Tuva Blues: 'Adventures In Throat Singing'
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- čas přidán 30. 09. 2018
- Inspired by a Ted talk on throat singing I recently made a journey across Russia to the small republic of Tuva to hear the native style of singing called 'Khoomei'. This is the story of that journey.
- Krátké a kreslené filmy
Oh man, just re-watching this and can't help but wish I could make it again. So much I left out and didn't show because I didn't know how to make films back then. Of all my films and journeys this was the most fascinating for me.
Do you still have the video? You could still remake it, if it's not to much trouble
You don't keep footage in hard drives I suppose?
Would love to see it
So that's why this video suddenly popped up on my recommendations again...
I loved the music! I wish I could find more like it. Do you have names I could look up? Seriously its great.
On behalf of Tuvan people thank you for your interest in Tuvan culture and music! Unfortunately, Tuva is quite unpopular place to come bc unknown. So sharing the positive information and impressions is essential for us. Hope to see u again here.
Best wishes
Beautiful country, beautiful people. Hello and best wishes from America.
The sound from the rock band at the end of the video is really cool . Have you thought of bringing it to Western audiences ? It's definately worth a try .
@@zainulzainul1880 yeah!
@@zainulzainul1880 try the HU
I am in love with Tuvan music for now 10 years and still going strong! Last month I finally got opportunity to listen to Huun-Huur-Tu live in Slovenia. I was crying of joy. Thanks to Tuvans for such beautiful music. Wish I could visit it some day.
This is what makes Russia so fascinating. There is such a diversity of landscapes, people, cultures, religions, ways of life, etc... It's so many different countries in one.
@@jthomas8263 Surely, but Russia remains the most interesting country in the world. I know Tuva is not at all a wonderful place to live, even for Russian standards. It's among the worst ones for climate, criminality and poverty. But, big credit to those who live there; make their culture grow and achieve in their lives. It's surely not as bad as we can think.
Mr. Bald, you're a REAL traveller. No more words needed. Greetings from Italy
I am binge-watching your videos for a while now. Mr. Bald. This is high-quality stuff. This is quality that would cost millions to produce. Normally there would be a whole team of people behind it doing the research about the places to go and with you it seems like you stumble upon everything just by your nature. You are incredible. Thank you for these great open-minded videos. You are definitely the voice of the unheard.
Ditto
@@wjf0ne Word!
True story.
What an amazing place with amazing People. Thank you for posting such a treasure.
dont be silly just because he has natural charisma does not mean he doesnt put time into researching and planing what we wants to show
I am russian borned in Kyzyl. This video brought me to tears, as I recognized myself in those unsuspecting children meeting some englishman on their english lesson. Same thing happened to me as well: one Australian tourist went to Tuva in the 90's to meet tuvan throat singers and brought his 12 years old son David with him. I remember them to this day.
PS: if you intrested in contemprorary tuvan music please check out Huun-Huur-Tu. As native to the region I could surely say they're the best.
Kızıl in Turkic languages means red, do you know why your town is named like that?
@@64ELTURCO ever heard of Communism?
@@user-cn8jh2rs2k yeah makes sense.
Wanna hear something funny? There is no person in Greece who's older than 25-30 and doesn't know the song Eki Attar by Huun-Huur-Tu. It used to be a very famous commercial about betting football.
Little did we know how potent that protection ceremony from the shaman was and how Bald would circumvent dangers for years to come..
I guess it wore off when he got to Serbia
only 500k views? for bald's standards, this might just be one of his most underrated videos of all time. seven hour adventures, eating dinner in a yurt, speaking to classrooms full of children... and then receiving a personal concert? my man. tuva really knows how to show their visitors some hospitality
I just watched today for the first time and wanted to comment the same. Easily the most underrated episode on Bald and Bankrupt. This should be somewhere in his Top 3 videos of all time.
@@robertgiresi9515 apparently the audience doesn’t appreciate the traditions and semi abandoned culture of the shitholes in Russia. Not that interesting as getting drunk in the deepest siberia
Yep agreed this was just insane to see. So cool!! 😁
A small town called Brighton. Brilliant
You're from Brighton!!! I lived there 4 years of my life, graduated at Brighton Uni, worked at Palace Pier at weekends
Likewise, a russian student from sussex uni
Not very important, lol. It's the best town in the world :)
It is my favourite place to visit, it's got all I need :)
LOL Brighton is a liberal shithole populated by race traitors like this bald guy
57 year old Londoner, not been abroad since I was ten. You have opened my eyes to a fantastic world with great videos. Thank you. I'm now getting a passport.
Hope you were able to travel even in this time.
Its never too late to start. Hope you followed through and startest traveling.
Stuff like this reinstates ones belief in Human decency and kindness. Wonderful upload thank you so much.
A private concert for you, for no more substantial reason than you being interested in that native style of singing? That's incredible! Thanks for taking your viewers along with you on these amazing trips.
I love how you respect the local cultural and rituals. I also love how the kids are keeping the traditional singing alive.
Tuva looks quite a lot like rural Utah, but without the sagebrush.
Brian Max this was one of his greatest videos
Depends what part of Utah, doesn't really remind me of Provo
@Brian Max you joined youtube early
@@brendonbre8745 I got online early.
Provo, Utah....home of Mormon throat singing.
A rare travel vlog that has a purpose/destination. Love it.
Cheers Magda
I am so impressed by you how sensitive and respectful you meet these People.
That band at the end was great...the music and vocals. America's Got Talent...eat your heart out...seriously.
Wow 😦 Hospitality overload. Makes me want to visit myself... The school inviting you was just phenomenal.
That only works if you are a true rarity. After a few foreigners the fascination wears off.
@@OldieBugger Foreign language teachers would love to have foreigners talk to kids.
@@OldieBugger i believe not many english speaking people wander off into these parts of the world
Wow the school visit is AMAZING !
I have watched a good 70% of your videos and never ever do you fail to put a smile on my face. You have shown the world that western media has said all the wrong things about Russia and it's people! If anything the people of Russia, Belarus, Moldavia and Pridnestrovie are thee most welcoming and friendly people you can meet! Thank you Mr Bald for this wonderful insight to such amazing and beautiful places/peoples 👊🇷🇺🇲🇩
Vinnie Turley Important not to conflate the reputation of Soviet government with that of the people. Then as now.
The best touchable and successful traveller ever :)
Hi, I was led here by Harald but your videos are great. They sure beat the shit out of 'reality' TV.
This video deserves way more views. I discovered this channel about 2 weeks ago and I love your Indian content but after watching some of the Russian videos I find I love them even more. Great Job.
You have done the best marketing to this local populate then all the governmental Russian travel agencies combined could have ever achieved. Bravo!
I was lucky enough to see Huun-Huur-Tu from Tuva when they played in Malmö in Sweden 6-7 months ago, fantastic experience!
I see Tibeten script om Mani padme hung on top hill ...the mantra of compassion
How many Western men can say they have had a protection ceremony, and I don't mean putting on a condom. And then have the opportunity to speak to the faculty and the students of a truly unique culture.
Cheers mate!
My Grandfather was from Tuva, thank you for this.
Nice one. Funny that this popped up as a recommended video. I assume you're familiar with the movie "Genghis Blues"? If not check it out, also the soundtrack is great. It was nominated for an Academy Award for best documentary back in the 1990s. I saw the movie at the time and a couple years later I was in university studying World Religions. Because of that movie I decided to write my senior thesis on the Tuvan religion. I've wanted to go to Tuva ever since. Great to get a traveler's perspective of it. Seems more like Mongolia than Russia. Russia sure is a vast and varied land.
Omg, I love the movie Genghis Blues! I agree, great music and great sound track. Paul Peña and Kongar-ol Ondar! What a combination! ❤️
@@WalkerCarey108 Yeah the soundtrack is amazing.
As long as he avoids Basmati Blues like the plague
Pleasantly surprised to find a comment from my favorite vlogger on a video of my other favorite vlogger!
If you are bankrupt make a patreon and put in videos description. This channel bill blow up at some point. You have a talent for it.
Much love
👍 He certainly does have a talent for it....... and today, just a month later, he has 77,000 subscribers! Awesome. (& One Million subs sometime in 2019, i predict.)
Yes that's a very promising idea..Mr Bald you should do that..jai bhole ki
@@philip-at-tube 295k subs now :D
@@straightfaceguy7966 you were one hour faster than me
welsh kraken 376k now, I am a new one and love every second of his content.
Have to say I think this is your best video to date as far as editing and structure, plus’s your voiceover now has fantastic flow, keep them coming cousin, they really are fantastic. Very proud mate. X
Thanks cuz, appreciate the comment. Was my favourite film to make too, brought back some great memories from the trip. Hope you're good 👍🏼
@@baldandbankrupt Agree, excellent editing and structure, very natural flow. 👍
I must have watched 100 videos here and thought the same thing after this one
Soon seen them all. Make more :) something extra special bout this one
I often have tears in my eyes when I look at my former homeland and its such different people. How great is Mother Russia, how many different peoples and cultures, religions and customs! And still this is one people - they are all Russians! By the way, the Russian Minister of Defense comes from these places! Thank you for the wonderful, truthful blogs!
Why you not stayed in my home, in Tuva, long enough to see more beautiful places of this republic. Thank you anyway for visiting and capturing it.
That "khoomei " singing is really cool .
The school looked in very good condition and the pupils even more so ,a hub of activity .
If that is the standard in TUVA , they must have a very high standard right throughout Russia .
The education and schooling is excellent in a Soviet built town ,the Public buildings,monuments and areas look huge , the whole of Russia looks never ending ,it goes on forever.
Those idiots Napoleon and Hitler who thought they could conquer the place had no idea how big the place was , serve them right, the brave Russian people put them back in their box and saved humanity imo .
Good to see the young people maintaining their cultural traditions and enjoying them ,not being discouraged by modernity and the state ,so friendly the people , what an interesting and enjoyable invitation to a part of the world most of us in the West didn't even know existed , thank you for the information and showing us your experience , all strength and safety to you .
Yes the school was as good as what we have back home. The headmaster however said that half his budget is stolen by the education department in the capitol ( Kyzyl ) sl it should be even better. They even had a students therapy room for the few disabled kids and a psychology office to help kids cope with issues, and this is the poorest region of Russia so must be even better elsewhere. I was very impressed by the facilities and dedication of the teachers. Yes it's great that they still preserve their traditions. People wear local clothes and speak Tuvan among themselves. They are incredibly proud and there is a desire for some form of independence but that seems highly unlikely. Glad you found it interesting, I certainly had a great time there.
Thanks again .
@@manchagojohnsonmanchago6367 The current minister of defense, Sergei Shoigu, is half Tuvan. This might explain why they enjoy some privileges that other minorities don't have.
Mr Bald! I watched speechless, breathless! Thank you thank you thank you for taking us along. That was incredible. I dunno why I had tears in my eyes when I heard the little boy sing. You are amazing!
Thanks Varsha
Varsha Shastry I love the most Ancient traditions and history too. You have a great spirit.
Had tears in my eyes because it hurt my ears. What little boy?
Long time ago you lived a life in this place. Your spirit recognize the singing.
You had tears in your eyes, because is seldom that we see that type of combination of humility and pride in Western culture. The celebrity worshipping culture say that unless one has the adoration of millions it is worth nothing. The goal is not the pursuit of passion. it's only goal is wealth and arrogant fame.
I am Russian mate and your videos are very interesting, because have not visited yet so many places, as you know Russia is huge and I am living in London and visited more place in the UK ) thank you for the videos!
Go to a Brighton school and see how quickly you get thrown out!
That concert looked epic- babushkas in a circle with music presets from a 1980's casio keyboard.
Andrew Bellinger life changing
Love you man you have an amazing personality ✨👍🏻
This is a gem on your channel deserves more views. Filled my heart with warmth
My favourite too
leading rock Khoomei group?? no way! what an incredible experience. Wish i could take my family here. These guys remind me of some Mongolian friends i made in Afghanistan. 8:40
This is the coolest video ever! How does this not have a million views?!
i almost never comment on youtube but you are extremely amazing! i was about to watch a tarkovsky movie but now i'm stuck with you! keep up that good work please
Is it Andrey Rublev? I believe it is true art, not a commercial movie.
Me to я тоже
Man you have some interesting videos.
He does. 🙂 I always learn something from him.
Love your videos. Very touching when you went to school and met the children. Thanks for introducing Tuva signing to us.
You, sir, are a true life saver for travellers like myself who are currently prohibited from doing so. Binge watchng your extensive library of video diaries keeps the flame alive and hope for better times to come.
I've been watching your videos for years and this is the first time I see this video. I can't believe I missed it, is by far the best, it touched me in so many ways, I almost cried when I saw the proud young kid singing. Omg, as we say in Mexico, I am envy of you but with the good type of envy :)
Such charming and sweet people!😍😚
It was so nice of you to visit and speak in front of the class too! I know it was probably exciting for them 😁 This video made me smile the whole time....
Oh my goodness, what WONDERFUl people! Thank you for sharing this with us, Benjamin!
Wow! You certainly meet some lovely, awesome people where ever you go! That's because you are a beautiful person!! Loved this video! Thank you again!
I've watched a number of your videos and have been taken in by this journey of yours across Eastern Europe and Russia and some of the old USSR republics and been astonished by the people and cultures you have introduces us to.The people of Republic of Tuva are your latest enriching story of how helpful kind and friendly the peoples you've met in this surprisingly honest epic journey you have taken us on with you, again thanks for the ride along on this trip eye opening journey.
Been watching a lot of your videos this weekend and they are superb. No doubt about it. Thanks!
I am addicted to these videos! To see a refreshing change from our western lifestyles and see the roots of life in a sense. I feel like I’ve been in a damn box after watching most of the videos, realizing how diverse the world is and how much I have yet to see with my own eyes. Thank you Mr Bald!
Thank you for showing me, that there's a beautiful world out there beyond my house, job, and local supermarket. You are such a beautiful soul. Bless you and enjoy your next journey.
WOW! Tuva Throat Singing Rock! Excellent. People are amazing.
Thank you for sharing this. We all have great talents and I surely appreciate yours .
That was really smart to make you speak in front of the class, it will make the kids think more out of the box. It will inspire some to visit England some day and it will make them develop more interest for what happens in the rest of the world.
I like your channel so much. I watch it every night before going to sleep. Genuine display of the local way living.
I was impressed with condition and furnishings of the school. Very comparable (and nicer than many), to the ones in the states. Thank you for these videos. They are inspiring, to say the least.
beautiful land i'm from tuva and i'm indigenous
Tuvinian
Your videos bring a smile to my face and warmth to my heart. Thank you for introducing these wonderful people to the world.
One of the best ones I've watched. Most enjoyable. Building love and respect across the world.
Credit it due to you for this wonderful video. Back in 1973, Peter Frampton did
an electronic imitation of throat singing with his song "Do You Feel Like We Do".
Cheers for the info, I'll check it out.
What a great adventure. Loved hearing the singing at the school and the cultural center.
Your Travel adventures just blow me away........just awesome, every one of them.
What gold in these videos!! Never change your style!!
Amazing, simply amazing. You are one lucky guy!
I have only recently began watching your channel. Thank you for the perspective you bring to such fascinating areas of the world. You seem to genuinely care about the people you meet and the cultures that are shared with you. I also appreciate your humor and accidental swear words we hear sometimes. lol. From the Pacific Northwest of Washington State, USA, thanks for sharing your travels.
That was so cool. I have been listening to Tuvan throatsinging before. This kind and generous people brings tears to my eyes. Thank you Bald for sharing this!
I love this. I hope to go one day myself. I have a deep interest in the cultures of both Mongolia and Tuva (and their differences too), and have a love and appreciation for their music, heck I'm learning Khoomei myself and to play Morin Khuur and intend to get an Igil eventually. It's cool you got your own private concert. The guy teaching me to sing lived in Tuva until 2 months ago.
But I was surprised to learn that Russia's most dangerous city was in Tuva. However, I generally believe most people don't tend to want to do harm and are the opposite. Whilst I don't doubt there is truth to these reputations, the reality of place might not be as dire or you may not find yourself in the circumstances where it gets its bad rep.
Ladies and Gentlemen!... we are proud to bring you this electrifying group.... the talk of all Asia....The Wonderful Dancing Babushkas!!
Heart warming. You have such a gift for narration and a magnetic personality. Keep on!
I’ve been watching your videos for a wee while.. this particular one is so heartwarming and inspiring. Thank you so much for sharing your journeys with those of us who are bound by fear, obligations, money or something else that keeps us from experiencing those places ourselves. I’m sure it gets arduous at some points.. please press on knowing that we love what you share, my bald brother. Peace love and happy trails.
Mr. Bald, I simply can't help but love the videos I'm watching from both of your channels and this one is especially one of the most inspiring ones. You show people's native hospitality in the best possible ways. You always manage to make a nice path from rumors to reality. The world needs more travellers of your kind. You might bring the world a bit closer to each other. The voice perhaps unheard by many, yet when it is heard, it inspires. Returns the faith in humanity. The world needs more Balds and the Tuvan hospitality. This video, I believe, should be a lesson to the entire planet. If I ever stumbled upon you at the land of the southern slavs, you'd deserve the best treatment.
However, I wish you best luck and lots of great people wherever you're still planning to go. Thank you for sharing all the experience. It's just priceless.
This is such a beautiful wholesome video! Thank you so much for sharing a remote culture I really enjoyed learning about :)
Awesome video! I lived five years in Kazakhstan (now in China) but have always dreamed of visiting Tuva ever since I saw the documentary Genghis Blues about the late Tuvan throat singer Kongar Ol-Ondar and his friendship with American blues singer Paul Peña. This is so incredible you got to visit Tuva! It’s on my bucket list for realz!
I am absolutely hooked on you and your trip to former Soviet lands. You are wildly appreciated in my little realm of the world. SSSSPPPPAAAACCCCIIIIBBBBAAAA!
BEAUTIFUL AND WORNDERFUL,so special ,kind people ...like you .You deserved .
A huge thanks to the person helped you in making your visit a great success😊❤
Wow that was simply amazing great to see old traditions still being practiced today 👍👍👍
What a beautiful video. Thank you for that and many other pieces of work you have done so far!
It’s such a pleasure to see your wonderful videos!!!
Amazing video, very well made but specially for the fact that it is really evident how you love traveling arround and the people you meet, great vid
You may not have money but boi you gotta heart.
This is amazing, I could have watched it for hours. Thank you for showing me this beautiful place!
I actually shed a tear or two... Awesome 👍 fabulous and incredible
So kind of you to help people around you..lesson learned :)
Your subscribers are growing faster than the hair on your head,which is a beautiful thing.
You have picked up 2K subscribers in 2 weeks since I subscribed. Well done. You are a gem.
I have stumbled across at least 50 of your videos and this is by far the best one so far. The music at the end is something else, what a once in a lifetime treat.
A remarkable person, presentation & place. Thanks for sharing this part of the world with us all
love your videos, they are so interesting but also really funny and it's awesome to meet all those great people through your eyes
I am Russian but never traveled outside of my region . I guess foreigners have more luck visiting such places
What is your region?
@@Danny-vl2ym he's trolling. you can literally get a train ticket for the next day and travel from Moscow to Vladivostok for a fairly cheap price. (cheap in a sense that it'll be afordable even for the average russian loans).
My experience: train Moscow-Arkhangelsk, my station is called Nyandoma, around 1000km trip, ca. 12 hours, cheapest berth ticket for 1200 rubles = less than 20$ (and if you book in time you could get it even cheaper). So yes you can travel anywhere you want in russia, if you only wanted to!
Get off your lazy ass and explore your amazing country!
I've been in most of those places on vacation trips over the years. I live in Krasnoyarsk, that is basically 1 day bus ride from them. There are lots of lakes in south siberia for camping and mountain ranges for hiking. Sayany and Altay are probably among the best places for hiking of all. You can find there green lakes with marbel covering the bottom and all other interesting places. But damn it's fuken cold there at night in July. In the morning there is frost istead of dew.
@@cccpredarmy But many people have no sense
Bald your interaction with people, of all walks of life is so inspiring! Thank you so much for all the effort and hard work you put into your videos and thank you for sharing the adventure! Cheers!
This why I love channels like this shows the real insight to what the tv channels don’t show you and how grateful they was for your history and how they made it is mission to please you
You are seeing me the universe.. love you... Be blessed.. from India..
what a amazing video i saw a to many of you video in india it's brilliant awesome thank you josef
Came across throat singing a few years ago, awesome stuff and yeah the journey of a lifetime. Brilliant!!
That was incredible! Thanks for bringing all the corners of the word to us. I can't go. day without watching. I discovered you while going through chemo unable to move, and you set me free. Now I'm recovered, and hooked more than ever!
I'm around your age and feel like I've only lived half a Life. Wow, Talk about the Road Less Traveled. Your videos are amazing Mr. Bald. Love how you immerse yourself in the Culture and embrace it's peoples. You have become one of my favorite CZcamsrs. Keep up the great work. Cheers.
Cheers JJ. Glad you're enjoying my videos and it's never too late to do what you dream of. Jai bhole ki!
Jai bhole ki! :)
@@baldandbankrupt Great stuff from Mr.B again. Am looking forward to the release of K-Tel's 20 Throat singing greatest hits and NOW that's what i call throat singing!
@@JohnTaylor-pe5gf LOL!
This singing is like the Eskimo or Inuit in Canada !!! Love this channel !!
Really lovely people, totally welcomed you, awesome will definitely be visiting this region soon, thx Benjamin
Pure Brilliant Big Fella....
I've watched loads of your videos on your journeying. Hats off to you and I must say you have represented yourself and our country really well...
Take Care Of Yourself Mo Chara