All India Radio (AIR) is/was one of the most important platform for classical musicians. AIR classifies performers in grades and it is widely considered to be a reliable measure of an artist's competence.

Beautiful information

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Really glad you enjoyed 🙌

Good documentary brother... It's very useful to know about olden legand person

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

🙏

Great video, in sincere appreciation of Glasheen who has made this video. God bless him immensely for making us known about the daughter of Vid HP Ramachar, Khanjeera.

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much - your kind words mean a lot 🙏

Super

Saw INDIA on thumbnail and opened to watch irrespective of content. 😘😘

Really inspiring! Such a wonderfull documentary #RuairiGlasheen... And i am very much curious of this instrument!!

@bodhran

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words- really delighted you enjoyed