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Fun-Da-Mental — Ja Sha Taan
Album: Asian Travels
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6.5

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Total ratings: 1628









Released: 2000
Length: 5:53
Plays (last 30 days): 2
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Motivation song before going to the gym for a workout.
Posted 1 month ago by IndyDoug    [ Reply ]
Yes chair dancing, but not of fan of

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

Ill ignore that...
Posted 11 months ago by jmjohall    [ Reply ]
There is only ONE TUNE by them on the RP playlist. PLEASE ADD MORE!  Thank You.
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
The more I hear this, the more I like it!  Thanx RP!   
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
 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!   
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
I have trouble imagining anyone staying still while listening to this ...
Posted 1 year ago by jmkate    [ Reply ]
 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
Posted 1 year ago by itsme_bygolly    [ Reply ]
 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.
Posted 2 years ago by smartn1    [ Reply ]
 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.
Posted 2 years ago by phlattop    [ Reply ]
 spacemanspiff wrote:

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




love it!
Posted 3 years ago by jyrubin    [ Reply ]
Quite repetitive and that brings it down... a lot but the sound isnt so bad
Posted 3 years ago by spacemanspiff    [ Reply ]
 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.
Posted 3 years ago by sjccroquet    [ Reply ]
 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!
Posted 3 years ago by Chongo1959    [ Reply ]
 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!'
Posted 3 years ago by juandiablo    [ Reply ]
 Edweirdo wrote:
Animated gifs are bad enough, but ones with James Corden in should be illegal.
Yet you keep that gif at the top...
Posted 3 years ago by sqqqrly    [ Reply ]
 uksminas wrote:


Animated gifs are bad enough, but ones with James Corden in should be illegal.
Posted 3 years ago by Edweirdo    [ Reply ]
 baba2000 wrote:
RP Should play the original. 
 
I do believe they do... look up 'Must Must'
Posted 3 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
 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.
Posted 3 years ago by Ok_Sobriquet    [ Reply ]
 uksminas wrote:
 

I'm just really impressed that the GIF runs in perfect time with the beat of the song :-)
Posted 4 years ago by Hellercreative    [ Reply ]
Posted 4 years ago by pcicatar    [ Reply ]
Good band name (where does RP find these groups ?)
Posted 4 years ago by johnnycache    [ Reply ]
Posted 4 years ago by OlderGentleman    [ Reply ]
 baba2000 wrote:
RP Should play the original. 
 
Would never have guessed this was not the original. 
Posted 4 years ago by the_jake    [ Reply ]
RP Should play the original. 
Posted 4 years ago by baba2000    [ Reply ]
got a good beat and can dance to it   __
Posted 4 years ago by max_p    [ Reply ]
Posted 4 years ago by uksminas    [ Reply ]
Posted 5 years ago by jmkate    [ Reply ]
Sit, Urdu! Sit!
Posted 7 years ago by Grammarcop    [ Reply ]
 SuperWeh wrote:
far too repetetive, doesn't really go anywhere...

 
That's pretty much the point; it's that way by design.
Posted 7 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
{#Dancingbanana}{#Dancingbanana}{#Dancingbanana}{#Dancingbanana}{#Dancingbanana}{#Dancingbanana}{#Dancingbanana}
Posted 7 years ago by sunflowerbee    [ Reply ]
Ghastly!
Posted 8 years ago by Gerry941    [ Reply ]

Posted 8 years ago by VH1    [ Reply ]
Maybe it's my particular mood today, but I really like this! 7.
Posted 8 years ago by Wilfrue    [ Reply ]
{#Dancingbanana_2}
Chair dancin' and payin' bills on a Sunday afternoon. 
Posted 8 years ago by sunybuny    [ Reply ]
 jmkate wrote:
Raise your hand if you're chair-dancing...

 

Me!  {#Dancingbanana}
Posted 8 years ago by scarletdancer    [ Reply ]
Nice groove.
Now, where'd I put that dancing banana?
Posted 8 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
You're so right! rblommers wrote:
sounds like an Indian version of "macarena"

 


Posted 8 years ago by 2020sk    [ Reply ]
far too repetetive, doesn't really go anywhere...
Posted 8 years ago by SuperWeh    [ Reply ]
 jmkate wrote:
Raise your hand if you're chair-dancing...

 
o/
Posted 8 years ago by Jota    [ Reply ]
Raise your hand if you're chair-dancing...
Posted 8 years ago by jmkate    [ Reply ]
 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. 
Posted 9 years ago by whomhow    [ Reply ]
This is another rendition of this traditional song -

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dama_Dam_Mast_Qalandar
Posted 9 years ago by narainmg    [ Reply ]
 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 
Posted 9 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
Sounds a whole lot like Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan... I like it. 
Posted 9 years ago by scrubbrush    [ Reply ]
Came on here to rate this a 1, turns out that I already did
Posted 9 years ago by KevinM    [ Reply ]
Studying for an exam and found myself dancing in my seat. I needed a break, thanks RP
Posted 9 years ago by Falcon    [ Reply ]
 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'.
Posted 9 years ago by LowPhreak    [ Reply ]
Hypnotic, trance-like. Is this rai? I would hope he is singing/chanting about something positive and liberating. 
Posted 9 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]

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

Who needs booze when there is music and dancing...
Posted 9 years ago by AndyJ    [ Reply ]
sounds like an Indian version of "macarena"
Posted 9 years ago by rblommers    [ Reply ]
{#Drummer} {#Bananajumprope} {#Bananajam}{#Bananasplit}{#Dancingbanana_2}{#Crashcomp}{#Drummer}
D     I    G     G   I     N     G      T    H   I    S   !!! 
Posted 9 years ago by squidish    [ Reply ]
How can anyone sit still listening to this?  Good stuff.
Posted 9 years ago by Zachsdad    [ Reply ]
 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!
Posted 9 years ago by Moira    [ Reply ]
I have this CD and usually dance to this song while vacuuming.
Posted 9 years ago by Krakus    [ Reply ]
this is the sort of thing mute buttons were made for.
Posted 17 years ago by Red_Dragon    [ Reply ]
Learning to love these beats - Thank you Bill!
Posted 17 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
cypress wrote:
This is kind of a fun song!
defnitely a dancing banana type of tune.
Posted 18 years ago by grant    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by brookap    [ Reply ]
Leslie wrote:
This gets more annoying every time I hear it. It's time to mute.
This is when I shut off RP...
Posted 18 years ago by RTK    [ Reply ]
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.
Posted 18 years ago by Jacksonstat    [ Reply ]
This is kind of a fun song!
Posted 18 years ago by cypress    [ Reply ]
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.
Posted 18 years ago by DrLex    [ Reply ]
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! :)
Posted 18 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
This gets more annoying every time I hear it. It's time to mute.
Posted 18 years ago by Leslie    [ Reply ]
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).
Posted 18 years ago by yclept    [ Reply ]
I think I heard- "monkey, monkey. to the land of the monkey." . . . I hope that's what it really says.
Posted 18 years ago by themotion    [ Reply ]
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).
Posted 18 years ago by anruler    [ Reply ]
I actually like this.
Posted 18 years ago by sutcliff    [ Reply ]
Where else would you hear this? God, I love you guys. It's so much fun listening!!!
Posted 18 years ago by chuck_flacks    [ Reply ]
MUTE!
Posted 18 years ago by luin    [ Reply ]
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!"
Posted 18 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
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.
Posted 18 years ago by meloman    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by jdbassman    [ Reply ]
My Indian collegue at her desk next to mine confirms this is Bhangra party music
Posted 18 years ago by algrif    [ Reply ]
I like the blend of musical cultures...good for them! (Him...her...??)
Posted 18 years ago by jayvee2    [ Reply ]
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
Posted 18 years ago by huebdoo    [ Reply ]
I really hate this bhangra c-rap....and its Punjabi, not Hindi, I believe.
Posted 18 years ago by yclept    [ Reply ]
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.
Posted 18 years ago by MCKY    [ Reply ]
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.
Posted 18 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
This song makes me want to vomit
Posted 18 years ago by mtreinen    [ Reply ]
Now this is crap.
Posted 18 years ago by Nankel    [ Reply ]
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?
Posted 18 years ago by maLeFunKtion    [ Reply ]
stop this!
Posted 18 years ago by iMacomania    [ Reply ]
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
Posted 18 years ago by pilgrim    [ Reply ]
What's up with the thug rap name? Fun Da Mental? It's no "Mud For Chuck"
Posted 18 years ago by bobringer    [ Reply ]
Guy, aren't you able to recognize a hindi tune from a Spanish one?
Posted 18 years ago by aristoteles    [ Reply ]
Good for the post-lunch sleepy feeling!
Posted 18 years ago by weevilkinevil    [ Reply ]
mojoman wrote:
He's singing in Hindi, not Spanish!
He is? Sorry. Likin' this one less all the time. . . .
Posted 18 years ago by Xeric    [ Reply ]
Bah. Boring, until it works its way up to irritating.
Posted 18 years ago by Xeric    [ Reply ]
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.
Posted 18 years ago by narainmg    [ Reply ]
maLeFunKtion wrote:
"hayyyyyyyyy macarena!!!"
He's singing in Hindi, not Spanish!
Posted 18 years ago by mojoman    [ Reply ]
strat37 wrote:
Domo Arigato Mr. Roboto
I'm Wiping away the tears of laughter from my eyes.
Posted 19 years ago by drife    [ Reply ]
"hayyyyyyyyy macarena!!!"
Posted 19 years ago by maLeFunKtion    [ Reply ]
Good stuff. I often find myself driving with the windows down to this one.
Posted 19 years ago by gntlemanartist    [ Reply ]
Domo Arigato Mr. Roboto
Posted 19 years ago by strat37    [ Reply ]
wow, that's quite a picture you've painted there pal
Posted 19 years ago by Benjamin1225    [ Reply ]
Hannio wrote:
I like it. Except it makes me think of Arabs cutting people's heads off.
Posted 19 years ago by AphidA    [ Reply ]
Turning up the sound and chair-dancing!!!! More Banghara! I'm a sucker for South Asian influenced pop. Go figure....
Posted 19 years ago by KitKat    [ Reply ]
Remix of Mustt Mustt by Nusrat? Not as great as the original but interesting.
Posted 19 years ago by mezzanine    [ Reply ]
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.
Posted 19 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
Six Degrees is a great label - could we please have some Karsh Kale? :)
Posted 19 years ago by CaptTofu    [ Reply ]
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.
Posted 19 years ago by CaptTofu    [ Reply ]
Very Cool. Need more like this. :nodhead:
Posted 19 years ago by UncleSlayton    [ Reply ]
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.
Posted 19 years ago by mojoman    [ Reply ]
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.
Posted 19 years ago by Franlrc    [ Reply ]
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.
Posted 19 years ago by bubble_headed_beach_blond    [ Reply ]
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.
Posted 19 years ago by starblue    [ Reply ]
RIP, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.
Posted 19 years ago by pilate    [ Reply ]
Posted 19 years ago by R_P    [ Reply ]
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!).
Posted 19 years ago by ScottFromWyoming    [ Reply ]
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.
Posted 19 years ago by Beanie    [ Reply ]
HMMM, NOT MY FAVORITE.... :-&
Posted 19 years ago by KMH    [ Reply ]
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!
Posted 19 years ago by gntlemanartist    [ Reply ]
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!
Posted 19 years ago by bpowers001    [ Reply ]
Thanks for the comments people..really got some good laughs...Music is good...to my lowered standards..
Posted 19 years ago by masterhead    [ Reply ]
Im flying on my carpet coming in for a landing. Weeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
Posted 19 years ago by fuh2    [ Reply ]
--what's so funny about peace love and understanding-- :whip: :whip:
Posted 19 years ago by edechewe    [ Reply ]
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.
Posted 20 years ago by pdhski    [ Reply ]