Fiddle (erhu), China, 19th century

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  • Fiddle (erhu), China, 19th century
    "Jasmine Flower" ("Mo Li Hua"), 18th century
    Performed by Aaron Li

Komentáře • 312

  • @mr.buttram2837
    @mr.buttram2837 Před 2 lety +1517

    Gotta love how almost every culture in the world discovered rubbing horse hair and intestines together and unanimously agreed it sounded amazing.

    • @am-180
      @am-180 Před rokem +151

      everyone say thank you horsies

    • @brentbreault7606
      @brentbreault7606 Před rokem +87

      These are silk strings not gut (modern day use metal)

    • @mr.buttram2837
      @mr.buttram2837 Před rokem +80

      @@brentbreault7606 I'm well aware, I'm referring to the collective discovery of stringed instruments regardless of culture.

    • @brentbreault7606
      @brentbreault7606 Před rokem +15

      @@mr.buttram2837
      Which is also not true😂

    • @sweetfeat1
      @sweetfeat1 Před rokem +48

      Not collective, one created it - likely ancient India (15,000) years ago, and then it travelled around the world.
      History is lost between 13 000 BC - 2500 BC. But there's record of lyres being used 2500 BC (4500 years ago).
      If we had the (human) history from 13 000 BC to 2500 BC our knowledge of the world would be much more rich.

  • @michyoung77
    @michyoung77 Před 3 lety +801

    The Erhu is one of the few instruments that is so beautiful it makes me want to cry....I adore it, and this song is simply gorgeous.

    • @dylan_1884
      @dylan_1884 Před 3 lety +23

      I totally feel you, I’ve never been brought to tears by a single instrument before until now - truly an otherworldly thing

    • @DearDrDoom
      @DearDrDoom Před 3 lety +7

      Me too! There is something about it that just touches something deep inside me and makes me emotional.

    • @feminico2613
      @feminico2613 Před 3 lety +7

      The lone instrument makes you actually feel like you're alone, and peaceful, like you don't want to leave that state anymore, but scarethe fear of going back to reality, is saddening.

    • @shhaabu
      @shhaabu Před 3 lety +1

      Same here bro

    • @ryanbennetts1989
      @ryanbennetts1989 Před 2 lety +1

      100%...luckily, the crying isn't too painful, more joyous? It's everything!

  • @jesseyjohnson884
    @jesseyjohnson884 Před 4 lety +403

    Had I known of this instrument before, I would have begged my mother to attend lessons to play. It is so beautiful and graceful.

    • @turnipsociety706
      @turnipsociety706 Před 3 lety +41

      you can still learn it!

    • @naveen5126
      @naveen5126 Před 2 lety +38

      Never too late to start learning, you know

    • @amina.2928
      @amina.2928 Před 2 lety +11

      It's never too late

    • @AlenPesec
      @AlenPesec Před rokem +8

      Life is full of possibilities ❤️ we should use the limited time here, for beautiful things like this. So go, pick up this instrument and learn it 🙏🔥

    • @longsleevethong1457
      @longsleevethong1457 Před 2 měsíci

      She would have slept with your teacher

  • @Shahblahgoo
    @Shahblahgoo Před 4 lety +362

    Legend of Korra brought me to the Erhu. Such a beautiful instrument.

    • @emanuel-vw8rg
      @emanuel-vw8rg Před 4 lety +17

      Same!!!! That show plus the one before it had such beautiful soundtracks.

    • @Shahblahgoo
      @Shahblahgoo Před 4 lety +5

      Ami Hiroshi showed how beautiful a piece could be. ATLA was a work of art by the greats to begin with, soundtrack and everything.

    • @calfeggs
      @calfeggs Před 4 lety +2

      Same

    • @pinstripesuitandheels
      @pinstripesuitandheels Před 4 lety +2

      For me it was House of the Flying Daggers.

    • @adub92199
      @adub92199 Před 3 lety +7

      The outro song is so amazing

  • @DewyPeters96
    @DewyPeters96 Před 3 lety +233

    It's reminiscent of a misty, mountainous landscape with cranes foraging in a marshland foreground...

    • @littlesnowflakepunk855
      @littlesnowflakepunk855 Před 2 lety +14

      so its reminiscent of china, lol

    • @saraira
      @saraira Před 2 lety +4

      That's a cloud forest dear

    • @allio3459
      @allio3459 Před 2 lety +3

      What you picture is basically China because China is a beautiful country.

    • @khrome9234
      @khrome9234 Před 2 lety

      bro that explanation sounds like my ball hairs at the moment

  • @JoshuaFagan
    @JoshuaFagan Před 2 lety +58

    First heard this instrument when I watched Avatar/Korra, and I fell in love. It expresses such timeless longing.

  • @malokeytheallaround
    @malokeytheallaround Před 2 lety +119

    I have watched so many Chinese themed movies and shows and I was dying to know what this instrument was. I’m so glad I found it, it’s the most beautiful sound I’ve ever heard in my life!

    • @mikeyburns4200
      @mikeyburns4200 Před 2 lety +1

      Watched a lot of Chinese themed movies and shows, eh? Have you seen the popular Disney movie from ‘98 starring Eddie Murphy, Mulan?

    • @malokeytheallaround
      @malokeytheallaround Před 2 lety +3

      @Mikey Burns how could I not? It was a childhood classic of mine. I had it on VHS and would watch it a lot as a kid! However, what made me really love this instrument along with Chinese style music in general was of course Kung Fu Panda. It was the best movie in the world to me at the time. Still love 1 & 2; 3 not so much...

    • @mikeyburns4200
      @mikeyburns4200 Před 2 lety +1

      @@malokeytheallaround, ok. I saw the third Kung Fu Panda in theaters. And did I happen to mention that I’m fascinated with Ancient China?

    • @malokeytheallaround
      @malokeytheallaround Před 2 lety +1

      @Mikey Burns same here! I am huge Ancient China fan. It’s so pretty!

    • @mikeyburns4200
      @mikeyburns4200 Před 2 lety +1

      @@malokeytheallaround, I strongly agree! It’s so beautiful.

  • @jasmeetsingh5
    @jasmeetsingh5 Před 3 lety +187

    I may be Indian, but I love Chinese culture. The Erhu is a wonderful instrument and the sound quality is majestic.

    • @kalanimoeai584
      @kalanimoeai584 Před rokem

      ​@@ebiecgpwhat

    • @sanneoi6323
      @sanneoi6323 Před rokem +8

      Our civilisations had a long history of trade and friendship with each other and our cultures have notably influenced each other's. The British drew lines and divided us.

    • @GorillaWithAPhone
      @GorillaWithAPhone Před rokem

      @@sanneoi6323 same with America. SCREW THE BRITS.

    • @AbRIGA2868
      @AbRIGA2868 Před 8 měsíci

      sure?

  • @thelukaverse
    @thelukaverse Před 2 měsíci +2

    True peace, serenity, confidence. Great fortune.

  • @atari_rx
    @atari_rx Před 2 lety +49

    Such a simple looking instrument with the most elegant sounds.

  • @TheMoobeast
    @TheMoobeast Před 4 lety +68

    Beautiful rendition of one of my all time favorite Chinese songs, with one of my favorite instruments.

  • @aidanrosenkoetter6687
    @aidanrosenkoetter6687 Před rokem +3

    may I say greatest “flute” ever created?

  • @Seven70307
    @Seven70307 Před rokem +4

    Most erhus I've ever heard, I'm always thinking some Chinese woman is singing. In the past I never knew that what I thought was some Chinese woman singing was a simple instrument all along! XD That makes it all the more beautifully ingenious.

  • @HotRod12667
    @HotRod12667 Před 2 lety +6

    I didn't realize the bow hairs were in between the strings. Fascinating.

  • @myers3515
    @myers3515 Před 3 lety +13

    "Adapt what is useful, reject what is useless, and add what is specifically your own"..

  • @altezzaandre9651
    @altezzaandre9651 Před rokem +23

    in Betawi culture (Jakarta) we have 3 musical instruments that are the same as this because of the acculturation of Chinese culture in the past but a little different because at the ends we use coconut shells and we call them Tehyan, Kongahyan and Sukong ❤️

    • @the_changing_point
      @the_changing_point Před 2 měsíci

      Thank you for sharing it, I'll search these ones too, I feel blessed.

  • @carlosmacmartin4205
    @carlosmacmartin4205 Před 2 lety +12

    Speaks to the tiniest part of my Chinese/Mongolian soul. 😊 Thank you for sharing. 🙏

  • @franciscobentoalmeidaurios8350
    @franciscobentoalmeidaurios8350 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Wonderful Music and special performance ❤

  • @SchlunkShack
    @SchlunkShack Před rokem +9

    We makin it out the Ming Dynasty with this one🗣🗣🗣🔥 🔥

  • @wutdewut
    @wutdewut Před 2 lety +9

    The harmonics on this…masterful.

  • @sorituanasution1180
    @sorituanasution1180 Před 3 lety +88

    It was korra, and now genshin impact liyue region, brought me here, so beautiful and peaceful :)

    • @CRegaladoDA
      @CRegaladoDA Před 3 lety +8

      Climbing the mountains with that soundtrack.
      Truly a SSS+ experience

    • @sorituanasution1180
      @sorituanasution1180 Před 3 lety +4

      @@CRegaladoDA yeah i can stay all night with my earphone on, and be on the top of mountain seeing all liyue landscape from the top, true SSS+

    • @InformedSuggestion
      @InformedSuggestion Před 3 lety

      Ikr

    • @InformedSuggestion
      @InformedSuggestion Před 3 lety +2

      Genshin impact is an absolutely great game with (as I’ve just come to know) a really nice fan base who (generally) are really kind. Climbing mountains in the liyue region trying to escape that ameno hypostasis mmmh the dream

  • @Harryiscool22
    @Harryiscool22 Před 2 lety +5

    Beautiful noise I just want to listen to it all day

  • @jaishanker3376
    @jaishanker3376 Před 2 lety +8

    a very soothing music to a sad heart great performance with dedication

  • @petrichorrs
    @petrichorrs Před 2 lety +8

    The Erhu is such a majestic instrument, I really love it.

  • @theeverythingstuff
    @theeverythingstuff Před rokem +14

    Such an elegant sound yet a simple looking instrument from a place I did not even think about. Chinese traditional music might just become my favorite after listening to this ERHU. BTW : To those who didn’t know, this song is called jasmine flower.

  • @1matsg
    @1matsg Před 2 lety +21

    That was so pretty! Made me feel like living in ancient imperial China.

    • @the_changing_point
      @the_changing_point Před 2 měsíci +1

      That's very interesting how I feel the same, it's a deep feeling, such a blessing memory. Thanks for sharing!

  • @lindy_can
    @lindy_can Před rokem +3

    This Chinese fiddle makes my heart to yawn for more❤this is soo beautiful

  • @stinky530
    @stinky530 Před 3 lety +10

    how does that make such a beautiful sound •o•

  • @alexandrahethener2974
    @alexandrahethener2974 Před 3 lety +14

    je préfère infiniment le erhu du 19ème aux arrangements modernes qui le dénaturent à mon avis, c'est d'une pureté incroyable; j aimerais tellement en jouer!

  • @priyaarmy6905
    @priyaarmy6905 Před 2 lety +4

    Wow when i listing idk litrily iam crying it's so peaceful 😊

  • @makersdelightwithshruti2861
    @makersdelightwithshruti2861 Před 9 měsíci +1

    What a wonderful instrument it is…Wow!

  • @the_changing_point
    @the_changing_point Před 2 měsíci

    It's a magnificent art, congratulations, happy to live to this day to finally watch where these chinese sweet sounds actually come from, erhu is totally new for me, I'm fascinated.

  • @JosephEhrenpreis
    @JosephEhrenpreis Před 6 lety +34

    Gorgeous sound

  • @victorraymondcampusanogarc560

    I love that instrument soooo much

  • @shahrus3024
    @shahrus3024 Před rokem +7

    Magnificent! I've always loved the sound of the erhu, and while it can go well with other instruments, I've always preferred it solo. One of the things that pisses me off about erhu videos on CZcams is that most get mixed up with other (usually Western) instruments. A video that presents erhu, and only erhu, is a rare treat.

  • @rasooltaghvaee1379
    @rasooltaghvaee1379 Před 3 lety +3

    Amazing instrument. Handsome player

  • @aliciaelizabeth9729
    @aliciaelizabeth9729 Před 2 lety +1

    This made me cry.

  • @larryurbon9550
    @larryurbon9550 Před měsícem

    This is a beautiful recording of the Erhu!😊

  • @rizavixen
    @rizavixen Před 3 lety +6

    singing voice of goddess
    Rolling notes like Cangyan
    lost in her light song

  • @yurysharov4499
    @yurysharov4499 Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you for this wonderful performance

  • @dylans.1741
    @dylans.1741 Před 3 lety +12

    Sounds like a really hard instrument to play

  • @jaksable1
    @jaksable1 Před 3 lety +3

    Absolutely, stunningly beautiful.

  • @theonethatgotindwae2954
    @theonethatgotindwae2954 Před 4 lety +14

    I kinda want one of these

  • @MariePierreDillensegerYoutube

    Simply magical

  • @H4YW1R3.
    @H4YW1R3. Před rokem +3

    Fiddlement MSM??!??!1

  • @marion-vy3gs
    @marion-vy3gs Před 10 měsíci

    Hört sich himmlisch schön an wie ein Lied von innen.wie früh am Morgen wenn die Vögel beginnen zu singen

  • @DaveKanazawa
    @DaveKanazawa Před 2 lety +2

    The theremin's seems like it owes a lot to the erhu !

  • @Surannhealz
    @Surannhealz Před 2 lety +6

    So simple looking, yet so captivating. Can it even be played wrong?

    • @goldy496
      @goldy496 Před 2 lety +7

      As someone who tried to learn it from my grandpa, it 10000% can be played wrong, and it will sound like a dying cat

  • @MissUniverse1111
    @MissUniverse1111 Před 2 lety +3

    Is this Jasmine flower? So beautiful ❤️

  • @joeynatoanime
    @joeynatoanime Před rokem +2

    My boy playing the hell outta that schloo-bah 🔥🔥

  • @housepalmer
    @housepalmer Před 3 lety +2

    Simply beautiful

  • @saraqostahterra4548
    @saraqostahterra4548 Před 3 lety +6

    Such an emotional instrument

    • @Theibis31
      @Theibis31 Před 3 lety

      One of the reasons why China is the best

    • @qq-lw2vp
      @qq-lw2vp Před 2 lety

      @@Theibis31 no country is the best, they all have flaws but China is pretty damn cool.

  • @hav431
    @hav431 Před rokem +2

    Fire fiddlement moment 🔥

  • @tomiekawakami6018
    @tomiekawakami6018 Před 2 lety +1

    I feel at peace relaxed

  • @RookHuntDoer
    @RookHuntDoer Před 2 lety +2

    Gonna buy one of these and learn how to play- very beautiful sounds

  • @victhebric66
    @victhebric66 Před 3 lety +10

    Be honest, Kung Fu Panda brought you here. It did for me lol

  • @jasonsummit1885
    @jasonsummit1885 Před 3 lety +9

    It looks like you would have to rosin both sides of the bow string. Awesome instrument, would like to build one and teach myself to play.

  • @michaelbrand8279
    @michaelbrand8279 Před 4 lety +4

    Beautiful music!

  • @hannacoward7934
    @hannacoward7934 Před 4 měsíci

    Awesome sound !

  • @johnnolting1856
    @johnnolting1856 Před 3 lety +1

    Sooo Beautiful I could Cry 😓

  • @sunflowersharks
    @sunflowersharks Před rokem

    lovely instrument

  • @BaronEbrani
    @BaronEbrani Před 2 lety

    Beautiful and brilliant

  • @SNDN_LN
    @SNDN_LN Před měsícem

    Oh so that's where that classic sound comes from

  • @papininox8236
    @papininox8236 Před 2 lety +5

    Lengends Has It That Every Single Erhu Has A Story To Tell From Fallen Soldiers And People of Higher authority that all tragically lost their lives for them

    • @aidanrosenkoetter6687
      @aidanrosenkoetter6687 Před rokem

      Also in qigong they say certain songs on the erhu along with different types of dances can purify the soul and rid the body of illness. Don’t forget that part of the legend

  • @ZengHuaXiansheng
    @ZengHuaXiansheng Před měsícem

    Hehe… I’m currently learning to play this song (Jasmine) on my xiāo and I just found this video though I searched for something different. The èrhú sounds great!

  • @kasaibouF29
    @kasaibouF29 Před měsícem

    I always think of Korra whenever I hear Erhu music

  • @JohnDoe-hp5nn
    @JohnDoe-hp5nn Před 2 lety +2

    This instrument is sooooooo amazing

  • @ReanuBeeves
    @ReanuBeeves Před rokem +1

    Beautiful

  • @mikeyburns4200
    @mikeyburns4200 Před 2 lety

    Return of the Pirates II: The Next Level; The Motion Picture Soundtrack
    Music by Hans Zimmer and Thomas Newman
    Feat. Way Back When preformed by Grizfolk
    Sid Chang’s Theme (Jasmine Flower) - Hans Zimmer and Thomas Newman

  • @RadiantSwanOnQUACKerCouch

    so beautiful :O

  • @Arias2948
    @Arias2948 Před 2 lety

    I love it, Stromae used it in his newest album

  • @knowone77
    @knowone77 Před měsícem +1

    The oldest otamatone...

  • @monkeape9045
    @monkeape9045 Před rokem +1

    good music 👍

  • @M.C.Escher2018
    @M.C.Escher2018 Před 3 lety

    I love your music xery much. I want to play myself.

  • @SERJACINESCOPES
    @SERJACINESCOPES Před rokem +1

    I have found a similar type of Musical instrument in almost every tribe or community that belongs to more Asian type of descendence..just like Erhu..Bodos living in Assam,India who migrated from Mongolia and Tibet in past (I belong in that tribe) have an Instrument named Serja.. although its almost similar in shape to a violin it's sound is almost similar to Erhu

  • @mikeyburns4200
    @mikeyburns4200 Před 2 lety

    Return of the Pirates: The Series; The TV Show Soundtrack
    Music by John Williams, Hans Zimmer and Danny Elfman
    Main Theme by Ron Goodwin
    Jasmine Flower - John Williams, Hans Zimmer and Danny Elfman

  • @matachresis
    @matachresis Před rokem

    Beautiful.

  • @jmp0035
    @jmp0035 Před 8 měsíci

    Sounds amazing! This could almost be a Scottish fiddle tune as well, due to the use of the pentatonic scale.

  • @lisocampos8080
    @lisocampos8080 Před 3 lety +2

    That is so beautiful

  • @rockythefox3837
    @rockythefox3837 Před 4 lety +15

    ahh yes this is what i wanted to SeArCh from YoUtUbE

  • @TheZiiFamily
    @TheZiiFamily Před 3 lety +1

    Thats was beautiful

  • @shonnyNOR
    @shonnyNOR Před 9 měsíci

    Erhu, when you go beyond the violin in haunting sound!

  • @isadora5517
    @isadora5517 Před 3 lety +6

    Que Lindo Cara 😔❤

  • @ripptact9358
    @ripptact9358 Před rokem

    Just beautiful

  • @qaschmeeps
    @qaschmeeps Před rokem +2

    What a talented artist! This is such a beautiful song :) I am in South Korea and I have read that Korea has this and a similar instrument called a Haegeum. I love this instrument and I would to buy one. Any suggestions as to where?

  • @tcdh31
    @tcdh31 Před 3 lety +2

    Sounds like mo lihwa?

  • @thepcwhativedonetodaywithi9530

    Exceptional

  • @deepfriedapple4606
    @deepfriedapple4606 Před 3 lety +4

    I could swear i didnt even think it was an instrument i thought it was some really talented chinese woman singing.

  • @117rebel
    @117rebel Před 2 lety +2

    That sounds beautiful!

  • @margaret233
    @margaret233 Před rokem +1

    I love fiddlement on Chinese island

  • @fahimabraranistain3189

    I listen the music every day 😊

  • @renegadeshinobi9801
    @renegadeshinobi9801 Před 3 lety +2

    Can hear the han chinese folk representations and sounds in this instrument. Oh how times have changed.

  • @petercane6376
    @petercane6376 Před měsícem

    That music was so comforting for me.
    It was serene and so personal.
    I want to learn to play one.
    Is Erhu music written in the western style with musical notation and fingering or is it by numbers?
    Where could I buy a book with these lovely melodies?
    I think I can just improvise so what sounds comforting..or do you play a strict sequence?
    Thank you so much.
    You also looked very smart.
    I love your music.
    Thank you

  • @KeepSycklids
    @KeepSycklids Před 2 lety

    Amazing

  • @anime_severiz795
    @anime_severiz795 Před rokem

    This is my favorite insturmant, I want to learn it

  • @str0pz
    @str0pz Před 2 lety

    Merci Stromae, pour cette découverte.

  • @Yousuf34020
    @Yousuf34020 Před 8 měsíci

    Nice

  • @devynwiesner6211
    @devynwiesner6211 Před 2 lety

    I love this sound

  • @jawbonebadgers1265
    @jawbonebadgers1265 Před 2 měsíci

    dawg they used this instrument for the music in loz stables change my mind

  • @moraismoraes3768
    @moraismoraes3768 Před 11 měsíci

    Muito bom amigo!