Quite simply, it's an ancient guitar instrument from India. It has a unique 'cosmic' sound to western ears. Invented many centuries ago. George Harrison of the Beatles introduced it into rock'n'roll when sitar maestro Ravi Shankar gave him lessons. 'Norwegian Wood' features it prominently and that's the first hit song in Western rock to feature it. Soon, other bands such as the Rolling Stones, Kinks and more would use it. Since it's pretty complex and cumbersome, the easier-to-play electric sitar was invented in the US a few years later. Similar in tone, you can hear the electric sitar in many late 60s - early 70s soul and funk records. Many bands use sitars of both types up to this day.
1. When I was growing up, I had heard songs featuring a sitar, original model and electric. In 1983 the band YES had a hit single featuring a sitar, 'It Can Happen' from their then current album '90125'.
2. Electric sitars are more commonly used than you might think. They've been used by artists and bands in a wide spectrum spanning from Kool and the Gang, Duran Duran, Prince, REM, INXS, Dinosaur Jr., ABBA, Lenny Kravitz, several Motown acts, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Police and more.
3. In concerts by Kool and the Gang, the Rolling Stones and Dinosaur Jr., I've seen musicians playing electric sitars.
4. Anoushka Shankar is Ravi's daughter and an acclaimed sitarist in her own merit. And her sister is famous too, we know her by the name 'Norah Jones'. I shit you not.
2. Electric sitars are more commonly used than you might think. They've been used by artists and bands in a wide spectrum spanning from Kool and the Gang, Duran Duran, Prince, REM, INXS, Dinosaur Jr., ABBA, Lenny Kravitz, several Motown acts, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Police and more.
3. In concerts by Kool and the Gang, the Rolling Stones and Dinosaur Jr., I've seen musicians playing electric sitars.
4. Anoushka Shankar is Ravi's daughter and an acclaimed sitarist in her own merit. And her sister is famous too, we know her by the name 'Norah Jones'. I shit you not.
by I Saw U2 Live Twice April 19, 2022
Sitar is the type of person that may seem very hard on to deal with on the outside, but he is the most genuine person on the inside. He can be detached sometimes but he is also very charming. When they are feeling good, they can be the most romantic person. You just have to leave them alone and give them freedom.
by Barbara bahar November 22, 2021
Sitar is a person who seems hard on the outside, but is a genuine person on the inside. He has his own way of thinking, and doesn't let people influence him.
His actions are for good reasons, even if it seems odd to other people. They can be distant to people but you just have to leave them alone and give them freedom. They can be the most romantic person if they really love their partner. They are very charming and good at flirting. Sitar likes to travel and loves some adventure.
His actions are for good reasons, even if it seems odd to other people. They can be distant to people but you just have to leave them alone and give them freedom. They can be the most romantic person if they really love their partner. They are very charming and good at flirting. Sitar likes to travel and loves some adventure.
by Barbara bahar November 22, 2021
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