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  • Happy new year! The polyphonic zither I just bought here will bring you an avant-garde song with a full flavor of the new year. Playing God! @Polyphia
    (auto-translated from the Chinese)
    I posted a blog before soliciting covers that everyone wants to hear, and I was keen to find that several people of insight mentioned Playing God. You fairies! Polyphia is an avant-garde band I like very much, but their chords basically have no room for realization on my traditional guzheng. However, at the end of last year, Dunhuang recommended this polyphonic zither with 43 strings! I feel like I can do it again! I can! I'm sorry to say that I was already absent-minded when I was practicing nuclear explosions, so I just tried to play this song hahahaha while practicing. Playing God can be said to be the most terrifying cover ever, the chords are extremely perverted, the rhythm is very rough, and the vocal range is invincible and jumping, it is simply inhuman! So the cover still has a lot of simplifications, I hope all the guitar masters can give me more advice!
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    #Polyphia #playinggod #guzheng
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  • @MoYun
    @MoYun  ปีที่แล้ว +3468

    首先感謝包老師@包達quinnbao 熬禿頭受大罪傾情製作的伴奏,連口哨都包圓了,不愧是「包」老師!做完之後他進入了看戲模式,因為這首曲子真正的折磨對我來說剛剛開始……


    自從決定下手小p這首神曲,我的每天就是:
早起舔原作--帥啊Tim!帥啊Scott!優雅!太優雅了!
    白天找翻奏--強啊這個指彈老師!強啊這個琵琶老師!
    晚上自己扒譜-- 救命啊!這個曲子要創死我!
    

但是開工沒有回頭箭,尤其是包老師伴奏已經做出來了……那就衝!扒完intro我還躊躇滿志,畢竟吾有上將43弦多聲箏。到了A段開始傻眼,進入Bossa滿目瘡痍,到了尾段徹底瘋狂!!這是什麼神仙寫出來的和弦??敦煌爸爸我需要一台十二平均律的古箏謝謝……都說隔行如隔山,就算我把所有的音都調出來,吉他一個掃弦的音域跨度在這個更寬更大的琴上是無法實現的。所以適當的還是做了很多簡化,個別和弦五個音只保留了倆,大家湊合聽hhhhh~_(:з」∠)_
    這個曲子里的技巧滿天飛就不做贅述,再來說這個新到手的多聲箏。變得更寬更薄並去掉頭尾之後音色和傳統箏確實還是有區別,對於可以中途換區域演奏的曲子(比如這次),是很便利的。但是兩邊隔得又挺遠不能同時彈,在涉及高音的快速樂段左邊18弦的小箏其實用不上。這種情況就還是雙箏竪著擺比較實用。而且由於特殊定弦,左邊的弦已經非常軟了,剛好用在bossa那一段模仿一下古典吉他屁響屁響的感覺(對不起……(ಡωಡ)


    機緣巧合天時地利,終於翻奏了Polyphia,也算完成了一樁心願!以後也會繼續探索~請大家多多指教!

    • @jkliau76
      @jkliau76 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      厉害到,我都不知说什么好了!👍👍👍👍

    • @user-kc8zh4ho6u
      @user-kc8zh4ho6u ปีที่แล้ว +42

      tim will be very surprised👍

    • @hwanenze
      @hwanenze ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Happy New Year! 农历新年快乐~

    • @isot1665
      @isot1665 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      超美❤

    • @DanneoYT
      @DanneoYT ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Can someon translate for me

  • @Milkweed-ur1qq
    @Milkweed-ur1qq ปีที่แล้ว +12597

    She deserves a reaction video from Polyphia.

  • @gerricosanchez849
    @gerricosanchez849 ปีที่แล้ว +4136

    if she joined the Polyphia playing god cover competition, she could've won. this is stunning.

    • @dylancarpenter9150
      @dylancarpenter9150 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      she was in it

    • @gerricosanchez849
      @gerricosanchez849 ปีที่แล้ว +58

      @@dylancarpenter9150 at what minute ? the cover competition was 4 months ago.

    • @zylix2121
      @zylix2121 ปีที่แล้ว +67

      @@gerricosanchez849 In his heart ❤

    • @FreedomAssassin64
      @FreedomAssassin64 ปีที่แล้ว +258

      @@dylancarpenter9150 stop spreading false information, dude

    • @oliverpark7860
      @oliverpark7860 ปีที่แล้ว +96

      I mean I saw the winner, that shit was also hellishly impressive, with the manual drumming too, but I don't play either instrument so can't tell which one is more impressive

  • @StonayBalogna
    @StonayBalogna 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +382

    Love how she even matched the aesthetic of their video. 10/10🔥❤️

  • @yukikofujiwara2144
    @yukikofujiwara2144 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +752

    As a koto player and Polyphia fan, huge props.
    This was insanely impressive. I sure as hell can't play koto like that.

    • @aitharel3009
      @aitharel3009 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +40

      Pretty sure koto and guzheng are distinctively different instruments, although similar, but they each have their own charm.
      I think koto personally sounds more "stringy" to me. Have you tried both? I'm curious how similar technique is as they're obviously the "same" kind of instrument.

    • @yukikofujiwara2144
      @yukikofujiwara2144 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +43

      @@aitharel3009 I should've said "as a zither player"
      Never played a guzheng, but on koto we don't play the other side of those bridges (kotoji, I don't know what guzheng players call them). I forgot that was a thing on guzheng. Maybe it's a scale length thing, but it doesn't sound very musical on koto, we use that side exclusively for bends and vibrato.

    • @aitharel3009
      @aitharel3009 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      @@yukikofujiwara2144 Oh I think I get what you meant now.
      Yes for sure, interesting, they look "the same" in terms of playing but had no idea about the playing style. I'm not sure if the other side of the bridge playing is actually "traditional" either though as it's a modified guzheng. Usually they're only used for bends and vibrato too most of the time I think?
      Have to say, I am a little jealous of you guys playing one of those "traditional" instruments haha.

    • @yukikofujiwara2144
      @yukikofujiwara2144 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +33

      @@aitharel3009 I actually play 3 traditional Japanese instruments: koto, kokyu, and shamisen.
      My mother taught traditional music in Osaka for years, and was a traditional musician and enka singer before that as well. Traditional music was my whole childhood with a buffer of video games, essentially.
      Very fortunate upbringing that I try not to take for granted.

    • @aitharel3009
      @aitharel3009 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      @@yukikofujiwara2144 Wow, that's actually awesome, now I'm three times as jealous haha.
      I'm definitely more familiar with the Chinese traditional instruments: E.G Guzheng, Erhu and Sanxian, which are the counterparts to the ones you play, and very similar due to shared history and origin.
      Yet each have their own distinctive nuances in sound which make them quite distinguishable.
      I always wanted to try one of these as I've only played a classical instrument, but really do enjoy a lot of these traditional ones, so the fact that you play three! Haha

  • @GoranZec
    @GoranZec ปีที่แล้ว +1853

    This is pretty much the most impressive cover of any song I've ever heard

    • @colinbanning9416
      @colinbanning9416 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Imagine being able to do anything this good

    • @realeveryday504
      @realeveryday504 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      But it was recorded at 75% tempo of the original song & sped up. Try playing this video at 75% & you'll notice how much more natural the camera movements & her movements are. Still sounds good at 75%, though. But it does take away from the skill required to actually play this song at full speed.

    • @LocrianDorian
      @LocrianDorian ปีที่แล้ว +30

      @@realeveryday504 I doubt the video is the actual take we are hearing anyways, most often than not it isn't. Playing this in a single take flawlessly would be near impossible. Still an awesome cover, despite being spliced together. That's how everyone records though, including Polyphia, so can't fault her.

    • @realeveryday504
      @realeveryday504 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Eddie Hughes But, but, but… yeah.

    • @ohhyu
      @ohhyu ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@realeveryday504 bruh i see you replying under every comment can you just stop and appreciate the music and the artist?? why are you trying to dilute her skills with that argument. seriously you have better things to do.

  • @alaskabandaid
    @alaskabandaid ปีที่แล้ว +1545

    This is by far the best cover I have ever seen of Polyphia. she NAILED it.

    • @KJ-ho6sb
      @KJ-ho6sb 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      really excellent arrangement too

    • @honguyenminh
      @honguyenminh 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      I saw what you did there

    • @zimgaming1397
      @zimgaming1397 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Charles berthoud?

  • @qwertt968
    @qwertt968 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +447

    I didn't know this instrument can make such a beautiful sound like this untill now

    • @mikamikan1079
      @mikamikan1079 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      is this backhanded

    • @qwertt968
      @qwertt968 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@mikamikan1079 nope

    • @AkshayKumarX
      @AkshayKumarX 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@qwertt968 There's an anime (japanese cartoon) called Naruto and Yasuharu Takanashi who composed a majority of the OST for the series utilizes their instrument beautifully along with rock elements. I'll add some titles you can look up on youtube to listen to the soundtrack.

    • @AkshayKumarX
      @AkshayKumarX 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@qwertt968 To list a few:
      1. Rising Dragon Yasuharu Takanashi
      2. Uchiha Itachi Yasuharu Takanashi
      3. Yondaime Hokage Yasuharu Takanashi
      4. NARUTO Main Theme 16 Yasuharu Takanashi

    • @loka8001
      @loka8001 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      what instrument is that?

  • @outbakjak
    @outbakjak 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Muyon.. This literally made me cry. It is so beautiful, and mesmerizing, that it made me cry. I'm a 33 year old man and I am not ashamed. I know it's old, I watched when it was new.. I just wanted you to know. Better late than never. I hope you see this. Bless you 🥹

  • @justinmiller9169
    @justinmiller9169 ปีที่แล้ว +883

    I’ve never seen anyone play a piece so technical on this instrument before. Amazing performance.

    • @dogayarman2771
      @dogayarman2771 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      We don't get to see it so often on guitar either 😄

    • @ghannawi13
      @ghannawi13 ปีที่แล้ว +56

      Weirdly enough, I think the Guzheng lends itself well to this style of play. Tim Henson uses a style that has a lot of polyphonic layering, and that's very difficult on a guitar. However, an instrument inherently built for polyphonic rhythms might have an easier time replicating that style than other instruments out there. That being said, its still very difficult to pull this off, and it was amazing to watch.

    • @chronosinner0
      @chronosinner0 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      there are so many nore even more technical pieces for this instrument mostly very traditional chinese pieces but it isnt heard very often

    • @mochat_oi
      @mochat_oi ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I've never seen harmonics on a guzheng before wow

    • @fingerstylesabahan8517
      @fingerstylesabahan8517 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Because they don't want to transcend their skill, they thought that a traditional instrument should only play traditional music, well it doesn't matter a music is a music🔥🔥🔥

  • @anversailles
    @anversailles ปีที่แล้ว +4487

    Even the cinematography pays homage to the original. Incredible performance and incredible MV. 🎉

    • @alankchi
      @alankchi ปีที่แล้ว +6

      This is insane! Totally awesome!❤

    • @vikashammet4836
      @vikashammet4836 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ol

    • @johnyang799
      @johnyang799 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      This cover makes me feel like the original one is the cover.

    • @LiveLaughLovecraft
      @LiveLaughLovecraft ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@johnyang799 they are both equally great.

    • @yuruem2thereturn44
      @yuruem2thereturn44 ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s what I’m saying

  • @jameslangridge1674
    @jameslangridge1674 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +414

    As much as I like the original, I find I keep coming back to re-listen to this version. Something about it just seems so very very right. Well done. Amazing playing.

    • @michaelleigh2076
      @michaelleigh2076 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Totally agree, this is the best version of this song and id love to hear her learn more

    • @moxxy3565
      @moxxy3565 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      The Eastern influences give it something I didn't even know it was "missing"

    • @aaronvanzile3824
      @aaronvanzile3824 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      ​@@moxxy3565the original is already super harmonics heavy and this thing is capable of ridiculously rich thick harmonies, it just sounds so good on this thing and there's so many in the song. Between that and the bends, it's such a cool and unique take.

    • @SpenceReam
      @SpenceReam 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      💯%

  • @JohnDickson-ki3qr
    @JohnDickson-ki3qr 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +105

    You're like the Tim Henson of the guzheng world.
    This is probably the cleanest cover of this song I've seen, you make it look effortless too 😂

  • @phenex5190
    @phenex5190 ปีที่แล้ว +942

    Why does Polyphia's style fit this instrument so well!! Amazing performance

    • @_NobodySpecial_
      @_NobodySpecial_ ปีที่แล้ว +50

      It doesn't normally, this isn't how normal people play but tbh it's a polyphia song, if it wasn't stupidly intricate and difficult it wouldn't be the same

    • @the_undecidead
      @the_undecidead ปีที่แล้ว +81

      because the sound characteristics of the classic guitar and the guzheng are very similar.

    • @ryth-2401
      @ryth-2401 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Maybe because Tim is half Chinese

    • @kanon0n
      @kanon0n ปีที่แล้ว +7

      true if tim does make something new with hes nylon

    • @Squirrel-zq6oe
      @Squirrel-zq6oe ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@_NobodySpecial_ hate much

  • @dumpsterDeity
    @dumpsterDeity ปีที่แล้ว +1266

    imagine a collab between her and Polyphia. That'd be insanely cool.

    • @Bankable2790
      @Bankable2790 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      Ikr that’s what I’m thinking. Don’t want a reaction video or competition win. We need full collab

    • @submarooo4319
      @submarooo4319 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      I would absolutely love for that to happen

    • @middleclassthrash
      @middleclassthrash 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      [Holds breath]

    • @yumfamous
      @yumfamous 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      What collab? She should be part of the band

    • @StunningSilken
      @StunningSilken 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@yumfamousRight.

  • @vineyardsaker6195
    @vineyardsaker6195 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    ma'am - you are an AMAZING virtuoso, bravo for that super cover!!!

  • @slinkytreekreeper
    @slinkytreekreeper หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    My God, phenomenal would be an understatement.
    Beyond stunning, which I have no words for.

  • @iBoss818
    @iBoss818 ปีที่แล้ว +1617

    When I saw that cover of this song that won the Polyphia contest, I thought it was impossible to make another cover as good as that. This video proved me wrong. This is absolutely mesmerizing.

    • @borndrago
      @borndrago ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I searched for the Polyphia contest winner and couldn't find anything. Can you help me on that?

    • @iBoss818
      @iBoss818 ปีที่แล้ว +61

      @@borndrago The video is called "Playing God (Polyphia) but on one guitar only" and it's by Paolo Gans. The Polyphia contest video is called "Polyphia Roasts Fan Covers" and it's on their official channel.

    • @borndrago
      @borndrago ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@iBoss818 Thanks a lot!!

    • @84jdgregory
      @84jdgregory ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Gotta check out that winner video. This one was nuts.

    • @savageryreally7058
      @savageryreally7058 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      This is better than The Original lol let alone the one that won the contest.

  • @user-lj3wq8kc4k
    @user-lj3wq8kc4k ปีที่แล้ว +827

    Some people may not realize it yet. She is underestimated, and she has integrated the playing methods and skills of many musical instruments into the performance of guzheng. He's a musical genius. This is unique in the method of playing guzheng. This is a treasure girl who deserves more attention.

    • @mypetmoose2079
      @mypetmoose2079 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      by he you mean tim henson?

    • @AndrewStottisTheIndiWerWlf
      @AndrewStottisTheIndiWerWlf ปีที่แล้ว +32

      @@mypetmoose2079 no they mean translating that to this instrument requires playing it in an innovative and non-traditinal way.

    • @ganjalinajolie3002
      @ganjalinajolie3002 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It blew my mind when she did the harmonics

    • @bowesguitars5514
      @bowesguitars5514 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      around the 1:10 mark is she changing multiple tunings on the fly?

    • @AndrewStottisTheIndiWerWlf
      @AndrewStottisTheIndiWerWlf ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bowesguitars5514 not sure

  • @kchastain3
    @kchastain3 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +53

    Seeing this song played on an instrument I have no familiarity with whatsoever is a real trip. Like witnessing something truly unfathomable. Amazing.

    • @Appetite_For_Kill
      @Appetite_For_Kill 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      You didn't watch kungfu hustle?

  • @isaachester8475
    @isaachester8475 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Sorry Tim, but this is officially the coolest rendition of this song on TH-cam

  • @pakdosen9325
    @pakdosen9325 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1332

    This cover brings new breeze for Playing God. Especially the bend sound that only Guzheng can produce makes it so unique. I don't even know that Guzheng also has harmonics. It's good to learn and watch

    • @badboy250984
      @badboy250984 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +78

      She's taking the guzheng to the next level. Many guzheng player just play it the traditionally way with the chinese style of songs. This shows if you willing to be open and try something new, it opens up something else for the instrument.

    • @yukikofujiwara2144
      @yukikofujiwara2144 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +46

      The cool thing about plucked string instruments is that practically everything can be transposed from one instrument to the other and remain true to the original music, while having all the color of the instrument it's played on.

    • @cm9241
      @cm9241 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +36

      String instruments all have harmonics, that's just how vibration works

    • @jdseventeen
      @jdseventeen 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      oh yeh you can just about do harmonics with anything with a string (meet the parents)

    • @thestoebz
      @thestoebz 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @@jdseventeenI have strings, can you pluck me, JD?

  • @harrinkeith8150
    @harrinkeith8150 ปีที่แล้ว +1643

    Timmy needs to see this!!! This gives me chills!! The notes, melody, performance… all on point!!

    • @GabrielSantos-qt1kr
      @GabrielSantos-qt1kr ปีที่แล้ว +57

      They posted 😁

    • @coopiscool9419
      @coopiscool9419 ปีที่แล้ว +68

      Bro don’t call him Timmy that’s weird

    • @ShinyaKougami
      @ShinyaKougami ปีที่แล้ว +6

      did they watch this? where can i find that?

    • @Glouphrie
      @Glouphrie ปีที่แล้ว +87

      @@coopiscool9419 he is often called "Timmy Hendrix"

    • @user-fg3fv9hl3b
      @user-fg3fv9hl3b ปีที่แล้ว +31

      @@coopiscool9419 name shaming, really?

  • @Immersed94
    @Immersed94 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    This is making me tear up. No words. All I can say is this might be the most stunning solo-cover of any song I've ever heard

  • @par-teetime2422
    @par-teetime2422 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Wow this was beautiful. I’m definitely gonna watch this another million times or so over the rest of my life.

  • @GoufinAround_
    @GoufinAround_ ปีที่แล้ว +225

    That slide transition at 1:39 gave me chills

  • @damagekritical
    @damagekritical ปีที่แล้ว +410

    Polyphia really transcending all cultures and walks of life with their music and it's amazing to see

  • @Arlecchino_Gatto
    @Arlecchino_Gatto 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I keep coming back to watch you play this. Your talent is so very amazing! I love your videos.

  • @VintageValium
    @VintageValium หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Amazing technique and incredible cover! Made me emotional! Also made me think of old Hero (2002) movie with Jet Li and Donnie Yen when they duel. If they ever make a part two, you should play in the background!
    If anything though, you can just share this performance with any movie studio that is including this type of instrument in the score and/or production. Work secured for a lifetime!

  • @ThaBeatConductor
    @ThaBeatConductor ปีที่แล้ว +196

    I feel like I just watched an ancient sorceress casting a spell.
    That was awesome.

  • @evonne315
    @evonne315 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +61

    I love how many people are inspired to cover Polyphia. Its a phenomenon. This one especially is truly beautiful and unique. ❤

  • @wallthemart
    @wallthemart 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +28

    2:32 This instrument sounds like it was made for this section. It just sounds so right

  • @owlbusdumbledork9966
    @owlbusdumbledork9966 ปีที่แล้ว +311

    She's even throwing embellishments over the second section. Incredible musicianship!

    • @ogsWRLDD
      @ogsWRLDD ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@user-li2fy4hu7p get that hate out your blood lil bro & appreciate talent.

    • @explosu
      @explosu ปีที่แล้ว

      @@user-li2fy4hu7p Did she do it on the moon, too? Lol, like this wouldn't be incredibly obvious for about a hundred different reasons least of all her hair moving completely normally. Delete your account.

    • @The_Guy_Who_Asked72
      @The_Guy_Who_Asked72 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@user-li2fy4hu7p wdym? It's clearly not sped up, she's just talented

  • @Sbeatsophrenia
    @Sbeatsophrenia ปีที่แล้ว +318

    If she covers Ego Death, it's gonna be wild!! Amazing!

    • @rexreamon2781
      @rexreamon2781 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Definitely

    • @carpediemarts705
      @carpediemarts705 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      WHEN

    • @BirnieMac1
      @BirnieMac1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Complete with Steve vai wig

    • @SeraphimxSins
      @SeraphimxSins ปีที่แล้ว

      I'd be interested in seeing how that could be done on a zither.

  • @andrewcass9177
    @andrewcass9177 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +40

    This is so cool!! You managed to do a faithful cover of an intricate song yet made it feel unique by adding the distinct flavor of your instrument. I loved this and the production value! Subscribed.

  • @Ranakade
    @Ranakade ปีที่แล้ว +402

    I respect covers that go all in and not just play the intro. 🙌
    Beautiful work! ❤️

    • @junatan25
      @junatan25 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Especially the “bossa” part

    • @jozkomrkvicka2804
      @jozkomrkvicka2804 ปีที่แล้ว

      th-cam.com/video/dm2glu3WLGk/w-d-xo.html

  • @stringsattached5077
    @stringsattached5077 ปีที่แล้ว +235

    You can’t get a better cover than this, like how did she do the ending so flawlessly like, that was so fucking magnificent

    • @Vincentoist
      @Vincentoist ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It's a studio version
      With takes and editing to get the tone right

    • @LICHTinc
      @LICHTinc ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Vincentoist ok

    • @SeraphimxSins
      @SeraphimxSins ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Vincentoist Actually, this is a live playthrough, but there are some cuts to make it more music video-esque. The backing track was added afterwards however.

    • @CBoxStudios
      @CBoxStudios ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's sped up.

    • @realeveryday504
      @realeveryday504 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@CBoxStudios Correct! Man, I scrolled through a lot of comments to see if anyone else noticed. Yep. Play it at 75% & see how it was really played. I'd also guess they detuned the audio of the original song to match a 25% lower tuning of this instrument so that when sped up 25% everything sounded good. Otherwise the audio from the song would've been time-stretched (what you hear at 75% & slower) & then sped up which wouldn't sound good at all. None-the-less, she definitely seemed to nail every note. But she also played it at 75% tempo & sped it up in post.

  • @superipermagererata5084
    @superipermagererata5084 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    This is the most clean cover I’ve seen, truly the best, the technic everything was so BEAUTIFUL OMGGG I LOVED IT 😭😭😭you’re amazing I just love how your hands look while playing, all the movements look so beautiful and perfect

  • @cryptohawg9518
    @cryptohawg9518 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    FANTASTIC Polyphia cover. Would love to hear more.

  • @DJSubDOg
    @DJSubDOg ปีที่แล้ว +107

    This is beyond words. Hands down the most impressive cover I have ever seen. The accuracy and technique here are blowing my mind.

    • @jojack1234567890
      @jojack1234567890 ปีที่แล้ว

      I swear at first I really thought it was just the song overlaid on the video. Tripped me out lol.

    • @mrmaldoon8362
      @mrmaldoon8362 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed :)

    • @realeveryday504
      @realeveryday504 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah. But then when you play it at 75% you can see how she got it so perfect.

    • @bananas3691
      @bananas3691 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@realeveryday504 I heard it at 0.75x and it still sounds great to me. Maybe it was sped up a bit but it doesn’t suddenly mean that she doesn’t deserve recognition for it. You sound so salty when you say “play it at x speed and see if you feel the same” when someone comments that it’s great.

  • @sherlock4791
    @sherlock4791 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    Lets be honest
    This deserves at least 1M views

    • @mrchef2676
      @mrchef2676 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Did u mean 2M ?

    • @dadadididododede1557
      @dadadididododede1557 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ikr ??

    • @fauzanree1983
      @fauzanree1983 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wait how does this not have 1M views already 💀
      It sits at 470k right now

    • @harryhines1334
      @harryhines1334 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Let's be honest this deserves more views that justin beiber

    • @torresaurus_
      @torresaurus_ ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm sure it will do just fine.

  • @user-fc9yd5bv3n
    @user-fc9yd5bv3n 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    不愧是古箏教主~ ❤❤❤
    彈什麼都好聽~ 🎉🎉🎉

  • @jkndrkn
    @jkndrkn 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    The expressiveness of guzheng and your playing works so well with this piece. You can get the crisp sound of Tim's playing with the expressiveness and rich harmonics of the guzheng. They should take you on tour.

  • @Tayy_B
    @Tayy_B ปีที่แล้ว +370

    this makes me think about so many musicians out there which play different instruments that are hardly even known and are so good at playing yet don't upload a cover so we end up not knowing that their talent even exists in the first place☹
    I feel blessed by knowing Moyun and this cover exist.

    • @junethanoschurchill6750
      @junethanoschurchill6750 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Every single instrument has someone like this. A lot of people don’t realize just how mind-numbingly skilled musicians can be

  • @veryfitting
    @veryfitting ปีที่แล้ว +195

    Polyphia have introduced me to so many incredibly stunning artists

  • @Matthew-Smith
    @Matthew-Smith 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    that was really impressive. also your dressed like a mortal kombat character so 10/10 performance

  • @joooooolea
    @joooooolea 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    i have goosebumps.. this is literally my new favorite cover of playing god…..

  • @KyleYoung143
    @KyleYoung143 ปีที่แล้ว +139

    As a Polyphia fan and guitarist myself, my jaw dropped watching this. Incredible!

  • @jakefairley6993
    @jakefairley6993 ปีที่แล้ว +125

    Nailing all those harmonics is so damn impressive, that's insane

  • @eldengarrett9153
    @eldengarrett9153 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    One of the coolest covers of this song so far. So brilliant.

  • @opostronaut
    @opostronaut ปีที่แล้ว +60

    I don't know what I expected harmonics to sound like on a Guzheng, but it definitely wasn't that beautiful. Absolutely incredibly, the pitch bends work with the style so well! Seriously another level of talent *edit for the arpeggios, holy cow. Mind actually blown, just when I thought it couldn't get any better.

  • @kevinwere7917
    @kevinwere7917 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Wow, just wow, what an incredible instrument to play that on, and she plays it so beautifully and with style. It’s quite a busy piece of music but she makes it look easy. I absolutely appreciated watching that. Awesome.

  • @frogbattle
    @frogbattle 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I love watching the way you hit the harmonics on the guzheng! I never realized you could do that. Excellent cover, amazing talent, hope Polyphia reacts!

  • @plthlsn
    @plthlsn ปีที่แล้ว +236

    This was not only perfectly visually stimulating, this is probably the most fantastic cross-instrumental cover I've ever seen or heard! You are amazing!!!🥰🥰🥰🥰

  • @Rafflersauce
    @Rafflersauce ปีที่แล้ว +69

    This is legitimately the best cover of anything ive ever seen.

  • @nen.user.3764
    @nen.user.3764 ปีที่แล้ว +214

    She plays it just as clean as Tim. Actually if not cleaner . Her technique is so on point. It’s so Badass. I could listen to her all day .

    • @hazardeur
      @hazardeur ปีที่แล้ว +5

      jup and this is wa harder too i reckon. the hand movement is way larger so it's got to be more difficult from a physical standpoint alone, not even counting in the tons of strings. also the angle your hands/fingers are to the instrument seems to be harder for intricate stuff

    • @realeveryday504
      @realeveryday504 ปีที่แล้ว

      Because she recorded this at 75% speed. See for yourself by playing at 75%.

    • @obliterator1543
      @obliterator1543 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@realeveryday504 On what basis do you claim that?

    • @Siziusmopul
      @Siziusmopul ปีที่แล้ว

      @@realeveryday504 ok?

  • @UncleChisel
    @UncleChisel 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    What an absolutely beautiful rendition. Your love and passion for your instrument comes through loud and clear.
    👏

  • @TheRealKyleLamb
    @TheRealKyleLamb 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Simply outstanding. I've had this on repeat for almost an hour. Very well played.

  • @sevenaries
    @sevenaries ปีที่แล้ว +30

    The most insane part is that she hits almost every note in a virtually 1 for 1 translation

    • @gempalm2003
      @gempalm2003 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      they were born to be better than us at everything =)

    • @realeveryday504
      @realeveryday504 ปีที่แล้ว

      As a musician, that is what I noticed as well. But upon a second & third viewing I realized how unnatural the camera & she moved. Play it at 75% speed & see for yourself.

    • @iantrolington6594
      @iantrolington6594 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nah, the most insane part is she thinks she better wear a mask around these infected strings.

    • @joshsilvia9077
      @joshsilvia9077 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ​@RealEveryDay504 clown, it looks so painfully slowed down at .75, this is am actual jam session and you should feel bad for crying wolf about an artists talent.

  • @seantoronto
    @seantoronto ปีที่แล้ว +268

    This artist - Moyun, is called Goddess/Lord of Chinese guzheng, for her supreme technical skills (in some of the vids here she plays 2 guzhengs at the same time), lightning-fast fingers, and innovative interpretation of foreign songs with her own flair. If you are speechless watching this video, conventionally played with background track, wait till you see her CLEAN covers of AC/DC's Thunderstruck (1.7 million views, where she is the one-girl band, playing everything - guitar, bass, vocal AND percussion for god's sake!!! simultaneously and unconventionally SOLO, on 1 guzheng, without distraction of cool background. You can tell that she is having a grand time, with the attitude that she doesn't give a f*** what others think or say: mask or not. This genius showcased her highest musicality and BADASSERY in its purest form. I was actually laughing the whole time in utter disbelief), and my favorite - Chinese song Quan Yu Tian Xia (with a whopping 22 million views on a different channel, on here it's 2.2 million). I still have yet to pick up my jaw from the floor! 😀👍 She hails from Chengdu, mainland China.

    • @Lundix
      @Lundix ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Pretty sure Thunderstruck is playing audio that was recorded independently of the video footage, which taints the whole thing for me. Sounds awesome though.

    • @selfactualizer2099
      @selfactualizer2099 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Acdc...thunderstruck.............I think the polyphia transposing is a thousand times better ..... I don't want to hear another acdc cover
      And view count doesn't mean better, view count is usually determined by "how cool the video looks" moreso than "how intricate is the music theory/performance"
      Don't believe me? Look at the comments, it's more about the background than the insane playing,
      You know, the whole "virtuosity is dead" thing, because people only want to see or hear cool things, instead of you know, being musically inclined
      Edit: I mean, frank zappa is an absolute legend but lower view counts than he deserves,
      Same for many other legends, they weren't "pop" enough

    • @TheSpartanS196
      @TheSpartanS196 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@Lundix You think that in music videos you actually "see" the musicians playing the track you listen to? lmaoooo oh boi. Like, yes, they play to have realistic hand movements and so the video fits the audio, but the audio you're listening to isn't a "live recording" of the take of their video. And I thought that was obvious...

    • @jegnur
      @jegnur ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@TheSpartanS196 Depends on the video and artist, sometimes it absolutely is a live take.

    • @TheSpartanS196
      @TheSpartanS196 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@jegnur Music videos in 99.9999999% of the cases aren't. And I mean official music videos, with editing, special effects, maybe even some story going on, cuts, all the things that make them "cinematographic". A dude playing the guitar while sitting isn't a music video (and unless it's one single continuous take with no cuts and embellishments, that's probably 'fake' too. Like, if it changes POV, then focusses on the hands, then the dude has changed bass/guitar/whatever...). Live takes are live takes and thus their quality mostly sucks. If you want sound quality you ain't getting it with a live video recording.

  • @jamesfisher5864
    @jamesfisher5864 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    This is jaw dropping 😮❤ Incredible playing

  • @doris4469
    @doris4469 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Mind-blowing. The most amazing cover of any kind I've watched on TH-cam

  • @JacobLukasiewicz
    @JacobLukasiewicz ปีที่แล้ว +254

    In Polyphia's place I would collab with her ASAP! This sound maybe even better than original electro-classic guitar using, especially that juicy bends!

  • @lasagnahog7695
    @lasagnahog7695 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    If I didn't know any better I'd assume this was composed for this instrument. What a wildly impressive cover.

  • @johnlaurensevilla5209
    @johnlaurensevilla5209 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Goosebumps from the start to end. What an amazing cover

  • @ravenknight4200
    @ravenknight4200 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    the timing, the crystal clear sound, cinematography, everythings perfect 👍👍👍👍

  • @BirnieMac1
    @BirnieMac1 ปีที่แล้ว +183

    The fact you can play the solo and just casually adjust your mask without dropping a note is surreal to me
    Absolute banger mate

    • @nanthilrodriguez
      @nanthilrodriguez ปีที่แล้ว +3

      What about it is "surreal" exactly?

    • @imaXkillXya
      @imaXkillXya ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Steve Vai tender surrender vibes when he combs his hair

    • @shadoninja
      @shadoninja ปีที่แล้ว +5

      This video alone was 10+ clips stitched together. I bet this took A LOT more takes than that to make. I have seen Polyphia play this song live and they don't even play it perfectly (it is still insane to hear live regardless of the mistakes)

    • @MKFingerstyleAcademy
      @MKFingerstyleAcademy ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@imaXkillXya that video is not a live video.

    • @johnsuggs7828
      @johnsuggs7828 ปีที่แล้ว

      She just showing off now lol. Outstanding

  • @zavieir
    @zavieir ปีที่แล้ว +83

    Playing God is such a masterpiece it sounds so well in any instrument

    • @genocidist2602
      @genocidist2602 ปีที่แล้ว

      no its a garbage song and sounds bland and boring

    • @3periode788
      @3periode788 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      couldn't agree more

    • @billybobthekidiswack
      @billybobthekidiswack ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not a tuba

    • @TactlessGuy
      @TactlessGuy ปีที่แล้ว

      Well the original piece is played by mainly string instruments, so it's not surprising that it'd sound good on any other string instrument.

    • @rizalleksono480
      @rizalleksono480 ปีที่แล้ว

      not really for any instruments

  • @Agorija
    @Agorija 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    It's official: polyphias version is now the cover, and this is the original. So good.

  • @richman3135
    @richman3135 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was without a doubt one of the coolest things I've seen in the past few months. Thank you!

  • @GabeMillerMusic
    @GabeMillerMusic ปีที่แล้ว +151

    This is so sick! The tone, playing, plus all those note bends sound amazing

    • @TYFLOL
      @TYFLOL ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah especially those bends make this one super cool

  • @ianmcleod44
    @ianmcleod44 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    I don't know much about the 43 string polyphonic zither but clearly it is a difficult instrument to play and then you chose one of the hardest 4 min songs to play. It sounded brilliant. Well done.

    • @LogioTek
      @LogioTek ปีที่แล้ว +16

      from her pinned comment it was so difficult that she had the instrument redesigned: bring strings closer, make them longer, and completely change native tuning to 12-tone equal temperament to pull this off

    • @chibichibi51
      @chibichibi51 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LogioTek Yes, it looked strange for a guzheng, so that made sense!

  • @jl5177
    @jl5177 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    HOLY CRAP THAT WAS AMAZING! 🔥🔥🔥

  • @SackMan039
    @SackMan039 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    THIS IS INSANE. incredibly cool cover!

  • @languafe4111
    @languafe4111 ปีที่แล้ว +132

    This is absolutely bananas to watch and listen to. I think this is the coolest instrumental performance I've ever witnessed.

    • @selfactualizer2099
      @selfactualizer2099 ปีที่แล้ว

      Have you seen teeth of the hydra?

    • @EtopiaCA
      @EtopiaCA ปีที่แล้ว

      Watch Larry Williams slap a bass.

  • @KillianBlake
    @KillianBlake 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +153

    Easily the best Polyphia cover I've ever heard. That is so spot on and unique

  • @LethiuxX
    @LethiuxX 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Wow! Masterful! This is what mastering something looks like!

  • @pey5571
    @pey5571 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I LOVE THIS SO MUCH!!!! GORGEOUS!! seriously, what a lovely translation of this song onto this instrument, it sounds so wonderful

  • @MrMisterSir3711
    @MrMisterSir3711 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    I can clearly understand someone's a pro at their instrument, when i see something like this. Unbelievable job, thank you so much!

  • @pbritten1
    @pbritten1 ปีที่แล้ว +450

    Has more talent in her little finger than 99% of people in the world. Amazing doesn’t even begin to describe this talented artist ❤

    • @sui-yu-er-an
      @sui-yu-er-an ปีที่แล้ว +3

      She is only over 20

    • @pbritten1
      @pbritten1 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sui-yu-er-an 我不確定她的年齡,但她很棒。 如果我是個年輕人,我會毫不猶豫地娶她。 她很有才華!

    • @leannasty
      @leannasty ปีที่แล้ว +23

      @@pbritten1 lol gross

    • @BleachCowboy2016
      @BleachCowboy2016 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      She’s good, but the one with the true talent is whoever wrote this song.

    • @pbritten1
      @pbritten1 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@BleachCowboy2016 Tim Henson is brilliant. My middle son looks identical to him minus the tats( which look cool ). The guzheng instrument this lady is playing is difficult to play at the best of times.I also think she did an amazing job🍻

  • @hugoshubert
    @hugoshubert 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Amazingly accurate, and with some unique flare as well. Beautiful translation of an amazing piece. This was a joy to listen to!

  • @Grandsheba
    @Grandsheba 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Looks like weng chun, a complete mastery of the deadly art of music! My stress has been defeated!

  • @sergioibarra3461
    @sergioibarra3461 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    This sounds so good it’s almost as good as the original, never seen a cover this technically well played in any instrument

  • @thefingerwitch
    @thefingerwitch ปีที่แล้ว +28

    My goodness… the translation from the guitar to this instrument HAS to be even more difficult to perform than we know !!! Everything about this production is world class. I thank you for the wonderful art and out of this world performance!!🙏🙏🙏

  • @paranoid7590
    @paranoid7590 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This is a truly amazing cover. I could listen to this all day.

  • @mikepennington1760
    @mikepennington1760 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Absolutely amazing... I am blown away by this performance!

  • @OfficialTygo
    @OfficialTygo ปีที่แล้ว +44

    This is genuinely insane.... Im flabbergasted by this performance

  • @GitaraMaker
    @GitaraMaker ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you algorithm gods this is the best recommendation.

  • @Hans-ok5rc
    @Hans-ok5rc 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    超愛 !好強啊

  • @esveaz
    @esveaz 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    insanely good! i love this cover. thank you youtube for randomly suggesting this vid

  • @uero-ro
    @uero-ro ปีที่แล้ว +104

    It looks like you're having so much fun! What an incredible cover. You did such an amazing job of capturing the essence of Polyphia's structure and style.

    • @Sku11zDude
      @Sku11zDude ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The only thing I can think of while playing polyphia songs is "Don't mess it up, Don't mess it UP" Internal screaming with no facial expressions

  • @8BitChad
    @8BitChad ปีที่แล้ว +73

    What a gorgeous instrument expertly played. Hitting harmonics on a Guzheng, I love the internet. 10/10.

  • @timsession6736
    @timsession6736 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I can't express how much I loved this! Amazing!

  • @TheOrderofChaos
    @TheOrderofChaos 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is the BEST Playing God cover anywhere

  • @mizoboe6193
    @mizoboe6193 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    the guzheng really captures the essence of playing god very well! I actually think it sounds a bit better. the deep tone helps a lot

  • @ReeseDee
    @ReeseDee ปีที่แล้ว +48

    This is incredible. The rhythm is so good, it sounds beautiful. So glad to have musicians like you showing us what kinds of amazing things are possible when you work hard at your craft

  • @screwaccountcreation
    @screwaccountcreation 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    This doesn't seem like it should be possible. Absolutely amazing and beautiful!

  • @AnthonyCalmes
    @AnthonyCalmes 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This woman has insane skills, I`m loving the heck out of this! Amazing vid.

  • @TonyTonyInsomnia
    @TonyTonyInsomnia ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Whoa did not expect this cross over 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @MachineGodMaple
    @MachineGodMaple ปีที่แล้ว +83

    It is so satisfying hearing every note so perfectly articulated, what an incredible display of execution