[ ]   [ ]   [ ]                        [ ]      [ ]   [ ]
Fun-Da-Mental — Ja Sha Taan
Album: Asian Travels
Avg rating:
6.4

Your rating:
Total ratings: 1462









Released: 2000
Length: 5:54
Plays (last 30 days): 0
(no lyrics available)
Comments (140)add comment
Yes chair dancing, but not of fan of

"for its outspoken political stance, and for its strong Islamic affiliation and advocacy"

Ill ignore that...
There is only ONE TUNE by them on the RP playlist. PLEASE ADD MORE!  Thank You.
The more I hear this, the more I like it!  Thanx RP!   
 jmkate wrote:
I have trouble imagining anyone staying still while listening to this ...



I Agree!  It is the first time that I have heard it.  Thanx RP!   
I have trouble imagining anyone staying still while listening to this ...
 phlattop wrote:


Yeah, enough of these talk show hosts who are wannabe musicians. At least Corden isn't as annoying or as much of a suck-up as Jimmy Fallon.



Like comparing a dirty puddle to ditch water. Late night hosts? Tell jokes about terrible injustices so we know it's funny - nothing to be outraged about. Pure spectacle - celebrities promoting themselves and video clip humor
 whomhow wrote:

THIS IS Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan (in remix). 10 - because he's absolutely godlike. 


That's what I thought too. Glad to see it confirmed.
 Edweirdo wrote:


Animated gifs are bad enough, but ones with James Corden in should be illegal.


Yeah, enough of these talk show hosts who are wannabe musicians. At least Corden isn't as annoying or as much of a suck-up as Jimmy Fallon.
 spacemanspiff wrote:

Quite repetitive and that brings it down... a lot but the sound isnt so bad




love it!
Quite repetitive and that brings it down... a lot but the sound isnt so bad
 Red_Dragon wrote:

this is the sort of thing mute buttons were made for.


this is the sort of comment that downvote buttons were made for.
 juandiablo wrote:


100%  Jihad.   This is worse than listening to Rap, 'I want to break something!'


It is Indian music, not middle eastern music, Jesus!
 Hannio wrote:

I like it. Except it makes me think of Arabs cutting people's heads off.



100%  Jihad.   This is worse than listening to Rap, 'I want to break something!'
 Edweirdo wrote:
Animated gifs are bad enough, but ones with James Corden in should be illegal.
Yet you keep that gif at the top...
 uksminas wrote:


Animated gifs are bad enough, but ones with James Corden in should be illegal.
 baba2000 wrote:
RP Should play the original. 
 
I do believe they do... look up 'Must Must'
 Hellercreative wrote:


I'm just really impressed that the GIF runs in perfect time with the beat of the song :-)
 
I think it says more about the song than it does the gif.

Slinky Cat knows what I'm talking about. Don't let that goofy look fool ya'. He knows.
 uksminas wrote:
 

I'm just really impressed that the GIF runs in perfect time with the beat of the song :-)
Good band name (where does RP find these groups ?)
 baba2000 wrote:
RP Should play the original. 
 
Would never have guessed this was not the original. 
RP Should play the original. 
got a good beat and can dance to it   __
Sit, Urdu! Sit!
 SuperWeh wrote:
far too repetetive, doesn't really go anywhere...

 
That's pretty much the point; it's that way by design.
{#Dancingbanana}{#Dancingbanana}{#Dancingbanana}{#Dancingbanana}{#Dancingbanana}{#Dancingbanana}{#Dancingbanana}
Ghastly!

Maybe it's my particular mood today, but I really like this! 7.
{#Dancingbanana_2}
Chair dancin' and payin' bills on a Sunday afternoon. 
 jmkate wrote:
Raise your hand if you're chair-dancing...

 

Me!  {#Dancingbanana}
Nice groove.
Now, where'd I put that dancing banana?
You're so right! rblommers wrote:
sounds like an Indian version of "macarena"

 


far too repetetive, doesn't really go anywhere...
 jmkate wrote:
Raise your hand if you're chair-dancing...

 
o/
Raise your hand if you're chair-dancing...
 scrubbrush wrote:
Sounds a whole lot like Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan... I like it. 

 
THIS IS Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan (in remix). 10 - because he's absolutely godlike. 
This is another rendition of this traditional song -

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dama_Dam_Mast_Qalandar
 huebdoo wrote:
This isnt Arab .... its Indian ...
Bhangra parties are a big thing and big big money I have never seen so many people (grannies and grandads) out on a dance floor before in my life All the fine looking ladies in Sari's All the young men out of their skulls All the samosas you can stuff in your face
and chicken tandori with pan bread Smokin good time
 
HOOOO-BEE-DOOOOOOO!!!  this boppin' tune is fun 
Sounds a whole lot like Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan... I like it. 
Came on here to rate this a 1, turns out that I already did
Studying for an exam and found myself dancing in my seat. I needed a break, thanks RP
 kingart wrote:
I would hope he is singing/chanting about something positive and liberating. 

 
No, this is really a chant about devil worship, human sacrifice, and all that fun stuff.

Or maybe just about being unemployed, laying on the beach all day eating fried pork rinds.

{#Undecided}

I give it a '7'.
Hypnotic, trance-like. Is this rai? I would hope he is singing/chanting about something positive and liberating. 

Dancing barefoot on sandy concrete at the beach front bar-!

Who needs booze when there is music and dancing...
sounds like an Indian version of "macarena"
{#Drummer} {#Bananajumprope} {#Bananajam}{#Bananasplit}{#Dancingbanana_2}{#Crashcomp}{#Drummer}
D     I    G     G   I     N     G      T    H   I    S   !!! 
How can anyone sit still listening to this?  Good stuff.
 Jacksonstat wrote:
Oh yeah, I dig this. Found myself bopping around in my chair uncontrollably! Any song that can do that deserves at least a 7... maybe even an 8.
 
Ditto!
I have this CD and usually dance to this song while vacuuming.
this is the sort of thing mute buttons were made for.
Learning to love these beats - Thank you Bill!
cypress wrote:
This is kind of a fun song!
defnitely a dancing banana type of tune.
Leslie wrote:
This gets more annoying every time I hear it. It's time to mute.
This is when I shut off RP...
Oh yeah, I dig this. Found myself bopping around in my chair uncontrollably! Any song that can do that deserves at least a 7... maybe even an 8.
This is kind of a fun song!
MCKY wrote:
This great song introduced me to the whole asian massive sound. Great stuff played LOUD. Not their best song-Rebel Warrior is a wonderful mix of politics and music.
Rebel Warrior is from Asian Dub Foundation, not from FDM.
themotion wrote:
I think I heard- "monkey, monkey. to the land of the monkey."
I was just thinking I'd like to know what they were saying (translated into a language I understood). But I suppose this will suffice! :)
This gets more annoying every time I hear it. It's time to mute.
they still suck..no matter what language ..and the politics suck, too anruler wrote:
All wrong!! Its actually Urdu--not Punjabi (bahngra) nor hindi (although very close). The vocals are Nusrat Fateh Ali Kahn (as someone else mentioned).
I think I heard- "monkey, monkey. to the land of the monkey." . . . I hope that's what it really says.
yclept wrote:
I really hate this bhangra c-rap....and its Punjabi, not Hindi, I believe.
All wrong!! Its actually Urdu--not Punjabi (bahngra) nor hindi (although very close). The vocals are Nusrat Fateh Ali Kahn (as someone else mentioned).
I actually like this.
Where else would you hear this? God, I love you guys. It's so much fun listening!!!
MUTE!
meloman wrote:
I know this is an old comment of yours, but it irks the shit out of me. So, Hannio, read a book, get your facts straight, open your mind, and become part of the solution. Peace.
Well, then be irked. It's not like it never happened. Anyway, now I keep thinking the singer is going to break into "oooooooh, macarena!"
Hannio wrote:
I like it. Except it makes me think of Arabs cutting people's heads off.
I know this is an old comment of yours, but it irks the shit out of me. So, Hannio, read a book, get your facts straight, open your mind, and become part of the solution. Peace.
My Indian collegue at her desk next to mine confirms this is Bhangra party music
I like the blend of musical cultures...good for them! (Him...her...??)
This isnt Arab .... its Indian ... Bhangra parties are a big thing and big big money I have never seen so many people (grannies and grandads) out on a dance floor before in my life All the fine looking ladies in Sari's All the young men out of their skulls All the samosas you can stuff in your face and chicken tandori with pan bread Smokin good time
I really hate this bhangra c-rap....and its Punjabi, not Hindi, I believe.
This great song introduced me to the whole asian massive sound. Great stuff played LOUD. Not their best song-Rebel Warrior is a wonderful mix of politics and music.
Hannio wrote:
I like it. Except it makes me think of Arabs cutting people's heads off.
Yes! But I like it...where else would ya hear this? Must have been an Indian in a past life.
This song makes me want to vomit
Now this is crap.
mojoman wrote:
He's singing in Hindi, not Spanish!
In musical terms it matters none to me. The rhythm and flow and overall construction of this tune STRONGLY resembles THAT Macarena song. Besides, did I claim it was in Spanish?
stop this!
bpowers001 wrote:
does anybody else hear a strong resemblence to johnny rotten in the lead singer? i thought i was listening to a PIL outtake for a minute!
yep, that's what I thought too
What's up with the thug rap name? Fun Da Mental? It's no "Mud For Chuck"
Guy, aren't you able to recognize a hindi tune from a Spanish one?
Good for the post-lunch sleepy feeling!
mojoman wrote:
He's singing in Hindi, not Spanish!
He is? Sorry. Likin' this one less all the time. . . .
Bah. Boring, until it works its way up to irritating.
Barely recognizable Nusrat Fateh Ali (R.I.P) behind all the makeup. Mildly fun. The original quawwali is a classic in the Indian sub continent.
maLeFunKtion wrote:
"hayyyyyyyyy macarena!!!"
He's singing in Hindi, not Spanish!
strat37 wrote:
Domo Arigato Mr. Roboto
I'm Wiping away the tears of laughter from my eyes.
"hayyyyyyyyy macarena!!!"
Good stuff. I often find myself driving with the windows down to this one.
Domo Arigato Mr. Roboto
wow, that's quite a picture you've painted there pal
Hannio wrote:
I like it. Except it makes me think of Arabs cutting people's heads off.
Turning up the sound and chair-dancing!!!! More Banghara! I'm a sucker for South Asian influenced pop. Go figure....
Remix of Mustt Mustt by Nusrat? Not as great as the original but interesting.
mojoman wrote:
Okay, this is way late, but I just got the joke. Pretty funny.
That's OK, I am guilty of occasionally S_T_R_E_T_C_H_I_N_G it into the ethereal.
Six Degrees is a great label - could we please have some Karsh Kale? :)
bubble_headed_beach_blond wrote:
thank you ntoll from the u.k. we in the u.s are noTORious for not knowing where in the world is carmen sandiego, or anyone else. in fact, many of us can't locate more than a few states on a map of our own nation. and the ... challenges? extend to cultural and ethnic and historical and political realms and the like. one might think some of us had never been to school, or at least not paid attention while we were there.
True, but I've also seen the same with people in other countries not knowing where things are, and being clueless. Every culture in the world has its own version of hicks.
Very Cool. Need more like this. :nodhead:
trekhead wrote:
"Mr. Fujimoto, may I interest you in an eleven or a twelve?" "No, Ja Sha Taan."
Okay, this is way late, but I just got the joke. Pretty funny.
ScottFromWyoming wrote:
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan - Mustt Mustt The original version is in the RP Library (linked above) but hasn't been played. I was familiar with this track and very excited to discover the original and recognize it instantly (on a $1 used cd compilation—love those bargain bins!).
Umm... if you click on the album tracks it says, "Ja Sha Taan - Fun^Da^Mental". WTF is a Karachi Deathcult Mix? In any event, it has a good beat and you can dance to it so I gave it a 7.
ntoll wrote:
Jeese mate.... get your geography right. Asia in this context means the Indian sub-continent. Arabia is not Asia. As for cutting people's heads off.... I think you have some serious cultural stereotyping issues to deal with.
thank you ntoll from the u.k. we in the u.s are noTORious for not knowing where in the world is carmen sandiego, or anyone else. in fact, many of us can't locate more than a few states on a map of our own nation. and the ... challenges? extend to cultural and ethnic and historical and political realms and the like. one might think some of us had never been to school, or at least not paid attention while we were there.
ScottFromWyoming wrote:
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan - Mustt Mustt The original version is in the RP Library (linked above) but hasn't been played.
Can't even rate it before it's been played :( I like it much better than this wishy-washy remix.
RIP, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan - Mustt Mustt A Reviewer on the Amazon page for this album wrote:
"Ja Sha Taan" was originally recorded by Qawwali great Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, then remixed by Fun Da Mental and in this album is further remixed by Transglobal Underground. So here we have a multi-layered song where too many cooks produce a better soup. Underneath it is a typical Qawwali song with vocals, handclaps and harmonium. But the remixers play with the vocals, add backbeats, speed up the tempo, add marvelous background vocals, and restructure the song making it a very effective high energy dance track.
The original version is in the RP Library (linked above) but hasn't been played. I was familiar with this track and very excited to discover the original and recognize it instantly (on a $1 used cd compilation—love those bargain bins!).
tracenik wrote:
No, it's censorship if we didn't let you speak your mind. You said your piece. Now we're responding. That's called "free speech."
Hear, hear. Just because you have the right to speak your mind doesn't mean you have anything intelligent to say.
HMMM, NOT MY FAVORITE.... :-&
I think this is the Transglobal Underground remix of this song. In any case it's a personal favorite and I'm surprised and delighted to hear it here. More Transglobal, please!
does anybody else hear a strong resemblence to johnny rotten in the lead singer? i thought i was listening to a PIL outtake for a minute!
Thanks for the comments people..really got some good laughs...Music is good...to my lowered standards..
Im flying on my carpet coming in for a landing. Weeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
--what's so funny about peace love and understanding-- :whip: :whip:
sans wrote:
Good world music is really good. Bad world music reminds me of a Saturday afternoon Eatern Indian movie where 30 guys dress the same do weird dance moves around some smiling hottie.
yeah, but it's fun in a stupid kind of way.
"Mr. Fujimoto, may I interest you in an eleven or a twelve?" "No, Ja Sha Taan."