Christmas 2020: Fusion of classical instruments and Jingle Bells wins internet; watch

A synchronization of the Indian instrumental band playing the Christmas carol alongside a bedecked Christmas tree mesmerized the business conglomerate Anand Mahindra. Sharing the footage of the Indian classical instrument fusion of the Jingle Bells Xmas song on his official Twitter handle, Mahindra wrote, “A bit contrived but still ends up making some good vibes.” The nearly 2 and a half minute footage earned laurels on the internet with over 53.1k views and an outpouring of comments calling the band’s performance ‘awesome’. 

As the clip opens, a musician can be seen sitting down in front of a decorated Christmas tree with a Santa cap playing on his Indian classical instrument Sitar. He is soon joined by another member with a sarangi. The two men produce melodious jingle in a fusion of eastern and western music. Shortly, the third man with his conical oboe walks in. Upon noticing the two musicians jamming on Jingle Bell he asks to join them. The three band members then create a melody with an assortment of the traditional classic instrument which includes Indian Shenai, Sarangi, and a Sitar. At last, one more member approaches the three with a dhol completing the Indian orchestra band.

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The band creates one of the finest mixes of the Indian version of Jingle Bell as they are engrossed jamming outdoor. Mahindra, impressed at the musical interpretation hailed the 'desi’ synchronization of the Christmas melody. The footage amassed close to 1.9k likes and numerous reactions from the music buffs. 

Netizens in 'awe' at Indian instrumental music

"Awesome!! Music is the soul of every celebration, to bring in togetherness, harmony, and peace precursor to set in the spirit of joy and happiness," wrote one. “Anand Sir, Shehnai, Sitar, Sarangi, Dhol we Indians simply Rock,” another said. “Being together embracing diversity being united we have to retain and embrace the individuality of each one of us which is the source of newness and creativity Humanity. That's what music is all about, many instruments one melody, Love,” the third commenter wrote. 

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