Can You Hear the Difference Between One Million Dollar & $5000 Cello? | Bach Cello Suite No. 1
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- Today I am comparing three different cellos in Julie Reed Yeboah's violin shop playing the famous Bach Cello Suite No 1. The first cello is $5000 by Jay Haide. The second one is an English cello by Thomas Kennedy. The last one, the fancy one million dollar cello is by Alessandro Gagliano. Can you hear the difference? Which one do you like better? I am using the same bow for all three cellos. All three are recorded with the same mic Zoom H4n Pro with ZERO processing after.
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awww was hoping to hear your opinion as well. I couldn't hear a huge difference between the middle and most expensive.... I found the "cheapest" one didn't sound as full and the lower tones and higher tone sounded more reedy and not as much depth. THANK YOU ONCE AGAIN FOR gifting our hears with music
I would love to get lessons but my hands and fingers don't work as well as in former days. So l give lessons But can't play my instruments for longer than just a fewminutes. To show what l mean for my pupils it's enough but l sadly nearly can't play but my guitar for 1/2hour and my viola for about 1/4hour. The cello about 5 min. But it's so sad!
You are so cute ❤️
Can totally tell the difference! Oddly enough I loved the base in the second one but understood the important of precision on the last. Beautiful playing made me tear up at the end, thanks for sharing!
Wendy Law, thank you for the inspiration. I play bass guitar and have been intrigued by the cello. I am going to work toward learning this instrument.
Give them to me and I will make them sound like 10 dollar cellos
You kill me 😂😂😂😂👌🏻
lol
Lmao
Significant differences. first, cello while quite nice, had a booming quality to lower register and not a good balance between high and lows. And, while the second cello was quite good, again the big difference to me was the quality heard in all ranges of the final instrument. Wonderful playing, by the way! Love it.
Give it to me I’ll accidentally break the million dollar one trying to tune it
The Cello start times are:
$5k -1:20
$180k - 3:45
$1M - 6:05
Like this to keep it near the top.
Thanks. I like the first cello but she didn’t slap.
Wow, such courage bossing me around like that
They all sound the same to me
@@ikeofili355 You're welcome
@@ikeofili355 you didn’t even know you needed it huh?
Personally the $180K Cello had the most pleasing overall sound to me. I'm not much of a musician I just know what I like and I thought the tone was very pleasing. It was very clear without sounding bright. Actually they all were lovely and all were played so masterfully. Very talented young lady.
That’s what I thought too
The $180K cello is very aggressive vs the $1,000K cello which is smooth and balanced over the entire spectrum. The $180k cello pleases me when I want to hear raw forceful reverberation, which is most of the time. Both cellos are extremely soulful and I appreciate both equally over the $5k cello.
And, I must say this gals skill at making a cello sing is AMAZING!
the million dollar one seemed to have more volume.
That’s what I thought too
I didn’t expect to hear that much of a difference. The first one was beautiful. The second one, immediately with the depth of the bass notes, my eyebrows lifted, and I thought “Oh, wow!“. 😳
Then with the million dollar one I didn’t expect a difference, and yet it was so smooth it was both more soft and more full. And then, at the crescendo just before the end, suddenly tears came to my eyes!😢 I was not expecting that.
Thank you for your post, it was all very beautiful.
I agree with your observations. I was wondering if I didn't know the price for us upfront would I judge it all the same? 🤔
@@alexandramccarthy4648I honestly like the $5000 one better, it had deeper tones that I love the sound of.
@@adamFIVE88 I thought it was a bit scratchy and flatter then the one after. To each ear its own, I suppose?
I agree, the bass notes from the first had an unpleasant buzz that wasn't as pronounced in the others. But I found the difference between #2 and #3 to be much more subtle.
This was a wonderful exercise. Thank you so much!
Definitely an impressive difference between them.
The first one sounds the best when you imagine what you can do with the remaining $995k while listening to it.
Nice one
haha no shit
Lol
Lol!
LOL, literally laughing out loud and brought family members over to read this! The practicality of this cuts like a hot knife through butter.
me listening to 3 cellos all through the same $8 headphones like
"man I really cant tell any difference"
Relatable
EIGHT... dollar... Headphones! Jeez, you don't need to brag, rich man. Go to the dollar store like the rest of us!
The quality of the microphone used to record all 3 cellos also impacts upon the ability to hear the difference, being in the room clearly increase the differential
kkkkkkkkkkkkkk me too
For me there's a litle bit difference between U$ 180 AND U$ 5000
I have been fascinated by the various opinions expressed by the listeners regarding the three cellos. It is evident that the second cello made a significant impression on most people, with many appreciating its fluidity, captivating nature, and ability to fully express the artist's musicality. At the same time, the third cello generated interest, with its rounder sound and goosebump-inducing high notes. Meanwhile, the first cello was considered inferior in terms of resonance and clarity of sound. It has been exciting to read the comments of those who recognized the differences and the artist's skill in highlighting the distinctive characteristics of each cello. An extraordinary performance that showcased the value and uniqueness of each instrument.
Personally I like the Thomas Kennedy Cello because it was truly captivating. The smooth and effortless sound caught my attention, and the artist expressed their musicality exceptionally well. The bass notes were deep and well-defined, and the resonance added vibrancy and character to the sound. Additionally, the cello provided a pleasant playing experience. In short, the second cello stood out as an extraordinary instrument in my opinion.
did an ai write this?
Agree with your comments the first cello was a bit obnoxious on the bass end. The second was delightful. The third was also a beautiful sound. Now I listened on an iPad so there are problems with my sound with regards to live. If i had the chance to listen live i suspect the subtlety of the third would be more evident. But overall I too prefer the second.
I'm a cellist and I have played 5000, 50,000 and over a million (Stradivarius). Doing it yourself has quite a profound impact. I just played one note on the strad, and I had to stop to gain my composure. The teacher took the cello back because I looked too overwhelmed by it emotionally. I just played one note on a strad in my life (so far.) That Gagliano cello reminds me of a Dutod French cello that I used to play that is now valued around 50k. It has the same focused dark sound, and a similar dark reddish-brown varnish finish.
Sounds like million dollar talent on all three.
Well you just made my week! Thanks Frank!!! I appreciate it.
I agree!! She made each one sound amazing!!
Mariel S. I wish I had an ear for music. It all sounds the same to me
Frank Hicks - Nicely said!
If I played the million dollar one, it would sound absolutely rubbish! It’s the player, not the instrument!
The real art is making each cello sound like a million dollars. Such talent!!!
Thanks Robin
This is the most beautiful comment I’ve ever seen on the internet. And utterly true. 🥰
Nice comment, though my ear liked the middle one's sound the most!
Perfect!!
Agree ^^
I most certainly could hear the difference in each one. Especially on the deepest notes. The most expensive one wins and hits it way out of the park. You play beautifully.
Bull !!
A huge difference between #1 and #2. The quality of tone improved incredibly. #3 and #2 much closer in tone but #3 really beautiful
I don't know anything about cello but kind of disappointing how far off the 5k one was from the 180. Some of the notes on the 5k were quite abrasive even in the hands of a pro.
yes expensive ones sound cleaner on 5000 $ isound is more distorted
touch the numbers to go to the starting time on the 3 instruments:
1:24/ 3:49/ 6:13
some interesting timemarks:
2:19/ 4:45/ 7:07
2:34/ 4:59/ 7:22
3:21/ 5:46/ 8:09
3:27/ 5:52/ 8:15
comparing these timemarks I was surprised to see that her interpretation changes quite a bit from one instrument to another, which is very logical if we stop to think, she responds to diferent instruments in different ways.
basicaly the main difference is the accuracy: the more expensive, the more responsive the instrument is.
The cheaper one quite wobbles sometimes, as the most expensive she has to be even more aware as it responds to the slightest nuances of touch.
the irony is that the cheaper student's instrument demands more knowledge to give a good sound.
she seems more familiar with the second one.
It was remarkable , to me at least, how much each execution is a new organic thing.
edit: wow! what a surprise to see so many positive feedbacks, and 1 thousand likes in one week? Thank you for your support. Really appreciated.
Your coment is underrated
👏 comment of the century
You did really helpful thing 👏👏👏👏👏👏
My goodness...... Your comment is so wonderful
Top class reply, thank you!
I'm a classical guitarist not a cellist, but you can hear and feel the uniqueness of each instrument ( that's why we choose different guitars for different pieces.). To my ear, the 5k cello was much brighter and at times harsh, but not displeasing. The 180k instrument was milder, not as brassy yet had a strong voice. The 1 mil cello was much softer, mellow and as smooth as silk. I enjoyed all three and probably the artistry of Wendy the most. Types of wood, finish, craftsmanship and aging all produce some very unique instruments, each with their very own qualities.
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Agree!
Shannon is correct. We choose the instrument by its sound, and we are all drawn to different timbres. While I will have disagreement from the classical guitarists, here it goes. When the first cello was played, my initial thought was "spruce top guitar." Overly bright. Find an instrument that draws you to its sound. They are a joy to play.
too much words
Old choral director and cello lover here..wonderful video, a real pleasure and everything Shannon said, spot on. Thank you playing on you tube.....Gail
I enjoyed the 180K the best. the tones were much richer than either the 5K or 1M ones. However, whichever cello was played, you made it rock! Your talent is phenomenal!
I agree, I don't like the one priced at 1 million because it resonates poorly in the bass and produces unpleasant harmonics sometimes.
You played so beautifully on all three. I only wish that you made us guess which three you were playing. No matter how objectively I tried to evaluate each instrument, there was a bias that was hard to ignore. The 1M dollar cello did sound great, as I was able to listen with a high-quality speaker.
EXACTLY! Someone posted that they make classical guitars and could hear the difference and I responded with, how well would you have been able to hear if they mixed up the instruments. In fact, a double blind would be perfect, where even SHE doesn't know what instrument she's playing.
It reminds me of an experiment done years ago to expert wine tasters. They completely fooled them and in some cases, even mixed cheap wines together, but were told they were super expensive wines. Sure enough, they gave rave reviews, even trying to guess the vintage of the wine. I don't care how rich you are: I'd rather buy the $5k cello and take the extra money and donate it to the poor!
Bb
Me listening through my $5 earphones.
Hmm yes the sound here is made of sound.
If you spend like $25 you’ll probably get something that’s much much better than what you’re using now and is like 80% of what a $250 pair will get you. Check some wirecutter reviews. Your ears deserve better.
Daniel_H212 Hahaha!!
@@cjeam9199 just enjoy the joke
Daniel_H212 your $5 earphones are probably better than my $300 Sony headphones that are broken in so many ways.
Listen to the other comment about the $25 dollar earphones. I wish I would have instead of buying these expensive stupid headphones
@@ssimms8995 Are you referring to the WH-1000XM3s? I've been planning on getting those
Nobody:
TH-cam: You like cellos now.
?!
YES!
lol
Yes
Actually ...
I make classical guitars and could hear a huge difference from all three. 1st cello was lacking a lot, low projection, not balanced, etc. 2nd cello sounded very nice with fairly good projection, reasonable sustain, reasonably balanced, wood grain straight but not very tight. 3rd cello, I had my eyes closed and said "wow," the projection, balance and sustain was amazing and really brought out the various voices of the piece with such clarity. I loved the 3rd cello immensely...!
I'm not doubting your skill, but it would have been much cooler if they would have mixed the three instruments up, she played each and then you told us which you thought was best. To my completely untrained ear, let's just say if you've got money to burn, go for the most expensive one. I thought the $5K cello sounded great. The average listener won't have the knowledge to know why one is better than the other and if she played with the $5K cello at a concert, the overwhelming majority of listeners would be just as entertained.
lol....only blind listeting cant be fair.....Until now you opinion is worth nothing
I’m not a musician nor an enthusiast but like classical music and there’s a big difference from the 1st and 2nd, and slight difference with the third one. The sound of 2nd sounds smoother, less scratching and low-pitched than first one. And the third is the purest sound of others.
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You, beautiful artist, made me cry while you played the million dollar cello. It was obvious that you enjoyed that one best, with its mellow tones, amazing resonance and smooth transitions from one string to the next. It sounded so effortless. Thank you so much!
Such smooth transitions
For a million dollars instrument i was waiting to see it playing by itself
You can get a Casio Keyboard for like 50 bucks. 🤣
But I get your point.
@@AnthonyKravitz i know good instruments are very expensive i am a musician 👍
@@AnthonyKravitzlol 😂
I was expecting to be made of gold
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA LOOOOOOOL
They all had their unique sound. The million dollar instrument handled the resonance of the low notes in the most sonically pleasing way.
i'm too stupid for these types of things... but i would like to think i can agree with you...
If by that you mean it had a more subdued low response, then I agree. That probably comes from the age of the wood. As hardwoods age, they become harder and less resonant. Imagine what it sounded like when new.
I agree
The $5k was very bright, almost metallic sounding, heavy vibration in the bottom end. The $1mil one even tones across the board, but I also believe you played it with less intensity, beautiful instrument. But would choose the $180k. Much more broad midsection in sound, where all of the emotional expression should be. The highs blend perfectly to the mid scale, and the lows reaffirm the same. The most well rounded of all three.
But what do I know?
I made up my own technical terms.
@@brickovenfarmandfare8653 Compromise?
My 13 year old, a brand new cello student (4 months), and I listened. I could certainly hear a difference. More importantly I wanted him to see the possibilities of cello. Thanks to posting.
in the third, at the end, tears 😢came to my eyes. complete harmony. smooth flow.
Me who knows nothing about the cello: Hrm, the differences are so apparent. *sips cup of noodles with pinky up*
Real talk
I concur. *Cleans monocle with monogrammed handkerchief and puts it back on with a quite unimpressed sniff*
Takes sip of apple juice, I concur.
-British accent-
I too, concur, my good sir! 🧐
@@ottots0093 jolly good show old boy
1:24 - $5000 cello starts
3:49 - $180,000 cello starts
6:13 - $1,000,000 cello starts
Thank you so much
I was looking that comment 🤭
THIS COMMENT DESERVES TO BE ON TOP GUYS C'MON
You're so conscientious. Thank you! :)
The hero we all need
I’ve played trumpet, French horn, and piano. I must admit I wasn’t expecting to have the ears to hear a difference in a cello, but I actually did. Heard it most in the low tones on ea instrument. But the most expensive blended them all better overall. Thank you for this demonstration! Didn’t think my $25 ears would hear a difference!
Thank you for this video. I realize it was done 3 years ago, but I just found it. I have an extremely limited music background, but I can definitely hear the difference! The first was tinny sounding. The second had more body and was more balanced. The third picked up every nuance and beautiful richness of every note. I could even see how your body reacted to some of the sounds you were creating- as if you were moved by it’s lushness.
As a sound engineer, I love how quickly the resonance of the 1M Cello die down to make room for the other notes. Consistency of the notes and tone is incredible. Liked the clear and sharpe sound of the $180k sound too.
Exactly what I was thinking- thanks for your words and expertise
I'm actually surprised at the difference. They all sounded pretty good but the mega$ cello sound was more focused and balanced. Your performance seemed better too so I think it's obvious which one you liked best. 😅
The $180k and $1mil definitely sound sharper
I side with u on the part of sound quality. All of them sound great but 1m dollar cello brings out all the notes well and clear. Thanks to the talent who brings out as best as she can. 👏👏👏
Yes...
The 1 million dollar cello is analogous to high end speakers that separate all the overtones.
But it's more than that. It also has the most high inharmonic and harmonic overtones, which really makes it sound so much more complex and rich. Its draw is sooooo clean and dry.
For those, like me, that wanted to skip around to compare:
1:24 5k Cello
3:49 180k Cello
6:13 1Mil Cello
Doing the collective's work. Take a high five !
If you did a blind test I wonder how many people could really identify them. I think the $1M was most mellow, but the other two I'd have a hard time distinguishing. I certainly could not have told you the value of any without them being labeled. But hey, I'm a rock guitarist. I probably shouldn't even be allowed in here. 😂
Thank you for breaking down the video. I watched Wendy's arm motions as she moved the bow on each one. There was a definite difference between 5K and 1M. Not sure how much that impacted the more mellow sound of the 1M cello.
Hero of the day
Thanks man, this helped a lot and saved some work.
The vibration and depth of sound and improved with each instrument you played. You play the cello very well. A pleasure to hear. Thank you.
I could definitely hear a difference in each one. The first one compared to the second had a more ‘harsh’ sound; the notes of the second one ‘melted’ together. The last one was even more so. Absolutely all were beautiful with you playing! I would be interested in looking at the height of the strings on each one and even doing a comparison of each as to what the physical differences are. That would be so interesting!
Thank you , Wendy! ❤👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I KNOW RIGHT! I used to be one of those, who cares how much it costs types? Is there truly a difference? And this vid made me take several seats!!! Funny just to think a $3k cello is considered mid. But I mean the bassoon is not exactly a cheapy instrument either lol I agree with your assessment. ;)
Imagine hearing a 1milion dollars cello with 10 dollars headphones. LOL
LOL!!!
Apple AirPods Max $500 joined the chat
@@d947 currently it’s 629€ in Europe :)
@@d947 that would be a good comparison...$10 vs $500 headphones
That's awesome
$5k cello - 1:21
$180k cello - 3:44
$1 million cello - 6:08
Thanks, this helps!
thank you bro no homo though ight
Your comment = priceless.
I have played cello for about 19 years.
And I must say, the way you nailed that song to perfection was outstanding.
There was a difference between the first two for sure, the pick ups and depths of the harmonics and sound created sounded almost like a reverb was put on. The 2nd cello itself sounded fuller and richer.
Maybe you talked about this, but did each cello have the same set of strings on it?
Nearing the end of the 3rd song you had me tearing up. Very good!
If I may, and with all due respect, it's best to delete the word "song" from your vocabulary for a piece of music unless there is a "singer" involved in the performance. This incorrect use of the word "song" is in part due to all the ways of accessing music on line where every kind of music is referred to as a "song". What should be used instead is terminology like "symphony, string quartet, sonata," etc.,or if you are not sure what the composition is, use "piece" or "work" as a description. The word "song" refers to a piece of music that is sung by a singer and should not apply to any piece of music.
@@33gamba Bravo. Well said.
Tansi means Hello in my Native Cree Language, from Canada. I happened to come across this youtube channel and was interested in watching. Personally I think you make every cello you played sound spectacular! The one that stood out to me the most was the 180,000 cello, sounds more smooth. Thank you for sharing the differences so much to learn!
Hiy Hiy means Thank you in my language.
If i had a $1M musical instrument in front of me, i could die of a heart attack from anxiety, without even touching it.
What if you get distracted and drop it? 😁👌 Pricing is ridiculous. The variance is too extreme. A flagship Steinway concert piano is around $250k... Do much more instrument posts and man hours..vs any of the cellos. Even if it's rare. A Strad... Unless it was played by Back himself Heh...
I’d sell it and buy the $180,000 one (so that it didn’t hurt my career) and live off the $820,000. The second and third instrument sounded the same. The first one was close though.
Me too 😂😂
@@AGC828 Bach*
just like a beautiful women im guessing!
The Parts you were searching for:
$5.000 Cello: 1:20
$180.000 Cello: 3:43
$1.000.000 Cello: 6:07
You are welcome
Thanks @ 1, 2, & 3! 🐤
Thanks Dani; I used your time stamps and the right-key to switch between instruments. Clearly the most expensive Cello has like a 'wider' sound at the higher frequencies
Hero
Thanks 😎🥰
@@-HolySpiritDove- ¿How must we interpret your nickname? ¿Are you catholic?
This has got to be one of the most beautiful songs ever created. 🥰 I liked the first and last more than the middle. Definitely could tell the heightened dynamics of sound from the last one. But the first sounded richer overall…at least through my headphones.
They all sound great and you are are very talented. The 180k sounded very defined and clear however the million dollar one sounded very warm and full. It was a pleasure to hear you play . Thank you.
I wanted to know ONE thing about cellos, only ONE thing, and now youtube algorithm has decided I should dedicate my life to it.
I wanted to know about violins 🎻 but hey 🤷🏽♀️
It’s a violin cello
I watched ONE thing about Warhammer 40k miniature painting and now 95% of my feed recommendations are based on them.
Never watch anything about boxing....
Like looking up where to buy a new mail box, go buy it, and the next half year google chases you down with mail box offers :-D
Can we all just give her a round of applause for how well she played that piece I got goose bumps🤩
A little too fast for me
Simp
Same! Tot got goose bumps
@@travis.g__ yup, agree, way to fast
Yes I agree it is beautiful but it's so overplayed and abused
Well it’s hard to listen to all three back to back so I listened to the first two then took a break and returned to listen to the third. I must say the third’s Melodie’s just blend together so nicely and rich and warm. Very soothing thank you 👌💯🎵
Wow this is amazing and the sound just gets more clear and buttery
Listening to a one million dollar cello in a one buck headphone
LMFAO
😂😂😂😂😂
Lit af
The more expensive ones sound more full and less tinny - that being said I can hear a much bigger gap between the cheapest and middle one than between the two most expensive ones.
Shawn Shipley agreed fully. But the most expensive had the richest sound.
Exactly! I think I like the tone of the middle one better than the other two.
Definitely wouldn’t pay the extra 820k for the third one over the second. The second seemed like it was the easiest one for her to play.
I went from $10 headphones to $130 to $400 with £300 amp/dac in the course of 15 years and its pretty much the same effect. However after listening to my current headphones and going back to $130 the difference is huge.
Agreed. The first one sounds quite tinny, the second and third much less so with a much more controlled reverberation. Particularly the bass also sounds much better (full and saturated) in the more expensive ones.
I really love the mellow responsive sound of the million dollar cello! My chest vibrated towards the end of the piece!
You are an artist. We are blessed to be able to hear you and your art
I prefer the middle one- smoother, richer without harshness.
I totally agree, opinion not worth Zim $1
There are other factors to take into account... is each cello strung with the same type/brand of strings, and is she using the same bow? You're gonna get a different sound quality with shitty strings, and using a fiberglass bow versus a wood bow.
I do think the middle one has the richest sound, but there's something about the strad. it's something I can't really put my finger on.. like it's mysterious. Maybe it's not as obviously beautiful but it seems to have its own emotion. it's more complex.
@@y0utuberculosis yeah the middle one is beautiful. Though I will say the last one is not a strad. I play the cello and will probably never own one more that like 20 thousand since I never want to do it professionally or anything. The last one might be the prettiest one though. The wood is a beautiful amberish colour.
@@kimberley9089 ah yeah she mentioned playing the strad at juilliard and I confused that thinking this one was also a strad.
The right way to compare the sound is to hide the price and let the people guest which is the best sound without any price biasing factor.
There is no "right" way, just different ways.
This was a wonderful vlog. That said i agree that a blind sound only test then a reveal is best for an unbiased comparison
Correct. Even better a double blind where the lady doesn’t know either the value of the instruments
I closed my eyes and listened.
Good point.. I think hearing the same song evens everything out and she didn't ask for the bias: "Which one sounds best?" She asks can you hear a difference and what do you hear. The repleis have it.
I CAN tell the difference! You’re playing is magical ❤
the mellowness and richness of the sound is evident in the more expensive ones, especially in the last cello.
I don't have $1M headphone to hear the difference
denzyl casuela that’s the great one!! 😂 lol
hahaha LOL
Yes, I agree with you, the 2nd one is the best cello.
LOL!!!
@-- yeah that's because it is least sensitive, thus making it casual to play and to listen, while the most expensive one is so sensitive you can actually hear her fussing on the notes. In other words, I think only a true virtuoso can really value a cello masterpiece.
The lower notes on the 2nd one sounded fuller, richer than the other 2. On the 3rd one the sound was fuller overall. My favorite was the 2nd one.
I'm no musician, but I agree.
I had a similar impression listeing on my phone. I am sure listening live in the room is yet another world.
@@jurigelato4366 I bet you're right. Would love to hear it live
With closed eyes listening on the couch I had the same ideas while describing them. The 2nd grabbed my feeling the most. Only thing I didn’t do was listen to it again on another day in a different order. The gap between the least expensive and the other two is so enormous that it enhances the experience you have while listening to the one that comes directly after that. Would be interesting to listen in 1-3-2 order again
Exactly. I wish she gave her own thoughts at the end.
The million dollar cello sounds the richest, smoothest and resonates with my “inner chord’s” best. Thank you for this interesting post and beautiful playing.
I was not expecting to be able to hear such variation between the three cellos. This is a very interesting video.
Funny: For me the difference between the first and the second Cello was way bigger than the difference between the second and the third. But both of them sounded much more resonant, full and clear than the first. Super impressive!
Agree, don't think the third one sounds better than the second one. Reverb was a lot better on the second one.
That's the Law of Diminishing Returns at work. Beyond a certain point, which depends on the type of gadget or instrument, paying more does not necessarily translate into getting more -- at least not 6 times as much.
I thought the same
Yes, but the third one allowed for more nimbleness and smoothness, plus lower register more resonant. Better dynamics.
I agree. I can hear a very noticeable difference between the 1st and 2nd but not much between the 2nd and 3rd.
My favorite was the second one it was the warmest and it’s tones were so rich and velvety. The million dollar one was brighter but still beautiful.
I'll second that!
I thought the second one has much more resonance in the deeper registers. The first one “rattled.” The third one sounded good but not enough better than the middle cello.
My favorit was also the second 👌
I think the million dollar one also had the best tonal balance. All across the lowest and highest note it feels so uniform. I would still prefer the 180K one.
Agree. Middle one gave the clearest sound. The cheep one was to resonant
Apropos a great piece to choose for the comparison. It was amazing how easy to pick up the differences.
I could tell the difference between resonance between low and high notes between each cello. Amazing.
When you can play like that, they all sound like a million dollars.
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@Mikhael Kevin Regalado simp
@@swj8 Simp for simping over another simp comment.
If I may describe the sounds as peanut butter:
1st Cello: Chunky Peanut Butter
2nd Cello: Creamy Peanut Butter
3rd Cello: Peanut Puree
😂 this is the funniest and most genius comment ever!! 😁
why peanut butter though
@@LadyOfTheNight_ The cellos even look like peanut butter! And the sound is smooth and rich and lingering like a nice taste. Mmmm, now I'm hungry for pb&j.
Same
As you switch to the 2nd, then 3rd - they have more body to the sound. I believe you can hear the significant difference as they reverberate in a much bigger arena. But according to his Peanut butter association - I'm allergic to CELLO's
Thank You for this wonderful video. Even for me, a non-cellist, the difference was audible. I can't wait until I can listen to this through proper loudspeakers and not only the cell phone...
Thank you very much for the Cello shootout! I assume the cello is similar to the guitar in the respect that the magic is in the fingers, and you made each one sound amazing. I did notice that the last cello sounded more even, softer in the lower registers, and I thought the second cello sounded slightly more even across the range than the first, but not by much.
You can really notice the difference when she hits those low notes at 2:18, 4:43 & 7:05. The first one sounds like a chainsaw compared to the others.
You’re so right!!!!!!!!!!
Meh, it's so very subtle. I wouldn't even notice in a theater.
Thanks!
@@msarchive6247 Which begs the question: Is it really worth owning an expensive one over a cheaper one? For such an almost unnoticeable amount of performance?
I hear a significant difference between the last one and the others on that lowest note.
Honestly, the $180,000 cello had the most responsive and resonate sound of the three, especially on the D and A string, which was most pleasing to my ears. Very rich timbre.
same here, 180k was more pleasant
Agreed, I liked that one best.
I also agree. The 180k cello was night and day better than the 5k cello. The million dollar cello did offer a noticeable improvement but not an 800k improvement. Perhaps in person the difference is more pronounced.
Agree
very true
Only with the magic of TH-cam can we watch a fascinating vid like this one!!
This comparison would be a silly dream w/o TH-cam.
Watching you play is mesmerizing. Your talent is amazing.
Thanks so much for sharing you ear candy to us premium sound deprived folks. 😃
yes, you play these instruments wonderfullyyy!! thanks for uploading
The biggest difference I heard was in the low string. Each more expensive cello had better, cleaner tone on the low C. In the mids and upper frequencies, the two more expensive ones were more mellow and warm. Again, as the cello moved up in value, the clearer and cleaner were the tones through out the range. Very nice. Thank you.
Exactly my view. Nothing to add.
Agreed
You certainly know cellos! Like pianos, low tones are always harder to deal with, which makes a good instrument different from a cheaper alternative.
Agreed!! Exactly what I heard. Cleaner and warmer tones with each upgrade :)
The cellos all produced amazing sounds, but, I kept getting distracted by the beauty playing them.
The $180K instrument was my favorite. It had a mellowness about its sound that was just beautiful.
I think its a lot better than the Galiano. The Galiano i feel resonated the low notes too harshly, creating an imbalance with the higher notes
I also liked that one a lot once I slowed the speed down but it sounds the worst while playing at 1.75 speed.
This was my opinion as well.
I agree. I preferred the middle one. Significantly better sound than the cheaper cello. Notes more defined. Yes the most expensive was the best sound and range differences but, not enough to warrant the huge price difference. Only a professional, or talented amateur would be able to notice the difference between the last two if played independently of each other.
The middle one gets my vote
The tones from resonance are AMAZING. I really thought there would som edifference, but the jump in the first 2 is beyond scope.
They all sound good with your playing obviously! The depth of sound definitely increased with each one though - big difference between the first two and more subtle difference between the middle and last, but that last one was unbelievably beautiful
I liked the $180,000 one the best. It was much softer and sweeter in the higher notes than I expected, but it joined the whole piece together so well and had more of an emotional impact than the $1,000,000 cello .
Right!
I thought the $180k cello was overall the most colorful sounding & is my favorite of the 3.
Me too
@@cupofsadge8359 Same here. Gald others noticed it as well.
I agree.
The biggest jump in quality came between the first and second instruments. And your talent made them all come alive.
This
Agreed
Same here. Seems the first instrument's body does not have a good sound itself - and that all tones come mostly from the strings.
I suddenly want to watch Master and Commander again.
Thanks Wendy for all three performances, I do not dare to make comparisons .
And also congratulations on 100,000 subscribers 🎉
I usually assume these videos are gimmicky, but I'm not gonna lie: the million-dollar cello sounds .... like a million bucks. It sounds very noticeably better. Incredible resonance and richness of tone. Just beautiful. Lovely, and thank you for playing these so wonderfully for us.
Agree! I'm amateur listener, so I didn't think the difference between the 5k & the 180k was noticeable enough to justify the price difference, but...ditto what ^this guy^ said about the Gagliano. I definitely heard the difference in tone & timbre & I don't even play cello. It was palpably gorgeous. Maybe some ridiculously rich patron will buy it for Wendy & she can play it all the time.
The 2nd cello sounded nicest (very warm, rich, velvety, strong, deep bass, and clear). The 1st cello sounded nice yet cold (not warm) and crisp (not velvety) and more treble than the 1st and 3rd cellos. I'm sure some ears will prefer the 1st if you like a cold crisp sound. The 3rd cello sounded semi-similar to the 2nd cello, yet the 2nd cello sounded warmer and deeper bass, although the 3rd cello seemed to project a little more (i.e., more volume).
@@RP-rw6jj My opinion is that the 1st cello sounded pretty bad especially on the bass string sort of like the horrible buzzing sound when one doesn't fret a guitar correctly. The $180,000 one sounded a lot better to me, but I honestly couldn't tell a difference between the $180,000 and $1 million one. And that's listening with good headphones. Perhaps on a 2nd listen I might be able to, but perhaps it'd take hearing them in person to truly have a chance at telling the difference. Even as great as recorded music is now, there still is something to be said for hearing something in person.
Agree!!
Just a hack metal guitarist, but I'll be dammed. Skipped a head, thinking there'd be brakes. All of a sudden boom. Buzzing gone, tone is clean as hell. Makes me rethink that fancy guitar I've been looking at!
I honestly thought I wouldn’t be able to tell the difference between them (traumatised by a Tragic Cello Incident as a child), but the difference between the first and second was astonishing- the leap in clarity and crispness was enormous. The difference between the second and third was more subtle to me, but I can still say I heard an additional richness and depth. Thank you so much for this- I really have wondered about this for years.
Did she use the same bow and would that make a difference?
PS What was the tragic incidence?
@@deborahlong4417 I took cello lessons, and pretty much the entire mess was tragic, but when I broke a string, that was the humiliating end of the matter. How, you may ask, does anyone break a string on a cello? Trying to tune it an octave too high. That’s how. It was at that point I gave up in despair.
@@Ysoie that is actually very common for new people trying to tune, especially when you aren’t used to tuning by ear
@@megamadchief8098 That actually makes me feel much better, now, decades later. Though I’m still glad I never told my choir director about such a colossal blunder. He would have given me that disappointed look and I would have imploded on the spot.
Firstly beautiful playing young lady, yes as you played them they go up in resonance..million pound cello i felt in my soul, 180,000 my body vibrated..., 5000 was pleasant to my ears and instantly put a smile on my face. Gorgeous feel you have. Thankyou...you moved me.
Amazing..
Even on a smart phone! ...
1st note on the $180,000 gave me chills!!
So alive, and vibrant!
The million dollar one has depth..
Like a Granddad with a story to tell.
It commands respect.
Kind of like the most decadent dessert, which you know you shouldn't eat the whole thing because it's much too rich!
The first cello sounded a bit scratchy; the tone left we wanting more clarity. The 2nd cello had a cleaner tone and much more resonance. The 3rd cello had the best clarity and was still resonant.
Exactly the first one sounded scratch y
The vibrations of the 3rd is more eargasmic.
I agree about the clarity of the third one I was thinking the sound was sharper but that's kind of what I meant. The first one just sounded flat and dull. Not so sure how I feel about the middle one.
I agree with this. There was a big difference in clarity and depth between cellos #1 and #2, however the difference between cellos #2 and #3 was not as great. If tone is the primary driver of these instruments' value, I'd say that the jump from $180K to $1M is probably not worth it. There would have to be other reasons to justify the $1M price tag. (Being made by a famous builder, being a well preserved and playable historical antique, prestigious history of ownership, etc.)
@@worthdixon1072 Just my opinion but the intonation and right hand technique of the musician is far more important than the two bling instruments. A virtuoso will make a $5K instrument sing.
I can't believe I heard the difference between these instruments. I can only call it, richer, fuller and "rounder" sound.
she got confused in the order, the most expensive was actually played first
Yeah. It almost sounds like a more "chambery" sound with the million dollar chello. It sounds like the sound is coming from a larger, deeper, richer place. Hard to describe, but I can definitely tell the difference. I think chambery is the best way to describe it
Beautiful! My son is a cellist also. Always loved that piece. My favorite cello was the second one, but all were lovely.
I noticed you use your pinky bow finger on lower notes. So relaxed and you can see the experience. Well done!
How can you even hold a 1,000,000 cello without breaking a nervous sweat?! That’s amazing!
Just know that it already has been banged up and repaired countless times. No worries
@@monsiuersmartypants3391 hahaha
Because she's already played on a $6 million dollar cello (@ 1 minute in)
Most cellos of that price have their own insurance plan.
Being a Julliard Alumni probably has a bit to do with it. That's legit cred, mang.
There’s an apocryphal story about Jascha Heifetz when he met a fan after a concert he did. She said to him “I really love the sound of your violin.”. Heifetz then puts the violin to his ear and says “Really? I don’t hear anything.”. ☺️
Whoaaaa..... Such a witty and we'll put reply. I love that.
I will like to keep it near the top 😊
If you could get the same sound from a $5,000 one then Juilliard would use it.
been here yesrs ago, couldnt hear much differences between these three, but I thought i had (when i just bagan learning cello)
Now, clearly notice the difference and able to analys the timbre, the emotions and the brightness
The million dollar one definitely gave me chills literally and I don't even play. The second one was nice and the first one felt harsh but the way you played all 3 was beautiful
The difference between the 5k and the 180k cellos was most noticeable, especially the lower tones and the overall cleanliness of the sound, but the 1M cello sounds even better. The difference between the 180k and the 1M cellos was not that big, though.
Anyway, what makes the biggest difference is you, Wendy, playing them! You’re really awesome!
the 1m was most noticeably different to me. the clarity richness of the deep tones the way they blended together - i’d never want to play anything else after that.
For me the 5k cello sounded "muddier", The second one was obviously different. The notes were more defined, crisper. The million dollar cello was similar but it added a richness to the low notes.
That’s what I was thinking 🤔
Agreed, the lower notes were tighter, and possibly a bit louder on the million dollar cello.
Could not have said it better! :-)
Me like mmh makes sense.
I agree. I think that was what I was thinking too....I couldn't describe it well.
Absolutely. Much more crisp. Especially in the lower registers. Thank you! So cool! 🤟💕
Thank you too!
I didnt compare price .Having nothing but my ability to hear and feel . The third one by passed everything and touched me immediately. Stunning experience. It reminded me of the viennese Philharmonic Orchestra. And the sound i the orchestra . Thank you Wendy Law
The most expensive holds a deeper, richer tone in the lower register. As the value of the instrument increases, the warmth of the notes increase..... Would not have noticed it not being compared. Thank you.... Such a talented musician- of course!
Yes, the lower registers were warmer, richer and fuller. Also, it seems the more subtle strokes, the vibrato had a more expressive, emotive quality which also has much to do with the performer's touch.
I came to same conclusion having somebody play it in blind random trial. The 1M cello seemed louder, compared to 180k cello too loud, in the high frequencies (registers). But when listening on a mediocre to cheap loudspeakers or not paying attention the 5k is just fine. Maybe during concerts, Wendy can quickly switch between the 180k and the 2M cellos depending on which registers dominate.
The step from 5k to 180k is noticable better (when listening with good stereo speakers). But what would a harmonious chorus of 36 5k cellos sound like compared to the one 180k cello?
This expresses my thoughts exactly so no need to repeat it - 😌
@@gemrouf Yes, the most costly cello allowed us to properly hear all the performer’s nuance, her fingering. Quite lovely.
I actually CAN hear the difference. However, I enjoyed the 2nd cello the most out of the 3 of them.
The second one did it for me
that was my feeling as well. the 2nd one had a mellow, rich, deep tone to it. the $1m had more of a crisper, richer tone to it which was exquisite in its own right, but the 2nd one was more appealing to me. btw... speaking of exquisite...i’m in awe of you playing that piece three times flawlessly. well done. thanks for the demo. 💙💜💚🙏
Wow. I thought, after listening and going back and forth between them, that maybe my ear wasn't so good, because in the end, I liked the 2nd one best. Then I came down to the comment section and find that pretty much everyone else did as well. If my ear is off, so is everyone else's.
I can kind of hear the difference.
But the only thing that makes the sound the same is that they all sound amazing!
Me too. I can't tell why the 1M one is soo expensive. Maybe there is a story behind it that gives it value.
I like the one in the middle. Seemed you likely preferred it to as it really brought out the passion in your playing and I think that’s what its really all about!
The cellos all sounded wonderful and you played them beautifully. I prefer the third cello, I thought it had the fullest and deepest clean sound.
The difference between the first cello and the second was profound. The second cello sounded tighter and more vibrant, smooth. It made the first cello sound sloppy somehow. The third cello had the similar quality as the second but also had more echoey deep tones that make it sound hauntingly beautiful somehow.
You should hear how succulent and velvety smooth the dulcet tones my butthole makes after a couple beers and Chinese takeout with a lot o broccoli. Woo baby
@@maggs131 lol
Much brighter and wider
I don't know music....but I agree and thought the million dollar one also had sounds like a wind instrument
I feel the same way. The clarity on the second was beautiful, and the third had a richness of character with each note.
The second cello had a crisp clear sound on each note, the third had a richness of character on every note. Both have incredible sound.
There was a more resonance with the third one as well
@LaBronco I really like the way your reply is worded. Now I can find my words.
The first was a struggle to make it sound good, the second was tonally balanced, the third one had much smoother dynamic changes. Akin to a choir from people randomly pulled off the street, a well rehearsed choir with good singers, a well rehearsed choir of Juilliard graduates under a great conductor.
You guys can't be serious like litterally no difference
I agree with the last guy. If you think there is much a difference you are a haughty snob (who should be slapped). That is my opinion.
@@msarchive6247 I know nothing about cellos or music for that matter. To my uneducated ear the second sounded the best. But what do I know really? The real talent is the in the musician.
The third cello was also very nice! The sounds coming out was much more rounded, and the high notes did gave the most goose bombs. But the difference wasn't as big as between the 1st and 2nd. That being said, even though I loved all the mini performances. My favorite was the second one, for some reason it just captivated me the most. Thank you for sharing!
the geese have bombs now!?