Its times like this, where I think how many more talented people out there would I not get to see without youtube or the internet in general, so happy right now to be able to experience other peoples talents!
How on earth could anyone have given this video a thumbs down? This is one of the most awesome videos ever uploaded to TH-cam! You are phenomenal, Michelle Kwan!
Love the Axl Rose outfit. Love that you amped and distorted your guzheng. I can hear the "singing" coming through just like Axl used to do it, down to every last whine. Amazing. Request? Novemeber Rain??? Used to play in back on my flute, piano, and clarinet back in the day. Just pulled out the sheet music from 1992 and have been practicing again. Would be amazing on guzheng!
The beatiful sound of the instrument, makes me feel like it combines with any style, it can replicate any style, any instrument, like the piano too, thats what made me wanna learn guzheng and currently im only a starter that barely knows the basics but i have a goal, is to be good enough to play the songs i want, play songs that werent made for guzheng but still play it, like miss kwan here, youre really what i look forward to become
Oooh, gives me those sweet, delicious goosebumps. :) It's amazing how an obscure (at least, in my country it is) instrument and a talented mind can give such an iconic song a fresh, saucy new sound. Keep up the good work, lady. You're alchemizing gold and throwing it out to the masses here.
No he parado de escuchar estos dos covers "One" y Swett Child o' Mine, excelente interpretación, ojala que esta preciosidad siga deleitándonos con más covers....
You are such a talented young lady! This is one of my favorite instruments for traditional music, but you have taken it to another level. I wish you great success in the future.
This is actually better than Luna Lee's version! Wow! And, yes, we do love your Axl outfit! Hopefully the TH-cam algorithm will suggest yor work to more people's as it deserves a greater audience. (I can't believe this is 6 years old!) Thank you Michelle, wishing you well and good luck! X
The fact this song can sound beautiful on any instrument says a lot about the song itself and the minds of those made it - especially Slash since he came up with the riff. :)
Actually there have been a few rock bands that have combined rock tunes with classical asian instruments and it sounds amazing. This girl is very good!
NPR asked for'moments of Joy from the internet. This is mine. I have had the G&R version come on my car radio and thought "let's go to the best" and blasted this on my phone instead. Rock on Canada's Guzheng Goddess.
Congrats on the Guitar World feature. This is absolutely amazing and worthy of every bit of the attention it's receiving. I'd love to make a request, but it's hard to imagine having to follow that performance. What about "Don't Go Away Mad (Just Go Away)" by Motley Crue?
I shared your vid with friends and ALL SAY ,YOU ARE GREAT! True classy classic Traditional style with Rock& Roll twist! Please generate More & Post'em...I'm subscribed! Thanks...
I can't stop revisiting this, for the past few years. It's just one of my favorite things, ever. So so beautiful. I love that instrument, and this video inspired me to get into Chinese Folk music, where I found some of my favorite music I've ever heard.
Librarians came over to tell her to KEEP IT DOWN, but immediately got on their knees and bowed repeatedly muttering "we're not worthy, we're not worthy!" over and over again.
I was truly shocked and amazed at the ability of this artist to reproduce an American iconic rock song on such a dramatically different instrument and do such a fantastic job of it. Michelle, you asked for requests, this might be a bit of a challenge but here it is: Boston's Foreplay / Longtime
Hello Michelle, Wow. You are great. When I was your age I was doing nothing great.......but you are very talented and I admire you. Your parents must be so proud of you. I so much enjoy an "old" traditional instrument performing contemporary music. It bridges the generations. Thank you. God bless you, and you are loved...John & Jovana
You are truley talented sweet child...with bandanna & glasses style... carry on Systa...More Power to You... you make me feel like breakin dow & crying! May Your Soul Shine 4EVER MORE!
I have commented on two videos in my years of TH-cam watching. This is not an instrument for everyone, but damn, this was awesome. Very impressive playing.
Thank you for sharing your performance,that was amazing! This is a favorite song of mine and you not only did it justice but made it very much your own. Loved it.
Geat job all around, great song, great arrangement, great choice instrument, very unique (at least 'round these parts), very talented for such a young gal.
I hope Slash sees this. This is great. That solo blew me away.
totally agree!
Its times like this, where I think how many more talented people out there would I not get to see without youtube or the internet in general, so happy right now to be able to experience other peoples talents!
muy sierto
you have to have some Pretty Quick fingers to play such an instrument
And 5 years later I'm only watching this because Covid-19 quarantine.
Well said! Same here. 👏👍✌️
Facts
She should open up this song at their concert when it comes time. This is gorgeous. She rocks this like a boss!!
The Axl headband and sunglasses are a great touch!
i can truthfully say this is one of the most amazing musical feats that i have ever seen, miss kwan. you have amazing talent.
Kinda awkward how I prefer this over the original..it's rather relaxing after a long hard day. Kudos.
You've actually outplayed Slash on accoustic, holy crap! You are one awesome rocker!
How on earth could anyone have given this video a thumbs down? This is one of the most awesome videos ever uploaded to TH-cam! You are phenomenal, Michelle Kwan!
Nicely done. especially the solo. The bandanna is the icing on the cake.
I get a thrill every time I watch and listen to this. Entrancing!
Never fails!
Michelle you rock! You are a gifted musician thanks for sharing your talents with us. Awesome job!!
Amazing combining traditional instruments with modern music. Awesome performance !!!!!!! Congratulations !!!!
Love the Axl Rose outfit. Love that you amped and distorted your guzheng. I can hear the "singing" coming through just like Axl used to do it, down to every last whine. Amazing. Request? Novemeber Rain??? Used to play in back on my flute, piano, and clarinet back in the day. Just pulled out the sheet music from 1992 and have been practicing again. Would be amazing on guzheng!
i never thought that guzheng can also play rock songs like sweet child o'mine... great job! keep up the good work!
The beatiful sound of the instrument, makes me feel like it combines with any style, it can replicate any style, any instrument, like the piano too, thats what made me wanna learn guzheng and currently im only a starter that barely knows the basics but i have a goal, is to be good enough to play the songs i want, play songs that werent made for guzheng but still play it, like miss kwan here, youre really what i look forward to become
This is legitimately one of the best things I've ever seen.
jamas pense escuchar en guzheng algo de metal, hermosa convinacion de acordes. sigue subiendo mas y gracias
Oooh, gives me those sweet, delicious goosebumps. :) It's amazing how an obscure (at least, in my country it is) instrument and a talented mind can give such an iconic song a fresh, saucy new sound. Keep up the good work, lady. You're alchemizing gold and throwing it out to the masses here.
Another nice touch to a classic 80's rock hit!
well done Michelle Kwan !
Thankyou, very inspirational across generations, my daughter and I loved it.
nice to see this amazing example of 2 cultures coming together musically wow
You make something so difficult look SO easy.
Great vid.
No he parado de escuchar estos dos covers "One" y Swett Child o' Mine, excelente interpretación, ojala que esta preciosidad siga deleitándonos con más covers....
Wonderful job. Crossing the boundaries of how we look at music! I love it!
Awesome. Very talented lady. Love the sound of the Guzheng.
I could listen to this all night! THIS IS BEAUTIFUL!
We are a grade 12 band class in Canada and we think you are very talented and AWESOME!!!!!!! Amazing Work!
One request....... Plz play Stairway to heaven !! plz plz plz
I agree!
plz~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Yes, please :)
Yes !!! I agree !!!
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This is ridiculously good!!! Awesome vid! Great tribute to GNR.
U took me away to that special place just then, because that was beautiful. My favorite GNR song & u slayed it. :) Awesome job.
I'm speechless. An amazing musician.
this brought tears to my eyes for some reason.
I come here to just forget the world, lean back and let everything flow by ...... beyond gorgeous
You are such a talented young lady! This is one of my favorite instruments for traditional music, but you have taken it to another level. I wish you great success in the future.
I can't get over how beautiful the opening riff sounds on this instrument... Or the melody for that matter. Plus she NAILED the solo. Way to go!
i agree, this {for now lets call it}
" rock princess "nailed it...
This is actually better than Luna Lee's version! Wow! And, yes, we do love your Axl outfit! Hopefully the TH-cam algorithm will suggest yor work to more people's as it deserves a greater audience. (I can't believe this is 6 years old!) Thank you Michelle, wishing you well and good luck! X
Cannot remember how many times I replayed this on my computer...
Quiero aprender a tocar ese instrumento..que fascinante.. la manera que tocas..
Saludos desde Argentina!
The fact this song can sound beautiful on any instrument says a lot about the song itself and the minds of those made it - especially Slash since he came up with the riff. :)
This rendition of Sweet Child o' Mine gave me chills. Awesome!
Actually there have been a few rock bands that have combined rock tunes with classical asian instruments and it sounds amazing. This girl is very good!
any recommendations?
Yes, what are a few?
Shoe the Pixie Incubus- Aqueous Transmission. Gorillaz- Hong Kong are two that I've found.
Shoe the Pixie try monkey magik - change.. It's my favorite!!
i realize this is 2 years later but check out wagakki band
Wonderful ^^ Please more covers especially from rock-metal bands ;)
freaking awesome, the instrument and her
NPR asked for'moments of Joy from the internet. This is mine. I have had the G&R version come on my car radio and thought "let's go to the best" and blasted this on my phone instead. Rock on Canada's Guzheng Goddess.
I have really fallen in love with this instrument. Love your video😌🥳
I'm in love with this music! That riff starting at 2:33 blows me away permanently.
Dylan A. Kent excuse me where can I learn this talent
When I tell my parents I like Guns ‘N Roses, what I actually mean is I like guzheng Guns ‘N Roses. 🌹
This comment is underrated
guzheng roses👍
I love this version, thank you!
Oh god these sounds fall into one's soul,beautiful cover *-*,You're very talented keep it up,i like it
Over 1 million views! Right on! You certainly deserve it.. Thank you for brightening my day with your performance.
Congrats on the Guitar World feature. This is absolutely amazing and worthy of every bit of the attention it's receiving. I'd love to make a request, but it's hard to imagine having to follow that performance. What about "Don't Go Away Mad (Just Go Away)" by Motley Crue?
That is awesome and inspiring!!
Thank you !!!
girl u a legend
I shared your vid with friends and ALL SAY ,YOU ARE GREAT! True classy classic Traditional style with Rock& Roll twist! Please generate More & Post'em...I'm subscribed! Thanks...
I can't stop revisiting this, for the past few years. It's just one of my favorite things, ever. So so beautiful. I love that instrument, and this video inspired me to get into Chinese Folk music, where I found some of my favorite music I've ever heard.
I was like "Yeah it's OK" untill I heard the solo, then I was like "Holy fuck, wonderful!".
That was time well spent!
Somebody send this to Slash!! It's awesome!!
I am not always a fan of GnR, but this song was always a good one, and this is an epic spin on it! Love it!
never knew a guzheng exsisted before now, and im blown away, this is absolutely amazing!!!
Librarians came over to tell her to KEEP IT DOWN, but immediately got on their knees and bowed repeatedly muttering "we're not worthy, we're not worthy!" over and over again.
Plot twist : that's her bedroom
Such a underrated channel!
Me encanto, que hermoso suena!!!!
I like the headband and glasses. Good fracking job Michelle!! And bad ass job on Slash's solos!!!
I had no clue what a guzheng was before this. but you have made me a fan of this instrument. amazing
Beautiful
Wish I could click Like more than once.
looks & sounds like a Japanese Koto :)
awesome performance!
Probably because the Koto is a descendant of the Chinese Guzheng (the original ancestor of several zither instruments).
I am so amazed by your skill!!!! love it, you put so much heart in what you do!!
I was truly shocked and amazed at the ability of this artist to reproduce an American iconic rock song on such a dramatically different instrument and do such a fantastic job of it.
Michelle, you asked for requests, this might be a bit of a challenge but here it is:
Boston's Foreplay / Longtime
Do "Crazy Train" from Black Sabbath!
***** Ooops. Well, at least I knew Ozzy had something to do with it.
Mr. Crowley would sound uber creepy...
GENIA!!!
You should be touring with G&R!
Awesome is the what this persons talent is.
That is so excellent. Thank you for blessing us with your talent. I would like to hear more of your covers!
Failtfully by Journey
Riders in the Sky, Johnny Cash
Tremendaaaaa muy bueno
Rammstein's "Du Hast" should be awesome.
Thanks in advance
Intonation, rhythm, groove, all brilliant.
Hello Michelle, Wow. You are great. When I was your age I was doing nothing great.......but you are very talented and I admire you. Your parents must be so proud of you. I so much enjoy an "old" traditional instrument performing contemporary music. It bridges the generations. Thank you. God bless you, and you are loved...John & Jovana
I would love to hear this without the back track. When it is solo it starts to ring together and sounds so pretty...the backtrack drowns it out.
Very good.
Next: Stairway to heaven
THAT IS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
could you do Master of Puppets?
You are truley talented sweet child...with bandanna & glasses style... carry on Systa...More Power to You... you make me feel like breakin dow & crying! May Your Soul Shine 4EVER MORE!
I love the way you play the lyrics that alone makes you worthy of being on stage
chingon =in Mexico
ELECTRONICA Y MAS
jajaja
Looks like she is in a library
Redfox Tac For most Chinese family we have a book room.
keep it up sister. yue-hoo
i'm in heaven...right now! gal , u r amazing!
I have commented on two videos in my years of TH-cam watching. This is not an instrument for everyone, but damn, this was awesome. Very impressive playing.
There is only one explanation, Chinese. xD
An instrument 200 years older than the fairy tale of Jesus, awesome!
I love this in every way… super impressed! Please make more.. ❤
Omg, that library, lol. Frickin' genius.
Fantastic playing. I love zithers and the like. Beautiful instruments
You are very talented young lady! I am very impressed. Probably my favorite version of this song. Keep up the great work.
Guzheng Roses? ;D
Amazing! Girl, you're really good! I love the sound of that instrument too! It's very relaxing. :)
Simplemente increible - Simply amazing! Great version
Oh my god! That solo is amazing.
Right?!?!
Thank you for sharing your performance,that was amazing! This is a favorite song of mine and you not only did it justice but made it very much your own. Loved it.
Geat job all around, great song, great arrangement, great choice instrument, very unique (at least 'round these parts), very talented for such a young gal.