Unreal: Mongolian Throat Singing
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- nickvivion.net | My sister told me that I HAD TO check out Mongolian Throat Singing when I was in Mongolia. I had no idea what to expect. What I found was a strong form of music, an unbelievable use of the vocal chords to create sound vibrations. You could literally feel them in your chest!
Mongolia is a vast, empty space - the least densely populated place in the world. And yet this music is so full, deep and rich. It is haunting hearing it boom out into the nothingness.
NOTE: Please check out the newer, shorter version of this film here: bit.ly/6HCHyn
Man the singing is impressive but dayum just him speaking is so soft and relaxing
Imagine 1000 people singing like this at the same time
then you might wanna search 1000 морин хуурч хүүхэд, 108 уртын дууч Бэлтгэл here on youtube :B it's not 1000 people singing, but 108, which is still pretty many.
I did that. Didn't sound good. Quite impressed with the two note voice thing tho. x)
d4n73 wow thanx this is pretty cool
Earthquake.. what else?
angelic!
Listen to his song and close your eyes. Feel the smell of grass and imagine you are stand in a green hill. So peaceful.
I sang to this on my friend's bed while at the very edge of bad acid trip at his flat, indeed i sensed the air flew of grassy steppe grasses, peace and unity, feels like revelation LOL!
the whistling part is incredible!
it wasn't whistling, it was a higher root tone with an overtone, in other words throat singing but with a higher pitch
It's name is Sygyt
I´ve experienced this in Mongolia, both in a concerthall aswell as in a ger on the steppe. Such powerful singing and it really overwhelms you.
Coming back to this video, three years after I started learning the art, and associating myself with the cultures of Mongolia and other places that do throat singing, this brings a tear to my eye. This was the video that started it all for me, I knew once I heard this, it was my purpose to learn it and spread it's beautiful message. I now perform Tuvan khoomei styles for the public and have made many Tuvan and Mongolian friends. Thank you so much for posting this video.
4:33 I can't even imagine how that noise is coming out of his mouth, simply amazing
I believe the whistling is coming from his nasal cavity.
Jeremy Ashley
what really? That's pretty amazing
not exactly, the whistling sound is made by putting your tongue just behind your upper teeth and closing your soft palate while singing sustaining note. You change the pitch by moving your tongue and lips
Ulat Didg could you explain that with more details
I will do opposite and explain it the simplest way possible. Have you ever watched South Park? There was a guy called Ned, and he was speaking with a special voice box. We are on yt, so just type "southpark ned" and you will know what I am talking about. This kind of voice is exact basis of tuvan throat singing. While doing "ned's voice" put your tongue just like you were saying letter "L" and stop it while it will touch the palate. Try to "squeeze" your voice between your tongue and palate (tongue touching it the whole time). That is basically it, it is not easy to catch, you will have to try for at least few days before you will make any kind of clear overtone. You are modulating the overtone by moving your tongue a little front or back. Hope you will find this useful ;)
I love this video! I went to Mongolia last year and heard them sing, play and dance their traditional songs and dances. They have such a rich culture and history! They're so talented, to hear and see it on video is one thing but to hear and see it live is a hundred times better! Thanks for posting this!
Amazing.....Strange that when I was a child I used to goof around singing like this, thinking it was just a silly joke or goofy sound I used to make while singing...And never knowing it was actually a WAY of singing....I can't do it as well now, as I did when I was a child. But when I heard of this "Mongolian throat singing" Looking back now and hearing this, I was pretty darn good at it.
You must have had Mongolic - Turkic - Kazakh ancestors. Not every one would do that naturally. It comes with the blood. Check out your heritage line.
rimmka29 I never tried the whistleing thing, because I never even thought to do that....but, I was able to breathe out, and it sounded like 2 separate vocals harmonizing together. I used to have lots of fun with it back then, thought it sounded cool, yet goofy, since I had never heard of such a thing before and thought it was just something strange that I was able to do....Although, I cannot do it now.....Yes, I can still sound like this gentleman does in the beginning with ease. But can no longer do the harmony at the same time........Hmmmmmm
I wonder if this technique does not hurt the voice after so many years. Also, I think you have to be able to do this...or be a VERY good learner. I think circular breathing is another really amazing thing that I WISH I could do!
I always thought that weird high pitched sound came from another instrument but it was that dude making it with his voice 0_o
+RazorX53 I wish the "smart" cameraman would have put it on his mouth as he whistled so it would be clear where the sound came from.
+jaejae Johnson I wish the "smart" viewer hadn't forgotten how to engage his brain when he's consuming videos.
+RazorX53 THE SHIELDS ARE DOWN
+RazorX53 me too ,came to this video to show a friend who didnt believe me
+Multisniper barret THE POWER'S BACK
I love that more people are seeing this amazing art form!
Such a beautiful language, I'm captivated just hearing him speak it. I hope some day it will be the primary language of all of Mongolia along with all of the other dialects, this culture needs to be preserved for the world.
that language.. it intrigues me. They speak such subtle little sounds but it all means the same stuff as our words. :D
I love different languages. I heard some sounds from the first guy that appears in icelandic language too
Steven Lee U're wrong. However the korean and mongolian languages sound similar, this does not mean that mongols came from korea. Mongolian, Turkish, Korean and Japanese languages are included in the Altaic Language group. Altaic means "of the Altai Mountain". The mountain is located in the western Mongolia, too far away from korea.
shine Well Korea has pretty good amounts of Mongolian genetics. Around 14% Koreans possess the C3 Mongolic y-DNA marker. In comparison, it is found only 5% in South China and Japan.
The Mongol C3 marker is quite one of the rares from Asia. Most is found in Mongolia, Inner Mongolia and Buryats as well as other Siberian natives.
Steven Lee wtf
This world is vast and full of wonders
it's amazing how a human can make those sounds... really impressive
His voice is so calm and relaxing to listen
I feel a tear down my cheek, is so great! I hope mongolians never loose this tradition
i almost had a tear laughing at you for thinking these people would ever loose a tradition that's older than petrified dinosaur shit
That is the funniest comment I've seen in ages. And it is so TRUE. Most likely Human beings began using their voices to imitate nature... animal's sounds,whatever was around them and yes..possibly even dinosaurs.ROFL, VileDesecrator! Overtones occured with my voice 'accidentally' in a studio once and "petrified" me until the engineer in the booth explained what it was. I can't stop laughing. Kathy Westmoreland
VileDesecrator please reconsider and look at the a Europeians
Berzerker 1 I have seen a video of villagers in the mountains of Scotland and/or Ireland? Not certain...have it in a file though. This mountainous location is perfect for them to "whistle" messages back and forth to each other as if it's a language. Perhaps you could recommend a video of the Europeans to me? I am very interested in this. Thank you...Kathy Westmoreland
With the complexities of hoomli featuring both throat and lip movements, and sounds eminating from the nose, throat and chest, I am not surprised that this type of musical talent is “very selective” as the man in the video states. I have a hard time patting my head and rubbing my belly at the same time, much less coordinating all of these functions AND playing an instrument with two hands. It is hard for me to pick out all the different parts of the sound, so I think I would have to be less of a listening novice to do so. The hoomli throat singing is truly an unreal sound - it sounds like it is coming from an electronic vocal box of some sorts. The whistling part that started around 4:40 was my favorite.
You're hot.
Kelly Hagen It is not a selective talent as many people think. The reason why people are not able to do it because they have not achieved peace of mind. You must train your unconscious to do those things for you and just let it go.
It's amazing how much this sounds like Sami!
I hope his mixtape drops soon.
5/5, man! Throat singing is a beatiful skill from an ancient culture, and it tells us so much about the human body-mind unity. Good for you that you've had the opportunity to visit those marvellous places, I hope one day I'll do the same.
This guy has such an amazing bass tone to his voice, it sounds really pure.
Those whistle notes are almost unreal! Hypnotic and extremely skilful! Love it.
Wow, how is he doing that? It sounds beautiful.
The slight hammer on 'pulse' he plays on the second string (not the drone string) around 2:30 sounds very much like how he talks, with that preceding 'click' sound that comes before certain consonants he pronounces. What a wonderful language, so rhythmic!
next monstercat release! stoked m8
The sound he makes at 4.33 to 4.58 is one of the most amazing and beautiful things I have ever heard
That was a great video! I particularly like the editing as it was almost at the level one would see on either travel shows or documentaries! :)
I heard a duo of Mongolian musicians at an exhibition in Irving, TX a few years ago. One of them was a throat singer, and it was even more impossible sounding in person!
I was at this exact same place last year for a performance. It's really cool
+Iris Alm were you topless or kept your top on :D
+Candies Freeman Everyone should be naked, always! 😏
Iris Alm would love to agree with you. I'm always naked....under my clothes lol
The high pitched, harmonized whistle-singing around 4:30 blends perfectly with the Mongolian violin.
in all humility thank you for sharing your experience on film! I am deeply touched by the music and singing and tears are overflowing.. that's the power of profound music..once more, thank you
first time I heard throat singing was on a Zappa documentary where he had throat singers the Chieftans and Johney guitar Watson playing together, this video is amazing thanks for posting
When I read peoples' rude comments on these throat singing videos I am so ashamed of their ignorance. Thank you for sharing this all the same. I think he is very gifted.Wish I could do that!
Marco polo brought me here
me too!
Yep! me too!
It is amazing being able to do this. Having the Throat singing and whistling paired with the instrument they went so well together and sometimes they sounded to same. I don't know how anyone can do this.
I always thought that too that the high pitched whistle was another instrument. I find this pretty cool there are so many things we can do that we do not know. I always wonder if we did not waste time with our foolish lives buying crap and watching tv the things we could really be capable of besides killing each other.
I totally agree! There could be better things to improve on rather than being so hateful.
some things deserve our hate. like the entirety of islam and violent criminals
Wow guys its about throat singing and our capabilities how did hate of Muslims get into this topic? I have Muslim friends and they are all not extremists not one of my muslim friends believes in that stuff they just want peace as well regular white people are just as dangerous as any other culture time to quit pointing fingers at each other and grow up for crying out loud. Music should be a happy healing thing or something that touches your heart thats why I am here in this world to make a choice to bring music into it and keep my hate at bay because I don't hate people of other nations, we get caught up in the news and start hating people we don't even know we don't know their pain of lost loved ones or their stories some of those extremists had people they loved children lost or taken from them thats why they are angry and take to these isis gangs wanting to exact revenge for their pain maybe who knows? but why am I going to hate someone when they have not done anything to me or my family untill that day comes I choose to be at peace with people around me no matter what Nation they come from. So much anger for nothing People!
That song at the end was so relaxing. Great job with the video and props to the musician.
beautiful language
I actually think it is a very strange and awkward sounding language. It has many breathy consonants and words can have up to 3 consonants per syllable. I personally find the turkic languages the most beautiful of all of the Altaic languages, and in fact I believe the Tuvans (a group of turkic peoples) were the inventors of throat singing (but I am not totally sure). I know they are at least famous for it. But for your info if you want to find a recording of turkic language, the 3 you might be able to find are Azeri, Turkish, and Kazakh.
WithoutIntention
English sounds really awkward to non-speakers as well. It is very snake like with tons of S's, as well as a built in lisp. The TH sound sounds like a lisp to languages that don't have it.
Nabael
As a native English speaker, I've always suspected this. As far as I know, English is an amalgamation of German, Gaelic, Norse and French. Since it's such a mutt, I'm not surprised to hear that it sounds awkward.
Gavin Betker
It was a friend of mine who said this, English was a second language, that she didn't learn until they were around 17: She always thought English was such a weird language: Very few pauses, very flowy, very snake-like and whispery. Also with so much accentuation and slang terms.
Nabael That's true of many languages, though. Most of that describes French very well, for example.
damn!!
that decoration in the back coupled with his vocals is friggin trippy.
This is so fucking awesome!!!!
For me this kind of music has more of a relaxing tone for me! Thanks for putting this video up.
Thanks for posting this. It was really great to hear. For those of you who would come to Ulaanbaatar, you must go to the Tsuki House Theatre and see the cultural dsiplay of throat singing, mask dancing, etc. Well worth it. I'm 90% sure I recognised my car crossing the ytain tracks near the junction at the Childrens Park.
Saihan Mongol zaluu bainaa amjilt husey
This is incredible. When I travel I want to be able to experience aspects of different cultures like this. I can only hope that the influence of other cultures does not distract children from inheriting their ancestors traditions where throat singing was born. So many people want to learn it though because it sounds so interesting! This is great but I hope its birthplace remains strong.
Yes your welcome :) I must say It is quite lonely as there are no other throat singers around and I am the only throat singer around that I know of, not many people have ever heard of it, and not many people care , but I personally just fell in love with throat singing years ago, the beautiful sounds and vibrations it emits are part of my meditation and connection with the higher self, as well as to raise the vibration of the planet,so yes I will keep it alive as long as I am alive:) Namaste:)
Every part of this is incredible. I can't fathom singing so deeply.
the way they speak is very calming and hypnotic, the instrument play with the singing is just incredible the tone and rhythm conjour the images of snow capped mountains and billowing clouds, with flowing streams. the best imagination food ever, wonderfull
Search Khusugtun. Thank me later :)
This music sent shivers down my spine, and I can't stop listening to it
This music puts me at peace with myself. It makes me feel good.There aren't many that do that to me
Absolutely incredible. Mesmerized.
The name of this talented man should be inscribed on the video throughout.
WOW!!1 I've heard about this...but never have i seen it done.....amazing! This style of music should be treasured and never forgotten.
I don't always leave TH-cam comments, but when I do it's because I had to roll my eyes. Like seriously, primordial? These people happen to have a developed culture and this is an art one must cultivate like opera singing or the tango.
i know, i was blown away by how earthy and comforting mongolian was when i first heard it in music.
All of those sounds from a two string instrument plus a single voice. Amazing
i find throat singing hilarious....but thats cos i just heard about it (and that also through frasier!) - but this guy in this clip...he is freaking unreal!!!!!!! def the best one i have heard so far........it is sooo unique...soo many different tones....i love it!
ive seen a couple throat singing videos.. but this one tops it off. AMAZING!! i wish i was able to have the skills of this guy. Truly amazing skill.
EXTRAORDINARY, simply EXTRAORDINARY !
FEEDBACK: Well, you don´t have to do much for keeping my attention, the guy you film does it very well. Too long? Not at all, I would say too short!!! Great video, thanks for sharing
Great job, especially with translations and subtitles. Thanks so much!
I have heard throat singing before many years ago, totally stunning effect
I love the base sounds that they can produce. It hardly seems possable for a human to make those sounds. I really like this folk music. Good quality filming to
He has a very solid and natural approach to throat singing...thank you for sharing the video.
I really enjoyed learning about this way of singing and the culture that surrounds this type of music. I found it very interesting how the voice is used as the background to the melody of the instrument and how, in a small way, it kept the tone and rhythm of the song on track. I also found it interesting that there were so many types of hoomii and the techniques used to obtain these different sounds. How selective this type of singing is also intrigues me since it is a traditional type of music because usually traditional ways of doing things are fairly simple so many people can participate in the ritual.
I did not know that Mongolian throat singing (Hoomi) encompassed 12 different variations. I find it fascinating that there is so much culture and nuance behind this style of singing, mostly because it is so exclusive to Mongolia, and little known throughout the rest of the world. I also did not know Hoomi involved whistling as well, the effect of which sounds almost like a wind instrument being played. Overall I would agree that the music comes across as very haunting, but very fascinating.
at 4:33 he starts making that weird noise from his throat and it seems like the camera is focused on the instrument bc it looks like he thinks its coming from the instrument. at 4:43 he finally realizes its coming from the singers throat and quickly focuses on him. some good stuff.
This is very valuable footage, thank you for making/posting this
I just started to study overtone singing and it is fun and the archaic way to make musik.
The muscian is quite nice and how lovley mongolian is.
Thanks for sharing this.
This video makes me wish that I could sing as well...its just so soothing and deep!
I never realized how beautiful Mongolian sounded when spoken.
BEAUTIFUL!!!!! BRAVO!!!! ENCORE!!!
the power, the vocal ability... I'm in love.
I came to get down, I came to get down, so get to 4:07 and dance around.
(seriously, I come to this video about once a week just to hear this tune, it brings me happiness.)
Oh my god how is it possible to release such powerful notes, it really looks like my headphones are going to explode right now xD.
Very beautiful music.
Wow! This is amazing. I can't believe the control he has on his voice. Great video, and a great musician!
Heard so many overtones and it's very powerful instrument.
Good voice training.
When's the next flight to Mangolia? Can't wait to see live.
Great stuff. I've been living and working in Monglia for years, and it's always fascinating to listen to.
I also live in Mongolia, but ten minutes of throat singing is enough!
formichino1 I agree drive's me crazy it's not hard to do u tighten your throat & let it out.
@oxBUSHIDOxo I greatly agree. I find tears in my eyes nearly every time I hear the music, and I'm a caucasian westerner
I have some extra footage from him, I should add it!
On my next trip to Mongolia, I think I will have to make a DVD of it!
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It's awesome that the instrument keeps with tradition and has the shape of a horse head carved into the headpiece. This instrument is known as the horsehide fiddle as well.
Maybe the best short piece I've ever seen on the subject. There's your feedback. Thanks for posting...
I love the way the music makes me feel. So real, so human.
Nah, it doesn't damage the vocal chords at all! They create the fundamental sound like all singers (by air passing through the vocal chords) and then amplify the overtones by using the lips and other methods to change the size/shape of the resonant cavity (be it nasal or pharyngeal) in turn giving us the opportunity to hear the awesome overtones at an amplified level.
The only damage would be if they strained their vocal chords to produce the notes.
By the way, this sounds awesome!
The recent released NetFlix movie Marco Polo has a throat singer, also playing this instrument around a campfire as the Mongolis are preparing for war on the Chinese dynasty. Very traditional sounding and impressive.
That's how i got to this video i looked it up too see if it was real it's so cool
SO Beautiful!! Thanks for sharing this!
not much time needed to train the throat and produce these harmonies, but if it sounds unreal,, human capacity is demonstrated
yes, it is possible. i just learned a basic whistle and was amazed how elastic our throats are. this ain't opera! i found it easier to totally relax the end of your tounge and jut ones head to the side. and breath! very important. exhale and trill the back of your tongue. actually, curl the side and suddenly it's a whistle. pull that feeling a bit deeper into the pallate. the first of this and any success comes from a decent set o' lungs. lots of deep breaths before anything else.
Yes, throat singing was also in Korea too and my parents told me that due to the great practice needed to master this, you literally bleed in the throat while practicing.
That was very interesting. Ethnomusicologists should find it valuable. Thank you.
that is unbelievably beautiful.
That tripped me out when he hit the hight notes!
the sound gets into your heart, it made me cry, so beautifull!!!
I agree, we need natural wars to let us respect and appreciate times of peace. During WWII, EVERYONE was sacrificing something. Either your own life, a relatives life, donating scrap metal to be turned into weapons, or rationing food. That way, when you sit down with your family to a nice meal, you appreciate it so much more. I haven't felt anything from my countries last few wars because the country wasn't fighting, the military was. I'd also like to add, I'm a Slav as well. Czech to be exact.
lips and a voice that regulates the flute and background in deeper basic voice
I think the mongolian language is very pleasing to the ear. Also, I love this throat singing.
i would love to learn how to do this. i'd just be chilling with a group of people, passing my bong, and then all of the sudden i would bring out an upright bass and start singing, scare everyone
I think this guy has four or maybe even five octaves. Amazing. I wonder if they do their whistle notes the same way we do whistle notes in Western singing? It would be great to get some Western composers together with some Mongolian composers (esp with Scottish bagpipes) and maybe sitars, too.
Mongolian's music is really beautiful.
I like their language very much. It seems so delicate, pleasure for ears.