'Thought Bits' with Ravi Iyer Ravi Iyer

This is Part 3 and the concluding episode of my podcast in conversation with tabla maestro Ustad Fazal Qureshi. I am privileged to have had this heart-to-heart conversation and grateful for the valuable words Ustad Fazal Qureshi has shared with all of us. Thank you all for tuning in to  Part 1 & Part 2 and listening in. 

Here's the Youtube link to this podcast: https://youtu.be/4cULx0ivg0A

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Music Credits 
Ustad Fazal Qureshi - Tabla 
Dallas Smith (Reno, USA) - Saxophone 
Gino Banks - Drums 
Sheldon D'Silva - Bass 
Kunal Naik - Morsing (Mouth Harp) 
Ravi Iyer - Guitar , Composition & Arrangement 



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In continuation to my earlier conversation in Part 1, here are some more insights and inspirational anecdotes Ustad Fazal Qureshi shared during our conversation. A must listen for everyone who enjoy fusion music.

In case you missed out on listening to Part 1, do give it a listen and stay tuned with Part 2.

Youtube Link:  https://youtu.be/rh1OdVDQ5gU

Part 3 will be the concluding episode in conversation with tabla maestro Ustad Fazal Qureshi.

Audio Recording of the live performance courtesy
Nanni Singh
Genesis Foundations' Kasauli Rhythm & Blues Music Festival 2016
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This sure is an iconic moment for me to be in conversation with Ustad Fazal Qureshi, who I have always admired, and idolized.

Ustad Fazal Qureshi, carrying forward the legacy of his father Ustad Alla Rakha, has always inspired many of us.

I had the privilege of speaking my mind and to have an intimate conversation with the maestro, and it's all about Fusion Music. 

Ustad Fazal Qureshi also shares some very emotional moments of his musical journey interspersed with insightful. inspiring and educative aspects of fusion music that can help many of us streamline our thought process and benefit from his guidance. 

Here's the link to the video podcast of this Episode 10:

https://youtu.be/p-dez5OO_qI

Do tune in to Episode 11 which is Part 2 in continuation with this particular Episode.



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 This is a very special episode which speaks about the national instrument of India, viz; The Veena. With special guest and Veena player Saipriya Viswanathan sharing some very informative facts and knowledge about the instrument.

This particular episode also has emotions attached with the journey of Late Miss Padma Iyer who was proficient in the field of Carnatic Music as a Veena and Violin player, and is the maternal aunt to the host Ravi Iyer.
Miss Padma Iyer by profession was an English and Maths Teacher at Bombay Scottish School located at Mahim (Mumbai, India), and this episode features a tribute to all her students, her colleagues and the school management.
The highlight of this episode also features one of Miss Padma Iyer’s Veena performance which was recorded somewhere around 1968 on a spool tape recorder which has been exclusively brought to you by her nephew (your host)  Ravi Iyer.
The in-valuable information and knowledge shared by the guest Saipriya  would definitely be intriguing  to many of you who would like to  know more about this beautiful and a spiritual instrument viz; Veena.
Also featuring the original composition by Ravi Iyer called Jogi Blues which also happens to be the signature tune for the podcast ‘Thought Bits’ with Ravi Iyer.
 Music Credits for Jogi Blues:

 Original Composition: Ravi Iyer
Guitar: Ravi Iyer
Veena: Saipriya Viswanathan
Vocals: Rajalakshmee Sanjay
Tabla: Rupak Dhamankar
Mridangam: Krishnan Narayanan

Recorded at Ravi Iyer Academy

Mixed & Mastered by Krishnan Narayanan
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This Episode 8, on ‘Thought Bits with Ravi Iyer’, features a heart-to-heart conversation between me (Ravi Iyer) your host with my dear friend Music Producer Sebastian Andrade, reminiscing few priceless moments.
Though featuring the making of my composition titled ‘ Save My World’, this episode has few intriguing moments you may enjoy connecting with and a lot of music to go with.
A must listen for Musicians and Music Producers!

Save My World - Ravi Iyer (The Official Music Video) : 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjAczy24i80
 
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This episode 7, features an insightful conversation between myself, (Ravi Iyer) and KC Loy, and speaks about our original composition titled ‘Boondein’ released in the year 2015. This conversation is not only about the music but it also encapsulates the importance of water in our lives across our planet.
 The conversation also highlights a life of an independent musician in our music industry and ways and means of understanding the right balance between our lives and the music to go with. 
Do give this episode a listen, and you will be sure to find a connect during the course of the conversation.
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