The BEATLES and Classical Indian Music

If anyone REALLY wants to know what influence Ravi Shankar and Classical
Indian Music had on the Beatles and their music, and the musical influence
it had on 'pop' music of the SIXTIES in general, one need not listen any
further than to the MAGNIFICENT performance of Ravi Shankar at the MONTEREY
POP FESTIVAL. His performance is available on the terrific Criterion DVD,
and it is also issued as a CD on the Angel label... The Ravi Shankar
Collection: LIVE Ravi Shankar At The Monterey International Pop Festival
(Angel 7243 5 66919 2 6). I prefer the CD myself.

The music is 'transcending'... A REVELATION from beginning to end. For those
who say they 'dislike' classical Indian music, I would offer this recording
for your listening 'enlightenment'. Give it a try...you will not be
disappointed. It is easy to hear why so many people consider this ARTIST to
be the Master.

There are three tracks included on the CD. The first is an 'afternoon' Raga
(a Sitar solo)... the second track is a Tabla solo (with a little
'instruction' from Ravi)... the third track will knock you on your spiritual
'ASS'......................!!!

If, by the final 'Teental' of the third track (DHUN), you are not 'lifted'
(spiritually, if not physically!) out of your comfortable chairs, as the
audience of this legendary concert was, then I can only surmise, you have no
ears.

This wonderful music, and George Harrison's involvement with it and the
Indian culture, INFUSED the Beatle's music, and the music of other great
musicians and songwriters of the 'Sixties' with a 'new voice' and renewed
inspiration.

You may not have an appreciation for this music, but it's power CANNOT be
denied.

dave (...Listen...do you want to know a secret...)

Frank from Deeetroit...

No question the influence Ravi Shankar had over George and the Beatles. I
think the Shankar influenced Beatles had more influence on 60's pop music
than Shankar alone. Heck, the Beatles were so influential at this moment in
time, that their harmonies, use of tambourines, sitars, harpsichords,
melotrons (spl), and other instruments were used by other artists of the
day. Just listen to late 60's music (I listen on Sirius channel 6).

As far as Shankar's music being transcending or lifting, like any type of
artform, it is subjective. You may like Shankar's Monterey performance (and
I respect your opinion), but I would prefer to backhand his Monterey
performance LP, Frisbee style, across my backyard and have my dog fetch and
return the record.

fishandchipp...

how about fetch and bury?

Rubber Soul to Revolver to Sgt. Pepper is inspriational and powerful.

Lookingglass...

;^)

I haven't played an LP since about 1982...(do I HAVE any LPs?).

But I would recommend you NOT do this with your CD/DVDs as the dog 'drool'
will prevent the laser from reading the tracks.

I Think ALL the recordings the BEATLES issued are inspirational and
powerful.

dave (...you say YES, I say KNOW...)