The Hu have really been lighting up US radio waves lately! I think the instruments are all traditional Mongolian instruments and they sing in traditional Mongolian throat singing, Wolf Totem is just as freaking catchy, I know The Hu were supposed to tour the US with....Babymetal? this year, but for virus reasons they didn't.
From my understanding, the song is from the point of view of the ancestors; asking why their descendants have forgotten who they are, trading in their heritage as Mongols for lazy days of eating and drinking whilst forgetting those who came before them. The kneel down traitor line is emblematic of the disgust the ancestors would have for a people who've forgotten they once had an empire spanning from China to the Balkans.
Even if you dont know much about Mongolia, you might've heard about Genghis Khan, the great nomad, the conqueror -he was Mongolian :) the instrument you were curious about is 'morin khuur, or horsehead fiddle - a national Mongolian instrument, whose sounds can resemble wind in the steppe, the horse's neigh, the cry of the falcon. ' (c) Rock and traditional instruments is always a great combo - these guys are in touch with their nomadic ancestry and that's great :)
This is the coolest awesomest band on the planet and if you ever have a chance to see them live take it. They just keep getting better over time the instruments are the Morin Khuur, jaw harp, and tovshuur check out all their songs and videos they are awesome. If you turn on the captions you get the lyrics in English.
I love that their songs have ties to their culture and history, they are freaking awesome. I cant wait for you to react to more of their stuff. Ps. You are so intuitive when you interpret lyrics, i really enjoy hearing your thoughts.
This is why I love listening to multi cultural music, it's enriching and awesome to dive into something completely foreign like this. These instruments which I assume are some traditional instruments are fucking dope. Sick song and awesome vid as always man!
Whoa this song is so cool and catchy. I need to hear more from them. Also at 8:5... did it sound like a horse?? If so holy wow. I know only a tiny little bit about mongolian history (from a semester studying the book about the travels of Marco Polo and what it says about Kublai Khan's court and a bit of story from the times of the Golden Horde). If I remember correctly horses were very important in that region (are they still?) so that would be just awesome.
You may've heard about a guy called Genghis, who united the Mongolian peoples into one nation. He founded the largest land empire in history, before it eventually dissolved.
I ran across these guys on a Spotify playlist last year sometime and have become obsessed since then. They were booked for a festival I was going to attend in Ohio alongside Tool & Deftones before COVID ruined all the concerts. Great reaction, Jersh!
Hello! Thanks for your feedback. I lke this band a lot, its lyrics are very significant. I also recommend if you want to listen is to DIMASH KUDAIBEGEN, he can sing reaching, from a baritone to the ranks of a soprano. He is from Kasajistan. Sing in many languages. Do not miss it. A big hug from Puerto Madryn, Argentina.
Mongolia is between China and Russia, its a small country they had to fight them both to keep their country that is why China built the wall for a small country back in the day they were warriors when Genghis Khan was their leader, by the way you should also listen to their song Genghis Khan, Wolf Totem feat. Jacoby Shaddix, Song of Women feat. Lizzy Hale, I find the album The Gereg has many other Mongolia throat singing songs, they are awesome, love them
the symbol on his fiddle is exactly what you thought. Remember it doesn't have the same meaning in Asia than in the west. He changed them now that they gained international attention, (out of respect I imagine). The low pitch singing is mongolian throat singing. You should take a look at Wolf Totem from them
I enjoyed this, Thanks to the Patreon nominator. If you were just listening to the audio you might think its a foreign language version of a country/rock inspired jam song. Lyrically goes a bit deeper with the translation, cool inclusion of some traditional looking instruments there as well.
I'm so glad Rhi recommended this. The HU are awesome. Love this song and it's beautiful video. I hope you'll react to more. Maybe Wolf Totem next, but NOT the one feat. Jacoby Shaddix. The official music version would be best first.
Couple of other great songs by The Hu: Wolf Totem feat. Jacoby Shaddix: th-cam.com/video/sv29DzgiXZA/w-d-xo.html Song of Women feat. Lzzy Hale: th-cam.com/video/mdN1U9NvuIc/w-d-xo.html
That symbol is exactly what you thought it was. Originally it is a symbol of peace and or harmony in the east i believe. But in the west it gained another meaning because of you know who. They have replaced the symbols on their instruments after some backlash.
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I suppose it could have something to do with Mongolia being part of china nowadays... And while I can recall a few details about the country (after playing the pink panther childrens computer game a long time ago) I'm not really informed enough to say either way. it's a good song anyway, I could have this as background music to my life at times I think.
@Jessica S Mongolia is NOT a part of china! Perhaps you're confused proper MONGOLIA with a chinese province called Inner Mongolia which used to be a Mongolian territory but sadly was grabbed by China. Please check the facts. I hope you just made an honest mistake. Fyi, it's a terrible insult to Mongols if someone says Mongolia is "a part of china".
More like, "we once had the largest empire in history! We were a force to be reckoned with. Now we're a backwater that the world ignores. WTF happened to us?"
Have u ever considered reacting to things other than music like anime ?? There’s a giant TH-cam anime fanbase and if ur into some pretty iconic series you should check out death note or naruto🤔
I’ve watched almost no anime ever lol. Currently I’m reacting to it’s always Sunny in Philadelphia they release on Patreon first then free on TH-cam a few weeks later, thx for watching :)
Perhaps you can try reacting to Jay chou mvs next time. Some of his songs are a blend of traditional classic Chinese and modern pop or rap songs. Try this one: th-cam.com/video/aaM7qG2ycjk/w-d-xo.html
East russia to half of china is ethnic Mongolians thus there is this song Mongolians lost its land its people through unjust treaties for the last 400 years
The Hu have really been lighting up US radio waves lately! I think the instruments are all traditional Mongolian instruments and they sing in traditional Mongolian throat singing, Wolf Totem is just as freaking catchy, I know The Hu were supposed to tour the US with....Babymetal? this year, but for virus reasons they didn't.
From my understanding, the song is from the point of view of the ancestors; asking why their descendants have forgotten who they are, trading in their heritage as Mongols for lazy days of eating and drinking whilst forgetting those who came before them. The kneel down traitor line is emblematic of the disgust the ancestors would have for a people who've forgotten they once had an empire spanning from China to the Balkans.
"Wolf Totem" is another good one by The HU. Also, you should check out "Whats up people by Maximum the Hormone".
Even if you dont know much about Mongolia, you might've heard about Genghis Khan, the great nomad, the conqueror -he was Mongolian :) the instrument you were curious about is 'morin khuur, or horsehead fiddle - a national Mongolian instrument, whose sounds can resemble wind in the steppe, the horse's neigh, the cry of the falcon. ' (c)
Rock and traditional instruments is always a great combo - these guys are in touch with their nomadic ancestry and that's great :)
This is the coolest awesomest band on the planet and if you ever have a chance to see them live take it. They just keep getting better over time the instruments are the Morin Khuur, jaw harp, and tovshuur check out all their songs and videos they are awesome. If you turn on the captions you get the lyrics in English.
Love these guys! I’m a huge fan of any genre of music mixed with traditional instruments and sounds.
Agreed, Prince! I love the instruments being so unusual compared to what we hear every day.
I love that their songs have ties to their culture and history, they are freaking awesome. I cant wait for you to react to more of their stuff. Ps. You are so intuitive when you interpret lyrics, i really enjoy hearing your thoughts.
I can honestly say I have never heard anything like this before. I dont even know what half the instruments are but its still intriguing.
This is why I love listening to multi cultural music, it's enriching and awesome to dive into something completely foreign like this. These instruments which I assume are some traditional instruments are fucking dope. Sick song and awesome vid as always man!
Whoa this song is so cool and catchy. I need to hear more from them.
Also at 8:5... did it sound like a horse?? If so holy wow. I know only a tiny little bit about mongolian history (from a semester studying the book about the travels of Marco Polo and what it says about Kublai Khan's court and a bit of story from the times of the Golden Horde). If I remember correctly horses were very important in that region (are they still?) so that would be just awesome.
You may've heard about a guy called Genghis, who united the Mongolian peoples into one nation. He founded the largest land empire in history, before it eventually dissolved.
I ran across these guys on a Spotify playlist last year sometime and have become obsessed since then. They were booked for a festival I was going to attend in Ohio alongside Tool & Deftones before COVID ruined all the concerts. Great reaction, Jersh!
What a drag...that would have been a killer show!
Next " WOLF TOTEM"!! Genghis Khan's Wolf-tribe. one and only !"!
Their newest single, "Song of Women" is a collaboration with Lzzy Hale. Definitely check that out sometime!
I don’t know what I just listened to but.... I dug it.
Hello! Thanks for your feedback. I lke this band a lot, its lyrics are very significant.
I also recommend if you want to listen is to DIMASH KUDAIBEGEN, he can sing reaching, from a baritone to the ranks of a soprano. He is from Kasajistan. Sing in many languages. Do not miss it.
A big hug from Puerto Madryn, Argentina.
Mongolia is between China and Russia, its a small country they had to fight them both to keep their country that is why China built the wall for a small country back in the day they were warriors when Genghis Khan was their leader, by the way you should also listen to their song Genghis Khan, Wolf Totem feat. Jacoby Shaddix, Song of Women feat. Lizzy Hale, I find the album The Gereg has many other Mongolia throat singing songs, they are awesome, love them
the symbol on his fiddle is exactly what you thought. Remember it doesn't have the same meaning in Asia than in the west. He changed them now that they gained international attention, (out of respect I imagine).
The low pitch singing is mongolian throat singing.
You should take a look at Wolf Totem from them
Wolf totem is great
I enjoyed this, Thanks to the Patreon nominator. If you were just listening to the audio you might think its a foreign language version of a country/rock inspired jam song. Lyrically goes a bit deeper with the translation, cool inclusion of some traditional looking instruments there as well.
Check out their other songs and some do have the higher tones too.
Hottest band on planet Earth right now. Check out their other tunes.
Well thought review, thumbs up.
Finally You did it big thanks
I'm so glad Rhi recommended this. The HU are awesome. Love this song and it's beautiful video. I hope you'll react to more. Maybe Wolf Totem next, but NOT the one feat. Jacoby Shaddix. The official music version would be best first.
Agreed, floridabelle! I was not a big fan of the featured version, but love the original.
@@rhisilver969 For sure. 👍
This is some big throat mood.
Mongolian throat singing is absolutely amazing and fascinating.
Couple of other great songs by The Hu:
Wolf Totem feat. Jacoby Shaddix: th-cam.com/video/sv29DzgiXZA/w-d-xo.html
Song of Women feat. Lzzy Hale: th-cam.com/video/mdN1U9NvuIc/w-d-xo.html
They singer of Mongolian tribes. Do you not know the Mongolian history?they conquered almost the whole world. Hope you googled enough info by now.
That symbol is exactly what you thought it was. Originally it is a symbol of peace and or harmony in the east i believe. But in the west it gained another meaning because of you know who. They have replaced the symbols on their instruments after some backlash.
You are definitely one ☝🏽 of the BEST current REACTOR . Thanks for posting this Reaction. I’m familiar with your past content...you’d enjoy the Star Wars Game theme “EPIC” Sugaan Essena Song. I keep returning in order to listen to it..Again and AGAIN. Great 👍🏽 comments and review. Stay Safe and Positive. 🙇🏻♀️🔍🎵🎶❤️🇺🇸
I suppose it could have something to do with Mongolia being part of china nowadays... And while I can recall a few details about the country (after playing the pink panther childrens computer game a long time ago) I'm not really informed enough to say either way. it's a good song anyway, I could have this as background music to my life at times I think.
@Jessica S Mongolia is NOT a part of china! Perhaps you're confused proper MONGOLIA with a chinese province called Inner Mongolia which used to be a Mongolian territory but sadly was grabbed by China. Please check the facts. I hope you just made an honest mistake. Fyi, it's a terrible insult to Mongols if someone says Mongolia is "a part of china".
More like, "we once had the largest empire in history! We were a force to be reckoned with. Now we're a backwater that the world ignores. WTF happened to us?"
I can only imagine Apocalíptica and The Hu playing a Metallica song togheter
Check out Bloodywood To Jee Veeray they are a band from India and they are great too.
So at one point the Mongols controlled the largest empire (by land area) of all time spanning nearly the entire Asian Continent.
Morin Khuur or horsehead fiddle.
Dosh Puluur or 3string guitar.
Love them! Have you thought of trying Ghost on for a size?
please try a song by the band Cursive "Excerpts From Various Notes Strewn Around The Bedroom Of April Connolly, Feb 24, 1997"
You should react to team by lorde!!!!!
Try Heaven by Tengri.....also amazing. Hopefully you have also listened to Dimash!
If you are into folk rock I highly recommend to watch some Ulytau videos like Zhumyr Kylysh
SHAKIRA - DID IT AGAIN
from mongolia very cool
Please react to Heaven by Tengger :)
You should react to Heilung
Have u ever considered reacting to things other than music like anime ?? There’s a giant TH-cam anime fanbase and if ur into some pretty iconic series you should check out death note or naruto🤔
I’ve watched almost no anime ever lol. Currently I’m reacting to it’s always Sunny in Philadelphia they release on Patreon first then free on TH-cam a few weeks later, thx for watching :)
React to sia ALIVE
It’s Mongolian throat singing, high pitch isn’t exactly their thing
React Anitta - Veneno & Medicina
Perhaps you can try reacting to Jay chou mvs next time. Some of his songs are a blend of traditional classic Chinese and modern pop or rap songs.
Try this one: th-cam.com/video/aaM7qG2ycjk/w-d-xo.html
East russia to half of china is ethnic Mongolians thus there is this song Mongolians lost its land its people through unjust treaties for the last 400 years