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This indian guy explaining stuff long before the youtube indian guys explained stuff. but i'm not open for this music
Influential maybe but not my thing.
Not my thang
while I enjoy listening to music from different cultures, this all sounded the same & blended together. and went on way too long.
I appreciate the musicianship and impact, but my western brain just doesn’t connect emotionally to this. It’s pleasant, kinda shoothing really. Just not my journey.
One long long loooooong song. I bet its really hard to play though
Very rough to rate. Not really enjoyable to listen to, but obviously very artistically impressive.
Maybe not my type of music.
not really my style 1.5/5
Right, my aural palate is obviously crap because this sounds exactly like the last sitar one we had.
„the western listener should hear this without prejudice“ .. oder so ähnlich. aber das ist schwer, und selbst mit erklärungen harte völkerübergreifende kulturkost.
i mean, props for trying but i really dont like this
I thought it was just okay… by the end my ears were just fatigued from the super metallic tones of the instruments, I was craving something smooth and warm to listen to afterwards, so ended up going for some D’Angelo. 4/10
Not a huge fan of sitar instrumentals. Craving butter chicken. I appreciate his legacy, especially headlining Woodstock and shaping the hippie's introduction into world music.
I understand it's influence but it really is much too trance-inducing for me.
rare pozycja, krazek z 57 ktory jak sam tytul wskazuje stara sie wytlumaczyc muzyke indyjska, ktora nazywa sie hindustani na nasze, na 53 minutach 5 trakow z czego pierwszy jest swoistym intro zeby zapoznac sluchacza z instrumentami, ktorych na calym nagraniu jest trzy sitarka, tabla do bebnienia i tanpura rowniez do szarpania jak sitar, pan ravi tlumaczy o co w ogole chodzi w ich muzyce, co najbardziej mi utkwilo mi z tego wywodu to porownanie do jazzowania i chyba nawet to slysze po dzisiejszym seansie, bo o ile zazwyczaj takie indyjskie klimaty sie zaslyszalo jedynie na jakims obskornym rokowaniu ala beatlesowym czy smiesznym filmiku, tak 50 minut bombardowania uszu takim brzmieniem uswiadamia czlowieka jak unikalne i inne sa indie nawet pod wzgledem muzycznym, ciekawy jestem jaka jest ocena tej pozycji na stronie, bo narstroje anty indyjskie na zachodzie sa chyba nowym goracym trendem nienawisci jesli chodzi o mniejszosci, ale samemu pomimo czilowania godzinnego w prawdziwie indyjskich warunkach wiecej niz dwoch gwiazdkow nie dam, bo poza ciezko szukac tam momentow, a jedynie wylewajacy sie klimat orientalizmu
Historically I understood why this album on the list but it is almost unlistenable..
Pretty good for what it is but I won’t be back
Yeah no thanks.
2. Like the music. The explanatory thing on the album is not my vibe.
"Além de seu valor musical, "The Sounds of India" é considerado um documento histórico importante por sua contribuição para a introdução da música clássica indiana no cenário musical ocidental". Mas...é muito enjoativo e cansativo.
Oof. I would not have made it through this except I used it as a soundtrack for a video game. I could not have listened just for listening's sake. It was interesting but too much. 2 stars.
A bit too monotonous for me, though he's probably a good player.
Appreciated the attempt at teaching the music. Definitely helped me understand what was going on more and kicked it up a star.
🤔😑
Very interesting. Not something I'd ever seek out. Bhimpalasi is a bop.
Hashish
Interesting to be that an instructional album made the list. Was a cool listen. I had to look up if he taught the beatles but I guess they just walked into a citar store and learned.
Got kinda good at the end
I enjoy variety and i delight in something new so this has its place. I didnt mind the wandering sound and the playing is obviously well done. My 2 issues are 1) its so alien to me i couldnt listen to this in an other way than an academic way, 2) its not really an album, more an introduction to a musical style
Even with the instructions, I still couldn't get it.
Gave it a shot, lot of it sounded the same, that’s just the sitar.
Never heard this before. I understand that it is an influential album, so I'm okay with it being on this list. But I don't plan on listening to it again.
Interesting but not musically that engaging.
Appreciate that I am now more educated in Indian music, but this didn't do much for me.
2.0/i can respect the genre and the influence it has but it's just not for me
He is certainly a master of his craft- But it isn't anything I have a desire to listen to for any extended period of time.
Kinda liked the lecture-like explanation mixed in.
Cool to learn a bit about the form. I like the sort of directors cut vibe to the album, and wish we could get that for some of the shitty albums on this list. “Hey mates this is Robbie Williams, and this song is supposed to make you wish you didn’t have ears.” It’s interesting to think about how taste is a product of environment. If I grew up in India and heard non diatonic music like this all the time, would this still be a challenging listen, or would I have be like hell yeah, the classics! Three stars in terms of an interesting artifact, but two if I’m being honest about my need to return.
-It’s easy to see how this made the list and how influential Indian music has been in rock and blues and r&b -I really liked the commentary but this felt more like a Indian music for dummies, like a language course -by the nature of the sitar and has he explained, it’s quite repetitive
Part of me wondered should I be meditating to this? While another part thought where’s my bong and a giant stack of naan and pot of vindaloo?
Rating: 3.5/10 Nah.
Ravi Shankar sounds like a prison attack move. "Man, I got ravi shankared out in the yard yesterday. I can barely walk now." The length of this album is practically unbearable since each of the 4 tracks (bypassing the first one since Ravi is providing an introduction to Indian Music) bleed into each other. The only way you can tell there is a separation is that Ravi feels the need to explain even more the difference of these sounds, and then proceeds to play the same fucking 10 minute song again. This sounded like the generic soundtrack to any movie where our reluctant hero has to enter a dusty and rarely visited international bodega in a neighborhood most white people avoid featuring teas, balms, and salves to cure every ailment under the sun. The music is neither bad nor good; it is... unnecessary.
I get the cultural place this album has, but this is one long sitar song. It is neither good, nor awe-inspiring and is most certainly not necessary on this list.
This got off to a great start when I realised it was 5 tracks but 53 minutes, and one of those tracks was greyed out on Amazon, so I had to find it on YouTube. Plus the only track on Sgt. Pepper I have never liked is the one inspired by Ravi Shankar. But Ravi told me I had to listen with an open mind, so I really did try... Less an album to listen to for entertainment and more a sitar lesson, I can absolutely see they're skilled musicians but it's just not for me. I would rather listen to his daughter (sorry Ravi, but Come Away With Me is a lovely song). 2/5
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2 sterne
Would be lying if I said I loved it, but I do love the approach! Super cool
Naahr
The little bit of a music theory lesson was troll. Now I know the sounds of India!
Just not terribly listenable, especially at an album length.
I know The Beatles were very influenced by this guy so they get extra points for that but I literally cannot think of a situation where i would listen to this again. 5/10 Favourite: Dádrá Least Favourite: Bhimpalási
I'm glad this album is on the list, its exposed me to something new and broadened my musical scope. That said, I didn't enjoy it that much. It was good while working but didn't engage me too much. I enjoyed the narration to call out some differences.
I appreciate the intro, but it's not for me.
endnu et megasjovt valg fra Indien. Det lyder da meget godt men det er generelt ikke noget, jeg synes er super interessant at lytte til
I appreciated the lesson to learn more about the genre, but it was still a very hard listen. It gave a bit more context to some of the King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard's microtonal explorations (KG, LW)
I have respect for the playing. It’s just not my thing. There’s some real talent there.
Did I enjoy this? No. Was it an interesting exploration into the music of another culture? Yes. Whilst I can appreciate the talent, I really found this a slog to get through. Maybe I need to listen to more to fully appreciate it. Either way, not a fun listen, but plus one for the educational parts.
Ravi - the father of the great Norah Jones. While I appreciate the artistry of his music, I am not of fan of sitar music in this large of a dose.
World music India
Not my style of music. I appreciate the lesson but still, no thank you.
Informative and unique
Interesting intro to sitar but I won’t listen to this again
Interesting and educational too, but not a repeat listen.
What if that guy you know who is always playing obnoxious guitar solos instead played a Sitar? I think you would get this album. I didn't necessarily dislike it, but I would have liked it more if every song was cut in half.
Honestly if your album starts off with an explanation of the music you've already lost. This is nothing but a historical artifact which I kinda get if you're going to include make a list about the albums you should listen to before you die. From an enjoyment perspective... I can appreciate it but will not be listening to it again ever again lol 4/10.
Makes for some okay background music. But it needs to be far enough into the background that the high notes don't annoy the shit out of you. Something about the way the sitar notes play. It's like there's a whammy bar on every other note. Which is cool but it gets to be too much.
Stopped paying attention at a certain point
Не зашло
Interesting from a historical and educational perspective, but not a great listen.
I'm sure this is amazing and really technical, but sitar music is similar to electronica for me--just background.
This guy is clearly good at what he does. But it's not for me. 2.5
All sounds the same.
This is just a banjo with an accent.
I appreciate his talent.
I find this more interesting and a bit meditative than great. as someone who likes to learn about music It's fun to dive into other cultures different musical systems like micro tonal music. as a 1001 album it feels like there are probably more accessible albums to choose. so this is not for people who don't like non-western harmony I won't claim I'm that it was eyeopening for me but as he said in the beginning "don't expect anything". If you want to give it a chance just don't focus on the music and just let it wash over you like a sound bed. maybe you like it, maybe you don't. personally it was interesting and i did enjoy some of it but wouldn't re-listen to it.
Yes, there are only five songs, which excited me a lot at first, but that means that you get a lot more of those last four extremely long tracks, because the overall length is of a normal album. There is some sort of a tutorial in the first 4-minute song and then after that, he just parties with that instrument. Overall, pretty alright as a background listen but definitely not too easy focusing on it throughout, and yet slightly interesting though.
As a long time musician and listener, I like to think myself to be a student of music, but this was too much like a lecture to be an enjoyable album to just listen to. I enjoyed the explanations he gives, but it takes away from the listening experience almost 100%
While quite good from a technical standpoint, it's not really my thing.
jesus you’d think from this list that there hasn’t been music made in India in the last 60 years
A rather interesting introduction to Indian music to western audiences from Ravi Shankar, that is both groundbreaking and intriguing. Unfortunately, I still don't "get" it nor do I find the music easy to listen to. I realize it was historical with Ravi's interactions with the Beatles, but I usually skip over those songs with Sitar, because in my opinion it "ruins" an otherwise decent song. Sorry, not a fan of the sitar.
Not very good for listening to, but it was interesting to hear him explain things and it was probably important at the time
Love me some microtones but this is quite repetitive.
interesting in a scholar way, headache inducing after a while
mehhhhh
Kuulostaa miellyttävältä. Mietin vain, miksi just tämä levy - nimenomaanko siksi, että se opettaa länsimaisen kuuntelijan kuuntelemaan itseään? Kyllä introsta hyötyä todella oli, mutta sen myötä levy tuntui joltain maailmannäyttelyteokselta eikä omalta itsenäiseltä teokseltaan. Ehkä projisoin, mutta tää tuntui silotellulta.
Opetus käy vähän raskaaksi parin kerran jälkeen, ja vaikka minun on mahdotonta pysyä musiikin kanssa kärryillä, se on kuulemisen arvoista ainakin intensiivisimmillään - mikä kertoo harjaantumattomuudestani.
I've had a lot of world music this week and this one was the most boring so far. I thought it would be intersting since it opens with some listening exercises, which is kind of cool on a first listen, but these songs are all just too long and too homogenous for me to want to listen to more. Ravi Shankar is obviously talented and this feels very influential to a lot of stereotypical Indian music and psych music with Indian flares, but a whole album of it is pretty dull.
4/10
This one felt educational. Like sure I enjoyed what I was learning, but I do not feel the need to repeat the same lesson again in the same way.
no world, 欣赏不来
I can appreciate the historical significance of Ravi Shankar's music, particularly when considered in combination with his influence on various rock/pop artists in the 60s, but The Sounds Of India is definitely more of a historical curiosity than an enjoyable album experience. I'll start with the pros. Shankar's sitar playing is fantastic. The tabla is also clearly being played skilfully, and the result is a smooth, dextrous journey wrapped in a reasonably neat 53-minute package. A little long, sure, but there are very few actual records with this genre of music, and it's good to have it out there. I also enjoy Shankar's brief spoken-word explanations of the musical theory behind each track. Now for the cons. 53 minutes is a passable runtime for records in general, but classical Indian instruments have an issue: the tanpura. Its one-note drone is fine in small doses or as atmospheric background music, but for almost an hour of close listening, it gets stale really quickly. Inclusion of a tanpura also insists upon commitment to a single key for the entire album, even if the musical modes change every ten minutes or so. (Relatedly: a small nitpick about Shankar's spoken word. He says in the first track that Indian music doesn't use modes – at least, not in the Western sense – but then uses four or five standard Western modes, including Lydian, Mixolydian, and Phrygian, in the album's tracks. What gives?) The album is a bit of a darg, lacking much in the way of textural variation, harmony (aside from the one chord), dynamic changes, or melody. Really, the whole thing is a sitar solo. Props to Shankar, I guess – but it's not really for me. 2/5 Key tracks: Dádrá
Nice to have some Indian representation, but it all sounds like the same sound. It bothered me that the artist was doing a music lesson, it didn't add anything for me.
While I can certainly get down with some sitar on occasion, this was actively giving me a headache to listen to. Perhaps with repeated exposure I would develop a better understanding, but without familiar structures this became pretty taxing background music. This is not to say that the sounds aren't interesting -- they are. But unfortunately not something I can listen to and derive enjoyment from. Probably my loss, but from an enjoyment perspective this is a 2 for me.
I liked how he explained the musical techniques at the beginning of each song. But those songs were way too long and repetitive and honestly this type of music hurts my head after a while
I kinda liked the music, but I didn't care for all the talking. Between the accent, speaking volume, and content, I didn't really understand much of it and it detracted from the flow of the music itself. 2.5/5
Interesting. Definitely creates an atmosphere, a mood. Not an album I’m apt to pop on at home just for like an everyday listen, but in the right situation it’s nice.
It was kind of Ravi to introduce me to the music of India. Unfortunately, it’s just not my taste.
I like how he explained the albums before so I could really not understand the appeal to the music.
Ravi Shankar was obviously influential on western pop music but i just can’t bear the sound!
Historically interesting but not my bag.
Wtf is blud yapping about
Idian songs
Never heard this before. I understand that it is an influential album, so I'm okay with it being on this list. But I don't plan on listening to it again.
Informative
I mean he's clearly very skilled and The Beatles clearly utilized this style a lot. I am however not really big on citar and don't have much knowledge in this type of music. It was ok I guess but I was quite bored by the end. Strong 2 star (feels a bit harsh though).
Despite Ravi’s patient lessons at the start of each track, I can’t consider myself enough of an expert on Indian music to discern if this album is a particularly proficient or exceptional example of the genre. I can only go on feel, and my feeling is that I was neither calmed, nor entranced by this in the same way I have been with other sitar-heavy records that have appeared on this list. There’s probably a time and place where it would click more for me, but it’s not right here or right now.
This would be great in an introduction to music class. Did not enjoy as background music. 2/5
Eh. Not my kind of music
Clearly quality but not my thing at all
well this was a change from the usual. 53 minutes of sitar noodling from the 50s definitely wasn't on my bingo card. this had some cool moments, but overall just felt like a fun little 4-minute intro song and then a 49-minute block of the same thing. no vocals other than ravi's voiceover and nothing to really break it up. this is a 2.5 for me but i don't see myself ever listening to any of these songs again, so I'm gonna have to round down. sorry ravi favorites: an introduction to indian music
- Es war nicht schlecht aber einfach zu situationsbedingt. - Und dafür, dass es einen Einblick in die indische FOlklore bieten soll, war es erschreckend einseitig 2/5
- Mischung aus hypnotisierend und mal nervig gewesen - fand ich als "Erlebnis" ganz cool, würde es aber wahrscheinlich nicht wieder hören
Not my vibe
Like a lot of jazz on this list, I can appreciate the mastery of an instrument, but ultimately this is not an album or a genre that I would return to for listening pleasure.
I have drowned in sitar. I very much appreciate Ravi Shankar’s educational approach to introducing western audiences to Indian music. I want to elevate my rating based on his passion for teaching. But ultimately, I am glad this album is over and I won’t be returning for more. Thanks for the education Mr. Shankar!
The tutorial concept is cool. It didn't help but I appreciate the effort
While I can appreciate this album, it's not one I'll be going back to listen to
Eh, not for me.
Pretty trippy, probably good to listen to high. Nice that he explains what is going on even though it is probably too complicated for me and I don't really understand it. Nice music and the guy can really play, just not sure it is for me.
That was boring
Bastante rollo. Aunque me hacen gracias las canciones en las que cuenta.
Will this be on the test.
Appreciate the instructions and context but it's still talent I don't appreciate
In football terms, he missed a sitar.
Nice indian music class!
Perfectly fine as a cultural waypoint but not really why I'm here.
I saw Ravi's tabla drummer live with Bela Fleck and Edgar Meyer. It was a strange exercise, as is listening to this album. There's the music, then everything the music recalls from pop culture. I have to go back to basics - how much did I enjoy listening to it? Not all that much. I simply don't enjoy this sound.
I like this music when I have dinner at an Indian place. Other than that, I’m good.
I can understanhd why this was a groundbreaking release in 1957. But it didn't really resonate with me.
It's a shame I got this when I'm 28 weeks pregnant because I wasn't able to take some mushrooms or something and optimise my listening experience. I would probably only ever listen again on drugs, but I understand why it's made the list.
Enquanto objeto de estudo é interessante, como álbum de música, não
Not for me, but I admire artistry and the explanation of the music is very educational.
I doubt how important this album is but i can appreciate what its doing. interesting artifact, and bro shreds tho
Well, if I’m ever interested in listening to an hour long sitar solo I now know where to look. 2.0
There is no denying the talent and influence of Ravi Shankar. But personally, 50 minutes of this sound was a bit much. And since the tracks are so long I can’t even pinpoint which ones I liked or not even though there were great moments.
Sorry
Just a little too much sitar for my liking
I can’t. I tried. How is even on the list.
Educational and interesting but not something that I’m going to crave. Still, you can’t front the impact that Shankar had on music.
Interesting, and probably something I would never normally listen to. 5/10
I liked the talk about microtones and the counting to like 15 or whatever, but to my western ears it all sounds the same.
3/10 Strange one this. Clearly excellent, maybe genius level, musicianship, but I didn’t like it very much. It’s barely an album - more an introduction to Indian music styles with some demonstrations Shankar (slightly dismissively) says that it might sound without melody and harmony to Western ears. Well I happen to like both of those… As a result I found it pretty boring although it had some moments and sections that were engaging and listenable Not for me
At first I thought that this would be the album I'd have to skip - I'm glad I didn't, even though it's not my type of music I kinda enjoyed it.
Legendary sitar work, but its still a 2.
Good intro to the music; has ample explanation, especially with a music background. Feels greenish.
Unique sound
Another album that is all background for me. I can appreciate the significance, but for me this music cuts through in an unpleasant way.
Interesting musical theory if you plan on learning how to play the sitar, but for a record I need to hear... I don't think I needed to hear this one. The music is ok in it, but not my favorite. Interestingly, I had his nephew, Ananda Shankar for an album a few days ago. Favourite songs: Dadra Least favourite songs: Maru-Bihag 2/5
I appreciate the talent, the historical significance, and the uniqueness. I appreciated the little lessons at the beginning and the music is genuinely good. I'd rather listen to the Beatles.
Always fun to hear another country’s music. Sad to say that it still didn’t resonate with me even with the instructions. Rating: 2.1
An album with a tutorial, it's interesting but does that make it essential? I don't think so. In the background it was fairly nice to have on but its just 50 minutes of sitar and tabla.
A nice change to the usual Western sounds so thankful for that. I enjoyed it in the background largely. Not sure I really need a tutorial, but fair enough! I think 2 is fair
I recognize the musical talent but cannot listen for too long. Discordant. Twangy.
Interesting as a lesson on Indian music, not interesting as an album
I liked it more than I thought I would, but still not a huge fan of the genre. An entire album is a lot.
60 years ago I could see where this was mind blowing but now it just feels hallow
not as bad as I was thinking. never have to listen to this much all together again....instrumental stuff better than words
It’s of interest, and of course of note for his influence. Fair play to him he starts off by saying it’s not actually musical or melodic or structured. It’s honest at least.
Different, interesting. Not my thing
File this one away in the historical cabinet of curiosities.
eh?
I’d listen to it in the background as I study but other than that useless to my life (1.5)
Better than expected but don't see myself listening to this type of music at all
Interesting in small doses but a full album is too much for me
I understand the importance of this album, but, boy was this challenging to listen to. It was more of an educational piece rather than an album you can just put on and listen to in the background.
Not for me. I went in with an open mind but I think this music is too different from western music for me to find enjoyment listening to it. Nothing wrong with the music itself it's just not my thing.
I think this is new to me. Might have heard him in the concert for Bangladesh? Loved the introduction to indian music, otherwise fairly decent soundtrack to my day. Not mind-blowing to me, but given the impact on 60s western music a 2.5
I appreciated the introduction that orients the listener (particularly the Western listener like myself) to the music. While it was interesting to hear about the music, I can't say it actually changed my listening expiernce greatly. This album was simulantiously fun and anxiety inducing for me. Can't say I will ever listen to it again but who knows!
This album had an important purpose but it's difficult to listen and enjoy because of the instructional elements. Not the sort of album you can put on in the background. A difficult one to rate because it's more of an educational experience than an album you can vibe to. Some parts of the songs were enjoyable, but swiftly interrupted but further instructional segments.
I was surprised how much I enjoyed all of the other songs on the album. That were not on the Blue Album of the Beatles. I enjoy a deeper dive into the Beatles archive and understand why this one is so popular. I could listen through this album again and enjoy it just as much.
- The spoken introduction was very helpful - Definition of not my thing but I can appreciate the talent
interesting as a historical document but really not for me
Lessons about how India sounds.
I'm not sure if I'm just not used to listening to similar music to this but I was not vibing 3/10
Very interesting sound. I really enjoyed the explanation of his music, really feels like he's trying to cater to a broader audience while still playing his native style. Extremely skilled instrumentals but it's still not my kind of music and didn't convince me after listening. 4/10
The godfather of world music. Respect. Sounds very Indian, that's a fact. Not for me.
What I can say about this is that I did listen to it.
Next up on the 1001-list: a 1985 instructional VHS tape by Yngwie J Malmsteen on the emerging classical movement in metal guitar and how the Phrygian scale is the most-interesting mode to solo in. And how everyone else sucks, including you the viewer. I digress. ... No disrespect intended but after that hilarious "how-to" track 1 I got as much out of this in terms of music as I did from Yngwie back in the day. At first legitimately mesmerized by the very different sound/s then never wanting to listen again. 3/10 2 stars. barely.
Appreciate the lesson on what you are hearing. The album becomes too long and chaotic for my tastes.
Plus l'impression de suivre un tutoriel que d'écouter un album
J’ai écouté la première minute de la première chanson, pis j’en avais assez pour savoir que ça ne me tentait pas d’écouter le reste
I enjoy the textures of the music. I enjoy Shankar’s explanations of the music. I’m just not sure listening to an album of ragas makes sense to me. 2.4
When I saw this come up, I very nearly refused to listen to it, because all the people I have ever known who owned it, mostly in the 70s, esteemed themselves to be a higher form of human being. In reality, they were selfish, inept onanists. All of which made me want to disregard this before I started. But I didn’t. Fortuitously, it seemed to go past very quickly. There is nothing to delight to me, no hooks, or catches or tunes to hum along to. But I listened, I remembered the tosspots and and I feel I’ve moved on. Perfect background movie music.
I know Ravi Shankar influenced The Beatles, but beyond that I'm ignorant. So I enjoyed hearing his music, although it's not something I would listen to on repeat.
Música instrumental india. Sitar. Rayante.
Let me start by giving credit to Ravi, because he is an incredibly skilled sitar player, and whatever he set out to do on this record, he accomplished. But this is kind of categorized as "educational music". And it is in a way. This is meant as a way to introduce western audiences to the most basic and traditional form of Hindustani classical music. And it does that very well. but that doesn't mean I really enjoy it. I mean, on the first song, even he makes it clear that this album doesn't contain any normal melodies or chord progressions we are used to. So I don't feel like I am missing out on something by not absolutely loving this. Rating: 3/10
I can see why this album is on the list, and I'm glad that it is since it looks like Asian music is almost nonexistent here. Unfortunately it's also really, really boring. I could listen to Mr. Shankar lessons about Indian music all day, they're actually interesting even if I don't actually understand it, but I could live the rest of my years without listening to another 50-minute sitar solo.
Un tostón. Un 2.
Bastante rollo. Aunque me hacen gracias las canciones en las que cuenta.
Cool but not my thing
I love how Indian music influenced bands like the Beatles, but to listen to it like this...nah. 2
I choć rozumiem dlaczego, to nie rozumiem dlaczego
It's clearly very good for what it is but I just don't really enjoy this kinda thing. It feels like it should be on the background when I'm a bit stoned but it's not really one to sit and listen intently to. And the talking bits make me feel like I'm at some kind of lecture.
Quite enjoyed this but can't imagine playing it on rotation. It's so far from my previous musical experience that I couldn't really find a way into it, other than some of the 60s stuff it influenced (such as Harrison's Beatles work). I'd best describe it as 'interesting'.
I enjoyed the music, but not the commentary. It got right on my tits after the first five minutes. This felt like a history lesson. Bailed.
Bastante rollo. Aunque me hacen gracias las canciones en las que cuenta.
du sitar pendant 55 min. just a no no for me 2.5/10
I love the sitar, but, the explanations really took me out of the listening experience.
I actually was exposed to quite a lot of classical Indian music growing up, but I was never a fan and I’m afraid that hasn’t changed. Just not my style.
An important album, but not a fun listen. Once in a lifetime is enough. 2/5
I appreciate this, but it was so hard to listen to.
I think I would have enjoyed watching this as a video. I liked the educational side but it was a little dull for just audio.
Tja, leuk om die invloeden in bijvoorbeeld de Beatles te horen. Maar na een paar keer skippen werd ik een beetje nerveus van dat loopse katten gejengel
Oef dit is wel een hele taaie dobber. Het zijn prachtige geluiden die er uit die citar komen, maar ik kan dit gewoon niet langer dan een paar minuten aanhoren. Krijg er zenuwtrekken van....
Interesting to listen to but not something I will necessarily seek out again!
Definitely appreciated the first track and the explanation of the various instruments/musical structure. Very interesting though not something I would listen to again.
I struggled to get through this. It didn't annoy me, but I certainly didn't enjoy it and won't ever listen to it again. I'm just not a big fan of sitar.
Traditionel indisk musik, god introduktion, men svært at vænne sig til
Got bored very quickly.
Sorry but it is boring 2/5
What Ravi Shankar did on this record is remarkable. Bringing Indian music to the masses by exploring the instruments and the structure with the listener was revolutionary. I listened and appreciate the musicianship but it’s simply not for me.
Not for me
Album 43 of 1001 Ravi Shankar - The Sounds of India Favorite Track : Rating : 2 / 5 Excellent for falling asleep or just relaxing. Wouldn't listen for entertainment, though I get his relevance.
A nice listen. Good background music
Hmmmm
It's interesting. Informative. Technically profound. A show of skill. But a fun listen it is not. Sorry Ravi.
Didn't bother listening to this. I have zero interest in this kind of music. I skimmed the tracks and felt like I was playing the same track over and over. What's the difference in these songs?! 2 stars only because I dont want to listen to the whole thing.
Really just not my thing
Really just not my vibe, I’m sorry India
It’s cool that this album is on this list in theory because it gives you insight into how Indian music is made and why it’s cool. In practice it’s boring as fuck and can only be enjoyed on a theoretical level for me.
waaaaoooooooommmmm drdrdrdrrriiinngggggggg prrrnnnngggg prrrrnnnngg drrrnnng bnng bnnng dnnng dnng dnnng waaaooooooommmmm
I don't know about this one. I mean, Ravi Shankar definitely has historic significance and influence on western music. Sort of liked his explanation, but it also interrupted the music a lot. 50 minutes of the sitar became a bit repetitive for me. 2,5/5
This was a bizarre instructional album for indian sitar. I don't really understand why it's here. He's good at what he does, but still a strange choice.
Please don’t
Han är väl duktig men det blir ju så tradigt i längden.
I think this album is a real piece of history, both in the positive and negative sense. It's incredible that Ravi was kind enough to introduce each song with a lengthy explanation of structure and sounds of Indian music. I think the biggest positive of this album is the idea of bringing two cultures closer together. By introducing Western society to Eastern classical music, we come to a better understanding of our beginnings. And while I can say that I feel and understand "The Sounds Of India", I'm not a fan of it. Sitar and its tone and melodies, plus mine musical upbringing taste are really in a big conflict while listening to the album. I felt more like I'm listening to a negative of western music (the "normal" one). Great piece of music and history, but not really for me, or hopefully not yet for me.
Nah. Guess one had to be there (paisley, psychedelia, weed and all) to get it.
I'll start by saying it's super smart to start the album with an explanation of the music style, that way listeners unfamiliar with the instrument and style can perhaps understand it a bit more by the first "real" song. That being said, this is kind of extremely boring. Am I missing the point? Absolutely, I was listening to him in that first song, after all, but as the top review seems to imply, I feel a boatload of substances are needed for this to be anything I'd want to go out of my way to listen to. All the songs are unnecessarily long, and nothing ever sticks in my mind after even just a minute. I feel bad saying this, as with George Harrison being my favorite Beatle, I should be living it up with this album, but I'm not. I don't hate it, none of it sounds bad, but I don't really care, and will forget I even listened to it by tomorrow's album. I can hardly even remember the album's name.
The album was the first time I had intently listened to Indian music. For a 65 year old recording, I think it was timeless - relaxing and ultimately beautiful in its simplicity.
More instructional than made for enjoying the music. And thus, I didn't. It may have been interesting for some audiences, especially for the psychedelic movement about ten years later - I can hear some of the Beatles' influences here. But that's not enough to stand on it's own as a record to listen and come back to. 1.5/5
Historical important, but .... just like indian sweets, there some parts of Indian culture that doesn't settle with me.
What George Harrison listened to before having a wank. Academically interesting but not for me. Best Tracks: Dadra; Bhimpalasi
Just as the title says, it's a good introduction to indian music...
La musica indiana mi incuriosisce ma non mi piace come la suona lui...
Not really a fan of Indian music I guess. Kind of cool how it's set up like a music lesson though.
Fine - not that interesting, and it constantly feels like it's about to kick into a Beatles tune or two
To listen to this straight through is a chore and a half. I 100% appreciate the talent required to perform this music, but it’s a lot. One song at a time is more Tolerable, but I’m not sure I’d listen to this genre much in the future.
Mario lava level PTSD, did not enjoy.
I love that he broke this down. It made something completely outside my musical experience accessible. It is also clear that there is a tremendous amount of talent here with many years of study. In the end, my rating is of 2 stars is based on the fact that the music itself is not something I’d seek out. But now, I can better appreciate.
Good for what it is. Interesting to listen to a record from 1957 and how it sounded
Interesting to checkout but not something I would ever listen to.
I have to be honest I didn't make it all the way through. Not because I am not open to different styles but this seemed more like an introductory class on the sounds of India. Most of the tracks were 10+ minutes long.
Very cool recommendation of a genre I'm not familiar with finally. Liked learning about ragas and how Indian music differs from western music. The educational/instructional aspect did take me out of it while I was trying to enjoy it though. Cool to learn, less cool to listen to and enjoy. 2/5
Not for me
This was not for me. Did quite enjoy the track where he explained how it all worked, but the actual sitar music itself is just so dull. The intro track saves it from being a 1, but only just. 2/5.
Influential artist. Didn't need the "instruction" on the music.
I do like some indian classical music sometimes, I enjoyed call of the valley. I couldn't really get into this one though, the lessons before each track are a bit much when I'm just trying to enjoy the music
Very impressive and interesting. Nothing I'd put on to be foreground music though. More of a nice background here and there.
I’m listening to Indian music I hope that’s okay with you
Too long, would have preferred it without the instructional bits.
Just play the music, and stop telling us about it! Dammit, 1001-guy, you couldn't have chosen "Music of India: Three Classical Rāgas" for your stupid list? What's wrong with you?
Un tostón. Un 2.
Not really my thing.
I get that this influenced 1960s music, but I found it to be somewhat boring and the "lessons" unnecessary.
Interesting concept. Liked the 'instructions' on how to make Indian music, but didn't really like the resulting songs.
Good songwriting, good groove, just not really my cup of tea.
Kind of educational. Kind of boring. ⭐️⭐️
Periaatteessa konseptina mielenkiintoinen, kun tekijä(?) kertoo intialaisesta musiikista ja kunkin kappaleen teemasta. Valitettavasti oma musikaalinen osaaminen (ja kärsivällisyys) ei ihan riitä tulkitsemaan näitä kuunteluohjeita. Taidokkaalta musisoinnilta silti vaikuttaisi ja kyllä tästä elävät flashbackit tulee Intian työreissuihin (erityisesti taksimatkoihin). Vaikka genre ei ihan omani olekaan, ei tämä levy saavuta ykköseen ominaista absoluuttista huonoutta ja ärsyttävyyttä. Kakkonen siis.
Can't rate dont understand.
Just like being in Tariq's
YouTube tutorials the soundtrack
I appreciate his influence and skill but didn’t even enjoy it enough to listen again although I had the time. Consequently 2*
Quite enjoyable as background music. The lecture would then come on every now and again which was a bit jarring.
First listen. Nice Indian music with commentary.
I enjoyed the instructional parts of the tracks and I appreciate that Ravi influenced a bunch of influential hippies who, in turn, influenced artists through the decades, all the way up to Cornershop and Thievery Corporation. That said, these (shorter-than-average) ragas are a bit long for me. The improvisation needs a bit more of a framework, like Keith Jarrett's, for example.
As an intro to Indian Sitar music this is great, I mean who is more qualified than Ravi Shankar? But is it really his best work and is it a seminal album in this genre? I'm not an expert on Indian music but I suspect there are more iconic albums in this genre that could have been on this list.
Música étnica india 100%. Muy igual todo el disco. Tiene algo de interés por la novedad, pero no destaca. No es mi género y no lo aprecio en toda su magnitud. Solo instrumentos.
Not much of an instrumental man but first few were really good
Well, I do know a lot more about Indian music now than I ever did before. That said, I have no desire to ever actively listen to it again. It's not the worst and it's absolutely fine for bollywood, for scenes or movies from international productions taking place in India and for Indian restaurants. But I'm unlikely to ever actively choose to listen to traditional Indian music ever again.
Enjoyed it for a little while, then I got bored.
Not my cup of tea but can't argue with the skill of the musicians.
Alright but won't listen again
Raverage
I respect it, but it's hard to want to sit and listen to it recreationally
Interesting, I at both times like that he explains what he's doing to my western ears and then explores on it, and also find that it takes me out of the music. I get why this is on this list, helps round it out, but is it the best representation of its style? I hardly can believe that
Now what in the hell would I do with this? Seems okay if you’re looking for Indian music 101, because they literally explain what is going on.
I'm sure it was influential, but I'm rating based on what I enjoy
First track is a very detailed explanation of how Indian music is composed and structured. The rest of the album is freeform improvisation which at times can be way much too energetic and dissonant "... introduces and explains Hindustani classical music to Western audiences"
It's fine. 5/10
I liked the slower portions, like Bhimpalasi, then the shred your face with Sitar sections... but still 50 minutes of any solo instrument is difficult to get anything besides "interesting". He demonstrates a crazy talent, but not sure when i'd ever want to put this on again.
Very informative and easy on the ear. Not the kind of music I would choose to listen to but somewhat easier to listen to than other albums on this list. I would like to find time to listen in its entirety. Still, for me it will have to be a 2.5 - so 2/5 stars.
I appreciate the skill and the introduction but it was repetitive to me after a while
Uh oh.
Two would probably be more fair but god this was shite
Not for me
No standouts
I started to get into it by the last song but still have much to learn. Felt more like a tutorial than an album. No disrespect to the great Ravi Shankar who is skilled at teaching & playing sitar.
Pleasant enough to listen to, but spoiled whenever Ravi was yapping. Not sure why this one is on the list, when something that is just music could've been.
01) An Introduction to Indian Music - 4,0 02) Dádrá - 5,0 03) Máru-Bihág - 5,0 04) Bhimpalási - 5,0 05) Sindhi-Bhairavi - 5,0 TOTAL: 4,80 (48/100)
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No. 170 More of an historic curiosity than a listenable album.
The style and sound itself would not be so bad in a microdose, but after 10 minutes, it all sounded the same and just seemed to keep going forever. I also don’t understand the point of the commentary. Why pick this seemingly instructional album for this list versus another more straightforward example of Indian music.
Sorry not for me, I tried Ravi!
No soy fan de la música de india, no se algo que yo escucharia
😴
Wasn't my thing lwk
Just not my thing. Kinda cool though
I don't think I'm prepared to this amount of cultural shock during a workday.
My brother warned me about the sitar albums and I naively said I liked sitars but this has really pushed me to my limit. How can an album so short be simultaneously so long?! It took me three tries to get this finished. The last track truly felt like some sort of endurance test!!