The HU are Mongol warriors on a mission to introduce Mongolian music and cultural heritage to the world. They are all classically-trained professional musicians of Mongolian folk music, including the khoomei - overtone singing, with a background of at least 20 years of training and practicing. The main music instrument is the Morin Khuur, a Mongolian traditional musical instrument, with a history of at least 2000 years. It has a horse-headed stem, leather-board, 2 horse-hair strings, and a horse-hair bow. It's the most revered instrument derived from the horse worship of nomadic Mongols and the traditional melodies mainly imitate horse gaits and weighing sounds. Their playing techniques are ultimately traditional, with fingers up and down the strings. The Tovshuur is another Mongolian traditional plucked instrument, here it's in the shape of an arrow drawn in a bow. You can see some techniques and sounds of Morin khuur as introduced by HU frontman Gala: th-cam.com/video/hHn-aBGEa0I/w-d-xo.html
@Mongolianstatehood, my understanding is that this is a song also to celebrate the Khan? Is that correct? I have a friend that worked in the university system in Mongolia for a year. Either way.. the throat singing for me is brilliant. if you can access these guys and pass information along, i worked at a facility with people with neurodivergence, and one guy had mobility issues but was a lover of metal music, and as a carer i was struggling to connect and build relationship with him.. so one day i brought my compute in with a play list of the HU. He became an instant fan, and we had rapport.. he used to play the Hu all the time, it gave him great pleasure.
15:02 yes, a couple of the “signs” or “tells” of a Master Morin Khuur player is they can almost realistically mimic horse neighs/whinnies and Falcon cries, both animals very important to the Mongolian culture.
I know almost nothing about instruments but I do know that the morin khuur has no frets, so they are played by running the fingers underneath or pressing on the sides. Great reaction!
Assuming the falcon sound was on purpose. Another song, Yuve Yuve Yu, also very cool, and more melodic, had a clearly deliberate horse sound on "cello."
IIRC, these guys are mostly (all?) professors at a major university in Mongolia! Some in music, others in history. One of my absolute favorites from them is Song of Women featuring Lzzy Hale of Halestorm. The primal base they lay down, with Lzzy's incredible belts and rich feminine vocals blend so much better than you can imagine!
Check them out in concert if you ever get the chance. Saw them open for Halestorm , they are awesome. Mixing traditional Mongolian instruments with standard guitar, bass, and drums. And ,yes, Mongolian folk mixed with rock/metal. Pretty sure the Falcon sound was intentional, as was the Morin Khuur part that sounded like a horse whinny. 4 members and 4 touring members. Gala and Enkush on Morin Khuur and throat singing. Jaya - throat singing, Tumur Hhuur (jaw harp), and Tsuur (end blown flute) Temka - Tovshuur. 4 touring members. Ono -percussion Jamba -guitar Davaa -bass Odko -drums. This is one of several songs that they redid with new English lyrics and guest singers. This was redone with Jacoby Shaddix (Papa Roach), Song of Women with Lzzy Hale (Halestorm), Yuve Yuve Yu with Danny Case (Fron Ashes To New), This is Mongol with Wm, Duvall (Alice in Chains), and just recently Black Thunder with Serj Tankian (System of A Down). They also covered Metallica's Sad But True, in Mongolian.
Reggae?!?! Amazing! Love this video. In fact, I am starting my next safety meeting with it! "As they will destroy their enemies, so will we destroy any threat to our safety!" Loved your reaction
Yeah, the pinky or other finger under the strings is part of the technique - either muting or harmonics, as you guessed, or actually fretting the note at that point using the fingernail (which isn't done on Western string instruments, I think maybe some Indian instrument do though). Anyway, yeah, they're professional, trained, musicians in the Mongolian Classical tradition, who decided to form a folk-metal band and conquer the world! hehe
He actually IS fretting the string as, unlike western guitars, violins, cellos, etc., a Morin khuur does not have a fingerboard. The strings are 'floating free' just like on a Norse Tagelharpa or Finnish Jouhiko.
@@elricthebald Well, fretting with his fingers, yes, there being no finger or fretboard, strings "floating free". We're in agreement, just saying it differently.
These guys (the singers) are throat singers, and apparently all attended music school. Throat singing apparently takes about ten years to perfect (if i recall that correctly from watching an interview with them). Apparently if its not done properly it can damage the throat.
This music has symbolism to its historical and yes todays cultural roots. The horse head instrument, the two string inky guy lays a horse neighing. That falcon is an eagle they use for hunting. The wolf is ancient symbol of Kahns power , the guitar is shaped like the one used by the huns from horseback. The animals mentioned are historical wartime items. The old horseback banner carrier is today still at heart of the motorized warriors and leading them to defend lands and culture. Hu comes from ancient times' = mankind. They are environmental warriors as well not just in Mongolia but worldwide and try to protect nature. THEY HAVE A MUSICAL OF MOTHER NATURE THAT IS MORE THAN GREAT AND CARRIES A POTENT MESSAGE. "WOMANS SONG""? SWAN SONG HAVE DEEP CULTURAL ROOTS TRY GOOGLE , " FLASH DANCE WOLF TOTEM TO CATCH HOW REVERED THIS WOLF TOTEM IS IN MONGOLIA.
The 2 stringed instruments are the Morin Khuur (Horse Head Fiddle), and (traditionally) the strings are made from the hair from a horse’s tail, to “bond” the instrument to the player the hairs must come from the player’s own horse. The male string has 150 hairs and the female string has 130 hairs. The 3 stringed instrument is the Tovshuur (Mongolian lute)
Given that Mongol culture is a heck of a lot older than German ( or French ) and that most of our modern stringed instruments come from these clusters of 'ancestor' ones - like the Kobyz and Erhu etc. - broadly from that part of the world, maybe we should start calling 'the German technique' - 'the Mongolian' one!
Traditionally the Mongolians are people of the grasslands. As others have commented, they are traditionally horse cavalry in battle. They are the Riders of Rohan in Asia. Mongolia is sandwiched between two traditionally oppressive countries, Russia (The Soviet Union), and China. They have been beset by both countries at various times throughout history, and it is really amazing that they even retain their own cultural identity today.
You are correct. It's pronounced "who" and not "hew." Classically trained musicians from the Mongolian Conservatory of Music. Most of them play multiple instruments. This song is from their first album, "The Gereg." Their second album, "Rumble of Thunder" is also great. Great reaction.
Not sure, l read once, just from a comment, that the Morin Khuur players strive to imitate all sounds of nature, animals as we here, but also water, wind etc
I like that reaction. 👍 Suggestions for more official videos from The HU: Yuve Yuve Yu th-cam.com/video/v4xZUr0BEfE/w-d-xo.html This is Mongol th-cam.com/video/4Y2gK4n35hw/w-d-xo.html The Great Chinggis Khaan th-cam.com/video/pD1gDSao1eA/w-d-xo.html Sad but true (Metallica cover) th-cam.com/video/QpxA_ZxGX_M/w-d-xo.html They have made a couple of videos of their songs featuring other artists. There is only one that - from my perspective - has become better than the original: Song of Women feat. Lzzy Hale of Halestorm th-cam.com/video/mdN1U9NvuIc/w-d-xo.html For the following three videos I suggest this sequence as they tell a story. Black Thunder Part 1 (violence warning) th-cam.com/video/3aguZjkVLaE/w-d-xo.html Black Thunder Part 2 (violence warning) th-cam.com/video/MZ81-htej6E/w-d-xo.html Bii Biyelgee th-cam.com/video/eb3ysMtu8t0/w-d-xo.html Almost all live videos from The HU I've seen so far had a poor sound quality, except these two: Covid-19 Relief Effort Fundraising Concert (1,25 hours, no audiance, good sound) th-cam.com/video/ik5qhnqIZy8/w-d-xo.html Mercury Ballroom FULL CONCERT (1,5 hours, good performance, acceptable sound) th-cam.com/video/p1n3mvYX1xg/w-d-xo.html These would of course are to long to react to. But maybe you want to pick out a certain song from those concerts to react to them playing live. Have fun.
This instruments and way of singing is one thousand years old. This music is not american. It is so ancient and catchy. All of them have university degreeunder their belt. Check their cooperation with Lizzy Hale . Song of Woman. And that‚s not reggae. This rhythm has nothing to do with western music.
The HU are Mongol warriors on a mission to introduce Mongolian music and cultural heritage to the world. They are all classically-trained professional musicians of Mongolian folk music, including the khoomei - overtone singing, with a background of at least 20 years of training and practicing.
The main music instrument is the Morin Khuur, a Mongolian traditional musical instrument, with a history of at least 2000 years. It has a horse-headed stem, leather-board, 2 horse-hair strings, and a horse-hair bow. It's the most revered instrument derived from the horse worship of nomadic Mongols and the traditional melodies mainly imitate horse gaits and weighing sounds. Their playing techniques are ultimately traditional, with fingers up and down the strings.
The Tovshuur is another Mongolian traditional plucked instrument, here it's in the shape of an arrow drawn in a bow.
You can see some techniques and sounds of Morin khuur as introduced by HU frontman Gala:
th-cam.com/video/hHn-aBGEa0I/w-d-xo.html
@Mongolianstatehood, my understanding is that this is a song also to celebrate the Khan? Is that correct? I have a friend that worked in the university system in Mongolia for a year. Either way.. the throat singing for me is brilliant. if you can access these guys and pass information along, i worked at a facility with people with neurodivergence, and one guy had mobility issues but was a lover of metal music, and as a carer i was struggling to connect and build relationship with him.. so one day i brought my compute in with a play list of the HU. He became an instant fan, and we had rapport.. he used to play the Hu all the time, it gave him great pleasure.
Tak
@@thevocalcrone nah, it is not celebrating Khan. This song is inspired by 16th century Mongolian prince's poem.
Apart from their amazing powerful music they have the most incredible videos too
the instruments are Morin Khuur (horsehead fiddle), Tovshuur (Mongolian guitar), they also use Tumur Khuur (jaw harp)..
The big traditional frame drums used by the percussionist are called "Hengereg". FWIW.
15:02 yes, a couple of the “signs” or “tells” of a Master Morin Khuur player is they can almost realistically mimic horse neighs/whinnies and Falcon cries, both animals very important to the Mongolian culture.
Saw these guys live a few years back in Garden Grove. It was a great show.
I know almost nothing about instruments but I do know that the morin khuur has no frets, so they are played by running the fingers underneath or pressing on the sides. Great reaction!
Assuming the falcon sound was on purpose. Another song, Yuve Yuve Yu, also very cool, and more melodic, had a clearly deliberate horse sound on "cello."
IIRC, these guys are mostly (all?) professors at a major university in Mongolia! Some in music, others in history.
One of my absolute favorites from them is Song of Women featuring Lzzy Hale of Halestorm. The primal base they lay down, with Lzzy's incredible belts and rich feminine vocals blend so much better than you can imagine!
Mongolia has practiced falconry for at least 4000 years, so I'd go with the falcon mimicry being intentional. 🤔
Thank you for your reaction. Next song The Hu Sad but true.
I think you're "spot on" with the reggae beat comment.
Check them out in concert if you ever get the chance. Saw them open for Halestorm , they are awesome. Mixing traditional Mongolian instruments with standard guitar, bass, and drums. And ,yes, Mongolian folk mixed with rock/metal.
Pretty sure the Falcon sound was intentional, as was the Morin Khuur part that sounded like a horse whinny.
4 members and 4 touring members.
Gala and Enkush on Morin Khuur and throat singing.
Jaya - throat singing, Tumur Hhuur (jaw harp), and Tsuur (end blown flute)
Temka - Tovshuur.
4 touring members.
Ono -percussion
Jamba -guitar
Davaa -bass
Odko -drums.
This is one of several songs that they redid with new English lyrics and guest singers. This was redone with Jacoby Shaddix (Papa Roach), Song of Women with Lzzy Hale (Halestorm), Yuve Yuve Yu with Danny Case (Fron Ashes To New), This is Mongol with Wm, Duvall (Alice in Chains), and just recently Black Thunder with Serj Tankian (System of A Down). They also covered Metallica's Sad But True, in Mongolian.
Reggae?!?! Amazing! Love this video. In fact, I am starting my next safety meeting with it! "As they will destroy their enemies, so will we destroy any threat to our safety!" Loved your reaction
I really love their "Legend of Mother Swan"
The "Song of Women" featuring Lzzy Hale is also awesome
The power of their music is undeniable, they also have a cooking show. Another great Mongolian group is Uuhai
I saw them in concert a couple of years ago, and they were amazing! Love 😍love them! ❤
You should check out their The Woman Song, and Yuve Yuve Yu
This song is really good, your analysis was really good, and there "Song of Women" with Lizzzy Hale and "Sad but True" Metallica cover is really good.
The guitar-like instrument is a lute. This particular lute is shaped like a crossbow and it’s absolutely gorgeous, as are all of their instruments!
Mongolian name is "Tovshuur", I believe.
Yeah, the pinky or other finger under the strings is part of the technique - either muting or harmonics, as you guessed, or actually fretting the note at that point using the fingernail (which isn't done on Western string instruments, I think maybe some Indian instrument do though). Anyway, yeah, they're professional, trained, musicians in the Mongolian Classical tradition, who decided to form a folk-metal band and conquer the world! hehe
He actually IS fretting the string as, unlike western guitars, violins, cellos, etc., a Morin khuur does not have a fingerboard. The strings are 'floating free' just like on a Norse Tagelharpa or Finnish Jouhiko.
@@elricthebald Well, fretting with his fingers, yes, there being no finger or fretboard, strings "floating free". We're in agreement, just saying it differently.
These guys (the singers) are throat singers, and apparently all attended music school. Throat singing apparently takes about ten years to perfect (if i recall that correctly from watching an interview with them). Apparently if its not done properly it can damage the throat.
Check out “The Great Chinggiss Khaan”, also by The Hu. If you ever get the chance to see them live, DO IT!!! You won’t be sorry.
Yes 👍🏽 this is to me the BEST besides their “THE SAME”.
Its called MORIN KHUUR .. Lyrics , it is about warriors dueling enemy for battle ..
It's best to listen with the translation so you know how badass the Mongols were.
Lions are china, tigers Russia, elephants India. It’s a war song
This music has symbolism to its historical and yes todays cultural roots. The horse head instrument, the two string inky guy lays a horse neighing.
That falcon is an eagle they use for hunting. The wolf is ancient symbol of Kahns power , the guitar is shaped like the one used by the huns from horseback.
The animals mentioned are historical wartime items. The old horseback banner carrier is today still at heart of the motorized warriors and leading them to defend lands and culture.
Hu comes from ancient times' = mankind.
They are environmental warriors as well not just in Mongolia but worldwide and try to protect nature.
THEY HAVE A MUSICAL OF MOTHER NATURE THAT IS MORE THAN GREAT AND CARRIES A POTENT MESSAGE.
"WOMANS SONG""? SWAN SONG HAVE DEEP CULTURAL ROOTS
TRY GOOGLE , " FLASH DANCE WOLF TOTEM TO CATCH HOW REVERED THIS WOLF TOTEM IS IN MONGOLIA.
6:36 it’s called a Tovshuur, or “Mongolian Lute”, and has 3 strings.
Seen The HU live in 3 Australian cities Brisbane 2020 Melbourne & Adelaide 2022
The 2 stringed instruments are the Morin Khuur (Horse Head Fiddle), and (traditionally) the strings are made from the hair from a horse’s tail, to “bond” the instrument to the player the hairs must come from the player’s own horse. The male string has 150 hairs and the female string has 130 hairs.
The 3 stringed instrument is the Tovshuur (Mongolian lute)
Given that Mongol culture is a heck of a lot older than German ( or French ) and that most of our modern stringed instruments come from these clusters of 'ancestor' ones - like the Kobyz and Erhu etc. - broadly from that part of the world, maybe we should start calling 'the German technique' - 'the Mongolian' one!
One of the Hu members is also a music teacher.
That's so cool!
HU as they have said simply means the people.
Traditionally the Mongolians are people of the grasslands. As others have commented, they are traditionally horse cavalry in battle. They are the Riders of Rohan in Asia. Mongolia is sandwiched between two traditionally oppressive countries, Russia (The Soviet Union), and China. They have been beset by both countries at various times throughout history, and it is really amazing that they even retain their own cultural identity today.
The 2 stringed instruments are called morin khuurs or horse head fiddles the guitar is called a tovshuur or Mongolian lute.
You are correct. It's pronounced "who" and not "hew." Classically trained musicians from the Mongolian Conservatory of Music. Most of them play multiple instruments. This song is from their first album, "The Gereg." Their second album, "Rumble of Thunder" is also great. Great reaction.
The Morin Khuur goes way back to the days of Chinggis Khan and earlier, the Tovshuur is the oldest instrument, dating back to the days of The Huns
Did you ever watch any of their series Hu's in the Kitchen?
I have not
"Let me know how to pronounce their name" - We won't need to do that Shawka 😄
So much of the biker gang look like a bunch of dads in a midlife crisis, but actually own it and make it awesome!
Not sure, l read once, just from a comment, that the Morin Khuur players strive to imitate all sounds of nature, animals as we here, but also water, wind etc
I like that reaction. 👍
Suggestions for more official videos from The HU:
Yuve Yuve Yu
th-cam.com/video/v4xZUr0BEfE/w-d-xo.html
This is Mongol
th-cam.com/video/4Y2gK4n35hw/w-d-xo.html
The Great Chinggis Khaan
th-cam.com/video/pD1gDSao1eA/w-d-xo.html
Sad but true (Metallica cover)
th-cam.com/video/QpxA_ZxGX_M/w-d-xo.html
They have made a couple of videos of their songs featuring other artists. There is only one that - from my perspective - has become better than the original:
Song of Women feat. Lzzy Hale of Halestorm
th-cam.com/video/mdN1U9NvuIc/w-d-xo.html
For the following three videos I suggest this sequence as they tell a story.
Black Thunder Part 1 (violence warning)
th-cam.com/video/3aguZjkVLaE/w-d-xo.html
Black Thunder Part 2 (violence warning)
th-cam.com/video/MZ81-htej6E/w-d-xo.html
Bii Biyelgee
th-cam.com/video/eb3ysMtu8t0/w-d-xo.html
Almost all live videos from The HU I've seen so far had a poor sound quality, except these two:
Covid-19 Relief Effort Fundraising Concert (1,25 hours, no audiance, good sound)
th-cam.com/video/ik5qhnqIZy8/w-d-xo.html
Mercury Ballroom FULL CONCERT (1,5 hours, good performance, acceptable sound)
th-cam.com/video/p1n3mvYX1xg/w-d-xo.html
These would of course are to long to react to. But maybe you want to pick out a certain song from those concerts to react to them playing live.
Have fun.
🖒😎
This instruments and way of singing is one thousand years old. This music is not american. It is so ancient and catchy. All of them have university degreeunder their belt. Check their cooperation with Lizzy Hale . Song of Woman. And that‚s not reggae. This rhythm has nothing to do with western music.